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)

Invitation for Bids Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is seeking bids for qualified school pupil transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested parties can find full IFB documents via COMMBUYS or by emailing Timothy Chinat tchin@bfccps.org. March 19, 26 2026

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Invitation for Bids (IFB) LEGAL NOTICE 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 construction firm for the purposes of constructing and repairing cement concrete surfaces at various locations within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be performed will consist of the Contractor constructing and repairing cement concrete sidewalks and pedestrian ramps at various locations within the Town of Franklin. The installation of new granite curb or the resetting of existing granite curb may be required as part of this work. 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 Construction Cost: Est. $60,000 Location: Various Locations in the Town of Franklin. Contract Term: May 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2026 Proposals due: at 9:10 am on April 10th, room 205, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central St., Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.520.4918 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.go

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Invitation for Bids (IFB) LEGAL NOTICE 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 construction firm for the purposes of preparing existing cracks and furnishing and applying a crack sealant on properly prepared bituminous streets within the Town of Franklin. Project: The work to be performed will consist of the Contractor preparing existing cracks and furnishing and applying a crack sealant on properly prepared bituminous streets at various locations within the Town of Franklin. 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 Construction Cost: Est. $120,000 Location: Various Streets in the Town of Franklin. Building Construction: May 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2026 Proposals due: April 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM Franklin Municipal Building 355 East Central Street, Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Franklin Purchasing Department 355 East Central St., Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.520.4918 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklin.ma.us

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DONOVAN 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. NO26P0594EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Nancy Joanne Donovan Also known as: Nancy J. Donovan Date of Death: 02/08/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kelley Ann Donovan 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: Kelley Ann Donovan of Franklin MA be appointed as Personal Representative 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 04/22/2026. 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 19, 2026 Colleen M Brierley Register of Probate

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12 Wellington Street 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 April 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM 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 Jennifer Leland for the property of 12 Wellington Street. The applicant proposes to install fencing and for an after-the-fact permit for removal of trees. The proposed work is within the 0-200' Riverfront Zone as shown on Assessor's Map 58 Lot 033. 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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FARNAM ESTATE LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 831-2200 Docket No. WO26P0798EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Leslie Farnam Date of Death: 08/28/2025 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Meaghan Farnam of Medway 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: Meaghan Farnam of Medway MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an 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 04/14/2026. 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: March 17, 2026 Stephanie Fattman, Register of Probate

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5/11/26 Special and Annual Town Meeting Warrants LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MEDWAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Medway's Charter (sec. 2-5-2), the Finance Committee will hold public hearing on the 5/11/26 Special and Annual Town Meeting warrants on Wed., 4/8/25, 7PM, in Sanford Hall, Town Hall, 155 Village St. Anyone wishing to speak to this topic should attend or submit written comments to the Finance Committee prior to the hearing. This hearing will be held in person and via remote means. Refer to the posted agenda for the Zoom link and additional information. Brian Cowan, Chairman Medway Finance Committee

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11 Awl Street 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, April 01, 2026 at 7:30 P.M, in Sanford Hall at the Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA on an application from Laura Conner, with respect to property located at 11 Awl Street, Assessor Parcel No. 57-065 in the Agricultural-Residential District II (AR-II). The application is for the issuance of a special permit under Section 5.5 to allow an alteration or change of an existing nonconforming use to include a personal care services establishment in Unit 2. 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 April 1st meeting which will be posted at: Events | Town of Medway

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