10.5.2026 Conservation Commission

Meeting summary The Fall River Conservation Commission met on October 5, 2026, at One Government Center. Several items on the agenda were tabled due to lack of new updates, applicant requests, or pending consultant reviews, including matters regarding Belt Rock Road, fee structures, outstanding enforcement orders, and Notices of Intent for New Street, 994 Jefferson Street, an overhead transmission line right-of-way, and Shaw Street. The Commission held hearings on two active Notices of Intent. Engineer Alexander Kordisky presented a proposal on behalf of Jack Carvalho Construction LLC to construct a single-family home on an L-shaped parcel on Archer Street within a 100-foot buffer zone. Neighbors expressed concerns regarding stormwater runoff, grading, and sewer backups, but the engineer clarified that existing grading would not change, a crushed stone drainage bed would handle roof runoff, and no garage was proposed. The Commission approved an Order of Conditions with the special condition that no work commence until site plan review approval is secured. Additionally, Gregory Drake of Outback Engineering presented a proposal on behalf of Shields General Contractor for 1166 Wood Street to raze and rebuild an existing single-family residence with a reduced footprint and upgrade the septic system near South Watuppa Pond. The Commission approved an Order of Conditions requiring site plan review approval and Board of Health approval prior to starting work. The Commission concluded the meeting by approving the minutes from September 14, 2026, before adjourning. Topics discussed Adjourn the meeting — passed Adjourn the meeting Belt Rock Road Update The item had no new updates and was voted to be tabled. Table the review and discussion of Belt Rock Road — tabled Table the review and discussion of Belt Rock Road Fee Structure Adoption Discussion on adopting fee structures while awaiting a presentation from Daniel Aguiar. Table the review and discussion on adopting fee structures — tabled Table the review and discussion on adopting fee structures Outstanding Enforcement Orders Review of outstanding enforcement orders, with no updates presented. Table the review and discussion of outstanding enforcement orders — tabled Table the review and discussion of outstanding enforcement orders NOI SE-24-855: New Street Restoration Proposed after-the-fact restoration of cleared vegetation on Assessor's Map T-2 Lot 001. Table Notice of Intent SE-24-855 (New Street) — tabled Table Notice of Intent SE-24-855 (New Street) NOI SE-24-857: 994 Jefferson Street Gas Main Installation Liberty Utilities proposal to install 220 feet of 4-inch carrier pipe and 2-inch gas main. Table Notice of Intent SE-24-857 (994 Jefferson Street) — tabled Table Notice of Intent SE-24-857 (994 Jefferson Street) NOI SE-24-861: National Grid Overhead Transmission Lines Work on N12 and M13 transmission lines in the right-of-way; tabled to November at the applicant's request. Table Notice of Intent SE-24-861 (National Grid Transmission Lines) to November — tabled Table Notice of Intent SE-24-861 (National Grid Transmission Lines) to November NOI SE-24-875: Shaw Street Pier and Bulkhead Repairs McAllister's Towing proposal for sheet pile replacement, bulkhead repair, and dredging; tabled pending outside consultant review. Table Notice of Intent SE-24-875 (Shaw Street) — tabled Table Notice of Intent SE-24-875 (Shaw Street) NOI SE-24-877: Archer Street Single-Family Residence Presentation and abutter discussion regarding single-family home construction on Archer Street, addressing water runoff, buffer zone work, and drainage structures. Issue an Order of Conditions for NOI SE-24-877 (Archer Street) with the special condition that no work is to begin until site plan review approval is obtained — approved Issue an Order of Conditions for NOI SE-24-877 (Archer Street) with the special condition that no work is to begin until site plan review approval is obtained NOI SE-24-878: 1166 Wood Street House Rebuild and Septic Upgrade Proposal to raze and rebuild a single-family house with a smaller footprint and upgrade the septic system near South Watuppa Pond. Issue an Order of Conditions for NOI SE-24-878 (1166 Wood Street) with special conditions that no work begin until site plan review approval and Board of Health septic approval are obtained — approved Issue an Order of Conditions for NOI SE-24-878 (1166 Wood Street) with special conditions that no work begin until site plan review approval and Board of Health septic approval are obtained Minutes Approval and Adjournment Approval of previous meeting minutes and adjournment of the hearing. Approve the meeting minutes from September 14, 2026 — approved Approve the meeting minutes from September 14, 2026 Links Read the meeting summary Watch the full meeting