Residents tell council Westwood mobile-home park flooding, stagnant water and safety concerns go unaddressed

Several residents of Westwood—s Hometown America mobile-home park urged the Coventry Town Council to assist with chronic flooding and related public-health and property concerns.

Kathy Phillips, representing the Westwood Action Group, said park infrastructure and drainage have not been properly addressed for decades and that several homeowners face repeated flooding in yards and basements. "13 years, his yard has been flooding, and I'm talking about 6 inches of water every time it rains," she said, describing standing water, poor drainage, and allegations of improper infrastructure installation.

Another resident, Jonathan Longo, described standing water that creates mosquito breeding and safety problems, said septic components appear to be illegally handled, and asked whether the town can require engineering inspections or otherwise intervene. "These are safety and health issues," Longo said.

Staff and the solicitor advised residents on the limits of municipal authority for private property disputes but said the town—s development review process will require stormwater mitigation for any future projects and that the council could request action or additional scrutiny if a new application is submitted. Planning staff recommended residents continue to document issues and said the town would consider how future applications from the park owner should address stormwater mitigation and other site issues.

Residents said they have limited resources to pursue private legal remedies and asked for the town to help identify state-level resources and potential representation. Council members pledged to remain engaged and to coordinate with state representatives where appropriate.