08/22/2026
- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is holding up the construction of an 8-story apartment building being proposed for 535, 577 & 609 Davol Street in Fall River.
In October of 2025, the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals approved an eight-story 160-unit development along the Davol Street site. Boston-based developer Vitaly Fedosik and partners have been planning construction since 2022.
At the August 20th Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Attorney Gregory Brilhante, representing the developer, told the Zoning Board that his clinet was having “enormous difficulties” with the MBTA getting the project moving and has not yet filed a plan for site review.
Dan Aguiar, Fall River's Director of Engineering & Planning, elaborated on the MBTA delay, stating that engineers for the development are trying to figure out what to do with the stone wall next to the MBTA train tracks and the gap that will be created between the new proposed building.
Brilhante asked for, and was granted a 2 year extension of the expiration dates associated with the previously granted Variance and Special Permit to the maximum allowable time period provided under MGL CH 40A.
Brilhante said that the land has already been purchased and the carrying costs are continuing and was hopeful that the full 2 year extension period would not be necessary to resolve the MBTA issues.
