Becket Advances Dark-Sky Initiative Following Successful Statewide Conference

Becket is taking steps towards the implementation of a dark-sky bylaw aimed at protecting its pristine night skies, a unique asset in the Berkshires. An open meeting is scheduled for January 4 at Becket Town Hall to discuss the proposed bylaw, with hopes of bringing it to a vote at the 2025 Town Meeting. Local advocates, including Laurie Friedman from the Becket Dark Sky team, emphasize the importance of reducing light pollution, especially in light of potential threats from industrial lighting, such as a proposed marijuana-growing facility. The recent annual conference hosted by DarkSky Massachusetts in Becket highlighted growing concerns over light pollution’s ecological impacts, while promoting dark-sky initiatives and the benefits of “astrotourism.” Community leaders expressed the need for careful communication and education to alleviate residents’ fears about property rights and to successfully integrate the bylaw. The initiative reflects a wider movement addressing the health and environmental issues linked to artificial light at night.

Becket Advances Dark-Sky Initiative Following Successful Statewide Conference

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