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Council approves new coffee shop license, several appointments and committee assignments
Summary
The council approved a new victualing license for Longshore Coffee LLC, appointed members to boards and commissions (Assessment Board, RDA, Historic Preservation), reconstituted finance committee membership and confirmed other routine license/appointment votes.
Coventry — The Town Council took several routine business actions including approving a victualing license for a new local coffee shop, appointing volunteers to boards and commissions, and re‑allocating council committee memberships.
Licensing: The council approved a new license for Longshore Coffee LLC (315 South Main Street). Owner Steven Miller, a Coventry resident, told the council he and his business were local; the council approved the license 7‑0.
Appointments: The council confirmed appointments and reappointments across multiple municipal boards: - Assessment Board of Review: Kenneth DaSilva appointed (7‑0 vote). - Coventry Redevelopment Agency: George R. Pauley appointed (7‑0 vote). - Coventry Historic Preservation Commission: Nicholas Longo and Norma Smith reappointed (7‑0 vote).
Council committees: With two vacancies on council committees after recent resignations, the council appointed Councilmen Houle and D’Aless to the Finance Committee (motion passed with five affirmative votes and two abstentions recorded in roll call) so that the committee can meet. Council members discussed using committee meetings to review department quarterly reports and to prepare for budget season.
Ending: All motions on licenses, appointments and committee assignments passed as recorded. Council members encouraged prospective appointees to attend commission meetings and to engage with staff during the onboarding process.
Attribution: Actions and votes are recorded from the council meeting minutes and staff packet.
