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Nate Nutting Turtle Area

In accordance with the provisions of the Code of the Town of Groton, Chapter 198, the Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall, 173 Main Street, in the Second Floor Meeting Room, to consider  the application submitted by Fox Meadow Realty Corporation for approval of a Limited Stormwater Management to construct a turtle nesting area as shown on the plan entitled, “Plan of Nesting Area, Groton, Massachusetts, Nate Nutting Road (236-24),” prepared by Dillis & Roy, dated March 9, 2023.  The property, owned by Massachusetts Audubon Society, is located on Assessors Map 236, Parcel 24, off Nate Nutting Road.

Copies of the application and plan are on file in the Land Use Department in the Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  Further, a signed translation of this public hearing will be provided for the hearing impaired upon request by contacting the Planning Board at (978) 448-1105 at least ten days prior to the hearing.

Earth Removal Stormwater Advisory Committee

Steven Savage, Chairman

June 30, 2023 F 

 

   The Town of Groton Council on Aging Board (COA) is looking for a new member! The Board currently has one vacancy to fill. The chosen candidate will be eligible to serve for two (2) three (3)-year terms. The purpose of the Council on Aging Board is to coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the enrichment of the aging.  Interested Groton residents should fill out a Committee Interest Form which can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.grotonma.gov/government/boards-and-committees/committee-inte.... The deadline to submit an interest form is Monday, July 31, 2023 by 7:00 p.m. and submit said form to the Town Manager’s Office, Groton Town Hall, 173 Main Street

Council on Aging Board of Directors

June 30, 2023 A

 

 

The Town of Townsend is requesting proposals for a unique opportunity: The rehabilitation of the property located at 65 Main St., Townsend MA, the Old Harbor Fire Station, shown on Assessors Maps as Map 34, Block 50, Lot 0, consisting of .11 acres, more or less. The Town is seeking proposals for the rehabilitation of the structure on the property into a space suitable for a fire museum. The structure should have updated bathroom and systems and a plan for ADA compliant entrance. 

More specifically, the purpose of this RFP is to identify and select a proposal that:

• Maintains and rehabs the historic exterior of the structure; and

• Modernizes the interior of the structure with shell space suitable for museum space by a future tenant.

Following the release of this RFP, the selection process will be completed in approximately 4 weeks

Three (3) copies (one unbound) of the Price are to be submitted by 10:00 am on July 21, 2023. Proposals should be submitted to:

Eric Slagle,   

TownAdministrator

Town of Townsend

272 Main Street

Townsend, MA  01469 

Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected. All inquiries concerning this Request for Proposals should be directed to the Town Administrator (978) 597-1700 ext. 1701 or eslagle@townsendma.gov

The Town reserves the right to suspend, withdraw or amend this RFP at any time without notice. The Town reserves the right to reject, in its sole discretion, any proposal not submitted in conformance with this RFP and any amendments hereto, or to reject any and all proposals, in its sole discretion, for any reason. the Town further reserves the right to waive or decline to waive irregularities in any proposal when it determines that it is in the Town's best interest to do so. If a contract is not executed with the Selected Applicant, the Town may choose to execute a contract with an alternate applicant from the pool of respondents, to terminate the selection process, or to begin a new selection process.

6/23/2023 and 6/30/2023 G

 

 

 

The Town of Townsend is requesting proposals for a unique opportunity: The rehabilitation of the property located at 276 Main St., Townsend MA, the Hart Free Library, shown on Assessors Maps as Map 51, Block 1, Lot 0, consisting of .5 acres, more or less. The Town is seeking proposals for the rehabilitation of the structure on the property into three commercial/office/gallery spaces, two on the first floor and one in the basement. The structure should have common, updated bathrooms and a plan for ADA compliant entrances to all three spaces. A septic solution should also be a part of the proposal.

More specifically, the purpose of this RFP is to identify and select a proposal that:

• Maintains and rehabs the historic exterior of the structure; and

• Modernizes the interior of the structure with shell space suitable for conversion to office, commercial or gallery space by a future tenant.

Following the release of this RFP, the selection process will be completed in approximately 4 weeks. 

Three (3) copies (one unbound) of the Price are to be submitted by 10:00 am on July 21, 2023. Proposals should be submitted to:

Eric Slagle, 

Town Administrator

Town of Townsend

272 Main Street

Townsend, MA  01469 

Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected. All inquiries concerning this Request for Proposals should be directed to the Town Administrator (978) 597-1700 ext. 1701 or eslagle@townsendma.gov

   The Town reserves the right to suspend, withdraw or amend this RFP at any time without notice. The Town reserves the right to reject, in its sole discretion, any proposal not submitted in conformance with this RFP and any amendments hereto, or to reject any and all proposals, in its sole discretion, for any reason. the Town further reserves the right to waive or decline to waive irregularities in any proposal when it determines that it is in the Town's best interest to do so. If a contract is not executed with the Selected Applicant, the Town may choose to execute a contract with an alternate applicant from the pool of respondents, to terminate the selection process, or to begin a new selection process.

6/23/2023 and 6/30/2023 F

 

 

The Town of Townsend is requesting proposals for a unique opportunity: The rehabilitation of the property located at 8 Elm St., Townsend MA, the Old Central Fire Station, shown on Assessors Maps as Map 52, Block 22, Lot 0, consisting of .13 acres, more or less.  

The Town is seeking proposals for the rehabilitation of the structure on the property into a space suitable for a commercial, office, small restaurant, or gallery space. The structure should have updated bathroom and systems and a plan for ADA compliant entrance. 

More specifically, the purpose of this RFP is to identify and select a proposal that:

• Maintains and rehabs the historic exterior of the structure; and

• Modernizes the interior of the structure with shell space suitable for commercial, office, small restaurant, or gallery space by a future tenant.

Following the release of this RFP, the selection process will be completed in approximately 4 weeks.

Three (3) copies (one unbound) of the Price are to be submitted by 10:00 am on July 21, 2023. Proposals should be submitted to:

Eric Slagle

Town Administrator

Town of Townsend

272 Main Street

Townsend, MA  01469 

Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected. 

All inquiries concerning this Request for Proposals should be directed to Town Administrator, Eric Slagle

(978) 597-1700 ext. 1701 or eslagle@townsendma.gov

The Town makes no express or implied representations or warranties as to the accuracy and/or completeness of any of the information provided as part of this Request for Proposals, including information that is available upon request. This information is provided subject to errors, omissions, change of cost, lease or conditions, additional changes in and different interpretations of laws and regulations, prior sale, lease or financing.

The Town reserves the right to suspend, withdraw or amend this RFP at any time without notice.

The Town reserves the right to seek additional information or revised proposals from respondents or finalists at any time prior to selection of developers through written notice to all respondents. The Town reserves the right to change the selection process or schedule with written notice to all respondents to the RFP or finalists, as necessary.

The Town reserves the right to suspend, withdraw or amend this RFP at any time without notice. The Town reserves the right to reject, in its sole discretion, any proposal not submitted in conformance with this RFP and any amendments hereto, or to reject any and all proposals, in its sole discretion, for any reason. the Town further reserves the right to waive or decline to waive irregularities in any proposal when it determines that it is in the Town's best interest to do so. If a contract is not executed with the Selected Applicant, the Town may choose to execute a contract with an alternate applicant from the pool of respondents, to terminate the selection process, or to begin a new selection process.

6/23/2023 and 6/30/2023 E

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at approximately 7:15 pm. The hearing will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Notice of Intent (NOI) filed with the Conservation Commission by Terrence McGee. The property is located at 158 Main Street (Assessor’s Map 26, Parcel 5). 

The proposed project involves the clean-up, repair, and re-vegetation of a previously disturbed swale, followed by the restoration of the natural run-off conditions. This project will take place within a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent,

Townsend Conservation Commission

6/23/2023 D 

 

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 during their 7:00pm meeting. The work session will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed with the Conservation Commission by Allen Dixon. The property is located at 187 Wallace Hill Road (Assessor’s Map 35, Parcel 28, Lot 1). 

The proposed project is for the   of an aboveground pool. This work will take place within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission 

6/23/2023 C

 

LEGAL NOTICE

   Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 during their 7:00pm meeting. The work session will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed with the Conservation Commission by Peter Bratko. The property is located at 31 Elm Circle (Assessor’s Map 17, Parcel 69). 

   The proposed project is for a septic system replacement. This work will take place within a Riverfront Area.

Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

6/23/2023 B 

 

 

 

   In accordance with Chapter 40, section 42-A to 42-I, of the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of Groton Usage Fee Regulations, the Board of Groton Water Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing, in the 1st Floor Meeting Room of the Town Hall on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7:30 P.M. in order to consider the System Development Fees associated with Groton Farms, Chapter 407-10, subparagraph D – “Unusual Circumstances” associated with this project.

Board of Water Commissioners

John J. McCaffrey

06/16/23 & 06/23/23 A

 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and Family. Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

(781) 865-4000

Docket No. MI23P3088EA

Estate of: William Dennis Eklof

Also known as: W. Dennis Eklof

Date of Death: 03/21/2023

To all interested persons: 

A Petition for Formal Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by 

Prebble J Eklof of Groton, 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:

Prebble J Eklof of Groton, MA

be appointed as Personal Representative 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 07/07/2023.

 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. Maureen H Monks, First Justice of this Court.

Date: June 09, 2023

(signed) Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

6/162023 D 

 

 

 

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Groton Herald

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 610, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
 

Office
145 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 014510
[Prescott Community Center]
 

Telephone: 978-448-6061
 

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