We provide a regional framework within which municipalities can jointly address common interests, and coordinate such interests with state and federal plans and programs.   

Established under Sections 4-124i of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Council of Governments (COG) is a forum for the chief elected officials of the nineteen municipalities located in the planning region.  Each member municipality has equal representation on the NVCOG board.  More information about the operation of the COG can be found in the NVCOG Bylaws.

Executive Committee 

As of January 2020

Mayor Neil O'Leary, Waterbury
Chairman
Mayor Mark Lauretti, Shelton
Vice Chairman
First Selectman
Ed Mone, Thomaston

Secretary

Mayor N. Warren "Pete" Hess, Naugatuck

Treasurer

First Selectman Leonard Assard, Bethlehem

Mayor
Richard Dziekan,
Derby

Mayor
Tom Dunn,
Wolcott

Mayor
David Merchant, Plymouth

First Selectman
W. Kurt Miller,
Seymour

NVCOG Board Members

As of November 2019
David Cassetti Mayor Ansonia
Robert Chatfield Mayor Prospect
Jeffrey Manville First Selectman Southbury
Rob Oris, Jr. Town Council Chairman Cheshire
Barbara Perkinson First Selectman Woodbury
Gerard Smith First Selectman Beacon Falls
Edward St. John First Selectman Middlebury
George Temple First Selectman Oxford
Thomas Winn Town Council Chairman Watertown
Ellen Zoppo-Sassu Mayor Bristol

A forum for elected officials 

The NVCOG sets regional priorities for a variety of federal and state funding programs, oversees regional programs, and provides technical assistance to municipalities, state and federal agencies, local organizations, and the general public. 

NVCOG work focuses on planning and implementation for:  

  • Transportation                  
  • Economic development 
  • Land use
  • Brownfields redevelopment
  • Environment
  • Emergency preparedness

The NVCOG also hosts the Central Naugatuck Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization. Follow this link for more information on the CNVMPO.

Participate

The NVCOG Board holds monthly public meetings, or sign up for our newsletter.

Upcoming Meetings

NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting

October 9 @ 10:00 am EDT

NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting

November 13 @ 10:00 am EST

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Past Meeting Minutes

NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting

September 11 @ 10:00 am EDT

Canceled – NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting

July 10 @ 10:00 am EDT

NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting

June 12 @ 10:00 am EDT

NVCOG & CNVMPO Meeting (Note: The CNVMPO portion of this meeting has been canceled)

May 8 @ 10:00 am EDT
 

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