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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Remembering Veteran's on Nov 11 2025 Today, in the United States, is Veteran’s Day. It’s a day to acknowledge brave men and women that found it important to enter military service and cooer their service to their country remember all Veteran’s that have served their country in a time of war. Originally it was known as Armistice Day, which was the day the articles ending World War I were signed, at the 11th hour of the 11 Day of the 11 month.On June 1, 1954, Congress changed the day and replaced Armistice with Veteran's Day in order to include the veteran's from WW11 and the Korean conflict.Some people use the day to recognize the sacrifices that were made by some as well.I have family members that served in World War II, and friends that were in Korea as well as Viet Nam.Those that serv...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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 
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Waterbury CT  Brass Capital of the WorldBy population, Waterbury CT is one of the top 5 cities in Connecticut. In heritage it could be the top city. Early settlements in the new world were established around farming as all needed to eat.The core of the land between the two rivers, or the Indian name Mattatuck, later changed to Waterbury was not as suited to farming because of the hills and the flooding created by the rivers. The power generated by the water, however, was ideal for manufacturing and metalworking in particular.It became a center for artisans, gifted in metalworking that spawned its growth.The first products were brass buttons made by the Waterbury Button Company and were worn on the uniforms of the revolutionary soldiers.Waterbury Clock Company was a huge complex, and at ...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags: Not always a Good Sight to BeholdThe flag fluttering in a light breeze is always a dear sight, but this week it also carried a note of sadness as well.Our governor ordered all flags to fly at half-mast out of respect for the shootings outside of Minneapolis this past week.Our state is no stranger to school shootings with the Sandy Hook shootings 13 years ago.There is no justification for these atrocities.Is it generated by the media so consistently covering them and starting a thought in some crazed mind that they could do equal or more?The Second Amendment is there to guarantee rights, and it also covers the wrongs as well.  At some point, it has to come to an end regardless of political views and support of gun lobbies.Here's what the entire pole showed, and it was pride...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags: Dinner with a View and a Flag in East HavenAs I approached the end of the week, I realized I had no photo for this series. I was going to go into the archives and find one to just keep it going.Before I got ready to prepare the blog, however, I needed to collect my wife from the regional airport in East Haven as she had been visiting with her brother in South Carolina.Almost 7 PM on the shore, I forced her to come with me to dinner and suffer through an alfresco seafood dinner.In spite of the hardship of the shore line dinner, my wife did ask if I saw the flag across the roadway on the shoreline.  There wasn't much of a breeze as the air was heavy, but I asked the wind gods for some assistance.The flag started to flutter a bit and I got a better shot.I chose to not press m...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags: A Little Help with Wind Direction in Waterbury, CTThis past weekend, I was participating in a 2-day golf tournament. At the public golf course in Waterbury, Western Hills we had some delays as people labored over their shots.One of the tees is adjacent to the back of the clubhouse and the wind started to pick up as we waited to hit our drives. I took a photo while waiting and wasn't completely satisfied and said so out loud. I guess the wind decided to blow a bit harder just for me or maybe an indication that I would need to follow the direction with my drive.I felt great with this shot, and it also allowed me to be more comfortable with the drive. Friday Flags: A Little Help with Wind Direction in Waterbury, CT
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags: A Middlebury CT Car DealershipAs I was making a drive for an appointment this morning, I was thinking that I hadn't found a photo for this Friday Flag series. The thought that I would need to put up a pole photo with a flag wrapped around it didn't set well.At the entrance to the office park, I saw a car dealership with a flag that wanted to wave to me.I parked and went over to see if it was going to flutter again and even had to have a few words with the wind gods for assistance.Within a few minutes, I saw the tops of the trees start to wave and then I got the shot I wanted.It was a rather large flag so my patience and good standing with Mother Nature were rewarded, and I share that here. Friday Flags: A Middlebury CT Car Dealership
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
I Don't Remember That Pond in Waterbury CTWe have an above average wet spring, or at least it feels that way. We are a bit sun deprived and hope that it does find a way to break through the clouds before too long. For some of the wildlife, however things could not be better especially for the waterfowl.No waiting around when there is a freshwater pond to take a break.For sure the golfers will be considerate and not interrupt the water activities. They don't like to be in the water anyway as it costs then strokes and occasionally a lost ball.There could be a slight problem, for then, however, as they would not be expecting there to be water in this area.As they are more comfortable when the hole plays the way in normally does.Not normally a water hazard hole, but then again, we don't nor...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags: A Wind Blowing to the West in WaterburyOur spring here in Connecticut has been completely out of the norm. We have gotten warm weather, then it drops back to low temps.We get a lot of rain and then we get another dose of snow.Weather patterns typically are from the west to the east as generated by the rotation of the earth, as the wind blows.So, it was a bit unusual for me to see the flag at the golf course blowing to California, but that was the case.There was also no waiting for the wind to pick up as it was blowing in that direction for most of the afternoon.Friday Flags: A Wind Blowing to the West in Waterbury
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
53rd  Annual Mother's Day Greek Festival in Waterbury CT  It is highly anticipated each year for the food that is offered and the fun as well. A tradition for Mother's Day weekend to come and enjoy authentic Greek food, entertainment and the fellowship of your friends and neighbors.There will be plants for sale, Greek delicacies, and beverages, dance demonstrations and for the willing, try your best at the ‘Zorba’ dance.The Festival Web Site offers the full menu and schedule of events.Some of the menu items included:Souvlaki, Greek shish kabobPastitsio, Baked layers of macaroni with seasoned beef, cheese and cream sauceMoussaka, broiled layers of eggplant with seasoned beef, cheese and cream sauceAlong with gyros, spinach pies, cheese pies and stuffed grape leaves. Free Admission & Park...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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?
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
The Buyers that Really Tested PatienceAs agents we always hope, when starting with a new client, that it will be a smooth transaction. I was involved in such a transaction, and it really was close to a break-it-off deal.The clients had their house on market and were very well committed to where they wanted to move to and style of house. As they were still somewhat spry, they wanted space but more importantly wanted it on 1 level.And so, it started.While allowing their residence to be shown they were seeking the next place to live.Qualifying listings seemed to be scarce, but being a neutral market, buyers for theirs were also lagging.The search went through towns, and it seemed that after work they had a place to stop and view almost every night.Home after home, and patience needed with ...
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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
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By Ed Silva, 203-206-0754, Retired Real Estate Broker
(203-206-0754 )
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 ...
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