Town
of Charlestown
Press
Release
Demonstration
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 4:30 PM
Rhode
Island State House Rotunda
Come to a demonstration to have the Federal Railroad
Administration drop the Old Saybrook, CT to Kenyon, RI Bypass from the Tier 1
Final EIS at the Rhode Island State House Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 4:30
PM.
The Charlestown Town Council has reserved four motor coaches,
at no cost to you, to drive South County residents to demonstrate against the
Bypass and urge the State of Rhode Island to protect:
The Town Administrator's Assistant, Michele Voislow will
take reservations on both email at: MVoislow@charlestownri.org
or phone at (401) 364-1210.
The demonstration will be during business hours for the Rhode
Island Legislature and the Rhode Island Governor's office. The Town realizes
many cannot ride the bus due to work commitments; however, if you drive
directly to the State House, also let Michele know by email or phone. The
buses will be filled until at capacity with a short waiting list to
accommodate last minute cancellations. The buses are open to all interested
people, not just Charlestown residents. Bring your children to see how
democracy works!
The media will be there, as will your Legislators, so come
demonstrate your concern and urge Governor Gina Raimondo, Senator Reed,
Senator Whitehouse and Representative Langevin write clear letters to the FRA
stating, we are all in favor of Providence having fast train service, but
"Drop the Bypass and keep the trains in the existing railroad
Right-of-Way".
Logistics:
2:00 PM Arrive at Charlestown Town Hall. Your
reservation will be checked by Town employees before you board the buses. As
buses fill, they will leave for the State House as it will take time to pass
through State House Security. Bring signs that state your objection to the
Bypass. (Note: Capitol Police do not allow any handles on the placards, so
they should be sturdy enough to hold up and not flex too much.) The last bus
will leave by 2:30 PM. We can demonstrate throughout the Capitol Building, as
long as normal business is not interrupted.
4:00 PM Arrival at State House. You may visit
your local legislators in their offices; view Legislature in action from the
House or Senate Chamber balcony or galleries. State House rules require that
all demonstrators are seated
and remain quiet, no signs are allowed in the balcony or gallery area.
4:30 PM Rally begins. Speakers will be delivering
their message to the Governor and Legislators as will the Washington County
Legislators who signed the letter to the Governor, Senator Reed, Senator
Whitehouse and Representative Langevin. Please cheer them on!
Approximately 6:00 PM: Board buses back to Town
Hall. You need to reboard the same bus you rode up to the State House, as
headcounts will be taken.
Let our voices be heard in Providence.
Virginia
Lee Julie
Carroccia
President,
Charlestown Town
Council Vice
President, Charlestown Town Council
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