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 »
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 »
NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST…NEW POST… Senator Brian Joyce has filed an amendment to the Senate budget that will provide a $100,000 earmark for “the operations of Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center”. If passed, this will be an important step toward ensuring that Observatory educational programs and historic unbroken climate record will be continued. We… Read More »
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 »
This year’s Southern New England Weather Conference was held on Saturday, October 24, 2015. For the first time in 16 years it was sold out! In the next two weeks we will be posting a link to all of the presentations. Please watch for further details. Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to make… Read More »
For the second year in a row the Massachusetts Legislature has voted to restore the $100,000 earmark for the operation of Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center. Last Thursday, July 30th, the state legislature, which recognized the Observatory’s critical role in climate research and education with the $100,000 earmark, reviewed all items vetoed by Governor… Read More »
Blue Hill Observatory Spring Open House Cancelled Due to ongoing building improvements and to ensure public safety, the Spring Open House originally scheduled for Sunday, May 31st has been cancelled. The kite programs planned for Monday, May 25th have been moved to Sunday, May 31st. Until further notice, public access to the building is limited… Read More »
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in broadcast meteorology. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 15 and 20 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 6th through 11th. 2014 BHO… Read More »
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