Jack Pott, Director of Music and Arts and Jim Grigsby, Chair of the Boars Head Festival, offer details on this year's event. The Boars Head Festival takes place January 10-12, 2020.

Can a local business survive an increased minimum wage? Mike DiSapio, Jr. from Pat’s IGA in Wolcott, CT explains why a $15 minimum wage would be a more complicated policy to enact than simply hiking their hourly rates. Mike also explains how self-checkouts, online shopping, and more technological developments have affected his business. Pat's IGA has become a staple of the community, with a major focus on their catering and prepared foods division, their from-scratch bakery, and local produce.

Matt Knickerbocker, First Selectman of Bethel, was appointed to the Speaker’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Recycling. He shares a view from a city that is being impacted by the recycling fees. Knickerbocker also explains how towns are being impacted at the start of the snow season.

Chris Keating from The Courant explains the latest developments regarding highway tolls and the Special Session.

Ann Baldwin and Lisa Demattis LePore, hosts of The Connection which airs on WTIC on Sundays at 5:30am and 9am, talk about the importance of addressing struggles of loved ones, even during the holiday season. With the holidays approaching and family spending time with members that they may not be in touch with often, how can we look for problems they may be facing but don't want to discuss?

Congressman Joe Courtney, Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, discusses the award of the Block vs. multi-year procurement contract for the Virginia class submarine program by the U.S. Navy to General Dynamics' Electric Boat.

Chris Powell, columnist with the Journal Inquirer, explains how Democrats are making themselves ridiculous on tolls... again.

Ken Dixon, State Capitol Reporter and Columnist for Hearst Connecticut Media, explains why Connecticut's recycling efforts are going through so many problems, and whether the state can get past them

Jill Schlesinger, CFP® CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill On Money, looks at retail over the weekend, and seasonal charitable giving. Jill On Money is brought to you by Asset Strategies in Avon.

Kevin Dillon from Bradley International Airport shares an update on arrivals and departures as the first winter storm of the season continues in the area.