A number of stories posted to newtownbee.com this past weekend.

In case you missed them, here is a list of some of those stories, not in particular order.

“Charles Rafferty Is Not A Misanthrope. He Just Writes Like One,” by Shannon Hicks. Charles Rafferty’s new book, a collection of flash fiction published as “Somebody Who Knows Somebody,” takes readers to a lot of dark, scary, and sometimes uncomfortable places, but Rafferty promises his overall outlook on life is good. Read more at newtownbee.com/04102021/charles-rafferty-is-not-a-misanthrope-he-just-writes-like-one.

“BOS Briefed On Budget Savings, OK Intern,” by John Voket. During a brief regular meeting April 5, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal briefed Selectmen Maureen Crick Owen and Jeff Capeci on additional funds he expected to be considered two days later by the Legislative Council to further reduce the proposed 2021-22 budget proposal. Read more at newtownbee.com/04102021/bos-briefed-on-budget-savings-ok-intern.

“Local Organizations Planning Special Events Around Earth Day,” by Shannon Hicks. The COVID-19 pandemic is going to mean a second spring without a Newtown Earth Day Festival. Read more at newtownbee.com/04102021/local-organizations-planning-special-events-around-earth-day.

“Filming Begins For NHS Godspell Production,” by Eliza Hallabeck. The streaming date for NHS’s Godspell has been changed to May 7 at 7 pm. Read more at newtownbee.com/04112021/filming-begins-for-nhs-godspell-production.

“Boys’ Spikers Look To Pick Up Where They Left Off In 2019,” by Andy Hutchison. Newtown High School’s boys’ volleyball team is hoping to pick up where it left off in 2019. Read more at newtownbee.com/04112021/boys-spikers-look-to-pick-up-where-they-left-off-in-2019.