Trumbull Answerbook 2011

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Table of ContentsAbout the Answerbook 4History 4Demographics 12Town government 12Elected officials 25State & federal government 29School information 30Map 32-33Municipal services 35Health services 38Emergency services 40Culture & learning 44Clubs & social groups 45Utilities 47Business information 47Shopping & dining 50Pet information 52Transportation 54Local news outlets 57Health & wellness 58Senior information 59Children’s information 59Social services 60Religious services 61

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What is the town’s history? Trumbull was once part of an area known as Pequonnocke or

Cubheag and is now known as Stratford, which also gave birth to Monroe, Shelton and part of Bridgeport. Stratford retained its original bounds from 1639 to 1789 when territory was taken from it for the town of Huntington (Shelton). Land was sur-veyed and laid out to individuals about 1670, but it was not until about 1690 that Abraham Nichols and his family ventured into

this wilderness and established themselves a home. The “Farm Highway” (Nichols Avenue) was laid out in 1696 and at that time the records imply that the ground had been under cultiva-tion but that the place was deserted.

Passage of time brought new families into this far-off area, and for their convenience, mills were needed. A grant for a sawmill was given to James and Edmund Lewis and Ebenezer Curtis in 1702 and 1704. John Williams and John Seeley were

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permitted the use of a gristmill on the Pequonnock River. Other brave and venturesome families began to migrate here from their homeland and, in 1725, the northwest farmers of Stratford petitioned the General Court for “village privileges”. Their plea was granted and the village was to be called Unity. By this act, the village remained a part of Stratford but the residents could erect and maintain a meetinghouse, “settle” and support a min-ister, and build and maintain a school. To enable them to do this they were obliged to levy a tax for the support of the village. While the establishment of a church was paramount to all else in the parish, it was 1730 before a church was gathered. The first church was erected near the intersection of Unity and White Plains Road. It was a small group of about 30 families that at-tempted the support of the church.

Families from the Stratfield section of Fairfield began to settle in the western section and they also desired their liberty and were established as the society of Long Hill. They too had a struggle for existence. The two villages petitioned the General Assembly “to annex the Long Hill parish with Unity”. In 1744 the parishes united and became the Society of North Stratford.

The North Stratford Society functioned in the same way as had that of Unity. After proving that they could manage their own religious and educational interests, they began petition-ing for complete independence. For ten years their efforts were repeatedly blocked by the mother settlement. Finally, in 1797 the General Assembly granted their request, established town bounds, and declared that forever this shall be a distinct town to be known and called by the name of “Trumbull.” The act also specified that the first town meeting should be held on Novem-ber 20, 1797 and that Jabez H. Tomlinson should serve as mod-erator.

The town meeting and election was held in accordance with the act of the General Assembly, and a new town was born. When the newly elected selectmen attempted to establish the dividing line between the new and old town as set out by the Special Act, it was discovered that the lines could not run between the first society and the Parish of North Stratford without intersecting es-tablished property bounds in both towns. A new line was agreed upon and the new town began to operate independently of the parent settlement.

Like other towns, it became part of the complex unit of the State of Connecticut. Each town derived its existence from leg-islature, all being granted certain powers and privileges. Though the General Assembly controlled their governmental operations, general and special acts have gradually changed the original ste-reotype form of government. All local questions were decided at open town meetings. Originally just a notice to in strategic parts of the town, was the only notice required. It was the responsibil-ity of the voter to be at the meeting and find out what items of business were to be presented. In fact, if he failed to be present, a fine was imposed. This idea gave way to the realization that it was unduly burdensome to require people to attend meetings on matters they didn’t care about. Later it was provided that no item could be taken up unless it appeared on the call.

When the population of the town exceeded the accommoda-tions to carry on an orderly town meeting as its legislative body, a Special Act granting percentage representation, or the Repre-sentative Town Meeting, was adopted. With continued growth of the town, the number of persons to be represented by one leg-islator increased. In 1957 a permissive act known as the Home Rule Act was passed authorizing towns to draft and adopt their own charter and method of self-government. Our present legis-lative body, called a Council, consists of 21 members elected by the 7 voting districts as provided by a revised charter adopted November 2, 1976. The total number of members will remain constant, but the ratio between the Council member and the number of persons he/she represents will vary with the number

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of persons in the voting district.Town history courtesy of Trumbull Historical Society, trum-

bullhistory.org.

Where does the name come from?Jonathan Trumbull, 1710-1785, was Royal Governor of Con-

necticut from 1769 to 1776, when he became the only governor to support the revolution. He was a friend and advisor to George Washington, who affectionately called him “Brother Jonathan.”

During the war, Trumbull, a native of Lebanon, Conn., was also the only governor to publicly support independence. All of the food and supplies he raised for the Continental Army dur-ing the war earned Connecticut the nickname of the Provision State.

Trumbull was born Jonathan Trumble on Oct. 12, 1710.Historians are unsure why or when he changed the spelling

of his name. Trumbull graduated from Harvard in 1727, after only three years of study. School records indicate he earned of master of arts degree in theology. In 1733, he was elected to the General Assembly, serving as speaker of the house from 1739 to 1740. He was named deputy governor in 1766, and inherited the position of governor upon the death of the William Pitkin in 1769.

Trumbull served as royal governor until 1784, famously choosing to join in the Revolution when he rebuffed a request from British Gen. Thomas Gage for assistance after the battles of Lexington and Concord. Instead, Trumbull became the most reliable supporter of the Continental Army. Washington called him “the first of the patriots.”

In 1797, 12 years after Trumbull’s death, the founders of Trumbull decided to name the new town after Connecticut’s Revolutionary War governor, despite the fact that he never lived

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in the area.Of Trumbull’s six children, several also made notable histori-

cal contributions. Joseph Trumbull was commissary general of the Continental Army during the war. Jonathan Jr. was an aide to Washington during the war, and later became Connecticut gov-ernor himself.

Faith Trumbull married Gen. Jedediah Huntington, who served on the military jury that convicted Benedict Arnold collaborator Maj. John Andre.

Mary Trumbull married Declaration of Independence signer William Williams.

But Jonathan Trumbull’s youngest son, John, is best known. Called the “Painter of the Revolution,” John Trumbull painted such well known works as “The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill” and “Surrender of Lord Cornwallis.” John Trumbull also painted the iconic image of the Declaration of Independence signing and some of the best-known portraits of Washington and Alexander Hamilton. His Declaration of In-dependence also graces the back of the $2 bill.

Trumbull, Connecticut is the only town named after Jonathan Trumbull, but there are numerous other places and prominent figures, including one that many basketball fans in the area hold dear. Trumbull County, Ohio, and Trumbull College at Yale are both named for Jonathan Trumbull, as is the University of Con-necticut husky mascot, Jonathan.

What are some historic points of interest? Interestingly, one of the most historic sites in Trumbull is not

in Trumbull anymore. After Trumbull’s first Town Meeting in 1797, Eliakim Beach invited those who attended back to his tav-ern. Beach was subsequently elected town clerk, a position he held for 20 years. Beach’s Tavern was a social hub and gathering

place until the town purchased it in 1862 and it served as Town Hall until 1883, when the town built its new Town Hall, which is now the Helen Plumb Building. The tavern was disassembled and moved to Darien in 1961 and is still in use as a private home today.

Parlor Rock, the remnants of which are located inside the Pe-quonnock River Rails to Trails hiking area, was a popular picnic grove and one of the country’s first amusement parks when it opened in 1878. The Housatonic Railroad Company purchased the 13-acre site located at an intersection of old Indian Trails and built a rail spur as a way to drum up interest in rail travel. At its peak, Parlor Rock included four croquet fields, a large fountain and an octagonal dance hall 60 feet across. There also was a photo gallery, where visitors could get tin-imprint photos taken, a skating rink, band shell, carousel and man-made lake, where visitors could rent boats in the summer and go on a toboggan luge into the ice in winter.

Is there any place in Trumbull on the National Register of Historic Places?

Christ Episcopal Church and the Tashua Burial Ground, lo-cated at 5170 Madison Ave. The David Mallet House, 420 Nichols Ave. Kaatz Icehouse, 255 Whitney Ave. and the Old Mine Archaeological Site. Also, John Trumbull, son of Jonathan Trumbull, painted numerous historic works, including signing of the Declaration of Independence and the surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga.

Are there any historic districts in town? Yes. The Nichols Farms Historic District, Center Road, 1681-

1944 Huntington Tpke., 5-34 Priscilla Place and 30-172 Shelton

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Road. It includes 81 buildings, mostly private homes, and the Nichols Green, which includes two war memorials, a flagpole and a piece of the Merritt Parkway bridge that spanned Route 108 and has the Great Seal of the town engraved on it. The green also is the former home of the Bunny Fountain.

Are there any town histories? There are many books that look at life in Trumbull from many

points of view. Those below may be purchased at the historical society’s library or on its Web site, trumbullhistory.org.

From Valley Forge to Freedom: A Story of a Black Patriot (Beach, 1976) The comprehensive tale of Nero Hawley’s life as a slave, soldier of the Revolutionary War, and freeman contrib-uting to his community’s life. 69 pages $7 Hardcover.

History and Minerals of Old Mine Park (Saganawamps) (Sul-livan, 1985) A survey of the history, geology, minerals and prop-erty transfers of Old Mine Park in Trumbull, Connecticut. 67 pages $4 Softcover.

Tales of Trumbull’s Past (Seeley,1984) A collection of 57 tales that give the reader a glimpse into Trumbull’s history. The stories are reprints written for the Trumbull Historical Society’s publication: “The Gristmill “ between 1968 to 1983. 390 pages $12 Softcover.

They Face the Rising Sun (Beach, 1971) This book contains a short history of the Unity Burial Ground in Trumbull, Connecti-cut with a complete charting and recording of every gravestone which all face the rising sun. 60 pages $7 Hardcover.

TRUMBULL: Church and Town (Beach, 1972) A history of the Congregational Church as it traces the history of the Town of Trumbull. The best comprehensive history book of Trumbull in print. 177 pages $15 Hardcover.

Images of America: TRUMBULL (THS, 1997) A compilation

of Trumbull’s history from 1890 through the 1940’s in vintage photographs. Published by Arcadia Publishing. 128 pages $18 Softcover.

For more publications visit the Trumbull Historical Society’s Web site, trumbullhistory.org.

Does Trumbull have a town historian? No, but the Historical Society’s co-presidents are Debra Silber

and Ken Martin. What is the role of the Historical Society?

Founded in 1964, the Trumbull Historical Society’s mission is “preserving Trumbull’s past for tomorrow’s future.”

Members maintain a museum and library at 1856 Huntington Tpke. The society also publishes a newsletter, the Gristmill, and runs numerous programs throughout the year. For information, visit trumbullhistory.org.

Has Trumbull ever made national news?The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band

has marched in two presidential inaugural parades, in 2001 and 2009. The Trumbull National Little League team won the Lit-tle League World Series in 1989, defeating a heavily favored Chinese Taipei team. The winning pitcher in the championship game, Chris Drury, and his older brother, Ted, both have repre-sented the United States in Olympic hockey. Chris also has been an NHL All-Star and Ted also had a solid pro hockey career. Trumbull resident Chris Soule also has been a Winter Olympic athlete in the sport of skeleton.

Aside from sports, Trumbull is also a Top 10 small town and a Top 100 Best Place to Live according to Relocate America.com

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How big is Trumbull?Trumbull is 23.5 square miles and is bordered by Bridgeport

to the south, Monroe to the north, Stratford and Shelton to the east and Fairfield and Easton to the west.

How many people live here?According to information from the 2010 Connecticut Eco-

nomic Rescue Center, Trumbull’s population is 35,047. There are an estimated 11,984 households in town and the population density is 1,504 people per square mile, compared to the Fair-field County average of 1,412.

How does the population break down by age?According to the CERC town profile, Trumbull residents fall

into the following age ranges: 0-4: 2,265 (6%); 5-17: 6,482 (19%); 18-24: 2,415 (6%); 25-49: 10,800 (32%); 50-64: 7,256 (20%); 65+: 5,850 (16%).

What is the median income?The median household income in 2009 was $100,684 com-

pared to $82,184 for Fairfield County and $68,055 for the state.

What is the town’s unemployment rate?According to the CERC profile from December 2009, Trum-

bull’s labor force numbered 17,984. The town unemployment rate was 3.5%, compared to a county rate of 4% and a state rate of 4.6%

Trumbull Demographics

Town GovernmentWhere are the town offices?

Trumbull Town Hall is at 5866 Main Street. The Recreation Department and Trumbull Monroe Health District are across Church Hill Road in Victorian house known as the Judge Aram Tellalian Building.

The Public Works Highway Department is on Middlebrooks Ave. The Center at Priscilla Place on Priscilla Place in the Nich-ols section of town, houses the Senior Center and Teen Center and Human Services Department.

Town offices are open from 9 to 5., Monday through Friday.

Does the town have an official Web site? Yes. It is trumbull-ct.gov. Who is the chief executive of the town?

The first selectman is Timothy M. Herbst, a Republican elect-ed in 2009. At the time of his election, Herbst, then 29, was the youngest chief executive of any town in the state.

There also is a 21-member Town Council, with three members from each of seven districts. Minority representation is guaran-

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teed as a party may only hold 2 of the 3 seats in each district.The Town Council is responsible for directing the adminis-

tration, policy-making and daily affairs of the town. The first selectman handles day-to-day administration, while the board handles major decisions. The first selectman is a full-time, sala-ried position.

The council meets once a month on the first Monday in the council chambers in Town Hall. The agendas and minutes of each meeting are on the town Web site, trumbull-ct.gov.

Is there a directory of town officials? Yes. Town officials are listed on the town’s Web site, trumbull-

ct.gov. There is also a list of officials and elected board members in this section of the Answer Book.

What is the town’s budget? The approved town budget for 2011-12 is $140.29 million, an

increase of 3.2% over the previous year, with about $86 million of that dedicated to funding the town’s public schools.

The complete town budget is online at trumbull-ct.gov.

What is the town’s bond rating? Moody’s has given the town a rating of AA2.

What is the current tax rateThe current tax rate is 25 mills, an increase of 1.87% over the

previous fiscal year. This represents a real tax of $25 on each $1,000 of assessed value. If a house is valued at $300,000, the real estate taxes would be $7,500.

What’s a Grand List? A New England term, the grand list is the town’s tax base and

represents all taxable property in town. It is compiled every Oct. 1.

The current grand list totals $5.4 billion, up 1.8%, or about $92 million, from 2009. The breakdown follows:

Real estate - $4.62 billion; increase from 2007 which was $4.57 billion.

Motor vehicles - $243.8 million, decrease of $16.3 million from previous year.

Personal property - $254 million, up from $216.6 in 2007.

How often is property revalued? State law requires a revaluation every five years, with a site

visit every 10 years. Trumbull is gearing up for a revaluation in 2011. The most recent revaluation and information about each property in Trumbull, including their assessments, is on the town’s Web site at trumbull-ct.gov, under the “For Residents” tab.

Who determines how much my house is worth for

taxing purposes? The tax assessor’s office is responsible for determining the

assessed value of your house. The assessor is Mark DeVestern. He office may be reached directly at 452-5016.

How do I find the assessed value of my home? You may call assessor’s office at 203-452-5016 or you may go

to the assessor’s office and look at the field card for your prop-erty. The field card lists the particulars in figuring the valuation of your home. In Connecticut, an assessment is equal to 70% of the fair market value as established by the assessor. You may also visit online at trumbull-ct.gov under the “Property Assess-ments” in the “For Residents” section.

What do I do if I think my assessment is unfair? Your first step is to call the tax assessor’s office to review the

assessment for any possible inaccuracies. If none are found and you still consider the assessment unfair you may apply to appear before a scheduled hearing of the Board of Assessment Appeals. Applications must be filed in early February. The board meets annually in March to hear appeals. Where and when do I pay my town taxes?

Property taxes are due quarterly July 1, Oct 1, Jan 1 and April 1. Motor vehicle bills are due on July 1, and Jan, 1, and may be paid at the tax collector’s office in the town hall, or mailed to the address on the bill. Taxes may be paid within 30 days of the due date without penalty. You may also pay online. Vehicle and personal property taxes are due in one installment on July 1.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve you of the respon-sibility of paying any taxes, penalties, or interest due.

Mary Moran is the tax collector. She may be reached at 203-452-5024.

What do my taxes pay for? Taxes support schools, police, road improvements, debt pay-

ments, and all other town services. A detailed accounting of how collected taxes are spent are included in the annual town report.

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What happens if I don’t pay my taxes on time? You’ll be charged 1.5% interest each month on the installment

balance. This works out to 18 percent annually. In addition, be-fore the end of each fiscal year, real estate liens are filed against all properties on which there is a delinquent real estate tax.

Is anyone eligible for a tax break? There are programs for the elderly, the disabled, and veterans.

For details, check with the assessor’s office at 203-452-5016.

How are car taxes figured? They are based on 70% of book value.

I received a tax bill for a car I don’t own anymore.

What should I do? The Department of Motor Vehicles maintains vehicle own-

ership records, which it forwards to the town assessor’s office to determine the tax roll for cars owned by Trumbull residents. DMV will continue sending ownership reports to the town until a vehicle’s license plates are turned in.

To remove a car from the tax roll, cancel your registration and return the plates to the DMV office in Bridgeport and take the DMV return receipt to the assessor’s office. You may also need to provide proof that the car is no longer in your possession. Usually a bill of sale or a junk receipt is sufficient.

What do the registrars of voters do? There are two paid registrars, one from each of the two major

parties. They are elected in even-numbered years to two-year terms. They administer all elections and safeguard the voting rights of all citizens. They are also responsible for voter registra-tion and promote voter education projects. The registrars’ office maintains the accuracy of the voter registry.

The registrars are William Holden, Republican, and Jane Ai-ello, Democrat. Both can be reached at 203-459-5059.

Who can register to vote? To register to vote in Trumbull you must be at least 18 years

old by Election Day, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the town. The deadline to register is 14 days prior to an election. You may enroll in a party or switch parties if already registered.

Where and when can I register? You may register Monday through Friday between 9 and 5 at

the registrars’ office or the town clerk’s office at Town Hall. You may also register by mail; call the registrars’ office at 203-459-5059 for a mail-in form. The Department of Motor Vehicles and library also have voter registration forms. Forms may be down-loaded from trumbull-ct.gov.

Why should I enroll in a party? Enrollment in a party allows you to participate in primaries

and caucuses. You may also serve on the local town committee and participate in its activities. Party membership is the most common route to serving on town boards and commissions.

Are there voting districts in town? There are seven voting districts: District 1 votes at Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm

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Road. District 2 votes at Booth Hill School, 545 Booth Hill Road. District 3 votes at Tashua School, 401 Stonehouse Road. District 4 votes at Jane Ryan School, 190 Park LaneDistrict 5 votes at Middlebrook School, 220 Middlebrook

Ave.District 6 votes at Madison Middle School, 4630 Madison

Ave.District 7 votes at Frenchtown School, 30 Frenchtown Road.If you are not sure of your voting district, call the town clerk,

203-452-5037, or registrars’ office, 203-459-5059 or visit trum-bull-ct.gov.

Who can vote by absentee ballot? Any registered voter who will be out of town during all voting

hours may cast an absentee allot. Other reasons, such as illness or religious beliefs, allow use of absentee ballots by people who will be in town during polling hours.

When can I use an absentee ballot? You may vote by absentee ballot for any election.

How and where do I get an absentee ballot? You must first fill out an application, which you can pick up at

the town clerk or registrars’ office in the town hall, or it may be mailed to you at any address. After you return the application, it will be processed and the absentee ballot will be sent to you, but not until two to four weeks before the actual election. If the ballot is printed and ready, you may fill it out at the town clerk’s office. Absentee ballots, however, cannot be mailed to a person for a referendum.

When are elections of town officials held? Election of town officials occurs on the Tuesday after the first

Monday of November in odd-numbered years. State and fed-eral elections are held in even-numbered years. There will be an election for local officials this November.

Are birth, marriage and death records public? The general public is allowed to peruse marriage and death

record indexes and can obtain copies. Restrictions may apply. Birth certificates are confidential. Certified copies of birth cer-tificates will be issued only to the person in question or, in the case of a minor, their parents or other designated persons.

Besides clergy, who can officiate at weddings? A justice of the peace may officiate at a wedding within the

state, and federal judges may officiate at weddings anywhere. Trumbull has 20 justices of the peace and their names are avail-able at the town clerk’s office (452-5037) as well as on the town Web site, trumbull-ct.gov.

Where do I get a marriage license? Marriage licenses are issued through the Town Clerk’s office,

any day the office is open up to 1/2 hour before closing time.Bring your current driver’s license with you, or a passport and

your filled in Marriage License Worksheet. Fax the completed worksheet and your contact phone number to the Town Clerk’s office, 203-452-5037. Cost is $30 for the license, and $20 for the certified copy.

The bride and groom must both appear in person, but not nec-essarily together to be sworn. If you are under 16 years of age,

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consent is needed from the Judge of Probate. If you are under 18, parental or guardian consent is needed.

Does Connecticut recognize same-sex marriage?Yes. Couples of the same sex are legally allowed to be mar-

ried in this state, which grants them all benefits, rights and protections as are granted to spouses.

Licenses may be obtained from the town clerk’s office. There is no waiting period and no residency requirement. The fee is $30. For details call 203-402-5094.

How do I get a license for a civil union? A civil union is a legal union between two people of the same

sex, which grants them the same benefits, rights and protections as are granted to spouses in a marriage. Connecticut recognizes civil unions. Licenses may be obtained in the town clerk’s office. There is no waiting period and no residency requirement. The fee is $30. For details, call 203-594-3070.

What is a notary public and where can I find one? A notary public is someone legally empowered to witness sig-

natures, certify documents and take depositions and affidavits. Every bank has one on staff. Some real estate agents are notary publics, as are some public officials. Some may charge a small fee to notarize a document. Notary services are available at the Town Clerk’s office and Human Resources Manager Mary Ann Meier is also a notary public.

What does the office of the town planner do?The office is focused mainly on land use matters. It reviews

applications, enforces zoning regulations, and advises the plan-ning and zoning commission. It also develops and maintains the Plan of Conservation and Development.

Bill Levin is the town planner. His office is on the ground floor of town hall. He may be reached at 203-452-5047.

What does the building department do? The responsibility of the Building Department is to

review all construction documents for compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code, and to issue necessary per-mits. It is also the responsibility of the Building Department to monitor all projects while under construction, perform a final inspection and issue a Certificate of Occupancy. The department answers emergency calls from fire dispatch to assess damage to determine if structures may be occupied.The Building Department is on the ground floor of Town Hall and may be reached at 203-452-5093.

What is the Zoning Board of Appeals? The Zoning Board of Appeals considers requests for special

exceptions, called variances, to the town’s zoning regulations. To contact the Zoning Board of Appeals, call the zoning admin-istration office at 203-452-5044.

What does the Planning and Zoning Commission do? The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of five elected

members and three alternates appointed by the Town Council. It is the function of the commission to enact and amend the zon-ing regulations, to control and direct the most appropriate use and development of land throughout the town, and to adopt and amend a Plan of Development which sets the policies, goals and standards for the physical and economic development of the Town.

The commission conducts monthly public hearings on pro-posals for subdivisions, special permits, changes in zonal clas-sifications, and amendments to the zoning regulations.

The commission also recommends the acceptance of streets into the town road system, acts on the reduction and/or release of bonds for subdivisions and site improvements, and renders reports on proposed municipal improvements. Gary Bean is the chairman and Helen Gransgok is the clerk.

The commission normally meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber at town hall. To contact the commission you may e-mail the town planner at [email protected].

What does the tree warden do? Warren Jacques, Trumbull’s tree warden, makes sure town

trees are properly maintained, removed and replaced if deemed hazardous. His number is 203-261-4370.

How can I get involved in town government? To get actively involved in town government, you may become

affiliated with a political party and volunteer your services. If certain functions of government interest you, such as education, recreation or zoning, attend some of the meetings of the agency involved. All town agency meetings are open to the public.

For more information, you can call Republican Town Com-mittee Chairman Jack Testani at 203-339-5165 or e-mail him at [email protected], Democratic Town Committee

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Chairman Nancy DiNardo at 203-966-0830 or e-mail her at [email protected], or Connecticut Green Party Secretary David Bedell at 203-594-9013 or [email protected].

How are candidates for town offices, boards or

commissions chosen? The political parties nominate candidates for elected or ap-

pointed positions. Non-party sponsored candidates may petition to get on the ballot.

Candidates for appointed boards are chosen by the selectmen, usually upon recommendations from the political parties and the current board members.

What town agencies have elected members? The Town Council, Board of Education, Board of Finance and

Planning & Zoning Commission are elected. The first selectman, town clerk, town treasurer, registrars of voters, judge of probate and justices of the peace are also elected to their positions.

What boards and commissions have appointed

members and who appoints them? The first selectman appoints the members of all other boards

and commissions and the Town Council approves them: Arts Commission, Beautification Commission, Board of Assessment Appeals, Cable Advisory Committee, Civil Service Board, Eco-nomic Development Commission, Inland Wetlands & Water-courses Commission, Park Commission, Pension Board, Police Commission, Senior Citizen Commission, Trumbull EMS, Na-ture Commission, Water Pollution Control Authority and Board

of Assessment Appeals.

What is the Town Council? The 21-member town council is Trumbull’s legislative body.

Its area of responsibility covers ordinances and appropriations. The town council also is responsible for approving, disapprov-ing or reducing appropriations recommended by the board of finance. Meetings, which are open to the public, are the first Monday of the month, 8 p.m., in Town Hall. You may e-mail [email protected].

What does the town clerk do? The Town Clerk’s office is the information center for the town.

Responsibilities of the office include: recording real estate trans-actions and associated land records, including liens and changes in title and mortgages, acting as the custodian of the history of the town of Trumbull, as Registrar of Vital Statistics, is charged with preservation and maintenance of birth and death certificates and marriage licenses. Maps and demographic information of the town are also stored and updated by the office for easy ac-cess by residents and professionals in search of those materials.

The Town Clerk’s office, acts as a central repository that posts and stores information for all town boards and commissions as well as listings of board and commission members and meeting dates and agendas. Also kept up to date are copies of the Town Charter, Town Code, and Code of Ethics. Copies of lawsuits are also available for perusal. The Town Clerk is also charged with preparing all municipal elections, issuing absentee ballots and certifying election returns in conjunction with the Registrars of Voters.

Elected every two years in odd numbered year municipal elections, the Town Clerk also performs duties and has respon-sibilities determined by Connecticut State Statutes. The Town Clerk is Suzanne Burr Monaco, 203-452-5037.

What does the town treasurer do? The treasurer is elected for a two-year term and exercises

the powers and duties conferred by state statutes and the Town Charter. The treasurer is the town’s money manager and has the primary responsibility to plan and control the town’s cash posi-tion.

The treasurer works very closely with the Director of Finance, the town’s budget manager, and the First Selectman in all mat-ters involving the town’s finances. The treasurer assists the First Selectman in developing and implementing the town’s annual budget, financial policies, procedures and strategic planning.

As revenues generally exceed expenditures on a weekly ba-sis, the treasurer invests the town’s excess cash in various types of interest-bearing accounts with financial institutions doing business in the State of Connecticut or the State of Connecti-cut Short-Term Investment Fund maintained by the Connecticut State Treasurer in strict compliance with the requirements of state law. Day-to-day investment of excess cash is designed to maximize the amount of interest earned by the town each fiscal year.

The interest earned is a source of revenue for the town. It has a direct impact, therefore, on the mill rate set each year by the Board of Finance and the amount paid annually by our taxpay-ers. John Ponzio is the current town treasurer, 203-452-5012.

What is probate court? Connecticut is divided into 123 probate districts, each of

which is presided over by a Judge of Probate who is elected to office for a four-year term. Probate Courts have jurisdiction over

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many matters such as: Probating wills and the administration of estates; overseeing testamentary and living trusts; determining title to real and personal property; construing the meaning of wills and trusts; appointing guardians for the mentally retarded; appointing conservators of the person and the estate of incapable individuals; committing those suffering from mental illness, al-coholism, or drug addiction to an appropriate facility; removing unfit parents as guardians of their children; terminating the pa-rental rights of parents who cannot fulfill their parental responsi-bilities; granting adoptions; granting name changes. The probate court office is in town hall, 203-452-5068. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Current Judge of Probate is John Chiota.

What does the Board of Finance do? Among the many responsibilities of this elected board is re-

viewing and approving the annual budget and setting the tax rate. The board also approves account transfers and special ap-propriations. It also administers the pension fund and bond is-sues.

The chairman of the Board of Finance is Ken Martin. The board meets every second Thursday at 8 p.m. in the council chamber at town hall. Additional meetings are held in February and March and are primarily related to reviewing the town and school budgets. Members are elected for a four-year term and alternates for two-year terms. Members are: Elaine Hammers, chairman; Andrew Palo, vice chairman; Kenneth Martin, secre-tary; Paul Lavoie, Steve Lupien and Thomas Tesoro. What do the Police and Fire commissions do?

These appointed commissions are responsible for the manage-ment and supervision of their respective departments, their per-sonnel, property and equipment.

What does the Beautification Commission do? The Town Council created the Beautification Commission in

1986. It is composed of seven members appointed by the first selectman for a term of five years. The commission has the power to plan and develop beautification projects for the Town of Trumbull to beautify publicly owned land not already within the jurisdiction of the Park Commission. It also advises the first selectman and all boards and commissions concerning the aes-thetic aspect of development; encourages activities to enhance the appearance of the business/commercial areas in a neat and attractive condition.

What does the Park Commission do? Along with the Parks Department, the park Commission is

responsible for the care, management and control of all parks and grounds used as parks or recreational purposes. The com-mission works in conjunction with the town’s departments and athletic leagues and schools to maintain and enhance parks and recreational facilities in town.

What does the Economic Development Commission do? The Trumbull Economic Development Commission is the

town’s liaison to the commercial-industrial business sector and the strategic safeguard of intelligent and creative economic development in the community. The mission is to service and strengthen the town’s economic base in a manner consistent with current innovations while maintaining the town’s historic vision of growth.

The commission chairman is Tom Ginis and the members are James Abraham, Patricia Connolly, Jack Berg, Beryl Kaufman,

John Malfettone, Karl Mizak and Ralph Sather.

What are legal notices and where can I read them? Legal notices are notifications concerning meetings and ac-

tions of local commissions and boards. In addition, other im-portant town government information such as proposed budgets, town ordinances and invitations to bid on projects or provide the town services appear in legal notices.

Legal notices may be found at the town clerk’s office at town hall. Many legal notices are required to be published in a news-paper having circulation in the town and almost all appear in the Trumbull Times.

How do I know if a meeting is scheduled? The Freedom of Information Act requires that all town com-

missions and board meetings be open to the public. The sched-ule for a board’s regular meetings must be filed each year with the town clerk.

Special meetings may be called up to 24 hours in advance. Emergency meetings may be held without notice; however the board must file its minutes, including the reason for the emer-gency, at the town clerk’s office within 72 hours of the meet-ing. For information on Freedom of Information requirements for boards, commissions, and ad hoc committees, visit the Town Clerk’s page on trumbull-ct.gov.

Meetings are posted in the town clerk’s office and on the town Web site.

Can a commission or board meet privately? Generally, all meetings involving a quorum (three members of

a five-person board, four of a six-member board) must be open

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to the public. However, Connecticut statutes allow a commis-sion to close a meeting to the public if it is discussing personnel matters, litigation strategy or contract negotiations.

To close a meeting and enter into executive session, the board must take a two-thirds vote. The commission must return to open session before voting on any items.

What if I think a commission held an illegal meeting? You may file a complaint with the state Freedom of Infor-

mation office (860-566-5682), 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, 06106.

Who are the town’s elected officials?Town ClerkSuzanne Burr Monaco, 203-452-5037, smonaco@trumbull-

ct.gov

First SelectmanTimothy M. Herbst, 203-452-5005, [email protected]

Town CouncilDist. 1David Pia, [email protected] J. Rappa, [email protected] S. Testani, [email protected]. 2Jane B. Deyoe, [email protected] J. Pescatore, Jr., [email protected] Beth Thornton, [email protected], minor-

ity leaderDist. 3Roberta Bellows, [email protected] S. Jenkins, [email protected]

John M. Rotondo, [email protected]. 4John A. Delvecchio, Jr., [email protected] A. Lamberti, [email protected] Weizenegger, [email protected]. 5Mark S. Altieri, [email protected] Ann Jankovic-Mark, [email protected] Marie Evangelista, [email protected]. 6James Meisner, [email protected] J. London, [email protected] A. Massaro, Jr., [email protected]. 7Chadwick Ciocci, [email protected], majority

leaderDaniel W. Helfrich, [email protected] Scinto, [email protected]

TreasurerJohn L. Ponzio, 203-452-5012, [email protected]

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Bd. of FinanceElaine Hammers, chairmanAndrew Palo, vice chairmanKenneth M. Martin, Jr., secretaryPaul S. LavoieThomas S. TesoroSteven C. Lupien

Finance DirectorMaria Pires, 203-452-5013, [email protected]

Tax CollectorMary C. Moran, 203-452-5024, [email protected]

Bd. of Assessment AppealsScott CharmoyPaul S. LavoieJosephine L. Mills

Tax AssessorMark DeVestern, 203-452-5015, [email protected]

Registrars of VotersJane Aiello (D), 203-452-5059William S. Holden (R), 203-452-5059

Supt. of SchoolsRalph Iassogna, 203-452-4301, [email protected]

Bd. of EducationEdward Lovely, chairmanLoretta ChoryDeborah J. Herbst

Lisa LabellaThomas KellyMichael C. WardStephen Wright

Planning and Zoning Comm.Bill Levin., 203-452-5047, [email protected] Bean, chairmanAnthony G. ChoryChristopher CostaArlyne M. FoxAlternatesSteven A. MahlstedtDonald ScintoAnthony Silber

Zoning Bd. of AppealsHelen Granskog, clerkRichard Puskar, chairmanJohn R. SavinoCarl ScarpelliJoseph VitrellaMuir MichaelDavid Pruesch

Economic Development Comm.Thomas Ginis, chairmanBeryl KaufmanJames AbrahamPatricia ConnellyJohn MalfettoneKarl MizakJack BergRalph Sather

Economic Development Dir.Deborah Evans Cox, 203-452-5043, [email protected]

Housing Auth.Judith Stern, Chm.Thelma BurrEdward CoyneGail HannaRobert Marconi

Inland Wetlands and Water Course Comm.Joyce Augustinsky, clerkJohn LauriaRichard DeeckenCarmine DeFeoLars JorgensenArlyne FoxRichard Girouard, Chm.David Lucas

Water Pollution Control Auth.Jeanine Lynch, chairmanLaura PulieEnnio DevitaJoaquim GoncalvesAlternatesKaren EgriFred Radford

Senior Citizens Comm.Margaret Mastroni, clerkFran Hanna

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Amy D. DeZenzoHelen WeinsteinConstance ClearyDoris TkacsLinda Ciocci, Chm.Joan Mehlhorn

Senior Center Dir./Dir. of Social Svs.Jean Fereira, 203-452-5199, [email protected]

Emergency Medical Svs.Barbara Crandall, dir., 203-452-5146, bcrandall@trumbull-

ct.govCommissionVi Watson, chairmanCharles EvansLouise F. EvansShelley RalstenJoseph G. RodriguezDominick Rutigliano

Trumbull/Monroe Health Dist.Trumbull MembersPatrice Sulik, dir., 203-452-5195, [email protected] VavrekCheryl MayeranRay KnappDr. Lawrence Dinkes, Chm.Dr. Geoffrey GladsteinDr. Brian Vaughn (Secy)

Library Dirs.Susan J. Horton, librarian, 203-452-5197, trumbullct-library.

orgJames J. Cebulski, chairmanCarol Porrata ElsteinJohn LauriaArthur KuklaTara P. LiskovAntonio PetittiJoseph SchligDiane SchwartzMary Whatley

Arts Comm.Emily Areson, coordinator, 203-452-5065, arts@trumbull-

ct.govJudith EdwardsAndrea Endresz-VlachosGloria MurphyValerie SorrentinoDiane Wheeler

Bd. of RecreationDennis White, Chm.Robert MarconiRoger McGovernMarie PettitiNancy Walsh

Park Comm.Robert Ferrigno, Chm.Kevin BellowsGene CelliniAnthony ChmielewskiJoseph DeSabiaKenneth Martin

John ScippaDiane Mayo

Youth Comm.Amy DeZenzo, clerkKathy RubanoAllison Palmesi AngonHelen Kurilec Jenny FranceseMerial CornellMichael Metzger, Chm

Supt. of ParksDmitri Paris, 203-452-5075, [email protected]

Dir. of Public WorksJohn Marsilio, 203-452-5045, [email protected]

Dog WardenLynn Dellabianca, 203-452-5088

Tree WardenWarren Jacques, 203-261-4370

Purchasing AgentRobert Chimini, 203-452-5042, [email protected]

Building OfficialGraham Bissett, [email protected] Bd.Gail Bokine, clerk

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Mark MantonMichael L. Charland, Chm.Elaine HammersBruce PineMaria PiresJohn Ponzio

Building Code Appeals Bd.Kevin ChamberlainRobert MackDavid MaseAugust J. PalmieriPaul Taormina

Chief of PoliceThomas Kiely, 203-261-3665

Police Comm.Jack Testani, chairmanAlfred LigginsAnna HenryPhillip DegennaroWilliam MurphyAlbert Zamary

ConstablesDonald L. AielloJames J. Battistelli, Sr.Kenneth P. Palmero

Chiefs of Fire Depts.Peter Rousso (Long Hill)Shawn Rice (Nichols)

Wayne Schalich (Trumbull Center)

Bd. of Fire ProtectionFrank Novak Long Hill Co-Chm.Wayne Szmyt, Nichols Chm.Pat McCarty, Trumbull Center Chm.Timothy M. HerbstChris CaulfieldThomas KielyMegan MurphyShawn RiceWayne Schalich

Fire MarshalMegan Murphy, 203-452-5080, [email protected] J. KurtzSteve PihonakAlex Rauso

Emergency Management Comm.Ronald Kirby, dir., 203-261-3665, [email protected] Chiarenzelli, deputy directorDiane AugerThomas BaldwinGraham BissetJacqueline BlackmoreGlenn ByrnesRobert ChiminiBill ConnollyJean FereiraColeen FitchRev. Judith GreenPhillip HaddenJack HarryMichael HarryMario HeringPhillip HynesRalph IassognaRamon JimenezThomas KielyPaul KurtzEric LevineJudith LockeMegan MurphyFrank NovakVictor OlsenAlex RausoShawn RicePeter RoussoWayne SchalichPatrice SulikGary SummaVi Watson

Conservation Comm.John Russell, chairmanJoanne Parsons, vice chairmanJulie JenkinsDonald WatsonMary Ellen LeMayDale Parsons

Town Attys.Robert J. Nicola, 203-375-0600Edward V. Walsh III, 203-375-0600Mario F. Coppola, 203-227-9545

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Justices of the PeaceJames AbrahamStephen P. BaunachRichard DeeckenDominick S. DiemunschNancy J. DinardoLexine K. FurkiotisRichard H. Girouard, Sr.Jeffrey A. GoldwasserDaniel P. JocisMartin J. KentoshRose Lodice

Rosemary MalikRonald E. MillsMary C. MoranDaniel P. MurphyKelly Ann MurphyJoy M. PaolettiRobert J. Pescatore, Jr.Stuart B. SchwartzDonald R. ScintoIrene SimalchikJack TestaniDavid Wilson

What state senatorial district are we in? Trumbull is in the 22nd state senatorial district, which also

includes Monroe and about half of Bridgeport. Represent-ing the district is Anthony Musto, a Democrat and Trumbull resident. He can be reached at Legislative Office Building, Room 2100, Hartford 06106; 860-240-0558 or 800-842-1420; [email protected].

What state house districts are we in? Trumbull encompasses two districts, the 123rd and 134th.Representing the 123rd District is Republican T.R. Rowe. He

can be reached at Legislative Office Building Room 4200, Hart-ford, CT 06106; 800-842-1423 within the state or 860-240-8700 or by following the Legislators link at the Web site housegop.ct.gov.

Tony Hwang, a Fairfield resident, represents the 134th Dis-trict, which includes part of Trumbull and half of Fairfield. He can be reached at Legislative Office Building Room 4200, Hart-ford CT 06106; 800-842-1423 within the state or 860-240-8700 or by following the Legislators link at the Web site housegop.ct.gov.Who is our U.S. representative?

James (“Jim”) Himes, a Democrat, represents Trumbull in Congress. He has offices at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, 06901-2927; 210-7711.

In Washington, he is at 214 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515; 202-225-5541, fax 202-225-9629; house.gov/himes.

Who are Connecticut’s senators? Senator Christopher Dodd, a Democrat, may be reached

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What does the Board of Education do?The Board of Education oversees and maintains Trumbull’s

public schools. In doing so, it prepares and proposes the annual district-wide budget; designates the schools to be attended by students; provides transportation for children; makes a continu-ing study of the need for school facilities and of a long-term building program; operates and maintains all buildings, lands, apparatus and other property used for school purposes; pre-scribes the rules for the management, studies, classification and discipline of the schools; prescribes the textbooks to be used; develops, adopts and implements written policies concerning homework, attendance, promotion and retention; approves all expenditures for purposes of public education; furnishes to the State Department of Education data required in the periodic re-ports specified by state statute; adopts and files with the State Board of Education all required policy statements; and negoti-ates collective bargaining agreements with employees’ exclusive

bargaining representatives.

When does the Board of Education meet?The board usually meets the first and third Tuesday of the

month at 7 p.m. in the Long Hill Administration Building, un-less otherwise indicated. The public is welcome and time is set aside for public comment. A meeting schedule is at the town clerk’s office, the superintendent’s office, and the district Web site, trumbullps.org.

Where is the school district office?The district office is at 6254 Main Street, Trumbull, CT

06611. The phone number is 203-452-4301, fax 203-452-4305. Business hours are weekdays, 8 to 5. The district Web site is trumbullps.org.

What public schools are in town?There are six elementary schools, two middle schools and one

high school in town. Trumbull also is home to the Agriscience Biotechnology Center, a regional educational facility, and the Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center, an early interven-tion school for children age 3 to 5:

Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center, 240 Middle-brooks Ave., 203-452-4423, Matthew Wheeler, preschool coor-dinator

Booth Hill Elementary School, 545 Booth Hill Road, 203-452-4377, Dana Pierce, principal

Daniels Farm Elementary School, 710 Daniels Farm Road, 203-452-4388, Gail Korwaski, principal

Frenchtown Elementary School, 30 Frenchtown Road, 203-452-4227, Jaqueline Norcel, principal

Middlebrook Elementary School, 220 Middlebrooks Ave., 203-452-4411, Patricia Colello, principal

Tashua Elementary School, 401 Stonehouse Road, 203-452-4433, Charlotte Janis, principal

Hillcrest Middle School, 530 Daniels Farm Road, 203-452-4466, Rosemary Seaman, principal

Madison Middle School, 4630 Madison Ave., 203-452-4499, Valerie Forshaw, principal

Trumbull High School, 72 Strobel Road, 203-452-4531, Robert Tremaglio, principal

Agriscience Biotechnology Center, 36 Daniels Farm Road, 203-452-4200, Frank Cicero, director

What are the hours of operation at the schools? Instructional hours are:

Trumbull schools

at 30 Lewis Street, Suite 101, Hartford, CT 06103; 860-258-6940/800-334-5341, or 448 Russell Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-2823; [email protected]. Web site: dodd.senate.gov.

Senator Joseph Lieberman, an Independent who caucuses with the Democrats, may be reached at 706 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-4041. His Hartford office is at One Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103, 800-225-5605, fax: 860-549-8478; [email protected]. Web site: lieberman.senate.gov.

How can I write the governor? Gov. Dannel Malloy may be reached at State Capitol, 210

Capitol Avenue, Hartford, 06106, 860-566-4840, [email protected].

Where can I find out more about the state? The State Register & Manual, known as the Blue Book, pro-

vides extensive information about Connecticut and its govern-ment. It is available free online through the Secretary of the State’s office at ct.gov/sots

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Trumbull High School 7:25 - 2:25Middle schools 7:35 - 2:30Elementary schools 8:35 - 3:20

What if there’s a delayed opening or early dismissal?School delays are 90 minutes from the normal opening time. Early dismissals are as follows:Trumbull High noonMiddle schools 12:10 p.m.Elementary schools 1 p.m.

What is a Strategic School Profile?Compiled by the State Department of Education, a Strategic

School profile is a comprehensive overview of a community’s school system, using Census data, public records and more. They are published annually and available at sde.ct.gov.

The profile lists student achievement and provides useful comparison data to the state average. In addition, the profile also compares community schools to other comparable schools. Each group of schools is called a Demographic Resource Group (DRG). Trumbull is in DRG B, which is the second-highest. Other towns in DRG B are Greenwich, Newtown, Fairfield, Brookfield, Southbury, Avon, Orange, Woodbridge, Monroe, Middlebury, Cheshire, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, West Hartford, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Madison, Guilford, New Fairfield and Granby.

According to the profile, 112 students in Trumbull are not fluent in English. Also, 129 are identified as gifted or talented. Demographically, Trumbull schools are 82.8% white, 6.3% His-panic, 6% Asian, 4.7% black and .2% American Indian.

Do the schools have a plan to increase economic and ethnic diversity?

Yes. The profile lists the following action plan to reduce ra-cial, ethnic and economic isolation:

“While the minority student enrollment in Trumbull is ap-proximately 17.5%, the schools have actively sought to provide resources and activities that allow students and staff to interact with members of minority communities. To increase and expand interactions with people of diverse backgrounds, the District has supported the following initiatives:- An active district-wide Cul-tural Diversity committee, representing administrators, teachers and community members, works toward extending an environ-ment where diversity is valued as a source of strength and vital-ity. The district-wide committee has expanded to include five building level cultural diversity committees, each sponsoring a variety of cultural events at the local leveL Inter-district projects allow us to maintain lasting partnerships with surrounding dis-tricts. - A regional Agriscience and Biotechnology Center, locat-ed at Trumbull High School, has enrolled 196 students from eight communities. Thirty-one percent of the students are minority students.- Forty-six Trumbull students participated in a regional program for the arts. Forty-seven of our students enrolled in the marine science program at the regional Aquaculture Center in Bridgeport.- Approximately forty-two Project Choice students have become a part of our school system as welcome members of our elementary, middle school and high school communities.- Minority candidates for teaching positions are actively recruited from teacher-preparation institutions and through personal con-tact and recommendations, as well as ensuring these candidates are included in respective interviews. This area must continue to be a priority. One minority candidate was hired in 2009.- All

curriculum guides include links and references to diverse cul-tures and backgrounds, and students and teachers share and cel-ebrate the rich history, traditions and holidays of a wide range of the world’s communities.”

How many children are in the Trumbull school system?There are 6,974 students enrolled in Trumbull public schools

for 2010-11, according to the most recent audit of the school system by the state. This represents an increase of 4.6% over the last five years.

How big are the classes in Trumbull’s schools?Class sizes vary according to school and grade, with a priority

on keeping classes smaller in the lower grades. According to the latest Strategic School Profile, there are an average of 17.6 stu-dents in each kindergarten class, compared to a state average of 18.5. Grade 2 classes average 19.2 students (19.7 state average), Grade 5 has 22 (21.1). Grade 7 classes average 23.3 students, state average is 20.8 Trumbull High School averages 22.5 stu-dents per class, compared to a state average of 19.6.

Is there a PTA?All the schools have Parent Teacher Council/Parent Faculty

Association groups that actively participate in school events. These groups provide fund raising, support school events, and often volunteer in the classroom. Call your child’s school for the name of the representative. In reading, Trumbull students met goal at a 69.5% rate. The state average is 45.9

What are the average test scores for high school

students?On the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Trumbull High School

graduates scored an average of 518 in critical reading, 523 in writing, and 529 in math for a total of 1570 out of a possible 2400. The state average is 503 in critical reading, 506 in writ-ing and 508 in math, for a total of 1517 out of 2400 and Trum-bull students outperformed about 68.8% of all the schools in the state.

Students in 10th grade take the Connecticut Academic Perfor-mance Test (CAPT). The test is scored as a percentage of stu-dents meeting the state’s goal. In reading, 69.5% of students met goal, compared to 45.9% state average. Writing scores saw 84% of students meeting goal, compared to 59.6% of state students. In math, 74.8% met goal in Trumbull, 48.7% statewide. Science scores were 73% in Trumbull, 45.3% statewide. Trumbull stu-dents performed better than the students in 89.9% of Connecti-cut schools.

When must children start school?At five years of age (by Dec. 31 of the school year), a child

is required to attend school. Parents who choose to hold back a child from attending school when that child is five (or even six) will need to personally appear at the school to sign an option form exercising their right not to have their child attend school. At that time a school official will provide the parent with in-formation on the educational opportunities available within the district.

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Public and Government Facilities1. Trumbull Town Hall2. Trumbull Post Office3. Trumbull Police Station4. Long Hill Fire Department5. Nichols Fire Department6. Trumbull Center Fire Department7. Trumbull Center8. Helen Plumb Building9. TEAM Transfer Station

10. Board of Education11. Fairchild-Nichols Memorial Library12. Trumbull Library13. Trumbull Historical Society

Schools14. Booth Hill Elementary School15. Daniels Farm Elementary School16. Frenchtown Elementary School17. Jane Ryan Elementary School18. Middlebrook Elementary School19. Tashua Elementary School20. Hillcrest Middle School21. Madison Middle School22. Agriscience Biotechnology Center23. Trumbull High School24. Cooperative Educational Services25. Christian Heritage School26. Saint Catherine of Siena School27. Saint Theresa School28. Saint Joseph High School

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Parks & Recreation 30. Fairchild Memorial Park 31. Great Oak Park 32. Indian Ledge Park 33. Island Brook Park 34. Lakewood Trumbull YMCA 35. Old Mine Park 36. Robert E. Beach Memorial Park 37. Tashua Knolls Golf Course 38. Town Pool 39. Twin Brooks Park 40. Unity Park

Shopping Centers 41. Hawley Lane Mall 42. Trumbull Mall (Westfield Shopping Center)

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will attend. Early kindergarten registration is available during January. Specific days are set aside in May for kindergarten ori-entation. Parents must present proof of residency, current health and immunization information, and the child’s birth certificate or current passport.

Transferring students need a copy of their transcript or report card, medical records, birth certificates or current passport.

What tests does the state give student and in what grades do they take them?

The Connecticut State Mastery Test is a state-mandated, crite-ria-reference test. It is given to students in third through eighth grade.

The Connecticut Academic Performance Test is a state-man-dated test given to 10th graders. Students who do not meet goal may retake the test in 11th or 12th grade.

How did students perform on the

Connecticut Academic Performance Tests?Taken by every 10th grader at Trumbull High School last

spring, 78.5% met state goal in math; 68.5% in science; 61.4% in reading; and 83.7% in writing. For more detailed CAPT re-ports, go to ctreports.com.

What sports are offered at the high school?Fall: Boys: football (V/JV/S/F), soccer (V/JV/F), cross country (V). Girls: field hockey (V/JV/F), soccer (V/JV/F), cross country (V), swimming and diving (V), volleyball (V/JV/F), cheerleading (V). Winter: Boys: basketball(V/JV/F), wrestling (V/JV), ice hockey (V/JV), indoor track (V), swimming and diving (V). Girls: basketball (V/JV/F), gymnastics (V), ice hockey (V), indoor track (V), cheerleading (V). Spring: Boys: baseball (V/JV/F), outdoor track (V), golf (V/JV), tennis (V/JV), lacrosse (V/JV/F). Girls: softball (V/JV), outdoor track (V), golf (V/JV), tennis (V/JV), lacrosse (V/JV/F).There are also club sports and freshman-only sports. For more information, call the athletic department at 594-4640.

What extracurricular activities are there?The Trumbull High School Web site lists 28 student activi-

ties including a school newspaper, math club, foreign language clubs, debate club, Model UN, yearbook and robotics.

Are there any after-school programs?Trumbull Loves Children offers licensed pre-school,

kindergarten program and summer camps. TLC is located at 2 Corporate Drive, Suite 207. Call 203-452-9626

Lakewood Trumbull YMCA offers after-school programs for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Call 203-445-9633.

Is there a program for gifted students?Trumbull’s Academically Gifted (TAG) engages students

at the elementary and middle school levels.The high school offers a variety of honors and advanced place-ment courses as well as paths of independent study to gifted

and high-achieving students. Check the district Web site, trumbullps.org for details.

Are there any community-based education programs?The Academic Challenge for Excellence (ACE) Foundation,

trumbullace.org, was founded in 2003 and functions as a booster club for academic teams. The ACE Foundation has provided fi-nancial and other assistance totaling more than $20,000 to 21 student different student groups since its inception in 2004. It has raised its revenue through sponsorship and sales income as-sociated with its production of the Trumbull Town Calendar, in-volvement with the town’s annual Summer Concert Series, and patron contributions.

The Trumbull Business Education Initiative (BEI), trum-bullbei.com, has a mission to utilize the partnership between schools and businesses to develop an environment in which all the students will acquire an understanding of the needs and re-quirements of the work world while guiding the student to an appreciation of these demands as they continue the development of their career. BEI accomplishes its mission through a number of programs, including a student jobs clearinghouse and student grants.

How can I learn if school is canceled or delayed?Tune in to the any local radion station or local television sta-

tions WFSB/Channel 3, WTNH/Channel 8, Cablevision Chan-nel 12, WVIT/Channel 30, and Trumbull Public Access Channel 17.

Online, you may check trumbullps.org or sign up for the K12 e-mail alerts at trumbullps.org. The schools also send out school cancellation updates on Twitter, twitter.com/trumbullps.

What is the district’s transportation policy?It is the policy of the school system to provide transportation

to all elementary school students who live more than one mile from the school and for students in sixth through 12th grade who live more than one and one-half miles from school. Distances may be waived at the discretion of the superintendent for chil-dren with health reasons or whose streets are considered hazard-ous. The school system attempts to pick up and deliver students as close to home as possible. The full policy, including transpor-tation for students in vocational and private schools, is on the district Web site.

The Transportation Director is Dawn Perkins, 203-452-4321.

What is the current school budget? The approved 2011-12 school budget is $86.9 million.

What is the salary range for teachers? Salaries are dependent on experience and the level of higher

education the teacher has completed. This year, the lowest start-ing salary for a new teacher with a bachelor’s degree is $44,872. The highest a teacher could earn is $101,521. For 2009-10, those numbers will increase to $46,084 and $104,262.

Who is the superintendent of schools? Dr. Ralph Iassogna is the school supt. He joined the Trum-

bull School System in 1974 as an assistant principal and became principal of the now-defunct Center School in 1977. He then became principal of Tashua School in 1979 and was promoted to assistant school supt. in 1984 before assuming his current posi-tion in 1999.

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What is special education? Special education traditionally serves children and young

adults who are physically handicapped or learning disabled. Trumbull schools provide comprehensive programming for stu-dents between the ages of 3 and 21 who require special educa-tion support. Information is available online at trumbullps.org.

How can I tell if my child needs special education? If your child has not yet started school and you suspect he or

she may have a disability, you may request an evaluation in writ-ing to the director of pupil services. If your child is already in school, you may call the principal or guidance counselor.

What other special education resources are available?TPSLD is the Trumbull Parents of Students with Learning

Disabilities is a town-wide parent support group under Trumbull PTA Council, an affiliate of the National Parent Teacher Asso-ciation. A PTA member from each school serves as a TPSLD representative to maintain a dialogue among parents, teachers, administrators and community leaders regarding issues that re-late to the successful education of students with learning differ-ences.

How many nursery schools are in town? There are many in Trumbull. They include: A to Z Nursery School at the Lakewood Trumbull YMCA, 203-445-9633; A Little Red Schoolhouse, 203-261-1558; All in One Nursery

School 101 Merritt Blvd., 203-385-0019; Blessed Lambs Preschool, 203-371-8265; B’nai Torah Nursery School, 203-268-0227; Cornerstone Children’s Center, 203-261-0499, cornerstonekids.com; All in One Nursery School 101 Merritt Blvd., 203-385-0019; Hickory Dickory Dock Nursery School, 203-261-8712; Holy Cross Christian Preschool, 203-268-6471; Laurel School for Young Children, 203-374-6611; Long Hill United Methodist Children’s Center, 203-268-8434; Montessori Center for Early Learning, 203-372-2358; New Life Nursery School, 203-261-2728; Step-A-Way Nurs-ery School, 203-261-4717; Tutor Time Learning Center, 203-374-2000.

What private or parochial schools are in town? Christian Heritage School, 575 White Plains Road (203-261-6230, kingsmen.org), is a K-12 inter-denominaational college prep schoolSt. Catherine of Siena, 190 Shelton Road (203-375-1947, catholicschoolsfairfieldcounty.com), serves grades K through 8St. Theresa, 55 Rosemond Terrace (203-268-3236, catholic-schoolsfairfieldcounty.com) serves grades K through 8St. Joseph High School, 2320 Huntington Tpka. (203-378-9378, sjhs.pvt.k12.ct.us) is a Catholic college prep school.There is also the Feroleto Children’s Development Center, a subsidiary of St. Vincent’s Special Needs, 203-375-6400, stvincentsspecialneeds.org.

Municipal Services

Is there municipal garbage collection? No. You must call a private hauling company licensed to

work in Trumbull. For the names of haulers, you can check with neighbors or call the town’s transfer station at 203-452-5167.

Can I take care of my household garbage myself? Yes, the TEAM (Trumbull, Easton and Monroe) Transfer Sta-

tion at 101 Spring Hill Road accepts household trash and other materials from residents. There is a residential drop-off area. The station is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Saturday from 7 to 11:45. It is closed major holidays. Trum-bull residents do not pay a fee to dump household trash, but the fee for demolition material is $10 per 125 pounds. Dump coupons are required for demolition material and are available at the Highway Garage Office, 366 Church Hill Road. Trumbull residents can dump household trash with just a drivers license.

What else can I bring to the transfer station? In addition to household trash and demolition materials, resi-

dents may also drop off brush and yard waste (including Christ-mas trees), scrap metal and tires. There is a $2 fee to dump tires.

Can I recycle at the transfer station? Yes. The station accepts cardboard, mixed papers, newspa-

pers, glass, plastics No. 1 or 2, and aluminum food containers,

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but not plastic bags. Recycling of used motor oil, antifreeze and batteries is available at the highway garage.

For information, call the transfer station at 203-452-5167 or visit trumbull-ct.gov. Click on Departments, then Public Works.

Where can I get rid of hazardous material? The town sponsors a hazardous waste collection day each fall.

Trumbull also participates in a number of hazardous waste col-lection days with neighboring towns that residents may attend.

All events are publicized in the Trumbull Times. For a list of accepted materials and the date of the next collection, call the Public Works Department at 203-452-5045.

Does the town pick up leaves? Every fall before or on Dec. 1, the Public Works Department

sends out a big vacuum truck to collect leaves. Homeowners should rake their leaves to the curb, but not into the road. The department announces the program in the Trumbull Times and also gives a specific week for each area of town.

Homeowners may also bring leaves, grass, twigs and limbs up to four feet long to the transfer station.

How can I find out what I can and cannot do on my property?

Peruse the town’s zoning regulations, available online at the Planning & Zoning Web page at trumbull-ct.gov. You may also call Planning & Zoning at 203-452-0504 or the Building Depart-ment at 203-594-3012.

What permits do I need for a construction project? Before building or renovating anything, you should get in

touch with the following departments: health, wetlands, engi-neering, planning and zoning, fire marshal, and building. Re-quirements depend on what is being proposed.

Does the town have a noise ordinance? Yes. Construction and lawn care noise is allowed from 7 a.m.

to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sundays and holidays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rest of the time, noise from machin-ery, regardless of how it is powered, may not exceed 45 decibels at the neighboring property line. There is an exception for snow blowers and snow throwers. Complaints should be directed to the police department at 203-261-3665. Those found to be ex-ceeding the limits may be fined $75 per occurrence.

Do I need a permit for tree work? Normal tree maintenance and clearing of dead trees do no not

require a permit. For more ambitious projects, check with Plan-ning and Zoning.

What is a wetland? Wetlands are diverse and not always visible to the eye. In

Connecticut, they are defined by the chemical and physical char-acteristics of the first 18 to 24 inches of soil. According to the town’s zoning regulations a wetland is “any land area, including submerged land, which consists of any soil types generally des-ignated as ‘poorly drained,’ ‘very poorly drained,’ ‘alluvial,’ and ‘flood plain’ by the National Cooperative Soils Survey ... of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”

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Can I fill in a pond on my property? Generally, no. The town would rather see you restore it with

professional guidance. Talk to the Inland Wetland agent in town hall before doing anything.

Can I dig a pond on my property? Possibly, but it may not be the Shangri-La you had envisioned.

Ponds are complex matters that require approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Before you invite in the backhoes, keep in mind ponds should be designed with habitat goals, not just aesthetic goals, in mind. Also, you don’t want to unwittingly invite flocks of Canada geese.

How do I avoid digging up utility wires? Call the town engineering department at 203-452-5049 for

utility markouts.

What do I need to know about removing an oil tank? The fire marshal (203-452-5080) oversees all tank removals.

Homeowners need a free permit. The work must be done by a state-licensed spill or tank removal contractor. The fire marshal has a list or you may call your oil company. When the work is done, a soil test for contamination must be performed and results distributed as outlined on the permit. There are more detailed requirements for commercial establishments.

Must I notify someone if I place a Dumpster on my property?

You must call the police, who will give a verbal OK. You must

also provide them with a 24-hour contact person should it be necessary to move the Dumpster on short notice.

Does my property go to the edge of the road? The simple answer is no. The town maintains a right of way

along most town roads. The width of the right of way can vary, but most property lines are 25 feet from the middle of the road. To be sure, check with the Department of Public Works. You may need a surveyor.

May I plant trees or bushes along the road? Generally, you cannot plant or place anything (like a boulder)

within the town’s right-of-way. Flowers or groundcover less than 12 inches may be allowed, but may not interfere with sight lines or snow plowing. Do not complain to the town if anything along the right-of-way is damaged during snow plowing.

Who’s responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow? Owners of residential and commercial properties are respon-

sible for clearing sidewalks in a timely manner and using sand or salt as needed. Property owners are also responsible for main-taining the general condition of their sidewalks.

What should I do if snow covers fire hydrants on my street?

Well, you could call your local firehouse and tell them, and they’ll have volunteers come clear it. Or, if you really wanted to be a good citizen, you can dig it out yourself. According to the fire chiefs, searching for fire hydrants and clearing snow away from them costs time. In the event of a fire, the volunteers must

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use the street maps to figure out where the hydrant is, then clear snow away before they can hook their hoses up to the hydrant. When a house is on fire, a few minutes can mean the difference between having a smoke-damaged house and one that is a total loss. Also, a firefighter shoveling out a hydrant is one less vol-unteer to search for pets, clear debris, etc. So, if there is a fire hydrant in front of your house, shovel it out after the plows clear the road.

Who’s responsible if town snow plowing damages my mailbox?

Most likely, you are. The town does not assume responsibility for replacing mailboxes or posts unless they are physically hit by plowing equipment. Mailboxes and supporting posts must be installed to withstand the rigors of snow removal, including the force of snow and slush being plowed to the roadside.

May I burn leaves on my property? The burning of leaves is prohibited, however, you may burn

sticks, brush or logs up to 3 inches in diameter. Open burning is

allowed with a permit from the Fire Marshal’s office in Town Hall. A marshal will inspect the site and go over various rules and regulations. Burning must take place in an open area with adequate water available and is prohibited when the Air Quality Index is Unhealthy or Very Unhealthy or when the Forest Fire Danger Index is High or greater.

May I rent an apartment in my house or take in board-ers?

Maybe. Check with the zoning office for specific details be-fore offering an apartment for rent or taking in boarders. In the last few years, the town also has revised its ordinances to permit rental of inlaw apartments, in an effort to comply with state af-fordable housing regulations.

Do I need a permit for a business in my home? Yes, you will need permission from the planning and zoning

commission. There are restrictions on the number of employees and hours of operations. A site plan and public hearing will also be needed prior to approval.

Will the town check my well to see if the water is safe to drink?

No. That is the responsibility of the home owner. However, the department will help you interpret the results of a test.

How often should I have my well water tested? It is suggested that it be done every four to five years. If you

suspect the well has been damaged by construction or landscap-ing, it might be a good idea to have it tested. In addition, if you notice a strange taste or a funny odor in your water, have the well tested.

Can I find out the location of my well and/or septic system?

The health department maintains files of septic systems and well locations. You can stop by the office for a copy of your property’s sketch, or ask for it to be faxed to you. Call 203-452-5195.

How do I take care of my septic system? The health district suggests that you have your tank inspected

by a professionally licensed septic system installer if you sus-pect that your tank may not be operating properly. The depart-ment maintains a list of current septic and well contractors and engineers working with the town.

Whom do I call if my neighbor’s septic system is leak-ing on my property?

Call the health department at 203-452-5195.

I have a septic system, but I would like to connect to the sewer. How do I do that?

If your street has a sewer line, you will need to contact a private contractor to connect to the line. The cost will vary depending on how far your outlet is from the road. If there is no sewer line on your street...wait. The town is currently com-pleting its sewer project, with the North Nichols area of town scheduled to be completed next.

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What kinds of calls should be made to 911? Only emergency calls should be made to 911, such as to report

a fire, medical crisis, or police emergencies like a home intruder or other life-threatening situation. People should not call for road conditions or routine services such as reporting barking dogs.

Direct routine police calls to 261-3665 and routine fire calls to 203-452-5080.

Who answers 911 calls? When someone calls 911 from within Trumbull, the phone

rings in the Emergency Dispatch Center, located inside the Po-lice Department. They will dispatch the police, ambulance and fire department as needed. The state mobile 911 system enables dispatchers to track a cell phone caller’s location anywhere in the state.

Where is the nearest emergency room? The nearest emergency rooms are at Bridgeport Hospital, 267

Grant Street, Bridgeport, and St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport.

What ambulance service is available in town? The Trumbull EMS, trumbullems.com, provides the town

with continuous emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Members of the ambulance corps are volunteers com-mitted to providing high quality, dedicated caring service. The EMS maintains three ambulances and one paramedic car at its headquarters at 250 Middlebrooks Ave. Training classes occur regularly, call 452-5146. The EMTs are state-certified and must be re-certified every two years. Where will the ambulance take a patient?

The ambulance takes patients to Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Non-emergency patients who wish to be taken to other hospitals, medical offices and/or health facili-ties must make their own arrangements with a commercial am-bulance service.

Does Trumbull have a paramedic service? Yes. Through Danbury Ambulance, Trumbull EMS provides

paramedic coverage 24 hours a day, every day. The paramedic responds to emergencies in the car behind the ambulance if the dispatcher determines paramedic skills such as advanced life support are required.

A paramedic’s skills are more advanced than an emergency medical technician. A paramedic can give advanced cardiac life support, IV drug therapy, medication for breathing problems and diabetic reactions, apply external monitors and use advanced trauma techniques.

How much does an ambulance call cost? Ambulance calls are not cheap, so keep that in mind if you fall

and twist your ankle. The state has an approved rate for various types of calls, but it’s safe to say that any call requiring transport to a hospital will start at about $500. If the paramedic is needed, the fees increase. But really, once it gets to that point, cost will probably be the last thing on your mind.

How can I join the ambulance corps?Anyone interested in becoming a member should call 203-452-5146 or go online to trumbullems.com for information.

Who oversees the ambulance corps? The Trumbull EMS Commission has oversight responsibili-

ties. It also makes policy and sets guidelines. The commission meets monthly. Visit trumbull-ct.gov for information.

Where is the fire department? Trumbull has three volunteer fire departments, Long Hill, Nich-ols and Trumbull Center. Though they operate separately, in practice, the departments provide assistance for each other and cover each other’s territory during emergencies.

Long Hill Fire Dept., longhillfd.com, operates three firehous-es, two on Main Street and one on Madison Ave. Its equipment consists of four engines, one reserve engine, one rescue pumper, a 102-foot tower, a hose wagon, a utility pickup and four chief’s cars. Long Hill Responds to about 700 calls annually.

Nichols Fire Dept., nicholsfire.com, operates out of two sta-tions on Shelton Road and Booth Hill Road. Apparatus consists of two engines, a rescue engine, a 75-foot rescue truck, a tradi-tional ladder truck and various pickups and cars. Nichols volun-teers make about 450 runs a year.

Trumbull Center Fire Dept., tcfd.com, has stations on White Plains Road and Daniels Farm Road. It operates a 95-foot aerial ladder and three engines. In addition, the department is sched-uled to commission a brand new rescue truck this summer.

To what kind of emergencies can the fire department respond?

In addition to structure, brush, and vehicle fires, firefighters are trained to respond to motor vehicle accidents; water, ice, and confined space rescues; hazardous materials incidents; carbon monoxide emergencies; and a variety of other technical res-cues.

How can I become a volunteer firefighter? Men or women must be 18 years old, though there are junior

memberships for those 16 to 18. The departments offer train-ing classes periodically, so check the Web sites of the individual departments for more information. Long Hill Fire Dept., long-hillfd.com; Nichols Fire Dept., nicholsfire.com; Trumbull Cen-ter Fire Dept., trumbullvfc.com.

Who oversees the fire departments? The Board of Fire Protection manages and supervises the fire

departments.

If I smell smoke and call the fire department, will I be billed for services?

No. Residents are not billed for calls to the fire department. Local property taxes pay for fire coverage and each homeowner pays a special assessment depending on which district they live in.

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Who checks businesses, schools and other public places for safety?

This is the purview of the Trumbull Fire Marshal’s Office. This office inspects all buildings, excluding one- and two-fam-ily homes, reviews plans for new construction and renovations, and performs inspections during construction. The fire marshal also responds to hazardous material spills, investigates the cause of all fires in town, issues blasting permits and handles blast-ing complaints. The fire marshal must also be present at all fire-works displays, both public and private.

Who offers fire education safety? The fire marshal’s office, along with the fire department, of-

fer fire prevention programs to nursery and elementary schools. There are also programs for older students. The fire marshal’s office offers information on home escape plans, smoke and car-bon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher operation.

The fire marshal is Megan Murphy and her office, which is on the lower level at town hall, can be reached at 203-452-5080.

Where is the Trumbull Police Department? The Trumbull Police Department is located at 158 Edison

Road, a few hundred feet east of Main Street. The department handles criminal investigations and accidents, patrols the streets of Trumbull and offers a host of other services for residents. The department is led by Chief Thomas Kiely. Call 203-261-3665 for routine calls.

How big is the police force? Trumbull Police Department employs 70 sworn officers and

10 civilian personnel.

Do the police offer fingerprinting services? Police provide fingerprinting of Trumbull residents and indi-

viduals employed by businesses in town on Tuesdays and Thurs-days between 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a $10 charge, pay-able by cash or check in the exact amount. Call ahead and pick up and fill out a copy of the fingerprint card, but do not sign it until an officer is present to witness. Walk-ins are not accepted.

I have a special needs child, are there any programs to help him in an emergency?

The Trumbull police have instituted TSNAP, which stands for Trumbull Special Needs Alert Program. Call the department for information. The TSNAP kits include a questionnaire to fill out and file with the department, and a sticker to place on your house. In the event police receive a call from your home, the dispatcher will be able to alert the officer that someone in the house is deaf/blind/suffers from dementia etc.

Is there a town emergency department? The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is headed up

by Trumbull Police Lieutenant Ronald Kirby and Deputy Direc-tor William Chiarenzelli. The objective of this department is to plan for and prepare for emergencies - natural or man-made - that could affect Trumbull’s citizens. This includes documenting plans and procedures, training personnel, acquiring equipment, as well as strategize with other departments and agencies. In the event of an actual emergency, the director or his designee would mobilize and deploy personnel and resources, notify the public and press of the emergency and manage the emergency event to maximize resources and minimize any negative impact.

What should I do if power goes out in a storm? Have flashlights or battery-powered lanterns readily avail-able. Don’t use a gas stove or charcoal fires indoors for heat or illumination and shut off electrical appliances. Call the United Illuminating Co., 203-499-3333, to report the outage and re-member to stay away from downed power lines.

How do I reach poison control? A national number - 1-800-222-1222- will link callers from

anywhere in the country to medical experts at local poison con-trol centers. The number is funded by the federal government.

The number for the state’s poison control center - 1-800-343-2722 - is still operational. The state center is associated with the University of Connecticut Medical Center and will answer questions about poisons found in the house or about spider or snake bites.

When fast medical assistance is needed in an emergency, call 911 and describe the problem to the dispatcher.

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Who are volunteer fi refi ghters? Our fi refi ghters come from all walks of life. Past and present members include doctors, accountants, computer professionals, mechanics, truck drivers, farmers, students, housewives, etc. Anyone with a desire to serve their community, whether blue collar or white collar, male or female, is welcome to join.

The Long Hill Fire Department is always in need of new members to help us serve our community in a fi refi ghting or a non-fi refi ghting capacity. Currently, we accept applications from men and women 16 years of age and older.

If you are interested in becoming a member, you can pick up and submit an application at any one of our three fi rehouses either on Sunday mornings or Tuesday evenings prior to drill (7:00 p.m.). Or simply visit our website and download an application.

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Where can I take college course nearby? Norwalk Community College (203-857-7000, nctc.comnet.

edu) and Housatonic Community College (203-332-5200, hcc.comnet.edu) offers a degree program. Southern CT State University (888-500-SCSU, southernct.edu) in New Haven has both graduate and undergraduate courses as does Sacred Heart University (203-371-7999, sacredheart.edu), University of Bridgeport (203-576-4552, bridgeport.edu) and Fairfield Uni-versity (203-254-4000 fairfield.edu).

Is there an art school nearby? The Regional Center for the Arts (203-365-8857, ces.k12.

ct.us) is in Trumbull. In addition, the Trumbull Nature & Art Center on Main

Street (203-452-4421, trumbullnaturecenter.org) offers artistic programs throughout the year.

Is there a dance school? The following schools offer classical ballet, jazz, tap, and

modern dance to students from preschool through adult.The Dance Workshop, 500 Monroe Tpke. (203-268-7297)Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 964 White Plains Road (203-

268-6588)Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, 18 Lindeman Drive

(203-372-ARTS, pacofct.com)

Are there any local orchestras? Although there are none in Trumbull, several orchestras are

nearby: Greater Bridgeport Symphony (bridgeportsymphony.org), Stamford Symphony Orchestra (203-325-1407/stam-fordsymphony.org), Norwalk Symphony (203-847-8844/nor-walksymphony.org), and Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (203-438-3889/ridgefieldsymphony.org). There is also the Fair-field-based Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestra, (203-459-4249, gbyo.org). Concert details appear in the Trumbull Times.

Are there any outdoor concerts? Summer brings open-air music at the gazebo next to town hall

on Sunday evenings beginning in June. Picnicking is welcome. Check the Trumbull Times for information on upcoming shows.

The town has also sponsored a summer concert at Indian Ledge Park since 2004. Acts have included the Beach Boys, Train, Chicago, Styx, REO Speedwagon and more. This year’s summer concert is tentatively scheduled for September, though a performer has not been announced.

Is there a singing group I can join? The Coastal Chordsmen is a Trumbull-based men’s barber-

shop chorus group that performs in well-known songs. Rehears-als are on Tuesdays at 6:30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road. The group performs at dozens of events around New England and also is available for singing Valentine in February.

For women, the Trumbull-based Harmony on the Sound Chorus, 12-time regional women’s barbershop champions, re-hearse Wednesdays at7:30 at St. Joseph’s Manor, 6448 Main Street.

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Where can I go dancing? Come Dance With Us offers live music and snacks at its Sat-

urday dances at the McClinch Family Center at St. Catherine of Siena. Dance announcements are published in the Trumbull Times.

Is there a performing arts school? The Regional Center for the Arts, (203-365-8857, ces.k12.

ct.us) offers a professional multi-disciplined performing arts curriculum for high school age students. There are classes in voice, acting, piano, musical theater, dance, creative dramatics, singing and recording.

What is the Trumbull Nature and Art Center?Located on Main Street, the Trumbull Nature and Art Cen-

ter offers year-round educational programs and week-long sum-mer art programs for youths. Call 452-4421 or visit trumbullna-turecenter.org.

What museums are in town? Sitting on the site of the first settlement in town, the Abraham

Nichols Home, the Trumbull Historical Society (trumbullhis-tory.org) offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived in the area beginning in the 17th Century. The society publishes a newsletter, The Gristmill, and runs a gift shop. The museum is open the first and third Sunday of the month from 2 - 4 p.m.

I want to do some volunteer service. Where do I found out what’s available?

Many clubs and organizations in town welcome volunteers or contributions. Among them are:

Trumbull Library (203-452-5197), Make a Wish Founda-tion (203-261-9044), Meals on Wheels (203-368-5582), Lake-wood-Trumbull YMCA, (203-452-9362), Retired Senior Volunteer Program (800-424-8867), St. Joseph’s Manor (203-268-6204), Trumbull Historical Society (trumbullhistory.org), Trumbull Nature and Art Center (203-452-4421), Trumbull Animal Group (203-445-1549), Mid-Fairfield County Red Cross (800-319-9935), Trumbull EMS (203-452-5146), Nich-ols Fire Dept., (nicholsfire.com), Long Hill Fire Dept. (long-hillfd.com), Trumbull Center Fire Dept. (trumbullvfc.com)

Are there any service clubs in town? The Trumbull Lions Club (P.O. Box 45, Trumbull CT

06611) meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Smithy Restaurant on Main Street in Monroe. Donald Wood is the president.

The Trumbull Center Lions Club (P.O. Box 237, Trumbull CT, 06611) meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Old Towne Restaurant on Quality Street in Trumbull. Lee Salzberg is the president.

The Kiwanis Club of Trumbull (newenglandkiwanis.home-stead.com) meets Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m. in the library.

The Rotary Club of Trumbull (trumbullrotary.org) embrac-es the slogan “Service Above Self.” It supports local commu-nity projects and charities, and participates in Rotary Interna-tional’s campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. The club meets each Friday from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Community Room at the Trumbull Public Library at 12:15 at the Roger Sherman

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Is there a Newcomers Club in town? Residents who have moved to town during the past year may

join the Trumbull Newcomers Club, 203-261-5777.

Are there women’s organizations in town? Trumbull Community Women (trumbullcommunity-

women.org) is a group of local women who donate their time to serve the local and state community and grow in friendship. Members are dedicated to community service and to promot-ing common interest in education, public health, fine arts and civic and philanthropic projects. The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month from September to June in the library community room. Call 203-445-7039 for membership information. The group also includes a subsidiary, the Trumbull Young Women’s Club, which caters to those from age 10 to 18. With the guidance of an advisor, the club participates in many projects around town.

The Trumbull Woman’s Club, a volunteer organization, meets the first Monday of the month, September to June, from 9 to noon at the library. New members are welcome to attend meetings.

The Moms Club of Trumbull (momscluboftrumbull.com) is a local chapter of the International MOMS Club organization. It is a nonprofit group designed to support moms who chose to be at home with their children either full-time or part-time. Through various activities the group offers a community where moms and kids can make friends, find fun activities and partici-pate in community service projects. The group holds regular

meetings and also sponsors outings and playgroups.There is also a group called Moms In Touch, an interde-

nominational group of mothers who get together for an hour each week to pray for children amd their schools, the teachers, staff and administration. Contact Andrea McIntyre (Trumbull High group coodinator) at 203-377-7929 for more information or for a listing of current Moms in Touch groups.

Tashua Knolls Golf Course (203-452-5186, tashuaknolls.com) has two clubs for women golfers, the Ladies 18-holers and the Ladies 9-holers.

Are there any gardening clubs? The Long Hill Garden Club, (longhillgardenclub.com) was

founded in 1941 to encourage interest in all phases of garden-ing and promote better horticultural practices, civic beauty and the conservation of natural resources. The group meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Trumbull Library at 11:30. New members are welcome.

Nichols Garden Club (203-377-6363, nicholsct.org) meets monthly at the Starkweather NIA House, 1775 Huntington Tpke.

Are there any men’s clubs? The Senior Men’s Club at Tashua Knolls Golf Course (203-

452-5186, tashuaknolls.com) meets the first Tuesday of each month at the club. In addition to golfing, the club also sponsors two bowling leagues and makes weekly outings to other area golf courses. Membership is open to men age 60 and up.

The Knights of Columbus (kofc2961.com) meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center next to St. Theresa Church, 5031 Main Street. The Grand Knight is John Cologna. Call 203-261-3676 for membership information.

Are there any veterans organizations? American Legion Post 141 (legion.org) and Veterans

of Foreign Wars Post 10059 (vfw.org) both are located on Veterans Circle in Trumbull (203-261-7648). The veterans associate together “To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; To maintain law and order; To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars; To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; To make right the master of might; To promote peace and good-will on earth; To safeguard and transmit to prosperity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.”

What clubs focus on the environment? The Trumbull Land Trust (trumbulllandtrust.org) has a

three-fold mission to “Promote for the benefit of the general public the preservation of natural resources, principally in but not limited to, the town of Trumbull; Acquire lands to preserve said lands as natural open spaces, and to open said lands to the general public and engage in and promote the study of and edu-cation regarding natural resources.

The Trumbull Nature and Art Center (trumbullnaturecen-ter.org) also runs dozens of programs throughout the year, fo-cusing on ecological topics and the natural history of the area.

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What cable television service is available? Cable service in Trumbull is provided by Charter Cable

TV, 9 Commerce Road, Newtown, 888-GET-CHARTER. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 6, and Satur-day from 8 to 5. The Web site is charter.com.

When must I dial the 860 area code? Fairfield and New Haven counties are still in the 203 area

code; all other counties are 860. Exceptions are portions of Woodbury with Watertown phone numbers and the Fairfield County town of Sherman; both are 860. Remember, beginning earlier this year, even local calls require the use of the 203 area code.

Can I get propane gas delivered to my home? There are a number of area suppliers, including The Rural

Gas Company (203-261-3641/ruralgas.com) and Hocon (203-261-8522, hocongas.com) based right here in town.

Where can I get fuel oil locally? In town, there are American Heating & Oil, (203-268-

7123); Bao Fuel LLC, (203-268-1170); Hoffman Fuel, (203-373-5999); and Trumbull Oil Co. (203-268-5143). There are also dozens of area suppliers that deliver to Trumbull.

Who handles trees leaning on power lines? If it is an emergency, call the police at 261-3665. If not, call

the department of public works at 203-452-5045.

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Business InformationWhat does the Chamber of Commerce do?

The Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, with offices at 10 Middle Street in Bridgeport, is an affiliate of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, which also includes the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, the Stratford Chamber, the Bridgeport Economic Develpment Co., Leadershipn Greater Bridgeport and the Women’s Leadership Council.

The Trumbull Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to en-hance the growth of individual business by facilitating partner-ships and providing support services to satisfy business needs.

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of annual events, including the Business in Bloom Awards and the Great Pumpkin Run 4-mile road race in October. Networking mem-bership meetings are held once a month. The Trumbull Cham-ber’s executive director is Karen Delvecchio, 203-335-3800.

Where is the Better Business Bureau? With an office in Wallingford, the Better Business Bureau

provides reports on businesses, charity groups and organiza-tions. It can help resolve consumer disputes with businesses, and promotes ethical business standards. Complaints can be made online at Connecticut.bbb.org, by calling 203-269-2700.

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection will investigate cases where consumers feel they were cheated or defrauded. You may call the hotline at 800-842-2649, visit online at state.ct.us/dcp, or send written complaints to 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, 06106. Where can I get copies made?

Color and black and white copies can be made at Mail Boxes Etc. (203-261-5007) 4 Daniels Farm Road. The Trumbull Library (203-452-5197) also has copy machines. Is there a group that helps people find a job?

The town’s Economic Development office in town hall (203-452-5043) has extensive information on finding a job, enhancing your career and getting advanced training to make yourself a better applicant. The Economic Development Web site, follow the link from trumbull-ct.gov, also includes a plethora of information on starting and managing a small busi-ness, finding business leads, joining professional organizations,

recruiting and retaining employees, salary information and much, much more.

The Trumbull Library also has recently opened a Business Resource Center, with information on all facets of employment. Call 203-452-5197 for information.

The Workplace, Inc. (workplace.org) features information for jobseekers and employers in a 20-town region.

DRW Associates (203-459-1165) is an employment agency located at 57 Cardinal Circle.

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Where can I find an office temp? Office Services of Connecticut (203-268-7084) 940 White

Plains Road, has been providing permanent and temporary help for 38 years. The Web site is ctofficeservices.com.

Adecco Employment Services, 965 White Plains Road (203-268-9300) provides temporary or temp-to-hire placement ser-vices for professional, light industrial and office staff. The Web site is adeccousa.com.

Kelly Services (203-261-4750) is located at 2 Daniels Farm Road and provides temporary and temp-to-hire placement. Visit kellyservices.com.

What are the hours of the local post office? The Trumbull Post Office, (203-268-2978) is at 50 Quality

Street. The hours are 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturday, closed Sunday. This location does feature a 24-hour automated postal center, where virtually all postal services are available via a vending machine-style interactive system. Is there a 24-hour mailing service?

Mail Boxes Etc. (203-261-5007) 4 Daniels Farm Road, offers 24-hour access to mailboxes and black and white copiers. You may also send and receive packages and faxes there and there is a notary public available too, should you need one.

Where can I buy stamps? In addition to the post office, stamps can be purchased at Mail

Boxes Etc. at 4 Daniels Farm Road, Super Stop & Shop, 40 Quality Street, Porricelli Food Mart, 902 White Plains Road. You may also call 1-800-STAMP24.

Where can I find a bank and where is there an ATM? There are many banks in Trumbull, all of which have ATMs.

They include: Bank of America, 955 White Plains Road (203-268-6252);

5065 Main Street (Westfield Mall ATM only)Chase, 80 Quality Street (203-261-0744); 105 Technology

Drive (203-445-9556)Fairfield County Bank, 915 White Plains Road (203-268-

6152)Newtown Savings Bank, 956 White Plains Road (203-445-

0609)Patriot National Bank, 945 White Plains Road (203-445-

8000)People’s United Bank, 4180 Madison Ave. (203-371-1223),

100 Quality Street, (203-268-1755)Webster Bank, 2 Daniels Farm Road, (203-268-1755)TD Bank, 925 White Plains Road, (203-452-2401)Wells Fargo, 60 Hawley Lane, (203-377-5511)

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Shopping & DiningIs there a directory of Trumbull stores?

Yes and it is new this year. Follow the Economic Develop-ment Department link on the official town Web site, trumbull-ct.gov, and click the link to the “Trumbull Business Directory.” Then scroll to “Retail” and browse away.

Where and when can I buy alcoholic beverages? You must be 21 to purchase or possess alcohol in Connecti-

cut. Beer is available in most grocery stores and many of the con-

venience stores. Wine and hard liquor are available only at li-quor stores.

Biff’s Package Store, 51 Monroe Tpke. (203-261-6174)Bottom Line Liquors, 70 Quality Street (203-445-7800)TJ’s Discount Wine & Liquors, 100 Hawley Lane (203-

377-6499)Trumbull Liquor Center, 904 White Plains Road (203-268-

6151)The state does not allow any retail beer, wine or liquor sales

after 8 p.m., or on Sunday.

Where can I go out to eat? There are many restaurants in Trumbull, offering a broad

range of cuisines. They include: Asian Village, 928 White Plains Road, 203-261-2212Bourbon Street Cafe, 5065 Main St # 1, 203-365-0578Di A Sushi Bar, 5065 Main St # 134, 203-396-0688Franco Gianni’s, 8 Broadway, 203-268-1616Gratzi Restaurant, 180 Hawley Ln, 203-378-1400

Ichiro Japanese Restaurant, 900 White Plains Road, 203-261-8818

Johnny Rockets, 5065 Main Street (Westfield Mall), 203-373-0203

Marie’s Sandwich Shop, 920 White Plains Road, 203-268-0872

Marie’s After Dark, same location as above but with a full dinner menu.

Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main Street, 203-459-4225O Bar and Grille, 942 White Plains Road, 203-452-8227.Old Towne Restraurant, 60 Quality Street, 203-261-9436Pane Cafe Nutmeg, 35 Nutmeg Drive, 203-375-0712Pasclin Cafe, 5520 Park Ave, 203-373-7706Ruby Tuesday, 5065 Main St # Y315, 203-371-6996Tashua Knolls Restaurant, 40 Tashua Knolls Lane, 203-

459-2521

Where can I get a pizza? Pizzerias include:Domino’s, 7148 Main Street, 203-268-4567Franco Gianni’s, 8 Broadway, 203-268-1616Giove’s Pizza Kitchen, 946 White Plains Road, 203-261-

1939Old Towne Restaurant, 60 Quality Street, 203-261-9436Sbarro, 5065 Main St # L155, 203-374-1318

How about deli or other take-out food? Trumbull has three traditional delicatessens including:The Corner Deli, 6374 Main Street, 203-268-4444; Long Hill Delicatessen, 5663 Main Street, 203-268-4885Sepore Deli, Trumbull Center, 203-261-0019Deli-style sandwiches are also available at Stop & Shop, 40

Quality Street, 203-445-1006; and Poricelli’s, 902 White Plains Road, 203-268-7569.

For other types of take-out food there’s:News Cafe LLC, 115 Technology Dr # 101, 203-445-7003Subway, 20 Quality Street, 203-459-0005; McDonald’s, 80 Hawley Lane, 203-375-9154;For shoppers, there is a full-service food court at Westfield

Mall, 5065 Main Street. The food court was a centerpiece of the mall’s recent renovation and includes: Selections include Bour-bon Street Cafe, Chiang Mai Tai, Cinnabon, Di a Sushi and Mongolian Grill, Great Wraps, Johnny Rockets, McDon-alds, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Pretzel Maker, Pretzel Time, Ranch 1, Saladworks, Sbarro, Subway and Taco Bell.

Are there any coffee shops in town? For a cup of coffee and a nosh, try:Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery,900 White Plains Road, 203-459-

9156;Dunkin’ Donuts, 100 Hawley Lane, 203-378-7342, 6546

Main Street, 203-452-7000 and Westfield mall, 203-374-9009;Starbucks, 938 White Plains Road, 203-452-0108, Westfield

mall, 203-374-0077 and inside Target, 120 Hawley Lane, 203-455-0102 and Target Westfield, 203-873-7827.

Where can I find baked goods? Fresh baked goods are available at:Cinnabon, 5065 Main Steet, 203-374-8221;Frances’s, 2 Daniels Farm Road, 203-261-8533;Luigi’s Italian Pastry Shop, 10 Broadway, 203-268-1880Also, Stop & Shop and Poricelli’s, Bruegger’s and all

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Is there a candy shop? There are two inside Westfield mall, Candy World, 203-374-

8459, and Godiva Chocolatier, 203-371-6636.

What about hand-packed ice cream?Sunny Daes, 900 White Plains Road, 203-459-2663.

Where can I find a catering service? Trumbull caterers include:Executive Chef Caterers, 34 Turkey Meadow Road, 203-

377-2331;Katering By Kate, 203-386-9455;Old Towne Restaurant, 60 Quality Street, 203-261-9436;Royal Tea Company, 5628 Main Street, 203-452-1006;Tashua Knolls Restaurant, 40 Tashua Knolls, 203-816-

6231;Zamary’s Catering, 39 Mayflower Drive, 203-261-5530.

What food markets are in town? Do they deliver?

There are two full-service grocery stores, Poricelli Food Mart, 902 White Plains Road, 203-268-7569 and Super Stop and Shop, 40 Quality Street, 203-445-1006. The Corner Deli and Grocery, 6374 Main Street, 203-268-4444 and Best Edi-bles Market, 4235 Madison Ave., 203-459-0248, offer a more limited selection of food items. Both Target locations, 5065 Main Street, 203-873-2013 and 120 Hawley Lane, 203-455-0102, offer some groceries.

Are there any fresh produce stands around? From mid-June until mid-October, there is an outdoor farm-

ers market every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Long Hill Green, intersection of Main Stret and Whitney Ave. Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and baked goods are all avail-able. Some vendors are certified organic. Call 203-377-0325 for information.

Stop and Shop and Poricelli’s also offer fresh produce, in-cluding some organic selections.

Where can I pick my own fruits and vegetables? Plasko’s Farm, 670 Daniels Farm Road, 203-268-2716, is

not pick your own, but there is a country store where vegetables and specialty items are available. Plasko’s has been in business since 1952 and is the last remaining operating farm in town that is open to the public. If you have your heart set on picking your own, there are several options in the area.

Candee Farms in Easton (203-268-5223) offers pick-your-own peas in mid-June, raspberries and vegetables July through October, and pumpkins in season.

Silverman’s Farm, also in Easton (203-261-3306) has pick-your-own peaches, apples and plums starting in July.

Jones Family Fams, 606 Walnut Tree Hill, Shelton, 203-929-8425, has pick your own strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees, and a winery.

Is there a convenience store in town? There is a convenience store inside BP Gas Station, 6567

Main Street, 203-268-6557, Mobil on the Run, 2775 Nichols Ave., Shell, 111 Monroe Tpke.

Where can I have a passport photo taken? JC Penney Photo Studio, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-4510,

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Klix Photo Studio, 18 Lindeman Drive, 203-371-5549 and Mail Boxes Etc., 4 Daniels Farm Road, 203-261-5007 can handle that for you.

Is there a bookstore in town? Borders Express, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-1182 is on the

upper level of the Westfield mall.

What malls are in the area? Westfield Trumbull, 5065 Main Street, is one of the premier

shopping destinations in the region, featuring about 170 retail outlets, including anchor stores Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, JC Penney and Target. Last year, Westfield completed a complete renovation, including a remodeled food court, plush seating ar-eas, a new child’s play area, wi-fi coverage and more. Westfield officials say the Trumbull location is now the premier regional retail mall around. Since the renovation, the mall has been an-nouncing new store openings almost every month, so check their Web page, westfield.com/trumbull, often. On the other side of town, Hawley Lane Mall, Hawley Lane, includes Kohl’s, Homegoods, Best Buy and Target. Though it is not enclosed, Trumbull Center, at the intersection of White Plains Road, Church Hill Road and Daniels Farm Road, contains numerous shops and food and it, too, is in the process of upgrading its external facade.

Is there dry cleaner? Dry cleaners include:Minute Men Cleaners, 5893 Main Street, 203-268-5577; Peerless Cleaners, 30 Quality Street, 203-268-3105;Pure Elegance Cleaners, 4269 Madison Ave., 203-452-

0693;Trumbull Cleaners, 944 White Plains Road, 203-268-3700.

Is there a tailor in town? Local tailors are: Alfredo Pate Custom Tailor and Altera-

tions, 4154 Madison Ave., 203-371-6491 and Giannis, 5065 Main Street, 203-372-8903;

Is there a day spa in the area? Many salons offer varying types of spa services. They in-

clude:Alderman Jacque, 2 Daniels Farm Road, 203-261-1888;Classics Day Spa, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-3301;Headliners Hair and Skin Care, 925 White Plains Road,

203-261-2517;Jo-Davi Salon, 5520 Park Ave., 203-374-7111;Salon D, 948 White Plains Road, 203-268-5689Salon DiRoma, 935 White Plains Road, 203-261-0305; Unique Nail & Spa, 906 White Plains Road, 203-268-6675.

Where can I get a manicure?Aliette Monjoux, 2 Daniels Farm Road, 203-261-5622;Classics Day Spa, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-3301;Rainbow Nails, 477 Main Street, 203-452-7730;The Studio, 925 White Plains Road, 203-261-1555;Unique Nail & Spa, 906 White Plains Road, 203-268-6675

Where can I get a haircut? Many places, including: Anthony’s Hairstylists, 100 Hawley

Lane, 203-336-2591;Beauty Plus Salon, 5065 Main Street, 203-373-9797;Haircutters, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-4116;Head Company Hair Wizards, 934 White Plains Road, 203-

268-9623;Headliners Hair and Skin Care, 925 White Plains Road,

203-261-2517;Jo-Davi Salon, 5520 Park Ave., 203-374-7111;Mastercuts, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-2444;Nora’s Hair Company, 6204 Main Street, 203-261-3745;Regis Salon, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-4900;Salon D, 948 White Plains Road, 203-268-5689;Salon DiRoma, 935 White Plains Road, 203-261-0305;Trade Secret, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-4237;Venice Hair Stylists, 6316 Main Street, 203-261-4320;Also, for lovers of the traditional barbershop, try:Long Hill Hair Stylists, 6202 Main Street, 203-261-2341;Paul’s Hair Cutters, 6523 Main Street, 203-445-1321;Town Hall Barber Shop, 10 Quality Street, 203-261-3930.

Do we have children’s toy and clothing stores? Located in the Westfield mall, Build A Bear Workshop, 5065

Main Street, 203-372-2700, allows children to design, dress and accessorize their own stuffed animals.

Among the children’s clothing stores, there areThe Children’s Place, 5065 Main Street, 203-373-0643;Gap Kids/Baby Gap, 5065 Main Street, 203-374-7287;Gymboree Store, 5065 Main Street, 203-372-3600;Limited Too, 5065 Main Street, 203-372-2002;Okaidi, 5065 Main Street, 203-372-0202.

Where do I get a dog license? Dog licenses may be obtained at the town clerk’s office (203-

452-5037) in Town Hall. All dogs six months or older must be licensed. A valid rabies certificate is required. You may apply for a dog license in person or by mail.

The cost is $19 for dogs that have not been spayed or neu-tered, and $8 if your dog has been spayed or neutered.

Dogs must be licensed by July 1 and by state law, a $1 penalty is imposed for each month past July that a dog is unlicensed. The fine for failing to license your dog is $75.

Must my pet be immunized for rabies? Yes. All dogs or cats over three months of age must be vac-

cinated against rabies. Booster shots are required at least every three years.

Failure to immunize your cat or dog against rabies can result in a fine of $136.

Are there animal hospitals in town? Trumbull Animal Hospital is at 6537 Main Street, 203-268-

6231. The Mobile Veterinary Clinic, 165 Monroe Tpke., 203-261-9223, makes house calls and wellness visits.

Do any veterinarians make house calls? Doctors Michael Reid and Phillipe Mille, who run the Mobile

Veterinary Clinic, 203-261-9223, make house calls and well-

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ness visits. Also there is Dr. Kathy Fearon’s Home Vetinerary Services, 203-261-7387.

Where can I take my pet in an emergency? Shoreline Emergency Center, 895 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton,

203-929-8600, offfers 24-hour emergency service. If your pet has eaten something poisonous and you can’t reach

your own veterinarian right away, you can call the ASPCA Poi-son Control Hotline at 888-426-4435. It is staffed 24 hours, but there is a $60 charge for services.

Does anyone offer pet first aid classes? The Mid-Fairfield County Chapter of the American Red

Cross, 800-319-9935, occasionally offer dog and/or cat first aid classes at the Norwalk training center.

What is the law regarding loose dogs? Dogs in town are required to be on a leash. Dogs in the busi-

ness district must be on a leash no longer than eight feet. Out of the business district, including in parks and on school grounds, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 25 feet and under the owner’s control. Dogs are also prohibited from entering town-owned buildings, with the exception of town-approved activities that invite the presence of animals. Owners must clean up after their dogs. Violation of any of the above could result in a fine.

State law prohibits dogs from roaming on someone else’s property or on any portion of a public highway when not at-tended by an owner and 100 percent under the owner’s control. A violation can result in a fine.

Is there a dog park? Yes. Indian Ledge Park is home to an area area where dogs

may run off-leash. The facility includes shaded and sunny sec-tions and a separate area for small dogs. All dogs must wear a license and current rabies tag and owners must clean up after their dogs. Please do not let your pets roam off leash in town parks and school yards.

Is there a vicious dog law? Yes. Following an attack on a collie by two pit bulls several

years ago, the town council enacted Gracie’s Law, governing the behavior of animals in town. The animal control officer may declare a dog vicious based on a number of criteria including, but not limited to: any dog that has severely injured or killed a domestic animal or pet while off its owner’s property; any dog that bites or injures a person, dog, or other domestic animal without provocation; any dog used or trained for dog fighting.

If a dog has been declared vicious, the animal control officer may order: the dog’s destruction, the dog’s removal from town, the dog’s owner to erect a secure enclosure or purchase liability insurance, among other steps.

There are appeals an owner may make. Call the Animal Con-trol Officer, Lynn Dellabianca, 452-5088, for more informa-tion.

Is there a pooper scooper law? Yes. Dog owners or keepers must clean up after their dog

when it goes on any public property, park, street, sidewalk, park-ing lot, etc. Common courtesy would dictate cleaning up after your dog on someone else’s private property.

Are cats allowed to roam onto others’ property? Yes, the state considers cats to be feral by nature. It might not

make you all that popular with the neighbors, though.

There’s a lost cat at my house. Whom do I call? Since no laws cover roaming cats, local and state animal con-

trol officers do not pick them up. You could call the Bridgeport Cat Project, which is based in Trumbull, 203-380-1003.

My dog is lost, who should I call? First call Trumbull Animal Control Officer Lynn Dellabianca

at 203-452-5088. The town runs a shelter to safely house roam-ing dogs. Dogs who remain unclaimed after seven days are put up for adoption.

If your dog has been missing more than 24 hours, you might try calling animal control officers in neighboring towns.

Where can I adopt a dog or cat? Unclaimed dogs at the Trumbull animal shelter are offered

for adoption. Trumbull Animal Group, (petfinder.com/shelters/CT18) helps match homeless animals with adop-tive homes. It offers a low-cost spay/neuter program and infor-mation and referrals on a variety of pet-related topics. The or-ganization is always looking for volunteers, foster homes, and donations.

Other options are the Connecticut Humane Society, 203-227-4137.

A dog ran out in front of my car and I hit it. What should I do?

Call the Trumbull Police Department at 203-261-3665. It is illegal to leave the animal until help arrives.

Whom can I call for help if my dog dies at home? Most veterinarians will assist in sending the dog for burial or

cremation.

Who may I call for a dead animal near my house? The highway department picks up small animals like raccoons

or skunks on town property. Call 203-452-5070. For a dead deer, call the police at 203-261-3665. They will tag it and then call the highway department.

Is there a limit to the number of pets I may own? There is no specific limit, as long as they do not present a

general health threat, become a nuisance to others, or there are so many that it would constitute a kennel.

May I keep a horse, chicken, or other livestock? Chickens, yes, thanks to a recent ordinance change. Other

livestock though is generally prohibited.

Are any animals considered illegal pets? Generally speaking, people are prohibited from having as pets

animals considered “wild” by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Call 860-424-3011 for details.

Is there an emergency wildlife number? The emergency number for the state Department of Environ-

mental Protection, Wildlife Division, is 860-424-3333.

Are there any wildlife rehabilitators nearby? Wildlife in Crisis (203-544-9913/wildlifeincrisis.com), helps

rehabilitate orphaned, sick and injured wildlife. The organiza-tion is always looking for volunteers and donations. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1246, Weston 06883.

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Also in the area is Back to the Wild Rehabilitation Inc. (203-438-0618/backtothewildrehabl.com), which specializes in birds, primarily raptors (hawks, eagles, vultures, etc.) and spe-cifically owls. The organization will also work with abandoned non-wildlife such as ducks, geese, parrots, and peacocks.

Should I be concerned if I see a raccoon during the day?

Even healthy raccoons are active during the day, especially in spring and early summer when they are taking care of a fam-ily. If the animal is obviously sick (acting aggressive, circling, stumbling, acting disoriented or showing signs of paralysis) call the local police or animal control officer. In the unlikely event they cannot be reached and it is truly an emergency, call DEP Emergency Dispatch at 860-424-3333 to reach a local conserva-tion officer.

I saw a coyote in my yard. What should I do? Coyotes live and breed in every town in Connecticut. They

are extremely adaptable and comfortable living in close proxim-ity to residential areas. They are usually not a threat to humans; however coyotes may attack pets, particularly cats. There have been some reports of coyotes attacking small dogs.

Coyotes eat a variety of foods including rodents, birds, fruit and berries. They will also eat food provided by people including spilled bird seed, compost piles, pet foods, or unsecured garbage. If you live in an area frequented by coyotes and you have cats or very small dogs, your pets should be supervised while outdoors. Keeping pets indoors or limiting their time outdoors, especially at night when coyotes are most active, is recommended.

For information, call the DEP Wildlife Division at 860-675-8130 or the Hartford office at 860-424-3011.

There appears to be an abandoned fawn in my front yard. What should I do?

Definitely do not touch it or move it as your scent will scare off the mother, who may be hiding nearby. Nearly all “aban-doned” fawns are truly not abandoned. Keep yourself and your pets far away.

Fawns are born from late May through June. Often, deer give birth in the middle of the night and leave the fawn during the day, particularly if people are around. The fawn’s camouflage helps protect it from predators. Often does will not return to their fawns until after dark. It may take a good 24 hours for a doe to feel safe enough to return to her fawn. For the first five days after they are born, fawns will not run when approached, instead lying still. From the seventh day on, they exhibit flight behavior, but will not venture out to browse with their mothers until they are a month old.

If there is a dead doe nearby, the fawn may be orphaned. Call DEP at 860-424-3011 or Wildlife in Crisis at 203-544-9913.

What should I do if I see a black bear? Black bear sightings have become more common in this area

each year. Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and bird feeders. To discourage bears from hanging around your home, the state Department of Environmental Pro-tection advises people discontinue use of bird feeders from late March through November, keep garbage cans inside a garage or shed, clean and store barbecue grills after use, don’t leave pet food outside overnight, and don’t add meat or sweets to a com-post pile. Above all, don’t intentionally feed bears.

When hiking it is a good idea to keep dogs on a leash. If you see a bear from a distance, make your presence known by mak-ing noise and waving your arms. If you surprise a bear, walk away slowly. To report a bear sighting, call the DEP at 860-675-8130 or go online to dep.state.ct.us.

TransportationHow many cars are registered in town?

According to the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 20,661 vehicles registered in town between October 2007 and October 2008.

How many miles of roads are there in town There are 123 miles of town roads.

Who maintains town roads? The town highway department on Middlebrooks Avenue,

maintains all town roads, while the state department of transpor-tation oversees state highways, which are Routes 25, 111, 8 and 15. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 203-452-5070.

To whom do I complain about a pothole? If it’s a town road, call the highway department at 203-452-

5070. If it’s a state road, contact the department of transportation at ct.gov/dot and follow the links for reporting a traffic prob-lem. Make sure to include the location of the problem. If you’re not sure who has jurisdiction, call the town. When calling, have the house number and nearest intersection. You may also report problems through the town Web site, trumbull-ct.gov.

What are the typical speed limits in town? Most local roads have speed limits of 25 miles per hour. More

traveled roads reach 35 or 40 miles per hour.

What’s the fine for speeding? All fines for motor vehicle infractions and violations are set

by the state and published in a booklet available in most public libraries, police departments, and DMV offices. It is also avail-able online at jud.ct.gov/Publications/Infractions/infractions.pdf.

Speeding tickets for cars going over 55 miles per hour range from $123 for going one to nine mph over the posted limit to $211 for 23 mph and over the posted limit. Fines are higher for construction, utility, and school zones. Traveling unreasonably fast pertains to cars going under 56 mph. The fines in this brack-et range from $103 for one to nine mph over the posted limit to $191 for 23 or more mph over the limit, again with greater penalties for construction, utility and school zones.

What’s the fine for passing a school bus? Passing a standing school bus will cost you a hefty $460, and

that’s for a first offense.

Where can I park in town? Free parking is allowed on most streets. There are municipal

lots scattered throughout town, including near the White Plains Road exit to the Merritt Parkway and the Route 111/Route 25 intersectin.

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Where can I get a handicap permit to park? You may apply for a permit or disability plates at the Depart-

ment of Motor Vehicles on North Ave. in Bridgeport. Applicants must provide proof of disability with form B-225.

Where is the closest motor vehicle department? The nearest motor vehicle department office is in Bridgeport

at 95 Sylvan Avenue. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. There are no safety inspec-tions or VIN verifications. The nearest inspection facilities are in Hamden.

There is a DMV office in Norwalk at 540 Main Ave. that is open the same hours as the Bridgeport office. Also, for license renewals, the AAA office in Stratford is often a quicker and eas-ier option than going to the DMV offices. That location is 555 Lordship Blvd. and is open 9 - 5 Monday through Friday and 9 - 1 on Saturday.

For more information, call 800-842-8222, or access the DMV Web site at ct.gov/dmv.

Do I have to get my car inspected regularly? A safety inspection is no longer required for passenger ve-

hicles. Any vehicle from out of state must have an emissions test and VIN verification before being registered.

Is there an emissions testing program? Yes. You will be notified by mail of your test days. Vehicles

must be tested every other year. New vehicles less than four years old or more than 25 years old are exempt. If you do not have your vehicle tested, it does not pass, or has not been granter a waiver, DMV will not renew your registration.

The nearest testing station is in town at Knecht’s Garage. 101 Monroe Tpke., 203-268-6284. Other locations within 5 miles of town hall are:

Sport Hill Service Station, 2629 Easton Tpke., 203-372-0077;

Firestone Tire and Service Center, 750 Kings Highway, 203-367-3674;

Brooklawn Service Center, 714 Broklawn Ave., 203-366-5230;

Nick’s Precision Automotive Center, 531 Tunxis Hill Road, 203-366-4775;

Meineke, 94 Kings Highway East, 203-366-4444.If you happen to drive a diesel vehicle, Knecht’s is qualified

to check diesel exhaust emissions. For other testing stations, call 1-888-828-8399 or visit online at ctemissions.com.

What gas stations are in town?Dunn’s Auto Service, 6345 Main Street, 203-261-6202Gene’s Automotive, 6567 Main Street, 203-268-6557Mobil, 2775 Nichols Ave., 203-375-0138 and 950 White

Plains Road, 203-268-4585Shell, 111 Monroe Tpke., 203-452-0274Trumbull Gulf, 5891 Main Street, 203-261-0202

How soon after I move into the state do I need a Con-necticut driver’s license?

A new state license is required within 30 days. You do not need to pass a Connecticut driver’s test if you already possess a valid driver’s license from another state.

You must re-register your car within 60 days. This requires visiting a full-service DMV branch for VIN verification. Call 800-842-8222 for details.

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Are there any driving schools? The Academy of Driving holds some classes in town, call

800-732-8090 or visit academyofdriving.com. There is also the Gary Knepler Driving School, 203-268-6040.

At what age may a person begin driving? A student must be 16 years old to take driving lessons. For

those under 18 who do not attend a state-licensed driving school or driver’s education program, a Home Training Certificate must be issued at least one month before the driver’s exam. There is a mandatory eight-hour program covering safe driving practices, plus a two-hour parent/legal guardian training. Call 800-842-8222 for more information.

Drivers 16 and 17 years old are subject to graduated licens-ing regarding passengers. Under new laws that went into effect August 1, 2008, for the first six months after receiving a license, the driver may not have more than one passenger, who must be a parent, legal guardian, driving instructor, or one person at least 20 years old who has had a license at least four consecutive years. During the second six months after getting a license, the driver may only have as passengers those mentioned above or members of the immediate family. The teen may always drive alone. For information, visit ct.gov/dmv.

Are there any other restrictions on teen drivers? Yes. A new state law (as of August 2008) prohibits teens un-

der the age of 18 from driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless the teen is traveling for employment,school, religious activities or medical necessity.

What is the law regarding driving and cell phone use? A state law bans the use of hand-held cell phones by adult

drivers. It bans all cell phone use by teen drivers - 16 and 17 years old - except to call 911 or other emergency numbers. You also may not send or receive text messages while driving. In short, put the phone down.

What rights do bicyclists have on the road? In Connecticut a bicycle has the same rights and responsibili-

ties as a car on the road. A bicyclist may use the left lane when turning, and when a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride side by side, the bicyclist may ride near the center of the lane. Drivers must yield to bicyclists in a bicycle lane or on a side-walk before turning across the bicycle lane or sidewalk. Failure to yield right-of-way to a bicyclist will result in a fine being doubled.

Will any auto service come to your house? The AAA Connecticut Motor Club will come to your house

and tow your car if you can’t get it out of your driveway, or make minor repairs and slight adjustments, if that’s all that’s necessary to get your car started.

You must be a AAA member to take advantage of this service. Call 800-228-1055 for more information. Ask for member ser-vices.

How can I get rid of an old car? Some charity groups accept old cars as charitable contribu-

tions. These include the American Diabetes Association (888-212-9990), the American Lung Association (800-LUNG-USA), the American Red Cross (1-877-723-6667), Boys and Girls Clubs in Connecticut (800-246-0493), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (203-386-0049), and Big Brothers Big Sisters in Connecticut (800-859-6526). Some auto wreckers will pick up an old car and take it away for free. Fire departments some-times use old cars for training.

Is there a carpooling agency nearby? Metropool Inc. in Stamford provides commuter ride-sharing

programs to corporations and individuals, as well as van-pool-ing. There is also a free matching service to commuters wishing to car pool. For details, call 1-800-346-3743 or visit its Web site at metropool.com. Where is the nearest train station?

The Bridgeport train station is at 525 Water Street. It is 55.4 miles to Grand Central Terminal. The station is fully ADA ac-cessible. It has three ticket machines on the platforms. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday from 6:10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A one-way peak ticket to New York City, bought at the station, is $15.50; off-peak is $11.75; seniors/disabled $7.75. A monthly ticket costs $336. Travel time to Grand Central Termi-nal is about 75 minutes on a through train, about 88 minutes on a local. The Bridgeport station also offers connections to local bus service and has a taxi station.

The Fairfield train station, 165 Unqowa Road, is about 5 miles closer to New York. Fares into Grand Central are marginally lower, and running time is about 7 minutes shorter. The Fairfield train station also features taxi and limitd bus service but is not fully ADA accessible.

How can I get the latest train schedules? Timetables are available at the train station. You can also re-

ceive schedule information by calling Metro-North at 800-638-7646. Train schedules are also on Metro-North’s Web site at mta.info.

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Is there a taxi service? The nearest taxi company is the Fairfield Cab Co., based inside

the Fairfield train station, 165 Unqowa Road, 203-255-5797.

What limousine services are in town? There is Your Chauffeur Limousine Service, Inc., 203-374-

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What transportation services are available?Transportation service is available through:American Chaircar Svc, 12 Cambridge Dr # 205, 203-372-

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Local NewsWhat newspapers cover the town?

The Trumbull Times, 203-402-2311, e-mail [email protected], Web site trumbulltimes.com, is an award-win-ning weekly newspaper that has been the paper of record in town since 1959. It is published every Thursday by the family-owned and operated Hersam Acorn Newspapers. The weekly Arts & Leisure section includes restaurant reviews, theater listings, art exhibits, children’s activities, etc., in the general area. Portions of the paper appear online at trumbulltimes.com and acorn-on-line.com. Also, the Times administrates the popular discussion forum, Trumbull Chat, trumbullchat.com, an online community where your neighbors gather to discuss local events. Trumbull Chat has more than 3,000 members and on any given day more than 300 people check in. Also, numerous elected officials and community leaders participate in the discussions, so sign up and join in. People are talking!

The Connecticut Post is a regional daily that offers some-times runs Trumbull-related news stories and features, 203-333-0161.

How can I get an announcement or advertisement in The Trumbull Times?

The Times is published on Thursdays. For announcements, in-cluding club news, weddings/engagements, press releases/pho-tos, school and arts and entertainment news, e-mail Editor Don-ald Eng at [email protected] no later than the Friday before the desired publication date. Letters to the Editor are due Monday at 5 p.m. Send sports releases to Sports Editor Bill Bloxsom, [email protected] by 3 p.m. Monday. Obituaries should be sent by or before Wednesdays at 10 a.m. the day before publication.

To advertise, call 203-926-2080 and ask for Donna Cosenza. You may e-mail her at [email protected]. For classi-fied advertising, also call 203-926-2080.

Can I read The Trumbull Times online? Those looking for the latest Trumbull news can find it on The

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News from The Trumbull Times. Log onto trumbulltimes.com and click on Breaking News in the upper right hand corner.

Page one stories, and the top sports stories from the current week’s issue of The Times are available on the paper’s home page and remain accessible at no charge for several weeks. The entire content of the newspaper is added to the archive within about two weeks after publication.

The Times’s archives are search-able by going to trumbull-times.com and clicking on “Archives” on the left-hand side of the page. Users may then search for information going back to late 2007. Just enter a keyword or phrase, choose a time frame (or search all available years), and click “search.”

The first few paragraphs of all articles that match the search criteria entered are available for previewing. To access the entire article, several pricing options are available. Pictures from The Times are not available through the archive, but may be ordered by calling 203-926-2080, or e-mailing [email protected].

All archived obituaries, news and the Trumbull Answer Book, as well as access to the Hersam Acorn classifieds, real estate listings, and the top stories from the Arts & Leisure section and special monthly supplements are also available at no charge on The Times’s Web site.

How about breaking news?The Trumbull Times provides daily updates to its Web site,

trumbulltimes.com. But sometimes, news happens even faster. To stay current on what’s going on right now, follow the Trum-bull Times on Twitter, Twitter.com/trumbulltimes, or ‘Like’ the Times on Facebook, Facebook.com/trumbulltimes.

Are there any online directories of Trumbull? You can read the Trumbull Answer Book online at trumbull-

times.com. The town Economic Development Department introduced

an on-line business directory last year. It is accessible through the town’s Web site, trumbull-ct.gov.

Where can I browse the Internet for free? The Trumbull Library on Quality Street offers free work sta-

tions on a first-come, first-served basis.

What radio stations and television stations carry news of Trumbull?

The Bridgeport station WICC (660 AM) covers any signifi-cant news stories from Trumbull as do other local stations, in-cluding STAR (99.9) and WEBE (107.9).

Trumbull’s Education Channel, found on either Charter Channel 17 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99, offers local programs, school closings, and a community bulletin board. Fax announce-ments to 203-966-2339.

Do any specialty publications cover our area? Fairfield County Weekly (203-382-9666/fairfieldweekly.

com) covers activities, arts and news in the region and is free. Connecticut Magazine (860-524-1020) is a monthly that

covers the state. Connecticut Parent (203-483-1700/ctparent.com), published

monthly, is available free at libraries, schools, YMCA’s, child care centers, hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other family-ori-ented retail locations.

Fairfield County Business Journal (914-694-3600/fairfield-countybusiness.com), published weekly, contains business news of the county.

The Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitors Bu-reau (800-866-7925/coastalct.com) in Norwalk publishes a sea-sonal guide to events in its 13-town area that spans Greenwich to Stratford. The guide is published in spring, summer, fall and winter.

What public radio, classical or jazz stations can we pick up in Trumbull?

WSHU-FM in Fairfield (91.1 mHz) is a National Public Ra-dio station that programs primarily classical music. Connecticut Public Radio’s WEDW-FM in Bridgeport (88.5 mHz) also car-ries NPR and classical formats, audible in parts of town.

WPKN-FM in Bridgeport (89.5 mHz) carries a mix that in-cludes much jazz. WMNR-FM (88.1 mHz) carries mostly clas-sical music, but Saturdays from 5 till midnight programs music from the 20s through the early 50s, including much big band and swing. WQXR-FM (96.3 mHz) offers classical music, includ-ing opera.

Health & WellnessWhat type of help is available for the mentally ill and their families?

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has a Trumbull affiliate. Call 203-459-1033.

For information about supervised apartments or for consul-tations, call the Mental Health Association of Connecticut’s Supported Living Community (203-797-8621 or 203-798-2527). The association has a list of support groups throughout the state; call 800-842-1501.

The Kennedy Center, 2440 Reservoir Ave., is a private non-profit agency that offers services to people with all kinds of problems, including mental illness. Call 203-365-8522.

The Feroleto Children’s Development Center, a division of St. Vincent’s Special Needs, is located at 95 Merritt Blvd. Its mission is “to foster the physical, educational, spiritual, emotional and social development of persons with disabilities so they may play, learn, work and live in the community.” Call 203-375-6400.

The Care Network, a group of area health care agencies, offers treatment, counseling and help in finding community

resources; call 800-898-HOME. Other sources of help include Hall Brooke Behavioral Health Center in Westport (203-277-1251).

Should I worry about Lyme disease? Lyme disease, spread by deer ticks, is prevalent. Take precau-

tions when going in the woods and fields. Use insect repellent, dress in light-colored clothing, roll pant cuffs into socks, wear long sleeves and a hat. Inspect pets that roam daily.

Insect repellents that contain DEET are quite effective against ticks. Follow the label instructions for use and application. Products containing 15% or less DEET are recommended for children, but products containing DEET should not be used on infants.

If you notice a tick bite or any bite around which a redness forms in the shape of a bull’s-eye target, or if you have flu-like symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Another tickborne disease that is becoming more of a problem in this area is ehrlichio-sis. Spread through the bite of an infected deer tick, symptoms include fever, headache, chills, malaise, muscle and joint pain,

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nausea, and vomiting. Acute weight loss, low platelet count, and a low white blood cell count can also occur.

For more information, call the health district at 203-452-5195 or visit online at LymeDiseaseAssociation.org.

What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne infection that can cause

encephalitis. Last summer, mosquitoes trapped in Trumbull and many surrounding towns tested positive for West Nile virus.

Since mosquitoes can reproduce in any stagnant water that lasts more than four days, people can best protect themselves by

eliminating any such pools of stagnant water around their home, such as birdbaths, old tires, kiddy pools, and clogged gutters. Minimize outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. Consider the use of mosquito repellent.

Viral encephalitis may have no symptoms at all; milder cases may include a slight fever and/or headache. Severe infections are marked by a rapid onset of high fever, head and body aches and usually occur five to 15 days after exposure. There is no specific treatment for viral infection, other than to treat the symptoms and provide supportive care. Those most susceptible are infants, the elderly and people with damaged immune systems. For more information, call the health department at 203-452-5195.

What clubs or social groups are there for the elderly? The Senior Center, 23 Priscilla Place, 203-452-5199, acts

as a community resource and conduit to other services avail-able to senior adults. The center offers a central location where individuals can receive information and services of interest to older adults. It is also a designated focal point, which provide a comprehensive delivery of services essential for maintaining the health, independence and well-being. The center strives to prevent isolation and encourage socialization.

The Senior Men’s Club at Tashua Knolls offers a variety of activities to men 60 and older, including golf outings, two bowl-ing leagues, day trips and outings to other golf courses. Call 203-261-2069 or visit tashuaknolls.com.

The AARP of Trumbull is also very active, meeting the sec-ond Monday of each month at noon, except for the months of July and August, at Grace Episcopal Church, 5958 Main Street. Call 203-268-2658.

Is there an assisted living facility? Middlebrook Farms at Trumbull is located at 2750 Reser-

voir Ave., 203-268-2400. Theresian Towers, 6454 Main Street, 203-261-2229 and Spring Meadows at Trumbull, 6949 Main Street, 203-261-0006, are also in town. All three facilities of-fer independent and assisted living apartments, dining services, laundry service and emergency response service in a social at-mosphere. For those requiring more intensive care, there are two nursing homes in town, Maefair Health Care Center, 21 Mae-fair Court, 203-459-5152; and St. Joseph’s Manor, 6448 Main Street, 203-268-6204.

Does the town have Meals on Wheels? Two nutritious meals are delivered five days a week to people

of all ages who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. These meals are prepared at the Kennedy Center’s Senior Options Pro-

gram, 203-372-2111, or at the Trumbull Senior Center, 203-452-5199.

Also, the Trumbull Senior Center Nutrition Program, run in conjunction with the Salvation Army, runs a lunch program at The Center, 23 Priscilla Place, at a maximum of 80 meals per day.

Does anyone offer adult day care? St. Joseph Manor, 6448 Main Street, 203-268-6204, is dedi-

cated to improving the quality of life for disabled or frail older adults who are still living at home, but who may require personal assistance throughout the day and/or more social interaction. If offers flexible hours and days.

The Kennedy Center Senior Options Program, 203-365-8522, provides older adults with disabilities the opportunity to explore alternatives in their lives and give them choices relating to work, social and leisure experience, community involvement and self-awareness. With a staff of seven, the center can facili-tate up to 30 seniors at a time.

St. Vincent’s Special Needs also offfers several adult services programs, including two group homes and an individual support services program, stvincentsspecialneeds.org, 203-380-9077.

What transportation is available to seniors? The Senior Center’s Transportation Services, 203-452-

5199, provides door-to-door services to seniors age 60 and over with out transportation or unable to drive. Services include doc-tor’ s appointments, shopping, nutrition program, dentist ap-pointments and legal appointments. Call

Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority offers a regional door-to-door service available for any type of trip. Before using the service, riders must complete the ADA Eligibility Certifica-tion Request form. Call 203-366-7070 for details. Those who meet eligibility requirements may also be eligible for trip escorts and other services.

Senior Services

What day care facilities or nursery schools are in Trumbull?

All in One Nursery School 101 Merritt Blvd., 203-385-0019;

Bright Horizons at Trumbull, 126 Monroe Tpke., 203-459-8610;

Cornerstone Children’s Center, 16 Hickory Street, 203-261-0499, cornerstonekids.com;

Creative Development Daycare, 6961 Main Street, 203-268-1106;

Laurel School for Young Children, 162 Beardsley Parkway, 203-374-6611;

Little Red Schoolhouse, 5951 Main Street, 203-261-1558;Long Hill United Methodist Children’s Center, 6358 Main

Street, 203-268-9676;Montessori Center for Early Learning, 3115 Reservoir

Ave., 203-372-2358, montessoriinc.com; Trumbull Loves Children, 2 Corporate Drive, Suite 207,

203-452-9626;

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Are there any family-oriented special education re-sources?

St. Vincent’s Special Needs has a family center as part of the Feroleto Children’s Center. The center connects families rais-ing children with special needs to the support services needed to nurture their children. Call 203-375-6400.What is the role of Trumbull’s Youth Department?

This department offers numerous services to youths in town. There are programs and activities like Junior Achievement and the Trumbull Youth Association, which produces an annual live theater performance. There are after-school and summer enrichment programs, a BMX track and league, the Trumbull Pisces competitive swim team, community service opportunities and much more. Visit the town’s Web site at trumbull-ct.gov and follow the links to the Youth Department’s page.

Who helps troubled children? The Trumbull Counseling Center, 121 Old Mine Road, 203-

261-5110, can offer counseling and referrals to young people and their families. The Pastoral Counseling Center of Trum-bull, 1734 Huntington Tpke., is a subsidiary of Trinity Episcopal Church. The center offers a partnership with individuals and/or families in understanding and resolving life and relational is-sues. Kids in Crisis is an organization that offers preventive services and immediate intervention for children in crisis. It is a United Way agency, licensed by the Department of Children and Families, that provides both crisis counseling and a short-term residential shelter for children of all ages. Support and counsel-ing is available free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, call 327-KIDS or visit online at kidsincrisis.org.

Does anyone focus on underage drinking?

In addition to the organizations mentioned above, The Trum-bull Partnership Against Underage Drinking is made up of parents, educators, counselors and members of a number of town agencies and local organizations. The group offers panel discussions for young peole and their families on the dangers of drinking and drugs. For information follow the link on the public schools Web site, trumbullps.org.

The Regional Youth/Adult Substance Abuse Program, 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, is a youth and community de-velopment coalition whose mission is to build healthy and safe

communities free of the harm caused by substance abuse, crime and violence. Call 203-579-2727.

Where can I report a case of child abuse? If it is an emergency, call 911. The state hotline for report-

ing child abuse or neglect is 1-800-842-2288 (state.ct.us/dcf). You may also call Trumbull Youth Services at 203-261-5110 for free and confidential guidance. Staff members are mandated reporters and must call DCF if they suspect a case of abuse or neglect.

What is there for teenagers to do in town? The Teen Center at Indian Ledge Park, offers a safe, well-

supervised, alcohol-, tobacco-, and drug-free environment for middle school (seventh and eighth graders) and high school stu-dents to socialize. Activities include band nights, dances, mov-ies, pool, video games, XBox and wii tournaments, and open recreation. There is also a cafe. During the school year, it is open Fridays from 7 to 10 for middle school students and Saturdays from 7 to 10 for high school students. Summer hours are Mon-days for middle school, Tuesdays for high school. Call 203-452-5003 for more information.

The Recreation Department, 203-452-5060, offers a variety of summer programs for children and teens, including sports leagues, programs, and summer camps. Trumbull’s parks offer baseball diamonds, tennis courts, swimming or jogging.

The Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA, 203-452-9633, also holds many programs and events, including some just for teens. The Y’s wellness facilities and group exercise classes are open to members 15 and older. The YMCA Camp and Outdoor Center, located on Route 59 in Monroe, offers three pools, a snack bar, boating, tennis, basketball, mini-golf, rentals and birthday par-ties. Call 203-445-9633 for information or visit cccymca.org.

The Trumbull Library, 203-452-5197, also has activities and volunteer opportunities for young people.

Is there an outreach program for teenagers? Trumbull CARES is a non-profit agency founded in 1987. Its

mission is to join together to create a healthy, caring community for people of all ages and cultures, but in which young people in particular will thrive. Meetings are held monthly. Call Peg Peril-lie at 203-377-1474.

Is there a food bank? The Trumbull Social Services, 23 Priscilla Place, has a food

bank. It provides food and groceries to qualified residents. Call 203-452-5199.

Is there a community calendar of events? The Trumbull Times publishes a weekly “Spotlight” column

in the entertainment section of the newspaper.

Where can I get help with my income taxes? Seniors and those with moderate incomes can get free help

with their taxes through the Senior Center, 23 Priscilla Place. Simple federal or state returns only. Appointments are required; call 203-452-5199.

Anyone may call the IRS customer service line, 1-800-829-

1040, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays during filing season. Tax forms and instructions, as well as free publications, are available by calling 1-800-829-3676. Copies of forms, publications and other helpful information are also avail-able at the IRS Web site at irs.gov.

Where are burial plots and how would I get one? Gate of Heaven Cemetary, 1054 Daniels Farm Road, is the

only public cemetary in town. It is run through the Diocese of Bridgeport. Call 203-268-5574.

What funeral homes serve the town? Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road,

203-373-1013; Cyril Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, 203-372-6543; Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Directors, 4 Gorham Place, 203-372-3587;

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What places of worship are there in town?

African Methodist EpiscopalAme Zion Church, 10 Wendy Road; 203-333-8250; Pastor:

Rev. Newsome.

Assemblies of GodNew Life Assembly of God, 28 Hedgehog Road; 203-261-

2728; Pastor: Rev. Donald Evans; [email protected]; newlifect.com

Independent BaptistLong Hill Baptist Church, 100 Middlebrooks Ave.; 203-

268-5104; Pastor: Robert Hammond; [email protected]; lhbaptist.com

Roman CatholicChrist the King, 4700 Madison Ave.; 203-268-8695; Pas-

tor: Father Bernard M. Dolan; bridgeportdiocese.com./trumbull.shtml

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 220 Shelton Road; 203-377-3133; Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Shea; [email protected]; stcatherinetrumbull.com

St. Stephen, 6948 Main St.; 203-268-6217; Pastor: Rev. Ste-phen J. Gleeson; [email protected]; ststephentc.org

St. Theresa, 5301 Main St.; 203-261-3676; Father Richard D. Murphy; [email protected]; bridgeportdiocese.com;

JewishCongregation B’nai Torah, 5700 Main St., Trumbull; 203-

268-6940; Rabbi Colin Brodie; [email protected]; bnaitor-ahct.org

EpiscopalChrist Episcopal Church, 5170 Madison Ave.; 203-268-

5566; Pastor: Rev. Judith Semple Greene; [email protected]; christchurchtashua.org

Grace Episcopal Church, 5958 Main St.; 203-268-2809, Priest in Charge Elsa Worth, [email protected]

Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Tpke.; 203-375-1503; Pastor: Rev. Ellen Kennedy; [email protected]; trinitynichols.org

EvangelicalCalvary Church, 498 White Plains Road; 203-268-3750;

Pastor: Rev. David R. McIntyre; calvaryefc.com

Church of ChristChurch of Christ Trumbull, 2 Drew Drive; 203-261-5201;

Pastor: Rev. Randy Gardner, Minister; [email protected]; churchofchrist-trumbull.org

CongregationalTrumbull Congregational Church, 3115 Reservoir Ave.; 203-

268-2433; Pastor: Rev. Matthew B. Braddock; [email protected]; trumbullcongregational.org

Jehovah’s WitnessesKingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 211 Spring Hill

Road, 203-268-7348

Latter Day SaintsChurch of Jesus Christ, 30 Bonnie View Drive, 203-374-

3808

LutheranChrist Reedemer Lutheran Church Inc., 2975 Nichols Ave.;

203-378-1270; Pastor: Paul Meier; [email protected]; christisourcornerstone.org

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 5995 Main St.; 203-268-4555; Pastor: Rev. Emil Witschy; [email protected]; holycrosstrumbull.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 White Plains Road; 203-372-8844; Pastor: Rev. Linda Kraft; [email protected]; htlctrumbull.org

United MethodistLong Hill United Methodist Church, 6358 Main St.; 203-268-

9090; Pastor: Rev. Elizabeth H. Schrader; [email protected]; longhillumc.com

Nichols United Methodist Church, 35 Shelton Road; 203-375-5817; Pastors: Rev. Joseph Piccirillo; Rev. Iwy Patel-Yatri, Associate Pastor; nicholsumc.org

Non-denominationalBlessed Assurance Prayer Community, 175 White Plains

Road, 203-371-8265, Pastor James Scanlon, Crossroads Community Church, currently meeting

at Frenchtown School; 203-261-3999, Pastor: Rich Joy; [email protected]; crossroadsct.org

OrthodoxSt. George Albanian Orthodox Church, 5490 Main St.; 203-

268-1968; Father Sergei C. Bouteneff; [email protected]; stgeorgetrumbull.org

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic, 100 Saint Johns Drive; 203-377-5967; Pastor: Rev. George Malitz

United Church of ChristUnity Hill United Church of Christ, 364 White Plains Road;

203-374-8822; Pastor: Rev. Judith Cooke; [email protected]; unityhillucc.org

My denomination is not listed. Are there any regional congregations that serve other religious beliefs?

HinduHindu Cultural Center of Connecticut, a non-profit organi-zation founded in 2001, meets twice a month at the Unitarian Church, 96 Chapel St., Stratford. Information: hinducultural-center.org; [email protected].

IslamAl-Aziz Islamic Center, 679 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport; 203-333-9244

UnitarianUnitarian Universalist Church, 96 Chapel St., Stratford;

378-1020; [email protected] ; Pastor: Rev. Julie-Ann Silber-man-Bunn; uucgb.org; Services: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

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Academic Challenge for Excellence Foundation................ 34Adopting pets...................................................................... 53Adult day care..................................................................... 59Ambulance calls ..................................................................40Art school ............................................................................44Assessments ........................................................................14Bakeries ...............................................................................50Banks ...................................................................................48Birth Certificate ...................................................................18Board of Finance .................................................................23Board of Education .............................................................30Bridgeport Hospital .............................................................40Budget, school .....................................................................30Budget, town .......................................................................14Building Department ...........................................................20Car taxes ..............................................................................14Chamber of Commerce .......................................................47Coffee shops ........................................................................50College classes ....................................................................44Dance schools .....................................................................44Day care ..............................................................................59Death certificate ..................................................................18Democratic Town Committee .............................................20Dog licenses ........................................................................52

Farmers market ...................................................................51Fire departments ..................................................................40Fire Marshal ........................................................................42First Selectman ...................................................................12Funeral services ...................................................................60Grand List ...........................................................................14Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestra ...................................44Haircuts ...............................................................................52History ...................................................................................4Jonathan Trumbull .................................................................7Land area .............................................................................12Marriage licenses ................................................................18Notary public .......................................................................20Nursery schools ...................................................................35Planning & Zoning ..............................................................20Private schools ...................................................................35Religious Services ...............................................................61Republican Town Committee ..............................................20Restaurants ..........................................................................50St. Vincent Medical Center..................................................40Senate, state .........................................................................29Senate, U.S. .........................................................................30Town clerk ..........................................................................22Town Hall ............................................................................12

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ABC A Man with a Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57All in One Nursery School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Allstate Insurance, Nick Montanaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Barn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16B’nai Torah Nursery School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26BBM Home Improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Benedict’s Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Bev Max Wines & Liquors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Christian Heritage School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Creative Development Day Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Creative Music Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Connecticut Biopsy Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Cyril Mullins Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35DeDonato Building Contractors, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Gene’s Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Giove’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Head Company Haircutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Joshua E. Baum, D.M.D, M.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Kidstop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51The Kitchen Centers of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49L&R Power Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Long Hill Deli & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Long Hill Fire District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Long Hill United Methodist Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Mackenzie’s Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Maefair Health Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Mail Boxes Etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Mike’s Construction, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Next Dimension Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9O Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Old Towne Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Pediatric Healthcare Associates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Performing Arts Center of Connecticut, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Pumpkin Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Robert Axelrod, DDS, FAGD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Roberto’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Service Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Shepherds Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring Meadows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46St. Catherine of Siena School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7St. Joseph High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7St. Joseph Manor Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25St. Theresa School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Trumbull Animal Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Trumbull AYSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Trumbull Loves Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Trumbull United Soccer Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Twombly Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warehouse Wines & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Whitney Farms Golf Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17William Pitt Sotheby’s/Cathy Sevell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5William Pitt Sotheby’s/John Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13William Pitt Sotheby’s/Manandhar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Women’s Health Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Y.Z. Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45

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