The Keep Fishermen Fishing rally is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 12 noon. in Washington, DC. A New England bus is being provided for those who wish to attend the rally, making stops in MA, RI, and CT.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2012 – The Keep Fishermen Fishing rally is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 12 noon. in Washington, DC. A New England bus is being provided for those who wish to attend the rally, making stops in New Bedford, MA, North Kingston, Rhode Island, and near Route 95 Exit 91 in Connecticut. (Due to legal drive time restriction that apply to bus drivers, it was not possible to leave from further north and make it to DC. Fishermen from points north of New Bedford, are most welcome to board at any of the departure points.)
The bus is sponsored by the American Association of Fishermen and their Communities, Seafreeze Shoreside, Handrigan Seafood, Trawlworks, Bergie's Seafood, Gambardella Seafood, Deep Sea, Town Dock, Pt. Judith Electronic Services, Markarian & Meehan, New Bedford Ship Supply, BASE New England, Joel Hovanesian, Craig Turner, and Harold Loftes.
Tickets for the round-trip bus ride are $30, and those interested in reserving a seat should call Tina Jackson at 401-837-6932 or tinajaafc@gmail.com. Anyone interested in attending the rally but unable to afford the round-trip fare should also contact Tina.
Listed below are the scheduled pick-up sites, pick-up times, and directions. Other information, directions and/or any changes will be available on the Keep Fishermen Fishing website: www.keepfishermenfishing.com
NEW BEDFORD
Departure Time: 2:00 AM
Location: Waterfront Grille
Directions: Take the Purchase St. exit off of Rt. 18 into New Bedford. Go past the ferry lots and state piers toward the Fairfield Inn. Waterfront Grille is directly across from the Fairfield Inn. Please park to the right of the Grille closest to the boats, not in the restaurant lot.
RHODE ISLAND
Departure Time: 3:15 AM
Location and Directions: Park N Ride near the Home Depot in North Kingston, off of Rt. 4 across from the Old Fiddlesticks.
CONNECTICUT
Departure Time: 4:00 AM
Location and Directions: Route 95, Exit 91, North Main Street- Park N Ride directly off the exit.