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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Framingham's Re:Build raises a record $2.1 billion

Plus, Amazon asks to pull its Westborough drone plan, and polls are open until 8 p.m. today.

The Daily Framingham team2 stories11 sources4 min read

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Framingham's Re:Build raises $2.1 billion, the biggest venture round in Massachusetts history

Re:Build's round topped the old state record

Source: The Boston Globe

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Value
Commonwealth Fusion, 2021$1.8 billion
Re:Build, 2026$2.1 billion

If you've never heard of , you're in good company. The Framingham manufacturer says it raised $2.1 billion last week, topping the old state record of $1.8 billion, set by Commonwealth Fusion Systems in 2021, according to PitchBook. Cambridge's led the round, and JPMorgan Chase came in as a first-time investor. Re:Build declined to share its valuation.

Re:Build does engineering and manufacturing services and product development, and it has bought 13 small firms so far. 보스톤코리아 covered the news in Korean too. CEO Miles Arnone told the Globe, "It's to make sure the next generation of things are made here."

  • Sites: 18, including Framingham, Wilmington and Merrimack, N.H.
  • Equity raised since 2020: more than $4 billion
  • Best-known spinoff: Slate Auto, maker of a no-frills electric pickup
  • Focus: aerospace and defense, energy and robotics

Most of Re:Build's employees work outside Massachusetts

Source: The Boston Globe

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In Massachusetts20010%
Elsewhere in the U.S.1,80090%

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Westborough

Amazon asks to withdraw its Westborough drone-delivery plan but says a revised one is coming

If you've followed Amazon's drone plan out in Westborough, here's the latest. In an Oct. 30 letter, Amazon asked to withdraw its site-plan application for a launch site at 64 Otis St., "without prejudice," so it can file again. Spokesperson Lindsay Hamilton said, "We will be resubmitting a revised project soon, after further discussions with local stakeholders."

The pushback was loud. Westborough Town Meeting voters approved restrictions on ground-based commercial drone operations, and the Community Advocate traced the timeline from Amazon's August pitch to the withdrawal.

Amazon's drone plan went from pitch to pullback in under three months

  1. Aug. 18Prime Air tells the Select Board it wants nearly 1,000 drone deliveries a day.
  2. Sept. 23Amazon hosts a community meeting on the drone plan.
  3. Oct. 19Town Meeting approves drone restrictions, 510-13.
  4. Oct. 30Amazon asks to withdraw its application without prejudice.
  5. Nov. 10The Planning Board will take up Amazon's withdrawal request.

Sources: Boston.com, Community Advocate

  • Planned volume: up to 1,000 deliveries a day
  • Package limit: under 5 pounds
  • Delivery range: 7.5 miles, about 15 surrounding communities
  • Bylaw still needs the attorney general and MassDOT Aeronautics Division

State Sen. Michael Moore told Boston.com that he and other legislators plan to file legislation to empower communities to protect against drone concerns.

Town Meeting voters backed the drone bylaw 510 to 13

Sources: Westborough Patch, Community Advocate

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Yes51097.5%
No132.5%

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News Notes

Election Day

It's Election Day, and voters are weighing in on statewide races and nine ballot questions. Framingham sites include Harmony Grove Elementary School, Keefe Technical High School, the Memorial Building and Walsh Middle School, so check your precinct before you go. Framingham Patch

Football

Framingham senior fullback Nick Duarte ran for 350 yards and five touchdowns in the Flyers' 33-20 win over Needham. He added a 2-point conversion on 28 carries. The Boston Globe

Nick Duarte carried Framingham past Needham

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rushing yards on 28 carries
5
touchdowns, plus a 2-point conversion
33-20
Framingham's win over Needham

Source: The Boston Globe

FSU summit

Framingham State's Entrepreneur Innovation Center hosts a free Hospitality Journey summit on Nov. 13 at the Warren Conference Center and Inn in Ashland. Expect panels, fireside chats and networking. Framingham Source

Climate Leader

Westborough earned Climate Leader status from the Department of Energy Resources, one of 35 among 298 designated Green Communities. Framingham is among the closest communities that already hold it. Community Advocate

Home

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The Wrap

A children's book festival is turning 40 at Framingham State. The Swiacki Children's Literature Festival at Framingham State on Thursday, Nov. 5 has Lois Lowry as its anniversary guest, plus book signings, a gallery exhibit, lectures and workshops. It's described as an annual celebration of children's books.

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Daily Framinghamto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Framingham's Re:Build raises a record $2.1 billion

Plus, Amazon asks to pull its Westborough drone plan, and polls are open until 8 p.m. today.

The TLDR

  1. Framingham's Re:Build raises $2.1 billion, a Massachusetts venture record
  2. Amazon asks to withdraw its Westborough drone plan, with a revision coming
  3. Polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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