Legal Advertisements - Week of September 10, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
Request for Proposal
Housing Assistance Corporation is advertising for Contractors to work within the federally funded Heating Energy Assistance Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance Program
(HEARTWAP). Clients eligible for HEARTWAP may receive services for oil, gas, and propane heating systems. Wood stoves may be serviced under specific conditions. HEARTWAP
requires that Contractors bid on the cost of heating system replacements (oil, gas, propane, wood) and work including, but not limited to CTE (cleaning, tuning, & evaluating), repairs, thermostat replacements and asbestos removal.
A Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting Melanie Marshall, HEARTWAP Coordinator, Housing Assistance Corporation, 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601 or by calling (508) 771-5400 ext. 106. All proposals must be received by Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
This advertisement is subject in all respects to the terms and conditions set forth in the Request for Proposal.
Housing Assistance Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Frances Tramontozzi
4 Petrel Street
West Roxbury, MA
Proposed single-family home reconstruction (raze and rebuild).
Map 3-0 Lot 253.A, 31 Prospect 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
David S. & Lisa A. Rycroft
17 Oak Street
Wareham, MA
The work includes the following items. Invasive plant species will be removed and replaced with native plants. A concrete walk will be installed replacing one which was removed during house construction. A pervious parking area will be installed adjacent to Oak Street. Concrete steps to the beach will be replaced with wood steps. Erosion controls will be installed along the limits of work.
Map 39 Lot T20.B & T21.A, 17 OAK 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
David & Susan Broderick
|569 Rodante Way
Sacramento , CA
The work consists of reconstruction of approximately forty linear feet of stone and mortar retaining wall. The wall will be broken apart to separate the stones and remove the mortar. The stone will be cleaned for re-use. Base boulders will be exposed and inspected. The wall will be reconstructed in the same location using new mortar and the old stones.
Map 22 Lot D7, 14 Widows Cove Lane, 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
PAUL DESTEFANO
423 ESSEX STREET
SAUGUS, MA 01906
The applicant is proposing to extend the ocean facing portion of the Deck eight feet out and 28 feet across. The extension will be three feet less than the existing deck staircase, so it is within the existing structure layout.
Map 4 Lot LC37, 14 SIAS POINT 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Ryan Vlaco
607A Wareham Street
Middleboro , MA 02346
This project is an after-the-fact filing for stone placed on an existing dirt/gravel roadway within LSCSF.
Map 22 Lot 1006.A4, 0 Burgess Point 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Brian Swanton
8 Burgess Point Shores
Wareham , MA 02571
The applicant is proposing to construct a 16’ x 37’ pool, 8’ x 9’ spa, 31’ x 19’ raised Cabana with wrap around deck and associated landscape improvements to the rear yard. Most of the proposed work is located within the 100’ buffer of bordering vegetated wetlands (BVW) on site and within the VE Zone (Elev.17) of Onset Bay.
Map 21 Lot B4, 8 Burgess Point Shores, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 63 Charlotte Furnace Road, West Wareham (Wareham), MA 02571
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Tracie M. Wilkinson and Adam J. Wilkinson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., and now held by Freedom Mortgage Corporation, said mortgage dated April 15, 2021 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 54796, Page 334, said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Residential Mortgage Services, Inc., its successors and assigns to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment dated October 10, 2023 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 58351, Page 213; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on October 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
Lots 7 as shown on that certain plan entitled, “Approval Not Required Plan of Land at Charlotte Furnace Road in W. Wareham, Massachusetts (Plymouth County) Prepared for Sarajon Realty, LLC 2854 Cranberry Highway, E. Wareham, MA 02538, drawn by JC Engineering, Inc., 2854 Cranberry Highway, E. Wareham, MA 02538 dated March 3, 2020”, which Plan is recorded at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 64, Page 452.Being the same premises conveyed to the Mortgagor herein by deed recorded with said Registry herewith.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated April 15, 2021 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 54796, Page 332.
TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
Brock & Scott, PLLC
23 Messenger Street
2nd Floor
Plainville, MA 02762
Attorney for Freedom Mortgage Corporation
Present Holder of the Mortgage
(401) 217-8701
TOWN OF WAREHAM
LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION SERVICES
FOR THE
TOWN OF WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30, §39M, the Town of Wareham (“Town/Municipality”) seeks Bids for the purchase of Fiber Optic cable, materials, and installation services to be performed in the Town of Wareham, Massachusetts. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 no later than 2:00 P.M on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The IFB, plans and specifications may be obtained on September 1, 2026, by contacting the Town of Wareham, Administration Office, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02558 or online at https://www.wareham.gov/bids.aspx.
The Scope of Work includes furnishing all Fiber Optic equipment, supplies, materials, tools, supervisors, labor, permits, approvals, police details, bonds, including all other incidental services necessary to provide Fiber Optic installation services at the locations specified in the IFB. The selected vendor shall complete all work, with the exception of pavement restoration, within twenty-six (26) weeks of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held Monday, September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wareham Town Hall, Room 27, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571. Attendance is required.
The Work is subject to prevailing wage laws. Attention is directed to the minimum wage rates to be paid as determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development and the weekly payroll record submittal requirements under the provisions of M.G.L. c. 149, §§ 26 -27D inclusive.
The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder on the basis of competitive bids in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M. The Town of Wareham reserves the right to waive any informalities, to accept or reject, in whole or in part any and all bids, or take whatever other action may be deemed to be in the best interest of the Town.
Town of Wareham,
Derek D. Sullivan, Town Administrator
PUBLICATION NOTICE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Plymouth Division
Docket No. PL26P1762EA
Estate of: Howard Carter Davis, III
Also Known As: Howard C. Davis, III
Date of Death: 5/31/2026
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of
Petitioner Robin H Ragle-Davis of Wareham MA
a Will has been admitted to informal probate.
Robin H Ragle-Davis 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.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
Docket No. 26 SM 002778
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO: Dawn Marie Hegarty and Richard John Gangemi, Sr.
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq)
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Wareham, numbered 1 Eighth Avenue, given by Dawn Marie Hegarty and Richard John Gangemi Sr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated September 2, 2022, and recorded in Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 57202, Page 235, 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 10/12/2026 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 8/27/2026.
Attest: Deborah J. Patterson, Recorder
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT
26 SM 001336
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO: The Heirs, Devisees and Legal Representatives of the Estate of Jeremiah J. Murphy, III; Marion R. Murphy
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq):
loanDepot.com, LLC
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Wareham, numbered 2697 Cranberry Highway, Unit No. 41 a/k/a Unit No. A-3, (House No. 41) Building A-1, of the Greyfield Condominium, given by Jeremiah J. Murphy III to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated February 23, 2021, and recorded in Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 54450, Page 1, 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 10/12/2026 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 8/27/2026.
Attest: Deborah J. Patterson, Recorder
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. PL26P1812EA
Estate of: James Howard McCarthy
Also known as: James H McCarthy
Date of Death: 05/14/2026
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Stephen E McCarthy of Falmouth 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 Stephen E McCarthy of Falmouth 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 10/02/2026.
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: September 02, 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, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
MATTHEW LETENDRE
33 NEWMAN ROAD
PAWTUCKET, RI 02630
The applicant is proposing to construct a new Title 5 sewage disposal system which will replace the failed cesspool. A second 1500 gallon septic tank will be installed and connected to the main septic tank that will have a MicroFAST Innovative/Alternative treatment unit. The second tank will serve an Accessory Dwelling Unit that will be constructed in the existing living/storage space above the garage. The project is located within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Spectacle Pond and an adjacent agricultural ditch associated with a cranberry bog.
Map 129 Lot 1043, 14 SPECTACLE POND TERRACE, WAREHAM, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
