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)

LEWIS 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. NO26P2615EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Oliver James Lewis Date of Death: 06/25/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Chad W Lewis 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: Chad W Lewis of Franklin MA and Zoe Kitty Lewis 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 11/18/2026. 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 15, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate AD#12731921

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Open House Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Reliable Affordable Resilient Enhancement Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC ("Algonquin") invites you to attend an upcoming Open House for the proposed Reliable Affordable Resilient Enhancement ("AGT Enhancement"). The public is encouraged to attend this Open House which will provide opportunity for public review and comment of the AGT Enhancement ahead of Algonquin's anticipated submittal of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in November as part of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) process. This is a targeted enhancement of existing pipeline infrastructure which is designed to upgrade Algonquin's existing system within, or adjacent to, existing rights-of-way. The AGT Enhancement will center around already existing infrastructure and will not require the construction of any new compressor stations. Within Massachusetts, pipeline enhancements will occur in the towns of Mendon, Bellingham, Franklin, and Wrentham. Upgrades in Rhode Island will take place in Cumberland, Little Compton, Tiverton, and Burrillville. Subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, this work is expected to take place in 2028, with an in-service date expected in late 2028. There will be graphics and displays regarding the DEIR, the public review and comment process, and next steps. All views and comments made at the Open House will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. In-Person Open House Date: November 5, 2026 Time: 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Location: Coachmen's Lodge, 273 Wrentham Road, Bellingham, MA October 22, 29 2026

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McManus 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. NO26P2670EA INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of: Marie R. McManus Date of Death: August 01, 2026 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Patrick A. Henry of Franklin, MA Patrick A. Henry of Franklin, 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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LYNCH GUARDIANSHIP LEGAL NOTICE Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Norfolk Probate and Family Court 35 Shawmut Road Canton MA 02021 Docket No. NO26P2758GD CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 In the matter of: Michael D Lynch Of: Franklin, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Deborah Lynch of E Weymouth, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Michael D Lynch is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Deborah Lynch of E Weymouth, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority. You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M., on the return date of 11/25/2026. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person's right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Lee M. Peterson, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 19, 2026 Colleen M. Brierley Register of Probate

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38 AND 34 WINTHROP ST LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF MEDWAY MA 38 AND 34 WINTHROP STREET BUILDING STRUCTURE DEMOLITION Town of Medway MA invites sealed Bids for 38 AND 34 WINTHROP STREET BUILDING STRUCTURE DEMOLITION. Substantial Completion: within 60 days after approval of non-traditional work plan by MassDEP. Bidding is per MGL Chapter 149 s44A-J. Prevailing wage rates apply per MGL c149 s26 to 27D inclusive issued by Dept. of Labor Standards General Bidder DCAMM certification: DEMOLITION. Sub-Bidder DCAMM certification: N/A. Request electronic Bidding Documents (no cost): 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 by email to MunicipalBids@woodardcurran.com with complete contact information & subject line 38 AND 34 WINTHROP STREET BUILDING STRUCTURE DEMOLITION. Official Bidding Documents will be available once registered. Documents from third parties are not considered official Bidding Documents. Non-mandatory pre-Bid conference and Site visit: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 38 Winthrop Street, Medway MA. Receipt of General Bids: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Submit to: Office of the Department of Public Works, 45B Holliston Street, Door #9, Medway, MA 02053 with Bid security at 5% of each General Bid. No Sub-Bids. Owner reserves the right to waive all informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work. Award is subject to available funding. Also published on www.commbuys.com and in Central Register.

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7 Sanford Street, Medway LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Steven M. Prakapas, Paul A. Tibets to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., dated June 7, 2019 and recorded in the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 36861, Page 167, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, by assignment from: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., its successors and assigns to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, recorded on July 30, 2025, in Book No. 42553, at Page 578 for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 PM on November 25, 2026, on the mortgaged premises located at 7 Sanford Street, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land with the buildings thereon in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, containing 23,060 square feet, more or less situated on the Easterly side of Sanford Street and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Sanford and Mansion Streets: thence EASTERLY on Mansion Street, 170.00 feet; thence NORTHERLY on said Mansion Street, 153.5 feet; thence WESTERLY on said Mansion Street, 131.00 feet to said Sanford Street; and thence SOUTHERLY on said Sanford Street to the corner first mentioned. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 36861, Page 165. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California St. Newton, MA 02458 (617)558-0500 30059