mass blue skies
We are a grassroots community group concerned about Amazon Prime Air and the broader expansion of retail drone delivery in Westborough, Massachusetts and surrounding towns.
westborough drone delivery zoning issue remains unresolved
On November 2, 2026, the Westborough Building Commissioner withdrew his August 26, 2026, zoning determination that Amazon’s proposed drone delivery operation at 64 Otis Street was an allowed accessory use. The withdrawal followed Amazon’s October 30, 2026, request to withdraw its site plan application. At the November 2, 2026, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing, the ZBA agreed to continue the hearing pending the Planning Board’s action on Amazon’s withdrawal request, expected November 10.
The underlying question remains unanswered: Is drone delivery an allowed use at this location, or does it require a special permit? No decision has been made. Any future proposal by Amazon or others seeking to implement a delivery drone operation will require a new zoning review and applicable approvals. Read more and see the Building Commissioner’s letter here.
critical update: AMAZON WITHDRAWS THEIR SITE PLAN APPLICATION
On October 30, 2026, Amazon sent a formal letter to the Westborough Planning Board requesting approval to withdraw its application to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to Central Massachusetts. (Site Plan Review Application No. 26-02275). The proposal was seeking to transform a parking lot at the 64 Otis Street fulfillment center into a drone takeoff and landing field. WCVB: Amazon halts plans for Westborough drone deliveries.
However, Amazon says they will try again
In response to an inquiry from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Amazon said it has not given up on a drone program in Westborough. Article updated Oct. 31, 2026 at 4:49 p.m. ET.
Lindsay Hamilton, an Amazon spokesperson, said in a statement to the T&G: "As residents learn more about it and see it for themselves, Prime Air is a welcome addition to communities because it provides customers convenient fast delivery, reduces traffic on the roads, brings highly skilled jobs, and generates minimal short-lived sound, comparable to a passing car. We look forward to continuing our community engagement efforts, working with state and local lawmakers, and continuing the local approval processes to bring drone delivery to customers in Massachusetts. We will be resubmitting a revised project soon, after further discussions with local stakeholders.”
Parc Westborough Residents
You live here. You have a voice. Amazon is proposing a drone delivery facility near your home. Learn what’s being proposed, how it could affect you, and how to get involved
quiet skies. local voices. our community.
Amazon is proposing to establish a Prime Air drone delivery operation at its existing facility at 64 Otis Street in Westborough, Massachusetts. The proposal would bring autonomous delivery drones into the skies over Westborough and surrounding communities within an approximately 7.5-mile operating radius.
This includes:
All of Westborough, Shrewsbury, Grafton, and Northborough
Large portions of Worcester, Hopkinton, Upton, Millbury, Boylston, Marlborough, and Southborough
Small portions of Hudson, Berlin, Ashland, and West Boylston
Now is our opportunity to understand what is being proposed, learn from communities where Prime Air is already operating, ask hard questions, and make sure residents have a meaningful voice before this becomes part of everyday life in our neighborhoods.
Get involved. Help save our skies.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US
Whether you have a few minutes to help spread the word or want to take a more active role, there are many ways to get involved with Mass Blue Skies.
CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS
If you live in Westborough or a surrounding community, let your elected and appointed officials know that you want meaningful public input before commercial drone operations begin. See our Contact Your Representatives page with all the information you need!
ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS
Public meetings are a direct way residents can ask questions and put concerns into the public record. Most local government meetings are recorded.
TAKE A SURVEY
This independent 2-minute survey is gathering opinions from residents in Westborough and surrounding communities that could be affected.
SHARE WITH OTHERS
Talk with your neighbors. Share reliable information. Encourage residents in surrounding communities to understand that the proposed operating area extends beyond Westborough.
THE FUTURE OF OUR SKIES
Amazon isn't alone. Other companies are developing increasingly autonomous commercial drone delivery networks, while the FAA is developing rules for expanded drone operations, including flights beyond the operator's direct line of sight.
What happens in Westborough could be part of a much bigger shift in how commercial airspace is used over residential communities. Before drone delivery becomes established, let’s ask questions, understand the potential impacts, and make sure their voices are part of the conversation.
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