New seasonal bar, entertainment, and event space eyed for Fall River waterfront

A project is scheduled to be in front of the City of Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals next month that could bring more fun to Fall River.

Applicant Kara O’Connell c/o Atty. Jeffrey P. Medeiros is requesting a Special Permit at 284 River Street to operate a seasonal bar, entertainment, event space serving alcohol and providing food via food trucks and licensed vendors.

These proposed uses would be additional to the existing commercial boat yard/ storage facility.

The property is located within a CMD (Commercial Mill) Zoning District.

The existing boat facility is Captain O’Connell’s which, according to their website, has been in the boat business since 1930 doing Sales and Service.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the first floor Hearing Room at One Government Center.