Recent Legal Notices

Some
Public Legal Notices for Franklin and Medway filed in the Milford
Daily News and Metrowest newspapers (Town of Franklin mostly posts on
its own website now) and made available to the public via the Mass
Public Notices web
site and other sources:

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

OTERI 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. NO26P2591EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Donna M. Oteri Date of Death: 05/22/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Charles F. Oteri 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: Charles F. Oteri 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 11/04/2026. 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: September 28, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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BIDS - INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN 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 services of a contractor to furnish and install an internally illuminated custom monument sign at Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Project: Services shall include, but not be limited to, preparation of final production artwork and design document for Owner approval, fabrication of one single-face internally illuminated aluminum monument sign per bid specifications, fabrication and installation of Champions plaques, installation of sign and site survey. Work under this Contract shall be paid for at the contract bid price, which shall constitute full compensation for all material, labor, equipment, etc., required to satisfactorily complete the work. Estimated Annual Cost: Est. $55,000 Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Bid Documents: Download from Town website https://franklinma.gov/bids.aspx Optional Pre-Bid Meeting: October 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM Meet by Tennis Courts at Rear of Franklin High School Proposals due: at 10:00 AM on October 22, 2026 Franklin Municipal Building Purchasing Office, Room 205 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA All inquiries regarding this IFB shall be directed to the Town's Purchasing Officer: Pam Vickery Purchasing Agent Town of Franklin 355 East Central St., Room 205 Franklin, MA 02038 Phone- 508.553-4835 Fax- 508.541.5253 Email- pvickery@franklinma.gov

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REARDON 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. NO26P2643EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: William F. Reardon Also known as: William Francis Reardon Date of Death: 04/18/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by William F. Reardon, Jr. 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: William F. Reardon, Jr. of Medway 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 11/04/2026. 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: October 1, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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14 SANFORD 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 October 15, 2026, at 7:15PM, at the Middle School 45 Holliston Street, Medway, MA, Door 7, to consider a Notice of Intent. 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 David Axberg of Brooks Management Services for the Sanford Mills Condominium Association for a project located at 14 Sanford Street. The applicant proposes constructing replacement decks for condo units within the 200' Riverfront to the Charles River and the Regulatory Floodway. The proposed work is within the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, 200' Riverfront and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding, as shown on Assessor's Map 70 Lot 008. 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). This meeting will be conducted in person and, as a courtesy, via remote means in accordance with applicable law. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, applicants, and board members, the meeting and hearings will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless required by law. Information for participating in the meeting via Zoom is included at the end of this Agenda. Information for participating via Zoom is posted at the end of this Agenda medwayma.gov/meetings. Access via Zoom is provided for public participation for those portions of the meeting open to the public. Copies of the filings may be examined electronically by visiting this website. David Travalini, Chairman Medway Conservation Commission

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MEDWAY FINANCE COMMITTEE HEARING 10/20 LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MEDWAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Medway's Charter (sec. 2-5-2), the Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant on Tue., 10/20/26, 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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CHAMPEAU 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. NO26P2244EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Alfred W. Champeau Also known as: Alfred Walter Champeau, Alfred Champeau Date of Death: 05/16/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Robert M. Higgins 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: Robert M. Higgins of Medway 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 11/04/2026. 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: September 30, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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MEDWAY, ZBL AMENDMENTS LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Amendments to Medway Zoning Bylaw Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, §5, the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Medway Middle School Presentation Room, located at 45 Holliston Street, to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Medway Zoning Bylaw. As a courtesy, access via Zoom will also be provided. The proposed amendments have been prepared for inclusion on the warrant for consideration at the November 9, 2026, town meeting. The subject matter of the proposed amendments is summarized below. The specific article identifiers will be revised as the Select Board finalizes the warrant and assigns warrant article numbers. ARTICLE A – Section 5.5 Nonconforming Uses and Structures – To make changes to comply with new amendments to G.L. chapter 40A, which became effective on July 1, 2026; including amendments to Sections 5.5. subsections A, B, D, and F, and adding a new subsection; regarding protection from zoning changes for certain permits issued prior to notice of the PEDB public hearing for such zoning changes; extend the time period to exercise a building permit; provide that certain legally pre-existing structures or uses may be extended by right in certain instances; extend the time period of non-use before a nonconforming use loses its zoning protection from 2 to 4 years; and make other amendments to conform to the new amendments to chapter 40A ARTICLE B – Trail Signs – To amend Section 7.2, Signs, to provide a definition of “Trail Sign”, and establish dimensional standards for trail signs. ARTICLE C – Housekeeping Amendments – To amend the definitions of “Automobile Car Wash” and “Parking, Frontage”; amend Section 3.6.5.B.(2) Consolidated Local Permits to make it consistent with the applicable final state regulations; and amend Section 9.5.H to be consistent with the town's newly adopted Design Review Guidelines. ARTICLE D – Citizens' Petition - To see if the Town will vote to amend the Medway Zoning Bylaw, Section 5.2.B “Prohibited Uses,” by adding a new subsection 16 to read: “16. The installation, erection, or operation of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, cameras, or associated vehicular surveillance infrastructure by any private, commercial or non-governmental entity on any property, structure, or right-of-way.” A draft of the proposed amendments is on file at the offices of the Town Clerk and the Community and Economic Development Department at Medway Town Hall, 155 Village Street, and may be reviewed during regular business hours. The proposed amendments will also be posted online at the PEDB's web page at the Town's web site: https://medwayma.gov/planning-economic-development-board/ For further information or questions, contact the Planning office at 508-533-3291. Written comments may be sent to the PEDB at 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053 or emailed to: planningboard@medwayma.gov

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45 HOLLISTON STREET LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Medway Planning and Economic Development Board For Property located at 45 Holliston Street Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Medway General and Zoning Bylaws and G.L. c. 40A that the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board (PEDB) will conduct a public hearing on October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Medway Middle School Presentation Room located at 45 Holliston Street to consider an application from the Town of Medway for property at 45 Holliston Street, Assessor Parcel No. 49-056, in the Agricultural Residential II (AR II) zoning district. The application is for minor site plan review for exempt use pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, §3, Groundwater Protection District special permit, and Land Disturbance permit for the proposed construction of stormwater improvements at the Middle School. Copies of the applications, plans and associated materials are on file with the Medway Town Clerk and the Community & 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 October 13th meeting, which will be posted at: https://medwayma.gov/meetings/