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110 Letters of Title 5 Concern, 1988 BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN T.JOYCE.Chairman PETER C.KENNY M.D. MICHAEL R.PARSONS PETER 1.McERLA1N.Health Agent CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF TEE BOARD OF HEALTH March 31, 1989 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (417)585-6950 Ext.213 Miss Ann G. Fitzgerald 110 Nonotuck Street Northampton, MA 01060 Dear Miss Fitzgerald: It has come to the attention of the Northampton Board of Health that the substandard sewage disposal system on your property at 110 Nonotuck Street has not been upgraded to comply with existing codes and may re- sult in a sewage discharge to the surface of the ground. Under authority of 310 CMR 15 . 00 Section 12, you are hereby requested to provide an approved sewage disposal system for your dwelling at 110 Nonotuck Street in accordance with the approved plans developed last year. This work must be completed within 30 days of the receipt of this notice or prior to the dwelling being re-occupied. If you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact the Northampton Board of Health. Very truly yours, Peter J. McErlain Health Agent PJMC/mr Ann M. Henchey P.O. Box 186 1152 Burts Pit Road Florence, Massachusetts 01060 November 28, 1988 Mr. Peter Mc Erlain Board of Health'City Of Northampton City Hall Northampton, MA 01060 RE 110 Nonotuck Street, Septic System Dear Mr. McErlain The property at 110 Nonotuck Street is owned by Ann G. Fitzgerald, a ninety-two year old, never married woman whose sole income is Social Security and other assistance from Federal and State programs. It was thought that the septic system had completed failed. Percolation test and estimates for replacing the system and connecting to the city sewer were completed. The cost of a 300 foot connection to the city line proved to be the least expensive. Enclosed is a copy of the estimate prepared by H>R> Dietz & Sons for $10,500, plus the four hundred dollars for the percolation test. This cost is very unrealistic for the owner to meet by herself. I did seek help from the Council on Aging and completed all the forms to seek assistance through its programs. . The Council on Aging and Mr Dan Shepley were encouraging and supportive either through creative loans and/or assistance with a commerical reverse mortgage loan. In September I had to move Ann out of her house as the system back up into the house pipes. I found the soil pipe to the septic tank bad an extensive blockage, likely due to the high fiberous pads elderly use similar to diposable diapers I had the drains cleaned and the tank pumped out. The function of the leech field was never in question, it appears to be working very well. I had two inch solid oak cover made, which extends two feet beyond the septic tank. The cover is covered with the heavy plastic used to line artifical ponds, on both sides. This is to be covered with soil now that I am confident that the system is functioning and Ann has returned to her home. I understand that if the system does fail, the connection to the city sewer line must be made. It is further understood that when the property is sold the new owner will have to be notififed of this costly expense which must be made at that time. I want to add a personal note this letter. Through all of the time I sought to resolve this problem I never experieced frustration of dealing with an unmoveable bureaucracy. People at the Sewer Department, Health Department, Council on Ageing, and HCAC; and Highland Valley Elder Ann M. Henchey P.O. Box I86 1152 Burts Pit Road Florence, Massachusetts 01060 Services were professional, helpful and referred me to others when needed. Thank you for your help in resolving this problem. Sincerely Ann M. Henchey iv 6E 4tmtl ons.1 leas mamma Ac/cog/inc.Groton MOs..01450 i rupmiat Page No. Pages H. R. DIETZ JR. & SONS Excavating • Paving Contractor 134 Lovefield St. EASTHAMPTON, MA 01027 Phone 527-2695 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO Ann Henchey 586-9664 FOATL October 18 STREET 1152 Hurts Pit Road JOB NAME Install sewage pump system CITY. STAR AND ZIP CODE Northampton MA 01060 JOB LOCATION 110 Nonotuck 'Street, Northampton ARCHITECT DATE OF Puns JOB PHONE We hereby submit specifications and estimates tor: Scope of work: 1 . Install sewer pump system including: A. 1,000 gallon holding tank - - B. Sewer manhole in street C. Sewer pump, 1.5hp grinder D. Sewer line to street - E. All misc. work to complete installation -. . . . 2. Backfill old tank 3. All work completed in accordance with City of Northampton specifications - - WI prupoBe hereby to furnish material and labor - complete in accordance wall above specifications, for the sum of: Ten thousand five hundred dollars dollars(5 10,500.00 ) Payment to be made as follows: Net due thirty days, 1.5% service charge on balance due over thirty days Please sign and return yellow copy before work can begin An material is guaranteed m be,:.pacified All xork to be el td in a r rem nnka d.All% .._ nilk Authorized ti e ing t t be ted ly W n d v extra charge over and above the estimate.All agreements contingent upon strikes.accidents or amyl bayonet our control.Owner to carry fire,tornado and other necessary Insurance. Our workers are Nly covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. S'gnature u Note:This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 45 days ArrPgtatUP of Vro}tooal—The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified.Payment will be made as outlined above. S gnaIure tar crz nw"ewiaa/Fes/iH.Groton.Mau 01450 H. R. DIETZ,JR. & SONS OG ank btu PAY" :,•„Tct=iT 1 H. R. DIETZ, JR. & SONS I hJ LI Excavating Contractor• Equipment Rentals Bulldozer • Payloader - Backhoe 134 Lovefield Street EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01027 in.TE October 18, 1988 "°""`" Phone 527-2695 Ann Henchey 1152 Rums Pit Road Northampton MA 01060 Tca„s. Net due . — — CHARGES A ITS `i AND CRE P BALANCE FORWARD u,�-eAtnarce- 8/31/88 Percolation test 400.00 Balance due - - 400.00 H. R. DIETZ,JR. & SONS OG ank btu PAY" :,•„Tct=iT