Town Manager Report for the week ending May 9, 2025
On Monday night the School Building Committee met at the school administration building to discuss the process to move forward with the $25m in projects scheduled over the next 3 years. The priorities are to find a Project Manager that will work with our engineer StudioJaed and begin the process of which projects get done first, second, and so forth. The first ones scheduled will be the CHS sewer line, the fire suppression system at CHS, the gym and science labs at CHS, and then the roof at ASFMS. Our next meeting will be on June 2 at 600pm.
On Tuesday Assistant Town Manager Broadbent attended a Small Business seminar at the Crowne Plaza to get some ideas on how we can reinvigorate our Economic Development Commission here and attract some more participation on the Board and within the community.
On Tuesday we had a Town Council meeting regarding the adoption of the budget and that was continued to the regularly scheduled meeting next Tuesday May 13 at 600pm. Please show your support and attend either in person or virtually. The agenda can be found on the Town website.
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging” at the Coventry Senior and Resource Center. The focus is to honor older adult’s contributions, explore the many opportunities to stay engaged, and highlight the occasions for purpose, exploration, and connection that comes with aging. Please go to their website at www.coventryri.gov to view their monthly newsletter.
The Coventry Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its Free Summer Concert Entertainment Series that will take place at the Coventry Town Hall Annex. The free concerts performed by local musicians are scheduled for every Friday beginning on July 11 through August 29 beginning at 630pm in July and 600pm in August. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Their webpage has the list of entertainers.
The Town’s 3rd Annual Summer Festival will be on Saturday June 21 from 400-930pm at Coventry High School. There will be food trucks, vendors, and a Kid’s Zone Area. Fireworks will begin at 900pm. The rain date is June 22. Come for the fun!!