350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday March 16; and Other Activities

This email is a notice about the Zoom meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm. 

We also are highlighting important activities taking place this month that we hope you can join. 

 

Zoom Meeting, Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm. Our regular meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of each month. We will update 350 Mass' campaigns for 2023-24, review developments in climate and energy policy, and discuss advocacy opportunities in our Node's region.

Zoom link: Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

 

National Day of Action to Discredit Bad Banks. Tuesday, March 21 (3.21.23):  Activists nationwide are urging customers to move their money away from the "Big Bad Banks" that do most of the lending to fossil fuel corporations. Join 350 Mass' direct action wing Climate Courage for a noon visit to Chase Bank downtown, attack a giant credit card with a chainsaw to the music of a brass band, and inform the public about how banks are funding the climate crisis. Then, march to the nearby Bank of America. Sign up here.  For more information and a list of other activities in Greater Boston on that day, see the national website. 

Special Greater Franklin Node Meeting (Zoom), Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM. Hold that date for a presentation and discussion led by Ingrid Geis, 350 Mass member and chair of our Stop and Steer the Money Working Group. The goal is to challenge and disrupt the financial underpinnings of the fossil fuel industry, notably from banks and insurance companies. We need to keep up the protests following the National Day of Action on 3.21.23. Ingrid will discuss how to identify which banks are "dirty" and which are not, what we can do as individual consumers, and examples of actions by groups of citizens.  Whether you've attended our meetings or not, this is a good opportunity to learn about 350 Mass in general and this important initiative in particular. Please save the date. We will send out the Zoom link later this month.

 

To learn about actions and events like these, subscribe to the 350 Mass email newsletter. Also, see the Calendar of Upcoming Events on our website.

 

If you have items for this week's agenda or other comments and questions, contact carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

 

Thank you. We will send a reminder on Thursday.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting March 2 and Other Activities

This email is a notice about the Zoom meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm. 

We also are highlighting important activities taking place throughout March that we hope you can join. 

 

Zoom Meeting, Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, March 2nd, 7:00 pm. Our regular meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of each month. We will update 350 Mass' campaigns for 2023-24, review developments in climate and energy policy, and discuss advocacy opportunities in our Node's region.

Zoom link: Thursday, March 2, 7:00 pm. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

 

350 Mass Campaign Selection Meeting, Wednesday, March 1, 7:00 pm. All the Nodes and work groups have participated in a process of selecting campaign priorities for the organization. This week's meeting will select the campaigns for 2023-24. (Our last campaign, Bringing the Green New Deal Home, addressed housing retrofit legislation, protested dirty energy in our grid, and passed the Fair Share Amendment.) Current, new and prospective members are all invited to the Zoom meeting. For information and registration, see this Event page. 

 

Rally for Clean Energy - "The Boston Fee Party". Thursday, March 2, 11:00 am. Location: Boardwalk next to Boston Children's Museum, 306 Congress St, Boston. Sponsored by Fix the Grid. Prices of electricity are skyrocketing this winter because our region depends too much on fracked gas for our power. The current system is unsustainable, harmful, polluting, and unnecessary. We know that cleaner alternatives exist. Call on Governor Healey to lead on reforming our electric system. Information and registration here.

 

National Day of Action to Discredit Bad Banks. Tuesday, March 21 (3.21.23):  Activists nationwide are urging customers to move their money away from the "Big Bad Banks" that do most of the lending to fossil fuel corporations. Join 350 Mass' direct action wing Climate Courage for a noon visit to Chase Bank downtown, attack a giant credit card with a chainsaw to the music of a brass band, and inform the public about how banks are funding the climate crisis. Then, march to the nearby Bank of America. Sign up here.  For more information and a list of other activities in Greater Boston on that day, see the national website. 

Special Greater Franklin Node Meeting (Zoom), Thursday, March 30, 7:00 PM. Hold that date for a presentation and discussion led by Ingrid Geis, 350 Mass member and chair of our Stop and Steer the Money Working Group. The goal is to challenge and disrupt the financial underpinnings of the fossil fuel industry, notably from banks and insurance companies. We need to keep up the protests following the National Day of Action on 3.21.23. Ingrid will discuss how to identify which banks are "dirty" and which are not, what we can do as individual consumers, and examples of actions by groups of citizens.  

 

To learn about actions and events like these, subscribe to the 350 Mass email newsletter.

 

If you have items for this week's agenda or other comments and questions, contact carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

 

Thank you. We will send a reminder on Thursday.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, February 16, 7:00 PM

Hello once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Our meeting this week (third Thursday of the month) will be on Zoom, this Thursday, February 16, starting at 7:00 PM.  

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, February 16, 7:00-8:30 PM.  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

At this week's meeting—in addition to our usual agenda items about local, regional, statewide and national developments—we will review 350 Mass' Campaign proposals for 2023-24. We will consider which of the seven proposals our Node would recommend to the full organization, based on criteria such as their impact and likelihood of success. If you plan to attend the meeting and would like to review the proposals in advance, please reply to ralph.halpern@comcast.net to receive materials.

Here's an opportunity to learn about heat pumps. Tomorrow evening, Wednesday, February 15, 7:00-8:30 PM, another 350 Mass Node is sponsoring a webinar to learn how to navigate the often bewildering process of installing heat pumps and maximizing your rebate.  Learn more and register here.    

 

If you have an announcement or a topic for discussion, we can add it to the agenda. Let us know by contacting ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7:00 PM

Hello once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Our meeting this week (first Thursday of the month) will be on Zoom, this Thursday, February 2, starting at 7:00 pm.  

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7:00-8:30 pm.  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings, via Zoom. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns ranging north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

   

Our meetings address ongoing challenges and actions related to energy and climate. Our typical agenda includes: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

 

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting Cancellation & Update on Next Meeting

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

The meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node scheduled for  Thursday January 19, at 7:00 PM, was cancelled.

Our next meeting will be the first Monday of February, Feb. 2. 

During the next few weeks 350 Mass will work on our campaigns for 2023-24. As we wrote in our earlier message, two virtual Town Hall meetings are scheduled, for Monday, January 23, and Sunday, February 5. Whether you're a long time 350 Mass member or someone looking to get involved, you are invited to join these Town Hall Meetings. Your insight is critical to selecting the most impactful campaign(s)! Learn more about these and other events on the 350 Mass Events page. Use the same link to register. 

The campaign and these meetings are also highlighted in the organization's Climate Weekly email, sent by Sam Payne, our Strategic Communications Manager. As Sam wrote, "Come to a virtual town hall to discuss 350 Mass' campaign proposals for the 2023-24 cycle! Hear inspiring pitches and, as a community, discuss possibilities and concerns. How will we build a more powerful climate justice movement? How will we make concrete changes to protect our communities and our climate? These conversations are open to everyone! ... If you're interested in proposing an idea, fill out your own version of the campaign proposal document here. "

Stay healthy, everyone. We hope to see you in February.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, January 19, 7:00 PM

Hello once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Our meeting this week (third Thursday of the month) will be on Zoom, this Thursday, January 19, starting at 7:00 pm.  

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, January 19, 7:00-8:30 pm.  

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings, via Zoom. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns ranging north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

Our meetings address ongoing challenges and actions related to energy and climate. Our typical agenda includes: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

350 Mass is developing our next statewide campaigns for 2023-24. Two virtual Town Hall meetings are scheduled, for Monday, January 23, and Sunday, February 5. Whether you're a long time 350 Mass member or someone looking to get involved, you are invited to join these Town Hall Meetings. Your insight is critical to selecting the most impactful campaign(s)! Learn more about these and other events on the 350 Mass Events page.      

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, January 19, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, January 5, 7:00 PM

Hello and Happy New Year from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Our first meeting of 2023 will be on Zoom, this Thursday, January 5, starting at 7:00 PM. 

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, January 5, 7:00-8:30 PM.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

Perhaps you've resolved to take action this year to address the climate challenge.

We welcome you to our organization, to learn and to participate. 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, January 5, 7:00 PM

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings, via Zoom. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns ranging north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

   

Our meetings address ongoing challenges and actions related to energy and climate. Our typical agenda includes: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

 

If you have items you would like to announce or add to the agenda, please reply to our Node Co-coordinators, Carolyn Barthel (carolyncbarthel@gmail.com) and Ralph Halpern (ralph.halpern@comcast.net). 

 

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15

Hello from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. We are canceling the meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, December 15, the third Thursday of the month. 

Come the new year we will return to our regular schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, with meetings on January 5 and 19, 2023.         

We look forward to continuing the progress that we made in 2022. Here are two articles that look back on major accomplishments in Massachusetts and the United States over the past year. In Massachusetts, we are proud that 350 Mass played a major role in the passage of the new Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind.    

We encourage you to join our meetings in January, when we will discuss ongoing issues and actions, look at the 2023-2024 campaign adopted by 350 Mass, and consider activities in our region and communities that will promote and accelerate the transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.       

We wish you and yours an enjoyable holiday season. We hope to see you in 2023.        

         

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c) 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, December 1, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, December 1, 7:00-9:00 pm.  

Please see below for information about this meeting and an upcoming march and rally in Boston on December 10.

Here are the Zoom details.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

As always, we welcome you to the meeting, whether you have participated in the past or not. Join our discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Learn about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. Help to plan for events in our Greater Franklin region. If you have items you would like to announce or add to the agenda, please reply to our Node Co-coordinators, Carolyn Barthel (carolyncbarthel@gmail.com) and Ralph Halpern (ralph.halpern@comcast.net). 

350 Mass and other climate organizations in the Mass Power Forward coalition are deciding on campaigns and legislative priorities for 2023-2024. At our Thursday meeting we will discuss the status of these deliberations.

On a related matter, Massachusetts should see progress on climate and energy policy with the change in the Governor's office. One department that must change is the Department of Public Utilities (DPU): for the last four years, the three Baker-appointed DPU Commissioners have acted as if protecting the natural gas industry and slow-walking the transition to renewable energy is their most important job. We are asking incoming Governor Maura Healey to establish DPU leadership that works FOR the ratepayers to reduce energy costs instead of those who have been in sync with the utilities working AGAINST ratepayers!

The Climate Courage Working Group of 350 MA is calling for a rally and march against the actions of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU). The march will be SATURDAY, December 10 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Dewey Square across from South Station in Boston. We encourage you to join us there. Information and registration here.

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, November 17, 7:00-9:00 pm. 

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, November 17, 7:00-9:00 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

We welcome you to the meeting, whether you have participated in the past or not. Join our discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Learn about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. Help to plan for events in our Greater Franklin region. If you have items you would like to announce or add to the agenda, please reply to our Node Co-coordinators, Carolyn Barthel (carolyncbarthel@gmail.com) and Ralph Halpern (ralph.halpern@comcast.net). 

We are also looking forward to this year's 350 Mass Summit, this Saturday, November 19th from 10-5pm. This will be a day of workshops, community building, and strategizing. We will also reflect on our previous campaign and plan for our future campaign direction. The Summit will be held at Brandeis, with some sessions also shown over Zoom. More information and registration are here.  As noted, this event is for EVERYONE! That means old friends and new, long time leaders and first time activists. If you are planning to attend, bring a friend.

 

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c) 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, November 3, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom,  this Thursday, November 3, 7:00-9:00 PM 

Here are the Zoom details.
Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, November 3, 7:00-9:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

   

Our meetings address ongoing challenges and actions related to energy and climate. Our typical agenda includes: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

 

If you have items you would like to announce or add to the agenda, please reply to our Node Co-coordinators, Carolyn Barthel (carolyncbarthel@gmail.com) and Ralph Halpern (ralph.halpern@comcast.net). 

 

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 PM. 

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 PM.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

All of 350 Mass is now engaging in a review of our most recent two-year multi-faceted campaign meant to address the three main sources of greenhouse gas emission in Massachusetts: Energy, Transportation, and Housing. Projects included the regional Fix the Grid coalition's fight against ISO-NE (Energy), Fair Share for Massachusetts and electric vehicle legislation (Transportation), and bills to promote and enable Housing Retrofits (Housing). We now reflect on all that we have accomplished and the lessons we learned: where our advocacy has succeeded, the challenges we know and expect, and keys to growing our effectiveness. We'll consider all this from our Node's perspective. 

The remainder of the meeting will follow our typical agenda: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

If you have items you would like to announce or add to the agenda, please reply to our Node Co-coordinators, Carolyn Barthel (carolyncbarthel@gmail.com) and Ralph Halpern (ralph.halpern@comcast.net).  

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, September 15, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be this Thursday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 PM.  We will do something different this week: phone banking individually from 7-8, and then meeting on Zoom for the normal Node business, from 8-9. 

Please read this message for information.

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, September 15, 8:00-9:00 PM.
Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

For the first hour of our Node meeting (7:00-8:00, this Thursday), we will join fellow activists from 350 Mass and allied organizations in phone banking to support the Fair Share Amendment.  We will inform voters how, if passed in November, anyone earning over $1 million a year (not in investments) would pay an additional 4% state tax to support education and transportation. 350 Mass has endorsed this campaign. The wealthiest are opposed (Globe article).  We'll be trained in using Hubdialer and then make calls till 8 pm.  At that time we'll end our individual phone banking effort, and start the abbreviated Node meeting (8:00-9:00) via the Zoom link. 

We'll send further details about the Hubdialer training before Thursday evening. For now, though, please register here and select the date/time "Thu, Sep 15, 5:00pm–8:00pm EDT" (even though we will make calls only from 7:00pm-8:00pm).  If you cannot attend on Thursday but would like to volunteer for another time, please do. Phone banking will take place through the end of October.  We need to reach as many Massachusetts voters as possible before the November election! Join us in reaching out to voters! 

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here.

Learn more on the 350 Mass website.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00 pm for the phone banking, and then join the meeting at 8. We'll send a reminder on Thursday. We continue to meet on Zoom, the first and third Thursdays of every month. 

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, September 1, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, September 1, 7:00-9:00 PM. 

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, September 1, 7:00-9:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

As September arrives, the news is full of climate-related tragedies and warnings, even as we celebrate legislative progress and technological advances to address the crisis.  We invite you to become involved, to learn about opportunities for change, and to take action. Our Greater Franklin Node meetings offer updates on major developments--globally, nationally, regionally, and locally--along with information on campaigns and advocacy, and discussion and planning of activities that we can undertake in our own communities and throughout the region. Please consider joining us.

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here -> https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/sign_up_for_updates

Learn more on the 350 Mass website -> https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/

We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00 pm. We'll send a reminder on Thursday. We continue to meet on Zoom, the first and third Thursdays of every month. 

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, September 1, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, August 18, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, August 18, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but we understand if you need to sign off early.)

Zoom link for the meeting, August 18, 7:00-9:00 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, our agenda will include an update on the outcome of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

Regarding the successful campaign to pass our state's climate bill, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, please read the statement by 350 Mass Political Director Cabell Eames.  

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here.
Learn more on the 350 Mass website.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00 pm. We'll send a reminder on Thursday.

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, August 4, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, August 4, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but we understand if you need to sign off early.) 

Zoom link for the meeting, August 4, 7:00-9:00 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, our agenda will include an update on the outcome of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here.
Learn more on the 350 Mass website.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 6:30 pm. We'll send a reminder on Thursday.

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node - Jul 21 - 6:30 PM (note time change)

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, July 21. We will meet at a special time, 6:30-8:00 pm (so we won't compete with the January 6 hearing on TV).   

Here are the Zoom details.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, our agenda will include an update on  the status of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here.
Learn more on the 350 Mass website.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 6:30 pm. We'll send a reminder on Thursday.

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node - Jul 21 - 6:30 PM (note time change)