Lot 30 Septic Letters September 16, 1987
Richard Carnes, Chm.
Northampton Conservation. Comm.
City Hall
Northampton, Mass. 01060
Dear Mr. Carnes:
It has come to my attention that an area between
lots 30 and 31 at the Maple Ridge subdivision is listed
as a wet land. This area, prior to the roadway construc-
tion, was a natural swale that did carry off some spring
melt. This is no longer true due to the roadway intercept-
ing this flow.
The present restriction, if placed on the deeds,
will indeed become a hardship to the owners. I request
that the commission view this site at its earliest con-
venience in order that this restriction be lifted.
I will be pleased tp meet with the commission members
or will appear at your next meeting to discuss this.
Thank you
A
George D.
21 Kimball St.
Florence, Mass. 01060
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BOARD OF HEALTH
JOHN T.JOYCE.Chairman
PETER C.KENNY.M.D.
MICHAEL R.PARSONS
PETER 1.McEHLAIN.Health Aunt
July 9,1992
Jean Thibodeau
44 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow,MA 01106
Dear Ms.Thibodeau:
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
Re: Lot 30 Maple Ridge Rd.—Pere Test
210 MAIN STREET
01060
(4131 5866950 Ext.213
The Northampton Board of Health is in receipt of the report,dated 7-6-92,from Steve Frederick of
NKA Consultants concerning the soil/percolation tests performed on Lot 30,Maple Ridge Rd.,on June
25,1992.The test results indicate that the soil and ground water conditions were similar to those found
during the original "peen."tests performed on that site on 4-8-86.
The Board of Health will accept the results of the tests performed by NKA Consultants and allow
them to be used as the basis for preparing a sub-surface sewage disposal system plan for Lot 30 on Maple
Ridge Rd..However,because those tests were not performed during the Northampton"perc season"the
Board will require that the original ground water elevation of 70"be used,in place of the more recent
depth of 84",for design purposes.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health if we can be of further assistance.
Very truly yours, -
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Peter J.McErlain,Agent
Northampton Board of Health
cc: Steve Frederick,NKA Consultants,Inc.
July 9, 1992
Jean Thiboceau
44 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow,MA 01106
Re: Lot 30 Maple Ridge Rd.—Pere Test
Dear Ms.Thiboceau:
The Northampton Board of Health is in receipt of the report,dated 7-6-92,from Steve Frederick of
NKA Consultants concerning the soil/percolation tests performed on Lot 30,Maple Ridge Rd.,on June
25,1992.The test results indicate that the soil and ground water conditions were similar to those found
during the original "perc."tests performed on that site on 4-8-86.
The Board of Health will accept the results of the tests performed by NKA Consultants and allow
them to be used as the basis for preparing a sub-surface sewage disposal system plan for Lot 30 on Maple
Ridge Rd..However,because those tests were not performed during the Northampton"perc season"the
Board will require that the original ground water elevation of 70"be used in place of the more recent
depth of 84"for design purposes.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health if we can be of further assistance.
Very truly yours,
Peter J.McErlain,Agent
Northampton Board of Health
cc: Steve Frederick,NIA Consultants,Inc.
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CONSULTANTS , INC.
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41 Main Street • P.O. Box 60189• Florence MA• 01060-0189
TEL. (413) 586-7794 FAX (413) 586-8238
July 6 , 1992
Jean Thibodeau
44 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Dear Jean :
On June 25 , 1992 , NRA Consultants performed an informal perc
test and deep hole observation on Lot 30 , Maple Ridge Road .
From our initial site investigation , the original perc test
location on Lot 30 , Iest 528 , is now located within the 75 '
buffer from the drainage swale ( see sketch) . The new test area
was sited outside the 75 ' zone and in an area that would serve
the intent of the Northampton Board of Health Regulations and
also the proposed location of the dwelling .
The deep observation holes indicates the area contains the same
soil profile as the original location #28 . The water table
was found at an elevation 84" below existing ground versus 70"
in the original test . The designer of the system should hold
70" for the ground water . The perc rate for the new area was
2 1/2min/in . Thus the proposed area is similar in
characteristics and the soil is adequate for a subsurface
disposal system. After discussing the finding with the Board
of Health agent , he had agreed the area would be acceptable .
At this time , we do not plan to submit a sketch to the Board of
Health for their files unless you request it .