ICYMI: What's the plan for Route 79; Marylou's coming to Fall River: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was.
Top stories this past week included:
Five facts you might not have known about Lizzie Borden, and the infamous murders that her name is forever connected to. The anniversary of the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden was on Aug. 4, and the slayings are among the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history.
A look ahead to the fall football season. It's not as far off as you might think! With the start of high school football camps just weeks away, The Herald News takes a look at which Greater Fall River teams are scheduled to travel the most for the 2023 season.
These were the most read stories of the week on HeraldNews.com:
Fall River is creating a master plan for Route 79's future
The Route 79-Davol Street Corridor project is well on its way, creating an urban boulevard along the Taunton and opening approximately 19 acres of developable land, and the Fall River Redevelopment Authority is set to map out a master plan for its future.
The RDA board voted last week to proceed with a request for proposals for the new urban corridor master plan.
Herald News Reporter Jo C. Goode takes a look at what the plan would entail.
Route 79 project: Fall River is creating a master plan for Route 79's future. Here's what could be in store.
Marylou's Coffee opening first Greater Fall River location
Are you a Fall River-based fan of Marylou's Coffee?
Then we've got great news for you.
Marylou's has announced that, this fall, they will be opening a location in Fall River.
New coffee stop in Fall River: Marylou's Coffee opening first Greater Fall River location. Here's when.
Fall River has a new outdoor Fitness Court — and it's free to use
A new outdoor fitness area with equipment that’s free to use will officially open in Fall River's Britland Park on Tuesday.
It’s sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the National Fitness Campaign, an organization aimed at building similar courts in parks across the country.
Herald News Reporter Audrey Cooney takes a look at what's available at the Fitness Court.
Fitness for free: Fall River has a new outdoor Fitness Court — and it's free to use.
Multi-family in Fall River with attached townhouse sold for $650K
The latest Greater Fall River real estate report featured a unique multi-family in Fall River that sold for $650,000.
On Stanley Street, the home has four units that are filled with well-maintained hardwood floors, sun-filled rooms, and lots of storage space. there is also a separate townhouse unit connected that has its own entrance.
Check out this property, as well as other recent top-sellers.
Weekly home sales: Multi-family in Fall River with attached townhouse sold for $650K
President Ave, New Boston Road closures hurt businesses
Two major east-west streets in Fall River's North End, President Avenue and New Boston Road, have been disrupted for months due to water main replacements and road resurfacing.
The streets are a quarter-mile apart and run parallel, and while business owners are glad of the improvements, they are also frustrated with the impact that all of the work has had on their businesses.
Both roads are being worked on at the same time.
'Damn it, do one thing at a time': President Ave, New Boston Road closures hurt businesses
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