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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“Sand Hill Plaza Sold To Private Equity Firm,” published April 22. Sand Hill Plaza, which has been experiencing a long exodus of tenants over the past decade, has new owners this week. Read more at newtownbee.com/04222022/sand-hill-plaza-sold-to-private-equity-firm.

“Newtown Warrant Service Leads To Gunpoint Kidnapping,” by Jim Taylor, published April 14. A Danbury man was recently arrested after a gunpoint kidnapping and failed attempt to elude arrest in a car stolen from a Newtown residence. Read more at newtownbee.com/04142022/newtown-warrant-service-leads-to-gunpoint-carjacking.

“Former Newtown Resident Now A Stuntman In Action-Packed ‘Morbius,’” by Alissa Silber, published April 19. Southbury resident Andrew James Bleidner, 25, grew up in Newtown before becoming the budding model, actor, and stuntman he is today. Read more at newtownbee.com/04192022/former-newtown-resident-now-a-stuntman-in-action-packed-morbius.

“Dated 350 Years Ago Today: Local Historians Find Possible First Newtown Land Record,” by Jim Taylor, published April 22. What may be the first land deed executed for property in what would eventually become the community of Newtown has been discovered by a local historian in Stratford Town Hall. Read more at newtownbee.com/04222022/local-historians-find-possible-first-newtown-land-record.

“WestCOG Informs Public About Regional Affordable Housing Plan,” by Alissa Silber, published April 18. Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) hosted three virtual public meetings March 30 through April 1 to present an overview of its draft Western Connecticut Regional Affordable Housing Plan. Read more at newtownbee.com/04182022/westcog-informs-public-about-regional-affordable-housing-plan.

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