Top Five NewtownBee.Com Stories For April 3 To April 9
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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"P&Z Approves More Apartments, This Time On Glen Road," by Alissa Silber, published April 4. Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) had multiple public hearings, including a proposal for mixed use development on Glen Road, during a recent meeting. Read more at newtownbee.com/04042022/pz-approves-more-apartments-this-time-on-glen-road.
"Wetlands Panel Continues To Review Car Wash Violation," by Alissa Silber, published April 5. Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) discussed five pending applications at a recent meeting. Read more at newtownbee.com/04052022/wetlands-panel-continues-to-review-car-wash-violation.
"Snapshot: Matthew Corcoran," published April 6. Matthew Corcoran was recently highlighted in The Newtown Bee's weekly profile column. Read more at newtownbee.com/04062022/snapshot-matthew-corcoran.
"Theater Review: A Superb Production Of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ In Ridgefield," by Elizabeth Young, published April 1. A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut took on the classic Jesus Christ Superstar, with iconic music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice respectively, and given it a decidedly new edge. Read more at newtownbee.com/04012022/theater-review-a-superb-production-of-jesus-christ-superstar-in-ridgefie.
"When A Sacrifice Bunt Attempt Fails... Hit A Go-Ahead Home Run," by Andy Hutchison, published April 8. The Newtown High School softball team looked to play small ball in an effort to scratch out a win on the road in the season opener, at Darien on April 2. Sometimes you have to go to Plan B — and sometimes the backup strategy works out just fine. Read more at newtownbee.com/04082022/when-a-sacrifice-bunt-attempt-fails-hit-a-go-ahead-home-run.
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