The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Tuesday appointed West Hartford Town Manager Matt Hart as its new executive director, effective Feb. 28.
CRCOG is a voluntary council of governments that forms and initiates regional programs to the benefit of its member communities. CRCOG encompasses 38 metro Hartford municipalities.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, CRCOG chairwoman, said Hart — who was named after a comprehensive search — is well-equipped for the post.
“Matt Hart has been an effective, and well-known leader from municipal government from the Hartford area,” Stewart said in a statement. “We are excited to have him join CRCOG and look forward to his leadership in helping to advance regional programs that will benefit the residents of our region.”
Hart’s term will be for five years. He will replace interim executive director Pauline Yoder, who is also the chief operating officer for CRCOG. Yoder took over the interim role as executive director in August when Lyle Wray retired after 18 years.
Hart has a law degree from UConn and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York at Potsdam.
