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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. PL25P2554GD
In the matter of: Ariella Mae Hewson
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 11/25/2025 by Chrissy M Morse of Wareham MA will be held 02/25/2026 09:30 AM Review Hearing Located 215 Main Street Street. 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: December 30, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
TOWN OF WAREHAM
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held, within the Select Board’s meeting, on February 17, 2026, at the Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Room 520, Wareham, MA 02571, at approximately 7:15p.m.
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The Wareham Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at approximately 7:15 p.m. The hearing’s purpose is to discuss an FY 2026 grant application to the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Under the proposed FY 2026 Mini-Entitlement Program grant, the Town may apply for up to $875,000. The following activities are being considered for funding: housing rehabilitation, new or continued funding in support of various public social services, planning, and funding for design and/or improvements to or construction of public facilities and/or improvements. The grant application may include any of these activities, as well as additional ones. Once awarded, the grant will be managed by the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD), under the oversight of the Select Board and Town Administrator.
To comply with CDBG requirements, this hearing will also provide the public with an update on the progress of Wareham’s three current MA CDBG Program grants: FYs 2021, 2022/2023 and 2024 Mini-Entitlement Program grants. The hearing will also discuss Wareham’s housing and community development needs and ways that they may be addressed as described in the Town’s Community Development Strategy (CDS).
Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. Suggestions for other activities to be included in the grant application may be made at the hearing or before the hearing in writing to the DPCD, in Town Hall, 54 Marion Road. The Town encourages a broad spectrum of participation by residents and other interested parties. If you require a translator, an accommodation for a hearing impairment, or other accommodation, contact the DPCD no later than Wednesday, February 10, 2026, via telephone at 508.291.3100, ext. 3172, or via email at csullivan@cogincorp.com.
Judith Whiteside, Chair
Wareham Select Board
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 4, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Daniel Erbe
17 Copper Beech Dr
Kingston, MA 02364
Remove & rebuild an existing 57’x3’ retaining wall with new concrete blocks. Wall is currently 37’ from the waters edge.
Map 76 Lot S3, 66 Blackmore Pond Road, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
TRUST CITATION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL25P2807PO
In the matter of: Mary C. Joyce Realty Trust
To all interested persons:
A Petition has been filed by Thomas A. Joyce of Wareham MA requesting that Thomas A. Joyce of Wareham, in the County of Plymouth be appointed Successor Trustee without surety on his bond.
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 02/09/2026.
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.
Witness: Hon. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court
Date: January 08, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
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. PL26P0001EA
Estate of: Kevin P. Eardley
Also known as: Kevin Eardley
Date of Death: 11/27/2024
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Katherine M Fisher of Summerville SC requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition
The Petitioner requests that Katherine M Fisher of Summerville SC 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 02/19/2026.
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 20, 2026
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. PL25C0340CA
In the matter of: Carson Darlene Miranda
A Petition to Change Name of Minor has been filed by Carson Darlene Miranda of West Wareham MA requesting that the Court enter a Decree changing their name to: Carson Darlene Belcher
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 02/09/2026.
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: January 8, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
