Energy Savings To Pay For Building Upgrades

The Coventry Town Council asked to go to bond for $5 million to upgrade ventilation, electrical systems on town buildings.

Coventry Receives $187K in Affordable Housing Improvement Grants

The funds are a part of $12 million given out statewide.

Homeless Advocates take Soup Kitchen to State House

The state's homeless population is at a five-year high. Homeless advocates brought the increasing problem to state leaders by setting up a soup kitchen in the State House rotunda on Thursday.

Five Things You Need To Know Today, February 13

Today is Monday, Feb. 13. Here are five things you need to know:

Snow Forecast For Saturday; Road Crews Gear Up

Snow to begin falling early tomorrow morning.

HHFRI Has Helped Nearly 1,500 At-Risk Rhode Island Homeowners Stay In Their Homes

The organization holds community information sessions across RI, including two in Coventry so far.

Rep. Serpa Spreads Awareness for Help Available at 2-1-1

On Feb. 11, Rhode Islanders will have access to human services organizations and agencies at their fingertips...literally.

Members of Town, School and State Join to Discuss Upcoming Fiscal Year

Members of the state delegation met with the Coventry Town Council and School Committee in a joint work session on Monday night.

Five Things You Need To Know Today, February 6

Today is Monday, Feb. 6. Here are five things you need to know:

Rep. Guthrie Bill Caps Municipal Contract Legal Fees

The bill would combat legal fees and tax increases for municipalities.

Rep. Serpa Makes Medicaid Fraud Priority for Legislative Session

Serpa's goal is to improve insurance programs in RI.

Officials Grapple with Unfunded Liability for Non-Classified School Employees

Reason for underfunding of $24,209,279 in pension benefits still not resolved.

Secretary of State Mollis Releases 2011 New Business Numbers

Coventry had over 50 new businesses start up last year.

Police Department Acquires Two Humvees For $1 Price Tag

Local trucking company, Virginia Transportation shipped the vehicles to Coventry for a buck.

Coventry Public Schools to Host Military Awareness Night

The program will provide valuable information to military families.

Town Officials Present Actuarial Retirement Plan to Taxpayers

Councilmen intent on complete transparency this budget season.

Elementary Comprehensive Assessment System Introduced At School Committee Meeting

Assistant Superintendent, James Erinakes, and Professional Development Director, Amy Anzalone, introduced the Elementary Comprehensive Assessment System for the first time to the School Committee at Tuesday night's meeting.

Amgen Agrees to Pay Sewer Usage Fees at Council Meeting

Lock box measure passes allowing citizens to pay taxes after work hours.

Poll: What Do You Think of PIPA and SOPA?

Many popular sites are going black out of protest today. What's your opinion on the legislation?

Coventry Republicans Gather at Local Fundraiser

By Coventry Republican Town Committee Secretary John MacVittie

Rep. Scott Guthrie Seeks to Reduce State Mandates for Cities, Towns

Guthrie is co-sponsoring the bill with four other representatives.

Coventry Man Found Guilty of Child Molestation

The man was found guilty of molesting his stepdaughter.

Rep. Tomasso: General Assembly Must Keep Eye on Cities, Towns

Tomasso stresses the importance of supporting local communities.

Town of Coventry Seeks Public Works Director

Applications are now being accepted by Town Manager Tom Hoover.

Relief to Prevent Foreclosure Still Available to Distressed Homeowners

Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island urges struggling homeowners to contact them.

Winners of RI High School Cyber Competition to be Honored

Regional Career Center student, Joseph Millette of Coventry is among the winners.

Efforts of Coventry/West Warwick Reps. Result in Additional Funding for WW Public Library

The library will not be level-funded during the upcoming fiscal year.

Town Council and School Department Members Meet to Kick Off Budget Season

Members of the School Department presented the pre-budget discussion for FY 12-13.

Traffic Calming Committee Discusses Pavement Markers at Station Street Crossing

Estimates for new markings are being gathered.

Council Honors Fallen Officer; Establishes Newly-Defined DPW Positions

Several license renewals were also approved at the first Council meeting of 2012 on Monday night.

Is There a Spot for Slots in Quonset?

Is there room in Quonset for a world-class casino?

Rep. Guthrie Calls for Restoration of Funding for Developmentally Disabled

If passed, the bill would make about $20 million available.

Congressman Langevin Announces Service Academy Nominations

A Coventry resident is one of three nominees.

Op-Ed: Municipal Pension Reform is the Next Step

By Senator Nick Kettle

Rhode Island Representatives to Help Coordinate an Informational Meeting on Foreclosure-Prevention Funds at Coventry Town Hall Auditorium

Unemployed homeowners should call 401-277-1500 for an appointment to begin the HHFRI application process

R.I. Army National Guard Installs Corrosion Control System in Coventry

The installation is being done to comply with an EPA order.

School Committee Approves Program Changes

The committee axed keyboarding classes in favor of a new video game design course at the middle school in a 3-1 decision on Tuesday night.

Coventry Fire District Tax Increase Approved by Voters

Firefighters make concessions as voters express concerns before passing measures.

New Members Appointed to Town Boards

Council members quickly made it through their one-page meeting agenda.

School Committee Member Submits Letter of Resignation

Lianne Russell, District 3 Committee representative, will leave her position on the Committee.