Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission approves water main expansion project

Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approves major water main extension project. Mayor Robert J. Chatfield requested extension of the water main on Coachlight Circle, Cobblestone, and Fieldstone streets, with the town receiving $200,000 from the State Bond Commission in August 2026.

PZC unanimously approves water main installation project

Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approves water main project for three streets. Mayor Robert J. Chatfield's proposal to install a water main on Coachlight Circle, Cobblestone, and Fieldstone won approval from the five-member panel following a motion by member R. Russell and

Prospect Audit Sub-Committee endorses town attorney RFP revisions

Prospect Town Council Audit Sub-Committee advances town attorney RFP to legal review. The committee reviewed the draft request for proposals prepared by Chaka Felder and reached consensus on recommended revisions to improve clarity and refine scope and structure. Committee member Mike Palmerie will

Blight commission fields second complaint at Rek Lane property

The Prospect Anti-Blight Commission met July 9 to address ongoing property-compliance cases. Chairman Carey Fitzgerald led the board in reviewing conditions at 17 Rek Lane, where owner Chuck Rek is not currently residing and a second complaint has been filed, and 25 Rek Lane, where visible

Forensic Audit Subcommittee outlines municipal audit proposal parameters

Prospect Forensic Audit Subcommittee begins drafting audit services request for proposals. The four-member subcommittee discussed scope and timeline for a comprehensive municipal audit focused on the town's largest departments and expenditures over one or two fiscal years. Scott Martin emphasized

Planning board accepts nursing home zoning amendment application

Planning board accepts nursing home text amendment application. The Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission, with Chairman M. Dreher presiding and four members present, unanimously accepted an application from ICES, Inc. to amend the town's zoning regulations regarding convalescent and nursing

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Prospect P&Z approves zoning amendments for housing

Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission approves housing amendments in a 4-1 vote. The commission amended Articles 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the zoning code, introducing three new housing types: Mixed Commercial Use Developments, Mixed Use Residential Living Units, and Transit Community Middle Housing

Anti-Blight Commission receives second complaint on Rek Lane

Anti-Blight Commission receives second complaint on Rek Lane. The commission, chaired by Carey Fitzgerald and including members Larry Rifkin, Dave Cocchiola, and Carrie Spooner, learned during the July 9 meeting that Chuck Rek is not currently living at 17 Rek Lane, according to complainant Laurie

Audit Sub-Committee advances RFP for town attorney search

The Prospect Town Council Audit Sub-Committee advanced a revised town attorney RFP toward legal review Friday. Committee members Chaka Felder, Scott Martin, Stan Pilat, Jessica Hughes, and Mike Palmerie met virtually to finalize revisions to Felder's draft proposal. Members reached consensus on

Recreation board approves $15,113.72 for summer programs and operations

Recreation board approves $15,113.72 for programs and park operations. The Prospect Board of Recreation unanimously authorized payment of $7,750.18 from the Park Development account and $7,363.54 in general bills during its May 13 meeting under Chair Mary Witham. Director Christopher Moffo reported

Library Board approves summer programs and LED lighting upgrade

Library Board approves summer programs and LED lighting upgrade. The Prospect Library Board, led by Chairperson Sue McKernan and including Director John Wiehn, unanimously approved operational updates at its June 11 meeting. The library will launch its 2026 Summer Reading program on June 26 with

PLANNING BOARD APPROVES OUTDOOR PATIO FOR QUINCY COFFEE

Planning board approves seasonal outdoor patio for coffee shop. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a site plan amendment for Quincy Coffee at 50 Waterbury Road, permitting an 18-by-40-foot patio with 24 seats and two bistro tables operating May 1 through November 1. Operating

District 16 approves $5.2 million for high school roof and solar

District 16 awards $5.2 million for high school roof and solar work. Regional School District No. 16 voted unanimously to award $3.488 million to Barrett Inc. for roof replacement at Woodland Regional High School and $1.699 million to All Electric Construction & Communication LLC for solar