Coventry meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes
Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 8 weeks available.
Weeks
- week of 2026-10-26 — Coventry: Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan hearing set for Oct. 27; three housing proposals move through review
- week of 2026-10-19 — Coventry agendas: zoning hearings, CDBG rankings, and a 196-unit proposal ahead
- week of 2026-10-12 — Coventry boards take up bridge study, CDBG requests and zoning variances; Town Council next with hearings and contracts
- week of 2026-08-03 — Coventry meetings tackle 400-apartment plan, fire district ballot questions, and land trust property deals
- week of 2026-07-20 — Coventry roundup: Town Council, Land Trust, and Planning Commission agendas packed with big-ticket items
- week of 2026-07-13 — Coventry boards weigh Johnson's Pond redevelopment, land purchases, and 400-unit housing proposal
- week of 2026-07-06 — Coventry officials weigh housing, redevelopment, and charter changes as busy summer agenda unfolds
- week of 2026-06-29 — Coventry council weighs fire consolidation charter amendment, paving and signal contracts
Week of 2026-10-26
Coventry: Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan hearing set for Oct. 27; three housing proposals move through review
No votes or outcomes are recorded for Coventry's four most recent meetings. Agendas were posted for the Town Council, Technical Review Committee, Coventry Land Trust and Conservation Commission, but minutes had not been published as of Oct. 26. What follows is what each body was scheduled to take up, followed by items set for the next two weeks.
Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan set for Oct. 27 hearing
The Town Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing Oct. 27 on Ordinance No. 2026-20, regarding RDA Plan adoption, and to consider the Johnson's Pond Redevelopment Plan. The same agenda lists a new Class B liquor license application from E&B Entertainment LLC (The Tipsy Tavern) at 354 Tiogue Ave., the annual renewal of 5 Class A liquor licenses and 16 Class B liquor licenses, and executive sessions on litigation and collective bargaining. No action on any of these items has been recorded.
Three housing proposals move through review
The Dunes — A proposal for 196 residential units on 30.5 acres at Centre of New England Boulevard & Angelina Drive (Centre of New England Parcel 3). The plan lists 24 duplexes, 4 triplexes, 20 four-plexes and 7 eight-plexes, with 18% deed-restricted as affordable. The Technical Review Committee was scheduled to discuss it Oct. 19 and the Conservation Commission Oct. 21, both to provide comments to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission has a public informational meeting set for Oct. 28.
Center Point Commons — 215 multi-family units at 2271 New London Turnpike. The Conservation Commission was scheduled to review it Oct. 21, and the Planning Commission has a public informational meeting Oct. 28. The bond amount and inspection fee are listed as TBD.
Picozzi Plat — A proposed minor subdivision of an 8.24-acre lot into four 2-acre single-family lots on Read Schoolhouse Road, with a request for a Dimensional Variance for zero frontage. The Planning Commission has a public hearing set for Oct. 28, where a bond amount of $42,700.00 and an inspection fee of $854.00 are listed.
Council's Oct. 13 agenda: zoning, dogs, contracts, grants
The Town Council was scheduled to hold public hearings on Ordinance No. 2026-17, regarding Zoning District Use and Dimensional Regulations, and Ordinance No. 2026-24, to change the limit of dogs in the Animal Control Ordinance. Also listed: Resolution 2026-97 to award Epoxy Pavement Markings to Safety Markings LLC; Resolution 2026-98 to award tree removal at the Annex building to JW Studley; and Resolution 2026-99 for approval of six Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications.
Land Trust: development rights and a purchase
The Coventry Land Trust agenda included a resolution to join the Land Trust Alliance, the sale of development rights for 798 and 0 Nicholas Road, 120 Town Farm Road, 0 Hammet Road and 60 Railroad Ave., and the purchase of property at 0 Meeting Street.
Conservation Commission: lakes, stormwater, fire safety
Alongside the three development reviews, the Conservation Commission agenda listed old business on lake updates, a stormwater management discussion for Upper Dam Pond, and a Forest Management Plan regarding fire safety.
Coming up
- **Oct. 27 — Town Council:** public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-20 and consideration of the Johnson's Pond Redevelopment Plan; liquor license renewals and a new license application; executive sessions on litigation and collective bargaining.
- **Oct. 28 — Planning Commission:** public informational meetings on The Dunes (196 units) and Center Point Commons (215 units), and a public hearing on the Picozzi Plat subdivision and dimensional variance, including the $42,700.00 bond and $854.00 inspection fee.
Week of 2026-10-19
Coventry agendas: zoning hearings, CDBG rankings, and a 196-unit proposal ahead
Coventry's Town Council, Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Review each met in the past two weeks, but minutes from all three meetings had not been published as of Oct. 19. The summaries below come from the published agendas. They describe what each body was scheduled to take up — not what it decided. No vote tallies or dollar amounts appear in the agenda records provided.
Town Council, Oct. 13: two hearings, three resolutions
The council was scheduled to hold public hearings on Ordinance No. 2026-17, concerning Zoning District Use and Dimensional Regulations, and Ordinance No. 2026-24, which would change the limit of dogs in the Animal Control Ordinance.
Three resolutions were on the agenda: Resolution 2026-97 to award Epoxy Pavement Markings to Safety Markings LLC; Resolution 2026-98 to award tree removal at the Annex building to JW Studley; and Resolution 2026-99 for the approval of six Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications.
Planning Commission, Oct. 7: ranking CDBG requests
The commission was set to hold a public hearing on proposed CDBG activities, review and rank the applications, and make recommendations to the Town Council. Five items were listed:
- Town Senior Center HVAC Replacement
- Quidnick Sidewalk Safety Enhancements
- Town Senior Center Program Room Addition
- CCAP Expansion of Services for Youth Year 2
- Sherwood Valley Septic Replacements and Coventry Housing Authority hot water tanks/generator
Zoning Board of Review, Oct. 7: three variance requests
The board was scheduled to meet in person with Zoom access to consider three dimensional variance requests:
- Extra Space Storage: a variance for a second wall-mounted sign at 538 Main Street (AP 103, Lot 1.001)
- Charpentier Garage: a variance for an attached garage, bathroom and entryway within the rear setback at 69 Hill Farm Camp Road
- McCrystal Garage: a variance for a detached garage in the front yard at 2124 Harkney Hill Road
The agenda also listed approval of minutes from the Sept. 2, 2026 meeting.
Coming up
Monday, Oct. 19 — Technical Review Committee. The committee is scheduled to review two preliminary plans and provide comments to the Planning Commission. "The Dunes" (Centre of New England Parcel 3) proposes 196 residential units on 30.5 acres at Centre of New England Boulevard and Angelina Drive, with a mix of 24 duplexes, 4 triplexes, 20 four-plexes and 7 eight-plexes, and 18% deed-restricted as affordable. The "Picozzi Plat" proposes subdividing an 8.24-acre lot into four 2-acre single-family lots on Read Schoolhouse Road, along with a request for a dimensional variance for zero frontage.
Monday, Oct. 19 — Coventry Land Trust. The trust is scheduled to discuss land acquisition processes and a resolution to join the Land Trust Alliance. The agenda lists sale of development rights for 798 and 0 Nicholas Road, 120 Town Farm Road, 0 Hammet Road and 60 Railroad Ave., plus purchase of property at 0 Meeting Street.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 — Conservation Commission. The commission is scheduled to review three preliminary residential plans for comments to the Planning Commission: Center Point Commons, 215 multi-family units at 2271 New London Turnpike; The Dunes, 196 units on 30.5 acres; and the Picozzi Plat subdivision. The agenda also lists stormwater management discussion for Upper Dam Pond and a Forest Management Plan regarding fire safety.
Residents can check the town's meeting postings for agendas, locations and any published minutes.
Week of 2026-10-12
Coventry boards take up bridge study, CDBG requests and zoning variances; Town Council next with hearings and contracts
Coventry's boards and commissions met three times in the past two weeks, but the only records available for all three are agendas — minutes have not been published — so no decisions, vote outcomes or dollar amounts from those meetings are confirmed. The agendas cover a bridge preservation study, a historic-preservation ordinance amendment, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requests and three zoning variances. The next scheduled action is the Town Council meeting on October 13, whose agenda lists two public hearings and three proposed resolutions.
Town Council, October 13: zoning rules, dog limit, contracts
The Town Council agenda lists two public hearings. Ordinance No. 2026-17 concerns Zoning District Use and Dimensional Regulations. Ordinance No. 2026-24 would change the limit of dogs in the Animal Control Ordinance.
The same agenda lists three resolutions: Resolution 2026-97 to award Epoxy Pavement Markings to Safety Markings LLC; Resolution 2026-98 to award tree removal at the Annex building to JW Studley; and Resolution 2026-99 for the approval of six CDBG applications. The agenda does not state dollar amounts for any of these items. Because these are agenda items, no outcome is known.
Planning Commission, October 7: ranking CDBG requests
The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold a public hearing on proposed CDBG activities and to review and rank the applications before making recommendations to the Town Council. The applications listed are: Town Senior Center HVAC Replacement; Quidnick Sidewalk Safety Enhancements; Town Senior Center Program Room Addition; CCAP Expansion of Services for Youth Year 2; and Sherwood Valley Septic Replacements and Coventry Housing Authority hot water tanks/generator. No funding amounts are given in the agenda, and no rankings or recommendations have been published.
Zoning Board of Review, October 7: three variance requests
The Zoning Board of Review was scheduled to meet in person with Zoom access to consider three dimensional variance requests. The agenda states the board will vote on:
- Extra Space Storage: a variance for a second wall-mounted sign at 538 Main Street (AP 103, Lot 1.001)
- Charpentier Garage: a variance for an attached garage, bathroom and entryway within the rear setback at 69 Hill Farm Camp Road
- McCrystal Garage: a variance for a detached garage in a front yard at 2124 Harkney Hill Road
The board also was scheduled to approve minutes from its September 2, 2026 meeting. No vote results have been published.
Historic Preservation Commission, October 1
The Historic Preservation Commission was scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall Annex Planning Conference Room, 1675 Flat River Road. The agenda was mostly updates on ongoing items: the Bridge Preservation Feasibility Study, including RIDOT communication and enlisting the support of RIHPHC; an amendment to Ordinance No. 04-13-288; and several commission projects. New business included a discussion of a Local Historic Landmark Program and maintenance of the Town Hall Weights and Measures exhibit. The agenda also listed updates on display cases, commission space requirements, bronze plaques and the commission webpage. The agenda states no specific decisions, dollar amounts or outcomes.
Coming up
The only upcoming meeting in the records provided for the next 14 days is the Town Council on October 13, which is worth attending for the two public hearings — on zoning district regulations and on the limit of dogs under the Animal Control Ordinance — and for the three resolutions on pavement markings, tree removal at the Annex building and six CDBG applications.
A note on what is not known: none of the three meetings held in the past two weeks has published minutes, so this roundup cannot report what those bodies decided, how members voted, or what any item will cost. Those details will appear in the official minutes when they are posted.
Week of 2026-08-03
Coventry meetings tackle 400-apartment plan, fire district ballot questions, and land trust property deals
Coventry officials packed the last two weeks with discussions on a major housing proposal, potential 2026 ballot questions on fire services and land trust funding, and several land conservation moves. All meetings listed below have agendas available, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet on the record.
Town Council — July 28
The Council's agenda included two proposed 2026 ballot questions: one to establish a full-time municipal Fire and EMS Department, and another to reduce the mandatory Land Trust tax allocation from 50% to 10%. The Council also was scheduled to act on several contracts: a Ford Police Patrol Interceptor SUV for $84,983.03, Paine Baseball Field lighting upgrades totaling $429,439.20, and a Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction contract for $413,940. A new council member was to be sworn in. Minutes are not yet published.
Planning Commission — July 22
The Commission scheduled public hearings on two development applications. The first, the "Therriault ADU," seeks a dimensional variance for a two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 31 King Street (AP 21, Lot 312, zones R-20 and BP). The second, "Mishnock Woods," is a comprehensive permit application by Coventry Route 3 LLC for 400 multifamily residential units on a 27.31-acre site at 1055 Tiogue Avenue (AP 28, Lot 3, zone PD).
The Commission also planned to consider Ordinance 2026-17 Sub A, which would amend zoning code sections 255-200, 255-9110, and 255-600 to allow dog kennels in specific zones. The agenda included a director's report on subdivision and land development regulations and an update on the comprehensive plan housing chapter. Minutes are not yet published.
Joint Housing Workshop — July 20
The Town Council and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to review the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. No votes or formal actions were scheduled. The session featured presentations on statewide and local housing issues and interactive stations for resident feedback on housing needs, goals, policies, and mapping exercises. Draft materials are available at https://coventryri.gov/comprehensive-plan.
Coventry Land Trust — July 20 and August 2
The Land Trust's July 20 agenda included a vote to spend up to $5,000 for an appraisal of the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St., a vote on changes to the Land Trust Ordinance, and discussion of the Knight Property purchase at 2571 Flat River Rd. The agenda also listed the sale of development rights for three properties: Pettigrew (798 Nicholas Rd.), Mende (120 Town Farm Rd.), and Chapman (0 Hammet Rd.), plus a possible purchase of Washington Village Golf Course at 2 Fairway Dr.
On August 2, the Land Trust conducted a site walk and scoring of the Pettigrew Property at 60 Railroad Ave. (AP 314, Lot 75) for a potential sale of development rights. No decisions were expected. Minutes are not yet published for either meeting.
Coming up
Historic Preservation Commission — August 6: The Commission will vote on a Town Council Resolution to recognize American Legacy Homes, LLC for historic preservation contributions. The agenda also includes a bridge preservation study update, discussion and vote on the First Coventry Town House monument, introduction of a new staff liaison, and an RI250 event with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Week of 2026-07-20
Coventry roundup: Town Council, Land Trust, and Planning Commission agendas packed with big-ticket items
Coventry residents saw a busy stretch of government activity this month, with the Town Council, Land Trust, and Technical Review Committee all convening on items ranging from a $413,940 traffic signal contract to a proposed 400-unit housing development. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes — including whether votes were taken — are not yet part of the public record.
Town Council — July 8
The Council's agenda included a public hearing on the Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan and eminent domain, along with a resolution to approve $413,940 for Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction. A second resolution would award $49,797.72 for Senior Center HVAC condensers. The Council was also scheduled to make appointments to a Charter Review Committee. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were voted on or approved.
Coventry Land Trust — July 11 and July 14
The Land Trust met twice in the past two weeks, both times focused on the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St. (AP 62, Lot 78). The July 11 agenda included a site walk beginning at 37 Meeting St. and possible action on purchasing the property. The July 14 agenda listed scoring of the Soucy Property and possible issuance of requests for qualifications for a property appraisal. Minutes for both meetings are not yet published, so no outcomes are confirmed.
Technical Review Committee — July 15
The Committee reviewed two proposals for comment to the Planning Commission. The first is a two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 31 King Street that requires a dimensional variance for lot coverage. The second is a major 400-unit multi-family development at 1055 Tiogue Avenue, known as Mishnock Woods, planned as five 5-story buildings with 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable. The proposal also includes three amenity buildings, parking, landscaping, stormwater mitigation, and primary site access from Tiogue Avenue. Minutes are not yet published.
Coming up
- **July 20 — Town Council & Planning Commission (joint workshop):** Review and discussion of the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. No votes or formal actions will be taken. Presentations and interactive feedback stations are planned. Draft materials are available at https://coventryri.gov/comprehensive-plan.
- **July 20 — Coventry Land Trust:** The Land Trust will vote on spending up to $5,000 for an appraisal of the Soucy Property and on changes to the Land Trust Ordinance. Discussion items include the purchase of the Knight Property at 2571 Flat River Rd., the sale of development rights for the Pettigrew (798 Nicholas Rd.), Mende (120 Town Farm Rd.), and Chapman (0 Hammet Rd.) properties, and a possible purchase of Washington Village Golf Course at 2 Fairway Dr.
- **July 22 — Planning Commission:** Public hearings on the Therriault ADU dimensional variance at 31 King Street (AP 21, Lot 312, zones R-20 & BP) and the Mishnock Woods comprehensive permit for 400 multifamily units at 1055 Tiogue Avenue (AP 28, Lot 3, zone PD, 27.31 acres). The Commission will also consider Ordinance 2026-17 Sub A, which would amend zoning code sections to allow dog kennels in specific zones, and hear director's reports on subdivision and land development regulations and the comprehensive plan housing chapter update.
Week of 2026-07-13
Coventry boards weigh Johnson's Pond redevelopment, land purchases, and 400-unit housing proposal
Coventry's town boards had a busy two weeks, with the Town Council scheduled to vote on a Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan and two construction contracts totaling more than $460,000. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the five recent meetings, so outcomes of scheduled votes are not yet confirmed in the public record.
Town Council — Johnson's Pond, traffic signal, Senior Center
The Coventry Town Council met July 8 with a public hearing on the agenda to consider designating the Johnson's Pond area as a redevelopment zone and adopting the associated plan, which included eminent domain provisions. The council was also scheduled to vote on a resolution to approve $413,940 for Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction and a resolution to award $49,797.72 for Senior Center HVAC condensers. Appointments to a Charter Review Committee were also listed. Minutes are not yet available, so it is not confirmed whether these votes passed.
Coventry Land Trust — Open space budget, development rights, Soucy Property
The Land Trust met twice in the span of two weeks. On June 29, the agenda included a public hearing and vote on an open space budget to fund trail maintenance and forest management using Real Estate Conveyance Tax Funds. Members were also scheduled to discuss the sale of development rights for three private properties: 798 Nicholas Rd., 120 Town Farm Rd., and 0 Hammet Rd. A draft ordinance establishing standard operating procedures for land acquisition was also listed for approval.
On July 11, the Land Trust convened again to discuss and possibly take action on purchasing the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78). The meeting included a site walk starting at 37 Meeting St. before moving to the property. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Conservation Commission — Ordinance 2026-20 advisory comments
The Conservation Commission met July 1 to discuss and vote on advisory comments to the Town Council regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-20. The meeting also included setting future agenda items for July 9, 2026. No minutes have been published.
Historic Preservation Commission — Displays, monument resolution
The Historic Preservation Commission met July 2 to review updates to the town's driving tour map and bridge preservation study goals. The agenda also included discussion of display cases for fallout shelter signs, the Coolidge pencil, and historic cemeteries, as well as a draft Town Council Resolution for the First Coventry Town House Monument and a CHPC space requirements analysis. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Coming up
Two meetings stand out in the next two weeks:
- **July 14 — Coventry Land Trust:** Discussion of scoring the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78) and possible issuance of requests for qualifications for a property appraisal.
- **July 15 — Technical Review Committee:** Review of a proposed 400-unit multi-family development at 1055 Tiogue Avenue, known as Mishnock Woods. The proposal includes five five-story buildings with 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable, plus three amenity buildings, parking, landscaping, and stormwater mitigation. Primary site access would be from Tiogue Avenue. The committee will also review a two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 31 King Street that needs a dimensional variance for lot coverage.
The Mishnock Woods proposal, at 400 units, would be among the largest residential developments reviewed in Coventry in recent years. The Technical Review Committee's comments will go to the Planning Commission.
Week of 2026-07-06
Coventry officials weigh housing, redevelopment, and charter changes as busy summer agenda unfolds
Coventry's boards and commissions tackled a packed two-week schedule spanning affordable housing, a major redevelopment plan, and proposed charter amendments — though minutes from those sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
Town Council considers charter amendments and contracts
On June 23, the Town Council was scheduled to 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 agenda also included several spending resolutions: $117,701.14 for a mobile command post vehicle for police (Resolution 2026-62), $429,439.20 for Paine Baseball Field lighting upgrades with a $66,428 rebate from RI Energy (Resolution 2026-66), $413,940 bid award to D'Ambra Construction for a Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal (Resolution 2026-71), and $32,672 in impact fees for repaving and new basketball courts at Hopkins Hill School (Resolution 2026-65). A public hearing was also scheduled for a new Class B liquor license for Coventry Eats LLC, doing business as The Ham and Egger, at 687 Washington Street. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.
Planning Commission takes up 20-unit Mishnock Road housing plan
The Planning Commission's June 22 agenda included a public hearing and vote on a master plan for "Residences on Mishnock," a 20-unit multifamily development on 2.93 acres at Mishnock and Hopkins Hill Roads, with 25% of units designated affordable. The commission was also scheduled to consider a recommendation to the Town Council on the Flat River Reservoir / Johnson's Pond Redevelopment Area Plan, discuss a letter from the Conservation Commission, and review future zoning code updates for multi-family and two-family dwellings. Minutes are not yet available.
Coventry Redevelopment Agency, Land Trust, Conservation Commission meet
On June 24, the Coventry Redevelopment Agency was scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on using pond-designated APRA funds to develop a lake management plan. The Coventry Land Trust met June 29 with a public hearing and vote on an open space budget for trail and forest projects using Real Estate Conveyance Tax Funds, plus discussion of selling development rights for properties at 798 Nicholas Rd., 120 Town Farm Rd., and 0 Hammet Rd. The Land Trust also planned to review a draft ordinance for land acquisition procedures. On July 1, the Conservation Commission was scheduled to vote on advisory comments to the Town Council regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-20.
Historic Preservation Commission reviews displays and monument resolution
The Historic Preservation Commission met July 2 to discuss updates to the town's driving tour map, bridge preservation study goals, display cases for fallout shelter signs, the Coolidge pencil, and historic cemeteries, plus a draft Town Council resolution for the First Coventry Town House Monument.
Coming up
- **July 8 — Town Council:** Public hearing on the Johnson's Pond redevelopment plan and eminent domain, plus votes on the $413,940 Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal contract, $49,797.72 for Senior Center HVAC condensers, and appointments to a Charter Review Committee.
- **July 15 — Technical Review Committee:** Review of a 400-unit multi-family development at 1055 Tiogue Avenue (Mishnock Woods), with 25% affordable units across five 5-story buildings, plus an accessory dwelling unit proposal at 31 King Street requiring a lot coverage variance.
Week of 2026-06-29
Coventry council weighs fire consolidation charter amendment, paving and signal contracts
The Coventry Town Council on June 23 considered four proposed charter amendments for the November 2026 ballot, including a measure to establish a town-run fire and EMS department, as well as staggered council terms, partisan elections, and reduced land trust funding. The council also took up resolutions totaling more than $993,000 for a police command post vehicle, field lighting upgrades, a traffic signal, and school paving.
Town Council
In addition to the charter amendment discussion, the council agenda included:
- Resolution 2026-62: $117,701.14 for a mobile command post vehicle for the police department.
- Resolution 2026-66: $429,439.20 for lighting upgrades at Paine Baseball Field, with a $66,428 rebate from Rhode Island Energy.
- Resolution 2026-71: A $413,940 bid award to D’Ambra Construction for a traffic signal at Hopkins Hill Road.
- Resolution 2026-65: $32,672 in impact fees for repaving the access road and adding basketball courts at Hopkins Hill School.
- A public hearing on a new Class B liquor license for Coventry Eats LLC, doing business as The Ham and Egger at 687 Washington Street.
Minutes from the meeting had not been published as of July 5.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing June 22 on a master plan for “Residences on Mishnock,” a proposed 20-unit multifamily development at Mishnock and Hopkins Hill Roads that would set aside 25% of units as affordable. The commission also discussed a redevelopment plan for the Flat River Reservoir/Johnson’s Pond area, a letter from the Conservation Commission, and future zoning code updates for multi-family and two-family dwellings.
Coventry Redevelopment Agency
On June 24, the agency discussed and was scheduled to vote on using pond-designated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to develop a lake management plan.
Coventry Land Trust
The trust held a public hearing June 29 on an open space budget funded by real estate conveyance taxes for trail maintenance and forest management. Members also discussed potential sales of development rights on three private properties—at 798 Nicholas Road, 120 Town Farm Road, and 0 Hammet Road—and reviewed a draft ordinance for land acquisition procedures.
Conservation Commission
The commission met July 1 to vote on advisory comments to the Town Council regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-20. The panel also set future agenda items for a July 9 meeting.
Historic Preservation Commission
On July 2, the commission reviewed an update to the town’s driving tour map, goals for a bridge preservation study, display cases for historical artifacts, and a draft Town Council resolution for the First Coventry Town House Monument. Members also discussed space requirements for commission materials.
Coming up
Town Council – July 8
A public hearing is scheduled on designating the Johnson’s Pond area as a redevelopment zone and adopting the associated plan, including potential eminent domain authority. The council will consider a resolution to approve $413,940 for the Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal contract, an award of $49,797.72 for Senior Center HVAC condensers, and appointments to the Charter Review Committee.
Technical Review Committee – July 15
The committee will provide comments to the Planning Commission on two proposals: a two-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 31 King Street requiring a dimensional variance for lot coverage, and Mishnock Woods, a 400-unit multifamily development at 1055 Tiogue Avenue with five five-story buildings, three amenity buildings, and 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable.
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