Thomaston is one of 43 towns served by the Western CT Coalition (WCTC), a Regional Behavioral Health Action Organization dedicated to improving mental health, reducing substance misuse, and connecting residents with community resources. WCTC is now inviting adult residents to take a brief, anonymous survey to help shape prevention and support services across our region.
 
 **Why it matters:**
Survey responses help regional and community organizations like WCTC better understand adult health trends, community strengths, emerging issues, and prevention needs in western Connecticut. Your input directly informs the programs and resources that serve Thomaston and neighboring towns.

**What to know:**
- Open to adults **18 and older**
- Takes about **14 minutes** to complete
- **Anonymous** — you can skip any question you'd rather not answer
- Survey closes **October 1, 2026**

**How to take the survey:**
- Scan the QR code on the flyer below, or
- Visit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WCTCCT2026 
 
This project was made possible with funding from multiple contracts with the CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Questions or concerns can be directed to WCTC at admin@wctcoalition.org.
 
We encourage Thomaston residents to take a few minutes to share their voice — your input helps ensure community members' experiences and priorities are reflected in WCTC's work across the region.
 
*Learn more about the Western CT Coalition at wctcoalition.org.*
 

The Town of Thomaston and Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), invite residents to learn about a proposed National Register of Historic Places nomination for the downtown. National Register listing is an honorary status, which celebrates places with important local history. Downtown Thomaston has a wealth of historic resources, worthy of recognition. The historic community spaces, businesses, mill housing, and mill complexes all contribute to the Town’s identity and unique character.

 

Jenny Scofield, National Register Coordinator for SHPO, and Renee Tribert of Preservation Connecticut will provide an overview of the National Register program and benefits of designation.

 

Please join us to learn more about this effort!

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) is inviting residents, students, and visitors to help define the region’s identity through a regional photo contest supporting the development of the Naugatuck Valley Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (NVRPOCD). The plan is a long-range document that guides growth, preservation, and community priorities over the coming years.

The contest seeks photographs that capture the people, places, and experiences that define life in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. Submissions may reflect Architecture, Arts & Culture, Community and Places of Belonging, Environment, Entertainment & Leisure, Public Events, and/or Transportation across the region. Selected images will be used to visually support the NVCOG’s long-term planning efforts and to illustrate the themes and priorities reflected in the NVRPOCD.

Submissions are open now through 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2026. Participants may submit up to three digital photographs through an online submission form at https://arcg.is/1G5OSr2. The contest is open to adults aged 18 or older, as well as high school students in grades 9 through 12 who have parent or guardian permission.

One winning photo will be selected from each of NVCOG’s 19 municipalities: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bristol, Cheshire, Derby, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Seymour, Shelton, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Waterton, Wolcott, and Woodbury. Winners will receive a $25 gift card to a local establishment in the town where the photo was taken. Selected images may also be featured on the NVCOG website, social media platforms, and in future official planning publications.

Full contest rules, submission guidelines, and required photo release forms, including forms for high school student participants and any identifiable individuals appearing in submitted photos, are available at https://nvcogct.gov/project/photo-contest/.