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Anti-Blight Commission continues oversight of Rek Lane properties amid slow remediation progress. The commission unanimously approved the April 2 meeting minutes, with Chairman Carey Fitzgerald and member Larry Rifkin present, alongside Chesprocott representatives Kayliana and Geno. A status update

Prospect Town Council confronts $1.5 million General Fund deficit, explores Tax Anticipation Note borrowing. Auditor Dave Cappelletti reported declining fund balance with Board of Education costs up $2 million against $1 million in tax increases. Mayor Robert Chatfield plans to hold a Town Meeting

Prospect Town Council finalizes police and library budgets in cuts and restorations. The Town Council approved the Police Department budget unanimously at $1,437,655.59 after cutting $9,000 from initial proposals, including reductions to officers ($4,000), supplies ($3,000), and vehicle computer

Prospect Council advances most 2026-2027 budget line items but rejects summer camp nurse. Chairman Mike Palmerie Jr. and the Council approved nine department budgets at a Tuesday workshop, including Solid Waste at $795,640 and Parks and Recreation at $423,599 after reducing Programs spending to

Prospect Town Council addresses cash flow crisis with transfer and freeze. The Council unanimously approved a $79,953 budget transfer across departments, with the largest allocation of $34,454 for town truck fleet maintenance, amid a severe cash flow problem. Despite maintaining a $1.4 million