MISSION

 

A passionate group of citizens in Becket, Massachusetts has united to protect the night skies, preserve wildlife habitats, and enhance stargazing opportunities. By raising awareness about light pollution and advocating for a local ordinance, we aim to ensure that outdoor lighting is well designed and positioned to safeguard the natural beauty of our dark skies and reap associated benefits. 

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Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally.  It has harmful effects on:

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• Wildlife and Ecosystems

• The Climate

• Night Sky Heritage

• Our Health

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This website was set up to provide information to Becket citizens about the value of dark skies.  We hope to gather community support for a state-of-the-art ordinance drafted by concerned citizens at the May 2024 Becket Town Meeting; provide resources and information about the impacts of light pollution and dark-sky friendly lighting; and build a community of people united to protect our dark sky heritage and the rural nature of Becket.  

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We hope you will join us to become part of this effort!