Recent Legal Notices

Some Public Legal Notices filed in local newspapers and made available to the public via the MassPublicNotices.org web site and other sources:

BARRY ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton, MA 02021 (781)830-1200 Docket No. NO23P2627EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Maryellen Barry Date of Death: 07/31/2023 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Emily A. Barry of Franklin MA and James A. Hayes of Durham NC requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Emily A. Barry of Franklin MA and James A. Hayes of Durham NC be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/01/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Patricia Gorman, First Justice of this Court Date: September 25, 2023 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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FRANKLIN, 0 BENT STREET LEGAL NOTICE Town of Franklin Conservation Commission Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Christopher Lucas of Lucas Environmental, LLC, Quincy, MA on behalf of Stephen Kelleher of KJS Realty, Inc., Sharon, MA. The project proposes the construction of a telecommunications facility, along with access driveways and associated utilities. Approximately 8,545 square feet (sf) of the work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 85 sf is proposed within the 25-foot “No Disturbance” Zone, 60 sf is proposed within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone, and 8,400 sf within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone. The Project is located at 0 Bent Street, Map 206 Lot 103, in the Rural Residential I Zone. The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting. All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929. Jeff Livingstone Chairman

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8 Highwood Drive, Unit 8, Franklin LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Nicole E. Connors to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated May 1, 2012 and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 29932, Page 423, subsequently assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns by assignment recorded in said Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 33022, Page 114, subsequently assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment recorded in said Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 36568, Page 265, subsequently assigned to MIDFIRST BANK by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in said Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 41015, Page 489 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on October 31, 2023 at 8 Highwood Drive, Unit 8, Franklin, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Condominium Unit No. 8 (the "Unit") in the Condominium known as Highwood Condominium (the "Condominium"), situated at 8 Highwood Drive (Post Office Address) Franklin, (City/Town), Norfolk County, Massachusetts, created by Master Deed (the "Master Deed") dated January 23, 1976 recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 5197, Page 315, as amended, together with the benefit of and subject to such exclusive and non-exclusive right to use any parking space(s) or storage space(s) located within the common areas and facilities of the Condominium and appurtenant to the Unit or used in connection therewith. The Unit is more particularly described (1) in the Master Deed, (2) such site and floor plans as have been recorded therewith, (3) in the first Unit Deed thereof and (4) copies of portions of such site and floor plans filed therewith. The Unit is conveyed together with an undivided 4.979% interest in the common areas and facilities of the Condominium and the same percentage interest in the Organization of Unit Owners created by instrument recorded simultaneously with said Master Deed. The Unit and said undivided interests are together hereinafter referred to as the Mortgaged Premises. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, restrictions, and covenants of record insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. The Mortgage Premises are conveyed subject to and together with the benefit of (1) the provisions of Chapter 183A of the General Laws (Ter. Ed.) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as amended, (2) the provisions and matters set forth and/or referred to in the Master Deed, (3) the provisions of the instrument creating the Unit Owners Organization and the By-Laws thereunder as recorded with the Master Deed and such Rules and Regulations as may be promulgated thereunder, and (4) the provisions set forth and referred to in the Unit Deed recorded with said Deeds in Book 29337, Page 537 (HEREWITH). Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgage by deed of Joan M. Churchill, Trustee of The Devlin Irrevocable Trust to Nicole E. Connors recorded hereiwth.. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney's fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer's check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer's check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee's attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. MIDFIRST BANK Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 23-004664

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PALISI FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUST LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Norfolk Division Docket No. NO20P2646PO CITATION Palisi Family Irrevocable Trust To all interested persons: A Petition has been filed by Melissa A. Howitt of Franklin, MA requesting: General Trust Petition for reasons more fully stated in said petition. You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 10/25/23 This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Patricia A. Gorman, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 21, 2023 Colleen M Brierley Register of Probate

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PB/10 KENWOOD CIRCLE LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall (and can also be attended remotely) on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Site Plan Modification titled “Proposed Traffic Plan” prepared by David Kelly, Kelly Engineering Group, Braintree, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on September 13, 2023, by Lasership, Inc., Franklin, MA. The property is located at 10 Kenwood Circle in the Industrial District, Assessors Map 295, Lot 7. The applicant is proposing to modify an existing site plan with traffic and parking mitigation measures. Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours or contact (508) 520-4907. Greg Rondeau, Chairman

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LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street (also available to be attended remotely) to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 5 of the Code of the Town of Franklin. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 23-901 Zoning Map Amendment 23-901 would amend the Town's existing Zoning Map (Chapter 185, Section 5, of Franklin Town Code) by changing parcels 313-061-000 and 313-062-000 from the Single Family Residential III zoning district to the Business zoning district Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at 508-520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired or for persons with language barriers. Gregory Rondeau, Chairman Franklin Planning Board

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OFF OF UNCAS AVE EXT LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall (and can also be attended remotely) on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for two Special Permit and Site Plan applications prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, INC, Holliston, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on September 11, 2023, by J. Walsh Corporation, Walpole, MA. The properties are located in the Single Family IV Zoning District, off of Uncas Avenue Extension (Parcel ID 285-078-008 and 285-078-009). The applicant is proposing to construct two triplex units, one on each lot. The applicant is applying for two (2) Special Permits under Chapter 185 Attachment 7, Part 6.1: Residential multifamily or apartment use in the Single Family Residential IV District. Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours or contact (508) 520-4907. Greg Rondeau, Chairman

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ELECTION WARRANT LEGAL NOTICE ELECTION WARRANT The Commonwealth of Massachusetts TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Norfolk, ss. To the registered voters of the Towns of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham, Massachusetts, GREETINGS: You are hereby notified and warned that the inhabitants of the Towns of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham, Massachusetts registered to vote in any of said Towns being the members of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District, are to meet at their respective polling places, to wit, In the TOWN OF FRANKLIN, at the Franklin High School Gymnasium, 218 Oak Street, in the TOWN OF MEDFIELD at the Medfield Town House, 459 Main Street, in the TOWN OF MEDWAY at the Medway Middle School Old Gymnasium, Door 8, 45 Holliston Street, in the TOWN OF MILLIS at the Town Hall, 900 Main Street, in the TOWN OF NORFOLK at the Freeman Kennedy School, 70 Boardman Street, in the TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH at the North Attleborough High School, 570 Landry Avenue, in the TOWN OF PLAINVILLE at the Public Safety Building, 194 South Street, in the TOWN OF SEEKONK at the Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue, in the TOWN OF SHERBORN at the Town Hall, 19 Washington Street, in the TOWN OF WALPOLE at the Town Hall, 135 School Street, and in the TOWN OF WRENTHAM at the Public Safety Building, 89/99 South Street, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:00 o'clock noon, to vote by BALLOT on the following question: “Do you approve of the vote of the Regional District School Committee of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District adopted on September 20, 2023, to authorize the borrowing of $285,992,692 to pay costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, Massachusetts, which vote provides, in relevant part, as follows: “VOTED: That the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District (the “District”) hereby appropriates the amount of $285,992,692 for the purpose of paying costs of designing, constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new District high school and related athletic facilities, located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, Massachusetts, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto (the “Project”), which school facility shall have an anticipated useful life as an educational facility for the instruction of school children of at least 50 years, and for which the District may be eligible for a school construction grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended at the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation the District is authorized to borrow said amount, under and pursuant to G.L. c. 71, §16(n), and the District Agreement, as amended, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The District acknowledges that the MSBA's grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need as determined by the MSBA, and any Project costs the District incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the District; provided further that any grant that the District may receive from the MSBA shall not exceed the lesser of (1) fifty-six and fifty-six one hundredths percent (56.56%) of eligible, approved Project costs, as determined by the MSBA, and (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the District and the MSBA. The debt authorized by this vote of the Committee shall be submitted to the registered voters of the District's member communities for approval at a District-wide election to be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 71, §16(n) and the District Agreement.” Yes _____ No _____ The polls will be open from 12:00 o'clock noon, to 8:00 o'clock in the evening. The District Secretary is hereby directed to serve this Warrant by posting an attested copy thereof in at least one public place in each of the Towns of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham, Massachusetts, and by publishing a copy thereof at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the District, said posting and publication to occur at least ten days before the day of election as aforesaid. The District Secretary shall make due return of this Warrant with his or her doings thereon to the District Secretary, on or before the day of the election aforesaid. Given under our hands and the seal of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District this 20th day of September, 2023. Patrick McMorran Stanley Widak, Jr. Joann LaFleur Jennifer D'Angelo John Lee John A. Rose Brian Mushnick Peter Wiernicki Greg A. St. Lawrence Stephen Sullivan Jonathan Dowse Jane M. Hardin Tracy Stewart Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District School Committee RETURN OF SERVICE The undersigned, Secretary of the Regional District School Committee of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District, certify that at least 10 days prior to Tuesday, October 24, 2023, I posted or caused to be posted, a true and attested copy of this warrant in the Town Clerk's office in each of the Towns of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham, Massachusetts (collectively, the District's “Member Communities”), and in addition, that I caused a copy of the within warrant to be published in one or more newspapers of general circulation within each of the Member Communities of the District on 9/20, 2023, which date was also at least 10 days prior to Tuesday, October 24, 2023, all as required by Chapter 71, Section 16(n) of the General Laws and the District Agreement. Patrick McMorran Patrick McMorran, District Secretary DATE: 9/20/2023 A True Copy Attest: Patrick McMorran Patrick McMorran, District Secretary DATE: 9/20/202