Good morning, Westport.

Bill Harmer, in his tenth year as Westport Library director, released his new Substack (The Civic Library) where he shares reflections on how the library transforms from a simple building into a vital community hub for learning and connection.

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo welcomed two Bolivian gray titi monkey brothers, Rio (11) and Tiago (10), arriving from Roger Williams Park Zoo as part of a conservation partnership; visitors can now see them in the Rainforest Building at Bridgeport Zoo.

Desert Highway played its final concert at the Levitt Pavilion on July 25 before planning one last show at Eisenhower Park on Aug.

1, as the Long Island-based band will disband after 15 years. Drummer Larry Lippman said the venue was special.

A teen-led rewards program, ECHO Choice, launched at Maritime Aquarium to promote sustainable dining at nine South Norwalk restaurants.

Visitors earn digital stamps on the free StampMe app & can trade five stamps for a complimentary cruise ticket.

During National Immunization Awareness Month, children in day care and from pre-K through 12 in Connecticut must follow specific vaccine requirements per CDC guidelines, and the guide also outlines similar rules for New Jersey and New York.

Amid a Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce, 68 cases have led residents to seek fresher produce at local farmers markets today where farm-to-table times can be as short as one day.

Officials and farms like Sunset Farms (using local water for safety) urge buying local to avoid longer-stored produce.

Local gardening expert Chris Petersen (member of the Long Island Daylily Society) says growers should plant a mix of early-, mid- and late-season daylilies to enjoy blooming flowers through summer.

She recommends Handsome Prince for continuous blooms and warns to keep plants away from cats.