Public Notices in Salem, Massachusetts | Massachusetts

A petition has been filed to formally admit the will of Sidney Knowlton (d. 02/26/2025) and to appoint John D. Welch of Salem as Personal Representative with corporate surety in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/12/2026.

May 19, 2026Probate Salem

A petition has been filed to formally probate the Will of Jacqueline M. Levasseur and to appoint Nikki E. Lewis of Lawrence as Personal Representative without surety under unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/02/2026.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

Notice that the First and Second Annual accounts of Marianne Smith and Robert L. Smith, as conservators for Aaron Robert Smith of Gloucester, have been presented to Essex Probate and Family Court. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 A.M. on 05/26/2026 or the accounts may be allowed without further notice.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

A petition was filed to formally adjudicate the intestate estate of Janet Irene Miller and to appoint David G. Miller of Salisbury as Personal Representative without surety under unsupervised administration. Interested persons have until 10:00 AM on 06/08/2026 to object in writing.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

A petition for a Decree of Complete Settlement and allowance of a final account for the estate of Edward Patrick Walsh, Jr. has been filed; interested parties must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

A petition has been filed to appoint Roger J. Schmidt, Jr. of North Billerica as personal representative for the estate of Roger John Schmidt (d. 03/10/2026) under unsupervised administration. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

A petition requests that Lorraine DePietro of Hogansville, GA be appointed personal representative for the estate of Thalia Harris Blowers (d. 02/12/2026) in unsupervised administration; interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/22/2026 to object.

May 18, 2026Probate Salem

A petition was filed to formally admit the will of Suleyman Dervish Celimli (d. 02/10/2026) and to appoint Evren Celimli of Cambridge as unpaid personal representative in an unsupervised probate administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026.

May 16, 2026Probate Salem

A family court has published a hearing invitation (subpoena) for respondent Shawn Michael Barnes in an unresolved divorce case, notifying him that he will be considered served seven days after publication and must appear at the October 24, 2024 hearing in Izmir.

May 16, 2026Court Notice Salem

A petition in Essex Probate and Family Court seeks to allow Christopher and Valeri Richards to adopt Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe and change her name to Lillith Nicole Louise Richards. Interested parties, including a named father and DCF, are being notified and may object.

May 15, 2026Probate Salem

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Abram Shwartzman and appointment of Vera Zlotin of Brighton as Personal Representative to administer the estate without court supervision; interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/02/2026.

May 15, 2026Probate Salem

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Harold Samuel Knowles and appointment of Maureen T. Leary Knowles as personal representative without bond in an unsupervised administration. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/12/2026 to file written objections.

May 11, 2026Probate Salem

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of John Merrill Russell (d. 03/12/2026) and to appoint David L. Russell of Hyde Park as Personal Representative without bond under unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/10/2026.

May 11, 2026Probate Salem

Salem Conservation Commission will review a Notice of Intent from Paul Wright/House of the Seven Gables to relocate the Counting House and boat play structure inland, add floodproofing, and restore pathways at 115 Derby Street. The hearing is May 19, 2026, via remote participation.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Salem

The Salem Conservation Commission will consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for Daniel Smith to construct a backyard shed at 1 Parallel St, which lies in protected wetlands. The remote meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Salem

The Salem Housing Authority's Draft Federal Annual Public Housing Agency Plan is open for a 45-day public review starting May 14, 2026, with a remote public hearing on June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a Board vote on July 8, 2026 for final adoption and HUD submission.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Salem

A petition for a Decree of Complete Settlement was filed in the estate of Robert E. Arata asking the court to allow a final account and close the estate. Interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026 to file objections in court.

May 11, 2026Probate Salem

A petition seeks a formal Decree of Complete Settlement for the estate of Lee Johnston, including allowance of a final account. Interested parties must file written appearances and objections by 10:00 a.m. on the return day, June 15, 2026, or be bound by the decree.

May 11, 2026Probate Salem

A petition was filed asking the Probate Court to enter a Decree of Complete Settlement for the estate of Lee Johnston, including allowance of the final account. Interested persons must file written objections by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

May 11, 2026Probate Salem

A family court in Izmir has published a hearing invitation for respondent Shawn (Shaw) Michael Barnes, who could not be located, scheduling a preliminary divorce hearing on October 24, 2024 at 09:50. The announcement serves as notice after seven days of publication.

May 10, 2026Court Notice Salem

Salem Co-operative Bank will hold its 104th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the bank building (3 South Broadway, Salem, NH) to elect two directors and address other allowable business.

May 10, 2026Other Salem

A family court has published a hearing invitation (subpoena) for respondent Shawn Michael Barnes, notifying him of a preliminary divorce hearing on October 24, 2024 at 09:50 in Izmir 3rd Family Court. The notice says publication serves as service after seven days.

May 9, 2026Court Notice Salem

A petition was filed seeking appointment of a guardian for Saul Miguel Maldonado of Lynn, MA, alleging incapacity and requesting Sandra De Leon or Juan Carlos Maldonado (or another) be appointed. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 AM on 05/27/2026.

May 9, 2026Probate Salem

A petition filed in Essex Probate and Family Court seeks to allow Christopher and Valeri Richards to adopt Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe and to change the child's surname to Richards; interested parties, including Tevin Thomas Davis and DCF, are notified and may object.

May 8, 2026Probate Salem

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Jane Elizabeth Olivadoti and asks that Todd Wetherbee of Lynnfield be appointed personal representative with unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by filing before 10:00 a.m. on 06/01/2026.

May 7, 2026Probate Salem

A petition was filed in Essex Probate and Family Court to change the name of a minor from Arelvin Alcala, Jr. to Irelvin Catsillo, Jr. Anyone wishing to object must file a written appearance by 10:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026.

May 7, 2026Name Change Salem

Salem, Massachusetts — Public Notices

A petition has been filed to formally admit the will of Sidney Knowlton (d. 02/26/2025) and to appoint John D. Welch of Salem as Personal Representative with corporate surety in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/12/2026.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the Will of Jacqueline M. Levasseur and to appoint Nikki E. Lewis of Lawrence as Personal Representative without surety under unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/02/2026.

A petition was filed to formally adjudicate the intestate estate of Janet Irene Miller and to appoint David G. Miller of Salisbury as Personal Representative without surety under unsupervised administration. Interested persons have until 10:00 AM on 06/08/2026 to object in writing.

A petition for a Decree of Complete Settlement and allowance of a final account for the estate of Edward Patrick Walsh, Jr. has been filed; interested parties must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

A petition has been filed to appoint Roger J. Schmidt, Jr. of North Billerica as personal representative for the estate of Roger John Schmidt (d. 03/10/2026) under unsupervised administration. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026.

A petition requests that Lorraine DePietro of Hogansville, GA be appointed personal representative for the estate of Thalia Harris Blowers (d. 02/12/2026) in unsupervised administration; interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/22/2026 to object.

A petition was filed to formally admit the will of Suleyman Dervish Celimli (d. 02/10/2026) and to appoint Evren Celimli of Cambridge as unpaid personal representative in an unsupervised probate administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026.

A family court has published a hearing invitation (subpoena) for respondent Shawn Michael Barnes in an unresolved divorce case, notifying him that he will be considered served seven days after publication and must appear at the October 24, 2024 hearing in Izmir.

A petition in Essex Probate and Family Court seeks to allow Christopher and Valeri Richards to adopt Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe and change her name to Lillith Nicole Louise Richards. Interested parties, including a named father and DCF, are being notified and may object.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Abram Shwartzman and appointment of Vera Zlotin of Brighton as Personal Representative to administer the estate without court supervision; interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/02/2026.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Harold Samuel Knowles and appointment of Maureen T. Leary Knowles as personal representative without bond in an unsupervised administration. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/12/2026 to file written objections.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of John Merrill Russell (d. 03/12/2026) and to appoint David L. Russell of Hyde Park as Personal Representative without bond under unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/10/2026.

Salem Conservation Commission will review a Notice of Intent from Paul Wright/House of the Seven Gables to relocate the Counting House and boat play structure inland, add floodproofing, and restore pathways at 115 Derby Street. The hearing is May 19, 2026, via remote participation.

The Salem Conservation Commission will consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for Daniel Smith to construct a backyard shed at 1 Parallel St, which lies in protected wetlands. The remote meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

The Salem Housing Authority's Draft Federal Annual Public Housing Agency Plan is open for a 45-day public review starting May 14, 2026, with a remote public hearing on June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a Board vote on July 8, 2026 for final adoption and HUD submission.

A petition for a Decree of Complete Settlement was filed in the estate of Robert E. Arata asking the court to allow a final account and close the estate. Interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026 to file objections in court.

A petition seeks a formal Decree of Complete Settlement for the estate of Lee Johnston, including allowance of a final account. Interested parties must file written appearances and objections by 10:00 a.m. on the return day, June 15, 2026, or be bound by the decree.

A petition was filed asking the Probate Court to enter a Decree of Complete Settlement for the estate of Lee Johnston, including allowance of the final account. Interested persons must file written objections by 10:00 a.m. on 06/15/2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

A family court in Izmir has published a hearing invitation for respondent Shawn (Shaw) Michael Barnes, who could not be located, scheduling a preliminary divorce hearing on October 24, 2024 at 09:50. The announcement serves as notice after seven days of publication.

Salem Co-operative Bank will hold its 104th Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the bank building (3 South Broadway, Salem, NH) to elect two directors and address other allowable business.

A family court has published a hearing invitation (subpoena) for respondent Shawn Michael Barnes, notifying him of a preliminary divorce hearing on October 24, 2024 at 09:50 in Izmir 3rd Family Court. The notice says publication serves as service after seven days.

A petition was filed seeking appointment of a guardian for Saul Miguel Maldonado of Lynn, MA, alleging incapacity and requesting Sandra De Leon or Juan Carlos Maldonado (or another) be appointed. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 AM on 05/27/2026.

A petition filed in Essex Probate and Family Court seeks to allow Christopher and Valeri Richards to adopt Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe and to change the child's surname to Richards; interested parties, including Tevin Thomas Davis and DCF, are notified and may object.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Jane Elizabeth Olivadoti and asks that Todd Wetherbee of Lynnfield be appointed personal representative with unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by filing before 10:00 a.m. on 06/01/2026.

A petition was filed in Essex Probate and Family Court to change the name of a minor from Arelvin Alcala, Jr. to Irelvin Catsillo, Jr. Anyone wishing to object must file a written appearance by 10:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026.