Thanks to support of key legislative sponsors and tenacious persistence by IDA-MA members, the twin proposed “dark-sky bills” — H.2858… Read more “Dark-Sky Bills” Advance in Legislature
IDA-MA’s 2019 Annual Report
Although our chapter only formed in 2018, we already have amassed an impressive record of accomplishment. You can read all… Read more IDA-MA’s 2019 Annual Report
IDA-MA 2019 Draws Impressive Speakers
Dark-sky advocates from across Massachusetts gathered last September 7th to celebrate the second annual meeting of our Massachusetts IDA chapter… Read more IDA-MA 2019 Draws Impressive Speakers
Come to IDA-MA’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 7th
Roughly 10% of the IDA’s total membership is here in Massachusetts! So let’s get together to celebrate the second annual… Read more Come to IDA-MA’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 7th
“Dark-Sky Bill” Gets Public Hearing
The public hearing for the statewide “dark-sky bills” (S.1937 / H.2858) took place on May 30th before the Joint Committee… Read more “Dark-Sky Bill” Gets Public Hearing
MA’s “Dark-Sky Bill” Gets Great Media Coverage
In the past month, IDA-MA members have spread the word about the pending “dark-sky bill” via a “quad-fecta” of high-profile… Read more MA’s “Dark-Sky Bill” Gets Great Media Coverage
Celebrate International Dark-Sky Week!
Join the International Dark-Sky Association for a week of celebration, learning, and action — from March 31 to April 7!… Read more Celebrate International Dark-Sky Week!
Support Dark-Sky Legislation in Massachusetts!
Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem and Representative Sean Garballey have once again submitted identical “dark sky” bills for consideration in… Read more Support Dark-Sky Legislation in Massachusetts!
Inaugural Meeting of IDA Massachusetts!
On Saturday, August 25th, dark-sky advocates from around Massachusetts met at Whitin Observatory on the campus of Wellesley College for… Read more Inaugural Meeting of IDA Massachusetts!
Aug. 10-19: Summer Stargazing in Western MA
If you love stargazing but don’t know where to find dark skies, join amateur astronomers from around the region for… Read more Aug. 10-19: Summer Stargazing in Western MA
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