City of Fall River

Fall River's economy includes chemical operations, electrical and foods products, garment and textile industries. The City has designated seven areas for economic development including EOA's, a industrial park and a commerce park, waterfront district and several industrial corridors. Major roadways include Interstate 195, Routes 24 and 79. CSX provides freight service and the state has announced the restoration of commuter rail service to Boston. In addition SRTA provides the area with fixed route transit. This page will include a site plan or photo of each site as they become available. For more information on Attleboro click here community profile .

Site: (FR-1) South End

Location: Sucker Brook Industrial District extending along Route 24 northbound land from Brayton Ave to Tiverton Line, RI

Zoning: Industrial

Permitted Use: Manufacturing, Assembling, Packaging, R&D, Bio-technology, Processing, Fabrication, Warehousing, Distribution and Commercial

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route 24
.75 miles to I-195
.75 miles to Route 6
Rail: No
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
70 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
35 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-2) Commerce Center (former Airport site)

Location: Airport Road @ Route 24/79 North Fall adjacent to Fall River Industrial Park

Total Acreage: 160

Zoning: Industrial Park

Permitted Use: Manufacturing, Processing, Fabrication, Assembling, R&D, Bio-technology, Warehousing, Distribution and Service

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route 24 & 79
3 miles to I-195
Rail: No
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
62 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
38 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-3) Kerr Mill

Location: Brayton Avenue to Westport Line between Martins Street (Route 6) and South Watuppa Pond

Total Acreage: 27

Zoning: Mixed-Use Business

Permitted Use: Business, Office and Service

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route I-195
@ Route 6
.5 miles to Route 24
Rail: No
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
68 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
37 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-4) Jefferson Street

Location: Maplewood District, from I-195 and Quequechan Street south to Brayton Avenue between Jefferson Street and Route 24

Total Acreage: 30

Zoning: Industrial

Permitted Use: Manufacturing, Assembling, Packaging, R&D, Bio-technology, Processing, Fabrication, Warehousing, Distribution and Commercial

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route 6
1 miles to Route 24
Rail: No
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
67 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
36 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-5) Waterfront

Location: Taylor Street extending south along the western side of Route 79 to the Braga Bridge and I-195

Zoning: Mix-Use Business

Permitted Use: Business, Office and Service

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route 79
@ Route 24
Rail: CSX, freight line
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
66 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
35 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-6) I-195 Corridor

Location: Between Plymouth Avenue and Eastern Avenue/Brayton Avenue extending on both sides of I-195 Industrial Corridor

Zoning: Industrial

Permitted Use: Manufacturing, Assembling, Packaging, R&D, Bio-technology, Processing, Fabrication, Warehousing, Distribution and Commercial

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ I-195
@ Route 24
Rail: CSX, freight line
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
65 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
35 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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Site: (FR-7) Industrial Park

Location: Route 24 & Route 79 (North Main Street) @ Industrial Park Road

Total Acreage: 500

Zoning: Industrial Park

Permitted Use: Manufacturing, Assembling, Packaging, R&D, Bio-technology, Processing, Fabrication, Warehousing, Distribution and Commercial

Transportation:

Highway Access:
@ Route 79
@ Route 24
3 miles to I-195
Rail: CSX, freight line
Bus: Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) fixed route
Airport Distance:
62 miles to Logan International Airport, Boston
41 miles to Green Airport, Warwick

Utility Information:
Electric Provider: Eastern Utilities
Water Provider: Municipal
Gas Provider: Fall River Gas
Sewer Provider: Municipal
Fiber Optics: Yes

Economic Development Incentive:

The City of Fall River is designated as a Economic Target Area and the site is designated as a Economic Opportunity Area. In addition the site is identified as a Priority Development Area. State and local tax incentives, public funding and streamlined permitting are available to qualified projects.

Contact:

Kenneth Fiola, Director
Fall River Office of Economic Development
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722
Tel: 508-324-2620
Fax: 508-677-2840

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