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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

The BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Roof Replacement at State Aided Development: Egmont Street Veterans (200-2) in Brookline, Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by SOCOTEC.

The Project consists of but not limited to: Work includes removal and replacement of the existing PVC and underlying Built-up Roof down to the concrete deck. The contractor shall install a new 2 ply (1 ply plus a cap sheet) built-up roof system complete with a 30-year manufacturer’s warranty.

The work is estimated to cost $2,519,985.00.

All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 01/15/2026 at 4:00PM EST for filed sub-bids and by 01/22/2026 at 4:00PM EST for general bids.

Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage rates as required by M.G.L. c.149 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

THIS PROJECT IS BEING ELECTRONICALLY BID AND HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid documents on how to register as an electronic bidder. All Bids shall be submitted online at biddocs.com and received no later than the date and time specified.

General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the following category of work, Roofing, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.

General Bids will be received until 5 February 2026 at 4:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith.

Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 22 January 2026 at 3:00PM EST and publicly opened online, forthwith.

Filed sub-bidders must be DCAMM certified for the trades listed below and bidders must include a current DCAMM Sub-Bidder Certificate of Eligibility and a signed DCAMM Sub-Bidder’s Update Statement.

TRADES Masonry Plumbing

General bids and sub-bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (including all alternates) and made payable to the BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY. Note: A bid deposit is not required for Projects advertised under $50,000.

Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for review at biddocs. com (may be viewed and downloaded electronically at no cost).

General bidders must agree to contract with minority and women business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). 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 Contractor and all subcontractors (collectively referred to as “the Contractor”) agree to strive to achieve minority and women workforce participation. The Workforce Participation benchmark is set at 6.9% for women and 15.3% for minorities. The Workforce benchmark percentages are a statutory requirement under MGL c. 149 § 44A(2)(G).

PRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT: Scheduled Date and Time: 01/14/2026 at 10:00AM EST Address: 200 Pleasant Street, Brookline, MA 02446 Instructions: Bidders interested in attending the PreBid Meeting shall meet outside 200 Pleasant Street (Front of Building).

The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at:

Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167

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

Docket No. SU25A0916AD

CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6

In the matter of Francisca Jacyntanna Aguilera

To Francisco Vincente Aguilera any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth.

A petition has been presented to said court by Ricardo Ricky Alexandre of Roslindale, MA and Melinda Pauline Alexandre (Aguilera) of Mattapan, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Xayra Genesis Alexandre.

If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person.

An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 01/23/2026.

WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 25, 2025

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. SU25P1103GD

NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor

In the interests of Adonis Ezekiel Tutt of Boston, MA Minor

NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 05/19/2025 by Monique S Tutt of Boston, MA will be held 01/26/2026 08:30 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located at 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114.

2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to:

File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing.

3. Counsel for the Minor: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor.

4. Counsel for Parents: If you are a parent of the minor child who is the subject of this proceeding you have a right to be represented by an attorney. If you want an attorney and cannot afford to pay for one and if you give proof that you are indigent, an attorney will be assigned to you. Your request for an attorney should be made immediately by filling out the Application of Appointment of Counsel form. Submit the application form in person or by mail at the court location where your case if going to be heard.

5. Presence of the Minor at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests.

THIS IS A LEGAL NOTICE: An important court proceeding that may affect your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this notice or other court papers, please contact an attorney for legal advice.

Date: October 20, 2025

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court

Docket No. SU25A0915AD

24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300

CITATION G.L. c. 210, § 6

In the matter of Tatyanna Grace-Pauline Aguilera

To Francisco Vincente Aguilera and any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth.

If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: 01/23/2026.

WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 25, 2025

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

Case No. SU25P0780PM

To all persons interested in the estate of Willie Craig of Boston, MA, in said County, a person under conservatorship.

A petition has been presented to said Court for license to sell a private sale certain real estate of protected person for his maintenance, and praying that the petitioner may become the seller of said real estate.

If you desire to object thereto you or your attorney should file a written appearance in said Court at Boston before ten o’clock in the forenoon on the 15th day of January, 2026, the return day of this citation.

WITNESS, Janine D Rivers, Esquire, First Judge of this Court, this 12th day of December, 2025

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. SU25P2888GD

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

In the matter of: Teresa Kopecka Of: Boston, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Brigham & Women’s Hospital of Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Teresa Kopecka is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (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, 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 01/27/2026. 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. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 30, 2025

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. SU25P2861EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Amy D. Sinclair Date of Death: 04/30/2025

To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by John B Sinclair, Jr. of Weare, NH requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that John B Sinclair, Jr. of Weare, NH 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 02/03/2026. 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. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 23, 2025

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. SU24P2801EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Joan Rossetti Date of Death: 07/05/2024

To all interested persons:

A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Clifford Risk of Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that Clifford Risk of Boston, MA 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 02/10/2026. 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.

WITNESS, Hon. Janine D Rivers, First Justice of this Court. Date: December 31, 2025

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. SU25P2698EA

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Estate of: Claude Anthony James Date of Death: September 6, 2025

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Patrice A. Williams-James of Dorchester, MA.

Petitioner, Patrice A. Williams-James of Dorchester, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.

The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested partis are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating and restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under informal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.

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