Legal Advertisements - Week of May 7, 2026
TOWN OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING BOARD
346 BEDFORD STREET
LAKEVILLE, MA 02347
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE
The LAKEVILLE PLANNING BOARD will hold a public hearing pursuant to the Lakeville Town Code: Zoning By-Law and M.G.L. Ch. 40A §5 on THURSDAY, May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM. at the Lakeville Police Station Meeting Room, 323 Bedford Street. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to comment on proposed amendments to the Lakeville Town Code: Zoning By-Law as follows:
7:00 P.M. Public Hearing
This Article would amend the Lakeville Town Code: Zoning By-Laws §270-2.1, Terms defined by adding the following definition: Data Center. A facility, or portion thereof, primarily designed or used to house computer servers and related information technology infrastructure for the storage, processing, management, or transmission of electronic data. A data center may include, but is not limited to, server racks, data storage systems, cooling systems, power conditioning equipment, substations, uninterruptible power supplies, backup generators, telecommunications equipment, security systems, and associated mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
A use shall be classified as a Data Center where either:
(a) more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area is devoted to server racks, stationary computing equipment, or associated mechanical or electrical infrastructure; or
(b) the primary purpose of the facility, as determined by the Planning Board, is the housing and operation of computer servers and related infrastructure, regardless of floor area allocation. For purposes of this bylaw, a Data Center shall not be considered a Business or professional office use.
To amend §270-3.1 Zoning districtsby adding:
J. Marijuana & Data Center Overlay District.
To amend §270-3.2 Location of districts by adding:
I. The Marijuana & Data Center Overlay District shall be comprised of parcels located within the Town’s Industrial District as shown on the Town’s Zoning Map.
To amend §270-7.4 Special Permit by adding the following new section:
Data Center
(a) SPGA: Planning Board; The Marijuana & Data Center Overlay District.
(b) Data Centers shall be prohibited in all other zoning districts.
(c) All applications for a Data Center Special Permit shall comply with:
a. § 270-7.4 Special Permits; and
b. Any regulations establishing additional performance standards, as may be adopted by the Lakeville Planning Board; and
c. The Planning Board may impose conditions necessary to ensure compliance with this section, including but not limited to:
1. Limits on maximum electrical load;
2. Caps on water usage;
3. Noise monitoring or reporting requirements;
4. Restrictions on generator testing schedules; and
5. Phasing tied to demonstrated infrastructure capacity.
d. Five-Year Review
Within five (5) years of issuance of a Data Center Special Permit, the Planning Board may conduct a compliance review limited to evaluation of operational performance, infrastructure impacts, and adherence to approved limits.
Following such review, the Planning Board may:
(a) Determine the permit remains in good standing;
(b) Modify conditions to address demonstrated impacts; or
(c) Require submission of an amended Special Permit application where material changes are proposed
Failure to comply with approved limits or reporting requirements may constitute grounds for enforcement under §270-8.1 (Enforcement) of this bylaw.
e. Severability
If any provision of this section is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
The proposed amendments to the Lakeville Town Code: Zoning By-Law may be viewed at the Lakeville Town Clerk’s office in Town Hall, 346 Bedford Street, Lakeville, MA 02347 by appointment only.
Michele MacEachern, Chair
John Cabral, Vice-Chair
Donna Guay
David Lodge
Daniel Wilga
April 30, 2026 & May 7,2026
TOWN OF LAKEVILLE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch 131, the Wetlands Protection Act, the Lakeville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on May 12th, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Lakeville Police Station, 323 Bedford Street, on a Notice of Intent filing. The applicant, Derek Maksy, is proposing the upgrade of a failed septic system that is within the groundwater table and the buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland. The proposed tanks are in the buffer zone while the proposed leach field will be outside the buffer zone.
The project is located at 52 Clear Pond Road and also identified as Assessors Map 059 Block 001 Lot 048
Nancy Yeatts, Chair
TOWN OF ROCHESTER
COUNCIL ON AGING
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Town of Rochester Council on Aging is seeking qualified applicants for a Breakfast Chef to support the Town’s popular breakfast program.
This is a part time position, scheduled for up to 19 hours per week, with a pay range of $16.69 to $18.41 per hour, depending on qualifications.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating or assisting in a kitchen environment. Experience as a short order cook is preferred. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with the daily operation of the breakfast program.
Applicants must be reliable, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment while serving the community with professionalism and care.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the Town Administrator’s Office or visit the Town website for additional information.
The Town of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TOWN OF LAKEVILLE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Wetlands Protection Act, the Lakeville Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on 5/12/2026 at 6:30pm at the Lakeville Police Station, 323 Bedford Street, on a Notice of Intent application. The Applicant, Carl Malloch III of DSM Property Group LLC, is proposing the construction of two warehouse buildings with site access driveways, parking, stormwater management and appurtenances/utilities, along with a wetland/stream crossing and wetland replication. The location of the project is 0 Myricks Street (Map 6, Block 4, Lot 1).
Nancy Yeatts, Chair
TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF HEARING
The Middleborough Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 7:00 P.M., in the Select Board’s Meeting Room, Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Avenue, Middleborough, MA to hear the petition of John Steill, 295 Cherry Street, Middleborough, MA 02346 relative to his request to be granted a special permit pursuant to Section 3.1.F.13 of the Middleborough Zoning By-law to allow for a hobby kennel license for his own personal use. The subject property is located at 295 Cherry Street, Middleborough Assessor’s Map 078, lot 1129, in the Residential Rural District. Anyone desiring to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated.
Full plans are available in the Zoning Office for public review and also available electronically by request.
Chairman Darrin DeGrazia
On behalf of the Middleborough
Zoning Board of Appeals
Publish: 04/30/26 and 05/07/26
MIDDLEBOROUGH GAS & ELECTRIC
DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE
Commercial & Industrial
Interruptible Gas Service
The Middleborough Gas & Electric Department’s Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Select Board Meeting Room, 10 Nickerson Ave., Middleborough, MA. The agenda will be posted on May 15, 2026, and will include a discussion and possible vote on the approval of a Commercial & Industrial Interruptible Gas Service under the Provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 58.
