The Massachusetts Legislature has only three more Formal Sessions (July 23, 29, 30) before their summer recess. This is the last opportunity that lawmakers will have to override the Governor’s veto of funding for Blue Hill Observatory. Your support is urgently needed. Because of the shortness of time we are asking that you CALL House… Read More »
For the third year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has appropriated $100,000 for operational support for Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center and for the third year in a row Governor Baker has vetoed it. Once again, we are asking for your support. Sometime in the next two weeks, and possibly as early as… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory June 2016 Summary: The month was notable for being generally warm and dry with much more sun than average. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 66.6 deg F was 2.5 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for June and more than a degree warmer than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The highest temperature… Read More »
The Massachusetts Legislature voted this week to support a $100,000 line-item for Blue Hill Observatory. The Budget is now on the Governor’s desk. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write or call the Conference Committee and their local legislators in support of this funding.
PLEASE NOTE– THE RECEPTION TO SHOWCASE THE BLUE HILL HISTORIC INSTRUMENT COLLECTION AT HARVARD SCHEDULED FOR THIS THURSDAY IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL THIS FALL. WHEN A NEW DATE IS CHOSEN IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THIS WEBSITE AND THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY PAID WILL BE REFUNDED OR CAN APPLY THEIR PAYMENT TO… Read More »
This week the Joint Conference Committee will begin reconciling differences between the House and Senate budgets. As many of you know, Blue Hill Observatory has a $100,000 line-item in the Senate budget, but nothing in the House. Now, more than ever, we need your help to ensure that educational programs and the longest climate record… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory May 2016 Summary: The month was notable for starting cool and finishing warm with less precipitation than average, though it was cool, cloudy and wet during the first week. The 24-hour mean temperature for the month of 57.2 deg F was 1.9 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for May and about a degree… Read More »
On May 27th the full Senate voted in favor of a $100,000 amendment for the “operations of Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center”. The amendment was sponsored by Messrs. Joyce and Barrett, Ms. Forry and Mr. O’Connor. We are grateful for their support and for all of you who contacted your Senator and other legislators.… Read More »
There are still spaces available for the Summer Institute for Teachers in which the Blue Hill Meteorological Observatory is participating this summer. Join us on July 11-15, 2016 and enjoy a week on Blue Hill at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and here on the summit at the Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center. For… Read More »
Earth Day Poster, New On Saturday, April 21st, Blue Hill Observatory will celebrate Earth Day with a fabulous event at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Massachusetts. Featuring interactive climate exhibits by local high school students, live music, a buffet dinner and important speakers, this is a night not to missed. Check back to this… Read More »
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