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Coventry Delegation Calls on CCFD Residents to Attend Feb. 11 Meeting
Members of the Coventry delegation to the General Assembly -- State Senators Leonidas P. Raptakis and Nicholas Kettle, along with State Representatives Jared Nunes, Lisa Tomasso, Michael Chippendale,...
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RIDOT: Avoid Unnecessary Travel During Friday's Blizzard
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 and to conclude all travel by noontime, before heavy snowfall begins....
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With Blizzard Approaching, Delegation Requests Federal Emergency Declaration...
PROVIDENCE, RI – With a severe winter storm approaching, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline are urging the federal government to...
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Senate OKs Bill to Amend Reporting Requirement on Alcohol Sales
On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Senate approved legislation to amend a new reporting requirement on alcohol sales in the state, limiting the requirement to only Class A liquors licensees (retailers). The...
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How Are You Finding Nemo? Share Your Photos!
Every time a new weather update comes around the forecast becomes more apocalyptic for the storm that's supposed to dump anywhere between inches and feet of snow on the Northeast. Some weather...
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Coventry EMA Addresses Winter Storm Nemo
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Staff (EMA) in cooperation withall Emergency Response Agencies, the Department of Public Works and HumanServices Agencies of the Town of Coventry continue...
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Chafee Declares State of Emergency
Gov. Lincoln Chafee has declared a state of emergency, as forecasted snowfall totals continue to increase. Parts of Rhode Island — including Coventry — could see as much as 30 inches of snow by the...
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Blizzard 2013: Governor Issues Travel Restriction
Due to safety concerns, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has restricted motor vehicle travel on Routes I-95, I-195, RI-146, RI-24 and I-295 beginning at 5 p.m. tonight (Friday) and continuing until further...
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Height of Storm Upon Us
The blizzard of 2013 is beginning to peak across Coventry, conditions that should continue for the next 6-10 hours. Snow is falling at a rate of 1-2 inches an hour, and should remain consistent through...
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Do You Need a Hand Shoveling?
Will you need shoveling out after the storm? Are you a student looking to make some money shoveling today or tomorrow? Let's get a list started of people offering shoveling/plow services. I've...
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MAP: How Much Snow Has Fallen in Coventry?
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows snowfall in the past 24 hours. It is updated every 6 hours. This is not a map showing overall snow depth: It only tracks the amount of...
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Worst Of Blizzard Continues In Early A.M. Hours
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 Midnight The forecast for the early morning hours: Snow, which may be heavy at times. Strong winds diminishing by 2 a.m. Cloudy with strong and gusty winds. Temperatures...
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Power Out Across RI; 2,600 in Dark in Coventry
Roughly 2,680 in Coventry and more than 180,000 homes across the state are in the dark at this hour as the blizzard of 2013 begins to dissipate. About 2,400 of the outages in the Coventry area are in...
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House Oversight Committee Asked to Call Dept. of Education
Rhode Island’s Department of Education (RIDE) would be asked to appear and report in detail on career and technical education progress if a request by State Representative Patricia Morgan (R-District...
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Coventry EMA Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads
The Town of Coventry Emergency Management Staff (EMA) in cooperation with all Emergency Response Agencies, the Department of Public Works and Human Services Agencies of the Town of Coventry are...
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Dog Found in Coventry During Blizzard
This dog was found in Coventry during the blizzard and is being posted on Facebook by the resident that found him/her. It appears to be a golden/lab mix. Please contact 603-205-3975 if you have...
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10 Tips For Clearing Snow Off Your Roof
The blizzard has stopped, the sky is clear, and now you have to clear some snow. Shoveling or snow-blowing your driveway is one thing. But clearing the snow off your roof can be a challenge. Here are...
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UPDATE: Family Cat Missing in Tiogue Area (Found)
Update - 8:15 p.m.: Linda contacted Coventry Patch to let everyone know that Joker has returned home and is safe and sound. "Joker is home! Not sure who's happier........me or the dog," she said. "I...
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We Survived the Blizzard of 2013! Share Your Photos!
Well, the worst is over and it looks like Coventry survived the first (and hopefully last) Blizzard of 2013. You're probably going to be spending some time outside shoveling, snow-blowing, sledding,...
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[VIDEO] Late St. Bonaventure Run Tames Rams
KINGSTON – University of Rhode Island head coach Danny Hurley wasn’t shy when sharing his thoughts on this year’s team and the future following a 67-61 loss to St. Bonaventure. “This is never happening...
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