Fall River is selling 15 one-time schools, including the former Henry Lord Middle School, pictured above. Five of the buildings will hit the auction block early next year; another 10 will follow. The city expects to collect up to $7 million for the 15 properties, which they also hope will eventually return to the tax rolls. “These buildings have an opportunity to be economic engines,” said Steven Torres, the city’s corporation counsel. Initially for sale will be the former Brayton Avenue, Coughlin, Hector Belisle and Lincoln schools, along with Henry Lord, most recently an administration building. /
Fall River is selling 15 one-time schools, including the former Henry Lord Middle School, pictured above. Five of the buildings will hit the auction block early next year; another 10 will follow. The city expects to collect up to $7 million for the 15 properties, which they also hope will eventually return to the tax rolls. “These buildings have an opportunity to be economic engines,” said Steven Torres, the city’s corporation counsel. Initially for sale will be the former Brayton Avenue, Coughlin, Hector Belisle and Lincoln schools, along with Henry Lord, most recently an administration building.
