Legal Advertisements - Week of February 12, 2026
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 520, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Alexander Estes
6 Eldridge Ct
Wareham, MA 02571
Demolishing current three season porch/sun room. Building family room and bathroom in place of it.
Map 50A Lot 279, 6 Eldridge Ct, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 520, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Amended Order of Conditions for:
Mark Dibb
800 Falmouth Rd, Suite 301C
Mashpee, MA 02649
The applicant proposes to amend the home and septic design approved under Order of Conditions 76-2839.
Map 20 Lot 1019G, 8 Over Jordan Road, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 520, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
MARK SILVA
186 OTIS ST
HINGHAM, MA
The applicant is filing this Notice of Intent in response to an Enforcement Order. The Enforcement Order was issued to Mr. Grant on August 21, 2025 and Mr. Silva acquired ownership of the property on September 18, 2025. The Enforcement Order was issued to address unpermitted activities which previously occurred at this property. These included enlarging an existing patio, constructing a new paver patio, a stone dust patio, two (2) small stone dust storage areas and a small block retaining wall for a sand seating area. Also, approximately 375s.f. of Coastal Dune was altered and converted to a sand seating area. The photograph below shows the unpermitted structures to be removed and the sand seating area to be planted with American Beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata). In addition to remediating the unpermitted work the applicant would also like to remove approximately 120s.f of the existing stone driveway. This area will be loamed and seeded at the completion of the work.
Map 50.F Lot 169, 1 REYNOLDS AVENUE, WAREHAM, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
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 February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 26-7 for a Variance from the requirements of Article 6, Table 622 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Onset Properties, LLC c/o William H. Lockwood of Lockwood Architects, LLC. of 1 W Central Ave., Onset, MA proposing to construct a single-family dwelling on a 7,736 sq. ft. lot already occupied by an office building at the property located at, 247 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 1, Lot 504 & 505) in the OV-1 zoning district.
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: February 5, 2026
Second Notice: February 12, 2026
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 February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 26-6 for a Major Modification to an already approved Special Permit under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Frederick & Mary Ellen Strasser of 25 Gail Road, Farmington, CT c/o William H. Lockwood of Lockwood Architects, LLC. of 1 W. Central Ave., Onset, MA proposing to construct a new two-story design, as opposed to the previously approved single-story ranch-style dwelling, at the property located at, 20 Longwood Avenue, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 1, Lot 567) in the OV-2 zoning district.
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: February 5, 2026
Second Notice: February 12, 2026
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 February 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 26-4 for a Use-Variance from the requirements of Article 3, Table 320 under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws, to Daniel Gracie Wareham, Inc. c/o Robert L. Perry, Esq. of 191 Main Street, Wareham, MA for a proposed use of a martial arts and a fitness facility at the location at, 3042 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 131 Lot LC29) in the CS zoning district.
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: February 5, 2026
Second Notice: February 12, 2026
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL26P0029EA
Estate of: Theodore A. Baptiste, Jr.
Date of Death: December 19, 2024
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Suzanne Baptiste of Wareham, MA
Suzanne Baptiste of Wareham, 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.
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) 747-6204Docket No. PL26P0031EA
Estate of: John B. Hicks
Also known as: John Burton Hicks
Date of Death: 11/26/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Cynthia A. Hicks 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 Cynthia A. Hicks 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 02/26/2026.
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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: January 27, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
INFORMAL PROBATE
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL25P2112EA
Estate of: Henry John Mitchell
Also Known As: H. John Mitchell
Date of Death: July 29, 2024
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner William J. Mitchell of Deering NH
William J. Mitchell of Deering NH
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.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF WAREHAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Town of Wareham, acting through its Town Administrator, seeks a professional firm or team to provide Grant Administration Services for the implementation of CDBG program activities funded by a FY 2025 Massachusetts CDBG (MCDBG) Mini-Entitlement grant from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). The approved grant activities include:
Wareham Housing Rehabilitation Program (8 units)
The Family Pantry (Damien’s Place) Public Social Service Program
Wareham Area Committee for the Homeless (Turning Point) Public Social Service Program
The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) Public Social Service Program
Buzzard Bay Coalition Public Social Service Program
The Town seeks the services of a Community Development (CD) Programs Manager, a Programs Coordinator, and a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to assist in the administration and implementation of the grant
A copy of the Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) will be available on the Town of Wareham’s website, https://www.wareham.gov/bids.aspx, or by request to the Town Administrator’s Office, 508-291-3100 x3110 or pneal@wareham.gov, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on February 3, 2026. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Responses to the RFP/Q must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026, at the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals should it be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Wareham to do so.
Funding for the CDBG Program activities is provided by a FY 2025 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program award. All pertinent federal and state statutes apply. The Town encourages Section 3, minority, and women-owned business participation. The Town of Wareham is an EEO/AA Employer.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
26 SM 000350
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO:
Tracie M. Wilkinson; Adam J. Wilkinson
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq):
Freedom Mortgage Corporation
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Wareham, numbered 63 Charlotte Furnace Road, given by Tracie M. Wilkinson and Adam J. Wilkinson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., dated April 15, 2021, and recorded at Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 54796, Page 334, 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 March 23, 2026 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the grounds of noncompliance with the Act.
Witness, GORDON H. PIPER, Chief Justice of said Court on February 3, 2026.
Attest:
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
TOWN OF WAREHAM
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Wareham Wetland Protective By-Law, Division VI, a public hearing will be held in Room 520, Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA on:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
MICHELLE SHAW
68 SQUAWS PATH
E. WAREHAM, MA
The applicant is proposing two small additions to the existing dwelling. The existing porch will be reconstructed upon completion of the project. Also, the portion of the existing driveway in front of the dwelling will be shifted approximately 10 feet toward the road. A straw wattle barrier will be emplaced prior to construction.
Map 18 Lot 1000.C, 68 SQUAWS PATH, WAREHAM, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
