I was in that area Monday morning and afternoon.
NECN (New England Cable Network) had a camera set up nearer to South Station which was focused in on the tents. It appeared they were ready to film any interesting activity that might break out. (South Station is in the background of the top photo of this thread.)
With today's TV cameras you don't have to be close to get some great shots because of the incredible photo lenses the cameras now have. Actually being a little more away allows you to see a wider area, and close in on the point of interest.- tom.
correction -South Station is in the 3rd photo down in this thread.