Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Suffolk Probate and Family Court 24 New Chardon Street, Boston, MA 02114 (617) 788-8300
Docket No. SU25P0825EA
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Estate of: John Taylor Date of Death: 02/26/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for S/A - Formal Adjudication of Intestacy has been filed by Vinelle B Lawrence of Boston, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as 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 07/13/2026. 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.
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: June 15, 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. SU26P1126EA
INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE
Estate of: Sergio Batista Alves Also Known As: Sergio B Alves Date of Death: 01/24/2026
To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Ellen M Alves of Boston, MA a will has been admitted to informal probate.
Ellen M Alves of Boston, 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.
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS), 21 Queen Street, Dorchester, MA 02122, requests proposals for Strategic Planning Consulting Services. NHCS seeks a qualified firm to facilitate a comprehensive, multi-year Strategic Plan, including discovery and data review, stakeholder engagement, mission and vision review, long-term goal setting, strategic capital planning, and an implementation and accountability framework. The RFP is available beginning June 8, 2026 and may be obtained electronically from [email protected]. Proposals are due July 17, 2026 by 4:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically to [email protected], to the attention of Edverette Brewster, Executive Director. Contact: Rick Grant, Chief Operating Officer, [email protected], 617-825-0703.
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is seeking bids for the following:
BID NO. DESCRIPTION DATE TIME
7201 Fiber Optics Cable Upgrade Phase-1 Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
07/24/26 2:00 p.m.
OP-533 Electrical Testing and Technical 07/30/26 2:00 p.m.
Services - Metropolitan Boston
7577 DCR Quabbin Maintenance Building
09/04/26 2:00 p.m.
8190 John J. Carroll Water Treatment 09/049/26 2:00 p.m.
Plant Carbon Dioxide Systems Upgrade
To access and bid on Event(s) please go to the MWRA Supplier Portal at https://supplier.mwra.com.
LEGAL NOTICE
Request for Proposal Announcement
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), through the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness (CBHW), is seeking proposals through two separate RFPs:
• RFP #1: To select a qualified organization to create and operate a Mental Health Crisis Response pilot program.
• RFP #2: To select an organization to serve as the External Evaluator for Boston’s Community Led Mental Health Crisis Response (MHCR) Pilot.
The full RFPs will be available on Jun 25, 2026, at http://boston.gov/rfp.
ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
The BROOKLINE HOUSING AUTHORITY, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Refinish Railings at State Aided Development: High Street Veterans (200-1) in Brookline, Massachusetts, project # 046125 in accordance with the documents prepared by NEXT PHASE STUDIOS ARCHITECTS.
The Project consists of but not limited to: Stairwell railing refinish and installation of infill railing guards.
The work is estimated to cost $634,421.00.
All bidding Requests for Information (RFIs) shall be submitted online by 07/02/2026 at 4:00PM EDT for filed sub-bids and by 07/02/2026 at 4:00PM EDT 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 in part is funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) through the Community Development Act of 1974 and is subject to all provisions and regulations issued pursuant to this Act.
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, Painting, and must submit a current DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and signed DCAMM Prime/General Contractor Update Statement.
General Bids will be received until 16 July 2026 at 4:00PM EDT and publicly opened online, forthwith.
Filed Sub-bids for the trades listed below will be received until 09 July 2026 at 4:00PM EDT 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 Miscellaneous and Ornamental Metals
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, women and veteran-owned business enterprises as certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO). The participation benchmark reserved for such enterprises shall not be less than 7.9% MBE, 5.2% WBE and 3% VBE for all state and state-assisted construction projects over $150,000.
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.
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: 07/01/2026 at 11:00AM EDT Address: 220 High St, Brookline, MA 02445 Instructions: Meet in front of 220 High St Office Entrance.
The hard copy Contract Documents may be seen at:
Nashoba Blue Inc. 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749 978-568-1167
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic General Bids for MPA Contract No. L1761-C1, E2 LOT GEOTHERMAL TEST BORE, 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 bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 immediately after which the electronic 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 ZOOM BY THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT AT 11:00AM EDST ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 Follow instructions below to access pre-bid Zoom Call:
https://massport.zoom.us/j/9564878502?pwd=ejVmOWdheEppTTR5MFA1TEQ2YklOUT09&omn=83238717944
Meeting ID: 956 487 8502
Passcode: 161174
The work includes PERFORMING A TEST BORE TO DETERMINE EXPECTED GROUND SOURCE HEAT EXCHANGER CAPACITY. SCOPE ALSO WILL INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SOIL DISPOSAL AND WATER TREATMENT.
Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 listing for this Project.
The estimated project cost is $250,000.
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, Auto Liability Insurance, and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. 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.
This contract is subject to a Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than TWELVE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT (12.5%) 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, General Requirements and Covenants.
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
MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic General Bids for MPA Contract No. A288-C12, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CURBSIDE SIGNAGE – TERM CONTRACT, AUTHORITY WIDE – ALL FACILITIES INCLUDING BEDFORD, BOSTON, BRAINTREE, DANVERS, FRAMINGHAM, WOBURN, AND WORCESTER, 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 bids will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 immediately after which the electronic 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 AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT, BID ROOM, ONE HARBORSIDE DRIVE AT 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026.
The work includes PROVISION OF LABOR, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS, TOOL, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE; FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGN PANELS, BOXES, AND FRAMES; REMOVAL AND REPLACMENT OF EXISTING SIGN GRAPHICS AND PANELS; MODIFICATION OR REPAIR OF EXISTING SIGN SYSTEMS, MESSAGING, PANELS. WORK TO BE INSTALLED ON EXISTING SUPPORTS (HANGARS, POSTS, ETC.), EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 listing for this Project.
