Newport Planning Board elects officers, approves minutes and votes to skip July meeting
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Summary
At the meeting the board approved October minutes, elected Jeffrey Brooks as chair, Margaret Polsky as vice chair and Rick as secretary, accepted a withdrawal of a minor subdivision application, and voted to omit the July 2025 meeting from the regular schedule.
The Newport Planning Board approved meeting minutes, completed elections for 2025 officers and voted to omit the July meeting from next year’s schedule.
The board approved the October 7 minutes by voice vote after a motion and second. An attendee nominated Jeffrey Brooks for chair; Brooks accepted and the board approved his election by voice vote. Margaret Polsky was nominated and approved as vice chair. A nomination for Rick to serve as secretary was also accepted and approved by voice vote; the chair thanked Rick for his work with the housing working group.
Separately, staff informed the board that the applicant for the Unified Development Plan review (a minor subdivision at 7 Hope Street and 2 Rhode Island Ave.) has withdrawn the application and is not returning at this time. Administrative officer actions were reported as information items.
The board reviewed its proposed 2025 calendar (first Monday of each month) and discussed quorum challenges around July; a motion to take July off the regular schedule was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Members noted special meetings could be called if needed.
Liaison reports included tree planting and clean-up efforts at John Creek and JP Recreation Area and upgrades to King Park Playground; the Waterfront Commission reported that a bond issue was funded for three projects (Elm Street Pier, Ann Street Pier and Crotty Park) and that Elm Street was targeted for spring work. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.; staff offered holiday greetings before dismissal.
