[Massachusetts-NFB] IMPROTANT: A protest is scheduled for Central Square tonight at time of NFB Cambridge meeting

[Justin Heard]

Hello everyone. 
Just an update on the situation. The protest is scheduled to start at 3 PM. It is expected to be peaceful and is expected to conclude before our meeting. If you do not feel safe attending, please join us over zoom. 
Thanks.  

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> On Jan 9, 2023, at 11:31 AM, Helen Kobek via Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, folis,
> Letting you know I got a call from the contact at the Cambridge Police department. He has let me know there is a planned protest in response to the shooting death of a young man by police in Cambridgeport last week. The protest will be in front of City Hall, across from the Senior Center, but here is the upshot:
> The Police Sergeant has cancelled the Cadet accompaniment for tonight for the safety of the Cadets.
> The Police Sergeant has asked NFB to cancel its in person meeting tonight in order to protect everyone walking through the Square tonight. 
> I've conveyed this request to both Shara and Justin, and I've told the police that it's up to the Chapter president. 
> If you do go through Central Square at the time of the protest, you might be wish to walk on the Senior Center side of Massachusetts Avenue.
> This whole situation is horrendous and has understandably caused a major response from the public. 
> Hoping for everyone's safety.
> Wishing everyone well, regardless of your or the corporate decision about the meeting tonight.
> WArmest regards,
> Helen Kobek
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