On the Record

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