Good morning, Westport.

A local roundup covers stories such as a fundraiser to help tennis coach Joseph Oyebog get an emergency medical evacuation from Cameroon as his condition worsens, a golf tournament that will be held on July 21 at Birchwood Country Club to support Westport Country Playhouse, and a Heartbeat for Hope event hosted by Staples High School seniors on May 31 and June 1 to aid Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital — each calling on community support. Other updates include art shows at the Westport Library with a June 6 opening, progress on the Lincoln Street apartment project as new floors and walls go up, use of a new fire pit at Compo’s South Beach on Memorial Day, and a note on the 1937 opening of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Westport’s Student Job Bank was updated—using new software from Getro Industries—to help teens and local employers connect for part-time, seasonal, and internship roles, with the project led by the Youth Commission and approved by the Board of Selectwomen.

The upgrade will make job searches easier for students as summer approaches.

A proposed federal bill would add an annual fee of $250 for electric vehicles and $100 for hybrids while removing EV tax credits, forcing Westport drivers to cover more road upkeep costs.

State officials and EV advocates say the fee is arbitrary — it could slow EV adoption without ensuring a fair revenue plan.

Lawmakers removed a 1.75% surcharge on investment income from the state budget and plan to mail $150 checks per child to families with a combined income up to $200,000—final details remain under discussion as the two-year, $55.5 billion budget is set to be debated soon and will take effect July 1.

The FDA said it needs more study before approving COVID vaccines for healthy people under 65.

Connecticut experts say the plan will limit patient options — affecting access until new data is available.

Scientists identified the first longhorned tick in Fairfield carrying bacteria that causes Ehrlichiosis, and officials urged residents to use tick repellents & check for tick bites after outdoor activities.

Dan Bikel: A Little Folk Music

7-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Ticket includes a complimentary drink — Experience heartfelt melodies and harmonies with local singer-songwriter Dan Bikel.

Garden Terrarium Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments provided — Learn to create a lush terrarium with seasonal plants in this hands-on workshop.

My Sinatra

8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.