A Public Service Announcement from FRRACS
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A Public Service Announcement: What Does a Compressor Station Look Like, Really?
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Throwback Thursday
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It's THROWBACK THURSDAY, Campers! As we are painfully watching Enbridge construct in an unsafe manner during this time of pandemic, let's look back four years ago just this month to what Enbridge--then Spectra--was up to! Remember their attempt to buy off the Town? YOU responded and the Town listened! And the Town of Weymouth has been your great partner in the fight ever since. Good job, Campers!
Read MoreApril FRRACS Meeting Technical Difficulties
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DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: We were unable to live Facebook our Zoom public meeting last night. We did attempt to record the meeting for posting, but that didn't work either! Our deepest apologies! We will try again next month, but we will publish notes from the meeting and make them available asap. Thanks for your patience, Campers!
Read MoreFRRACS files letter of noncompliance with FERC and OSHA
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Enbridge continues to put profits of people by moving ahead with construction during a pandemic. We submitted a letter to FERC today, urging them to take action.
Read MoreGood Friday letter to FERC from Rev. Betsy Sowers
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Rev. Betsy Sowers submitted the following letter to FERC. Thank you, Rev. Betsy Sowers for your powerful words, we hope FERC will listen.
Read MoreFRRACS and friends go on a car parade at the site
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Today, more FRRACS and allies employed a new form of protest during these strange times: a car parade. 17 cars drove around the access road that passes by the compressor construction site with signs and music blasting. It was car-thartic. Enbridge continues to cause harm and destruction but we won’t give up the fight. Thanks to all who joined us today. You can read our press release for the event below.
Read MoreRep. James Murphy writes to FERC
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Many thanks to Rep. Jamie Murphy for writing to FERC! We know that workers at the site are not keeping 6 feet apart, which could create a dangerous situation. FERC needs to shut down construction for the sake of public health.
Read MoreAction Item: Send Another Letter to FERC and OSHA
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OSHA has issued a letter to Enbridge after our many complaints to FERC and to OSHA regarding the continued construction during this time of pandemic. Thanks to all of you for your persistence! To read Enbridge's response and OSHA's compliance demands, go here.
Now we are asking you to write another letter to FERC.
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Comments submitted to FERC
/Last week, we asked people to submit comments to FERC, urging them to suspend construction during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The comments have been filtering in — thank you! You can view the comments below. If you haven’t submitted one yet, there’s still time. For instructions, click here.
Thank you, all!
Congressman Lynch urges FERC to shut down construction
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Many thanks to Congressman Lynch for writing to FERC and requesting that they shut down construction of the compressor station for the sake of public health during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Read MoreAction Item: Urge FERC to Shut Down Construction
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We call on FERC, OSHA, and related agencies to do the right thing by suspending construction in order to protect the public’s health.
Submit a comment to FERC. Use this instruction guide for steps on how to submit a comment online.
Read MorePresentation with Rolling Stone Investigative Journalist Justin Nobel [video]
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FRRACS and GBPSR (Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility) hosted a talk with Rolling Stone Investigative Reporter, Justin Nobel. Justin spoke about his 20-month investigation into how oil and gas companies have deceived their workers, contaminated communities, and left shocking trail of radioactive waste that continues to grow. Read Justin’s full piece here.
Watch the full video here [video credit: Robert Lamothe, Film Our Way Films]
Read MoreAction item: In search of a volunteer who could conduct a risk assessment
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A message from Mike Lang, FRRACS Board member and Environmental Coordinator of the East Braintree Civic Association:
This is a new area for us. However, I am sure that one of your friends or neighbors has this experience and could direct us in this matter. We are looking for a risk assessment based on existing documentation and a site visit. We already have all of the documentation. I am asking all of our supporters to shake the bushes and find a knowledgeable person that could help us. We need the neighborhood groups to send this request to their membership. We need local business people to consider if they have associates that might fill this need.
Please contact me at nocompressor@gmail.com. Time is of the essence.
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Read MoreNathan Phillips goes on WGBH and tells Baker to step and do his job
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Just in case you missed the broadcast--Nathan went on Boston Public Radio with Jim and Margery today and told Gov. Baker to step up and oppose the Weymouth compressor station!
You can listen to the clip online here: WGBH - Nathan Phillips, Who Went On Hunger Strike To Stop The Weymouth Compressor Station, Calls On Gov. Baker To Denounce The Project (link)
Read MoreResidents still facing repair costs after gas explosions in Merrimack Valley
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Columbia Gas who is now being federally criminally charged for their gas explosion is giving residents of the Merrimack Valley trouble with insurance claims. Enbridge can not get insurance for the Weymouth Compressor because of site location and acreage.
A couple from North Andover share their story about the Columbia gas explosion and how they are still facing large repair costs.
Read MoreFore River Bridge gets stuck during rush hour
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The Fore River Bridge got stuck in an upright position today just commuters were heading home for the day. The closure of the Fore River Bridge at rush hour today makes it clear the need for an independent risk assessment for the Fore River Bridge and the MBTA Bus Routes because of the risk of an accident at the compressor station.
Read more:
Patch.com - Fore River Bridge Stuck In Upright Position Tuesday (link)
Boston 25 News - Fore River Bridge reopens to traffic after getting stuck (link)
Read MoreSenators Markey, Warren and Congressman Lynch send another letter to FERC
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Thank you Senator Markey, Senator Warren, and Congressman Lynch for writing to FERC and voicing your concerns. We need FERC to take our concerns seriously.
Read MoreFERC denies our request for rehearing in response to 2018 certificate extension
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It came as little surprise that FERC denied the rehearing request from FRRACS and the Town of Weymouth on the 33 minute turn around time for an extension of Enbridge's permit in late 2018. What was a surprise was the dissension of FERC Commissioner Glick:
"Actions like these only lend further credence to those who view the Commission as a rubber stamp in pipeline proceedings. We can and must do better. The process of producing an order that is voted on by the full Commission may not be perfect—and the Commissioners may not always agree—but that process will almost certainly deliver more reasoned and considered decision making than the parties received here."
You can read the full document here.
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