A fund has been created in the name of Shayne Desroches to help his family with funeral expenses. The site can be accessed here.
Additional money will be donated to "The Sky's the Limit", a project to utilize unused courtyard space at Hopkinton Middle School for learning and recreation.
HOPKINTON/HOLDEN - Shayne M. Desroches, age 13, of Hopkinton and formerly of Holden, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from injuries sustained in a car accident in Hopkinton.
September 21st is the kick-off date for the 8th season of Wake up and Smell the Poetry at the HCAM-TV Studio in Hopkinton. Welcome back to a new season of honoring the art of poetry, story and song and the opportunity to gather, contribute and be inspired by one another.
In just two weeks we look forward to getting started with our first program of the 8th season with guest features Gene McCarthy, Mwalim and Rick Drost.
State Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland), State Representative Jeff Roy (D-Franklin) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren toured the EMC Corporation manufacturing plant in Franklin this afternoon. The legislators met with executives to discuss EMC’s latest innovations in data storage and security, followed by a tour of the plant. Senator Warren then addressed employees in a town hall style discussion.
The Police Chief Search Committee, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, has been meeting to
move forward the recruitment and selection of a Police Chief, to replace Chief Flannery who
retired on June 30, 2013.
“This is a critical hire for the Community and the Committee will be thorough in conducting a very
careful, thoughtful, and deliberate process, to ensure the right candidate(s) for the Office of Chief
of Police is presented to the Board of Selectmen,” says Bob Levenson, Chair of the Search
Committee.
According to an article posted on the MetroWest Daily News website this morning, Hopkinton High School Principal Mike Cournoyer is on leave of absence effective Thursday, September 19. In answer to an email inquiry by HCAM News, School Committee Chairman Nancy Burdick confirmed that Cournoyer is on leave and that Assistant Principal Evan Bishop is "filling in for the time being."
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.
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.
