On the Record

Record-Journal Staff writer Leigh Tauss and Senior Vice President Ralph Tomaselli join the Morning Record to talk about Meriden's budget, which will go to a referendum after a successful petition.

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Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about reaction to the Trump Administration's policy of separate migrant children from their parents when detained for crossing the border illegally. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Connecticut has already started receiving children, and warns reuniting them after Trump reversed his policy will be difficult. The issue has also entered the race for attorney general.

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Staff writer Jeniece Roman joins the Morning Record to share the story of Nicole Roy, a Southington woman who has been in Puerto Rico since December to help the island recovery from Hurricane Maria. Roy also gave Jeniece updates on the island's recovery effort.

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Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to look back at the opening weekend for CTrail's Hartford Line.

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Modern folk singer/songwriter Michal Schnabel joined “On the Record Music” ahead of his local show next week.

Schnabel, of Columbus, Ohio, is touring with his Two Cow Garage bandmate Shane Sweeney and artist Vanessa Jean Speckman, who designed the cover of his latest album, “Your New Norman Rockwell,” and his first novel, “Hello My Name is Henry.” Speckman runs a pop-up art booth at shows, creating a multi-medium experience.

Schnabel is slated to open for ska band the Toasters on Monday, June 18 at Cafe Nine.

Staff writer Leigh Tauss joins the Morning Record to talk about the extended day program at Casimir Pulaski Elementary School. The program was cut as part of Meriden's budget.

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Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about this weekend's launch for the Hartford Line. She tells us what we need to know about the rail service and takes a look back at the project's history.

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Staff writer Jesse Buchanan joins the Morning Record to talk about Hartford HealthCare's consideration of new uses for the Bradley campus of the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Hartford HealthCare officials say the campus is outdated, and its current services are no longer supported by current health care trends. Some Southington residents are opposed to change, though.

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Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about a Meriden resident's retaliation lawsuit against the city's police. A federal judge last week denied the city's request to reject the lawsuit.

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Andrea Duarte, head of the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' Suicide Prevention Program, joins the Morning Record podcast to talk about the state's suicide prevention resources and programs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported last week that suicides are up since 1999 in all but one state.

After Duarte's conversation, Senior Vice President and Editor Ralph Tomaselli and editor Mike Savino reflect on the news media's role in preventing suicides.

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