Coventry
Upcoming
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider designating the Johnson's Pond area as a redevelopment zone and adopting the associated plan. The body will also vote on several construction contracts and the appointment of a Charter Review Committee.
- Public hearing on Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan and eminent domain
- Resolution to approve $413,940 for Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction
- Resolution to award $49,797.72 for Senior Center HVAC condensers
- Resolution to award $413,940 for Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction
- Town Council appointments to Charter Review Committee
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee will discuss two proposals for comment to the Planning Commission. The first is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 31 King Street requiring a dimensional variance for lot coverage. The second is a major 400-unit multi-family development at 1055 Tiogue Avenue, Mishnock Woods, with 25% affordable units.
- Therriault ADU: two-bedroom ADU at 31 King Street, needs variance for lot coverage
- Mishnock Woods: 400 multi-family units in five 5-story buildings
- 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable
- Three amenity buildings, parking, landscaping, stormwater mitigation
- Primary site access from Tiogue Avenue
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Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the town's driving tour map and bridge preservation goals. The body will also review specific historical display cases and a draft resolution for the First Coventry Town House Monument.
- Draft Driving Tour Map update
- Bridge Preservation Study goals
- Display cases for fallout shelter signs, the Coolidge pencil, and historic cemeteries
- Draft Town Council Resolution for First Coventry Town House Monument
- CHPC space requirements analysis
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Conservation Commission will discuss and vote on advisory comments to the Town Council regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-20. The meeting also includes setting future agenda items for July 9, 2026.
- Discussion and vote on advisory comments to Town Council for Proposed Ordinance 2026-20
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust will hold a public hearing and vote on a budget request to fund trail maintenance and forest management using Real Estate Conveyance Tax Funds. Members will also discuss the sale of development rights for three private properties and review a draft ordinance for land acquisition procedures. Additional items include property updates, grant opportunities, and tick research.
- Public hearing and vote on open space budget for trail and forest projects
- Sale of development rights for properties at 798 Nicholas Rd., 120 Town Farm Rd., and 0 Hammet Rd.
- Approval of draft ordinance establishing standard operating procedures for land acquisition
- Discussion of potential conservation interest at 0 Meeting St.
- Updates on trail management, GIS mapping, and wildlife camera monitoring
Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency will discuss and possibly vote on using pond-designated APRA funds to develop a lake management plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment on docketed items.
- Discussion and possible vote on using pond-designated APRA funds for a lake management plan
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will discuss and vote on four proposed charter amendments for the November 2026 ballot, including establishing a town-run fire and EMS department, staggered council terms, partisan elections, and reducing land trust funding. The council will also consider resolutions for purchases and contracts, including a police command post vehicle, field lighting upgrades, a traffic signal, and school paving.
- Resolution 2026-62: Approving $117,701.14 for a mobile command post vehicle for police
- Resolution 2026-66: Approving $429,439.20 for Paine Baseball Field lighting upgrades (with $66,428 rebate from RI Energy)
- Resolution 2026-71: Approving $413,940 bid award to D'Ambra Construction for Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal
- Resolution 2026-65: Approving $32,672 in impact fees for repaving access road and new basketball courts at Hopkins Hill School
- Public Hearing: New Class B liquor license for Coventry Eats LLC dba The Ham and Egger at 687 Washington Street
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a master plan for 'Residences on Mishnock', a 20-unit multifamily development with 25% affordable units. They will also discuss a redevelopment plan for Flat River Reservoir/Johnson's Pond and review potential updates to zoning codes for multi-family dwellings.
- Public hearing on 'Residences on Mishnock': 20 multifamily units, 25% affordable, on 2.93 acres at Mishnock & Hopkins Hill Roads
- Recommendation to Town Council on Flat River Reservoir / Johnson's Pond Redevelopment Area Plan
- Discussion of letter from Conservation Commission
- Future code updates: multi-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, uses previously allowed by special use permit