Massachusetts
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Amherst, South Common
Anna Klimes
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=129973733688292
South Pleasant St. & College St.
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Boston, Castle Island
Juliann Rubijono
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127657623934517
Ride your bike or car pool over to Fort Independence at Castle Island or along William J Day Blvd in South Boston-- Also can take Red Line to JFK stop and head toward the Beach and walk toward castle island about .8 miles away or until you see line of people. LOOK FOR BALLOONS to meet up at GAZEBO on Head Island Causeway and we'll spread out from there!
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Boston, Spectacle Island
Bruce Berman
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Take the ferry from Boston or Quincy to Spectacle Island, and join hands with us on the beach at 12 noon as we draw a human line in the sand against the expansion of offshore drilling - and in support of alternative and renewable energy.
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Brewster, Breakwater Beach
John Melanson
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Breakwater Beach, Brewster, MA 02631 Rt. 6 to Exit 10. Take Rt.124 North toward Rt. 6A. Turn RIGHT onto Rt 6A and a Left at Breakwater Rd. (next to the coffee shop, across from the Mobil station.) to the beach
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Centerville, Craigville Or Covells Beach
Anna Cullen
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Craigville Beach Rd, Centerville
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Duxbury, Duxbury Beach
Sustainable Duxbury
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We will meet at the beach in the parking area near the main entrance at 11:30. For people without a resident sticker, please call: Janis Owens, 781.934.2307. Use Exit 11, Rte 14, on Rte 3 South of Boston. Go through the rotary heading east and bear right on Rte 14 at the police station. Go through the street light at the intersection of Rte 3A and continue along St. George Street to the high school on the left. We would need to meet at the high school at 11:00.
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Fairhaven, Ft. Phoenix State Beach/park
Jode Ventura
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133490846663025&ref=mf#!/event.php?eid=133490846663025&ref=mf
100 Green Street Fairhaven, MA We'll be meeting at Ft. Phoenix in Fairhaven, and hopefully stretching onward and outward to surrounding beaches!
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Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach
Jane Barry
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Rt. 128 North to the end. (Do NOT follow 95N at Peabody...instead follow 128N to Gloucester. After bridge over Annisquam River continue following 128 N thru 2 rotaries; after second rotary continue on 128 N thru one traffic light; at 2nd traffic light go left onto Bass Ave. Follow flow of traffic on Bass Ave (it twists and turns) to Good Harbor Beach. Metet on the BEACH SIDE of the FOOTBRIDGE.
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Hull, Nantasket Beach
Cheryl - Sustainable South Shore
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Interstate 93S to Exit 12-Quincy. Cross Over Neponset Bridge, staying in Right Lane over bridge to Hancock St. Follow Hancock until Route 3A (bearing left at Veteran's Stadium). Follow 3A to Hingham Rotary, following signs to Nantasket Beach. From points South on Route 3N, take Exit 14 to Route 228 East, crossing over 3A. Follow signs to Nantasket Beach.
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Marblehead, Preston Beach
Phaedra DeNatale
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http://www.facebook.com/events/create/index.php
Rt. 129 on Atlantic Ave. Swampscott/Marblehead line.
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Martha's Vineyard, Cedar Tree Neck Beach
Stone Soup Leadership Institute
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off State Road, West Tisbury
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Nahant, Nahant Beach
Carol McCarthy
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Rt. 1A north, at rotary take right onto causeway, at end of causeway ,take left into parking lot.
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Nantucket, Brant Point
Leah Birch Postman
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Follow Easton Street to the end!
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Orleans, Nauset Beach
Melissa Renn
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Nauset Beach--End of Beach Road in E. Orleans, Massachusetts. we hope to connect hands with people along the entire National Seashore!
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Provincetown, Provincetown Bay
gail morrison
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Rt 6A, across from the Cape Inn
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Provincetown, Town Beach
Barry Tendler
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The town beach between Fisherman's Wharf and Coast Guard Pier. From Commercial St., walk to the beginning of MacMillan Pier, then turn right. to Fisherman's Wharf
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Quincy, Wollaston Beach
Patricia Keville
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From Boston: Take 93S to Exit 12-Quincy. Cross over Neponset Bridge to Quincy Shore Drive and Wollaston Beach. Join others at the first kiosk at the beach to start the line. From points South: Take 93N to Exit 8 - Furnace Brook Parkway. Follow FB Pkwy all the way to Quincy Shore Drive. Take Left to Wollaston Beach and park at first kiosk. Form line and reach out to meet those coming from the North. Let's MAKE WAVES for Clean Energy for our Future!!
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Revere, Revere Beach
Angela Bohanna
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http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=118078698235715
We will be meeting at the beach down past the intersection of Ocean Ave. & Chester Ave. There are tons of buses and the Wonderland Blue Line T Stop. www.mbta.com for directions from your area. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=us&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=101271321345854679788.000488b06c13337f6557c
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Revere, Revere Beach
Claire Davies
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Google Map Revere Beach.
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Salisbury, Salisbury Beach
Noah Lawes
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http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=109601315752856&ref=ts
Park at Salisbury Beach State Reservation, at State Beach Road and State Reservation Road. Additional parking is at Salisbury Beach Center, around Broadway and Cable ave. The gathering will begin on the State Reservation beach and stretch north.
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Sandwich, Town Neck Cape Cod On The Boardwalk
Lenore Bavota
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From Boston/Providence: go over Sagamore Bridge. Take 1st exit. At bottom of ramp (light) take a right onto Rt 6A. Just after you cross into Sandwich (the oldest town on Cape Cod btw) take a left onto Tupper Road. Go straight on Tupper Rd until you come to Town Neck Road on the left. Take Town Neck Road (cross RR tracks) go straight.... follow to end, take a left and your at the beach. $15 beach fee to park. Or, if you can find a spot, park at Horizons by th e Cape Cod Canal.
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Stockbridge, Kripalu Center Lawn Facing The Lake
Grace Jull
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Meet at the Kripalu center front lawn near the building at 11:45 to have a photo of the lake in the background.
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Swampscott / Lynn Line, Kings Beach
Elias Witt
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kings beach on lynn shore drive at the lynn swampscott line
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Swampscott, Marblehead, Preston Beach
Donald Orne
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Rt. 129 on Atlantic Ave. Swampscott/Marblehead line
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Wellfleet, Mayo Beach, Wellfleet Harbor
Zobel Family
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Go to Wellfleet Town Dock and head to the beach to the right (west) side of dock.
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Woods Hole, Nobska Beach
Kim Walsh~Carlson
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Nobska Lighthouse. From Falmouth, take Woods Hole Road south, travel approx 4 miles. After you see Sleepy Hollow Inn on right, make next left onto Church St. ~ our beautiful beach is approx 1/2 mile. If arriving from Woods Hole, please consider walking or riding your bike. Please wear blue or green to honor our oceans. Remember, we join hands promptly at noon ~ hope to see you there ~ many thanks!
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What to do at a
Hands Event
STEP 1
Go to the beach at 11 AM in your time zone for one hour, rain or shine.
STEP 2
Join hands for 15 minutes at 12:00 forming lines in the sand against oil drilling in our coastal waters.
STEP 3
Leave only your footprints.
Tips of the Day
- Use only approved beach accesses and parking.
- Create as long a line or as many lines as you wish.
- Be courteous and respectful to those who disagree with your view.
- Please steer clear of bird nesting areas.
- …enjoy yourself, it’s the beach!
