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   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, March 4th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a Notice of Intent filed by Thomas Wilson for upgrades to a sewage system, installation of a well, and construction of an addition and associated grading within the buffer zone.  

The subject property is 16 Moose Trail (Parcel 130-49). 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

2/21/2025 A 

 

 

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Division

Docket No. MI25P0271EA

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Estate of: Karen E Talbot

Date of Death: November 8, 2024

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of

Petitioner Jeffrey S Talbot of Groton, MA

A Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Jeffrey S Talbot of Groton, 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.

2/14/2025 F

 

 

 

   The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District School Committee will conduct a Public Hearing on the FY 26 Preliminary Budget at the Marion Stoddart Building in the Performing Arts Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. After the presentation, the public will have an opportunity to comment. Copies of the preliminary budget are available for review on the district website www.gdrsd.org.

2/14/2025 E 

 

   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, February 25th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Paul Benoit for the removal of a hazardous tree.  

The subject property is 84 Maplewood Ave (Parcel 122-22). 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

2/14/2025 C 

 

 

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room for the application of Tim Svarczkopf, for a variance to the front setback to erect a 4’ x 17’ addition to connect renovated space to existing great room. The proposed project is on Assessor’s Parcel 112-125, 46 Willowdale Road, Groton, MA 01450. This legal notice shall publish at www.masspublishers.org.

Jay Prager, Chairman

2/7/2025 and 2/14/2025 B

 

Proposed Zoning Amendment – Floodplain Overlay District

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, February 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to consider proposed amendments to the Groton Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 218. The purpose of the proposed zoning amendments is to update the floodplain regulations to comply with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

You may attend this virtual public hearing on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81719082150 or by calling (312) 626 6799 or (929) 205 6099 (Webinar ID: 817 1908 2150).

Copies of the proposed zoning amendments are on file in the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk’s office 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 ADA Coordinator at (978) 448-1105 at least one week prior to the hearing.

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

Scott Wilson, Chair

2/7 and 2/14/2025 A

 

Proposed Zoning Amendment – Floodplain Overlay District

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, February 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM, to consider proposed amendments to the Groton Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 218. The purpose of the proposed zoning amendments is to update the floodplain regulations to comply with the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

You may attend this virtual public hearing on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81719082150 or by calling (312) 626 6799 or (929) 205 6099 (Webinar ID: 817 1908 2150).

Copies of the proposed zoning amendments are on file in the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk’s office 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 ADA Coordinator at (978) 448-1105 at least one week prior to the hearing.

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

Scott Wilson, Chair

2/7 and 2/14/2025 C

 

 

 

   The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Groton Town Hall, second floor meeting room for the application of Tim Svarczkopf, for a variance to the front setback to erect a 4’ x 17’ addition to connect renovated space to existing great room. The proposed project is on Assessor’s Parcel 112-125, 46 Willowdale Road, Groton, MA 01450. This legal notice shall publish at www.masspublishers.org.

Jay Prager, Chairman

2/7/2025 and 2/14/2025 B

 

 

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Division

Docket No. MI25P0313EA

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Estate of: Robert John Rieger

Also. Known As: Robert J. Rieger

Date of Death: August 26, 2022

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of

Petitioner Gerard Rieger of Kingston, PA

A Will has been admitted to informal probate.

Gerard Rieger of Kingston, PA 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.

1/31/2025 H

 

 

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

(781) 865-4000

MI25P0261EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Carol Ann Cole

Also known as: Carol Cole, Carol T. Cole

Date of Death: 12/21/2024

To all interested persons:

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

Christine D. Cline 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 Christine D. Cline of Groton, 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 2/19/2025.

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: January 22, 2025

Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

1/31/2025 G

 

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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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