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Jan. 21, 2023 Meriden fire 911 calls

Jan. 21, 2023 Meriden fire 911 calls by Record-Journal

2m
Jan 23, 2023
Police Station Steering Committee - report disappear

Police Station Steering Committee - report disappear by Record-Journal

19s
Jan 21, 2023
Wallingford Mayor Dickinson Message on Coronavirus 3-30-20

Wallingford Mayor Dickinson Message on Coronavirus 3-30-20 by Record-Journal

1m
Mar 30, 2020
"Time Warp" as sung during Square Foot Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show"

The cast does the Time Warp again at the Square Foot Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on Oct. 17, 2019

41s
Oct 18, 2019
Spin Doctors at Southington Apple Harvest Festival

A free concert by the Spin Doctors is slated for the annual Apple Harvest Festival. Drummer Aaron Comess and guitarist Eric Schenkman join the podcast.

13m
Oct 04, 2019
Steve Rodgers

The upcoming Meliora Art and Music Show at the Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford is set to feature a performance by musician Steve Rodgers.

18m
Sep 27, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 336: Bring it to the Light Music Festival coming to Powder Ridge

Staff writer Everett Bishop joins the Morning Record to talk about the Bring it to the Light music festival coming to Powder Ridge in Middlefield on August 31. Bring it to the Light aims to bring awareness to opioid abuse. It's founded by Bill Reaney, who dealt with his son's own substance abuse. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com and "Addiction" with The Rafters and Bill Reaney

11m
Aug 22, 2019
Derrick Davis in "The Phantom of the Opera"

Derrick Davis, who portrays the man behind the mask in a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "The Phantom of the Opera," joins the podcast to talk about the show's upcoming run at the Oakdale Theatre.

7m
May 03, 2019
Album release show at Cherry Street Station

Five regional bands are slated to play a "spring fling" celebrating the release of a compilation album, which features punk and hardcore bands, at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford.

11m
Apr 26, 2019
Poco at Daffodil Festival

Country rock band Poco is headlining this year's Meriden Daffodil Festival. Jeniece Roman talks with Poco founding member Rusty Young, who’s still playing with the band 50 years later.

11m
Apr 19, 2019
Sgt. Mennone press conference on shots fired in Meriden

Meriden police Sgt. John Mennone addresses the media Monday evening at the scene of shooting.

3m
Apr 08, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 335: Sexual harassment policies 18 months after MeToo broke

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about changes in sexual harassment training for workplaces 18 months sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein brought attention to the issue. Mary Ellen attended a seminar lead by Murtha Culina partner Patricia Reilly, a specialist on sexual harassment laws. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

14m
Apr 04, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 334: First look at Wallingford's budget

Staff writer Lauren Takores talks about Mayor William Dickinson's budget proposal, including his decision not to include funding for the teachers' retirement system. Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed requiring towns to contribute. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

13m
Apr 02, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 333: Meriden officials protesting HUD budget

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development budget. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined Meriden city officials Friday to raised concerns about cuts to certain programs. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

9m
Apr 01, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 332: Sen. Murphy on NCAA paying athletes

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy joins the Morning Record to talk about a report he issued Thursday calling on the NCAA to pay its athletes. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

18m
Mar 29, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 331: Meriden retail draws neighborhood complaints

Staff Writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about neighbors' reaction to the Meriden Planning Commission's recent approval for a retail development. Some neighbors said they didn't even know about the proposal until the story. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

9m
Mar 27, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 330: North Haven not concerned about debt

Staff writer Bailey Wright joins the Morning Record to talk about North Haven's budget. The town's debt service is slated to rise significantly, but First Selectman Michael Freda isn't concerned. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

8m
Mar 26, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 329: Lawmakers responding to AT&T call center closure

Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, joins the Morning Record to talk about legislation proposed in response to AT&T's decision to close its call centers in Meriden, as well as other companies doing the same. Then, Rep. Craig Fishbein (9:39) joins the podcast with concerns about the bill. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

15m
Mar 25, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 328: Examining suicide among teens and preteens

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about possible recommendations from the office of the child advocate after a spike in death by suicide among teens and preteens. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

10m
Mar 22, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 327: Was Meriden right to reject mosque permit?

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the Meriden Planning Commission's recent rejection of a Middletown mosque's bid to move to town. The commission said it wants economic development from the site, but the mosque is considering an appeal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

10m
Mar 21, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 326: A troubled bridge over small water

Staff writer Lauren Takores joins the Morning Record to talk about the Center Street bridge project, which the Department of Transportation recently announced likely won't be completed until 2022. That will mean the project to replace a bridge over Wharton Brook will take six years. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

11m
Mar 20, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 325: Shutting out the public while addressing racism

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan and opinion editor Jeff Kurz join the Morning Record to talk about Southington Superintendent Tim Connellan's decision to bar the public from the first meeting of the Coalition on Social Justice. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

14m
Mar 19, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 324: Trump Unity Bridge comes to Wallingford

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about Robert Cortiz, the Michigan man who brought his "Trump Unity Bridge" float to Wallingford Monday. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

12m
Mar 18, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 323: Municipal officials want to be heard on tolls

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about a resolution proposed in Southington that would show the towns opposition to tolls. Officials in other towns have proposed similar resolutions. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

8m
Mar 15, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 322: Is Southington ready to tackle racism?

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan and Vice President Ralph Tomaselli join the Morning Record to talk about Southington's response to complaints of racism. The Southington Board of Education created a new group to address racism. Some are skeptical the group will work, prompting a testy back-and-forth between critics and the BOE. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

17m
Mar 14, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 321: Balancing school security and voter access

Staff writer Lauren Takores joins the Morning Record to talk about how lawmakers want to balance building security and voter access when schools are used as polling places. Rep. Vincent Candelora, R-North Branford, has submitted legislation that would allow schools to require photo ID to enter buildings, even on election day. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

10m
Mar 13, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 320: First Look at Cheshire's budget

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball's budget proposal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

6m
Mar 12, 2019
Morning Record Ep. 319: What's next for Tops Market?

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about what the owners of Tops Market in Southington are planning for the future after Sunday's fire destroyed the store. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

10m
Mar 07, 2019
Morning Record 318: Looking at the Berlin, Plainville budget proposals

Staff writer Devin Leith-Yessian joins the Mroning Record for a look at budget proposals in Berlin and Plainville. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

8m
Mar 06, 2019
Morning Record Ep 317: First look at Meriden's budget proposal

Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about Meriden City Manager Tim Coon's budget proposal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

14m
Mar 05, 2019