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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“Family, Friends, Community Mourn Passing Of ‘Newtown Bee’ Publisher R. Scudder Smith” by Madelia Ring & John Voket, published August 18. The Smith family announces with sadness the passing of R. Scudder Smith on August 14, 2022. He was 87 years old. Read more at newtownbee.com/08182022/family-friends-community-mourn-passing-of-newtown-bee-publisher-r-scudder-smith/.

“Wetlands Panel Reviews Mt Pleasant Road Apartments Proposal” by Alissa Silber, published August 15. Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) had an in-depth discussion about apartments being proposed on Mt Pleasant Road during its meeting at Newtown Municipal Center on July 27. Read more at newtownbee.com/08152022/wetlands-panel-reviews-mt-pleasant-road-apartments-proposal/?q=Wetlands%20panel.

“Deli Owners Fighting For Enhanced Traffic Safety After Collisions” by Jim Taylor, published August 20. Regular travelers between Newtown and Bethel along Route 302/Sugar Street may have noticed new signs installed at a notoriously dangerous curve near Dodgingtown center thanks to a local business owner’s passionate call for enhanced safety measures after two family members were victims of vehicle crashes in the area. Read more at newtownbee.com/08202022/deli-owners-fighting-for-enhanced-traffic-safety-after-collisions/?q=owners%20fighting.

“Exceptional Detective Work Nabs Scammer Who Unlawfully Sold Local Property Out From Under Its Owner” by John Voket, published August 6. Newtown Police Chief David Kullgren is praising the tenacious efforts of local Detective Chelsea Harold and Detective Sgt Liam Seabrook after their months-long investigation resulted in the arrest of a man who unsuccessfully hatched a plan to sell a local home out from under its rightful owner. Read more at newtownbee.com/08062022/exceptional-detective-work-nabs-scammer-who-unlawfully-sold-local-property-out-from-under-its-owner/?q=Exceptional%20detective.

“Roussas Returns To Board Of Finance” by Jim Taylor, published August 15. Following the departure of Republican Geoffrey Dent, the Board of Finance has named former BOF Chair Sandy Roussas to fill the vacancy. Roussas was a member of the BOF from 2015 until 2021. She was previously the chair, and was serving as vice-chair during her last term with the BOF. Read more at newtownbee.com/08152022/roussas-returns-to-board-of-finance/?q=board%20of%20finance.

Reporter Alissa Silber can be reached at alissa@thebee.com.