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Council appoints one planning-board member and rejects another after heated exchange over past comments
Summary
Caitlin Ganguzza was appointed to the planning board; a second proposed appointment of Richard Matin failed after council members discussed past remarks Matin made at planning-board meetings and an allegation of political retaliation he denied.
The council appointed Caitlin Ganguzza to a full seat on the Warren Planning Board after members praised her architecture and public‑engagement experience. Ganguzza told the council she could accommodate Monday‑night meetings and described prior permitting and preservation work.
A separate motion to promote alternate Richard Matin to a full seat prompted a contentious exchange. Council members raised concerns about comments Matin made previously on the planning board that they said could prejudice comprehensive‑permit cases on appeal; Matin responded that he had not intended to disparage anyone. Council President said Matin’s prior public remarks had prompted "questionable" judgments about his suitability; Matin denied the characterization and asked for an opportunity to defend himself. After discussion the council voted against his appointment.
The council preserved its standard appointment processes and instructed that resignations and other board openings be handled through formal filings with the clerk.
