[OBupdates] Stop the West Roxbury Pipeline!

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 Dear Neighbors,

You may have heard the disturbing news that construction has begun on the
West Roxbury Lateral Gas Pipeline.  Some of you attended the teach-in we
organized in May. Neighbors are concerned about the safety risks of the
pipeline and the climate change implications of unneeded fossil fuel
infrastructure.[image: Butler-ResistPipeline.jpg]

As construction began in Dedham, the Chair of the Dedham Selectman, Mike
Butler, did civil disobedience to express his outrage at the Texas-based
Spectra Corporation overriding local concerns and lawsuits.

*PLEDGE TO RESIST THE PIPELINE NOW!
<http://act.ips-dc.org/site/R?i=_PGYKrZmo6D5cJZ3PGIpyw>*

In Boston, organizing has begun to stop the pipeline at the Dedham-Boston
line.  *All of our elected officials –including Mayor Walsh, the Boston
City Council, Rep. Stephen Lynch --- have pledged to use every tool at
their disposal to stop the pipeline*.  On Friday, Spectra Corporation, sued
the City of Boston, threatening to use eminent domain powers to take city
land to build the pipeline
<http://act.ips-dc.org/site/R?i=vsK9LVRbH5bcMBsHC3A5ZQ>.

As the pipeline approaches, we may call for a direct nonviolent blockade,
if necessary.  We need you to pledge to join us for vigils and possibly
non-violent direct action.

[image: PipelineBigPicture.jpg]

*Here are some ways you can get involved today: *

   1.  *Learn More and Take the Pledge* at the new web portal, which
   includes “Six Reasons to Oppose the Pipeline” and links to more
   information. www.resistthepipeline.org
   <http://act.ips-dc.org/site/R?i=3eSAQZ-jPZGy8eznScCi5g>.

   2. *Chip in for a Newspaper Advertisement.* Contribute to a newspaper
   signature advertisement in a local newspaper through this portal. Click
   here to donate now!

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   3. *Spread the Word.*  Forward this information to friends and
   neighbors. On Facebook? Please like the Resist The West Roxbury Pipeline
   <http://act.ips-dc.org/site/R?i=ChKWTmczw6VApC-94fyNdQ> Facebook Page
   and share and re-post our updates with your own facebook friends.
   https://www.facebook.com/resistthepipeline?_rdr=p
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   4. *Join us for outreach on Saturday, July 11.*  Stop the West Roxbury
   Lateral (SWRL) will be door-knocking and staffing information tables at
   high-traffic areas around West Roxbury on July 11.  If you can volunteer,
   contact: Paul Horn at paulhorn32 at comcast.net or Nancy Wilson at
   nwilsong2 at gmail.com.

   5. *Get trained in nonviolent direct action.* *If you are considering
   participating in nonviolent direct action, plan on attending a non-violent
   direct action training sessions. These will include information about the
   scenarios and legal training. *To RSVP or for more information, contact
   Andrea at adoremus at rcn.com.

     There are presently two scheduled:

    - Friday, July 10th at 6-9 pm at the Theodore Parker Church, 1859
      Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132
      - Tuesday, July 14th, 6-9 pm at the Theodore Parker Church, 1859
      Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132





In Solidarity,

Chuck Collins
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