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NECCOG approves UPWP, affirmative-action plan and STIP amendments
Summary
The Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments approved its FY26–27 Unified Planning Work Program, a re-affirmed Affirmative Action Plan and several STIP amendments at its May 23 meeting; motions were moved and seconded but the minutes do not list roll-call tallies.
The Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (NECCOG) approved several governance and planning items at its May 23, 2025 meeting in Canterbury.
The council voted to adopt a re-affirmed Affirmative Action Plan and to approve the FY26–27 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Patti George moved to approve items a–c — the Affirmative Action Plan, the UPWP and two resolutions (05-23-25-a and 05-23-25-b) — and Austin Tanner seconded the motion. The minutes record the motions and seconds but do not provide a roll-call or tally.
NECCOG also approved a set of State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) actions and amendments as presented. Patti George moved to approve the STIP changes; Cathryn Silver-Smith seconded. Separately, the council reviewed regional referrals from the Town of Killingly, including three proposed text amendments affecting site-plan review, planned residential development and special permits; Cathryn Silver-Smith moved to approve the referrals and Austin Tanner seconded.
The meeting minutes list each motion and seconder; they do not include detailed vote tallies or recorded dissent. The council included a resolution on the agenda to adopt a general-fund reserve policy and authorize fund transfers after audits showed no material weaknesses and increased reserves for NECCOG and NECTD.
The meeting adjourned at 10:27 following a motion by Chris Lippke, seconded by Cathryn Silver-Smith. The minutes do not indicate further procedural steps or specified implementation deadlines for the adopted items.
