Upcoming Public Meetings
Join us to discuss!
Public Meeting #1 will be held in-person at Wolcott Town Hall on October 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Public Meeting #2 will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM.
Overview
In support of the Town of Wolcott’s proposal to connect the Woodtick Recreation Area and Scoville Trail to the Mattatuck Trail in the north, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments has undertaken a comprehensive routing study. 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 means and access to our area’s spectacular natural resources.
Public Involvement Process
The NVCOG strives to create a collaborative, accessible, and inclusive public involvement process. During the study, our team will use a variety of tools to engage the public in a dialogue regarding the future needs of the city and regional trail network.
We will conduct interviews with stakeholders, develop an interactive map, conduct public information meetings, and provide frequent updates via this website and NVCOG’s social media platforms. Additionally, all documents related to the project will be posted to this website for review and comments. All are encouraged to participate in this project. If you have a question or would like to provide a comment, suggestion or have an idea, please email Rich Donovan at rdonovan@nvcogct.gov.
Public Meetings
Multiple public meetings will be conducted with the dual purpose of sharing findings and hearing comments directly from the community and those who use the corridor regularly. These meetings will be open to all members of the public, and all meetings will be recorded and published on the agency website. Virtual options will be available for meetings when possible to ensure the broadest participation.
The first public meeting will be held in-person at Wolcott Town Hall on October 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will include a brief introduction to the project followed by an opportunity for attendees to provide feedback on preferred design elements, routing options, and amenities. Refreshments will be provided during this meeting.
A second meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The meeting will cover all of the same material but be fully virtual. Attendees can join this meeting at bit.ly/WolcottPIM2.
Details about both of these meetings, and a future meeting to present proposed routes, can all be found on the NVCOG Calendar.
Social Media
In addition to this website, we will keep you up-to-date regarding the project’s status and progress on NVCOG’s social media platforms, which include Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
This project will deliver a final report by the end of calendar year 2024. The below schedule is current as of September 2024.
As study documents are completed, they will be posted here. Comments on these documents are always welcome by email to Rich Donovan at rdonovan@nvcogct.gov.
Staff Contact:
Rich Donovan
Transportation Planning Director
Rdonovan@nvcogct.gov