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Friends,
Are you worried about climate change? Want to know how 350 Mass fits
into the picture? Join us this Sunday, November 3rd for the
350 Mass Statewide Summit!
Whether you're an experienced leader looking to connect with others,
deepen your work, and celebrate your successes, or a newcomer looking
to get involved for the first time, this is the place for you.
The summit is an opportunity to connect and collaborate with 350 Mass
volunteers from across the state. Join us to build on the
momentum of the climate strikes, hear updates on our past year of
work, and find your place in the climate movement!
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Where: Hassenfeld Conference Center, Sherman Function
Hall, Brandeis University Campus, 415 South St, Waltham
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When: Sat, Nov 3, 10 am-5 pm
- RSVP here!
In
solidarity,
Jon Wishnie
Climate Justice Partnerships Organizer
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Solidarity with Weymouth Against the Compressor Station
The fight
against the Weymouth Compressor Station is far from over. Here's a list of things you can
do to keep up the pressure, including:
November 1 Standout: It's the purported
construction start date of the compressor station. Come to a family
friendly event in the spirit of Samhain, the ancient Irish holiday
from which Halloween comes. More info and RSVP here. Fri, Nov 1, 7 am-5 pm, 55
Bridge St, Weymouth.
Doctors Speak Out—Stop the Weymouth Compressor
Station:
Physicians for Social Responsibility has
written three reports showing that the proposed compressor station is
a threat to human health and safety. Join clinicians, scientists,
students, mothers, and supporters in asking Governor Baker to stop the
station. Clinicians, please wear your white coat and
stethoscope! See the Facebook event. Fri, Nov 1, noon-1 pm,
Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston.
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Other 350 Mass News
Sign a
Petition for Improving Public Transportation: Public
transportation in Massachusetts should be green, affordable,
accessible, and reliable. As we fight for climate solutions, we must
fight for better public transportation as a cornerstone of a Green New
Deal. Sign the petition here.
Here Comes The Sun—A Climate Cabaret: Enjoy a
fabulous night of theater, music, story, dance and a poem or two to
explore the climate crisis and celebrate the work of 350 Mass and
other groups. Learn more and buy tickets. Fri, Nov 15, 7:30-9:30
pm, Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St, Gloucester.
Survey from Municipal Working Group: The MWG supports
nodes working to pass climate solutions at the municipal level. Fill
out this survey to support the development of the
Municipal Working Group.
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write
lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are
some recent letters:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
Fix
Our Transportation Crisis—Call To Action: Transportation
funding and policy are top issues in the Legislature. We need your
voice! Come learn about transportation priorities and help spread the
word by speaking to legislators and staff. Light refreshments will be
served. Learn more and RSVP here. Wed, Oct 30, 2:30-4 pm,
Room 437, Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston.
Transportation and Climate Community Engagement
Workshops: Join Massachusetts environmental and
transportation officials and stakeholder groups for workshops:
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Greater Boston: Wed, Oct 30, 6 pm, Roxbury
Community College, Reggie Lewis Center, 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury
Crossing.
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Western Massachusetts: Mon, Nov 4, 6 pm, Holyoke
Community College, Kittredge Center, 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke.
"Climate Matters!", a Climate Reality Project
Presentation: Come to a talk by Bill Keydel that'll give you
an overview of the current state of the planet and what can and should
be done. Sun, Nov 3, 1-2:30 pm, Theodore Parker Church, 1859
Centre St, West Roxbury.
Building Codes Hearing and Letter: The Board of
Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) wants to hear from the public
about building code changes. This June, the BBRS made a commitment to
update our current stretch code to a Net Zero stretch code. Join the
Massachusetts Climate Action Network to keep momentum building. RSVP for the hearing here or send a letter of support. Tue, Nov 5, 10 am-1 pm,
1000 Washington St, Boston.
Documentary
Screening—Under Pressure: Come to a free
screening of the Four Rivers Charter Public School Class of 2019
Senior Documentary about the tragic gas accident that revealed the
deep-seated flaws in our energy industry. Thu, Nov 7, 5:30-8 pm,
Koussevitzky Art Center, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St,
Pittsfield.
Active Hope—An Introduction to the
Work that Reconnects: How can we
remain resilient, creative, and empowered? Drawing on The Work That
Reconnects, developed by teacher/activist
Joanna Macy and others, we'll explore the spiritual, emotional and
intellectual aspects of envisioning and creating a life-sustaining
society. $20/$10 student/low-income. Register here. Sat, Nov 9, 9 am-4 pm, Beacon Hill
Friends House, 8 Chestnut St, Boston.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Let's
Fix Our Upside-Down Tax System: Join Raise Up Massachusetts
for a workshop to learn about our upside-down tax system, its impact
on working people in Massachusetts, and how we can fix it
together.
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Hyannis Workshop: Tue, Oct 29, 6-8 pm, 1199 SEIU,
89 Lewis Bay Rd, Suite 2, Hyannis. RSVP: Anabel Santiago at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
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Newburyport Workshop: Sun,
Nov 2, 9 am-noon, 109 State St, Newburyport. Includes a social
brunch. RSVP: Pam Wool at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
- Reading Workshop: Wed, Nov 6,
6:30-8:30 pm, Reading Public Library, Room A
64 Middlesex Ave, Reading. RSVP: James Wu at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
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Dorchester Workshop: Tue, Nov 12, 6-8
pm, VietAID in Fields Corner, 42 Charles St, Boston. RSVP: Beth
Huang at [email protected] and see the Facebook event.
Write a letter to support an official statewide Indigenous
Peoples Day: Find the details to write an original letter to
the join committee to support An Act Establishing An Indigenous
Peoples Day. Find details here.
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