RECORD OF

HVCEO LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JANAURY 2008 THRU JUNE 2008

BETHEL
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-The Council and staff received a briefing from Conn DOT and its consultants as to the Danbury Branch Rail Study Phase 2. The new information was coordinated with the proposed Route 7 Corridor Study.
-The Chamber and Economic Development Commission were provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-Staff attended a Branch Line rail meeting at Conn DOT on 3/5.
-Staff met with George Walker and provided Bethel transit oriented development information.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-A draft regional plan map was provided to the Planning and Zoning Official.
-Mr. Sid, converted Tif Aerial files for use in the Public Works Department’s hand held Geo Data Collector.
-Loaded all the 2008 Plan of Conservation and Development data on the Zoning departments
laptop computers.
-Steve Palmer, Planning Dept., printed 2008 Growth Guide map for presentation at OPM meeting.
-Lt. Dickinson, Bethel Police Dept., provided comments on the review of the Hospital “H” sign plan for Bethel roadways.

BRIDGEWATER
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-A pedestrian planning study was completed for Bridgewater Center.
-A memo concerning the scenic status of Route 133 was prepared for the First Selectman.
-A large FAA future over flight map of Bridgewater was provided to serve as a wall graphic at a town meeting.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, First Selectman’s office, provided information on the CT DOT 13b-38bb funding program for transit services for elderly and disabled persons.
-William Stuart, attended a public meeting concerning proposed improvement activities for Route 133.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, worked with Bridgewater staff to complete the Town’s grant application for CT DOT 13b-38bb funding for transit services for elderly and disabled persons.

BROOKFIELD
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-Planning activities continued with the Brookfield Route 202 Bus Shelter and Pedestrian Plan update.
-The Council and staff received a briefing from Conn DOT and its consultants as to the Danbury Branch Rail Study Phase 2. The new information was coordinated with the proposed Route 7 Corridor Study.
-The Chamber and Economic Development Commission were provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-Impacts of the CT Supreme Court decision on regulating below Candlewood Lake’s 440 were reviewed by HVCEO and an attorney engaged to begin the preparation for negotiations with First Light Power.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-A Brookfield investor was provided with information regarding the Four Corners Area.
-A mapping of elderly concentrations was provided for Dottie Miles.
-Maureen Farrell was provided with a copy of the draft Brookfield Route 202 Pedestrian Plan.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 40 municipal employees.
-The Brookfield First Selectman was provided with information regarding various regional and Danbury water studies.
-A meeting was held with the Attorney General concerning regulation of land use below the 440 contour on Candlewood Lake.
-Joe Wrinn was provided with various Brookfield Route 7 data items.
-Katherine Daniel, Wetlands agent, researched DEP Sub-basins.
-Configured a digital road Test Area to test the compatibility of CT Emergency Road files with existing software.
-Sam Khanthaphizay, IT Manager, designed a Geo Data Base for the new parcel edits.
-Katherine Daniel, Wetlands Agent, provided watershed analysis for plotted subdivision.
-Robert Silvaggi, First Selectman, provided information on regional emergency management and transportation projects affecting the town of Brookfield.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information to area police chiefs on funding for emergency management activities.
-Barbara Buddington, provided information for use in the preparation of SWOT analyses for Police, Fire, Public Works and Emergency Medical Services within the Region.
-Bill Tessier, provided information for use in the preparation of Resource Typing information for the Region.
-Ron Klimas, provided information on SWOT analyses for area municipal P.W. Directors.
-Donna Culbert, discussed the content of emergency management resource maps for area public health operations.
-Chief Montgomery, provided assistance in the preparation of the SWOT analysis for police services in the region.
-Fire Chiefs, contacted 23 fire chiefs within the Housatonic Region to encourage participation in the emergency management SWOT analysis for fire services.
-Major Jay Purcell, provided assistance in examining the potential for the Brookfield Police Dept. to utilize existing digital resources and for a planned GIS program.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information to area police chiefs on the status of funding for regional emergency management activities.
-Robert Kenny, provided information to the CT DEMHS Region 5 Coordinator on emergency management activities within the region.
-Major Purcell, discussions on the implementation of a GIS program for the Brookfield Police Dept.
-Donna Culbert, provided update on regional emergency management activities and the adopted Spending Plan for DEMHS Region 5 to area Public Health Directors.
-Antonio Iadarola, provided information on regional emergency management activities to area municipal Public Work Directors.
-Carol Gould, provided information to a consultant for use in CT DOT’s Electrification Feasibility Study of the Danbury Branch Line.
-Tom Vannini, provided review and comments on a concept for a Regional Emergency Operations Plan for Region 5 to CT DEMHS Regional Planner.
-Paul Estefan, discussed a concept for a Regional Emergency Operations Plan for Region 5.
-Chief Montgomery, discussed a Regional Emergency Response Plan for DEMHS Region 5 with area police chiefs and DEMHS Regional Planner Thomas Vannini.

DANBURY
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-The Danbury Planning Department was provided with accident data for Newtown Road.
-A citizen was provided with housing data for Danbury.
-The mayor’s office was provided with an update on I-84 planning activities.
-Joe Wrinn was provided with I-84 data.
-Abdul Mohamed was provided with Route 37 and 39 intersection project status information.
-Staff provided input to HART’s triennial review by FTA.
-TIP materials were provided to Rick Schreiner at HART.
-The Council and staff received a briefing from Conn DOT and its consultants as to the Danbury Branch rail study phase 2. The new information was coordinated with the proposed Route 7 corridor study.
-The Chamber was provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-A recorded interview was provided to WCSU professors concerning physical growth aspects of the history of Danbury.
-Staff attended a Branch Line rail meeting at Conn DOT on 3/5.
-Staff met with Danbury engineering department employees regarding federal transportation funding for Danbury projects.
-A presentation was made to the Greater Danbury Chamber board of directors concerning HVCEO and its planning activities.
-New information on the Route 7 widening construction schedule was forwarded to Danbury.
-Impacts of the CT Supreme Court decision on regulating below Candlewood Lake’s 440 were reviewed by HVCEO and an attorney engaged to begin the preparation for negotiations with First Light Power.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-A draft regional plan map was provided to the planning director.
-Representative Jan Giegler was provided with information on potential tourism district boundaries.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 15 municipal employees.
-The Danbury traffic engineer was provided with list of Conn DOT projects relevant to Danbury.
-The Danbury News Times was provided with information on Route 7 projects.
-A meeting was held with the Attorney General concerning regulation of land use below the 440 contour on Candlewood Lake.
-A new overview of the reasons for Danbury’s successful economy was completed.
-Staff attended a Danbury Branch Line improvement study work program scoping meeting in Danbury.
-A Danbury appraiser was provided with information regarding Route 7 plans.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided information on the preparation of greenway and open space maps for the City of Danbury.
-Stephen Bull, provided regional planning information to a meeting of area business executives.
-Robert Tomlinson, Red Cross Emergency Services Coordinator, provided information on projected SWOT analyses for first responder services.
-Antonio Iadarola, provided information on SWOT analyses for area municipal Public Works Directors.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on SWOT analyses for area Emergency Mgmt. Directors.
-Abdul Mohamed, provided information and a sample grant application for the FEMA Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Program.
-Paul Estefan, provided information and a sample grant application for the FEMA Pre-disaster Hazard Mitigation Program.
-Richard Schreiner, coordinated staff efforts with HART to encourage grant applications for the CT DOT 5310 funding of wheelchair assessable transit vans.
-Antonio Iadarola, provided information on regional emergency management activities to area municipal Public Works Directors.
-Richard Schreiner, coordinated staff efforts with HART for the filing of CT DOT 13b-38bb grant applications for a coordinated regional program of transit services fore seniors and disabled persons.
-Paul Spina, consultant, provided resource information for doing work in Danbury,
-Amanda Wallace, initiated the process of linking Danbury Hospital’s video conference system with HVCEO’s video conference system.
-Farid Khouri, Coordinated with City of Danbury engineering staff on the development of a grant application for CT DOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction Program.
-Jennifer Gilbert, provided CT DOT resource information on the classification of a city roadway.
-Sean Deakin, provided information on the source and dates of HVCEO’s web site information on Route 6 in Danbury.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-The Citizen News was provided with a variety of information for a front page article on HVCEO.
-Impacts of the CT Supreme Court decision on regulating below Candlewood-Lake’s 440 were reviewed by HVCEO and an attorney engaged to begin the preparation for negotiations with First Light Power.
-A Beaver Bog Road at Route 37 traffic report was provided to the selectman’s office.
-Dr. Peter Rostenberg was provided with various watershed maps.
-A meeting was held with the Attorney General concerning regulation of land use below the 440 contour on Candlewood Lake.
-Diane Lobraico, Assistant Assessor, prepared digital data for loading on computer.
-Analysed 500 plat map scans for changes and possible sub-divisions to be included or edited in the Parcel Data Base.
-Diane Lobraico, provided Arc GIS instruction.
-New Fairfield Youth Commission, printed 2 Posters, “Going Green” for this volunteer group.
-GIS Coordination Meeting with Assessor Staff, Rich Seman and Dianne Lobraico with Engineering Firm, Tighe & Bond.
-Rich Seman, Assessor, loaded aerial data on the main computer.
-Bill Mc Cann, President of the New Fairfield Land Trust, printed a 24x36 land use map.
-Rich Seman, reviewed aerial photography available from the state vs SNET planimetric data.
-John Hodge, First Selectman, provided qualification information on CT DOT’s Local Road Accident Reduction grant program.
-Jean Flynn and Francesca Desimone, N.F, Emergency Mgmt. Dir., provided assistance on the operation of the Town’s emergency management video conferencing system.

NEW MILFORD
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
An early planning study concerning Boardman Road development was posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-The Chamber and Economic Development Commission were provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-Ann Cutter was provided with information on viewshed regulations.
-The plan of development consultant was provided with a list of issues and concerns for addressing in the updated town plan of development.
-Various Boardman Road traffic reports and road improvement maps were forwarded to the Mayor’s office.
-Impacts of the CT Supreme Court decision on regulating below Candlewood Lake’s 440 were reviewed by HVCEO and an attorney engaged to begin the preparation for negotiations with First Light Power.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-A written update on the progress of Route 37 improvements was prepared for and New Milford.
-A notification of OPM grant funds specifically available to New Milford for the town plan update was provided.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 4 municipal employees.
-A meeting was held with the Attorney General concerning regulation of land use below the 440 contour on Candlewood Lake.
-A New Milford rail platform diagram was sent to Stuart Popper.
-Staff attended a Danbury Branch Line improvement study work program scoping meeting in New Milford.
-Dan Clark, Didona Associates, burned a CD with 35 aerials of New Milford for Way Finding Project.
-Marla Scribner, provided assistance on securing CERT grant funding for a digital projector for the New Milford CERT Team.
-Mayor Pat Murphy, provided assistance on setting-up a meeting to discuss the curb-cut and access management planning work for Routes 7 & 202.
-Marla Scribner, provided information on the funding of N.M. CERT Tram operations.
-Mayor Murphy, discussed HVCEO assistance on the preparation of a sidewalk plan for portions of Route 7.
-Michael Zarba, reviewed the plan for Route 7 sidewalks and central river trail with Public Works.
-Michael Crespan, provided assistance in the operation of the town’s video conference system.
-Laura Regan, provided assistance in the presentation of the draft Rt. 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan to the N.M. Planning Commission.
-Michael Crespan, provided assistance in the operation of the town’s video conference system for a joint emergency management public exercise involving the towns of New Milford & New Fairfield.
-Robert Rush, provided information on the status of the CT DOT Electrification study of the Danbury Branch Line.

NEWTOWN
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-An interregional bus plan that would serve Newtown was completed and posted to the web.
-The Chamber and Economic Development Commission were provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-Staff provided the Newtown Director of Public Works with materials for a sidewalk planning process and application.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-The regional archaeological site report and the Redding archaeological site report were forwarded to the Community Development Director.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 4 municipal employees.
-Joseph Borst, First Selectman, provided information to incoming F.S. on regional emergency management and transportation projects affecting the Town of Newtown,
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on the preparation emergency management resource maps for area Public Health Directors.
-Bill Halstead, provided coordination information on a planned emergency management SWOT analysis for fire services in the region.
-Donna Culbert, provided information for a SWOT analysis of Emergency Medical Services in the Region.
-Bill Halstead, provided assistance in the preparation of emergency management SWOT analysis for fire services in the Housatonic Region.
-Police Chief Kehoe, attended a meeting with CT DOT to obtain a traffic incident diversion plan for I-84 in the Housatonic and Central Naugatuck regions.
-Joseph Borst, represented the Town of Newtown at a meeting on the Regional Emergency Planning Team Spending Plan for DEMHS Region 5.
-Police Chief Kehoe, provided copies of previous improvement options for the intersection of Glover Avenue and Queen Street.
-Lisa Flora, provided copies of traffic improvement plans in Newtown.
-Lilla Dean, provided source information on income limits for CT’s Affordable Housing programs.
-Police Chief Kehoe, provided information on the process used by municipalities in addressing and implementing requests for traffic calming projects.
-Lilla Dean, provided a draft Scope of Work for a proposed Curb Cut and Access Management Plan for Rt. 6 and portions of Rt. 25 and State Route 816.

REDDING
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
-Information on DEP’s GAA groundwater classification was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-The Council and staff received a briefing from Conn DOT and its consultants as to the Danbury Branch Rail Study Phase 2. The new information was coordinated with the proposed Route 7 corridor study.
-Staff met with Bill Labach of the Highstead Foundation concerning area trends and issues affecting conservation and forests.
-Staff attended a Branch Line rail meeting at Conn DOT on 3/5.
-A notification of OPM grant funds specifically available to Redding for the town plan update was provided.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 1 municipal employee.
-A transit oriented development study scope from Bethel was provided to the Redding First Selectman.
-A letter of support was provided for an open space application to CT DEP.
-Robert Flanagan, Zoning Enforcement Officer, collected Lidar Data to be used in producing a 25% slope map.
-Police Chief Fuchs, provided information on the availability of funding to set-up a web site to host information on police department resources within the Region.
-Natalie Ketcham, First Selectman, provided information on the CT DOT 13b-38bb funding program for transit services for elderly and disabled persons.
-Police Chief Fuchs, met with Chief to discuss the administration of the 2008 Justice Assistance Grant for Local Law Enforcement (JAGLLE) activities.
-Doug Hartline, followed up on a request for funding of Redding CERT Team equipment and activities with the Statewide CERT Commission.
-Steve Gazillo, provided information to a CT DOT consultant for the Danbury Branch Line Electrification study.

RIDGEFIELD
-An E-911 resources map was prepared for the municipality.
-Staff provided regional input at the Department of Economic and Community Development’s hearing on its proposed state plan.
-The Planning Commission was provided with HVCEO’s new report on the regional economy.
-Legislators were contacted concerning continuing their support for the current level of real estate conveyance tax for municipalities.
-The Council’s Lymes Disease prevention position was supported with legislators.
-DEP open space grant information was provided to the municipality.
-Proposed FAA airspace redesign impacting the region remained under discussion at Council meetings.
-The annual labor and wage report was presented at a luncheon seminar.
Information on DEP’s GAA groundwater classification was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Staff attended CT DOT’s input session for improving Route 35 held on 1/31.
-The Council and staff received a briefing from Conn DOT and its consultants as to the Danbury Branch Rail Study Phase 2. The new information was coordinated with the proposed Route 7 corridor study.
-The Chamber and Economic Development Commission were provided with two new HVCEO reports concerning the area economy.
-Staff attended a Branch Line rail meeting at Conn DOT on 3/5.
-Route 35 traffic information was provided to Barkan & Mess as it studies Downtown Ridgefield.
-A Bridgeport – Stamford urbanized area funding meeting was attended at Conn DOT.
-New information on the Route 7 widening construction schedule was forwarded to Ridgefield.
-A listing of major employers in the municipality was updated and posted to the web site.
-A draft regional plan map was provided to the planning director.
-Sexual harassment prevention training was provided by HVCEO for 1 municipal employee.
-The steps in the STP-O road improvement funding process were written up for the Ridgefield First Selectman’s office.
-William Pitt realty was provided with socio-economic data.
-A meeting was held with Planning Director Betty Brosius concerning groundwater mapping in Ridgefield.
-Staff attended a Danbury Branch Line improvement study work program scoping meeting in Ridgefield.
-Rail commuting information was presented to Representative John Frey.
-Staff attended a 6/24 coordination meeting with the Ridgefield PZC regarding a Route 35 improvement.
-Richard Aarons, Emergency Mgmt. Communications Director, provided information on the regional video conference system operation.
-Rudy Marconi, First Selectman, provided information on the proposed Centralized Traffic Control system on the Danbury Branch Line for a CT DOT meeting.
-Richard Aarons, tested the video conference system.
-Richard Aarons, coordinated on repairs to the video conference system.
-Rudy Marconi, provided information on the status of the proposed Centralized Traffic Control System on the Danbury Branch Line.

SHERMAN
-Impacts of the CT Supreme Court decision on regulating below Candlewood Lake’s 440 were reviewed by HVCEO and an attorney engaged to begin the preparation for negotiations with First Light Power.
-A written update on the progress of Route 37 improvements was prepared for Sherman.
-Water supply protection zone information was provided to the selectman’s office.
-The regional plan’s draft open space chapter was provided to Joe Keneally.
-A meeting was held with the Attorney General concerning regulation of land use below the 440 contour on Candlewood Lake.
-Betty Ann Bloise, Zoning Department, converted the zoning map to pdf format.
-Dr. Peter Rostenberg, Friends of Quaker Brook Watershed, researched road marker signage for Rt. 22 and converted to ArcGIS symbol Library and reformatted existing map. Printed 20 copies, 11x17.
-Andrea O’Connor, First Selectman, provided assistance on the preparation of a grant application to the FEMA for the preparation of a Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on the CT DOT 13b-38bb funding program for transit services for elderly and disabled persons.
-Andrea O’Connor, reviewed the Town of Sherman’s grant application for CT DOT 13b-38bb funding for transit services for elderly and disabled persons.

OTHER
-Erich Bachman of Naugatuck was provided with an update on I-84 improvement activities.
-Paul Egan of Wilton was provided with information on the Norwalk River.
-The traffic signal coordination report was forwarded to: Dubai!
-John Hartwell of Westport was provided with various traffic data sets.
-The firm of Barkan and Mess was provided with detailed traffic date for Route 35 in Ridgefield.
-Robert Grossman of White Plains was provided with a report on innovative septic field approvals in Newtown.
-The H-A Group of Westport was provided with Danbury job growth data.
-The Danbury Chamber of Commerce was provided with a one hour PowerPoint presentation on transportation issues in the area.
-HVA, Kirk Sinclair, GIS Manager, provided parcel data.
-Albany, N.Y., National Weather Bureau, supplied regional public and private school data for inclusion in the spot Alert system.

RECORD OF

HVCEO LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JULY 2007 THRU DECEMBER 2007

BETHEL
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Peter Olsen was provided with a list of planning consultants.
-A map of the proposed Bogus Farm open space purchase was added to the hvceo.org web site.
-A map of planning regions was provided to Ellen Rosenberg.
-Staff reviewed the draft Bethel Plan of Conservation and Development and provided written review comments.
-Bus shelter funding information was forwarded to the planning staff.
-Open space information was forwarded to Isabelle Zimmerman.
-Information on HART was provided to the selectman’s office.
-An interview was held with the News Times concerning the new Bethel Plan of Conservation and Development.
-A letter of support was provided for the Plumtrees Schoolhouse historic designation.
-Staff discussed a proposed roundabout in Bethel with the News Times.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
Staff made comments on Bethel’s draft Route 6 Corridor Plan and forwarded them to the town’s consultant.
-CT DOT Deputy Commissioner Al Martin requested and received a copy of HVCEO’s draft Bethel rail station transit oriented development potential analysis.
-The draft plan’s energy conservation chapter was forwarded to Ellen Rosenberg.
-The Bethel Beacon was provided with materials on the Council’s deer management recommendations.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-Staff attended the public input meeting for the Bethel Route 6 Corridor Study.
-Clarence Rees, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system on 7/02 and 7/30/07.
-Andrew Morowski, provided information on Bethel’s successful application for grant funding for constructing sidewalks serving Bethel’s public schools.
-Clarence Rees, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Andrew Morowski, provided information on CT DOT schedule changes for two road improvement projects.

BRIDGEWATER
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-New soil and slope constraint maps were forwarded to land use commissions.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Bridgewater traffic volumes were provided to Didona Associates for a pedestrian study of central Bridgewater.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-The draft pedestrian plan for the Town Center was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Staff and consultants visited Bridgewater Center for a traffic calming field review.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Printed zoning map for Lois Carreira, P&Z.
-Printed parcel map for Lois Carreira, P&Z.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided information on internet service requirements for communications system.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.

BROOKFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-A meeting was held with Rep. David Scribner concerning the slow pace of the upcoming I-84 EIS.
-Richard Harrall was provided with information for a local planning and economic development study.
-Staff met with the Brookfield Zoning Commission on 7/26 to discuss the upcoming HVCEO regional housing market analysis.
-A citizen was provided with planning information regarding the Costco move issue.
-George Walker was provided with information on Route 7 ramp plans.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state-representatives and senators.
-Rep. David Scribner was provided with an update on I-84 EIS difficulties.
-Staff attended the Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting concerning the FAA airspace redesign.
-A meeting was attended at HART concerning pedestrian access to buses on Route 202.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Staff attended the 12/12 Brookfield Board of Finance meeting concerning the FAA airspace issue.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, provided information on the cost of additional video conference equipment for a Brookfield Town Hall conference room.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on the preparation of the scope of work for a regional police radio communications project.
-Chief Montgomery, provided assistance in setting-up a meeting of police chiefs from the Housatonic Region on 9/14, 10/12, 11/09 and 12/14/07.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on local law enforcement grant programs administered by the CT DEMHS.
-Wayne Gravis, information was provided to the Town’s EM Director on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Chief Montgomery, provided information on HVCEO’s endorsement of the police chiefs proposal for the utilization of Justice Assistance Grant funds for local Law Enforcement Efforts (JAGLLE), administered through the CT Office of Police and Management.
-Major Purcell, information was provided on a proposal for improved police car radio communications between municipalities.
-Chief Montgomery, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.

DANBURY
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The News Times was forwarded information on transit oriented development.
-Various transportation planning information was provided to Chris Paige.
-New population projections were provided to the City’s water supply consultant.
-David Day was provided with aquifer materials for an upcoming groundwater study.
-A letter was provided in support of a Lake Waubeeka vicinity open space purchase.
-Staff attended the August CPTC meeting at HART.
-Trip generation information was provided to a realty firm.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-HART received a compendium of historical file items and research as part of a study of bus service history in the area.
-A description of the upcoming HVCEO housing study was provided to the News Times.
-Bill Montgomery was provided with materials for an open space grant application.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-The City was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-The News Times was provided with FAA airspace redesign materials.
-Jim Bellano was provided with traffic data for Route 6.
-The News Times was provided with comment on a new CLA watershed map.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Traffic and transit information was forwarded to the Danbury Chamber’s consultant for use in the annual area booklet.
-Didona Associates received a copy of a Bethel marketing study.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on the meetings of municipal health directors relative to a demonstration of mass casualty incident trailer resources.
-Richard Harrall, provided background information for the preparation of a comprehensive housing study.
-Matt Cassavechia, provided information for use in the preparation of a regional “H” sign plan serving Danbury Hospital.
-Paul Estefan, provided assistance on the regional video conferencing system.
-Paul Estefan, participated in discussion of assets available for use in responding to regional emergencies.
-George Adams, provided CT DOT contact information to a Danbury businessman interested in plans for improvements to I-84 Exit 6.
-Wade Anderson, discusses proposal for future internet service.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided GIS mapping information for use in the City’s analysis of potential open space properties.
-Paul Estefan, provided information to Danbury Emergency Management Director.
-Robert Tomlinson, discussed administrative options for the Western CT HazMat Team.
-Chief Baker, provided information on the development of the regional plan for the placement of “H” signs serving Danbury Hospital.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Staff provided Marty Andrews with a copy of the 2005 Center Area Beautification Study.
-Detailed back up for HVCEO’s New Fairfield soil and slope map was forwarded to the Planning Commission Chair.
-Staff conducted a review of the proposed new municipal zoning regulations.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Peter Cigliano was provided with contacts for updated solar regulations.
-Marty Andrews was provided with information on the Town Center Beautification Study.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Printed a DOT aerial photo and parcel map for Rich Seman, Assessor.
-Prepared and installed existing GIS data for Rich Seman.
-Prepared an aerial index for the DOT 2004 flight for use in the Assessor’s office GIS Computer.
-Research the “Abutters Tool” from Mapwares Inc. for use in the Assessor’s office.
-Calculated the Candlewood area acreage for the property card files.
-Printed an Assessors Parcel map for Dianne Lobraico, Assessors Office.
-Bill Halstead, Jr., provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Bill Halstead Jr., information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Bill Halstead Jr., provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.

NEW MILFORD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Rep. Clark Chapin was provided with planning information
-Lisa Alexander was provided with digital maps of the West Aspetuck watershed.
-Valerie Wilson was provided with information on consultants.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Material regarding housing trust funds was forwarded to Bob Rush.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-Steve Paduano was provided with copies of Conn DOT Boardman Bypass maps.
-Staff attended the New Milford Town Council meeting concerning the FAA airspace redesign.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for an application by the Water Witch Hose Company.
-Route 7 information was forwarded to the New Milford Times.
-A compilation of historic planning information concerning Route 7 was forwarded as requested to the Mayor’s Office.
-Marla Scribner, provided assistance on securing grant funding for the New Milford CERT program.
-Cathy Castagnetta, obtained aerial photography for use in the Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Marla Scribner, provided digital projection equipment for use in training CERT volunteers.
-Michael Crespan, provided information on mutual aid agreements.
-Marla Scribner, processed grant application for the establishment of a new CERT unit in the Town of New Milford.
-Karen Bresson, provided information on the use of HVCEO digital project equipment by the New Milford CERT.
-Kermit Hua, provided information for use in the preparation of the Rt. & and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan in New Milford.
-Maria Scribner, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Michael Zarba, Rt. & Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access management Plan meeting.
-Michael Crespan, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Maria Scribner, provided assistance in developing a study outline for pedestrian improvements along Rt. 7.
-Michael Crespan, provided a test of the town’s video conferencing system.
-Michael Zarba, Rt. 7 and Rt. 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan progress report.
-Marla Scribner, provided assistance to secure grant funding for the New Milford CERT program.

NEWTOWN
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lymes disease.
-Lisa Alexander was provided with digital maps of the West Aspetuck watershed.
-Valerie Wilson was provided with information on consultants.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Route 25 milepost and traffic generator data was forwarded to HART for a bus route study.
-The town was provided with maps of proposed FAA airspace redesign impacts.
-An endorsement was provided for the Newtown Health Department’s nutrition improvement program.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Representative Wasserman was provided with information on regional planning agencies.
-Staff attended a CT DOT meeting concerning Route 6 in Newtown.
-Bill Halstead, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Bill Halstead, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on the set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.
-Chief Kehoe, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on a set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.
-Elizabeth Stocker, provided transportation planning information relating to the proposed Technology Park.
-Donna Culbert, provided assistance on set-up for a meeting of municipal public health directors from the Housatonic Region.

REDDING
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-Staff joined the site visit at the Georgetown Land Development Company rehab project.
-A map of water supply watersheds in Fairfield County was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Lists of town officials in the region were forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Lyme Disease lobbying materials were coordinated with Georgina Scholl.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-Surface and groundwater classification maps were provided to the health department.
-Sue Wolf requested and received a copy of the Legislative Agenda.
-The annual package of septage disposal truck administration forms was forwarded to town officials.
-Meeting with John Ford, Assessor to discuss in-house parcel editing and CAMA Data.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Larry Wagner, provided information on HVCEO operations regarding the Georgetown redevelopment project.
-Paul Cafasso, provided information required for the operation of regional communications system.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance on requirements for internet based communications system.
-Donald Takacs, Emergency Mgmt. Director, provided information on the availability of costs for emergency shelter operations.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance testing the regional video conferencing system.
-Chief Fuchs, provided information on internet based approaches to storing and sharing data on available emergency management resources.
-Chief Fuchs, provided assistance in mapping emergency resource assets and operations centers.
-Chief Fuchs, provided information on the regional plan for “H” signs serving Danbury Hospital.
-Douglas Hartline, provided assistance to secure grant funding for the Redding CERT program.

RIDGEFIELD
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The Ridgefield Press was provided with information on proposed Route 35 improvements.
-Traffic improvement grant funding formula changes were forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-The North Salem Journal was provided with information on Ridgefield’s bus and commuter patterns.
-A map of water supply watersheds in Fairfield County was forwarded to the selectman’s office.
-Staff attended the Ridgefield Police Commission meeting on 9/14 regarding Route 35 improvements.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-The planner was provided with a DEP contact concerning proposed sewering in the Route 7 and 35 area.
-The Planning Department was provided with a copy of the Route 35 corridor traffic study.
-Staff attended a meeting on 11/28 at Conn DOT concerning the Danbury Branch Line.
-John Hartwell was provided with Route 7 policy and journey to work data.
-Chief Burford, Emergency Mgmt. Director, was provided with background information on the regional video conferencing system.
-Dah Min Yau, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Rudy Marconi, provided information on status of HVCEO activities.
-Dick Aarons, provided assistance for testing the town’s regional video conferencing system.
-Chief Burford, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.

SHERMAN
-A grant of $20,000 was provided to the police chiefs as a group for regional law enforcement activities.
-Land use commissions were provided with multiple color copies of HVCEO’s new 11X17 soil and slope soil constraints maps.
-Staff represented the Region at DEMHS meetings on 8/23 and other dates.
-Local and state police met at HVCEO 9/14 to continue coordination procedures and regional grant expenditures.
-A letter to Governor Rell from HVCEO outlined coordination needs between state agencies regarding deer management and Lyme's disease.
-The chief elected official signed a joint letter with others to Governor Rell concerning better management of Lyme Disease.
-A package of FAA airspace redesign opposition materials was forwarded to the municipality.
-Proposed federal loosening of tribal recognition procedures were opposed.
-Surficial geology maps for the municipality were prepared and posted to the hvceo.org web site.
-Towns received the notice concerning the DECD plan hearing.
-The HVCEO Legislative Agenda was forwarded to the municipality’s state representatives and senators.
-Materials regarding change to home occupation regulations were forwarded to the PZC.
-Gigi Barrett requested and received a copy of the soil constraints map for Sherman.
-Information concerning the Wanzer Hill Road and Route 39 intersection was forwarded to Conn DOT.
-Betty Anne Blois, P&Z, annotated zoning map including road names and printed draft map for review.
-Zoning map changes including wording for Betty Anne Blois, P&Z.
-Printed 20 11x17 zoning maps for P&Z.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided assistance on the set-up of regional video conferencing system.
-Guido Tino, Emergency Mgmt. Director, provided information on the CT DEMHS resource typing activity to be implemented in 2007.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on internet service requirements for communications system.
-Guido Tino, information was provided on the availability of cots for emergency shelter operations.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided assistance on the preparation of a grant application for a FEMA funded pre-hazard mitigation plan.
-Guido Tino, provided information on the CT DEMHS Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on CT DOT schedule changes for road and bridge improvement projects.

RECORD OF

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JANUARY 2007 THRU JUNE 2007

BETHEL
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Staff reviewed the new transportation and infrastructure chapter of the revised town plan and provided written comments.
-The Council approved a letter of comment concerning the purchase of the Bogus Farm in Bethel, urging its purchase as part of the regional growth management strategy.
-Staff corresponded with the Bethel Health Department concerning the draft plan of conservation and development.
-Arrangements were made for involvement in an upcoming Route 6 Stony Hill corridor plan.
-Steve Palmer of Bethel PZC provided comments for the transportation plan update.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Staff attended an evening meeting on Stony Hill traffic issues.
-A regional review of transit oriented development potential at rail stations was provided to the planning department. Also, background on zoning with steep slopes.
-Staff forwarded information on TOD to the News Times.
-The proposed Bogus Farm purchase was upgraded to a regional priority on the legislative agenda.
-Andrew Morosky, Town Engineer, preliminary research for data collectors.
-George Walker, Executive Committee, printed 4 USGS Topo maps of Lake Lillinonah.
-Public Works Department, converted the March 2004 DOT aerial photographs to MG2 for use in the new data collectors.
-Laura Vasile, provided information from the Center for Disease Control on the relationships between the form of the built environment and public health affects.
-Selectman’s Office, provided information on CT DOT’s Safe Routes to school Grant Program.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

BRIDGEWATER
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-A copy of the regional septage agreement was forwarded to Bridgewater.
-A Bridgewater Center Pedestrian Plan was initiated for the Town.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Robert Brown was appointed to the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance.
-A citizen was provided with input on the upcoming Route 133 improvement project.
-A meeting was held in Bridgewater on 6/12 concerning the upcoming Bridgewater Center Pedestrian Plan.
-Staff attended the groundbreaking for the new senior center.
-Staff attended the Bethel PXC meeting on 6/28.
-Anne Marie Lindblom, provided digital information for the development of the 1007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Senior Center, participated in the ground breaking ceremony for the new Senior Center.

BROOKFIELD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-A citizen was provided with commuter data for a retail facility study.
-Langan Engineering was provided with information on future Route 7 ramps at Route 133 in Brookfield.
-Route 7 maps were forwarded to Cendant Mobility.
-Rick Amorossi, copies of all Route 7 Bypass documents in the HVCEO file.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A citizen was provided with Route 7 traffic volumes.
-A report on alignment options for the Still River Greenway in Brookfield was completed.
-A meeting of the Brookfield Planning Commission was attended on 5/3/2007 to discuss the regional transportation plan.
-At an HVCEO meeting, staff was authorized to write a letter of support for maintaining state funding for the Northwest Visitors and Convention Bureau.
-George Walker was provided with map information.
-The Council provided the coordinator for Still River clean up activities.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, IT Director, demo of the Trimble GeoXH data collector.
-Tony Paquette, provided information for use in developing the Regional Emergency Support Function #12-Energy, of the DEMHS Region 5 Regional Emergency Response Plan.
-Peg Daley, provided information for use in developing the Still River Multi-Use Trail.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided aerial photo information for use in developing the Still River Multi-Use Trail.
-Tony Paquette, provided mailing list information for use in developing a conference on the draft Regional Emergency Operations Plan for DEMHS Region 5.
-Deanna Chaparro, provided requested information to CT DEMHS on HVCEO’s role in the administration of the 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for municipalities.
-Dennis DiPinto, provided information on the status of CT DOT programming for the Still River Multi-Use Trail Enhancement project.
-Michael Burke, provided information to the NY DOT on how to locate detailed highway functional classification maps for Connecticut towns bordering New York.
-Robert Tomlinson, discussed possible interim HVCEO administrative assistance for the operations of the regional HazMat.
-Public Works Dept., provided information on CT DOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction Grant Program.
-Police Chief Montgomery, provided information on DEMHS Region 5 collaboration efforts and on the draft bylaws for the Regional Emergency Planning Team
-Public Works Dept., provided a copy of CT DOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction Grant Program application.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

DANBURY
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Bob Miller of the News Times was given an interview on housing issues, also various statistics.
-Links to Danbury’s new traffic cams were added to the HVCEO web site.
-A PowerPoint show on transportation and regional issues was presented to the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class.
-A large aerial photograph was forwarded to the Danbury Housing Authority.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-The Danbury Water Department was provided with a list of town engineers in the area.
-Route 7 policy was forwarded to the Greater Danbury Chamber.
-The News Times was provided with a rail study update.
-Lynn Waller was provided with a copy of the regional transportation plan.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in New Milford.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-The new traffic plan for the Danbury Hospital and WCSU area was completed and forwarded to local officials.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development in Ridgefield was forwarded to Redding.
-New state population projections were provided to the Danbury Planning Department.
-Population projections were provided to Attorney Ted Backer.
-The Dodge Report was provided with an update on Route 7 construction.
-Bill Gibson, provided referral to CT DOT for information request of the status of Route 7 construction projects in Danbury and Ridgefield.
-George Seal, provided referral to Danbury Traffic Engineer for information request of the status of Route 6 construction projects in Danbury.
-Eric Bachman, responded to suggestions to improvements to I-84 in Danbury and provided information on CT DOT proposals for I-84 improvements.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on a vendor bid question for the regional video conference system.
-Lew Wallace, provided contact information for Bridgewater Alternate to HVCEO.
-Paul Estefan, provided information for review on the regional video conference equipment bids.
-Reporter, Danbury News Times, provided contact information on CT Dept of Economic and Community Development statistics on affordable housing.
-Chamber of Commerce, provided regional transportation planning and development information to the Chamber’s annual Leadership Seminar.
-Communications, assisted in the installation of video conference equipment to link area Emergency Operations Centers to one another.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Gregg Defreicas, member of the New Fairfield Land Trust, burned a CD with PDF’s from the 2003 POCD.
-Rich Seman, Assessor, began the data reorganization for a revitalized GIS.
-Maria Haussherr-Hughes, Zoning Enforcement Officer, converted parcel data from the 2003 POCD to CAD2004 DWG, DXF.
-Bill Halstead Jr., provided background information on the installation requirements for a regional video conference system that will link municipal Emergency Operations Centers.

NEW MILFORD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Various rail planning items were forwarded to reporter Nancy Barnes.
-The east-west connector discussion on hvceo.org was updated with new information from Conn DOT, opposing development of the roadway.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-Clark Chapin, information on Georgetown growth issues.
-A report on alignment options for the Still River Greenway in New Milford was completed.
-Aerial photos of the Still River were forwarded as requested to the Mayor’s office.
-A draft transit oriented development text was forwarded to Robert Rush.
-The Council provided the coordinator for Still River clean up activities.
-Bill Johnson, provided information on the status of Phase 2 of the Danbury Branch Rail Line Electrification Feasibility Study.
-Tammy Reardon, provided a draft of the Scope of Work to be included in the consultant contract for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan in New Milford.
-Michael Crespan, provided information on the bid specifications for the regional video conferencing system.
-John Mangin, provided Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) information for use in future activities.
-Robert Rush, provided requested information on the status of CT DOT negotiations for a consultant for Phase 2 of the Danbury Branch Line Electrification Feasibility Study.
-Marla Scribner, provided information on the CERT program and on training for the operation of Decontamination Trailers.

NEWTOWN
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-A discussion of traffic issues was held with Joe Borst.
-Brian Jones was assisted with a study of housing needs for Ashlar of Newtown.
-The future Commerce Road Extension project was forwarded to Conn DOT for air quality modeling.
-A representative of Scalzo Realty was provided with information as to Conn Dot plans for I-84 Exit 11.
-Bob Hall received village district zoning information.
-Liz Stocker was provided with overview aquifer and watershed maps.
-Staff wrote a letter of support to DECD for a grant to upgrade senior housing in Newtown.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A meeting was attended on 5/10 to discuss proposed CT DOT changes to I-84 Exit 11.
The staff then attended the 6/21 DOT public informational meeting on this matter.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for the Ferris Farm open space purchase application.
-A meeting was held with the Newtown Police Commission to present the Queen Street Area traffic plan.
-Lilla Dean, provided information on “Green Building” and LEEDS certification program to the Newtown Zoning Commission.
-Richard Eigen, provided resource information on demographics for the Housatonic Valley Region.
-Police Commission, provided information on the Queens Street Area Traffic Plan.

REDDING
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-On 2/22 the Redding LWV was given a PowerPoint show on regional issues affecting Redding.
-The first selectman was provided with information about a state budget proposal to fund town plans.
-The first selectman was provided with DEP technical backup for two acre zoning in water supply watersheds.
-The first selectman was provided with a hard copy of the 2/22 PowerPoint show on Redding.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-Staff spoke against the Route 7 Expressway at a hearing in the LOB.
-The Georgetown Land Development Company presented its rail and roadway improvement plans to the MPO.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development in Ridgefield was forwarded to Redding.
-Historic DEP studies concerning residential densities in watersheds were summarized and forwarded to the town.
-A meeting was provided with Town Planner John Hayes to provide input to the town plan update.
-Redding was provided with a letter of support for a proposed open space purchase near the Saugatuck Reservoir.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on amendments required to HVCEO’s Transportation Improvement Program for the implementation of the Georgetown Enhancement Project.
-Sharon Rehme, provided assistance in the development of Redding’;s 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided digital information for the development of the 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Sharon Mazzochi, provided an application to DEMHS for equipment funding of Redding’s CERT program.

RIDGEFIELD
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Prudential Real Estate was provided with population data.
-Mack Reid of the Ridgefield Press was provided with census data.
-A copy of HVCEO’s anti-Route 7 expressway policy was provided to the mayor’s office.
-Staff spoke against the Route 7 Expressway at a hearing in the LOB.
-Lillian Willis provided a comment for the transportation plan update.
-Betty Brosius was provided with Georgetown Sewer information.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-A sexual harassment prevention training program was provided to municipal employees.
-A coordinating meeting for area chiefs of police was held on 6/14.
-A coordinating meeting was held for area planners and land use administrative staffs.
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-A referral concerning Bennett’s Pond housing development was forwarded to adjacent towns.
-A letter to Ridgefield explored grant options for Route 35 sidewalks.
-A meeting was attended on 5/24 concerning Route 35 improvements, then a second meeting on the same subject on 6/21.
-Hunter Brawley, GIS Manager, Naromi Land Trust, sent new Sherman Zoning files.
-First Selectman, provided background information on CT DOT’s efforts to improve commuter rail service on the Danbury Branch Line.
-Sue Prosi, provided information on subjects to be included in a study of non-expressway Route 7 improvements in the towns of Ridgefield and Redding.

SHERMAN
-Concerning retention of the conveyance tax for municipalities, individualized lobbying letters from the HVCEO chair were mailed to the 169 municipal leaders in the state.
-Staff made comments on the draft pedestrian plan.
-A Sherman Center Pedestrian Plan was completed for the Town.
-The PZC was provided with an additional copy the draft regional transportation plan.
-A report comparing union wages in the area was produced and distributed, with an explanatory seminar.
-A federally required update of the Regional Transportation Plan was completed in order to qualify the municipality for federal funding.
-As requested by DEP, information from the DEP concerning open space grants was forwarded to the chief elected official
-Emergency planning updates from DEMHS staff were provided at each HVCEO meeting.
-The Sherman Pedestrian Plan was completed and copies forwarded to the municipality.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for a proposed Naromi land purchase.
-The zoning administration was provided with information concerning the state plan.
- Reviewed the GIS Database to make sure it was editable for Kathy Retter, Assistant Assessor.
-Hunter Brawley, GIS Manager, Naromi Land Trust, sent new Sherman zoning files.
-Hunter Brawley, sent the latest New Milford parcel coverage.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided digital information for the development of the 2007 grant application for the CT DOT 13b-38bb program for elderly and disabled transit services.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on the time-line for submission of grant applications for the 2007 CT DOT 13b-38bb funding program for elderly and disabled transit services.
Andrea O’Connor, provided digital copies of municipal emergency operation plan materials.

AVON
-Len Desen, GIS Manager, extracted Bethel trail head data.

NEW HAVEN
-Provided CCM with information on bill 1056, citing the Palace Theatre as a past project for regional funding.

ROXBURY
-A copy of the regional septage agreement was forwarded to Bridgewater.

SOUTHBURY
-A copy of the Still River Greenway report was forwarded to Bill Stax for coordination with another trail planning process.

RECORD OF

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JULY THRU DECEMBER OF 2006

BETHEL
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
-HVCEO become the web host of the Ives Trail and updated the trails information base.
-A water supply resource report was provided to each member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
-A copy of the regional septage disposal agreement was forwarded to the Bethel Public Works Department.
-Staff has been attending meetings of the PZC as it updates is town plan of conservation and development.
-A report on water supply watershed protection in Bethel is in preparation for the planning and Zoning Commission.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Several Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission meetings were held a the plan of development is updated.
-The Bethel PZC was provided with 12 copies of the Newtown Conservation Subdivision report, then 12 copies of the HVCEO “Traffic Issues in Bethel” report.
-Representative David Scribner was provided with background on the Walnut Hill Road safety improvement grant.
-Staff met with Attorney Dan O’Grady concerning options for Stony Hill development.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Planimetrics was assisted with various Bethel items, including a review of the Route 53 bridge issue.
-Andrew Moroski, Director of P.W., prepared Instruction Guide for creation of feature data in the Geodatabase.
-George Walker, Dir. Of Corporate Dev., Advantage Realty, printed 3 Route 7 Extension Maps.
-Robert Burke, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
-Robert Burke, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Deborah Howe. provided census information for use in the Bethel Plan of Conservation and
Development.
-Robert Burke, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Marietta, provided information to the Danbury News-Times on a Walnut Hill Road project in Bethel.
-Daniel O’Grady, discussed proposal to develop an economic development and transportation
enhancement plan for the Route 6/Stony Hill area of the Town of Bethel.
-Laura Vasile, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

BRIDGEWATER
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
Staff requested of Conn DOT an update on the status of the Route 133 safety improvement project.
-The data base for Bridgewater's Shepaug Watershed was updated with input from a consultant and CT OPM, then placed on the hvceo.org web site.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Didona Associates, printed aerial photo with parcel data for opening discussions on Pedestrian Study.
-William Stuart, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
- William Stuart, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-William Stuart, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.

BROOKFIELD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the municipality.
-Brookfield water supply data was forwarded to Steve Polizzi of the Rural Water Company.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second fiscal year.
-Rick Amarossi was provided with Route 7 bypass and intertown water main plans.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the boundaries of reservations.
-Two parties were provided with copies of the map of the Route 7 Bypass.
-Ken Zruzansky was provided with web links to rail planning materials.
-A map of Route 7 in Brookfield was forwarded to Denberry, Inc. in New Haven.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the system in 2007.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, GIS Dept., performed quality control on the parcel map revisions.
-Begin Geodatabase design for the GIS system being implemented at the Town.
-Sam K., parcel editing instruction.
Jerome Murphy Provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement Program for 2007-2011.
-Jerome Murphy, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-General Public, conducted a public information meeting on the proposed FY 2007-2011
Transportation Improvement Program for the Housatonic Valley Region.
- Jerome Murphy, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-John Leonard, provided information of the status of the regional video conferencing system.
-Roy Piper, provided information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the development of
the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency Management (CT
DEMHS) Region 5.
-Donna Culbert, provided an update on the status of HVCEO regional emergency planning
activities.
-Robert Tomlinson, provided information of the status of regional Community Emergency
Response Team activities in the HVCEO region.
-John Leonard, provided information of the status of the regional video conferencing system.
- Roy Piper, provided information on the time and location of HVCEO’s monthly meetings.
-John Leonard, provided conformation information on the amendment to CT DEMHS grant for the
development of a mutual aid agreement for a regional response for a major health emergency.
-John Leonard, participated in the CT DEMHS meeting on the workings of the 2006 Homeland
Security Grant Program.
-Roy Piper, provided information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the development of
the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency Management (CT
DEMHS) Region 5.
-Richard Lynn, provided electronic copies of the CT Emergency -911 map to the Litchfield Hills
Council of Elected Officials.
-Tony Paquette, provided digital copies of the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement signed by HVCEO’s 10
Chief Elected Officials to CT DEMHS. -Jack Kozuchowski, provided information for use in the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.
- Jack Kozuchowski, provided mapping assistance for the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.
-Roy Piper, provided maps and information of the status of the HVCEO’s participation in the
development of the regional emergency response plan for the CT Department Of Emergency
Management (CT DEMHS) Region 5.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided mapping files and assistance for the development of the Still River
Multi-Use Plan.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided map waypoint files for the development of the Still River Multi-Use
Plan.

DANBURY
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-The News Times was provided with information on various transportation issues on several
occasions.
-The Planning Department was provided with draft White Street traffic improvement maps.
-HART was provided with truck height standards and information.
-Staff obtained from Conn DOT an update on Danbury’s project applications to Conn DOT for the
FHWA STP road program.
-HVCEO become the web host of the Ives Trail and updated the trail’s information base.
-A detailed Westchester County map was forwarded to HART for its shuttle study.
-An article on the history of the Route 7 Expressway was provided to the Danbury Chambers ”Inside
Business” magazine.
-The Fairfield County Business Journal was provided with information on Hispanic populations.
-Staff attended an I-84 Exits 5 and 6 traffic meeting in Danbury with local officials and Conn DOT.
-The News Times was provided with an update on emergency management activities.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the
Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Staff attended the public participation meeting for improving the intersection of Route 37 with
Stacey Road.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-New York State DOT policy regarding I-84 near Danbury was added to the draft regional
transportation plan.
-Staff had a coordination meeting with the director of the Community Action Committee of Danbury.
-Staff attended the DOT public hearing concerning the intersection of Route 37 and Stacey Road.
-The director of public works was provided with traffic improvement project information.
-A list of major employers in the region was provided to the Red Cross.
-Staff attended the DOT public hearing concerning improvements to Exits 5 and 6 in Danbury.
-A map of income patterns by sub district in each municipality was forwarded to Mark Langlois of the
News Times.
-Staff attended a meeting concerning potential CT DOT improvements to Newtown Road in Danbury.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Staff attended YMCA “Healthy Community” meetings.
-A meeting was held in Danbury on 10/16 regarding the Danbury Hospital-WCSU traffic study.
-Lynn Waller was provided with the new demographic overview for the region.
-Danbury Mall Manager Maura Rudy was provided with a variety of planning and transportation items
for a retail study.
-Staff provided testimony as to area transit issues at the 10/24 CT Public Transportation Commission
hearing.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State
was forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
-Statistics as to daily commuting to Stamford were forwarded to the News Times.
-A 1935 historic bus inventory was forwarded to HART.
-The News Times was provided with Hispanic and racial data.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-Matt Cassavechia, Head of EMS, Danbury Hospital, printed 3 maps.
-Mayor Boughton, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Mayor Boughton, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Richard Schreiner, provided coordination information for the Connecticut Public Transit
Commission public hearing in the City of Danbury.
-Dennis King, provided information to the Connecticut Public Transit Commission for their public
hearing scheduled in the City of Danbury.
-Matt Cassavechia, reviewed the placement of “H” Emergency Routes and Signs serving Danbury
Hospital.
-Fire Chief Siecienski, provided coordination information on the regional video conferencing system.
-David Schreiber, provided a referral on a request for information on transit service for Stetson
Place in the City of Danbury.
-Mayor Boughton, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-McGuire & Tomlinson, provided information on Health, Emergency Management and Homeland
Security grant programs.
-Robert Tomlinson, provided information on funding available to support CERT activities in the
Housatonic Valley Region.
-Kathryn Faraci, coordinated with Conn DOT staff on improvements proposed for I-84 interchange
6 and adjacent Route 37.
-Michael McLaughlin, provided information on the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement for Health
Emergencies.
-Scott LeRoy, provided information on the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement for Health Emergencies.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on CT DEMHS planning activities for emergency
shelter management.
-Gail Walrick, provided information on rail freight service in western sections of Danbury.
-Erich Bachman, responded to a suggestion for proposed improvements to I-84 in the City of
Danbury.
-Michael McLaughlin, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for
CERT members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Paul Estefan, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Paul Estefan, provided contact information for assistance with DEMHS grants.
-Jim Bellano, provided information on rail freight service on the Maybrook Line in Danbury.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-Tom Quigley was provided with the name of a consultant for trail planning work.
-Staff reviewed the towns’s early draft grant application to the GE PCB remediation fund.
-An excerpt from the Rural Water Company’s water supply plan was forwarded to the first
selectman’s office.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State
was forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-John Hodge, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-John Hodge, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-John Hodge, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Selectman Oliveri, provided information on a DEMHS requirement for high band radio
communications equipment as part of the 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on the development of high school CERT programs in
Connecticut and provided application forms for the development of a CERT.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage
for CERT members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

NEW MILFORD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional AH@ hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-The data base for New Milford’s Shepaug and West Aspetuck Watersheds were updated with input
from a consultant and CT OPM, then placed on the hvceo.org web site.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court=s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in New
Milford.
-Various rail planning items were forwarded to reporter Nancy Barnes.
-Lisa Alexander was provided with research items for the Planned Development Alliance’s study of
Merryall.
- Mayor Murphy, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
- Mayor Murphy, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
- Michael Crespan, provided information on the status for ordering regional video conference
equipment.
-Michael Zarba, provided information on the synchronizing of Bridge Street traffic signals.
-Mayor Murphy,,provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-John Mangin, provided information on securing training manuals for a Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) in New Milford.
- Viola Heath, provided information to the State Coordinating Council for CERT activities to securing
training manuals for New Milford’s third CERT program.
-Robert Rush, provided information on the status of the Phase 2 Danbury Branch Line Electrification
Feasibility Study.
-Zoning Department,,provided information on the draft Request for Proposals for the Route 7 and
Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Kathy Castagnetta, provided digital copies of the draft Request for Proposals for the Route 7 and
Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan and digital excerpts from the existing Route 7
Access Management Plan.
-John Mangin, provided requested information as to whether there is any relationship between town
population and the number of CERT members in Connecticut.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the initiation of public advertising for consultant
proposals for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
-Ginny Carol, provided a resource referral for information request on the Town’s Grove Street By-
Pass project.
-Mayor’s Office, coordinated efforts on the creation of a municipal management committee for the
Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access Management Plan.
- Mayor’s Office, provided copies of the consultant proposal for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut
and Access Management Plan in preparation for consultant interviews.
- John Mangin,,provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Tammy Reardon, provided information on the status of Conn DOT and FHWA approvals to move
forward with the interview of consultants for the Route 7 and Route 202 Curb Cut and Access
Management Plan.

NEWTOWN
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-A copy of Newtown’s Route 25 curb cut plan was forwarded to Paul O’Keefe at Conn DOT for use in
an intersection improvement plan.
-The Newtown Bee was given an interview on I-84 planning issues.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Staff obtained from Conn DOT an update on Newtown’s project applications to Conn DOT for the
FHWA STP road program.
-A meeting was held at Conn DOT concerning the redesign for the intersection of Peck’s Lane with
Route 25.
-An exchange of correspondence was made with Newtown regarding an update of the curb cut
management plan for Route 6 and 25.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail information was provided to the Newtown Bee.
-A management plan for the Housatonic Valley River Trail was completed and adopted by the Council.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-The Newtown section of the draft regional transportation plan was revised as requested by town
officials.
-Mark Langlois of the News Times was provided with information concerning traffic trends in
Newtown.
-Staff continued with its periodic requests to Conn DOT to get the I-84 EIS started.
-Water quality grant information was forwarded to George Benson.
-Information as to CT DOT schedule for upgrading Edmond Road was forwarded to the first
selectman’s office.
-Rail planning issues were discussed with the Newtown public works director.
-Septage administration forms and truck stickers were forwarded for use in administration of the
system in 2007.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Rich DIY Fuel, provided mapping information on proposed Conn DOT improvements to I-84.
- Andrew Gorosko, provided information to a reported on the Queen Street Area Traffic Improvement
Plan.
-Herbert Rosenthal, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
- Elizabeth Stocker, provided information on traffic volumes on Newtown’s roadway system.
-Bruce Walczak, provided information on the status of the draft final report for the Queen Street Area
Traffic Improvement Plan.
- Bruce Walczak, provided additional information on the status of the draft final report for the Queen
Street Area Traffic Improvement Plan.
- Elizabeth Stocker, provided information on Smart Growth implementation strategies included in
Form Based Codes.
-Donna Culbert, provided digital copies of the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement signed by HVCEO’s 10
Chief Elected Officials.
- Donna Culbert, provided digital copies of the final report of HVCEO’s Public Health Mutual Aid
Study. -Bill Halstead, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Julia Wasserman, information was provided on the status of the Conn DOT Environmental Impact
Study for proposed I-84 improvements.
-Charles Zukowski, provided information on the availability of the draft Queen Street Area Traffic
Improvement Plan.

REDDING
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Enhancement grant information was provided to the selectman’s office.
-An article on the history of the Route 7 Expressway was provided to the Danbury Chamber’s”Inside
Business” magazine.
-Updated Wolf Pit Brook watershed information was forwarded to John Hayes.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-The first selectman was provided with an overview of an upcoming Route 7 traffic study.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on the HVCEO Mutual Aid Agreement for Public Health
Emergencies.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Natalie Ketcham, information was provided on the status of Conn DOT funding for the Georgetown
Enhancement project.
-Douglas Hartline, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.
-Natalie Ketcham, information was provided on the Conn DOT project number for the Georgetown
Enhancement project.

RIDGEFIELD
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Staff assisted Ridgefield with a letter of inquiry concerning planning for Route 35 near the Town Hall.
-HVCEO become the web host for the Ives Trail and updated the trail’s information base.
-An article on the history of the Route 7 Expressway was provided to the Danbury Chamber’s “Inside
Business” magazine.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State was
forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
2011.
-Rudy Marconi, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Rudy Marconi, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Franklin Bloomer, provided information on the Route 7 Travel Options Implementation Plan.
-Rudy Marconi, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Betty Brosius, provided digital copies of parcel base map and zoning map data for use by the Town
of Ridgefield in updating its zoning map.
Richard Aarons, provided information on support available from HVCEO and the Western Connecticut
Chapter of the American Red Cross to develop a CERT in Ridgefield.
- Sue Prosi,information was exchanged between HVCEO and the South West Regional Planning
Agency on the proposed Route 7 needs assessment study.
-Chief Burford, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

SHERMAN
-Area legislators were provided with an update of the regional rail transportation plan.
-An update of the regional “H” hospital emergency sign plan was initiated.
-A demographic overview of the region featuring town data was competed and distributed to chief
elected officials.
-The health department regional mutual aid agreement was completed and approved by the
municipality.
-HVCEO funded the municipal membership in the Capitol Region Purchasing Council for a second
fiscal year.
-Information concerning the workforce investment board was provided to the selectman’s office.
-HVCEO voted to assist New Milford with its appeal of the Litchfield Superior Court’s zoning override
on the shore of Candlewood Lake.
-Area legislators received the regional legislative agenda and met with Council members to review it
on 12/1.
-A memo with attachments concerning open space and water quality grants from the GE PCB fund
was formulated and mailed to members and staffs. This was also an HVCEO agenda item.
-Information on NCRS aquatic habitat grants was forwarded to the chief elected official.
-Staff entered into the federal record a letter concerning the spread of Indian gaming beyond the
boundaries of reservations.
-Local officials in Sherman were provided with a list of roundabouts to field inspect in CT and nearby
NYS.
-Natalie Serkin was provided with various income statistics.
-The hvceo.org scenic road inventory for Sherman was updated with input from the first selectman.
-The new technical study of existing and potential shuttle buses to rail stations in New York State was
forwarded to leaders of Ridgefield, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.
-Andrea O’Connor, printed 3 maps for the Fire Dept. To use as editing base map to cross check road
names and fire hydrant locations.
-Began zoning map modifications for the Land Use Dept. Printed base parcel map for initial editing
purposes.
-Dave Hopkins, P&Z Chairman, printed 5 maps for use in creating “New Zoning” map.
-Dave Hopkins, prepared draft zoning map for preliminary meetings.
- Andrea O’Connor, provided background information on HVCEO’s draft Transportation Improvement
Program for 2007-2011.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on training available for personnel operating emergency
municipal shelters.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on the development of E-911 maps for the Town of Sherman.
-Kris Fazzone, provided information on the availability of E-911 maps for the Town of Sherman.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided information on the FY 2006 CT Homeland Security Grant Program.
-Guido Tino, provided information on Connecticut workmen’s compensation coverage for CERT
members, when activation is approved by DEMHS.

OTHER

FALLS VILLAGE
-Gale Toensing, FOI, information on casinos Schagaticoke Tribal Nation.

GLASTONBURY
-SEA was provided with information on consultants.

KENT
-Staff attended the GE PCB remediation grant meeting held on 11/28.

MANCHESTER
-Andy Carrier, Project Mgr., Fuss & O’Neill, printed aerial index and parcel map of the Still River
Project area.

NEW HAVEN
-Input was provided to a consultant working for CCM regarding a study of CCM-CIRMA relations.

STAMFORD
-A map of relative incomes for both the HVCEO and SWRPA planning regions was forwarded to
SWRPA.

WATERBURY
-Provided data to the Western CT Area Agency on Aging
-An interview was given to the Waterbury Republican regarding I-84 planning issues.

WEST HARTFORD
-The legislative agenda was forwarded to the Council of Small Towns, and the COST director attended
the HVCEO legislative breakfast.

RECORD OF

LOCAL ASSISTANCE

JANUARY THRU JUNE OF 2006

BETHEL
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-Information concerning the Hoyts Hill Road traffic safety grant was forwarded to the Bethel Controllers office.
-Staff attended a labor department hearing concerning use of HVCEO labor statistics by the Bethel Police Union.
-Staff provided a letter of support for Bethel’s community development block grant application.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury was completed and distributed.
-A discussion was held with Joe Ouellette of Conn DOT concerning Bethel traffic issues.
-Conn DOT staff visited HVCEO to report on the status of the upcoming I-84 Environmental Impact Study.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Phyllis Kansky was provided with census data.
-A letter of support for a proposed open space purchase was provided to the town.
-Staff attended four plan of development selection meetings.
-The town clerk was provided with census income data.
-Staff attended additional meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the town plan update.
-Kathryn Faraci, provided information on a ConnDOT proposal to improve a Rt 302 intersection.

BRIDGEWATER
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO role.
-Staff provided a site plan for pedestrian improvements to the Burnham School.
-Aerial photos were provided to engineer Bob King.
-A scope of work for a Bridgewater Center pedestrian study was formulated as a draft for review.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided information for use in preparing Bridgewater’s grant application to ConnDOT for transit funding under the 13b-38bb program.
-Ann Marie Lindblom, provided digital copies of forms for use in preparing Bridgewater’s grant application to ConnDOT for transit funding under the 13b-38bb program.
-Ann Marie Lindblom Provided information for use in responding to ConnDOT’s questions on Bridgewater’s successful 13b-38bb grant application for transit funding.

BROOKFIELD
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency
video conferencing.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury was completed and distributed.
-A high school student was provided with local water supply information for a research project.
-A Brookfield student was provided with Still River data.
-The Brookfield Park and Recreation Director was provided with aerial photos of the Still River
Valley. A second request was for topographic data near Silvermine Road.
-Staff is preparing a River Trail Management Plan for the Still River Valley.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO role.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-The Brookfield Chamber was provided with a list of major employers.
-Ann Peterson was provided with various WUCC records.
-Brookfield was assisted in obtaining an increase in its Enhancement Grant for the Still River Greenway.
-Staff worked with the selectman’s office regarding an inquiry as to the status of traffic improvements on Route 202.
-The selectman’s office was provided with a memo on parcel by parcel sewer allocation technique.
-Elizabeth Putnam was provided with an interview on Route 7 issues.
-A new Milford Road plan was provided to Jim Bellano.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, MIS Director, performed a quality control check on the newly revised Digital Parcel Map.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, executed a quality control on the 2002 Digital Parcel Map.
-Sam Khanthaphixay, performed a topology check report on the combined 2002 and 2006 Digitized Parcel coverage & assigned Map Block Lot numbers to the newly created parcels.
-Richard VanAusdall, provided information on specifications for a Geographic Information Systems computer station.
-Brookfield EDC, provided labor market information to a member of the Brookfield Economic
Development Commission.
-Heather Paton, provided information of HVCEO’s regional mutual aid agreement for public
health emergencies.
-Mark Langlois, provided information on the status of the Route 7 Brookfield by-pass project.
-Jim Fuda, information was provided on regional and municipal transportation projects.

DANBURY
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-Wayne Sheppard was provided with traffic volume data for Routes 7 and I84.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury was completed and distributed.
-The first meeting of the committee guiding the Danbury Hospital and WCSU traffic study was held.
-Lynn Waller was provided with a copy of the water supply interconnections report.
-The leadership training class of the Greater Danbury Chamber was provided with a power point show as to the relationship to area growth to transportation.
-D. Elpern was provided with information on various traffic improvement projects.
-HVCEO.org was linked to the Housatonic Sports Organizing Committee.
-Bob Miller of the News Times was provided with ridgeline planning information.
-Staff is preparing a River Trail Management Plan for the Still River Valley.
-Staff prepared an article for the Chamber’s Inside Business Magazine.
-Conn DOT staff visited HVCEO to report on the status of the upcoming I-84 Environmental Impact Study.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-HVCEO sent a letter to Conn DOT concerning its proposed I-84 and statewide toll study.
-An update on the Danbury Hospital and WCSU traffic study was given at the HVCEO meeting.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO role.
-A meeting was held of the Danbury traffic committee for WCSU and Danbury Hospital improvements.
-The News Times was provided with an interview on Route 7 issues.
-The Mayor’s Office was provided with a report on elderly tax breaks in surrounding communities.
-By agreement with the Danbury News Times, a link was added from the newspaper to the hvceo.org map of the Brookfield Route 7 Bypass, followed by about 260 viewers the day of the article.
-An update was provided to a realtor concerning Route 6 improvements.
-The News Times was provided with a Route 7 in New Milford update.
-Ann Risen, HART, burned DVD with the March 2004 DOT Flight.
-Jack Kozuchowski, created a map with the Candlewood Lake Watershed & 2004 DOT Orthophotography in the Table of Contents. Map to be used for further study regarding protection of the water resources in the Lake Candlewood drainage basin.
-Robert Tomlinson, reviewed the Emergency Evacuation and Shelter Response Plan with Western Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross.
- Robert Tomlinson, provided digital copies of HVCEO’s Emergency Operations Field Guide to the Western Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross.
-Jack Kozuchowski, provided information on the HVCEO’s Regional Mutual Aid Agreement
analysis and the Emergency Evacuation and Shelter Plan prepared by the Connecticut
Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
-Mary Rose Duberek, information was provided to the Connecticut Department of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security on the availability of digital ortho photography and
Connecticut public transit resources.
-Mary Rose Duberek, information was provided to the Connecticut Department of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security on public transit resources within the Housatonic Valley
Region for emergency evacuation planning.
-Jack Kozuchowski, a copy of an executed regional mutual aid agreement for municipalities in the
greater New Haven area was provided.
-Steve Gazillo, provided staff comments to consultant conducting the feasibility study for re-
electrification of the Danbury Branch rail line.
-Jack Kozuchowski, reviewed a draft of a regional Mutual Aid Agreement for use by HVCEO’s
chief elected officials.
-Mary Rose Duberek, information was provided to the Connecticut Department of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) on HVCEO staff services in support of DEMHS
regional emergency planning activities.
-Virginia Mason, provided digital copies of HVCEO’s Emergency Operations Field Guide to the
DEMHS Region 5 Planner and to the Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley
-Steve Gazillo, provided staff comments to ConnDOT consultant on the Scope of Work for Phase
II of the Feasibility Study- Danbury Branch Electrification.
-Anthony Paquett, provided regional emergency management resources materials developed by
HVCEO to the DEMHS Region 5 Planner.
-CT Business Journal, provided information on transportation improvement projects within the
Housatonic Valley Region.
-Stephen Bull, provided information on regional transportation planning to the Danbury
Chambers Leadership program.
-Anthony Paquett, provided information on the status of planning for coordinated regional
emergency communications to the DEMHS Region 5 Planner.
-Matthew Cassavechia, coordinated efforts to develop an update of the placement and
maintenance of emergency directional “H” hospital signs serving the Danbury Hospital.
-Matthew Cassavechia, provided information on HVCEO’s role in assisting the creation of
Community Emergency Response Teams.

NEW FAIRFIELD
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury was completed and distributed.
-Dr. Peter Rostenberg was provided with various maps for a conservation area study.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-Dr. Peter Rostenberg, Friends of the Quaker & Haviland Brook watershed, produced 3 maps of the watershed for further editing by the committee.

NEW MILFORD
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-HVA was provided with a large scale map of New Milford’s aquifers.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury and Brookfield was completed and distributed.
-Regional plan items were forwarded to Fran Pennington of the Planning Commission.
-Nancy Barnes of the New Milford Times was provided with information on the east - west connector traffic improvement concept.
-Staff is preparing a River Trail Management Plan for the Still River Valley.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO role.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-The new economic development director in New Milford was provided with an overview of local traffic and other issues.
-A PowerPoint presentation was given to the New Milford Zoning Commission concerning planning issues in the community.
-A report on traffic planning techniques was forwarded to Zoning Commission alternate Donald Marsh.
-A proposed sewer allocation methodology was prepared for New Milford.
-The Boardman Road Kings Mark analysis report was forwarded to Vinnie Nolan.
-Fifteen copies of the 1996 New Milford Center Plan were forwarded to the Zoning Commission.
-Steve McLaughlin was provided with Route 67 traffic volumes.
-Staff wrote a letter of support for open space funding for the Skitch Henderson Farm.
-Robert Rush, provided information on the study of the feasibility to restore electrified service to the Danbury Branch Line rail line and to restore passenger train service to New Milford and provided ConnDOT contact information.
-Andrew Roraback, provided information on proposal to extend Danbury Branch Line commuter
rail service to New Milford.
-Robert Tomlinson, coordinated with the Western Connecticut Chapter of the American Red
Cross on the provision of radio communication equipment to members of New Milford’s
Community Emergency Response Team.
-Joseph Mongeluzi, provide information to an engineering consultant on the status of
ConnDOT’s Local Roads Accident Reduction grant program.
-Michael Zarba, provided background information on ConnDOT Grove Street relocation project.
-Julie Bailey, information was provided to a New Milford resident on a HVCEO staff presentation
to the New Milford Zoning Commission on transportation issues in New Milford and the adjacent
region.
-Michael Crespan, provided information on the specifications for the regional video conferencing
system.
-Tom Sprong, provided information on the availability of aquifer protection maps for the Town of
New Milford on HVCEO’s web site.
- Michael Crespan, provided additional information on the specifications and costs for HVCEO’s
regional video conferencing system equipment.
-Robert Rush, provided information on the status of phase 2 of the study of the feasibility to
restore electrified service to the Danbury Branch Line rail line and to restore passenger train
service to New Milford.

NEWTOWN
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to 3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency video conferencing.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Bethel and Danbury was completed and distributed.
-The Newtown Bee was provided with information on the new Conn DOT aerial photos.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Conn DOT staff visited HVCEO to report on the status of the upcoming I-84 Environmental Impact Study.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline management planning process.
-HVCEO sent a letter to Conn DOT concerning its proposed I-84 and statewide toll study.
-Traffic volumes were provided to Joe Borst.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO role.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-Various demographics were provided to the Newtown Bee.
-Peg Daley, printed Still River aerial series for use in the May clean-up.
-Fred Hurley, provided information on ConnDOT’s need for peak hour traffic counts at Pecks Lane.
-Mario Marerro, information was provided on the status of deeds required for the Edmond Road
relocation project.
-William Halstead, provided information to Newtown’s Emergency Management Director on the
use of Hazard Specific Annex materials developed by HVCEO in digital format.
-Andrew Gorosko, a digital copy of a PowerPoint presentation on the Queen Street Area Traffic
Improvement Plan was provided to a Newtown Bee reporter.
-Andrew Gorosko, information was provided to a Newtown Bee reporter on the status of the
Queen Street Area Traffic Improvement Plan.
-Elizabeth Stocker, provided digital copies of reference materials on Smart Growth and related
Smart Code for use in developing corridor management plans.
-Elizabeth Stocker, provided digital copies of generic project schedule files in Excel format.
-John Geis, provided transportation planning information to a hospital services planner on road
improvement projects proposed for the Town of Newtown.

REDDING
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by
administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports
on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to
3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency
video conferencing.
-A Redding resident was referred to the Aquarion Water Company.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-Zoning Commission staff was forwarded a copy of regional referral guidelines.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation
page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency
response plan.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-Elaine Mintz was provided with the address of a regional labor board.
-Natalie Ketcham, provided information on the proposed operation of HVCEO’s regional video
conferencing system.
-Natalie Ketcham, assistance was provided for the preparation of the Town of Redding’s grant
application for ConnDOT’s 13b-38bb transit funding program for Seniors.
-Sharon Rehme, assistance was provided for the preparation of the Town of Redding’s grant
application for ConnDOT’s 13b-38bb transit funding program for Seniors.
-Douglas Hartline, provided information on Redding’s proposal to develop a Community
Emergency esponse Team.
-Viola Heath, provided information to the Statewide Citizen Corps Council Advisory Committee
on Redding’s proposal to develop a Community Emergency Response Team.
-Douglas Hartline, digital copies of Local Emergency Plan Annex 2G and the accompanying
Appendix were provided to the Town of Redding.
-Sharon Rehme, assistance was provided for the implementation of the Town of Redding’s grant
from ConnDOT for senior transportation services.
-Sharon Rehme, assistance was provided for the implementation of the Town of Redding’s
Section 5310 grant from ConnDOT for a wheelchair assessable van for use in providing
transportation services to seniors and persons with disabilities.
-Richard Schreiner, provided information for use in preparing a van grant application for the
Town of Redding.

RIDGEFIELD
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by
administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports
on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to
3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency
video conferencing.
-A copy of the regional plan was forwarded to Gregory and Adams of Wilton and to Cohen and
Wolfe of Danbury as part of the Bennett’s Pond issue.
-A meeting at Conn DOT for review of Route 35 improvements in Ridgefield was organized and
attended. Then the Route 35 STP funding application was amended to focus on the Downtown.
-A technical report concerning potential long range water supply interconnections with Danbury
was completed and distributed.
-Fuss & O’Neill was provided with excerpts from the new Route 35 traffic plan.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation
page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency
response plan.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-A map of the alignment of the formerly proposed Route 7 Expressway was forwarded to a
potential new Ridgefield resident.
-Ridgefield Bank requested an update on implementation of the Route 35 traffic study.
-Route 35 items were forwarded to Tom Borden at Conn DOT.
-The Conservation Commission was provided with a letter of support for an open space funding
application.
-Betty Brosius, printed a 24 x 36 map of Ridgefield Library Area and Aerial Grid.
-Betty Brosius, printed a 36 x 48 map of downtown Ridgefield for use in a town meeting.
-McCarthy, Ridgefield Press, provided information on affordable housing.

SHERMAN
-A compilation of all ten elderly tax credit ordinances were forwarded to the municipality.
-Meetings were attended concerning the new DEMHS Area 5 emergency planning effort.
-Area health departments were assisted with their ongoing regional planning process by
administration of their consultant staff and hosting monthly meetings at the HVCEO office.
-The municipality was provided with copies of legislative program and review committee reports
on probate courts and binding arbitration.
-Staff prepared the municipal application state funding for elderly and handicapped transportation.
-The list of active and future transportation projects for the municipality was updated from 11/04 to
3/06.
-An aerial photo of an area within the municipality was provided to the chief elected official.
-An update was provided on the map of the CT Plan of Conservation and Development.
-Members reviewed the approval from DEMHS for grants to be used for coordinated emergency
video conferencing.
-The work program for the Sherman Center Pedestrian Plan was forwarded to Natalie Serkin of that
Town.
-Work on the Sherman Center Pedestrian Plan continued. A roundabout is to be considered at the
Routes 37 and 39 intersection. Then pedestrian study scope changes were made to enable the
study of a roundabout at the northern Route 37 and 39 intersection in Sherman.
-An update was provided on group purchasing thru the Capitol Region Purchasing Council.
-Representatives of NU attended an HVCEO meeting to review their proposed shoreline
management planning process.
-Municipal staff attended the HVCEO’s annual union labor contracts analysis seminar.
-A Safe Routes to School grant package was forwarded to the municipality.
-The regional affordable housing web page was updated with the latest municipal contact data.
-A map of traffic volumes in the community was added to the hvceo.org web site’s transportation
page.
-Staff attended monthly meetings of health directors for preparing a regional health emergency
response plan.
-Housatonic Valley River Trail planning proceeded, including an insurance review of the HVCEO
role.
-The town’s membership in the CRPC regional purchasing group was funded for another year.
-Technical reports concerning deer ticks were forwarded to the First Selectman’s office.
-Natalie Serkin was provided with information on GE Housatonic Restoration grants.
-Naromi Land Trust, printed 2 large display maps.
-Didona Associates, Sidewalk Study, sent latest parcel data for overlay onto SBD aerial
photography.
-Naromi Land Trust, provided a CD rom of the 2004 Flight.
-Didona Associates, provided GIS guidance for the sidewalk study currently in progress.
-Rick Howard, Zoning Commission, provided guidance regarding the creation of a new zoning
map.
-Guido Tino, coordinated with Sherman’s Emergency Management Director on the Town’s
Emergency Operations Center contact list.
-Andrea O’Connor, assistance was provided for the preparation of the Town of Sherman’s grant
application for ConnDOT’s 13b-38bb transit funding program for Seniors.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided update digital copies of ConnDOT’s budget forms for the Town’s
application for Section 13b-38bb grant funding for Senior bus transportation.
-Guido Tino. met with and provided information to Sherman’s Emergency Management Director.
-Andrea O’Connor, provided assistance in obtaining emergency 911 mapping for use by the
Town’s Fire Department.

BEACON FALLS
-The First Selectman was provided with background information on use of Magic Salt.

CORNWALL
-Sent 2 files, 1) semi rural remote areas from the 1997 Growth Policy and 2) Quaker Brook
Watershed.

HARTFORD
-The new water supply interconnections report was forwarded to the CT Dept. of Health.

KENT
-Staff attended two meetings in Kent concerning the GE PCB remediation funding.

NEW HAVEN
-Information on meeting procedures was forwarded to SCCCOG.
-The New Haven Regional Sewer Commission was provided with information on local water
pollution control authorities to obtain sewer ordinances.

SOUTHBURY
-Bill Stax was provided with a copy of the River Trail Plan.

TORRINGTON
-Northwest Conservation District, provided a DVD of the 2004 State flight raw data for review.

WASHINGTON
-The goals of the GO21 freight advocacy group were endorsed by the HVCEO.

WATERBURY
-HVCEO data on Info Line was updated as requested.