Now Hiring- associate Planner
SECOG has opened a search for an Associate Planner (Regional/Local) to support SECOG’s regional planning, municipal services, and transportation planning programs. This entry-level position will reward a conscientious and creative candidate with the opportunity to practice a wide variety of skills, including public outreach and engagement, project management, data analysis, and field work. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related area and a demonstrated interest in urban planning and/or public policy. Experience with ArcGIS is preferred. More experienced applicants may also be considered, with salary dependent upon qualifications as shown in the job position’s stated salary ranges.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume and should be submitted to [email protected] by July 23, 2025.
SECOG Seeks communications manager
SECOG has opened a search for a dedicated Communications Manager/Regional Planner to advance the agency’s efforts to increase public awareness of agency programs and engagement in policy development and implementation projects. The Communications Manager will support all program areas, including transportation, housing, and regional planning (which includes environmental planning and climate mitigation/adaptation). Salary will be dependent upon qualifications as shown in the job position’s stated salary ranges.
Applications should include a cover letter and resume and should be submitted to [email protected] by July 9, 2025.
SECOG awarded grant from EPA for Brownfield assessments
We are proud to announce that SECOG, in partnership with the Eastern CT Land Bank (ECLB) and CT Resource Conservation and Development Area (CT RC&D), has been awarded $1.2 million through EPA’s Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant Program to support environmental assessment, community engagement, and redevelopment planning in Preston, Windham, and Sprague.
Working closely with project partners, municipal leaders, community members, and property owners, we anticipate these environmental assessments and strategic reuse planning efforts will help bring long-dormant properties back into active use.
Learn more about the grant in SECOG’s press release, as well as on EPA’s website. We look forward to sharing more details as this project moves forward.
SECOG awarded grant from deep for composting infrastructure
We are very excited to announce that composting infrastructure will be on its way to the Town of Windham! SECOG was one of nine entities selected to receive grant funding from DEEP’s Materials Management Infrastructure Program.
Working closely with the Town and other community partners, the project will pilot municipal composting in Windham with an in-vessel composter at the transfer station and food scrap collection bins at schools and around town. SECOG worked closely with town officials, Eastern Connecticut State University, and CLiCK Inc to develop an application that reflected collaboration from government, nonprofit, and institutional partners.
Learn more about the grant and other recipients in this press release from DEEP. We look forward to sharing more details as the project unfolds.
SECOG legislative Agenda
On November 20th, 2024, the SECOG Board adopted priorities for 2025 legislative action, including state funding to stabilize the costs of special education, actions to promote a reduction in solid waste and the cost of municipal solid waste management, and reducing the expected municipal property tax burden of PA 24-46, which was intended to grant 100% property tax exemption to certain disabled veterans.
Testimony in support of SB 739 AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAXES IMPOSED ON MEALS SOLD BY AN EATING ESTABLISHMENT, CATERER OR GROCERY STORE
Testimony in support of HB 1281 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY ON THE NEED FOR EXTENDED PRODUCER
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLAR PANELS AND WIND TURBINE BLADES
Testimony in support of HB 5019 AN ACT ESTABLISHING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CONSUMER BATTERIES
Testimony in support of HB 6917 AN ACT CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE IN THE STATE
CTDOT Active Transportation PROGRAM – Funding Available
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE VIA EMAIL TO [email protected] NO LATER THAN June 18th, 2025.
An additional round of funding has been provided for SECOG to distribute to programs across our region. This microgrant program aims to “provide equitable, safe, accessible, and sustainable access to
transportation by making conditions safer for people of all ages to walk, bike and roll, thereby encouraging
more people to use these healthy and environmentally sustainable modes of travel.” Eligible entities include schools, non-profits, and health districts. Successful applicants can be awarded up to $5,000 per application (and can be awarded for up to two applications per year). For application forms, specific information on eligible items covered under this program, and more, please view/download the attached documents below. Additional questions can be emailed to the following points of contact for this program:
Dan Robinson, Associate Planner: [email protected]
Kate Rattan, Director of Transportation Planning: [email protected]
Program Guidelines:
Application Form:
Quarterly Reporting Form:
CTDOT SECTION 5310 GRANT PROGRAM – Funding Available
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025.
The Section 5310 program provides Federal funding for capital and operating expenses to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
For the current 2024 cycle, CTDOT will fund awarded Traditional vehicle projects at 80% federal share, with a 20% local match. Additionally, CTDOT will fund awarded Nontraditional projects at 50% or 80% share as funding allows and in accordance with budget language.
Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, state/local government authorities, and operators of public transportation.
Application instructions, application types, and more information on the program can be found here: www.ct.gov/dot/5310