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GOAL Rally on the Common Wed - April 3rd - Save the date!
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I appreciate GOAL doing what they can to get the word out since it's their rally, but at this point it's clear that "we are them"...the color flyer they sent around is easy to copy (in color) and at least just tack it up on the local bulletin boards when you're around town - post office, grocery store, VFW, American Legion etc. It is surprising how well received the effort is by those who take a minute to read it.
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Im IN... not sure if i am going to take a sick day or just sneak out of work though...
Luckily, this falls into a day off on my rotating shift. Count me in. I'm guessing taking the T may be preferable to trying to park under the Common?
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Worcester Pistol and Rifle club has a bus leaving around 10:15 AM. I am stuck at work until at least 10:30 in Auburn so i'm driving out by myself. If anyone needs a ride out from the Auburn or 146 park and ride areas, let me know.
Anyone else that is a WPR member and wants a spot on the bus needs to get a hold of Pete Saniuk [email protected] I don't know how many seats are still available
Anyone else that is a WPR member and wants a spot on the bus needs to get a hold of Pete Saniuk [email protected] I don't know how many seats are still available
I will be there. I can provide a free round trip ride for two additional people from the Leominster, Fitchburg, Westminster, Lancaster, Clinton area. I will park at Alewife Station and take the T (you pay your subway fare) to Park St. Please PM me if interested.
I've never had a problem parking there on weekdays, and I drive to Boston during the week mid-morning on the average of two to three times per month. Usually there is parking available on the top floor. In the early 2000's it was a problem, but then they created more spaces, by rearranging the lines.
I have a suggestion to those organizing buses. People coming in from clubs who aren't on NES may not be aware of the issues of carrying on the day of the event.
Specifically, the prohibition on carry in the Common imposed by the Parks Department as well as in the State House (enforced by metal detectors and Parks' officers and the lack of storage lockers or any provision for storage while you are in the State House.
So, please let everyone know who is coming in via bus of this reality so that it is not a surprise.
Specifically, the prohibition on carry in the Common imposed by the Parks Department as well as in the State House (enforced by metal detectors and Parks' officers and the lack of storage lockers or any provision for storage while you are in the State House.
So, please let everyone know who is coming in via bus of this reality so that it is not a surprise.
mousegunguy
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Mouse gun guy and mouse gun girl are in
Worcester Pistol and Rifle Club in Boylston has a limited number of bus seats available to the GOAL RALLY on April 3rd.
The bus leaves WPRC at 10:15 am and will return after the rally ends at 3pm.
Anyone interested in reserving a seat can e-mail Peter Saniuk at [email protected] .
The bus leaves WPRC at 10:15 am and will return after the rally ends at 3pm.
Anyone interested in reserving a seat can e-mail Peter Saniuk at [email protected] .
Would be amazing to get this kind of turn out...
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The "best" place as far as access would probably be the parking garage that runs under the Common itself.
Is Riverside Station still over-packed on weekdays? That is my current plan unless someone can direct me otherwise.
Btw, I'm IN along with at least two non-NES'ers. I put the word out to my club multiple times...haven't heard anyone truly confirmed yet...off to send another email and make some calls.
Btw, I'm IN along with at least two non-NES'ers. I put the word out to my club multiple times...haven't heard anyone truly confirmed yet...off to send another email and make some calls.
I prob should have added that i drive a long pickup truck... How tight is that garage? I usually have to take 2 spots diagonal.
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Bump. This is just as important as the last rally or even more so. Now that its clearer what the feds will and won't do there will be a renewed push by the anti's at the state level. Please do everything you can to make it. Part of their strategy is to slowly chip away at your rights, every inch we give up will never be taken back in this state.
I'm open for that, have extra seats, but will not be staying for the statehouse portion.
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Go to GoogleMaps and search for "Parking near Boston Common". Those are all the parking lots / garages in the area. It'll give you some more choices incase some are ful.
Go here and you can see and compare rates:
Boston Parking Search Engine - Find Daily & Monthly Parking
Looks like $15-30 for the day/hours of the rally. A lot cheaper to just take the T!
Let's see:
toll: 1.50
T: 4.00 (2 each way)
parking: 5
That is 10.50 each, and it takes about 2 hours to reach your destination, using the T.
Driving in, you get there in about an hour and ten minutes, and are pretty close to final destination for a couple bucks more. The only problem is you have to drive in Boston, which usually stinks.
toll: 1.50
T: 4.00 (2 each way)
parking: 5
That is 10.50 each, and it takes about 2 hours to reach your destination, using the T.
Driving in, you get there in about an hour and ten minutes, and are pretty close to final destination for a couple bucks more. The only problem is you have to drive in Boston, which usually stinks.
And you'll likely be stuck in city traffic for an hour when you go to leave. Good luck with that.
