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Resident Jason Caminiti urges memorial green at former police site on Bedford Street
Summary
Resident Jason Caminiti urged the Historic Commission to press the city to turn the former police headquarters lot at 158 Bedford Street into a small memorial green, and the commission voted to send a letter endorsing the idea to the mayor and city council.
Jason Caminiti told the Fall River Historic Commission that while the police building at 158 Bedford Street is set for demolition, the public should decide what replaces it. "The public paid to clear it. The public should have say what comes next," he said, arguing the site could become "a small green space, a simple memorial" honoring police, firefighters and EMS.
Commissioners acknowledged they do not control park creation but discussed notifying the administration, the parks department and city council. Commissioner Jonathan Lima moved that the commission endorse Caminiti's proposal and send a letter of support to the mayor's office and the city council; the motion passed unanimously. Chair Rick Mancini noted the commission's endorsement has no binding authority but said it could influence subsequent public process.
