On Friday, November 3rd, 2006 all four candidates will participate in a gubernatorial forum that will focus on issues concerning Southeastern Massachusetts. This forum is sponsored by "The Southcoast Alliance," a consortium of community organizations and is hosted by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
The forum will be held in the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Main Auditorium and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The doors for the debate will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m. Due to expected heavy traffic, media are encouraged to arrive by 7:30 a.m. Media should park in Lots 6-7. Non-media attendees should follow the directions of security personnel.
For security purposes, this is a ticketed event with tickets being distributed by UMass Dartmouth and the SouthCoast Alliance.
Questions concerning the organization and goals of this event should be directed to the Southcoast Alliance and Mr. Craig Dutra of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts at 508-996-8253.
If you would like details on the forum, please contact Mr. John Hoey, Assistant to the Chancellor for Public Affairs at UMass Dartmouth at 508-999-8027.