Connecticut teens and their high schools can win up to $26,000 in prizes by entering a submission into Connecticut’s 17th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, hosted by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers. We spoke with DMV Commissioner, Tony Guerrera, about the contest and its effectiveness.
To learn more and enter the contest: https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/resources/video-contest?language=en_US
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is marking the launch of the state’s first bus shelter installations under the new Bus Stop Enhancement Program. We got the details on this program from Josh Morgan at the DOT.
For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/programs/bsep?language=en_US
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True North Hotel Group, in partnership with RCI Group, will break ground on a new Residence Inn by Marriott at Steelpointe Harbor. The 6-story hotel will feature 142 rooms with views of Steelpointe Marina, direct access to I-95, MetroNorth and Amtrak and pickle-ball courts. We spoke with Bobby Christoph, President of RCI Group.
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Host Paul Pacelli wondered on Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” whether the starvation death of an 11-year-old girl – thought to have been homeschooled – should result in tighter homeschooling controls and protections (00:39). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us with her thoughts on the possibility of increased state oversight over homeschooling (14:50). Columnist and blogger Chris Powell dropped by on the latest big stories, including his thoughts on the “No Kings” rallies (25:01)
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Lisa Wexler answers questions about how long to keep estate records after the estate is closed by the probate court? What are you buying when you buy a burial plot? What is the window to object to the final accounting of an estate? How to exclude an individual from a will?
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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” talking about a controversy surrounding a photo of East Hartford Democratic state Sen. Saud Anwar at a “No Kings” rally the previous weekend (00:44). Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (06:26) and GOP State Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon (14:23) also addressed the situation with Sen. Anwar. Paul also wondered what’s next for the “No Kings” crowd (23:38). CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined us from Capitol Hill with the latest developments regarding the ongoing government shutdown (36:55)
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Emmy-nominated # 1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer joins Lisa Wexler to talk about one of the craziest Nazi conspiracies that got overshadowed until now, and why it is still so important to be understood today
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What’s going on with the Trumbull Mall? In general, shopping malls have been getting creative across the country to stay relevant. But the Trumbull Mall has been struggling it seems to fill store fronts and remain an attractive destination. For clarity on the property, we spoke with Trumbull First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro and Economic and Community Development Director, Rina Bakalar.
To read the mall study: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/1112/Trumbull-Mall-Area-Transformation
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A controversial 45-unit, 81-bedroom, 64-parking-space apartment building just got approval in Fairfield. It is on Reef Road which is the beach area of town and is considered an 8-30g project. But now there is an appeal for the decision. Alexis Harrison the Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted against the plan and explained the issues around the project.
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A family in Virginia captured three masked people on their doorbell camera taunting them, terrorizing them and destroying property. We asked crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what homeowners should do in this situation and what “ding dong ditchers” should think about before pulling any pranks.
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