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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“Danbury Detective Selected As NPD’s New Second In Command,” by Jim Taylor, published on March 7. Danbury’s loss is Newtown’s gain, said Police Commission Chairman Joel Faxon, as the commission named Brian Bishop, the commanding officer of Danbury Police Department Detective Division, as Captain of Newtown Police Department. Read more at newtownbee.com/03072022/danbury-detective-selected-as-npds-new-second-in-command.

“Inland Wetlands Commission Approves Hawleyville Warehouse,” by Alissa Silber, published March 7. Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission (IWC) held a meeting February 23, in part, to finalize its action regarding a Hawleyville warehouse facility proposal. Read more at newtownbee.com/03072022/inland-wetlands-commission-approves-hawleyville-warehouse.

“Hockey Team Heads Into States On A High Note,” by Andy Hutchison, published March 8. The Newtown-New Fairfield high school co-op hockey team won its fourth straight game to close out the regular slate, avenging an early-season loss to McMahon-Norwalk with a 3-0 triumph at Danbury Ice Arena, on February 26. Read more at newtownbee.com/03062022/hockey-team-heads-into-states-on-a-high-note.

“Boys’ Basketball Team Overcomes Tough Avon And Will Head To Wilton,” by Andy Hutchison, published March 6. Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team withstood a fast start by visiting Avon to come away with a hard-fought 50-38 victory in the opening round of the Division II State Tournament, on March 7. Read more at newtownbee.com/03072022/boys-basketball-team-overcomes-tough-avon-and-will-head-to-wilton.

“Concert Preview: John Oates (Sans Hall) Readying Relaxed ‘Living Room’ Set For Ridgefield Playhouse,” by John Voket, published March 11. When you work side by side with the same partner for over 40 years, taking a breather to spend a few weeks exploring new directions and opportunities with other collaborators provides a chance to refresh and reset. That is exactly what John Oates and Daryl Hall are doing these days. Read more at newtownbee.com/03112022/john-oates-sans-hall-readying-relaxed-living-room-set-for-ridgefield-playhouse.

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