Northwestern Connecticut Regional Planning Collaborative

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The Northwestern Connecticut Regional Planning Collaborative was created to meet land use planning and management challenges in the communities of northwest Connecticut. The eight towns represented, Barkhamsted, Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, North Canaan, Norfolk, Salisbury and Sharon, Conn., are joining forces to promote their own selling points and brand the region. This page is a place for ev

eryone in these communities to share ideas, photos and stories about what makes this community unique and suggestions as to how it should be branded in the future. We encourage interaction, discussion, commentary and questions but ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. In particular personal attacks, inappropriate language, racism, spamming and excessive posting will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to move discussions to the discussion boards on this page and to delete excessive wall postings to improve the overall visitor experience. We reserve the right to remove posts advertising commercial products, as well as those that violate Facebook's terms of service, or are inaccurate or otherwise objectionable. We will not post form letters with the same content from multiple users. Relevant comments or "like" votes on previously published posts are always welcome.

Awarded $249,000 for "Shared Economic Development Services"! Hooray! http://conta.cc/1rl8DnQ
09/19/2014

Awarded $249,000 for "Shared Economic Development Services"! Hooray! http://conta.cc/1rl8DnQ

We are delighted to announce that last week we received the Notice of Grant Award for a $249,000 grant from the State of Connecticut for our eight town "Collaborative Shared Economic Development Services" project! While we await our photo op with the Governor holding a larger than life check we want…

July 2014 Collaborative NEWS: Activating our Main Streets http://conta.cc/1rODqbT
07/28/2014

July 2014 Collaborative NEWS: Activating our Main Streets http://conta.cc/1rODqbT

Our "Main Streets" are buzzing with activity this summer assisted by the Collaborative's own Pete Feen and a grant from the  Connecticut Main Street Center. 

May 2014 NEWS & EVENTS: NWCT Economic Development & Planning http://conta.cc/1sieMNU
05/11/2014

May 2014 NEWS & EVENTS: NWCT Economic Development & Planning http://conta.cc/1sieMNU

On May 1st the  Connecticut Main Street Center (CMSC) announced the recipients of its 2014 Awards of Excellence. And guess what- we won! The Marketing & Communications Award of Excellence is going to the NWCT Regional Planning Collaborative and our partners for our 8-town village center visitor mark…

How can we help your village center? Planning Collaborative March 2014 UPDATE http://conta.cc/1mDNFyl
03/31/2014

How can we help your village center? Planning Collaborative March 2014 UPDATE http://conta.cc/1mDNFyl

The Collaborative's Small Business & Economic Development Coordinator, Pete Feen has hit the streets.  He is knocking on doors in our member towns' village centers, asking local businesses what they need to grow and thrive.

Upcoming Events on small business support, housing, & sustainablity: NWCT Collaborative October UPDATE http://conta.cc/1...
10/08/2013

Upcoming Events on small business support, housing, & sustainablity: NWCT Collaborative October UPDATE http://conta.cc/18Lclft

All eight of our member towns have paid their annual membership contribution to the Collaborative. Thank you! With this funding support we will:

Money for village sidewalks, homes, & economic development: NWCT Collaborative UPDATE http://conta.cc/188Eie3
08/23/2013

Money for village sidewalks, homes, & economic development: NWCT Collaborative UPDATE http://conta.cc/188Eie3

"This grant will be very helpful for many, many homeowners to make improvements to their homes for increased safety and efficiency," - First Selectman Curtis Rand.

We know you LOVE our towns, & #34;LIKE& #34; them too! NWCT Collaborative Update http://conta.cc/12bTRPW
06/29/2013

We know you LOVE our towns, & #34;LIKE& #34; them too! NWCT Collaborative Update http://conta.cc/12bTRPW

"The NWCT Regional Planning Collaborative is delighted to have its director Jocelyn Ayer now also directing the Northwestern Council of Governments (NWCCOG).  

March News Updates from the NWCT Regional Planning Collaborative http://conta.cc/10ikO4C
03/08/2013

March News Updates from the NWCT Regional Planning Collaborative http://conta.cc/10ikO4C

In order to support each other and continue to make the Northwest Corner a visitor destination, store owners have started displaying "Secret Corner" stickers in their storefront windows.

January News: Keeping Village Centers Vital in 2013! http://conta.cc/SAIulB
01/15/2013

January News: Keeping Village Centers Vital in 2013! http://conta.cc/SAIulB

"After years working together in Congress, I'm thrilled to be able to advocate for the Collaborative in the U.S. Senate. Sustainable economic development and community planning doesn't just happen on its own. It takes thoughtful, committed leadership to build a real foundation for change, and that's...

November Collaborative Updates- Cornwall's new signs, Sharon's $20,000 award http://conta.cc/RN2COH
11/11/2012

November Collaborative Updates- Cornwall's new signs, Sharon's $20,000 award http://conta.cc/RN2COH

Contribute to the direct printing costs of the Secret Corner brochure & hand them out to your customers, guests, community members.Help get the word out about why people should visit the Northwest Corner and support local businesses. 

Secret Corner featured on NBC news! $300K for housing rehab! http://conta.cc/OBDlq4
10/15/2012

Secret Corner featured on NBC news! $300K for housing rehab! http://conta.cc/OBDlq4

The NWCT Regional Planning Collaborative facilitated an application for Small Cities funding to create a regional housing rehabilitation loan fund. We are delighted to report that the grant application was successful and our member towns have been awarded a total of $300,000.  

We just launched our new visitor website www.discovernwct.com Thursday night! This website and the short video linked be...
09/22/2012

We just launched our new visitor website www.discovernwct.com Thursday night! This website and the short video linked below show why you should visit the NW Corner! We've been working on this initiative for sometime now and are thrilled to announce its launch. Thanks to Kevin & Heather at Studio Two!

Discover the Secret Corner of North West Connecticut!

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Salisbury, CT
06068

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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