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Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Hartford Line Proposed Fares

October 30, 2017

On October 23, 2017, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released proposed fares for the upcoming CTrail  Hartford Line service. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines mandate that proposed public transit…

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Current State Budget a Positive Start on Crumbling Foundations: Ad Hoc Working Committee

October 30, 2017

For Immediate Release October 30, 2017 Current State Budget a Positive Start on Crumbling Foundations: Ad Hoc Working Committee Hartford, Connecticut – The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG)’s Ad-Hoc…

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Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Draft 2018-2023 Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan

July 5, 2017

The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM), in cooperation with the state’s nine regional councils of governments (COGs), is holding public hearings on the revised Draft 2018-2023 Conservation and…

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Industry 4.0 Forum Highlights Opportunities for Future German Investment in CT Manufacturing Sector

April 3, 2017

Contact: Lyle Wray, Executive Director 860.522.2217, x4232 | lwray@crcog.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Industry 4.0 Forum Highlights Opportunities for Future German Investment in CT Manufacturing Sector HARTFORD, Conn. — April 3, 2017…

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CTfastrak Celebrates Its Second Year as New Transit-Oriented Development Begins Construction

March 30, 2017

CTfastrak 2nd Anniversary Press Release                                                    For Immediate Release Thursday, March 30, 2017 CTfastrak Celebrates Its Second Year as New Transit-Oriented Development Begins Construction After Two Years of Service, CTfastrak is…

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CCM’s Municipal Training Workshop Series: Municipal Best Practices and Limiting Legal Exposure

March 28, 2017

CCM MUNICIPAL TRAINING New date! Now’s your chance to register!!    Training on Municipal Best Practices and Limiting Legal Exposure: CRCOG’s Model Job Application, Position Descriptions and Employee Handbook  …

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Public Meetings Scheduled for Feedback on Comprehensive Transit Service Analysis of CTtransit New Britain / Bristol Division

March 27, 2017

Press Release                                                                                                        For Immediate Release Monday, March 27, 2017 Public Meetings Scheduled for Feedback on Comprehensive Transit Service Analysis of CTtransit New Britain / Bristol Division Capitol Region Council of…

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Revised Press Release: Municipal Officials: Crumbling Foundations Needs to be Addressed Today

February 28, 2017

Revised: Crumbling Foundations Needs Addressed February 28, 2017 For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Revised Press Release Municipal Officials: Crumbling Foundations Needs to be Addressed Today Hartford, Connecticut –…

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New Flood Insurance Maps Coming

February 28, 2017

FEMA is issuing revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for several Connecticut cities and towns including the Capitol Region communities of New Britain, Plainville and Southington. Property owners can find…

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DEEP Awards Recreation Trails Grants to Three Projects in Capitol Region

February 23, 2017

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recently announced grant awards under DEEP’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. A total of $400,000.00 was awarded to seven projects to plan and…

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