Region 16 will be holding their annual Preschool screening/lottery for the 2010/2011 school year for Prospect / Beacon Falls children turning 4 by December 31st, 2010.  The screening process is required in order to be eligible for the lottery.  Screenings are held by appointment on February 26th, 2010.  Makeup dates will not be available.  to setup an appointment call 203-758-6671 between Feb 1st and February 12th, 2010.  Ask for Susan or Gina between 8:30 and 3:30. 01/01/2010

  Call today to setup a showing of this great property at 28 Woodcrest Drive, Prospect, Ct.  It is 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and is located on the great street,Woodcrest Drive!  The huge sun room has vaulted ceilings and the warm family room has a great gas fireplace insert. The large eatin kitchen can fit the whole family.   12/28/2009

May the spirit of this day be with all who take the time to stop and read. This time of year is wonderful for all the tidings and good feelings of fellowship we share with our friends and loved ones. From our home, Cauna and I wish all a Merry Christmas and may you enjoy the friends and family you spend the day around. Best wishes also from our special Christmas Santa, Raphael Antonacci, our 10 month old grandson. 12/25/2009

  Yesterday, 12/16/09 was the grand re-lo-Christmas Extravaganzaput out by the people at the Prospect Pages here in Prospect, Ct  Our local paper does publish all the news anybody here in Prospect would want to read and of course it's all 'FIT TO PRINT'.   For the 13 years that I've been a resident of this town, I've seen them through at least 4 moves. Each one has seen the paper grow even more. And I for one know that even when someone finds it necessary to move out of town, they are always looking for a copy of this little paper just to stay current with news of the 'Best Little Town' in the country, right Mom?.  The staff of Nannette Commendatore, Deidre Moutinho and owner Gwenn Fischer always have a smile, even though for this Open House Luncheon it might have been aided by some ex... 12/17/2009

PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE DECEMBER 2009   These are the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on November 30, 2009: Active Listings 55 New Listings 0 Average List Price $331,489 Median List Price $344,900 Average Sq. Ft. 2196 Median Sq. Ft. 2200 There are 55 homes for sale in Prospect , 1 4 of which were listed within the last   month .   Here's a breakdown of the prices of the homes for sale in Prospect:     List Price Houses % < 200,000 8 15 200,001-250,000 6 11 250,001-300,000 9 16 300,001-350,000 6 11 350,001-400,000 8 15 400,001-450,000 10 18 450,001-500,000 3 5 >500,001 5 9 You can search for homes for sale in Prospect , CT by visiting William’s Places!   Now, for a look at what has sold in the Prospect   area:   Closed List... 12/13/2009

This Saturday on the Green (25 Center Street, Prospect) in Prospect is the Bazaar at the Prospect Congregational Church.  This Saturday October 21st from 10am to 3pm.   The annual bazaar has many hand made crafts and baked goods.  Admission is free and it is always a great event.  Be sure to get out and support all the locals!   They will also be serving lunch from 11 until 1:30. Be sure to stop up and get a jump start on your holiday shopping season.   11/20/2009

October 2009 Prospect,CT Sold Property Report! Well October was a busy month here in Prospect.  A total of 10 Properties sold.  These Properties had an average listing price of $298,775.  This is mainly due to theCambridge Drive property Our office sold for $490,000.  I have included a few photos and info on some of the closings below. Market Analysis Report Property Type: Residential Status: Closed/Sold Number of Properties: 8  BedsBaths SqFtListing PriceLP$/SqFtSale PriceSP$/SqFtSP/LPADOM High 5 2.5 2,750 $499,900 233.72 $490,000 229.77 100% 226 Low 2 1 1,071 $189,900 113.32 $187,500 111.34 92.5% 21 Average 4 1.8 1,644 $298,775 192.6 $290,488 187.84 97.49% 101 Median 4 2 1,186 $270,400 193.55 $265,250 189.46 98.15% 94   Search Criteria Status CLOSE Town 113 Closing Date between 9/30/2... 11/18/2009

11 Woodcrest Drive sold in under 21 days, and had multiple offers. Homes in this market are still selling when priced correctly! Good luck to the new owners. 11/11/2009

PROSPECT CT REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2009   These are the latest statistics for the Prospect CT real estate market for the month ending on October 31, 2009: Active Listings 50 New Listings 0 Average List Price $338,560 Median List Price $359,900 Average Sq. Ft. 2221 Median Sq. Ft. 2215   There are 50 homes for sale in Prospect CT, 18 of which were listed within the last month. Here's a breakdown of the prices of the homes for sale in Prospect CT:   List Price Houses % < 200,000 6 12 200,001-250,000 7 14 250,001-300,000 7 14 300,001-350,000 4 8 350,001-400,000 9 18 400,001-450,000 9 18 450,001-500,000 3 6 >500,001 5 10   You can search for homes for sale in Prospect CT by visiting William’s Places!   Now, for a look at what has sold in the Prospect CT area: Closed Listings - ... 11/09/2009

Prospect Republicans on Team Chatfield won EVERY Position...The "unofficial" results are.Mayor: Robert J. Chatfield 2,040 Votes to Charles Mallon 590 VotesTown Council : Robert E. Doyon 1,708 VotesThomas J. Galvin 1,692 VotesDouglas B. Merriman 1,830 VotesStanley Pilat 1,584 VotesJeff Slapikas 1,518 VotesTown Clerk: M. Carrie Anderson 1,954 Votes to Marian Charest 588Town Treasurer: David R. Young 1,744 Votes to Lorraine Dixon 774Tax Collector : Diane M. Lauber 2,237 Votes (unapposed)Planning and Zoning Commission: Al Delelle 1,507 Votes Alan Havican 1,684 VotesZoning Board of Appeals: David Jones 1,905 votes Suzane Loud 1,158Regional Board of Education: Lisa DeGoes 2,183 Votes (unopposed)Four (4) Tear Term Robert Hiscox 2,026 Votes (unopposed)Regional Board of Education: Donna Cullen 2... 11/03/2009

Prospect, CT - Pumpkin Festival, October 24, 2009     Driving on my way to school on last Saturday, I noticed rows upon rows of pumpkins lined outside of Prospect   Town Hall . On my way back home, I was able to stop by and see what it was all about.   Every year, the students in the Prospect elementary schools, from pre-K up to 6 th grade let their imaginations come to life in their decorations of pumpkins, which are then put on display for everyone passing by to see in the Prospect, CT Pumpkin Festival .   It was truly amazing to see what these youngsters came up with. From fairies to princesses to Santa’s to pirates to comic book characters, the Prospect, CT Pumpkin Festival was truly a sight to behold, and a joy to watch.   Of course, it just had to be raining on the day of the Pro... 10/31/2009

From 5 to 9 pm today, with a rain date of Sunday, the contestants will be lined up on the stands, waiting impatiently as the judges make their way reviewing, judging, and just enjoying the contest. Today is the 6th Annual Pumpkin Festival.        The day the kids get to put their pumpkins on display for all to see their handywork! There will be food vendors,    The special Halloween vehicle and kids parade fully costumed       The pumpkin judging           And a grand time for everyone   10/24/2009

PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE OCTOBER 2009   These are the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on September 30, 2009: Active Listings 54 New Listings 0 Average List Price $327,045 Median List Price $319,000 Average Sq. Ft. 2100 Median Sq. Ft. 2100   There are 54 homes for sale in Prospect, 11 of which were listed within the last month.   Here's a breakdown of the prices of the homes for sale in Prospect :     List Price Houses % < 200,000 8 15 200,001-250,000 6 11 250,001-300,000 12 22 300,001-350,000 5 9 350,001-400,000 11 20 400,001-450,000 5 9 450,001-500,000 2 4 >500,001 5 9 And here are the homes for sale in Prospect, CT listed in September: Address L/Price ADOM 109A ENGLEWOOD AVE 59,900 23 90 SILLS AVE   79,900 23 6 SCOTT RD  ... 10/18/2009

PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2009   These are the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on August 31, 2009: Active Listings 61 New Listings 0 Average List Price $327, 045 Median List Price $3 19,000 Average Sq. Ft. 2100 Median Sq. Ft. 2100   There are 61 homes for sale in Prospect , 9 of which were listed within the last month. Here's a breakdown of the prices of the homes for sale in Prospect, CT : List Price Houses % < 200,000 8 13 200,001-250,000 8 13 250,001-300,000 13 21 300,001-350,000 6 10 350,001-400,000 12 20 400,001-450,000 6 10 450,001-500,000 3 5 >500,001 5 8     And here are the homes for sale in Prospect, CT listed in August: Address L/Price ADOM 7 BRONSON RD   339,000 24 195 COOK RD   395,500 27 109 ENGLEWOOD... 09/15/2009

Fusco Field - Prospect CT Fusco Field, located on Talmadge Hill Road in Prospect, just off of Route 69, is the home of Prospect Little League Baseball.   Formally known as the Leonard J. Fusco Memorial Little League Complex, Fusco Field is comprised of several baseball fields on either side of a gravel parking lot, with two of the baseball fields elevated and surrounded by a chain link fence which hosts signs for all of Fusco Field’s patrons.   Little League baseball players, as well as the local school baseball teams and individual baseball enthusiasts can come and use Fusco Field for baseball practice.   Some people just come to enjoy a stroll through Fusco Field, or even just to sit and relax and enjoy a good book to read.   09/06/2009

Hotchkiss Field, Prospect, CT View Prospect, CT in a larger map Hotchkiss Field, in Prospect, CT, is located on New Haven Road (Route 69) at the intersection of New Haven Road and Scott Road. Right before you get to Hotchkiss Field's entrance is the Maria Hotchkiss House, one of the historical sites in the town of Prospect, CT. Hotchkiss Field boasts several large fields, usable for soccer and football, a basketball court, several walkways that encircle and cut through the park, and a large children's playground area. The picnic area at Hotchkiss Field is canopied by large pine trees. For skateboarding enthusiasts, there is a skateboard park at Hotchkiss field just beyond the picnic area that is accessible via a narrow driveway from the parking lot.   08/30/2009

Caplan Park, Prospect CT Caplan Park, in Prospect, CT, is located on New Haven Road (Route 69) about half a mile down from Canfield Park. Caplan Park has a large football field which is used by the towns schools as a filed for football practice as well as games. Caplan Park  also has a baseball/softball diamond and a small playground for children to enjoy. 08/30/2009

Canfield Park, Propsect, CT   Canfield Park, in Prospect, CT, is located on New Haven Road (Route 69) close to the town center and Algonquin School. Canfield Park has a large tennis court, three baseball/softball diamonds and a large field for football or soccer playing, with bleachers provided for an enjoyable game-watching experience. Canfield Park also has a nice sized playground area for children, and a hopscotch pad made of brick and stone, which also serves as a memorial for residents of the town , with bricks and stones both in the hopscotch area and surrounding it engraved with the names of those who have served the community and contributed to the park's development. 08/30/2009

McGrath Park, Prospect, CT     McGrath Park, in Prospect, CT is located along Route 68 (Union City Road). It has a fishing pond and a tennis court available fort thsoe who wish to fish and play tennis. McGrath Park is adjacent to Long River Middle School and also has a large field which can be used for playing soccer or any other recreational activity. 08/30/2009

Well, yet another sign that the Real Estate market here in Ct is steadily getting better.  8 Bronson Road, Prospect closed yesterday at 4pm. We want to extend our thank to the Home seller who was great to work with, and also wish luck to the new buyer!     08/11/2009