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Meeting summary
The Fall River Redevelopment Authority met on September 30, 2026, to conduct regular business and receive updates on ongoing redevelopment and infrastructure projects across the city. The board approved the open session minutes from August 26, 2026, and authorized the September warrant totaling $324,932.59. Staff provided operational updates regarding the 2025 financial audit, the mooring fields installation at City Pier, and progress on the temporary parking lot layout and fire alarm systems at 45 Anawan Street.
The Authority voted on several key contracts and change orders. For the Northfield Point project, the board approved Change Order No. 2 to DaSilva Landscaping and Construction in the amount of $44,700 for grading and material removal, as well as an additional change order not to exceed $3,000 for supplementary plantings and ryegrass seed mix. The board also approved binding a property insurance policy for the vacant buildings at 45 Anawan Street through Bay Coast Insurance for an annual premium of $7,314, following a detailed discussion on coinsurance and policy exclusions led by board member Ben Feitelberg. Additionally, the board awarded a $139,555 contract to GCG Associates for pre-construction engineering services along the Pleasant Street corridor under the Flint Urban Renewal Plan, funded by an MTTA grant.
Executive Director Sarah Page reported on progress in the North Main Street and Purchase Street district (NOMA), including securing a $40,000 planning and design grant, a recent community planter installation, and a planned banner maintenance memorandum of understanding with the city. Page also outlined the schedule for issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for administrative consultant services. Following open session, the board voted to enter executive session to discuss real estate transactions regarding 45 Anawan Street without reconvening in open session.
Topics discussed
- August 26, 2026 Open Session Minutes
Review and approval of the previous meeting's open session minutes. - Approve the open session minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. — approved
Approve the open session minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. - September Financial Warrant
Review and authorization of expenditures totaling $324,932.59 for September 2026. - Approve the September warrant in the amount of $324,932.59. — approved
Approve the September warrant in the amount of $324,932.59. - Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Progress
Discussion on auditor inquiries and timeline for completion pending the Retirement Board's report. - Approve Change Order No. 2 to DaSilva Landscaping and Construction in the amount of $44,700 for gravel, material removal, and grading at Northfield Point. — approved
Approve Change Order No. 2 to DaSilva Landscaping and Construction in the amount of $44,700 for gravel, material removal, and grading at Northfield Point. - Northfield Point Park Construction and Change Orders
Status of site preparation, plantings, storm impact, and approvals of two change orders for grading and vegetation stabilization. - Approve a change order not to exceed $3,000 for DaSilva Landscaping and Construction for additional plantings and ryegrass seed mix at Northfield Point. — approved
Approve a change order not to exceed $3,000 for DaSilva Landscaping and Construction for additional plantings and ryegrass seed mix at Northfield Point. - City Pier Mooring Fields and Dinghy Dock
Update on shop drawings, pile driving, fabrication, and environmental restrictions related to winter flounder spawning. - Vacant Building Property Insurance Proposal
Deliberation on cash value property insurance coverage, exclusions, and coinsurance terms for the 45 Anawan Street buildings. - Authorize the Executive Director to purchase property insurance for buildings at 45 Anawan Street through Bay Coast Insurance for an annual premium of $7,314. — approved
Authorize the Executive Director to purchase property insurance for buildings at 45 Anawan Street through Bay Coast Insurance for an annual premium of $7,314. - Flint Urban Renewal Plan Environmental Review
Update on the Notice of Project Change and regulatory review under state environmental procedures. - Pleasant Street Pre-Construction Engineering Contract
Award of engineering design and bid preparation services to GCG Associates funded by grant money. - 45 Anawan Street Temporary Parking and Utilities
Discussion of parking configuration, striping, wheelchair accessible spaces, Liberty Gas access, and fire alarm requirements. - Approve agreement with GCG Associates in the amount of $139,555 for pre-construction engineering activities along Pleasant Street. — approved
Approve agreement with GCG Associates in the amount of $139,555 for pre-construction engineering activities along Pleasant Street. - NOMA District Placemaking and Grant Award
Receipt of a $40,000 design grant, banner program coordination with the city, and planter installations on Purchase Street. - Administrative Consultant RFP Procurement
Review of the procurement schedule to re-bid administrative consultant services for a 3-year term. - Executive Session — Real Estate Negotiations
Vote to convene in executive session to discuss property transaction strategy for 45 Anawan Street. - Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes from August 26, 2026, and discuss real estate strategy for 45 Anawan Street, without returning to open session. — passed
Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes from August 26, 2026, and discuss real estate strategy for 45 Anawan Street, without returning to open session.
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