One big PS-the Ethanol train will be passing in close proximity to the MIT
nuclear reactor. There is NO mention of this in the MA DOT report. When I
spoke with the DOT, they said the Ethanol Task Force members had discussed
the nuclear reactor proximity/terrorist threat exposure and had decided NOT
to include it in the report. So much for truth and transparency!

Also, a few years ago, there was a lot of concern raised about transporting
Ethanol through Boston Harbor because it poses a potential terrorist risk.
Now that we have recently had a terrorist attack in Boston, the logic of now
moving Ethanol through our communities is a head-scratcher. Ethanol
transport through Boston Harbor high risk but moving it through our
communities by train (and by a nuclear reactor) is low risk? Hmm.

Finally, the Governor has the power to NOT issue the Ch. 91 license needed
to move the train. It would be great if everyone calls his office to let
him know that having an Ethanol train move through our neighborhoods and
past a nuclear reactor in not OK.

Here's the Gov's contact info:

Phone: 617.725.4005
888.870.7770 (in state)
Fax: 617.727.9725
TTY: 617.727.3666

It would be great if everyone can help in getting word out about the
upcoming meetings to any other groups with which you may be in contact and
to other affected communities.