Good Evening,
This is First Selectman Vicki Tesoro with an important update.
Beginning tomorrow April 1st all individuals in Connecticut 16 years of age and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Please visit the town website for information about registering for the vaccine. There are multiple ways to schedule an appointment.
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1553
Currently, the only vaccine approved for children 16 and over is Pfizer. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are only approved for individuals 18 and over. The Trumbull Health Department is only administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson that changes weekly depending on the availability of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To determine which clinics offer the Pfizer vaccine, you can call the provider offering the clinic directly or contact the state at 211 or 877-918-2224 for more information.
The following data represents the total number of COVID-19 vaccinations administered in Connecticut, as reported to the state as of Monday, March 29, 2021
| Dose | Total Administered |
| First dose administered | 1,189,197* |
| Fully vaccinated | 684,200* |
| Total doses administered | 1,828,260* |
*NOTE: A total of 45,137 doses of the single-dose J&J vaccine are included in each category
This week, the state anticipates receiving about 240,000 first doses from the federal government.
So far, 41% of all adults over the age of 16 in Connecticut have received at least one dose, including:
- 80% of people over the age of 65
- 61% of people between the ages of 55-64
- 38% of people between the ages of 45-54
In Trumbull, 35% of our residents have received their first dose of the vaccine.
On a separate subject, the Trumbull Public School district is looking for feedback on their strategic planning from the entire Trumbull community including those who do not have children in the school system. Please visit the town website for information on how you can participate in this initiative.
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1594
Trumbull Parks & Recreation is planning on having most of their usual programs this summer. Registration will begin April 12th. Please call 203-452-5060 if you have questions. More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/TrumbullParksandRecreation
If you deferred your local tax payments that were due on January 1, 2021, the last day for payment without interest is tomorrow, Thursday April 1, 2021. Also the third installment of real estate taxes and the third installment of the 2020 Sewer assessment will become due on April 1, 2021.
The Tax Collector’s office is open to the public, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, CLOSED 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for lunch.
Tax payments can be made online or by mail. 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. If mailing your tax payment, please make your check payable to "Trumbull Tax Collector" and mail to Trumbull Town Hall, Tax Collector, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611. 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. https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/285/Online-Tax-InquiryPayment-System
Free Covid-19 Drive-Thru Testing is still being offered by Griffin Hospital every Tuesday from 9:30 AM to 3 PM at Unity Park on Unity Road. This testing site is open to Trumbull and non-Trumbull residents. No appointment is necessary, and results are available in 24-48 hours. Please bring a valid I.D. Free COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing will be offered by Griffin Hospital, at Unity Park, on Unity Road. Enter through Unity Park Road. Open Mondays Only (starting 4/19/2021) from 9:00AM to 1:30PM. No appointment necessary, results in 24-48 hours. Please bring a valid ID.
As we continue to see cases rise in Connecticut we must continue to remain vigilant in dealing with this virus whether you are vaccinated or not by continuing to practice social distancing and following the Governor's executive orders that require all residents to wear a mask or a cloth face covering when in public, whether indoors or outdoors, and social distancing is not possible.
Stay well and stay safe.
Thanks for listening.
COVID-19 Information, State of Connecticut Guidance, and Town Information
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
INFORMATION FOR TRUMBULL RESIDENTS ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2021 (Includes healthcare personnel, medical responders and staff, residents and staff of select congregate settings, pre-k through 12 school staff and teachers, professional childcare providers, and individuals 16 and older)
In an effort to ensure Connecticut continues taking the most equitable and efficient approach to quickly administering the COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible, Governor Ned Lamont has announced that the state is continuing to expand access on an age-based schedule.
The State of CT is currently vaccinating healthcare personnel, medical responders and staff, residents and staff of select congregate settings, pre-k through 12 school staff and teachers, professional childcare providers, and, as of April 1, 2021, individuals 16 and older.
Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine approved for children 16 and over. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only approved for individuals 18 years of age and older. Anyone who is age 16 or 17 must make an appointment with a provider who is administering Pfizer.
The Trumbull Health Department does not administer the Pfizer vaccine. To determine which clinics offer the Pfizer vaccine, you can call the provider directly or contact the State at 211 or 877-918-2224.
Please understand that vaccine supply remains limited and that appointments continue to be scheduled as vaccine arrives weekly.
HOW TO REGISTER:
•CDC Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS):
1.Phone: 877-918-2224
2.Online: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
3.https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccinations---VAMS-Support
4.https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Scheduling-Options
•Yale New Haven Health:
1.Phone: 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644)
2.Online: https://covidvaccine.ynhh.org
•Hartford Healthcare:
1.Phone: 860-827-7690
2.Online: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/covid-vaccine
•Griffin Health:
1.Phone: 203-204-1053 (general COVID information)
2.Online: https://www.griffinhealth.org/Coronavirus-COVID19-Information/COVID-19-Vaccination
3.If you are currently eligible for a vaccination and have not already made an appointment, please call Griffin Health at 203-433-3394 to speak to an appointment scheduling specialist.
•To make an appointment for the COVID vaccine at a participating pharmacy:
1.CVS: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
2.Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/covid19vac/CT.jsp
3.Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302
4.Stop & Shop: https://stopandshop.com/covid-vaccine
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
•2-1-1 of Connecticut Vaccine Locator Map
1.Website: www.211ct.org/vaccineclinics
•Connecticut’s Vaccine Appointment Assist Line:
Phone: 877-918-2224. Line is open seven days a week from 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Due to high volume, hold times may vary.
•Frequently Asked Questions and other CT Guidance:
1.https://portal.ct.gov/vaccine-portal/COVID-19-Vaccination-Phases
2.https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccinations---FAQs
COVID-19 Testing Sites:
•https://www.211ct.org/search?terms=COVID-19%20Diagnostic%20Tests&page=1&location=Connecticut&taxonomy_code=11048&service_area=connecticut
•https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4690/Griffin-community-flyer-trumbull2?bidId=
Information from the Tax Collector’s Office
The Tax Collector’s office is open to the public. Monday – Friday: Open to the Public 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, CLOSED 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for lunch. Tax payments can be made in the Tax Collector’s office, online, or by mail.
Go to https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/285/Online-Tax-InquiryPayment-System or make your check payable to "Trumbull Tax Collector" and mail to Trumbull Town Hall, Tax Collector, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611.
If you deferred your local tax payments that were due on January 1, 2021, the last day for payment without interest is Thursday April 1, 2021.
This postponement applies to the following municipal taxes and fees that will become due on January 1, 2021:
- Real Estate Tax -- 3rd installment of 2019 Grand List
- Motor Vehicle Tax -- 2nd installment of 2019 Grand List
- Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax -- 2019 Grand List
- Personal Property Tax -- 2nd installment of 2019 Grand List
- 2020 Sewer Assessment -- 3rd installment
This postponement does not apply to real estate accounts in escrow and paid by a bank. Please understand that January payments made after April 1, 2021 will bear interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month, so that a payment made on April 2, for example, will require payment of 6% interest.
Also the third installment of real estate taxes and the third installment of the 2020 Sewer assessment will become due on April 1, 2021.
Key Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act
Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act in March. Besides relief to individuals and businesses, this relief package includes funding for states, cities, other local governments, and also emergency relief funding for schools. The Town of Trumbull and the Trumbull schools will receive emergency funding under this plan. The exact amount of these allocations is not yet known and there still remains questions as to how the Treasury Department will allow these funds to be used. Once we know the information we will share it with you. https://himes.house.gov/coronavirus
COVID-19 Testing Information
See the following links for COVID-19 testing information:
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4690/Griffin-community-flyer-trumbull2?bidId=
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1468
https://progressive-diagnostics.com
https://www.211ct.org/search?page=1&location=Connecticut&taxonomy_code=11048&service_area=connecticut
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Priority-Populations
Travel Advisory Information
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Travel
Connecticut COVID-19 Data Tracker
The State of Connecticut's COVID-19 metric report is issued once per day, every Monday through Friday, usually around 4:00 p.m. The report that is issued each Monday contains combined data that was collected on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker
Trumbull COVID-19 Dashboard
A series of live case data, graphs, and vaccination information can be viewed on our Trumbull COVID-19 Dashboard. Data presented is live and will be continuously updated to provide residents with the most up-to-date information.
https://veoci.com/veoci/p/dashboard/pxa54xvx6s
Phase 2.1
The following rules apply to all Connecticut businesses and organizations and are effective March 19, 2021. Please keep in mind that it is the cumulative effects gained from social distancing, hand washing, and mask-wearing that will continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Businesses should take these rules as the minimum baseline of precautions needed to protect public health in Connecticut and refer to the recommended guidance by sector listed at the bottom of this page for best practices. Individual establishments should also take additional measures as recommended by industry experts or by common sense applied to their particular situation.
https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Coronavirus-Business-Recovery/Sector-Rules-for-Reopen
Updated-Sports-Guidance-Summary
Updated Guidance for the Operation of Interscholastic, Youth and other Amateur Sport Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic:
Click https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DPH/Communications/Covid19/DPH-Youth-and-Amateur-Sports-COVID19_UPDATED_Mar_2021_v52.pdf for a summary of the updated guidance. **
Trumbull Citizen Alert - Emergency and Community Notification Program
The Town of Trumbull has implemented a state-of-the-art emergency notification system to alert citizens about emergencies and other important community news. The emergency and community notification system, operated in partnership with Everbridge, enables the Town of Trumbull to provide important community notifications and essential information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, fires, floods, unexpected road closures, or evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.
Sign up here:
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/408/Trumbull-Citizen-Alert
https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/list.aspx