WTIC Public Affairs

Matthew Soulier, owner of Bradley Concessions, runs the Connecticut Food Truck Festivals Page on Facebook. Today we discuss the start of the Food Truck Festival Season and give a taste of the event coming up soon. Get your calendars ready. 

Sophia Matsas, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Mystic Seaport Museum talks about the upcoming Pirate Day  along with other activities to do at the museum during Spring Break 

Joseph Dooley, a retired law enforcement officer and police chief who now works in emergency security and communication systems at Mutalink, digs into the issue of safety and security during active shooter situations

Hartford Police Sergeant Steve Austin updates the community on police recruitment efforts since the last recruitment push in early January 2023.

Face CT re-visits a discussion with Paul Pirrota, a biographer who celebrates the life of former Hartford Mayor Ann Uccello, who died recently at the age of 100. 

Connecticut Hospital Association Senior Vice President Paul Kidwell discusses the financial impact COVID-19 has had on hospitals in Connecticut over the last three years. 

Mat Wilkinson, the President of the Maple Syrup Producers Association talks about the upcoming Connecticut's Maple Weekend is March 18th & 19th, 2023. All the info can be found on https://www.ctmaple.org/  

Connecticut Pharmacists Association C.E.O. Dr. Nathan Tinker explains a legislative proposal to allow CT pharmacists to prescribe birth control to women, as well as expiring coverage for COVID medications and vaccines. 

Eric Hammerling, Executive Director The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). Spring will be here before you know, So it's time to prepare to get the family and enjoy the outdoors. 

Mat Wilkinson, President of the Maple Producers Association of Connecticut, discusses maple season in Connecticut and whether warmer temperatures this year have affected production.

John Lyman of Lyman Orchards talks about the springtime events ahead and the outlook fo the growing season and pick your own.

Betsy Warfield (Interim Vice President of Emergency Programs at Stamford-based Americares) and Kristen Johnson (CT-Better Business Bureau Spokesperson) explain Connecticut-based response efforts to the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. 

 Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos, Inc. talks about the 2023, 41st “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show”  , mainly the vendors for families.

Mackey Dykes (Vice President of Financing Programs) and Sergio Carrillo (Managing Director of Clean Energy Incentive Programs), both from the Connecticut Green Bank, discuss cost-saving energy practices. 

Sue Frisch organizer of Winter Weekend in Norfolk and Tom McGowan a board volunteer give an update on Winter Weekend in Norfolk February 25 & 26, 2023 weekendinnorfolk.org  

Stephanie Abrams President & CEO New England Air Museum talks with us about how the New England Air Museum is home to an ever changing roster of events – ranging in focus from children, to students and adults. Homeschool Days: Spring 2023. Paws & Planes Pet Adoption Event Saturday February 11th 11:00-3:00 PM.  The Tuskegee Airmen, Their Untold Stories coming soon in Spring.

Yale Psychiatry Professor Dr. Deepak D'Souza explains his role in Yale's research center on cannabis and its impact on mental health disorders.

 Willie Hallihan director of Salisbury Winter Sports Association talks about Jumpfest 2023. The 97th annual Salisbury Ski Jump Competition Feb 3-5 More information at https://jumpfest.org/

Chris Regan and Joyce Resnikoff of Olde Mistic Village talk about some of the fun and unique things coming to the Village this winter and Spring. Ice in the Village Returns February 10, 11 & 12, Charity Chowder Cook Off returns February 25th! Don't wait the Holiday Lights end January 31st. 

Hartford Brainard Airport Association President Michael Teiger explains the proposed closure of the airport and possible alternatives. 

Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos, Inc., the show’s longtime producer and a past president of the National Association of Consumer Show Producers talks about the 2023, 41st “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” from Thursday, February 23 through Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. Dates/Hours: Thursday, Feb. 23 from...

The Executive Director of the Connecticut Farm Bureau, Joan Nichols, provides an update on egg prices and drought risks in 2023.

Facing a large effort in recruiting several dozen officers, Hartford Police Sergeant Steve Austin addresses misperceptions and discusses challenges related to policing in 2023. 

Chris O'Brian, Manchester Park and Rec Dept Re: Winter, Fire, & Ice at  Northwest Park in Manchester on January 21st from 11-1pm Event Information A FREE Fun community event intended to provide a safe and fun space for people to take a break from the winter blues and take a breath of fresh air, smile and be able to enjoy this time of year despite all the obstacles that have been placed before...

On a holiday known for increased incidents involving drinking and driving, Bob Garguilo, executive director of New England's and Connecticut's Mothers Against Drunk Driving, discusses intoxicated driving issues we face going into 2023.