Erika Eng, the Executive Director of Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center & Planetarium, joined Melissa to talk about "Treasured Pages: A Fairytale Ball" their Annual Fundraising Gala and their biggest event of the year.

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Fiscal responsibility is a real sticking point for some candidates running for office in Oxford.

We met Amy Sarris, running for First Selectman challenging incumbent, George Temple, and Jessica Gernat, running for Board of Finance.

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Know before you go to the polls. In Bridgeport, there are two ballot questions that could have a great impact on all residents. We continued chatting about the ballot questions and understanding what the language means with Faith Sweeney and John Hozier, co-chairs of the charter revision commission for Bridgeport.

For more information: https://bridgeportcharter.com/

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There is a ballot question for Trumbull residents this election to potentially approve a new senior and community center in town. We got more clarity on the $27-million-dollar price tag and details on the project from Lori Hayes-O’Brien, the chairperson of the Community Facilities Building Committee in Trumbull. We also spoke with Paul McGary, part of the Trumbull Senior Community committee advocating for people to vote ‘yes’ on election day.

For more information on the project including virtual tour: https://trumbullseniorcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Forum-slides.mp4

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With today being Columbus Day, Paul Pacelli welcomed Andre’ DiMino, the President of the Italian American One Voice Coalition to talk about Columbus Day being designated a holiday again by President Donald Trump as well as why we celebrate Columbus Day.

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Paul Pacelli, while filling in on Melissa in the Morning, spoke to Dr. Matthew Restall, the author of, "The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus" about his book, which chronicles the life, legacy and controversies of Christopher Columbus.

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While filling in on Melissa in the Morning, Paul Pacelli spoke to Sacred Heart Head Football Coach Mark Nofri about this season and their move to the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference next season!

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Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a busy week on "Connecticut Today" looking at the state of the Governor's race and wondering how prospective voters are feeling about one year from Election Day (00:31). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, including his thoughts on recent revelations about alleged "sham marriages" taking place in Bridgeport (16:02). We also welcomed Dr. Nicholas Wright, author of, "Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain" (24:56)

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"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer to the program to talk about the White House peace plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas War and stabilizing the Middle East

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