Capitol Region Council of Governments - CRCOG

08/20/2026

Hello Omari! Welcome. We’re thrilled to introduce to our . Check out his and say hi in the comments. 🌟⬇️

08/19/2026

Could you handle the unexpected? 🤔

Whether it's a or , being prepared gives you a head start. Take our quick , test your readiness, and see if you're emergency-ready! 👇✅🗒️

08/18/2026

If you know us, you know we can’t resist a good story.

That’s why we’re giving a shoutout to Jim Cameron and his article, “Night Boat” from Hartford to NYC. It’s a fascinating look back at how people once traveled between Hartford and New York City.

Take a look: https://zurl.co/PUdgo

In 1813, Captain Samuel Ward launched the Connecticut, the first steamboat to serve the Connecticut River. By the 1820s and 1830s, steam travel had become a fixture, offering more predictable service regardless of wind or tide. Steamboats like the 273-foot-long City of Hartford and the Granite State...

08/17/2026

Rain falls on every . Funding the infrastructure to manage it? That's a bigger challenge. 🤔

CRCOG's latest Stormwater Spotlight video takes a quick, easy-to-understand look at stormwater utilities and how they can help communities fund critical infrastructure more fairly and sustainably.

👀the 2-minute video: https://zurl.co/pUdd2

Why are cities and towns around the country creating stormwater uti...

08/14/2026

Happy Friday. Community matters and residents are at the heart of the magic that happens in the . Shouting out the Town of Windsor CT for this Citizen's Academy.

Let us know if you can dig it or what's something you love happening in your community.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in our town? The 2026 Town of Windsor Citizen’s Academy gives you an inside look!

This free, 8-week program is open to anyone 18+ who lives or works in Windsor. Get a firsthand look at town operations, explore facilities, meet staff, and learn how our local government works.

Registration is open now! windsorct.gov/679/Citizens-Academy

08/13/2026

Wow. Prepared. Focused. Ready. 👍💪🏽👀

A big shoutout to everyone who participated in the CT SWAT Challenge! The commitment to training and teamwork demonstrated throughout the event helps strengthen public safety and serves our communities well. Thank you for all that you do!

08/12/2026

CRCOG is more than a Council of Governments, we're also the region's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). What does that mean, and why does it matter? 🤔
Watch this quick video to learn how MPOs help shape transportation planning across our communities:

🎥 https://zurl.co/VbOOM

🌟 Discover CRCOG: Shaping Transportation as a Metropolitan Planning...

08/10/2026

Our people are the heart of everything we do. This month, we're celebrating Elizabeth, Heidi, Kathy, Kyle, and Robyn as they mark their at CRCOG! Your dedication, expertise, and commitment help make a difference for our communities every day. 🎉

08/10/2026

Residents across the state are talking about cameras. Having the facts on speed cameras helps. Watch for Me CT, thanks for this post. :)