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

[Helen Kobek]

Hi, folks,
What I've been told, expanded upon, by the police department contact is
that the protest starts at 3 pm (I'd been told it was to take place at the
same time as the meeting), and that there will be public comment to overlap
with the City Council meeting, which starts at 5:30pm They believe the
crowd and expression from the crowd will continue past when the NFB meeting
starts. Echoing Justin's sentiments: use your judgment, of course.











On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 2:35 PM Justin Heard <braillemasterjustin at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 9, 2023, at 11:31 AM, Helen Kobek via Massachusetts-NFB <
> massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 
> 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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