Friday Flags: Veterans Respect the FlagI had a tone to my Friday Flags that would have been more appropriate around Veteran's Day, earlier in the month. If only I had thought of it, then.Exiting our little cul-de-sac, it was readily apparent that neighbors do display the flag. The sad part about that, however, is that of the owners that display are service veterans. With 14 houses on the street, we have 3 prominent flags displaying.At the bottom of the street is the home of a former Marine, who was called home a year ago.  His service was in Southeast AsiaThe corps flag was deteriorated, so his wife just out the state flag.My neighbor across the street is US Army and he also served in Southeast Asia.Then there's my flag, which is always out there. I am US Army as well.I have one friend ... 11/24/2023

Thanksgiving 2023  A Day of CelebrationThere is a reason that the Thanksgiving holiday is the heaviest travel time of the year. People want to go 'home' to celebrate the holiday with family and close friends.It's not about the meal, although it is special. It's about being close to those special people in or lives and enjoying a laugh or a tear as it has been a while.The issues of life can be severe and being able to sit and enjoy the rewards that we worked so hard to obtain.However, you may spend the day, I hope that it will bring smiles and maybe a few tears, all good.Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving 2023  A Day of Celebration 11/23/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect October 2023?   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 14 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,040 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch listed at $265,000 t... 11/15/2023

Friday Flags on Prospect CT RoadsOut Central CT weather has been unfall like this week with temps well above normal. This also meant no fall breezes to get the flags waving, and I passed a few making mental notes to come back on a windy day.As if on cue, while driving back home early this morning the winds stirred a bit and I noticed a flurry that gave me a smile.The center of Prospect CT consists of a stop light where 2 state roads, intersect. Rt 69 which runs north and south and Rt 68 which runs east and west.Adorning each utility pole is an American flag. I notice then when the traffic is light but when the roads are busy, they go somewhat unnoticed.  Except not this morning.They are always there and if one should come down for any reason, someone will stop and place the flag near it... 10/27/2023

The  Prospect CT Pumpkin Festival Was a Fun Time 2023The annual Prospect CT Pumpkin fest, which was originally supposed to be on Sat 10/15 was pushed ahead a day due to a rainy forecast.The new Sunday date was far better as the sun was out as where the crowds. Sunday seems to work better for some people.The array of pumpkins was impressive as it covered over 60ft of bleacher space. The awards were also displayed on the winners as each child did their best and some had impressive creativity.  We were there for a couple of hours walking the displays of vendors all with big smiles.The bookstore was also open with bargains galore and a free book for each adult that came in accompanied by a child. The child got the book.The food court area was very busy and the variety of offers filled the a... 10/17/2023

Restaurant Week in Prospect CT 2023 The Prospect Business Association (PBA) is presenting its first-ever Prospect Restaurant Week.  A unique chance to enjoy a special meal at a local restaurant and get to appreciate the quality and service of the restaurants here in Prospect, CT.These are fun events and all can get a taste of something different and most establishments will offer their specialty dishes at prices slightly lower than normal. The event runs Sunday, October 15 through Saturday, October 21 with each business offering unique items and special pricing.    At least ten restaurants are participating, including: Brunch HouseCross Pointe NutritionProspect Golden WokHometown PizzaLaBonne’s MarketMirabelle’s Italian RestaurantSeñor Pancho’sSippin’ Bubble Tea CafeThe Big Dipper Ice C... 10/14/2023

Prospect CT Annual Pumpkin Festival  Oct 14It's that time of year again when the town green will be orange with the pumpkins on display. Every year except for the Covid year, the town sponsors a challenge for the elementary school children to decorate a pumpkin to be judged for style and originality.To highlight the day, there is an all-day party on the center green with all manner of activities. There will be music for the ears, a competition for rolling hay balls, A maze made from burlap fencing and the rows upon rows of judged pumpkins And of course, the decorated pumpkins all sitting on bleachers watching the festivities.Row after row of pumpkins showing off their unique costumes and some proudly wearing banners for winning in their age category.In the event of rain, the festival wi... 10/12/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect September 2023?   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 15 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $129... 10/10/2023

What Makes Prospect CT A Fine Place to Call Home? Part 3Many of the residents of Prospect CT  enjoy living in stand alone residential properties. The majority of plots are individual sites and there are very few planned subdivisions in town.  As public services are so limited, there are limited areas for cluster properties like condos.  That doesn't imply that there are nine, however.There are 2 condo developments in Prospect CT town and they are designed for owners 55 years old minimum. The smaller of the 2 developments is called Boulder Brook Condos located off of Union City Rd, (Rt 68).   Built in 2005, Boulder Brook has just 35 units, all offering spacious 1590 sq ft, 2 bedroom homes.The basics include first floor master bedroom suites with plenty of closet space. All models have se... 09/30/2023

What Makes Prospect CT A Fine Place to Call Home? Part 2Prospect CT is blessed to have services that are often the envy of some of the neighboring towns. The house that was once the home for the Hotchkiss family farm is now the towns' museum.The farmland itself is now a town recreation area and almost at the town center. The land is level and affords activities such as baseball, soccer, walking/running tracks; basketball courts; volleyball; in season ice skating, and a large playscape for kids with a gateway titled Field of Dreams. Behind town hall are tennis courts that are also used with moveable nets for pickleball, and adjacent to that is McGrath Park, which is stocked with fish for town anglers.There's a little league complex with 5 diamonds and a singular field for special games.I... 09/26/2023

What Makes Prospect CT A Fine Place to Call Home?The residents of Prospect CT enjoy a quality of life that is unique and different than the residents of surrounding towns.  While enjoying a simple non-commercial town, there are many pleasantries enjoyed that come to be enjoyed by neighboring town's residents. First, Prospect CT was established in 1827 and is located in the Northwest corner of New Haven county surrounded by Bethany, Waterbury, Cheshire, and Naugatuck. The town is 5 miles long and 4 miles wide with a population of approximately 9,959 as of the year 2020.The town has been recognized by Money magazine as one of the best small towns in the United states and has many residents proud to call Prospect "The Best Small Town in Connecticut.As a small town, the residents still find... 09/19/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect August 2023?   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 8 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,332 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, listed at $300,000 to... 09/12/2023

Friday Flags in Prospect CT 06712-2The center of Prospect CT is the intersection of 2 state roads. Each of the corners has a significant edifice to attract attention.Along one side of the roadway sits the town hall and it's ever-present American flag and also a flag for MIA servicemen.It has an access roadway that allows people looking to turn north on Rt 69 to not need the lights at the major intersection and just have a stop sign.Over the years, there have been all types of flowers planted there and as the area is so busy, they do not fare well. The corner now has a blaze of color that catches the eye and is impervious to the elements.A little breeze and they flutter and remind all that see them that we live in a great country.Friday Flags in Prospect CT 06712-2 08/18/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect July 2023?   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 8 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 2,30 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial, listed at $299,900 to... 08/14/2023

Friday Flags in Prospect 06712On my way back home this afternoon, I noticed our flag flying heartly on the town green. It was inspiring enough for me to loop back to capture.It is framed by the Veteran's monument on the green and the building at the rear is the original Meeting house.It is always a pleasure to see a flag, and when it is waving in the breeze, even better. .Friday Flags in Prospect 06712    08/04/2023

What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect June 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 9 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,280 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, listed at $197,500 to a ... 07/17/2023

Summer 2023 Summer Concerts in Prospect CTThe Converts on the Green are in full swing this year. Every Wednesday through the end of August, the sounds of live music will be heard in the center of town.They started the end of June, and the remaining schedule is below. JULY 12TH – BY ALL MEANS JULY 19TH – MAD RIVER BLUES BAND JULY 26TH – HEAVY HITTERS AUG 2ND – RAISE YOUR HANDS AUG 9TH – AVENUE GROOVE AUG 16TH – NIGHT SHIFT AUG 23RD – MORGAN SKELLY AND THE OLD CROWSBring a blanket or a chair and maybe also a cold beverage and enjoy the sounds and the company of your neighbors.The concerts are free and run from 7:00PM to 8:30 PMParking is available behind the town hall.Summer 2023 Summer Concerts in Prospect CT 07/08/2023

Happy Birthday America July 4th, Independence Day, is the traditional day of recognizing the birth of our country as the separation of the original 13 colonies from British Rule. The Continental Congress in drafting its Declaration of Independence, sought to create the foundation of a country where freedom could be enjoyed without the interference of a foreign entity. All members of the Congress signed the document, with one member, John Hancock, deliberately writing in large script, so that ‘All those in England could read his name without use of opticals’Over the years, we have evolved into the country of Liberty in the world, and defender of Democracy. We have sought to maintain our isolation and although we have been able to not interfere in the problems of other countries, we have ... 07/04/2023

Everybody Needs a Place to Call Home 4We have been gone for a week, nd when we came back, I went out to check on the birds nesting in the yard.I looked at the nest in the tree, first, and didn't see a thing, not even the nest.  I looked on the ground, and there was the nest turned over.  I feared that maybe the wind had knocked it over and the hatchlings were grabbed by a larger predator.When I turned the nest over, it was completely empty and no signs of carnage.I chose to presume the best and they flew off and the nest was no longer needed.I was more positive about the nest in our front door wreath and was expecting to see jumping birds ready for food.It too was empty and all is good.I am sorry I didn't get to see them a little linger but I suppose they are out and doing their things ... 07/03/2023

A 5 Star Testimonial from a Satisfied Connecticut Client Getting a positive response from a client makes the heart brighter.Ed Silva was our agent in selling my townhouse in Danbury then subsequently purchasing a single family house in Hamden CT.  Ed is really the consummate professional.  He is very knowledgeable of the real estate industry - very frequently throughout the selling of my property and in acquiring my new house I would defer to Ed whenever there was an issue or an area that I didn’t understand - and felt assured that Ed was well versed on the topic and could supply a solution.  Ed is a very smart man and is a wiz at housing, architecture, and engineering in general.  Ed showed great patience with my wife and me with just a torrent of questions about the structure of both ... 06/26/2023