Recent Legal Notices

Some Public Legal Notices for Franklin and Medway filed in local newspapers (Town of Franklin mostly posts on its own website now) and made available to the public via the MassPublicNotices.org web site and other sources:

FRANKLIN (Note – Town of Franklin Now Posts Most Notices on its Own Website)

1006 Franklin Crossing Rd LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 1006 Franklin Crossing Road, Franklin, MA 02038 By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Josephine A. Purcell to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and now held by Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, said mortgage dated November 1, 2005 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 23092, Page 451, said mortgage was assigned from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage Company by assignment dated September 18, 2017 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 35457, Page 482; said mortgage was assigned from Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Champion Mortgage Company to Mortgage Assets Management, LLC by assignment dated August 17, 2022 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 40767, Page 468; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on June 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, directly in front of the building in which the unit is located, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The Unit ("Unit") in the Franklin Crossing Condominium. known as number 10 Franklin Crossing Road, Unit 6. in Phase II. situated at 10 Franklin Crossing Road, Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, a condominium established by Grantor pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws. Chapter 183A, by Master Deed dated January 28, 1986, recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 6934, Page 1, ("Master Deed"), as amended by First Amendment to Master Deed of Franklin Crossing Condominium, dated May 28, 1986, recorded with said Deeds in Book 7069, Page 555, which Unit is shown on the floor plans of the Condominium recorded simultaneously with said First Amendment to Master Deed, and on the copy of a portion of said plans attached to the First Unit Deed of this Unit recorded in Book 7159, Page 333, to which is affixed a verified statement in the form required by Section 9 of Chapter 183A. Said Unit is conveyed together with an undivided 1.071% interest in the Common Elements, as described in the First Amendment to Master Deed. In the event any subsequent phase is added to the Condominium by Amendment to the Master Deed, the undivided interest of the Unit in the Common Elements shall be and become that specified in Exhibit "B" of said First Amendment of the Master Deed. Said unit is conveyed together with the exclusive right and easement to use such patio or balcony as may be contiguous thereto. Said Unit is conveyed subject to and with the benefit of: 1. Provision of said Chapter 183A; 2. the provisions of the Master Deed and floor plans of the Condominium recorded simultaneously with and as a part of the Master Deed, and the Franklin Crossing Condominium Trust recorded with said Deeds in Book 6934, Page 33, (the "Trust") and the Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, in each case as the same may be amended from time to time by instruments recorded with said Deeds, which provision, together with any amendments thereto, shall constitute covenants running with the land and shall bind any person having at any time any interest or estate in the Unit. his employees, mortgagees, tenants, invitees and visitors, as though such provisions were recited and stipulated at length herein; 3. Such taxes attributable to the Unit and Common Elements for the current fiscal year as are not yet due and payable on the date of delivery hereof, which taxes the Grantee hereby assumes and agrees to pay; 4. Provisions of existing building and zoning laws; and 5. The encumbrances listed in Exhibit 'A' to the Master Deed. The use of the Unit is subject to the restrictions set forth in Paragraph 9 of the Master Deed. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated April 11, 2000 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 14115, Page 343. Said Unit will be conveyed together with an undivided percentage interest in the Common Elements of said Condominium appurtenant to said Unit and together with all rights, easements, covenants and agreements as contained and referred to in the Declaration of Condominium, as amended. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Brock & Scott, PLLC 23 Messenger Street 2nd Floor Plainville, MA 02762 Attorney for Mortgage Assets Management, LLC Present Holder of the Mortgage (401) 217-8701

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IFB - SIDING & ROOF RENOVATION LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN Invitation for Bids (IFB) – Siding & Roof Renovation of Franklin Historical Museum Cupola In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a Contractor for the siding and roof renovation of the Franklin Historical Museum Cupola Project: The work to be done under this contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, the removal of existing siding and trim of the cupola and the installation of new roof materials, siding and trim in accordance with the bid specifications. 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: $75,000 Project Date: June 23, 2025 – August 22, 2025 Bid Specifications: Download from https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 Proposals Due: June 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street, Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 All inquiries regarding this IFB should be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central Street, Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone – 508-553-4835 Fax – 508-541-5253 Email: pvickery@franklnma.gov

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IFB/DPW WELL CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING LEGAL NOTICE Invitation for Bids (IFB) TOWN OF FRANKLIN In accordance with MGL c. 30, 39M, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to seek bids to provide well cleaning and reconditioning services to the Town of Franklin. Project: It is the intention of the Town to schedule cleaning and/or redeveloping of an existing well on an annual basis. The budget for the annual work is $175,000. The Contractor will also be responsible for work on wells resulting from an “emergency condition” including a failure of a pump. Under these specifications, it is intended that the Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment, labor, and supplies required to recondition and clean both the well and pumping equipment in service for the Town's wells. Location: Town of Franklin Contract Term: 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026 With a one year Town option to renew (Subject to annual appropriation) Bid Documents: Available to download from https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx Proposals due: June 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM, Room 205 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer:

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IFB/DPW2025-06-12 INSTALLATION OF TAPPING SLEEVE AND VALVE 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 on-call services of a contractor to furnish and install either a tapping sleeve and valve and/or an insertion valve on an existing water main within the Town of Franklin. Project: The Town will notify the contractor of the required installation and work with the contractor to determine an acceptable time frame for the installation. Price to install is inclusive of mobilization, crew labor, service truck, EM cutting machine, and all hand and power tools to complete the work. Work is assumed to happen Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. The Town of Franklin will provide a safe, reasonably dry, OSHA Compliant excavation for the contractor to work in. The size of the required excavation will be confirmed with the tapping contractor prior to the work. The Town will provide extension ladders, lighting, and dewatering pumps as required. The Town will supply concrete encasement if requested, gate box and top for valve, proper backfill of trench and temporary and final paving. In addition, the Town will obtain all permits and secure and pay for Police details, as required. Estimated Construction Cost: Est. $50,000 Bid Specifications: Download from https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/bids.aspx Locati Contract Term: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Proposals due: June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Office, Room 205 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer:

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260 Daniels 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, May 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Dale MacKinnon of Guerriere & Halnon, Inc., Franklin, MA on behalf of Dianne Raymondi, Franklin, MA, for the proposed regrading of the backyard to a vegetated slope, along with plantings and associated erosion control. Approximately 1170 square feet (sf) of proposed work is within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), of which approximately 652 sf is within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW, and approximately 518 is within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. This proposed work is in addition to previously unpermitted activities within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW totaling approximately 5,460 sf, of which approximately 344 sf was within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and 5116 sf was within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. The Project is located at 260 Daniels Street, Map 219, Lot 168, within the Rural Residential II 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 (www.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. Jeff Livingstone Conservation Chai

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AMENDMENT 25-928 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 25-928 A ZONING BY-LAW TO AMEND THE FRANKLIN TOWN CODE AT CHAPTER 185, ATTACHMENT 3, USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE PART II: PRINCIPAL USES. SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL THAT: Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin is hereby amended by the following additions to §185, Attachment 3, Use Regulation Schedule Part II, Principal Uses: for a copy of the amendment please contact the Town Clerk's Office. This By-Law amendment shall become effective according to the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter. Voted 5/7/2025. Passed: Yes 9, No 0. Nancy Danello, CMC Franklin Town Clerk

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AMENDMENT 25-927 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF FRANKLIN ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 25-927: CHANGES TO §185-3. DEFINITIONS SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DEFINITION A ZONING BY-LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 185 SECTION 3 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN BE IT ENACTED BY THE FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL THAT: Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin is hereby amended at section §185-3 Definitions by adding the following text: SHARED-USE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN - A commercially-licensed space primarily for preparing, cooking, and producing food for off premises consumption, for use by chefs, bakers, caterers, food trucks, and other culinary professionals. In addition to providing shared kitchen space, commissary kitchens may provide additional services, like culinary education and incubator programs, demonstration space, and business development support. The foregoing Zoning By-law Amendment shall take effect in accordance with the Franklin Home Rule Charter and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A, Section 5. Voted 5/7/2025. Passed: Yes 9, No 0. Nancy Danello, CMC Franklin Town Clerk

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74 MAIN ST LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MEDWAY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MEDWAY CAFE ALTERATION OF PREMISES Per MGL c. 138, the Medway Select Board will hold a public hearing on 6/2/25, 7PM, in Sanford Hall, Town Hall, 155 Village St, on an application submitted by TP Medway Inc. d/b/a/ Medway Café, 74 Main St, to amend its all alcohol license to alter its premises to include an outdoor patio. Anyone wishing to be heard on this application should appear at the public hearing.

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