This event has passed. City of Waterbury Naugatuck River Greenway Trail Waterbury, CT. AI provided design and survey services for the first phase (2.1 miles) of a 7.1-mile-long paved route in Waterbury along the Naugatuck River. The report explains the methods used by the study team throughout the study, and presents findings detailing the current conditions of the study area. The NRG Trail , a non-motorized multiuse trail is being developed that will follow the river for 44 miles through 11 communities from Torrington to Derby, connecting those green spaces. The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) is an officially designated Connecticut State Greenway, consisting of the open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. Naugatuck River Greenway. Open sections of the NRG Trail are already providing a high quality and attractive corridor accessible to users of all abilities, once again harnessing the vitality of the river for the benefit of the region’s residents. www.rep-am.com. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com January 30, 2017 0. The proposed Naugatuck River greenway will stretch from Torrington to Beacon Falls and include a portion in Naugatuck. Progress is being made to connect the existing sections of Naugatuck River Greenway Trail. To view minutes and agendas for meetings after March 8, 2019, please use the Calendar and select the month of the event. A non-motorized multi-use trail being developed there will follow the river for 44 miles. Coming Soon This stretch of the greenway will run for more than 2 miles, and will include a multi-use trail, pedestrian bridge and various park features. Today, a new vision places value on this resource in the heart of the city. Experience the revival of the Naugatuck River in western Connecticut and the 44-mile greenway now being developed to connect communities along its banks! In 1955, two disastrous storms ripped through southern New England, ravaging communities in the Naugatuck River and Housatonic River valleys in Connecticut. CONTRIBUTED WATERBURY — A regional greenway, one day expected to hug the Naugatuck River from Torrington to Beacon Falls, has been named one of the nation’s most important projects by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The successful applicant will have a … Tag: Naugatuck River Greenway. Check out the 2019 NRG Trail Progress Overview: Thomaston/ Watertown Design & Construction Project, NRG Thomaston to Torrington Routing Study, Aaron BudrisSenior Regional Plannerabudris@nvcogct.gov, A Council of Governments & Metropolitan Planning Organization. Trail map of the Naugatuck River Greenway from Echo Lake Rd. Naugatuck River Greenway Steering Committee. Multi-use trails can be seen as bike and pedestrian highways, and are typically 10-12’ wide and have a paved or hard surface. General Photos. Several open sections of the NRG Trail are already providing a high quality and attractive corridor accessible to users of all abilities, once again harnessing the vitality of the river for the benefit of the region’s residents. The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) is an officially designated Connecticut State Greenway, consisting of the open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. Anchor was retained by the City of Torrington to develop a 2.6-mile section of the Naugatuck River Greenway which would extend this popular multi-use trail through the city’s urban center. As of Winter 2019: Funding is in place and design is wrapping up for Waterbury Phase I. Woodbury Greenway Site. « All Events. A view of the Paul Pawlak Sr. The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. What was the challenge? It is thought that a greenway would stimulate various recreational activities and economic development along the river. The process is being aided by the NVCOG and the Northwest Hills COG that are helping to develop trail routing, conduct planning studies, and provide grant assistance. The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) is an officially designated Connecticut State Greenway consisting of the open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. The NRG Trail, a non-motorized multiuse trail is being developed that will follow the river for 44 miles through 11 communities from Torrington to Derby, connecting those green spaces. By Kendra Barat Two hurricanes, one week. For meeting minutes and agendas before March 8, 2019, please visit the Calendar Archive. The Naugatuck River Greenway Trail Thomaston to Torrington Routing Feasibility Study Report was endorsed by the NVCOG Board on May 8th, 2020. The Naugatuck River is Waterbury's primary natural resource. Fish Bypass and Park at Tingue Dam along the Naugatuck River in Seymour, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. Community efforts are underway up and down the river to reconnect with this resource for both resource protection and recreational purposes. Kevin Zak, who heads the Naugatuck River Revival Group led Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti, Greg Martin, Cassetti’s director of constituent services, Seymour First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis and Seymour Selectman Chris Bowen on a tour of the … For the City of Torrington. (Watertown) to Bridge St. (Derby). The NRG provides a scenic corridor that is accessible to users of all abilities. Work to connect existing sections is underway with parks, waterfront promenades, overlooks, and river access all figuring into plans. Waterbury lands $800,000 grant to clean up polluted sites along Naugatuck River. The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) is an officially designated Connecticut State Greenway consisting of the open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. Waterbury Greenway. the Naugatuck River which is 7.1 miles in length. This trail section will stretch from the Naugatuck River Access Park on Platts Mill Road north to Eagle Street along South Main Street. The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) Steering Committee has initiated a 2015-2016 study to catalog the economic and quality of life impacts that will result from the construction of the Naugatuck River Greenway trail, a planned multi-use trail along the Naugatuck River. Naugatuck River Greenway – With the clean up of the Naugatuck River over the past several years, the towns in the valley are once again looking at the waterway as an asset rather than a liability. The greenway project is part of an overall plan by municipalities along the Naugatuck River to connect via pedestrian walkways. Teleinterpreter services available upon request. TORRINGTON - The City Council recently accepted a $351,373 bid to construct portions of the Naugatuck River Greenway trail, according to the minutes for its July 15 meeting. WATERBURY — The city has begun a search for a builder for the first stretch of a long-awaited trail along the Naugatuck River. It will provide a non-motorized transportation option, support tourism and economic development, and improve the health and quality of life of residents. It will provide a non-motorized transportation option, support tourism and economic development, and improve the health and quality of life of residents. The southernmost segment is the Derby Greenway, spanning just under 2 miles, paralleling the Naugatuck and Housatonic rivers. Greenways are corridors of open space that may protect natural resources or provide recreational opportunities, and typically follow a natural feature like a river or manmade features like a canal or disused rail bed. The Naugatuck River Greenway would run 44 miles, from Derby to Torrington. The Derby Greenway, National Park Service photo . The NRG Trail, a non-motorized multi-use trail, is being developed that will follow the river for 44 miles through all 11 Naugatuck River communities: Litchfield, Harwinton, Thomaston, Watertown, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Seymour, Ansonia and Derby. How will the completion of the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail impact the region? The Naugatuck River Greenway in the Connecticut valley consists of open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. It is necessary to make these connections in order to get the full picture of how the proposed Naugatuck River Greenway will affect the Naugatuck Valley cities and towns. This trail is a work in progress and currently contains many gaps. GOSHEN — Members of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments have endorsed the completed Naugatuck River Greenway Thomaston to Torrington Routing Feasibility Study Report this week, taking another step toward providing residents with a recreational opportunity for the future. 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), Emergency Planning Committee / Citizen Corps Council, Derby-Shelton Bridge Pedestrian and Bicyclist Enhancements, Route 34 Main Street Derby Reconstruction, Route 8 & Waterbury Branch Line Corridor/Alternative Modes Study, Oxford Route 67 Alternative Transportation Study, Waterbury West Main Street Corridor Study, Regional Wastewater Treatment Consolidation Study, NRG Thomaston – Watertown Design & Construction, NRG Trail Thomaston to Torrington Routing Feasibility Study, Regional Plan of Conservation and Development. Map created and maintained by Naugatuck River Greenway Steering Committee. This greenway would consist of a recreation path, picnic areas, canoe landings, and observational decks, etc. Study says Greenway will pay off for towns. Here is a collection of pictures sent to us from various areas of the naugatuck river, greenway, and related events. An expansive, three-phase greenway project is underway – which will establish recreation and leisure spaces along the Naugatuck River from Waterbury up to the Watertown line. The NRG Trail is being developed by the towns and cities along the route, funded by state and federal grants along with local funds. Greenways are corridors of open space that may protect natural resources or provide recreational opportunities, and typically follow a natural feature like a river or manmade features like a canal or disused rail bed. It is envisioned The NRG Trail will connect green spaces and places throughout the corridor. 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