February 9, 2022 | Issue 3

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The CRCOG Connection

This newsletter is 534 words, approximately a 2.5-minute read.    In this issue, we highlight:    Enfield’s development survey  GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  Connecticut Paid Leave webinars  And more  Contact Aaliyah Miller with questions or comments related to the newsletter. Thank you for reading.

ICYMI Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Plans for Massachusetts  Representative John Larson discusses infrastructure opportunity for our region in this Hartford Courant op-ed  Hartford Foundation Awards $175,000 in Grants to Support Housing Policy and Advocacy Efforts  Take the Public Safety Answering Points Regional Survey Connecticut’s legislative session begins February 9. Watch your inbox for CRCOG’s weekly legislative report.

Enfield Square Mall and Routes 190 and 220 Visual Preference Survey

We’re working with the Town of Enfield to explore potential development opportunities for the underused Enfield Square Mall area along Hazard Avenue and Elm Street (Routes 190 / 220).     We want your input! Take this survey to tell us what development you think would be best for the study area and you'll be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card prize. The survey closes on February 18! Visit the project website for more information.  The survey is available in:  English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Route190_220  Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Enfield_Spanish

CRCOG Receives the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Capitol Region Council of Governments received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Award. This award represents a significant achievement and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.    To receive this award, an organization must satisfy nationally recognized guidelines that assess how well an entity’s budget serves as:  A policy document  A financial plan  An operations guide  A communications device    A big thank you to our finance staff for helping us achieve this recognition!

Do you have questions about Connecticut’s Paid Leave Law? This webinar is for you

Connecticut’s New Paid Leave Law went into effect on January 1. Do you have questions about how this new law may impact your business? The Human Resources Consulting Group and Connecticut’s Small Business administration have a free webinar series to help inform you and answer your questions.     Sign up for a webinar. The dates are:    February 15, 2022, at 9 am   March 15, 2022, at 2 pm    April 12, 2022, at 11 am

CRCOG funding opportunities

MetroHartford Brownfields Program Application deadline: Ongoing

Upcoming CRCOG meetings

February 14, 2022  Transportation Planning Meeting   12-1:30 pm    February 23, 2022  Policy Board  12-1:30 pm

CRCOG’s Throwback Fun Fact

In 1991, CRCOG successfully lobbied for $20 million in state funding at the legislature. The approval meant a total of more than $125 million was allocated over a five-year period. These funds helped replace federal highway “trade-in” money that ran out in 1986.