Occupy Portsmouth To Protest Town Hall, Democrats
The newly-formed Occupy Portsmouth group plan to hold a week-long series of protests, starting Monday, March 26.
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The newly-formed group Occupy Portsmouth plans to make quite the appearance in town next week.
Starting Monday, March 26, the group will hold a "Week of Visibility," a series of events and protests leading up to their first General Assembly.
"These protests and events have the purpose of raising the visibility level of Occupy Portsmouth," according to a press release issued by Occupy Portsmouth.
The first of such events will be a protest outside the Portsmouth Town Council meeting Monday night. The group also plans to protest at the School Committee meeting, as well as protest a Democrat forum planned at Food Works later in the week.
The following events and protests are planned this week, as stated in the release:
- Monday, March 26 — Occupy Town Hall. The group will occupy the Town Council meeting on this night. The Occupy meeting is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. They say they will meet at the cannon outside Town Hall at 6:45 p.m. (This is a protest action)
- Tuesday, March 27 — Occupy the School Committee. The group will occupy the School Committee meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth High School library. The group will meet outside the front doors at 6:45. (This is a protest action)
- Wednesday, March 28 — Occupy the Night. "We want everyone to post our new flyer around town. Please e-mail us at occupyportsmouth@yahoo.com to receive a copy of the flyer. Do it during the night hours," according to the release.
- Thursday, March 29 — Occupy the Democratic Party. "The Democrats are a part of the problem and as such we will occupy their open forum," according to the release from Occupy Portsmouth. The group will meet outside Food Works on East Main Road at 6:45 p.m. The forum begins at 7 p.m. and runs until 8:30 p.m. (This is a protest action)
- Friday, March 30 — Occupy Patriots Park. "Come down to Patriots Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to mingle with others and talk about the issues affecting you, the town, the state, the nation and the globe," the release states.
- Saturday, March 31 — The group will take a field trip to the Occupy Providence General Assembly on Saturday, at 2 p.m. They have yet to announce the location, but the group will spread the word once they find it out.
- Sunday, April 1 — Occupy Common Fence Point. The group will hold another forum like the one on Friday, March 30, but this time at the CFP playground/park from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 2 — Occupy the Web. The group will spread the word about the General Assembly and the occupation in general over the Internet. Twitter, Facebook, e-mail, message boards, and more.
- Tuesday, April 3 — General Assembly. The group will hold a Facilitation Working Group Meeting from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. at Patriots Park. The General Assembly will begin at 5:30 and run until 7 p.m. at Patriots Park.
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Portsmouth Town Hall
2200 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI -
Portsmouth High School
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Food Works
2461 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI -
Patriots Park
W Main Rd & State Hwy 24, Portsmouth, RI
East side
2:21 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
2011 was a great year for some folks without jobs - this is an example. reminds of deer ticks this time of year.
Ice Fischer
2:33 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
Looks like a bunch of skinny jean wearing, flannel shirt sporting HIPSTERS. Need to find something better to do your their time. Like go to school. get a job. be atax paying citizen of the USA. Contribute to society. Work hard and make money and you wont have to protest. Everyone has the same opportunities in life. need to take advantage of it.
East side
4:54 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
I believe the first requirement for the portsmouth occupy group is to be a land owner in portsmouth.
M. P.
5:13 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
They are protesting the Democratic party in Portsmouth??? That's hysterical! In Portsmouth the Republicans hold the majority. Five of seven on the town council are Republican and there are three Republicans and two Democrats in Republican clothing on the school side (for a total of 5 out of 7). We also have two Republicans (oops... sorry Dan Gordon... one Republican and one "Independent" representing Portsmouth on the state level. Hey... I say Occupy Away if that is what floats your boat, but at least get your facts straight where the politics of this town are concerned. Want to institute a change within town politics??... then maybe they should try Occupying the PCC...
Town resident for many years
10:43 am on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Please Occupy the PCC!!!!! They are ruining this Town with their republican candidates in office who only have personal agendas and not the same agenda as the 99% of this wonderful community.....
HLG
7:20 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012
M.P. Agree with you totaly if anybody had any smarts and followed this as carefully as we both have then the Occupy Movement should occupy the PCC!! In case you are not sure as to when and where they meet the PCC meets the First Tuesday of every month at the Anthony House.
Occupy Portsmouth
5:36 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
M.P.- We are not targeting the Democratic Party alone, we would go after the local Republicans as well but they have no announced events like this that we are aware of. If you are aware of any, please let us know and we will occupy them too.
Ice Fischer- Unfortunately the requirements for making money is not just working hard. In Rhode Island you have to work 96 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a two bedroom housing unit. Working hard isn't enough, but if you own a bank you can get a bailout anytime you need one.
Will Museler
6:55 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
If you put this much time and effort into either finding a job, better job or starting your own business maybe you wouldn't have the time to "occupy" anything.
East side
7:23 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
Begs the question - why not just have a rally at Bank of Newport, NewportFed, People's Credit Union? All are located in Portsmouth. Why target the gov't?
outside look
7:54 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
Although, I don't think your occupy will do much, I support your efforts and freedom of speech.. I'll be more than happy to bring you all coffees..
Dexter Liu
10:46 am on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Did you know that the banking industry is among the most highly regulated in America? Bankers can't even go to the bathroom without the government looking over their shoulders! When we are in such trouble, why do the government beaurocrats get a pass when they have been paid $billions in taxes to do their job? Madoff is a thief who should have been caught by the SEC long ago! The only system that broke down was government! The "rich" is not the problem, corrupt government is and their media accomplises who cover for their lies. Ask yourselves, what responsible leader divides Americans rather than unite us? If you want to make a positive change, fight corruption! It's in our government, in our colleges, in the media, it's everywhere! Just be aware, those who would pit one American against another to advance their agenda so they remain in power, they are your enemy. Stand for liberty and fight for freedom, not for free stuff!
Town resident for many years
8:23 pm on Sunday, March 25, 2012
Occupy Portsmouth in this Town please be advised that the Republicans backed by the PCC are the bad guys. Democrates are not even in the majority. Please get your figures correct before you occupy a Town. You could do more damage than good.
TAMORI
5:41 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
With only 18,000 of us in town “Occupy Portsmouth” just sounds as silly as Occupy Mayberry. You folks better keep it peaceful or Sherriff Taylor will send Deputy Fife down there with his bullet. If it gets real bad he may have to deputize Gomer.
The Occupy group will be splintered when one of them is sent down the hill to fetch four ice cawfees at the DD.
Working Guy
5:59 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
Ok, let me get this straight. Occupy Portsmouth is going to occupy the council, school committee and whatever other political group there is because it's there fault for the economy the way it is? Hmmm. Sounds like the occupiers just need something to do in town. Your pointing fingers at the WRONG PEOPLE! I think I'll start a group that will occupy the occupiers!
M. P.
9:06 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012
To Occupy Portsmouth: if you really want to make a difference in Portsmouth, then go after the PCC... they are the Republican establishment in this town... unless you are already PCC trying to rename your tarnished brand. While I am a supporter of the Occupy movement, I'm not quite sure Portsmouth is the proper venue. While there are some who may have made their money profiting from the underhanded dealings of wall street and hedge fund brokers, they certainly are not sitting in the Portsmoutth Democratic town committee meetings. Do your homework and spend your time and efforts where you might actually make a difference.
Occupy Portsmouth
6:08 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Our purpose in occupy the democratic town meeting is to make sure they know we are here and watching them. We will probably go after the PCC as well, but this week will not be our only week of protest, you are welcome to come to the GA on April 3rd to voice your concerns.
James Thomas
8:00 am on Saturday, March 24, 2012
East Side, that's a very disenfranchising kind of comment you made, "I believe the first requirement for the portsmouth occupy group is to be a land owner in portsmouth."
Actually, you just have to be registered to vote. The land-owning requirement was put to rest somewhere in the mid-19th century. I guess the Fox News-brainwashed types only adhere to the parts of the Constitution they agree with.
East side
2:24 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
My attempt was to suggest a filtering technique and since I find these groups a complete disgrace to America (yes, we are a capitalist society) them being land owners could be extremely limited. I find it interesting that this group continues to discuss the banks and Madoff with the same sentence as to bring the troops together to rally Portsmouth. I guess i'm confused on what they will actually be doing in Portsmouth, especially CFP. Why don't they rally in Sea Meadow?
Occupy Portsmouth
6:06 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Actually, our only requirement is that you are a human. No offense to animals and plants.
Jane Wolk Wheeler
10:31 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
I agree, I can't afford to own land in Portsmouth, I rent, but my children attend school, here, I patronize the retail establishments, I care about the quality of life as much as anyone else. I also agree that occupying the Democratic party is ridiculous. Occupy the PCC and the Town Council thee next time they won't fund our already suffering school system.
Peter
4:55 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Rhode Island has been under democratic control forever. That's why we are last in just about every state category. High taxes, poor education, welfare, a haven for illegals etc.,etc How about a new name for our state. "The Greek State, instead of the Ocean State.
getreal
2:19 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
Peter, you forgot the part of how the top 1 to 2 % still enjoy the extra tax breaks and how the current republican reps in office do not want to change that.....You must be Republican and PCC.....
Joe Sousa.
6:46 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
It would be great if this group did something constructive . Join the EDC and work to make the town better. Jobs and opportunity are a goal you can work for.
Sandy McGee
9:55 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
According to Occupy Portsmouth, there's going to be some changes to this week's schedule. They are also looking for facilitators and volunteers. Check back for more information later today...
Lee
12:20 pm on Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Maybe they should occupy the new dog park. Maybe not, could infest it with fleas.