Region – Today is Thursday, March 22. On this day in 1765 the British government passed the Stamp Act. Although this act was repealed a year later, it became a tipping point of sorts for the colonists who were unhappy about the series of taxes being levied against them by the British government. That tension, of course, would culminate in the American Revolution a decade later.
On this day in 1894, the first Stanley Cup championship game was played. The Cup, awarded to the National Hockey League's best team, was created by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, a British lord who also served as Canada's governor general. The first Stanley Cup was awarded to the Montreal AAA team after they defeated the Ottawa Generals. The reigning Stanley Cup champions are the Boston Bruins; they defeated the Vancouver Canucks last June in the Cup finals.
Here are six tips for the day –
1. There were some important meetings this week in Shrewsbury. If you couldn's attend, you can read the details here.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/21/opposition-to-budget-cuts-at-shrewsbury-selectmens-meeting/
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/21/shrewsbury-residents-discuss-open-space-plan/
2. Are you curious about your community's past? Local historical societies are always great places to start. Westborough's Historical Society will be holding an Open House this Sunday, March 25, from 2 – 4 p.m.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/09/westborough-open-house-at-historical-society/
3. Do you love to sing but never knew where to do so (except maybe in your car or shower)? Why not check out one of the many wonderful local groups like the River's Edge Chorale?
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/20/join-rivers-edge-chorale-on-april-24-for-rehearsals/
4. Marlborough is priming itself to become more business-friendly. As such, the city's website has some helpful links for those aiming to join the city's business community.
http://www.marlborough-ma.gov/Bus/index
5. Here's a story about a Southborough man who is using his passion for bike riding to help severely ill children this spring.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/03/21/southborough-resident-to-participate-in-angelride/
6. In many local towns, Education Foundations are becoming a way to help fund projects that over-stretched school budgets can's. Here's a link to the Northborough Education Foundation's website –
