COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 25 SM 001432 ORDER OF NOTICE
TO:
Troy Carter and Rebecca Carter Trustees of the Troy and Rebecca Carter Living Trust U/D/T Dated August 26, 2009 and individually
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 § 3901 (et seq): Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware Trustee of SMRF Trust VI-A claiming to have an interest in a mortgage covering real property in Oak Bluffs, numbered 2 Iron Hill Road, given by Troy Carter and Rebecca Carter, Trustees of the Troy and Rebecca Carter Living Trust U/D/T Dated August 26, 2009 to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC, dated December 22, 2021, and recorded at Dukes County Registry of Deeds in Book 01611, Page 504, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendants` Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 30, 2025 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the ground of noncompliance with the Act. Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of said Court on May 13, 2025. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder may23,1-t
MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Hughes Family Realty Trust, Robert D. Hughes Trustee and Susan R. Hughes, Trustee to Compass Bank for Savings, dated February 27, 2003 and recorded with the Dukes County Registry of Deeds at Book 929, Page 711 for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on June 13, 2025 at 10 Great Plains Way, Edgartown, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land with any buildings thereon situated in Edgartown, Dukes County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: WESTERLY by the easterly side line of a thirty and 00/100 (30.00) foot right of way one hundred eighty-five and 00/100 (185.00) feet. NORTHERLY by land of B. Harrison Cohan and Hildegarde H. Cohan eighty-seven and 64/100 (87.64) feet; NORTHERLY by the southerly side of a right of way thirty and 00/100 (30.00) feet wide, one hundred thirty and 45/100 (130.45) feet and by the southerly side of said right of way eighty-four and 23/100 (84.23) feet; EASTERLY by a curve to the right by the southerly side of said way of seventy and 50/100 (70.50) feet, said curve having a chord of sixty-six and 49/100 (66.49) feet, and continuing southerly by the westerly side said thirty and 00/100 (30.00) foot way, a distance of thirty and 00/100 (30.00) feet; SOUTHERLY by land of B. Harrison Cohan and Hildegarde N. Cohan, three hundred sixteen and 55/100 (316.55) feet. ALL as shown on a "Plan of Land in Edgartown, Massachusetts Surveyed for Carol D. Berendt, dated August 28, 1960, Scale: 1" = 50', Dean R. Swift Registered Land Surveyor," recorded with Dukes County Registry of Deeds in Book 241, Page 547. The premises are conveyed together with the right of way in common with the grantors and others now or hereafter entitled thereto over the thirty (30) foot way set out on said plan including the right to use said ways for the utility lines and their maintenance. The grantees agree to maintain the pole line leading into the premises. Together with the right of way, in common with others now or hereafter entitled thereto to the Slough Cove Road. FOR TITLE, see deed from Ralph S. Berendt, et ux, dated January 30, 1990 and recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 538, Page 406. Being the same property described in Book 535 at Page 400 The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, encroachments, building and zoning laws, liens, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession, and attorney’s fees and costs. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($15,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Santander Bank, N.A. formerly known as Sovereign Bank, N.A., formerly known as Sovereign Bank, successor by merger to Compass Bank for Savings Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS LAW GROUP PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 24-007615
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Dukes Division Docket No. DU25P0060PO Estate of: Ena Jacqueline Hunt Date of Death: October 30, 2024 CITATION ON GENERAL
PROBATE PETITION
To all interested persons:
A Petition has been filed by:
Patricia Arterberry of New Bedford, MA requesting the court to order the following:
Exhibit A • Vacate the will dated January 23, 2023 and the Motion to Admit Copy of Last will and Testament and the Order naming Karen H. Torrence, as Personal Representative; • Allow the will dated September 7, 2024; • Appoint Patricia Arterberry as Personal Representative; • Order all assets and documents received and held by said Karen H. Torrence, while acting as Personal Representative, be turned over to said Patricia Arterberry, in her capacity as Personal Representative; and • Allow the fo!lowing forms to be filed by Patricia Arterberry, as Personal Representative: (1) MPC 160 Petition for Formal Probate, (2) MPC 801 Bond, (31Ml'C 162 Surviving Spouse, Children, Heirs at Law, and (4) MPC 163 Devisees.
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 June 10, 2025.
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. Susan L. Jacobs, First Justice of this Court.
Date: May 12, 2025
Daphne DeVries
Register of Probate Dukes County Probate and Family Court PO Box 237 81 Main Street Edgartown, MA 02539 (508)627-4703 may23,1-t
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Docket No. DU23P0118EA
Estate of:
Elza Hamilton Minor, Jr.
Date of Death: 03/21/2023
CITATION ON PETITION FOR
FORMAL ADJUDICATION
To all interested persons:
A Petition for S/A - Formal Appointment of Successor PR has been filed by:
Robert D. Minor of Hercules, 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:
Robert D. Minor of Hercules, 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 06/24/2025.
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. Susan L. Jacobs, First Justice of this Court.
Date: May 20, 2025
Daphne DeVries
Register of Probate
Dukes County Probate and Family Court
PO Box 237
81 Main Street
Edgartown, MA 02539
(508)627-4703
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Laurence M. Moloney to Ledle, Inc. dated September 27, 2005, registered at the Dukes County Registry District of the Land Court as Document No. 63654 and noted on Certificate of Title No. 15043 and also recorded at the Dukes County Registry of Deeds in Book 1057, Page 225 of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 01:00 PM on June 2, 2025, on the mortgaged premises. This property has the address of 51 Gull Landing, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557. The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: The land with the buildings thereon in Oak Bluffs, County of Dukes County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, consisting of a parcel of Registered Land and a parcel of Unregistered Land, which, for the purposes of a Protective Covenant Agreement hereinafter referred, shall be considered as one parcel: REGISTERED LAND On the Northeast by land nor or formerly of Caryolyn M. Stevens, ninety and no/100 (90.00) feet; On the Southeast by Lot No. 8 on plan hereinafter referred, ninety-four and 67/100 (94.67) feet; On the Southwest by the Northeast sideline of Gull Landing, ninety and no/100 (90.00) feet; On the Northwest by Lot No. 10 on a plan hereinafter referred, ninety-four and 67/100 (94.67) feet. Being Lot No. 9 on Sub-Division Plan No. 22340C, filed with Certificate of Title No. 3278. There is appurtenant to the above described premises the right, in common with the grantor and others now or hereafter entitled thereto. To use Gull Landing as shown on the aforesaid plan for all purposes, including utilities, for which ways are used in the Town of Oak Bluffs. Being the same premises as described in Certificate of Title No. 15043. UNREGISTERED LAND Being Lot. No. 9A as delineated on a “Plan of Land in Oak Bluffs, Mass. Being a Subdivision of Lot 2, L.C. Plan 22340B, Lot C, L.C. Plan 7471B, Lot 48, L.C. Plan 7471B and an Unregistered Parcel of Land, Scale of 60 fee to an inch, John P. Doyle, R.L.S. March 21, 1970”, filed with Dukes County Deeds in Oak Bluffs Case File No. 37. For title see deed of William P. Ferris to me dated September 17, 2002, to be recorded at Dukes County Registry of Deeds in Book 901, Page 170 and also with Dukes County District of the Land Court. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applicable. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of the premises, the description as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. Together with all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all senior liens, senior mortgages, unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier's or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC (“DG&L”), time being of the essence. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. Dated: April 17, 2025 Ledle, Inc. By its Attorney
DOONAN, GRAVES & LONGORIA, LLC,
100 Cummings Center, Suite 303C,
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2670
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Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District Invitation for Bids Electrical Services #25-27
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District is seeking Bids to provide Electrical Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The contract may be extended through FY28 at the discretion of the District. Details regarding specifications, pre-bid conference, as well as required forms, are available in the Central Office by emailing Jocelyn Broadley at jbroadley@mvyps.org. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mark Friedman, Chief Procurement Officer, labeled “MVRSD Electrical Bid #25-27”, and be received at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 by Monday, June 9, 2025 before 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time). If Bids are being delivered in person, Bids must be placed in secure drop box at front door at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
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Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School District Request for Services Expanded Regionalization
Martha's Vineyard Regional School District invites proposals from a qualified professional and/or professional organization to independently study potential expansion of the existing regional school districts on Martha’s Vineyard and to analyze financial and operational costs and benefits, along with benefits for student achievement. This project is expected to take place through the summer and fall of calendar year 2025 Copies of the RFS can be obtained by emailing Jocelyn Broadley of the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools at jbroadley@mvyps.org Proposals will be accepted until 4:30PM EST on Monday June 2, 2025. Proposals must be either mailed AND received by the above time/date, or can be delivered to the secure lockbox located at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Proposals should be addressed to Mark Friedman, School Business Administrator, 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Proposals should be marked as “MVRHS Expanded Regionalization #25-30”. The district may reject any and all proposals. Bidders must refer to RFS for complete directions regarding submission. may16,23,2-t
Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District Invitation for Bids General Contracting Services #25-28
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District is seeking Bids to provide General Contracting Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The contract may be extended through FY28 at the discretion of the District. Details regarding specifications, pre-bid conference, as well as required forms, are available in the Central Office by emailing Jocelyn Broadley at jbroadley@mvyps.org. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mark Friedman, Chief Procurement Officer, labeled “MVRSD General Contracting Bid #25-28”, and be received at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 by Monday, June 9, 2025 before 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time). If Bids are being delivered in person, Bids must be placed in secure drop box at front door at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
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Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District Invitation for Bids HVAC Services #25-26
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District is seeking Bids to provide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The contract may be extended through FY28 at the discretion of the District. Details regarding specifications, pre-bid conference, as well as required forms, are available in the Central Office by emailing Jocelyn Broadley at jbroadley@mvyps.org.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mark Friedman, Chief Procurement Officer, labeled “MVRSD HVAC Bid #25-26”, and be received at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 by Monday, June 9, 2025 before 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time). If Bids are being delivered in person, Bids must be placed in secure drop box at front door at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
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Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District Invitation for Bids Plumbing Services #25-25
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District is seeking Bids to provide Plumbing Services for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The contract may be extended through FY28 at the discretion of the District. Details regarding specifications, pre-bid conference, as well as required forms, are available in the Central Office by emailing Jocelyn Broadley at jbroadley@mvyps.org. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mark Friedman, Chief Procurement Officer, labeled “MVRSD Plumbing Bid #25-25”, and be received at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 by Monday, June 9, 2025 before 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time). If Bids are being delivered in person, Bids must be placed in secure drop box at front door at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The Martha’s Vineyard Regional School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
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Martha’s Vineyard Airport
Terminal Renovation and
Addition Project
LEGAL NOTICE
Martha’s Vineyard Airport Commission, invites sealed Bids from Prequalified General Contractors and Filed Sub-Bid Contractors for the Martha’s Vineyard Airport Terminal Renovation and Addition Project, 71 Airport Road, West Tisbury, MA 02575. New construction includes 2 single story additions totaling of approximately 15,000 sf. Work includes slab on grade foundations, aluminum glazed openings, asphalt shingle pitched roofing and cedar wood shingles. The renovation of the airport is comprised of approximately 5,000 sf. This bid is open to Prequalified General Contractors and Filed Sub-Bid Contractors only, except Misc. Metals and Terrazzo Filed Sub-Bid Categories, which are open to all Bidders. Please see the list of Prequalified General Contractors and Filed Sub-Bid Contractors.
Non-Disclosure Agreement is required and located at: http://bidportal.mjinc.com/index. Once the NDA is filled out, credentials to access bid documents will be provided via email. Project number: 868760
Sub-Bid Categories: Masonry Stone; Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron; Waterproofing, Dampproofing and Caulking; Roofing and Flashing; Glass and Glazing; Metal Windows; Tile; Terrazzo; Acoustical Tile; Resilient Floors, Painting; Fire Protection; Plumbing; HVAC; and Electrical.
Pre-Bid Meeting: There is an optional site visit/walkthrough scheduled for Thursday, May 29 2025, at 11:00AM at Martha’s Vineyard Airport Terminal, 71 Airport Road West Tisbury, MA 02575.
Sub-Bid Deadline: June 4, 2025, 4:00PM.
General Bid Deadline: June 25, 2025, 4:00PM.
The Martha’s Vineyard Airport reserves the right to reject any and all submissions, to waive any informality, and to accept or reject submissions as determined to be in the best interests of the Airport.
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Up Island Regional School
District Invitation for Bids HVAC Services #25-29
The Up Island Regional School District is seeking Bids to provide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services to the West Tisbury School and the Chilmark School beginning approximately July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026. The contract may be extended annually through FY28 at the discretion of the District. Details regarding specifications, pre-bid conference, as well as required forms, are available in the Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools Central Office by emailing Jocelyn Broadley at jbroadley@mvyps.org.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to Mark Friedman, Chief Procurement Officer, labeled “UIRSD HVAC Bid, #24-29”, and be received at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA. 02568 by Wednesday, June 11, 2025 before 4:30PM (Eastern Standard Time). If Bids are being delivered in person, Bids must be placed in the secure drop box at front door at 4 Pine Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. The Up Island Regional School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
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