Duxbury voters approved a citizens' petition under Article 22, signaling formal opposition to the construction of small modular nuclear reactors at the former Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station site. The resolution, which will be forwarded to state and federal officials, calls for stricter radiation standards and enhanced off-site emergency planning as prerequisites for any future nuclear projects in the region.

Proponent Mary Lampert argued that the article is a common-sense measure to reduce risk to the community following the plant's decommissioning by Holtec. This article asks for no money, Lampert said. It simply starts a conversation on common-sense prerequisites to reduce risk. We need tougher radiation standards.

The resolution faced some pushback from residents like Lucas Allen, who identified as pro-nuclear and expressed concern that the article’s language regarding subsidies could hinder clean energy development. Despite those concerns, the majority of the meeting favored the resolution as a means of asserting local safety concerns at the decommissioned site. The final vote was 130 in favor and 28 opposed.

Motion: [I move to approve Article 22, the resolution regarding nuclear power moratorium and safety standards.]

Vote: Passed 130-28