Please join NVCOG & Save the Sound for our next Kinneytown Dam Removal Community Meeting which will take place virtually on July 15, 2025, on Zoom from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Registration is required: bit.ly/4ku0iLR. Learn more about the project: nvcogct.gov/kinneytown.

Congratulations to the Town of Cheshire, Town of Southbury, and City of Waterbury for securing State Local Bridge Program funding from CTDOT, helping to strengthen local infrastructure. 🚧

We invite you to attend our first virtual Community Check-in about the Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development! July 29, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Zoom This is the first in a series that will be offered. Register here: bit.ly/july-nrpocd.

Construction is underway on a new Naugatuck train station, bringing rail service closer to downtown and supporting walkable development in NVCOG communities like Naugatuck, Waterbury, and Ansonia. Read the full press release: portal.ct.gov/governor/news/…

After years of planning, Waterbury’s Union Station – the former home of the Republican-American newspaper – will reprise its role as a train station, albeit on a smaller scale. ow.ly/4GVU50WvogN

On Saturday, our Summer Household Hazardous Waste and Paint Collection event successfully diverted hazardous materials from 791 carloads! Thank you to Watertown & all the staff who made it possible. Our last event of the year is in September, visit nvcogct.gov/hhw.

We're in the beginning stages of crafting a plan to shape the long-term growth of the region over the next 10 years. Check out this article to learn more. ctinsider.com/waterbury/arti…

Did you know Connecticut Magazine recently explored several towns in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region? The article features historic house museums, scenic hikes, local shops, and delicious eats! ctinsider.com/connecticutmag…

Yesterday, NVCOG’s Environmental Planning Director toured the Kinneytown property with Save the Sound , GEI, and STIMSON landscape architects. GEI is responsible for the design of the dam removal, and STIMSON will design the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail section through the site.

🚧 Connecticut Department of Transportation has released two alternatives for replacing the I-84/RT 8 Interchange in Waterbury focused on safety, mobility, and multimodal connections. We’re grateful for their partnership with the City of Waterbury & regional partners. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres…

Mark your calendars for the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The collection will take place from 8 AM to 2 PM at Beacon Falls Recreation Complex, 100 Pent Road, Beacon Falls, CT. Learn more at nvcogct.gov/hhw.

NVCOG staff joined members of the Bristol Senior Center as they traveled by CTtransit from Bristol to the New Britain Museum of American Art. For many, it was their first time using public transit in Connecticut.

Thank you Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments for volunteering for our #DayofCaring and our partners at Park Central Waterbury! #UnitedIsTheWay

Thomaston’s gardens are a true community effort. Since 1988, the Thomaston Beautification Committee has led the way in maintaining 13 gardens across town. Last week, NVCOG staff joined in by planting native species at the Town Hall gardens.🌱

NVCOG participated in #YIMBYtown2025, the nation's largest pro-homes conference, held this year in New Haven. NVCOG joined CRCOG and RiverCOG for the session: “Think Regionally, Act Locally: Advocating for the ‘Yes’ in YIMBY.” #housing #regionalplanning #newhavenct

The Town of Middlebury and NVCOG invite residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend a hybrid public meeting for the ongoing Route 64 Corridor Study. October 7, 2025 | 6 PM | 1172 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury | In-person & Virtual View details: nvcogct.gov/.../middlebury…

That's a wrap on our Fall Household Hazardous waste event! We saw 798 carloads, breaking our recent record. Thank you to Beacon Falls for the support on this event. Missed it? Don't worry, we host events in spring, summer, and fall each year.

How can we improve mobility across CT? The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be holding an open house at Waterbury City Hall from 6 PM - 8 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 to gather feedback. Learn more: portal.ct.gov/dot/projects/a…

Congratulations to three NVCOG municipalities for their recent Sustainable CT certification! 🌱 - Town of Southbury (Silver) - Town of Beacon Falls (Bronze) - Town of Cheshire (Bronze) Read the full press release here: sustainablect.org/about/press-re….

Governor Ned Lamont announced the start of construction on the redevelopment of the Waterbury Train Station. This project will improve accessibility, enhance the rider experience, and reconnect the community to the historic Union Station building. portal.ct.gov/governor/news/…