Melissa in the Morning: No Burning Facility

Melissa in the Morning: No Burning Facility

It’s official: a trash burning facility will NOT be part of the development future for the former Ansonia Copper and Brass site. It was decided last night in a Board of Alderman meeting to ditch the option of a burn pit as well as creating high-density housing projects at the site. We spoke all about…

Melissa in the Morning: Stranger Danger

Melissa in the Morning: Stranger Danger

The Bridgeport Police Department arrested a 28-year-old city man today for violently sexually assaulting a teenage female student on her way to school this week. We spoke with Gary MacNamara about ways to discuss stranger danger with our kids. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – When Will National Democrats Get Their Act Together?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – When Will National Democrats Get Their Act Together?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if Democrats have a plan to reinvigorate their party’s prospects during the remaining Trump White House years (00:46). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the current lack of details surrounding a rumored housing bill (15:11). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi updated us on the…

Melissa In The Morning: Erika Eng

Melissa In The Morning: Erika Eng

Erika Eng, the Executive Director of Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center & Planetarium, joined Melissa to talk about “Treasured Pages: A Fairytale Ball” their Annual Fundraising Gala and their biggest event of the year. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Oxford Races

Melissa in the Morning: Oxford Races

Fiscal responsibility is a real sticking point for some candidates running for office in Oxford. We met Amy Sarris, running for First Selectman challenging incumbent, George Temple, and Jessica Gernat, running for Board of Finance. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Clarity on Ballot Questions

Melissa in the Morning: Clarity on Ballot Questions

Know before you go to the polls. In Bridgeport, there are two ballot questions that could have a great impact on all residents. We continued chatting about the ballot questions and understanding what the language means with Faith Sweeney and John Hozier, co-chairs of the charter revision commission for Bridgeport. For more information: https://bridgeportcharter.com/ Image…

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Senior Center in Trumbull

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Senior Center in Trumbull

There is a ballot question for Trumbull residents this election to potentially approve a new senior and community center in town. We got more clarity on the $27-million-dollar price tag and details on the project from Lori Hayes-O’Brien, the chairperson of the Community Facilities Building Committee in Trumbull. We also spoke with Paul McGary, part…

Melissa In The Morning: Mark Nofri

Melissa In The Morning: Mark Nofri

While filling in on Melissa in the Morning, Paul Pacelli spoke to Sacred Heart Head Football Coach Mark Nofri about this season and their move to the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference next season! Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect