Veteran of the Year honored at inaugural Vet Recognition Dinner
Marlborough - On Nov. 8, (l to r) Bob Page, who together with many other committee members helped organize the event; John Harrington, a member of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and this year's Marlborough Veteran of the Year; John Manning, current commander of the Marlborough Chapter of the DAV and president of the Marlborough Veterans Council; and Marie Harrington gathered at the inaugural Veterans Recognition Dinner.

PHOTO/LOUIS DEFELIPPI

John Harrington was honored as Marlborough's Veteran of the Year "for continued dedication and service to fellow veterans."

The event, first of its kind event in the area, came about after State Rep. Stephen P. LeDuc, D-Marlborough, wrote to the Marlborough Veterans Council suggesting recognizing a veteran of the year.