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NECCOG director reports animal-control wins, transit repairs and new regional service proposals
Summary
The Director reported a successful appeal in the Woodstock animal-control case and a settlement in Sterling, Pomfret zoning adjusted for a new shelter, roof repairs at the transit district are scheduled to begin May/June 2026, and six new buses are slated for delivery in January/February 2027; NECCOG proposed RPIP-funded programs for shared tax collection and assessor services.
The Director's operational report covered animal control, transit and proposed regional programs.
On animal control, the Director said NECCOG won the appeal in the Woodstock case and that animals will be re-homed shortly; the Sterling case was settled. The Director also reported a successful zoning adjustment to allow a new animal shelter in Pomfret and said NECCOG staff are discussing a bonding request with legislators.
On transit, the Director said roof repairs at the transit district (after a state bid) are expected to begin in May or June 2026. The minutes record that six new buses are scheduled for delivery in January/February 2027; the original minutes include a typographical year error (—20271') which is reported here as 2027 for clarity.
The Director noted outreach activity (radio appearances and newsletters) and presented proposed new NECCOG programs seeking RPIP funding that would provide tax-collection services for Scotland/Hampton/Canterbury and shared assessor services for Chaplin/Mansfield.
Why it matters: Animal-control case outcomes affect shelter operations and animal welfare; transit repairs and vehicle procurement affect regional mobility; proposed shared services are intended to provide cost efficiencies for small towns.
Next steps: The Director will continue legislative discussions on bonding and report on program funding requests and transit project scheduling in subsequent meetings.
