Braintree National - What's the deal???

It's late January and the league is still sending out generic "time to register" emails.  No, the time to register was long ago, but because of the turmoil, many people have refused to register.  Now it appears the season is in jeopardy.  

Why on earth is the current leadership digging in their heels so much?  Why would they not just walk away in the face of such public outcry?   

Little League should be about the kids, not the administrators.