Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Vacant Hawleyville Restaurant Destroyed By Stubborn Fire,” by Shannon Hicks, published January 14. It took firefighters nearly 4½ hours to douse and then clear from the scene of a fire at 130 Mt Pleasant Road. The building at that location, home most recently to McGuire’s Ale House, was destroyed by a stubborn fire first reported around 9:30 am. Read more at newtownbee.com/01142022/vacant-hawleyville-restaurant-destroyed-by-stubborn-fire.

“Next Round Of Newtown COVID Test Distributions Scheduled,” by John Voket, published January 14. Newtown officials announced the next round of distribution opportunities for free COVID-19 test kits. Registration went live Saturday, January 15. Read more at newtownbee.com/01142022/next-round-of-covid-test-distributions-scheduled.

“Fire Prevention Poster Entries On View At Community Center,” by Shannon Hicks, published January 14. The entries received from local fourth and fifth grade students for the 2021 Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program were on view at Newtown Community Center until January 17. Read more at newtownbee.com/01142022/fire-prevention-poster-entries-on-view-at-community-center.

“Girls’ Basketball Team Drains A Dozen 3-Pointers In Victory Over Green Wave,” published January 14. The Newtown High School girls’ basketball team defeated host New Milford High School 52-45 in a rescheduled contest on January 8. Read more at newtownbee.com/01142022/girls-basketball-team-drains-a-dozen-3-pointers-in-victory-over-green-wave.

“How Will Hawley Students Be Relocated During HVAC Project?” by Eliza Hallabeck, published January 10. Hawley Elementary School Principal Christopher Moretti offered insight at a recent Board of Education meeting into plans to relocate the school’s population while an upcoming HVAC project is underway. Read more at newtownbee.com/01102022/how-will-hawley-students-be-relocated-during-hvac-project.

Education Reporter Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.