Executive Director, Capitol Region Council of Governments

Joined December 2015
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Matt Hart retweeted
May 25
Hey municipalities, quick reminder! Our #brownfield Revolving Loan Fund is still open. These loans and subgrants are designed to help you bridge funding gaps and bring your cleanup and redevelopment projects to life. Learn more below and apply today! zurl.co/ivzsG
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Matt Hart retweeted
The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is holding its final public information meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. to receive community feedback on its Priority Pathways Plan, a bicycle and pedestrian network for the 38-town region. The Project Team will review the Draft Plan and the regional
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Matt Hart retweeted
May 4
Heard the news? Our Annual Meeting registration is OPEN! - Join us June 3, 2026 | 12–2:30 pm - Don’t miss it, reserve your seat today: zurl.co/rEtNH #CRCOGWhat #AnnualMeeting #JoinUs
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Matt Hart retweeted
May 4
Where has #Civility gone in our politics? Incivility goes viral—and it hurts us all. Join the conversation on rebuilding respectful dialogue. May 20 | 8:30–10:30 AM. Free, registration required. Coffee’s on us. zurl.co/1VGZY #Civility #CommunityEngagement
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Matt Hart retweeted
Apr 29
Love organizing, project management, and collaborating with a great team? CRCOG is hiring an Executive Assistant, this could be your next move! Apply today: zurl.co/P2Mjr #hiring #govjobs #jobopportunity
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Matt Hart retweeted
Apr 13
Guess what just dropped? CRCOG’s Annual Meeting registration! And yes—we scored Joe D’Ambrosio, the legendary voice of UConn, as our keynote. Join us June 3, 12–2:30 PM. Register now: zurl.co/YEjfV #JoinUs #CRCOGWhat #AnnualMeeting
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Matt Hart retweeted
Apr 7
Amazing work is happening across our communities and it’s changing lives. CRCOG is proud to recognize the programs and initiatives strengthening our region. Know a project making a difference? Nominate it today! zurl.co/Dw0f2 #CRCOGWhat #municipalawards
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Matt Hart retweeted
Apr 1
Registration is OPEN for our 2026 Annual Meeting! Join us June 3 from 12–2:30 PM for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and regional impact. Joe D'Ambrosio will be our keynote speaker. Reserve your spot: zurl.co/zKNmO #CRCOGWhat #AnnualMeeting #JoinUs
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Matt Hart retweeted
Mar 23
CRCOG’s Regional Awards are back! Nominate a local leader for the Beacon of the Region Award or a team for the Regional Award for Excellence. Let’s celebrate our community accomplishments! 🙌 Submit: zurl.co/UjinH #recognition #CRCOGWhat #nomination
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Matt Hart retweeted
Mar 18
Every neighbor counts. When access to food is limited, every meal matters. In 3 hours, we sorted 13,350 lbs of food=11,125 meals for families across CT. We had fun & made an impact. Want to make a difference? Get involved: zurl.co/PNzlN #givingback @CTFoodshare
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I totally agree! Your JD or a JD/MPA will prepare you well for a rewarding career in #localgov! @CRCOG1
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This sounds very cool! #visionzero @CRCOG1
Have you heard of High Friction Surface Treatment? It's a material we've started adding to our roads to increase friction and prevent serious crashes. Hear from one of our incredible #engineers about this treatment, how it works, and why it's an important addition to our roads!
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Matt Hart retweeted
Mar 6
New Funding Newsletter Alert! Municipal leaders, discover the latest federal and state funding options available to support your community’s work. Stay informed. Stay ready. Sign up now if you're not on the list! 👉 zurl.co/kHGwc #FundingOpportunities #CRCOG
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Matt Hart retweeted
Feb 26
Frankie (CRCOG's comms intern superstar) and @MattHartTM have teamed up to give you a fun, behind‑the‑scenes look at CRCOG’s Legislative Priorities and what’s on deck for Connecticut’s next budget. Watch it here 👀: zurl.co/Xtn03
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Matt Hart retweeted
Jan 13
2K strong & growing on @LinkedIn. Join us, together, we’ll spark ideas & create solutions that matter. What do you want to see more of in 2026? Drop your thoughts! 🚀 #CRCOGWhat #Milestone #CommunityStrong
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Matt Hart retweeted
20 Dec 2025
CRCOG is #hiring! We're thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior or Principal Housing Planner. Learn more: zurl.co/BzYvx and apply today! #govjobs #jobopportunity
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Matt Hart retweeted
17 Nov 2025
It’s #CrashResponderSafetyWeek! Let’s show our appreciation by slowing down, moving over & staying alert. zurl.co/yiETr Mon: Safety Starts w/ You Tues: Driver Education Wed: Responder Training Thurs: More Than a Crash Fri: Move Over! #CRSW #TrafficSafety

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11 Nov 2025
Looking for a way to honor and thank our veterans? Please consider a contribution to your local food bank. 1 in 9 working age vets is food insecure and 1.2M low income vets rely on SNAP. Those of us in the veterans community will salute you!
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Matt Hart retweeted
7 Nov 2025
#BreakingNews in #EastHartford. @GovNedLamont held a press conference today on #housing. A bill is coming, and we're excited about it. Stay tuned for details next week. Thanks to our elected officials for a bipartisan effort. @MattHartTM @CCMAdvocacy @NVCOGct @jrojas9
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Matt Hart retweeted
5 Nov 2025
Creating better #transportation options for YOU!🚲 Join us for the 2nd Public Meeting of CRCOG’s Priority Pathways Plan — building a safe, connected bike & pedestrian network for all ages & abilities across 38 towns. Help shape the future! 💬 #CRCOGWhy #CommunityEngagement
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