Good morning, Westport.

Students statewide sent drawings, handwritten notes, and colorful cards to show love for red pandas at Connecticut Beardsley Zoo today (zookeepers brought the fan mail to the red pandas' habitat and captured photos of the moment).

Cold Fusion Gelato will close its downtown shop at the end of August and shift operations to manufacturing as the Emmert family thanks the community for many years of support.

The store has been a favorite place for teens starting their first jobs + for family meetups.

Westport Public Schools will update its Board on Thursday, June 4 with an AI strategy — featuring a new literacy framework and student innovations at Staples High School — while a parent seminar with Casey Cuny on Monday, June 22 at Westport Library will offer guidance on using AI responsibly.

Westport’s beech trees face a dangerous disease and town officials plan to remove and replace them.

Public Works Director Ratkiewich will request funding (up to $100,000 per year for five years) to improve safety.

El Niño in the Pacific is expected to lower hurricane formation during the 2026 season which began on June 1, but warmer Atlantic waters and weaker trade winds may bring active weather, and state officials urged residents to review flood insurance and check evacuation zones.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday that nearly 100,000 residents will receive letters this week confirming their medical debt is erased via a state initiative with Undue Medical Debt & for those earning up to four times the federal poverty level.

This fourth round will cancel nearly $315 million in debt.

Residents seeking HIV care in Westport can access local and tri-state resources that offer medical treatment, housing assistance, job support, and legal guidance (including hotline 800-232-4636 in Connecticut) to help manage the condition and stay healthy.

Yesterday, the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed Spinnaker's pre-application for a new development in Saugatuck.

The proposal calls for 175 mixed-unit residences with on-site parking and 10% affordable housing, while the Architectural Review Board met Tuesday (7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Room 201) to discuss design details.

UConn men's basketball will face Michigan at Boston's TD Garden on Nov.

6 in a rematch of last season's national championship game (Michigan won 69–63). The opener starts a challenging nonconference schedule that also renews high-profile series with Illinois, Arizona, and Kansas.

Much Ado About Nothing for Kids

2-3 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging family-friendly performance of Shakespeare's classic play adapted for kids.

3rd Annual Golf Tournament

7:30 a.m. — Birchwood Country Club — $495-$2,350 — Swing for a cause with golf, Mahjong, and Canasta while supporting the historic Westport Country Playhouse.