Good morning, Norwalk.

A baby black-handed spider monkey was born at Beardsley Zoo on Dec.

18 and is now on display — officials request visitors keep voices low as its early weeks are delicate.

Malls and outlets have set special holiday hours for the season, with all centers closed on Christmas and several opening early on Friday to serve last-minute shoppers in the area.

Sally’s Apizza plans to expand from seven local locations to up to 1,000 nationwide — an effort to become Connecticut’s largest chain.

The expansion aims to add as many as 50 new stores each year, though a more realistic goal is 255 stores across 12 states.

Connecticut officials warned drivers not to mix alcohol with multiple drugs — including designer drugs and tranquilizers — after lab tests showed more impaired drivers testing positive and nearly 40% of traffic deaths involving such behavior, urging caution this holiday season.

Federal officials paused offshore wind leases for Revolution Wind on Monday due to national security concerns & Connecticut leaders vowed to keep the nearly 85%-complete project on track for a planned finish in the second half of 2026.

The wind farm is expected to generate renewable energy and support local jobs.

On Dec. 3 the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing suspended two nurses and on Dec.

17 accepted a voluntary license surrender as part of Operation Nightingale — one nurse falsely claimed a Minnesota school instead of a Florida one under indictment, with a hearing scheduled.

Last week, high school boys basketball players posted impressive scores, with standout performances from Capital Prep and Windham teams.

Upcoming contests include Fairfield Ludlowe at Fairfield Prep Friday at 8 p.m., Bloomfield at Holy Cross Saturday at 7 p.m. — and Platt at Windsor Monday at 7:45 p.m.

BubbleMania! with Casey Carle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Norwalk Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating arts of bubble-making filled with comedy and music for the whole family.