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
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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
Join DarkSky Massachusetts’ Annual Meeting on November 1st
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2025 annual meeting of DarkSky Massachusetts will take place on Saturday, November 1st, from… Read more Join DarkSky Massachusetts’ Annual Meeting on November 1st
Celebrate “Dark-Sky Week”!
Governor Maura Healey has declared April 21-28 “Dark-Sky Week” in Massachusetts to draw attention both to the issues of light… Read more Celebrate “Dark-Sky Week”!
Dark-Sky Bills Filed (Again)
Volunteers for DarkSky MA have once again filed identical bills with the Legislature’s House and Senate that, if enacted during… Read more Dark-Sky Bills Filed (Again)
Save the Date: Annual Meeting is Nov. 2nd
We’re excited to announce that the annual meeting of DarkSky Massachusetts will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 1:30… Read more Save the Date: Annual Meeting is Nov. 2nd
Governor Healey proclaims April 2-8 Dark Sky Week in Massachusetts
Governor Maura Healey has declared April 2-8 “Dark-Sky Week” in Massachusetts to draw attention both to the issues of light… Read more Governor Healey proclaims April 2-8 Dark Sky Week in Massachusetts
Highlights of 2023’s Annual Meeting
With a membership literally scattered from one end of the Commonwealth to the other, finding a venue for our chapter’s… Read more Highlights of 2023’s Annual Meeting
New Model Lighting Bylaw for MA
Our long-awaited model for municipal outdoor-lighting regulations is finally ready for distribution. Dubbed the Contemporary Outdoor-lighting Bylaw (COB), this document… Read more New Model Lighting Bylaw for MA
MA Legislation is Back!
We have officially kicked off the legislative effort with a new dark-sky bill, titled “An Act to improve outdoor lighting, conserve… Read more MA Legislation is Back!