June 16, 2024 - The Town of Trumbull, under the leadership of First Selectman Vicki Tesoro, is pleased to announce its intent to purchase the former Grace Episcopal Church property located at 5958 Main Street in Trumbull. This strategic acquisition aims to prevent the potential construction of a high-density development and gives the town control over future development of that property.
The purchase is contingent upon a positive recommendation from the Trumbull Planning and Zoning Commission and by the approval of the Trumbull Town Council. According to the terms of the contract the financial parameters of this acquisition must remain confidential until the Town Council approves the purchase.
First Selectman Tesoro stated, “The acquisition of the Grace Church property is a proactive measure to control development and uphold the community standards that Trumbull residents value. It is important to note, just as in the purchase of the Hardy Lane property by the town in 2020, that the Grace Church property is not being purchased for open space purposes. Adding this property to the town's land inventory not only prevents unwanted development but also provides an opportunity for thoughtful community use.”
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending the purchase of the property at its meeting on Wednesday, June 26 and the Town Council will discuss the purchase of this property at its meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024.
The Grace Church property, not available until now, provides another possible town location for the Senior/Community Center that should be considered by the Community Facilities Building Committee. If the Town Council approves this purchase, First Selectman Tesoro intends to ask the building committee to explore this property as a potential site for the new center. However, the ongoing evaluation of Hardy Lane should not be suspended at this time.
We look forward to working with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council to secure the approval necessary for this important acquisition.
For further information, please contact the Office of the First Selectman at (203) 452-5005.