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Meeting summary
The Fall River Park Board met on October 7 to address park use permits, cemetery operations, and tree removal requests. The board began by approving the September meeting minutes and granting a request for a pickleball tournament at Father Travassos/Kennedy Park. Chris Martin from the Cemetery and Tree Department and Darren Medeiros discussed ongoing maintenance and security issues at Oak Grove Cemetery, prompting the board to approve defined operating hours of 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM in the summer and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the winter (effective November 1), while re-enforcing existing rules limiting plot decorations after 90 days.
The board reviewed multiple public use requests, approving metal detecting across four city parks for Joshua Demers, the annual Veterans Day parade at Kennedy Park on November 11 presented by Director of Veterans' Services Talos Farris, a soccer permit at Britland Park for Edmilson Miranda and Café de Fogo, and an October 10 car show along Park Drive at Kennedy Park for Alex Pierce Mercier. Additionally, the board voted to provide a letter of support to the Community Preservation Committee for Chris Dufresne's proposal to construct an all-wheel BMX pump track at Britland Park.
Two tree removal requests were addressed during the meeting. Representatives from Odin EPC and Liberty Utilities requested the removal of a mature tree at 229 Langley Street to install an emergency gas shutoff vault; after an initial motion requiring 20 replacement trees failed, the board approved the removal with a stipulation that the utility plant two replacement trees in the city. The board also approved a request by resident Apollo Amaral to remove an overgrown honey locust tree at Andrews Street and Mount Hope Avenue due to safety hazards involving overhead utility wires and sidewalk obstruction.
Topics discussed
- September Minutes Approval
Approval of the September meeting minutes by the commissioners. - Motion to adjourn the meeting — approved
Motion to adjourn the meeting - Approval of the September meeting minutes — approved
Approval of the September meeting minutes - Kenny Park Pickleball Tournament
Request by James Crosson for a tournament in the first week of October, approved under the condition that all brought items leave the park the same day. - Approval of James Crosson's request for Kenny Park pickleball court tournament, conditioned on removing all items the same day — approved
Approval of James Crosson's request for Kenny Park pickleball court tournament, conditioned on removing all items the same day - Oak Grove Cemetery Rules and Hours
Discussion on enforcing the 90-day moratorium on grave site items to allow lawn maintenance, reinstalling informational signs, and setting seasonal gate hours. - Approval to reinforce Oak Grove Cemetery rules by reinstalling signage and sending email communications regarding removal of unapproved items around grave markers — approved
Approval to reinforce Oak Grove Cemetery rules by reinstalling signage and sending email communications regarding removal of unapproved items around grave markers - Adoption of seasonal gate hours for Oak Grove Cemetery: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM in summer (effective March) and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter (effective November 1) — approved
Adoption of seasonal gate hours for Oak Grove Cemetery: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM in summer (effective March) and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter (effective November 1) - Metal Detecting Permits
Permit approval for Joshua Demers to use metal detectors at Kennedy, North, Ruggles, and Lafayette parks, prohibiting play fields. - Motion to approve removal of the tree at 229 Langley Street on the condition that the utility plant 20 replacement trees or provide funding — failed
Motion to approve removal of the tree at 229 Langley Street on the condition that the utility plant 20 replacement trees or provide funding - Approval of Joshua Demers's permit for metal detecting at Kennedy, North, Ruggles, and Lafayette Parks, excluding athletic playing fields — approved
Approval of Joshua Demers's permit for metal detecting at Kennedy, North, Ruggles, and Lafayette Parks, excluding athletic playing fields - Gas Line Infrastructure and Tree Removal on Langley Street
Discussion with Craig Fonseca of Odin EPC regarding the removal of a 40-to-50-year-old tree at 229 Langley Street to install an emergency gas overpressure vault. - Approval of tree removal at 229 Langley Street on the condition that Odin Liberty Utilities plant two replacement trees in the city in coordination with staff — approved
Approval of tree removal at 229 Langley Street on the condition that Odin Liberty Utilities plant two replacement trees in the city in coordination with staff - Approval of field permit at Britland Park for Edmilson Miranda and Café de Fogo on November 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM — approved
Approval of field permit at Britland Park for Edmilson Miranda and Café de Fogo on November 1 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Veterans Day Parade
Approval of park use permit for Kennedy Park on November 11 for the annual Veterans Day parade. - Approval of Kennedy Park use for the annual Veterans Day parade on November 11 — approved
Approval of Kennedy Park use for the annual Veterans Day parade on November 11 - Café de Fogo UPSL Soccer Permit
Discussion on park permit policies and scheduling a match for the UPSL soccer team on November 1 between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM at Britland Park. - Approval of park permit and rule waiver for Alex Pierce Mercier's car show on Park Drive at Kennedy Park on October 10 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, subject to police detail — approved
Approval of park permit and rule waiver for Alex Pierce Mercier's car show on Park Drive at Kennedy Park on October 10 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, subject to police detail - Kennedy Park Car Show
Approval to host an auto show of 35-45 vehicles on the paved interior Park Drive road with a dedicated police detail and restricted vehicular access. - B...
