Well, they went and did it. They actually started the courthouse in Fall River, directly across the street from the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast. Festivities (?) began yesterday morning and tents were set up for the event.
Here are some photographs of the area, taken last evening by Michael Brimbau. Not much to look at yet, but this is where it starts.
(now remember, this is Fall River, and they haven’t yet planned out where to put the parking! Not kidding!)
Ground broken for Fall River courthouse
October 23, 2007 6:00 AMFALL RIVER — A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new Fall River Trial Court at 186 S. Main St. with leaders from state and local government participating in the ceremony.
The new facility will house the Fall River District Court and Bristol County Superior Court criminal sessions. The five-story building with 150,000 square feet will contain nine courtrooms filled with natural light, a law library, administrative offices, jury rooms and an office for the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. It will feature modern security and technology systems and will be fully handicapped-accessible.
Completion is expected in fall 2009.
