Coventry Confidential

Coventry Confidential A Local Podcast for Local Issues. Also, home for the free Sunday Matinee at the Booth Dimmock movie series.

09/29/2025

From Rebecca to The Birds and scores of creepy short stories, Du Maurier was queen of the uncanny, writes the US horror maestro

09/28/2025

Next Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm! Stop by Coventry Dunkin' and show your Booth & Dimock Library card to get a free donut!
Account expired, lose your card, or don't have one yet? No problem! We can look you up or sign you up on the spot!

09/28/2025

Prime daffodil-planting season is upon us. Did you know that the Village Improvement Society, as part of their town-wide beautification project, has been selling daffodil bulbs to town residents for 23 years? The beautification project and its volunteers are responsible for planting thousands and thousands of daffodil bulbs in the town's public spaces, so much so that Coventry is also known as "Daffodil Town." Be sure to think of these volunteers and all their dedicated efforts next April when the town is awash in yellow. If you'd like to join the initiative, the VIS is selling daffodil bulbs in either Dutch Master (all yellow) or a mixed variety for $6/dozen. To order, call Judy at 860-214-9567.

09/18/2025

You are invited to read your poetry during the Arts on Main Festival!
Poetry Open Mic
2--3 pm
Millbrook Place
1267 Main Street

09/18/2025

Thank you Wasabi for sponsoring Arts on Main - Coventry, September 20, 2025.

09/16/2025

We are so excited to announce this incredible opportunity for our teens!

In Teens Build PCs, teams will work together to select components and then actually build four custom PCs entirely from scratch! They'll stick to a budget, research, have healthy debate, make decisions, and follow through with a full build from start to finish when they'll deploy for use in the Teen Center.

This program is made possible by a generous grant from the American Savings Foundation. Thank you !

-Registration Required
-For grades 6-12 or homeschool equivalent
-Space is limited
-First meeting is September 19th, 4-5pm
-Join a team at www.coventrypl.org/teens

The perfect movie to start spooky season.
09/16/2025

The perfect movie to start spooky season.

09/10/2025

FINAL ROUND OF HERBICIDE APPLICATION FOR 2025 SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 10.

Coventry, CT — The Town of Coventry will be conducting the next round of aquatic herbicide treatments in Lake Wangumbaug (Coventry Lake) on August 13, 2025. These treatments are part of a targeted effort to manage and reduce populations of invasive hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), a fast-spreading, non-native aquatic plant that threatens the lake’s ecological balance, water quality, and recreational use.

Use Guidelines Following Each Treatment:
• General swimming is permitted, with exceptions noted below. The pelleted herbicide is not a threat to swimmers, but swimmers are asked to exercise caution and give space to boats applying herbicide, especially in shallow areas near the shoreline.
• Patriot’s Park Beach will be closed temporarily in the morning but will be treated first and will re-open shortly after. Lisicke Beach will be closed to swimming until 3:00 PM on each treatment day to allow for safe completion of the application.
• Fishing and boating are permitted.
• Irrigation with lake water is not recommended until after October 10, 2025. The irrigation restriction does not apply to established turf, trees and shrubs, but only to newly seeded turf and to certain plants (including tomatoes, peppers, to***co) from the Solanaceae family. See product specifications for SonarOne® for further details.

The entire lake will be treated using SonarOne®, a pelletized formulation of fluridone, an aquatic herbicide approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The treatments will be carried out by Solitude Lake Management, a licensed aquatic services contractor specializing in lake and pond management. SonarOne® is designed to work gradually, limiting hydrilla growth while minimizing impacts to native species and other lake uses. For more information, see this product sheet: https://www.coventry-ct.gov/.../9707/SonarONE_Label-1...

The Town of Coventry appreciates the community’s cooperation in this important effort to protect and preserve Coventry Lake for current and future generations.

For more information, please contact Dominic Meringolo of Solitude Lake Management at (508) 865-1000.

09/10/2025

Join us for the Annual State of the Lake Forum!

Come learn about the current health of Coventry Lake with a presentation from GZA Limnologist, Dr. Ben Burpee. Afterward, hear from people who have implemented low-impact development and best practices in the Coventry Lake drainage area during a panel discussion.

09/10/2025

📣Coventry residents!📣 Come down to 3466 Main Street on Sunday, September 21st between 11 am and 2 pm with your Booth & Dimock Library card or sign up for one on the spot and get a FREE slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza, courtesy of Wicked Slice!
Don’t have a library card yet? Signing up is quick and easy! Just bring your proof of address and we’ll take care of the rest.
Huge thanks to Wicked Slice for serving up the slices and supporting our community!

09/10/2025

NOW HIRING: Senior Center Administrative Assistant

Join our team as Administrative Assistant at the Coventry Senior Center!

Are you a motivated and outgoing individual with a passion for working with older adults at the Coventry Senior Center? We are looking for someone who is organized, creative, and adaptable with strong computer skills and a willingness to learn. The Senior Center Administrative Assistant is responsible for a range of supportive services for the Coventry Senior Center. An associate’s degree is required in addition to experience with social services, group activities, or community-based programs.

What We Offer:
• $21 per hour with benefits (non-negotiable)
• Four-day work week with some flexibility in scheduling
• A part-time position with a 30-hour work week
• Scenic work location with a view of Coventry Lake
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse environment

Ready to take the next step in your career? For more information, see the job description and apply online at https://coventry-ct.gov/Jobs, or send completed town application form to Human Services Administrator, [email protected] Coventry Town Hall, 1712 Main Street, Coventry, CT 06238. Position is open until filled. The Town of Coventry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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