Legal Notices

BOXFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held by Zoom videoconference on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM or such other time when posted to consider the Request for Determination of Applicability by applicant Masconomet Regional School District for the property located at: 20 Endicott Road, Boxford:  Map 43, Block 1, Lot 1 for a proposed athletic field project.

The Zoom videoconference information will be posted on the Town website in advance of the meeting. This is a joint meeting under the requirements of MGL Ch. 131, Sect. 40, as amended, and Boxford’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations. To view application materials, email rpovenmire@boxfordma.gov or call (978) 887-6000, ext. 506 or visit the Conservation Office at Boxford Town Hall during office hours M-Th 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For the Commission,

Ross Povenmire, Director of Conservation                                                  3/11

TOWN OF BOXFORD

PLANNING BOARD AND TREE WARDEN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REMOVAL OF PUBLIC SHADE TREE & SCENIC ROADS ACT

The Boxford Planning Board and the Tree Warden will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, Sections 3 & 4 (Removal of Public Shade Trees) & Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads Act) to consider the removal of two trees adjacent to 23 Valley Road in Boxford (Assessor’s Map 14-1-36). Each tree is posted with a notice as required.

Said hearing will be held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The Zoom information will be available on the Town of Boxford webpage calendar several days prior to the hearing, or can be requested from rpovenmire@town.boxford.ma.us.

For the Planning Board and the Tree Warden,

Ross Povenmire                                                                                  3/4, 3/11

LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL HEARING
Community Preservation Committee
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Georgetown Community Preservation Committee will hold a Public Informational Hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to provide the community with an opportunity to learn and comment about projects to be considered for recommendation of funding by the voters of Georgetown at the May 2026 Annual and Special Town Meeting. The Hearing will be held in person at the Georgetown Town Hall (1 Library St) and remotely via Zoom.
Join the Hearing at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84752423486. Meeting ID: 847 5242 3486
Passcode: 602711
Projects to be discussed for recommendation include but are not limited to:
Annual Reservations to the CPA Core Categories and Administrative Reservation
Community Housing Category–Affordable Housing Trust Block Grant
Recreational Category – East Main Street Fields Design and Permitting
Recreational Category – East Main Street Fields Reconstruction
Recreational Category – Recreational Bike Path
Recreational Category – Universal Access Nature Trail
Open Space Category – West Street Drainage
Historical Category – Updates to Camp Denison Historic Lodge
A review of the Community Preservation Plan which will identify short and long term goals and needs for town recreational, historical, and housing resources.
If approved by the voters, certain projects will be paid for with the funds available to Georgetown as defined in M.G.L Chapter 44B, the Community Preservation Act. For more information, visit the Community Preservation tab of the Georgetown website at www.georgetownma.gov.
The Community Preservation Committee welcomes any questions and comments regarding these projects. If you are unable to participate in this meeting, please send your questions or comments to araspa@georgetownma.gov.
The Community Preservation Committee would like to thank the residents of Georgetown for their continued support.
Alicia Raspa,
Chair, Georgetown Community Preservation Committee 3/11

GEORGETOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held via Zoom videoconference on Thursday March 19, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. or such other time when posted for the Notice of Intent by applicant Jennifer Vangelist for the property located at: 8 Linden Circle, Georgetown , MA 01826; Public Hearing for an upgraded septic system located at 8 Linden Circle. proposed installation of a septic System upgrade on this failed system.
The Zoom connection information will be posted on the Town of Georgetown website Calendar prior 48 hrs. prior to the meeting. This is a hearing under the requirements of MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40, as amended, and Georgetown Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations. For more information, contact mgrenier@georgetownma.gov
For the Commission:
Michèle Grenier, P.W.S., Conservation Director                                          3/11

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

GEORGETOWN PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby provided that the Town of Georgetown Planning Board will conduct Public Hearings pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A, Sec. 5, on proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. Hearings will be to: a) amend §165-69 Accessory Dwelling Units and b) add language to §165-94 Pre-existing nonconforming structures or uses and c) amend language to §165-7 Definitions for nursery schools and d) change maximum building heights in §165-11, Attachment 3, Intensity of Use Schedule and e) correct Scribner errors in §165 Intensity of Use Schedule and f) amend §165-7 Definitions to add new language for Reduced Frontage Residential Lot as well as §165-11, Attachment 3 to add language reducing required frontage. The purpose of the hearings is to obtain public sentiment so that proper revisions can be made regarding Warrant Articles proposed by the Georgetown Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Public Hearings will be on Wednesday, 25 MARCH 2026. The hearing to amend §165-69 Accessory Dwelling Units will begin at 7:30pm. The hearing to add language to §165-94 Pre-existing nonconforming structures or uses will begin at 7:35 pm. The hearing to amend language to §165-7 Definitions of nursery schools will begin at 7:40 pm. The hearing to discuss changing maximum building heights in §165-11, Attachment 3, Intensity of Use Schedule will begin at 7:45 pm. The hearing to correct Scribner errors in §165 Intensity of Use Schedule will begin at 7:50 pm. The hearing to amend §165-7 Definitions to add new language for Reduced Frontage Residential Lot as well as §165-11, Attachment 3 to add language reducing required frontage will begin at 7:55pm. The hearings will be held virtually via Zoom, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard in relation thereto. The link to the Zoom meeting will be available on the Planning Board’s agenda which can be found on the Town’s Calendar of Upcoming Events at www.Georgetownma.gov 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing. The full text of the proposed amendments and potential changes are on file and available for inspection during normal business hours at Town Hall in the Planning Office, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA and can be viewed online at:

https://cms5.revize.com/revize/georgetownma/government/boards  commissions/planning_boa rd/index.php#outer-4887

The above-cited remote meeting connection information will be included on the 25 MARCH 2026 Planning Board meeting agenda, which will be posted on the Town of Georgetown website no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Further, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Georgetown Local Access Cable TV Channel 9. Video recordings of this meeting, and all Georgetown Planning Board meetings may be found at www.georgetownma.gov by choosing the Community TV option.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81111555522 Meeting ID: 811 1155 5522
Passcode: 108881

For more information about these Public Hearings or if you were unable to attend the hearing and would like to communicate your concerns or questions about this application, please send an eMail to the Town Planner at FOConnor@GeorgetownMA.gov . Written correspondence received before Noon on the day of the hearing will be accepted and read into the record.

Frank O’Connor, Jr.

Planner for Town of Georgetown                                                        3/4, 3/11

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

GEORGETOWN PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby provided that the Town of Georgetown Planning Board will conduct Public Hearings pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A, Sec. 5, on proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. Hearings will be to: a) amend §165-69 Accessory Dwelling Units and b) add language to §165-94 Pre-existing nonconforming structures or uses and c) amend language to §165-7 Definitions for nursery schools and d) change maximum building heights in §165-11, Attachment 3, Intensity of Use Schedule and e) correct Scribner errors in §165 Intensity of Use Schedule and f) amend §165-7 Definitions to add new language for Reduced Frontage Residential Lot as well as §165-11, Attachment 3 to add language reducing required frontage. The purpose of the hearings is to obtain public sentiment so that proper revisions can be made regarding Warrant Articles proposed by the Georgetown Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

The Public Hearings will be on Wednesday, 25 MARCH 2026. The hearing to amend §165-69 Accessory Dwelling Units will begin at 7:30pm. The hearing to add language to §165-94 Pre-existing nonconforming structures or uses will begin at 7:35 pm. The hearing to amend language to §165-7 Definitions of nursery schools will begin at 7:40 pm. The hearing to discuss changing maximum building heights in §165-11, Attachment 3, Intensity of Use Schedule will begin at 7:45 pm. The hearing to correct Scribner errors in §165 Intensity of Use Schedule will begin at 7:50 pm. The hearing to amend §165-7 Definitions to add new language for Reduced Frontage Residential Lot as well as §165-11, Attachment 3 to add language reducing required frontage will begin at 7:55pm. The hearings will be held virtually via Zoom, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard in relation thereto. The link to the Zoom meeting will be available on the Planning Board’s agenda which can be found on the Town’s Calendar of Upcoming Events at www.Georgetownma.gov 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing. The full text of the proposed amendments and potential changes are on file and available for inspection during normal business hours at Town Hall in the Planning Office, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA and can be viewed online at:

https://cms5.revize.com/revize/georgetownma/government/boards  commissions/planning_boa rd/index.php#outer-4887

The above-cited remote meeting connection information will be included on the 25 MARCH 2026 Planning Board meeting agenda, which will be posted on the Town of Georgetown website no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Further, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Georgetown Local Access Cable TV Channel 9. Video recordings of this meeting, and all Georgetown Planning Board meetings may be found at www.georgetownma.gov by choosing the Community TV option.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81111555522 Meeting ID: 811 1155 5522
Passcode: 108881

For more information about these Public Hearings or if you were unable to attend the hearing and would like to communicate your concerns or questions about this application, please send an eMail to the Town Planner at FOConnor@GeorgetownMA.gov . Written correspondence received before Noon on the day of the hearing will be accepted and read into the record.

Frank O’Connor, Jr.

Planner for Town of Georgetown                                                        3/4, (3/11)

TOWN OF BOXFORD

PLANNING BOARD AND TREE WARDEN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

REMOVAL OF PUBLIC SHADE TREE & SCENIC ROADS ACT

The Boxford Planning Board and the Tree Warden will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, Sections 3 & 4 (Removal of Public Shade Trees) & Chapter 40, Section 15C (Scenic Roads Act) to consider the removal of two trees adjacent to 23 Valley Road in Boxford (Assessor’s Map 14-1-36). Each tree is posted with a notice as required.

Said hearing will be held via Zoom teleconference on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The Zoom information will be available on the Town of Boxford webpage calendar several days prior to the hearing, or can be requested from rpovenmire@town.boxford.ma.us.

For the Planning Board and the Tree Warden,

Ross Povenmire                                                                                  3/4, (3/11)

n accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection Bylaw, a remote public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm to consider a Notice of Intent application filed by Bob Silva Septic Preservation Services for proposed repair of septic system possibly within 100 Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and 200′ Riverfront Area at 4 Dodge Road (Map 5, Parcel 103) in Rowley, MA.

Daniel Shinnick, Chairman

Rowley Conservation Commission                                                             3/4

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

GEORGETOWN PLANNING BOARD

Notice is hereby provided that the Town of Georgetown Planning Board will conduct a public hearing pursuant to M.G.L. c.40A, Sec. 5, on proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw Article XIX Marijuana Businesses §165-156 through §165-163. The purpose of the hearing is to consider public comments regarding a Warrant Article proposed by the Georgetown Planning Board. These proposed changes will be to update the Town’s bylaws to address the legalization of marijuana delivery and marijuana social consumption in Massachusetts.

The Public Hearing will be on Wednesday, 11 MARCH 2026 at 7:10 p.m. This hearing will be held virtually via Zoom, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard in relation thereto. The link to the Zoom meeting will be available on the Planning Board’s agenda which can be found on the Town’s Calendar of Upcoming Events at www.Georgetownma.gov 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing. The full text of the proposed amendments are on file and available for inspection during normal business hours at Town Hall in the Planning Office, 1 Library Street, Georgetown, MA and can be viewed online at: https://georgetownma.gov/government/boards     commissions/planning_board/index.php#outer-4823

The above-cited remote meeting connection information will be included on the 11 MARCH 2026 Planning Board meeting agenda, which will be posted on the Town of Georgetown website no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Further, the meeting will be broadcast live on the Georgetown Local Access Cable TV Channel 9. Video recordings of this meeting, and all Georgetown Planning Board meetings may be found at www.georgetownma.gov by choosing the Community TV option.

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84963913804 Meeting ID: 84963 913804 Passcode: 803705

For more information about these Public Hearings or if you were unable to attend the hearing and would like to communicate your concerns or questions about this application, please send an eMail to the Town Planner at FOConnor@GeorgetownMA.gov . Written correspondence received before Noon on the day of the hearing will be accepted and read into the record.

Frank O’Connor, Jr.

Planner for Town of Georgetown                                                         2/18, 2/25

BOXFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing will be held via Zoom videoconference on Thursday March 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. or such other time when posted for the Amendment to the Order of Conditions #114-1403 by applicant Victor Palermo for the property located at: 18 MacDonald Drive, Map 13-3-12 to amend an existing Order of Conditions and associated approved plan to include a proposed detached garage, accessory dwelling unit and associated site improvements, portions of which would be within 100-feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetland.

The Zoom connection information will be posted on the Town of Boxford website prior to the meeting. This is a joint hearing under the requirements of MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40, as amended, and Boxford’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations. For more information, contact Ross Povenmire at rpovenmire@town.boxford.ma.us.

For the Commission,

Ross Povenmire, Conservation Director                                                    2/25