Each week we compile a list of some of the recent 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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“First Selectman Flags Recycling Pickup, Tipping Fees Increasing,” by Jim Taylor, published October 24. The tipping fees for recycling pickups have nearly doubled since summer, increasing from $64 per ton to $119 per ton, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal recently told the Board of Finance. Read more at newtownbee.com/10242022/first-selectman-flags-recycling-pickup-tipping-fees-increasing.

“Hawks Knock Falcons From Unbeaten Ranks In 30-20 Win,” by Andy Hutchison, published October 28. Newtown High School’s football team overcame an early deficit and pulled away in the third quarter in a 30-20 victory over visiting Joel Barlow of Redding, on Senior Night, at Blue & Gold Stadium on October 28. Read more at newtownbee.com/10282022/hawks-knock-falcons-from-unbeaten-ranks-in-30-20-win.

“Newtown’s Three-Sport Athletes Recognized,” published October 24. Newtown High School’s three-sport athletes were recognized during a recent special breakfast event at the school. Read more at newtownbee.com/10242022/newtowns-three-sport-athletes-recognized.

“Record-Holding Teammates Have Healthy Competition And Support Of Long-Time Record Setter,” by Andy Hutchison, published October 28. When the swim season was just about to begin, 2006 Newtown High School graduate Abby (Atkinson) Chinault was at the Newtown Labor Day Parade when she saw the Newtown High School girls’ swim team members. Read more at newtownbee.com/10282022/record-holding-teammates-have-healthy-competition-and-support-of-long-time-record-setter.

“Trebuchet Continues To Entertain At Castle Hill Farm,” by Shannon Hicks, published October 28. Built as a project for a class at Newtown Middle School 14 years ago, a Medieval-style trebuchet continues to be trotted out every Halloween season for entertainment purposes at Castle Hill Farm. Read more at newtownbee.com/10282022/trebuchet-continues-to-entertain-at-castle-hill-farm.

Education Editor Eliza Van can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.