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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"I-84 East Closed Following Crash," by Shannon Hicks, published April 25. I-84 East was closed for a few hours Monday evening, following a crash that sent one woman to the hospital. Read more at newtownbee.com/04252022/i-84-east-closed-following-crash.

"Referendum Items All Pass," by Shannon Hicks, published April 27. Less than 8% of Newtown’s registered voters decided the fate of two budget proposals and two bonding requests during a 14-hour period Tuesday, April 26. Read more at newtownbee.com/04272022/referendum-items-all-pass.

"Audubon Series Continues: Former New York Landfill Now A Habitat For Grassland Birds," by Alissa Silber, published April 26. Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) hosted the fourth of five planned “Young, Gifted, And Wild About Birds” online presentations on March 24. Read more at newtownbee.com/04262022/audubon-series-continues-former-new-york-landfill-now-a-habitat-for-grassl.

"Polls Open Today For Budget Referendum," by Shannon Hicks, published April 26. Qualified electors had an opportunity to exercise their civic duty on April 26. Read more at newtownbee.com/04262022/polls-open-today-for-budget-referendum.

"Meet Two Newtown School Paraprofessionals," by Eliza Hallabeck, published April 26. In honor of the recent National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, two of Newtown’s paraprofessionals shared insights about their jobs. Read more at newtownbee.com/04262022/meet-two-newtown-school-paraprofessionals.

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