The Rolling Rally is traveling the route of the proposed pipeline with events all month long. See our March Page for more details. Walk as many legs as you are able, and save the dates for our local events in Townsend on July 21, Pepperell on July 22, Groton on July 23, Dunstable on July 24, and Tyngsboro on July 25. Then save July 30th for a rally at the State House in Boston! As always, remember to bring water, sun protection, rain gear, a snack, and hopefully some to spare for your fellow walkers.
Yesterday in Richmond, MA
A Rolling March participant holds a sign yesterday in Richmond, MA. (Nick Miller)
Coverage from The Berkshire Eagle:
RICHMOND — After the music stopped, the speakers finished and the food was consumed on Sunday afternoon, it was time to move.
About 150 walkers stepped off from the Hilltop Orchards on Route 295 near the Richmond-New York state border. They represented the inaugural leg of the Statewide Pipeline Resistance Relay Walk.
The event is organized in opposition to the proposed Northeast Pipeline Extension Project, a planned expansion by the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. A 36-inch, high-pressure gas pipeline is proposed to run through the Northern tier of the state.
The Richmond crew was the first of several teams that will trace approximately the route of the proposed pipeline, town to town, until they reach the town of Dracut, located north of the city of Lowell.
Today in Pittsfield and Dalton, MA
Stop the Pipeline Standout Rally & Bike Ride in Pittsfield & Dalton
On Monday, July 7th, the Pittsfield and Dalton leg of the journey will start with a “standout” rally at Park Square. Those who oppose the proposed high-pressure gas transmission line are invited to come to Park Square from 8:30 – 9:30 am and stand in opposition. There will be signs available, or participants are invited to get creative and make their own.
The journey from Pittsfield, through Dalton to Windsor will happen by bicycle, relaying the symbolic pipeline from Richmond to Windsor on it’s way across the state. Any and all bike riders in the area are encouraged to join for the 20 mile round trip. The riders will be departing from Park Square at 9:00 with a send-off from the Stand-Out protestors. RSVP is appreciated, but not necessary. Please contact Cheryl Rose to confirm 413-842-5141.
Tomorrow in Windsor
The Windsor pipeline walk will take place next Tuesday on July 8th. It will begin at 8:30 from the Alpine solar home located on North St where we will pick up the baton left for us by the Dalton group. Those who would like to have their car parked at the destination location can meet at the West Cummington Parish house at 8 am to car pool back to North St. The walk will go along route 9 for ~6.5 miles to West Cummington. Walkers are welcome to join us along the way; parking is available at Sangar’s general store and at Notchview. The terrain is a bit hilly. We anticipate a 2.5-3 hour walk. Bring signs and a water bottle. There will be water available for refills along the route. We are also looking for drivers to transport walkers back to their cars if they don’t park at the Parish house and for drivers to drop jugs of water along the route. Bring a sign and join us for some or all of the route!
