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Representative Carolyn Dykema testified before the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture yesterday calling for more funding to be allocated to cities and towns for water infrastructure investment. The hearing was focused on the Environment Bond Bill which is a five-year blueprint for investing in environmental assets across the Commonwealth.

To assist you in helping to cope with the recent tragedy in Hopkinton, here are some resources to support your child through grief and loss. The entire Town of Hopkinton offers our deepest sympathy to the Family. Hopkinton Youth Services will work with the Hopkinton Public Schools to support any child or family in need.

Click Here for Developmental Understanding of Death Handout for parents or see attachment.

On Wednesday September 18, 2013 at approximately 4:47 PM, Hopkinton Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe St., Route 85. The accident involved a motor vehicle and a teenage bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to Milford Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The 13 year old victim has been identified as Shayne Desroches of Hopkinton.

No charges have been filed against the 16 year old female operator.

On Wednesday September 18, 2013 at approximately 4:47 PM, Hopkinton Police responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Hayden Rowe St., Route 85. The accident involved a motor vehicle and a teenage bicyclist. The bicyclist was transported to Milford Regional Medical Center.

The accident is being investigated by officers of the Hopkinton Police Department, Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit and the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office.

Coming back from a tough loss against Norton, the Boys Cross Country team came out on top against Dover-Sherborn today with a final score of Hopkinton 25, Dover-Sherborn 30.

"What a great day for a race," said Coach Fairbanks. "We pulled it off. Nice effort by all."

Top runners for Hopkinton included Evan Park finishing second with a time of 14:48, followed by Kyle Driscoll at third with a time of 14:57.

See attachment for complete results.

Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) applauds Governor Deval Patrick for signing into law bipartisan legislation increasing the age of juvenile jurisdiction from the 17th birthday to the 18th birthday as it stands in 38 other states.

On Tuesday, September 17th, 2013, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) testified before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government in support of her bill to establish the MetroWest commission on the status of women and girls (S. 1842).

Over 100 local elected officials from across the Fifth District have joined together to endorse Karen Spilka's campaign for Congress. Comprised of school board members, library trustees, selectmen, and state representatives and senators, these men and women are backing Karen as the clear choice to go to Washington to fight for Massachusetts families. As elected officials, these individuals have worked alongside Karen and know firsthand her drive, her determination and her commitment to doing the right thing for Massachusetts.