Wetlands agency approves 29-unit condo project on Boston Turnpike
In a 3-1 vote on June 24, the Coventry Inland Wetlands Agency approved a wetlands permit for a 29-unit condominium complex at 0 Boston Turnpike, clearing a key regulatory step for the proposed development. The agency also denied a motion to hold a public hearing on the application by the same 3-1 margin.
Wetlands approval
The Inland Wetlands Agency’s decision on permit P-26-19 came after members opted not to open the matter to a public hearing. The same meeting included a 5-0 vote to remand a pedestrian footbridge permit at another location to the town’s wetland agent, and approval of minutes from two earlier regular meetings. No action was taken on an as-of-right agricultural determination for 2933 Main Street or on a gravel driveway application at 127 Lewis Hill Road.
Fire cost recovery and school building appointments
Meeting earlier on June 22, the Town Council’s Steering Committee advanced several items to the full council by unanimous votes. Members recommended adoption of a new Fire Prevention and Protection Cost Recovery Ordinance and an accompanying fee schedule that includes water rescue fees. The committee also unanimously recommended the appointment of seven residents to the School Building Committee: Courtney Rossignol (BOE representative), Gil Addo, Mike Soucy, Tim Ackert, Peter Dart, Kate Clark, and Robert Jennison. An eighth appointment, for an alternate member, was tabled. Additional unanimous recommendations included appointing Jim Drumm to the Eastern Highlands Health District and approving a Recreation Assistant job description.
Other town business
The Town Council held a separate discussion on June 22 concerning proposed charter amendments from the Charter Revision Commission, focusing on appropriation thresholds and language updates. No votes were taken; the council planned to continue the review and finalize feedback at its July 1 meeting.
On June 24, the Inland Wetlands Agency convened a special meeting and voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation involving a violation at 77 Tall Oak Drive. The agency exited the session and adjourned without reporting any action.
Two meetings were cancelled: the Senior and Affordable Housing Alternatives Study Committee session on June 24 and the Economic Development Commission meeting on June 25. The senior housing panel next meets July 22, and the economic development commission meets July 23.
Coming up
The Town Council meets on July 6 with an agenda that includes possible adoption of the fire prevention and protection cost recovery ordinance, appointment of the previously recommended School Building Committee members, approval of a support letter for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Coventry Fire-EMS, and formal adoption of the Recreation Assistant job description.
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