Event & Program Signage
Thank you for hosting an America 250 | CT – connected event or program! Organizations & municipalities which have accepted a stipend from the commission are requested to include recognition signage at their events & programs.
Physical Signage
Physical signs are stationed around the state, at one location per Council of Governments region. Refer to the listing below to find your region’s location. Please note that not all locations are COG offices, and refer to the specific directions for your location. Each location has one each of the following: sandwich board (outside use) and pop-up banner (inside use).
As a courtesy to other organizations, please utilize the reservation form to schedule your event dates and refer to existing reservations prior to making your own. All kits are first reserved, first served. If the signage is not available on your required date, you may use the digital downloads for your region.
Please utilize the check in/out form for your location to ensure accurate tracking. Submit the form immediately upon pick-up and drop-off, again, as a courtesy to other organizations.
Please confirm your desired signage is available prior to traveling to the location. Our hosts are not responsible for keeping track of which organization has checked out signage, and will not monitor the reservation list. Some host locations may require an appointment; please refer to the directions for your location for details.
Steps to Borrow Physical Signage
- Check the availability of your region’s kit on your desired date(s). Be sure to check existing reservations as well as whether the kit is currently available. As a courtesy to others, please be sure to honor any reservations that have already been made.
- Check the hours your host location is open for pick ups and drop offs, as well as any specific directions.
- Submit the reservation form for your desired date(s). Please be sure to account for picking up and dropping off.
- Pick up your desired signage. Please “Check Out” before leaving the host location to ensure others know the sign is unavailable. Utilize the QR code on your kit’s tag or the appropriate link below to access the form.
- Take pictures at your event or program & share them with us! Tag us @america250ct on social media or submit via email to info@ct250.org. Not a requirement, but we love to see what’s happening around the state and share with others!
- Return the signage promptly after your event. Please “Check In” when dropping off to ensure others know the sign is now available. Utilize the QR code on your kit’s tag or the appropriate link below to access the form. The same form is used for check in and out. Note any damage on the form when you submit.
Digital Signage
For smaller events, or when the physical signage is not available, downloadable versions are included. Please be sure to use the specific sign for your region, if applicable. These may be printed out or included on your own digital signage. Please do not make any edits to the download.
Choose Your COG Region
RiverCOG | Western CT COG | Northwest Hills COG | Metro COG | Naugatuck Valley COG | Northeastern CT COG | Capitol Region COG | Southeastern CT COG | South Central CT COG
Check which Council of Governments your municipality belongs to here.
Kit #1: RiverCOG
Name of location: Lower CT River Valley Council of Governments
Address: 145 Dennison Rd, Essex
Parking: Lot is adjacent to the building, accessed via Old Dennison Road. Parking is free.
Access Directions (if applicable): Public building. Enter through back door off parking lot.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The office is closed July 3rd for Independence Day observation.
Appointment Needed? Not during given hours. Please call to schedule a time outside of hours listed above.
Contact name/email/phone: Vicki Harris, VHarris@rivercog.org, 860-581-8554
Kit #2: WestCOG
Name of location: Mark Twain Library
Address: 439 Redding Rd, West Redding, CT 06896
Parking: Lot is adjacent to the building. Parking is free.
Access Directions: Speak with a staff member at the circulation desk to request the signage.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: M/Th, 10:00-8:00; Tu/W/F/Sa, 10:00 – 5:00 (Please check directly with the library for holiday and other hour restrictions)
Appointment Needed? No
Contact: Erin Dummeyer, erin@marktwainlibrary.org
Kit #3: Northwest Hills COG
Name of location: Northwest Hills Council of Governments Office
Address: 355 Goshen Road, Litchfield
Parking: Plentiful, in front of building
Access Directions: Leave with/pick up from receptionist
Pick-up/drop-off hours: M-F, 8:00 – 4:00
Appointment Needed? No
Contact: Robert A Phillips, rphillips@nhcogct.gov, 860-491-9884 (Receptionist is usually Lauren C)
Kit #4: MetroCOG
Name of location: TBD – please use downloads in the meantime!
Address:
Parking:
Access Directions (if applicable):
Pick-up/drop-off hours:
Appointment Needed?
Contact:
Kit #5: Naugatuck Valley COG
Name of location: Terryville Public Library
Address: 238 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786
Parking: Behind the Library, off Prospect St., or there is a smaller lot off Main Street.
Access Directions (if applicable): There are entrances to the Library off Main Street and behind the Library. Access at the rear of the library is handicap accessible.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: M, W, F 10am – 5pm T, Th 1pm – 8pm
Appointment Needed? No
Contact: Gretchen DelCegno, gdelcegno@biblio.org, 860-582-3121 (Staff will be able to assist with pick up/drop-off even if Gretchen is not available.)
Kit #6: Northeastern CT COG
Name of location: TBD – please use downloads in the meantime!
Address:
Parking:
Access Directions (if applicable):
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Appointment Needed?
Contact:
Kit #7: Capitol Region COG
Name of location: Hartford Public Library, Downtown Branch
Address: 500 Main Street, Hartford
Parking: Street parking: Arch Street near both the front of HPL toward Main Street or toward the back entrance on Arch Street. Additional street parking on Main Street. Parking Lot: Directly next to the Library. Payment: All parking requires payment, which can be done via the Woonerf phone app. Please check for the zone number on nearby parking meters.
Access Directions: Please go to the main circulation desk during the library’s open hours.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: M-Th, 9:30-6; F, 9:30-5; Sa, 9-5 (Please check directly with the library for holiday and other hour restrictions)
Appointment Needed? No
Contact: Front Desk – 860-695-6300; Julia Yakovich – jyakovich@hplct.org, 860-695-6310
Kit #8: Southeastern CT COG
Name of location: Waterford Public Library
Address: 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
Parking: Lot is adjacent to the building. Parking is free.
Access Directions (if applicable): Check in at the information desk.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: M-W, 9:00 – 9:00; Th-Fr, 9:00 – 5:00; Sa, 9:00 – 1:00 (Please check directly with the library for holiday and other hour restrictions)
Appointment needed? No
Contact name/email/phone: Jill Adams, jadams@waterfordct.org, 860-444-5805 x2
Kit #9: Greater New Haven/South Central CT COG
Name of location: South Central Regional Council of Governments Office
Address: 127 Washington Ave, 4th Floor West, North Haven, CT 06473
Parking: There is a large parking lot on site. Parking is free.
Access Directions: Please note that there are two buildings: East and West. Our office is located in West, the second building, on the 4th floor. Our office is to the right off the elevator. Please come in the door and check in with the Administrative Assistant at the front desk upon arrival.
Pick-up/drop-off hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Appointment Needed? No, but please come during the scheduled pick-up/drop-off hours.
Contact: Angelina DeBenedet, adebenedet@scrcog.org, (203) 466-8601
