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Chatfield announces bid for 19th term
PROSPECT — Just over 36 years ago Mayor Robert Chatfield, 69, announced his intention to run for Prospect’s top job for the first time and asked for the support of the Republican Town Committee. After he made his announcement, a senior republican told him that he announced too early and was too young, Chatfield... »
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. »
Borough looking for efficient strategy
NAUGATUCK — The borough is moving ahead on one of Mayor Robert Mezzo’s major goals for his second term in office — finding efficiencies to improve the way the municipal government functions. To that end, the Strategic Planning Action for Naugatuck Committee (SPAN) will soon be putting out a request for qualifications (RFQ) looking... »
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... »
Mezzo: collaboration
The Citizen’s News recently sat down with the mayor to discuss his plans for the next two years. Over the coming weeks, we will be posting portions of his interview online. In this segment, Mayor Robert Mezzo talks about collaboration between the Board of Education and municipal government. »






