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🤖Star Wars Forum, Graveyard Tours, + More CT Happenings
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! You’ve made it to the halfway point of the week, and it’s only getting better from here. There’s plenty happening around Connecticut to keep you busy!
Here’s what’s inside today’s email:
Connecticut lawmakers push for major towing law reform
Since 1990, The DeVellis Family has been serving up authentic Italian flavors, and now Monroe gets to experience it too! Marcello’s Italian Eatery brings fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold Italian classics to your table in a beautiful, modern setting.
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🍷 Cheese Wheel Pasta – A must-try, cooked tableside for an unforgettable dining experience!
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Exploring the Magic of Puppets and Masks in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is hosting an exclusive Star Wars-themed event tonight at 7 pm in Storrs.
Professor Colette Searls will lead an engaging discussion on how puppets, masks, and animatronic characters have shaped the storytelling of the Star Wars universe. Drawing from her book, A Galaxy of Things, she’ll explore how droids, masked villains, and non-human creatures add depth to the franchise.
This free event is open to the public (donations appreciated), and refreshments will be served. Don't miss this one-night-only exploration of how puppetry brings sci-fi to life!
📍 Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Storrs
📅 Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm
💰 Free Admission
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Explore the Chilling Past of Whitehall Burial Ground
Step into the eerie past of Mystic with the Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tour at Whitehall Burial Ground.
This colonial cemetery dates back to the 1660s and is steeped in stories of lost souls, Revolutionary War captains, and even Connecticut vampire legends.
Visitors have reported hearing phantom footsteps and seeing shadowy figures, making this one of the most chilling ghost tours in the state.
Tours are offered on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays through November, with special late-night tours in October.
📍 Whitehall Burial Ground, Mystic
📅 Multiple Dates Available
🚗 CT LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR MAJOR TOWING LAW OVERHAUL
Proposed Bill Seeks to Protect Consumers from Predatory Practices
Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a bill aimed at reforming the state's towing laws following an investigation by The Connecticut Mirror and ProPublica that exposed predatory practices disproportionately impacting low-income residents.
The proposed House Bill 7162 would:
✔️ Extend the time before a towed vehicle can be sold
✔️ Require tow companies to accept debit and credit card payments
✔️ Ensure consumers receive a 24-hour notice before a private property tow
✔️ Make tow yards more accessible on weekends for car retrieval
While many residents and legal advocates support the bill, the towing industry and landlords argue that the changes could create operational challenges. Lawmakers expect bipartisan support as the bill moves through the legislative process.
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HUGE DISCOUNTS ON CONNECTICUT FUN
Want to get out and have some fun without breaking the bank? Check out these deals on local fun!
TOP EVENTS TODAY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
🔥 Live from the Boathouse: Wildfires 101 (Wednesday, Essex): Learn about the science and impact of wildfires in this educational talk.
🎲 Board Game Club at Back Again Board Game Café (Middletown): Meet up and play classic and new board games.
🌱 Bonsai Beginner Workshop (Wednesday, West Hartford): Learn the art of bonsai while sipping on craft brews.
🎤 Wednesday Night Trivia with MC J Hype at Tiernan’s (Stamford): Midweek trivia fun with a lively host.
🎤 Karaoke Night with DJ B EZ at Parkville Market (Hartford): Sing your heart out with friends.
🔎 Daring Dinner Escape Room (Westport): Solve a thrilling mystery while enjoying dinner.
🎭 The Wiz (Hartford): A Tony® Award-winning Broadway classic with a fresh new twist and high-energy performances.
👻 Moonlit Mystic Graveyard Ghost Tours (Mystic): Explore Mystic’s haunted past on a chilling after-dark tour of Whitehall Burial Ground.
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HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET?
🌨️ ON THIS DAY IN CONNECTICUT HISTORY: THE GREAT WHITE HURRICANE OF 1888
On March 12, 1888, what began as a typical snowy morning quickly turned into one of the worst blizzards in Connecticut’s history—the infamous Great White Hurricane.
Over the next three days, fierce winds and relentless snowfall buried the state under nearly 50 inches of snow in some areas, with drifts reaching second-story windows.
The storm paralyzed transportation, stranded thousands, and knocked out communication lines, leaving life at a standstill across the Northeast.
Despite the devastation, Connecticut residents showed resilience and camaraderie, helping neighbors dig out and even posing for photos in massive snow tunnels.
When the storm finally subsided, it left behind over 400 fatalities and millions in damages, solidifying its place as one of the most catastrophic winter storms in U.S. history.
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HEADLINES AROUND THE STATE
A new report shows Connecticut has nearly 176 potentially hazardous facilities across the state, with many of them located in major cities.
Firefighters across Connecticut have been working to contain multiple brush fires that ignited this week due to dry and windy conditions.
The Milford Planning and Zoning Board approved two coastal home construction projects and granted a special exception for a personal training gym during last month’s meeting.
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