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:

GALLAGHER ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton, MA 02021 (781) 830-1200 Docket No. NO24P0173EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: Leo Joseph Gallagher Also known as: Leo J. Gallagher, Sr. Date of Death: 12/06/2023 To all persons interested in the above-captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Shannon E Reeve of Franklin MA a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Shannon E Reeve of Franklin MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner

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FRANKLIN, 647 PLEASANT STREET LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on April 25, 2024 via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA. At: 7:30PM Applicant: Andrew Pharm Address of Subject Property: 647 Pleasant Street (245-004-000-000) Petition Type: Special Permit From Section (or Schedule): 185-3, 185 Attachment 8 Park VII A21 To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct an accessory dwelling unit in a partially finished basement. 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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DRAKE 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. NO24P0947EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Ronald James Drake Also known as: Ronald Drake, Ronald J. Drake Date of Death: 02/11/2024 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Michael J. Drake of Franklin MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Michael J. Drake of Franklin MA 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 05/15/2024. 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: April 09, 2024 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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BALSAM ESTATES 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, April 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Preliminary Subdivision application titled “Balsam Estates” prepared by Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., Franklin, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on March 29, 2024, by Joel D'Errico, Franklin, MA. The property is located in the Rural Residential II Zoning District (Assessors Map 242 Lot 27) at the end of Kimberlee Avenue. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4-lot subdivision. 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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19 COTTAGE 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 (that can also be attended remotely) on Monday, April 22, 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 “Proposed Parking Lot 19 Cottage Street” prepared and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on March 18, 2024, by Stephen Dunbar of Dunbar Engineering & Management, Franklin, MA. The property is located in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District at 19 Cottage Street (assessors Map 286, Lot 217). The applicant is proposing to construct a 17-space parking lot with associated lighting, grading, curbing and stormwater storage. The applicant is applying for a Special Permit under Chapter 185 Attachment 3, section 2.8b: Off-street parking as primary use, Downtown Commercial 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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33 FORGE HILL ROAD 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, April 22, 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 submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on March 15, 2024, by Elia Nassios, Smithfield, RI. The property is located in the Industrial Zoning District at 33 Forge Hill Road (assessors Map 289, Lot 7). The applicant is proposing a change in use to allow car-washing and detailing by hand within the building. The applicant is applying for a Special Permit under Chapter 185 Attachment 3, Section 2.7c: Other type of Motor vehicle service, repair. 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