Calling all Dark-Sky Advocates in Massachusetts! Our chapter’s annual meeting will be the afternoon of Saturday, November 14th, from 1:30… Read more Chapter’s Annual Meeting on Nov. 14th
New Banners from 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
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!
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!
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
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
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!
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
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!
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!