Coventry Grandparents’ Day Focuses Family Fun
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cathy Cudoni supervised her grandson, Lincoln, 2, in some inflatable axe-throwing courtesy of Bing's Backyard Bash during Granparent's Day at the Coventry Town Annex Saturday.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Coventry-grandparents-day-4-250x228.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — The town’s grandparents’ day featured bounce house amusements, vendors, food and free photos for all on the field of the Town Hall Annex on Flat River Road […]
Coventry, RI news
![[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police Headquarters at 60 Wood St, Coventry, RI. There were 31 CPD arrests in August 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CPD-arrests-coventry-arrests-250x228.jpg)
August CPD Arrests: Animal Cruelty, Cyberstalking
COVENTRY, RI — August 2024 CPD arrests included charges for DUI, animal cruelty, cyberstalking, sexual assault and illegal weapons. Coventry Police made 31 arrests during this period. Below are the […]
RI Troopers: Coventry Arrests For Firearms, Adderall
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Aug. 24 – Sept. 1 involved charges for reckless driving, Adderall and prohbited firearms possession, and […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Briar Point Beach in Coventry, off Arnold Road, has been closed due to high bacterial counts recorded there.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Briar-Point-Beach-Gate-Night-300x225.jpg)
Briar Point, Portsmouth, Warren, Scituate Beaches Closed for Bacteria Counts
UPDATE: On Thursday, Aug. 22, the RIDOH reopened Briar Point Beach as bacteria levels had returned to normal. Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth, Warren Town Beach in Warren and […]
![[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have ruled the Mulberry Court shooting a domestic homicide.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Coventry-Police-140x140.jpg)
Coventry Kidnapper Took Woman, 80, Led High-Speed Chase
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police continue their investigation of a kidnapping and assault of and car theft from an 80-year-old woman by a man, 53, Sunday morning, tracked by CPD […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests for ACI Escape, DUI, Cocaine
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Aug. 7- 15 involved charges for a prison escape, DUI, and a man wanted in MA […]
![[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry National Night Out returns for its second year Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Coventry-National-Night-Out-2-250x228.jpg)
Coventry National Night Out Returns Tuesday
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police Department’s National Night Out returns Tuesday for a second run of the family festival where community is king. The event, observed by police departments nationwide, […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests for Child Porn, Firearms
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log July 31 -Aug. 9 involved charges for DUI, child porn, and Here are the basics on […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log July 20 – Aug. 2 involved charges for DUI, stolen goods, conspiracy, and forgery. Here are […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests for Fleeing Home Confinement, Illegal Pistol
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log June 30 – July 3 involved charges for fleeing home confinement, false documents and conspiracy, domestic […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Congressman Seth Magaziner visited Coventry Senior Center June 18. He was shown around the building by Director Bob Robillard and Town Manager Dan Parrillo.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Magaziner-Coventry-Senior-Center-June-18-video-preview-300x225.jpg)
Magaziner Shares Plans Curbing Energy & Food Costs
COVENTRY, RI — Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) visited the Coventry Senior Center at 50 Wood St. June 18, sharing plans to curb energy & food costs, among other priorities to a […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1-300x225.jpg)
Seatbelt Stop Yields Psilocybin Arrest
WARWICK, RI — A rider in a red Jeep not wearing his seatbelt drew a Warwick officer’s attention at the Post Road / Airport Connector intersection, leading to a psilocybin […]
![[CREDIT: WarwickPost.com] Coventry Fireworks during the Summer Festival June 27 drew big crowds.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Summer-Festival-Coventry-Fireworks-300x225.jpg)
Summer Festival, Coventry Fireworks Draw Big Crowds
COVENTRY, RI — The state’s earliest independence celebration fireworks, billed as Coventry’s Summer festival, drew big crowds Thursday, with food trucks and kids attractions drawing families across the town. […]
RI Trooper Log: Kent County Arrests for Reckless Driving, DUI, Oxy
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log June 15 – 27 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, oxycodone possession, domestic violence and shoplifting. […]
![[CREDIT: James LeBlanc] At far right, Town Councilman Jonathan Pascua photographs the entry of town personnel into the pump house at Johnson's Pond & Dam June 28, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Coventry-Owns-Johnsons-Pond-Dam-300x225.jpg)
Coventry Now Owns Johnson’s Pond & Dam
COVENTRY, RI — This morning, the condemnation and taking of Johnson’s Pond & Dam by eminent domain was approved and certified in Superior Court, placing the 216 acre property in […]
![[CREDIT:openstreetmap.org/copyright] A map showing the dam at Johnson's Pond, also known as Flat River Reservoir, in Coventry, RI.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Johnsons-Pond-management-dispute-140x140.jpg)
July 4th Johnson’s Pond Fireworks Cancelled
COVENTRY, RI — Johnson’s Pond fireworks are cancelled this Fourth of July, said Johnson’s Pond Civic Association President Marc Lemoi Thursday. “We would be hauled into court by Soscia (Soscia […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Coventry Town Solicitor and Law Department Head Stephen J. Angell points the the Soscia Holdings parcel including Johnson's Pond Dam and the access area to it, which the town will take by eminent domain for $157,000.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Johnsons-Pond-Taking-Council-Meeting-06-20-2024-300x225.jpg)
Coventry Taking Johnson’s Pond & Dam By Eminent Domain
COVENTRY, RI — Soscia Holdings LLC rebuffed Coventry’s $1.5 million offer for the 216 acre Johnson’s Pond property, so Friday the town begins taking Johnson’s Pond & Dam, and associated […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests for Forgery, Reckless Driving
COVENTRY, RI — Kent County and Coventry arrests in the RI Trooper Log May 19 –29 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, forgery, license plate forgery, and robbery. Here are the […]
![[CREDIT: Town of Coventry] The Coventry Town Council passed the $121M Coventry FY25 Budget May 7.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Coventry-FY25-Budget-300x225.jpg)
Town Council OKs $121M Coventry FY25 Budget
COVENTRY, RI — The Town Council unanimously passed a $121M Coventry FY25 budget Tuesday night with a $994K capital budget and a 2.78 percent, $2.1 million Coventry Schools funding increase. […]
Coventry Park Upgrades Include Quidnick Field, Giblin Playground
COVENTRY, RI — Quidnick Field/Park and Giblin Playground are among coming Coventry park upgrades, along with Harris Playground, thanks to town capital spending and grants, Town Administrator Dan Parillo announced. The […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Harris Playground, where aging equipment was removed in 2018, will soon get its new playground equipment in decades thanks to a DEM grant.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Harris-Playground-Coventry-RI-300x225.jpg)
Coventry’s Harris Playground Gets $100K DEM Equipment Grant
COVENTRY, RI — Harris Playground is getting a $100,000 upgrade with ADA accessible paths, new swing sets and other equipment to be determined, its first play structure refresh in decades. […]
RI Trooper Log Coventry Arrests: Chop Shop, Forged Plates
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log Kent County and Coventry arrests April 4 – 18 involved missed hearings on DUI and suspended license charges , forged plates, and operating a car […]
DEM: Johnson’s Pond Dam Work ‘Far From Over’
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reports that while unsafe water ejecting from the spillway has been addressed, Johnson’s Pond dam work is “far from […]
![[CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have charged a local woman with animal neglect of two dogs found malnourished on Helen Avenue.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Coventry-RI-Dog-Neglect-Charges-April-19-24-3-300x225.jpg)
CPD: Coventry Woman Faces Dog Neglect Charges
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police arrested a local woman April 12 for cruelty to animals when officers discovered two dogs in her care were extremely malnourished. That day, according to […]
RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests For Disorderly Conduct, Misses Court
COVENTRY, RI — RI Trooper Log Warwick arrests March 30 – April 5 involved charges for missed court hearings and disorderly conduct. Here are the basics on those RI State Police […]
RISP Task Force Made Helen Avenue Arrest March 7
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RI Trooper Log: Coventry Arrests For Child Molestation, Credit Fraud
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests Feb. 21 – March 8 involved charges for child molestation, illegal firearms and credit card fraud. Here are […]
U.S. Court Nixes Soscia LLC Bid to Stop DEM Johnson’s Pond Enforcement
COVENTRY, RI — A U.S. Court judge has dismissed Soscia Holdings, LLC’s motion to prevent Johnson’s Pond enforcement of historic water levels by RI Department of Environmental Management officials. The […]
CHS Classses Canceled to Remember School Psychologist Ruffolo
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Public Schools canceled classes for Coventry High School Tuesday following the sudden death of school psychologist Louis Ruffolo. The district announced classes were canceled in a […]
![[CREDIT: Hopkins Hill Chief Frank Brown] Hopkins Hill Firefighters rescue two people trapped in their apartment by the March 11 fire at 978 Tiogue Ave. The man an woman were treated for smoke inhalation. A third resident was also treated for smoke inhalation.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Off-Brand-E-Bike-Cord-Tiogue-Ave.-Apartment-Fire-6-300x225.jpeg)
Off-Brand E-Bike Cord, Explosion, Lit Tiogue Ave. Fire
[READ MORE COVENTRY NEWS] COVENTRY, RI — Hopkins Hill Fire Chief Frank Brown says an off-brand E-bike cord caused the explosion that lit Monday night’s 978 Tiogue Ave. Glenwood Park […]
![[CREDIT: WP Composite-WPD images] Warwick Police arrested two men in a grandparent scam sting March 8. The sting uncovered cash and evidence of other scam victims in RI. From left, Robert Munoz, 29, of Miami, FL, the alleged getaway driver, and Jason Rhodes, 34, of Flushing, NY, the suspect arrested at the residence of the victim.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Grandparent-Scam-Sting-03-08-24-300x225.jpg)
WPD Grandparent Scam Sting Nabs Duo
WARWICK, RI — A scam victim called Warwick Police in the midst of the scheme March 7, aiding police in a grandparent scam sting arrest of two men, seizure of […]
![[CREDIT: CPD] U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner has announced $12.3M approved by the House including $707K for new CPD vehicles and equipment.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Coventry-Police-Department-New-CPD-Vehicles-300x225.jpg)
Coventry to Get $707K for New CPD Vehicles, Tech Updates
COVENTRY, RI — As U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI)’s $12.3M community project funding bill moves to the Senate, Coventry seems poised for $707,000 in new K-9 and command vehicles and […]
RI Trooper Log: Kent County, Coventry Arrests
COVENTRY, RI — RI Trooper Log reports Feb. 16 – 22 concerning Kent County communities, including EG, WW, WG and Coventry arrests involved charges for hit & run, illegal firearm possession, […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Cahoone Road Bridge, closed to traffic due to erosion from heavy rains in January. The bridge is scheduled for repair in 2026. A RIDOT van was parked on the opposite side, with three men working under it on Feb. 22, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cahoone-Road-Bridge-2-300x225.jpeg)
Cahoone Road Bridge Closed, Grant-Funded Repair Coming in 2026
COVENTRY, RI — Cahoone Road Bridge, closed Feb. 20 after the RIDOT determined erosion had caused “serious bridge deficiencies,” will remain off-limits for the time being, possibly till 2026. DPW […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sen. Leo Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, EG, WG) and parents suggest a Coventry Schools Restructure study committee to research Supt. Don Cowarts plan for elementary schools in detail.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptakis-Coventry-Schools-Restructure-Plan-300x225.jpg)
Raptakis, Parents Propose Coventry Schools Restructure Study
COVENTRY, RI — Last Thursday, minutes before Superintendent Don Cowart withdrew his Coventry Schools restructure plan, Sen. Lou Raptakis suggested a study committee to examine the idea in depth.
![[CREDIT: Town of Coventry] The Coventry Schools FY25 Increase will need to be 4 percent, said Superintendent Don Cowart.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Coventry-Schools-FY25-Increase-300x225.jpg)
Cowart Seeks 4 Percent Coventry Schools FY25 Increase
Jan. 11: Coventry Schools Restructure Intended to Meet $1.5M Deficit Jan. 13:  Coventry Schools Restructure Vote Delayed Feb. 5: Parents Demand Delay On Coventry Schools Restructure Feb. 8: Cowart Withdraws Coventry Schools Restructure […]
![[CREDIT: NWS] The National Weather Service warns of a hazardous Tuesday commute in its winter storm warning.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NWS-Hazardous-Tuesday-Commute-02-12-24-300x225.png)
Winter Storm Tuesday: Tough Commute Expected
WARWICK, RI — There a winter storm Tuesday, with a Winter Storm Warning taking effect at 1 a.m. Tuesday, lasting through early Wednesday, expected to drop about 4-8 inches with […]
RI Trooper Log: WW, Coventry Arrests
COVENTRY, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests Feb. 1 – 9 concerning Coventry arrests and West Warwick arrests involved charges for missed court and DUI. Here are the basics on […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Supt. Don Cowart withdrew his Coventry Schools Restructure Plan Feb. 8. The decision was met with loud applause and several grateful comments.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cowart-Withdraws-Coventry-Schools-Restructure-Plan-300x225.jpg)
Cowart Withdraws Coventry Schools Restructure Plan
Jan. 11: Coventry Schools Restructure Intended to Meet $1.5M Deficit Jan. 13:  Coventry Schools Restructure Vote Delayed Feb. 5: Parents Demand Delay On Coventry Schools Restructure COVENTRY, RI — Tonight Superintendent Don Cowart […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A slide in Superintendent Don Cowart's review of his Coventry Schools restructure plan, which many critics said did not adequately answer questions raised Jan. 11.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Coventry-School-Restructure-SC-meeting-Feb.-5-2024-300x225.jpg)
Committee Votes on Coventry Schools Restructure Plan Tonight
COVENTRY, RI — Tonight, at 6 p.m. the School Committee will vote on whether to move forward with Superintendent Don Cowart’s Coventry Schools restructure plan, a move parents have overwhelmingly urged them away from for weeks.
