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Town of Groton Bid to Purchase Two (2) Police Vehicles

   The Town of Groton will accept bids for the purchase of Two (2) 2025 model year Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD Hybrid vehicle with trade-in(s) as described in the available specifications. Bids will be accepted at the Groton Police Department, 99 Pleasant Street, Groton, MA 01450 until Friday, December 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at which time they shall be publicly opened. The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any/all bids and to waive informalities if deemed in the Town’s best interest to do so. The Town Manager or his designee is the awarding authority for this purchase. 

Bidder must: 

• Submit a detailed listing of all product support that is offered. i.e. training, service support and defective merchandise policy. 

• Provide three references for whom a like quality product has been provided within the last 3 years. The reference must be a current customer for similar products (police vehicles). 

• Be a manufacturer’s authorized distributor for the product offered. (Attach copies of certifications)

• Provide manufacturer’s literature for the product for which the bid has been submitted. 

• Submit either, the Vehicle Identification Number, or the order number and production date for the unit offered, this to document bidder’s ability to meet the requirement of delivery by December 22, 2024. 

   Bid prices shall stand as submitted for a period of forty-five (45) business days or until the contract is executed. Questions about this bid must be made in writing and directed to Chief Michael F. Luth at police@grotonma.gov or via fax at (978) 448-5603

FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY AWD HYBRID SPECIFICATIONS

GROTON MASSACHUSETTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Color: 

• Exterior: Sterling Grey

• Interior: Charcoal CLT-FRT/Vinyl RR

Standard Equipment: 

• As provided by Ford Motor Company description

Optional Equipment:

• One (1) with Spot Lamp – Driver Only (LED bulb) and One (1) without Spot Lamp

• Pre-drilled head lamp housings

• Fleet Key (Key code: 1284X)

• Key Alike

• One (1) with Full Wheel Covers and One (1) with Center Caps

• Reverse Sensing

• Heated Mirrors

• Ford Sync (hands-free)

• Rear Camera in dash

• Hybrid

• Ford Factory Ignition Lock

Trade-In:  2017 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD, approximate mileage 120,000

    2018 Ford Interceptor Utility AWD, approximate mileage 120,000

Vendor must be able to deliver by December 22, 2024. 

Please send your sealed bid to: Chief Michael F. Luth

Groton Police Department

99 Pleasant Street

Groton, MA 01450

by 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, December 6, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened at this time. 

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Public Hearing Brookfield Commons, Brookfield Drive

   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, December 3, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall, 173 Main Street, to consider the application submitted by LandTech Consultants, Inc., prepared for by Linear Property Management, LLC, for approval of a Limited Stormwater Management for construction of a sewage disposal system as shown on the plan entitled, “Septic Disposal System Plan, Brookfield Commons Condominiums,” dated January 4, 2024, with revisions through September 30, 2024. The proposed construction is located on property owned by Brookfield Commons Condominium Trust, Assessors Map 137, Parcel 13, Brookfield Drive.

   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

11/22/2024 E

 

Groton Conservation Commission Public Hearing

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, December 10, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Anthony Longo for the rebuild of a damaged garage in the buffer zone.

The subject property is 55 Flavell Rd (Parcel 250-32). 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

   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 via Zoom to Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. in order to review and adjust accordingly the water rates, fees and miscellaneous charges per the Town of Groton Water regulations.  The Zoom Link is Join Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81803087278?pwd=JhJubtbY0nVVWhLsAg82rDnQvsojyz...

Meeting ID: 818 0308 7278
Passcode: 942824 

Board of Water Commissioners

John J. McCaffrey

11/21/24 & 11/29/24 D

 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION

FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR

INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT

TO G.L.c. 190B, §5-304

Docket No. MI24P5889GD

In the matter of: John Perkins Duffy RESPONDENT

Of: Groton, MA

Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by

Lynn A. Duffy of Groton, MA

Colin K. Duffy of Groton, MA

in the above captioned matter alleging that John Perkins Duffy is in need of a Guardian and requesting that

Lynn A. Duffy of Groton, MA

Colin K. Duffy of Groton, MA

(or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for certain specific authority.

You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/10/2024. This day is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in the matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-mentioned person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense.

 

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

Date: November 12, 2024

Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

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Commonwealth of Masssachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

(781) 865-4000

MI24P5796EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Yolanda Mulcahy

Date of Death: 11/21/2023

To all interested persons:

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

Carl A. DiMatteo of West Covino, CA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that Carl A. DiMatteo of West Covino, CA 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 12/10/2024.

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: November 12, 2024

Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GROTON PUBLIC HEARING

The Charter Review Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., Groton Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Second Floor Meeting Room, Groton, MA. This hearing is being held as directed by the Groton Charter. The Charter Review Committee will be seeking input from residents on issues/concerns/proposed changes to the Groton Charter that was last amended in October 2023. During the hearing, an overview of the Groton Charter and the process of amending the Charter will be discussed. Prior to and after the Public Hearing, any resident or individual with proposed changes or questions about the process can reach out to the Charter Review Committee at CharterReview@grotonma.gov.  Additional information on the process for submitting changes for consideration will be presented during the Public Hearing. Public input on the change process and changes to the Charter itself are currently being solicited.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Peter S. Cunningham, Chair

Charter Review Committee

11/15, 11/22, 11/29 A

GROTON-DUNSTABLE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

344 Main Street, Groton, MA

DESIGNER RFS - INVITATION TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES

Review of Seven Existing 

School Buildings

Firms interested in providing Designer Services for the Building Assessment for seven existing school buildings  are invited to submit Qualifications to the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, Director of Finance & Business. The RFS will be available on November 22, 2024, through the Director of Finance & Business, Sherry Kersey skersey@gdrsd.org . Acting on behalf of the District Ms. Kersey will be the contact person for this RFS. 

Submittal of Qualifications (SOQ) are to be submitted no later than December 12, 2024, at 12:00 pm to Ms. Sherry Kersey, Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, Director of Finance & Business, 344 Main Street Groton, MA 01450. SOQs submitted by fax or by electronic mail will not be considered. 

Groton -Dunstable Regional School District reserves the right to waive any informality in the RFS process, to reject any (and all) SOQs and to make determinations on Architecture firms deemed “qualified” in its own discretion to be in the best interest of the Project. 

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Planning Board Special Meeting Master Plan – Final Draft Report

The Groton Planning Board will hold a virtual public informational meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM to present the Final Draft Report of the Master Plan.

You may attend this virtual public meeting on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89221736221 or by calling (312) 626 6799 or (929) 205 6099 (Webinar ID: 892 2173 6221).

The Final Draft Report of the Master Plan may be viewed on the Town of Groton’s webpage at https://www.grotonma.gov/.

The Town of Groton does not discriminate on the basis of disability.  Further, a signed translation of this public meeting 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.  

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF GROTON PUBLIC HEARING

The Charter Review Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., Groton Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Second Floor Meeting Room, Groton, MA. This hearing is being held as directed by the Groton Charter. The Charter Review Committee will be seeking input from residents on issues/concerns/proposed changes to the Groton Charter that was last amended in October 2023. During the hearing, an overview of the Groton Charter and the process of amending the Charter will be discussed. Prior to and after the Public Hearing, any resident or individual with proposed changes or questions about the process can reach out to the Charter Review Committee at CharterReview@grotonma.gov.  Additional information on the process for submitting changes for consideration will be presented during the Public Hearing. Public input on the change process and changes to the Charter itself are currently being solicited.

All interested parties are encouraged to attend.

Peter S. Cunningham, Chair

Charter Review Committee

11/15, 11/22, 11/29 A

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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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