The vote at a special town meeting was 510-13. The bylaw addresses noise, nuisance and privacy concerns and allows fines for violations. It cannot take effect unless it is reviewed and approved by the state attorney general.

Amazon has said it is planning to begin drone deliveries in Westborough and nearby communities by the end of the year. The company already operates flights in about a dozen metro areas and has said it plans to expand the service to several hundred U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. Prime Air uses autonomous drones roughly 5 feet by 5 feet to deliver packages to customers’ properties, sometimes within an hour of an order.

Some residents say the prospect of faster deliveries does not justify the potential effects on their neighborhoods. Stephanie Stuchlik, an opponent of the plan, said she worries about drones overhead while she spends time outside with her children.

Resident Rod Jané called the proposed service a potential nuisance and safety concern, questioning whether shaving 20 or 30 minutes off a delivery was worth the impact. Christine Farmer said residents also worry that allowing Amazon to operate drone deliveries could open the door to other retailers using the service.

Amazon acknowledged the town’s vote and said it would continue assessing its plans while engaging with local officials and residents. The company described Prime Air as safe and reliable and said its delivery sites create jobs in operations, engineering and safety, with competitive wages and benefits.

The Federal Aviation Administration has authority over most airspace use and has approved drone delivery operations. Westborough residents are seeking local rules governing how commercial deliveries operate at ground level. Amazon has pointed to its existing fulfillment center and robotics facility in town as part of its presence there.

The dispute is also drawing attention from state lawmakers. State Sen. Michael Moore and other area legislators have asked Gov. Maura Healey’s administration to form a task force to review commercial drone deliveries and consider possible policy changes. Moore said the Westborough outcome could influence policy elsewhere in Massachusetts and New England.

Opponents are also preparing to challenge Amazon’s proposed use of its existing Westborough facility before the local zoning board. The bylaw’s next step is state review, while the zoning appeal would proceed separately.