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Northwest Hills
Council of Governments
Regional Planning Organization of Northwest Connecticut
Our Mission.
NHCOG’s mission is to make Northwest Connecticut a better place to live, do business, and visit by providing a forum for local officials to discuss issues of inter-municipal concern, promote regional cooperation, and direct various regional initiatives to enhance government planning, efficiency, and service delivery.
Established under Sections 4-124i of the Connecticut General Statutes, NHCOG began its work on January 1, 2014. It is the product of the consolidation of two former regional planning organizations - the Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials and the Northwestern Connecticut Council of Governments. The COG prepares a regional transportation plan, and a regional growth plan and is also involved in planning for housing, economic development, emergency management, and natural hazard mitigation.
Learn more about What We Do.
21
Towns
786.6
Square Miles
113,463
Residents
Featured Item -
May 2nd, 2025 - NHCOG is Hiring!
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Transportation to oversee and lead regional transportation planning and programmatic activities for NHCOG. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in transportation planning, along with multiagency coordination and compliance with state and federal regulations and grant programs.
This is a senior leadership role for a strategic thinker who values regional planning, collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making in advancing regional programs.
Click here to view the full solicitation and job description.
