Groton Legals

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

11/22/2024 C

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

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

11/15/2024 B

Site Plan Review – Lawrence Academy, Gray Building Renovation

In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 40A, §§ 9 and 11, M. G. L., and the Code of the Town of Groton, Chapter 218, the Groton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 7:15 PM, in the Groton Town Hall, to consider the Site Plan Review application submitted by Lawrence Academy for renovation of the Gray Building on Assessors’ Parcel 116-10. The proposed renovation will involve demolition and replacement of the existing dining hall wing, along with site improvements including the addition of new terraces on the front and rear of the existing building.

Copies of the application are on file in the Planning Board office and the Town Clerk 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 Planning Board at (978) 448-1105 at least ten days prior to the hearing.  

GROTON PLANNING BOARD

Scott Wilson, Chair

10/25 and 11/1/2024 C