Each week we compile a list of the most read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top five stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Hayes, Rosenthal React After Newtown Zoom Meeting Infiltrated,” by John Voket, published October 13. US Representative Jahana Hayes, whose 5th District includes Newtown, was subject to hateful racial slurs, derogatory music, and repeated messages supporting President Donald Trump after hackers gained access to a Zoom meeting hosted by the lawmaker October 12. Read more at newtownbee.com/10132020/hayes-rosenthal-react-after-newtown-zoom-meeting-infiltrated.

“Football Team Crushes Brookfield In 7 On 7 Home Opener,” by Andy Hutchison, published October 13. Newtown High School’s football team showed its skill, speed, and muscle to earn a 50-17 victory over Brookfield in its first home contest of the altered, 7 on 7 season. Read more at newtownbee.com/10132020/football-team-crushes-brookfield-in-7-on-7-home-opener.

“Health Director Implores Residents To Increase Diligence As Indoor Gatherings Proliferate,” by John Voket, published October 15. Newtown’s Health District director is joining state and federal health officials in calling for residents and their visitors to increase diligence and invigorate protective practices as small, indoor gatherings are being blamed for an increase in COVID-19 cases. Read more at newtownbee.com/10152020/health-director-implores-residents-to-increase-diligence-as-indoor-gatherings-proliferate.

“Richard Crafts Moved To Homeless Shelter For Veterans,” by Andrew Gorosko, published January 30, 2020. Richard Crafts, the former Newtown resident who has served a lengthy prison sentence for the November 1986 murder of his wife Helle, on January 29 was moved from the Isaiah House halfway house in Bridgeport to a homeless shelter for veterans as part of Crafts’s ongoing transition from prison life to a full release from custody. Read more at newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/?q=richard%20crafts.

“John Oliver Sewage Plant Will Handle Hawleyville Outflow,” by John Voket, published October 16. It’s official: Every time residents of Newtown’s Hawleyville neighborhood flush, they will be sending their special deliveries to the newly named John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant. Read more at newtownbee.com/10162020/john-oliver-sewage-plant-will-handle-hawleyville-outflow.