Coventry, RI

Conservation Commission Meeting

Town Council

Planning Commission

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public meeting on September 2, 2026, to consider four requests for dimensional variances. These include a church sign exceeding size limits, a front-yard carport, a home addition within a setback, and an RV height and placement variance. The board will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting.

• Dimensional variance for a new sign at Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street (AP 45, Lot 42)
• Dimensional variance for a carport in the front yard at 1928 Victory Highway (AP 310, Lot 174.1)
• Dimensional variance for a bathroom and porch addition within side setback at 68 Hill Farm Camp Road (AP 33, Lot 6.13-28)
• Two dimensional variances for an RV exceeding height and parked in front yard at 6 Circlewood Drive (AP 18, Lot 78)
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss a proposal for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) by Vincent and Alicia Torborg. The project involves constructing a 2,600 SF two-bedroom ADU on a 0.97-acre parcel. Because the unit exceeds maximum size requirements, it requires a dimensional variance and must be heard by the Planning Commission.

• Proposed 2,600 SF two-bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit at 100 Reservoir Road
• Dimensional Variance for ADU exceeding maximum unit size requirements

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss and possibly act on several property matters, including the sale of development rights on three properties and the potential purchase of two others. The board will also review its treasurer's report, outreach efforts, grant opportunities, and draft by-laws. A vote is scheduled on whether to recommend a public hearing for the purchase of the Soucy Property.

• Sale of development rights: Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd. (AP 307, Lots 3 & 4)
• Sale of development rights: Mende Property, 120 Town Farm Rd. (AP 65 Lot 71)
• Sale of development rights: Chapman Property, 0 Hammet Rd. (AP 323 Lot 60)
• Vote to schedule public hearing on purchase of Soucy Property, 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78)
• Discussion of purchase of Washington Village Golf Course, 2 Fairway Dr. (AP 53 Lot 32.001)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Coventry Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review updates on long-term goals, including bridge preservation and display case programs, and vote on a resolution recognizing American Legacy Homes, LLC for their contributions to historic preservation. The meeting will also introduce a new staff liaison and discuss the First Coventry Town House monument.

• Vote on Town Council Resolution to recognize American Legacy Homes, LLC for historic preservation contributions
• Discussion on Long-Term Goals - Bridge Preservation Study Update
• First Coventry Town House Monument Discussion and Vote
• Introduction of new staff liaison
• RI250 Event - Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will conduct 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 are expected; the items are listed for discussion and/or action.

• Site walk of Pettigrew Property, 60 Railroad Ave., for sale of development rights
• Scoring of Pettigrew Property for sale of development rights

Town Council

The Town Council will consider ballot questions for the 2026 election regarding the consolidation of fire districts and changes to the Real Estate Conveyance Tax allocation. The body will also vote on several municipal contracts and the swearing-in of a new council member.

• Proposed ballot question to reduce mandatory Land Trust tax allocation from 50% to 10%
• Proposed ballot question to establish a full-time municipal Fire and EMS Department
• Purchase of one Ford Police Patrol Interceptor SUV for $84,983.03
• Paine Baseball Field lighting upgrades totaling $429,439.20
• Hopkins Hill Road traffic signal construction contract for $413,940

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications: an accessory dwelling unit by Jason & Ann Marie Therriault that requires a dimensional variance, and a master plan by Coventry Route 3 LLC for 400 multifamily residential units on a 27.31‑acre site at 1055 Tiogue Avenue. The Commission will also consider Ordinance 2026‑17 Sub A, which would amend zoning code sections to permit dog kennels in designated zones. Additional agenda items include a director’s report on subdivision and land development regulations and an update to the comprehensive plan housing chapter.

• Public hearing – "Therriault ADU" dimensional variance for a two‑bedroom ADU on 31 King Street, AP 21, Lot 312, zones R‑20 & BP
• Public hearing – "Mishnock Woods" comprehensive permit for 400 multifamily units on 1055 Tiogue Avenue, AP 28, Lot 3, zone PD, 27.31 acres
• Ordinance 2026‑17 Sub A – amendment to §§ 255‑200, 255‑9110, 255‑600 to allow dog kennels in specific zones
• Director’s report on subdivision and land development regulations
• Director’s report on comprehensive plan / housing chapter update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Town Council will hold a joint workshop to review the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan and related housing information. The workshop will feature presentations on statewide and local housing issues, interactive stations for feedback on proposed goals and policies, and mapping exercises. No votes or formal actions will be taken during this meeting. Draft materials are available on the town website.

• Joint workshop to review the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan (no formal action)

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss the purchase of several properties and the sale of development rights for others. The body will also vote on changes to the Land Trust Ordinance and the spending of funds for a property appraisal.

• Vote to spend up to $5,000 for an appraisal of the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St.
• Vote to approve changes to the Land Trust Ordinance
• Discussion on purchase of Knight Property at 2571 Flat River Rd.
• Sale of development rights for Pettigrew (798 Nicholas Rd.), Mende (120 Town Farm Rd.), and Chapman (0 Hammet Rd.) properties
• Possible purchase of Washington Village Golf Course at 2 Fairway Dr.

Town Council

The joint workshop will review and discuss the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan. No votes or formal actions will be taken. Council and Planning Commission members may attend and provide feedback through presentations and interactive stations. Residents can view draft materials on the town website.

• Review and discussion of the draft housing chapter of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan (no vote)
• Presentations on statewide and local housing issues
• Interactive stations for feedback on housing needs, goals, policies, and mapping exercises
• Access to draft project materials via https://coventryri.gov/comprehensive-plan
• Joint attendance by Town Council and Planning Commission members

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

Coventry Land Trust

The Land Trust will discuss the scoring of the Soucy Property located at 0 Meeting St. Members may also discuss issuing requests for qualifications to appraise the property.

• Scoring of Soucy Property, 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78)
• Possible issuance of RFQs for property appraisal

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will convene to discuss and possibly take action on the purchase of the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78). The meeting includes a site walk, starting at 37 Meeting St. before moving to the property. Other items are procedural.

• Possible purchase of Soucy Property, 0 Meeting St., AP 62 Lot 78

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

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

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will discuss a Master Plan and Comprehensive Permit for 'Residences on Mishnock,' a 20-unit multifamily development on a 2.93-acre parcel. The project requires 25% of units to be deed-restricted affordable, with public water and private wastewater. No public verbal comments will be taken; written comments are accepted.

• 20 multifamily units across 5 buildings on 2.93 acres at Mishnock & Hopkins Hill Roads
• 25% of units must be deed-restricted as affordable
• Public water access and private on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) proposed
• Site access from Mishnock Road
• Owner/applicant: Hopkins Hill, LLC, AP 5, Lot 2, Zone R-20

Conservation Commission Meeting

This organizational meeting focuses on defining the commission's role in development reviews. Members will also discuss various environmental topics including lake recreation, stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond, and forest fire safety.

• Stormwater management at Upper Dam Pond
• Forest management and fire safety planning
• Lake recreational activities and updates
• Sewer development discussion
• Potential grant applications

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will hold public hearings on over 20 proposed ordinances covering zoning, building regulations, and economic development, and will vote on approving a $4.3 million roof replacement contract for Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School.

• Public hearings on 20 proposed ordinances (zoning, building, economic development)
• Approval of $4.3M roof replacement contract for Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School
• Public hearing on 2026 Comprehensive Community Plan Update
• Public hearing on Stock Transfer of Class B Liquor License for Filippou's Twisted Pizza
• Approval of asbestos removal and flooring contracts for Hopkins Hill Elementary School

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on the draft driving tour, the first Coventry Town House plaque, and long-term preservation goals. Staff will also discuss preparations for Rhode Island’s 250th anniversary events, including a student art contest and public display case programming. The meeting focuses on administrative planning and public engagement rather than regulatory decisions.

• Draft driving tour update
• First Coventry Town House plaque progress
• Rhode Island 250th anniversary event planning and student art contest
• Fallout shelter sign removal and storage
• Display case program updates

Zoning Board of Review

The Coventry Zoning Board of Review will hold a public hearing and vote on two requests for dimensional variances. One applicant seeks to build an attached garage in front of the principal structure and a side setback variance at 3222 Flat River Road. Another applicant seeks a variance for excess floor space at 353 Weaver Hill Road.

• Public hearing for Christopher Brown's garage variance at 3222 Flat River Road
• Vote on James Harris's pole frame building variance at 353 Weaver Hill Road

Coventry Land Trust

The Land Trust will discuss and potentially vote on next steps regarding the sale of development rights for the Pettigrew Property at 798 Nicholas Rd. Public comment will be taken.

• Vote on next steps for sale of development rights, Pettigrew Property, 798 Nicholas Rd.

Town Council

The Coventry Town Council will consider minutes from prior meetings, recognize Troop 11 for an Earth Day cleanup, and vote on several license applications. The council will also appoint or reappoint members to several boards and adopt resolutions authorizing impact‑fee spending for fire alarm panels at Tiogue and Hopkins Hill Elementary Schools. Additional items include a town‑manager report on a fuel‑purchase agreement with fire districts and a discussion of funding student assistance counselors with opioid settlement funds.

• New 60‑day Hawker license for American Promotional Events dba TNT Fireworks at 650 Centre of New England Blvd (June 26‑July 5, 2026)
• Fireworks license for Pyrotecnico Fireworks at 40 Reservoir Road on June 20, 2026 (rain date June 21, 2026)
• Class F liquor and raffle license for Church of Our Lady of Czenstochowa for Polish American Day on June 13, 2026
• Appointments/reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Authority, Pawtuxet River Authority, Planning Board, and Zoning Board
• Resolutions 2026‑55 and 2026‑56 approving $9,140 and $9,150 impact‑fee expenditures for fire alarm control panels at Tiogue and Hopkins Hill Elementary Schools

Coventry Municipal Fire Commission

The Coventry Municipal Fire Commission will discuss a proposal to transition from four independent fire districts to a single municipal fire department. Highlights include a presentation on the municipal model's financial and operational benefits, and a budget analysis for a 55-person staffing plan. The commission will also consider tax structure changes and response time improvements.

• Presentation on municipal fire department model and rationale
• Estimated budget analysis for a 55-staff fire department by Finance Director Robert Civetti
• Discussion of tax structure changes from district-based to unified townwide rate
• Analysis of response times and staffing trends across Coventry
• Recommendation to reinstate Rescue 7 and add staffing to Station 8

Planning Commission

The Coventry Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to build a small art studio at 420 Washington Street, requiring dimensional variances. The commission will also consider amendments to subdivision regulations to modify allowable forms of financial security. The main action is a series of nine proposed zoning ordinance amendments to be recommended to the Town Council, including allowing gas stations in certain zones, allowing kennels in most zones, and modifying financial security requirements for telecom towers, earth removal, cluster developments, landscaping, wind energy, and solar facilities.

• Public hearing for Janelle Art Studio: preliminary plan for a 6,221 SF lot at 420 Washington Street with dimensional variances.
• Proposed amendment to allow gas stations in BP, GB, and I-1 zones, including restrictions near sensitive uses (Ordinance 2026-18 and 2026-19).
• Proposed amendment to allow dog kennels in all zones except VRC, VMC, and I-2 (Ordinance 2026-17).
• Recommendation on amendments modifying financial security for telecom towers, earth removal, cluster developments, landscaping, wind energy, and solar (Ordinances 2026-11 through 2026-16).
• Vote on updates to Subdivision and Land Development Regulations concerning performance bonds.

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is evaluating two development projects to provide comments to the Planning Commission and Administrative Officer. The meeting focuses on a new commercial art studio and a residential lot split.

• Janelle Art Studio: Proposed studio at 420 Washington Street with requests for landscape and curb cut variances
• Corriveau Plat: Proposed subdivision of 2.20 acres at 49 Hillside Ave into two residential lots

Coventry Land Trust

The Coventry Land Trust will discuss ongoing business, including a treasurer's report, outreach efforts, webpage updates, potential properties, grant opportunities, and a budget discussion. They will also consider a motion to hold a public hearing on June 15, 2026, for budget approval. Property updates include the sale of development rights on three properties: Pettigrew at 798 Nicholas Rd, Mende at 120 Town Farm Rd, and Chapman at 0 Hammet Rd. Additional items include trail management, GIS mapping, wildlife cameras, partnerships, and a discussion on land trust bylaws and ordinances.

• Sale of development rights on Pettigrew properties at 798 Nicholas Rd (AP 307, Lots 3&4)
• Sale of development rights on Mende property at 120 Town Farm Rd (AP 65 Lot 71)
• Sale of development rights on Chapman property at 0 Hammet Rd (AP 323 Lot 60)
• Motion to hold a public hearing on June 15, 2026, for approval of a proposed budget
• Discussion on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for acquiring land