Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with MGL Ch…

Notice of Public Hearing In accordance with MGL Chapter 40A, Section 11, Abutters are hereby notified of the following: The Buckland Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m, at Buckland Town Hall, 17 State Street, to hear the following application: Application for Site Plan Review approval, under Section XII, for small-scale ground-mounted solar installation, at the following location: PB/SPR 2018-04, Catherine Ishii, 85 Charlemont Road, Map 1-0, Lot 17. Information and maps can be obtained at the Buckland Town Hall during regular business hours or contacting the Planning Board. Aug 22, Sept 10 17333

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands P…

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act (Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Chapter 195), the Greenfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 28, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. in the Greenfield Planning Department Meeting Room located at 114 Main Street in Greenfield, MA 01301. The Commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) submitted by SVE Associates c/o Thomas Doyle and Lisa Appleton for the property located at 365 Barton Road in Greenfield (Assessor’s Map R19-16E) to determine whether the proposed construction of a patio and planting area within the 100-buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) is subject to the MA Wetlands Protection Act or the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance. Copies of the application and plans are available for review at the Greenfield Department of Planning and Development, 114 Main Street, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. John Griffin, Chair Greenfield Conservation Commission 8/20/2018 Aug 22 17306

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands P…

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act (Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Chapter 195), the Greenfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 28, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. in the Greenfield Planning Department Meeting Room located at 114 Main Street in Greenfield, MA 01301. The Commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) submitted by the Connecticut River Conservancy to determine whether the proposed work to remove surface level tires during the annual Source to Sea Cleanup from a small drainage swale on Colorado Avenue (Assessor’s Map 22-8 & 22-7A) is subject to the MA Wetlands Protection Act or the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance. All disturbance associated with the proposed project is located in the buffer zone to an intermittent stream. Copies of the application and plans are available for review at the Greenfield Department of Planning and Development, 114 Main Street, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. John Griffin, Chair Greenfield Conservation Commission 8/20/2018 Aug 22 17302

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands P…

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act (Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance (Chapter 195), the Greenfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on August 28, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. in the Greenfield Planning Department Meeting Room located at 114 Main Street in Greenfield, MA 01301. The Commission will review a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) submitted by the Connecticut River Conservancy to determine whether the proposed work to remove four (4) cars during the annual Source to Sea Cleanup from the ravine at Murphy Park (Assessor’s Map R27-24-B) is subject to the MA Wetlands Protection Act or the Greenfield Wetlands Protection Ordinance. All disturbance associated with the proposed project is located in the buffer zone to an intermittent stream. Copies of the application and plans are available for review at the Greenfield Department of Planning and Development, 114 Main Street, Monday Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. John Griffin, Chair Greenfield Conservation Commission 8/20/2018 Aug 22 17301

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Pro…

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Franklin Probate and Family Court 43 Hope Street Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 774-7011 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. FR18P0268EA Estate of Christine Frances Harkins Also known as: Christine F. Harkins Date of Death: 12/04/2016 To all interested persons: A petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Ronald J. Harkins of Chalfont, PA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The petitioner requests that: Ronald J. Harkins of Chalfont, PA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in an 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 proceedings. 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 09/05/2018. 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 date, 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. Beth A. Crawford, First Justice of this Court. Date: August 08, 2018 John F. Merrigan, Register of Probate August 22 17237

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WO…

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 14 Court Square Greenfield, MA 01301 Sealed Proposals addressed to the Department of Public Works, 14 Court Square, Greenfield, Massachusetts and endorsed “Proposal for Contract DPW 19-04, Maintenance Dredging of Upper Glen Reservoir” will be accepted by the Department of Public Works in Room 208, on the second floor of City Hall. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on August 30, 2018, at which time said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Community Meeting Room (#203) on the second floor of City Hall. Work consists of maintenance dredging of approximately 50,000 CY of sediment over a period of five years behind the dam and in five delineated sections of the Upper Glen Reservoir located in Leyden, MA. Each section contains approximately 10,000 CY of sediment to be dredged. It is anticipated that dredging would be conducted in a single section each year. Work also consists of the construction of a dewatering area approximately one acre in size. Plans, specifications, and proposal forms will be emailed upon request by contacting alan.twarog@greenfield-ma.gov or DPW@greenfield-ma.gov or by downloading them from the City’s Purchasing Department’s webpage at http://greenfield-ma.gov/p/290/Active-BidsRFQRFP. To get on the Bidder’s List, proposers should contact the DPW at alan.twarog@greenfield-ma.gov or by calling 413-772-1528 x6104. Plans and Specifications will be available starting August 15, 2018. The Bid Security from the Contractor in the form of cash, certified check, treasurer’s check, or cashier’s check, drawn upon a responsible bank in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid shall be made payable to the City of Greenfield, Massachusetts and shall be enclosed with the bid. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond will be required of the successful bidder. Attention is called to the following: A. Bids for this project are subject to the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M, as amended. B. Wages are subject to Massachusetts minimum wage rates as per M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H inclusive. C. The successful bidder must comply with Chapter 151B as amended, of the Massachusetts General Laws and with the provisions of Executive Order No. 74, as amended by Executive Order No. 116 dated May 1, 1975 pertaining to Equal Opportunity Anti-Discrimination and Affirmative Action. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00am, meeting at the Green River Pump Station, 26 Eunice Williams Drive, Greenfield, MA. The responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price shall be awarded the project, subject to the availability of funding. The City of Greenfield reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. The Contract/Bid/Proposal awarding authority is: City of Greenfield Department of Public Works Greenfield, Massachusetts August 15, 22 16929

RN CARE MANAGER Twenty-four hours per week. Dutie…

RN CARE MANAGER Twenty-four hours per week. Duties include outreach to high reisk patients, some home visits and back-up coverage for other care manager within the practice. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Practice Manager, Connecticut River Internists, 8 Burnham St. Turners Falls, MA 01376.

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-0…

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-09H – Rowe MLP Telecommunication Cable Construction Term of the contract is for one (1) year or until completion of specified work. Specifications and website instructions may be obtained by email request to procurement@wgeld.org and shall include the referenced bid #18-09H. Sealed bids shall be electronically submitted through Westfield Gas + Electric’s sourcing website https://www.wgesourcing.com or in person at 40 Turnpike Industrial Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Submittals will be accepted until 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 13, 2018 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Any pre-bid meeting dates and/or changes to bid opening date will be announced through the website. TOWN OF ROWE, MASSACHUSETTS ACTING THROUGH THE ROWE MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT August 13 to August 25 16522

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-0…

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-05H – Ashfield MLP Telecommunication Cable Construction Term of the contract is for one (1) year or until completion of specified work. Specifications and website instructions may be obtained by email request to procurement@wgeld.org and shall include the referenced bid #18-05H. Sealed bids shall be electronically submitted through Westfield Gas + Electric’s sourcing website https://www.wgesourcing.com or in person at 40 Turnpike Industrial Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Submittals will be accepted until 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Any pre-bid meeting dates and/or changes to bid opening date will be announced through the website. TOWN OF ASHFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS ACTING THROUGH THE ASHFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT August 8 to August 22 16521

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-0…

Sealed Bid Proposals for the following: Bid #18-08H – Shutesbury MLP Telecommunication Cable Construction Term of the contract is for one (1) year or until completion of specified work. Specifications and website instructions may be obtained by email request to procurement@wgeld.org and shall include the referenced bid #18-08H. Sealed bids shall be electronically submitted through Westfield Gas + Electric’s sourcing website https://www.wgesourcing.com or in person at 40 Turnpike Industrial Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Submittals will be accepted until 12:00 P.M. Thursday, September 6, 2018 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. Any pre-bid meeting dates and/or changes to bid opening date will be announced through the website. TOWN OF SHUTESBURY, MASSACHUSETTSACTING THROUGH THE SHUTESBURY MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT August 8 to August 22 16519

CIRCULATION ASSISTANT The Recorder has a part-ti…

CIRCULATION ASSISTANT The Recorder has a part-time (25 hours per week) opening in the Circulation Department for a Circulation Assistant. We are looking for an energetic team player with strong customer service skills to handle field work (newspaper collections, re-deliveries, and tube installations) and office work (answering phones, assisting customers, and working with staff to solve problems). Customer service experience, strong organizational skills, and computer experience are necessary. Must have a dependable vehicle and be willing to work flexible hours. Some Saturday hours are required. We offer: Good working conditions in a quality team environment Mileage reimbursement Opportunity for advancement Challenging, rewarding experiences Please respond to: THE GREENFIELD RECORDER Attention: Mark Galat P.O. Box 1367 Greenfield, MA 01302 mgalat@gazettenet.com EOE

PHOTOGRAPHER/REPORTER The Greenfield Recorder is …

PHOTOGRAPHER/REPORTER The Greenfield Recorder is seeking a photojournalist who can shoot sports and community events and write news and features. Experience with a college newspaper, internship with a professional news organization or experience on a weekly or other small daily paper or equivalent required at a minimum. Email resume, cover letter and work samples to gforcier@recorder.com or mail to G. Forcier, Greenfield Recorder, P.O. Box 1367 Greenfield, MA 01302. EOE