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A Regional Council of Governments & Metropolitan Planning Organization

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Funding Opportunity: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program

The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Safe Streets and Roads for All…

Community Canvassing Kinneytown Dam Removal Project

The NVCOG and Save the Sound will be canvassing in Ansonia this upcoming Saturday, April…

PRESS RELEASE: In-Person and Virtual Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Active Transportation Plan for the Naugatuck Valley 

Two upcoming public meetings as part of an ongoing series to gather additional input from…

We’re Hiring: Temporary GIS Planning Assistant

The NVCOG seeks a temporary GIS Planning Assistant to assist GIS staff with updates to…

Funding Opportunity: 2024 Transportation Alternatives Program

Funding for transportation improvements, which includes: transit, transportation equity, safe routes to school, multi-use trails,…

Funding Opportunity: Active Transportation Microgrant Program

This program is designed to assist schools, school districts, municipalities, and non-profit organizations encourage walking,…

Interactive Maps

Regional Map Viewer

Provides access to general parcel data, zoning, land use, and administration boundaries. It also includes FEMA flood data and environmental data from CTECO.

Kinneytown Dam Fish Passage

This interactive storymap details the effort to restore migratory fish to the Naugatuck River, and the current issues at Kinneytown Dam keeping fish from miles of restored habitat upstream.

Farmers’ Markets & Agri-Tourism

Find local farmers' markets, pick-your-own farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) farms or vineyards within the Naugatuck Valley region.

NVCOG Open Space Viewer

This viewer was developed to identify parcels in towns that need to be added or corrected while working on the regional open space database.

Regional Recreation Guide

Where to be active! A web app to find local facilities designed for one of over 20 types of outdoor activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are in a Waste Crisis

Connecticut's trash is piling up with nowhere in the state to go. This story map shares the options that residents and municipalities can take to reduce waste.

Naugatuck River Greenway Status

This map highlights the status of the various sections of the Naugatuck River Greenway project. It shows proposed, active, and completed sections.

Adventuring through Our Region

A local tour guide from the Lower Naugatuck Valley to the Litchfield Hills to the bedding plant capital of Connecticut with many places to visit!

Regional Trails

This interactive map explores the trail network that is in or passes through the Naugatuck Valley Region. This includes walking, hiking, and multi-use trails.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Find a station to recharge your electric vehicle. Click on an icon for more location information. Information is subject to change.

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments4 hours ago

Do you have paints, cleaners, and other chemicals in your home that you need to dispose of? The NVCOG and participating municipalities will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection event on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The collection will take place from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Ansonia Public Works facility, located at 1 North Division Street, Ansonia, CT 06401.

The event is open to residents of the following communities: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

A full list of acceptable and unacceptable materials can be viewed at https://bit.ly/HHW-NVCOG.

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments8 hours ago

#communityevent Come Fish with CARE at Fulton Park Pond in Waterbury on April 21, 2024 (Sunday) from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife CARE program offers a variety of “Learn to Fish” classes and events year-round. Fishing events are designed for adults ages 16 and up, as well as families with children 6 years old and above. The CARE program will provide loaner fishing equipment, bait, and expert instruction.

Register now at: https://he.aspirafocus.com/huntersafety/Account/Register?controllingSpc=9

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Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments1 day ago

TEAM, Inc.'s 16th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser will be held at Warsaw Park (119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia CT 06401) on Saturday, April 20th at 6:00 PM. Enjoy dinner, music, and raffles. Space is limited & tickets are required. Visit https://teaminc.org/men-who-cook/ for more information. #communityevent

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