Good morning, Westport.

Today, the town's teen center at Toquet Hall (in the alley between Post Road and Jesup Road) hosts a Super Smash Bros. tournament from 7 to 9 p.m.; youth board events continue with board and video games on March 20 and a Jeopardy Night on March 21.

Residents should take tax payments directly to Post Office clerks to avoid mail theft, while Yuzu restaurant opens at Parker Harding Plaza serving Asian cuisine.

VersoFest features a free panel on music and AI, and upcoming events include a folk tribute, bluegrass show, TOPSoccer, and a swim club meet.

Connecticut truckers and business owners are facing higher fuel costs as diesel averages $5.01—a 72-cent jump in one week.

Locked-in contracts force them to absorb the surge while refilling tanks in Mystic and nearby areas.

Scientists warn that tick season could be one of the worst ever as warmer temperatures expand tick habitats in the region — pet owners in Westport are advised to check themselves and animals for ticks and consider prevention measures.

An Afternoon with Best-Selling Children's Author Lauren Tarshis

3 PM — The Westport Library — $10 for children, $5 for chaperones — Celebrate resilience through storytelling with Lauren Tarshis and a fun trivia game.