Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller returns for his first "Navel Gazing" podcast of 2020.

Miller answers questions posted publicly by Valley Indy readers. Topics include Tri-Town Plaza, the quest for a community center, and road repairs.

Click play to listen, and please visit our sponsor, ValleyGivesBack.org.

Chris Bowen, an elected member of the Seymour Board of Selectmen, joins reporter Eugene Driscoll to comment on the comments generated by stories The Valley Indy posted to Facebook.

Among the Facebook posts discussed:

Ansonia Alderwoman suggests the city use gender-neutral titles for local legislators; an Oxford brewery pays up after a state trooper crashes, and; Driscoll doesn't like aggressive door-to-door salesmen. 

The nominations for the 2019 Academy Awards are scheduled to be announced Monday, Jan. 13. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9.

Every year film critic and former Connecticut Post writer Joe Meyers hosts a series of “Oscar Night” discussions leading up to Oscar night.

This year he'll host the forums at libraries in Derby, Shelton, and Trumbull.

Click play to listen to The Valley Indy's interview with Joe.