The North Providence Planning Board on Oct. 8 voted unanimously to continue the remanded preliminary plan for 4143 Marconi Street to a new public hearing set for Dec. 10, 2025, after a Superior Court decision vacated the board's earlier action.

The matter involves property listed to Marconi Street LLC and Patriot Builders Incorporated. The board said further discussions are needed among the applicant's attorney, the board solicitor and the municipal planner to determine the scope of the remand and preparatory steps before the new hearing.

Kelly Morris Salvatore, who identified herself as former board counsel and said she represented the board in the appeal, told the board she did not plan to appear again because the board appears to be conducting a new preliminary plan review rather than responding solely to the decision.

Resident Jose Dela Cruz of 47 Marconi Street asked whether the remand requires a new application or is limited to the court's decision; a board member said the judge vacated the original decision and that the board must make a new decision after a public hearing. Dela Cruz also asked about a sign on the property advertising "24 units" of subsidized housing; the board said the property owner may display signs on private property but clarified that the board has not approved a new decision and that neighbors who already received mailed notice for the matter will not receive additional mailed notices for the continuance.

Board members made and seconded a motion to continue the agenda item and recorded the continuance as a date-certain continuation to Dec. 10, 2025. The vote was recorded 5-0. The board instructed staff to coordinate further internal discussion among counsel and the planner before the new hearing and to ensure public notice procedures are followed as required by the town's rules and regulations.