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 recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Discover The Divine Messages, Numerology Expert Visiting Sandy Hook,” by Alissa Silber, published July 27. Angela Alden, of Oakville, has spent her entire life learning about astrology and its subgenre, numerology. Ahead of visiting New Insights Boutique in Sandy Hook on July 31, Alden spoke with The Newtown Bee. Read more at newtownbee.com/07272021/discover-the-divine-messages-numerology-expert-visiting-sandy-hook.

“Open Carry Firearms Ban A Heated Topic At Recent Ordinance Meeting,” by Jim Taylor, published August 2. With two passionate viewpoints butting head to head over a contentious issue, the Legislative Council’s Ordinance Subcommittee contemplated if it could — and if it should — craft an ordinance banning open carry of firearms on public property. Read more at newtownbee.com/08022021/open-carry-firearms-ban-a-heated-topic-at-recent-ordinance-meeting.

“Newtown Not Ready For Masking Mandate As Lamont Extends Decision To Municipalities,” by John Voket, published August 6. Newtown First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and Health District Director Donna Culbert are now empowered by a new executive order to initiate a masking mandate, but are not planning to do so. Read more at newtownbee.com/08062021/newtown-not-ready-for-masking-mandate-as-lamont-extends-decision-to-municipalities.

“What Kind Of Restaurant Does Newtown Need?,” by Shannon Hicks, published August 3. One of the most popular Newtown Bee Weekly Question Facebook posts was created recently. Questions are usually posted on our Facebook page on Wednesday afternoons. Answers are often collected and turned into a story for an upcoming issue of The Newtown Bee. We had no idea how popular that July 14 question would be. Within one week, more than 300 responses were recorded after we asked: What kind of restaurant does Newtown need? Read more at https://www.newtownbee.com/08032021/what-kind-of-restaurant-does-newtown-need.

“Dave Matthews Elevates His Game To Pro Ranks,” by Andy Hutchison, published August 1. It has been quite a baseball-playing journey for Dave Matthews, who has gone from Newtown High School standout to Central Connecticut State University conference champion to connecting for his grandest slam of sorts: playing professional ball with the Frontier League’s Joliet (Illinois) Slammers. Read more at newtownbee.com/08012021/dave-matthews-elevates-his-game-to-pro-ranks.