The Town of Weymouth, under the direction of Mayor Hedlund, has accepted a payout of $10M from Enbridge in exchange for dropping all legal actions against Algonquin/Enbridge in regards to the compressor station. To say that we are disappointed is likely the understatement of the year. You can read about the Town's decision here: bit.ly/2GshULe

The contract is an amazing gift to Enbridge. The $10M is the consolation prize for our loss of health, safety, security, environment, and economy. The Town will try to tell you that there is another $28M (over 35 years) that will come from a legislative deal to change the tax code. We believe this will never happen. So accept the $10M as full and final payment for this "Hostage Agreement."

While we thank the Town--including former Mayor Kay who started the process by hiring outside legal counsel and by directing all departments to oppose the compressor--for all that they did in the past, this does not make up for quitting and leaving the residents of the Basin in the lurch. No consideration was given to the residents of Quincy, Braintree, or Hingham in this settlement, even though these municipalities will suffer much the same as the residents of Weymouth and even though these towns will be on the hook as Weymouth's emergency backup should there be an accident.

We will gather on Friday, November 6, from 3-6pm at Weymouth Town Hall (75 Middle Street) to voice our opposition to the Mayor's decision, and to make it clear that we are not giving up this fight. The health and safety of our community is not worth any amount of money. Join us.

Masks will be required. Please maintain 6+ feet of distance from attendees. We will have signs but feel free to bring your own.

You can park at Town Hall -75 Middle St., Weymouth.