In addition to our monthly meetings, we will post key dates in the regulatory process, as well as opportunities to voice your opposition to the Compressor Station
Folks from The FANG Collective will be facilitating a training on the topic on Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) for us. If you’re interested in learning more about NVDA and want to take action with us, we encourage you to attend this training. Please Sign-Up here if you plan to attend, so that we can plan and prep accordingly
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 3-4 pm in North Weymouth. If the temperature goes below 40 degrees F, the standout will be cancelled.
Enbridge wants to dump a toxic, methane-emitting compressor station in Weymouth, but they aren't the only agency involved in this proposal. Join us on a tour of all of the agencies that have played a part in this toxic proposal. We'll be visiting Gov. Baker's office, DPH, TRC, MAPC, and others, to call on them to do the right thing by opposing Enbridge's dangerous compressor station proposal.
We'll meet at the front steps of the MA State House (24 Beacon St.) at 11AM on Tuesday, October 29. From there, we will march to other agencies in Downtown Boston. Come march with us!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 3-4 pm in North Weymouth. If the temperature goes below 40 degrees F, the standout will be cancelled.
We will be on the proposed compressor station site early on November 1, the purported construction start date of the compressor station. RSVP below to let us know you can join us. We will gather early in the morning (7am), but you can join at whatever time works for you.
Join us for the monthly meeting of FRRACS!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 3-4 pm in North Weymouth. If the temperature goes below 40 degrees F, the standout will be cancelled.
There will be a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) meeting on Thursday, October 10 from 7-9pm to discuss the ongoing contamination issue at the proposed compressor station site. The meeting will be held at Abigail Adams Middle School in Weymouth (89 Middle Street). We need your help to pack the room!
Join us for the monthly meeting of FRRACS!
Fore River Clubhouse (16 Nevada Rd., Quincy, MA) - wheelchair accessible
Tuesday, October 8th at 7pm (6:30pm for new folks, if you have questions or would like to learn more about the campaign).
If you can't make it this month, you can join us the second Tuesday of every month. If the date changes, we will post an update.
FRRACS welcomes you to join us for a pet blessing in the park. All faiths and no faith are welcome to attend. The event will be held at the public park that is located next to the proposed compressor station site. Come enjoy a nice day in the park with your pets Sunday, October 6. The pet blessing will begin at 3:30pm and will be led by Rev. Gretchen Elmendorf and Rev. Betsy Sowers. Folks are welcome to come before or after to enjoy an afternoon in the park with their furry friends.
CAN (Citizens Awareness Network), a grassroots organization that is working to end the use of nuclear power, is organizing a Nuclear Waste Tour in New England. They will be stopping in Hingham at the Glastonbury Abbey on Saturday, October 5 from 3-6pm. There will be a speakers panel from 4-5pm, as well as music and food. Stop by!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
Join us on Saturday, September 28 for our Second Annual Fall Fest! We will gather in the park from 2-5pm and will have food, games and activities, a special dedication to the bridge, and more. This event is being held in support of the Youth Climate Strike.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon in North Weymouth. Feel free to join them! Signs are provided. This week’s location: The intersection of 3A and Green Street in North Weymouth (Near St. Jerome) - 645 Bridge Street.
The Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will be having a meeting at Weymouth Town Hall to discuss safety issues related to the compressor station proposal. The public is welcome to attend but will likely not be allowed to speak. The meeting is scheduled for September 24 from 9-10:30am in the Council Chambers. More info here.
Youth leaders are kicking of a week of climate action on Friday, September 20. Join them! The kickoff event will be held in Boston. More info to come.
For details about this event and to contact the organizers, visit the event Facebook page here. FRRACS will be attending and will have a support action later in the week.
The fight to stop the compressor station requires the use of many different tactics. As we continue to fight Enbridge in the courts, we want to be prepared for any and all outcomes. Folks from The FANG Collective will be facilitating a training on the topic on Nonviolent Direct Action (NVDA) for us. If you’re interested in learning more about NVDA, we encourage you to attend this training. Please Sign-Up here if you plan to attend, so that we can plan and prep accordingly
Dr. Sandra Steingraber biologist, author, and activist, will be coming to Boston University on September 18 to talk about the health and environmental impacts of fracking. Dr. Steingraber has been active in the anti-fracking fight in New York.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon in North Weymouth. Feel free to join them! Signs are provided. We are need of more sign holders!
Days and NEW Time: Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
This month’s location: Meet at the foot of the Fore River Bridge on the Weymouth side (55 Bridge Street, Weymouth)
Important Update: This month’s FRRACS meeting has been rescheduled for September 17! It was originally scheduled for September 10, but we had to change the date. We hope you can still join us!
Join artists from the South Shore for a gallery showing at the Milton Art Center, in support of efforts to protect the coast from the dangerous compressor station proposal. FRRACS members and supporters will have pieces in the show. There will be an opening reception at the art center and a special talk on September 7. See below for complete details.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth.
Congressman Lynch is holding a town hall in Braintree TONIGHT, August 22, from 6-8pm. Apologies for the short notice. One of the topics will include the compressor station.
Thursday, 8/22 | 6-8pm | Braintree Town Hall (1 JFK Memorial Drive)
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
Join us for the monthly meeting of FRRACS!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
We will be reminding Gov. Baker of this promises with a rally of a reading of his letter to Mayor Hedlund, songs, and chants. The rally will be for three days culminating around the possible release date for the Wetlands permit, the Waterways permit, and the Coastal Zone Management determination of consistency. We will meet outside of his office at the State House beginning an noon on Thursday August 1. We will continue at the same time on Friday August 2, and on our D-Day of Monday August 5th.
Can you join us? To sign up go here.
You can find more information on our facebook page or on our website.
Thank you for all that you do!
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
Join QCAN for a free outdoor environmental fair on the front lawn of the Thomas Crane Public Library. There will be fun green activities for all ages, live local entertainment, electric vehicle ride-alongs and a free bike valet. FRRACS will be there! Rain date: Saturday, August 3, 11am-2pm. More info here.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
If you want to learn more about NVDA (Nonviolent Direct Action), please join us! Taking part in direct action doesn't necessarily mean risking arrest. We encourage everyone to join us for the training, as it is a useful and important tactic to learn about.
The Democracy Center is partially wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom on site. Contact info@democracycenter.org or 617 492 8855 as needed.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
DEP Commissioner Martin Suuberg announced on Friday (July 12) that he will adopt Presiding Officer Jane Rothchild's decision to approve the air quality permit for the Weymouth compressor station.
In response to the decision, we will be holding a large standout at the Fore River Bridge in North Weymouth. We will meet at the proposed compressor station site (55 Bridge Street) at 3pm and will walk up to the bridge. We will have some signs, but please feel free to bring your own! We hope that you can join us in voicing our outrage and concern as we prepare for the fight ahead.
Occupy Hingham, a long-time supporter of FRRACS, hosts a weekly standout to help spread the word about the compressor station. They hold signs every Wednesday afternoon from 4-5 pm in North Weymouth. We are in need of sign holders!
Local opposition to the proposed Natural Gas Compressor Station abutting a dense residential community
Every contribution helps us bring attention to this dangerous proposed Compressor Station.
www.NoCompressor.com is maintained by Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station.
Email: nocompressor@gmail.com
