Dedham Stands Firm in Opposition to Gas Pipeline

The town of Dedham, Massachusetts, remains committed in its opposition to the construction of a natural gas pipeline.

The construction of a worksite for the Algonquin Pipeline Project was approved by the Conservation Commission back on May 18.

If constructed, the three-mile-long section would run through Dedham along the Providence Highway, according to documents released by the town.

Dedham’s board of selectmen, the town manager and residents, have voiced grave concern regarding the project. A Facebook page named “Stop the Pipeline in Dedham” has been created to rally community members against the endeavor.

Local residents fear the pipeline will pose a threat to their health and safety. The pipeline is also slated to be built less than 500 feet from a wetland.

Spectra Energy is expected to begin construction on Tuesday.

The pipeline will be a total of five miles in length and run through West Roxbury as well.

Residents have already been staging group gatherings to voice their rejection of the pipeline and plan to continue forward with doing so.