Groton Legals

Board of Health Regulation Amended on November 18, 2024

In accordance with the provisions of the Code of Groton, the Board of Health held a public hearing on Monday, October 21st, 2024, at the Groton Center to consider revisions to the following Chapters of Division 3, Board of Health Regulations.

The proposed regulations were passed on October 21^st, 2024, voted and signed on November 18^th, 2024, to be effective January 1^st, 2025.

At its regular meeting on November 18^th, 2024, the Board voted unanimously, with all members present, to amend and sign the following regulation:

• Chapter 322 Tobacco

• The amended regulations are available on the Town’s website at:

https://www.grotonma.gov/government/boards-and-committees/board-of-health/

Copies of the amended regulations are on file in the Town Clerk’s office and the Board of Health office at the Town Hall.

Board of Health

Michelle Collette, Member

12/6/2024 D

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court

Docket No. MI24P5862EA

Estate of: Kelly Elizabeth Griffin

Also known as Kelly E. Griffin

Date of Death: September 23, 2024

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Evan C. McElroy of Pepperell, MA, a Will has been admitted to informal probate. Evan C. McElroy of Pepperell, 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.

12/6/2024 B

LEGAL NOTICE GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING 9 Higley St

ASSESSORS MAP 107-6

In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40C, the Groton Historic Districts Commission (GHDC) will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 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 Edward O’Neill, seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for 9 Higley Street, Assessors Map 107-6, to install new black Harvey casement windows, new Board and Batten engineered wood siding, and to replace the decks with composite decking and railings. Copies of the application and supporting materials are available for review by contacting the GHDC via the Land Use Dept, 2^nd floor of the Town Hall.

Peter Benedict, Chair

Historic Districts Commission

11/29/2024 and 12/6/2024 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

MI24P1410EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Joan Ballard Esposito

Also known as: Joan B. Esposito

Date of Death: 1/2/2024

To all interested persons:

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

Linda A. Fronsdahl 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 Linda A. Fronsdahl 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 12/17/2024.

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 19, 2024

Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

11/29/2024 E

LEGAL NOTICE GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION

LEGAL NOTICE

GROTON HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING

9 Higley St

ASSESSORS MAP 107-6

Peter Benedict, Chair

Historic Districts Commission

11/29/2024 and 12/6/2024 C

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

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 B

Groton Parks Commission Seat Vacancy

As required by MGL Chapter 41, Sections 10 and 11, there exists a vacancy on the Groton Park Commission, with the term to expire in June 2025. All interested individuals shall complete a Committee Interest Form by Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Interested applicants will be interviewed by the Park Commission on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., held in Town Hall.

A final appointment to fill the said vacancy shall be in a joint session with the Select Board and the remaining Park Commissioners at a Select Boards’s Meeting to be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the Groton Town Hall.

Committee Interest Forms can be found on the Town’s website at https://www.grotonma.gov/government/boards-and-committees/committee-inte....

Alison S. Manugian, Chair

Groton Select Board

Brian Edmonds, Vice Chair

Park Commission

11/22/2024 I

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 Retroactive Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Ron Hersch for the removal of a beaver dam.

The subject property is off Island Rd (Parcel 131-43). 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

11/22/2024 G

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.

11/22/2024 H