A Message From First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro

Early voting for the Tuesday, August 11^th primaries is on August 3 through August 9, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on August 4 and August 6.

Early Voting is in the Community Room at the Library at 33 Quality Street.

In person voting for the August 11^th primaries will take place on Tuesday, August 11^th by district at the following locations from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM:

District 1              Hillcrest Middle School          530 Daniels Farm Road

District 2              Booth Hill School                    545 Booth Hill Road

District 3              Tashua School                        401 Stonehouse Road

District 4              Madison Middle School          4630 Madison Avenue

District 5              Frenchtown School                 30 Frenchtown Road

District 6              Middlebrook School                220 Middlebrooks Avenue

District 7              Christian Heritage School       575 White Plains Road

For more information about voting in the primary please use this link: Want to Vote in the Primary But Not Sure How?

At the Town Council meeting on Monday evening, August 3^rd at 7:30 PM there will be a discussion about a proposed Town of Trumbull E-Bike Ordinance.

Please see the meeting agenda here: August 3, 2026 Town Council Agenda

The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee has started the process to build the new middle school. Their meetings, as all our Town meetings, are open to the public. You can find updates about this project here.

Please join us at Trumbull’s First Selectman's Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Tashua Knolls Golf Course. The schedule for the event is as follows:

7:00 AM - Range Opens

7:00 AM - Registration and Full Hot Breakfast

8:30 AM - Shotgun Start

1:00 PM - Full Luncheon, Open Bar & Awards

This event was established in 2012. It is a fun community event that raises funds to support Trumbull schools’ sports and academic programs. The event features an 18-hole golf tournament at Tashua Knolls Golf Course, breakfast and luncheon.

Use this link for more information about registering and/or supporting this event: First Selectman's Golf Classic

Hurricane season is here. To receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news from the Town of Trumbull please sign up on the Trumbull Citizen Alert system. This emergency and community notification system enables the Town of Trumbull to provide important community notifications and essential information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods, and other emergency situations. To subscribe, go to this page on the town website or, on the home page, click on the Trumbull Citizen Alert button and follow the prompts.

Please visit the town website for more information about all this summer's Town activities, events, programs and other important Town information.

I hope everyone continues to have a safe and fun summer!

Data Center Updates

The following are statements from First Selectman Vicki Tesoro regarding Trumbull's Data Center. 

July 10, 2026

I want to thank the residents who have reached out with questions and concerns regarding the data center property at 80 Merritt Boulevard. This property has operated as a data center in Trumbull since the 1960s, and I understand the significant public interest surrounding any potential changes to its operations or future use. 

I want the community to know that this matter is being taken seriously. I am actively meeting with the property owners, gathering information, and closely monitoring developments. My administration is committed to ensuring that residents are kept informed, that community concerns are heard, and that any potential impacts on Trumbull are carefully evaluated. 

To provide the public with clear and accurate information, we are preparing a comprehensive document that will address many of the questions that have been raised. It will include information about the property's current operations, any proposed upgrades, the applicable review process, and what those changes could mean for our community. In addition, I intend to invite the data center’s new ownership team to present information about the project directly to residents. 

Protecting the interests of the Trumbull community will remain my highest priority throughout this process. Residents deserve accurate information. For that reason, it would be premature to hold a public meeting before we have gathered the necessary information and can provide clear, accurate answers with input from the appropriate experts. Our goal is to ensure that when we convene the community, the discussion is productive, informative, and based on verified facts. As soon as that work is complete, we will announce a date for the public meeting.

I will continue to provide updates as information becomes available. I appreciate your patience and your continued interest as we work through this process together.

July 29, 2026

I have met with the consultant representing the owner of the Trumbull data center. I will continue those discussions to ensure the community receives complete and accurate information about this project at the former Digital Realty Data Center site, 80 Merritt Boulevard, built in the 1960s. I will be meeting with the owners and other parties directly involved in the project in the near future. 

As more information becomes available, I will share it with the public through the town website and other communication channels.

2026 Trumbull Day -- Another Success!

Trumbull Day was held on June 26 and 27 on the fields behind Hillcrest School. Complete with carnival, live music, food trucks, and fireworks, Trumbull Day had something for everyone and was a big success! Thank you to all the Town employees and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make sure Trumbull Day was a fun and safe event! 

Lake Avenue Paving to Continue

Lake Avenue from Main Street to Dayton Road has been paved! Milling has been completed on the remaining portion of Lake Avenue, from Dayton Road to Madison Avenue. Recent heavy rain events have caused some challenges for the road paving program, but paving of Lake Avenue is expected to resume during the first week of August.

For updates on the road paving program, including a two-week lookahead, go to Road Paving Program on the town website.

Hillcrest Middle School Construction Project Update

The Hillcrest Middle School Project is proceeding on schedule and currently under budget. The projected occupancy date remains as of the fall semester 2028. Construction of the new school will be substantially complete in the spring of 2028 with punch list items to follow. The move into the new school will be completed in the summer of 2028.

In the short term, the Town’s construction manager’s subcontractors will mobilize on site on August 3, 2026 and temporary fencing will be erected around the site. A public groundbreaking ceremony is planned for mid-September. The Phase One site work is currently under the projected budget for both the base bids and for certain alternates for the project.

Construction Projects at Daniels Farm, Trumbull High School Underway

The reconstruction of the parking lot at Daniels Farm School and the drainage and additional parking being constructed at the front of Trumbull High School are well underway this summer. Work on both is progressing well and more information will be provided prior to the first day of school.

Police Cadets Worked Trumbull Day

The Trumbull Police Cadets were proud to work alongside the Fairfield Police Cadets during Trumbull Day! It was a great night filled with teamwork, collaboration, and plenty of fun. Interested in joining? Contact tfedor@trumbull-ct.gov.

Wonder is Open in Trumbull Center

Wonder, a food hall concept, held its grand opening on July 23. The restaurant offers cuisines from a variety of well-known restaurants. 

They are located in Trumbull Center between CVS and Starbucks. Please join us in welcoming Wonder to Trumbull!

Tech Startup Carbon Capture Leased Space in Trumbull

Carbon Capture Machine has leased 8306 square feet of laboratory and office space at 60 Commerce Drive to establish its headquarters in Trumbull. The tech startup captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial smokestacks and converts them into stable minerals. We welcome this innovative company to Trumbull.

Join the Scavenger Hunt!

Join the Trumbull Library for an interactive, community program this summer we are calling Trumbull Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt! The program runs until August 23 and features a variety of locally owned businesses and destinations that you can search for. The search will be done by following GPS coordinates and clues to each destination. When you arrive at the destination, there will be a sign posted there that will give a little bit of history or trivia about the destination, along with a QR code that will lead to a short form. Everyone who fills out the form will be entered into a raffle for a prize to be drawn at the end of the summer. We hope you enjoy getting to know our beautiful town and some of these enjoyable and amazing community organizations.  To start the hunt, go to: Town Wide Scavenger Hunt

Class on Growing Vegetables and Herbs

Advanced Master Gardener Meg Barnes, from Trumbull Nature & Arts Center, joined the Trumbull Senior Center recently to talk about growing vegetables and herbs in raised beds and, at another session, flowers and pollinators. 

The new Community Garden at the Senior Center is thriving, thanks to amazing volunteers who help plant, maintain, and care for it. The garden's harvest will help support the Trumbull Food Pantry by providing fresh produce to community members in need.

It's Membership Time

It's that time of year! The Trumbull Senior Center membership year began on July 1. If you have not done so already, please stop by the front desk for a new, 2026-2027 membership application. Membership is required to participate in all programs and activities, including zoom programs.

Food Waste and Composting

In 2025, Trumbull residents generated a daily average of 2.9 pounds of trash per person.  Great work, Trumbull! This is lower than the state daily average of 3.3-3.4 pounds of trash per person, but is a 13% annual increase. Waste disposal is a cost to taxpayers and an environmental detriment. Utilizing additional, free recycling programs in town reduces waste going to landfills.   Additional recycling options include electronics, Beyond the Bin collections, textiles, glass, scrap metal, and composting.  

Composting your food waste and yard trimmings reduces your volume of trash being sent to the landfill which keeps our air cleaner and reduces trash disposal fees. In fact, about 25% of your trash is food waste and can be composted. Backyard composting is a form of recycling by breaking down organic materials and turning them back into nutrient-rich soil. Backyard composting can be a fun and educational activity for the entire family to start this summer!

Composting Q&A:

Q: Do I need a compost bin and are they expensive? 

A: Many people choose to purchase a bin to be used for composting, but it is not required. You can also put your items in an open pile which keeps costs to a minimum.

Q: Can I compost any leftover food?

A: Not all food can be composted. Accepted items include fruit and vegetable scraps/peels/rinds, eggshells, and coffee grinds but meats and bones, oils, and fats are not accepted.   

Q: What if I don’t have access to set up onsite composting? 

A: Check the town’s website for curbside composting pick up in your area.  

For more information on composting visit: www.trumbull-ct.gov/1228/Composting or email: recyclingcoordinator@trumbull-ct.gov

Halloween Costume Swap

Unwanted or outgrown Halloween costumes lying around the house? Join us for the inaugural FREE HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP event where Trumbull residents can drop off gently used Halloween costumes for all ages to be reused. Residents will then have the opportunity to return at a later date to “shop” for costumes that were donated by others. This is a sustainable and free way to keep costumes that have been outgrown or unwanted in the hands of a new recipient. Drop off not required to receive a costume at the shopping dates. Limits will apply based on  participation and available inventory.  

Collection Drop off Dates:

• Sept 12^th: Beyond the Bin Monthly Recycling Drive at Trumbull High School from 9am-12 pm
• Sept 14^th-30^th- Trumbull Library front entrance collection box

Shopping Dates:

• Oct 8^th: Trumbull Library 5-7:30 pm (time subject to change, check library website)
• Oct 10^th: Beyond the Bin Monthly Recycling Drive at Trumbull High School 9 am-12pm

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