The Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals convened on June 26, 2025, at 6 PM in the First Floor Meeting Room of Government Center. The meeting, chaired by Joseph Pereira, included board members John Frank, James Calkins, Dan DuPier, Ricky Sahadi, and alternate member Alexis Anselmo, along with Director of Engineering and Planning, Dan Aguirre.

The meeting began with procedural announcements, including the recording of the session by Fall River Government TV. Pereira confirmed that all petitions had been properly advertised and that interested parties were notified in accordance with regulations. He reminded attendees that presentations should be limited to three minutes and that questions must be directed through the chair.

The board addressed several agenda items, starting with old business. The first item, petition O3 from Rockview LLC, sought a variance to convert an existing convent and carriage house into 15 residential apartments. The attorney for the applicant, Peter A. Solino, requested to table the petition until the July meeting to allow further architectural adjustments. The board unanimously approved this request.

Next, petition O4 from High Development LLC requested a special permit to construct 72 residential units in a Commercial Mill District. Attorney Thomas Killeurin requested to withdraw this petition without prejudice, as a new and revised petition would be submitted for the July hearing. The board granted this request, noting that new notices would be sent out regarding the upcoming petition.

The board then returned to old business with petition O1 from Kyra O'Connell and Jeffrey Maderas, which sought a special permit to operate a seasonal bar and entertainment space serving alcohol and food via food trucks. Maderas addressed previous concerns raised by the board, including parking and the specific location of the bar. The board discussed the petition's compliance with zoning regulations and the adjustments made since the last meeting.

The meeting concluded with a reminder that the next session would take place on July 17, 2025, where the tabled petitions would be prioritized on the agenda. The board emphasized the importance of proper notification for all interested parties regarding future hearings.