Massachusetts: Rally

Wed, 12/17/2008 - 09:38

Turner Watch: Ramsey Clark to appear at presser Wednesday

Embattled Boston City Councilor Chuck Turner plans to hold a press conference Wednesday with controversial attorney Ramsey Clark, according to Turner's campaign website.

Turner, a Roxbury member of the Green-Rainbow Party, currently faces federal charges of conspiracy, accepting a $1,000 bribe and lying to federal officials.

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Tue, 12/16/2008 - 16:52

Officials slated to speak at pike hike rally Wednesday

A few elected officials are slated to speak at a rally opposing increases in Pike tolls on Wednesday, the Metrowest Daily News reports.

The "Stop the Pike Hike" rally is scheduled for Wednesday before the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority holds a public hearing on the tolls in Framingham.

Wed, 12/10/2008 - 09:12

Turner ramps up attacks on media

BOSTON - After listening to embattled City Councilor Chuck Turner Tuesday night, it was unclear which bothers him more: his impending trial that could lead to 20 years in prison or the local media.

At a rally at Roxbury Community College, Turner tried to educate about 100 supporters on his "law of the media."

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Wed, 12/03/2008 - 09:23

Anti-toll hike group to rally Wednesday

Shortly after legislators hold a public hearing Wednesday on the issues surrounding privatizing the Massachusetts turnpike and Big Dig Tunnels, a group including some elected officials who oppose any increase in pike tolls is planning to rally in East Boston.

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 16:27

McGovern to hold rally for Eldridge and Gregoire Tuesday

Congressman Jim McGovern is set to headline a rally in Marlborough for State House candidates Jamie Eldridge and Danielle Gregoire Tuesday, according to Eldridge's campaign.

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