Votes at a glance: Coventry council approves signal design, caps sewer credit, tables CLA audit
December 09, 2025 | Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island
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At its Dec. 8 meeting the Coventry Town Council recorded three formal outcomes:
- Resolution 2025-126: Approved a $29,210 contract with Crossman Engineering for final design of a traffic signal at Hopkins Hill Road and Center of New England Boulevard. The design vote was taken by voice and passed.
- Resolution 2025-127: Approved, as amended, a reduction in the sewer assessment for the Coventry Crossing development. The council amended the reduction to match a state grant of $726,882 and required written assurance from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank before spending the grant. Roll call vote: 5–0 in favor.
- Resolution 2025-128: Introduced to hire Clifford Larson Allen LLP (CLA) to perform a forensic investigation into the former town solicitor’s invoices, not to exceed $35,000 with weekly updates. After debate the council voted 5–0 to table the resolution pending more information.
All votes were recorded or announced during the meeting; two council members were absent for these actions.
- Resolution 2025-126: Approved a $29,210 contract with Crossman Engineering for final design of a traffic signal at Hopkins Hill Road and Center of New England Boulevard. The design vote was taken by voice and passed.
- Resolution 2025-127: Approved, as amended, a reduction in the sewer assessment for the Coventry Crossing development. The council amended the reduction to match a state grant of $726,882 and required written assurance from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank before spending the grant. Roll call vote: 5–0 in favor.
- Resolution 2025-128: Introduced to hire Clifford Larson Allen LLP (CLA) to perform a forensic investigation into the former town solicitor’s invoices, not to exceed $35,000 with weekly updates. After debate the council voted 5–0 to table the resolution pending more information.
All votes were recorded or announced during the meeting; two council members were absent for these actions.
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