A volunteer parks worker in Holyoke, Massachusetts demanded a journalist leave for recording in a public building, claiming he didn't have permission. The 81-year-old employee didn't recognize founding fathers' names but insisted he knew the rules better than anyone.
A Boston school department employee claimed filming in public was illegal and physically blocked journalists with doors before calling police. When officers arrived, they confirmed the reporters' rights and released them without charges.
Town officials demanded journalists sign in to attend a public meeting, claiming filming was illegal. Despite being warned a week ahead that reporters would attend, staff insisted registration was required for public access. The confrontation escalated quickly.
A routine visit to Revere City Hall escalated when community liaison staff became hostile toward journalists with cameras. One employee physically pushed a reporter while another screamed demands for identification. The confrontation was captured on multiple cameras.
Independent journalists prepare for multi-state accountability operation targeting Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. The team seeks viewer tips on officials who need investigating while facing banking obstacles that threaten their mission funding.