Citizen education
March 29
Mary-Jane Foster, CEO of Interval House in Hartford, and Glastonbury Police Chief, Marshall Porter interviewed by TALK member Kim McClain.
May 26
Adam Chiara is an Applied Assistant Professor in the School of Communication. He teaches courses in social media, public relations, and digital media. Chiara is an authority on issues relating to social media’s impact on politics and media. He is a regular contributor for The Hill and is frequently interviewed for expert commentary.
Lon Seidman, best known for being a YouTube tech personality, is known for his eponymous channel. He has garnered widespread popularity for his in-depth tech gadget reviews, including for smart phones and laptops across all brands, as well as social media usage policies and intricacies.
october 13
local candidates forum
Thank you to all who watched the forum live. For those who were not able to, you vcan watch it now. Click on video below.
environmental action
april 17
Clean up at Riverfront Park.
social justice
March 15
TALK meeting with guests, Rep. Jason Rojas, Sam Giffin and Erin Boggs of OCA to discuss Fair Share Housing. Fair Share is the recognition that there is a role for every town in Connecticut in meeting the affordable housing needs of all of Connecticut residents.
June 1
Community Voices: Why Affordable Housing Options Are So Important” continues local conversations and presentations on affordable housing. In this free Zoom event open to the public, Glastonbury residents will talk about their own affordable housing experiences, and Housing Authority Executive Director Neil Griffin will summarize Glastonbury’s affordable housing options.
december 13
A presentation by Housing Authority Chairperson Carl Stenman and Executive Director Neil Griffin, and Planning & Land Use Services Director Rebecca Augur, on the Housing Authority’s role as a developer in acquiring, rehabilitating, and building new affordable rental communities, and Glastonbury town agencies’ role in reviewing and approving residential development projects.