The document provides information on recent economic development activities and events in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the selection of a consultant to create an urban renewal plan for downtown Fall River and the waterfront. It also announces that the Fall River Grand Prix powerboat racing event will take place again in August 2016. Additionally, it shares facts about the history of Fall River and profiles a former FBI agent from the city.
The document discusses several developments related to economic growth in Fall River, Massachusetts. It announces that the city stands to receive $27.5 million from the state for waterfront projects, including $20 million for improvements at the State Pier and $7.5 million for capping and infrastructure work at the City Pier. It also reports that the Fall River City Council approved a new housing development zone and that the Fall River Redevelopment Authority approved releasing a request for proposals for design and permitting work related to developing transient dockage at the City Pier.
The document summarizes several topics from the Fall River Office of Economic Development newsletter including:
1) The MassDOT has issued a Request for Proposal for the Davol Street and Route 79 improvements project including reconstructing Route 79 as an at-grade boulevard.
2) The upcoming Miles for SMILES 5K road race on April 23rd aims to raise funds for mentoring programs in the community.
3) Fall River home sale statistics from 2016 show a median sales price of $215,500 and 370 total sales.
This newsletter discusses several topics related to economic development in Fall River, Massachusetts:
1) Fall River's potential role in hosting sailing and rowing events for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Boston, utilizing the Taunton River.
2) Planned improvements to the Fall River Heritage State Park, including repairs to walkways, walls, and docks.
3) Fall River's ranking of 129 out of 351 cities/towns in Massachusetts for affordability of property taxes relative to home values.
This document summarizes information from the February 2017 newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development. It discusses the FRRA weighing in on a proposal by National Grid to relocate electrical towers. The FRRA supports the tower relocation but wants National Grid to remove fencing and build a waterfront walkway to improve public access. It also lists upcoming economic development workshops and highlights a former Fall River resident, Malcolm Kispert, who had a distinguished career at MIT.
1. The document discusses plans to redevelop the Flushing waterfront and downtown area, including creating more access to the waterfront, adding mixed-use and affordable housing developments, and improving connectivity between Flushing and surrounding neighborhoods.
2. It provides background on the history and current conditions of the Flushing River, and outlines visions and goals from key planning documents like the Downtown Flushing Framework and New York City's Vision 2020 plan to enhance the waterfront area.
3. Survey findings are presented on reasons residents moved to Flushing and issues facing small businesses, to help inform redevelopment strategies that meet community needs.
The document discusses several topics:
1) Hi-speed ferry service from Fall River to Block Island and Newport will operate daily from June to September.
2) A new restaurant, 609 Locust Street Kitchen, had its grand opening in Fall River, serving home-style meals and ice cream.
3) Fernando Garcia, a longtime Fall River businessman and member of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was remembered for his generosity and support for the community.
Greenwood, Mississippi is the county seat of Leflore County. It was founded in 1830 as a trading post called Williams Landing and incorporated as Greenwood in 1844, named after Choctaw chief Greenwood Leflore. As a strategic location along the Tallahatchie and Yazoo Rivers in the fertile Mississippi Delta region, Greenwood prospered as a major shipping point for cotton during the 19th century. However, the end of the Civil War and changes to the labor market hurt the local economy initially. Greenwood revived in the 1880s with the construction of railroads. It again flourished as a cotton shipping center into the mid-20th century. However, Greenwood was also a center of resistance to the Civil Rights Movement in the
This document summarizes several developments in Fall River, Massachusetts from an economic development newsletter:
1) The Block Island Ferry will resume service between Fall River and Block Island, Rhode Island in late June 2015 for a second season, with ferry routes and schedules similar to the successful maiden season in 2014.
2) Blount Fine Foods plans to expand their Fall River facility with a 50,000 square foot expansion and possible second phase of 40,000 square feet over three years, creating 75 new jobs and investing over $10 million.
3) Xilectric of Fall River received $150,000 in funding from the AmplifyMass program to support their development of a low-cost, recharge
The document discusses several developments related to economic growth in Fall River, Massachusetts. It announces that the city stands to receive $27.5 million from the state for waterfront projects, including $20 million for improvements at the State Pier and $7.5 million for capping and infrastructure work at the City Pier. It also reports that the Fall River City Council approved a new housing development zone and that the Fall River Redevelopment Authority approved releasing a request for proposals for design and permitting work related to developing transient dockage at the City Pier.
The document summarizes several topics from the Fall River Office of Economic Development newsletter including:
1) The MassDOT has issued a Request for Proposal for the Davol Street and Route 79 improvements project including reconstructing Route 79 as an at-grade boulevard.
2) The upcoming Miles for SMILES 5K road race on April 23rd aims to raise funds for mentoring programs in the community.
3) Fall River home sale statistics from 2016 show a median sales price of $215,500 and 370 total sales.
This newsletter discusses several topics related to economic development in Fall River, Massachusetts:
1) Fall River's potential role in hosting sailing and rowing events for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Boston, utilizing the Taunton River.
2) Planned improvements to the Fall River Heritage State Park, including repairs to walkways, walls, and docks.
3) Fall River's ranking of 129 out of 351 cities/towns in Massachusetts for affordability of property taxes relative to home values.
This document summarizes information from the February 2017 newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development. It discusses the FRRA weighing in on a proposal by National Grid to relocate electrical towers. The FRRA supports the tower relocation but wants National Grid to remove fencing and build a waterfront walkway to improve public access. It also lists upcoming economic development workshops and highlights a former Fall River resident, Malcolm Kispert, who had a distinguished career at MIT.
1. The document discusses plans to redevelop the Flushing waterfront and downtown area, including creating more access to the waterfront, adding mixed-use and affordable housing developments, and improving connectivity between Flushing and surrounding neighborhoods.
2. It provides background on the history and current conditions of the Flushing River, and outlines visions and goals from key planning documents like the Downtown Flushing Framework and New York City's Vision 2020 plan to enhance the waterfront area.
3. Survey findings are presented on reasons residents moved to Flushing and issues facing small businesses, to help inform redevelopment strategies that meet community needs.
The document discusses several topics:
1) Hi-speed ferry service from Fall River to Block Island and Newport will operate daily from June to September.
2) A new restaurant, 609 Locust Street Kitchen, had its grand opening in Fall River, serving home-style meals and ice cream.
3) Fernando Garcia, a longtime Fall River businessman and member of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was remembered for his generosity and support for the community.
Greenwood, Mississippi is the county seat of Leflore County. It was founded in 1830 as a trading post called Williams Landing and incorporated as Greenwood in 1844, named after Choctaw chief Greenwood Leflore. As a strategic location along the Tallahatchie and Yazoo Rivers in the fertile Mississippi Delta region, Greenwood prospered as a major shipping point for cotton during the 19th century. However, the end of the Civil War and changes to the labor market hurt the local economy initially. Greenwood revived in the 1880s with the construction of railroads. It again flourished as a cotton shipping center into the mid-20th century. However, Greenwood was also a center of resistance to the Civil Rights Movement in the
This document summarizes several developments in Fall River, Massachusetts from an economic development newsletter:
1) The Block Island Ferry will resume service between Fall River and Block Island, Rhode Island in late June 2015 for a second season, with ferry routes and schedules similar to the successful maiden season in 2014.
2) Blount Fine Foods plans to expand their Fall River facility with a 50,000 square foot expansion and possible second phase of 40,000 square feet over three years, creating 75 new jobs and investing over $10 million.
3) Xilectric of Fall River received $150,000 in funding from the AmplifyMass program to support their development of a low-cost, recharge
This document provides information about the Fall River Office of Economic Development (FROED) and recent economic developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It summarizes that Amazon has expressed interest in building a 1 million square foot fulfillment center in Fall River, representing a $200 million investment and creating 1,000 jobs. The Fall River City Council will discuss offering Amazon a tax incentive package. Additionally, the document provides statistics on Fall River and surrounding cities, and announces an upcoming workshop on applying lean principles.
The document is a newsletter from the Fall River Office of Economic Development that discusses several topics:
1) The Commonwealth's Capital Investment Plan earmarks $80 million for the Route 79 North capital improvement project in Fall River, which will lower an elevated highway and create developable waterfront land.
2) The Fall River Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals to create a waterfront urban renewal plan and received two responses from consulting firms.
3) Statistics are provided about Amazon, which is opening a distribution facility in Fall River, including its employee benefits and career programs.
4) An upcoming workshop hosted by the Fall River Office of Economic Development is announced that will cover sales techniques.
The document summarizes several topics from a newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development:
1) It discusses a recent job fair that was hosted in Fall River, with over 65 employers in attendance to meet job seekers and promote employment opportunities.
2) It provides information about services available to both job seekers and employers through the Fall River Career Center.
3) It announces the appointment of Kenneth Fiola, Jr. to the Port Professionals Committee of the Seaport Economic Council.
The document provides information about recent economic development events in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses a new collaboration between Voyager Therapeutics and MassBiologics to establish a gene therapy manufacturing facility in Fall River. It also reports on the termination of contracts by two power companies to purchase energy from the Cape Wind offshore wind farm project, potentially dooming the project. The document additionally provides statistics about Fall River's housing stock and notices an upcoming workshop on starting a business in Massachusetts to be hosted by the Fall River Office of Economic Development.
This newsletter from the Fall River Office of Economic Development provides updates on local businesses and economic development events. The main articles discuss the expansion of Barcelos Bakery, a reception highlighting the Massachusetts Accelerator for Biomanufacturing located in Fall River, and available office space in the CWT Professional Building in Fall River. Additionally, there are statistics about Fall River's population and upcoming workshops on Google tools for small businesses.
The document discusses major developments in the Fall River business parks. It notes that Amazon's new 1 million square foot distribution facility is under construction and will bring over 1,000 jobs to Fall River. Millstone Medical Outsourcing recently expanded in Fall River Commerce Park, doubling production capacity. Blount Fine Foods is investing $10 million to expand by 50,000 square feet in Fall River Industrial Park, bringing 75 permanent and 25 seasonal jobs. A new water tank and water main projects will improve infrastructure across the business parks.
This document provides information on recent developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the opening of a new rowing school on the South Watuppa Pond by national champion rower Boris Kusturic. It also summarizes the first Fall River Grand Prix powerboat race held in the city and real estate market statistics showing an increase in home sales and median prices in Fall River and surrounding towns compared to last year. Finally, it announces the upcoming 14th annual Narrows Festival of the Arts to be held on September 13, 2015 in Fall River.
The document summarizes several items:
1) Jobs for Fall River, Inc. is seeking a Microloan Coordinator/Technical Assistance Specialist to manage their microloan program and provide assistance to small businesses.
2) The Pink Bean Coffee Bar has relocated to 85 Purchase Street in Fall River and offers coffee, tea and baked goods.
3) Fall River's four-year high school graduation rate has improved significantly between 2006 and 2013, rising to 85% from 56%.
The document provides information on several economic development topics in Fall River, Massachusetts. It announces that the Fall River Office of Economic Development has hired a new Microloan Coordinator, Valarie Lacasse. It also summarizes the grand opening of a new sports bar, Halftime Sports Bar & Grille. Additionally, it discusses the restoration of the former Abbey Grill/Great Hall venue in downtown Fall River.
The document summarizes developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses three alternatives being considered for the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor project, and the Fall River Office of Economic Development's support for Alternative 2, an urban boulevard. It also provides statistics on Fall River's employment by industry and recaps the success of FROED's loan programs in 2013. Upcoming events and available commercial space are also advertised.
The document discusses three main topics:
1) Blount Fine Foods in Fall River celebrated the "topping off" of their 50,000 square foot expansion which will add 50 permanent jobs. The $10 million expansion is expected to be completed by September.
2) Borden Light Marina in Fall River will host the Fall River Grand Prix powerboat races on August 16th, with races starting at noon.
3) Battleship Cove in Fall River is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 13-15 with family events, as it was opened in Fall River in 1965 and is now home to the largest collection of historic naval ships.
The document provides information on recent economic development initiatives and activities in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the approval of a new Housing Development Incentive Program zone that is expected to spur residential and commercial development through tax incentives. It also provides an update on Massachusetts' medical marijuana program and the process of licensing dispensaries. Additionally, it highlights the expansion of a local manufacturer, Klear Vu Corporation, which received tax credits for investing and adding jobs in Fall River.
This document summarizes several local developments in Fall River, Massachusetts:
1) Millstone Medical Outsourcing will construct a 40,000 square foot addition to expand production capacity by 200-250% and meet increasing customer demand.
2) The 8th annual Poker Run held by Borden Light Marina raised $7,000 for local charities.
3) A new Indian grocery store, Patel & Patel, opened in Fall River, offering foods from India and other regions.
4) UMass Dartmouth's international program moved to downtown Fall River to bring more students and activity to the local area.
The document summarizes recent economic developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the progress being made on the construction of a new Amazon distribution facility, including that 79% of contracts have been awarded, with 53% going to unions and 60% to Massachusetts-based subcontractors. It also notes that portions of the Fall River boardwalk have reopened after repairs and that the city has hired a new Technical Assistance Specialist to work with small businesses.
This document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from a housing policy study in Fall River, Massachusetts. It identifies several issues with the city's housing stock and policies: a high percentage of rental units are subsidized; absentee ownership is increasing; many multifamily units have not been inspected; and the housing authority may be negatively impacting neighborhoods. The study recommends increasing funding for first-time homebuyers, passing legislation to allow communities like Fall River to use community preservation funds for market-rate housing development, establishing a task force to address code enforcement issues, and conducting audits of the housing authority. The document aims to address gaps between the existing housing supply and demand in Fall River.
The document discusses three main topics:
1) Blount Fine Foods in Fall River celebrated the "topping off" of their 50,000 square foot expansion which will add 50 permanent jobs. The $10 million expansion is expected to be completed by September.
2) The Fall River Grand Prix powerboat race will take place on August 16th, starting and finishing at Borden Light Marina.
3) Battleship Cove in Fall River is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 14-15 with family events, as it was opened as a museum in 1965 after being saved from scrapping.
The document discusses several developments in Fall River, including:
1) The opening of daily ferry service from Fall River to Block Island and Newport for the summer season.
2) The grand opening of a new restaurant, 609 Locust Street Kitchen, in Fall River.
3) A remembrance of Fernando Garcia, a local businessman and former member of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, who recently passed away.
The document summarizes two major waterfront development projects in Fall River, Massachusetts. Extensive repairs will be conducted on the boardwalk at Heritage State Park using $1.54 million in funding. Additionally, a $55 million project will eliminate highway ramps along Route 79 to create 10 acres of developable land for office, retail, and residential space. Both projects aim to improve Fall River's waterfront areas.
The document summarizes several developments in the Fall River area:
1) MassDOT and MBTA will host public meetings to discuss alternatives for the South Coast Rail project, including a potential Middleborough route.
2) FROED recently hired Steven Souza as the new Economic Development Administrative Assistant.
3) Attorney Fiola supports the Middleborough South Coast Rail alternative due to significant challenges with the previously planned Stoughton route.
The document summarizes recent economic development activities in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs' visit to discuss funding for repairs to the Fall River City Pier. The pier requires $7.5 million in seawall repairs to enable development including a marina, restaurant and boardwalk. It also highlights the expansion of the local Norcom Mortgage office, which has added staff and space since opening in Fall River in 2013. Additionally, it provides data on the colleges recently attended by the top students from local high schools.
The document summarizes developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses plans to renovate the New Harbour Mall, including establishing Market Basket as the anchor tenant. The renovations are expected to create 500 jobs and Market Basket's store is expected to create 400 jobs. It also mentions that the digital marketing agency Emagine recently relocated its headquarters to Fall River, bringing 45 jobs. Finally, it announces an upcoming community job fair in Fall River on February 23rd, 2016.
- The City of Buffalo solicited public feedback on ideas for developing Canal Side. Over 800 citizens provided 1,757 ideas through emails, letters, and an online forum.
- Common themes that emerged were a strong public support for restaurants, coffee shops, bars, civic gathering spaces with access to the water, and recreational activities on the waterfront. There was also support for museum and experiences relating to Buffalo's heritage.
- The public stressed the importance of historical and cultural authenticity in developing the waterfront and viewed it as a "resort" or "escape from the 9 to 5" destination rather than an office location. The feedback reinforced many goals of the Canal Side Master Plan to create an exciting urban
This document provides information about the Fall River Office of Economic Development (FROED) and recent economic developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It summarizes that Amazon has expressed interest in building a 1 million square foot fulfillment center in Fall River, representing a $200 million investment and creating 1,000 jobs. The Fall River City Council will discuss offering Amazon a tax incentive package. Additionally, the document provides statistics on Fall River and surrounding cities, and announces an upcoming workshop on applying lean principles.
The document is a newsletter from the Fall River Office of Economic Development that discusses several topics:
1) The Commonwealth's Capital Investment Plan earmarks $80 million for the Route 79 North capital improvement project in Fall River, which will lower an elevated highway and create developable waterfront land.
2) The Fall River Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals to create a waterfront urban renewal plan and received two responses from consulting firms.
3) Statistics are provided about Amazon, which is opening a distribution facility in Fall River, including its employee benefits and career programs.
4) An upcoming workshop hosted by the Fall River Office of Economic Development is announced that will cover sales techniques.
The document summarizes several topics from a newsletter of the Fall River Office of Economic Development:
1) It discusses a recent job fair that was hosted in Fall River, with over 65 employers in attendance to meet job seekers and promote employment opportunities.
2) It provides information about services available to both job seekers and employers through the Fall River Career Center.
3) It announces the appointment of Kenneth Fiola, Jr. to the Port Professionals Committee of the Seaport Economic Council.
The document provides information about recent economic development events in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses a new collaboration between Voyager Therapeutics and MassBiologics to establish a gene therapy manufacturing facility in Fall River. It also reports on the termination of contracts by two power companies to purchase energy from the Cape Wind offshore wind farm project, potentially dooming the project. The document additionally provides statistics about Fall River's housing stock and notices an upcoming workshop on starting a business in Massachusetts to be hosted by the Fall River Office of Economic Development.
This newsletter from the Fall River Office of Economic Development provides updates on local businesses and economic development events. The main articles discuss the expansion of Barcelos Bakery, a reception highlighting the Massachusetts Accelerator for Biomanufacturing located in Fall River, and available office space in the CWT Professional Building in Fall River. Additionally, there are statistics about Fall River's population and upcoming workshops on Google tools for small businesses.
The document discusses major developments in the Fall River business parks. It notes that Amazon's new 1 million square foot distribution facility is under construction and will bring over 1,000 jobs to Fall River. Millstone Medical Outsourcing recently expanded in Fall River Commerce Park, doubling production capacity. Blount Fine Foods is investing $10 million to expand by 50,000 square feet in Fall River Industrial Park, bringing 75 permanent and 25 seasonal jobs. A new water tank and water main projects will improve infrastructure across the business parks.
This document provides information on recent developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the opening of a new rowing school on the South Watuppa Pond by national champion rower Boris Kusturic. It also summarizes the first Fall River Grand Prix powerboat race held in the city and real estate market statistics showing an increase in home sales and median prices in Fall River and surrounding towns compared to last year. Finally, it announces the upcoming 14th annual Narrows Festival of the Arts to be held on September 13, 2015 in Fall River.
The document summarizes several items:
1) Jobs for Fall River, Inc. is seeking a Microloan Coordinator/Technical Assistance Specialist to manage their microloan program and provide assistance to small businesses.
2) The Pink Bean Coffee Bar has relocated to 85 Purchase Street in Fall River and offers coffee, tea and baked goods.
3) Fall River's four-year high school graduation rate has improved significantly between 2006 and 2013, rising to 85% from 56%.
The document provides information on several economic development topics in Fall River, Massachusetts. It announces that the Fall River Office of Economic Development has hired a new Microloan Coordinator, Valarie Lacasse. It also summarizes the grand opening of a new sports bar, Halftime Sports Bar & Grille. Additionally, it discusses the restoration of the former Abbey Grill/Great Hall venue in downtown Fall River.
The document summarizes developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses three alternatives being considered for the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor project, and the Fall River Office of Economic Development's support for Alternative 2, an urban boulevard. It also provides statistics on Fall River's employment by industry and recaps the success of FROED's loan programs in 2013. Upcoming events and available commercial space are also advertised.
The document discusses three main topics:
1) Blount Fine Foods in Fall River celebrated the "topping off" of their 50,000 square foot expansion which will add 50 permanent jobs. The $10 million expansion is expected to be completed by September.
2) Borden Light Marina in Fall River will host the Fall River Grand Prix powerboat races on August 16th, with races starting at noon.
3) Battleship Cove in Fall River is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 13-15 with family events, as it was opened in Fall River in 1965 and is now home to the largest collection of historic naval ships.
The document provides information on recent economic development initiatives and activities in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the approval of a new Housing Development Incentive Program zone that is expected to spur residential and commercial development through tax incentives. It also provides an update on Massachusetts' medical marijuana program and the process of licensing dispensaries. Additionally, it highlights the expansion of a local manufacturer, Klear Vu Corporation, which received tax credits for investing and adding jobs in Fall River.
This document summarizes several local developments in Fall River, Massachusetts:
1) Millstone Medical Outsourcing will construct a 40,000 square foot addition to expand production capacity by 200-250% and meet increasing customer demand.
2) The 8th annual Poker Run held by Borden Light Marina raised $7,000 for local charities.
3) A new Indian grocery store, Patel & Patel, opened in Fall River, offering foods from India and other regions.
4) UMass Dartmouth's international program moved to downtown Fall River to bring more students and activity to the local area.
The document summarizes recent economic developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the progress being made on the construction of a new Amazon distribution facility, including that 79% of contracts have been awarded, with 53% going to unions and 60% to Massachusetts-based subcontractors. It also notes that portions of the Fall River boardwalk have reopened after repairs and that the city has hired a new Technical Assistance Specialist to work with small businesses.
This document summarizes the key findings and recommendations from a housing policy study in Fall River, Massachusetts. It identifies several issues with the city's housing stock and policies: a high percentage of rental units are subsidized; absentee ownership is increasing; many multifamily units have not been inspected; and the housing authority may be negatively impacting neighborhoods. The study recommends increasing funding for first-time homebuyers, passing legislation to allow communities like Fall River to use community preservation funds for market-rate housing development, establishing a task force to address code enforcement issues, and conducting audits of the housing authority. The document aims to address gaps between the existing housing supply and demand in Fall River.
The document discusses three main topics:
1) Blount Fine Foods in Fall River celebrated the "topping off" of their 50,000 square foot expansion which will add 50 permanent jobs. The $10 million expansion is expected to be completed by September.
2) The Fall River Grand Prix powerboat race will take place on August 16th, starting and finishing at Borden Light Marina.
3) Battleship Cove in Fall River is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 14-15 with family events, as it was opened as a museum in 1965 after being saved from scrapping.
The document discusses several developments in Fall River, including:
1) The opening of daily ferry service from Fall River to Block Island and Newport for the summer season.
2) The grand opening of a new restaurant, 609 Locust Street Kitchen, in Fall River.
3) A remembrance of Fernando Garcia, a local businessman and former member of the Fall River Office of Economic Development, who recently passed away.
The document summarizes two major waterfront development projects in Fall River, Massachusetts. Extensive repairs will be conducted on the boardwalk at Heritage State Park using $1.54 million in funding. Additionally, a $55 million project will eliminate highway ramps along Route 79 to create 10 acres of developable land for office, retail, and residential space. Both projects aim to improve Fall River's waterfront areas.
The document summarizes several developments in the Fall River area:
1) MassDOT and MBTA will host public meetings to discuss alternatives for the South Coast Rail project, including a potential Middleborough route.
2) FROED recently hired Steven Souza as the new Economic Development Administrative Assistant.
3) Attorney Fiola supports the Middleborough South Coast Rail alternative due to significant challenges with the previously planned Stoughton route.
The document summarizes recent economic development activities in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs' visit to discuss funding for repairs to the Fall River City Pier. The pier requires $7.5 million in seawall repairs to enable development including a marina, restaurant and boardwalk. It also highlights the expansion of the local Norcom Mortgage office, which has added staff and space since opening in Fall River in 2013. Additionally, it provides data on the colleges recently attended by the top students from local high schools.
The document summarizes developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It discusses plans to renovate the New Harbour Mall, including establishing Market Basket as the anchor tenant. The renovations are expected to create 500 jobs and Market Basket's store is expected to create 400 jobs. It also mentions that the digital marketing agency Emagine recently relocated its headquarters to Fall River, bringing 45 jobs. Finally, it announces an upcoming community job fair in Fall River on February 23rd, 2016.
- The City of Buffalo solicited public feedback on ideas for developing Canal Side. Over 800 citizens provided 1,757 ideas through emails, letters, and an online forum.
- Common themes that emerged were a strong public support for restaurants, coffee shops, bars, civic gathering spaces with access to the water, and recreational activities on the waterfront. There was also support for museum and experiences relating to Buffalo's heritage.
- The public stressed the importance of historical and cultural authenticity in developing the waterfront and viewed it as a "resort" or "escape from the 9 to 5" destination rather than an office location. The feedback reinforced many goals of the Canal Side Master Plan to create an exciting urban
The document provides information about three local communities - the City of Fairlawn, Bath Township, and Copley Township. It includes highlights about each community's government, history, safety services, parks, libraries, schools, and local businesses. Events like Fairlawn's Independence Day parade, Bath Township's annual Community Days, and the Copley Creekside Farmers Market are mentioned. The document serves as a guide for residents and visitors to learn more about the area.
This document summarizes demographic trends in Port Royal, Virginia and Caroline County based on data from the 2000 Census. It finds that while the population of Caroline County grew 59% from 1970 to 2000, Port Royal's population was 428 people. The average family size in Port Royal was smaller than in Caroline County overall, and income levels were lower in Port Royal, with per capita income, median family income, and median household income all below the levels for Caroline County. The document provides background for understanding growth trends to aid planning for the future of the Port Royal community.
Michigan\'s Future: It\'s all about lifestylesBuzz Brown
Thousands of Michigan’s educated youth are leaving the state. This presentation identifies the life styles of previous inhabitants of the area; Native Americans, Farmers, Vacationers and now Suburbanites. It studies why these people came here and what facilitated their movement. From lessons learned it is proposed that life styles is the motivating factor and a key for keeping and attracting people to Michigan in the future.
This document summarizes developments in Fall River, Massachusetts from an economic development publication. It discusses approval of an amended tax agreement for an Amazon fulfillment center project, with the project now expected to invest $50 million and create 500 jobs. It also summarizes meetings between Fall River representatives and Governor Baker discussing development projects. Additionally, it advertises an upcoming workshop on using social media for business.
The document provides information on several topics related to economic development in Fall River, MA:
1) It announces that the Fall River Office of Economic Development's executive vice president has been appointed to a committee overseeing improvements to Route 79 and Davol Street that will enhance safety, access, and development opportunities in the area.
2) It provides an update on the Route 79/Davol Street project, which is currently in the design/permitting phase and aims to replace an aging viaduct with a new roadway and stimulate mixed-use development.
3) It lists current employment opportunities in Fall River, noting over 1,157 jobs available within 5 miles on an interactive database on the F
The document discusses upcoming events and developments in Fall River, Massachusetts. It begins by announcing that the Offshore Powerboat Association will host the Fall River Grand Prix racing event from August 14-16, 2015. It then provides details about offshore powerboat racing and the characteristics of the boats and courses. Additionally, it announces that a new kayaking business called Go Rogue Adventures opened in Fall River and will offer kayak rentals on the waterfront. It also advertises an upcoming workshop on May 20th about using Lean principles to improve business operations. In summary, the document announces local events, a new business, and an upcoming workshop while providing an profile of actress Nancy Sorel who grew up in Fall River.
The document summarizes several items:
1) Jobs for Fall River, Inc. is seeking a Microloan Coordinator/Technical Assistance Specialist to manage their microloan program and provide assistance to small businesses.
2) The Pink Bean Coffee Bar has relocated to 85 Purchase Street in Fall River and offers coffee, tea and baked goods.
3) Fall River's four-year high school graduation rate has improved significantly between 2006 and 2013, rising to 85% from 56%.
The newsletter from the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation (LTHP) announces upcoming preservation events in spring 2014. Historic preservation efforts across Louisiana are highlighted, including buildings being saved and economic development occurring. Upcoming key events noted are the Louisiana Annual Cultural Connection on April 22nd and the Louisiana Annual Preservation Conference from June 25-27th in Natchitoches. Membership renewal and a new endangered properties program to rescue historic buildings are also mentioned.
This newsletter from the Fall River Office of Economic Development provides updates on economic development activities. It discusses Foxwoods Resort Casino's plans to build a casino in Fall River, including selecting a site, negotiating a host community agreement, and holding a referendum. It also lists upcoming workshops on topics like WordPress and invention, and advertises available office space in downtown Fall River with views. In addition, it provides statistics about Massachusetts casinos and their economic impacts.
Rishi kumar saratoga council october 2015 newsletterRishi Kumar
The document is a newsletter from Councilmember Rishi Kumar of Saratoga, California dated October 2015. It summarizes the opening of the new 64-acre Saratoga Quarry Park, which took over a decade of effort. It also announces upcoming local events like the Holiday Wine Stroll and Turkey Trot race. Photos show Kumar with other elected officials at various events over the month.
The Greenway Fund is working to improve waterways in Colorado Springs by advocating for their positive use and securing funding for projects. It helped drive the completion of the Legacy Loop trail system and development of wetlands at America the Beautiful Park. While challenges remain in shifting perspectives and overcoming concrete channels, the Greenway Fund envisions local creeks and rivers becoming valued community assets, providing recreation, nature and economic benefits to residents.
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UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
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Trending developments vol 5 issue 07
1. Fall River Grand Prix 2
Fall River by the
Numbers
3
Fiola Supports
Middleboro Extension
4
Fall River’s Finest 4
Inside this issue:
August 2016Volume 5, Issue 7
F A L L R I V E R O F F I C E O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
Trending Developments
FROED Board of Directors:
Officers
Mayor Jasiel Correia, II,
Chairman/Ex-officio
Frank Marchione, President
James M. Karam, Vice President
Carlos A. DaCunha, Treasurer
Alan F. Macomber, Clerk
At-Large Members
Joseph Baptista
Michael Benevides
Paul C. Burke
Francisco Cabral
Nicholas M. Christ
Robert Cooper
Mark Cordeiro
Eileen Danahey
Bruce Fernandes
Maria Ferreira-Bedard
Alfredo M. Franco
Craig A. Jesiolowski
Michael Lund
George Matouk, Jr.
Paul S. Medeiros
Joan Menard
Robert Mongeon
Kenneth R. Rezendes
Anthony Riccitelli
Ron Rusin
James P. Sabra
Len Sullivan
Ex-Officio Members
Shawn Cadime
Carl Garcia
Craig A. Jesiolowski
Paul M. Joncas
Atty. William G. Kenney
Matthew H. Malone
John J. Sbrega
Non-Voting Members
Robert A. Mellion
FROED Staff:
Kenneth Fiola, Jr., Esq.,
Executive Vice President
Janet A. Misturado, Director of
Administration
Maria R. Doherty, Network
Administrator
Lynn M. Oliveira, Economic
Development Coordinator
Michael Motta, Technical Assistance
Specialist
Fall River Office of
Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Phone: (508) 324-2620
Fax: (508) 677-2840
http://froed.org
Earlier this summer the Fall
River Redevelopment Author-
ity (FRRA) issued an RFP
seeking a company to assist in
the creation of a Downtown
Urban Renewal Plan. Two
companies responded to the
RFP: BSC Group and the
Cecil Group.
On August 4, 2016 the FRRA
heard presentations from both
applicants and anticipate se-
lecting with one of the two
qualified companies by the
end of the month.
The creation of an Urban Re-
newal Plan in the City’s
downtown will assist the City
in stimulating development
and redevelopment in
underutilized and underper-
forming properties, eliminate
blighted conditions and en-
hance economic develop-
ment opportunities in an area
of the City that is in dire
need of attention.
The company selected to
create the Urban Renewal
Plan will be required to ana-
lyze the location and create
definitive boundaries for the
plan, perform community
outreach and engage public
participation, and create a
cohesive Urban Renewal
Plan to be submitted to the
Massachusetts Department
of Housing and Community
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FRRA to Select Consultant for Downtown
Urban Renewal Planning
Looking for a job?
Visit froed.org then select
the “Current Employment
Opportunities” tab. Next
click “Job Search” and
this will launch an
interactive database.
Within this database
alone there are currently
1,136
employment
opportunities within a 5
mile radius of Fall River.
1,136 Jobs
Available
Above: Proposed Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Area
2. Page 2
Trending Developments
The Fall River Grand Prix is Back for a Second Year!
at 1 Ferry Street as well as
the Tipsy Toboggan.
On Saturday, August 27,
2016 a boat parade will
take place along the wa-
terfront followed by a
block party at Borden
Light Marina. There will
also be live music at the
Tipsy Toboggan and Tip-
sy Seagull.
On Sunday, August 28,
2016 the races will begin
at noon with the award
ceremony taking place at
6:30pm at the Borden
Light Marina.
Offshore racing began in
the 1970s and became
popular in large part
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Development for approval.
Earlier this year the FRRA
issued an RFP for a compa-
ny to create an urban re-
newal plan for the City’s
waterfront. The Cecil
Group and BSC both sub-
mitted proposals and ulti-
mately the Cecil Group was
selected. The waterfront
urban renewal planning
process is expected to begin
in August.
Urban renewal planning is a
process that values commu-
nity input, so public forums
for both urban renewal
plans will be scheduled dur-
ing the planning process.
After the tremendous suc-
cess of the first ever Off-
shore Powerboat Associa-
tion Fall River Grand Prix,
the Borden Light Marina
will host the event again
this year!
The Fall River Grand Prix
is a weekend full of family
friendly events with the
races taking place on Sun-
day, August 28, 2016.
Race boats will arrive at
Borden Light Marina locat-
ed at 1 Ferry Street on Fri-
day, August 26, 2016 with
a Racer Meet & Greet tak-
ing place at 7pm at the Tip-
sy Toboggan located at 75
Ferry Street. There will
also be live music at both
the Tipsy Seagull located
Urban Renewal
Planning
Above: Proposed Waterfront
Urban Renewal Plan
because of the Benihana
Offshore Grand Prix. At
that time races were over
200 miles and the boats
could only be seen a few
times during the course of
the race. Since this time
the course has gotten
smaller and shorter mak-
ing the races more acces-
sible and enjoyable for
spectators. Today the
racecourses are typically
small 4 mile ovals as close
to the beach as possible.
We encourage you to
come out for this exciting
event. For additional in-
formation, please visit
www.oparacing.com.
3. Page 3
Trending Developments
Fall River by the Numbers…
Fun Fall River Facts:
1803 - Fall River was separated from Freetown and became its own village
1804 - Fall River’s name was changed to Troy, which remained the City’s name for 30 years before it
was changed back to Fall River
1811 - first postal service started, with free delivery starting in 1863
1814 - Troy Mills spanned the Quequechan river directly behind city hall
1843 - The Andrew Robeson House, home of the Fall River Historical Society, was originally built
on Columbia Street. It was moved, piece-by-piece, to its present location in 1870
1862 - the border between Fall River, MA and Fall River, RI was settled
1877 - Robert McWhirr and Sarah Ramsay opened the first McWhirr store near Charity Lane. It was
later moved to South Main Street
1880 - the Borden Flats Lighthouse was built and a lighthouse keeper tended the lighthouse until
1937 when the lighthouse was automated
1880 - the first streetcar rails were laid, they operated until 1936
1880’s - Fall River boasted of modern conveniences including street cars, telephones and electric ser-
vice. The City also provided free textbooks to school children before it was required by law
1885 - the Fall River Daily Globe, a Democratic newspaper, was established. In 1929 it became part
of the Fall River Herald News
1891 - the Fall River stop on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad was built at the inter-
section of North Main Street and President Ave
1908 - the Brightman Street Bridge was opened. It was 922 feet long, 60 feet wide and cost a little
over a million dollars to construct
*Source: atgerrys.com
4. One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722-7700
Phone: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840
E-mail: info@froed.org
Mission statement of the Fall River Office of Economic Development:
Incorporated in 1978 as a 501(c)(4) corporation to promote the prosperity
and general welfare of the citizens of Fall River through the stimulation of
economic strength and expansion of new and existing business.
Keeping Fall River working in Fall River.
F A L L R I V E R O F F I C E O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T
For more information please
visit our website:
www.froed.org
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In late June, Attorney
Kenneth Fiola, Jr., Exec-
utive Vice President of
the Fall River Office of
Economic Development
testified before the Mas-
sachusetts Bay Transpor-
tation Authority’s
(MBTA) Fiscal Manage-
ment and Control Board
to voice his strong sup-
port for a Fall River/
New Bedford Middle-
boro railway extension
to Boston.
During his testimony he
recounted standing with
Governor Weld in Feb-
ruary of 1992 when the
Governor offered his
“sue me if it doesn’t
happen” Southcoast rail
quote. Since that time
Fiola has worked with
six Governors, eight Fall
River mayors and nu-
merous state elected and
non-elected officials to
make the project become
a reality.
He went on to note that
throughout this time
frame, the cities of Fall
River and New Bedford
have expended precious
political capital in con-
stantly prioritizing this
project at the expense of
other important projects
so as to enable this pro-
ject to move forward and
allow the Southcoast re-
gion affordable, dependa-
ble and safe transit to
Boston on a daily basis.
Fiola pointed out that the
project cost has skyrock-
eted from an estimated
$300-$400 million in
1992 to the $3.4 billion
figure that is being used
today.
Fiola also highlighted key
roadblocks to the current
Southcoast rail plan in-
cluding: lack of funding
mechanism, lack of all
necessary permits, lack of
implementation schedule
Robert Hargraves was born
to Charles and Marion Har-
graves. He married Mary
Elizabeth McDonald and
they have four children and
six grandchildren.
Hargraves attended Greene
School, Henry Lord Junior
High School and BMC Dur-
fee High School. He gradu-
ated from College of the Ho-
ly Cross and studied at the
graduate level at Brown Uni-
versity.
Hargraves was a supervisory
Special Agent for the FBI.
He spent most of his career
in the Organized Crime and
Drugs division. He spent
fourteen years in the Mid-
west and returned to the
New England area in 1978.
Hargraves was a Superviso-
ry Special Agent and was
involved in the arrest and
successful prosecution of
Raymond L.S. Patriarca,
head of the New England La
Cosa Nostra.
(Profile from “Cream of the Crop—Fall River’s Best
and Brightest”)
and the significant litigation
from communities north of
Taunton that would further
stall the Southcoast rail pro-
ject. Fiola makes the reali-
zation that even in the best
case scenario the project will
not take shape for 10-15
years.
In light of these significant
challenges, Fiola wanted to
offer support for the pro-
posed Middleboro extension
which offers a quicker im-
plementation because the rail
line is already in place and is
a significantly less expensive
alternative. Therefore, Fiola
asked the board to consider
utilizing the $148 million
approved for Southcoast Rail
for the Middleboro route
extension and fast track the
project for completion within
twenty four months.
Fiola also expressed this
viewpoint in an open letter to
the Herald News Editor,
which was published.
Fall River’s Finest:
Robert Hargraves
Fiola Testifies Before MBTA Fiscal Management and
Control Board