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Mayors’ budget decisions take prudence, planning
The sluggish economy continues to make things difficult on people trying to manage their money. That goes for local mayors during the budget season, too. Prospect Mayor Bob Chatfield and Naugatuck Mayor Bob Mezzo spend plenty of their springs on crafting a budget that they think will best balance taxes with progress in their communities. »
Chatfield wins 18th term as Prospect’s mayor
PROSPECT — Incumbent Republican Mayor Robert Chatfield swept into his 18th term in office Tuesday night, defeating challenger Anthony Dorso. Forty-four percent of voters turned out to held usher Chatfield back into to office. Chatfield defeated Dorso by an unofficial count of 2,025 to 886. “I’m very happy with Mayor Chatfield and that’s who... »
Chatfield looks to continue leading Prospect
PROSPECT — Mayor Robert Chatfield is running for his 18th term in office and the long-time incumbent says he’s not yet finished governing Prospect. “I think there’s more to do in Prospect and this is a very difficult time, financially, for the country and the state and I don’t think it’s time to change... »
Chatfield seeks 18th term
PROSPECT — Zachary Latozas was the first to endorse Mayor Robert Chatfield’s bid for an 18th term in office. The 2-year-old grandson of Prospect’s long-time Mayor clapped his hands and held up a sign proclaiming “Grandpa Bob 2011,” as Chatfield announced his candidacy just before the Republican Town Committee meeting Tuesday night. “My name... »
Town debates merit of Save Prospect’s request for reimbursement
PROSPECT — Paying part of the legal fees for Save Prospect Corp. would be a bad precedent for the town, according to Mayor Bob Chatfield. Chatfield addressed the issue during Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting. He spoke in response to a Save Prospect’s request for the town to pick up part of the tab... »
State budget battle could leave towns strapped for cash
While Gov. Dannel Malloy and the legislators up in Hartford are wrestling with the state budget, local elected officials are trying to put together their municipal budgets. Malloy’s proposed two-year, $39.9 billion budget relies heavily on receiving $2 billion in concessions from state employee unions yet to be negotiated. If unions do not agree... »
Prospect town spending down for 11-12 budget
Taxpayers in Prospect will be happy with this year’s proposed town budget, according to Town Council Chair Thomas Galvin. That’s because the 2011-2012 budget proposal decreases spending by $2,300 compared to the current budget. The total proposed budget stands at about $6.9 million, a 0.03 percent decrease. “The town budget will not cause a... »
A look ahead – what to expect in Prospect in 2011
Town leaders in Naugatuck, Prospect, and Beacon Falls all echoed the same manta – We’ll do the best we can with what little we have. With the economy seemingly at a standstill, the coming year promises to be a slim one for town budgets. Even so, local town leaders have a lot of projects... »