I caught up with John Holmy to discuss Breakfast with Washington and other events happening on Coventry very soon.
18 Aug 2026
Episode 13: Dragonfire Meadery's Derek Batz
Dragonfire Meadery was the first meadery in Connecticut, and now they have a tasting room in Coventry. I had a great interview with Derek Batz regarding this unique business, the history of mead, and how versatile it is. (There were some connection issues for the first 2 minutes, but it clears up.) https://www.dragonfiremeadery.com
27 Apr 2026
Episode 12: Coventry Fire and EMS Chief Bud Meyers
Coventry Fire and EMS Chief Bud Meyers returns to Coventry Confidential to provide an update on our Fire and EMS department, discuss his budget, and the bond question for new vehicles. Here are links to the two news articles we mentioned in our conversation: https://open.substack.com/pub/mattstoller/p/code-red-why-your-city-cant-affordor?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web https://open.substack.com/pub/mattstoller/p/did-a-private-equity-fire-truck-roll?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=webFinally, remember to vote on Tuesday, May 5.
8 Apr 2026
Episode 11: Megan Boshuyzen: Welcome to the BOE
Megan Boshuyzen talked about her experience as a new member of the Coventry Board of Education and the school system’s new budget. (As you might guess, this was recorded when Coventry’s boys and girls basketball teams were making their historical runs for championships.)Hosted by Francis Lombard
29 Mar 2026
Episode 10: Coventry PD Chief Peterson: Home Shooting Range Ordinance
As a follow-up to my interview with Dudley Brand about the home shooting range ordinance, I spoke with Coventry PD Chief Peterson.Hosted by Francis Lombard
25 Mar 2026
Episode 9: Gun Range Ordinance
To address the origins and disinformation about Ordinance 267, I spoke with Dudley Brand, a well-credentialed gun owner and member of the Firearms Safety/Home Shooting Range Safety Committee. We discussed what Ordinance 267 actually regulates, what current laws do not cover, why it does not violate 2A rights, the NRA’s and CCDL’s views on it, and more. Hosted by Francis Lombard
24 Feb 2026
Episode 8: Eric Thomas: Conservation in Coventry
For this new episode of Coventry Confidential, I talked with Eric Thomas about land conservation in Coventry. Hosted by Francis Lombard #coventryct #LocalNews #CT
26 Jul 2025
Episode 8: Free Screening of Point Blank
In prep for the free screening at the Booth Dimmock Library on Sunday, August 3, at 2 PM, editor Will Dennis and I discuss the classic Lee Marvin movie POINT BLANK.
12 Jun 2025
Episode 7: Emma Eaton: The BOE Budget
Board of Education member Emma Eaton discusses Coventry's budget process, potential cuts, and the future of the town's schools in an interview with Francis Lombard.
28 May 2025
Episode 6: Sunday Matinee at the Movies
Jerry Phillips discusses the Booth Dimock Library's Sunday Matinee at the Movies program and its year-long run in this interview.
25 May 2025
Episode 5: Coventry Fire Chief Bud Meyers
Fire Chief Bud Meyers discusses his history with Coventry, explains how the fire department serves the town, and navigates budget season in this interview with Francis Lombard.
26 Apr 2025
Episode 4: Jennifer Beausoleil
For the fourth episode of Coventry Confidential, I talked with Jennifer Beausoleil, Coventry's Board of Education Chair. We talked about her history with Coventry's schools and, of course, budget season. Hosted by Francis Lombard #coventryct #LocalNews #CT
11 Apr 2025
Episode 3: John Holmy
For the third episode of Coventry Confidential, I talked with John Holmy, Coventry's Municipal Historian. We covered everything from how he got the gig to next week's events celebrating Paul Revere's ride and the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which will occur on 4/18/2025. Hosted by Francis Lombard #coventryct #LocalNews #CT
1 Apr 2025
Episode 2: Matthew Kyer
Welcome to the second episode of Coventry Confidential. It's the local podcast for local issues. I want to thank Matthew Kyer for spending a bit of his Sunday talking with me about the budget season, why he and his family moved to Coventry, and the work he has done for the community in many different ways. Enjoy!
21 Mar 2025
Episode 1: Jon Hand
Welcome to the first episode of Coventry Confidential, the local podcast for local issues. I want to thank Jon Hand for being my inaugural guest and Caroline Dowd for the piece of art and for creating the tagline for the podcast. In this episode, Jon Hand talks about his connection to Coventry and, of course, budget season. Enjoy.
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