Legal Advertisements - Week of June 25, 2026
DIVORCE SUMMONS
BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL26D0182DR
Kevin B. Rounds Jr. vs. Anne F Rounds
To the Defendant:
The Plaintiff has Filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for ground of irretrievable breakdown. grant plaintiff custody of the above-named child(ren). Prohibit defendant from imposing any restraint on plaiintiff’s personal liberty. order a suitable amount of support for above-named child(ren) with suitable provision for health insurance.
The Complaint is on file at the Court.
An automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon:
Alexa C King, Esq.
Percy Law Group, P.C.
4 Court St
Taunton, MA 02780
your answer, if any, on or before 08/14/2026. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of you answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court.
Witness: Hon. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: June 5, 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. PL26P1281EA
Estate of: Kathleen Contois
Date of Death: 03/17/2026
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Kerry Judd 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 Kerry Judd 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 07/17/2026.
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: June 17, 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. PL26P1267EA
Estate of: Richard B Hollis
Date of Death: April 30, 2026
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Richard M Hollis of Wareham MA
Patricia J St. George of Wareham MA
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Richard M Hollis of Wareham MA
Patricia J St. George 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) 747-6204
Docket No. PL26P1207EA
Estate of: Katherine Theresa Neely
Date of Death: 02/04/2026
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Michael Neely of West 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 Michael Neely of West 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 07/17/2026.
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: June 17, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
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, July 1, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Gino Vasconcelos
8 Plymouth Rd
Wareham, MA 02571
Construction of a single family dwelling with associated utilities, grading and landscaping. A portion of the septic system and grading fall within the 100’ wetland buffer zone. The area in question has been cleared and maintained as lawn for many years.
Map 133 Lot 1089, 6 Plymouth Rd, 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, July 1, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
David Jones
26 Scheffler Drive
Wareham, Massachusetts
Construction of a new single-family dwelling
Map 78/2 Lot 124-126, 20 Canedy Street, 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, July 1, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
NATALIA PIRES
25 SUMMER ST
FAIRHAVEN, MA
The applicant is proposing to construct a single family dwelling, deck and perform associated grading. Portions of this work occur within the Buffer Zone to a cranberry bog and associated bog ditch. These wetland features are located on an adjacent property. There are no wetland resource areas located on the subject property. Erosion control will be placed at the proposed limit of work.
Map 97 Lot 1027, 22 WEST STREET, WAREHAM, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
TOWN OF WAREHAM
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to hear Charles Calhoun requesting: Special Permit, Article 6: 628 Existing Small Lots; Floor Area Ratio (FAR); Article 6: 622 Village Districts; Building Coverage under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws,
Applicant: Charles Calhoun at 51 Sachem Drive, Sagamore Beach Ma
Project Location: 21 South Boulevard Onset Village, Assessors Map 35, Lot 1 in the OV2 (Onset Village) zoning district.
Project ID: ZONE-26-42
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: June 18, 2026
Second Notice: June 25, 2026
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
CARE AND PROTECTION
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
DOCKET NUMBER: 26CP0021WH
Trial Court of Massachusetts
Juvenile Court Department
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Plymouth County Juvenile Court
215 Main Street, Suite 270
Brockton, MA 02301
508-586-4030
TO: Hannah V Desjardins
Timothy Desjardins:
A petition has been presented to this court by DCF Plymouth Office, seeking, as to the following child, Thomas Desjardins,
that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition.
You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 08/11/2026 at 09:00 AM Status Hearing
You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you.
If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter to a trial on the merits and adjudication of this matter.
For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 508-586-4030.
WITNESS: Hon. Thomasina Johnson,
FIRST JUSTICE,
DATE ISSUED: 05/28/2026
George P. Roper, Clerk-Magistrate
CITATION ON PETITION
FOR ORDER OF
COMPLETE SETTLEMENT
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL17P2186EA
Estate of: of: George F Kulda
Also known as: Georse F Kulda Jr.
Date of Death: 04/01/2017
A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Robert D Dimler of Plymouth MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including an allowance of a final account. Special Personal Representative’s Amended First Annual and Amended Second and Final and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.
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 07/17/2026.
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: June 17, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
CITATION ON PETITION
FOR ORDER OF
COMPLETE SETTLEMENT
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL17P2186EA
Estate of: of: George F Kulda
Also known as: Georse F Kulda Jr.
Date of Death: 04/01/2017
A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Robert D Dimler of Plymouth MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including an allowance of a final account. Special Personal Representative’s Amended First Annual through Amended Fourth Annual Accounts and Fifth through Eighth Annual and FInal Accounts and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.
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 07/17/2026.
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: June 17, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
TOWN OF WAREHAM
LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS
INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Wareham is seeking sealed bids for a one year term from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of waste water treatment chemicals, starting July 1, 2026. SEALED BIDS for Chemicals shall be accepted at the office of the Wareham Water Pollution Control Facility, 6 Tony’s Lane, Wareham, MA 02571 until Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 11 AM, at which time and place will be publicly opened and read. Phone calls, telegrams, postmarks, etc. shall not be considered. Bids not submitted on original bid forms shall be deemed non-responsive. Bid submission must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Water Pollution Control Facility, Wastewater Treatment Chemicals”. The Town of Wareham assumes no liability for bids mistakenly opened due to improperly labeled envelopes and will return same to bidder without notice.
Specifications may be obtained from the Water Pollution Control Facility office at the above address on or after 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 or on the Town’s website:
www.wareham.gov under Bids & RFPs. The prospective bidder is responsible for checking to see if any addenda have been issued prior to submitting their bid. Any addenda will be posted on the Town’s website and Commbuys.
The Town of Wareham reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part and to make awards in a manner deemed in the best interest of the Town as provided by M.G.L.
TOWN OF WAREHAM
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to hear Howard D. Zavell requesting: Special Permit, Article 6: 628 Existing Small Lots; Floor Area Ratio (FAR); under the Wareham Zoning By-Laws,
Applicant: Howard D. Zavell at 3454 Dato Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
Project Location: 11 Sawyer Street, Wareham, MA 02571, Assessors Map 47, Lot 1075 in the WV2 (Wareham Village) zoning district.
Project ID: ZONE-26-39
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: June 18, 2026
Second Notice: June 25, 2026
