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:

ST. CLAIR MATTER 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.NO87P1171GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RESIGNATION OF A GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON In the matter of: Steven Alan St. Clair of Franklin MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Gail S St. Clair of Mansfield MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court Accept the Resignation of the Guardian. The petition asks the court to determine that the Guardian and/or Conservator should be allowed to resign; or should vbe removed for good cause; or that the Guardianship and/or Conservatorship is no longer necessary and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with the court. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 03/20/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person's right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Patricia Gorman , First Justice of this Court. Date: February 12, 2024 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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ITB/HVAC SERVICES 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 an HVAC firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call HVAC services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, on-call HVAC work in both school and town owned properties and other incidental work as required. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract unit bid prices which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Cost: Est. $300,000 Contract Term: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 (subject to annual appropriation) Proposals due: at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building, Room 206 355 East Central Street, 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 St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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ITB/ON CALL ELECTRICAL 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 an electrical firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call electrical services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, on-call electrical work in both school and town owned properties and other incidental work as required. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract unit bid prices which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Cost: Est. $150,000 Contract Term: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 (subject to annual appropriation) Proposals due: at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building, Room 206 355 East Central Street, 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 St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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ITB/ ON CALL PLUMBING 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 plumbing firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call plumbing services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, on-call plumbing work in both school and town owned properties and other incidental work as required. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract unit bid prices which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Cost: Est. $120,000 Contract Term: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 (subject to annual appropriation) Proposals due: at 10:15 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building, Room 206 355 East Central Street, 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 St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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IFB/ROOFING SERVICES 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 roofing firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call roofing services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, on-call roofing work in both school and town owned properties and other incidental work as required. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract unit bid prices which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Cost: Est. $60,000 Contract Term: April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026 (subject to annual appropriation of funds) Proposals due: at 10:45 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building, Room 206 355 East Central Street, 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 St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FRANKLIN, MA In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 5 of the Code of the Town of Franklin. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 24-901 (formerly 23-901) Zoning Map Amendment 24-901 (formerly 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. This hearing will take place during the Town Council's public meeting on February 28, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review full text of proposed bylaw amendment and for up to date meeting information, on and after February 23, 2024. Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development (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. Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours. Submitted by, Julie McCann

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6 Forge Parkway 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, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Site Plan application titled “Site Development Plans for 6 Forge Parkway” prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., Manchester, NH and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on February 6, 2024, by Donegal LLC, Manchester, NH. The property is located in the Industrial Zoning District (Assessors Map 272 Lot 5) at 6 Forge Parkway. The applicant is proposing to construct a 36,000 square foot manufacturing/warehousing facility with associated stormwater infrastructure, loading docks, utilities, and parking areas. 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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488 & 496 SUMMER STREET 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, February 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit and Site Plan application titled “Autumn Hill Condominiums” prepared by Legacy Engineering LLC, Millis, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on February 2, 2024, by Suejo Corp., Wrentham, MA. The property is located in the Rural Residential I Zoning District (Assessors Map 302 Lot 6 and 8) at 488 and 496 Summer Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 44-unit senior village with inclusionary housing. The applicant is applying for two (2) special permits, (1) Chapter 185, section 48: Senior Village Overlay District and (2) Chapter 185, section 51: Inclusionary Housing. 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