Recent Legal Notics

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

Franklin, 44 Pine Street LEGAL NOTICE THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Docket Number: 23 SM 003907 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Jodi L. Ellis; Lesley H. Ellis III and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Bank One, NA claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Franklin, numbered 44 Pine Street, given by Jodi L. Ellis, Lesley H. Ellis III to BankOne, N.A., dated May 29, 2002, and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 16709, Page 504, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before December 4, 2023, or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on October 19, 2023. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 13027

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FRANKLIN ZBA 11/9/23 HEARING LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on November 9, 2023 via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA. At: 7:30PM Applicant: David Fallon Address of Subject Property: 25 Baron Road (235-005-000-000) Petition Type: Special Permit From Section (or Schedule): 185 Attachment 8 Part VII To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct an ADU over the existing attached 24' x 24' garage. The building permit is denied without a Special Permit and Variance from the ZBA. At: 7:35PM Applicant: Richard, Erika & Jason Keen Address of Subject Property: 72 Jefferson Road (342-078-000-000) Petition Type: Special Permit From Section (or Schedule): 185 Attachment 8 Part VII To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct an 899 sq. ft. ADU that is attached to the existing home. The building permit is denied without a Special Permit from the ZBA. An appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap. 40A, Section 17 as amended, within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of decision with the City Clerk. All records and files for this project can be viewed in the Building Department on the 1st floor of the Franklin Municipal Building during regular business hours or Visit Franklinma.gov under ZBA for applicant application. Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals: (508) 520-4907. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The hearing is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

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IFB/Supply and Install An Access Control System LEGAL NOTICE Invitation for Bids (IFB) TOWN OF FRANKLIN In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a contractor to supply and install an access control system in three buildings located within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, the supply and installation of S-2 Access Control Systems at the Franklin Municipal Building, the Keller-Sullivan School Complex and the Remington-Jefferson School Complex. All General Contractors must submit a certificate of Eligibility in Electronic Security Systems from Capital Asset Management with the latest revised Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) Update Statement. Estimated Cost: $87,000 Bid Documents: Available for download from www.franklinma.gov/bids Informational Session: at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Non Mandatory) Interested contractors should meet in the foyer of the Municipal Building (1st Floor). Proposals Due: at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street, Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central Street, Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Telephone: 508-553-4835 Fax: 508-541-5253 Email: pvickery@franklinma.gov

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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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100 Populatic Street Legal Notice Town of Franklin Conservation Commission Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:10 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Chris Frattaroli of Goddard Consulting LLC, Northborough, MA on behalf of Richard and Alicia Karas, Franklin, MA. Proposed work includes landscaping and hardscaping, invasive species management, and the construction of a retaining wall. Approximately 11,658 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 3,084 sf is proposed within the 25-foot “No Disturbance” Zone, 5,157 sf proposed within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone, and 3,417 sf within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone. Approximately 115 sf of the work is also proposed within Bordering Land Subject to Flooding (BLSF). The Project is located at 100 Populatic Street, Map 216 Lot 22, 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