5 Things To Know In Trumbull: Liberty Tree Dedication, Leaf Pickup And More

TRUMBULL, CT — The town dedicates a Liberty Tree at the Tashua Recreation Area on Saturday to cap its America 250 celebration, the Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee gets project updates Tuesday and loose leaf pickup continues.

Here are five things to know about life around Trumbull this week:

1. Board Of Education Policy Committee Meets

When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Long Hill Administration Building, 6254 Main St.

What to know: The Board of Education's Policy Committee meets Tuesday, according to the town calendar.

More information here.

2. Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee Gets Project Updates

When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.

Where: Online via Zoom

What to know: The Hillcrest Middle School Building Committee will hear project updates and may take action, according to the agenda.

More information here.

3. Liberty Tree Dedication Caps America 250

When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m.

Where: Tashua Recreation Area, 40 Tashua Knolls Lane

What to know: Trumbull dedicates its Liberty Tree honoring America's 250th birthday, the town's final America 250 event, with the unveiling of a plaque, remarks by community leaders and a brief history of the Liberty Tree tradition, according to the town. The event is open to the public.

More information here.

4. Loose Leaf Pickup Continues

When: Underway since early November

Where: Curbside townwide

What to know: Public Works' loose leaf collection began in early November and runs until every neighborhood is done, according to the town. Residents can follow progress on the daily-updated leaf pickup progress map, request bagged pickup as often as needed or call 203-452-5070.

More information here.

5. Conservation Commission Meets

When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Where: Long Hill Conference Room, Town Hall, 5866 Main St.

What to know: The Conservation Commission meets Wednesday to discuss guidelines for public comment, a spring 2027 tree giveaway, a forest management plan and tree management regulations, according to its agenda.

More information here.