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.