Scarecrow Contest: Fall Household Hazardous Waste: Mark your calendars for the Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ansonia Transfer Station, 1 N Division St., Ansonia, CT 06401. Learn more at https://nvcogct.gov/hhw. Check out the informational flyers available. Countdown to the 22nd Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival!: Get ready for an evening packed with fall fun, food, vendors, entertainment, games, prizes, and plenty of Halloween spirit! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 Prospect Town Green — 12 Center Street Festival: 4:00–8:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, October 18 ---------------------------------- Costume & Decorated Vehicle Parade Marching Bands Food Vendors Local Vendors Games & Activities Prizes Entertainment And MORE! ---------------------------------- HAY BALE ROLLING CONTEST — 7:00 PM! Think your team has what it takes? Teams of 4 Ages 16 & up Put your strength & teamwork to the test! Cash Prize! Gather your crew and see who can get that hay bale rolling! ---------------------------------- SCARECROW CONTEST 2026! The Prospect Public Library & Office of the Mayor are looking for creative scarecrows! Registration begins September 14 at the Prospect Public Library while supplies last. Scarecrows will be displayed beginning October 9. Voting: Saturday, October 17, 4:00–7:00 PM outside the library during the Pumpkin Festival. Winners will be announced at the festival! Open to Prospect residents & businesses with free entry — one per household.

Town of Prospect

Prospect, CT Welcomes You

"The Best Small Town In Connecticut"

Welcome to the Official Town of Prospect Web Page.
Prospect was established in 1827 and is surrounded by the neighboring communities of Bethany, Waterbury, Cheshire, and Naugatuck. The town is approximately 5 miles long and 4 miles wide, offering a blend of residential neighborhoods, open space, and local businesses. With a population of approximately 9,650 residents as of 2020, Prospect is known for its strong sense of community, small-town character, and convenient access to surrounding cities and major routes.

If you would like to contact us, or are interested in learning more about the Town of Prospect, call the Mayor's Office at (203) 758-4461, visit us at the Town Hall, 36 Center Street, or email us at Email the Mayor's Office.

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