The progress of the Yarmouth library expansion hit a procedural wall on Thursday evening as the Library Building Committee was forced to cancel its meeting before any business could be conducted. The sudden adjournment was triggered by a lack of a quorum, leaving the remaining members unable to deliberate on the project’s next steps or address ongoing financial concerns surrounding the facility’s development.

The session, which was held remotely for public access, was intended to continue discussions on a project that has recently faced intense scrutiny over its funding requirements. However, the committee was unable to reach the minimum number of members required to take official action. When the Presiding Officer called the meeting to order, they reminded the public that the link provided on the website allowed for full transparency, stating, This is a public meeting and the public is free to attend using the link on the website.

The meeting came to an abrupt end during the initial roll call. While Susan Brida, John Greco, and Tom Pendleton were present to represent the committee, the absence of Judy Tarver, Sandra Fey, and Dorcas McGaran left the body at a standstill. During the brief check-in, Susan Brida responded Present, while John Greco and Tom Pendleton both indicated they were Here. Despite the attendance of these three members, the Presiding Officer noted that they fell short of the legal requirement to proceed.

The cancellation marks a setback for a project that has been characterized by recent debate over school deficits and tax implications for Yarmouth residents. Without a quorum, no motions could be made and no discussions regarding the library's budget or construction timeline could take place. The Presiding Officer concluded the short session by stating, Seeing only three members present, we do not have a quorum. This meeting is hereby canceled. Thank you. All right. That's it.

Community members following the project will now have to wait for a rescheduled date to hear updates on the library’s future. The committee has not yet announced when it will reconvene to address the items left on the February 12th agenda.