New Banners from DarkSkyMass!

Posted on 4 Sep 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

The night sky has an amazing story all its own . . . and to bring that story to the… Read more New Banners from DarkSkyMass!

Boston Globe’s Dark-Sky Editorial

Posted on 6 Jul 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

In the wake of our recent legislative successes, on July 6th the Boston Globe weighed in with a lead editorial… Read more Boston Globe’s Dark-Sky Editorial

Senate Passes Dark-Sky Bill!

Posted on 3 Jul 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

On July 1st, the full Senate of the Massachusetts Legislature approved S.3145 (our “dark-sky bill”) by a unanimous 39-0 vote.… Read more Senate Passes Dark-Sky Bill!

Dark-Sky Bills Move Forward!

Posted on 27 Jun 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

It has been a remarkable week for the dark-sky bills that DarkSkyMass submitted to the Massachusetts Legislature in January 2025.… Read more Dark-Sky Bills Move Forward!

Maynard Approves Outdoor-Lighting Bylaw

Posted on 21 May 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

On May 18th, Maynard’s Town Meeting narrowly approved an outdoor-lighting bylaw by a vote of 135 to 118 with one… Read more Maynard Approves Outdoor-Lighting Bylaw

Chelmsford’s New, Improved Lighting Bylaw

Posted on 5 May 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

At Chelmsford’s spring town meeting, held April 27, 2026, representatives overwhelmingly approved an outdoor-lighting bylaw that, in principle, sets the… Read more Chelmsford’s New, Improved Lighting Bylaw

Inaugural Boston Common Star Fest a Huge Success!

Posted on 27 Apr 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

On Friday evening, April 24th, a coalition of local astronomy-outreach groups joined forces to bring more than a dozen telescopes… Read more Inaugural Boston Common Star Fest a Huge Success!

Gov. Healey’s 2026 IDSW Proclamation

Posted on 20 Apr 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

Governor Maura Healey has declared April 13-20 “Dark-Sky Week” in Massachusetts to draw attention both to the issues of light… Read more Gov. Healey’s 2026 IDSW Proclamation

Support the Mass Dark Sky Bill: Your Voice Matters!

Posted on 3 Apr 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

We need your help! As posted here on November 29th, we have been advancing statewide dark-sky bills during the current… Read more Support the Mass Dark Sky Bill: Your Voice Matters!

Get Ready for Dark-Sky Week!

Posted on 14 Mar 20265 Sep 2026 by DarkSkyMass

This year International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) will be celebrated April 13–20. That’s when everyone should make the effort to… Read more Get Ready for Dark-Sky Week!