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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ten Connecticut worshippers led by Bishop Jeffrey Mello took shelter in a Jerusalem church amid missile warnings before crossing into Jordan. They are now set to fly home, with arrival at a major East Coast airport expected in the coming days (after a challenging but ultimately safe pilgrimage). WFSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Employees at a Stanley Black & Decker facility in New Britain returned to work yesterday after the company announced plans to close the site and lay off about 300 workers. WFSB-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UHart’s Joseloff Gallery presents Interdimensional Timelines by Liz Nielsen—an exhibit featuring light paintings that blend art and science. The free reception runs from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 while an artist talk is scheduled on March 25 in Hillyer Hall. University of Hartford
- ➤ Seventeen-time Grammy Award winner Sting will perform at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Monday, Nov. 9 as part of his STING 3.0 tour. Fan Club tickets are available today plus general on-sale begins on Friday, March 6 at 10 a.m. NBC Connecticut
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several Connecticut towns notified DEEP they may need to dump excess snow into waterways as an emergency measure after heavy snowfall — Essex is storing over 1,000 tons in a parking lot and expects it to melt by April. CT Mirror
- ➤ The new Does Good Garden hydroponic farm in New Britain grows 2,000 pounds of lettuce weekly using zero waste and no pesticides; Phase I is complete and it will expand to double leafy greens and add strawberries and basil, selling produce to Cisco and local restaurants. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WSHU’s Ebong Udoma and CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen discussed the debate over whether towns may ban nip bottles, which sell over 90 million each year and clutter local streets. Representative Mary Mushinski advocates a town-by-town choice to introduce a refundable deposit — while critics argue state control protects essential town funds. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The 3rd Annual Teen Wellness Fair: A Mindful Getaway is set for Saturday, March 7 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hall High School cafeteria in West Hartford, where teen leaders will run free activities such as henna, bingo, and face painting with local business support. We-Ha
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed a bill to have the state study the Connecticut option (a plan for universal, affordable health care). The Office of Policy and Management will research details with a view to proposing legislation in 2027 if the bill passes this session. CT Mirror
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Feedback - LIVE
6-9 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock favorites and original tunes from the talented band Feedback.
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Soccer Classes for Kids Aged 3-8
2 p.m. — Elizabeth Park Conservancy — Enroll now — March indoor soccer classes designed for young boys and girls.
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Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Cleveland Monsters
7-8 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Check the local AHL action as the Wolf Pack host the Monsters in a thrilling hockey showdown.
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90s Con 2026
4-8 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — $176.10 — Celebrate the iconic decade of the 90s with a weekend of nostalgia in Hartford.
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90's Con CT - Saturday
10 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket options available — Celebrate the beloved 90s with exclusive experiences and premium seating.
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90's Con CT - Sunday
10 AM - 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket packages available — Celebrate the iconic 90s with exclusive experiences and meet your favorite stars.
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St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Manchester Public Library — Free entry — Create a festive yarn banner for St. Patrick's Day under the guidance of local artisan Mary Curley.
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Turas - Contemporary Irish Music
6-9 p.m. — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating evening of live Irish music with the band Turas.
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a radiant ballet reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with stunning glow-in-the-dark costumes.
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Shamrock Run & Walk
8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — Chippens Hill Middle School, Bristol, CT — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Irish spirit with a community 5 & 2-mile road race and fitness walk for all ages.
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