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NOTIFICATION MADE TO RESIDENTS
In August of 2013, West Roxbury residents receive letters from Spectra Energy about the proposal to build a gas pipeline in the neighborhood. -
HEARING PROCESS BEGINS
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. -
PROTESTS: FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT
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. -
MEETINGs CONTINUE: 200 People Turn Out
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. -
MORE PROTESTS CONTINUE
People continue to gather for protests. -
Enegrgy Members at the Pipeline Construction Site
Members of energy group holding protest right on the West Roxbury pipeline construction site before the West. -
Local Residents Gathered at Massachusetts State House
People are holding hand-made signs with different slogans that represent their feelings about the pipeline issue in front of the Massachusetts State house.
