There is still no word yet on the fate of Tiverton’s controversial Seasons Corner Market development, which has been a hot button topic since it was introduced nearly two years ago.

Members of the Tiverton Zoning Board were expected to consider three special use permit applications by the store’s developers last Wednesday, Nov. 1, but that meeting has been re-scheduled until early December.

The applications represent another step in the planning process as Colbea Enterprises, LLC, the Cranston-based developer, moves ahead with its plan to build a convenience store, gas station, and drive-through coffee shop on a vacant parcel of land on the corner of Souza and Main roads, in the north end of town. Opponents say the project is not needed, does not align with Tiverton’s small-town character, and will significantly alter quality of life in the community by negatively impacting the environment and increasing traffic congestion, noise and air pollution.

In September 2022, the planning board denied Colbea’s application for the project, citing reasons that mirrored opponents’ objections. Colbea appealed that decision, however, and in a January 2023 ruling, zoning officials sided with the company, thus allowing the application process to resume.

A citizen’s group, Preserve Tiverton, is challenging the zoning decision in Superior Court. While that appeal is being heard, the application process continues.

In June, the planning board approved Colbea’s master plan application, contingent upon zoning board approval of the special use permits.

Attorneys representing Colbea, Preserve Tiverton, and abutter Tracy Heywood jointly submitted the request for the continuance last week, citing among other things scheduling conflicts among witnesses and the high volume of anticipated testimony expected.