Due to COVID-19, Trumbull Town offices are closed. Staff in each department are working remotely, so please call or email if you have a question or are in need of services. Below is a summary of departments with links for additional information. This information is also posted on the referenced departments’ web pages.
Building Department
The Building Department is functioning remotely while Town Hall is closed. Please use buildinginfo@trumbull-ct.gov to email us, or contact staff by calling 203-452-5020. We have developed new protocols for handling signoffs from other departments, invoices and credit card payments. Some inspections may be able to be done live using FaceTime, and plan reviews may be done by email. For more information about permitting, please click here: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1091
The Center at Priscilla Place: Human Services
The Senior Center is closed to the public. Staff are regularly monitoring the phone lines to assist residents with their needs. If you get our voicemail please be sure to leave a message. We will call you back. For residents needing rides to doctor appointments we are working with GBT for single passenger roundtrip assistance. Please be sure your doctor’s office has not cancelled that appointment before scheduling transportation with us. (203) 452-5199
The Food Pantry is delivering Meals on Wheels and food pantry/grocery items to seniors in need. If you or anyone you know is struggling to purchase food or not able to get to the store, please call us. Residents may be experiencing difficult times. It is okay to call the pantry and let us know you need assistance. All calls, deliveries, or pickups are confidential. We are able to assist families, children, adults and seniors. Drive thru and drop off is by appointment only or sign up for services. (203) 452-5136
Social Services is not taking in person appointments but is available by phone. We continue to work with energy assistance clients to ensure benefits are approved and oil deliveries are made. If you get our voicemail please leave a message and someone will call you back. (203) 452-5198
Click here for more resources: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/767/Social-Services-COVID-19-Resources
Department of Public Works
The Town of Trumbull Public Works Department is monitoring communications remotely. Should there be concerns or request for urgent response please call 203-452-5070 or 203-452-5071. You may also continue to submit request for service through the Citizen Service Request Form at https://veoci.com/veoci/p/form/wsb477d6sgsa#tab=entryForm
Large Item Pick-Up Program: Every effort will be made to honor scheduled bulk pick up requested prior to March 23, 2020. Reduced staffing levels may cause delays; however, resources will be assigned to complete existing commitments. At this time further appointments are suspended pending reopening of full Public Works services. We will make every effort to schedule appointments immediately once full operations are anticipated to resume. Thank you for your understanding during this emergency period.
Economic & Community Development
All inquiries are being handled remotely by email or phone. All correspondence and requests for information should be emailed to rbakalar@trumbull-ct.gov or you may call 203-452-5043 and leave a message.
Fire Marshal
At this time the Fire Marshal’s Office is working remotely. Our goal is to keep serving the residents and businesses of Trumbull to the best of our ability during these critical times. At any time residents and businesses may email the Fire Marshal’s Office at firemarshal@trumbull-ct.gov or leave a message at 203-452-5080. All phone messages and email left prior to 3:00 will be returned that day. Any emails or messages left after 3:00pm will be returned on the next business day.
Title Searches: Please email the address of your inquiry to firemarshal@trumbull-ct.gov. You will receive a response regarding tank pulls with a yes or no and date pulled, and an answer regarding if the tank was leaking or not. Copies of the actual reports will be emailed out within a few days of request.
Licensing Inspections: All licensing inspections (Day Care, Residential board and care, liquor), are currently on hold. Your current license will be extended and we will inspect your facility once the restrictions are lifted. Please email firemarshal@trumbull-ct.gov and we will contact you once inspections are being scheduled again.
Underground Tank Removals: At this time underground tank removals are not being conducted. Should you have a known leaking tank or a pull that must be completed for the sale of a property please email ffiremarshal@trumbull-ct.gov and these situations will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Blasting permits: please email your completed blasting permit to firemarshal@trumbull-ct.gov. ensure the call before you dig number is listed on the permit. Permit will be signed and emailed back to you. Please mail a check payable to Trumbull Fire Marshal’s Office for $60 to 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611
All questions pertaining to plan reviews and construction inspections please visit the following link for step-by-step instructions: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1091
Parks and Recreation
Trumbull Parks and Recreation is closed to the public until further notice. Our team is available to assist you via phone or email from 9am-5pm, Monday thru Friday. Please call 203-452-5060 or email recreation@trumbull-ct.gov.
Park stickers and pool guest passes will not be issued until our office reopens. 2019 Park Stickers will remain valid for 60 days after the parks reopen.
All recreation programs are cancelled or suspended. Participants will receive an email with the status of their program. All parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and athletic fields are closed to all activity until further notice. At this time the trail system remains open; however, we ask that residents practice the social distancing measures recommended by the CDC.
Visit our website and social media pages for virtual recreation opportunities!
Website: www.trumbull-ct.gov/316/Parks-Recreation
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrumbullParksandRecreation
Instagram: www.instagram.com/trumbullparksandrecreation
Planning & Zoning
During the Town Hall closure, staff continue to work remotely and will respond to calls and email inquiries daily. Please call Town Planner Rob Librandi at 203-452-5047 for Planning and Zoning matters, and Doug Wenz at 203-452-5044 for blight and zoning enforcement matters.
Please check https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1091
for detailed instructions for permits, inspections and land use applications.
Trumbull Library System
General eMedia: http://www.trumbullct-library.org/emedia-and-more
- Overdrive includes eBooks and digital audiobooks as well as select magazines. Please note this service may have hold times for items. Look for their “Libby” app on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. Kindle users can download directly.
- Hoopla offers eBooks, digital audiobooks, music, TV, comic books and movies without hold times. Your library card grants you 8 monthly downloads. Hoopla is also available on the Apple Store, Google Play Store and Kindle Fire, and video content can be viewed through AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, AndroidTV, and FireTV.
- RB Digital – Offers digital magazines. Their “RBDigital” app is available through Apple Store, Google Play Store and Kindle Fire.
Expanded Service:
Patrons will need an active library card to connect to these services. For Trumbull residents who need a library card, have fines in excess of $10, have expired library cards or simply have questions regarding these services, please email referencelibrarian@trumbull-ct.gov.Those seeking a new library card need to provide their name, address, and telephone number.
Tax Assessor
The Assessor’s Office is closed to the public.
Elderly and Disabled Homeowners Program - At this time the Assessor’s office is closed. Should the filing requirements or the deadline change, this information will be posted on the Tax Assessor webpage. If you have any questions please call 203-452-5016 to leave a voicemail or email to: jferrigno@trumbull-ct.gov
Motor Vehicle - If you need to submit a plate cancellation receipt or proof of disposal please do so by mail or email to: mdevestern@trumbull-ct.gov
Income and Expense Forms - Forms will be mailed the first week of April. At this time there is no change to the filing requirement. If you need an extension, please request it in writing or by email by May 1, 2020.
Please be patient and check back for future updates.
If you have any questions please call 203-452-5016 to leave a voicemail (we will return your call ASAP) or email to mdevestern@trumbull-ct.gov
Mailing Address: Assessor’s Office - 5866 Main Street - Trumbull, CT 06611
Tax Collector
The Tax Collector’s office is closed, but employees are accessing their email to address your questions.
For safety and security reasons, there will be no drop off box for tax payments. Please mail in payments or use our online system. No cash will be accepted through the mail. Use the following link to pay your taxes online: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/285/Online-Tax-InquiryPayment-System
Please use our online system to look up information regarding your tax bills. All amounts showing due on the website are accurate as of the date of viewing. You may mail in a check or pay online. Please note that if you use the mail, the U.S. postmark will be honored as the date of payment, regardless of when the payment is processed. If you choose to pay online, your payment will be reflected and updated in 48 hours on the online system. IRS tax information is also available online. Be sure to check the box “IRS Payment Records for year 2019” before hitting the search button.
If you have a question that is of an urgent nature, please email the tax collector at dpellitteri@trumbull-ct.gov.We will respond as soon as possible.
The CT DMV is closed to the public until further notice. Please visit https://portal.ct.gov/DMV for updates.
Town Clerk
Town Clerk office hours are by appointment only and the office is closed for walk-in business until further notice.
We encourage you to conduct your business by mail, email or phone. Recordings are being accepted by mail, FedEx and UPS. To make an appointment or if you need information, please email mmarkham@trumbull-ct.gov or call 203-452-5037.
Transfer Station/Recycling Center
The Transfer Station is currently open during regular operating hours, Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Residents are limited to one trip per day.
The Transfer Station is not accepting any organic composting material (yard waste) from residents of Monroe or Easton. ONE load per day from Trumbull residents will be accommodated. Please remember--ONE VISIT PER DAY to help workers enforce the emergency order regarding social distancing. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and much needed.
WPCA
While Town offices are closed, please call 203-452-5048 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
To avoid problems at your home, Please DO NOT flush disinfectant wipes (or any type of wipes), paper towels, facial tissue or any materials other than toilet paper down your toilet as they are NOT designed to break down in the wastewater treatment process.