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  • How could Amazon's drone plan affect Grafton's skies and noise levels?

Also on today's calendar: Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Central Mass. legislators push back on Amazon drone proposal (masslive.com) — Amazon is seeking approval to launch delivery drones from its Westborough center, with flights covering nearby towns including parts of Grafton, which could bring low-flying aircraft and noise over local neighborhoods. Central Massachusetts legislators are urging Amazon to pause the rollout until it fully explains flight paths, operating hours, privacy protections, and safety measures, and Westborough's Planning Board will take up the proposal at its Oct. 6 meeting.
   

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Millbury

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  • Lawmakers seek clarity on Amazon drone delivery plan in Westborough (wcvb.com)

Westborough

  • Westborough Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says (patch.com)
  • Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Amazon To Stop Westborough Drone Delivery Plans (newbostonpost.com)
  • Suspect arrested on motor vehicle break-in charges in Worcester (newportdispatch.com)

Worcester

  • Worcester Bakeshop Celebrates Opening Of Third Location (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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