WTIC Public Affairs

Oakridge Dairy CEO Seth Bahler discusses the dairy's new anaerobic digester, the pandemic and supply chain issues.

Connecticut Food Association President Wayne Pesce discusses how inflation and supply change issues are affecting Connecticut grocery stores and shoppers.

Nevin Christensen owner of Flamig Farm, home of the big backwards EGGS sign in West Simsbury, CT. We hope our offerings bring you joy and brighten up you life whether it’s visiting our farm animals, celebrating a birthday, laughing and singing as you go take a hayride or capturing a once in a lifetime photo of a loved one’s first pony ride.

Connecticut Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani discusses kid-size COVID vaccines, boosters and the holidays. 

Eric Hammerling - Executive Director of Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) talks bout all the benefits of getting outdoors and enjoying time in nature. 

Connecticut Foodshare CEO Jason Jakubowski discusses the end of drive-through pandemic food distributions and the start of the annual Turkey and Thirty campaign. 

Cal Miller of MIller Farms talks with us about the upcoming Thankful Turkey program. More info at https://millerfarms.us/products/thankful-turkey

Jana Colacino, Site Administrator, Butler-McCook House & Garden and Isham-Terry House talks about Mourning Wreath Upon the Door – A 19th-Century Immersive Halloween Show.  More info https://ctlandmarks.org/events/

League of Women Voters of Connecticut President Laura Smits discusses the upcoming municipal elections 

Lexi Mnich our marketing director Roaring Acres Alpacas Farm.  Fall Farm Festival October 23rd 10 am - 3 pm (Rain date October 24th) https://www.facebook.com/roaringacresalpacas   Come and have a fun filled day at the farm with trick or treating for the kids, shopping at local vendors in our pasture, enjoying some delicious food and sweet treats and petting our feeding our wonderful alpa...

Connecticut State Trooper Stephanie Cortes discusses state police recruiting efforts.

Acting State Consumer Counsel Richard Sobolewski discusses the $103.4 million Eversource Accountability Plan

Morgan Hilyard Executive Director Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.  The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center and Town of Simsbury invite you to celebrate Halloween at our Spooktacular Drive-Thru Celebration on Sunday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry to the event closes at 4:00 P.M.  This event has two parts: a Drive-Thru portion and field activitie...

Chris George, with Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, discusses Afghan refugees coming to Connecticut. 

Katie D’Agostino Vice President, Marketing & Operations  Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce talks about the Pequabuck River Duck Race held in Forestville Center. 

Jon Hipsher, with the Connecticut School Transportation Association, discusses the school bus driver shortage and a looming COVID vaccination and testing deadline. 

John Lyman at Lyman Orchards talks about the fall activities and changes that the Orchard and grounds have had to go do to prepare for the Fall season. Lets Rock and Roll!

Kelsey Wentling, with the Connecticut River Conservancy, discusses the annual Source to Sea Cleanup

Dr. George Kuchel and Dr. Richard Fortinsky of the UConn Center on Aging discuss precision gerontology and a new $7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Replay of Brian Shactman talking about 9/11 with Gov. John Rowland. They take a look back at that day and also get into where we are as a society. 

Connecticut AFL-CIO President Sal Luciano discusses Labor Day and state employee union contract talks with the Lamont administration.  

SIMSBURY FLY-IN, CAR SHOW AND FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 - 11 AM to 6 PM − Food Trucks ONLY (No other activities) Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 - 8 AM to 5 PM − FULL event including Fly-In, Car Show and Food Trucks

Gerard O'Sullivan, with the Connecticut Insurance Department, discusses weather-related insurance claims

Matt Fleury has led the Connecticut Science Center since its opening in 2009, after serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer during the Center’s development since 2003. As President & CEO, Schools are heading back so will their be fieldtrips this season? How has the Governors free admission to are museums helped out during the pandemic. 

CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini discusses fall high school sports and Covid-19