Massachusetts Public Notices
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Wyman Lake in Westminster will be treated with the aquatic herbicide Sonar (fluridone) on May 28, 2026; recreational use resumes May 29 and irrigation use resumes August 29. The notice informs the public about temporary closures and reopenings.
Public auction of unclaimed overdue pledges from Empire Loan Company will be held at 1130 Washington St, Boston on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; items will be sold to satisfy outstanding pledges. The sale is conducted by licensed auctioneer Harvey Cohen.
The Upton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 for a special permit application by Morrell Construction to build a large-scale, ground-mounted solar farm on a 66.5-acre parcel at 0 Sawmill Brook Lane (Assessor's Map 31/Lot 001).
A petition was filed to formally adjudicate the estate of James M. O'Kane (d. Aug 13, 2020) and to appoint Steven N. Fenner of Ashburnham as Personal Representative in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object in writing by 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2026.
The Worcester Probate Court reports that Steven N. Fenner of Ashburnham has been informally appointed personal representative for the estate of Linda J. O'Kane (d. Sept 18, 2025). The estate is being administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.
The will of James J. Leahey (d. July 21, 2024) has been informally admitted to probate and John J. Leahey of Rutland, MA was appointed personal representative to administer the estate without court supervision under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.
The Upton Conservation Commission will hold hybrid public hearings on May 27, 2026 regarding a swimming pool at 146 Westboro Rd and a land disturbance permit for a new single-family house on ANR Lot 2, East St.; interested parties may participate and review applications online.
A petition was filed to formally adjudicate the intestate estate of Donald Raymond Gemma and appoint Valerie A. Doyon of Gardner as Personal Representative to serve without surety in unsupervised administration. Interested persons must object by 10:00 a.m. on June 9, 2026.
The will of Mildred L. Lagoy (d. Feb 14, 2025) was informally admitted to probate and Donald L. Lagoy of Gardner has been appointed personal representative without bond. The estate will be administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.
Notice that Richard E. Wronski of Barre, MA has been informally appointed personal representative for the estate of Joseph David Wronski (d. 3/28/2026). The estate is administered informally under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code.
A petition filed by Westborough Healthcare asks the Probate Court to appoint a conservator for Robert Littlefield of Westborough, MA, alleging disability and seeking protective orders; interested persons must file objections by 10:00 A.M. on June 2, 2026.
A trustee filed a civil lawsuit asking the Barnstable Superior Court to declare his title to a Harwich property superior because a deed in the chain of title is missing. Heirs and others claiming an interest must file a written defense by June 9, 2026.
The Cotuit Fire District Board of Water Commissioners invites sealed bids for installation of water service connections, sideline-to-residence connections, and emergency repairs. Bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 16, 2026, and will be publicly opened at the Cotuit Water Department.
A petition has been filed to formally admit the will of Anne Pauline Dean (d. Sept 2, 2025) and appoint Susan A. Dean of Marstons Mills as Personal Representative to administer the estate without court supervision. Interested persons may object by June 8, 2026.
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.
Three Massachusetts banks—BANKESB (Easthampton), BANKHOMETOWN (Oxford), and TRUNORTH BANK (Peabody)—seek permission to merge into BANKESB and continue under the name TRUNORTH BANK. The merger would keep BANKESB's main office and convert the others into branches.
An auction of unredeemed pledges (pawned items) from Empire Loan Co. of Lynn will be held at 1130 Washington St., Boston on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Items will be sold to the public by licensed auctioneer Harvey Cohen.
An auction will sell unredeemed pledges of Empire Loan Co. at 1130 Washington Street, Boston on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Items pledged and not redeemed will be offered to the public by licensed auctioneer Harvey Cohen.
An auction of unredeemed pledges belonging to Empire Loan Co. of Stoughton will be held at 1130 Washington St., Boston on June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The sale is conducted by licensed auctioneer Harvey Cohen and involves pledged property being sold for non-redemption.
A release of oil or hazardous material at 875 Highland Avenue (RTN 3-2148) is undergoing cleanup and has been reclassified to Tier II under Massachusetts Contingency Plan; a Tier Classification Permit Extension was submitted May 12, 2026.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital filed a petition in Middlesex Probate Court asking the court to appoint a conservator for Nancy Repassy of Waltham, alleging she is disabled and needs protective oversight. The court may determine disability and appoint a conservator with bond.
A petition filed by MetroWest Medical Center seeks appointment of a conservator for Donna Laforest of Framingham, alleging she is disabled and needs a protective order. The court will decide if a conservator should be appointed without a surety bond.
A petition was filed by MetroWest Medical Center seeking appointment of a guardian for Brenda Chipman of Natick, MA, alleging she is incapacitated and requesting Cheryl Van Gerven (or another suitable person) serve as guardian without surety.
A petition filed by MetroWest Medical Center seeks appointment of a conservator for Brenda Chipman of Natick, alleging disability and requesting a protective order and appointment with personal surety on the bond. The court will determine need and suitability of the proposed conservator.
The Board of Managers of the Jefferson Schoolhouse Condominium Association sued the Estate of John Edward Genego to collect unpaid condominium common fees under Massachusetts law. The estate (and any heirs) must respond to the complaint within 20 days or risk a default judgment enforcing the lien.
A will for Christopher C. Mansfield (d. March 3, 2026) was admitted to informal probate and Courtney N. Carrof and Henry Dormitzer of Boston were appointed personal representatives to administer the estate without court supervision.
A petition for formal probate has been filed for the estate of Constance Marie Tracy (d. 02/28/2026), requesting appointment of Patricia Tracy-Lyons of Everett as personal representative without surety in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may obtain the petition and object.
A petition was filed seeking formal probate for the estate of Karl August Osterlund (d. 05/18/2020) and appointment of Jonathan DelVecchio as personal representative without surety in unsupervised administration. Interested persons may obtain the petition and object to the appointment.
This notice announces informal probate of Victor DeGruttola’s will and that Robert Litwack (Richmond, VA) is appointed personal representative without bond under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code. Interested persons may contact the representative or petition the court about estate matters.
What Are Public Notices in Massachusetts?
Public notices in Massachusetts are legally mandated announcements published in official newspapers and government portals. Under state law, government agencies, courts, and private parties must publish these notices to inform the public of actions that may affect their rights or property.
Common types of public notices in Massachusetts include foreclosure filings, probate and estate notices, fictitious business name statements, tax deed sales, lis pendens (pending lawsuit filings on real property), name change petitions, and government bid solicitations.
NoticeRegistry maintains a research-grade archive of Massachusetts public notices sourced from official courthouse records and legal newspapers. Each notice is parsed into a plain-English summary, geocoded, and tagged with structured metadata, searchable by address, party, case number, city, county, or category, and cross-linked to related filings. Set up a free watchlist to be notified when new notices match your criteria.