COVID-19 Work Plan Update

Effective Monday, September 13th, 2021, adequate face coverings will be required within our building for staff and visitors, per recommendations of the CDC. We will continue to follow our COVID-19 work plan while we adapt to the continuing pandemic. Visitors are asked to inquire ahead and to make an appointment.

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Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is a private, non-profit organization established in 1967. KVCOG is a membership organization and is owned and operated for the benefit of its members.   The Council of Governments is enabled by state statue. The office is located in Fairfield, Maine and serves Kennebec, Somerset and western Waldo Counties.

KVCOG provides a coordinated approach for planning and economic development at the local and regional level.  KVCOG has been a leader in economic development, environmental, land use and transportation planning with a wide array of professional talent among staff for the past 50 years.

The Kennebec Valley region is connected by the Kennebec River. It covers 62 municipalities, several unorganized territories and 5,251 square miles with a population of approximately 182,000.  It includes the state capital of Augusta as well as other cities including Waterville, Gardiner and Hallowell and many rural towns. Municipal population ranges from 42 to 18,972.

KVCOG in the News

05/26/2021: Virtual meetings to focus on Winslow's future

04/05/2021: U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce federal investment for EMDC

03/12/2021: Kennebec Valley Governments group nets $25k grant

02/18/2021: Fayette officials unveil draft of town's updated comprehensive plan

01/29/2021: KVCOG hosts Comprehensive and Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Session with GrowSmart Maine highlighting community programs in smart growth  

01/29/2021: Readfield-area officials receive $22,000 grant to fund food composting program

01/22/2021: Kennebec Valley Council of Governments names new executive director

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KVCOG's COVID-19 Work Plan

Since the middle of March 2020, KVCOG has functioned almost entirely remotely. We were fortunate to have been well positioned to do so to ensure the health and safety of our staff, our families, and our communities. We did an outstanding job of holding together as a team and have continued to deliver services to the region and our members.

KVCOG is fortunate in other ways as well: our offices are situated for distancing while we are at 17 Main Street, our staff have maintained strict social distancing in their time away from the office, and we all continue to be healthy.

In light of this, KVCOG has decided to return to the office with a few minor adjustments in line with the Governor’s plan to “Restart Maine’s Economy:”

• KVCOG will continue to work remotely when it makes sense to do so. We are working to follow the guidance of Governor Mills and the Maine CDC and will adjust our operations accordingly.

• KVCOG offices are cleaned weekly with special attention to high-traffic areas. We’re fortunate that our cleaning staff at Hilltop Cleaners takes this very seriously.

• Large-scale meetings hosted by KVCOG will continue to be offered remotely in order to reduce exposure for everyone. The benefits of in-person meetings are currently outweighed by continued caution and practical realities.

• KVCOG staff may attend small in-person meetings if necessary, but preference is still remote access. KVCOG staff will wear a mask at any in-person meeting.

• Visitors to KVCOG should be sure to inquire ahead and make an appointment. All visitors will be asked to standby in our lobby until a KVCOG staff person greets them. All visitors will be asked to wear a mask during any in-person meetings in the office. KVCOG is happy to be able to provide masks.

KVCOG remains poised to continue the services you have come to expect from us. Please let us know if you have any questions. We are, as always, happy to help.