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In August of 2013, West Roxbury residents receive letters from Spectra Energy about the proposal to build a gas pipeline in the neighborhood.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) representatives hold a meeting on the proposed West Roxbury Lateral gas pipeline. Spectra Energy representatives were in attendance to answer residents questions.
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Throughout December 2014, Stop the West Roxbury Lateral Pipeline (SWRL) holds protests and meetings with West Roxbury, Westwood, and Dedham residents to strategize a fight against the pipeline.
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A year later, more than 200 people attend a meeting by WRSE, including all local politicians as well as aides from Lynch’s office and other Boston City Council members. Elected officials voice opposition to the WRL. Representatives from Spectra do not attend but two people from National Grid.
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People continue to gather for protests.
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Members of energy group holding protest right on the West Roxbury pipeline construction site before the West.
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People are holding hand-made signs with different slogans that represent their feelings about the pipeline issue in front of the Massachusetts State house.
