Melissa in the Morning: Volunteer Firefighter Snapshot

1. We compared the town of Orange to the city of Derby when it comes to volunteer firefighter numbers. How can one be thriving yet the other is struggling with recruits? We got both perspectives. ((00:10))

2. Ahead of Christmas and New Years, here are tips to managing the holidays with children on the autism spectrum. ((17:03))

3. Being Santa’s helper may not be best when it comes to pets under the tree. The CT Humane Society explains why a surprise kitten or puppy could be a “bah humbug.” ((28:59))

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