Legal Advertisements - Week of September 25, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PROJECT: Wareham Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
LOCATION: Wareham, MA
PROPONENT: Town of Wareham
The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form (“ENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before
September 15, 2025
This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA,” M.G.L. c. 30, ss. 61-62L). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from:
Sara Greenberg | sara.greenberg@ghd.com | 774-470-1655
Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Wareham and the Town’s website.
The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, receive public comments on the project, and then decide if an Environmental Impact Report is required. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov or the MEPA analyst listed in the Environmental Monitor. Requests for language translation or other accommodations should be directed to the same email address. Mail correspondence should be directed to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project.
By Town of Wareham
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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
40 Great Neck Development, LLC
198 Crane Avenue South
Taunton, MA 02780
No work is proposed at this time. The applicant is requesting a determination to confirm that the unnamed stream at 40 and 48R Great Neck Road is intermittent and not perennial as shown on the most recent USGS map.
Map 17 lot 1033.F & 1033.C, 40 & 48R Great Neck 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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Hamilton Beach Association, Inc.
0 Worrall Ave
Wareham, MA
Remove brick on resource area.
Map 50F Lot 1049, 1 Worrall Ave, 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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Scribbles Learning Center LLC
873 Main St
Acushnet, MA 02743
Construction of a play yard and miscellaneous landscaping for a daycare center.
Map 17 Lot 1001, 396 Onset Ave, 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 October 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.in Room 520 of the Wareham Multi-Service Center, 48 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571 to consider Petition # 31-25 for a Comprehensive Permit under MGL Chap 40B proposing (20) rental units, of which 5 will be affordable for families at /or below 80% of AMI located at, 4 West Street, Wareham, MA (Assessors Map 97 Lot 1002A2) in the MR30 zoning districts.
Nazih Elkallassi, Chairman
First Notice: September 25, 2025
Second Notice: October 02, 2025
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. PL25P1904EA
Estate of: Charles Kevin Crocker
Also known as: Charles K Crocker
Date of Death: 03/11/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Penny Hennrikus 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 Penny Hennrikus 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 10/16/2025.
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 16, 2025
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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
James Kane
158 Tihonet Road
Wareham, MA
The project proposes the construction of two (2) apartment buildings with a total of 180 units. The
proposed work under the jurisdiction of 310 CMR 10 includes surface parking, underground
infiltration systems, grading, stormwater discharges, site lighting, and landscaping.
Map 109 Lot 2, 0 Rosebrook Way, 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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Giro and Felicia DiBiase
12 Churchill Road
Winchester, Massachusetts 01890
A request to clear a 20x40 sq. ft. vegetated area, grade and compact with gravel for storage of boat. Closest point of area to be cleared to Coastal Bank is more than 50ft.
Map 35 Lot 2, 95 Edgewater Drive, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
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. PL25P2005EA
Estate of: Rosemarie Dias
Date of Death: 05/15/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Judith M Barnett of Wareham MA and Cheryl M Babbitt of Waterbury CT requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.
The Petitioner requests that Judith M Barnett of Wareham MA and Cheryl M Babbitt of Waterbury CT 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 10/17/2025.
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 18, 2025
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. PL25P1941EA
Estate of: Joseph M Santos
Date of Death: 06/27/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Albert Santos 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 Albert Santos of Wareham MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With Personal 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 10/10/2025.
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 10, 2025
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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Determination of Applicability for:
Christine Sullivan
54 Marion Rd
Wareham, MA 02571
Replacement of a deck in the same footprint.
Map 46A1 Lot 17, 56 Pinehurst Dr, 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, October 1, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
On the Request for Notice of Intent for:
Bonnie / Maryanne Weeks / Kirkbridge
20 Marine Ave
W. Wareham, MA MA 02571
Post-facto permitting for deck expansions & greenhouse
Map 53 Lot C1, 3 Mckinley Street, Wareham, MA.
WAREHAM CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Sandy Slavin, Chairman
Lisa J. Johnson, Town Clerk
Town of Wareham
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
Re: Wareham Annual Town Meeting of April 28, 2025 -- Case # 11847 Warrant Article # 14 (General)
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Article 14 - We approve Articles 14 from the Wareham April 28, 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
Note: Pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 32, neither general nor zoning by-laws take effect unless the Town has first satisfied the posting/publishing requirements of the statute.
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Lisa J. Johnson, Town Clerk
Town of Wareham
54 Marion Road
Wareham, MA 02571
Re: Wareham Annual Town Meeting of April 28, 2025 -- Case # 11832
Warrant Articles # 15 and 16 (Zoning)
Warrant Articles # 17, 18, 19 and 20 (General)
Dear Ms. Johnson:
Articles 17, 18, 19 and 20 - We approve Articles 17, 18, 19 and 20 voted at the Wareham April 28, 2025 Annual Town Meeting.
Articles 15 and 16 - By agreement with Town Counsel, we have extended our deadline for a decision on Articles 15 and 16 for an additional 90 days until November 23, 2025. The extension agreement is included with this decision.
Note: Pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 32, neither general nor zoning by-laws take effect unless the Town has first satisfied the posting/publishing requirements of the statute.
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 12 Linwood Avenue, Wareham, MA 02571
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Steven Armstrong to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC, and now held by loanDepot.com, LLC, said mortgage dated March 4, 2024 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 58714, Page 58, said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for loanDepot.com, LLC to loanDepot.com, LLC by assignment dated February 25, 2025 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 59720, Page 219; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on October 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
The land in East Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, more particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the easterly sideline of Linwood Avenue at land owned by the Town of Wareham; thence Southeasterly by said Town of Wareham land to a corner; thence Northeasterly by said Town of Wareham land to the southwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Roland H. Pinel, Jr.; thence Northwesterly by said land now or formerly of Roland H. Pinel, Jr., to the easterly sideline of Linwood Avenue, thence Southwesterly by said Linwood Avenue to the point of BEGINNING.
Being shown as Lot W30 on a Plan of “Old Weir Woods: recorded in Plan Book 13, Page 151 of the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.
For title reference see deed to be recorded 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 March 1, 2024 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 58714, Page 56.
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 loanDepot.com, LLC
Present Holder of the Mortgage
(401) 217-8701
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. PL25P1933EA
Estate of: Rebecca Andrews
Date of Death: 08/03/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Sherron Theodore 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 Sherron Theodore 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 10/09/2025.
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 09, 2025
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
TOWN OF WAREHAM
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Wareham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on October 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM
at the Wareham Town Hall, Room 27, 54 Marion Road, Wareham, MA 02571, to consider proposed amendments to the Wareham Zoning Bylaw, specifically:
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law at Article 8: Minimal Dimensional Requirements, Section 815.4, by replacing the current language:
“Minimal front yard, side, and rear requirements shall be the same as in the zoning district in which the development is proposed.”
With the following language:
“Minimal front yard setback shall be 20 feet, and minimal side and rear setbacks shall be 10 feet.”
Any person interested or wishing to be heard on the matter should appear at the time and place designated. Written comments may also be submitted to the Wareham Planning Department prior to the hearing.
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: September 18, 2025 & Second Notice: September 25, 2025