Good morning, Westport.

Lighthouse Living is building a 68-unit apartment complex near the Saugatuck River with 22 affordable units, and Positive Directions will host a parenting panel on September 15 at Westport Library—competitive races in several Representative Town Meeting districts require petition signatures by September 9 while the Board of Education meets on September 4 at Staples High School. Authorities have indicted three people in a mail fraud scheme affecting local businesses, and Ben Roland became the youngest licensed architect—additionally, a juvenile swan was spotted near the YMCA.

Stop & Shop said it will not return in-store butchers in Connecticut after a $75,000 fine was imposed in New Jersey for selling spoiled meat, noting that butcher operations ended in all 83 stores over four years ago — the company said it follows best practices for food safety.

The online art gallery features a new artist each week, and this week it highlights Jo Ann McKinney’s mixed media piece — the gallery accepts submissions in any medium by email — inviting local artists of all ages to share their work.

Earthplace invites Westport community members to join its second annual Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept.6 at its 62-acre nature preserve at 10 Woodside Lane to remove invasive plants and restore trails.

Volunteers will gather at 10 a.m.—with coffee and tea served—before starting work at 10:15 a.m.

Slice of Saugatuck Festival

2-5 p.m. — Dunkin' — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful food tasting festival with live bands, fun activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Westport Lobster Festival

7-11 p.m. — Compo Beach — Ticket required — A delectable night featuring lobsters, music, and fun for the whole family.

Make Tracks Walk/5K Run for Kids with Cancer

9-11 a.m. — Sherwood Island State Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 11th Annual Walk/Run supporting children battling cancer in Connecticut.