Your saved home village and progress are safe — the connection just didn't answer, and nothing has been changed.
Levels 1–50 grow these six (out of 100). The same numbers show on From Neighbor to Mayor.
Levels 51–100 grow these four. The same four skills and ranks carry on in the Town; the City adds Academy skill points on top.
Your house goes up here, next to everyone else who picked it. Your village sets your town, city and state.