MASSACHUSETTS SIERRA CLUB
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Chapter News!

Sierra Club Recognizes two MA Chapter Activists!

July 30, 2011 - MA Chapter activists Anne Carroll and Bob Murphy will be recognized for their volunteer contributions at the Sierra Club’s 2011 annual awards celebration in San Francisco on Friday, Sept 23, 2011.

Cape Cod & Islands Group member Bob Murphy will receive the Club’s Special Service Award for over forty years of volunteer contributions. During the Chapter’s early years, Bob wore the various hats of office manager, newsletter editor and Boston Harbor Islands volunteer. More recently, Bob has used his work experience, education and position in the community to bring attention and resources to environmental justice issues.

Boston Inner City Outings (ICO) Chair Anne Carroll will receive the Madelyn Payeatt Award, which honors a Sierra Club member who has made outstanding contributions through working with youth. Anne began volunteering with Boston ICO in 1998, and in 2004 she became the chair, overseeing the revitalization of Boston ICO. Under Anne’s continuing leadership, Boston ICO has funded, organized, and led over 75 trips, bringing more than 1300 youth on outdoor trips.

Congratulations to Anne and Bob!

Victory!
Salem Coal Plant Announces Closing

June 30, 2011 - After years of fighting for the closure of Salem Harbor Coal Plant, the New England electric grid operator has proposed upgrades to the transmission system that clears the last hurdle to finally retire this filthy plant. The closure of this plant is a success story for all of the citizens of Massachusetts. The shutdown of Salem Harbor Generating Station is a symbol of things to come; all across the country, economic conditions, citizen activism that springs from health concerns, and common-sense pollution regulations are changing America’s energy landscape. Click here for more.