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MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Electronic bids for MPA Contract No. L1854-C1, FACILITIES REFRESH, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received through the internet using Bid Express until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidexpress.com immediately after the bid submission deadline.

Electronic General Bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDENSDAY, FEBRURY 18, 2026, immediately after which, the electronic bids will be opened and posted publicly on Bid Express.

Electronic filed sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same office until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDENSDAY, FEBRURY 4, 2026, immediately after which, the filed sub-bids will be opened and posted publicly on Bid Express.

No paper copies of bids will be accepted.

NOTE:

PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD VIA TEAMS AT 01:00PM LOCAL TIME ON WEDENSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 (Meeting ID: 293 261 693 037 00, Passcode: ZX3KJ73p, dial-in +1 929-346-7445,337705016#)

The work includes SELECT INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF FACILITIES 1: DEMOLITION, DF&HW, LGMF, LATHING AND PLASTERING, DRYWALL, CERAMIC TILE, RESILIENT FLOORING, CARPET, PAINTING, ACT, SPECIALTIES, CASEWORK, SOLID SURFACE TOPS, SPRINKLER, PLUMBING, HVAC, ELECTRICAL, LOW VOLTAGE, FIRE ALARM, TESTING.

Bid documents will be made available beginning AT 9:00AM, WEDNESDAY 01/14/2026.

Bid documents for this project may be accessed or downloaded at no cost to potential bidders exclusively through https://www.bidexpress.com/ businesses/27137/home in the General Bid listing for this Project.

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certified in the category of General Construction. The estimated contract cost is $1,691,550.00

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, filed Subbidders must submit with their bid a current Sub-bidder Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance and a Sub-bidder Update Statement. The filed Sub-bidder must be certified in the sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal.

Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for five (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to five (5) percent of the sub-bid amount in the form of a bid bond in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualified to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifications, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and / or the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, whichever is greater.

The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $10,000,000.00. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details.

Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work:

Painting $13,087.70

Resilient Flooring $15,306.58

Acoustical Tile $61,478.70

Tile $10,873.96

Plumbing $9,526.96

HVAC $154,082.24

Fire Protection $18,341.03

Electrical $358,574.38

The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids.

This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than THREE POINT Four PERCENT (03.4%) of the Contract be performed by minority and women owned business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible.

This Contract is also subject to Affirmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action article of Division I..

The Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all bidders/proposers will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award.

The General Contractor is required to submit a Certification of Non- Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Office at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY Richard A. Davey CEO & 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 # 26-309-007, ROADWAY RESTORATION OF BWSC EXCAVATIONS. Bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit, certified check, treasurers or cashier’s check, or in the form of a bid bond in the amount of 5% OF BID payable to and to become the property of the Commission if the bid, after acceptance, is not carried out. In addition, a performance bond and also a labor and materials payment bond, each of a surety company qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Executive Director, and each in the sum of 100 % OF THE CONTRACT PRICE, must be submitted within the time specified in the Contract document. Bid 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, in A sealed envelope, clearly marked BIDS FOR CONTRACT # 26-309-007, ROADWAY RESTORATION OF BWSC EXCAVATIONS Bids will be publicly opened and read at the office of the Director of Procurement on February 11,2026 10:00AM. The rate of wages paid in the work to be performed under the contract shall not be less than the prevailing rate of wages in the schedule determined by the Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety of the Commonwealth, a copy of which schedule is annexed to the form of contract referred to herein. Before commencing performance on this contract, the contractor shall provide by insurance for the payment of compensation and the furnishing of all other benefits under Chapter 152 of the General Laws (The Workmen’s Compensation Law, so called). Attention is called to Chapter 370 of the Acts of 1963, which must be strictly complied with. No bid for the award of this project will be considered acceptable unless the Contractor agrees to comply fully with the requirement of the Minority Employee Utilization Requirement as set forth in Article VIII of the Contract and the Utilization of Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises as set forth in Article X of the Contract. The Executive Director reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Award of any contract is subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.

Henry F. Vitale Executive Director


MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY 10 PARK PLAZA BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02116

LEGAL NOTICE

Electronic proposals for the following project will be received through the internet using Project Bids until the date and time stated below, and will be posted on www.bidx.com forthwith after the bid submission deadline. No paper copies of bids will be accepted. Bidders must have a valid digital ID issued by the Authority in order to bid on projects. Bidders need to apply for a digital ID with Project Bids at least 14 days prior to a scheduled bid opening date.

Electronic bids for MBTA Contract No. P02CN12, DOWNTOWN CROSSING AND ARLINGTON STATIONS EMERGENCY POWER AND LIGHTING, BOSTON, MA (CLASS 5- ELECTRICAL) PROJECT VALUE $4,300,000, can be submitted at www.bidx.com until two o’clock (2:00 p.m.) on February 5th, 2026.

Immediately thereafter, in a designated room, the Bids will be opened and read publicly.

The scope of work includes demolition and construction services for the installation of an emergency light/power system at both Arlington & Downtown Crossing stations. The scope of work includes demolition of existing walls, installation of new walls, installation of new electrical equipment, and installation of new mechanical equipment.

Bidders’ attention is directed to Appendix 1, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity; and to Appendix 2, Supplemental Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, and Affirmative Action Program in the specifications. While there is no DBE goal associated with this contract, the Authority strongly encourages the use of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as prime contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in all of its contracting opportunities.

To view the full Notice to Bidders, please see link below.

http://bc.mbta.com/business_center/bidding_solicitations/current_solicitations/

On behalf of the MBTA, thank you for your time and interest in responding to this Notice to Bidders Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Phillip Eng General Manager & CEO of the MBTA

January 7, 2026


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

Docket No. SU25A0915AD

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.

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 Xenya Grace 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. 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. SU25P2859EA

CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION

Estate of: Gregory Bryan Potter Also known as: Greg Potter Date of Death: 11/08/2025

To all interested persons:

A Petition for S/A - Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Erica A Potter 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 Erica A Potter 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 01/29/2026. 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 26, 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. SU25P2871EA

INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE

Estate of: Adella R Quinn Date of Death: May 5, 2025

To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Teresa E Quinn-Ogunwobi of Lynn, MA

Teresa E Quinn-Ogunwobi of Lynn, 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 parties 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 or 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.


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

Docket No. SU25P2658GD

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

In the interests of Image Joi French 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 11/24/2025 by Debra L Green of, Boston, MA, Khalisa J French of Boston, MA will be held 03/19/2026 09:00 AM Review 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: December 22, 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. SU24P1341GD

Citation Giving Notice of Petition for Removal of a Guardian of an Incapacitated Person

In the Interests of: Geovanny Arias-Gonzalez Of Roslindale, MA RESPONDENT Incapacitated Person/Protected Person

To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Carolina Hernandez of Lakeville, MA in the above captioned matter requesting that the court Remove the Guardian of the Respondent.

The petition asks the court to make a determination that the Guardian and/ or Conservator should be allowed to resign; or should be removed for good cause; or that the Guardianship and/or Conservatorship is no longer necessary and therefore should be terminated. The original petition is on file with the 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 02/17/2026. 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: January 06, 2026

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. SU19P1723EA

Citation on Petition for Order of Complete Settlement

Estate of: Noreen A Dimond Date of Death: 03/24/2019

A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Joanne Schnare of Milton, MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a final account, First and Final and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.

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 02/13/2026. 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: January 02, 2026

Stephanie L. Everett, Esq.

Register of Probate