Some good news: Senate Bill 469 - an act relative to positioning of compressor stations was reported out favorably by the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture. 

We thank Senator O'Oconnor and many others, for all their hard work on this bill. And many thanks to the folks who called committee members to ask that the vote favorably on the bill.

Congressman Lynch met with local residents in Weymouth and Braintree, to discuss the community's efforts to conduct air quality testing. He met with Dr. Nordgaard, who has helped lead the testing, as well as other community members.  He is now calling on the EPA to conduct further testing. We are grateful to the Congressman for his continued support and his intervention on behalf of his constituents in the Fore River Basin.

Marcellus Drilling News (MDN), a pro-industry website and newsletter, complained about Gov. Baker's response to our concerns about the compressor station. MDN often name-calls activists and members of the public for their efforts to oppose the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure; this week they took aim at us. It doesn't bother us, in fact, it shows that our organizing is working and that we're getting under the skin of the gas industry.

You can read an excerpt of the piece below or the MDN site. You have to have an account to read the full piece.

We had a great "No Compressor" standout this week! Today was the first day at the new location - the corner of 3A and Green Street in North Weymouth. A big thank you to all who came out - in the heat - to hold signs and bring more attention to the compressor station fight.

Occupy Hingham hosts the weekly standout every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30pm at the corner of St. Jerome's Church in North Weymouth. All are welcome to join.

This week also marked the first prayer circle at the site, following the standout. Community members will be meeting at the compressor site (6 Bridge St.) every Wednesday at 6 pm through the month of August. Feel free to join, faith or no faith.

Local residents have been conducting air quality testing in the area and have been voicing their concerns about serious risks related to compressor stations. Congressman Lynch continues to listen to our concerns - and acts on them. We greatly appreciate his support.

Gubernatorial candidate, Jay Gonzalez, visited the compressor site this week. In addition to visiting the site, he has also spoken out against the project. 95.9 WATD covered his visit on their radio program; you can listen to it here.

Last week we aired a new TV commercial (watch it on Youtube here) that directly targets Governor Baker. The ad asks, "Where are you, Gov. Baker?" This week he broke his silence. Though we are glad that he has addressed some of our concerns, he stopped short of stating his opposition, unlike many of his colleagues. Read the story about our Ad in the Braintree paper.

On Monday afternoon, gubernatorial candidate, Jay Gonzalez, visited the proposed compressor station site with FRRACS members and Councilor Haugh. He was given a tour of the proposed site and presented with detailed information about the site and the facilities that surround the area.

We appreciate him taking the time to not only listen to the concerns of local residents, but to also visit the proposed location.

Candidate Gonzalez has come out against the compressor station and against more gas infrastructure in the Commonwealth.

For more than two years now, we've been targeting Governor Baker, urging him to speak out against the compressor station. Today he finally spoke out. Not in opposition, but in recognition of people's concerns. It's a step.

Today's Globe featured an article about the compressor fight and our efforts to put pressure on Governor Baker. You can read the article here: "Baker facing mounting pressure on Weymouth gas facility."

If you saw our ad on TV and have not heard of the proposed Weymouth compressor station, you've come to the right place. Below we have outlined an overview of what a compressor is, why it is a problem, and what you can do to help. We encourage you to explore the rest of our site for more info and to reach out to us if you have any questions!

Last week, folks got on on BPR's "Ask the Governor" and Baker said he would talk to his schedulers about visiting the compressor site. Let's hold him to it!

Call Gov. Baker - 617-725-4005 - and encourage him to pay a visit. We'd be happy to give him a tour. Sample email and call script available here and below. You can also read the Statehouse News story about this here.

On June 29th, Spectra Energy/Enbridge withdrew their application for Access Northeast from the FERC docket. This is big news and a cause for celebration, but it does not mean an end for the compressor.

What does it mean for our fight against the compressor? Read below to find out more.