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🆓Free Events in CT, A New Parking Proposal, & More
Get ready for another great week in Connecticut! We’ve got an exciting lineup of must-read stories, from the best free things to do around the state to an inspiring all-women team at the top-ranked post office in Connecticut.
Plus, there’s a big push to change parking laws statewide, and we’re highlighting an amazing historic aviation experience you won’t want to miss.
✅ The Best Free Things to Do in Connecticut
📬 Meet the All-Women Team at Madison’s Top-Ranked Post Office
🚗 Proposed Bill Could Eliminate Parking Minimums Across Connecticut
🛩️ Save Big on an Aviation Museum Experience with This Groupon Deal
🎟️ Upcoming Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
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Explore more while spending less!
Want to experience the best of Connecticut without breaking the bank?
We’ve put together a 2025 guide to the top free attractions across the state! From stunning parks and museums to historic landmarks and scenic trails, there’s something for everyone.
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💌 CONNECTICUT’S TOP-RANKED POST OFFICE IS RUN BY AN ALL-WOMEN TEAM
Madison Post Office leads the state with perfect customer ratings
The Madison Post Office has been ranked #1 in Connecticut for customer service, earning 11 consecutive perfect scores in the Retail Customer Experience (RCE) program.
With an all-women retail team and a proud history dating back to 1815, the team continues to set the bar high for excellence in service.
📍 Madison Post Office, 781 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT
👏 Congrats to Postmaster Ana Anes and her incredible team!
🚘 PROPOSED CT BILL COULD END OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Supporters say it encourages walkable communities, but opponents worry about small-town parking issues
A new Connecticut bill could eliminate minimum parking requirements across the state, making it easier for developers to build housing and commercial spaces without dedicating large areas to parking.
Advocates argue it will help cities become more walkable, while critics warn of potential parking shortages.
📍 What do you think? Should Connecticut eliminate parking minimums?
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Up to 30% Off at Connecticut Air & Space Center
Step into history with a visit to the Connecticut Air & Space Center in Stratford. See authentic WWII aircraft, learn about the state’s aerospace legacy, and experience interactive exhibits the whole family will love.
🎟️ LIMITED-TIME DEAL:
🔹 Admission for One: $7.20 (Reg. $10)
🔹 Admission for Two: $13.50 (Reg. $20)
🔹 Family Pass (2 Adults, 2 Kids): $18 (Reg. $30)
📍 225 Main Street, Stratford
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🔎 Daring Dinner Escape Room (Westport): Solve a thrilling mystery while enjoying dinner.
🍽️ Stratford Restaurant Week 2025 (Stratford): Stratford Restaurant Week returns from March 1 to March 8, 2025, featuring an exciting lineup of local restaurants offering special discounts and deals.
🎨 CREATE_SPACE Thursdays at WORK_SPACE (Manchester): Participants can craft cards, canvases, and keepsakes in a casual environment with everything provided.
🎶 Mixtape Match Music Bingo at 1741 Pub & Grill (Middlefield): Enjoy great food, drinks, and music while testing your luck with this unique bingo experience!
🎸 Weekly Blues Jam at Black Eyed Sally’s (Hartford): The beloved Blues Jam at Black Eyed Sally’s is back, bringing soulful tunes and Southern vibes to your Thursday nights.
❓ Trivia Thursdays at Back Again Board Game Cafe (Middletown): Bring your team, grab a $10 game adventure pass, and enjoy a night filled with fun and friendly competition!
🎭 Shrek the Musical at Fairfield Theatre Company (Fairfield): This lively production brings the beloved characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film to life on stage.
🎟️ Zoomers at Fine Arts Instructional Center Proscenium Theater (Willimantic): Set in a Brooklyn apartment, Zoomers follows a group of twenty-something roommates navigating friendships, relationships, and the search for meaning in a world full of distractions.
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KEY STORIES AROUND THE STATE
Green Bliss Juice Bar has opened in downtown New Haven’s historic Chapel Street District at The Shops at Yale
Fashion icon Clinton Kelly returns to The RiverLane Boutique in Essex on March 29 for a spring styling fundraiser featuring a Staud trunk show, live makeovers, and champagne, with all ticket sales benefiting Dog Days Adoption Events.
Four Connecticut hospitals have been ranked among the best in the world by Newsweek.
Chappy the baby seal who was recently rescued from the middle of a CT street has died
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Griswold Inn in Essex is home to one of Connecticut’s oldest operating bars. Over the years, famous guests like George Washington, Mark Twain, and Albert Einstein have dined and raised a glass there.
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