February 23, 2022 | Issue 4

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The CRCOG Connection

Good morning CRCOG readers. This newsletter is 770 words, approximately a 4-minute read.    In this issue, we highlight:    Lyle D. Wray’s Lifetime Achievement Award  Transit Priority Corridors public meeting notice  The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar Series  And more  Contact Aaliyah Miller with questions or comments related to the newsletter. Thank you for reading.

ICYMI Congrats to CRCOG municipalities! DEEP Announces $3 Million in Trail Grants for 20 Projects Across the State  Hartford intends to expand high-speed Internet  The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG)’s 2022 Regional Housing Profile is out  Black History Month: Amistad Center for Arts & Culture Along with New Britain Museum of American Art

Congratulations Lyle!

The American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) selected Lyle D. Wray as the 2022 recipient of the Elmer B. Staats Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Public Service.    This award honors a public administrator's career-long accomplishments, dedication to public service, and contributions to ASPA over a lifetime of service.    Lyle was invited to accept this award at the ASPA's 2022 Annual Conference between March 18-22.

Transit Priority Corridors public meetings coming

CRCOG’s Transit Priority Corridors Study, known as Metro Hartford Rapid Routes, is excited to announce its next round of public engagement! This study aims to develop transit priority measures to improve the speed and reliability of transit services in major Metro Hartford corridors.   We’d love to hear your feedback on the study’s draft improvement concepts! Our project team will be out on the corridors in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details on the study website. To learn more about this effort, visit the study’s website or send an email to info@metrohartfordrapidroutes.com.

Community Matters: Regulation of Healthcare by the Department of Corrections

The YWCA Hartford Region will host a community conversation on February 24 from 12-1 pm, live on Facebook and YouTube, exploring how regulating health care provided by the Department of Corrections can improve health outcomes for incarcerated persons, returning citizens, and urban communities.   YWCA Hartford Region is invested in this issue because they recognize the increased disadvantage of women, families, and communities when women are not provided adequate mental and physical health care.    Social media and video links    https://www.facebook.com/YWCAHartfordRegion   https://www.youtube.com/user/ywcahartford

2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar Series

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), in partnership with the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), invites faith-based, community, and nonprofit organizations to participate in upcoming webinars regarding the fiscal year (FY) 2022 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).    Here’s the webinar schedule:

Date: March 4, 2022 Time: 3 pm Meeting ID: 161 404 2372 Access Code: FY22NSGP

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Dates: March 10, 2022 Time: 3 pm Meeting ID: 160 235 4220 Access Code: FY22NSGP

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Dates: March 16, 2022 Time: 3 pm Meeting ID: 161 966 7216 Access Code: FY22NSGP

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Dates: March 25, 2022 Time: 3 pm Meeting ID: 161 296 0254 Access Code: FY22NSGP

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Dates: April 1, 2022 Time: 3 pm Meeting ID: 161 070 7162 Access Code: FY22NSGP

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Don’t miss 2022 UCONN’s PSELC Workshops in March

As a partner organization of UConn’s Public Service Executive Leadership Collaborative, members of the Capital Region Council of Governments and their employees receive a substantial discount to attend the live virtual workshop with public sector and nonprofit professionals.     Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated to attend in-person workshops. Proof of vaccination will be requested. All participants will also be required to wear a mask covering while in the UConn building.    Here are the March 2022 live virtual workshops:     UConn PSELC Workshop: Demystifying Data Management and Security for Non-IT Managers with Christopher Brechlin, Director of Data and Digital Systems, COMPASS Youth Collaborative.  Date: Friday, March 4  Time: 9 am – 4 pm with a 30-minute break    UConn PSELC Workshop: Practical Performance Evaluation for Practitioners and Funders with Anne McIntyre-Lahner, Author of “Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Using Results-Based Accountability to Steer Your Agency to Success.”  Date: Friday, March 25  Time: 9 am – 4 pm with a 30-minute break

We’re looking for regional photos and videos

We need your help. We’re working on our new website and want photos and videos that showcase the diversity of the municipalities within our region.     We’re looking for the following types of photos and b-roll:  Aerial  Architectural  Candid  Community  Landscape  Sports  Street   Please forward your content to Aaliyah Miller by Friday, March 18.

CRCOG funding opportunities

MetroHartford Brownfields Program Application deadline: Ongoing

Upcoming CRCOG meetings

February 23, 2022  Policy Board  12-1:30 pm    March 8, 2022  Bike Pedestrian Sub-Committee Meeting  12-1:30 pm     March 9, 2022  Executive Committee Meeting  12-1:30 pm    March 21, 2022 Transportation Meeting 12-1:30 pm March 23, 2022  Policy Board  12-1:30 pm    March 24, 2022  Regional Planning Commission  7-9 pm