Anthony Fire Station is the headquarters for the Coventry Fire District, one of four fire districts in Coventry. The district, which was founded in 1925, encompasses 5.5 square miles, with a population of 17,000. As of Jan. 1, 2011, the station will boast 17 firefighters, not including Fire Chief Paul Labbadia. The station houses one fire engine, a ladder truck, rescue and heavy rescue unit. Truck bays for the station face Fairview Avenue and Washington Street.
This is a station of the Air National Guard, which provides protection of life and property, and preserves, peace, order and public safety. These missions are accomplished through emergency relief support during natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes and forest fires; search and rescue operations; support to civil defense authorities; maintenance of vital public services; and operations that prevent drug smuggling.
The primary function of the Tax Collector's office is to collect and record taxes owed by the residents of Coventry. Municipal Lien Certificates are also issued here, that list all the outstanding taxes owed on a particular parcel and is mainly used to determine costs when closing on the sale of real property.
Residents can contact the Tax Collector's office to find information regarding payment due dates, tax rates, penalty charges, exemptions and where and how to pay.
Built in 1978, Coventry Town Hall is located on Flat River Rd. The building is home to many municipal departments and offices, including planning and development, the town assessor, tax collector, town clerk, building officials and the Board of Canvassers. The office of the town manager, Thomas Hoover and the council chambers are also located here.
Located in the Coventry Town Hall, the Board of Canvassers is responsible for certifying the results of town elections. Coventry residents can contact the Board to find out about their voter registration status, where to vote, view district boundary maps, and gain more information about their elected officials.
The Department of Public Works consists of seven different divisions, which are the building inspector, engineering, snow removal, building maintenance, roads and bridges, garbage collection and disposal and vehicle maintenance. The department is responsible for the maintenance and construction of roads and bridges along with traffic and street signs, storm water systems, sanitation services and winter storm operations. Residents can contact the department to access information regarding trash and recycling pickup schedules and guidelines, sanitation holiday information, and transfer station business hours.
Hopkins Hill Fire District is headquartered at the Hopkins Hill Fire Station on Hopkins Hill Road.
The district encompasses one square mile, and its firefighters serve about 5,000 Coventry residents. The station houses a ladder truck, a brush fire truck, an ambulance and a quint fire engine (combination ladder and fire truck). There are eight full-time firefighters and 40 call firefighters serving the district.
The district, led by Chief Frank Brown, is one of four in Coventry. It is also the dispatch center for all fire calls in town, relaying emergency alerts to stations in the Hopkins Hill, Coventry, Central Coventry and Western Coventry fire districts.
The Department of Parks and Recreation organizes recreation programs for all age groups, including the popular summer playground program for children, sports leagues and classes for various interests including the arts, yoga and aerobics.
The department provides maintenance for municipal parks and buildings, undertakes community construction projects including the popular Greenway.
The Coventry Parks and Recreation Department also manages the Community Recreation Community Center, which provides meeting space for dozens of non-profit and civic organizations. The Flat River Road facility includes baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a walking and bike bath, playgrounds and a skate park.