Year in Review: The Top Easton Stories of 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, we look back at some of the top stories from the past 12 months.

It was certainly an interesting year for Easton. Major stories included a the groundbreaking of a new senior living center, the Easton Police arrested a major distributor of heroin, and more.

And while we understand there are many news stories that hit Easton this year, we’re bringing you the headlines that had the most readership. Tell us in the comments section below what you think the year’s biggest Easton news story.

Here is Easton Patch’s top seven stories of 2014:

Honorable Mentions

• Officials Celebrate New Easton Solar Array
• Carol Nestler Ousts Incumbent for Selectboard Seat

Here is the top five:

7. Selectmen Approve Avalon Bay Affordable Housing Project

6. Alleged Easton Car Thief Thwarted by Father-Son Team

5. Easton Police Bust ‘Major Distributor of Heroin’

4. Easton Police Arrest Three on Heroin Charges

3. LCB Senior Living Celebrates the Groundbreaking for The Residence at Five Corners in Easton

2. Naval Officer From Easton Dies While Deployed in Germany

1. Child of Easton Woman Found Dead, Father Commits Suicide Afterward and State Will Investigate Death of Easton Woman’s Six-Year-Old Son