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Last Chance to Gain Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
The Joint Conference Committee is in the last week of discussions to reconcile differences between the House and Senate budgets. As we explained in a previous post, Blue Hill Observatory has a $100,000 line-item in the House budget, but nothing in the Senate budget. Now, more than ever, we need your help to ensure that… Read More »
Mass Senate Votes NO on Funding for BHO
The Massachusetts Senate tonight (Wednesday, May 24) voted NO on Amendment 688 that would have provided $100,000 for “Operational Support” for Blue Hill Observatory. It is possible that the funds can be restored by the House/Senate Joint Conference Committee, but this will be an up-hill battle. Please follow this website for further updates.
Senate to Vote on $100,000 for BHO. Your Immediate Help is Needed
NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST… Senator’s Walter Timilty and Julian Cyr have filed an amendment to the Senate budget that will provide $100,000 for “the operations of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center”. If passed, this amendment will be an important step toward ensuring that the Observatory’s educational programs and historic unbroken climate record will… Read More »
Governor Baker Cuts Blue Hill Observatory Funding
Blue Hill Observatory was notified today (12/07/16) that the previously authorized funding of $100,000 for Operational Support was cut by Governor Baker. It was part of a massive cut the Governor made under Chapter 9C to address what he said was an “anticipated budget shortfall”. Both Branches of the legislature had supported the funding for… Read More »
2016-2017 Winter Temperature Forecast
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a local seasonal forecaster is predicting. Judah Cohen is a scientist who specializes in seasonal forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research in Lexington, MA. Using a model that considers Siberian snow… Read More »
Winter 2016-2017: Colder and Snowier? Check out D’Aleo’s Forecast
Editor’s Note: While Blue Hill Observatory does not issue forecasts and does not endorse this forecast, we thought our readers would enjoy hearing what a leading winter weather expert is predicting. Joe D’Aleo is a certified meteorologist and the first Director of Meteorology at the Weather Channel. He is currently Co-Chief Meteorologist at WeatherBell Analytics,… Read More »
Legislature Votes to Support Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
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.
Reception to Showcase the Blue Hill Historic Instrument Collection POSTPONED
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 »
One More Hurdle to Gain Funding for Blue Hill Observatory
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 »
