Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Special Education Woes

1. Bridgeport Superintendent Michael Testani shared his concern about special ed teachers and support services ahead of this school year. While, Norwalk Superintendent says her district has that covered…how? ((00:10))2. Vaccine mandates: what are your rights as an employee and should businesses give alternatives? Attorney Gary Phelan gives his legal advice. ((15:43))3. Dr. Steven Valassis, Chair of Emergency Department at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center, gives an update on covid numbers in our hospitals and encourages people to get the vaccine. ((22:47))

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Melissa in the Morning: Being the Bad Guy

1. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes talks about the appropriate age to introduce kids to social media. ((00:10))

2. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti is standing by a decision to keep mask mandates and vaccine mandates away from city workers and residents. ((13:21))

3. Procrastination Nation: why do we delay getting stuff done? Councilor, Julius Dudics, says the number one reason is fear of failure. So, how do we overcome this? ((23:46))

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Things to Know: August 23rd

Why Connecticut missed brunt of Tropical Storm Henri CT Post

Were you SEEN at Milford Oyster Festival? CT Post

Recipe: Have a surplus of zucchini? Stir up a batch of Mediterranean zucchini CT Post

Pizza or pastry: New Haven’s Italian desserts may be as beloved as its apizza The Hour

Annual Irish Festival to return to Milford next month NH Register

Photos: Tropical Storm Henri’s impact on Connecticut NH Register

This $23 mosquito repellent is an outdoors essential NH Register

Here’s when you can expect fall foliage in Connecticut this year The Hour

Movies in CT will continue to boom; ‘keep your eyes out’ for roles The Hour

15 marijuana dispensaries along the Connecticut border Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Shortages

1. Fran Rabinowitz oversees superintendents across CT and explains her concerns with teacher shortages. ((00:10))
2. The Lt. Governor gave us the latest on flooding following Henri. ((11:50))
3. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, shares how to avoid affairs in your marriage. ((19:23))

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Cooking with Claud: Holiday Honey Cake

INGREDIENTS:
– 2 cups of flour
– 1/4 cup oil
– 1 cup honey
– 2 eggs, separated (keep egg whites to the side)
– 1 cup of black coffee
– 2 tsp. baking powder
– 1/2 tsp. baking soda
– 1/2 tsp. of ginger
– 1/2 tsp. of ground cloves
– 1 tsp. of cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp. of salt
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
– 1/2 cup of raisins (optional)
-1/2 cup of sugar

Melissa in the Morning: “Not Pessimistic Enough”

Army boots close up in line on parade day

1. Congressman Jim Himes commented on what’s happening in Afghanistan and what would have been the better execution to get troops and evacuees out safely. ((00:10))
2. Dr. Gifford with the Dept. of Public Health talked about booster shots and why showing your covid cards are not violating HIPPA. ((08:00))
3. Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart University talked about fake covid cards on college campuses and detecting them. ((16:42))

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Melissa in the Morning: It’s not Why, it’s HOW?

Afghan and American nafghan, ational flags on the sand surface

1. Senator Blumenthal addresses the crisis in Afghanistan and supports sending troops back in for evacuees. ((00:10))
2. Newly elected Senator, Ryan Fazio, stopped by after winning the special election to share his goals while in office. ((13:06))

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Covid Boosters: Do we need them?

Row Covid-19 or Coronavirus vaccine flasks on white background

Dr. Browne says a booster shot is a good idea, but what if you are a J&J vaxxer? He gives his best recommendation and the changes to covid shot requirements.

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Melissa in the Morning: The Maren Sanchez Home Foundation

Melissa in the Morning: Maren Sanchez Home Foundation

1. A foundation created after the death of Maren Sanchez is now joining sources with the Boys and Girls Club in Milford. Maren’s mom told us about the big announcement. ((00:10))
2. The Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club shares what this foundation means to them and how it will benefit families who can’t afford it. ((08:55))

IMAGE CREDIT: The Maren Sanchez Home Foundation

Melissa in the Morning: The Tough Decisions

1. Five medical officials are urging the town of Fairfield to reinstate a mask mandate. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick responds with why this isn’t political and not an easy decision. ((00:10))
2. An update on high school sports and covid rules. We got the latest from CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini. ((14:37))
3. The Lt. Governor came to Westport to tout a piece of legislation about pedestrian safety. ((22:07))

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