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!
Get Ready for Dark-Sky Week!
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!
Dark-Sky Bill Advances in Legislature
Legislation usually progresses slowly on Beacon Hill, and our proposed dark-sky bill is no exception. On September 25th, the Legislature’s… Read more Dark-Sky Bill Advances in Legislature
WGBH’s “BPR” Spotlights DarkSky Mass
Today WGBH’s widely heard/watched “Boston Public Radio” featured Dr. Mario Motta and Kelly Beatty for an in-depth look at light… Read more WGBH’s “BPR” Spotlights DarkSky Mass
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