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We serve 19 cities and towns in the Naugatuck Valley. Welcome to the official page of the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments!

Through collaboration with municipalities, we address shared challenges such as transportation improvements, environmental issues, and community planning to strengthen the region. At the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), we are responsible for regional planning across 19 towns in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, collaborating with local leaders to maximize resources and address common challenges. Our dedicated team of professionals works diligently on transportation efforts, environmental projects, brownfields redevelopment, and community planning to create thriving communities that are safe and healthy. This page serves as a space to keep the public informed about our efforts, events, initiatives, and decisions that
impact our region. Our goal is to foster transparency, encourage civic engagement, and provide important
updates on regional policies and services. NVCOG reserves the right to delete submissions that do not meet the purpose of this page as set out above. The following are examples of unacceptable social networking content and comments. Please note this list is not intended to be all-inclusive:

1. Profane or obscene language or content as determined by the profanity filters offered through each social media platform (such posts result in the comment/content being blocked through the social media’s profanity filter).

2. Any form of hate speech, personal attacks or content that promotes, fosters, or perpetrates discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation, or any other protected class of people.

3. Advocation of illegal activity; or those that compromise safety or security of the public.

4. Infringement on copyrights or trademarks.

5. Confidential or non-public information, including but not limited to any personally identifiable medical information and any content that violates the legal rights of the owner of said content.

09/10/2026

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) encourages you to attend UConn Health Waterbury Hospital public hearing to provide feedback on the hospital’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Kennedy High School Auditorium, 422 Highland Ave., Waterbury.

Led by DataHaven, a nonprofit that collects and analyzes data on well-being, equity, and quality of life, the Community Wellbeing Survey identifies the primary health issues, disparities, and service needs of residents in the Greater Waterbury area. The survey contributes to the CHNA performed by every Connecticut hospital.

As a supporter of DataHaven, NVCOG is committed to better serving the communities across our region. First, however, we must understand what residents need the most. NVCOG is proud to take part in this work.

We encourage residents to attend the public hearing and make their voices heard, as your feedback helps shape what your community needs to move forward.

09/09/2026

The Town of Middlebury and the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) invite residents, business owners, and stakeholders to attend a public meeting for the ongoing Route 64 Corridor Study. The purpose of this meeting is to present the proposed recommendation alternatives, prepared by the project’s consulting team, BETA Group, Inc., and to gather public input.

The meeting will provide an array of options to promote safe and accessible connections for all road users along the corridor, including pedestrians and bicyclists. BETA Group, Inc., will present the proposals through a slide presentation, followed by opportunities for questions and public comments.

Meeting Details:
• Date & Time: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6 pm
• Location: Shepardson Community Center Auditorium, 1172 Whittemore Rd, Middlebury
• Zoom Option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83858666353

This meeting will be recorded and posted on the NVCOG YouTube Channel.

Learn more about the project https://nvcogct.gov/project/current-projects/transportation-planning-studies/middlebury-route-64-study/

09/04/2026

Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments' (NVCOG) Executive Director Rick Dunne and Environmental Planning Director Aaron Budris joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy on his annual “Walk Across Connecticut,” discussing issues and projects important to the Naugatuck Valley.

The conversation included NVCOG’s Kinneytown Dam Removal project, which will restore fish passage to the Naugatuck River, reduce flood risk, and reconnect communities to the river. As the walk continued, so did the conversation about the impacts of federal funding decisions on infrastructure and environmental projects across our region, particularly the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail and the rail station improvements in the Town of Seymour.

Thank you, Senator Murphy, for taking the time to walk with us and hear about our work in the Naugatuck Valley!

09/02/2026

Join us for an update on the Kinneytown Dam removal project on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Seymour Community Center (Community Room) 20 Pine St, Seymour, CT. We’ll share the latest developments. Food and refreshments will be provided. Filmmakers will be present. Interested attendees may share their stories on camera for possible inclusion in the documentary.

Register to receive a Zoom link at https://bit.ly/ktownseptember26

Send questions and comments to [email protected]

Visit https://nvcogct.gov/kinneytown to learn more

08/27/2026

In recognition of the United Nations World Lake Day, we’re highlighting NVCOG’s Mad River Watershed Based Plan (WBP) and its role in protecting the health of local lakes and the well-being of our region’s residents. Lakes are vital resources for people and wildlife, providing food and habitat, storing water during heavy rainfall, supporting agriculture, and offering recreational opportunities.

Spanning more than 13,000 acres, the Mad River watershed begins in Bristol, extends through Wolcott, and reaches Waterbury, where the Mad River enters the Naugatuck River. Because watersheds direct rainfall and melted snow into streams, rivers, and lakes, stormwater runoff can carry pollutants into these waterways. NVCOG’s Mad River WBP identifies sources of contamination and recommends strategies to improve water quality, helping to protect connected water resources such as the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Scovill Reservoir, Cedar (Swamp) Lake, and Hitchcock Lake.

Protecting our watershed means protecting the communities, ecosystems, and natural resources that depend on it.

To learn more about the Mad River WBP, visit https://nvcogct.gov/project/madriver/

Photo: Mad River at Peterson Park, Wolcott, CT

08/24/2026

The Greater Waterbury Transit District (GWTD) recently participated in New Opportunities Inc.'s Senior Expo & Block Party on the Waterbury Green, sharing information about transportation services and community resources available to older adults and people with disabilities throughout the region.

Among the resources highlighted was GWTD's Dial-A-Ride and CT transit's ADA paratransit service, operated by Northeast Transportation. For individuals who may be unable to use traditional fixed-route transit services, the programs provide accessible transportation options that help residents connect to appointments, services, and other destination.

Eligible riders in Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott and Woodbury may use GWTD's Dial-A-Ride services. Residents interested in learning more about eligibility requirements or scheduling transportation can visit the Dial-A-Ride – Greater Waterbury Transit District website at https://gwtd.org/dial-a-ride/

NVCOG supports GWTD through regional transit planning and administration, including hosting the district's quarterly meetings and coordinating transportation initiatives that help improve mobility throughout the region.

First Photo: Karen Harvey, GWTD Chair and Guy Riddick, Waterbury representative for the GWTD Board of Directors.

08/20/2026

Throughout the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments region and all of Connecticut, we are linked by water. When it rains, water makes its way through the watershed and into Long Island Sound. If rain falls on “impervious surfaces” like roads, parking lots, and driveways, stormwater runoff is created. This runoff carries harmful contaminants, such as chemicals and bacteria, into our waters. When water becomes polluted, both wildlife and human health are threatened.

You can help reduce water pollution by making these tips a part of your summer routine!

These small steps can make a huge impact on our water quality, helping protect local ecosystems and community health while preserving our waterways for future generations.

08/13/2026

On August 6, the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), state and local officials, and organizations gathered at 698 South Main Street in Waterbury to highlight funding awarded through round 24 of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development's Brownfield and Remediation and Development Program.

During the press conference, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz celebrated DECD's Brownfield and Remediation and Development Program for awarding the Waterbury Development Corporation with a $4 million grant for phase 3 of the abatement and remediation of the 698 South Main Street site. The 17.46-acre piece of land was once the home of the Anamet network of factory buildings and produced flexible metal hoses. Also highlighted was the $200,000 funding awarded to the NVCOG for the assessment of the 2.75-acre site at 389 Meadow Street to help the city determine the remediation needed for a mixed-use redevelopment.

Through state-issued brownfields funding awarded to NVCOG, the agency can support assessment and cleanup of sites in 24 cities and towns within the Regional Brownfields Partnership region. Those projects give a helping hand to communities working to reclaim and revitalize properties, bringing new opportunities and economic vitality to places where blighted properties once stood.

08/04/2026

Did you know that small actions you take every day can help protect your community's water quality?

August is National Water Quality Month and this summer, NVCOG Environmental Planning staff and interns are working to support the stormwater management program! Recently, the team visited the Town of Thomaston to map the stormwater system in Downtown.

🎥Watch the video to hear from Tommy, Environmental Planning intern, to learn about simple ways you can help reduce water pollution and protect our waterways.

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49 Leavenworth Street
Waterbury, CT
06702

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12037570535

Website

https://nvcogct.gov/

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