Legal Advertisements - Week of March 12, 2026
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 17 Pond Edge Trail, Wareham, MA 02571
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Marcus C. Medley and Jayleese N. Le Blanc to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., and now held by Selene Finance, LP, said mortgage dated June 17, 2022 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 56933, Page 105, as affected by a Loan Modification dated April 1, 2025 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 59822, Page 42; said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment dated May 15, 2024 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 58923, Page 3; said mortgage was assigned from JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to Selene Finance, LP by assignment dated October 8, 2025 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 60427, Page 231; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on April 2, 2026 at 01:00 PM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
That certain parcel of land situated in Wareham in County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shown as Lot 19A on a plan entitled “Definitive Subdivision Modification Plan, Lot 18A, 19A &20A, Tihonet Pond- North, Crane Landing Road & Pond Edge Trail,Wareham, MA, Prepared for A.D. Makepeace Company” dated October 16, 2006 prepared by G.A.F. Engineering Inc. and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 281 of 2007 in Plan Book 53, Page 63.
Subject to easements, restrictions and other matters described in Deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 36649 Page 22.
For title reference see deed to be recorded herewith.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated June 16, 2022 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 56933, Page 103.
TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
Brock & Scott, PLLC
23 Messenger Street
2nd Floor
Plainville, MA 02762
Attorney for Selene Finance, LP
Present Holder of the Mortgage
(401) 217-8701
TOWN OF WAREHAM
BOARD OF HEALTH
54 MARION ROAD
WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02571
(508) 291-3100
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Wareham Board of Health will hold a public hearing to discuss a possible revocation of the tobacco permit for the Seven Eleven located at 3106 Cranberry Highway. The reason for the possible revocation of this Tobacco Permit is regarding multiple violations to State and Town Regulations.
It is ordered: That a virtual public hearing be held on the Tobacco permit within the Board of Health Meeting at approximately 5:00 p.m. on the 1st of April, 2026. Meeting to be held in room 27 at 54 Marion Road, as well as via remote. Zoom Link is located on the Board of Health’s Agenda listed on the Town’s Website.
CITATION ON PETITION
FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL26P0188EA
Estate of: Robert E. Spagnuolo Jr.
Also known as: Robert Elmo Spagnuolo Jr.
Date of Death: 07/04/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Daria Spagnuolo of Wareham 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 Daria Spagnuolo of Wareham 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 03/20/2026.
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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: February 18, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
NOTICE AND ORDER
Petition for Appointment of
Guardian of a Minor
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL25P1540GD
In the matter of: James Brian Merkel
Of: Wareham, 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 07/21/2025 by
Christine J Townley of Buzzards Bay, MA
Brian K Townley of Buzzards Bay, MA
will be held 04/30/2026 09:00 AM Guardianship of Minor Hearing
Located 52 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
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 daysbefore 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 is 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 interest.
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: February 6, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
CITATION ON PETITION
FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL26P0282EA
Estate of: Edward C. Doucette
Also known as: Edward C. Doucette Jr.
Date of Death: 02/16/2019
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Late and Limited Formal Testacy and/or Appointment has been filed by Kenneth B. Doucette of Waltham 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 Kenneth B. Doucette of Waltham 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 04/06/2026.
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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 05, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL26P0310EA
Estate of: Faith Ann Berry
Also known as: Faith Berry, Faith A. Berry
Date of Death: 12/30/2025
To all interested persons:
A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Joel S. Berry of Lake Elsinore CA and Jennifer L. Berry or Lake Elsinore CA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.
The Petitioner requests that Joel S. Berry of Lake Elsinore CA and Jennifer L. Berry or Lake Elsinore CA 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 03/31/2026.
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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 02, 2026
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Premises:
2 Bayside Avenue,
Wareham, MA 02571
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Mark E Madden to Navy Federal Credit Union, and now held by Navy Federal Credit Union, said mortgage dated January 27, 2020 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 52357, Page 46, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on April 9, 2026 at 09:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:
The land in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, being Lot 388 as shown on “Plan #2 of Lots at Parkwood Beach,” dated May 1, 1923, Hayward & Hayward, Surveyors, recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 3, Page 555, to which plan reference is hereby made for further and more particular description.
Said lot contains, according to said plan, 5450 square feet.
Also the land in Wareham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the Easterly side of Bay Avenue, and being Lot 403 as shown on plan entitled “Plan #2 of Lots at Parkwood Beach, Wareham, Mass ., owned by Henry A. Brown Corporation, May 1, 1923,” said plan being recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 3, Page 555. Said Lot 403 is bounded as follows:
Northerly by Lot 388 as shown on said plan, eighty-seven and 52/100 (87.52) feet;
Easterly by Lot 389 as shown on said plan, sixty-three and 23/100 (63.23) feet;
Southerly by Lot 402 as shown on said plan, eighty-seven and 4/10 (87.4) feet; and
Westerly by Bay Avenue, as shown on said plan, sixty-one and 2/10 (61.2) feet
Containing, according to said plan, 5442 square feet.
Being all of that certain property conveyed to Mark E. Madden, from James J. Arnold, III, by deed dated 6/23/17 and recorded on 6/23/17 in book 48581 page 231 of Plymouth County official records.
The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated June 23, 2017 and recorded in the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 48581, Page 231.
TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.
FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
Brock & Scott, PLLC
23 Messenger Street
2nd Floor
Plainville, MA 02762
Attorney for Navy Federal Credit Union
Present Holder of the Mortgage
(401) 217-8701
CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO
G.L. c. 190B, §5-304
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Plymouth Probate and Family Court
52 Obery St. Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
Docket No. PL26P0330GD
In the matter of: Seanathan D Greenfield
Of: Wareham, MA
RESPONDENT
Alleged Incapacitated Person
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Fremont C Staples of Wareham MA in the above captioned matter, alleging that Seanathan D Greenfield is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Fremont C Staples of Wareham MA, Alexandra R Staples of Wareham 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 appointment of a Guardian is necessary and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court and may contain a request for a certain specific authority.
You have a 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 day of 04/03/2026. 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. Patrick W. Stanton,
First Justice of this Court
Date: March 04, 2024
Matthew J. McDonough, Register of Probate
