What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect April 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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 1,226 square ft, 3-bedroom split level, listed at $155,500 ... 05/09/2023

Love Is In The Air in Prospect CT  Wordless WednesdayWhile sitting and working at my window spot, I noticed movement on the front lawn. I tried to focus on what it was and was pleasantly shocked to see some new wildlife make a visit.I caught this tom just before it dropped down to the neighbor's yard, and sat ad waited as I saw a couple others down there as well. There were 2 males and when they thought she was looking, they would spread their wings and tail feathers and make their calls to try and entice the one hen.They danced on that lawn for a while, and she seemed to be nonplussed by their actions. As couple of cars passed on the road and she waked across but not alone.She managed to stay away from both toms, and out of courtesy, I didn't follow them into the woods where she may ha... 05/03/2023

Spring Blossoms are Coming to an End in Prospect CTThe spring blooms are coming to an end in our yard and it has been a most pleasant array of colors.The daffodils have run their course, but there is an appreciation that next year they will be more bountiful as they spread their roots to allow for more blooms the following year.The flox in the rock garden is starting to make its colors known and once we get through the rains they will blossom for at least a week.And the capper to that corner of the yard is the choke cheery tree that is now in its full spring color.We enjoy the colors and are appreciative of having same throughout the summer. Over the next few days, the azaleas will start to form blossoms and after that are the rhododendrons.Spring Blossoms are Coming to an End in Prospe... 04/30/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect March 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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 6 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft, 3-bedroom split level, listed at $155,500 ... 04/18/2023

The Spring Colors are Showing Proudly in Prospect CTThe days are longer and getting warmer and with that the flowers are starting to really show off. We have colors all over our yard with several large clusters of daffodils.Even this hyacinth seems to be larger and prettier than it was last year.Along the side yard are the laurels that are starting to show their pink hues and of course the forsythia, which also brings on the pollen.It won't be long before the grass will need regular attention and of course there's the garden. Until that starts, I have a little extra time to play a little golf and of course sell a couple of houses.The Spring Colors are Showing Proudly in Prospect CT  04/16/2023

Friday Flags In Prospect CT Rt 69 RoadwayThere are 2 main roads that run through Prospect CT. The Waterbury Rd or Rt 69 and the Naugatuck Cheshire Rd or Rt 68.Driving down Rt 68 one day this week, I saw our flags flying across the roadway from each other.  One was in front of the town garage, and the other was in front of the VFW post.The flags were at half-mast to honor the soldiers that died in the helicopter crash in Kentucky. While honoring the dead, they were still nice to see at full flutter.Friday Flags In Prospect CT Rt 69 Roadway   04/07/2023

Spring Is Sneaking Into Prospect CT  4.2.23Spring is reluctant to show its full colors here in Prospect, CT and w We can't really blame it as earlier this seek we got another dusting of snow and the wind and temps are anything but Spring-Like.But, still I managed to find some reminders that spring colors are always appreciated.A small bunch of mini-daffodils and a hyacinth braved the fresh air, although they may be wondering why.Up against the shelter of this building, these hyacinths are larger but the daffodils are wondering why they got up so early. I get that same feeling some mornings myself.This week should be warmer, and more blossoms will sprout. A least that's my hope.Spring Is Sneaking Into Prospect CT  4.2.23  04/02/2023

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Spring in Prospect CTSt Patrick's Day and it's festivities are over and as it is mid-March, and the clocks have made their move, all signs are pointing to spring.There is still some snow on the ground, but in some areas, it's getting close.The crocus sprouted and I almost missed them.The daffodils have started their growth and as happens they will be thicker and more plentiful than last year. They self propagate.Along our rock garden, the daffodils are also sprouting and as they get older they will eventually cover the entire area.And everyone knows that the foremost sign of spring are the robins, and I had this proud bird, puff out its breast for me to appreciate.The best sign of spring for me will be the pins being put back onto the greens. I can hard... 03/19/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect February 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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 4 active residential listings for sale, with 3 new listings added in February. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,196 square ft, ... 03/06/2023

Why We Enjoy Our Special Town of Prospect CTProspect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is as typical a small town as can be found in Connecticut.  Once given the distinction 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. This was based on quality of life, services to residents, average income of the families and the school systems.It is predominately a 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.There are so many things that people take for granted in their communities, especially when it is a large city or town t... 02/28/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect January 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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, with 3 new listings added in January. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft, 3-... 02/18/2023

Groundhog Day 2023 Descension in the RanksIn the Groundhog Day tradition, the groundhog wakes up early on the annual Feb. 2 holiday and looks around for its shadow. If it sees its shadow, winter will persist for another six weeks. If the groundhog doesn’t see its shadow, then spring will come early.In Gobbler's Nob PA, Punxsutawney Phil, probably annoyed at being rousted from bed so early, and after almost biting one of the assembled dignitaries, predicted another 6 weeks of winter.Chuckles XI made his annual appearance at the Lutz Children’s Museum in Manchester. Manchester Mayor Jay Moran translated Chuckles XI prediction of an early spring.So who is one to believe?Common sense would suggest that always trust the ones closest to you which would mean we will not have that dreaded 6 ext... 02/02/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect December 2022?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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 8 active residential listings for sale, with 3 new listings added in December. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft, ... 01/09/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect November 2022?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One 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 8 active residential listings for sale, with 6 new listings added in November. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft... 12/28/2022

Prospect CT Residents Are In the Christmas SpiritAs one drives through the residential neighborhoods in Prospect CT one can see the homes all nicely decorated for Christmas. Even before one gets into the streets, the street signposts are also nicely decorated.  The town will have its competition with the best decorated signpost again this year.I did take a drive to see what the competition was and there was certainly some imagination at work.  Here are a few of the creative designs:And this last one just hit my funny bone especially for the number of times the movie The Christmas Story is being played this year. Hopefully Archie won't shoot out anybody's eyes.The lamp is something I saw while doing a home search earlier this year.It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Prosp... 12/19/2022

The Fall Colors Are DONE In Central CT, Week 5It had to end at some point, and with the rain and the wind we had earlier in the week, the peak is gone and with it went most of the color to the trees.I have been showing the progression of the colors on our par 3 fifth hole.On October 1 we had very little in color surrounding the green.A week later on October 9, it was starting to show shades of yellow and red.October 16 showed that we were definitely getting to the cusp of peak in color surrounding that same green.On October 22 it was very distracting for the wind blowing the leaves, and the colors around the hole.On October 29, it was a mixture of leaves trying to hang on and the barren limbs lost of all color,Looking backwards towards the tee it was very similar and if a ball wasn't hi... 10/30/2022

Friday Flags A Double Flurry in Prospect CTI search the landscape each week to try and find our flag waving in tph breeze. Most days there is very little if any breeze and harder to even find a flag in front of a business.This week, in particular, as the state continues to honor the memory of the 2 police officers senselessly killed 2 weeks ago, I found a business that had multiple flagpoles and on the main pole, the American flag, and a second one with darker stripes and colors.The police flag also known as the thin blue line is a representation of the brave men and women that stand between, we citizens, and the people that are trying to do us harm. They are our safety wall and are there to sacrifice themselves at any cost.While we appreciate the US flag, a vast majority of us also app... 10/28/2022

The Fall Colors Are Here In Central CT, Week 3It is deep into our fall colors and every drive is filled with a colorful roadway, or in the case of the photos I've selected, fairways.The photo above was our 5th green at the end of September, very little in color.The photo below was the week after, 10/09.And a week later we have the photo below.The color is bright and very much advanced from a week previous. The photo below is from the green looking back to the tee.I also tool a couple of extra shots of the treelined fairways. There are a lot of colors to distract this time of year, as well as leaves on the ground that make the balls hard to find. Then there's this maple tree that can't decide which color it wants to stay.We are very close to peak and then the dark side of autumn with the... 10/16/2022

Prospect CT Pumpkin Festival Oct 15, 2022It's time again for the Prospect CT Pumpkin Festival, 18 version. Saturday October 15, from 4-8 PM on the Town Green.Again, this year, the town will sponsor a challenge for the elementary school children to decorate a pumpkin to be judged for style and originality.To highlight the challenge there is an all-afternoon day party on the center green with all manner of activities. There will be music for the ears, a competition for rolling hay balls, with $500 in prize Money, A maze made from burlap fencing and the rows upon rows of judged pumpkins There may even be Dancin' in the streets, blocked off of course.There will be a parade of decorated vehicles, a Haunted House, hayrides, a costume parade, and a good time for all.In the event of rain, the f... 10/10/2022

Friday Flags:  Hotchkiss Field Prospect CTThe past week was a strange week for weather as we went through the remnants of Tropic Storm Ian. As I was driving though the center of Prospect CT, I glanced to my right and saw the wind working the flag at the rear of Hotchkiss Field Hotchkiss Field is the largest park in town, and it is a multi-purpose play area with all seasonal activities available.  There are the basketball courts tennis courts, running track, soccer pitches, ball fields, and even the ice-skating area.The Field of Dreams play-scape and is a wonderful play area for younger kids.Friday Flags:  Hotchkiss Field Prospect CT 10/07/2022