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Update: Note: Tonight's meeting of the Coventry Planning Commission scheduled for 7 p.m. has been canceled.
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If it were up to you, what should happen to Coventry's vacant buildings?
  All across town, Coventry has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? We'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Coventry and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. A bowling alley? A clothing store? A Japanese restaurant? A movie theater? What do you want? This week: 1532 Main Street. It has been home to several restaurants and also experienced a devestating fire years ago. With perfect parking lot access leading to the …
  All across town, Coventry has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? We'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Coventry and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. A bowling alley? A clothing store? A Japanese restaurant? A movie theater? What do you want? This week: Everyone remembers when the only Subway in town was located at the intersection of Tiogue Ave., Arnold Rd., and Sandy Bottom Rd. Sure, the sandwiches were …
  All across town, Coventry has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? We'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Coventry and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. A bowling alley? A clothing store? A Japanese restaurant? A movie theater? What do you want? This week: As a kid, I remember my mom dragging me to Almacs to go grocery shopping and Kmart to stock up on school supplies. Remember Cost Plus? That place was even …
  All across town, Coventry has its fair share of vacant buildings. Some have been empty for years while others see a rotating crop of businesses. But, if it were up to you, what would you like to see happen to these buildings? We'll feature one empty building, lot or area in Coventry and ask our readers what they'd like to see there. A bowling alley? A clothing store? A Japanese restaurant? A movie theater? What do you want? This week: In 2009, Oak Haven Elementary School closed due to financial constraints and since then there has been some talk about re-opening it if All Day Kindergarten …

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