Good morning, Westport.

Westport officials will hold budget hearings for school and town budgets on March 24 and March 25 at Town Hall — residents can also join an April 3 tour of the proposed public safety facility while the Westport Book Shop annual benefit has raised over $200,000 for the Library.

A preview for Sushi Jin is set for March 21 with ticket proceeds aiding EMS, and upcoming events include live concerts, a photo exhibit at the Senior Center and a student fundraiser at Greens Farms Elementary that mark a busy local week.

Tickets are selling fast for the Cabaret Olé fundraiser on March 30 at 6 p.m. at Christ & Holy Trinity Church, which will support the high school choral group’s trip to Spain and help fund a local music hub.

Broadway stars Mary Kate Morrissey and Dan Micciche and former Orphenian Jamie Mann will join the show — the event will also offer tapas and a silent auction.

Fire Marshal Terry Dunn has urged homeowners to be careful during spring cleaning and home renovations after several fires damaged property in Westport.

The Westport Fire Department warns that improper storage of flammable materials and overloaded outlets can lead to fires—residents should follow safety measures and plan to use the free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday—April 5 at Greens Farms railroad station.

The Downtown Plan Implementation Committee met on Thursday to discuss a report that urges the town to try better parking management with paid permits and other ideas—like using the Baldwin lot and a church lot—instead of building a costly garage at $6,300 to $8,750 per space.

Local shop owners said that three-hour parking helps shoppers and a public review of the study is planned within the next month.

Westport’s Representative Town Meeting will host a Community Conversation to explain its role in town government and let residents ask questions.

The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23 at the Westport Library — 23 Jesup Road.

UConn’s men’s basketball team will face Creighton in the Big East semifinal at Madison Square Garden in New York at 9 p.m. this Friday, after UConn beat Villanova 73 to 56 on Thursday and Creighton earned a win in overtime over DePaul — the teams split their regular season matchups.

Saugatuck Scribes: Cookbook Release with Chef Alison Grace

Chef Alison Milwe Grace celebrates the release of her first cookbook, offering a collection of recipes aimed at enhancing festive gatherings.