News from the First Selectman - September 2024
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A Message from First Selectman Vicki A. TesoroAt this year’s general election, there will be a referendum question on the ballot about the Hillcrest School building project. Please continue to read my newsletter for information about this project and the referendum question. You can also visit the Board of Education website for additional information. Early voting for the General Election begins on Monday, October 21. Early voting will be held in the Community Room of the Library at 33 Quality Street. For more information see the Town Website. I am excited for our upcoming restaurant week, which begins this Friday, October 4 through Friday, October 11. There are 20 of our wonderful restaurants participating. For more information visit the Trumbull Restaurant Week website. Make sure to mention restaurant week when visiting the eateries. Thank you for supporting our local businesses. The final two Farmers’ Markets of the season are on Thursday, October 3 and Thursday, October 10 at Twin Brooks Park from 4 PM to 7 PM. Please be sure to stop by and enjoy the shopping experience! Mark your calendars now! Trumbull Community Theater is presenting “A Christmas Carol” at the THS auditorium on December 6th at 7:30PM, December 7th at 2PM & 7:30PM, and on December 8th at 2PM. Tickets will be available soon. For more information, please visit trumbullcommunitytheatre.org. Please see the town website for additional information about the town's recreation programs and other upcoming town events. I wish all who celebrate Rosh Hashana a Happy New Year!
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Town and Board of Education Held Community Forum on New Hillcrest Middle SchoolOn Wednesday, September 25, the Town of Trumbull and the Trumbull Board of Education held a Community Forum in the Cafetorium at Hillcrest Middle School. The forum included a presentation of the proposed new Hillcrest Middle School project and the financial impact of the proposed project. After the program, Hillcrest students and staff led tours of the school to demonstrate the current state of the school. There will be a referendum question on the ballot to approve the funding for construction of the new Hillcrest Middle School. It will be on absentee ballots, early voting ballots, and Election Day ballots. Click here for a link to the powerpoint presentation from the Forum. You can watch the video of the Community Forum by clicking this link or by going to trumbullps.tv and clicking on Watch Now and then Hillcrest Middle School Project 9/25/24 Community Forum. We strongly urge all residents to educate themselves about this project before casting their vote on the referendum question.
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Explanatory Text Concerning Proposed Construction of the New Hillcrest Middle School Question: “Shall the $142,375,000 appropriation and bond authorization for the planning, design and construction of a new Hillcrest Middle School be approved?” Explanatory Text: Cost - Cost to taxpayers: $82,580,000 representing a one-time 44% reimbursement of eligible expenses from the State of Connecticut
- Total cost: $142,375,000.
New Building - 145,884 square feet, allowing for the projected enrollment of 826 students.
- Includes new classroom technology to support innovative teaching and learning, flexible learning spaces, special education resources, safety and security upgrades, and an efficient HVAC system.
- Creates a new traffic flow for 3,400 individuals entering the campus from Daniels Farm Road.
The Board of Finance and Town Council have approved a bonding authorization for the construction of a new, approximately 145,884 square-foot middle school building on the grounds of the Hillcrest and Trumbull High Campus on Daniels Farm Road. The estimated cost of this new school is $142,375,000. The Town anticipates receipt of grants from the State of Connecticut of approximately $59,795,000, representing reimbursement of approximately 44% of eligible project expenses. The estimated cost to Trumbull taxpayers, therefore, will be $82,580,000. The proposed project will include up-to-date technology to support innovative teaching and learning, flexible educational spaces, special education resources, school safety and security upgrades, and an efficient cooling and heating system. The proposed school will be compliant with building and fire codes, as well as the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The project would address the traffic flow of approximately 3,400 individuals entering and exiting the campus from Daniels Farm Road. On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Town of Trumbull will hold a referendum concerning the question set forth above. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization on August 5, 2024, this explanatory text describes the proposed appropriation and bond authorization for the construction of a new Hillcrest Middle School. The referendum question will appear on all ballots, including absentee and early voting, as well as Election Day.
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2024 Trumbull Restaurant Week is Coming!2024 Trumbull Restaurant Week will run from Friday, October 4th to Friday, October 11th. Information on participating restaurants and their specials can be found at www.trumbullrestaurantweek.com . The event aims to highlight local eateries as part of the Trumbull Celebrates Local effort. During Restaurant Week, participating Trumbull restaurants will offer an array of specials including prix fixe menus, buy-one-get-one options, and other discounts. Help us to support local by stopping in to any of our participating establishment October 4th -11th, 2024!
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Early Voting InformationEarly Voting will take place in the Community Room at the Library at 33 Quality Street from October 21-31 and November 1-3, from 10 am to 6 pm, except for October 29 and 31, when the hours will be from 8 am to 8 pm. For more information about early voting, please go to the Town website.
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 Photos by Roger Salls Photography |
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2024 State of the Town AddressOn Tuesday, September 24 at Tashua Knolls Restaurant, the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, a branch of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, hosted First Selectman Vicki Tesoro's Address to the Business Community, also known as the State of the Town Address. Over 80 members of the business community were in attendance to hear the address. Highlights included 20 new businesses that have opened in the past year, the transformation of the Oakview Drive and Lindeman Drive Area to a mixed-use community with strong business growth, Realtor.com's designation of Trumbull as the 16th hottest zip code in the nation for home purchasers, a reported decrease in crime, as well as several upcoming development projects that are in the works. As the address concluded, "Trumbull truly is the place to be." You can read the Address to the Business Community on the town website. |
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2024/25 Leaf Pickup ProgramThe Trumbull Public Works Department has announced details for their 2024/25 Leaf Pickup Program. Visit the Leaf Pickup Program page on the Town website for more information about the program. Loose Leaf Pickup Program The Town of Trumbull offers an annual loose leaf collection program that begins in the Fall and runs until leaves have been collected in each neighborhood. The Department of Public Works anticipates the program will begin on Monday, November 4, 2024. Weather conditions may delay collections. Residents can track the leaf collection progress by viewing the Leaf Pickup Progress Map, which is updated daily during the program. Bagged Leaf Pickup Program Residents may request bagged leaf pickup at any time, and as many times as needed, during the Town's Loose Leaf Pickup Program. See the Bagged Leaf Collection section on the Leaf Pickup Program page for additional information.
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2024 Trumbull Arts Festival This year's festival was held on September 15 at the Trumbull Town Hall Green and Gazebo. We welcomed 48 artists to the Town Hall Green for a collection of unique, creative and inspiring designs that took our breath away! The performance lineup was stellar! Kids were able to craft and learn, and the food vendors served up delicious eats and treats all day. Thank you to all who organized and participated in this beloved Trumbull event. We can't wait until next year's Arts Festival! |
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Trumbull Library Spelling BeeThe Trumbull Library crowned Jason the first-ever Trumbull Library spelling bee champion! His winning word was KATAKANA. Shout out to the finalists who made it to the top five and all those who participated and made the competition fun and exciting. A second installment might be on the horizon. Stay tuned for more exciting news--the kids might be next! |
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Trumbull Senior Center Senior PromIn September the Trumbull Senior Center celebrated National Senior Center Month with Senior Prom complete with a DJ and photo booth! Thanks to everyone who celebrated and to the sponsors who made the event such a success. We can see that everyone had a blast dancing the afternoon away! |
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Sustainable Trumbull Twin Brooks Park Clean-upOn September 22, volunteers for Sustainable Trumbull joined together for the Save the Sound clean-up at Twin Brooks Park. Together they removed over 200 pounds of trash from the park! Thank you to all who helped to keep our park and our environment clean!
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Update on Construction at the Intersection of Main Street and Whitney AvenueThe long-awaited traffic signalization project at the intersection of Main Street and Whitney Avenue entered its final stage on Monday, September 23, 2024. Vertical structures have been received and prepared for installation. Cranes began to operate from adjacent parking areas and Whitney Avenue during the week of September 23rd. The installation of the traffic signal and control systems is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks. Sidewalk installation will be ongoing from the intersection at Whitney Avenue to Dunkin Donuts for the next few weeks, followed by milling and paving along Main Street, weather permitting, during the week of October 14th. Please be sure to anticipate delays and plan accordingly.
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Target Parking Garage at the Trumbull Mall ReopenedBoth the upper and lower-level Target parking decks at the Trumbull Mall have reopened as of September 24, 2024. This is great news for shoppers as we head into the holiday shopping season.
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Grant Received for Trail ConnectionThe Town of Trumbull was recently awarded an $842,400 grant from the CT Department of Transportation Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program to construct phase 2 of the Whitney Avenue sidewalk project. The trail connection will be along Whitney Avenue from Dunellen Road to the Whitney trailhead, improving safety and accessibility between the Pequonnock River Trail and the Long Hill Green commercial corridor. It will benefit residents, businesses and visitors to the area, providing much-needed pedestrian access to the trail.
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Trumbull Health Department News
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COVID-19 Booster and RSV Vaccinations AvailableThe Trumbull Health Department now has a LIMITED supply of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for ages 19+. Pediatric Covid-19 vaccine coming soon. We accept most major insurances. If you do not have insurance, the out-of-pocket cost is $150. Appointments required! Call 203 452-1030 ex 0 to schedule an appointment. The Trumbull Health Department is located at 335 White Plains Road.
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Economic & Community Development News
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Pediatric Healthcare Associates Expands in TrumbullThe Trumbull Planning and Zoning Commission approved the construction of a new 12,000 square foot building in the Long Hill Green Village District at its September 18 meeting. Pediatric Healthcare Associates (PHA) is currently located at 15 Corporate Drive in Trumbull. They have outgrown that space, and they had no room to expand at that location. PHA was considering sites in Trumbull and Monroe and is thrilled to be able to grow in Trumbull. PHA serves approximately one-third of Trumbull’s children. The new facility will be just north of the Long Hill Market Plaza that houses Ecco restaurant and other businesses. The new facility will be one floor and have approximately 24 employees on site. A sidewalk will connect the new facility to the rest of the commercial area. Construction is expected to get underway soon for PHA to be in the new space by this time next year. We are thrilled that a wonderful Trumbull business decided to grow and expand in Town! |
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CES Ribbon CuttingOn September 16, Cooperative Education Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new facility in a formerly vacant office building on Oakview Drive. This facility consolidates all of CES's operations in one location. |
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THRIVE Wellness Center Ribbon CuttingTHRIVE Cooperative Center for Wellness held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 15 to announce the opening of its new facility on Cambridge Drive. THRIVE provides a variety of supports for those impacted by cancer. Please join us in welcoming this innovative facility to our community. |
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Last Two Farmers' Markets of 2024We are approaching the last two Trumbull Farmers’ Markets of the season! Whether you are a regular or have yet to visit, please come show your support. Thursday, October 3rd & Thursday, October 10th Twin Brooks Park, 4-7PM
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Check the Town Website for Important Town InformationDon't forget to check the town website frequently for important town information! Updates are posted in the Spotlight on the home page, and each town department's page contains useful information. Go to www.trumbull-ct.gov.
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