Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox Welcomes $900k for Trumbull Veterans Center Project

TRUMBULL – Today, State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox applauded the approval of $900,000 for the Trumbull Veterans and First Responder Center project. The State Bond Commission approved the funding unanimously on Thursday.

The project is in Phase 2 and the building committee worked together with Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox to apply for this supplemental state funding, as the project has struggled with the rising cost of construction.

Once completed, the center will be a 5,500 square-foot multi-use facility for Trumbull and the region’s veterans, first responders, small businesses, civic groups and residents. Professional staff will offer access to job training and career development, healthcare and more. The facility will be available for use by local organizations, and for rent for social functions like weddings, showers and birthdays, which will provide a stream of income to fund operational expenses and programs.

“This funding is a great example of a strong state and local partnership and I’m proud that we were able to secure this funding to better support the brave men and women who served our country,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “I am grateful to First Selectwoman Tesoro and Chairman Ray Baldwin for their vision and leadership in getting this tremendous project underway, and to the State Bond Commission for approving these critical funds.”

“I want to thank Senator Gadkar Wilcox for her leadership in securing this critical supplemental funding. I also thank Representative Keitt who was a strong advocate for these funds and the entire delegation. With the continued efforts of our Building committee and community we hope to go to vertical construction in the spring,” said Trumbull First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro.

“I very much appreciate the leadership of Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox in getting this done for us, with the support of Representatives Keitt and Rutigliano,” said Building Committee Chairman Raymond Baldwin Jr. “The Senator has embraced and championed this important project, and I also appreciate the Governor’s support and consideration. The State has been a strong partner to the Trumbull Veterans & First Responders Center and this project will help the center serve 30,000 veterans in the greater Trumbull area.”