Fossil fuel company wants to expand gas pipeline in the Northeast
from WBURhttps://www.wbur.org/news/2023/09/22/enbridge-weymouth-compressor-natural-gas-fossil-fuel-climate-change-pipeline-expansion?fbclid=IwAR30HpSwtkkSL6QitJiSiIqSAOUjaL4p_OrSlHbSkZYQpYCbx9wFZcB1-6k
Let your legislators know you support these Bills
BCNS is a chapter of MCAN (Mass Climate Action Network) and supports their Legislative Priorities – especially : Acts to reform Municipal Light Plant and Energy Democracy https://assets.nationbuilder.com/…/Legislative_Flyer… See insights
Peabody Green Community Saga: City Provides Update
It has taken fifteen years for Peabody to get this far in the Green Community process – and, it’s not a done deal yet. The final vote of the City
Peabody’s Green Community Saga Continues
No action was taken by the City Council at their September meeting and a date has not been set for the Subcommittee on Energy Efficiency and Reliability to meet. We
Public Input A Must in Power Plant Projects: State Representatives
Go Reps Kerans, Walsh and friends! from Peabody Patchhttps://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/public-input-must-power-plant-projects-state-representatives?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share&fbclid=IwAR2p0TVGeMWI5EFsfZnz_YAntXY1ou1IaClY8W7t9QII9j_IscV7wMHvUOQ
Hazardous Release at PMLP reported in May
On August 24, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) informed the Peabody Board of Health that there was a release “of Oil and/or Hazardous materials” reported in May at 201
Two Hazardous Releases for PMLP
Peabody Municipal Light Plant (PMLP) has two new pollution problems: an oil leak from a peaker generator at the Waters River Power Station on Pulaski St on July 26 AND
Will Peabody ever be a designated Green Community?
After 15 years of indecision, the City may miss the upcoming Green Community application deadline – despite a pledge to have the issue before the Council in July. The only
BCNS Summer Potluck Picnic is August 13
2pm, The Smollers, 3 Lowman Circle, Peabody, Ma. 01960 Please use this online form to RSVP. https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdRlXMDdFOxX…/viewform
CLG ISO-NE Meeting, June 8, Peabody
Weren’t able to attend last month’s meeting? Here’s a recording of the event: https://vimeo.com/836268643
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for a GREENER PEABODY
by Mark Dullea What are the virtues of Peabody? Certainly its attractive property tax rate comes to mind. A nice, City-owned golf course. Then there’s the 275-acre Brooksby Farm, a
Podcast on the CLG meeting in Peabody June 8
Love MCAN’s “The Climate Minute” podcast! Thanks Ted McIntyre for coming to the event and helping to explain the significance of the ISO-New England Consumer Liaison Group subcommittee meeting in
Are you interested in a green and sustainable future in Peabody? ACTION NEEDED MAY 11 – Live or Zoom
The Peabody City Council Committee on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy meets on May 11 at 6:30pm. The Committee will provide an update on Peabody’s pursuit of the Green Community
City Charter Could Change Commissioner’s term length and salary
The Charter Committee of the Peabody City Council met on April 25 and reviewed the articles in the city’s proposed charter regarding the Peabody Municipal Light Commission. Specifically, they requested
Ask Legislators to co-sponsor H.3150/S.2117
I have attended and reported on the regular public meetings of the Peabody Municipal Light Commission for more than two years in order to help ensure their actions are transparent
Meetings, Events and Action Items
Event – APRIL 22, Earth Day, Good Harbor Clean-up Documentary Screening of #StopPeabodyPeaker with producer S. Andradahttps://www.gloucestertimes.com/news/local_news/good-harbor-cleanup-documentary-screening-to-mark-earth-day/article_d9adf6dc-d7c4-11ed-b14f-1febeee4b7f9.htmlGloucester Meeeting – APRIL 25 – Breathe Clean North Shore, 6:30pm on Zoom: bit.ly/zoom-BCNS
Peabody Open Space & Rec Plan 2023-2030
A synopsis of BCNS involvement at the April 4 public meeting on the City’s Open Space and Recreation plan for 2023 to 2030. Following a presentation on the City’s Plan,
As compared to what’s happening in Salem…loosens rules of public comment
https://patch.com/massachusetts/salem/speak-your-minds-salem-city-council-loosens-rules-public-comment?
PMLP Crafts New Forum Format
Update on Peabody Municipal Light Plant’s continuation of their Energy Forum that met last in September 2022: It seems PMLP continues to want to control information that residents seek. If
