First Selectman Vicki Tesoro welcomed veterans, first responders, elected officials, and community members to the groundbreaking ceremony for the multipurpose center for veterans and first responders.
"As we break ground today, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and first responders," said Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro. "In just over a year, our Trumbull American Legion chapter and the VFW chapters serving not only Trumbull but also our friends in Shelton, Monroe, Easton, and Redding will have a new place to call home. As important, we will have much-needed training space for our first responders and police departments, and anyone needing a warm and welcoming gathering space will have a spectacular new venue to consider.
On behalf of a grateful community, I want to thank everyone who made today possible from our dedicated Building Committee to our federal, state, and local delegations for championing this project and helping us to secure the necessary funding. This truly has been a collaborative effort."
Located on Trumbull's scenic Kaatz Pond at 1 Veterans Circle, the 5,500-square-foot facility will be the home base for the Trumbull chapter of the American Legion and the VFW chapter serving Trumbull, Shelton, Monroe, Easton, and Redding. It will provide a centralized, safe, and secure place with access to professionals who can identify and connect area veterans with care, treatment, training, and services.
In addition, this state-of-the-art facility will support first responders and police departments by hosting educational programs, professional development seminars, and regional training opportunities. Kaatz Pond will continue to serve as a training site for water rescue teams.
With a vaulted ceiling, cozy fireplace, and catering kitchen, the new multipurpose center will be an ideal location for municipal boards and commissions, civic and community organizations, as well as for weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, and other special occasions.
There will be multiple ways for donors to honor those who have served our country. Corporate and individual giving, naming and dedications, and a wall of honor provide opportunities to recognize their service and support the ongoing facility operations.
To learn more, visit trumbullvfrc.org.