Welcome to the Nichols Improvement Association

The Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) is a non-profit organization of volunteers chartered with helping to preserve the heritage and distinctive character of the Nichols community. We sponsor many family-oriented events throughout the year. Membership is available to Trumbull residents living in the Nichols Fire District.

NIA Annual Bonfire

Please join us for our annual bonfire event! Enjoy donuts, hot chocolate, music, and great company under the stars. It's the perfect way to kick off the season with friends and family. Don't miss out on the fun! Please note that the date has changed since our original announcement! This year's bonfire will take place on Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 6PM!

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Annual Luminaria Sale

The Luminaria display is something to behold and a long standing Nichols tradition on Christmas Eve. The luminaries are votive candles placed in sand (or bird seed) at the bottom of paper bags and can be lined up along walkways, driveways, or porches. This familiar glow is a part of Christmas for Nichols and people come from near and far to witness the special warmth of these traditional lights.

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2024 Jingle Bell Run

We are now selling limited quantities of our 2024 Jingle Bell Run shirts in Youth and Adult sizes. These long sleeve Sport-Tek shirts wick away moisture and are super comfortable. They make great gifts and are a wonderful way to commemorate this year's event - all while supporting the NIA! We are also offering our limited edition Jingle Bell Run Knit Beanies for a short time. Once the order window closes, we will not be ordering more.

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Volunteers Needed!

We are currently looking for a person to join our Executive Board to help with Activities & Events.

We are also looking for people to help the Activities & Events Chairperson with events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining us (in any capacity), please send an email with availability and preferences to president@niatrumbull.org. If you have a friend you’d like to team up with and co- chair, let us know.

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The Nichols Improvement Association (NIA) is located in the heart of the historic Nichols Farm district. Situated on 42 beautiful acres, the NIA is home to the Nichols Green, the Bunny Fountain, Five Pennies Playground, Nichols Lawn & Gazebo, Frog Pond, Moore Ball Fields, and The Starkweather House.

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Preserving the Heritage and Distinctive Character of the Nichols Community

The Nichols Improvement Association is a non-profit 501c3 located in the heart of historic Nichols in Trumbull CT. Situated on 42 beautiful acres, the NIA is home to the landmark Bunny Fountain, Five Pennies Playground, Frog Pond, Moore Ball Fields, and the Nichols Community Center (a.k.a. the Starkweather House). The expansive property also includes the Nichols Green, the site of the Flag Pole, WWI & WWII memorials, and our beautiful Christmas Tree.

Enjoy the Benefits of NIA Membership

All residents living in the Nichols Fire Tax District are invited to join the NIA and participate in the community activities we offer year-round. Monetary donations and membership fees allow us to improve the historic NIA property, cover operating costs and help to fund our proprietary programs and events.

Members Receive:

Parking Sticker(s)
Our Monthly NIA e-Newsletter
Use of 42-acres of property, including our 5 Pennies Playground, Frog Pond and walking trails
The ability to rent the Starkweather House and the Moore Ball Fields for private events
Priority access and discounted rates for all NIA programs, classes, and camps
Entry to all of our free workshops and events
All memberships are 100% tax deductible and are good for one calendar year (From January 1st to December 31st)

IMPORTANT: Membership in the NIA is for Trumbull Residents living in the Nichols Fire Tax District. To determine if you qualify, please visit the Trumbull parcel database HERE. Fire Codes are shown as: (L) LongHill, (N) Nichols, (T) TrumCenter

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Property Rental

The Starkweather House and the Moore Ball Fields can be rented
exclusively by NIA Members for private events and functions.

NIA Programs

Our programming is designed to foster a strong sense of community and encourage neighbors to get to know each other. We offer a diverse range of events throughout the year that cater to people of all ages and interests. Our programming has been highly successful over the years, thanks to the support and involvement of our dedicated members and volunteers.

Starkweather Summer Camp

Choose half or full day summer activities for children ages 4-10.

NIA Adult Kickball League

Adults can get their kicks in our summer Kickball League!

NIA JingleBellRun

December 7th, 2024 marks our 36th annual winter classic! Join us for 5K or a fun run!

NIA Announcements

Check out our most recent announcements, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!

Check Out Our Upcoming NIA Events

January 2025

January 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST NIA Board Meeting

NIA Executive Board Meeting

Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT, United States

Our Mission

The NIA Mission is to initiate, promote, encourage, foster and support the improvement of the physical, cultural and recreational resources of that portion of the Town of Trumbull generally known as and referred to as the Village of Nichols.

Our History

We are always looking for information, pictures, and anything historical related to NIA – if you have anything you’d like to share, please send it to webmaster@niatrumbull.org