What are newtownbee.com readers reading? Each week we compile a list of the most read posts published to our site. Here is a roundup of the week’s top five posts, based on number of page reads.

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“Black Lives Matter Is Not Marxist,” a letter to the editor written by Stephen Zakur, published July 20. Read more at newtownbee.com/07202020/black-lives-matter-is-not-marxist.

“Eversource Responds To Escalating Bills As Complaints Crackle,” by John Voket, published July 29. Local social network posts in Newtown — and across Connecticut’s Eversource electrical service sectors — are crackling with complaints as consumers have been opening their latest bills to see their payments increasing. Even Newtown State Rep Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) said he is being inundated with constituent concerns. Read more at newtownbee.com/07292020/eversource-responds-to-escalating-bills-as-complaints-crackle.

“Newtown COVID Cases Up By 11 As State Turns Attention To Younger Residents, Victims,” by John Voket, published on July 30. State sources said by 4 pm on July 29, the number of Newtown’s positive COVID-19 cases had increased by 11 — to 256 from the 245 reported around the same time last week. Three additional residents were also reported to the database of those lost to the novel coronavirus that has also drastically increased the number of fatalities across the nation to more than 153,000. Read more at newtownbee.com/07302020/newtown-covid-cases-up-by-11-as-state-turns-attention-to-younger-residents-victims.

“Now Open Under Former Ownership,” by Shannon Hicks, published on July 31. A very familiar face welcomed Dave Athans and Linda Bailey when the door of Sandy Hook Diner swung open Monday morning. Former diner owner Ellie Lewis, who retired from the diner four years ago, had purchased the business again during the recent pandemic closure. The diner closed temporarily in March, and Lewis was contacted by the building’s landlord a few months later. Read more at newtownbee.com/07312020/now-open-under-former-ownership.

“Secure The Blessings Of Liberty,” a letter to the editor written by Cathy Reiss, published on July 29. Read more at newtownbee.com/07292020/secure-the-blessings-of-liberty.