We knew from the beginning that this HIA would be an abomination. But here is proof positive that just as with the permits, all of this is either being overseen by Enbridge or being written by Enbridge. And that includes the permits. Thank you to Itai Vardi for uncovering this story. You can read the full article here.
Read MoreU.S. District Judge Denise Casper has ruled in favor of Enbridge in relation to an appeal from the Town of Weymouth. In 2016, the Weymouth Conservation Commission denied Spectra-Enbridge’s application for a wetlands permit. Spectra-Enbridge appealed the decision, and since then, the appeal has bounced around the courts. This most recent decision is very disappointing. It’s not good news but we are in no way done. You can read the full decision below from Law360.
Read MoreMAPC, the agency that conducted a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the compressor station, has released a statement about the HIA process and the compressor station. We applaud MAPC for speaking out against the compressor station proposal but we are disappointed in their final conclusion that the compressor station would not have any significant health impact on the surrounding community. MAPC ignored data that showed high levels of benzene and formaldehyde in the Basin, so we find it perplexing how they could come to the conclusion that the compressor wouldn’t have any significant impact. You can read MAPC’s full statement here: http://foreriverhia.com/
Read MoreWhat a busy week it has been! After two long days, our DEP hearing on the waterways license has concluded. Our next appeal will be on the air quality permit. These appeals are an important part of the process but they are also expensive. Can you donate to our legal fund to help us sustain the fight? We could not have made it this far without you. Thank you! You can donate here.
Read MoreFolks from FRRACS attended a two-day hearing at MassDEP this week for our appeal of the Ch. 91 Waterways License. Two of our members, Frank Singleton and Rebecca Haugh, were on the appeal as witnesses. It was a draining two days but incredible to see our amazing lawyer(s) the Haydens and associate Ethan fighting on behalf of the Fore River community.
Read MoreGreater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility (GBPSR) released their response to the Health Impact Assessment. We thank them for using their voice and expertise to bring attention to this concerning proposal, and for highlighting issues within the HIA report. Members of GBPSR also attended the Mothers Out Front action on Thursday. You can access the full report here.
Read MoreMothers out Front organized an event on Thursday to ask Gov. Baker to cut his ties from fossil fuels. The event was organized in support of FRRACS and in response to the faulty HIA report. Hundreds gathered in Nurses Hall at the State House, holding paper scissors while chanting: “Gov. Baker, cut your ties from fossil fuels!” Their voices echoed throughout the chamber. They moved upstairs and lined the hallway above Nurses Hall. Members of the community, including Alice (FRRACS), Andrea (#sitwithandrea), and doctors from GBPSR, spoke about the compressor station issue. After they spoke, community members split into groups and made their way to the Governor’s office, DEP, and DPH.
Read MoreCoastal Zone Management (CZM) has announced that they are extending their stay on Enbridge’s Consistency of Review through August 5, 2019. This is good news! Enbridge needs approval of this review from CZM before they can begin construction but CZM will not review it until there is a decision on the wetlands and waterways permits. The wetlands and waterways permits are still in the appeal process, so a decision has not been made yet. You can access the letter here.
Read MoreSurprising news today: The Executive Director of MAPC - the agency that conducted the faulty HIA - has spoken out against the compressor station, citing safety and climate concerns. This statement was unexpected but we applaud MAPC for voicing their concerns about the compressor station. Read more from WBUR - Agency Head Voices Opposition To Proposed Weymouth Compressor Station.
Read MoreComment on Baker’s hypocrisy! He is urging action on climate change while also supporting the expansion of fracked gas (‘natural’ gas) infrastructure. Give him a call — 617-725-4005. We can’t let him off the hook! Read more about this story from MassLive - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker urges Congress to address climate change.
Read MoreAnother explosion. This time in California. Panic ensued and buildings were burned, but luckily no injuries were reported. How can these companies continue to claim that their infrastructure is safe?? You can read more about the explosion at NBC News - Gas explosion in San Francisco shoots fire that burns multiple buildings.
Read MoreThe Braintree Town Council passed a resolution in support of the Town’s efforts to appeal Enbridge’s air quality permit. You can read more at The Patriot Ledger - Braintree council backs compressor station appeal.
Read MoreQuincy City Council passed a resolution telling the State to deny the Wetlands and Waterways permits. We send our thanks to Council President, Brad Croall, Councilor McCarthy, and the City of Quincy for their work on this effort!
Read MoreAndrea Honore relaunched her sit-in at the Governor’s office after the release of the faulty HIA and MassDEP’s approval Enbridge’s air quality permit. She has been sitting in the Gov.’s waiting room nearly every afternoon on her lunch break for over 90 days (the first term of her sit-in was in 2017). Gov. Baker has not spoken to her. In fact, his staff states that “Gov. Baker does not meet with constituents.” Andrea was on The Take with Sue O’Connell on NECN to talk about Gov. Baker and the compressor station. You can watch the clip here.
Read MoreAction Item: CALL GOV. BAKER -- 617-725-4005 AND COMMENT ON HIS RECORD IN MA. Go to the House Committee on Natural Resources: Democrats facebook page and make a comment.
Contradiction Charlie is at it again. Gov. Charlie Baker is heading to Congress this week to testify on the issue of climate change. Please give him a call and remind him that fossil fuels (i.e. fracked-gas) cause climate change.
Read MoreIf you’re familiar with the fight against the compressor station, you are probably familiar with the #SitWithAndrea daily sit-in at Gov. Baker’s office. Andrea Honore, a Weymouth resident, has been spending her lunch break in the Gov.’s office for 90+ days. Gov. Baker has yet to meet with her. What will it take for him to finally meet with a constituent? You can follow her story online here.
WGBH Morning Edition covered this story. You can listen to it here.
Read MoreGovernor Baker is heading to Congress this week to testify on the issue of climate change. We find this somewhat perplexing given the fact that he supports fracked-gas, you know, one of the fossil fuels contributing to climate change. See WGBH News for text regarding Baker testifying on climate change.
Read MoreWe thank the Town of Braintree for submitting an appeal to MassDEP in response to their granting of an air quality permit for Enbridge’s proposed compressor station. MassDEP based their decision on the results of an incomplete health impact assessment (HIA). You can read more about this story in The Patriot Ledger
Read MoreCongressman Lynch has been voicing his concern about the compressor station for many years now, and is reiterating his concern after a fire at a compressor station in Michigan reduced natural gas service to homes nearby during a cold snap. Read more from Jessica Trufant at The Patriot Ledger.
Read MoreLocal opposition to the proposed Natural Gas Compressor Station abutting a dense residential community
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