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 Labor Day Parade Off, Tractor Event On For Second Run,” by Shannon Hicks, published July 2. For the second year in a row, there will not be a Newtown Labor Day Parade. Within hours of the announcement from event organizers, however, a grassroots event was being worked on. Read more at newtownbee.com/07022021/labor-day-parade-off-tractor-event-on-for-second-run.

“Resident Is Henry Abbott Technical High School’s Valedictorian,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published June 28. Newtown resident Kenneth Canfield, Jr, is the Class of 2021 valedictorian at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury. Read more at newtownbee.com/06282021/resident-is-henry-abbott-technical-high-schools-valedictorian.

“Is Your Street Poised For Paving? BOS Gets Road Report Update,” by John Voket, published June 27. The Board of Selectmen received the latest update on local road improvement projects scheduled to be completed with designated funds during the 2021-22 municipal budget cycle. Read more at newtownbee.com/06272021/is-your-street-poised-for-paving-bos-gets-road-report-update.

“For The Love Of Gardening: Botanical Latin,” by Sydney Eddison, published June 30. You may wonder why gardeners should be interested in this long-dead language. Read more at newtownbee.com/06302021/for-the-love-of-gardening-botanical-latin.

“Police Investigating Racist, Antisemitic Graffiti,” published June 26. The Newtown Police Department is investigating disturbing graffiti found on June 25 in Hawleyville. Read more at newtownbee.com/06262021/police-investigating-racist-anti-semitic-graffit.