WHAT: “Save Our Town” A Public Protest Against United Illuminating’s Devastating Power Plan in Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport
WHEN: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT 06890
WHO: State and local government officials and civic leaders will share the latest developments
WHY: Should this project proceed as proposed, it will trigger profound and irrevocable consequences, affecting our local economy, environment, and overall quality of life. Residents, organizations, and businesses in Southport, Fairfield, and Bridgeport will bear the brunt of this impact.
2:00pm
Gathering in front of Pequot Library with music, food truck, cotton candy, free t-shirts for the first 200 people, face painting, and more.
Series of speakers including:
- State Senator Tony Hwang
- Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick
- State Representative Jennifer Leeper
- Stephanie Coakley, Executive Director, Pequot Library
- Rev. Laura Whitmore, Associate Minister, Southport Congregational Church
- Steve and Andrea Ozyck, Co-Founders, Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust, Inc. (SCNETI)
- Representatives from the Audubon Society, Southport Conservancy, Trinity Episcopal Church, Sasquanaug Society and others
3:25pm
Group photo of “Southport’s Largest Banner”
4:00pm
Event ends
Additional Information:
A public petition that has drawn over 1,000 signatures in one week is here.
Please visit www.empoweringfairfield.org for more information.