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350 Mass Greater Franklin Node - July 7, 2022 at 7 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, July 7, 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.)  

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, we will update 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 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 - July 7, 2022   at 7 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting - virtual - Jun 2, 2022 - 7 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, June 2, 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.)  

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, we will update the status of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

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

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: Next Meeting May 19

This month the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass will hold one meeting only, on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

We are cancelling the meeting regularly held on the 1st Thursday (05/05/22) of the month. 

To stay informed about activities and campaigns, look for the email "Climate Weekly" from 350 Mass. (Sign up here to receive it.)   Also check the 350 Mass website for actions and upcoming events.

Additionally, you can view 350 Mass archived webinars on our YouTube channel. Subscribe today and be notified when we post new videos.

We look forward to seeing you at future Node meetings and at climate actions in our region and in Greater Boston. 

Be well.

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, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, April 21, 7:00

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, April 21, 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.)  

Join on Zoom

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

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923 

During the meeting, we will update the status of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

Whether or not you can join the meeting, there are a few worthwhile virtual events on Thursday, all scheduled for noon. You can consider each of these programs:

• Burning Question: Climate Action Call. Thursday April 21. 12:00-12:45. Organized by 350 Mass and Mothers Out Front. Take action to pass visionary climate legislation this year.  Information here.   RSVP & Registration here.
• Webinar: Setting a Standard for Cleaner Buildings.  Thursday April 21. 12:00-1:00. Green Energy  Consumers Alliance. Learn how performance standards work, policies currently in place, and proposed performance standards legislation.  Information and Registration here. 
• Webinar: The Carbon-Free House of 2030. Thursday April 21. 12:00-12:45. Boston Globe Sustainability Week 2022. An expert panel describes what environment-saving homes of the future look like, and steps we can take to get to an environmentally-friendly future.  Information and RSVP here.  Sustainability Week; full schedule here.    

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

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, April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, April 7, 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.)  

Join on Zoom

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

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma

During the meeting, we will update the status of climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments. The larger, global context for all climate matters is the newly-released IPCC Report, Mitigation of Climate Change. 

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We will report on recent discussions in Franklin, and consider other opportunities we can pursue in our region.

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

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, Thurs, Mar 17, 7 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, March 17, 7:00-8:00 PM.

Note that this will be a 1-hour meeting. We will end at 8:00 to allow a small group of our members who live in Franklin to meet with their Town Councilors to discuss possible climate and energy actions for Franklin. 

Join on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09  

Meeting ID: 544 734 092   

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thurs, Mar 17, 7 PM

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We'll consider opportunities we can pursue in our region.

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

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, March 3, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be this Thursday, March 3, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Join on Zoom

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

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national changes, and local developments.

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We'll consider opportunities we can pursue in our region.

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

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, March 3, 7:00 PM

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

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be this Thursday, February 17, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Join on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09  

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national changes, and local developments.

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We'll consider opportunities we can pursue in our region.

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

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, February 17, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thurs, Feb 3, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be this Thursday, February 3, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Here are the Zoom details.

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

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national changes, and local developments.

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We'll consider opportunities we can pursue in our region.

 

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

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, Thurs, Feb 3, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thu, Jan 20, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Next Meeting: 

Thursday, January 20, 7:00 PM.

Hello to all once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's Node meeting, Thursday, January 20, 7:00-9:00 PM. (We have a lot to discuss, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Here are the Zoom details.

Join on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092  

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

We welcome you to join us, whether or not you've attended previous meetings. We will review the status of climate bills at the State House and the actions we need to be taking. Here is the summary (with links) as sent out in the recent "Climate Weekly" email from Sam Payne at 350 Mass.

In order for climate bills to succeed in 2022, they must be reported favorably out of committee by February 3. With a record number of environmentally focused bills in this legislative session, we need to be clear and adamant about our priorities. Among the bills we are prioritizing in our legislative agenda are the Building justice with jobs bill, the Future of heat bill, and our first independently written bill, An Act relative to retiring high emissions vehicles. To learn how to lobby in favor of these bills, join our Lobbying Training webinar January 23, led by 350 Mass' very own Cabell Eames. 

Many of the bills we are prioritizing are centered around housing. Why? Roughly 40% of emissions in Massachusetts come from buildings, and housing closely ties environmental action with the related struggles of equity and justice. 350 Mass' current statewide campaign is Bringing the Green New Deal Home. Our Housing Working Group is running two actions next week (Monday 1/17 at 7 pm and Tuesday 1/18 TODAY! at 4 pm) to train you to lobby for our priority bills in anticipation of Mass Power Forward Lobby Week January 24-28.

We need to take action and keep up the pressure on elected officials in Washington and Boston, and on banks and insurers who enable fossil fuel infrastructure. We'll also continue our discussion about local activities and opportunities to engage town officials and residents.

If you'd like to chat or meet with one of us, please reply to this email and we will find a time to explore with you how you can get involved in our multi-faceted organization. Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

Visit the 350 Mass website to learn about opportunities to add your voice for a just transition for a climate-safe world.  Sign up for updates. 

We'll send a meeting reminder on Thursday. Thanks for your participation and support.

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, Thu, Jan 20, 7:00 PM

Franklin residents: ACTION ALERT to support Franklin Net Zero emissions goal

Hey, Franklin residents!

An exciting opportunity for local action to help advance Franklin's climate goals from the comfort of your own home!

This Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00 PM the Franklin Town Council will be voting to adopt the 2022/2023 Town Goals. Thanks to Cobi Frongillo, a Town Councilor, the following language in red has been included within the 'General Government' section:

"Continue to implement “Green Community” goals through the state approved Energy Reduction Plan. As part of the Green Community goals in 2022-2023, the Town will work with the state to investigate how a Net Zero emissions plan could be incorporated."

This is a major win for advocates of climate action! I ask that if you can, please attend the meeting to voice support for this goal!

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82629643659   Meeting ID # 826 2964 3659

Meeting agenda:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/tc_agenda_jan_19_2022.pdf

Franklin 2022-2023 Town Goals:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._22-04.pdf
- FOURTH PAGE, RED TEXT is net zero language addition

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

COME TO THE MEETING: The Town Goals will be discussed at approximately at 7:30 so I encourage you to join the meeting then. 

support Franklin Net Zero emissions goal

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, January 6, 7:00 PM

Best wishes to all as we welcome the new year. At 350 Mass, we stand prepared to take on the challenges confronting us, and we invite you to participate at your own determined level of engagement. Every contribution will help the cause.

Our first Greater Franklin Node meeting of 2022 will be this Thursday, January 6, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We have a lot to discuss, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Best wishes to all as we welcome the new year. At 350 Mass, we stand prepared to take on the challenges confronting us, and we invite you to participate at your own determined level of engagement. Every contribution will help the cause.

Our first Greater Franklin Node meeting of 2022 will be this Thursday, January 6, 7:00-9:00 pm. (As always, attendees should feel free to leave the meeting early if necessary.)   

Here are the Zoom details.

Zoom link for the meeting, January 6, 7:00-9:00 pm.

Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national changes, and local developments. Please read the rest of this email for information and actions, whether or not you can attend the meeting. Thank you. 

Energy efficiency and retrofitting homes and buildings. All of 350 Mass' nodes are working hard to promote and achieve the organization's priorities, as defined in our Campaign "Bringing the Green New Deal Home" and its three components focused on Buildings, Transportation, and Energy. At this meeting we will focus on the first component, "Building the Green New Deal," that is, requiring that new buildings be efficient and non-emitting, and retrofitting existing buildings, including insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and replacing fossil-fuel heating systems with non-polluting (electric) ones. These changes will occur via legislation, individual consumer choices, and policies and programs adopted by cities and towns. This will be an all-hands-on-deck effort. We ask you to join the Zoom meeting to learn about the campaign, share information about groups and activities in your community, and help us plan and implement this campaign. Also, we ask your help in publicizing this important meeting and inviting others. Thank you.

Next Generation Roadmap Climate Law.  In January, 2021 the Massachusetts Legislature passed the Next Generation Roadmap Climate Law requiring the elimination of greenhouse gas emissions. One key to success is to write new building codes and retrofit at least one million homes by 2030, as described in our Campaign (above). Priority would be given to low-income households and environmental justice neighborhoods. Regrettably, progress has been slow. It is clear that Mass Save, the agency currently responsible for these types of home improvement programs, needs to expand its scope beyond insulation and energy-efficient supplies to provide a roadmap that homeowners can use to electrify our homes with renewable energy at a cost we can afford. Add your voice to demand action. Sign the "Times Up For Fossil Fuels!" Card. Help pressure the utilities that run Mass Save to obey the law, and support the call for additional laws and programs to meet the state's climate goals.   

 

Massachusetts legislative action. The House and Senate committees are actively reviewing the many bills proposed for the current 2021-22 session. This is a critical time to support 350 Mass' top three priority bills (click for descriptions). We are asking everyone to contact your legislators via phone or email or, preferably, with a meeting in January, to encourage them to cosponsor these bills. For constituents of Rep. Jeff Roy (Democrat, Franklin, and Chairperson, Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy), the Node is working on setting up a meeting with him; if you'd like to participate, let us know by replying to this email. If you'd like to learn about all the bills that we support, you can find information sheets here.   

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

 

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 and Party, December 16th

Hey, everyone,

Please open our Node Holiday Party/Node meeting invite!

Zoom link for the meeting, December 16, 7:00 pm.

Join on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09 

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the "business" part, before we can party and enjoy one another's company, we'll review the legislative agenda and status of Committee hearings currently taking place at the State House (see below, "Massachusetts Action"). We'll also discuss local and national developments and opportunities for individual and organizational action. 

For related updates, see this week's Climate Weekly email, sent from 350 Mass today, December 14. If you are not receiving Climate Weekly, you can request it here. 

Please take a moment to read the rest of this email for important information.

Actions you can take BEFORE THURSDAY'S MEETING:

Massachusetts Action: The House and Senate committees are actively reviewing the many bills proposed for the current 2021-22 session. This is a critical time to support 350 Mass' top three priority bills. We are asking everyone to contact your legislators via phone or email or, preferably, with a meeting between now and early January, to encourage them to cosponsor these bills. For constituents of Rep. Jeff Roy (Democrat, Franklin, and Chairperson, Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy), the Node is working on setting up a meeting with him; if you'd like to participate, let us know by replying to this email. If you'd like to learn about all the bills that we support, you can find information sheets here.   

National Action: President Biden went ahead with the largest offshore drilling lease sale in US history, auctioning off millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico to Big Oil, even though they were not legally required to do so. Read about it here. But there's still time to act. Call 866-834-8040 as soon as possible and demand that the Department of the Interior stop the sale!  Learn about the organized opposition here. 

Hold-The-Date for our next Node meeting, January 6, 2022.

All of 350 Mass' nodes are working hard to promote and achieve the organization's priorities, as defined in our Campaign "Bringing the Green New Deal Home" and its three components focused on Buildings, Transportation, and Energy. At our first meeting of the new year, Thursday, January 6th, 7:00 pm, we will focus on the first component, "Building the Green New Deal," that is, requiring that new buildings be efficient and non-emitting, and retrofitting existing buildings, including insulation, energy-efficient appliances, and replacing fossil-fuel heating systems with non-polluting (electric) ones. These changes will occur via legislation, individual consumer choices, and policies and programs adopted by cities and towns. This will be an all-hands-on-deck effort. We ask all of you to join the January 6th virtual meeting to learn about the campaign, share information about groups and activities in your community, and help us plan and implement this campaign. We will send out more information prior to January 6th, and we ask your help in publicizing this important meeting. Thank you.

As for this week, we hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00. We'll send a reminder Thursday afternoon.

We wish everyone a healthy and happy new year. 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 and Party, December 16th

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

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Next Meeting: Thursday, December 2, 7:00 PM.

Hello to all once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's Node meeting, Thursday, December 2, 7:00 PM. 

Zoom link for the meeting, December 2, 7:00 PM.

Join on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

We welcome you to join us, whether or not you've attended previous meetings. We need to take action and keep up the pressure on elected officials in Washington and Boston, and on banks and insurers who enable fossil fuel infrastructure. We'll discuss opportunities to learn about the climate crisis, and strategies for change and ways to make our voices heard, collectively and individually.  

We are also pleased to share with you a message from climate champion Bill McKibben. Bill sent this endorsement of 350 Mass to encourage year-end donations, which are always welcome. But we hope you'll read it and consider many ways you can be involved in our climate fight, including participation in our organization and node. By the way, the photo in Bill's message shows members of our Greater Franklin Node in action.  

If you'd like to chat or meet with one of us, please reply to this email and we will find a time to explore with you how you can get involved in our multi-faceted organization. Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

Visit the 350 Mass website to learn about opportunities to add your voice for a just transition for a climate-safe world.  Sign up for updates. 

We'll send a meeting reminder on Thursday. Thanks for your participation and support.

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 Meeting, Thursday, December 2, 7:00 PM

Your Input Needed: A Brief Survey from the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass

Happy Holiday Season from the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass.

We are asking you and everyone on our email distribution list to complete a brief survey to indicate your interest in participating in our meetings and activities, regardless of your past engagement.

The Greater Franklin Node includes residents of close to 20 communities, from Sharon and Walpole, through Foxboro and Franklin, south to Attleboro, and west to Blackstone and Millville.  We meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month (currently via Zoom). We engage in local and statewide activities to promote positive and effective responses to the climate crisis and to transform our energy system from fossil fuels to renewable sources. Our strategies align with the statewide member-led 350 Mass organization; campaigns address legislation, education, consumer choices and community programs, and protests against institutions and corporations that enable the status quo to continue.

In these critical times, all of us are called upon to raise our voices. Whether you are a veteran or a newcomer to political action, you can make a contribution. Your responses to this brief (5-minute) survey will help our Node serve as an effective force to secure the best possible future for all of us. We will also use your information to update our contact list and improve future communications. 

Please try to complete this survey by Wednesday, November 23^rd. Thank you.

Here is the link to the survey.

If you have questions or comments, please reply to this email.

To learn more about 350 Mass, visit the website.

To follow activities of our Node, join the Facebook Group.

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 Meeting, Thursday, Nov 18, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. 

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 7:00 PM

Hello to all once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's Node meeting 

Here are the the Zoom details

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

We welcome you to join us, whether or not you've attended previous meetings. We need to take action and keep up the pressure on elected officials in Washington and Boston, and on banks and insurers who enable fossil fuel infrastructure. We'll discuss opportunities to learn about the climate crisis reading and watching webinars, and strategies for change and ways to make our voices heard, collectively and individually.  

If you'd like to chat or meet with one of us, please reply to this email and we will find a time to explore with you how you can get involved in our multi-faceted organization. Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

Also, you should have received an email yesterday (Monday), with Subject Line: Your Input Needed: A Brief Survey from the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass. The survey takes only a few minutes, and your responses will help us plan for the future.

Visit the 350 Mass website to learn about opportunities to add your voice for a just transition for a climate-safe world.  Sign up for updates. 

We'll send a meeting reminder on Thursday. Thanks for your participation and support.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)