Community Based Partnerships

November 13, 2024

On Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 KVCOG was joined by Steve Cole and Matt Drost, Regional Planners for MaineDOT to discuss the Village Partnership Initiative.

If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation here: MaineDOT Community Based Initiatives

For Questions, reach out to the experts:

Shoreline Zoning

September 16th, 2024

On Monday, September 16th, 2024 KVCOG hosted a Shoreline Zoning Training and Information Session with Colin Clark from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. We were joined by Code Enforcement Officers, Planning Board Members, Select Board Members, and Town Managers from our Member Towns. 

If you were unable to attend, you can view the presentation here: Shoreline Zoning Presentation

For questions, reach out to the Shoreline Zoning Program experts:

THIRD ANNUAL PLANNING DAY & GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

TBD

SECOND ANNUAL PLANNING DAY & GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) combined our 2nd Annual Planning Day and General Assembly Meeting on June 25th at the beautifully renovated Solon Hotel Restaurant and Bar.  We are grateful for the time our guest speakers dedicated to provide the attendees with important educational information that will benefit all of the municipalities in our region.  We would also like to thank the Board of Directors, General Assembly Members, and all the other attendees who devote their time for the betterment of their municipality and the entire Kennebec Valley Region.  Below you will find the contact information and presentations for each of the speakers.  

APEX - Presentation
Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor- (207) 299-4810- 

Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) - Presentation
Andrea Smith, Program- (603) 369-3001- 

Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) - Presentation
Heather Dumais, State Hazard Mitigation Officer- (207) 441-9510- 

Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) - Presentation 
Tammy Knight, Development Program Manager- (207) 624-7489- 

Economic Development Agency (EDA) - Handout
Katherine Trapani, EDA Representative for Maine- (215) 514-6572- 

Maine Municipal Association (MMA) - Presentation
Rebecca Graham, Legislative Advocate- (207) 623-8428  
Jen Thompson, Staff Attorney- (207) 623-8428- 

Somerset County Emergency Management Agency - Presentation
Mike Smith, Deputy Director-(207) 474-6788- 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

September 25th, 2024

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) had its bi-annual General Assembly Meeting at the Historic Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner on September 25th, 2024.  Those in attendance adopted the slate of KVCOG Board Members and enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by 266 Still Water and were treated to a tour of the renovated Johnson Hall by Michael Miclon, Executive/Artistic Director. 

We also presented our latest Annual Report that is found here: KVCOG 2024 Annual Report

Thank you to all who attended! 

SECOND ANNUAL PLANNING DAY & GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

June 25th, 2024

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) combined our 2nd Annual Planning Day and General Assembly Meeting on June 25th at the beautifully renovated Solon Hotel Restaurant and Bar.  We are grateful for the time our guest speakers dedicated to provide the attendees with important educational information that will benefit all of the municipalities in our region.  We would also like to thank the Board of Directors, General Assembly Members, and all the other attendees who devote their time for the betterment of their municipality and the entire Kennebec Valley Region.  Below you will find the contact information and presentations for each of the speakers.  

APEX - Presentation
Marissa Henkel, Procurement Counselor- (207) 299-4810- 

Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) - Presentation
Andrea Smith, Program- (603) 369-3001- 

Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) - Presentation
Heather Dumais, State Hazard Mitigation Officer- (207) 441-9510- 

Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) - Presentation 
Tammy Knight, Development Program Manager- (207) 624-7489- 

Economic Development Agency (EDA) - Handout
Katherine Trapani, EDA Representative for Maine- (215) 514-6572- 

Maine Municipal Association (MMA) - Presentation
Rebecca Graham, Legislative Advocate- (207) 623-8428  
Jen Thompson, Staff Attorney- (207) 623-8428- 

Somerset County Emergency Management Agency - Presentation
Mike Smith, Deputy Director-(207) 474-6788-