- A local seniors group is organizing a “Hands Off!” rally in Framingham on April 5 in solidarity with a larger protest in Boston.
- The nationwide “Hands Off!” protests aim to oppose what participants view as the dismantling of government and the economy to benefit billionaires.
- The Framingham Seniors Rally for Democracy encourages local residents to join them in making signs and demonstrating their support for the cause.
FRAMINGHAM — A local seniors group is bringing the April 5 “Hands Off!” rally in Boston to downtown Framingham.
Local organizers of the Framingham Seniors Rally for Democracy recently announced that their gathering, scheduled for noon on Saturday, April 5, on the sidewalk in front of the Memorial Building, is for people who are unable to travel to the Boston rally at the same time.
The Hands Off! event is part of a national protest, with more than 1,000 gatherings planned throughout the country, according to the announcement. Participants will march, rally and protest to oppose what they describe as “the destruction of government and economy for the benefit of billionaires.”
The event emphasizes nonviolent action, encouraging attendees to deescalate any potential confrontations with those with whom they disagree.
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In Boston, thousands are expected to be on Boston Common Saturday for a large-scale demonstration against the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s involvement in it. But while a larger crowd assembles in Boston, the Framingham event allows local residents to also make signs and show support for the cause.
For those interested in participating, more information is available at handsoff2025.com.
The Hands Off! initiative aims to build an opposition movement against what organizers see as the looting of the country. Local participants are encouraged to join the Framingham Seniors Rally for Democracy.
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