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Certified Teaching Appointments Approved by School Committee
During the June 25 meeting of the Coventry School Committee, a number of Coventry teachers and school-related employees were recalled following their success at a June 19 job fair, as well as from...
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Bill OKd Allowing Coventry Fire Districts to Adopt Tax Classification
The General Assembly has approved legislation allowing fire districts in Coventry to adopt tax classification rates and to operate under a previous year’s fiscal budget, under certain...
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URI Master Gardeners Open Gardens to Visitors
Thirty five private and public gardens, designed and maintained by Master Gardeners, trained through the University of Rhode Island’s Master Gardener Program, will be open to the public for the sixth...
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URI Master Gardeners Open Gardens to Visitors
Thirty five private and public gardens, designed and maintained by Master Gardeners, trained through the University of Rhode Island’s Master Gardener Program, will be open to the public for the sixth...
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Five Things, July 11: SNAP Outreach, BBQ Registration and More
Chicken Barbecue in Greene: Last day to register! The Greene Library Association (GPLA) will host a Chicken Barbecue from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 at Greene Public Library (179 Hopkins Hollow Rd.,...
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Single Summer Reading Title Assigned to All CHS Students
In conjunction with the commitment of the Coventry Public School System, all Coventry High School students will read one required book during the summer break. If possible, purchasing the book is...
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Judge Authorizes Cost-Saving CCFD Severance Agreement
During Tuesday morning's hearing at Providence County Superior Court, Judge Brian P. Stern approved a motion submitted o
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TELL THE GOVERNOR: VETO THE GUTHRIE MAX TAX BILL
On the very last day of the General Assembly session, House Bill 6061 was rushed through and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Another fire district bill sponsored by Rep. Scott Guthrie, this new...
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Western Coventry EMT Suspended for Sexual Harassment of Coworker
The Emergency Medical Technician license of a Western Coventry EMT was suspended on Thursday following accusations against him of recent sexual misconduct toward a female coworker.According to a...
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CCFD Board Meeting Agenda - July 12, 2013: Officer Elections, Committee...
Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes of the previous Board of Directo
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‘Grown Ups 2’ in Theaters Today (Sponsored)
Written by Sarah Cocchimiglio“Grown Ups 2,” in theaters now, is the anticipated follow-up to the 2010 Adam Sandler hit comedy. W
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Five Things, July 12: CCFD Board Meeting, Extra Innings and More
CCFD Board Meeting: Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the newly-elected Central Coventry Fire District Board of Directors will meet at the CCFD Tax Collector's Office, located in the Town Hall Annex on Flat River...
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Arrest Log: July 3-10: Reckless Driving, Disorderly Conduct and More
Leigh Ann Rogers, 32, 18 Edith St., Apt. #23, Warwick, charged with driving after denial of license on July 3 at 2:50 p.m.Priscilla L. Andrade, 23, 384 Juniper St., East Providence, arrested on a bench...
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RI Adopts Groundbreaking Family Leave Insurance Law
Submitted By We Care Rhode IslandGovernor Lincoln Chafee signed the groundbreaking Temporary Caregiver Insurance law on Wednesday afternoon, officially making Rhode Island the third state in t
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CCFD Board Members Thank Voters, Resign Taskforce Roles
Fred Gralinski, Marie Baker, Cindy Fagan-Perry, Helen Quinn, Robert Hadley and Daniel Lantz - all endorsed and successful candidates of the Taskfor
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The Week in RI: Stink Over Landfill, Lost Toll Money
Monday, July 8:Former Furniture Employee Charged with EmbezzlementRobert Snead of Warwick is accused of
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Coventry Devils Win Vincenzo Nigro Memorial Soccer Tournament
The Coventry Devils U-14 girl’s soccer team coached by Steve Daignault and Frank Grossi won the Vincenzo Nigro Memorial Soccer Tournament for their division on Saturday, June 29 at Gingerella Sports...
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New Law Allows 10 a.m. Liquor Sales on Sundays
Liquor stores may now open two hours earlier on Sundays, thanks to a new law sponsored by Sen. Paul W. Fogarty and Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro.In 2004, Rhode Island passed a law allowing liquor stores to...
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Summer Concert, July 14: Vini Ames & Sh-Bop
The second show of the Coventry Parks & Recreation Department 2013 Sunday Night Summer Concert Series will take place at 6 p.m. on July 14 at Paine Field (1277 Main St.).
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Serpa Bill Seeks to Motivate Teachers to Apply for Administrator Positions
Gov. Lincoln Chafee this week signed legislation allowing tenured teachers in the Rhode Island public school system to pursue an appointed administrative position in another public school system within...
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