Menino's Statement
Just received from Mayor Thomas Menino's office:
“We
are pleased with Judge McIntyre’s strong decision to repeal the restraining
order that prohibited the City of Boston from removing the Occupy Boston camp at
Dewey Square. We applaud the judge for clearly recognizing
the City’s authority to protect all of our residents, including those currently
at Dewey Square. Our first priority has always been and will always be to ensure
the public’s health and safety. As outlined in the court proceeding and affirmed
in the judge’s ruling, the conditions at Dewey Square have deteriorated
significantly and pose very real health and safety risks. The city strongly
encourages the Occupy movement to abide by the Rose Kennedy Greenway regulations
and remove their tents and refrain from camping in that area. Today’s decision
provides clarity surrounding Occupy Boston’s status at Dewey Square and the city
will act appropriately to fulfill our duty to preserve the public’s peace and
safety.”
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