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Market operator granted loading-zone sign for 303 William Street
Summary
The commission approved a loading-zone sign for deliveries at Azores Market (303 William St.) after owner Tila Reese explained delivery difficulties and staff discussed placement and driveway conflicts; installation will follow standard measurement and marking procedures.
The Fall River Traffic Commission approved a loading-zone sign for the business at 303 William Street after the market’s operator explained that deliveries are difficult without a dedicated space.
Tila Reese, who said she purchased the property about seven years ago and identified the business in the meeting as the market at 303 William Street, told commissioners that delivery trucks sometimes use either the front door or a garage and that a marked loading zone would ease operations. Commissioners discussed whether the sign should be placed on William Street or Eagle Street and noted a nearby curb cut that could affect placement.
Staff and commissioners expressed concern about blocking driveways; one commissioner noted there is a curb cut near the proposed location and asked staff to ensure the sign would not obstruct a driveway. After discussion, a motion to approve the loading-zone signage for business hours (Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.) was moved, seconded and approved on voice vote.
The commission did not provide a firm installation date during the meeting; staff said field measurement and sign installation typically take roughly 12–14 weeks depending on workloads.
Note on transcript wording: the agenda packet identified the business as "Azores Market" at 303 William Street; in the meeting the applicant referred to the business verbally in a way transcribed as "Israel's market." The article uses the agenda name "Azores Market" while also noting the applicant's spoken words in the record.
