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.
More information about the project, as well as conceptual renderings known as Option 7 dated as of June 25, 2025, can be found on the town website.
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.