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Mr. Lee Tonet P
387 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
RE: Complaint 399 Florence Road /Dumpster Present
Dear Mr. Tonet:
I am in receipt of your letter for the complaint originating at 399 Florence Road. There is nothing in the
building code or city zoning ordinance that regulates the time a dumpster maybe left on the property.
The board of health could regulate blowing trash or debris if this is taking place. But just the fact is on
site does not give me any enforcement avenue. I can take no action on this matter.
Respectfully,
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Kyle cott
Building Inspector
City of Northampton
(413) 587-1240
kscott@northamptonma.gov
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Kyle Scott, Building Inspector, City of Northampton
212 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Mr. Scott:
I am following up on a telephone conversation we had a few weeks ago regarding a question I
had about my neighbor, Michael and Cathy Washut, at 399 Florence Road having a dumpster
on their property about 20 feet off the roadway and on their property sideline adjacent to
mine. (This call to you was prompted by a call I had made to our city councilor, Maryann
LaBarge.) Since our original discussion wherein you cited no city ordinance prohibiting a
dumpster on one's property I have called to the company listed on the dumpster side. (800-
551-5584) I spoke with Becca at Republic Services who said she knew the dumpster had been
at this residence for some time and she would speak with the homeowner since I explained that
it appears that no one lives at this home any longer and there had been no activity with this
dumpster.
I called and spoke with Becca again today. She acknowledged this dumpster has been in place
since March of this year. She further stated that she had spoken with the homeowner who told
her that he was not through with this device despite no activity observed in several months.
Hence, I am writing to you as you suggested hoping that perhaps you might be able to do an
on- site inspection and inquire as to the plan the homeowners might have regarding how long
this dumpster will be parked in this neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration and I would be available to speak with you as to your findings
or further inquiries.
Very cerely,
Lee onet ` 6
Cc: Maryann LaBarge, City Councilor
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