PRESS RELEASE: In-Person & Virtual Public Meetings to Discuss Proposed Trail Connection from Woodtick Recreation Area to Peterson Park

Wolcott, CT – The Town of Wolcott and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) invite the community to discuss the potential development of a new trail connection between Woodtick Recreation Area and Peterson Park. The NVCOG will host two upcoming public meetings to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the study’s goals, background, and provide feedback on what a new trail might include.

An in-person public meeting is set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Wolcott Town Hall, 10 Kenea Ave, Wolcott, CT 06716. During the meeting, NVCOG staff will provide an overview of the trail study and participants will have the chance to engage in an interactive workshop to contribute ideas, suggestions, and concerns. Refreshments will be provided during this meeting.

A virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM on Zoom. Participants can join the meeting by using the link at bit.ly/WolcottPIM2. Individuals with limited internet access can listen to the meeting by calling +1 929 205 6099 and entering the Meeting ID when prompted: 815 3582 3523.

The purpose of the study is to support the Town of Wolcott’s proposal to connect the Woodtick Recreation Area and Scoville Trail to Peterson Park and the Mattatuck Trail in the north. Through this collaboration, the NVCOG will develop routing options that provide a safe, continuous connection, and identify next steps and potential funding sources to bring this vision to life. This routing study, and the proposed trail connection, will enhance connectivity and recreation access to residents and visitors, furthering the NVCOG’s goal of providing safe alternative transportation options in the region.

For more information and to stay updated on the progress of this study, please visit nvcogct.gov/project/scoville-routing.

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.