Gov. Baker Says Weymouth Compressor Station Decision Is Up To Feds

WEYMOUTH, MA — Governor Charlie Baker says his role in the process that could result in a compressor station to Weymouth is not that big.

During his “Ask The Governor” segment on WGBH, Baker said the decision on whether the proposed station from Spectra Energy can be constructed on the Fore River in North Weymouth is made on the federal level.

“The state has a minor role to play, but in the end, if the federal government believes that certain energy capacity decisions with respect to transmission are in the national interest, it’s their call,” Baker said on WGBH.

The $450 million project that would move natural gas Pennsylvania into Maine and Canada. Was approved Jan. 25. Local residents and officials have come out strong against the station, as have Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey and U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch.

The North Weymouth Civic Association is preparing to launch a legal battle over the station.

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