Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin…
The ban on the use of cell phones and other smart devices during the academic day begins next month at Staples High School in Westport. The bell-to-bell ban on devices begins November fifth and applies to devices that also include wireless headphones and Apple watches. We got more details from Thomas Scarice, superintendent of Westport…
There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding ballot question #2 in Bridgeport. It looks at the roles of town clerk, city clerk and municipal Sheriffs and how they will go from elected positions to selected positions. We got more perspective on this from Tom Gaudett, Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bridgeport. Image Credit:…
Ahead of Halloween, we checked in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli about costume, candles and candy safety. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
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…
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
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
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
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…
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…