Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG

06/11/2026

Happy Thursday. Meet Anna Hilary, a rising senior at the UConn studying Environmental Science and Resource Economics. Anna's spending her summer with us as a Sustainable CT. She's no stranger to the fellowship (this is her second year!) and no stranger to the region either, having grown up right here inTown of Glastonbury CT

This summer, she's excited to dig into municipal-scale operations across the area's larger towns and cities. Off the clock, Anna is a proud Song of Achilles superfan. She loved it so much that she named one of her cats after it. 😺

06/11/2026

We love to see FREE community events! Residents and neighbors, make sure you check out activities with the Town of Andover, CT. ⬇️

SUMMER KICKOFF FUN DAY

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026

4 P.M. TO 7 P.M

Please join the Andover Recreation Commission in a summer kickoff celebration at the gazebo on School Road.

There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, water and ice cream. Live music with Tony Susi. There will be a bounce house, games and the Fire Department will host activities for children.

THIS IS A FREE EVENT

06/11/2026

is under a from today until Sunday. We want YOU to keep cool and stay hydrated. If you need a cooling center, call 2-1-1.

Heads up, Connecticut! A is in effect through 8 pm on Thursday, and we want to make sure you stay safe out there.

Here are a few ways to beat the heat:
💧 Drink water consistently, even if you don't feel thirsty
🏠 Stay indoors during peak heat hours (10am–4pm)
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
🐾 Don't forget your pets! Make sure they have shade and fresh water
🚗 Never leave children or animals in a parked car
Need a cooling center near you? Call 2-1-1 and they'll point you in the right direction.
Check on your neighbors, look out for each other, and let's get through this heat wave together. ☀️

As temperatures rise over the next several days, a heat-related weather advisory has been issued for Connecticut. Please take the following precautions to stay safe.

☀️Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
☀️Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
☀️ Avoid high-energy activities or outdoor work during midday heat when possible.
☀️If air conditioning is not available in your home, find a cooling center near you.
☀️Watch for signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

06/11/2026

Meet Allison! When she’s not at CRCOG, you’ll find her getting lost in nature, on CT’s shores or local hiking trails, or curled up with a good historical fiction read (bonus points if it’s on a Cape Cod beach.

This summer, she’s excited to grow her visual storytelling skills and help bring our region’s shared successes to life. We're here for it too! Her motto? “Dream, try, do good.” (Note: see graphic to find out where it comes from.) 💛👀⏬

06/08/2026

Hi Keri. Welcome to the Town of Manchester - Government! You're joining a great team! ☺️🎉

Mansfield Parks and Recreation has a new Director--welcome Keri Montague! Staff at Mansfield Community Center - Mansfield/Storrs, CT are hosting receptions on Thursday, June 11 at 10 AM and 3:30 PM so members of the community can meet Keri and say hello. Please join us! Learn more about Keri here: https://www.mansfieldct.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2647

06/08/2026

Now more than ever, community matters. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and empowered to live authentically. As we recognize Pride Month, let us continue building connections, fostering understanding, and standing together in support of one another.

06/08/2026

A month after the session ended, we are looking ahead. Check out our key takeaways and . The work continues: https://zurl.co/H6Hac

06/05/2026

Happy Friday, folks. Hope you're feeling good. Today, we're shouting out Sustainable CT and their program. We're excited to welcome Anna and Brenny.

These fellows are the future and will be hard at work helping all of the Council of Governments (COGs). We appreciate you. 🤗 ⬇️ 😎

06/05/2026

Join us in celebrating this amazing crew! Happy work anniversaries to Anaka Maher, Jacob Knowlton, Jill Swenson, and Pramod Pandey, AICP.

Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to keep CRCOG moving forward!