Waltham College Student Arrested At TransCanada Protest
The sit-in was part of a national effort against the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.
A Waltham college student was among eight students arrested on Jan. 7 during a protest about the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline at TransCanada's Westborough office. Lisa Rose Purdy, 20, of 26 Fisk St., Waltham, is facing charges for being a disorderly person, trespassing and disturbing the peace. Police were called to TransCanada, at 110 Turnpike Road, Suite 203, at about 2:08 p.m. "for a protest inside the office area," Police Chief Alan Gordon said in a press release. "The arriving units located eight individuals who had chained themselves together at the ankles and waists. They had also super glued their hands together," Gordon said. "A locksmith was called and he was able to unlock their ankles. The fire department assisted in removing …
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Frosty the Snowman
12:53 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Yeah this is right up there with the Boston Tea Party... more ›