Mission Statement

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Conimicut Village Association(CVA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization which fosters preservation and improvement of the Conimicut area and works with government, businesses and residents towards these ends.

Promote community harmony
Foster inclusionary environment
Assist in the maintenance of public areas / streetscaping
Host community events
Support Village improvement
Promote environmental protection
Assist with the efforts of other like-minded organizations

Our Story

The Conimicut Village Association (CVA) was founded on December 31, 1984, by the Reverend William Lover, pastor of the Woodbury Union Church. In April 1985, over 200 people participated in the charter signing. In 1986, a $170,000 grant helped to establish several small parks, heritage lighting, and signage. In the late 1980s and the 1990s, arts and crafts festivals were held regularly on Labor Day.

Alex Gray III was instrumental in producing the festivals in the 1990s and he served as president of the Association from 1997 to 2006. CVA placed a bench in the park area across from the post office to honor his contributions to the village.

Guy Lefebvre was elected president in 2007 and served from 2007 through 2008 and successfully built CVA membership to 70 members.

In 2009, Ginny Barham was elected president and served from 2009 through 2023. By the end of 2022, CVA reached a membership high of 208 members.

Leslie Derrig was elected president in November 2023 and still serves in that capacity today.

Today the Conimicut Village Association coordinates with local government to support projects that combat community deterioration and promote harmony and understanding within the community. CVA works with local businesses to enhance the village and works with Save the Bay to improve the health of Conimicut Point and adjacent waterways.