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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“Board Of Education Honors 14 During Celebration Of Excellence,” by Shannon Hicks, published May 31. The Board of Education recently honored 13 people with Profiles in Professionalism honors and recognized one staff member for her recent Weller Award. Read more at newtownbee.com/05312022/board-of-education-honors-14-during-celebration-of-excellence.

“Legislative Council Considers Affordable Housing Plan,” by Jim Taylor, published May 30. With state regulations requiring each town to have 10% of its housing stock be affordable housing, and Newtown currently at 2.66%, the town has to show the state it is making long-term efforts to meet the requirement. Read more at newtownbee.com/05302022/legislative-council-considers-affordable-housing-plan.

“Filmmaker Matt Berman Chats About Latest Release, Upcoming Newtown Premiere,” by John Voket, published June 3. Edmond Town Hall Theater is readying for a red carpet US film premiere of writer-director Matt Berman’s latest project hot off the screening room at Cannes Film Festival. Read more at newtownbee.com/06032022/filmmaker-matt-bermanchats-about-latest-release-upcoming-newtown-premiere.

“Hollandia Nurseries Earns Grant For New Irrigation System,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published May 31. Hollandia Nurseries in Bethel is set to install a new irrigation system that will help automate the water process for hanging plants, thanks to a Connecticut Department of Agriculture Farm Transition Grant. Read more at newtownbee.com/05312022/hollandia-nurseries-earns-grant-for-new-irrigation-system.

“Tune In To See Marching Nighthawks In D.C. Memorial Day Parade,” published May 27. The Newtown High School Marching Band & Color Guard was prepping for the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Read more at newtownbee.com/05272022/tune-in-to-see-marching-nighthawks-in-d-c-memorial-day-parade.

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