Bluebikes Open House
by Rick Winterson
Apresentation entitled “Bluebikes Open House” took place in the Tynan Community Center. It was presented by Kim Foltz, the Senior Bike Share & Active Transportation Planner in the City of Boston’s so-called “Streets Cabinet”, along with her crew of three assistants. More information about the Streets Cabinet can be obtained on the Boston.gov internet.
The objectives of the Bluebike Open House were three in number: 1.- Present information on the need to expand; 2.- List potential sites for new Bluebike rental stations; 3.- Ask for opinions on the best places in South Boston for these stations to be installed.
The Open House presented diagrams of 28 possible new
Bluebike stations in South Boston. Fourteen locations were in the residential/small business area of South Boston; the other 14 were in the Seaport District. Maps of each location and pictures of how each one of them might look were laid out for everyone to inspect. The exhibit was carefully prepared. In total, there was a lot of information to digest. And the overall aim of the Open House was to choose the best locations out of the 28 proposed, and then go ahead with continued Bluebike station planning and installations. Some of those who attended were opposed to any City of Boston Bluebike stations on South Boston’s streets. That opposition especially applied to anything (including Bluebike stations) that reduced auto parking spaces. Unfortunately,
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Making History
by Rick Winterson
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay SH/SB has been with us for the last 38 years (since 1986); it will celebrate its Fortieth Anniversary in 2026 – less than two years from now, during the nation’s 250th year to be exact. With the cooperation of the Commonwealth’s pertinent coastal agencies, as well as the
support of countless friends and supporters, SH/SB has succeeded remarkably in its prime task. That task has been the clean-up, beautification, and subsequent enjoyment of Greater Boston’s many beaches stretching from Nantasket through Boston to Nahant. You might recall the poor condition of our waterfront and shorelines late in the 1900s. Some
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one of the opponents was especially loud and outspoken. He interrupted heatedly and continuously, eventually forcing Foltz to shorten her presentation. But many stayed and conversed courteously “oneon-one” with the people from the Streets Cabinet. Many recently arrived residents who liked the idea of more bikes. Eventually, last Thursday’s Open House became useful.
Many of the 14 Bluebike stations proposed for the residential side of South Boston will be clustered on or near East and West Broadway. Four others are to be placed around Moakley Park. In the Seaport area, most of the stations there will be positioned along Summer and Congress Streets. You should examine these proposals yourself and give your opinion as to where they should go.
Here’s an example of the facts presented at the Bluebikes Open House. Foltz and the
Streets Cabinet estimate there are approximately 2,000 Bluebikes now in Boston. In addition, they claim that these bikes have been used for 2.3 million (2,300,000) trips so far this year. While these look like very impressive figures, they really mean that the average Boston Bluebike is being taken for just four trips each day – one trip for every 3 or 4 daylight hours. And 800 South Boston residents have signed up to be Bluebike members. Those figures are fairly good, but they’re not really remarkable.
At this time, Bluebikes simply aren’t a significant factor in overall Boston traffic. How would you feel about Boston’s buses and subways, if they came along only every 3 or 4 hours?
Express your opinion about putting in more Bluebike stations to Boston’s Streets Cabinet at boston.gov. Let the South Boston Chamber of Commerce know how you feel about more stations as well.
Disabled Veterans Benefitting from HERO Act
Senator Collins Announces Massachusetts Disabled Veterans Benefitting from HERO Act
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor vehicle now offers veterans that are eligible to receive fee waivers for various transactions at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) due to the most
comprehensive piece of veterans’ legislation in Massachusetts history.
The HERO Act, passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor in August, An Act Honoring, Empowering, and Recognizing our Servicemembers and Veterans), includes over 30 provisions positively impacting veterans, including specific transactions veterans may conduct at the RMV.
“I am proud to announce the expansion of the HERO Act. This comes at a significant time, as we just celebrated Veterans Day, a day in which we dedicate to honoring the services and sacrifices our Veterans made for this country. It is important that they know we are always fighting for their quality of life in the legislature. This expansion allows us to show additional gratitude to qualifying veterans that will benefit from this
this year-round,” said Senator Nick Collins “The fees that are waived will lessen some of the burdens many of our veterans face daily and show that the Commonwealth is committed to them.”
Every motor vehicle registered in Massachusetts is subject to the annual excise tax, unless exempted. Under the HERO Act expansion, all Massachusetts residents who qualify as a disabled veteran are now eligible to receive the excise tax exemption. To qualify, they must present a letter from the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office to the city or town where their vehicle is garaged.
In addition, disabled veterans are no longer required to pay a vehicle registration fee for any vehicle registered in their name. Previously, this benefit could only be applied to one vehicle registered in their name. Also, all these veterans are no longer
required to pay a transaction fee for a passenger driver’s license or for a passenger driver’s license renewal. A disabled veteran is determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to either have a combined serviceconnected disability rating of 100 percent or be individually unemployable due to their service-connected disability. The legislation signed into law by Governor Healey in August 2024 increases benefits, modernizes services and promotes inclusivity for veterans in Massachusetts. In addition to provisions impacting veterans who drive, the legislation expands access to behavioral health treatment, supports businesses that hire veterans, updates the definition of a veteran, expands the Veterans Equality Review Board’s scope, and codifies medical and dental benefits.
Memorial Month’s Mind Mass for Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN
All are welcome to the Memorial Month’s Mind Mass for Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN (1915-2024) which will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the 10:30am Mass at St. Brigid Church. Sister Evelyn, a sister of the Charity of Nazareth and longtime teacher here in South Boston who died on October 16, 2024 at the age of 109
Harvest of Hunger Donation
Thank you to the South Boston Branch of HarborOne Bank for choosing Julie’s to receive a donation through their annual Harvest for Hunger campaign! In its 10th year, Harvest for Hunger seeks to support local food programs assisting individuals and families at risk of food insecurity. Making sure our adult and child students have warm, nutritious meals allows them to fully engage in their learning and growth. Thank you Erjona Lushaj, a HarborOne Assistant VP, for dropping off the donation -Pictured here with Julie’s ED, Michelle.
years old. We will also have a Family Mass at St. Brigid Church at this 10:30am Mass. Please join us for our monthly Sunday Family Mass followed by our monthly Coffee and Refreshments downstairs St. Brigid Church in Cushing Hall.
All are welcome to the monthly Gate of Heaven Parish Coffee and Conversation after the 9am Mass this coming Sunday, November 17, 2024.
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300 million gallons of raw sewage were being dumped in the Harbor every year. At the Charles River’s Magazine Beach in Cambridge, the water was once so polluted that people used to say, “You can walk on it, even when there’s no ice.” And of course, the Charles River is just one of the many waterways that empty into Boston Harbor.
SH/SB serves 15 Greater Boston beaches, including Nahant, Revere, Short, Winthrop, Constitution, Pleasure Bay, City Point, M Street, Carson, Savin Hill, Malibu, King, Tenean, Wollaston, and Hull/Nantasket.
Four of these beaches, amounting to miles of 100% clean, safe sandy shorelines, are in South Boston.
And better beaches aren’t SH/SB’s only successful activities.
South Boston Online became
interested in updating itself on SH/SB after we heard about the number of free harbor cruises it has sponsored during recent summers. In April, May, June, and September of 2024, weekly cruises were the custom; during last July and August SH/SB’s cruises took place three or four times a week.
Around 10,000 passengers enjoyed Boston Harbor turnarounds and voyages to Spectacle and Georges Islands. All of the SH/ SB cruises conveniently load and unload right here on South Boston’s Commonwealth Pier.
Be sure to treat yourself, your friends, and your family to an SH/ SB cruise in 2025. They begin during next year’s April school break – three harbor cruises are already scheduled for that week. SH/SB calls these cruises their “Marine Mammal Safaris”, which are specifically aimed at viewing
harbor seals and porpoises when the herring migrations take place. Overall, SH/SB anticipates it will serve 15,000 passengers on 40 (or more) cruises in 2025. Reserve places for yourself on these cruises by logging onto Save the Harbor. org and then looking for “free cruises”. And once again, we’ll remind you that all of SH/SB’s cruises are free. Blessedly free!
In addition to cruises, 2025 will be a challenging year for SH/ SB in many other activities. It has a project called “Breaking Barriers”, which is developing ways, jointly with Massachusetts, to make beaches more accessible, welcoming, and fun (!) for everyone next year. One example of this approach is posting beach signs in as many as nine (9) different languages. Another program involves education in topics like boating, fishing, and science –
especially the technology of global warming and rising sea levels. The SH/SB headquarters on the Fish Pier are currently undergoing renovations to remove any remaining asbestos for safety reasons. However, SH/SB contact information remains the same: the mail address is 212 Northern Avenue, #304, South Boston , MA 02210. Phone or text at 617451-2860. Until this is complete, Executive Director Chris Mancini and his Staff are temporarily working out of the newly opened Eli Lilly Building on Fort Point Channel. We mention this because the space is part of an arrangement called “Facilities for Public Accommodation” (FPA) that makes such space available as a kind of public service. Check it out FPA for yourself if you ever need waterfront locations for meetings, conferences, or maybe even a business.
by Rick Winterson
Veterans Day is never forgotten in South Boston. The Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post, No. 561, Veterans of Foreign Wars, on Fourth Street is one example of this. At 9 a.m. last Monday morning, November 11th, a crowd of Post members, participants, various officials, spectators, and friends began to gather there. Refreshments and
Veterans Day in South Boston
cheerful conversation dominated the scene. Greetings and tributes to veterans were rendered by Mayor Michelle Wu, City Councilor Ed Flynn, VFW Post Commander Tom McCarthy, and other officials.
Promptly at 9:40, the Post members, a JROTC contingent from the Excel High School, and many participants formed up on Fourth Street. The Parade was led by local Girl Scouts carrying the huge, green Post No. 561 banner.
Girl Scout troops #74001, 77514, and 84609 took part. The Parade arrived at St. Brigid Church at 10:00 a.m. on the dot.
Father Joseph White, the Chaplain of Post No. 561, then said Mass, which he closed with, “Now let us pray today for all of our veterans who have passed on.” Four Post members holding candles marched forward and saluted those who are no longer with us – Joseph Canavan,
William Desmond, Leo Horne, and all departed members of the Fitzgerald and Sanders posts. “Taps” was sounded. A sumptuous gala brunch followed in Cushing Hall. Thanks to all who took part were rendered. A contingent of Boston Police Officers showed their Holiday gathering of winter clothes for Chelsea Home veterans. South Boston does not forget.
Councilor Flynn’s Opposition to Ranked Choice Voting
Recently, I attended the Boston City Council Hearing regarding a Home Rule Petition to adopt Ranked Choice Voting for municipal elections. While my colleagues on the City Council consider this new voting systemand while no panelists provided alternative testimony- I want to re-emphasize my strong opposition to this unnecessary change for many reasons, including serious failures with administering our elections last week, and that implementing a new system may be confusing and potentially lead to mistakes in voting for our residents, including our seniors, persons with disabilities, immigrant neighbors and English language learners, and communities of color. In short, with all of the serious issues that we have to address in the City of Boston, I can honestly say that our current system of voting is one that I have never heard brought
up a single time by residents at a public or local civic group meeting in the last seven years. In my opinion, at a time when residents across the political spectrum are concerned about our election process, the last thing we want to do to restore faith in our system for all neighbors is to create more confusion with a new one where the person who receives the most votes may not be declared the winner.
Last week, the Boston Elections Department failed to deliver a sufficient amount of ballots to many voting locations across the city, leading to an investigation into the Elections Department by MA Secretary of State William Galvin. Many residents had to wait for a long period of time for Boston Police to escort additional ballots, English speakers needed to vote using Chinese ballots at the Cathedral polling location in the South End, while other neighbors
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were forced to vote by flashlight there as well. Considering the recent egregious failures of the Elections Department, a major shift in policy to Ranked Choice Voting would be considered wholly tone deaf.
There are legitimate concerns on Ranked Choice Voting, and the option to rank candidates, replacing our straightforward voting process. In practice, the added complexity can potentially confuse residents, particularly those who are less informed about the system, and make it difficult to understand how their choices affect the election outcome. The process of transferring votes from eliminated candidates is also challenging to grasp, which could lead to uncertainty and lower participation rates. Our current system, where the candidate with the most votes wins is simple to understand and inclusive of all, including our seniors, persons with disabilities, immigrant neighbors and English language learners, and communities of color. The additional resources and labor required to implement this system could further hinder voter engagement. There are concerns that the public would view a Ranked Choice Voting election as lacking legitimacy or transparency if the winner is not the candidate who receives the most first-place votes.
In addition, there have been problems elsewhere with implementing Ranked Choice Voting, such as delays in results in Alaska for 15 days following the 2022 elections. There are also concerns on risks of error in tabulating votes, such as the New York City Board of Elections mistakenly including 135,000 “test ballots” in results for the 2021 mayoral race before they realized their mistake. We should not further burden our Election Department who is already struggling to conduct elections.
faces significant fiscal issues in the years ahead with our budget due to falling commercial property values, over 70% reliance on property taxes, and over 50% of our land absorbed by our large nonprofit partners in the PILOT program- we should not be asking the people of Boston to incur the additional costs of this unnecessary change to account for tabulation, increased paper ballot expenses, subject matter experts, education and community outreach.
In the final analysis, it is critical that we do all we can to maintain the faith of all neighbors in our electoral system and democracy. I believe that a change to a system where the person who receives the most votes may not be declared the winner would be counterproductive. Voting is a civil rights issue. Last week’s failures to provide a sufficient number of ballots to several locations throughout the city in a presidential election- as well as the lack of communication with poll workers and the MA Secretary of State’s office- warrant city, state, and federal investigations and placing the Elections Department in state receivership. It is crucial to maintain an electoral process that enhances participation and understanding, rather than one that complicates voting and strains our resources
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Another concern is the financial burden that converting our elections to Ranked Choice Voting would impose on the City of Boston. While the City of Boston
The City of Boston should be prioritizing and addressing critical community needs, quality of life issues, and neighborhood services instead of focusing on adopting a new system of voting. I believe this policy will be viewed by my constituents as a solution in search of a problem.
Support for Boston Veterans and thier Families
City adjusting veteran property tax exemption with increased cost of living; launching second round of mini-grants for local veteran organizations
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Veterans’ Services Commissioner Rob Santiago, City Councilors, and veterans to sign an order that adjusts the property tax exemption for Boston veterans to better match the increased cost of living. This exemption increase, originally filed in the City Council by Councilor Brian Worrell, aims to increase affordability and housing ownership opportunities for eligible veterans. The order signed yesterday increases the base exemption annually by an amount equal to the increase in the cost of living as determined by the Consumer Price Index. Mayor Wu also announced a second round of Veterans Services’ Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program, with grants totaling $200,000 to support local organizations that work with veterans and their families.
“Our veterans and their families risk everything and sacrifice to ensure Boston and our country is free and safe. As the cost of living increases, we’re proud to stand with our colleagues on the City Council and at the State House to help our veterans make a home here in Boston,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This Veterans Day, we’re also proud to launch another round of grant funding for organizations with existing connections to our veterans that help them access the services they’ve earned.”
“The Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Services is dedicated to supporting the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families, and ensuring that Boston remains a welcoming and affordable home for them,” said Veterans’ Services Commissioner Robert Santiago. “The Bridge the Gap Mini-Grant Program will offer crucial support to local organizations committed to serving our veteran and military
communities. This initiative will help address unmet needs and fill any gaps that may remain even after other benefits are accessed.”
“I was proud to introduce this tax order to ensure our veterans see an increase in their property tax exemption and that they can see this exemption tied to cost-of-living increases in future years,” said City Councilor Brian Worrell. “I’m thrilled that Boston will continue to maintain its reputation for supporting its veterans by being one of the first cities in this state to opt into this program.”
Boston opted in to adjust the property tax exemption following the Legislature’s passing of the HERO Act signed by Governor Maura Healey in August, which allows for individual municipalities to increase their exemption for eligible veterans. The property tax exemption is granted to Purple Heart recipients, Gold Star parents, veterans with a service-related disability, and surviving spouses. The cost of living adjustment will happen annually beginning in FY26.
“We’re grateful to Mayor Wu and the City of Boston for supporting the HERO Act’s expanded property tax exemptions for our veterans,” said Secretary Jon Santiago of the State’s Executive Office of Veterans Services. “Through efforts like this, Boston is setting an example in honoring the service of our veterans with real, impactful support.”
Before today’s signing by the Mayor, the property tax exemption adjustment was introduced by Councilor Worrell and passed unanimously by the City Council on October 23. Residents can learn more about the exemption and how to apply here.
Mayor Wu also announced the city will soon open applications for a second round of Bridge the Gap MiniGrants, designed to support veterans, service members, and their families. The mini-grants will be awarded to organizations that support the veteran community of Boston and “bridge the gap” that may exist for veterans after accessing other benefits. The grant program, the first of its kind for the City, initially launched in May, with
12 local veterans groups benefiting from the first round of funding. Due to demand for the financial support, the City is launching a second round of applications for the mini-grants.
Funds for this round will be used to support Boston nonprofits that help veterans with key issue areas, including: housing, transportation, health and wellness, upward economic mobility, legal services, and educational programming. A total of $200,000 is available across the second round, with individual applicants able to apply for up to $9,999 in funding. Applicants can apply here starting Tuesday, November 12 through March 6, 2025.
“Thanks to the generous grant from the Mayor’s Office of Veterans’ Services, we’ve been able to make an immediate difference for our veterans,” said Christine Kelly, Residential Coordinator of Patriot Homes, South Boston NDC’s affordable housing development for veterans. “With this funding, we’ve
provided essential furniture for two tenants, distributed items from local food stores and pharmacies, and even arranged for a private van service to take residents shopping each week. This grant has truly enhanced their quality of life, supporting comfort, access, and independence.”
“We are deeply grateful for the grant from the City of Boston’s Office of Veterans’ Services, which aids our programs at Brighton Marine. The veterans who come to us for services attend our coffee hour, group and individual therapy, and more. Vitally, they find a community space that is safe, structured, and affirming where they can share their unique stories as they relate to the trauma of war, the challenges of adjusting to subsequent civilian life, and the stressors they encounter every day. They find camaraderie, meaning, and validation, which is enormously helpful,” said Italian Home for Children CEO Susan Keays.
The 4th grade students at South Boston Catholic Academy led us in this month’s School Mass honoring all the saints on All Saint’s Day, November 1. They had the chance to learn all about the many different saints. Each child chose a special saint to represent. Subsequently they dressed up as their favorite saint and some even had a chance to tell a little bit about the saint the chose. They did a remarkable job depicting their favorite Saint, some of which included...St. Brigid of Kildare, St. Peter, St. Mary Star of the Sea, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Nicholes, St. Joan of Arce, St. Francis, St. Claire, St. Anthony, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Patrick, St. Madeleine, St. Charles, St. Sophia and St. Sebastian. They led us in singing
Celebrating All Saint’s Day
“When the Saints Go Marching In” at the end of Mass. They also had a chance to take part in the televised All Saints Day Mass on CatholicTV.
The 4th graders did a fantastic job as Greeters, with the Scripture Readings and bringing up the Gifts to the Altar. A special Thank you to their teachers, Ms. Samantha Guildford and Mrs. Patricia Coleman for helping the children prepare for this Mass. Thank you to our Altar
Servers who did a great job serving at this Mass, and also to the SBCA Children’s Choir who sounded great! They were led by our talented Music Teacher, Mr. Carlo Bunyi and accompanied by our Parish Music Director and Organist, Kathy Clancy.
The Pastor, Father Robert Casey was the celebrant at this Mass. Father Casey spoke of the importance of this day. All Saint’s Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates all the saints
in heaven, including those who are known and unknown. It’s observed on November 1st and is a day to remember the Saints’ lives and the impact they had on the world. Father Casey also acknowledged Sister Evelyn Hurley, SCN, who recently went home to God at the age of 109. Sister Evelyn shared her love, faith and trust in God with everyone she met and prayed everyday for all of her many, many students and their families.
Senate Collins Votes to Expand Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings
The Massachusetts Senate passed the bill to expand services and requires insurers provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
Requiring Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings H.4918, An Act relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection, requires health insurance providers, including the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) and MassHealth, to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging. Although access to routine preventive screening
mammograms is currently covered under the Affordable Care Act, this legislation would go further and require coverage for certain screenings and exams currently not uniformly covered by law.
“I am honored to support this legislation that will save lives with localized breast cancer screenings covered by insurers. This will help break down the stressful financial barrier between a high medical bill and a person’s decision to get the answers they most desperately need,” said Senator Nick Collins.
“I am pleased to close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month with legislation that benefits the advocacy we have seen represented at the State House in the month of October.”
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DP), breast cancer
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In the matter of: Unique Joseph
Of: Boston, MA
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Mass. Dept. of Mental Health of Westborough, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Unique Joseph is in need of a Guardian and requesting that (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve on the bond.
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was the leading cancer among Massachusetts females between 2016 and 2020, accounting for over 30 per cent of all new cancer diagnoses in the state, afflicting more than 30,000 individuals. 4,010 Massachusetts residents lost their lives to breast cancer in that time period.
According to the American
Cancer Society, when breast cancer is localized and detected early, the five year relative survival rate is 99%.
A previous version of this bill having passed the House of Representatives, the two branches will now reconcile the differences between the bills before sending it to the Governor’s desk.
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. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.
on the Department of Developmental Services and/or the United States Department of Veterans' Af fairs, if interested, and served on all other interested persons as defined in G.L. c. 190B, §5-304, at least Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date by
Seven (7) days prior to the return date.
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WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn, First Justice of this Court.
Date: October 30, 2024 Register of Probate
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In the matter of: Robert Glavin Of: South Boston, MA
To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by William Carr of South Boston, MA in the above captioned matter alleging that Robert Glavin is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that of South Boston, MA William Carr (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court.
You have the 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 date of 12/05/2024 . 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.
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
WITNESS, Hon. Brian J. Dunn,
Register of Probate
Served on the Department of Developmental Services and/or the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs, if interested, and served on all other interested persons as defined in G.L. c. 190B, §5-304(a) and §5-206(b), at least Fourteen (14) days prior to the return date by delivering in hand or by mailing by certified, registered, or first-class mail as described in G.L. c. 190B, §1-401; or
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