Coventry
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Town Council
The Town Council will discuss and possibly adopt a new ordinance for fire prevention and protection cost recovery, and a job description for a Recreation Assistant. They will also consider support for a FEMA AFG grant for Coventry Fire-EMS and appointments to the Eastern Highlands Health District and School Building Committee.
- Consideration of Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery Ordinance
- Adoption of Recreation Assistant job description
- Delegation support letter for Coventry Fire-EMS FEMA AFG grant
- Appointment to Eastern Highlands Health District (Drumm)
- Appointments to School Building Committee (7 members)
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will consider a grant for resilient forestry practices at Williams Preserve. Other new business includes vernal pool mapping, Mill Brook Park, and a picnic table. Old business items include Patriots Park Woods Trail and the Rose Williams Property. The commission has $2,706.22 remaining in its budget.
- Resilient Forestry Practices Grant at Williams Preserve
- Vernal Pool Mapping discussion
- Mill Brook Park update
- Patriots Park Woods Trail (old business)
- Budget remaining: $2,706.22
Town Council
The Town Council will consider setting the mill rate and COVRRA rate for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Members will also review proposed amendments to the town charter. Additionally, the council will recognize Charles Grossman for his town employment.
- Setting the FY 2026/27 mill rate
- Setting the FY 2026/27 COVRRA rate
- Review of Charter Revision Commission’s proposed amendments
- Proclamation for Charles Grossman
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency will receive a presentation on Low Impact Development (LID) recommendations from a work group, followed by Q&A and discussion of the final timeline. The agency may also address other business before adjourning.
- Presentation of Low Impact Development (LID) Work Group Recommendations
- Question and answer session on LID recommendations
- Discussion of final LID Work Group timeline
Economic Development Commission
This meeting of the Economic Development Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2026.
- Meeting cancelled
Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee
The June 24, 2026 meeting of the Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency will consider a proposed 29-unit condo complex at 0 Boston Turnpike, with a 65-day deadline to act by July 31, 2026. They will also review an as-of-right determination for agricultural activities at 2933 Main Street and a pedestrian footbridge at Coventry Grammar School. Enforcement action regarding unpermitted construction at 370 Hemlock Point Drive is awaiting ZBA action. Updates on the Low Impact Development Working Group will be discussed.
- 29-unit condo complex at 0 Boston Turnpike (deadline 7/31/26)
- As-of-right determination for ag activities at 2933 Main St
- 24-ft wooden footbridge at Coventry Grammar School (0 Wrights Mill Rd)
- Unpermitted construction at 370 Hemlock Point Drive
- Low Impact Development Working Group update
The Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency approved a permit for a 29-unit condominium complex at 0 Boston Turnpike by a 3-1 vote, after denying a motion for a public hearing also 3-1. The agency also remanded a pedestrian footbridge permit to the wetland agent and discussed an agricultural determination and a gravel driveway application without action.
- Approved P-26-19 29-unit condo at 0 Boston Turnpike (3-1)
- Denied public hearing for P-26-19 (3-1)
- Remanded footbridge permit WP-26-21 to wetland agent (5-0)
- Approved May 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
- Approved April 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
- No action on as-of-right agricultural determination for 2933 Main Street
- No action on WP-26-22 gravel driveway at 127 Lewis Hill Road
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency is holding a special meeting to address an ongoing violation located at 77 Tall Oak Drive. The agency will enter into an executive session to review the matter.
- Ongoing violation at 77 Tall Oak Drive
The Inland Wetlands Agency convened a special meeting to discuss pending litigation regarding a violation at 77 Tall Oak Drive. The agency unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss the matter and then adjourned the meeting immediately after.
- Entered executive session (5-0) to discuss pending litigation at 77 Tall Oak Drive
- Exited executive session (4-0) and adjourned the meeting
America 250 | Coventry CT Committee
The America 250 committee is reviewing the schedule for upcoming patriotic events and historical markers. The group is coordinating logistics for July 4th activities and local community celebrations. They are also discussing a stipend for a specific project contributor.
- July 4th Bell Ringing and Bushnell Park presence
- George Washington Breakfast and Lions Club Tent contract
- Installation of Pomeroy and Joseph Huntington historic home markers
- $750 stipend for Alex Taylor
- Walktober Walk submission deadline of June 25
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special permit for a new single-family home at 131 Lakewood Drive and a proposal to amend zoning regulations to comply with state housing growth laws. The meeting also includes site plan reviews and the adoption of previous minutes.
- Public hearing for new single-family dwelling at 131 Lakewood Drive
- Proposal to amend zoning regulations to comply with Public Act 25-1
- Site Plan Review for 29-condo development on Boston Turnpike
- Adoption of minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting
- Room change to Town Hall Annex Conference Room B
Town Council
The Steering Committee is reviewing several municipal appointments for various boards and committees. Members are also discussing a new ordinance for fire prevention cost recovery and potential changes to the noise ordinance.
- Appointments for Senior/Affordable Housing Study, Eastern Highlands Health District, and School Building Committee
- Ordinance for Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery
- Request for Noise Ordinance discussion
- Adoption of Recreation Assistant job description
- Expanded Veterans Residential Property Tax Exemptions
The Steering Committee unanimously recommended the full Town Council adopt a new Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery Ordinance and fee schedule, which includes water rescue fees. Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended appointing seven new members to the School Building Committee to fill vacancies.
- Unanimously recommended adoption of Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery Ordinance
- Unanimously recommended adoption of Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery Fee Schedule
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Jim Drumm to Eastern Highlands Health District
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Courtney Rossignol as BOE rep to School Building Committee
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Gil Addo to School Building Committee
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Mike Soucy to School Building Committee
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Tim Ackert to School Building Committee
- Unanimously recommended appointment of Peter Dart to School Building Committee
Town Council
The Town Council is holding a special meeting to review proposed amendments from the Charter Revision Commission. This session focuses on evaluating the updated governance documents and redlined revisions.
- Review of Charter Revision Commission’s proposed amendments
The Town Council discussed proposed charter amendments from the Charter Revision Commission, focusing on appropriation thresholds and language clarifications. No formal votes or approvals were made; the council will continue discussions and finalize feedback at a July 1 meeting.
Cemetery Commission
The Coventry Cemetery Commission will vote on an updated rule for flags and discuss placing additional trees in Section A. They will also review financial statements and public works and sexton reports. A flag holder for Moises Flores is considered under old business.
- Vote on updated rule for flags
- Placement of additional trees in Section A
- Flag holder for Moises Flores
- Review of financial statements
- Wreaths Across America discussion
The commission approved a request for a permanent garden bed within the Perunko plot at Coventry Cemetery. They also voted 4-0 to combine and update two rules regarding flags and upright poles. Reports covered interments, budget cuts eliminating the summer helper, and ongoing maintenance projects.
- Approved minutes from May meeting (4-0)
- Approved permanent garden bed for Perunko plot (unanimous)
- Voted 4-0 to combine and update flag rules
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments on proposed revisions to the Town of Coventry Charter. Following the hearing, the Council will discuss community feedback. The proposed changes are detailed in attached documents.
- Public hearing on proposed charter revisions
- Presentation of proposed changes to the charter
- Citizen comments on charter revisions
- Discussion of community feedback on proposed revisions
The Town Council held a public hearing with no citizen comments and then discussed proposed charter revisions. No formal votes were taken; the council agreed to send several recommendations to the Charter Review Commission for consideration.
- Agreed to send reworded Section 5.2 sentence to CRC
- Agreed to suggest adding 'upon notification to the Town Council' to Section 5-3
- Agreed to recommend striking or explaining 'salary basis' phrase in Section 6
- Agreed to propose requiring a vote on advisory questions in Section 7-1
- Requested Registrar analysis on voting district change impact
- Agreed to create a definitions document for charter terminology
- Agreed to seek clarification on 'Major Political Party' definition
School Energy & Building Efficiency Building Committee
The School Energy and Building Efficiency Building Committee will review final costs for HVAC work. The body will also discuss the project schedule and evaluate payment applications from Pro-Mech and ICDS.
- Review of HVAC final costs
- Discussion of project timeline/schedule
- Payment application 21.5 for Pro-Mech
- Billing review for ICDS
The committee approved minutes from May 20, 2026, and adjusted financial statements to remove unrelated design costs from the HVAC grant submission. The main action was approving Pro-Mech Payment Application 21.5 for $54,456.74, a payment already made due to a previous miscommunication. The project remains on schedule with punch list items complete.
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (unanimous)
- Adjusted financial statements to remove ICDS design costs from HVAC project (no vote needed)
- Approved Pro-Mech Payment Application 21.5 for $54,456.74 (already paid) (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No public hearings or new business are listed.
Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee
The Ad-Hoc Protected Spaces Stewardship Committee will hold a special meeting to review past minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss new business including planning. The session is held virtually via Zoom.
- Review of April 30, 2026 meeting minutes
- Financial report presentation
- Chairman report
- Planning discussion
- Agenda items for next quarterly meeting (July 28, 2026)
Town Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Neighborhood Assistance Act and discuss amendments to the FY 2026/27 budget. The body will also consider several financial actions, including the acceptance of the FY 2025 audit and the use of reserve funds.
- Public hearing for Neighborhood Assistance Act applications (Farmers' Market, Creative Living Community solar and appliances)
- Discussion and establishment of Town Meeting for FY 2026/27 Budget
- Acceptance of FY 2025 Audit
- Authorization of grant application for a Quint Fire Truck
- Ratification of Finance Director Cherie Trahan as Acting Deputy Town Manager
The meeting was largely procedural. A public hearing on the Neighborhood Assistance Act had no comments. The council approved June 1 meeting minutes with minor edits and the consent agenda unanimously. No major policy decisions were made.
- Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes with edits (4-0-2)
- Consent agenda approved unanimously (6-0)
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Commission awarded the bid for a new playground at Patriots Park to Kompan, with installation expected in September. They also extended UCONN Women’s Crew contract by six months and supported a change in public swimming start time to 1:30pm. The town’s budget vote failed for a second time, reducing general fund support to $0, prompting discussion on revenue generation.
- Awarded playground bid for Patriots Park to Kompan (installation by September)
- Extended UCONN Women's Crew contract by 6 months to May 2027
- Supported public swimming start time change to 1:30pm at Patriots Park
- Approved seating Simon Hecht as a full member for the meeting
- Accepted minutes from May 7, 2026
- Accepted check from Coventry Little League for new batting cages
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a special permit for a new rear lot at 346 Stonehouse Road, allowing construction of a two-family dwelling (5-0). A waiver of the full boundary survey was also granted. The public hearing for a new single-family dwelling at 131 Lakewood Drive was continued to June 22 pending perc test results and plan revisions.
- Approved waiver of full boundary survey for 346 Stonehouse Road (5-0)
- Approved Special Permit PZC-26-9 for rear lot and two-family dwelling at 346 Stonehouse Road (5-0) with conditions
- Approved minutes of May 26, 2026 meeting (4-0-1 abstention)
- Continued public hearing for PZC-26-8 (131 Lakewood Drive) to June 22
- Discussed but took no action on zoning regulation amendments for PA 25-1 (housing growth)
Town Council
The Finance Committee received a draft FY25 audit with clean opinions but one deficiency. No formal votes or approvals occurred; the meeting was informational with discussion of budget referendum next steps, project status, and shared services.