The Colors of Fall in Prospect, CT  2025  Fini!Each Fall I share a sequence of posts on the progression of colors on the golf Course at Crestbrook Park in Watertown, CT.I like it as it has high vistas that make for special views when the colors are turning, and as I played and walked almost every hole I ever played for almost 38 years, it has a special place in my heart.We do have some fine colors in our yard, but as they yard is not as large it doesn't last very long, except!In our front yard, stands a red maple tree, whose roots sit in the middle of the septic systemIt is always the last to change colors as the toes are warm and nourished, and for the same reason, the leaves stay on the tree until the snow knocks them off.So, as we got home from a slightly longer anniversary escape, I... 11/16/2025

Friday Flags:  A Colorful Background for The Prospect CT FlagOur fall colors this year have been very weak. As I was passing McGrath Pond in Prospect I had to stop as the breeze was moving. There was still some color on the trees behind the pond, and aeration pump was working to keep the pond healthy. I was also fortunate to get the shot as this area is sheltered and that flag doesn't blow that hard to get the flag moving.These shots are aways special and the backgrounds are a bonus.Friday Flags:  A Colorful Background for The Prospect CT Flag  11/07/2025

Friday Flags: Home Country In Top PositionLast year we vacationed in Portugal in September to visit family. It was a great time and most appreciative to enjoy all the first cousins on my father's side together.Surprisingly, in the small town in the northern part of the country where we were staying, I found a US Flag on the same pole as the Portuguese flag.Host county enjoys the top position.Ironically, within the same month, a year later, I came across a similar style, with the US flag in priority position.As I was taking the photos, the owner came out of the house to chase me away. I explained who I was and what I was doing.Reality was he was very familiar with my family and even remembered us when we were kids, although he was a few years younger.In addition, as I was dressed from co... 09/12/2025

Friday Flags: A Patriotic 4th of July in Prospect CT, 2025We have a most appropriate Friday Flags, which coincides with the Birthday of our country. YAH!Our small town is mostly residential with the requisite businesses. It is the intersection of 2 state roadways, Rts 68, East & West and Rt 69, North and south.The town intersection sits atop the highest point in town where the town hall is located.Every utility pole for at least 1/2 mile coming into the intersection bears our flag, and on the day, I took this Friday Flag photo, the town hall flag said no reason to wait today.Have a safe and happy Fourth of July Friday and weekend. Friday Flags: A Patriotic 4th of July in Prospect CT, 2025 07/04/2025

Friday Flags: A Union of Church and State in Prospect, CTOur spring, from what I read has been like all else, with temperature extremes, a lot of rain and intermittent winds, and even a combination of all with a 48-hour span. It was no different early in the weekend.As I was driving up one of the man roads in town, the lawn and flags on utility poles were appreciating the airing out by the winds.A look down a long drive of a large church in town offered a view that just made it mandatory for me to turn around.A I had seen if flying full just a short while ago, I chose to wait a bit to see if I could get the shot.  My patience was rewarded.The people that call this church theirs have a great sense of pride as the building and land were meticulous.They also have a bit of pride in their co... 06/27/2025

Flag Day 2025 Show it ProudlyUnlike many flags around the world, our nations banner has been altered as our country grew.The original flag, commissioned by General George Washington and sewn by Betsy Ross, displayed the 13 colonies both as stripes and as stars.January 1, 1776: The first United States flag, the “Grand Union,” was displayed by George Washington. Of course, all know that it was credited to Betsy Ross as the designed and creator of the first flag. June 14, 1777: The Stars and Stripes were adopted by the Continental Congress as the Flag of the United States. The modification above was one that was flying when we visited Yorktown where the final battle for Independence was fought and the British General Cornwallis surrendered. June 14, 1877: Flag Day was observed nationally f... 06/14/2025

Memorial Day 2025 Remember Those That Paid the PriceWe watched the Memorial Day Concert last night on PBS It was emotional as they had set the show to have storylines given by award winning stars that presented the real-life accounts of heroes from WWll, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East.At the end of each presentation these people walked away from the podium to greet the heroes they had just honored.They used the phrase, Gold Star to recognize those that had fallen in battle.I was once told a story by my father, a WWll Navy veteran, who lived with an aunt in New Bedford, MA prior to enlisting in 1942.That aunt had 3 sons of her own each of which had enlisted in the service. Recognition was shown when families with sons in the war put starts in their windows to show that they cared.Th... 05/26/2025

For 2025 It's Starting to Look Like Spring in ConnecticutThey just can't help themselves as they have been waiting long enough for enough opportunity to just break out.As I looked out onto the front yard, I saw color and it wasn't just brown.Daffodils in white and yellow and some purple and white from hyacinths.The red maple tree has reddish tint and even the grass will start to show its true colors soon.They just can't help themselves, as they have waited long enough to show up.I can hardly wait even if it means cutting the grass.It's For 2025, It's Starting to Look Like Spring in Connecticut 04/21/2025

Where's the Spring Warmth in Connecticut?This has been a strange year for weather with exceptional cold, winds, and in some areas deep snow. I saw the man that plows our driveway last week and he had a very big smile, as did the oil delivery man.A few days ago, I picked the first daffodils of the season and they were sparkling. Their brothers are a little less excited this morning, however.With temperatures dropping into the low 30's overnight and some of the yard a touch of white, it doesn't seem like spring in our little slice of heaven,The Easter bunny will have a tough time to get out to hide the eggs if this keeps up.Where's the Spring Warmth in Connecticut? 04/13/2025

Friday Flags: IT Support in Prospect CT It's a time of year where spring is attempting to take hold. Part of that transition is the strong winds that blow nd in areas where the flag poles are a bit more sheltered, the wind wins, and so do I.Thus, I was able to catch a shot of a flag proudly appreciate the airing out the wind offered in the front of a local IT company in Prospect, CT.The company, Millennium Technology Solutions,  is an 24/7 IT support company that that has been in business for 30 years.I pass that building daily and when the leaves fill in, that flag won't catch a breeze, and that means, I also will not catch another shot. But on this breezy spring day, I caught the shot I wanted.Friday Flags: IT Support in Prospect CT 04/04/2025

Friday Flags:  A Double Flag of Support in Prospect CTAs I made reference to the spring winds in last week's Friday Flags post, it was a good time to take photos.Located just off the town center, is the town pond and recreation area that also has a proud flagpole, and like its neighbor is somewhat sheltered.McGrath pond is a manmade water pond, and it is also the pond that gets stocked with fish for the derby in the spring and one can see people fishing there all year trying to catch a few that managed to survive the onslaught of anglers.And as it is NCAA time of year, the second banner is for the UConn basketball teams.  Unfortunately, the men's team was defeated in their second-round game, and had they won, they had a good chance of reaching the Final 4.The women were a much stronger ... 03/28/2025

It's The First Day of Spring 2025According to the calendar, it is the spring equinox, which means that the day and night would be of the same length.It is also considered by most to be the first day of spring.Of course, as we are still in March, especially in the Northeast noting can be taken for granted and for the overnight, we are projected to get another blast of winter.At the very least, the thought makes many feel better, and that part of the smile on the oil man will begin to fade, as will the plow man, but he has already made his vacation plans, and most likely not even send a thank you note to his customers.What I do like is that each day we will see the days get slightly longer and of course we will get warmer as well.Hopefully whatever weather comes in over the next couple of... 03/20/2025

Friday Flags  At least A reason to Smile in Prospect, CTEveryone loves a trip to the dentist office, right? Yes, for sure. At the very least, while getting ready for a visit, the sight on the way in was a quick reason to smile.It wasn't too bad of a trip, and of course the flag was appreciative of the exposure as well.Friday Flags  At least A reason to Smile in Prospect, CT 02/14/2025

Prospect CT Revaluation Numbers Have Residents ConcernedIn the State of Connecticut, towns must do an adjustment for property values very 5 years, and one of those requires a physical review of the property. For 2024, the values were adjusted based on sales, and a period was offered for residents to appeal or at least get an explanation of the increase.Over the past 5 years, the average real estate value for sales of houses in the Town of Prospect has increased by 31%, which has made sellers very happy for the increase in their homes' value.With the new assessments sent out to homeowners, some have been concerned for the potential increase in their taxes.Let's assume a home with an appraised value of $400,000, it's taxes would have been based on its assessed value, which is typically 30... 02/11/2025

Friday Flags:  Hotchkiss Field Prospect CTThe largest park in Prospect CT is located right off the main artery. Hotchkiss Field.It gets a lot of attention for the athletic fields basketball courts, hockey area and the skate are.People can be seen walking all over the track with cutoffs should they need to take a  break.With the cold and snow, activity is down, but the flag is still flying high.  On a breezy day, I walked as far as I could as I didn't have boots, and took a shot.It wasn't the best, and as it was still within the 30-day respect period for President Carter, I held off on sing it.We got some warm days, and with  a steady wind I decided to stop again when it could try to get a better shot. As I could walk down towards the baseball field, I was also able to get another shot.T... 02/07/2025

Friday Flags A Final Half Mast Flag in Prospect CTJust off the center of the town is a manmade lake, called McGrath Pond. and earlier in the day I went by to see someone fishing well off the bank.  The flag on the pole adjacent to the pond monument was still at half-mast also and while the wind was blowing it was not that strong and this pond is sheltered, but I still managed to get a decent shot.It surely looks like winter and not the most hospitable area but the flag still managed to bring a pause for me to stop and a smile on my face.Friday Flags A Final Half Mast Flag in Prospect CT 01/31/2025

Friday Flags: A Patriotic Prospect CT Pizza RestaurantAs I make my runs through the area, I am always looking for a possibility of a flag for this Friday Flags series.This week was also special for the National Pizza Week recognition.So, it seemed so appropriate to combine the two, when I spotted the flag in front of Hometown Pizza in Prospect, CT.It was midafternoon so it wasn't as crowded as it normally is, but they were still active with slices to go.In a small town like Prospect, CT many of the businesses along the main roads do have their flag out front, and it makes fora big smile from me.Friday Flags: A Patriotic Prospect CT Pizza Restaurant 01/17/2025

Flags At Half Mast For Respect in Prospect CT 1.09.25As our nation paid its last respects to a President that was always caring and may have been in office at the wrong time, which cost him a re-election, many wish for leaders that had half his heart, or did so much.It ws a windy day in the Northeast and as I passed the Prospect town center, a flurry was noticed..The burdens are huge, the noise is loud, but a peanut farmer from Georgia, left a large legacy. Flags At Half Mast For Respect in Prospect CT 1.09.25  01/10/2025

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect October 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 12 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 732 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $ 85,0... 11/13/2024

Friday Flags:   Flag by Moonlight in Prospect CTWe had a full moon this week and as I was driving home early evening, I caught the flag waving on the town green.  Yes, I know proper flag decorum would have the flag being taken down at dusk and raised early morning, but this is not a military facility.I wanted to get a shot of the flag with the full moon in the background.First attempt, the moon was attuned but the wind wasn't.  So, I waited and got better results, but still not as well as I thought I could do.The light at the center of the flagpole did help to keep the flag illuminated.Still not quite satisfied but had to get back to the house.Next night, the wind was a bit stronger and still into full moon so let's take a chance.I got the ideal shot with flag fully furled and waving at... 10/18/2024