PUBLIC NOTICE- NVCOG Seeks Input on Updated Title VI Plan
PUBLIC NOTICE – Multi-State Freight Working Group Announces Presentation on Regional Freight Land Use Study
NVCOG Partners with Thomaston to Support the Development of the Town’s Affordable Housing Plan
PRESS RELEASE
Waterbury, Conn. — In partnership with the Town of Thomaston, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) has begun a collaborative effort to assist in the development of the town’s affordable housing plan. NVCOG staff will provide technical assistance to the town as they work towards meeting the June 1, 2022, deadline to create the plan.
“Thomaston is a small town, but we have a lot to offer, and we want this plan to reflect the needs of our residents,” said Stacey Sefcik, land use administrator and lead for the Town of Thomaston. “Like other communities, we are limited in staff and time, so the services that NVCOG provides are excellent and very cost-effective. We are already looking forward to working with NVCOG on future projects.”
In collaboration with NVCOG, Thomaston is conducting research into zoning regulations and gathering baseline housing data. To measure the need for affordable housing in the small town, involving the residents is a key priority. As a starting point, the town has disseminated a survey to residents to gather input and will continue to conduct public outreach in the coming months.
“The Town of Thomaston is committed to providing housing options,” said Thomaston First Selectman Ed Mone. “We want to ensure that all our residents, young and old, who want to remain in our town for years to come have the means to do so.”
“Our goal is to serve our municipalities and we are happy that our staff can be a resource to assist with the development and completion of this important statutory requirement,” said NVCOG Executive Director Rick Dunne.
Contact:
Desira Blanchard
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
203-489-0353
dblanchard@nvcogct.gov
PUBLIC NOTICE – Metropolitan Mobility Network Meeting April 12
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) and the Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum announce the next meeting of the Metropolitan Mobility Network on Tuesday April 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be available as a webinar using the following link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m2a803a7578a0828e73ee7d835667c108.
Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection Scheduled for Saturday, April 16 in Ansonia
PUBLIC NOTICE – Ozone and PM 2.5 Air Quality Conformity Determination
PUBLIC NOTICE – Metropolitan Transportation Planning Certification Review
NVCOG Launches Second Annual Backyard Composter & Rain Barrel Sale
PRESS RELEASE

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is offering backyard composters, rain barrels, and related accessories at wholesale prices to residents of the Naugatuck Valley Region. Residents can place orders at the NVCOG online store (www.nvcogct.gov/compostersale) through Thursday, May 19th for pickup at one of two locations on Saturday, May 21st:
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Seymour Community Center, 20 Pine Street, Seymour
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Bethlehem Fire Department, 26 Main Street South, Bethlehem
Backyard composters will help residents turn food and yard waste into valuable compost perfect for amending soil for vegetables, flowers, or lawns. Rain barrels can provide a reliable source of chemical free water for outdoor uses like watering lawns and gardens.
In providing these products at affordable prices and promoting their use to residents, NVCOG strives to help communities reduce the volume and cost of municipal solid waste, keep organic waste out of landfills and conserve drinking water by providing an alternative water source for outdoor needs.
Last year 124 composting units were sold, diverting up to 62,000 pounds of organics from landfills and trash burning plants. The 110 55-gallon rain barrels sold also represent a significant conservation of water resources.
Click here to view the flyer.
Contact:
Desira Blanchard
Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
203-489-0353
dblanchard@nvcogct.org
CTDOT to Host a Public Information Meeting on Intersection Improvements at Route 6, 61, and Quassapaug Pond in the Town of Woodbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will host a virtual public information meeting on Intersection Improvements at Route 6, 61, and Quassapaug Pond in the Town of Woodbury (Proposed Project No. PP-168-003) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7 p.m. Instructions on how to access the meeting and on how to provide comments or ask questions can be found by visiting the project webpage.