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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
114,101
Residents
Featured Item -
February 3rd, 2026 - NHCOG is Hiring!
Strategic Advisor - Municipal Solid Waste & Recycling
The NHCOG is now seeking to retain a Strategic Advisor to support the NRRA in developing sustainable operations and fostering strategic relationships with municipalities, legislators, and state agencies. This position will also play a key role in project and administrative management of the Sustainable Materials Management Grant.
Click here to view the full solicitation and job description.
