Public Hearing – DBE Goal Update

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) has prepared a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and established a DBE goal of 5.3% for Federal Fiscal Years 2020-2022. The public is encouraged to comment on the Draft DBE Goal, available online at www.nvcogct.gov and www.valleytransit.org, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the NVCOG offices located at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702 and at the Valley Transit District (VTD) located at 41 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418. There will be a public hearing Tuesday, July 23th at 5:30 p.m., at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702. Comments should be sent to Gabriel Filer, Civil Rights Officer, NVCOG, 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702, (203) 757-0535, or via email at gfiler@nvcogct.org.
2019 DBE Goal DRAFT

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Naugatuck Valley Region Historic Resources Storymap Back Online

Did you know that…
…the original Mickey Mouse watch was designed and manufactured in Waterbury?
…the first Episcopal Bishop in the “New World” was elected secretly in a Woodbury Farmhouse?
…General Rochambeau and his men were guests at several homes in the area on their march to Yorktown in 1782?

…or that many impressive homes of the region’s powerful industrial leaders still stand throughout the region?

Now you can explore the history of the Naugatuck Valley Region using this interactive story map.  The map presents 108 regional sites and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) by the National Park Service, as well as 28 local history museums where you can go to learn more about the region’s past.  Each place located on the map is summarized and includes links to the original NRHP submission materials, with hours of operation and contact information included for the museums.  The map also works great on smartphones and tablets, so get out and explore!

Meet NVCOG’s Sustainable CT Fellows

We are very pleased to welcome our Sustainable CT Fellows, Desira Blanchard and Avatar Simpson to NVCOG for the summer! Desira and Avatar will be working with municipalities towards helping them achieve certification with Sustainable CT.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Saturday, July 13

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection Day is scheduled for the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Prospect, Seymour, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury for Saturday, July 13 from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The event will be held at the Wolcott Recycling Center, 48 Todd Road in Wolcott.

NVCOG Approves Regional Long Range Transportation Plan

I-84 in Waterbury

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 20, 2019

Contact:
Mark Nielsen, 203-575-0535
mnielsen@nvcogct.gov

NVCOG Approves Regional Long Range Transportation Plan

The Central Naugatuck Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization recently approved the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for 2019-2045. This federally required plan evaluates and assesses the regional transportation systems, identifies needed improvements to the transportation systems, and provides recommendations for transportation investments.

The resulting, comprehensive document outlines how the region could utilize future federal dollars towards enhancing infrastructure and meeting long-term transportation needs. It also identifies a list of future projects, including upgrades to the Waterbury Branch Commuter Line and Naugatuck River Greenway trail. As the federally designated transportation planning organization for the NVCOG, Central Naugatuck Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization comprises the municipalities of Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury.

The plan takes into account the region’s population, demographic and economic trends. In outlining goals, it also recognizes numerous related issues, including highway safety, traffic congestion and emerging technologies. Key subjects detailed include Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), which is a focus of numerous member communities, in particular those along the Waterbury Branch Rail Line/Route 8 corridor.

In addition to strategies to meet commuter rail goals, the plan addresses the needs of the local bus systems. The report outlines freight needs and goals for both truck and rail borne freight, including the proposed Naugatuck Inland Port.

The region is home to numerous greenways and walking trails. Pedestrian needs, safety and deficiencies are featured in the plan, as are a regional bicycle plan. While multiuse trails are often viewed as “recreational” facilities, well sited and designed paths can be a viable transportation option, serving as non-motorized “expressways” for those who do not have or would rather not use a motor vehicle.

“To craft a viable long range transportation vision, it’s crucial to incorporate a multi-modal approach,” said NVCOG Director of Planning Mark Nielsen. “This comprehensive plan takes into account systems that currently serve our communities well and those in need of a variety of upgrades envisioned for a 25-year horizon.”

To view the full plan, executive summary and associated documents, visit:  Metropolitan Transportation Plan

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NVCOG Draft Title VI Program Plan

CTtransit bus in Waterbury

NVCOG has published its draft Title VI Program Plan. As the administrator of the Greater Waterbury Transit District and Valley Transit District, the Plan will assist NVCOG in ensuring compliance with Section 601 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  The NVCOG will be holding a public meeting to review updates to the regional Title VI plan on May 14  at 5:30 pm at the NVCOG offices, 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury and on May 16 at 5:30 pm at the Valley Transit district, 41 Main Street Derby.

NVCOG Draft Title VI Program Plan

Follow NVCOG on Twitter!

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is officially on Twitter! Please follow our organization to find out the latest news. We’re excited to increase our presence on social media and hope this will result in further engagement with residents, businesses, and stakeholders.