Region – Here are the six top stories for the week of May 20 – May 26:
1.?An Annual Town Meeting (ATM) can be lengthy and frustrating at times, but is an important rite of local government, as Shrewsbury voters would certainly tell you after their?ATM that extended over three nights this week.?
?2. Marlborough police are seeking a suspect who robbed a Marlborough Savings Bank branch on May 22.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/23/marlborough-police-seek-robbery-suspect/
?3. Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day. Local towns will be marking the holiday with parades and ceremonies.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/24/memorial-day-to-be-commemorated-in-region/
?4. Congratulations to Hudson resident Edward P. Karvoski Sr., an Army veteran of World War II, received the Legion of Honor Medal during Lafayette Day Ceremonies held May 18 at the Massachusetts State House.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/25/hudson-veteran-honored-for-wwii-service/
?5.?A long-awaited Westborough senior complex was granted a site plan approval at the May 22 Board of Selectmen's meeting.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/05/23/westborough-selectmen-give-go-ahead-to-senior-complex/
?6. Did you know that Lillian Asplund, a survivor of the “Titanic,” lived in Shrewsbury for many years? You can find out more about her at the Shrewsbury Historical Society's exhibit that will be running throughout the summer.
