Dear Comrades,
Here are a few reminders about ways that you can get more information, get involved and take action on ecosocialism focused campaigns across the state and locally.
1. Tonight is the second in a webinar series from Boston DSA's Take Back The Grid campaign.
"If you’re having trouble paying your bills right now, you’re certainly not alone! Utility debt has ballooned over the past year. Thousands of families have been dealing with unemployment, and having to choose between paying rent, putting food on the table, or paying their utility bills. Utility debt and shutoffs are not a new issue for MA residents, and they expose the weaknesses of our system of investor-owned utilities. Energy should be a common good. As the April 1 utility shutoff moratorium comes closer, we demand utility debt relief in the short term and energy democracy in the long term." From Boston DSA
Join Boston DSA's Ecosocialism Working Group's webinar on Utility Debt Relief and the Pandemic, TONIGHT, Thursday 1/28 at 7-8:30 pm. We’ll talk about how COVID’s impact on utility debt, and touch on existing programs for debt relief. With a guest presentation from new state representative Erika Uyterhoeven (Somerville, 27th Middlesex), we will present just energy solutions that prioritize the needs of MA residents.
2. As John Prusinski mentioned, on our monthly chapter call last week, our chapter is now a member of a coalition working to shut down the Peaker Plants in Pittsfield and Lee. For more info. and to sign the petition,
click here.
3. Post a comment to FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), urging a rehearing on their decision to approve the operation of the Weymouth Compressor Station (South Shore of Massachusetts.
Click here to post a comment. Solidarity with Boston and Cape Cod DSA Chapters!
Don't forget to start thinking about nominating yourself or someone you love (who is a member) to be a member of our Executive Committee (elections in about a month!)
Also, stay tuned for an announcement of our film watching party series, coming to a laptop near you very soon!
Solidarity!
Amillie
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Executive Committee
Berkshires DSA