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 recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Newtown Passes Budgets, Capital Projects Despite Low Turnout,” by John Voket, published April 27. With fewer than nine of every 100 qualified voters heading to the polls April 27, Newtown shuttled in a 2021-22 spending plan. Find out more at newtownbee.com/04272021/newtown-passes-budgets-capital-projects-despite-low-turnout.

“The ABCs Of Newtown: D Is For Dodgingtown,” by Shannon Hicks, published April 27. “The ABCs of Newtown” is a series tying each letter of the alphabet to something in Newtown. Find out more about an area of town located along part of Newtown’s western and southern borders at newtownbee.com/04272021/the-abcs-of-newtown-d-is-for-dodgingtown.

“Newtown Delegation Reacts To Proposed Raft Of New Taxes,” by John Voket, published April 30. How did Newtown representatives respond following Connecticut’s Democrat-dominated Appropriations and Finance, Revenue & Bonding committees’ discussions and votes on proposed tax increases to implement within the pending state budget, which also includes a state spending increase? Find out at newtownbee.com/04302021/newtown-delegation-reacts-to-proposed-raft-of-new-taxes.

“Once A Nighthawk, Now A Raven: Ben Mason Drafted By Baltimore,” by Andy Hutchison, published May 1. He once soared as a Nighthawk, and now Ben Mason looks to do the same as a Raven. Mason has been selected in the NFL draft. Read more at newtownbee.com/05012021/once-a-nighthawk-now-a-raven-ben-mason-drafted-by-baltimore.

“Coexisting In Harmony With Wildlife: Bears,” by Alissa Silber, published April 28. In this miniseries, The Newtown Bee consults animal experts to explain how to support animals safely from afar and what to do if you encounter them face-to-face. Find out what to do if face-to-face with a bear at newtownbee.com/04282021/coexisting-in-harmony-with-wildlife-bears.

Eliza Hallabeck can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.