Good morning, Westport.

NASA astronaut Anil Menon, with strong local ties and a love for local sports, is set to launch from a Soyuz spacecraft in two weeks on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.

He will study the effects of space on the human body using his medical expertise.

Westport residents can pay new taxes online beginning tomorrow with first quarter payments due today at Town Hall.

Thursday’s fireworks at Compo Beach will feature new effects and final tickets remain available (limited supply), while the Farmers Market opens one hour early due to a heat wave.

MoCACT members and their friends will meet Bob Weingarten, author of a new Westport history book, at Westport Book Shop on July 7 at 6 p.m. Attendees can buy a copy and enjoy a casual reception with wine & soft drinks, light bites.

Staples Players revisited its summer 2011 production of Jesus Christ Superstar that showcased local talent; alumni like Clay Singer have since advanced on stage and screen (their early work sparked promising careers).

Back to the Garden 1969 will perform on July 5 at Levitt Pavilion.

Eversource is asking for an 11% rate hike and wants 300,000 documents kept private, drawing pushback from consumer groups + state officials.

PURA will decide in the next few days while the full filing is expected in mid-July.

At the Westport Planning + Zoning meeting, neighbors and an expert discussed a plan to add permanent lights to the athletic fields at PJ Romano on Riverside and Wakeman B on North.

Officials said they will review updated landscaping details with a hearing scheduled for July 20.

Health experts advise Westport residents to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion (headaches, heavy sweating, muscle cramps) and heat stroke (no sweating, rapid pulse, confusion) so that if symptoms appear, they can cool down immediately and seek medical help.

A Journey Through Westport History

6-7:30 p.m. — MoCA\CT — RSVP required — Celebrate the release of Bob Weingarten's new book and explore Westport's rich history over drinks and light bites.

Levitt Pavilion Children’s Series

7-8 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning children’s music performances by acclaimed artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

7-9 p.m. — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets required — Experience Agatha Christie’s renowned mystery brought to life with clever twists and suspense.