Connecticut's Countryside

(Formerly 4-Towns)
A red barn with apple trees and a river flowing next. Caption says Connecticut's Countryside and lists the 4 towns and themes.

   In 2020, a plan for regional economic growth was      created between the towns of Bolton, Coventry, Mansfield, and Tolland. Together, these towns will be able to transform the region. We will grow our local      businesses and ensure that they flourish. We will      connect with our partners at UConn and ECSU to      connect students with rural New England. We will      collaborate with our local artists and help expand local events to ensure our traditions carry on to the next       generation. We will support our farmers and ensure                                                                                       that they thrive. Welcome to the 4 towns initiative,                                                                                           together we will make this a reality.

The Plan                                                                                Steering Committee

        4 Town Economic Vitality Plan              Connecticut's Countryside Steering Committee meets once a          Matrix                                                    month so staff can update the committee on the work being                                                                            done. These meetings are held the third Wednesday of each                                                                        month at 2p.m. via Zoom. 

 Plan Sections                                                               Steering Committee Meeting Days           

 Agriculture                                                                                     March 15, 2023                                       Culture and Entertainment                                                              April  19, 2023                                    Higher Education Establishments                                                    May 17, 2023                                   Outdoors and Recreation                                                                June 21, 2023                                     Small Business and Entrepreneurs                                                  July 19, 2023                                         Visibility and Marketing                                                                August 16, 2023               

Marketing Plan 

Connecticut's Countryside Marketing Plan                    

Summit 2023

On January 30, 2023, a regional summit was held at Patriot's Park Lodge in Coventry to discuss the ongoing work on the regional economic vitality plan. Attendees broke out into discussion groups and provided crucial feedback and guidance for the next steps moving forward for the region. 

 Summit Presentation                                                                                                                             Summit Recap