Fall River Community Preservation Committee reviews eligibility applications for historic preservation grants The Community Preservation Committee heard presentations from more than a dozen applicants Thursday, including Battleship Cove, the Forward Historical Society and several churches and nonprofits seeking funds for windows, masonry and preservation studies. Members focused questions on phasing, contractor availability, deed restrictions and project funding.

Fall River's historic preservation efforts are heating up as the Community Preservation Committee reviews ambitious projects aimed at restoring the city's cultural gems!

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Project delays force structural engineer consultation for fire museum roof repairs Committee seeks phased approach to repair deteriorating roof amid funding shortfalls.

The historic building housing Fall River's fire museum is on the brink of crisis as budget shortfalls threaten vital repairs, leaving its future hanging in the balance.

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City plans to expand popular historic open house tours to meet growing community interest Department plans to increase community outreach with additional open house tours for historic sites.

Fall River's Community Preservation Committee is expanding popular historic open house tours, inviting residents to connect with their city's rich heritage like never before!

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