Coventry Confidential

Francis Lombard

The local podcasts for local issues in Coventry, CT.

Episodes

  1. Apr 27

    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=web Finally, remember to vote on Tuesday, May 5.

    43 min

  2. Apr 8

    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

    33 min

  3. Mar 29

    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

    26 min

  4. Mar 25

    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

    33 min

  5. Feb 24

    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

    53 min

  6. 06/12/2025

    Emma Eaton: The BOE Budget

    In this episode of Coventry Confidential, I talk with Coventry's Board of Education member, Emma Eaton. We discuss the process, the cuts, and the future of Coventry's schools. A reminder: The second referendum vote for Coventry CT's budget is Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Hosted by Francis Lombard

    39 min

  7. 05/25/2025

    Coventry Fire Chief Bud Meyers

    For the fifth episode of Coventry Confidential, I talked with Coventry's Fire Chief/Fire Marshal Bud Meyers. We talked about his history with Coventry, how the fire department serves the town, and, of course, budget season. Hosted by Francis Lombard

    44 min

  8. 04/26/2025

    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

    49 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

The local podcasts for local issues in Coventry, CT.

Information

  • Creator
    Francis Lombard
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Francis Lombard
  • Show Website
    Coventry Confidential