Meet Katherine, our new summer intern + more CRCOG news and updates

June 15, 2022 | Issue 12

The CRCOG Connection

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Hello, readers. Here’s our first June newsletter. This newsletter is 856 words, approximately a 4-minute read. Thanks for reading.

In this issue, we highlight:

Katherine Conners, our new summer intern
CRCOG’s Emergency Support Function 2 Communications Resource Rally
NVCOG’s CT Route 229 Corridor Study
Human Resources Consulting Groups COVID-19 Employee Wellness Guide
And more

ICYMI

Hartford, Connecticut is still the insurance capital of the world. The Insurance Capitol Summit on June 21, 2022, will bring industry leaders and other regional stakeholders together to evaluate how the industry can achieve peak performance.
Ready to see some live theater? Don’t miss Kiss My Aztec! A new musical by comedian John Leguizamo and director Tony Taccone comes to Hartford. This production runs at the Hartford Stage from June 1 to June 26, offering a hilarious and celebratory story of Hispanic and Latin culture.

Meet Katherine, CRCOG’s new summer intern

CRCOG is excited to welcome Katherine Conners as our summer intern in the Planning Department. She was born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. After earning a BA in Philosophy at Fordham University she now attends UCONN and is pursuing a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Urban Planning. Her primary interests lie in transportation, housing, and social equity planning.

CRCOG’s emergency support function 2 holds resource rally

Our public safety units focus on training that keeps them aware, helps them to plan and prepare.

CRCOG’s Emergency Support Function 2 (ESF-2) Communications held a Resource Rally on May 13 at Newington Fire Headquarters. ESF-2 Chairman Mike Boucher and Vice-Chairman Nicholas Carlone welcomed the group. All the municipal regional Mobile Command Vehicles were present as well as the Connecticut Telecommunications System units. In addition, FirstNet, Verizon satellite trucks and equipment, and the Capitol Region Chiefs of Police Association (CRCOPA) radio truck were available for the group to tour.

The event also doubled as the training session on the Statewide Interoperability Plan, which is a State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) deliverable. The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) Region 3 Coordinator, DEMHS Emergency Telecommunications Manager, and State Director of Emergency Telecommunications were all present.

There were presentations of all equipment, and the ability to link all users and equipment on a common interoperability channel was demonstrated with the use of a portable STOCS box. The capabilities of the Incident Management Team were outlined by Team Leader Bill Perkins.

Lunch was provided by Canteen 52 in Farmington. A big thank you to them as well as the Newington Fire Department for hosting.

NVCOG seeks feedback for their CT Route 229 Corridor Study

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG), along with the City of Bristol, Town of Southington, and Connecticut Department of Transportation, announces the release of the draft final report of the CT Route 229 Corridor Study. The public comment period is open until June 30!

This study takes a comprehensive look at the corridor from Interstate 84 in Southington to Route 6 in Bristol, looking at safety, traffic operations, transit improvements, and providing facilities to pedestrians and cyclists. More information is available here, and all comments can be sent via e-mail to contactus@nvcogct.gov.

Please send additional questions to Richard Donovan, 203-489-0361.

Free employee COVID-19 wellness guide

Why are more businesses and organizations focusing on employee wellness? It is built on the premise that healthy employees have a positive impact on the bottom line in many ways.

Our friends at the Human Resources Consulting Group have created a detailed COVID-19 Wellness Guide to assist with encouraging your employees to get vaccinated. With over 30 years of experience engaging diverse workforces, dedicated professionals are ready to provide the guidance you and your employees need as we move forward during this crucial moment in our lives.

Download the guide here. If you are looking for additional support, set up a consultation to find out how they can provide guidance and support to serve your other HR needs.