Here are the Community Advocate's top six stories for Oct. 20 to Oct. 27:
1. The region is getting ready for “Frankenstorm” – Hurricane Sandy – which is expected to hit the area sometime Monday.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/26/mema-local-officials-prepare-for-frankenstorm/
2. An innovative program run by the Middlesex County Sheriff's office has helped the city of Marlborough.
3. A local businessman has issued a challenge to Shrewsbury residents and businesses in an effort to raise monies for a new World War I monument.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/24/challenge-grant-sparks-effort-for-new-shrewsbury-monument/
4. Now that funds have been approved for a new Westborough Fire Station, officials are hoping to start construction next summer.
5. Her own personal experiences giving birth have shaped a new career path for one Northborough woman.
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/22/northborough-mom-is-a-catcher/
6. Two local food pantries recently benefitted from the generosity of others. http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/26/in-your-shoes-donates-to-westborough-food-pantry/
http://communityadvocate.com/2012/10/24/thank-you-s-from-northborough-food-pantry/