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“With Nearly 1,600 Cases In Newtown, Restriction Rollback Concerns Emerging,” by John Voket, published March 11. So you have gotten your first or only COVID-19 vaccine — maybe even your second. “But we can’t lose sight of how this virus is transmitted,” Health District Director Donna Culbert said. Read more at newtownbee.com/03112021/with-nearly-1600-cases-in-newtown-restriction-rollback-concerns-emerging.

“Solar Energy Produces A Bright Future For Newtown,” by Alissa Silber, published March 8. For more than 15 years, the Town of Newtown has been actively working to generate and receive more of its electricity through solar-powered technology. Through its many initiatives, the town has become a trailblazer for the solar energy movement on a municipal level, with plans to grow its reach. Read more at newtownbee.com/03082021/solar-energy-produces-a-bright-future-for-newtown.

“Who’s Better On The Ice? Newtown Police Officer vs NHS Athletic Director, Friday Afternoon,” by Shannon Hicks, published March 11. Ahead of the special event, planned as a fundraiser for Special Olympics of Connecticut (SOCT), excitement was building: Newtown Police Officer William Chapman and Newtown High School Athletic Director Matt Memoli had challenged each other to a friendly competition. Read more at newtownbee.com/03112021/whos-better-on-the-ice-newtown-police-officer-vs-nhs-athletic-director-friday-afternoon.

“Fairfield Hills Master Plan Recommendations Approved: Where Does It Go From Here?” by Alissa Silber, published March 12. The Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) had a public hearing for a referral from the Town of Newtown Board of Selectmen requesting the review and possible action on the Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee’s 2019 recommendations. Read more at newtownbee.com/03122021/fairfield-hills-master-plan-recommendations-approved-where-does-it-go-from.

“A Native Son Celebrates Childhood’s ‘Newtown Scenes,’” by Shannon Hicks, published March 13. Rick Kuhn has released his second book featuring his original paintings. Many works in Newtown Scenes: The Paintings of Rick Kuhn portray the town as it looks today. Some show the town as it looked during the 1990s, and a few show Newtown “as it appeared in the 1960s when I was growing up,” he noted recently. Read more at newtownbee.com/03132021/a-native-son-celebrates-childhoods-newtown-scenes.