PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Invited to Review Sewer Siphon Relocation Plans in Seymour

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) will host a public information meeting to review plans and receive feedback on the proposed relocation of two sewer siphons in the Town of Seymour. The meeting will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Norma Drummer Room of Seymour Town Hall,1 First Street, Seymour, Connecticut. Those interested in a virtual option can join the meeting using the link: https://bit.ly/ssrp-111725. Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099 and entering the Meeting ID when prompted: 882 0784 2649. 

In coordination with the Seymour Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA), NVCOG is advancing efforts to relocate the sewer siphons that currently convey untreated wastewater to the Seymour Wastewater Treatment Facility. The relocation is necessary to support the removal of the Kinneytown Dam and the restoration of that portion of the Naugatuck River. 

CDM Smith has been retained by NVCOG to design and engineer the relocation and installation of the new siphons. The estimated $11 million project is part of the overall Kinneytown Dam removal and river restoration effort and will not be funded by the Town of Seymour or the Seymour Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA). 

CDM Smith has reached a key point in the design process, with draft plans now ready for public presentation and input. During the meeting, three alternative designs for the siphon relocation will be presented for review and discussion. 

Following the WPCA’s formal receipt of the draft plans at its November 3 meeting, this public session will serve as the final opportunity for stakeholder input prior to the WPCA’s anticipated consideration and potential adoption of a preferred alternative at its December 1, 2025, meeting. 

For additional information, please visit: https://nvcogct.gov/project/kinneytown-dam-removal-seymour-sewer-siphon-relocation/. 

Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting.  

Meeting Details 

Who: Stakeholders and members of the public interested in the Seymour WPCA  wastewater treatment process
When: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Norma Drummer Room of Seymour Town Hall,1 First Street, Seymour, Connecticut
Zoom/Virtual Option: https://bit.ly/ssrp-111725

Why: To review and provide feedback on the alternative plans for the sewer siphon relocations

PUBLIC NOTICE: NVCOG Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Update 2025-2028

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), as the designated recipient of Federal and State funding for transportation planning and program administration for the Valley Transit District, has prepared a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal. NVCOG. In accordance with US Department of Transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26, announces a proposed Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2% percent for Federal Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028. 

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m., at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702. A virtual option is available through Zoom at https://bit.ly/DBE-PIM. Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099 and entering the Meeting ID when prompted: 871 4456 4408. The public is welcome and encouraged to review and comment on the Draft DBE Goal.  

Draft DBE Goal is available online at www.nvcogct.gov and www.valleytransit.org and at the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments offices located at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702 and at the Valley Transit District (VTD) located at 41 Main Street, Derby, Connecticut 06418. 

The DBE Program and Goal is designed to: (1) ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts; (2) create a level playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly for DOT-assisted contracts; (3) ensure that the DBE Program is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law; (4) ensure that only firms that fully meet 49 CFR Part 26 eligibility standards are permitted to participate as DBEs; (5) help remove barriers to the participation of DBEs in DOT-assisted contracts; (6) assist the development of firms that can compete successfully in the marketplace outside the DBE Program 

The proposed goal and its rationale are available for public review for the next 30 days during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During this period, the Draft Plan will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the NVCOG offices and Valley Transit District offices.  Written comments should be sent to Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator, NVCOG, 49 Leavenworth St, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702 (203)-757-0535 or via email at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov. 

Language assistance is available. Requests for language assistance should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting by contacting dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or call 203-757-0535. 

PUBLIC NOTICE: NVCOG Seeks Public Input on Nondiscrimination & Public Participation Plans

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) as part of an update to its Title VI Plan and Public Participation Plan, seeks public comment to ensure that its planning processes are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all residents. Title VI ensures that all programs, activities, and services comply with federal civil rights laws guaranteeing non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The Public Participation Plan outlines strategies to engage the public in the planning process, ensuring diverse voices are heard and represented.

Draft copies of both documents are available for review at https://nvcogct.gov/project/title-vi-plan/. The public can share comments between February 12, 2025, to March 17, 2025.

Written comments may be submitted via email to info@nvcogct.gov or mailed to Rich Donovan, Transportation Planning Director, at the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702.    

PUBLIC NOTICE: Woodbury Route 6 Corridor Study Public Meeting

The Town of Woodbury, AECOM, and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments will hold a hybrid public meeting Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM to update residents on the status of the Woodbury Route 6 Corridor Study. The meeting will be held at Woodbury Senior Community Center (281 Main Street South, Woodbury, CT).

For those unable to join in person, please join using the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/woodbury-rt6. Individuals can listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099 and entering the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 4662 0463. The meeting will include a public presentation of the current conditions assessment, along with next steps as the project moves into looking at future conditions and recommendations.

Visit the Woodbury Route 6 Corridor Study project page to learn more at https://nvcogct.gov/woodbury-rt6.

For language assistance or other accommodation, contact NVCOG at least five business days prior to the meeting at info@nvcogct.gov.

PRESS RELEASE: NVCOG Seeks Public Input on Transit Equity and Inclusion

For Immediate Release: January 10, 2025

Contact:  
Desira Blanchard
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments     
203-489-0353
dblanchard@nvcogct.gov  

NVCOG Seeks Public Input on Transit Equity and Inclusion

Waterbury, CT – The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), the regional planning agency representing 19 towns in the Naugatuck Valley, is inviting the community to help shape the future of public engagement in the region. As part of an update to its Title VI Plan and Public Participation Plan, NVCOG is seeking feedback to ensure that its planning processes are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all residents.

The Title VI Plan ensures that all programs, activities, and services comply with federal civil rights laws guaranteeing non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. The Public Participation Plan outlines strategies to engage the public in the planning process, ensuring diverse voices are heard and represented.

The NVCOG has scheduled two public meetings to gather input directly from residents, organizations, and stakeholders. Public meetings will take place on the following dates:

These meetings will be interactive, including a brief overview of proposed updates and activities to gather attendees’ thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. Refreshments will be provided. Please email dblanchard@nvcogct.gov to RSVP if you plan to attend.

Meeting locations are ADA accessible. Language assistance is available, and requests can be made at least five business days prior to the meeting by contacting Desira Blanchard, Civil Rights Officer, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or 203-757-0535.

For more information, visit https://nvcogct.gov/project/title-vi-plan/ or contact NVCOG at 203-757-0535.

About NVCOG
NVCOG is a regional planning organization that serves 19 cities and towns in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. By helping municipalities work together, NVCOG tackles shared challenges such as transportation improvements, environmental issues, and community planning, creating a stronger and more connected region.

PUBLIC NOTICE: 113 and 125 Canal Street, Shelton Public Meeting

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is holding a public information meeting to present key updates on upcoming work and answer public inquiries regarding environmental cleanup activities at 113 and 125  Canal Street, Shelton. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19th, 2024, at 6 PM and will be held in the auditorium in Shelton City Hall, located at 54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484.

A copy of the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives and the Community Relations Plan are available for public review, at Shelton City Hall and the NVCOG offices, 49 Leavenworth Street, Third Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702 or by https://nvcogct.gov/canalstreet-shelton.

For additional information, please contact: Ricardo Rodriguez, Brownfield Program Director at (203) 982-0797 or rrodriguez@nvcogct.gov. Written comments may be submitted through Monday, January 6th, 2024, to Ricardo Rodriguez or mailed to the NVCOG offices.

Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Elm Street Reconstruction Project Hybrid Public Meeting 

The Town of Thomaston will conduct a Hybrid Public Information Meeting concerning the Elm Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lena Morton Gallery, Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787. A Zoom option is available at https://bit.ly/46IQ1FH . The meeting will be live streamed via YouTube Live on the NVCOG YouTube channel at youtube.com/@nvcogct.  

Formal Presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. Residents, commuters, business owners, and other interested individuals are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about and discuss the proposed project.  

The project’s scope will encompass a full-depth reconstruction of the road, upgrading the existing storm drainage system, installing pedestrian and cyclist facilities, which will include closing gaps in the existing sidewalk network. This project will revitalize Elm Street from Maple Street in the south to East Main Street in the north. Elm Street will connect to the Naugatuck River Greenway, a 44-mile multi-use trail that is being developed, which will attract tourism, economic development, and improve the quality of life for residents.  

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 836 8159 1950. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to the NVOG YouTube following the event and closed captioning (including non-English translation options) will be available at that time.  

Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Coordinator with Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535. Requests should be made at least 5 business days prior to the meeting. 

PUBLIC NOTICE: Connecticut Department of Transportation Virtual Public Information Meeting

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public informational meeting to discuss the Naugatuck Railroad Station project. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 P.M. on Zoom and YouTube.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sX7ay2prT-yZdZs85usLNA

YouTube Livestream: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

The purpose of this meeting is to provide the community an opportunity to learn about the proposed project and allow an open discussion of any views and comments concerning the proposed improvements. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation.

The purpose of the project is to improve the station allowing the New Haven Line Waterbury Branch Line to pick- up and drop-off passengers, provide full access for all passengers, as well as supply parking to serve additional rail commuters in the region. The proposed station will permit single-side ADA compatible passenger boarding of CTrail trains operated by Metro-North on the Waterbury Branch.

The existing station is on a section of curved track that would preclude the use of high-level platforms and the addition of a second track. Relocating the existing station to its new proposed location to the south will mitigate the current substandard track conditions and align it with the Borough of Naugatuck’s plan to construct a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) along the railroad ROW near Rubber Avenue and Old Firehouse Road. This relocation will ease improvements to the station and surrounding areas as Naugatuck grows.

The Naugatuck Rail Station project involves relocating the Naugatuck Station approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station on New Haven Line Waterbury Branch. The Naugatuck Railroad Station project consists of a new platform and canopy, a new elevator and stair tower, and associated site work.

The station will include a new 350-foot high-level heated fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) platform with an integral heating system along approximately the full length. The platform will accommodate up to a 4-car trainset with 350-feet in length to allow level boarding. Platform amenities will include canopies, wind screens, benches, and lighting. The station platform and connecting stair towers will include energy efficient LED lighting that is specifically designed to control the spread of light onto adjacent properties. Passenger information displays will be added to the station. Commuters would be able to connect directly to an enclosed two-story elevator tower connecting the passenger drop-off area to the platform with a ticket vending machine.

Parking will be added on the street to accommodate up to 80 vehicles and provide a vehicular passenger drop-off and pick-up area on site with allotted spaces for ADA and EV charging stations. The site provides convenient access to the nearby businesses and residents through the Borough of Naugatuck’s complete street sidewalks plan.

There are right-of-way impacts associated with the proposed improvements which include the property currently owned by the Borough of Naugatuck.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2025 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $26,000,000. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80 percent (80%) federal funds and 20 percent (20%) state funds.

Please register for the virtual public information meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTNaugatuck0304-0029.
Registration is required to participate. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the meeting.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please direct comments and questions by November 29, 2023 to: DOTProject0304-0029@ct.gov and 860-594-2020 or Richard Bertoli P.E., Project Manager, Transportation Principal Engineer.
ACCESSIBILITY

This meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube, and closed captioning will be available. Non-English translation options will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be available on CTDOT’s YouTube Virtual Public Information Meeting playlist: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive.

Persons with limited internet access, use the call-in number 877-853-5257 and enter Meeting ID 823 7970 6049. Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Richard Bertoli P.E., DOTProject0304-0029@ct.gov or at 860-594-2020. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

Language assistance may be requested by contacting CTDOT’s Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

PUBLIC NOTICE – 2023 MAP Forum Fall Meeting

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The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum announces the next meeting of its Multi-State Freight Working Group on November 9, 2023, at 10:00 am. This virtual meeting will be available as a webinar:

  • Join Link
  • Webinar number: 161 963 8947
  • Webinar password: RWMSW110923 (79679110 from phones and video systems)
  • Join by phone: 518-549-0500; Access code: 161 963 8947

MEETING AGENDA

  1. Welcome (10:00 am – 10:10 am) – Adam Levine, New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC)
  2. Overview of the Regional Waste Movement Study (10:10 am – 10:40 am) – Gerry Bogacz, NYMTC and Tyler Oathes, Rutgers/CAIT
  3. Perspectives on Waste Movement Issues (10:40 am – 11:10 am)
  4. Interactive Exercise – Initial Input from Meeting Participants (11:10 am – 11:55 am)
  5. Meeting Wrap-Up & Next Steps (11:55 am – 12:00 pm) – Adam Levine

The MAP Forum complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and federal Limited English Proficiency guidelines.  If you need special accommodations to participate in this meeting, or translation services, or American Sign Language, please contact amiles-cole@dot.ny.gov  no later than Friday, November 3, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Bus Shelter Replacement Project Public Meeting

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments will hold a public meeting to discuss the design and construction of bus shelters in Seymour, Derby, and Ansonia.

The public will have an opportunity to comment on and discuss the proposed shelter locations before the project moves into design and construction.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Ansonia Senior Center located at 65 Main Street Ansonia, CT. The presentation will begin at 5:30 PM and a Zoom option is available at https://bit.ly/3OEoOgr.

Persons with limited internet access may listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099.

Language assistance is available to the public at no cost. For language assistance requests contact Desira Blanchard, Communications and Community Engagement Manager with Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments, at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov or at 203-757-0535.

(PDF) Informational flyer in English

(PDF) Informational flyer in Spanish – Folleto informativo en Español