TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Wareham Multi-Service Building, Room 520, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider proposed amendments to the Wareham Zoning Bylaw in order to bring the bylaw into compliance with the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3A, also known as the MBTA Communities Zoning Law.

Summary of Proposed Amendments
The proposed zoning amendments are intended to comply with the State’s requirements for multi-family zoning in MBTA-adjacent communities. The revisions include, but are not limited to:

Present and make changes to the Commercial General district;

Permitting multi-family housing as-of-right within the Commercial General district;

Establishing dimensional and density requirements consistent with Section 3A guidelines;

Modifying definitions and procedures related to multi-family residents;

The full text and maps of the proposed amendments are available for public review at the Wareham Planning Department, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, during regular business hours and may also be viewed online at Wareham.Gov.

Any person interested or wishing to be heard on the proposed zoning amendments should appear at the time and place designated. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Board in advance of the hearing.

Wareham Planning Board
Jane Gleason, Chair
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM

Notice of License Application Pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application Number 25-WW01-0100-APP
Jeff and Renee Hunt, Wareham River,
80 Pinehurst Drive, Wareham

NOTIFICATION DATE: August 22, 2025

Public notice is hereby given of the Waterways application by Jeff and Renee Hunt to construct and maintain a seawall at 80 Pinehurst Drive in the municipality of Wareham, in and over the waters of the Wareham 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 “80 Pinehurst 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.

TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Wareham Multi-Service Building, Room 520, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571, to consider proposed amendments to the Wareham Zoning Bylaw, specifically:

Summary of Proposed Zoning Amendments – Contractor Bays

1, Article II–Definitions
Add two new definitions:
Contractor Bay: A small, nonresidential tenant space (typically under 5,000 sq. ft. GFA) designed for trade contractors, with work and storage indoors, limited screened outdoor storage, and possible accessory office.
Contractor Yard: An establishment for larger-scale contractor operations with more extensive outdoor storage than allowed for a Contractor Bay.Article III – Table of Use Regulations

2. Insert “Contractor Bay” as a new use, allowed by Special Permit in certain commercial, industrial, and marine-related districts, and prohibited in residential districts. Add related footnotes regarding outdoor storage limits and screening.

3. Article XV – Site Plan Review & Special Permits
Create a new section establishing special permit standards for Contractor Bays, including:

All activities within enclosed buildings.
Limits on outdoor storage (max. 10% lot area or 2,500 sq. ft.), location, and screening requirements.
Controls on noise, lighting, hours of operation, vehicle queuing, hazardous materials handling, and Stormwater management.
Design standards to minimize impacts on abutters.
Required findings and conditions for permit approval.

4 Article VI – Off-Street Parking & Loading
Add specific parking and loading requirements for Contractor Bays based on floor area, office space, and company vehicles.
5. Housekeeping Changes
Update indices, sign regulations, and the fee schedule to reflect the new use.

The complete text of the proposed amendments is available for review at the Wareham Planning Department, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571, during regular business hours. Any person interested or wishing to be heard should appear at the time and place designated.

Wareham Planning Board
Jane Gleason, Chair
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

PLANNING BOARD
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham MA 02571 to consider Petition #12-25 for a Site Plan Review from the requirements of Article 15, Section 1552 of the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to 2 East Boulevard, LLC. c/o G.A.F. Engineering, Inc. of 266 Main Street, Wareham, MA, proposing to reconfigure the parking lot and development expansion of off-street parking spaces along the perimeter of the property located at 2 East Blvd, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 1 Lot 1012A) in the OV-1 zoning district.

Wareham Planning Board
Jane Gleason, Chair Pro Tem
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

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 September 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 28-25 for two Variances from the requirements of Article 6, Table 621 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Robert & Jessica Santoro of 3 Churchill Avenue, Wareham, MA proposing to build a 30’ x 30’ garage with an Accessory Dwelling Unit above located at, 3 Churchill Avenue, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 28, Lot 77) in the R-60 zoning district.

Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM
at the Wareham Multi-Service Building, Room 520, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571, to consider proposed amendments to the Wareham Zoning Bylaw, specifically:

ARTICLE 15: Land Use Permitting Requirements
The proposed amendments would revise and clarify the procedures, criteria, and applicability of various land use permitting requirements administered by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, including but not limited to site plan review, special permits, and application submission standards.

The full text of the proposed amendments is available for public inspection at the Wareham Planning Department, Wareham Town Hall, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, during regular business hours, and may also be viewed on the Town’s website at Wareham.Gov.
All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and provide comment.

Wareham Planning Board
Jane Gleason, Chair
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

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 September 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 29-25 for a Special permit from the requirements of Article 6, Table 621, and Table 628 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Kathleen M. O’Brien c/o Bradley Bertolo, of J.C, Engineering, Inc. of 2854 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA proposing to remove existing addition and existing covered porch and build new addition in their place located at 5 Medina Drive, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 50E-2, Lot 26) in the R-30 zoning district.

Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

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 September 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 30-25 for a Special permit from the requirements of Article 9, Table 910, and Table 922 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Jennifer McHugh of 162 Dogwood Street, Fairhaven, MA proposing a Change of Use for relief from parking at the property located at 196 Main Street, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 47, Lot 1110) in the WV-1R zoning district.

Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 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. PL25C0210CA

In the matter of: Anne Marie Ezepik
A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been filed by Anne Marie Ezepik of Buzzards Bay, MA requesting that the Court enter a Decree changing their name to: Ann Marie Ezepik.

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 09/12/2025.
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: August 13, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate

PLANNING BOARD
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi- Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham MA 02571 to consider Petition # 11-25 for a Site Plan Review from the requirements of Article 15, Section 1552 of the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Scribbles Learning Center, LLC. c/o William H. Lockwood Architects, LLC. of P.O. Box 95, Onset, MA 02558, proposing interior renovations of the existing building for use as a child daycare center with construction of an on-site fencing and a shed located at 396 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 17 Lot 1001) in the CS zoning district

Wareham Planning Board
Jane Gleason, Chair Pro Tem

First Notice: August 21, 2025
Second Notice: August 28, 2025

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN
No. 24 TL 000249

Ellen H. Loercher, also known as Ellen Hazel Loercher, deceased, formerly of Bluebell in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; or her heirs, devisees or legal representatives:

A Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiff Town of Wareham. The Complaint asks the Court to enter a judgment ending any ownership rights or interests in the land described below. The Complaint is about a parcel of land located in the Town of Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, described in the Complaint as follows:

A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approximately 15730 Square Feet located and known as 32 BLISSFUL LN shown on the Town of Wareham Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 119-98 and being part of the premises recorded in book 3585 on page 468 in the Plymouth Registry of Deeds.
Assessed to LOERCHER ELLEN H
Supposed Present Owner C/O DIANA PAZICKY

To respond to the Complaint, you or your attorney must take these steps by the Deadline to Answer, which is the sixth day of October in the year two thousand and twenty- five.

First, prepare a written Answer. You may write your own Answer or use the form or the online guided interview program on the Court website. Second, file your Answer with the Land Court Recorder’s Office, or in the Assistant Recorder’s Office at the Registry of Deeds where the land is located, or using the Court’s online eFiling system. Third, serve a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff by mail or e-mail.

If you do not answer the Complaint by the above Deadline to Answer, this Court will find you in default. You may lose the chance to answer or dispute the facts listed in the Complaint or pay the taxes owed. You may lose all ownership rights or interest in the land described above. If a judgment of foreclosure is entered, you will lose ownership of your property. If the property is worth more than the amount owed to cover the tax debt and foreclosure costs, you may be entitled to receive any remaining funds (excess equity) from the Plaintiff.

It is ordered that this citation be published right away, once in Wareham Week a newspaper published in Town of Wareham.

Witness, GORDON H. PIPER, Esquire, Chief Justice of said Court, this thirteenth day of August in the year two thousand and twenty-five.

Attest with Seal of said Court.
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Peter Brown, Esq., 2 Oliver Street, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02109
Tel: (617 )463-9133

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
Docket Number: 25 SM 002443
ORDER OF NOTICE

To:
Sue J. Sylvia as Personal Representative of the Estate of Arthur M. Sylvia, Jr.; Sue J. Sylvia

and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq):

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/kia Quicken Loans, LLC

claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Onset (Wareham), numbered 26 Highland Avenue, given by Arthur M. Sylvia, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, dated July 1, 2022, and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 57002, Page 46 and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before September 29, 2025, or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act.

Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on August 14, 2025.

Attest:
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
28188

NOTICE AND ORDER
Petition for Appointment 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. PL25P1170GD

In the matter of: Faith R Bennett
Of: East Wareham, MA
Minor

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 06/02/2025 by Max R Bennett of East Wareham MA will be held 09/02/2025 08:30 AM Review Hearing
Located Plymouth Probate Court, 215 Main St. Brockton MA 02301
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 daysbefore 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. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case is going to be heard.
5. 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: June 6, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate