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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“A Coach, Mentor, And Leader: NHS Football’s Bobby Pattison Steps Down To Be A Family Man,” by Andy Hutchison, published January 25. Since 2017, Bobby Pattison has been the Head Coach of Newtown High School’s football team. Pattison informed school administration on January 19 that this past fall was his last — at least for now. Read more at newtownbee.com/01252023/a-coach-mentor-and-leader-nhs-footballs-bobby-pattison-steps-down-to-be-a-family-man.

“Gardener Teaches How To Successfully Plant Native Seeds This Winter,” by Alissa Silber, published January 25. Local landscape designer Chlöe Bowers shared her gardening expertise during “Winter Sowing Native Plants,” an evening program at C.H. Booth Library on January 9. Read more at newtownbee.com/01252023/gardener-teaches-how-to-successfully-plant-native-seeds-this-winter.

“Highly Ranked Hawk Wrestlers Celebrate Manfredi’s Milestone Win,” by Andy Hutchison, published January 28. Newtown High School’s wrestling team celebrated its future as well as its very recent past, along with the present — and capped things off with a victory on January 18, as the Nighthawks toppled visiting Stratford 54-18 to improve to 11-2. Read more at newtownbee.com/01282023/highly-ranked-hawk-wrestlers-celebrate-manfredis-milestone-win.

“Superintendent Alerts Families About Possible Bus Route Changes,” by Eliza Van, published January 27. A “short-term solution” to Newtown’s transportation issues is being worked on according to Superintendent of Schools Chris Melillo. The superintendent briefed district families on the latest developments in a January 27 letter. Read more at newtownbee.com/01272023/superintendent-alerts-families-about-possible-bus-route-changes.

“The ABCs of Newtown: L Is For Lakes (Zoar And Lillinonah),” by Shannon Hicks, published January 26. “The ABCs of Newtown” is a series tying each letter of the alphabet to something in Newtown. Lake Lillinonah and Lake Zoar are both man-made creations within the Housatonic River, each with lengthy western shorelines extending through Newtown. Read more at newtownbee.com/01262023/the-abcs-of-newtown-l-is-for-lakes-zoar-and-lillinonah.

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