State Lawmakers and Westborough Residents Push for Pause on Amazon Drone Delivery

State lawmakers and Westborough residents push for pause on Amazon drone delivery

Moves by state lawmakers and local residents came in response to a proposal from Amazon to deliver packages by unmanned aircraft within a 7.5-mile radius of its Westborough fulfillment center.

Amazon's Westborough drone delivery plans face growing backlash

On the same day that 16 central Massachusetts lawmakers asked Gov. Maura Healey to put an indefinite moratorium on processing commercial drone delivery operator...

Massachusetts Wants to Hit Pause on Amazon’s Drone Delivery Plans

Massachusetts lawmakers want a pause on drone delivery approvals as Amazon plans up to 1,000 daily drone deliveries from its Westborough site.

Healey Weighs a Drone Delivery Permit Freeze Aimed at Amazon's Hub

Healey's office is reviewing a call from 16 legislators for a drone delivery task force and a freeze on state certificates as Amazon awaits approvals.

Lawmakers want moratorium on drone delivery

On the same day that 16 central Massachusetts lawmakers asked Gov. Maura Healey to put an indefinite moratorium on processing commercial drone delivery operator applications, Westborough Special Town Meeting attendees voted 510-13 this week to establish regulations for unmanned aircrafts.