Legal Advertisements - Week of April 3, 2025
CITATION ON PETITION
TO CHANGE NAME
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery Street, Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL25C0061CA
In the matter of: Julian Rodriguez-Couture
A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Julian Rodriguez-Couture of Onset, MA requesting that the Court enter a Decree changing their name to: Julian Rodriguez.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Plymouth Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/17/2025.
This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding.
Witness, Hon. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 17, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
TOWN OF WAREHAM
Legal Notice to Bidders
INVITATION FOR BID
SEALED BIDS for Class I Bituminous Concrete and Miscellaneous Paving (Laid in Place) to be used for Town Roads and Sidewalks on an as needed basis commencing July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with renewal options for two additional one-year periods shall be received at the offices of the MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, 95 Charge Pond Road, Wareham, MA 02571 until 2:00pm April 29, 2025. Bids must be made in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Class I Bituminous Concrete & Miscellaneous Paving (Laid in Place) April 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.”
MassDOT prequalification of contractors with the class of work as, Pavement Surfacing, for the project with an estimated value of $1,166,609.28 per fiscal year (based on FY26 Chapter 90 funding) will be required. Awarding Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) additional 12-month options. Valuation for purposes of MassDOT Prequalification is based on first year times three (3) to arrive at an estimated value of all bid items. The estimated value provided in the Invitation to Bid is for one year. Vendors are expected to be able to provide their services over three (3) years at three (3) times the initial estimated value.
Specifications may be obtained on the Town’s website at http://www.wareham.ma.us/bids-rfps.
The Town of Wareham is an affirmative action, equal opportunity owner/purchaser.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM
Notice of License Application Pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application Number 25-WW01-0047-APP David Regan, Weweantic River, 34 Briarwood Drive, Wareham
NOTIFICATION DATE: April 11, 2025
Public notice is hereby given of the waterways application by David Regan to construct and maintain a pier, and storage platform at 34 Briarwood Drive in the municipality of Wareham, in and over the waters of the Weweantic River. The proposed project has been determined to be water-dependent.
The Department will consider all written comments on this Waterways application received within 30 days subsequent to the “Notification Date”. Failure of any aggrieved person or group of ten citizens or more, with at least five of the ten residents residing in the municipality(s) in which the license or permitted activity is located, to submit written comments to the Waterways Regulation Program by the Public Comments Deadline will result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with 310 CMR 9.13(4)(c).
Project plans and documents for the Waterways application are on file for public viewing electronically at: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/PublicApp/ (enter “34 Briarwood Drive” in the Search Page as the Location Address). If you need assistance, please contact vin.manfredi@mass.gov or if you do not have access to email, please leave a voicemail at (857) 283-5901 and you will be contacted with information on alternative options.
Written comments must be addressed to: Vin Manfredi, Environmental Analyst, DEP Waterways Regulation Program, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville, MA 02347.
CITATION ON PETITION
FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL24P1612EA
Estate of: Shirley Anne Bumpus
Also known as: Shirley Anne Greeley, Shirley A Bumpus
Date of Death: 07/22/2023
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Diana L DeMatteo of Wareham 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 Diana L DeMatteo of Wareham 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 04/21/2025.
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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court
Date: March 19, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
CITATION ON PETITION
TO CHANGE NAME
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery Street, Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL25C0060CA
In the matter of: Makenzie Rodriguez-Couture
A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Makenzie Rodriguez-Couture of Onset, MA requesting that the Court enter a Decree changing their name to: Makenzie Rodriguez.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Any person may appear for purposes of objecting to the petition by filing an appearance at: Plymouth Probate and Family Court before 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 04/16/2025.
This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance if you object to this proceeding.
Witness, Hon. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 17, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL25P0425EA
Estate of: Maria Camille Perrone
Also Known As: Maria C Perrone, Camille Perrone
Date of Death: February 6, 2023
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Maria White of North Attleboro MA
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Maria White of North Attleboro 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.
TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Room 27
Town Hall
50 Marion Road
Wareham MA
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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 5 of the State Zoning Act, MGL c.40A, that the Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday April 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm to discuss the following proposed amendment to the Wareham By-Laws:
ARTICLE– To make the following changes to Article 15: Site Plan Review
To see if the Town will vote to make the following changes to Article 15: Site Plan Review.
Add to section 1520.2 and amend section 1552..2 to make the Zoning Board of Appeals the Site Plan Review Authority under circumstances involving a Variance or special permit issued by the ZBA, except for Large-scale Ground-mounted Solar and Battery projects and downtown redevelopment projects.
Copies of the amended bylaws are on file with the Town Clerk and the Planning Office
Wareham Planning Board, Carl Schulz, Chairman
First Notice: April 3, 2025
Second Notice: April 10, 2025
NOTICE AND ORDER:
Petition for Resignation
or Petition for Removal of
Guardian of a Minor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL23P2353GD
PL23P2354GD
In the matter of: Abel C Porter-Rouvalis & Anastasia E Porter Rouvalis
Of: Onset, MA
Minor
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by James M. Rouvalis on March 10, 2025 will be held 04/15/2025 08:30 AM Review Hearing Located at 52 Obery Street PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360
2 Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:
File the original with the Court; and
Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.
3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.
4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interest.
THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.
Date: March 17, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
NOTICE AND ORDER:
Petition for Resignation
or Petition for Removal of
Guardian of a Minor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL23P2351GD
In the matter of: Angelina I Rouvalis
Of: Onset, MA
Minor
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by James M. Rouvalis on March 10, 2025 will be held 04/15/2025 08:30 AM Review Hearing Located at 52 Obery Street PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360
2 Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:
File the original with the Court; and
Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.
3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.
4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interest.
THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.
Date: March 17, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
NOTICE AND ORDER:
Petition for Resignation
or Petition for Removal of
Guardian of a Minor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL23P2352GD
In the matter of: Apollo James Rouvalis
Of: Onset, MA
Minor
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition to Resign as Guardian of a Minor or Petition for Removal of Guardian of a Minor filed by James M. Rouvalis on March 10, 2025 will be held 04/15/2025 08:30 AM Review Hearing Located at 52 Obery Street PLYMOUTH, MA, 02360
2 Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:
File the original with the Court; and
Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.
3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.
4. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interest.
THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.
Date: March 17, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 11-25 / Zone-25-17 for a Variance from the requirements of Article 6, Table 625, Note 2 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Ali & Denise Lotfi, c/o Brian Grady of G.A.F. Engineering, Inc. of 266 Main Street, Wareham, MA proposing to construct a detached, three car garage in front of the principle dwelling located at, 72 Burgess Point Road, W. Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 22 Lot 1005) in the R-60 zoning district.
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: March 27, 2025
Second Notice: April 3, 2025
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF
CONSERVATOR’S ACCOUNT
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Bristol Probate and Family Court
Office of Register Suite 240
40 Broadway
Taunton MA 02780
Docket No. BR21P2507PM
In the matter of: Paul Arruda
Of: Wareham, MA
Protected Person/Disabled Person/Respondent
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court that the Second and Final account(s) of
Jonathan Spirn, Esq. of Waltham, MA
as Conservator of the property of said Respondent has or have been presented to the Court for allowance.
You have the right to object to the account(s). If you wish 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 05/02/2025. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to object to the account(s). If you fail to file the written appearance and objection by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you, including the allowance of the account(s).
Additionally, within thirty days after said return day (or within such other time as the Court upon motion may order), you must file a written affidavit of objections stating the specific facts and grounds upon which each objection is based and a copy shall be served upon the Conservator pursuant to Rule 3 of the Supplemental Rules of the Probate & Family Court.
You have the right to send to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy of the Petition and account(s) at no cost to you.
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. Katherine A Field,
First Justice of this Court
Date: March 24, 2025
Thomas C. Hoye, Jr, Register of Probate
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