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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court

 

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and 

Family Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

(781)865-4000

MI25P3376EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR

FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Sheila Anne Mitchell 

Also known as: Sheila A. Mitchell, Sheila Mitchell

Date of Death: 06/17/2025

To all interested persons:

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

Susan Walko of Groton MA

requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

Susan Walko of Groton MA

be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve With 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 07/21/2025 . 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. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court.

Date: June 25, 2025

Tara E. DeCristofaro, 

Register of Probate

6/27/2025 I

 

Planning Board Public Hearing Notice

Special Permit & 

Site Plan Review 

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Nashoba Satellite 

Emergency Facility

   In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, §§ 5 and 11, the Groton Planning Board will hold a virtual public hearing via Zoom on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to consider the application submitted by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., for a Special Permit and Major Site Plan Review pursuant to the Groton Zoning Bylaw Sections 218-5.2 Schedule of Use Regulations and 218-2.5 Site Plan Review.  The applicant proposes to construct a Satellite Emergency Facility (SEF) as shown on the plans prepared by VHB entitled, “Nashoba Satellite Emergency Facility,” dated June 23, 2025.  The proposed SEF will be located at 490 Main Street (Assessors Map 216; Parcels 96, 98, 99).

   You may attend this virtual public hearing on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85116039397 or by calling (312) 626-6799 or (929) 205-6099 (Webinar ID: 851 1603 9397).

   Copies of the application are on file in the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall. The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  A signed translation of this public hearing will be provided for the hearing impaired upon request by contacting the ADA Coordinator at (978) 448-1105 at least one week prior to the hearing.

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

Lorayne Black, Chair

6/27/2025 F

 

LEGAL NOTICE GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

 

3 Powderhouse Rd

ASSESSORS MAP 116-11.3172

   In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Groton Historic Districts Commission (GHDC) will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm at The Groton Town Hall, First Floor Meeting Room, 173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450. This meeting will be held to consider the application submitted by Richard Muehlke seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for 3 Powderhouse Rd, First Parish Church of Groton, Assessors Map 116-11.3172 to remove bricks from the top of the two center chimney’s, fill framing of old chimney locations and install 3/4 inch roof sheathing, install ice and water shield, and install similar shingles to affected area. Copies of the application and supporting materials are available for review by contacting the GHDC via the Land Use Dept, 2nd floor of the Town Hall.

Brian Cartier, Chair

Historic Districts Commission

6/27/2025 E

 

Groton Conservation Commission Public Meeting

 

   In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L Ch. 131, Sec. 40 and the Groton Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Groton Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a Notice of Intent filed by UMASS Memorial Health Care, Inc, for the construction of an emergency care facility. 

   The subject property is 490 Main St (Parcel 216-96). The meeting will be held in-person at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, and virtually via Zoom - please see https://www.grotonma.gov/events/ or call/email the office of the Conservation Commission at 978-448-1106 or conservation@grotonma.gov for details. 

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Easom, Chair

Groton Conservation Commission

6/27/2025 D

 

Conservation Commission Public Meeting

 

   In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L Ch. 131, Sec. 40 and the Groton Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Groton Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Patricia Simmons-Mavilia for the removal of a tree. 

The subject property is 101 Boathouse Rd (Parcel 130-92). The meeting will be held in-person at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, and virtually via Zoom - please see https://www.grotonma.gov/events/ or call/email the office of the Conservation Commission at 978-448-1106 or conservation@grotonma.gov for details. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Bruce Easom, Chair

Groton Conservation Commission

6/27/2025 C 

 

Public Hearing Stormwater Management Permit UMass Memorial Health Care Inc.

  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 Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, on ZOOM, to consider the application submitted by UMass Memorial Health Care Inc. for approval of a Full Stormwater Management for construction of a Satellite Emergency Health Facility, as shown on the “Site Plans prepared by VHB entitled, “Nashoba Satellite Emergency Facility,” dated June 23, 2025.   The proposed facility is located at 490 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 96, owned by 492 MG LLC; 478 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 98, owned by Quality Green Homes, LLC; and 468 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 99, owned by Quality Green Homes, LLC.

The public hearing will be held on ZOOM at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85116039397 OR DIAL: 1-929-205-6099

   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

6/20 and 6/27/2025 B

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE

 

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, to convene the hearing for the application of Dean Luther, 137 Chestnut Hill Rd, Groton, MA 01450, for an appeal of the decision of the Building Commissioner regarding illegal activities at Lot 233-33, 409 Martins Pond Road, Groton, MA.  Please refer to Section 218-5.7- E (1) and any other applicable section of the Groton Zoning By-Law. 

Jay Prager, Chairman

6/20 and 6/27/2025  A

 

Public Hearing Stormwater Management Permit

UMass Memorial 

Health Care Inc.

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 Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM, on ZOOM, to consider the application submitted by UMass Memorial Health Care Inc. for approval of a Full Stormwater Management for construction of a Satellite Emergency Health Facility, as shown on the “Site Plans prepared by VHB entitled, “Nashoba Satellite Emergency Facility,” dated June 23, 2025.   The proposed facility is located at 490 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 96, owned by 492 MG LLC; 478 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 98, owned by Quality Green Homes, LLC; and 468 Main Street, Assessors Map 216, Parcel 99, owned by Quality Green Homes, LLC.

The public hearing will be held on ZOOM at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85116039397 OR DIAL: 1-929-205-6099

   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

6/20 and 6/27/2025 B

 

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room, to convene the hearing for the application of Dean Luther, 137 Chestnut Hill Rd, Groton, MA 01450, for an appeal of the decision of the Building Commissioner regarding illegal activities at Lot 233-33, 409 Martins Pond Road, Groton, MA.  Please refer to Section 218-5.7- E (1) and any other applicable section of the Groton Zoning By-Law. 

Jay Prager, Chairman

6/20 and 6/27/2025  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

MI25P1334EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Kathleen Ann Stenson

Also known as: Kathleen A. Stenson

Date of Death: 01/31/2025

To all interested persons:

A Petition for a S/A - Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by

Bradley J Ellis of Lunenburg, 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 Bradley J Ellis of Lunenburg, 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 07/07/2025.

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. Terri L. Klug Cafazzo, First Justice of this Court.

Date: June 09, 2025

Tara E. DeCristofaro, 

Register of Probate

06/13/2025 F

 

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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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