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:

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BYLAW AMENDMENT 24-909 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BYLAW AMENDMENT 24-909 CHAPTER 139, SEWERS A BYLAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN AT CHAPTER 139, SEWERS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL that Chapter 139 Sewers of the Code of the Town of Franklin is amended as follows: §139-2 Definitions: add new and revised definitions, inserted in proper alphabetical order with existing definitions, as follows: PRETREATMENT - The reduction of the amount of pollutants and or FOGs, the elimination of pollutants, FOG's or the alteration of the nature of pollutant properties in wastewater to a less harmful state prior to or in lieu of discharging or otherwise introducing such pollutants into the facility. The reduction or alteration can be obtained by physical, chemical or biological processes, process changes or other means, except as prohibited by 40 CFR 403.6(d). Commercial Kitchen / Food Service Establishment - Any facility preparing and/or serving food for commercial use or sale including, but not limited to, restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, convalescent homes, factory or school kitchens, catering kitchens, bakeries, grocery stores with food preparation and packaging, meat cutting and preparation, and other food handling facilities not listed above where fats, oil, and grease may be introduced to the municipal sewer system. Exterior Grease Trap - A watertight structure located outside on a building sewer prior to its connection to the municipal sewer system in which grease and oils are separated from other solid and liquid constituents of sewage and accumulated in accordance with 310 CMR 15.230. FOG's - refers to fats, oils and grease from food establishments. Specifically animal and plant derived substances that may solidify or become viscous between the temperatures of 32°F and 150°F (0°C to 65°C), and that separate from wastewater by gravity. Any substance identified as grease per the most current EPA Analytical method as listed in 40 CFR 136.3. Permitted Offal/Septage Hauler - means any Offal Hauler that is issued a valid Permit by the Franklin Department of Health to dispose of FOG and/or sanitary septage. Town Agent – means a duly authorized agent of the Town of Franklin Department of Public Works Director or designee, Town of Franklin Building Commissioner or designee or the Town of Franklin Board of Health Director or designee bearing proper credentials. §139-3 General discharge provisions: add new sub paragraph L, as follows: L. Exterior Grease Traps. (1) Any new commercial kitchen or food service establishment shall have an exterior grease trap installed on the sewer service line intercepting kitchen flows prior to discharging to the municipal sewer system. (2) Any existing Commercial Kitchen or Food Service Establishment facilities shall have an exterior grease trap installed on the sewer service line intercepting kitchen flows prior to discharging to the municipal sewer system whenever there is a change in ownership of the business, or any capital improvements are being made to the food establishment facilities which require a building permit. (3) All exterior grease traps are to be sized and installed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.230 a new §139-5 Permits, Subsection I Paragraph 15, as follows: (15) Where required, exterior grease traps shall be installed to collect kitchen flows prior to discharging to the building's sewer service line. Exterior grease traps shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of 310 CMR 15.230. Work to be performed by a licensed drain layer under a valid DPW Sewer Connection Permit or Sewer Renewal Permit. Any associated plumbing work shall be coordinated through the Plumbing Inspector. §139-6 Reporting requirements, monitoring, and inspections: add new sub paragraph G as follows: G. FOG Reporting Requirements (1) An Exterior Grease Trap shall be pumped, inspected, and serviced by a Permitted Offal/Septage Hauler at least every three (3) months or at a frequency deemed necessary to prevent any potential blockage. (2) A copy of “The Grease Trap Maintenance Log” shall be kept onsite and maintained relative to the operation/maintenance of any FOG Pretreatment System. This log shall be readily accessible for review by a Town Agent. (3) All pumping and hauling records shall be properly maintained on a regular basis and readily available for review by a Town Agent. (4) All Septic/FOG Hauler trucks that service systems in the Town of Franklin will be required to have a Septic/Fog Hauler Permit. Septic/FOG Haulers must provide a list of all FOG customers in Franklin as part of the permit application. §139-8 Enforcement: add new sub paragraph H as follows: H. FOG Inspection Requirements (1) Inspection of cleaning and maintenance records for all FOG Pretreatment Systems shall be part of regular inspection of a Food Service Establishment. A Food Service Establishment inspection may be unannounced occurring during regular business hours. (2) Records pertaining to the removal and treatment of FOG's shall be maintained by the owner or operator within the premise of the Food Service Establishment for no less than two (2) years. Upon request by a Town Agent, a Food Service Establishment owner or operator shall furnish all records required to enforce and monitor compliance with the regulation. (3) During an inspection, a Town Agent may apply dyes to the waste stream to identify illegal connections after the exterior grease trap. (4) A Town Agent may inspect any Food Service Establishment, with reasonable cause, suspected of exceeding a Discharge Limit for their wastewater. §139-9 Violations and penalties: add new sub paragraph E as follows: E. FOG Violations (1) Written Notice of a violation of Chapter 139-6.G or 139-6.H.2 or 139-6.H.3 shall be given to the owner and operator of a Food Service Establishment by a Town Agent, specifying the nature, time and date of the violation, and any preventative measure required to avoid future violations, and the time frame for completing any necessary corrections. (2) The penalty for violation of this section, which may be enforced by the Department of Public Works Director, Health Director, or any of their designees, and which may be enforced pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40, § 21D, relative to noncriminal disposition, shall be: (a) First violation: a fine of $100. (b) Second violation: a fine of $200. (c) Third and subsequent violations: a fine of $300. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. This bylaw amendment shall become effective in accordance with the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter. Voted 6/26/2024. Passed: Yes 9, No 0. This bylaw amendment shall become effective on 7/1/2024. Nancy Danello, CMC Franklin Town Clerk

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FRANKLIN, 2 ABBEY LANE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on July 18, 2024 via Zoom Platform. Please go to Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA. At: 7:30PM Applicant: Paul and Jill Varnum Address of Subject Property: 2 Abbey Lane (329-019-000-000) Petition Type: Variance From Section (or Schedule): 185 Attachment 9 Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requuirements To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct a 24' x 24' attached garage that is 30.1' from the left side yard setback where 40' is required. 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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LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 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 July 15, 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: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central St., Room 206 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.520.4918 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street (also available to be attended remotely) to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 5 of the Code of the Town of Franklin. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 24-913 Zoning Map Amendment 24-913 would amend the Town's existing Zoning Map (Chapter 185, Section 5, of Franklin Town Code) by changing parcel 287-074-000 at 305 Union Street from the Business zoning district to the Commercial I zoning district. Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at 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. Gregory Rondeau, Chairman Franklin Planning Board Tom Mercer, Chairman Franklin Town Council

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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 24-908 LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street (also available to be attended remotely) to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 21 of the Code of the Town of Franklin. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 24-908 That Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin is hereby amended by additions to §185, Attachment 7, Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule: Residential Uses, Multifamily or Apartment. The exact text of the proposed zoning bylaw addition is posted on the website along with the hearing notice. Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at 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. Gregory Rondeau, Chairman Franklin Planning Board Tom Mercer, Chairman Franklin Town Council

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ZONING AMENDMENT LEGAL NOTICE FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street (also available to be attended remotely) to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 21 of the Code of the Town of Franklin. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 24-907R Zoning Map Amendment 24-907R would amend the Town's existing parking, loading and driveway requirements (Chapter 185, Section 21 B, of Franklin Town Code) for the Downtown Commercial Zoning District by reducing the number of required parking spaces per residential unit in a mixed use development from 1.5 to 1, while also making non-residential uses in mixed-use development in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District exempt from the parking space requirements of §185-21B. The exact text of the proposed zoning bylaw addition is posted on the website along with the hearing notice. Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at 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. Gregory Rondeau, Chairman Franklin Planning Board Tom Mercer, Chairman Franklin Town Council

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FRANKLIN, 121 MILLER STREET LEGAL NOTICE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Docket Number: 24 SM 002295 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Christine M Wall And to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq): Movement Mortgage, LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Franklin, numbered 121 Miller Street, given by Christine M. Wall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Movement Mortgage, LLC, dated August 20, 2021, and recorded at Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 39761, Page 104, and now held by the plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before August 5, 2024 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the grounds of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, GORDON H. PIPER, Chief Justice of said Court on June 24, 2024. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson