Amazon Opening Two New Facilities, Promises 2,000 Jobs: Patch PM

Milford MA

10 November, 2020

4:11 PM

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MILFORD, MA — Welcome to a sunny, warm Tuesday afternoon. We have one more day of unseasonably warm weather before rain and temperatures in the low 60s return Thursday, according to forecasts. Major business news is breaking this afternoon with Amazon confirming it intends to open two new sorting facilities in Milford and Northborough. Once open, they will employ about 2,000 people, according to the company. Milford's new sorting facility will be located at 1 National Street off Route 140 near the Hopedale line. Northborough's new sorting facility is located at 350 Bartlett St. and a second facility is planned to open on the same street later in 2020. Here's what else is going on in the area today: Around MetroWest No Foul Play After Missing Framingham Woman's Body Found The 45-year-old's body was found Monday afternoon in the Sudbury Reservoir, according to Southborough police. Driver Crashes Into Concord Liquor Store The crash happened at West Concord Wine and Spirits. MBTA Cuts: Two Weston Commuter Rail Stations On Chopping Block The Silver Hill Station and the Hastings Station are among the proposed cuts the MBTA has announced. Around Worcester Holy Cross, Celtics Legend Tommy Heinsohn Dies Heinsohn was part of all 17 of the franchise's NBA championships, including most recently as a fan-favorite broadcaster. Tax Break For Worcester Unum Development At Risk, City Says Worcester may have to take "corrective action" over Unum's 15-year TIF due to the company moving employees to all-remote work situations.