Moving East

Western Mass Team - Greenfield

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Pittsfield and briefly seeing Jay on Tuesday. We got great responses while canvassing and held a small symposium. Next, we spent about two days in picturesqe Williamstown where we held a symposium with a sizable group of college students and had great luck canvassing in professor's neighborhoods. While in the area, we also helped one morning to weatherize Mount Greylock Regional High School by adding stripping to doors to make the building more energy efficient. We were joined by local alumns of the high school as well as Williams students.

We've had wonderful luck with the media as well! We were featured on the front page of the North Adams transcript http://www.thetranscript.com/northberkshirenews/ci_12685269 as well as being featured on the 6 o'clock news on the local NBC channel 13 out of Albany (not positive it has aired yet, but we had a great time with the interview and being followed canvassing. Link to follow soon!)

Today we have moved on (or back to) Greenfield. It was a long ride, about 40 miles, but included lots of stops for taking pictures of the beautiful Berkshires and a quick dip in a river. We've arrived safe and sound in local activist, Becca King's house and we're excited to begin our work here tomorrow!

We will not only be canvassing for our own petition here but we will also be aiding the campaign of Greening Greenfield where residents pledge to reduce their carbon footprints. We will also be helping retired citizens to access information to find out about qualifying for funding to help them weatherize their homes.

We figure that by this point now we have traveled well over 150 miles and I can honestly say that I am so proud of my teammates! We may be exhausted from riding but that does not stop our important canvassing and symposium work. I am extremely honored that I have gotten to meet and work with the wonderful people on the Climate Summer Teams, MAPS personnell, local organizers, and be a part of this great movement!

Stay Green!
--Leila