Hey there neighbors--looking for an exciting twist to Green Up Day this year? Then join the coalition opposing the fracked gas pipeline this Saturday, May 2 at 10:30 AM, at the Vermont Gas pipeyard in Williston, directly east of Tafts Corner. Since 1970, Green Up Day has brought Vermonters together to clean up our roadsides, town greens, and neighborhoods. This year, we're emboldening this community spirit to address the climate crisis.

You've heard about the skyrocketing costs, the construction delays, the cancellation of "Phase II", the eminent domain proceedings, and that the state is currently considering whether to revoke the project's permit. The entire project is teetering; we need you now to stop the project once and for all.

We'll have green trash bags, of course, to do our part in greening up Vermont, and signs, banners, and songs. Vermont Gas customers will be there to say "We're not buying - not new fossil fuel infrastructure, not more rate increases." Landowners in the pipeline's path will be there to say "We're not selling - not our farmland, not our rights." Will you be there too?

Join us this Saturday to:

1. Rally against the pipeline on Green Up Day (May 2, 10:30 - 11:30 AM), and help us pick up trash along Route 2 near the Vermont Gas pipeyard and gate station. We're providing the green bags, gloves, and safety vests. You bring your signs, enthusiasm, and passion.

2. Help Canvass (May 2, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM): We're launching an awareness campaign for Vermont Gas customers - because we're the ones paying for this project. After the rally, we'll split up into groups to speak with folks at Green Up Day barbeques, the Waking Windows festival in Winooski, and other get-togethers.

3. Keep the Spirit Going Strong: File a complaint with the Department of Public Service saying that as a VT Gas customer, you think it's unfair to be forced to pay extra for a pipeline that doesn't benefit you (...or the climate, or our neighbors in Addison county whose land is being expropriated, etc., etc.)--just follow this link: www.justpowervt.org/ratepayers

Hope to see many of your friendly faces there! Feel free to shoot me an email with any questions: aprolman@gmail.com.

Thanks!