Entergy’s Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Threatens Our Health, Safety & Environment
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Safety Rally: 3/11
Duxbury: 3/10
Kingston: 4/7
Scituate: 4/9
Marshfield: 4/23
Plymouth: 5/4
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Citizens in towns across Southeastern Massachusetts have a chance to express their concerns about Pilgrim this spring. The goal is to show politicians that we DO care about the threat that Pilgrim poses to our health, safety and property. Please spread the word and vote!
SUNDAY, MARCH 11:
Reduce the Risk of the Pilgrim Nuclear Reactor!
→ Download event flyer (PDF)
SEE MAP BELOW.
1:00 PM → Walk starts at the Lobster Pound
lobsterpoundplymouth.com / 252 Manomet Point Road, Plymouth (Parking & carpooling options available)
4:00 PM → Vigil at the First Parish UU Church
plymouthuu.org / 19 Town Square, Plymouth
WHAT: Join concerned citizens in a protest walk past the Pilgrim nuclear reactor on Rocky Hill Road to Plymouth Rock on the Anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster. (Nearly 8 miles total). There will be vehicle support for those who can’t make it all the way.
Come with friends! Park a car at Plymouth Rock and shuttle to the Lobster Pound for the start. Or we can help shuttle you back after the vigil.
WHO: Citizens from all over Massachusetts and New England.
Walk, drive along side, bike, skateboard, or pogo! Just come!
Bring signs, banners, flags, and camaraderie… We can make a difference!
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Duxbury
March 10, Citizen’s Petition (Special Town Meeting starts at 9 AM)
✔ Vote YES…
“The Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts opposes continued operation of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) until all safety improvements recommended by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a result of lessons learned from the failures of similarly designed reactors in Fukushima, Japan have been fully implemented; and requests the NRC to immediately suspend all further action on the application of the Entergy Corporation for renewal of its license to operate PNPS until such full implementation has been accomplished.
The Clerk of Duxbury shall forward the text of this article to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Town of Duxbury’s State and Federal delegations, the Select Boards within the Emergency Planning Zone of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, and Entergy Corp., so that the intent of the citizens of Duxbury is widely known.”
Scituate
April 9, Town Meeting
✔ Vote YES…
“That the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts opposes the relicensing of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) until all safety improvements recommended by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a result of lessons learned from the failures of similarly designed reactors in Fukushima, Japan have been fully implemented; and request the NRC to immediately suspend all further action on the application of Entergy Corporation for renewal of its license to operate PNPS until such full implementaion has been accomplished.
The Clerk of Scituate shall foward the text of this article to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Town of Scituate’s state and federal delegations, the Selectboards within the Emergency Planning Zone of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, and Entergy Corporation so that the intent of the citizens of Scituate is widely known, or take any other action relative thereto.”
Kingston
April 7, Petition (2012 Kingston Town Meeting Warrant)
✔ Vote YES…
“The Town of Kingston, Massachusetts opposes continued operation of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) until all safety improvements recommended by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a result of lessons learned from the failures of similarly designed reactors in Fukushima, Japan, have been fully implemented and requests the NRC to immediately suspend all further action on the application of the Entergy Corporation for renewal of its license to operate PNPS until such full implementation has been accomplished.
The clerk of Kingston shall forward the text of this article to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Town of Kingston’s State and Federal delegations, the Select Boards within the Emergency Planning Zone of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, and Entergy Corporation, so that the intent of the citizens of Kingston is widely known.”
Marshfield
April 23, Town Meeting
✔ Vote YES…
“Will the Town of Marshfield, Massachusetts oppose continued operation of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station (PNPS) until all safety improvements recommended by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a result of lessons learned from the failures of similarly designed reactors in Fukushima, Japan have been fully implemented; and request the NRC to immediately suspend all further action on the application of the Entergy Corporation for renewal of its license to operate PNPS until such full implementation has been accomplished?
The Clerk of Marshfield shall forward the text and vote from this article to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Entergy Corp., so that the intent of the citizens of Marshfield is widely known.”
Plymouth
May 12, Referendum vote
✔ Vote YES…
“We The People of Plymouth, Massachusetts, direct the Plymouth Board of Selectmen to call upon the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to immediately suspend all further action on the application of the Entergy Corporation for renewal of its license to operate the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station pending the full implementation of all safety improvements recommended by the NRC as a result of lessons learned from the failures of similarly designed reactors in Fukushima, Japan.”
Statewide
Office of the Governor
& Office of the Lt. Governor
The State House, Room 280, Boston MA 02133
Phone: 617-725-4005 / 888-870-7770 (in state)
Fax: 617-727-9725 / TTY: 617-727-3666
http://www.mass.gov/governorContact Governor Patrick and Lt. Governor Murray and ask them to:
Tell the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to freeze the re-licensing process until Entergy changes its cooling water operations so there is no more destruction of the Cape Cod Bay ecosystem;
Make sure the state Department of Public Health conducts better off-site testing for radiolonuclides and keeps the public informed about the results;
Require Entergy to put in real-time air monitoring throughout the region.
Ask your state legislator to support amending the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111 H so that power plant licenses provide funding to the Department of Public Health for air monitoring.
Sign Our Petition!
Join us in asking Massachusetts’ Governor Patrick and Lt. Governor Murray to tell the NRC to Freeze Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station’s relicensing process until implementing Fukushima lessons-learned.
You don’t need to live in Massachusetts in order to sign! The plant is due to be relicensed in June. Please read petition details to learn more about the specifics of this time-sensitive issue.