Public Notice – Public Information Metting Scheduled for the Cleanup of 0 Andrew Ave. In Naugatuck

The NVCOG is holding a public information meeting to present key updates on upcoming work and answer public inquiries regarding cleanup at 0 Andrew Ave, Naugatuck. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April; 27th, 2023 at 6:30 PM and will be held in the Hall of the Mayor and Burgesses in Naugatuck Town Hall, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770.

Remote participation is available at https://tinyurl.com/0AndrewAve

A copy of the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives and the Community Relations Plan for the site are available for public review at the NVCOG offices, 49 Leavenworth Street, Third Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702, and online at: https://nvcogct.gov/project/current-projects/brownfields/naugatuck-0-andrew-avenue/

For additional information, please contact Ricardo Rodriguez, Brownfields Manager at (203)- 982-0797 or RRodriguez@nvcogct.gov or visit https://nvcogct.gov/project/current-projects/brownfields/naugatuck-0-andrew-avenue/.

Written comments may be submitted through May 7th via email to Ricardo Rodriguez, or mailed to NVCOG offices, 49 Leavenworth Street, Third Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702.

For language assistance or other accommodations, contact NVCOG at least five business days prior to the meeting.

Click here to visit the project page. 

Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Scheduled for Saturday, April 22 in Middlebury

Do you have paints, cleaners, and other chemicals you need to dispose of? Let the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) help you dispose of these hazardous wastes. NVCOG and participating municipalities will sponsor a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Paint Collection event on Saturday, April 22. The collection will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 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. 

Staff unload hazardous waste items at the collection site in Prospect in September of 2022.

The event will be held at the Shepardson Community Center located at 1172 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury. There is no charge to residents. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, tax bill, or other identification, is required for entry. There is no need to line up before the 8 a.m. start time.

Household hazardous wastes are any wastes produced in the home that are poisonous, flammable, reactive, or corrosive. These wastes are harmful to human health and the environment if not disposed of properly. 

Examples of wastes that will be accepted include: oil- and latex-based paints and stains, thermometers and thermostats containing mercury, drain and oven cleaners, upholstery cleaners, wood cleaners, strippers and varnishes, pesticides, poisons, pool and photo chemicals, automotive cleaners and fluids, gasoline and motor oil, grease and rust solvents, aerosols, and metal polishes.

Items that will not be accepted include:  auto batteries, propane tanks over 1 lbs., compressed gas cylinders, asbestos, smoke detectors, explosives, radioactive or medical waste, grout, joint compound, lead paint chips, and empty containers of any kind. The contractor reserves the right to reject additional materials.

Up to 50 lbs. of residential waste will be accepted per vehicle. Residents should leave materials in the original container whenever possible. When arriving at the collection site, residents are asked to stay in their cars at all times. Trained waste handlers will remove materials from the cars.

Unacceptable materials will be returned or left in the vehicle, and if available, instructions on how to dispose of them will be provided. For further information, please contact hhw@nvcogct.gov or call (203) 757-0535.

Contact:

NVCOG
(203) 757-0535
https://nvcogct.gov/HHW

Public Information Meeting Scheduled for New Mix Early Action Project

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Issue Date: 03/09/2023

The Connecticut Department of Transportation welcomes the community to learn about the removal of the Exit 21 Off-Ramp on Interstate 84 Eastbound (EB) in Waterbury!

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Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, from 6-8 PM 

Maloney Magnet School 

233 S Elm Street, Waterbury, CT 06706

 

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Public Notice: CTDOT VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

State Project Nos. 0130-0186 through 0130-0190
Rehabilitation of Bridge Nos. 07042, 07043, 07044, and 07045, Interstate 84 over various named brooks; and
Replacement of Bridge No. 07051, U.S. Route 6 and State Route 67 over South Branch Bullet Hill Brook
Southbury, CT

Please join us on Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Register: http://portal.ct.gov/DOTProject130-186thru190
YouTube Livestream: https://portal.ct.gov/ctdotvpimarchive

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

The purpose of these projects is to address the deteriorated condition of the bridges and bring the structures to a
state of good repair.

There are temporary and permanent right-of-way easements associated with the proposed improvements.
Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2026 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights
of way, and approval of permit(s).

Please register for the virtual public information meeting at http://portal.ct.gov/DOTProject130-186thru190.
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 April 18, 2023 to: DOTProject130-186thru190@ct.gov and
860-594-2020 or Alvaro Garcia Jr., P.E. by email at Alvaro.Garcia@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3353.

ACCESSIBILITY
This meeting will 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 857 5640 2822.Persons with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Alvaro Garcia Jr., P.E. by email at Alvaro.Garcia@ct.gov or by phone at (860) 594-3353.

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 – Multi-State Freight Working Group Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE: MULTI-STATE FREIGHT WORKING GROUP

Off-Shore Wind Development Needs and Implications for Regional Planning and Transportation Workshop

Thursday March 23, 2023, 10 AM to Noon

 The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum announces the next meeting of its Multi-State Freight Working Group on March 23, 2023 at 10:00 am. This virtual meeting will be available as a Zoom webinar:

https://njtpa-org.zoom.us/j/95588863367?pwd=NTd6aEhibHQzclZnajFiRHNIR1JMdz09

Meeting ID: 955 8886 3367
Passcode: 539922
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+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Click here to view the full PDF with Agenda

NJTPA will be applying for 2.0 American Institute of Certified Planners – Certification Maintenance (AICP-CM) credits.

 

Public Information Session Planned on Updated GBVMPO Public Participation Plan and Title VI Program & LEP Plan

MetroCOG will hold a public information meeting on Feb. 8 at 5:00 p.m. on its updated Title VI Program, Public Participation Plan and Limited English Proficiency Plan. The meeting will in the conference room of the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments, 1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 925, Bridgeport, CT 06604.

The updated plans ensures that the services MetroCOG and the Greater Bridgeport and Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (GBVMPO) provide are not discriminatory and the opportunity for full and fair participation is offered to the community. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that agencies which receive federal financial assistance have non-discrimination plans in place. MetroCOG is the host agency of the GBVMPO, which includes the NVCOG communities of Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton. The legal notice for the meeting is available in English and Espanol.

The updated plan also examines the need for services and materials for people who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English.

The public can submit written comments on the updated plan from Jan. 13 to Feb. 27. Those comments must be clearly legible, submitted on 8½” by 11″ paper and include the person’s name and address. Anyone who wants to comment may submit them in writing to Matt Fulda, Executive Director, MetroCOG, mfulda@ctmetro.org or Rick Dunne, Executive Director, NVCOG, contactus@nvcogct.gov. Written comments must be received before 10 a.m. on February 27.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs, activities and services that receive federal financial assistance.

 

Public Information Session on NVCOG Alt Modes Study Planned

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments will conduct a Hybrid Public Information Meeting concerning the Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor Transit-Oriented Development & Alternative Modes Assessment Project on Thursday, December 15th, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Valley Transit District (VTD) offices in Derby, located at 41 Main St., and online via Zoom. Information on how to join the zoom meeting can be found at: https://nvcogct.gov/event/route-8-alt-modes-study-public-meeting/  

A formal presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. after a brief introduction. The presentation will be followed by a a question and answer period. 

The purpose of this study is to develop options and examine the feasibility of implementing alternative transportation modes within the Route 8 and Waterbury branch rail line corridors. The intention is to improve and expand upon the existing public transit options to enhance the viability, convenience, and access of alternate modes of travel.  

The public informational meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. NVCOG is interested in obtaining input and is accepting comments regarding this study from December 15, 2022 through January 15, 2023. 

Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling dial in 1 (929) 205-6099 and entering the Participant Code when prompted: 123456. Zoom offers closed captioning for the hearing impaired. A recording of the formal presentation will be posted to the NVCOG’s YouTube following the event. 

During the 30-day comment period individuals may leave a question or comment via email (preferred) at Contactus@nvcogct.gov. Individuals may also leave a voicemail question or comment by calling (203)-757-0535.  Written comments may also be submitted to NVCOG at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd floor, Waterbury, CT 06702. Please reference the project in your voicemail, email or written version.  

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the NVCOG at info@nvcogct.gov or (203) 757-0535. Requests should be made at least 5 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. 

NVCOG Designated “SolSmart Bronze” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

NVCOG Staff holding award plaque

FOR RELEASE: August 23, 2022

CONTACT:
Desira Blanchard
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
203.489.0353
dblanchard@nvcogct.gov

NVCOG Designated “SolSmart Bronze” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) has received a Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for advancing the growth of solar energy across the Naugatuck Valley Region. This designation recognizes NVCOG for taking steps that make it faster, easier, and more affordable for local homes and businesses to go solar by way of education and training municipal officials.

SolSmart is led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. SolSmart uses objective criteria to award points based on the actions taken to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Organizations that take sufficient action are designated either Gold, Silver, or Bronze.

“Solar energy is an invaluable tool for improving grid reliability, reducing costs for residents, and fighting the climate crisis,” said Regional Environmental Planner Christine O’Neill. “This Bronze designation represents NVCOG’s commitment to fostering a sustainable, pro-solar region.”

As a regional organization, NVCOG is helping local communities coordinate on setting goals and strategies for sustainable energy growth. Earlier this year, NVCOG launched a series of webpages to promote the development of solar energy in the region and to provide municipal staff as well as residents and developers with resources. This includes an interactive solar map of the region, on-demand webinars, and a tool that will help analyze the potential for rooftop solar on any property. NVCOG also hosted virtual training sessions in June on planning and zoning for solar as well as inspection and permitting.

All municipalities, counties, and regional organizations are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive no-cost technical assistance to help them achieve designation. Interested communities and regional organizations can learn more at SolSmart.org.

NVCOG Staff holding award plaque
From left to right: NVCOG Communications and Community Engagement Manager Desira Blanchard, Environmental Planner Christine O’Neill, Executive Director Rick Dunne, and Senior Regional Planner Aaron Budris

NVCOG Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal Update

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 4.9 percent for Federal Fiscal Years 2023, 2024 and 2025.

A public meeting will be held on  Tuesday, August 23th at 5:30 p.m., at 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, CT 06702.The public is welcome and encouraged to review and comment on the Draft DBE Goal. Draft DBE Goal is available online at www.nvcogct.org and www.valleytransit.org and at the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments offices located at the 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 Manager, NVCOG, 49 Leavenworth St, 3rd Floor, Waterbury , Connecticut 06702 (203)-757-0535 or via email at dblanchard@nvcogct.gov

 

NVCOG Seeks Input on CT Route 229 Corridor Study

PRESS RELEASE
 
Waterbury, Conn. — The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), along with the City of Bristol and the Town of Southington, announces a draft of the CT Route 229 Corridor Study Final Report. This comprehensive review observes aspects of the corridor in its current state, considers alternatives for improvement in key locations, and provides recommendations.
 
The final report can be found on the NVCOG website via this link: https://nvcogct.gov/project/current-projects/transportation-planning-studies/bristol-route-229-corridor-study/. The study identified issues with delays at intersections, a lack of amenities for cyclists, gaps in the sidewalk network, difficulties accessing driveways and unsignalized streets. Based on these issues, the study recommends the following improvements:
 
  • Along the entire length of the route, install a multi-use trail to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists. 
  • Fill sidewalk gaps opposite the multi-use trail to provide pedestrian access on both sides.
  • Add an additional Southbound through lane from ESPN Drive to Executive Boulevard N. in Southington, ensuring two through lanes in either direction between I-84 and Route 72. 
  • Realign several intersections to improve operations and safety. 
The 30-day public comment period for this study is now open until June 30. Written comments can be submitted to contactus@nvcogct.gov. Questions can be directed to Richard Donovan at 203-489-0361.
 
Translation services for the final document are available upon request.

A summary page can be accessed here in English and Spanish.

Contact:

Desira Blanchard
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
203-489-0353
dblanchard@nvcogct.org