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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“Officials Offer Insight On Proposed Hawleyville Warehouse Property,” by Alissa Silber, published February 9. A look at Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission’s (IWC) evaluation on an application proposing building a large industrial building in Hawleyville. Read more at newtownbee.com/02092022/iwc-meeting-tonight-officials-offer-insight-on-proposed-hawleyville-wareho.

“Hwang Calls End To School Mask Mandate A ‘Credit To Grassroots Advocacy,’” by John Voket, published February 8. State Senator Tony Hwang, whose 28th District includes Newtown, issued a statement praising the tireless work of parents and advocates after Governor Ned Lamont announced the statewide school mask mandate will expire on February 28. Read more at newtownbee.com/02082022/hwang-calls-end-to-school-mask-mandate-a-credit-to-grass-roots-advocacy.

“Millard And 4x400 Relay Earn State Championships As Girls’ Team Places Fourth,” by Andy Hutchison, published February 12. Newtown High School had an individual champion and a relay winner as the team placed fourth in the Class LL state championships, at Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven on February 11. Read more at newtownbee.com/02122022/millard-and-4x400-relay-earn-state-championships-as-girls-team-places-four.

“Officials, Organizations React To Lamont Legislative Proposals On Gun Violence,” by Jim Taylor, published February 11. An increase in the number of newly trained state and local police officers, reestablishment of a gun task force, and changes to some existing state gun laws are among the proposals Governor Ned Lamont unveiled in a legislative package aimed at combatting gun violence. Read more at newtownbee.com/02112022/officials-organizations-react-to-lamont-legislative-proposals-on-gun-viole.

“Maggie The Comfort Dog Retires To Florida After Career Of Service,” by Alissa Silber, published February 7. After nearly a decade of exemplary service as a comfort dog in Newtown, Maggie the golden retriever has retired with her forever family and canine companion to Florida. Read more at newtownbee.com/02072022/maggie-the-comfort-dog-retires-to-florida-after-career-of-service.

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