The Fall River Master Planning process resumed on June 17, 2008, with a focus group on schools, public safety, health & human services and human resources. The three-hour discussion was held at the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center on Martine Street. Consultants Daphne Politis, AICP, and Brian Barber of Community Preservation Associates facilitated the discussion and recorded the ideas that were offered in response to questions about the issues facing youth, transportation, library and school facility utilization, family support services, senior concerns, grant opportunities and police and fire statistics. A summary of the suggestions will be included in the action and priorities of the final Master Plan for the City. Other focus groups were held on other topics including transportation, open spaces, and education. Click here to see photos of the April 9, 2008, Master Plan meeting.

Click here to see photos of the April 18th and May 16th, 2007, Master Plan meetings. For more information about the process, contact Planning Director Jim Hartnett at 508-324-2561.
 

(Top row, left) Daphne Politis, AICP, opens the discussion on public services and facilities as Jessica Garcia of Team F.R.E.S.H. and Brian Barber, Project manager for Community Preservation Associates, listens. (Top row, center) William Viveiros, representing the Fall River Police Department, makes several points about the educational process. (Top row, right) Jessica describes some of the short and long-term goals for the City that students outlined at the recent Youth Summit while Youth Services Coordinator Christian McCloskey listens. (Middle row, left) City Councilor Cathy Ann Viveiros poses questions about the potential use of unused school buildings for community centers as B.O.L.D. Coalition Director Karen Fischer listens. (Middle row, right) City Grantwriter Jane Dibiasio, Councilor Viveiros, and Ms. Fischer listen as Lt. Viveiros offers a recommendation for maintaining public safety. (Bottom row, left) America's Promise Fellow Ine Ogagan listens as Al Lima of Green Futures speaks. (Bottom row, center) Al and Tim McClosky of Fall River Schools listen as City Planning Director Jim Hartnett makes some suggestions. (Bottom row, right) Everett Castro and Jenny DiBlasi of United Neighbors respond to some of the discussion.