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SUMMARY:Bear Witness- Protest and Food  Drive Wednesdays at ICE
DESCRIPTION:“We invite you to stand in solidarity outside the ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11am-1pm. We’re grateful to those who have previously joined us at this facility\, and we hope that more will consider attending. Together\, we can show love & support for immigrants\, express our shame at ICE\, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government.”Schedule11:00-11:30\, Welcome chat; orientation for new folks; sign-making for those who need them11:30-12:30\, Stand (or sit) with signs12:30-1:00\, Short walk along the sidewalk on District AveThe ICE building in Burlington is the detention and enforcement office for New England. Immigrants must come here for appointments. The standouts are peaceful and offer support for those who must show up here. Signs expressing support for immigrants are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nMore Info & Email Updates\n\n\n\n\nAs far as we know\, the Mall is continuing to restrict parking to mall shoppers only. We continue to invite you to be creative while we work on a solution to this problem. If you scroll down further in this email\, there are some suggested alternative parking possibilities. \n\n\n\nThere was a small group of counter-protesters again at the Saturday vigil\, and we may expect to see counter-protesters more regularly now. The important thing is to not engage with counter-protesters. Please ignore them. We will continue to peacefully exercise our first amendment rights. \n\n\n\nA weather reminder for our gatherings during the winter season — by default\, we will plan to gather\, and ask people to use their own judgment about what conditions are safe for them. Please do be safe. If Burlington schools close due to weather\, we will cancel the usual 11am-1pm public gathering and the organizing team will make some other arrangement to safely maintain the continuity of our vigil for that day that does not require the general public. \n\n\n\nAs usual\, this gathering outside ICE is a very targeted action; it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. We all care about many issues\, but each Wednesday we come together across differences. Regardless of your views on any other political or social issues\, if you support immigrants and their constitutional rights and are committed to nonviolence you are welcome to join us. We have a stash of signs and small U.S. flags that have been donated\, and you’re welcome to bring your own signs and U.S. flags if you have them. \n\n\n\nHere are some parking options that have been suggested\, while we explore a resolution with the mall or other options: \n\n\n\n\nFor those looking to switch to public transportation\, one option is the 350 Bus. This runs from Alewife to Burlington Mall Rd. You can park or bike to the Alewife T stop\, and the bus leaves Alewife at 10:46am and arrives at District Ave. at 11:15am.\n\n\n\nAlternatively\, you can drive to Burlington and park at Simonds Park\, at Rev. Andrew’s United Church of Christ (6 Lexington St. Burlington\, MA)\, or at Rabbi Abramson’s Temple Shalom Emeth\, 16 Lexington St.\,and walk to the 350 bus stop at the intersection of Cambridge St. and Bedford St. That bus leaves at 11:09am and arrives at 11:17am. If you’d like to arrive before 11:00am\, there’s a bus that leaves an hour earlier at 10:09am.\n\n\n\nYou can park at Wegmans. 53 Third Avenue. Burlington\, MA 01803. The Lowell LRTA #14 bus goes by there and stops at Lexington and Mall Rd. That bus is free.\n\n\n\n\nBearing Witness attendees Tina & Jay continue to collect food pantry donations to help local immigrant families. You can drop off unopened food/health/household items by the tree.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/bear-witness-protest-wednesdays-at-ice-5/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office\, 1000 District Avenue\, Burlington\, MA\, 01803
CATEGORIES:Protests
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SUMMARY:Chelmsford Connected United Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:United We Stand! Please join us for a Peaceful Standout in Vinal Square\, North Chelmsford on Wednesdays 5-6 p.m. We assemble every other week. We are standing together\, to fight the governments abuses of our constitutional rights\, civil liberties\, and human rights. When one person’s rights are violated\, all of our rights are violated. We will not ignore the injustices being committed against people in OUR COUNTRY! We do change the theme based on a vote on the Chelmsford Connected Facebook page\, and we do our best to message people with that information prior to event. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring- Signs\, Lighting or lanterns when dark (we have some)\, Water\, Snacks\, Good attitudes\, Comfortable shoes\, Flags\, Costumes & Inflatables are welcome and encouraged. \n\n\n\nWeather Permitting in the Winter ~ over 35 degrees\, and no snow! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Updates\n\n\n\n\nParking info – North Chelmsford Public Parking 30 Vinal Square Street Parking options\, Middlesex St and Shaw St. Follow rules on posted signs. North Chelmsford Congregational Church parking lot on Shaw St. Please use crosswalks! \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/chelmsford-connected-united-wednesdays/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Vinal Square\, North Chelmsford\, Massachusetts\, 01863
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SUMMARY:GAIN Weekly Standout - Northborough
DESCRIPTION:Weekly GAIN Standout – Northborough\, MA \n\n\n\nPlease join Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) each Wednesday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm in front of Northborough’s “Old Town Hall” at the intersection of Routes 20 and 135\, next to CVS. Meet our group as we hold our signs\, create community\, educate the public\, and create good trouble. This is a fun-filled event and a busy location with great visibility. \n\n\n\nWe are continuing this weekly standout even while it’s dark – because it’s a great spot. The streetlights and headlights keep our signs visible. Some bring colored lights or glow sticks to make it more fun. \n\n\n\nPlease bring a sign if you have one\, but that’s not a requirement. We often have extras\, and sometimes blanks to create your own. \n\n\n\nNote: If the forecast shows 32 degrees or lower or heavy rain for the standout time\, please consider the event canceled. \n\n\n\nPlease park in the free municipal parking lot on Blake Street\, next to the standout. Sawyer’s Bowladrome at 13 Blake Street is an ideal GPS destination. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nPlease subscribe to our weekly newsletter at www.massgain.org to get all the latest info on all our events. \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/gain-weekly-standout-northborough/2025-12-31/
LOCATION:Intersection of Rte 20 and 135\, 4 West Main St\, Northborough\, Massachusetts\, 01532
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