Public Notices in Taunton, Massachusetts | Massachusetts

A petition was filed to appoint Tyla A. Serpa of New Bedford as Personal Representative for the estate of Danny Tavares (d. Jan 4, 2019) in unsupervised administration; interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 to object in writing.

May 19, 2026Probate Taunton

Taunton School Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 school year budget on June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Elizabeth Pole Elementary School Library. The public is invited to attend and provide input on school funding decisions.

May 18, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Darlene Elaine Nelson and appoint Thomas J. Tarrant of Norton, MA as Personal Representative in unsupervised administration; interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026.

May 18, 2026Probate Taunton

The Probate Court informally appointed Michelle M. Goode and Joshua M. Landrith as personal representatives for the estate of Marguerite M. Higgins (d. Feb 27, 2026). The estate will be administered without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

May 18, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Michael John Kelly and appointment of Sara R. Kelly of Raynham as personal representative to serve without surety in unsupervised administration; interested persons may object by June 12, 2026.

May 18, 2026Probate Taunton

The Bristol Probate and Family Court notifies interested persons that John L. Blackwell, Sr. of Taunton has been informally appointed personal representative for the estate of Cynthia C. Blackwell (d. Feb 16, 2026). The estate is being administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

May 18, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Bruce Irving Cartwright and to appoint Kenneth D. vanColen as Personal Representative; interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026 or lose certain rights.

May 18, 2026Probate Taunton

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy was filed seeking appointment of Debra Couturier of Fall River as Personal Representative for the estate of Juliette E. Wilson (d. 02/24/2026). Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/29/2026.

May 17, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Jose A. Giesta and appointment of Maria E. Giesta of New Bedford as personal representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

May 15, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition was filed to formally probate the will of Rita M. Rodericks and to appoint Lynne C. Berard and Anne Marie R. Gauvin as unsupervised personal representatives. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026 to file written objections.

May 15, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Leona S. Berglund and appointment of Leif and Deborah Arvidson as unsupervised personal representatives. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 05/29/2026 to file written appearances and objections.

May 14, 2026Probate Taunton

This notice announces informal probate for the estate of Paul B. Clifford (d. Feb 9, 2026) and that Amory S.C. Woodman and Valerie Clifford‑Pereira of North Easton have been appointed personal representatives serving without bond. Interested persons may obtain the petition and will or petition the court.

May 14, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Carol A. Lomba and asks that Catherine M. McCarran be appointed personal representative without bond under unsupervised administration. Interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 to file objections.

May 13, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition seeks appointment of Edward G. Siegal as personal representative for the estate of Sandra R. Fogg (d. Sept. 8, 2022) to serve without surety in unsupervised administration; interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026.

May 13, 2026Probate Taunton

The Taunton Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a special permit to allow a 2,932 sq. ft. retail marijuana dispensary with an existing drive-through restaurant at 6 Mozzone Blvd. Interested parties may attend and comment.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

A mortgage holder, CC REIT SUB II, LLC, will sell the property at 42 Union Street, Taunton at public auction on June 8, 2026 due to mortgage default; bidders must deposit $7,500 and closing is due within 30 days. The sale may be postponed or amended.

May 12, 2026Foreclosure Taunton

A mortgagee's sale (foreclosure auction) will be held at 10:00 AM on June 8, 2026 at the property: 11 Harrison Avenue, Taunton, MA. A $7,500 deposit is required and the balance is due within 30 days at the mortgagee's attorney's office.

May 12, 2026Foreclosure Taunton

A petition seeks appointment of Rebecca R. Carey, Esq. as Personal Representative of Michael Lake’s estate (died Feb 14, 2026) under unsupervised administration; interested parties must object in writing by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026.

May 12, 2026Probate Taunton

This notice announces the informal probate of the estate of Dennis J. DiRienzo (d. 9/5/2025) and that Ashley DiRienzo and Joan C. Faia were appointed personal representatives to administer the estate without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

May 12, 2026Probate Taunton

A hydrant flow test will be conducted at 437 Whittenton St, Taunton on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This notice informs the public of the scheduled municipal water system test and its location.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

On Thursday 5/14 at 8:00 AM Rustic Fire Protection, Inc. will perform fire pump flow testing at 101 Prince Henry Drive in Taunton for insurance inspection; temporary water discoloration may occur but will be short-lived.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

On Thursday 5/14 at 12:00 pm, Rustic Fire Protection will perform fire pump flow testing at 569 Winthrop St in Taunton for insurance inspection purposes; temporary water discoloration may occur but will be short-lived.

May 12, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

A petition was filed asking the court to appoint Rebecca R. Carey as Personal Representative for the estate of Michael Lake (d. Feb 14, 2026) in unsupervised administration; interested parties must object by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026.

May 12, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Alda M. Farias and to appoint Ruth Medeiros of Westport as Personal Representative to administer the estate without court supervision. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/05/2026 to object in writing.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition has been filed to admit the will of Susan Stec (d. Jan 14, 2026) and appoint Teddy J. Stec as personal representative. Interested persons must file a written appearance and objection by 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 or the court may act without further notice.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

A hydrant flow test will be performed at 437 Whittenton Street in Taunton on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The notice informs the public of the scheduled test and its date and time.

May 11, 2026Public Hearing Taunton

A petition was filed to open the intestate estate of Karen Anne Jeronymo (d. 12/13/2025) and to appoint Richard Jeronymo of New Bedford as Personal Representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Kathleen Odella Viera and appoint Robert C. Viera, Jr. as personal representative with unsupervised administration; interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Antonio J. Lima (d. 4/21/2025) and appoint Ana P. Lima of Acushnet as personal representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/05/2026.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

A petition filed in Bristol Probate seeks to terminate the Magistrate Network Real Estate Trust, appoint Jessica Santos trustee without bond, and distribute trust assets to the estate of Stanley Pokornicki as directed by the decedent. Interested persons may object by the court deadline.

May 11, 2026Probate Taunton

Taunton, Massachusetts — Public Notices

A petition was filed to appoint Tyla A. Serpa of New Bedford as Personal Representative for the estate of Danny Tavares (d. Jan 4, 2019) in unsupervised administration; interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 to object in writing.

Taunton School Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 school year budget on June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Elizabeth Pole Elementary School Library. The public is invited to attend and provide input on school funding decisions.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Darlene Elaine Nelson and appoint Thomas J. Tarrant of Norton, MA as Personal Representative in unsupervised administration; interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026.

The Probate Court informally appointed Michelle M. Goode and Joshua M. Landrith as personal representatives for the estate of Marguerite M. Higgins (d. Feb 27, 2026). The estate will be administered without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Michael John Kelly and appointment of Sara R. Kelly of Raynham as personal representative to serve without surety in unsupervised administration; interested persons may object by June 12, 2026.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Bruce Irving Cartwright and to appoint Kenneth D. vanColen as Personal Representative; interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026 or lose certain rights.

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy was filed seeking appointment of Debra Couturier of Fall River as Personal Representative for the estate of Juliette E. Wilson (d. 02/24/2026). Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/29/2026.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Jose A. Giesta and appointment of Maria E. Giesta of New Bedford as personal representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must file objections by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026 or risk the court acting without further notice.

A petition was filed to formally probate the will of Rita M. Rodericks and to appoint Lynne C. Berard and Anne Marie R. Gauvin as unsupervised personal representatives. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on June 12, 2026 to file written objections.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Leona S. Berglund and appointment of Leif and Deborah Arvidson as unsupervised personal representatives. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 05/29/2026 to file written appearances and objections.

A petition seeks formal probate of the will of Carol A. Lomba and asks that Catherine M. McCarran be appointed personal representative without bond under unsupervised administration. Interested parties have until 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 to file objections.

A petition seeks appointment of Edward G. Siegal as personal representative for the estate of Sandra R. Fogg (d. Sept. 8, 2022) to serve without surety in unsupervised administration; interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026.

The Taunton Municipal Council will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider a special permit to allow a 2,932 sq. ft. retail marijuana dispensary with an existing drive-through restaurant at 6 Mozzone Blvd. Interested parties may attend and comment.

A mortgage holder, CC REIT SUB II, LLC, will sell the property at 42 Union Street, Taunton at public auction on June 8, 2026 due to mortgage default; bidders must deposit $7,500 and closing is due within 30 days. The sale may be postponed or amended.

A mortgagee's sale (foreclosure auction) will be held at 10:00 AM on June 8, 2026 at the property: 11 Harrison Avenue, Taunton, MA. A $7,500 deposit is required and the balance is due within 30 days at the mortgagee's attorney's office.

A petition seeks appointment of Rebecca R. Carey, Esq. as Personal Representative of Michael Lake’s estate (died Feb 14, 2026) under unsupervised administration; interested parties must object in writing by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026.

This notice announces the informal probate of the estate of Dennis J. DiRienzo (d. 9/5/2025) and that Ashley DiRienzo and Joan C. Faia were appointed personal representatives to administer the estate without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.

A hydrant flow test will be conducted at 437 Whittenton St, Taunton on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. This notice informs the public of the scheduled municipal water system test and its location.

On Thursday 5/14 at 8:00 AM Rustic Fire Protection, Inc. will perform fire pump flow testing at 101 Prince Henry Drive in Taunton for insurance inspection; temporary water discoloration may occur but will be short-lived.

On Thursday 5/14 at 12:00 pm, Rustic Fire Protection will perform fire pump flow testing at 569 Winthrop St in Taunton for insurance inspection purposes; temporary water discoloration may occur but will be short-lived.

A petition was filed asking the court to appoint Rebecca R. Carey as Personal Representative for the estate of Michael Lake (d. Feb 14, 2026) in unsupervised administration; interested parties must object by 10:00 a.m. on June 5, 2026.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Alda M. Farias and to appoint Ruth Medeiros of Westport as Personal Representative to administer the estate without court supervision. Interested persons have until 10:00 a.m. on 06/05/2026 to object in writing.

A petition has been filed to admit the will of Susan Stec (d. Jan 14, 2026) and appoint Teddy J. Stec as personal representative. Interested persons must file a written appearance and objection by 10:00 a.m. on May 29, 2026 or the court may act without further notice.

A hydrant flow test will be performed at 437 Whittenton Street in Taunton on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The notice informs the public of the scheduled test and its date and time.

A petition was filed to open the intestate estate of Karen Anne Jeronymo (d. 12/13/2025) and to appoint Richard Jeronymo of New Bedford as Personal Representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Kathleen Odella Viera and appoint Robert C. Viera, Jr. as personal representative with unsupervised administration; interested persons may object by 10:00 a.m. on 05/22/2026.

A petition has been filed to formally probate the will of Antonio J. Lima (d. 4/21/2025) and appoint Ana P. Lima of Acushnet as personal representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on 06/05/2026.

A petition filed in Bristol Probate seeks to terminate the Magistrate Network Real Estate Trust, appoint Jessica Santos trustee without bond, and distribute trust assets to the estate of Stanley Pokornicki as directed by the decedent. Interested persons may object by the court deadline.