May 19, 2005 - An Appeals Court
hearing is set for the appeal of the superior court decisions. REACT
will be there to represent the residents in their struggle to protect health
and the environment.
March 18, 2005 - ATS proponent
Mr. Paul Barry states in the Patriot Ledger that he is going to file another
site assignment application! No details were given, REACT will keep you
posted. REACT will continue to fight this environmental nightmare.
February 24th -
REACT is waiting
for the Appeals Court hearing date on the ATS appeal of the 1800 ton transfer
station denial. The BOH rejected this proposal after the 30 hearing site
assignment process. Two superior court judges upheld this decision.
ATS's last shot is the appeals court. REACT will be there!
February 24th -
DEP denied the ATS motion for reconsideration.
DEP agrees that the 600 ton transfer station is a threat to human health and
the environment.
February 13th - Limited Drawing - Thanks for you support of this
fundraiser. Prizes were drawn and REACT raised money to continue the
fight.
January 8, 2005 -
REACT fundraiser - LIMITED DRAWING, 1st
prize - $2000, 2nd prize - $500, 3rd prize - 5 -$100 winners, $50 donation,
Only 200 tickets sold, Drawing tentatively scheduled for February 12th at Pond
Plain Improvement Center, Weymouth at 4-7 PM. Support REACT, DUMP
THE DUMP. Contact REACT at
reacttrash@hotmail.com or Charlie Collins at
781-878-2536.
January 5, 2005 - DEP has not set a time for a review of the motion by ATS
for reconsideration. REACT is keeping tabs!
December 17, 2004 - ATS has
appealed the DEP decision denying the site assignment application. REACT
will continue to fight this environmental nightmare.
November 29,2004 -
REACT would like to express our thanks to Senator Hedlund,
Senator Morrissey, Representative Mariano and Representative
Murphy for their help. Their leadership and assistance has proven to be
invaluable throughout the past five years. Thanks again!
November 26, 2004
- DEP determines that the ATS site is NOT suitable for the 600
ton transfer station. The floor of the transfer station is too close to
the water table. Also the zoning doesn't allow for a trash
transfer station. REACT worked to make sure that DEP understood the
issues at the site. YEAH!
November 24, 2004 - See
latest REACT flyer. Which neighborhood would you
choose? Click here
November 3, 2004 - To date REACT
collected over 2500 signatures to allow REACT to participate in the site
assignment hearings. This is double the amount of signatures
collected for the previous filing. If you would like to sign the
petition please contact react at
reacttrash@hotmail.com.
September 2004 - Believe it or not - ATS filed a NEW
site assignment application with DEP for a 600 ton transfer station. A Please make sure to write a letter to
your representatives and senators
expressing your dismay and your opposition to this facility.
DEP will be making a
decision about the suitability of the site during
November. If DEP approves the application, the next step is for the
Abington Board of Health to review the application. REACT plans to be a
party to the hearing to voice the public's opposition. REACT needs your
help -- see below:
SUPPORT THE FIGHT!
REACT needs your support to provide funding for legal counsel to pursue
this process. The legal team has provided invaluable services during
the lengthy hearings and court appearances. It is critical that REACT continue to support the
fight. However you financial help is needed to support the fight.
Mail your donations to:
REACT,
P.O. Box 181, Abington, MA 02351
For more
information contact REACT at
reacttrash@hotmail.com
