CEQ NOTICE: Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality The October 6, 2026 edition of the Environmental Monitor has been published. It can be viewed at: portal.ct.gov/CEQ_Environmental_Monitor and is available in the town clerk’s office. The Environmental Monitor provides notice of proposed state actions, including transfers of state-owned land. In it are electronic links to additional information about the projects and instructions on how to submit comments. In this edition: Bristol, Clinton, Cromwell, Guilford, Hamden, Hartford, Killingly, Mansfield, New Haven, and Seymour. The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on October 20, 2026. FINAL CALL FOR PUMPKIN FESTIVAL VENDORS!: Don’t forget! **Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM is the FINAL DEADLINE** to sign up as a **Craft Vendor or Information Booth** for the Town of Prospect’s Annual Pumpkin Festival. After **4:00 PM on Friday, October 9th**, we will **no longer accept Craft Vendors or Information Booth Vendors**. If you are interested in participating, please complete the vendor application and **send your completed application to [email protected] by Friday, October 9th at 4:00 PM.** We look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival! Horizon View Road Drainage Improvements: The Town of Prospect will be making drainage improvements on Horizon View Road, beginning October 5, 2026, weather permitting. The project will replace a damaged drainage pipe to help prevent erosion and protect the roadway. This project is fully funded by revenue generated through the Town’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program.

Recycling Center Notice

⚠️ Notice: ⚠️

• RECYCLING CENTER DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL APRIL 1ST, 2026.

• YOU NEED A NEW RED STICKER. ALL OTHER COLORS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED

You may get a new RED recycling pass for the 2026 Year ONLY, in the mayor’s office Beginning on THURSDAY MARCH 26TH 2026.

Commercial use is not allowed.

To receive a new RED pass, you must bring:

• Proof of residency (driver’s license)

• Current vehicle registration

• $25 Cash Only

NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, NO HOUSEHOLD TRASH, NO CONTRACTORS

*If you need to borrow a vehicle, you may obtain A One-Day pass at the Town Hall. $5 Per One-Day Pass, limit of 5 one-day passes per year

*Dump trucks, flat beds, rack body trucks, and U-Hauls are NOT allowed to enter.

Tires -off the rims and a limit to ONLY 4 $5 PER TIRE – come to Town Hall to pay for tires. MUST SHOW RECEIPT FOR TIRES AT GATE OF RECYCLE