Most-Read Montville Stories in December

1. Lazar Student's Remarks Prompt Police Investigation

Superintendent Dr. Paul Fried sent an alert out to parents after one student's remarks allegedly caused classmates concern.

2. Contractor Allegedly Stole Cash From Home

A man was arrested after allegedly taking money from the Towaco home he was working in.

3. Police Officers Promoted as 5 Retire From Force

Several police officers were promoted during a township committee meeting.

4. CT Shooting Prompts Police Presence at Montville Schools

Police officers were seen at all Montville schools in the days following the shooting in Newtown, Conn.

5. Montville Considers Dropping JCP&L

Township officials reported back after gathering information on the process of dropping the utility, though no decision was made to do so.

6. Route 202 Paving Could Cause 'Major Delays'

A paving project caused traffic to back up near the I-287 ramps.

7. 'Little House' to Get Big Makeover for Montville Groups

Fundraised money was used to renovate a house that will be used by three Montville organizations.

8. School Security a Proud Feat for Board of Ed Member

As Montville Township Board of Education Member Jon Alin resigned from his position on the board, he said the improvements to school security were something he was most proud of.

9. Burglaries Rise Over 50 Percent in 2011 in Montville

State police released their annual unified crime report, which included statistics on Montville.

10. Flight Bombing Victim's Wife Reflects After Newtown Shooting

Montville woman affected has heavy heart for victims of Sandy Hook School massacre.