🌱 Patch AM: How could Amazon’s drone plan affect Grafton’s skies and noise levels?

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In today's newsletter:

• 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.
   

📸 Around Grafton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grafton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St Mary's Parish, 17 Waterville St, Grafton
  9:00 am
• Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine →
  200 Westboro Rd, Grafton
  11:00 am
• Sake Day East →
  Julio's Liquors, 140 Turnpike Rd, Westborough
  3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty →
  Westborough Historical Society, 13 Parkman St, Westborough
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
  7:00 pm
Saturday November 14
• Fall Open House →
  Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Grafton Women's Soccer
  Grafton Lions Club, 68 Brigham Hill Rd, Grafton
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Grafton Farmers Market →
  Grafton Farmers Market, Grafton Common 1, Grafton
  2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• 9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
  Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Shepherd Hill Regional at Grafton →
  Grafton MA
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Autumn Walk with Brahms →
  Apple Tree Arts Great Hall, One Grafton Common, Grafton
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Parent Education Night →
  Touchstone Community School, 54 Leland Street, Grafton
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Millbury

• Newport Restaurant Group marks 30 years of employee ownership, with $33 million paid out since 1996 (whatsupnewp.com)
• Central Mass. high school football Top 10 rankings: Where do teams sit after Week 3? (thegardnernews.com)
• 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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-- The Patch AM Team

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