Groton Legals

   In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, §§ 5 and 11, the Groton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 7:45 PM, in the Town Hall, to consider a Citizens’ Petition zoning map amendment submitted by Donald Van Dyne. The proposed amendment would rezone the property located at 797 Boston Road (Assessors’ Parcel 133-49) from Residential-Agricultural “R-A” to Neighborhood Business “NB”. The rezoning would allow the petitioner to apply for a special permit to construct an indoor pickleball facility on the property.

   Copies of the proposed zoning amendment are on file in 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

March 24 & 31, 2023 A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

BID NO. 905100-03

   The Groton Electric Light Department (GELD) is accepting bids for the procurement of Distribution Transformers.  The Bid package documents are available by emailing Tammi Lemire at tlemire@grotonelectric.org or calling 978-448-1150.  Bids will be received at the Groton Electric Light Department, 23 Station Avenue, Groton, MA 01450 until Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 1:00 PM.  Bids must be received in triplicate in a sealed, opaque envelope marked “BID FOR DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS BID NO. 905100-03”.

   GELD specifically reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities or informalities or to accept any bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of GELD.

3/17 and 3/24 B

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, March 28, 2023 at 6:40 p.m. to consider a Request of Determination of Applicability filed by Dane Krampitz for the removal of hazardous trees at 260 Whiley Road (Groton Assessor’s Parcels 131-71). The meeting will be held in the second floor meeting room with the option to connect 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 regarding this hearing. 

Respectfully submitted,

Eileen McHugh, Chair

Groton Conservation Commission

3/17/2023 G

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court

Probate and Family Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court

10-U Commerce Way

Woburn, MA 01801

Docket No. MI23P1178GD

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR

INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO

G.L.c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Penny N. LaPlant

Of: Groton, MA

RESPONDENT

Alleged Incapacitated Person

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

Kathleen R. LaPlant of Franklin, MA

William G. LaPlant of Franklin, MA

in the above captioned matter alleging that Penny N. LaPlant is in need of a Guardian and requesting that

Kathleen R. LaPlant of Franklin, MA

William G. LaPlant of Franklin, 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 04/03/2023. 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 this 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-named 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. Maureen H Monks, First Justice of this Court.

Date: March 06, 2023

Tara E. DeCristofaro

Register of Probate

3/17/2023 F