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Town Council - 23 Jun 2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Coventry Police Department to Acquire Mobile Command Post Vehicle with 100% Grant Funding
The council approved the purchase of a mobile command post vehicle for the Coventry Police Department for $117,701. The vehicle will be used for special events, SWAT operations, and EMA/RIDOH events, serving communications and drone operations. The purchase was 100% grant-funded through various federal and state grants, including a COPS grant, a Rhode Island law enforcement grant, and a Department of Health grant.
Town Financials Show Strong Revenue Collection, Anticipated Surplus; Solicitor Budget Exceeds Projections
The town's financial position as of May 31, 2026, shows a strong cash position and higher-than-budgeted revenue collection, with 99.8% collected year-to-date against 92% of the fiscal year elapsed. The town anticipates a surplus, allowing for continued contributions of $150,000 each to the capital revolving fund and the compensated absence reserve fund. However, the solicitor's department is projected to exceed its budget by $150,000-$200,000, though this is an improvement from earlier projections due to new legal counsel. The certified tax roll indicates residential rates at $12.955 per $1,000 and commercial rates at $20.70 per $1,000.
Hopkins Hill School Parking Lot and Basketball Courts to be Repaved with Impact Fees
The council approved Resolution 26-65, using $32,672 in school impact fees to repave the asphalt access road and basketball courts at Hopkins Hill School. The work is considered necessary for safety due to the condition of the current surfaces, which was a choice prioritized by the students themselves.
Council Votes Against Placing Four-Year Staggered Term Proposal on Ballot
The council voted to deny forwarding a proposed ballot question for four-year staggered terms for town council members. Council members expressed concerns about the potential for dangerous long terms, difficulty in removing underperforming officials, and the impact on attracting candidates, particularly favoring the current two-year term system with its built-in review process.
Local Student Mia Tonet Wins People's Choice Award for Historical Art Contest
Mia Tonet, a student at Western Coventry Elementary, was honored with the People's Choice Award for her artwork, which will be featured on library cards. The award was part of the town's semi-quincentennial celebration, with her piece depicting the Reed Schoolhouse, built in 1831. The Secretary of State also sent a congratulatory note.
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