Prospect, CT

Well we are quickly approaching Election Day. We will finally be able to get all these TV ads, mailers, and articles behind us and hopefully get on the road to getting our country straightened out! Region 16 does not have school on election day, so plan accordingly. For this election voting is held at the two schools in Prospect, Algonquin and Community. Please visit http://www.vote411.org/pollingplacebystate.php to see which school you are at. I was always told a good indicator is which side of Route 69 you live on. If you are on the "Cheshire side" of Route 69 (i.e. Summit Road, Scott Road, etc) you vote at Community. If you are on the "Naugatuck side" of Route 69 (i.e. Morris Road, Salem Road, Coachlight, etc) you vote at Algonquin.

Double check at that website however. It is a very important election, make your vote heard and lets hope whoever wins helps to get us back on track.

Ziti Dinner to

Benefit Kathy Sigetti

Prospect resident Kathy Sigetti is a 34-year-old mom of two who has recently been diagnosed with Germ Cell Cancer. A benefit ziti dinner has been organized in her honor to help defray the cost of medical bills while Kathy fights this courageous battle against cancer. The dinner is being held at

the Portuguese Club, 110 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck on Sunday, October 26 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Donations are $15 per person and $7 for children 12 and under. For tickets, please contact

Maureen Fortin at (203) 808-0105

or Michelle at (203) 729-7650.

This is from the Region 16 website tonight.

October 7, 2008 referendum to approve the purchase of land to be used for future school building site. Results Yes 1,428 No 786.

It appears the purchase of land for the future Algonquin school has been approved.

Voters in Prospect and Beacon Falls approve $1.59 million land purchase

Voters in the Region 16 towns of Prospect and Beacon Falls approved a $1.59 million land purchase Tuesday. The vote was 1,428 in favor and 752 opposed. The question passed in Prospect 1,158-451, but failed in Beacon Falls 301-270. The land, at 54 Talmadge Hill Road in Prospect, is commonly known as the paintball property. It has frontage on Route 69, and borders Caplan Park.

This is just a quick reminder for everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday Oct 6th for the land purchase. All voting will take place at Community school for 6am to 8pm. Regardless of your opinion, be counted, VOTE!

The below is from the Parent Power Website.

October 7th, 2008 from 6am-8pm for the purpose of acquiring 47 acres on 54 Talmadge Hill Rd. in Prospect for a future building site.

Land Purchase Facts

•- 47 acres (Paintball property)

•- Cost = $33,829 per acre

•- Wetlands = 7 acres

•- Access to State road (RTE 69)

•- Access to water line

•- Both Mayor Bob and First Selectman Sue Cable support this purchase

•- Building project NOT impending, but clearly Algonquin School will be the building project that will be brought to both communities as we all know it is in desperate need of replacement.

•- This is possibly the LAST piece of property suitable for a building project available for this price in Prospect

•- The BOE has been searching for property for the last 10 years

•- Other property available is either unsuitable or overpriced

•- If we do not pass this referendum, the land WILL be purchased by a developer

•- The BOE will look at all options regarding the use of the excess acreage

Estimated financial impact for purchase of property

Amount to be borrowed - $1,590,000

Anticipate taking out an 8 year note with estimated 3% annual interest rate.

The lower amounts for the Prospect and Beacon Falls share indicate the estimated annual tax per household based on property valued at $200,000 (not the selling price of your home). All financial data for the town share and annual tax burden is based on information supplied by the towns during the budget building process. These amounts will change each year based on the most current financial data for the towns. These amounts will also change (decrease) with any building project for the School District that is approved by the State.

Here in Prospect we had 12 closings in the past month. The numbers seem a little low, it is mainly due to the fact that three of the sales were Mobile Homes. It is VERY obvious however that people are buying smaller homes.

The most expensive house that sold this month in Prospect was $404,000 and was 2,830 square feet. Last year at this exact time the High was $510,000 and 3,600 square feet.

September 2008 Prospect Ct Sold Property Report.

September 2007Prospect Ct Sold Property Report.

David J Jones
Broker/REALTOR, e-Pro
Smedes Realty, llc
37 waterbury Rd
Prospect, Ct 06712
203.758.0264 phone
203.758.3065 fax
www.DaveJonesRealtor.com