Proposed New Senior/Community Center Project

Town Forum & Presentation on Proposed New Senior/Community Center 

The Town held an informational forum on September 17, 2025 for the proposed new Senior/Community Center at 5958 Main Street. A recording of the forum has been uploaded to Trumbull Community Television's YouTube channel. We encourage all residents to watch the video.

Tours of the Senior Center at Priscilla Place

The Town is offering tours of the current Senior Center so that residents can view the Center before the referendum vote on November 4, 2025.

Tours are available on:

Monday, September 29, 20256:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM


Can't make these dates? Call the Center for a tour at 203-452-5199.

Explanatory Text Concerning Proposed Senior/Community Center


Question:

“Shall the $27,115,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the planning, design and construction of a new Senior/Community Center be approved?”

Explanatory Text:

The Town Council has approved a bonding authorization for $27,115,000 for the construction of a new approximately 27,500 square foot Senior/Community Center building at 5958 Main Street.

Cost:

  • Total estimated cost: $27,115,000
  • The tax impact of the proposed bond authorization would be an average of $30 per $100,000 of resident’s assessed home value (not market value) per year for the life of the bond.

New Building:

  • A modern approximately 27,500 square feet building is designed to better meet the current and future needs of Trumbull residents by supporting a wide range of programs for seniors and the broader community.

The current Senior Center building is over 100 years old and at the end of its useful life. Discussions regarding a new Senior Center and Community Center have been taking place for over a decade. The proposed project offers a modern, flexible layout for multipurpose use and a safe, energy-efficient design. Improvements will include more space for programs and activities, ample parking and better accessibility, expanded space for social services, dedicated areas for the lunch program and upgraded wellness and fitness spaces. All elements are focused on enriching the lives of older adults through health, wellness, independence, and community connection while additionally offering much needed meeting rooms and gathering spaces to Trumbull residents of all age groups for programs related to arts, education, recreation, culture and civic activities.

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Town of Trumbull will hold a referendum concerning the question set forth above. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of July 10, 2025, this explanatory text describes the proposed appropriation and bond authorization of a new Senior/Community Center. The referendum question will appear on all ballots, including absentee and early voting, as well as Election Day.

Town Council Meeting Information

At the 7/10/2025 Town Council Meeting the Council approved in a bipartisan vote the bond authorization in the amount of $27,115,000 for the proposed new Senior/Community Center.

In accordance with the Town Charter there will be a referendum question on the ballot for the November 4th municipal election, which allows Trumbull voters to vote yes or no on the proposed question for the requested funding for the proposed new Senior/Community Center.

Per the Town Charter the question on the ballot will read as follows: “Shall the $27,115,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the planning, design and construction of a new Senior/Community Center be approved?”

To view more information about the Town Council meetings regarding the Proposed Senior/Community Center Project, visit https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9159

Community Facilities Building Committee Meeting Information

Read the 6/25/25 Community Facilities Building Committee Special Meeting Minutes at https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252025-5788

Option 7 of the new options for the proposed Senior/Community Center was the favorite alternative option of the committee. However, all three new options and the original were presented to the Town Council at their meeting on 7/10/2025.

For more information about the Community Facilities Building Committee and to view the Committee’s agendas and minutes, visit the Community Facilities Building Committee page on the town website at https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/409/Community-Facilities-Building-Committee