State Bonding for Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center

State Bonding for Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center

HARTFORD - Nearly $1 million has been awarded to the Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center for Phase II construction. The state Bond Commission on Thursday, December 18, 2025, approved $900,000 to provide a grant-in-aid for capital improvements. 

State Representative David Rutigliano said, “This state grant should help pave the way for Phase II construction of the long-awaited Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center. These brave men and women have worked hard to get this project done and have waited a long time for the center to be completed, hopefully they will soon have a space to gather, have meetings and support one another.”

 The center will provide access to jobs, healthcare, and workforce training for the region's 30,000 veterans. It will also serve as a central location for veteran's services like health screenings and job training, allowing veterans to access various resources. The center, located on Kaatz Pond, will also house a training facility and a meeting facility for Local Police, Fire and EMS.­

“I want to thank Governor Lamont and the Bond Commission for this funding to create a center to serve our veterans and first responders," said Representative Tony Scott. "Like everything else, construction costs have gone up so this funding will help bridge the gap to finish the project."

Phase I construction included installation of the foundation, septic system, stormwater management system, and other site work. 

“It’s hard to think of a more deserving project for this state funding award. The Trumbull Veterans and First Responders Center will provide healthcare services and workforce training for generations to come. I look forward to seeing this project completed,” said State Rep. Ben McGorty.   

According to the project website, once constructed, the facility will be available to rent for various functions (weddings, showers, birthdays, and other events) providing a stream of income to fund operational expenses and programs. 

The project broke ground in May 2024.