On the Record

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about plans to address high response times for the South Meriden Volunteer Fire Department. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about Midstate Medical Center's application for state approval to add operation space at its existing campus. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record for a look at Southington's proposed budget for municipal and education expenses. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about AT&T employees and their protest of the companies decision to close three Meriden call centers as part of a consolidation plan. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about a lawsuit filed by Meriden residents stemming from a drug investigation that included a SWAT raid of their apartment. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about legislative efforts to improve supports for young adults with autism as they age out of school-based programs. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record for a look at municipal aid in Gov. Ned Lamont's budget proposal. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont's proposal to expand bottle deposits to liquor and wine. The proposal, included in the budget Lamont unveiled Wednesday, would impose a 5-cent deposit on nips, and 25-cents for wine and liquor. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Devin Leith-Yessian joins the Morning Record for a look at the special election for the 6th Senate District seat. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Senate co-Chairwoman Mary Daugherty Abrams, D-Meriden, and Ranking House Republican William Petit, R-Plainville, join the Morning Record to talk about some of the key issues before the legislature's Public Health Committee. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about the debate over legislation aimed at regulating the marketing practices of crisis pregnancy centers. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Chris Kallher, of Direct Energy, joins the Morning Record to talk about a push, including from some regulators, to undo the state's decision to open the energy market. Kallaher says there are other ways to improve the industry. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writers Jesse Buchanan and Devin Leith-Yessian joins the Morning Record to talk about proposals to connect the Farming Canal Herritage Trail with other regional trails. Critics question if the state can afford such projects. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about new internal affairs investigations by Meriden police into former Capt. Patrick Gaynor. The investigations were completed after Gaynor was fired, but he still could face discipline if he wins his job back. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

This episode of the Morning Record features clips from former Meriden police Capt. Patrick Gaynor's secret recordings as he tried to gather evidence that Chief Jeffry Cossette was retaliating against him. Warning: Some of the clips contain profanity.

Vice President of News Ralph Tomasselli, staff writer Mary Ellen Godin, and editor Mike Savino join the Morning Record to discuss legislation that would reduce the public's access to voter information. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about her conversation with Giac Chan Nguyen-Tan, a local doctor who went to medical school with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. He defended Northam, who is facing calls to resign after admitting he blackened his face while dressing as Michael Jackson. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

This episode of the Morning Record includes remarks from Consumer Counsel Elin Katz, made during a press conference broadcast by Connecticut Network, calling for Connecticut to regulate it's energy market due to problems with third-party energy suppliers. Then former senator Len Suzio joins the podcast to talk about his own billing problems with one third-party energy supplier. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Matt Zabierek joins the Morning Record to talk about some legislation aimed at reducing teen usage of e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about legislation aimed at the business model of microbreweries. The legislation died amid quick opposition, but still has brewers concerned. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about legislation that would force smaller towns to regionalize their school districts. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Bailey Wright joins the Morning Record to talk about a request by the North Haven Fire Department for funding for bullet proof vests. She also talks about other requests in the department's budget. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Staff writer Jesse Buchanan and Vice President of news Ralph Tomaselli joins the Morning Record to talk about the ongoing conversation about race in Southington. Southington Women for Progress held a forum Wednesday on the issue, but asked the press to leave part way through so town officials could speak more freely. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com