Trumbull Breaks Ground On New Multipurpose Center For Veterans, First Responders

Information via the town of Trumbull

TRUMBULL, CT — Town officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new multipurpose center for veterans and first responders.

According to a post on the town website Thursday, First Selectman Vicki Tesoro welcomed veterans, first responders, elected officials and community members to the groundbreaking ceremony.

"As we break ground today, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and first responders," Tesoro said in a news release. "In just over a year, our Trumbull American Legion chapter and the VFW chapters serving not only Trumbull but also our friends in Shelton, Monroe, Easton and Redding will have a new place to call home."

Tesoro also noted Trumbull will now have much-needed training space to offer for its first responders and police departments, and anyone "needing a warm and welcoming gathering space" will also have a spectacular new venue to consider.

"On behalf of a grateful community, I want to thank everyone who made today possible from our dedicated Building Committee to our federal, state, and local delegations for championing this project and helping us to secure the necessary funding," Tesoro said. "This truly has been a collaborative effort."

Located on Trumbull's scenic Kaatz Pond at 1 Veterans Circle, the 5,500-square-foot facility will be the home base for the Trumbull chapter of the American Legion and the VFW chapter serving Trumbull, Shelton, Monroe, Easton, and Redding.

According to town officials, the facility will provide "a centralized, safe and secure place with access to professionals who can identify and connect area veterans with care, treatment, training and services."

Additionally, this state-of-the-art facility will support first responders and police departments by hosting educational programs, professional development seminars and regional training opportunities. Kaatz Pond will continue to serve as a training site for water rescue teams, town officials said.

With a vaulted ceiling, cozy fireplace, and catering kitchen, the new multipurpose center will be an ideal location for municipal boards and commissions, civic and community organizations, as well as for weddings, birthdays, retirement parties and other special occasions, according to town officials.

Town officials also noted there will be multiple ways for donors to honor those who have served our country, including corporate and individual giving, naming and dedications and a wall of honor provide opportunities to recognize their service and support the ongoing facility operations.

More information is available here and at trumbullvfrc.org.