Coventry public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is anticipated on January 28, 2026 at the high school. Items on the agenda, including a public hearing for the Village at Tiogue development, will be carried over to the next meeting.
- Public hearing for Village at Tiogue – 176 units on ~27 acres, 25% affordable
- Emergency evacuation plan item
- Approval of minutes from prior meeting
- Director's report on Subdivision and Land Development Regulations
- Zoom webinar information for remote access (meeting cancelled)
Planning Commission
The Coventry Planning Commission will review a bond reduction for the 32‑lot "The Oaks at Hope Furnace" subdivision. Several public hearings will be held for projects including Siena Condominiums, Gormley Garage ADU, and Moo Cow Solar. The commission will also recommend Ordinance No. 2025‑23 to amend the zoning schedule to permit cannabis retail in the General Business zone.
- Bond reduction for "The Oaks at Hope Furnace" 32‑lot cluster subdivision (RR2 zone)
- Public hearing: Siena Condominiums – 8 duplexes (16 units) on Main Street & Jurczyk Court, 25% affordable
- Public hearing: Gormley Garage ADU – 1,288 SF accessory dwelling unit above garage on 33 Brian Hollow Road, dimensional variances requested
- Public informational meeting: Moo Cow Solar – 4.4 MW DC ground‑mounted solar installation on 2446 Victory Highway
- Ordinance No. 2025‑23 to amend zoning schedule allowing cannabis retail in GB zone
Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency will hold a meeting on December 17, 2025, to discuss site development planning, review minutes from a prior meeting, and welcome a new member. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 1670 Flat River Road and is open to the public via Zoom.
- Review minutes from November 19, 2025
- Welcome new agency member
- Discuss site development planning and scoring matrix
- Meeting with Pawtuxet River Authority
- Public comment on docketed items
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust board will discuss and potentially act on several property matters, including the sale of development rights for Pettigrew Properties at 798 Nicholas Rd. and a possible purchase of development rights for Pettigrew Property at 60 Railroad Ave. The agenda also includes a possible land donation of the Andrea Property on Nelson Capwell Rd., a budget discussion, and other ongoing land‑trust activities.
- 5.1 Pettigrew Properties, 798 Nicholas Rd. – sale of development rights (AP 307 Lots 3&4)
- 5.2 Andrea Property, 0 Nelson Capwell Rd. – possible donation of land (AP 315 Lot 4)
- 7.1 Attestation form for property interest
- 7.2 Pettigrew Property, 60 Railroad Ave. – possible purchase of development rights (AP 314 Lot 75)
- 7.4 Budget discussion
Town Council
The Town Council will vote on Resolution 2025‑130 to approve a $2,894,100 contract with Delta Mechanical Contractors for fire‑protection renovations at Coventry High School, funded from the school’s $25 million bond. The Council will also consider Resolution 2025‑129 to use $36,254.91 of impact fees for supplies for the high school science labs and sewer project, and will discuss the appointment of a Town Solicitor and other board appointments. Additional items include a first reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑23 amending zoning regulations and public comment periods.
- Approve $2,894,100 contract with Delta Mechanical Contractors for Coventry High School fire protection renovations (Resolution 2025‑130)
- Approve $36,254.91 impact fee use for supplies for Coventry High School science labs and sewer project (Resolution 2025‑129)
- Appointment of a Town Solicitor (executive/closed session item)
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑23 amending zoning regulations
- Appointments to Juvenile Hearing Board, Library Board of Trustees, and Tax Assessor Board of Review
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission will vote on the wording of a letter to the Town Council about weed abatement for lakes and ponds. It will also hold a public discussion and provide advisory comments on the Village at Tiogue Comprehensive Permit application, which proposes 176 residential units on about 27 acres. Public comment time is scheduled before the meeting adjourns.
- Vote on language for a letter to the Town Council and other commissions regarding weed abatement for lakes and ponds
- Discussion and advisory comments on the Village at Tiogue application (176 units on ~27 acres, Zone R‑20, lots 149‑151 & 153)
- Public comment period
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council will consider approving a $29,210 contract for Crossman Engineering to design a traffic signal at the Hopkins Hill Road and Centre of New England Boulevard intersection. The body will also vote on a forensic investigation into former Town Solicitor invoices and a reduced sewer assessment for the Coventry Crossing development.
- Contract with Crossman Engineering for $29,210 for traffic signal design
- Hiring Clifton Larson Allen LLP for up to $35,000 to investigate former Town Solicitor's invoices
- Reduced sewer assessment for Coventry Crossing Residential Development
- Public comment on docketed items
- Appointment of a Town Solicitor
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee will consider public comments on a series of land‑development applications, including the 176‑unit Village at Tiogue and several smaller projects such as a new office space, a day‑care parking lot, and various residential and commercial additions. The committee’s role is to forward these comments to the Planning Commission, which will make final decisions at its December 17‑18 meetings. No formal approvals are made by the TRC at this session.
- Village at Tiogue – 176 units on ~27 acres, 25% affordable, major land development (AP 32)
- New Office Space – 1,440 SF accessory office at 19 Howard Avenue (AP 96)
- Day Care Parking Lot – 0.36‑acre (~15,700 SF) parking lot for day‑care at 0 Chase Road/16 Hope Furnace Road (AP 101)
- Siena Condominiums – 8 duplexes (16 units) on ~2.2 acres, 25% affordable (AP 45)
- Gormley Garage ADU – 1,288 SF accessory dwelling unit with three dimensional variances at 33 Brian Hollow Road (AP 323)
Zoning Board of Review
The Coventry Zoning Board of Review meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 was cancelled. The agenda items, including two appeals concerning violations at 211 and 138 Read School House Road, will be re‑noticed in a future meeting notice and mailed to nearby property owners. The meeting would have been held in‑person at Town Hall Council Chambers, 1670 Flat River Road, with a Zoom option provided.
- Appeal of Building Official Decision/Notice of Violation (June 30, 2025) – 211 Read School House Road, zone RR-2
- Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer's Notice of Order (Sept 11, 2025) – 138 Read School House Road, zone RR-2
- Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will meet to approve its 2026 meeting calendar and discuss staffing changes for the coming year. The body will also review ongoing projects including the Read School repairs and a draft driving tour map.
- Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
- Status of repairs for Read School
- Updates on CLG Grant
- Review of draft driving tour map
- Discussion of 2026 staffing changes
Town Council
The Coventry Town Council meeting on Dec 2, 2025 will consider several resolutions, including the approval of a statewide Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System contract for $182,315.67. Council members will also vote on a consent agreement with Matthew J. McGowan for Commerce Park Realty, LLC, adopt the 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget calendar, and adopt a new employee handbook. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on the transfer of a Class B liquor license for Ronnie’s Tavern & Coffeehouse at 599 Tioque Avenue, renewal of three campground licenses, and appointments to the Juvenile Hearing Board, Redevelopment Agency, and Finance Committee.
- Public hearing on transfer of Class B liquor license for Ronnie’s Tavern & Coffeehouse, 599 Tioque Avenue
- Renewal of campground licenses: Ayoho Campground (249 McManus Road), Water’s Edge Campground (119 Peckham Lane), Hickory Ridge Family Campground (584 Victory Highway)
- Appointments: 2 seats on Juvenile Hearing Board, 1 seat on Coventry Redevelopment Agency, 2 seats on Finance Committee
- Resolution 2025‑122 approving purchase of statewide CAD & Records Management System contract for $182,315.67
- Resolution 2025‑124 adopting the 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget calendar
Coventry Municipal Fire Commission
The Coventry Municipal Fire Commission will hold a workshop to finalize its report to the Town Council on forming a single municipal fire department. The discussion includes dissolving the four existing fire districts, transferring assets and liabilities, and addressing taxing authority. Attachments for review include fire district property data, the solicitor's report, and MERS information.
- Workshop to finalize the report to the Town Council on municipal fire department formation
- Review of Attachment A: Tax Assessor Fire District Properties
- Review of Attachment B: Solicitor Report on Municipal Fire Department Formation
- Review of Attachment C: MERS Information
- Adjournment vote
Town Council
The Town Council will consider purchasing emergency cardiac equipment and approving a consent agreement regarding a solar facility on a landfill cap. The meeting also includes discussions on the Town Solicitor selection process and preliminary budget scheduling.
- Resolution 2025-121: Purchase of four Stryker LifePak 35 cardiac monitors/defibrillators for $282,345.01 using Opioid Settlement Funds
- Resolution 2025-120: Approval of a Consent Agreement with Matthew J. McGowan, Esq. (Receiver of Commerce Park Realty, LLC) regarding a solar facility and interconnection facilities
- Discussion on the selection process for Town Solicitor
- Presentation on the zoning/code enforcement process from Planning/Zoning Director Doug McLean
- Executive session regarding potential litigation over invoices with David J. Igliozzi Esq. and John M. Verdecchia, Esq.
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust board will meet to review and act on several agenda items. The board will consider approving the draft 2026 calendar, discuss a draft letter to the Finance Department, and review procedures for appraisals and property selection. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September 16, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.
- Approval of Draft 2026 Calendar
- Discussion of Draft Letter to the Finance Department
- Discussion of Land Trust procedures regarding appraisals and selection of properties
- Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
- Public comment period
Coventry Redevelopment Agency Meeting
The Coventry Redevelopment Agency will review an Emergency Evacuation Plan and approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. It will accept any written public comments on docketed items. The agency will discuss several available properties—including the area behind DPW, Francis H. Sherman Park, and the dam embankments—and consider public‑recreation improvements such as a beach/picnic area, boat ramp, marina with fuel dock, fishing pier, and bike‑trail extension.
- Emergency Evacuation Plan (item 2)
- Approval of meeting minutes from 10‑29‑2025 (item 3)
- Discussion of property behind DPW (location between bike path and pond, dam embankment near Reservoir Road)
- Discussion of Francis H. Sherman Park site (item 5C2)
- Consideration of public‑recreation facilities: beach/picnic area, boat ramp, marina with fuel dock, fishing pier, bike‑trail extension
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the preliminary plan for the Village at Tiogue project, which proposes 176 residential units on roughly 27 acres. The applicant, 232 Realty Associates, seeks a Comprehensive Permit for lots 149, 150, 151, and 153 in the R-20 residential zone, with at least 25% of units deed‑restricted as affordable. The commission will consider the proposal and related site access and utility plans, and will also review Subdivision and Land Development Regulations.
- Public hearing on Village at Tiogue – 176 units (single‑family and multi‑family) on ~27 acres
- Applicant: 232 Realty Associates, requesting Comprehensive Permit for AP 32, lots 149,150,151,153, Zone R-20
- Minimum 25% of units must be deed‑restricted as affordable housing
- Proposed site access via Tiogue Ave, Tiffany Rd, East Shore Dr, and Minglewood Dr
- Review of Subdivision and Land Development Regulations (Item 7)
Town Council
The Town Council will vote on several sewer connection requests and tax assessor additions and abatements. The body will also discuss an audit of former Solicitor Stephen Angell's invoices and a consent agreement regarding Commerce Park Realty, LLC.
- Resolution 2025-116: Tax abatements of $8,775.00 and additions of $35,664.28
- Resolution 2025-117: Ramblewood Estates sewer connection
- Resolution 2025-118: Hopkins Hill Road sewer capacity peer review
- Resolution 2025-119: 1184 Main Street sewer connection
- Resolution 2025-220: Consent agreement with Matthew J. McGowan, Esq. as Receiver of Commerce Park Realty, LLC
Coventry Land Trust
The Coventry Land Trust will discuss ongoing business items such as the Treasurer's Report, outreach efforts, website updates, grant opportunities, and potential properties of interest. Old business includes reviewing the sale of development rights for Pettigrew Properties at 798 Nicholas Rd. and the possible donation of the Andrea Property at 0 Nelson Capwell Rd. Additional topics cover property management issues like boundary markers, trail maintenance, prescribed burns, GIS mapping, and wildlife cameras.
- Pettigrew Properties, 798 Nicholas Rd. – Sale of Development Rights (AP 307, Lots 3&4)
- Andrea Property, 0 Nelson Capwell Rd. – Possible Donation of Land (AP 315, Lot 4)
- Boundary Markers & Signs
- General Trail System – Scheduling Maintenance/Improvements
- Prescribed Burns
Conservation Commission Meeting
The Coventry Conservation Commission will review and discuss several ongoing projects, including lake updates, grant opportunities, and stormwater management for Upper Dam Pond. In new business, the commission will provide an update from the Lincoln Conservation Commission and vote to approve the 2026 meeting calendar. The meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall Annex Planning Conference Room.
- Lake Updates (weed abatement, recreational activities)
- Possible Grant Applications/Opportunities
- Stormwater Management – Upper Dam Pond
- Forest Management Plan – Fire Safety
- Approval of 2026 Calendar