Early Voting: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26,2026--EARLY VOTING FOR NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION! PROSPECT TOWN HALL, LOWER-LEVEL. HOURS:10 A.M.- 6 P.M. SCAM ALART: October 22, 2026  ****SCAM ALERT *****   THE TOWN OF PROSPECT LAND USE OFFICE, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, AND INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO SEND MONEY VIA A WIRE TRANSFER!  DON’T BE FOOLED! Scam Artists and BOTS scrape municipal websites for application and notification information, including details on approvals and permit process forms. They take pieces of legitimate letterheads, logos, commission members' staff names, and titles, and combine them into realistic emails that request payment and/or attach invoices.  What to do:  STOP - Ask yourself: Was this expected? Is the amount excessive?  CHECK- The email address carefully. SCAMS use @usa.com or similar.   READ – Carefully for proper grammar or vernacular.  ATTACHMENTS- Do not open attachments or links, and do not reply to a suspicious email.  THE TOWN OF PROSPECT AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES – do not request wire transfers.   When in doubt, CALL Town Hall!  CEQ Notice: Connecticut State Council on Environmental Quality The October 20, 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: Barkhamsted, Clinton, Enfield, Griswold, Hamden, Killingly, and Madison. The next edition of the Environmental Monitor will be published on November 3, 2026.

Upcoming Town-Wide Events in Prospect!

There are lots of exciting **Town-Wide Events coming up in Prospect**, and we hope you’ll join us! Mark your calendars and come out to enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer! ❤️💙

🏷️ **Annual Town-Wide Tag Sale**

📅 **Saturday, September 19th**

⏰ **9:00 AM – 4:00 PM**

🌧️ **Rain or Shine!**

Clean out those closets, garages, and basements and turn those unwanted treasures into some extra cash!

☣️ **Household Hazardous Waste Event**

📅 **Saturday, September 26th**

⏰ **9:00 AM – 2:00 PM**

📍 **Ansonia Transfer Station**

A great opportunity to safely dispose of eligible household hazardous waste. Please see the flyer below for complete details and requirements.

🎃 **22nd Annual Prospect Pumpkin Festival**

📅 **Saturday, October 17th**

⏰ **4:00 PM – 8:00 PM**

Come celebrate one of Prospect’s favorite annual traditions! Enjoy an evening of fun, festivities, and plenty of pumpkin spirit! 🎃🍂

🛍️ **Interested in Being a Pumpkin Festival Vendor?**

We would love to have you join us! If you would like to be a **vendor at the 2026 Prospect Pumpkin Festival**, please complete the **Vendor Application** and return it to:

📧 **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

📍 **Drop Off:** Mayor’s Office

**36 Center Street**

**Prospect, CT 06712**

📌 **Be sure to check out the flyers below for complete information about each event and the Pumpkin Festival Vendor Application.**

We hope you and your family can make it to one—or **ALL**—of these wonderful community events! ❤️

**Mark your calendars, Prospect—we can’t wait to see you there! **