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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU09P2077EA

Citation on Petition for Allowance of Account

In the matter of: Lorenzo Pitts Date of Death: 09/03/2009

To all interested persons:

A Petition has been filed by Willetta Pitts of Hyde Park, MA requesting allowance of the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth and Amended Fifth (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & Amended Fifth and Final) account(s) as Personal Representative and any other relief as requested in the Petition.

You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before 10:00 a.m. on 10/30/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 18, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2169GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person Pursuant to G.L. c. 190B, §5-304

In the matter of: Santo Soto Of: Dorchester, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cen of Boston, MA of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Santo Soto is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necessary, 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 11/07/2024. 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 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. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 10, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P2081EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Sheila Robinson Date of Death: 11/16/1970

To all interested persons

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Channel Wesson Puff of Pflugerville, TX requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Channel Wesson Puff of Pflugerville, TX be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/05/2024. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 01, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

Docket No. SU24P1879PM

CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L c. 190B, §5-304 & §5-405

In the matter of: Victor Marino Respondent: Alleged Incapacitated Person Of: Roxbury, MA

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Department of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Victor Marino is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Spooner Guardianship Services of Auburn, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond.

The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court.

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 10/31/2024. 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 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.

Witness, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 2, 2024

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

RFP for Owner’s Project Manager for Kickham Apartments

Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) services for the redevelopment of Kickham Apartments, including planning, design, permitting, pre-construction, and construction-related activities. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Procurement is subject to Chap. 30B public procurement. Please contact Hannah Cross at [email protected] to request a copy of the RFP.

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES

The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Massport) is soliciting Construction Management at Risk Services for MPA PROJECT NO. L1366 – NORTH SERVICE AREA OPTIMIZATION BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (the project). In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149A, Sections 1 thru 13, Massport is seeking a highly qualified and competent Construction Manager (CM) to provide preconstruction services and implement the construction of the Project in accordance with an agreement where the basis for payment is the cost of the work plus a fee with a negotiated guaranteed maximum price. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is being utilized to prequalify and shortlist CM firms who will be invited to submit proposals in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be issued by Massport.

The Scope of Work includes the construction of a new large vehicle storage and maintenance facility (LVSMF), the repurposing of the existing green bus depot (GBD), a new service road, SIDA line reconfiguration, and a salt shed/ transfer station reconfiguration, all included within the North Service Area of Logan Airport. The LVSMF facility will replace the functions currently served by four different buildings: Hangar 5 (Building #5), Facilities 2 (Building #3), Facilities 3 (Building #4) and Building 15. The LVSMF and the Green Bus Depot Repurposing Project program will include equipment storage and maintenance, employee office and work areas, electrical department, sign shop, central stock room, structural department, wildlife management, and a new fueling station.

A Supplemental Information Package which will provide more details on the scope of the Project as well as the selection process and evaluation criteria shall be available as of WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024 on Massport website, http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/ capital-bids as an attachment to the original Legal Notice, on CommBuys (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project or by contacting Susan Brace by email at [email protected].

In addition, a Project Briefing shall be held via Zoom on Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM. The briefing is not mandatory; however, it is strongly encouraged in order to best familiarize your firm with the project details and prequalification process https://massport.zoom.us/j/82890925305 Meeting ID: 828 9092 5305

Responses shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, NAC, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs and no later than 12:00 Noon Local Time on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2024 via Bid Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home.

All questions relative to your submission shall be directed to CPBidQuestions@ massport.com. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA Project Name and Number. It is strictly prohibited for any proponent to contact anyone else from Massport about this project from the time of this solicitation until award of the project to the successful proponent.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY RICHARD A. DAVEY CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:

BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME

WRA-5533

Excavated Soil Hauling and Disposal

10/29/24 2:00 p.m.

WRA-5534 Insulation Services Gas Burner 10/29/24 2:00 p.m.

WRA-5533

Requirement for Analysis of PFAS by EPA Method 1633 in Wastewater Samples Collected from Industrial Discharges, Treatment Plant Influent and Effluent and Sludge Cakes

11/05/24 1:00 p.m.

To access and bid on Event(s) please go to the MWRA Supplier Portal at https://supplier.mwra.com.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

The Brookline Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Fire Alarm Upgrade Project at the High Street Veterans Family Development, 200-1 for the Brookline Housing Authority in Brookline Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Nangle Engineering Inc.

The Project consists of: The replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a complete code compliant networked addressable fire alarm system at eight (8) dwelling unit buildings, making use of the existing fiber optic network between buildings.

The work is estimated to cost $1,463,470.00.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and to prevailing wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive. This project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant through the Community Development Act of 1974 and is subject to all provisions and regulations issued pursuant to this Act.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of Electrical and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and a signed Update Statement with their bid.

General Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 and be posted online, forthwith.

All bids should be submitted electronically online at www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the date and time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority.

General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount, and made payable to the Brookline Housing Authority.

Bid forms and Contract Documents will be available for pick-up at www. biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978-568- 1167) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

There is a plan deposit of $25.00 per set (maximum of 2 sets) payable to BidDocs Online Inc.

Deposits may be electronically paid or must be a check. This deposit will be refunded for up to two sets upon return of the sets in good condition within thirty (30) days of receipt of bids. Otherwise, the deposit shall be the property of the Awarding Authority.

Additional sets may be purchased for $25.00.

Bidders requesting Contract Documents to be mailed to them shall include a separate check for $40.00 per set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 per set for UPS overnight), payable to BidDocs Online Inc., to cover mail and handling costs.

General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), formerly known as SOMWBA. The combined participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 13% of the final contract price including accepted alternates. Request for waivers must be sent to EOHLC ([email protected]) 5 calendar days prior to the General Bid date. NO WAIVERS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER THE GENERAL BIDS ARE OPENED.

The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of SECTION 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of SECTION 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by SECTION 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.

The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD’s regulations in 24 CFR Part 75, which implement SECTION 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the Part 75 regulations.

The job site will be available for observation on the morning of Friday, October 25, 2024. Bidders please contact Nangle Engineering Inc.

([email protected] or (978)777-7650) prior to 5:00 PM on the Monday prior (October 21, 2024) to schedule an appointment for the observation. Parking within the site is limited to residents only, and bidders must park on High, Chestnut, or surrounding streets. Meet outdoors, in the vicinity of 30 New Terrace Road.

The observation is an opportunity to observe the site only. Any oral interpretations offered at the observation are non-binding. Any questions must be submitted in writing to the Designer, at the e-mail address on the Project Manual cover, no later than 4:00 PM on the Monday prior to the date stated above for the receipt of general bids. Questions after that time may not be responded to, at the sole discretion of the designer.

The Brookline Housing Authority reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded, after approval of the award by the Brookline Housing Authority without written consent of the Brookline Housing Authority.

Brookline Housing Authority October 16, 2024

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION INVITATION FOR BIDS

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION BY ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INVITES SEALED BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. 25-103-001, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROCESSED GRAVEL AS PER BWSC SPECIFICATIONS

BID/CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, MAY BE OBTAINED BY DOWNLOADING IT FROM THE BWSC PORTAL BIDNET DIRECT. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ bwsc. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE FORMS OBTAINED FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AND MUST BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED BID FOR CONTRACT NO. 25-103-001, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROCESSED GRAVEL

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., AT THE OFFICE OF THE Director of procurement. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. The award of any contract is subject to approval by the board of commissioners.

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO respond.

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

[10/17/2024]

Henry F. Vitale Executive Director

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION INVITATION FOR BIDS

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION BY ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INVITES SEALED BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. 25-103-003, FOR THE PURCHASE OF COLD PATCH LIQUID ASPHALT BLEND AS PER BWSC SPECIFICATIONS

BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2024 at 11:00 A.M., AT THE OFFICE OF THE Director of procurement. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. The award of any contract is subject to approval by the board of commissioners.

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO respond.

BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

[10/17/24]

Henry F. Vitale Executive Director

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION

980 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02119

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION SERVICES FOR PROPOSED GARAGE FACILITY AND ANCILLARY USES AT THE COMMISSIONS HEADQUARTERS AT 980 HARRISON AVENUE BOSTON, MA.

RFP No. 24-201-003

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION by its Executive Director, Henry F. Vitale, invites sealed proposals from qualified firms For ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION SERVICES FOR PROPOSED GARAGE FACILITY AND ANCILLARY USES AT THE COMMISSIONS HEADQUARTERS AT 980 HARRISON AVENUE BOSTON, MA.

Request For Proposal May be obtained by downloading it from the BWSC portal BIDNET DIRECT. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/bwsc

The Proposal must be received by Electronic Submission thru BidNet Direct by 12:00 P.M. on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19,2024.

Proposals received after the required date and time will be rejected as non-responsive. Fax/email proposals will not be accepted.

The Executive Director reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, The Award of any contract is subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.

THE BWSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND.

10/17/24 By Henry F. Vitale Executive Director

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 980 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02119

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LICENSED SITE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (LSP)

RFP No. 24-103-006

THE BOSTON WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION by its Executive Director, Henry F. Vitale, invites sealed proposals from qualified firms For THREE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR LICENSED SITE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (LSP)

Request For Proposal May be obtained by downloading it from the BWSC portal BIDNET DIRECT. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/bwsc

The Proposal must be received by Electronic Submission thru BidNet Direct by 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday November 06, 2024.

Proposals received after the required date and time will be rejected as non-responsive. Fax/email proposals will not be accepted.

The Executive Director reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, The Award of any contract is subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.

THE BWSC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND.

10/17/2024 By Henry F. Vitale Executive Director

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