Coventry Officials Present School Safety and Security Plans
Since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, schools across the country have been taking steps to improve safety measures, and Coventry Public Schools are no different....
View ArticleCast Your Groundhog Day Prediction! Will Phil See his Shadow?
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this year? If the groundhogs see their shadow this year, they will be frightened and want to run back into their burrow, and six more weeks of winter will...
View ArticleHouse Hunt: Open Houses for February 2 and 3
15 Nancy St., MLS# 1031796, open Saturday, Feb. 2, 12-2 p.m. Nice home with recent addition added. Master bedroom with bath, dining area and family room. Kitchen has been updated along with updated...
View ArticleLocal Pups to Take Field on Super Sunday
After the disappointment on Championship Weekend, New England Patriots fans may not be all that enthused for the big game this Sunday. But it turns out, Rhode Islanders have a dog in the race after...
View ArticleChippendale Bill Strengthens Business-Friendly Environment
Rep. Michael W. Chippendale (R-District 40, Foster, Glocester, Coventry) has submitted legislation that would prohibit cities and towns from enacting ordinances which are more restrictive than...
View ArticleRode Hard And Put Away Wet
I’m tired. Not tired as in sleepy; tired as in worn out, beaten down, tramped under foot. I’m going through changes. Have you ever been through this? I think we’ve probably all had times in our...
View ArticleOMGPD: You Wouldn't Like Him When He's Angry, or On Coke
Cocaine-Induced Outburst of Expression When police pulled over a car without a front license plate, they probably expected nothing more than a routine traffic stop. That expectation was thrown out...
View ArticleCoventry Public Schools February 2013 Lunch Menus
Coventry High School: Prices: Breakfast $1.50; reduced: $.30 Lunch $2.85; reduced: $.40 Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School: Prices: Breakfast $1.25; reduced: $0.30 Lunch $2.85; reduced: $0.40...
View ArticleThis Week at the General Assembly
‘Katie’s Law’ bills introduced in both chambers Sen. David E. Bates (R-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) have introduced...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, February 4
Town/School/Legislative Work Session: The Coventry Town Council, School Committee and State Delegation will meet at 6 p.m. this evening at Town Hall for a work session to discuss various town and...
View ArticleBoy Scouts To Reconsider Ban on Gay Members, Leaders This Week
Just seven months after the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) reaffirmed its decades-old ban on admitting gay members and leaders, the organization said it could reverse that policy as early as this week....
View Article129 Coventry Students Make URI Dean's List
The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 4,199 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2012 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all...
View ArticleSOUND OFF: What Was the Best Superbowl Commercial of 2013?
While many tuned in Sunday night to watch the Ravens take on and win against the 49ers, the Super Bowl for many of us, is also about entertainment - namely, the Superbowl commercials. This year's...
View ArticleGALLERY: Who is Coventry's Cutest Couple?
Right about now Cupid is hovering excitedly somewhere over Coventry, all atwitter and looking forward to his favorite — albeit busiest — day of the year. In the meantime, Coventry Patch is gearing up...
View ArticleZoning Board of Review Agenda - Feb. 6, 2013: Airstrip Special Use Permit...
Public Notice: At its Feb. 6 meeting, the Coventry Zoning Board of Review will be discussing an application from Green Light Farm, LLC for a Special Use Permit to construct a 2000' x 30' private...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, February 5
CPL Babysitter's Training Course: Registration is now open for the RI Chapter of American Red Cross' Babysitter's Training Course which will be hosted by Coventry Public Library on Feb. 20 from 9...
View ArticleCoventry Teen Achieves Eagle Scout Rank
Coventry resident Ethan Spearman was recently recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout - the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program A special Eagle Court of Honor was held...
View ArticleCoventry School Building Committee: Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at: Town of Coventry School Building Committee Coventry Public Schools 1675 Flat River Road Coventry, RI 02816 Until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at which...
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