Town News

Town Purchases Grace Church Property

The Town of Trumbull is purchasing 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 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 voted to recommend the purchase of the property to the Town Council at its meeting on Wednesday, June 26 and the Town Council voted to approve the purchase 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. First Selectman Tesoro intends to ask the building committee to explore this property as a potential site for the new center.

For further information, please contact the Office of the First Selectman at (203) 452-5005.

Pool & Sprinkler Lots Summer Hours!

Summer unofficially started with the opening of Beach Memorial Pool on Saturday May 25! Hours of operation for Beach Memorial Pool and Tashua Pool are listed below. The sprinkler lots at Beach Memorial Park and Indian Ledge Park are operational daily from 10am-8pm.

BEACH MEMORIAL POOL HOURS -- June 12 - August 9

Monday: 10am- 6pm

Tuesday: 10am-6pm

Wednesday: 10am-6pm/Adaptive Swim 6pm-8pm

Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am- 8pm

Saturday: 10am-8pm

Sunday: 10am-6pm

TASHUA KNOLLS POOL HOURS -- June 17 - August 9

Please note, prior to 12pm Tashua Knolls Pool is used for Swim Lessons and Summer Camp.

Monday: 12pm- 6pm

Tuesday: 12pm-6pm

Wednesday: 12pm-6pm

Thursday: 12pm-6pm

Friday: 12pm- 8pm

Saturday: 12pm-8pm

Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Pool hours for after August 9 will be posted later in the summer. Please check the town website, here.

Please note:

Trumbull pools are open to Trumbull residents only. Guests are allowed but must have a Trumbull Guest Pool Pass and must be accompanied by a Trumbull resident at all times. Guest Pool Passes are only available from the Trumbull Parks and Recreation Office in the Tellalian Building at 5892 Main Street.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult with an ID. No one may leave a swimmer under the age of 12 alone within the pool gates.
Children 12 to 17 who do not have IDs must sign in with their name, address and emergency phone number.
Each adult resident must present their own valid driver's license or government-issued picture ID that has their name and Trumbull address. Those without their ID will not be allowed entry.
Spouses may not use each other's ID as proof of residency.
For more information on use of the pools, please check the Pool Rules & Regulations Page on the town website.

Pride Flag Raised at Town Hall

On June 3 a ceremony was held and the Pride Flag was raised at Town Hall to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. First Selectman Vicki Tesoro read a proclamation before a group of citizens who were then given the opportunity to speak about what Pride Month means to them. It was a beautiful day for the ceremony!

Park Stickers to be Mailed With Your July Vehicle Tax Bill

Park stickers will once again be distributed with your July vehicle tax bill. If you require a Parking Permit for a car that was not on the town tax records prior to October 1, 2023 please call the Parks & Recreation office at 203-452-5060.

Residents

While entrance to all Trumbull Parks is open to the public, parking within the parks requires a Vehicle Parking Permit year-round (July 1st -June 30th). In accordance with the Parks and Recreation Commission regulations, Vehicle Parking Permits shall be issued to Trumbull Town residents at no cost. Vehicle registration will serve as proof of residency.

Non-Residents

Non-resident parking passes are available for purchase in the Parks & Recreation Department office for $112. The office is located at 5892 Main Street, Trumbull, CT.

Violations

Vehicles without current parking permits are subject to a $25 violation. Failure to obtain or affix a valid Park Permit sticker (or hangtag) in a timely manner is not grounds for a waiver.

Obtain a Parking Permit

We will mail up to FOUR Trumbull Park Stickers at no cost to those with registered vehicles who are paying taxes to the Town of Trumbull. If you have more than four vehicles, you may request additional park stickers for the other vehicles by bringing proof of registration into our office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 203-452-5060 for additional information.

Documentation Needed

If you need additional park stickers, you will need to provide a current, non-expired, vehicle registration reflecting a tax town of Trumbull (Number 144). If your current license has the change of address sticker on the back and/or your registration has been updated by crossing out the ’old’ address, you will also need to present one of the supporting documents from the list posted on the town website.

If you cannot get to the office during regular business hours, please mail a photocopy of your car registration and your license with a self-addressed stamped envelope and the Parks & Recreation Department will return a permit by mail. Please include your name, address, email address and daytime phone number. Please allow two weeks for processing.

The Trumbull Parks and Recreation Commission, all departmental personnel, and volunteers continue to work hard to maintain and secure these great assets for our citizens and to add to Trumbull’s quality of life.

Trumbull Day 2024

Thank you to Kathy McGannon, the Trumbull Day Commission, Trumbull Police Department, Trumbull EMS, Trumbull Fire Departments, Trumbull Emergency Management Department, the town's Fire Marshals, Trumbull Parks Department, Purchasing Department, Finance Department, the Fathers' Clubs from our elementary Schools, and the many volunteers who all worked to make this year's Trumbull Day a fantastic event from the beginning to the end! The fireworks were spectacular! Thank you to Stewart Amusement, all our vendors, our sponsors, and thank you to the over 12,000 people who attended and had a great time! See you next year!

Primary Day is Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Election Day for the Republican and Democratic Primaries
will be Tuesday, August 13, 2024; 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voting will take place on August 13 at the regular voting locations. Voters who are registered with a party will receive a postcard prior to August 13 from the Registrar's office specifying their polling place.

Early Voting will be available on August 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and August 6 and 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Registrars’ Office in Town Hall.

You can’t vote in any party’s primary unless you’re registered with that party.

To double-check your registration or party affiliation status, go to the Voter Lookup Tool on the Connecticut Secretary of the State's website or phone the Registrars’ Office at 203-452-5058 or 203-452-5059.

Poll Workers Needed

Trumbull needs poll workers for the Primary election on August 13, 2024 and on Election Day, November 5, 2024. Poll workers help make sure in-person voting is safe and all votes are correctly counted. Responsibilities include greeting and checking in voters, handing out ballots, guarding the voting machines, and helping voters with visual or mobility issues.

You must be 16 or older to apply. Compensation ranges from $200 to $350 and you must attend a training session prior to the election, which is usually held on the Thursday evening before voting starts. Election Day start time is 5:00 am; end time is generally 9:00 pm. You must work the full day. The town provides lunch and dinner for all poll workers.

The Primary Election is on August 13, 2024 and the Presidential Election on November 5, 2024. If you are interested in working, please contact the Trumbull Registrars’ Office at: 203-452-5058 or 203-452-5059.

GBT Connect Microtransit Program in Trumbull

Greater Bridgeport Transit (GBT) is excited to bring a new service to the community. GBT is launching GBT Connect, its pilot microtransit program, within the Town of Trumbull on Monday, July 1, 2024. GBT Connect is an affordable ride sharing service within the town of Trumbull, CT.

Download the app, request a ride, and a vehicle will pick you up and take you to your destination. Cost is $4 a ride! There is also an online booking website or you can call 203-916-9355 to get a ride. Find out more at gbtconnect.org.

Mary J. Sherlach Counseling Center Ice Cream Social and Open House

In honor of May as Mental Health awareness month and to celebrate all that the Mary J. Sherlach center does, an Ice Cream Social and Open House was held. This allowed Trumbull youth and their families an opportunity to get to know the Center and to have a fun family outing. Taking care of one’s mental health is about more than diagnosis, treatment and medication. Taking care of mental health is about practicing self-care and coping strategies. There was an opportunity to meet the staff, take a tour of the facility and learn all about the services that are offered. In addition to free ice cream and popcorn there were team building games and activities led by members of S.L.A.M. (Students leaving a mark).

S.L.A.M. was created from a youth leadership training provided by Dylan’s Wings of Change. Dylan’s wings of change is a peer-to-peer leadership development program with a mission to empower courage and inspire hope in order to enhance the lives of all humans.

The Mary J. Sherlach center is the Town of Trumbull's Youth Service Bureau. The function of a youth service bureau is to identify the needs of youth and their families and to engage in practices that meet those needs. A large part of how they do that is offer individual, family and group counseling for Trumbull residents. Another part of what they do is provide positive youth development by offering youth positive experiences to foster coping strategies and self-care. The Center is located at 121 old Mine Road, across the street from old Mine Park. For more information, call 203-452-5193.

Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Lightning Safety Awareness Week was June 23-29, 2024.

Lightning strikes can result in death or serious injury. If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up.

Each year in the United States, thunderstorms produce 20-25 million lightning flashes that strike the ground, killing an average of 20+ people and injuring hundreds more - often in devastating and permanent ways.

Did you know that lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun?

Stay Weather Ready and learn more lightning science at the National Weather Service's Lightning Science page.

Trumbull Health Department Held Public Health Day Camp

The Trumbull Health Department recently held its 3rd annual kids (3-5th graders) Public Health Day Camp. The American Red Cross taught the campers about how to be prepared in an emergency; the Trumbull Nature & Arts Center taught the campers about biomonitoring; Sustainable Trumbull taught about proper recycling habits; Trumbull EMS taught the campers about what happens in an emergency when paramedics are called; and Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 showed the campers their truck and cooled everyone down with a quick run through the fire hose. Campers finished the day off making UV bracelets. It was a great day! Thanks to the Health Department and everyone else who participated!

Heatwave Help: Designated Cooling Centers

Summer is upon us, and with it comes heat waves.

Visit the Extreme Heat or Cold page to find a list of Cooling Centers in the area to help keep cool when we experience a heat wave.

Be safe, and remember to check in on your neighbors, especially those who are elderly or disabled, to ensure they are also safe.

School News

THS Fly Thru 2024

In celebration of the Trumbull High School Class of 2024, the graduates participated in the "Eagle Final Fly Thru!" on Sunday, June 2. This event has become an annual tradition for our Trumbull High School seniors. The graduates gathered at the Trumbull Mall to caravan through Trumbull together as a class, culminating in a final sweep through the Trumbull High School campus. People along the route cheered our graduates as they passed by and displayed signs to wish them well. The Trumbull Police Department escorted the seniors with the Trumbull Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services showing their support as well. Congratulations to all the graduates!

THS We the People Team Recognized at Town Council Meeting

At its meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, the Trumbull Town Council and First Selectman Vicki Tesoro recognized the Trumbull High School We the People Team for winning the State championships and representing Connecticut at the national championships in Washington, D.C. The students shared with the Town Council their favorite part about being on the We the People Team and where they are headed to college in the fall. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

THS Rugby Team Won the CT State Championships!

Congratulations to the THS Rugby team for winning the state championships! They were seeded number one during the regular season, but had two tough games against Greenwich in the semifinals and Fairfield Prep in the final. We are proud of the team and coaches for this great win!

VFW Award Winners Recognized

The Trumbull Town Council and First Selectman Vicki Tesoro recognized this year's winners of several VFW awards at the Town Council meeting on June 23, 2024. VFW Post 1059 Commander Graham Bissett introduced this year's honorees. VFW Post 10059 Teachers of the Year are Keif Doyle from Trumbull High School and Lisa Cerulli from Madison Middle School. In addition to winning for the Town of Trumbull, both also won the award for the five towns they represent, then won the district, and have been designated as the State of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars Teachers of the Year for middle school and high school. We are truly fortunate to have such inspiring and patriotic teachers in our schools. Congratulations to both!

Also recognized were two winners of the middle school Patriot's Pen Award, for which this year's topic was, "How Are You Inspired by America?" This year's winners are Addison Doyle and Juliette Wolf from Madison Middle School. Both students wrote thoughtful essays that reflected their immense appreciation for our country with the quality and freedoms that it offers for everyone. The high school Voice of Democracy award winner was Courtney Pollack from St. Joseph High School. This year's topic was, "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?" Courtney wrote a thorough, thoughtful essay that showed a deep understanding of our democracy and the freedoms we have under that democracy. Congratulations to these impressive students for their wonderful accomplishments!

Board of Education District Master Plan and the Hillcrest Building Project

The discussion of the town approvals needed for the construction of the new Hillcrest Middle School began in June when the Board of Finance at its June 13 meeting approved a bond authorization in the amount of $142,375,000 for the construction of the new school.

In accordance with the Charter of the Town of Trumbull, a referendum vote must be held for the issuance of bonded debt for all town projects exceeding $15 million. The referendum question for this project is expected to be on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot.

The actual cost of the project will be much less than the bonding request. Due to special legislation approved by the state legislature this past spring, the Hillcrest project will receive a 44% reimbursement rate, which is above the standard reimbursement rate of 24.29%. This is a potential significant cost savings for Trumbull taxpayers. However, the Trumbull voters must approve the referendum question in order for the project to move forward.

The Board of Education submitted the grant application for this project to the State of Connecticut on June 27, 2024. The Town Council, at its monthly meeting on July 1, discussed and approved the same bond authorization approved by the Board of Finance. The next step in this process is the creation by the Town Council of the November ballot question language.

More information will be provided to the public in the near future about the impact this project will have on town taxpayers and the impact the construction will have on the students, staff, and the area surrounding the school.

Please visit the Town website and the Board of Education website for important updates about this project.

It's Kindergarten Registration Time!

The Trumbull Public Schools wants to be ready for all incoming Kindergarten students this coming Fall. If you have a school aged child that you need to register, call the registration office at 203-452-4348. You can review more information on the Trumbull Public Schools website.

Trumbull Public Schools Website

For more information about the Trumbull Public Schools, please visit their website.

First Responder News

Trumbull Police Welcomes Two New Officers

The Trumbull Police Department recently announced the recent graduation of two new officers who successfully completed the required training leading to their graduation from the Milford Police Academy. The ceremony for Officer Julian Arboleda and Officer Anthony Ormond took place on June 12, 2024. Trumbull Police Recruits Arboleda and Ormond will continue their training in the Field Training phase, where they will ride with training officers who will instruct them on department policies, rules and procedures, while exposing them to actual policing by responding to calls for service. They are required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of Field Training to complete their certifications before they can work on their own.

These two new recruits are joining a department that is continuously working to bring the agency up to full staffing levels. Trumbull is currently looking for additional qualified police officer applicants to fill several vacancies and bring the staff to its maximum level. The Town of Trumbull accepts applications for police officers at PoliceApp.Com, and further information also available on the Town website at trumbull-ct.gov.

TEMS Provided Community Helper Training

Trumbull EMS attended the June 26 TPAUD (Trumbull's Prevention Partnership) meeting and provided Community Helper Training. This included AED training, hands-only CPR, and opioid overdose prevention and Narcan training. Thank you to Trumbull EMS and TPAUD for helping to keep Trumbull safer for all!

Economic & Community Development News

Funding Obtained for Community Gardens in Trumbull

The Town of Trumbull will receive $80,000 for community gardens. The funds will be used to expand Trumbull’s community gardens in Abraham Nichols Park and to establish a new community garden at the Trumbull Senior Center on Pricilla Place. Representative Sarah Keitt (D-Trumbull, Fairfield) worked to obtain the funding through federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

Both areas will have raised beds, be fenced and be friendly for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The grant will fund the establishment of both areas with all necessary materials and labor related to the installation of the gardens. The area in Abraham Nichols Park will include 40-50 new raised beds in a separate area from the existing garden. The area at the Trumbull Senior Center will include 10-20 raised beds.

This funding will greatly expand and improve our community gardens in Trumbull. Raised beds and fully accessible gardens will allow all community members an opportunity to utilize a garden. Not only is this a wonderful hobby, but the food is also healthy and can save our residents money on their food bills. I want to thank State Representative Sarah Keitt, who spearheaded this funding for our town. She has been extraordinary in her advocacy for Trumbull projects and residents.

The project is a partnership between the Trumbull Parks Department and the Senior Center. The Senior Center will provide programming on gardening, nutrition, and cooking to compliment the community gardens.

Community gardens are beneficial for people so they can grow their own food and plants. These gardens increase access to healthy and affordable food for families, reduce food insecurity, and foster social connections with other people using the community garden, among other things. We are thrilled to be adding more community gardens in town.

Roger Salls Photography

Lobo Reys Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations and best wishes to Raul Rivera and Lobo Reys Kitchen. The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting was held on Saturday, June 22 with Director of Economic and Community Development Rina Bakalar, First Selectman Vicki Tesoro, State Representative David Rutigliano, Chair of Economic and Community Development Commission Beryl Kaufman, and Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Commission Fred Garrity, all in attendance at the new store at 4235 Madison Avenue. They also have a mobile truck for parties. We wish them much success serving ready-made Cuban food to go! Please support this wonderful new business in Trumbull!

Upcoming Events

4th of July Celebration

Join us for the Reading of the Declaration of Independence and kids craft and story hour!

2024 Summer Concerts

The 2024 Summer Concerts are on the Town Hall Green & Gazebo on Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 pm!

2024 Kids Summer Concerts

The 2024 Kids Summer Concerts are held on Tuesdays at 10:00 am at the Trumbull Parks & Recreation building, 5892 Main Street.

2024 Sunday Summer Concerts

Sunday Summer Concerts begin on July 7 at the Town Hall Green & Gazebo, 5866 Main Street.

Dive In Pool Party

Trumbull residents are invited to a Dive In Pool Party!

Trumbull Farmers' Market

The Trumbull Farmers' Market is held weekly on Thursdays from May through October, rain or shine, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Twin Brooks Park. No market on July 4! Parking stickers will not be enforced during the market hours. We are proud to host this weekly community event featuring a wide range of local products. Start your weekend on Thursdays and we'll see you at Twin Brooks Park!

TYA Presents Anything Goes

The Trumbull Youth Association (TYA) 2024 Summer Musical is Anything Goes, with performances on August 1 through August 4. Go to the TYA website for more information!

TYA Jr. Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition

The Trumbull Youth Association (TYA) Jr. presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Youth Edition with performances on August 9 and 10. Go to the TYA website for more information.

Trumbull Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, October 5, 2024

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Rain or Shine!

Place: 307 Indian Ledge Park Drive next to BMX Facility

For more information see the Hazardous Waste Collection Day page on the town website.

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News from the First Selectman - June 2024

A Message from First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro