Melissa In The Morning: On The Horizon

Oct 20, 2023, 02:08 PM

Before Halloween approaches, we want families, teens and drivers to be safe. We spoke with Connecticut State Police about safety tips ahead of the holiday on October 31st. (0:00)

We know the winter is coming and before you know it, people are cranking the heat. How can we conserve our energy and save on energy costs? Energy efficiency expert with Eversource, Ricardo Jordan, shared some tips with us.(13:34)

How was the crop season for fall and what can we expect for Christmas trees in Connecticut? Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt from the Department of Agriculture gives us the scoop. Plus, he told us about two grants to help farmers recover from weather problems and attract schools to their properties. (22:43)

We are weeks out from the general election, and we want to make sure you are prepared to vote. Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas shared information on getting registered, how to handle absentee ballots and why there’s a lack of education for voters ahead of local elections. (36:57)

Despite the controversy surrounding them, red light cameras got the green light here in Connecticut. What do you need to know about the optional cameras for your town or city? Josh Morgan with the CT Dept. of Transportation shared information and why people need to show up to municipal public hearings on this. (53:03)

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