"About Town" seeks to provide informative interviews about our region, the people in it, and problems we all face.  We are delighted to be able to present sixteen different shows, linked to below.

"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS THE HONORABLE DENISE MERRILL, CONNECTICUT SECRETARY OF THE STATE:

The Honorable Denise Merrill, Connecticut Secretary of the State, visits "About Town" to discuss what has gone on since she and the administration of Governor Malloy took the helm after the unfortunate voting travesty in Bridgeport on Election Day 2010.  Learn about how Secretary Merrill has responded with ideas that can make our democracy here in Connecticut work better!

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS ALLEN SWERDLOWE, AIA, CHAIRMAN OF THE TOWN OF WESTON'S BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Distinguished architect Allen Swerdlowe, AIA (www.d7architects.com) serves as Chairman of the Building Committee and the School Building Committee of the Town of Weston, CT.  In this very special interview he presents valuable insights into Weston-specific issues, as well as into the important role that good architectural and urban design can play in both the educational process and in making cities and towns better places to live. 

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS HON. GAIL LAVIELLE, CONNECTICUT STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 143rd DISTRICT:

Representative Gail Lavielle of the 143rd District (Wilton and Norwalk) recaps the completed Spring 2011 legislative "Long Session," providing many valuable insights.  Rep. Lavielle also brings us up to date on the recently approved labor concessions, and looks forward to the upcoming Special Session on jobs, proposed by Governor Malloy. 

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS DR. FLOYD LAPP, F.A.I.C.P., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH WESTERN REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY (SWRPA):

Dr. Floyd Lapp, F.A.I.C.P., is the Executive Director of the South Western Regional Planning Agency (SWRPA).  This program provides an informative overview of regionally relevant data from the U.S. Census 2010, and how the numbers compare to "snapshots" from previous years.

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS JOHN TROXELL, CHIEF OF POLICE, TOWN OF WESTON:

It has been three years since we previously spoke with the Chief of Police of the Town of Weston, John Troxell.  How have some important police initiatives gone since then, what is on deck, and what does the future hold for traffic, public safety, and community building in this small part of Connecticut?  How about pedestrian circulation initiatives?  Traffic signals?  Chief Troxell offers thoughtful perspectives on  these and other matters.

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS LYN KIMBERLY, AMERICAN WANDERER, LLC, AND THE AMERICAN WANDERER FOUNDATION, INC.:

Lyn Kimberly and her husband Chris Kimberly founded and run a unique camp-on-wheels for young people, called American Wanderer.   Prepare to be amazed at the sights of some of the most spectacular scenery you've ever seen, in the National Parks of our American West!  And for more, visit their website, www.rvcampforkids.com.

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS HON. TONI BOUCHER, CONNECTICUT STATE SENATOR, 26TH DISTRICT:

"About Town" interviews Senator Toni Boucher to learn what is happening in Hartford as the Legislature and the new Governor together try to put Connecticut back on its fiscal feet and right the ship of state, it having been buffeted by forces in the American economy and the global economy more dangerous than any this generation has previously seen!

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A VERY SPECIAL "ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEW, IN TWO PARTS, WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR & JOURNALIST JESSICA SPEART:

"About Town" interviews author and journalist Jessica Speart, with Part 1 focusing on her career and how she became a writer of mystery novels.  This covers a fascinating journey from theatre and TV to environmental journalism to mystery writing!  Ms. Speart's protagonist, a Fish and Wildlife biologist, and essentially an alter-ego, saves endangered species.  Puts us in the mood to challenge a snowy winter with a good read!

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS HON. GAYLE M. WEINSTEIN, FIRST SELECTMAN, TOWN OF WESTON, CONNECTICUT:

How to keep the "ship of state" afloat in these difficult economic times is perhaps the biggest challenge for Hon. Gayle M. Weinstein, First Selectman of Weston.  Perhaps equally as significant is the need to respect and listen to all voices, and permit the greatest possible number of Westonites to have a say in government.

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A very special interview with a truly special person, the Honorable Rob Simmons, who represented Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2007.  He is also a candidate for the Republican nomination for United States Senator, in the 2010 election.  Learn more about Mr. Simmons distinguished career of service to his state and country at http://www.joinrobsimmons.com/meet-rob-simmons, and be sure to watch this important interview:

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Watch this two-part interview with Westonite Jim Lomuscio, who draws on his distinguished career as a non-fiction author, journalist, editor, and teacher, to provide us with truly unique insights into the field of writing, and the state of journalism today.  Mr. Lomuscio's books include "Village of the Dammed:  The Fight for Open Space and the Flooding of a Connecticut Town" (finalist for the 2006 Connecticut Book Award in Nonfiction), and the McGraw Hill college writing textbook "Writing with Your Head & Your Heart:  Balancing Logic and Emotion to Create Powerful Nonfiction."  He currently serves as Full Time Professor of Writing in the Department of Writing, Linguistics, and Creative Process, at Western Connecticut State University.

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"ABOUT TOWN" PRESENTS AN EXTRAORDINARY BENEFIT CONCERT, IN TWO PARTS, FEATURING MEZZO-SOPRANO NICHOLE PEYREIGNE AND PIANIST GRACE HEAPHY:

Two extraordinary young talents in the field of classical music, a mezzo-soprano and a pianist, perform in a very special concert to benefit pediatric brain tumor research via the Making Headway Foundation, to help support the research of distinguished neuro-oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Allen of NYU Medical Center.

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"ABOUT TOWN" INTERVIEWS  DR. JEANA WIRTENBERG, DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT THE INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE OF FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY:

In this very special two-part edition of "About Town," a leading authority tells us all about Enterprise Sustainability, and how corporations can and in some cases are implementing "win-win-win" strategies that are good for the environment, for society, and for themselves. 

And now link to the Introduction and overview  of her recently published anthology The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook.  For review and inspection copies from the publisher across the pond:  http://www.greenleaf-publishing.com/productdetail.kmod?productid=2689

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"ABOUT TOWN" PRESENTS "THE MAGIC GENIE" WITH "THE JUNIOR GENIES MAGIC CLUB":

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"About Town" goes on the road in this show!  A summer visit to Westchester County, and the Hendrick Hudson Free Library in Montrose, brings us to an art exhibition and poetry reading featuring distinguished artist, poet, writer and teacher Adele Kamp!

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We are pleased to make available a guided tour of the completed Weston High School renovation and new sections.  The tour is conducted by now retired Principal Rose Marie Cipriano.  Immediately below is the link to the first of three parts, which features visits to the new library, administrative and guidance suites, and the existing courtyards. 

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Part two of the tour is here, including visits to the new fine arts wing, the old auditorium, the video production area and much more!  

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Part three of the tour is here, including visits to the new gymnasium and exercise rooms, and to the fabulous new science wing, including robotics, CAD, and other "tech ed" activities!  Part 3 concludes with a moving speech by former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lynne B. Pierson, which was presented at the Dedication Ceremony for the completed High School,.

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