Recent Legals

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)

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department Norfolk Probate and Family Court Division Docket No. NO25C0033CA CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR In the matter of: Jordyn Bailey Williamson Of: Franklin MA A petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Jordyn Bailey Williamson of Franklin, MA, requesting that the court enter a decree changing their name to: Dani J Clark IMPORTANT NOTICE: You have the right to object to this proceeding by filing an appearance and objection at Norfolk Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/09/2026. 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. WITNESS: Hon. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: 02/19/2026 Collen M Brierley , Register of Probate Publication Dates LNEO0475410

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OWENS 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. NO21P1985EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: William Arthur Owens Also known as: William A Owens, Bill Owens Date of Death: 10/24/2020 To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Formal Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Pamela Lower Owens 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: Pamela L Owens 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 03/25/2026. 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. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 19, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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SCHMIDT 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. NO26P0362EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Michael Urban Schmidt Also known as: Michael U. Schmidt Date of Death: 01/28/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Brent A. Schmidt of Franklin MA and Amanda M. Schmidt 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: Brent A. Schmidt of Franklin MA and Amanda M. Schmidt 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 04/08/2026. 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. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: March 02, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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ZEMAN 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. NO26P0402EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Jane W Zeman Also known as: Jane Zeman Date of Death: 12/05/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Alicia M Karas 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: Alicia M Karas 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 04/01/2026. 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. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: February 25, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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REHABILITATION OF LOVERING ST DRINKING WATER TANK LEGAL NOTICE Rehabilitation of Lovering St drinking water tank. The Work consists of a full interior and exterior coating replacement along with appurtenant work on the 2.0 MG Lovering Water Storage Tank. Appurtenant work includes, but is not limited to: manway replacement, roof handrail and anchor systems, shell ladder replacement, finial replacement, mixing system replacement, and foundation repair. Contact MA_Biddocs@haleyward.com or 978-648-6025 for document distrubtion. Bid opening to be held at 45b door 9 Holliston St Medway MA on 3/26 at 11 am.