Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments

@NVCOGct

We are a regional planning agency working to plan and implement programs to benefit the 19 municipalities of the #NaugatuckValley.

Waterbury, CT

Joined February 2019

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jul 9

Congratulations to the Town of Cheshire, Town of Southbury, and City of Waterbury for securing State Local Bridge Program funding from CTDOT, helping to strengthen local infrastructure. 🚧

CConnecticut Department of Transportation@CTDOTOfficial · Jul 8

#CTDOT Commissioner Eucalitto announced $17.3 million in grants to repair local #bridges across CT! The State Local Bridge Program provides 50% #funding to help ensure locally owned bridges remain safe and reliable for all travelers. Read more: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres… #GoodNews

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Hartford Business@HartfordBiz · 9 h

After years of planning, Waterbury’s Union Station – the former home of the Republican-American newspaper – will reprise its role as a train station, albeit on a smaller scale. ow.ly/4GVU50WvogN

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jul 21

Construction is underway on a new Naugatuck train station, bringing rail service closer to downtown and supporting walkable development in NVCOG communities like Naugatuck, Waterbury, and Ansonia. Read the full press release: portal.ct.gov/governor/news/…

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jul 17

We invite you to attend our first virtual Community Check-in about the Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development! July 29, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Zoom This is the first in a series that will be offered. Register here: bit.ly/july-nrpocd.

NVCOGct's tweet image. We invite you to attend our first virtual Community Check-in about the Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development!

July 29, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Zoom

This is the first in a series that will be offered. Register here: bit.ly/july-nrpocd.

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jul 8

Please join NVCOG & @SavetheSound for our next Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting which will take place virtually on July 15, 2025, on Zoom from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Registration is required: bit.ly/4ku0iLR. Learn more about the project: nvcogct.gov/kinneytown.

NVCOGct's tweet image. Please join NVCOG &amp; @SavetheSound for our next Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting which will take place virtually on July 15, 2025, on Zoom from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Registration is required: bit.ly/4ku0iLR.

Learn more about the project: nvcogct.gov/kinneytown.

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jun 30

This morning, NVCOG joined @GovNedLamont, Mayor Lauretti, and DECD in Shelton to announce a $2.97M state grant to remediate the former Chromium Processing Site, Axton Cross, and Cel'Lastik Site, paving the way for 120+ units of housing, retail space, and a parking garage.

NVCOGct's tweet image. This morning, NVCOG joined @GovNedLamont, Mayor Lauretti, and DECD in Shelton to announce a $2.97M state grant to remediate the former Chromium Processing Site, Axton Cross, and Cel'Lastik Site, paving the way for 120+ units of housing, retail space, and a parking garage.

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jun 27

Mark your calendars for the Summer Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Trumbull Primary School, 779 Buckingham Street, Oakville, CT 06779. Learn more at nvcogct.gov/hhw.

NVCOGct's tweet image. Mark your calendars for the Summer Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Trumbull Primary School, 779 Buckingham Street, Oakville, CT 06779.

Learn more at nvcogct.gov/hhw.

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Jun 26

Nineteen members from the Bristol CT Senior Center took their first-ever ride on a CTfastrak bus, thanks to a partnership with @CTTRANSIT & @CTrides. A hands-on way to learn the system and build confidence using public transit! 🚍

NVCOGct's tweet image. Nineteen members from the Bristol CT Senior Center took their first-ever ride on a CTfastrak bus, thanks to a partnership with @CTTRANSIT &amp; @CTrides. A hands-on way to learn the system and build confidence using public transit! 🚍

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The New Mix@NewMixWaterbury · Jun 5

Throwback to April's @WaterburyBTS_ Family #STEAM Night at Wendell Cross Elementary! Families explored the world of #civilengineering and learned about #NewMixWaterbury. Big thanks to everyone who joined us, including @NVCOGct, who came out to support the event! 💡

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 22

We’re excited to share that NVCOG has been awarded $2 million in supplemental funding from the @EPA FY 2025 Brownfields Grant Program. This funding will expand and support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties across CT. 🚧 Read here: nvcogct.gov/press-release-…

NVCOGct's tweet image. We’re excited to share that NVCOG has been awarded $2 million in supplemental funding from the @EPA FY 2025 Brownfields Grant Program. This funding will expand and support the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties across CT. 🚧

Read here: nvcogct.gov/press-release-…

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 12

NVCOG released a draft Open Space Inventory map and report for the region’s 19 towns, now available for public comment through June 13, 2025. 🌎View map and report here: nvcogct.gov/project/opensp…. 🌳This resource was developed with funding from the @forestservice.

NVCOGct's tweet image. NVCOG released a draft Open Space Inventory map and report for the region’s 19 towns, now available for public comment through June 13, 2025.

🌎View map and report here: nvcogct.gov/project/opensp….

🌳This resource was developed with funding from the @forestservice.

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 12

#Inthenews The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments has received a $160,000 federal grant to develop a plan to help identify pollution in the Mad River Watershed in partnership with area towns. bristolpress.com/news/grant-to-…

NVCOGct's tweet card. BRISTOL – The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments has received a $160,000 federal grant to develop a plan to help identify pollution in the Mad River Watershed in partnership with

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 9

This week, NVCOG led @CTDOTOfficial's Active Transportation Unit on a regional tour across the region as part of the development of the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan. 🚴 Thank you to the municipal staff in each community for sharing their time and insights!

NVCOGct's tweet image. This week, NVCOG led @CTDOTOfficial's Active Transportation Unit on a regional tour across the region as part of the development of the new Statewide Active Transportation Plan. 🚴

Thank you to the municipal staff in each community for sharing their time and insights!

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 7

Please join NVCOG and Save the Sound for our next Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting (in-person and virtual)! 📅Tuesday, May 20, 2025 📍Harry Francis Ford Community Center (4 4th Street, Ansonia, CT 06401) 🕕 6 PM - 8 PM Register here: savethesound-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

NVCOGct's tweet image. Please join NVCOG and Save the Sound for our next Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting (in-person and virtual)!

📅Tuesday, May 20, 2025
📍Harry Francis Ford Community Center (4 4th Street, Ansonia, CT 06401)
🕕 6 PM - 8 PM

Register here: savethesound-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist….

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · May 1

NVCOG staff are participating in the annual @CTrides Drive Less Challenge by choosing more sustainable ways to commute into the Waterbury office. This week, Joanna rode the 450 and Eyitayo took route 428. 🚍 Join the challenge! Learn more at ctrides.com/DLC.

NVCOGct's tweet image. NVCOG staff are participating in the annual @CTrides Drive Less Challenge by choosing more sustainable ways to commute into the Waterbury office. This week, Joanna rode the 450 and Eyitayo took route 428. 🚍

Join the challenge! Learn more at ctrides.com/DLC.

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Apr 30

Spring into action with our latest newsletter! 🌷☀️ We're excited to share key updates on regional planning, new data tools, and ongoing initiatives. Read the newsletter here: eepurl.com/jalpj6. #regionalplanning #nvcog #CT

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Apr 29

This Earth Day, NVCOG staff installed an infrared pedestrian counter along the Scovill Trail at Woodtick Recreation Area! 🌳 The counter detects changes in temperature when people pass by, tracking trail use 24/7. We’ll keep it out for most of the summer to help estimate use.

NVCOGct's tweet image. This Earth Day, NVCOG staff installed an infrared pedestrian counter along the Scovill Trail at Woodtick Recreation Area! 🌳

The counter detects changes in temperature when people pass by, tracking trail use 24/7. We’ll keep it out for most of the summer to help estimate use.

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Apr 23

The @CTDOTOfficial will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning a roundabout at US Route 6, Route 61, and Quassapaug Road in Woodbury. 📍Woodbury Senior/Community Center at 265 Main Street South on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres…

NVCOGct's tweet image. The @CTDOTOfficial will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning a roundabout at US Route 6, Route 61, and Quassapaug Road in Woodbury.

📍Woodbury Senior/Community Center at 265 Main Street South on May 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres…

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Apr 22

Happy Earth Day from the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments! Today we celebrate the places that connect us to nature and each other—from riverside adventures and blossoming trees to walkable mixed-use spaces. 🌎

NVCOGct's tweet image. Happy Earth Day from the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments! Today we celebrate the places that connect us to nature and each other—from riverside adventures and blossoming trees to walkable mixed-use spaces. 🌎

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments@NVCOGct · Apr 15

Big news! Over $224K has been awarded to 46 local organizations across the Naugatuck Valley. 🚴 From bikes and helmets to vests and locks, this funding supports real impact across the region thanks to the @CTDOTOfficial Microgrant Program. Learn more: nvcogct.gov/at-ctdot-micro….

NVCOGct's tweet image. Big news! Over $224K has been awarded to 46 local organizations across the Naugatuck Valley. 🚴

From bikes and helmets to vests and locks, this funding supports real impact across the region thanks to the @CTDOTOfficial Microgrant Program. Learn more: nvcogct.gov/at-ctdot-micro….

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