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Top Five Stories of the Week: July 1 through 7

A look at the news that made headlines this week in Newtown.

Here's our countdown of the top five stories this week in Newtown:

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The Newtown Business Association is preparing for its annual car show and registration is still available for the event, which will be held July 15.

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4.

With 28 entries and dozens of votes over three weeks, the photo of Rufus and DeeDee was voted Newtown’s Top Dog.

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3. 

It was a hot week. The heat index hit 100 on July 4 and may reach 105 today, according to the National Weather Service.

2. 

The will be closing its doors, likely by the end of next summer, the club’s owner wrote in an email to members this week.

1. 

Newtown is gearing up for its annual First Fourth celebration, which will be held today (Saturday, July 7). Festivities include a parade, block party and fireworks


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