An Afternoon at the Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car Last weekend was the sock Hop and Car show in the center of Prospect CT, and it was a rousing success. Over 850 cars of all types were there and the procession of people viewing the cars was nonstop.Ther were all types of cars and trucks and several special interest autos that gathered a lot of attention.To me, this 1911 Packard Model 50 was the attention grabber as it was found in a barn in Greenwich CT and originally had been purchased by Jacob Ruppert, owner of a brewing company and a baseball team called the Yankees.It was a National Prize winner at the AACA show in Hershey PA as well.here were a[[ manner of classics from the 50's, 60's and 70's. One car that had a large following was a 58 Corvette that was still owned by the original... 09/01/2024

Prospect CT 39th Car Show and Sock HopNostalgia will reign supreme at the Prospect CT 39th Annual Car Show and Sock Hop, Sunday Aug 25, 2024.The show started many years ago with just 50 cars. It progressed and got larger when local car clubs assisted and there are well over 1,000 cars expected.  The first 500 cars through the gates will get a dash plaque.Judging will take place at app 3 PM and all trophies will be given to the winners before the show ends at 4:00 PMLocal restaurants will have food and beverages for sale, all while the sounds of a DJ music system will filter through the aor.The DJ will have toes tapping for those with enough age to remember their babysitters singing to them. Free AdmissionSmiles and a great time for everyoneProspect CT 39th Car Show and Sock Hop  08/24/2024

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect July 2024?   Prospect CT is a town of App 11,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  Once noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best Small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well-recognized Regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well-managed town with taxes under control.  Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 7 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 760 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $ 95,000 t... 08/24/2024

Prospect CT Summer Colors  Special HydrangeasIt has been an exceptional yer for blooms all over the state, especially hydrangeas. The mix of heat, water and some care has made almost anybody that has a hydrangea look like the absolute greatest gardener.I posted of our blue hydrangeas, earlier and they are a wall of colors, so much so that the stalks cannot support the weight of the blossoms.We have a smaller bush that was given to my wife some years ack as a Mother's Day gift and aside from the first year, never grew a bloom. A portion of that was the activity of dear chewing all the leaves and buds before they could get a start. This year I was ahead of the deer and the blossoms got a chance and they are special.As best as I can determine, the flower is called   Tokyo delight with larg... 07/21/2024

Working a Little Harder for that MealWe just had the garden areas cleaned up and fresh mulch added. It all came out very nice. One of the negatives, however, was the area below the bird feeder, where the ground critters would scratch for the leftovers. I noticed the mulch had been disturbed but didn't see the reason until early Friday afternoon.It was as though the chipmunk was trying to burrow a new home, but then it moved.  Another was doing the same.It may take a few days for enough to be dropped from the feeder so that they can stop the digging. Working a Little Harder for that Meal 07/14/2024

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect June 2024?   Prospect CT is a town of App 11,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  Once noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best Small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well recognized Regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well managed town with taxes under control.  Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 11 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 776 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $ 95,000 ... 07/08/2024

Summer Colors in the Yard in Prospect CTOur spring blooms were plentiful, and the summer astilbes and day lilies don't last very long. It is always pleasant to look into the yard and see the wall of blue hydrangeas that last so long.We had some rain during the night and the water dropped the blossoms, but with some sun they will spruce right back to smile. Summer Colors in the Yard in Prospect CT 07/01/2024

Friday Flags in Hotchkiss Field Prospect CTThe largest park in Prospect CT is Hotchkiss Field. It has athletic fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts and track runs,There is always a lot of activity there and at the back of the field is a flagpole.Being a flag whisperer, it only takes a thought, and the winds provide a full billowing flag.I got a beautiful banner to share.Friday Flags in Hotchkiss Field Prospect CT  06/28/2024

St Anthony's Church Prospect CT Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser TOUCH-A- TRUCK is an opportunity for kids to safely explore vehicles they are normally told to stay away from: police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, public service, emergency, utility, construction, delivery .. and some special "other" trucks.Children are invited to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite trucks.  There will be folks on hand to teach children about the trucks and how they have an important role in the community. . When:  June 22, 2024 Where:  St. Anthony's Church parking lot Time:   11:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Cost:  Suggested donation of $5 per child, $10 for 2+ St Anthony's Church Prospect CT Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser 06/18/2024

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect May 2024?   Prospect CT is a town of App 11,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  Once noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best Small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well-recognized Regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well-managed town with taxes under control.  Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 7 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $119,000 to... 06/11/2024

Where a Public Notice that is Seen by All in Prospect CTThere are advantages to living in a small town. Such is the case with Prospect, CT where the center of town is the junction of 2 state roads and long lights.The town hall sits just off the intersection with an expanse of green in front, very much visible from the roadway.I have seen as many as 12 signs on that expanse letting all know what is coming.It is also the location of political rallies in season as the candidates want to be visible.This one was just added, and I will seek out the schedule of artists as it is always an entertaining evening.Not your typical bulletin board, but very few in town can say they don't know what is happening. Where a Public Notice that is Seen by All in Prospect CT 06/02/2024

Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT 7We are into the last Sunday of May and as Memorial Day is on the horizon, so is the end of my Spring flower blog. Not that the flowers are over in our yard, but all should have their colors by now.The rhododendrons are starting to bloom and, in our yard, there are 10 plants with blooms starting to show their colors.As one enters our driveway, the irises are in bloom and the day lilies are not very far behind.We will enjoy our yard and all the perennials that are getting planted to light up the decks as well.Hope you enjoy the colors in your areas as well. Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT 7 05/26/2024

Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT 6 The phrase regarding months of rain followed by colors of flowers is a bit messed up in the Northeast as we had a lot of rain in March, and some warm weather with colors in April and we are in May which should be a cornucopia of colors and we have been wet and cool.But, we still have colors.We have a 140 ft driveway, and it is a massive bed of flowers. Iris, daylilies and lily of the valleys. The iris are starting to show their colors but they don't stay around long.At the center of the garages is an azalea that is always last to bloom.Along the utility shed are the hydrangeas, which are getting their leaves and should start to show the pods shortly.Soon the hostas will run their sprouts and offer the white colors and the varirty of colors with their le... 05/19/2024

Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Green with No One AroundThe center of Prospect CT is a 4-way intersection of state roads. As one takes the tun to drive down RT 68, one can see the Prospect town green, or more specifically the flagpole. As I went down, I caught the flag fluttering in the wind, and I took a detour to see if I could get a good shot.I caught one with the Veteran's Memeorial in the background.   I felt that If I waited just a bit longer, I could get a better one, and was rewarded.A crisp breeze, a blue sky for a background and a proud flag to share.We are a great Nation and yet so many take far too much for granted and have little consideration or knowledge of how we got to this reality.Friday Flags: The Prospect CT Green with No One Around 05/17/2024

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect April 2024?   Prospect CT is a town of App 11,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  Once noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best Small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well-recognized regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well-managed town with taxes under control.  Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 5 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 760 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch listed at $279,000 to a 3... 05/14/2024

 Uncharacteristic Nighttime Lights in CT This past week has been unusual with weather for many parts of the world. Scientists were warning of strong solar storms that would create issues on our planet, some of which could not be controlled.In the Midwest gps systems that farmers needed for spring planting were affected as the flares that hit us were largely geomagnetic.  There were concerns with communications being disrupted as well as power grids.Something that was seen as a once in a lifetime bonus were the possibilities of nighttime lighting displays not common so far south.There were enough news stories letting people know that lights could be seen at night. It would be necessary to get to a high enough elevation and hopefully get very little interference from residential lighting.... 05/13/2024

Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT 5We have had some warm weather this past week here in Prospect CT, and more of the colors are showing up to be appreciated.The phlox is fully blooming and starting to spread.  I will need to trim it back a bit.Right behind the rock garden and to hide a rock that was too hard to remove is a pink weigela shrub, which seems to get larger blossoms each year. Up closer to the house are the azaleas which are all strutting their colors to be appreciated.Along the driveway the day lilies are not yet to be appreciated, but at the bottom the bleeding hearts are showing their different shades and colors.As I walk around the yard I do not see many beds where colors are ready to emerge, so I will just need to appreciate the flowers for whatever time they have left.Blo... 05/11/2024

Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT  4We are almost completely there with the spring blooms in Prospect.  The daffodils have just about run their course although there are some hanging on.The phlox at the bottom of the yard that we call the rock garden is in bloom with a carpet of pink. The stragglers of daffodils add some tall color and one can see the choke cherry just behind them all starting it's pink covering of flowers.Closer to the house, the white azalea bushes are showing their colors, and the daffodils are just about done here.The pink azaleas are asking for attention and the reds are just chillin' for their burst of color.It is time for the flower beds to receive their mulch coating so all will look nice and fresh for the summer.Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT  4 05/05/2024

Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT,  3Early Sunday afternoon of last week, I was driving into Prospect and as I passed the Medical office building, I was taken enough with the view to turn around and appreciate the almost barren lot.In another few weeks, it will not be as impressive a view even though the trees will be all fully loaded with leaves.The landscaping is very well groomed. On this day the parking lot of adorned with blossoms on the trees as well as azaleas in blossom.When loaded with cars and leaves on the trees it may not even get a second glance as people hustle into the building for appointments.The ground will have a white coating for a while and then all the colors will blend, but on this afternoon, I at least was taken with the colors.Blooms A Poppin' in Prospect CT,  3 04/28/2024

Blooms A Poppin in Prospect CT, 2Our weather was slightly stalled this week as we had cooler temps and a bit of rain.The spring colors may have been slowed, but they still showed additional presence.The pink weeping willow is showing its colors well and is beautiful when they flow with the wind.The rock garden at the bottom of the driveway is coming to life and the daffodils have blossomed and greet all that drive by.The phlox in front of it is starting to show signs of spring and that white/pink carpet should be in full blossom shorty.It's still too early for the azaleas and the pink of the choke cherries will show itself shortly as well.It's spring in the northeast and much appreciated as well.Blooms A Poppin in Prospect CT, 2  04/21/2024