Council continues RDA redevelopment plan hearing amid financing and eminent‑domain concerns
Jul 9, 2026
The council continued public hearings on the Johnson’s Pond/Flat River Reservoir redevelopment plan and its implementing ordinance to July 28 after outside counsel said more work was needed to demonstrate statutory findings—particularly feasibility tied to financing—and residents and the RDA chair raised concerns about costs, transparency and eminent‑domain language.
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The Coventry Town Council continued the public hearings on the Johnson’s Pond (Flat River Reservoir) redevelopment plan and the implementing ordinance to its July 28 meeting after receiving legal advice that the council must be able to support a statutory finding of feasibility, including clear treatment of any town expenditures.
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