The Safe & Green Campaign, a citizens' environmental group based in the Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts towns within 20 miles of the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor in Vernon, VT, invites concerned members of the public to take part in the following event:

WHAT: A quiet, dignified, single-line vigil in support of Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell, and Vermont's Public Service Board, who have been named as defendants in a federal lawsuit brought by the Entergy Corporation, owner/operator of Vermont Yankee.

WHEN: 7:30 - 9:00 AM on Monday, September 12. The federal court hearing, which is open to the public, is scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM. This is the first day of the proceedings. The vigil will end at 9:00 AM so as not to interfere with the court.

WHERE: On the sidewalks in front of, and across the street from, the Brattleboro Post Office on Main Street. The federal courtroom is upstairs in the Post Office building. Vigilers will be asked to stand facing the street in a single line so as to avoid blocking pedestrian traffic on the sidewalks. We must also be sure to avoid blocking the entrance to the Post Office, cross streets, and driveways.

SIGNS: The Safe & Green Campaign will have Vermont state flags and a number of signs for people to hold. The signs read, "Entergy vs. Vermont...We Support VERMONT!" If citizens choose to bring their own signs, we ask that they be in keeping with the purpose of the vigil, which is to show support for the State of Vermont and its elected officials in their determination to uphold Vermont's democratic process and the will of the people to close Vermont Yankee. Safe & Green will hand out leaflets to passers-by explaining why we are taking this action.

Safe & Green Campaign