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:

160 MAPLE STREET., BELLINGHAM LEGAL NOTICE Bellingham Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing The Bellingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on June 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM at 10 Mechanic Street for the request of a variance on the premises of 160 Maple Street., Bellingham, MA, Assessor's Map 26 Lot 009. This property is zoned suburban. The Applicant Maple Street Solar, LLC and owner Maple Gate Realty Trust c/o Brown Legal PLLC, 160 Maple Street., Bellingham, MA, requests a Use Variance, Section 240-12 to utilize pre-existing driveway to access proposed solar farm located entirely in Franklin, MA, known as the Maple Street Solar, LLC project (South Project” or “Parcel 3” ). A use variance has already been approved by the ZBA for the use of the same driveway/parcel to access the North project Parcel 1 located entirely in Franklin, MA. The application may be viewed at the Town Clerk's Office, 10 Mechanic Street, during regular Town Hall business hours or online at www. bellinghamma.org on the Zoning Board page. Anyone wishing to be heard shall attend at the time and place above. Peter Gabrielle Chairman

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC PROCEEDING REGARDING THE RENEWAL OF CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE OF VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street (This Hearing Will Also Be Available Remotely) The Franklin Town Council, as the Cable Television License Issuing Authority for the Town of Franklin will hold a Public Hearing regarding a Renewal Cable Television License for Verizon New England Inc. The hearing will be held during the Town Council's public meeting on June 5, 2024 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building (355 East Central Street), and will be available remotely for participation and/or viewing via the Zoom platform. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) on or after Friday, May 31, 2024 and click on the Town Calendar for up-to-date information on how to remotely access the meeting. Any questions can be directed to the Town Administrator's Office at (508) 520-4949. The hearing is being held pursuant to Massachusetts Cable Law (Chapter 166A, Section 13 of the General Laws) and the cable license renewal regulations (207 C.M.R 3.05), Section 626(h) of the Cable Act (47 USC Sec. 546(h) and any other applicable cable television renewal license, laws, regulations or requirements, regarding the renewal of the cable television license. Any applications, reports, statements and/or amendments, including a copy of the Renewal License as proposed at that time will be available for review and/or download and for reproduction at a reasonable fee for a paper copy from the Town Administrator's Office. TOWN OF FRANKLIN Town Administrator's Office On Behalf of The Town Council

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LEGAL NOTICE Invitation for Bids (IFB) TOWN OF FRANKLIN In accordance with MGL c. 30, section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a firm for the purposes of providing preventative maintenance and on-call repair of generators located at the Town's Water Wells, Booster Stations, and Sewer Stations. Project: The work to be performed will include one major and one minor preventative maintenance visit per year for each generator listed in the bid specifications, as well as on-call repair services and other incidental work as required. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract bid price, which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Annual Cost: Est. $35,000 Location: Various locations within the Town of Franklin Proposals due: at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Office, Room 206 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Chief Procurement Officer Town of Franklin 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/STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR LEGAL NOTICE Invitation for Bids (IFB) TOWN OF FRANKLIN, MA In accordance with MGL c.30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town to contract for the services for Street Light Maintenance and Repair for a two year contract with one (1) one-year Town options to renew. This contract will incorporate a line item repair rate, as well as emergency repair services. Project: Work under this contract shall consist of street light repairs as described in the bid specifications to be performed at various locations. The contractor shall perform the services in complete accordance with the specifications. Estimated Cost: $20,000.00/year Location: Various locations within the Town of Franklin Contract Term: Two (2) year with One (1) One-Year Town Options to Renew IFB Due: at 10:00 AM on June 5, 2024, Room 206, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA Bid Documents: Available to download from www.franklinma.gov/bids 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 Phone: 508-520-4918 Fax: 508-541-5253 Email: pvickery@franklinma.gov

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RFP/WATER TESTING ANALYSIS CONTRACTOR LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN In accordance with M.G.L. 30(B), section (6), it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to obtain services from a qualified Water Testing and Analysis Contractor. Project: The Town routinely performs 63 plant tap and raw water coliform samples and 45 distribution coliform samples monthly. In addition, the Town performs water tests as required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Sampling Schedule. The contractor will be required to perform all testing and submit all results to the Town of Franklin as stated/identified in the proposal documentation. Location: Town of Franklin Contract Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027 (subject to annual appropriation) Estimated Annual Cost: $60,000 Proposal Documents: Available for download www.franklinma.gov/bids Proposals due: at 10:00 am on June 12, 2024 Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Office, Room 206 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 All inquiries regarding this RFP shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: