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Naugatuck River Greenway updates: Waterbury design advances, Kennestown dam work ties to new trail segment; some federal grants remain under review
Summary
NVCOG and municipal representatives updated the Trails Committee on Waterbury phase 2 design, the Kennestown Dam removal’s incorporated trail segment, and other greenway projects, and warned that several federal discretionary grants remain under USDOT review.
NVCOG and municipal representatives provided updates on multiple Naugatuck River Greenway projects and regional funding opportunities.
Waterbury: NVCOG staff said the design for Waterbury’s phase 2 (funded under RAISE) is wrapping up, but construction procurement remains uncertain because federal discretionary awards are under review at USDOT. Staff noted ongoing right-of-way acquisition work for the stretch from Eagle Street to West Main and characterized the program as a waiting game while headquarters reviews discretionary grants.
RAISE/BUILD and discretionary grants: Participants said the MVCOG (RAISE successor) design work and consultant selection are ready to proceed but remain held at the federal level pending…
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