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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“Fairfield Hills Authority Meets, Continues Bicycle Playground Discussion,” by Alissa Silber, published August 28. Fairfield Hills Authority members over two meetings reviewed a Newtown Parks & Recreation Department proposal for a children’s bicycle playground. Read more at newtownbee.com/08282021/fairfield-hills-authority-meets-continues-bicycle-playground-discussion.

“Rosenthal Issues Newtown Mask Mandate After COVID Case Reports Escalate,” by John Voket, published August 26. Noting the decision was based on case data, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal issued an indoor masking mandate in the hopes of curtailing the spread of COVID-19 and its highly aggressive delta variant. Read more at newtownbee.com/08262021/rosenthal-issues-newtown-mask-mandate-after-covid-case-reports-escalate.

“Tropical Storm Ida’s Remnants Close Roads, Cut Power To Hundreds,” by Shannon Hicks, published September 2. Hundreds of local homes were in the dark after the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida passed through the region during the overnight hours of September 1-2. Read more at newtownbee.com/09022021/storm-idas-remnants-close-roads-cut-power-to-hundreds.

“Council Votes 9-3 To Extend Rosenthal Mask Mandate After COVID Cases Escalate,” by Jim Taylor, published September 2. After spirited discussion, the Legislative Council voted 9-3 to extend a local indoor mask mandate that was initiated nearly a week earlier by First Selectman Dan Rosenthal and went into effect Monday, August 30. Read more at newtownbee.com/09022021/council-votes-9-3-to-extend-rosenthal-mask-mandate-after-covid-cases-escalate.

“For The Love Of Gardening: Gardening In Containers,” by Sydney Eddison, published August 4. Former drama teacher, lifelong gardener, author, and Newtown resident for 60 years, Eddison takes a look at containers. Read more at newtownbee.com/08042021/for-the-love-of-gardening-gardening-in-containers.