Reminder: FRRACS Emergency Meeting Tonight, May 3!
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Just as a reminder, FRRACS will be meeting tonight - Tuesday, May 3.
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Submit Comments to FERC
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Comment periods for Atlantic Bridge (compressor station) and Access Northeast (pipeline and compressor expansion) are open through the end of the month.
Follow the instructions below to submit your comments.
Read MoreEnvironmental Assessment for Atlantic Bridge Released
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FERC released the Environmental Assessment (EA) for Atlantic Bridge today. Unfortunately, an EA doesn't hold much weight; it only skims the surface. Upon review of the EA, FERC could decide to issue a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which could delay Spectra's plans up to 6 months.
The comment period for the EA is open for 30 days.
Read MoreImportant Upcoming Meetings
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May 11 - Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board public hearing - Access Northeast (state level)
Abigail Adams Middle School at 7pm
May 19 - FERC Scoping Meeting - Access Northeast (federal level)
Abigail Adams Middle School at 6:30PM
May 25 - Weymouth Conservation Commission - Atlantic Bridge (town level)
Location TBD
Read MoreSpectra's Pipeline Explodes in PA
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On Friday, April 29, a natural gas pipeline exploded in Salem Township, PA. The Texas Eastern pipeline is overseen by Spectra. One individual was injured and his home was destroyed. Nearby areas had to be evacuated, as well.
Read MoreSpectra Pipeline Explosion in PA seriously injures 1, scorches 40-acres, and is felt 6-miles away
/An explosion along a Spectra pipeline in Salem Township, Penn. resulted in a serious injury, and "blew a 12 foot deep, 1500 square foot hole and scorched 40 acres." The investigation is ongoing, but "the preliminary investigation shows evidence of corrosion on the pipeline."
According to Bloomberg News, Spectra claimed "force majeure" the day-of the accident. Per Bloomberg: "Force majeure is declared to remove a company from contractual obligation because of events beyond its control."
Rally results in meeting with the Mayor
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We must urge the Mayor to deny any deal with Spectra, before his decision is due next Wednesday. So please continue to call the Mayor and town councilors. Write them too.
PHONE - 781-340-5012
EMAIL - RHedlund@weymouth.ma.us
Rally at Town Hall 4/28 to Stop Spectra
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Join us Thursday, April 28 at 3:30PM right outside Weymouth Town Hall to remind Mayor Hedlund and Councilors that we can and we will fight Spectra.
Read MoreWe are simply not "out of time"
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A Weymouth News article released today says that Mayor Hedlund is torn about making a decision about Spectra's deal because we are "out of time." We are most certainly not out of time. Spectra is concerned about our opposition and wants the town to sign the deal before the Environmental Assessment comes out.
Read MoreMayor Hedlund Considering Spectra's $47 Million Offer
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A day after our press conference, Mayor Hedlund announced that Spectra Energy has offered the town $47 million if the town ends their opposition to the compressor. Mayor Hedlund said that he is considering taking the deal.
Please call the Mayor and tell him not to accept any deal from Spectra: 781-335-2000
Read MorePress Event: FRRACS Stands Up to Spectra
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Today, members of FRRACS held a press conference at the site of the proposed compressor station in regards to the ongoing battle against Spectra Energy. Upon learning that Spectra had offered money to the Town of Weymouth in return for getting the town to end their strong opposition to the compressor, FRRACS met with the Mayor to determine if this was true; he confirmed that this interaction did occur.
We were joined today by Claire Miller from Toxics Action Center, Emily Kirkland from 350 Mass, and an activist from the Sandisfield against Kinder Morgan.
We are asking now folks to contact the Mayor's office and the town council to urge them not to accept any deal from Spectra. No amount of money would be worth our health, our environment, our safety, or our economic well-being.
Please call the Mayor now and tell him not to support any deal: 781-335-2000
Alice, FRRACS lead, speaking about Spectra's deal
The press statement given by Alice is available below:
Weymouth vs. Spectra video
/Why do we continue to fight against Spectra? A local resident made a short video to show you why - watch below.
Important EFSB Hearing May 11
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The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) hearing has just been announced. The hearing will be: Wedsnesday, 5/11 at 7pm - Abigail Adams Middle School, Weymouth
Read MoreAction Alert: Call the Mayor today!
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Action of the Day: Please call or email Mayor Hedlund and your councilor and remind them that UNDER NO CONDITION do you want the compressor station in North Weymouth.
Thank them for the town’s continued support.
The email address for the mayor is RHedlund@weymouth.ma.us or call 781-340-5012 and ask to speak to the mayor or leave a message.
For your councilor’s phone number or email, click here.
Thanks!
Read MoreFRRACS 1-Pager/Press Sheet
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Use the 1-pager to share with media contacts or for folks new to the issue. It provides a simple, basic overview at the issue at hand.
Read MoreBreaking: Pipeline Suspended!
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Kinder Morgan announced today that they are suspending production of the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline.
Read MoreReminder: MassDEP Comments due 4/19
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Don’t forget that comments to the MassDEP are due Tuesday, April 19 for the proposed compressor station waterways license.
You can email your comments to Frank.Taormina@state.ma.us
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Submit Your Comments to the Weymouth ConCom on Spectra's Wetland Permit Application
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Instructions on how to submit your comment to the Conservation Commission.
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