Mr. Naik and his team had to withdraw their dock proposal from the HMC meeting scheduled tonight. It has not been rescheduled, and no reason was given. I doubt that he has given up in his quest to create a mini-marina in a shallow wetlands area that will devastate the ecosystem. 

Why do I think that he isn't going to quit? The most consistent feedback that I have received since starting this website is that Mr. Naik will persist until he gets what he wants, regardless of neighbors and environmental concerns. Here are some quotes:

"He is too powerful, you can't beat him."
"Do you have any idea who you are up against?"
"He makes lots of donations, you can't win."
"He doesn't care about the environment, he won't stop"

These statements have come from very knowledgable local people/officials. It is sad to think that that financial success imbues one with the right to destroy habitats, violate laws, torment neighbors, financially crush opponents, and block residents from enjoying pristine areas that are public property. Maybe having this kind of power is akin to the so-called "runners high," recognizing that the later doesn't destroy the environment and only hurts people by making them feel out-of-shape.

Despite that fact that it may offer a psychological boost to Mr. Naik's team, I'll say this:

"You have hurt me. I've spent hundreds of hours fighting your ill-conceived assault on a pristine ecosystem and I am truly tired. I sold back my vacation time to pay legal fees; Time I should have been using to deal with the stress Covid has dealt to front-line healthcare workers like myself. You have hurt me, my family, and the patients I take care of. Even though your dock is temporarily off the agenda, you can at least take satisfaction that you have at least accomplished something. Be proud."