Coventry Public Buildings Closed To The Public

COVENTRY, RI — As coronavirus cases continue to climb in Rhode Island's official "second wave" of the pandemic, Coventry town officials decided to once again close municipal buildings to the public, effective Monday. The Teen Center and Town Hall are closed, while other services, such as the public works department and library, are open in limited capacities.

Taxes can be paid in person using the white drop box outside the Town Hall. Residents are asked to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for stamped receipts.

The library will remain open with capacity limited to 10 people at a time. All visitors will have their temperature checked upon entry, and curbside pickup is offered for reserved items.

The town's public works department and transfer station will remain operational, with limited in-person services. One person will be allowed into the public works office at a time for dump passes, road opening permits and route slips. Anyone entering the office will be required to wear a face covering, and no one will be allowed into the office area. Salespeople will not be allowed inside the building, and deliveries will be allowed in the garage after contact tracing and temperature checks have been completed. The transfer station will remain open, and masks will be required.

Finally, the town's drive-up food bank will remain operational throughout the pandemic, which operates at 50 Wood St. on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

More information and department phone numbers are available on the town's website.