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)

BALZARINI ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Division 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 831-2200 Docket No. WO25P4174EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Paul J Balzarini, Sr. Date of Death: 04/11/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Anthony P. Balzarini 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: Anthony P. Balzarini of Franklin MA be appointed as Personal Representative of said estate to serve 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 02/03/2026. 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. Kathryn M. Bailey, First Justice of this Court. Date: January 05, 2026 Stephanie K. Fattman Register of Probate

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69 Milliken Avenue LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE'S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Janet M. Leach to Wells Fargo Financial Bank, dated August 18, 2006 and recorded with the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at Book 24056, Page 491 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on January 13, 2026 at 69 Milliken Avenue, Unit #12A, Franklin, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: Unit #12A in the Milliken Hills Condominium according to the Declaration of Condominium filed in Book 5746, Page 537, and any amendments thereto, in the Norfolk County Records. Together with an undivided percentage interest in the common elements thereto. Being the same property conveyed to Janet M. Leach by deed from Edward L. Cabral and Maria S. Cabral recorded 10/15/2002 in deed Book 17390 Page 150 in the Register's Office for Norfolk County, Maryland. Tax Parcel ID: 279-200-000-012 Address: 69 Milliken Ave., #12A Franklin, MA 02038 The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney's fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer's check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer's check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee's attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as successor by merger to Wells Fargo Financial Bank Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS LAW GROUP PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800

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Symphony Drive 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, January 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by William Buckley, Jr. of Bay Colony Group, Inc., Foxborough, MA on behalf of Cypress Real Estate Development, LLC, Foxborough, MA. The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family dwelling in a new two-lot subdivision. Approximately 14,560 Square Feet (SF) of proposed work is within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), of which approximately 2,638 SF is proposed within 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and 11,922 SF is within the 50- to 100-foot Buffer Zone to BVW. The Project is located at the end of Symphony Drive, Map 218, Lot 20, within the Rural Residential I Zoning District. 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. Mark LePage Conservation Chair

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GATTURNA 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. NO 25P 3112EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: John Francis Gatturna Date of Death: February 22, 2025 To all persons interested in the above-captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Johnna Bonavire of Medway MA a will has been admitted to informal probate. Johnna Bonavire of Medway 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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Industrial Park Road LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MEDWAY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Town of Medway Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30 P.M, in Sanford Hall at the Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA on an application from Veronica Cote, with respect to property located at 3 Industrial Park Road, Assessor Parcel No. 33-010, in the Business Industrial District (BI) and Groundwater Protection District (GWP). The application is for the issuance of a special permit under Section 5.4 Schedule of Uses to allow a Dog Kennel and training facility in the Business Industrial District. Copies of the petition are on file in the offices of the Town Clerk and the Department of Community and Economic Development, 155 Village St, Medway; you may contact the office of Community and Economic Development at (508) 321-4890 or zoning@medwayma.gov for information or to obtain copies. You can also view the application on our website at Zoning Board of Appeals | Town of Medway As a courtesy, ZOOM access will also be provided; ZOOM instructions will be included on the agenda for the January 21th meeting which will be posted at: Events | Town of Medway

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11 FAIRWAY LANE, MEDWAY LEGAL NOTICE MEDWAY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to Mass General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40, Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Medway General Bylaws, Article 21 (wetlands) the Medway Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on January 15, 2026, at 7:00PM to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability. The hearing will be held pursuant to Chapter 131, Section 40, of the General Laws as amended (The Wetlands Protection Act) and the Medway General Bylaw Article 21, regarding a filing by Dan and Barb Strachan for the property of 11 Fairway Lane. The applicant proposes to replace their septic system. The proposed work is within the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, as shown on Assessor's Map 9 Lot 44. Notice of the Conservation Commission public meeting is posted in Town Hall not less than 48 hours in advance as required by the MA Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18-25). Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Acts of 2023, an act which extends certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the State of Emergency, and under which public bodies retain the option of holding open meetings and hearings remotely until June 30, 2027, and in accordance with the Medway Select Board's remote participation policy as amended at its July 2, 2021, meeting, the Conservation Commission members will be participating remotely. The public may participate in this meeting via Remote Participation or if need may attend in person (schedule with Conservation Office). A link for the meeting will be provided on the Conservation Agenda posted on the Town's website https://medwayma.gov/meetings/ at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of the filings may be examined electronically by visiting this website. David Travalini, Chairman Medway Conservation Commission

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2 VILLA DRIVE, MEDWAY LEGAL NOTICE MEDWAY CONSERVATION COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to Mass General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40, Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Medway General Bylaws, Article 21 (wetlands) the Medway Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on January 15, 2026, at 7:00PM to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability. The hearing will be held pursuant to Chapter 131, Section 40, of the General Laws as amended (The Wetlands Protection Act) and the Medway General Bylaw Article 21, regarding a filing by Helena Koch for the property of 2 Villa Drive. The applicant proposes to install an in-ground pool, a patio, and pool fencing. The proposed work is within the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, as shown on Assessor's Map 49 Lot 99. Notice of the Conservation Commission public meeting is posted in Town Hall not less than 48 hours in advance as required by the MA Open Meeting Law (M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18-25). Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2 of Acts of 2023, an act which extends certain COVID-19 measures adopted during the State of Emergency, and under which public bodies retain the option of holding open meetings and hearings remotely until June 30, 2027, and in accordance with the Medway Select Board's remote participation policy as amended at its July 2, 2021, meeting, the Conservation Commission members will be participating remotely. The public may participate in this meeting via Remote Participation or if need may attend in person (schedule with Conservation Office). A link for the meeting will be provided on the Conservation Agenda posted on the Town's website https://medwayma.gov/meetings/ at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Copies of the filings may be examined electronically by visiting this website. David Travalini, Chairman Medway Conservation Commission

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74 Main Street LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Medway Planning and Economic Development Board For Property located at 74 Main Street Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Medway Zoning Bylaw and G.L. c. 40A that the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) will conduct a public hearing on January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, in Sanford Hall, to consider an application from Medway Village Food Pantry, Inc., for property located at 74 Main Street (Medway Shoppes FKA Gould's Plaza), Assessor Parcel No. 40-053, in the Central Business (CB) zoning district. A special permit is required for the operation of a food pantry; Administrative Site Plan Review is also required for the permanent installation of an outdoor walk-in cooler/freezer. Copies of the petition, floor plans, and associated materials are on file with the Medway Town Clerk and the Community and Economic Development office at Medway Town Hall and may be inspected during regular Town Hall office hours. Project information is also posted at the PEDB web page at: https://medwayma.gov/current-applications-under-review-with-pedb/ As a courtesy, Zoom access will also be provided. Zoom access instructions will be included on the agenda for the January 13th meeting, which will be posted at: https://medwayma.gov/meetings/

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GATTURNA 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. NO 25P 3112EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: John Francis Gatturna Date of Death: February 22, 2025 To all persons interested in the above-captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Johnna Bonvaire of Medway MA a will has been admitted to informal probate. Johnna Bonvaire of Medway 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.