MOVED TO SUNDAY!
Rally to Stop the Eversource Pipeline and Put Gas in the Past
The organizers of the march have called it early - the Springfield Rally and March are being held Sunday,
May 21 due to rain.
From Springfield Climate Justice Coalition:
We just made the decision.
Steady rain is predicted for Saturday so we are moving to our rain date — Sunday, May 21st. The schedule (below) will remain the same.
We deeply appreciate your solidarity and your support of the March and Rally to Stop the Eversource Pipeline and Put Gas in the Past.
Over 50 organizations, from across the state, have signed on as co-sponsors!
Instead of enabling profit, pollution, and pipelines, let’s focus on communities, climate, and a clean energy future. No more sacrifice zones!
In solidarity and with love,
Naia and Susan on behalf of Springfield Climate Justice Coalition
We want everyone coming to Springfield to feel welcomed and informed; we encourage you to share the information below with anyone who may be interested.
Date: Sunday, May 21
Parking options:
Free parking at MGM This casino has a large parking garage with free parking. The rally site is 6/10ths of a mile from MGM but very close to the end of the march route so this is a great choice if you want to be near your car at the end of the march.
Parking close to the Stearns Square rally site. There is limited on-street parking (no meter fee on weekends) and a large parking lot (with a fee) at the corner of Dwight and Harrison (enter on Harrison).
Schedule:
12:00 - 1 PM
We envision this hour as a relaxed time for community building, visiting with people at the tables staffed by local and statewide groups, and connecting informally. We will activities for children and live music with
Bomba de Aqui. Bring lunch, and make props and drawings for our art action!
1:00 PM sharp
Rally! We will have speakers, chants and music.
The rally will be followed by a short march past the Bliss St. gas regulator station where we will have a peaceful action for everyone to participate in as they march by. Please bring used asthma inhalers if you have any!
At the end of the march we will have a group to send you off with appreciation and music. They will direct you to the parking lot at MGM which is very near by.
Rally and march route are wheelchair accessible.
Spanish language interpretation will be provided.
We will have a physician on site.
We have an RSVP form which will help in our planning. Please RSVP here if you haven't already.
Please feel free to contact Susan with questions. The best way to reach Susan, especially the day of the action, is by texting her at 413-575-7345. You can also email her at susantheberge@icloud.com before the day of the action.
We are so looking forward to seeing you soon!
