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:

44 Pine St LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jodi L. Ellis, Lesley H. Ellis, III to Bank One, N.A, dated May 29, 2002 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 16709, Page 504, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 PM on January 18, 2024, on the mortgaged premises located at 44 Pine Street, Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: (the "Real Property") located in Norfolk County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts: THE LAND IN FRANKLIN TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREON, SITUATED ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF PINE STREET IN FRANKLIN, NORFOLK COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, BEING LOT E AS SHOWN ON A PLAN ENTITLED, PLAN OF LAND IN FRANKLIN, MASS., NOVEMBER 21, 1958, BOWlE ENGINEERING CO., CIVIL ENGINEERS , FILED WITH NORFOLK DEEDS AS NO. 88 OF 1959, BOOK 3700, PAGE 469 AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE GRANTED PREMISES AND THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT D-1, AND THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF PINE STREET AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE S. 30 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 10 SECONDS E. BY SAID LOT D-1, 56.01 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S. 31 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 40 SECONDS E. BY SAID LOT D-1, 100 FEET TO LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF OLIVE M. LINCOLN; THENCE S. 62 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 50 SECONDS W. BY LAST MENTIONED LAND, 100.47 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT F, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN; THENCE N. 31 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 20 SECONDS W. BY SAID LOT F, 156 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF PINE STREET; THENCE N. 62 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 50 SECONDS E. BY THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF PINE STREET, 100.47 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING, ACCORDING TO SAID PLAN, 15,571 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, MORE OR LESS. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 44 Pine Street, Franklin, MA 02038. The Real Property tax identification number is 129029. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 7949, Page 704. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed . TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, NA Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California St. Newton, MA 02458 (617)558-0500 13027

* * * * * *

240 EAST CENTRAL STREET LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Historical Commission will hold a Public Hearing, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 6:30PM regarding a demolition request application for the property at 240 East Central Street, Franklin MA. Meeting will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central Street, Franklin.

* * * * * *

860 West Central Street LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on January 4, 2024 via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA. At: 7:30PM Applicant: Cam Afonso Address of Subject Property: 860 West Central Street (271-019-000-000) Petition Type: Variance From Section (or Schedule): 185-20 E.(2) To Allow: Applicant is seeking to install a sign that has an electronic LED message center. The building permit is denied without a Variance 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.

* * * * * *

38 STONEHEDGE RD. 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 Stephen P. Kelly and Cynthia M. Kelly to Sovereign Bank, dated May 23, 2008 and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 25782, Page 411 as affected by a Loan Modification recorded on November 23, 2015 in Said Registry of Deeds at Book 33662, Page 279 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 PM on January 10, 2024 at 38 Stonehedge Road, Franklin, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: the land located off Stonehedge Road in the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: A certain parcel of land in the Town of Franklin, Norfolk County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shown as Lot 10 on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan The Woodlands' in Franklin, Massachusetts prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants dated July 5, 1996 revised 09/24/96; 04/18/01; 12/03/01 and 10/30/03 and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 566, Page 73, recorded 04/18/07. This parcel is shown as Lot 10 on said plans and consists of 45, 105 sq. feet more or less and is known and numbered as 38 Stonehedge Road Franklin, MA. This parcel is subject to easements and restrictions of record and as shown on said plans. Together with the right to use the ways shown on the plan hereinbefore referred to, and adjoining ways for all purposes for which ways are used in the Town of Franklin and the Town of Bellingham, in common with all others legally entitled thereto, but excluding the fee therein. This Conveyance is subject to a "Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for The Woodlands" recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds on August 29, 2007, Book 25122, Page 33, Instrument Number 95479. This conveyance is subject to the terms and conditions of the Woodlands Homeowners Association Trust recorded with Norfolk Registry of Deeds on August 29, 2007, Book 25122, Page 39, Instrument Number 95480. This conveyance is subject to the terms and conditions of a certain Comprehensive Permit Decision issued by the Town of Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals on October 26, 2000 and recorded in the Norfolk Registry of Deeds at Book 22104, Page 111 on February 23, 2005. This Conveyance is subject to the term and conditions of a certain Deed Rider dated May 23, 2008 and recorded herewith Being the same premises conveyed to the herein named mortgagor (s) by deed recorded with Norfolk County Registry of Deeds herewith. 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. Santander Bank, N.A., formerly known as Sovereign Bank, NA. formerly known as Sovereign Bank Present Holder of said NNNNNMortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS PC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 22-007001