Government

Prospect Town Council unanimously votes to authorize independent forensic audit of municipal financial records. Chairman Michael Palmerie Jr., citing a lack of systematic computerized record-keeping since October 2025, and Council Member Scott Martin led the move; the Council had withheld approval

Prospect Town Council adds $1.56 million fund-balance restoration to budget in tie-breaking 5-4 vote. The special budget workshop meeting on May 26 revealed the town faces approximately $4.3 million in financial obligations, including $2.3 million owed to Region 16 and $1.4 million in invoices

Prospect Town Council debates budget oversight and rejects $3,000 spending threshold. Chairman Michael Palmerie Jr. reported successful talks with all municipal department heads to maintain budget discipline, with department heads initially concerned but ultimately committing to stay within

Prospect Zoning Board approves garage variance for residential property. The board unanimously granted Christopher O'Connell and Sarah Piorkowski permission to place a detached garage in the front yard at 27 Holley Lane, contrary to zoning ordinance Section 5.2.5.4 which requires detached

Prospect Town Council approves $2.3 million in fiscal budget allocations. The Council unanimously approved nine budget line items during a special workshop on April 21, 2026, including $532,295 for Fire Protection (reduced by $6,500 after discussion), $267,665.61 for Insurance, and $204,237 for