New England fishermen are preparing to speak out in Washington at a Feb. 24 protest on Capitol Hill. That preparation included a strategy meeting Wednesday to figure to make sure their voices are heard.
During the Wednesday evening meeting, local officials and concerned members of the fishing community brainstormed a message to deliver to Washington, D.C. at the “United We Fish” rally. Fishermen and related business leaders from the Gloucester area, New Bedford, Maine and Rhode Island voiced their suggestions and asked questions about the coming protest.
The meeting, hosted by state Sen. Bruce Tarr and state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, also included strategy suggestions from Mayor Carolyn Kirk and audience members. The United We Fish rally, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24, is expected to draw thousands of people to the steps of the Capitol, and local officials do not want to waste the opportunity for Gloucester and New England’s voice to be heard.
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