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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“Hiker Dies In Upper Paugussett State Forest,” by Shannon Hicks, published March 29. An adult male hiker died after reportedly going into cardiac arrest while in the Upper Paugussett State Forest. Read more at newtownbee.com/03292022/hiker-dies-in-upper-paugussett-state-forest.

“P&Z Approves South Main Street Spanish Language Center, Controversial Apartments,” by Alissa Silber, published March 28. Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission recently had multiple public hearings. Read more at newtownbee.com/03282022/pz-approves-south-main-street-spanish-language-center-controversial-apart.

“Fraser Woods Will Have A New Head Of School,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published March 28. Fraser Woods Montessori School will welcome a new head of school, David Newman, starting July 1. Read more at newtownbee.com/03282022/fraser-woods-new-head-of-school-starting-july-1.

“Town Struggles With Historic Credits Issue For Fairfield Hills,” by Jim Taylor, published March 28. Newtown officials are struggling to “close the donut hole” related to historic credits that would allow the renovation of two buildings in the Fairfield Hills complex for mixed use after being told that all the campus’ current buildings must be preserved in order for a developer to qualify for the valuable and cost-offsetting state assistance. Read more at newtownbee.com/03282022/town-struggles-with-historic-credits-issue-for-fairfield-hills.

“Pitching And Power: Baseball Team Primed To Compete With The Best,” by Andy Hutchison, published April 1. Some teams win behind the strong pitching. Others sparked by their hitting. Newtown High School’s baseball team looks to both as the Nighthawks try to make some noise in the postseason. Read more at newtownbee.com/04012022/pitching-and-power-baseball-team-primed-to-compete-with-the-best.

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