Occupy protestors seek homeless shelter [View all]

Members scheduled to discuss proposal

Updated: Wednesday, 04 Jan 2012, 5:39 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 03 Jan 2012, 11:32 PM EST

By Rochelle Lefebvre

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Occupy Providence protestors are seeking more input about their offer to pack up their camp, in exchange for a new homeless day shelter.

Members of the protest movement were scheduled to meet with local homeless advocates Tuesday, to discuss the proposal.

Protestors have been camped out in Burnside Park since October and have been negotiating with the city on how to end the protest peacefully for weeks.

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has said he wants more details from Occupy Providence on what their proposed shelter would entail ...

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