During the meeting, as the board discussed the LWI Development matter, attorney Jerry Muller explained that since the DEP had not resolved certain issues, the board could not proceed. Consequently, the board agreed to carry the application forward without a date certain and mandated that LWI Development re-notice the hearing once a new date could be established. This move postpones any action on the development until further notice, which is particularly significant given the community’s interest in the outcome of this proposed project.

Aside from the adjournment of the hearing, the meeting included administrative matters such as the distribution of subcommittee appointments and the planning of onboarding meetings for new members. The board also touched upon the postponement of a retreat that was initially scheduled for February 10th, with the chair expressing a desire to reschedule it for a later time when circumstances would be more favorable.

In terms of announcements, board chair Louise Wilson and Owen O’Donnell noted that subcommittee appointments had been settled and would be distributed to board members the following day. They also mentioned that planning board officers’ meetings would resume their regular schedule, including two board members in each session, to enhance collaboration and communication within the board.

The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss pending litigation, an indication of ongoing legal matters that the board needed to address privately. The attendees not part of the board or staff were asked to leave the meeting before this session commenced, underlining the sensitivity of the topics discussed.