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:

FRANKLIN, 121 GROVE 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, January 11, 2024 at 7:10 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Christopher Lucas of Lucas Environmental, LLC, Quincy, MA on behalf of Robert Hewitt of Fairfield Grove Street LLC, Braintree, MA. Proposed work includes the construction of a multi-building residential development with associated parking, utilities, and stormwater management. Approximately 3,180 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), with 63,480 sf of work occurring within the 25-foot “No Disturbance” zone of BVW and IVW, and 453,500 sf of work occurring within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of BVW. Additionally, 320 feet of work along Inland Bank is proposed. The Project is located at 121 Grove Street, Map 294 and 295 Lots 7 and 1, in the Industrial 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. Meghann Hagen Conservation Chair

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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

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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.

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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

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Mattresses & Box Springs Fee LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BYLAW AMENDMENT 23-903 CHAPTER 82, FEES, MUNICIPAL SERVICE A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN AT CHAPTER 82, FEES, MUNICIPAL SERVICE BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL that Chapter 82 of the Code of the Town of Franklin is amended at Section 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection L. Public Works, by striking existing language and replacing it as set out below: § 82-6. Schedule of service fees. L. Public Works Service Fee Rate Mattresses and box springs $10 $65 This bylaw amendment shall become effective on and after January 1, 2024. This By-Law amendment shall become effective according to the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter. Voted Dec. 20, 2023. PASSED: Yes: 9, No: 0, Absent: 0 Nancy Danello, CMC, Town Clerk, Franklin, MA

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BYLAW AMENDMENT LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BYLAW AMENDMENT 23-902 CHAPTER 147, SNOW AND ICE, REMOVAL OF A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BY INSERTING CHAPTER 147, SNOW AND ICE, REMOVAL OF BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL that the Code of the Town of Franklin is amended by the insertion of a new Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal of, as follows: Chapter 147: Snow and Ice, Removal of §147-1 Time limit for removal from sidewalks and footways. The owner, agent, or occupant of private property bordering a street in the town where there is a sidewalk or footway duly established and defined and delineated on attached map “Sidewalk Snow Removal Required By Property Owner” shall cause all snow and ice to be removed within twelve (12) hours after snow ceases to fall and shall maintain said sidewalk in a non-slippery condition suitable for pedestrian travel at least thirty-six (36) inches in width along the length of said sidewalk. Whenever any sidewalk or footway shall be encumbered with ice, the owner or occupant of such private property shall remove the ice therefrom, or so treat it that it shall be safe and convenient for travel in a non-slippery condition. In the event of an unusually heavy snowfall, the time limit shall be extended at the discretion of the Town Administrator. The provisions of this section shall apply to snow which falls from buildings as well as to that which falls from the clouds. §147-2. Awnings and signs. The owner, agent, or occupant of private property bordering a street in the town where there is a sidewalk or footway duly established and defined and delineated on map “Sidewalk Snow Removal Required By Property Owner” where the awning or signage of such building slopes towards such street so as to cause snow and/or ice to accumulate on the sidewalk or footway, shall cause all snow and ice to be removed from below such awning and sign within twelve (12) hours after the same has fallen or formed. §147-3 Placement. The prohibition contained in Chapter 155 Section 21 that no person(s) shall place, or cause to be placed, ice or snow upon any public way of the Town, unless exempted by the Director of Public Works, applies to this Chapter. §147-4 Penalties. If any person(s) subject to the provisions of this ordinance neglects or fails to comply with the provisions of sections 147.1, 147.2, or 147.3 then the Franklin Police, the DPW Director or their designee, and/or the Building Commissioner or their designee shall make reasonable attempts to notify such person/s of their neglect or failure and obligate them to do so, and, if the person(s) does/do not comply forthwith, the person(s) shall be fined $50.00 for each offense, by any of the Town officials designated herein to enforce this bylaw. This By-Law amendment shall become effective according to the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter. Voted Dec. 20, 2023. PASSED: Yes: 7, No: 2, Absent: 0 Nancy Danello, CMC, Town Clerk, Franklin, MA