Region – Here are the Community Advocate's top six stories for Dec. 2 to Dec. 9:
1. Heartless thieves broke into a shed at St. Anne's church in Shrewsbury on Wednesday and stole nearly 100 toys earmarked for kids in need.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/05/thieves-break-into-st-annes-church-steal-toys/
2. Could Westborough become an established, respected place to make movies? If a developer's plans for a major complex at the site of the former Westborough State Hospital are approved, it may very well happen.
3. The Community Advocate joins the family and friends of Chris Weigl in mourning the untimely loss of this bright, talented young man. http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/07/remembering-chris-weigl/
4. A fund has been set up to accept donations for a new bullet-proof vest for Shrewsbury's police dog, Buzzy.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/07/update-fund-is-set-up-to-get-buzzy-a-new-vest/
5. Dr. Richard Martino has been honored by the Northborough Lions Club with the 2012 Community Service Award.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/07/northborough-lions-club-honors-dr-richard-martino/
6. A Shrewsbury musician has found a way to make her passion for music satisfy two career paths.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/12/06/cara-brindisi-leads-musical-life/