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Complaints 1997-2002 BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN T JOYCE,Chairman ANNE BORES,M.D. CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N. PETER 1. McERLAIN.Health Agent * CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH DATE: January 22, 1997 TO: Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 ATTN: Jonathan Hite FROM: Northampton Board of Health City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (413)586-6950 Est.213 RE: Inspection of Dwelling Unit at ID Hampshire Heights,Northampton, MA As requested by you, I conducted an inspection of the vacant dwelling unit at ID Hampshire Heights,Northampton, MA on January 16, 1997 to verify that this apartment was in compliance with the State Sanitary Code, Chapter II, "Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation." The apartment was found to be in compliance, except for the following violations, which you indicated would be corrected prior to occupancy: 410.500 &410.504: (1) Bathroom rubber baseboard molding loose to the left of the entry door and to the right of the toilet. (2) Bathtub/linoleum juncture not properly caulked to seal out moisture. Should you have any further questions regarding this matter, please contact the Board of Health office. Very truly yours, David E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COPY COMPLAINT RECOR Date: a _/fl %7 ►Tkne: A 5 ►Map: ►Parcel: Name of Complainant (2,yr alte_e2 ) Address: ,/)/� 7idd .✓kiza(22.Ude_ (! 4 ►Tel:5k5-631c2 Nature of Complaint, J -rxeciviel cx - 1-9 A4 6/7 iit �-c 62. -7-1 077--e- Yf-e-0-tz,.,i p7:c_ / — '.C4i,P�uay <e (/t2 z7 -o -D'✓--Cefe-cc- ��JJ�-/' -a�Lez 9,-- a.Ldz-c(,/ G//'%L'-t / tit 47(A Location ,� (fir{,. ✓ Owner. "1lL I (iztfi Y�/ Address: //�J ►Tel: Taken ►Date of Inspection: 2-/S-97 Time: //000m INSPECT EPORT: / /sT fL, - se✓>=/z.t OrFaLG /F"ta/(r/G Ming' GMRy NALWa .. e IN LI vi Al <o wan 11)71.WG Ronto r K)'(c1d5c, 2MD FZU7C - o/44s7cff/224,G Oi✓P/iok sit,rcp ism twain Doe< .n- ,0<'iv/st'ONc , 37 ONa TY nst 06 (EMIctIG - eit9WedM wnus- V p'cocadc ily /N /Mu (wka( iocnn: Pn.veire\ l� OCCVi(ZO Allss)lQ (57 lo,[euM6e/ w/ct,U.k - srianY fon i vc STA270 Action Taken: (J "C'S.--- eV)itaX W/c-"MA•C . ..RP ac 6✓G goo LDa3Y_ ZDAI, e% .5761/i 2/3-971 �/ Ira A /b,574, 0 Fny Inspector Si. . . , re § 'ObA BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS JOHN T.JOYCE,Chairman ANNE BURES,M.D. CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N. PETER.1.McERLAIN,Health Agent CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (413)586-6950 Ex( 213 3RDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: 10B Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: February 13, 1997 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: COPY COPIES OF REPORT TO: Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 Ana Alicea 10B Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto� um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. 11 pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pile ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccien de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 586 -6950 x217 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 10B Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code,you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. EGULATION VIOLATION REMEDY 0.500 & 0.501 The following structural components show peeling &flaking surfaces: (a) 1'floor entry hallway ceiling with Locate and insure that source(s) of moisture problem is eliminated. Repair all peeling/flaking surfaces in an approved manner. mildew stained, severe peeling/flaking surfaces; (b) Living/dining area ceiling with considerable peeling/flaking surfaces, especially around the perimeter; (c) Kitchen ceiling with peeling/flaking surfaces; (d) 2"'floor hallway walls (on each side of the bathroom entrance) and ceiling with mildew stained surfaces which are peeling/flaking severely due to moisture exposure; (e) Bathroom walls with spotty peelinglflaking surfaces; (f) Bedroom (right) ceiling with spotty peeling surfaces. (g) 2""floor small closet with mildew stained surfaces. 10.500 The following flooring areas need repair: (a) 2nd floor hallway-one tile missing near bedroom entrance, probably damaged from moisture exposure; (b) 2""floor small closet with flooring tiles loose. Repair flooring in an approved manner. Inspection of premises was made on February 13, 1997 at approximately 11:20 am. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. Very truly yours, David E. Koc• n Sanitary inspector Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# P 061 775 833 q4s\NORTHAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Jon Hite Executive Director Equal Housing Opponunity 49 OLD SOUTH STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 413-5844030 FAX 582-1350 TDD 800-545-1833 ext. 188 hitenha @aol.com February 25, 1997 Mr. David Kochan Sanitary Inspector Board of Health City of Northampton City Hall Northampton,MA 01060 Dear Mr. Kochan: I am writing in response to the Board of Health's February 14, 1997,Order To Correct Violations at Apartment 10B Hampshire Heights. You had previously sent an Order To Correct for the same situation at Apartment 2A. Both situations are caused by failing roof systems at all 19 of the buildings at Hampshire Heights. The roofs there are 18 years old and we have been trying to patch them as leaks have become evident for the last 18 months. To date we have spent$13,000 dollars to do so. We have also been seeking funding from the state to replace the roofs. Attached please find a February 8, 1996 letter to our project manager which references an October 1995 visit to the view the situation. Also attached is a May 1996 memo from our Construction Advisor which further describes the situation. In December we received funding to replace roofs on three of the 19 buildings, and in January a fourth roof was authorized for replacement. Attached is the funding notification letter dated December 30. Since then we have advertised for and selected and architect, and are awaiting contract approval from DHCD. This project is on a fast track. We hope to begin repairs at Buildings 2, 7, 10 and 15 by July 15. Until then we are patching as fast as we can. Clearly we have a serious problem at Hampshire Heights. To date we have made repairs on roof leaks at 11 of the 19 buildings. The first sign of trouble at the buildings is the curling back of the flashing on the sides of the building, which is a sign that the roof membrane is shrinking. As the membrane shrinks it becomes taught and brittle,finds the point of greatest tension, and splits. The 8 buildings which have not split yet are all showing signs that the membrane is shrinking. To date we have vacated or waived rent at four apartments,5%of our apartments there,and I suspect that we will be forced to do the same at Apartment 10B, as well. I hope that this letter explains the situation and steps we are taking to correct these serious and unhealthful conditions. ncerel attachments on Hite Executive Director aK NOR1 nAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 49 OLD SOUTH STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 Jon Hite 413-5844030 FAX 582-1350 Executive Director TDD 800-5454833 ext. 188 Equal Housing Opportunity hitenhaeaol.com February 8, 1996 Mr. Steve Merriam E.O.C.D 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 Dear Mr. Merriam: As we discussed on the telephone last week we are having a serious problem with an increasing number of roof leaks at our Hampshire Heights (200-1 ) Development. When you and Ed Roche were in Northampton in October I showed you some photographs which portray the situation, and we have done what we can to mitigate those leaks which have been discovered, since then. However, at this point I have been forced to vacate two apartments due to the fact that there is snow and ice on the roof and our roofer is unable to make any attempt to fix the roof leaks. I would request that E.O.C.D. ask our Construction Advisor to review this situation immediately in advance of a request for emergency funding to repair the roofs. As I explained on the phone last week the problem is developing around the inside edge of the flashing on the roof where the rubber roof has shrunk and tension has caused tears to develop along the roof line. At present this situation exists in twelve of the nineteen buildings. One can anticipate that a problem will evidence itself in a building when they see the flashing on the outside of the building lifting away from the side of the building. This means that the roof is shrinking, pulling the inside of the flashing down, causing the roof to pull back and get ready to tear. I am enclosing a copy of the Guarantee on the existing roof so you will know that there is no Guarantee left on this Trocal roof. I look forward to hearing from you. Si er on Hite Executive Director JH/pmt cc: M. Hamilton May 16, 1996 FROM: Leo Dufault,Construction Management Unit TO: Steve Merriam,Project Manager RE: Northampton 200-1 (Hampshire Heights);Additional Information Obtained Since Submission of Emergency Request Form of March 19, 1996,Addressing Roof Problems and/or Repairs The purpose of this report is to add information to the Emergency Request Form submitted on the abovementioned subject. Since my report was filed additional information was obtained by the LHA and me which leads me to recommend changing the evaluation summary so as to change the status to: Entire system or major components have failed. I base this change on the following: 1.The LHA has provided additional photographic evidence of continuing shrinkage of the roof membranes on buildings which have been patched after providing relief to the tension of the shrinking membrane. This evidence only carne to light after melting of winter snows and was not visibly evident until very recently. One roof,repaired during the Fall of 1995 has shrunk another 6 inches during the winter tearing away the patch membrane added in the fall. (I have been given the most recent photos which when compared to the ones Mr. Hite gave you last October clearly show the additional shrinkage.} 2. In a lengthy conversation with the manufacturer's Technical Representative it appears that there is only one method of correction which "may work.This method requires moving the ballast back from the roof edge to expose the end of the membrane sheet,cut the roof back to a clean edge, mechanically fasten a new reinforced membrane to edge-wood blocking(if available),then adhere new strip roofing to the existing roofing and roof edge metal. The object of this exercise is to transfer the load of the shrinking membrane to the newly fastened membrane through blocking (if available) to the metal edge. This method of correction has two major problems in my opinion,both of which were confirmed by the Manufacturers Representative, Dave Waldren of UPC,Inc.,and by Patty Culminaris, of HPG's Warranty Department. First,there is no guarantee that the method described above will work beyond two to three years. Second,the cost of this repair is estimated at±$47,000 to$56,000 dollars (4700 L.F.x$10-12 per foot).That price assumes that the existing roof blocking is adequate to re-use. Finally,HPG staff estimate that the membrane's surface area, originally applied in 1978,could shrink 5-8%before all of the elasticity is gone from the polymer.The effectiveness of repair described above,therefore, could be compromised by continuing shrinkage. Given the above information and high costs,I recommend a total and complete replacement based on the following estimate for same utilizing a mechanically fastened new roof. Hampshire Heights consists of 19 buildings. Total roof area±52,000sq.ft. at a cost of approximately$7.50 per sq. ft. equals $390,000 dollars. cc. Hite,NHA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1 n William F. Weld,Govemor 11 Paul Cellucci,Lt.Governor Jane Wallis Gumble,Director Mr.Jonathan Hite,Executive Director Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South Street Northampton.MA 01060 Dear Mr.Hite: December 30, 1996 RECEIVED JAN 3 ID 44 dM r97 N ,,0R7 , PT,,N HOU SING AUiHORIFY I am pleased to notify you that your Authority has been awarded $69 750.00 in emergency capital improvement bond funding for roof replacement of 3 buildings (Building No. 2, 7, and 14) at your Hampshire Heights 200-1 development. As with all of this agency's capital awards,this award is subject to the availability of funding and spending authorization. You should be aware that both are extremely 'United and that delays in the project may put this commitment at risk. The Northampton Housing Authority is very fortunate to receive this award and any delays jeopardize the availability of funds for this project. Even without delays, we may direct that the NTP for construction be delayed in order that the spending fit within our budget constraints. Under separate cover, you will receive the Contract for Financial Assistance and related information for processing by your Authority. If you have any questions regarding the proposed work, please contact Stephen Merriam,Project Manager,at(617)727-7130 x693. IS:U1ODAPPv NORTHAMP\ROOFEMEI 1WG:cv 100 Cambridge Street Boston,MA 02202 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS OHN T.JOYCE,Chairman ANNE BURES,M.O. •THIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N. iR J.McERLAIN,Health Agent CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (413)586-6950 Ext.213 DER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER I1 OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: 1 10B Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: February 13, 1997 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 COPIES OF REPORT TO: Ana Alicea 10B Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 1 41997 I (This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: I1sto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento Iegale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui 1 suoi diritti. Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. l Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccibn de esta forma en: t To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 586- 6950 x217 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 10B Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. tTION VIOLATION REMEDY & The following structural components show peeling &flaking surfaces: (a) 1"floor entry hallway ceiling with Locate and insure that source(s) of moisture problem is eliminated. Repair all peelinglflaking surfaces in an approved manner. mildew stained, severe peelinglflaking surfaces; (b) Living/dining area ceiling with considerable peelinglflaking surfaces, especially around the perimeter; (c) Kitchen ceiling with peeling/flaking surfaces; (d) 2n6 floor hallway walls (on each side of the bathroom entrance) and ceiling with mildew stained surfaces which are peelinglflaking severely due to moisture exposure; (e) Bathroom walls with spotty peelinglflaking surfaces; (f) Bedroom (right) ceiling with spotty peeling surfaces. (g) 2 T'd floor small closet with mildew stained surfaces. The following flooring areas need repair: (a) 2'floor hallway-one tile missing near bedroom entrance, probably damaged from moisture exposure; (b) 2"'floor small closet with flooring tiles loose. Repair flooring in an approved manner. Inspection of premises was made on February 13, 1997 at approximately 11:20 am. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. Very truly yours, David E. Kochan Sanitary inspector Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# P 061 775 833 IARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS IN T.JOYCE,Chairman ANNE SURES,M.D. NIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N. J.McERLAIN,Health Agent CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (413)566-6950 Ext.213 ER TO "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: Y CODE 2A Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: December 18, 1996 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: 49 Northampton Old South Street oAuthority ing Northampton, MA 01060 COPIES OF REPORT TO: Marguerita Johnson Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Ilsto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: ILe suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait affectar vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legate importance. Potrebbe aver° effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pub oltenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal important°. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccibn de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 586 -6950 x217 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected Shoe premaP 1 s Parcel 38 .), 2A Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA a for compliance with Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. ral Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the a sae hereby ordeeneed to chusetts Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, you make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. ..ATION 1 10 & 11 VIOLATION Light diffuser panel missing for dining room ceilin Ii•htfixture. Major roofing problems contributing to the followinq_violations_ (1) Living & dining room ceilings wl spotty peeling/flaking surfaces throughout. (2) Right front bedroom wI two ceiling cracks from chronic moisture seepage....staining noted along the ceiling crack nearest the wall. (3) Right back bedroom wl ceiling cracks from chronic moisture seepage. (4) Leftside bedroom wl water stains from chronic moisture seepage. (5) Bathroom ceiling wI peeling and flaking surfaces. No adequate method for reduction of moisture accumulation on bathroom surfaces. REMEDY Reinstall a diffuser panel for this light fixture. Take whatever action is necessary to correct roofing problems prevent constant moisture infiltration. Repair all cracked, peeling, and flaking interior ceiling surfaces in an approved manner. 1.550 Severe cockroach infestation in dwellin• unit. Professionally exterminate premises to eliminate cockroach •roblem. spection of premises was made on December 16, 1 1:15 am. you have any questions regarding this abatement f Health office. ery truly yours,. 996 at approximately order contact the Board David E. Kochan Sanitary inspector Northampton Board of Health penalties This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and p of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# P 061 775 625 Ant lk kAaft Isse oA Date: 9-/c-9g- BOARD OF HE CITY HALL CbMPI iNI RECORD. Time: Name of Compiainan PY Map: SIPeA/9 sa/7Z,c0AlC Address: A h/g( p„i rfE //61.5 Parcel: Tel: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: /Poor /FeCti6 eAoz/ Location: /140).: fi"?.0/Lc/6HJS Owner: Address' NE' y9 G'/Jso;i77 JT2 ril y!c Sao ry cso/J INSPECTOR'S REPORT: (Ropy (9 K+rDUN cEifC W/PEauAS �nkinz 362FActS I to man pcM(Y a o°€/Fl is o C ClUIM6 R oarcl CbA610a (MT pvcc.7FO ) r-i,iK0•6) .SyD CM(IC1Ab Svt.PAC ' 'Lh' CoA62 stalawftL C 1uLNc w/ totEs e`"�a"v`��c. To ,err ,. e*A4C oM(tflt) CCU 10)61' ccotE( ct,jtt cm/. 3c✓{zc DAvi", PIIWs ,prcc(A'd,Fl»1/+6 3UU`acF3 c f LIAIG /LV4“c • rbeWs/ FSA%LK oti FbM]p cnfCVS ml cn5wm '-•Poerz VaAtli U.n°N Tel: g0$c Date of Inspection: (/-/D -`j " Time:4/2SPm (.9an7i °M Action Taken: / Q sen q'/i -?g RD OF HEALTH MEMBERS T.JOYCE,Chairman INE BURRS,M.D. DOURMASHKIN,R.N. McERLAIN,Health Agen ER TO CORRECT D STANDARDS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT:SANITARY CODE 6A Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: April 14, 1998 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: COPY COPIES OF REPORT TO: Northampton Housing Authority c/o Jonathan Hite 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 Barbara Saalfrank 6A Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccibn de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To mote miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main MA 01060 Street Northampton, Tel#: (413) 567 - 1214 The Northampton Board Northampton, MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), for complian ce Hompshire Heights, foce with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to nger or s.terially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the a sae hereby ordeGeneral to Laws, and Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code, you are h make a good faith effort to correct the following within FOURTEEN of the receipt of this order. ATION & 1 VIOLATION Ma or roofing problems contributin to the follow c violations: (1) Kitchen ceiling with peeling & flaking surfaces from chronic moisture seepage. (2) Kitchen closet ceiling with damage from chronic moisture seepage. Bucket used to catch moisture seepage. (3) Living room ceiling with peeling, flaking, and cracked surfaces. (4) Lower stairwell ceiling with hole from chronic moisture seepage. (5) REMEDY Locate and repair source(s) of moisture seepage in a manner which will eliminate problems. all surfaces in Repair all deteriorated ceiling an approved manner. Recommend installation of an exhaust fan for the bathroom. Left upstairs bedroom: (a) Bedroom ceiling severely damaged from chronic moisture seepage. Large holes; peeling &flaking surfaces noted. (b) Bedroom closet ceiling severely damaged from chronic moisture seepage; holes; peeling &flaking surfaces noted. Buckets bein (6) Bathroom ceiling &a walls badly deteriorated; holes, mildewed due to lack of adequate ventilation. Inspection of the premises was made on April 10, 1998 at approximately 4:20 pm. NOTE: If the roofing problems cannot be adequately repaired, th1Vdwelling unit will have to be declared uninhabitable and the occupant(s) given priority status for relocation to another unit which meets code standards. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. David E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL# P 082 852 908 OF HEALTH _MBERS JOYCE,Chairman BURES,M.D. OURMASHION,R.N. ERLAIN,Health Agent 210 MAIN STREET 01060 (413)587-1213 TO "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF OF ITNESS OR HUMAN HABITATION AT:Y CODE Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: April 24, 1998 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Northampton Housing Authority clo Jonathan Hite 49 Old South StreAe 01060 Northampton, COPIES OF REPORT TO: This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradcao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effector vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: s of di �nLeiii pub ottenere lu(a raduzione di questo modulo a: sui Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccien de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Stree Northampton, MA 01060 Tel#: (413) 587-1213 he Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 38 .), lam ti < Heights, Northampton, MA(assessor's Code. s parcel or compliance ie with Chapter II of the State Sanitary this letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serioausd nou-being of the endanger or materially impair the gh as to health, safety, Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127Cftee Mass are hereby ordered General to Laws, and Chapter 1I of the State Sanitary violations make a good faith effort to correct the following within threejY-s of the receipt of this order. 1TION (A) VIOLATION Large accumulation of trash, papers and debris along the chain link fence Approx. 100 ft from apartment 15D, behind Apt.# 2050 in Hampden Gardens.Trash is blowing onto h Hampden Gardens property through o•enein! in the fence _yea to the Housing Authority via phone by This violation was previously David Kochan on 3117198 If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. REMEDY Clean up and properly dispose of the accumulated trash'"* Very truly yours, Peter J. McErlain Health Agent Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL#P 082 852 912 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL COMPLAINT RECORD Time: 2:40 p.m. Parcel: Te1582-9167 Address: 2050 Hampden Gardesn — 73 Barrett Street 9� SECOND COMPLAINT --NATURE OF COMPLAINT: --� � Refuse on Gampshire Heights property, directly behind her apartment blowing on to her property. Accumulation of debris is attracting rats and mice playing in area general poses a threat to children, et area. She aspoken regarding the maintenance dpet- and has called the Mayor's Owner: Northampton Housing Authority Date of Inspection: LSMa Time: /1 :30 INSPECTOR'S R lottAa- Action Takk en: 3 jlaw se, Name of Complainant: OGGA Cf1R2ASco NATURE OF COMPLAINT: • Bardneom - c-e-IN VG CAME CD W (✓nrn mr1N- PN/NT FALU L AL S _ • ROOF tAnr GE/L,NO FALa,N6 D S to osr Cnth!WLG 4^5 Mott ucxr Yi- is/Ale • INSPECTOR'S REPORT: CO/✓Rffit2) - -- 5.5v6/7-E /170/S5"OA dt ffafi7 RoPP)N° Pf?i'ff teas • onnrtm 2N0 F' BTHRan - (n//1its nneuva WS Srvracy O€ b �/F°O CHcN6 O4/'F[s 5UCKn/N6 - KIfU(FIJ 5-Sera CE/Nh60/7I 6°O. /%aecS• £I4'15 /NnrtWA OF HEALTH EMBERS JOYCE,Chairman I BURES,M.D. OURMASHKIN,R.N. ERLAIN,Health Agent " OF "MINIMUM STANDARDS OFF T FOR R HUMAN HABITAT ON AT: CODE 10 Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060106=__ DATE: November 17, 1998 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Northampton sing Authority do Jonathan Hite COPY Northampton, MA 01060 COPIES OF REPORT TO: Olga Carrasco 10 Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: 1st°� um documento d ei os. Podem adqu ri legal uma t adcao deste documento de: tar os seus i Le suivante est un important document legal. 11 pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccien de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, M M 01060 Tel#: (413) 7 MA 0 inspected the premises at 3 Northampton Board No�?ampt has MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), D Ham shire with hts, Code. ir compliance with Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary his letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, ealt, endanger safety, of the o upants materially impair the Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the you sae hereby ordered to Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTH of the receipt of this order. TION VIOLATION Ma'or roofin roblems cousin the followin violations' (1) Bathroom patch ceiling p anels buckling from moisture seepage. damaged from chronic severely moisture exposure. (2) Kitchen ceiling badly deteriorated ....holes; loose,flaking &falling surfaces from chronic moisture damaged from lchron c moisture exposure. REMEDY Locate and repair source(s) of moisture seepage in a manner which will eliminate problems. Repair all deteriorated ceiling and wall surfaces in an approved manner. Inspection of the premises was made on November 17, 1998 at approximately 10:30 am. jou have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board Health office. ;ry truly yo s, )avid E. Kochan Ianitary Inspector 4orthampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL it P 573 708 208 February 25, 1999 . Nancy Acker Cold Street rthington, Ma. 01098 ar Ms. Acker: Mass. A vehicle registered in your name, a 1993 Ford Pick-Up, ass. gistration 815-WWF, was recently observed at our Hampshire lights project. The driver of the vehicle was observed depositing cash in our dumPster. The dumpsters at Hampshire Heights are provided for the use of esidents only. sters is a Under City Ordinance, the unauthorized use of dump iolation of law, subject to criminal penalty. Unless you have a legitimate reason for being at Hampshire !eights, please stay away from our dumpsters lest staff of the lousing Authority deposit the contents of a Hampshire Heights iumpster on your lawn in Worthington. How would you like stt=s? legitimate at If you do have lease feelfreeatoncontact me as I will owe will Hampshire e Heights, p an apology. Sincerely, Jon Hite Executive Director cc: Board of Health February 25, 1999 . William & Eleanor Maloney Depot Street uthwick, Ma. 01077 ar Mr. & Mrs . Maloney: A vehicle registered in your name, a 1988 egistration 540-SEE, was recently observed sights project. The driver of the vehicle was rash in our dumpster. The dumPsters at HamPs esid at our Hampshire at our observed depositing hire Heights are provided for the use of ents only. sters is a Under City Ordinance, the unauthorized use of dump violation of law, subject to criminal penalty. legitimate reason for being at Hampshire from our dumpsters lest staff of the Unless you have a Hoighng, please uthorityt deposit the contents of Hampshire Heights you like that? Housing our lawn in Southwick. dumpster on y the dnmPSters at If you do have a legitimate reason for using Hampshire Heights, please feel free to contact me as I will owe you an apology. cc: Board of Health Sincerely, Jon Hite Executive Director to 0 r Date: S-2O-r/9 ITime(MM) I Map:/K0 'Parcel: 3g Name of Complainant: Made 5'/S#of Address /re //flx)PSH/KE lit j6 NSS TeL 7l NATURE OF COMPLAINT: 41/ATEF '°2q,y iN FROM AROrMA BOSENl&Nr M&9n% Location: Owner: N/F,4. - LIMA-T{/M/}rze Address: qq abO Y t'T 9 r,eai ITe1:5 q-/ 15D Taken by: /J I Date of Inspection: 6-2o - ■9 'Time:0:9s- , INSPECTOR'S REPORT: ( f) fXr.fSS,vemo stag E tm&,4G 8,9sn El'rfrwtsD) W{ flJ 1T1031N5 fJ&iQ F6oM flown.) A2aA <L) flMtn95wr (MhtftHINVG LOOSE aM2 Al »g � SiVf,SD.i bF RE91R (? O$ri(Yb PAID - KIIc/I6VC(;WIC (Sc0) Action Taken: ///L/17/ p g.o- SE,1ir S-ZV -V7 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS :YNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N., Chairman ANNE BURES,M.O. 3EMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,M.P.M. :TER J.McERLAIN,Health Agent (413)581-1214 FAX(413)587-1269 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 210 MAIN STREET 01060 RDER TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION AT: #12 C Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: May 20, 1999 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: Northampton Housing Authority c/o Jonathan Hite 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 COPIES OF REPORT TO: Kellie Bishop #12C Hampshire Heights Bridge Road, Northampton, MA 01060 COPY This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto � um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pud ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradcci6n de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 587 - 1214 The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 12C Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), for compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. iULATION VIOLATION REMEDY 500, (1) Kitchen ceiling with spotty peeling (1) Scrape and re-paint peeling / 501 & and flaking paint in one area. flaking area of ceiling. 503 (2) Basement stairwell handrail (2) Repair/replace handrail in an detached and unsafe. approved manner. (3) Excessive outside moisture (3) Take immediate action to correct seepage into the basement (front this moisture problem in a window side) every time it rains permanent fashion. (A de- heavily. Mold/mildew buildup can humidifier might temporarily permeate upstairs into the alleviate the noticeable habitable areas. moisture/mold/mildew buildup in the basement area. Inspection of the premises was made on May 20, 1999 at approximately 10.50 am. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. Very truly your David E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL #Z 537 532 193 Aer ;ea ain ,RD OF HEALTH MEMBERS DOURMASHKIN,R.N., Chairman VNE BORES,M.D. IE KARPARIS,R.N.,M.P.H. McERLAIN,Health Agent (413)587-1214 V((413)587-1264 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 R "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS TNESS FOR HO MAN HABITATION AT: Y CODE #12 C Hampshire Heights, Northampton, MA 01060 DATE: May 20, 1999 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: COPY COPIES OF REPORT TO: Northampton Housing Authority clo Jonathan Hite 49 Old South Street Northampton, MA 01060 Kellie Bishop #120 Hampshire Heights Bridge Road, Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto 6 um documento d rei os. Podem adquiri r( uma o deste documento de:afectar os seus droits. Vous pouvez obt nlr document ne t aduction de cette forme a: vos Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. Lei pub ottenere una traduzione di questo modulo a: Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccion de esta forma en. To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel #: (413) 587 - 1214 ton, MA (assessor's map 18D parcel 38 .), he Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 12C Ham shire Hei hts, Northamp Or compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endang er or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. ter II of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to g Under authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts Genera Laws, and Chap make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within FOURTEEN DAYS of the receipt of this order. ATION 1 VIOLATION peeling (1) Kitchen ceiling with spotty p g and flaking paint in one area. (2) Basement stairwell handrail detached and unsafe. (3) Excessive outside moisture seepage into the basement(front window side) every time it rains heavily. Moldlmildew buildup can permeate upstairs into the habitable areas. REMEDY (1) Scrape and re-paint peeling flaking area of ceiling. (2) Repair/replace handrail in an approved manner. (3) Take immediate action to correct this moisture problem in a permanent fashion. (A de- humidifier might temporarily alleviate the noticeable moisturelmoldlmildew buildup in the basement area Inspection of the premises was made on May 20, 1999 at approximately 10.50 am. you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board Health office. Dry truly your )avid E. Kochan Sanitary Inspector Northampton Board of Health penalties This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and p of perjury. CERTIFIED MAIL#Z 537 532 993 HE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY USE TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED ENT WITHHOLDING(GENERAL LAWS,CHAPTER 279'SECTION 8A) Code Violations are not being corrected you may be entitled to bold back your rent payments You can do thous being evicted if: - You can prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain code violatdlord ion knew care s We uss enbom to endanger or materially Impair your health or safety and that your before you were behind in rent. 3. You did not cause the violations and they can be repaired while you continue to live in the building or apartment. C. You are prepared to pay any portion of the rent into court if a judge orders you to pay it (For this it is best to put rent money aside in a life place.) REPAIR AND DEDUCT(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 111,SECTION 127L) your focal code r rent money to make the repairs yourself. If you al air your The law sometimes agency tf certifies t you to use you endanger or materially P Y reemat agency l-being that your are code violations alai received« rift n notice of the violations,you may be able to use Ali,e edy. U the and o be in need has airs written can use up to four remedJ, U the owner tale to begin necessary repairs(or to enter into■written contract to have them made) sin five days after notice or to complete repairs within fourteen days after the notice you 'the rent in any one year to make the repairs PROHIBITED(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER RETALIATORY RENT INCREASES OR VI[� ) 186,SECTION 18 AND CHAPTER SE ou in retaliation for making a complaint to the local The owner may not increase your rent or evict Y r rent a trigs to evict within six months after Forcemeat etheyobortode violations.will Uthe tamerraigos7a ltto a ioshewill have o nowases y car rent nfor the Increase to evic within which Is n have made the complaint he or she triedihfs. /related to your complaint. You may Mable to arse the lan�ordfor damages RENT RECEIVERSHIP(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 111,SECTIONS C-H) The occupants and/or the Board of Health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid to court e i rather than to the owner. The court may appoint a"receiver"who may spend as much of the rent Loney as is needed to correct the violation(s). The receiver is not subject to a spading limitation of four months' out You may be entitled OR HABITABILITY You may be am atila�ndacdf of human habitability. 6. or some of your rent resumed if your dwelling unit does to suc your landlord rot meet minima 3A) 6. UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES(GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER far which Renting an apartment with aide violations is a violation of the Consumer Protection Regulations you may meIn MM. Y OF THE LAW. �INFORMATION YOU DECIDE PRESENTED OLD OUR RENT Olt TAKE OTHER LEGAL BEFORE T YOU DECIDE TT THAT NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES ACTION,IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY• IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AT ATTORNEY,YOU CONTACT THE IS: WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS LEGAL SERVICES 20 HAMPTON AVENUE SUITE 100 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 504 -4034 HEM have the right to seek a modification petition fora hearing before the plash a on of an order. To accomplish a tie it a person must d o in writing p Petitions must be filed on time in accordance with the regulations ursuant to any ,y person or persons upon whom any order has been served p of :gulation of this code (except for an order issued afte per t the t require must m be n s within egulation 33.2 have been satisfied); provided, such even da s after the day the ordered was served; any person aggrieved by the failure of any inspector(s) or other personnel of the 3oard of Health: I. to inspect upon request any premises as required under s after suede, provided, such petition must be filed within thirty Y inspection was requested; or provided, 2. to issue a report on an inspection as required after the code;p roov; e e or such petition must be filed within thirty days 3. are an inspection ed to exist to find certify violations a violation or combination of violations claimed to edanger or materially impair the health or safety ndstell well- being may ants of the premises; provided, such petition being within hccud O inspection report; or filed within thirty days after receipt of the insp q to issue an order required bRegulation 33.1; provid , a petition m ust be fle d within thirty da s after the receipt od the nsuchtion report. i person upon whom this order has been served, by the or any person aggrieved perform as enumerated above, has the right to be appear at said hearing. 'resented n the inspector hea ring top has a right to app iresented at a hearing and any adverse party SLAG DOCUMENTS orders, notices, and other 1 relevant inspection or investigation reports, open for :cumentary information in the possession of the Board of Health are o spection and may be copied for a fee. EMEDIES AND PENALTIES Report contains a brief summary of some legal remedies Vtenants with this part of the Inspection ord ectiog Rep Code violations corrected. Failure to comply 10.his nay use in order t get eHousing wder also subjects the person ordered criminal fine of not less for each day's allure to comply collars, nor more than five hundred ($ with this order. ,%k NORTHAMPTON FAMILY PRACTICE 76 Carlon Drive,Northampton,MA 01060 Tel(413)5842178 Fax(413)5864233 Henry W.Rosenberg,MD Camille F.Balestri,RN-C,FNP mid E.Katz,MD Ellen Senghas,MD 1 30,2000 Jonathan Hite thampton Housing Authority South Street rthampton,MA 01060 Timothy V.Parsons,MD Marcia Culver Whom It May Concern: m writing to you on behalf of my patient,Ms.Marcia Culver. Ms. Culver is a 48 year old woman who hospitalized at Cooley Dickinson Hospital for treatment of a severe respiratory office on March 28,2000,and continues to have a respiratory infection is very recently hosp the parking lot of oblem. She was thin in She t to my attention that someone has been using P She has trough apartment with the engine running and the exhaust tin difficulty breathing,the ear pp in frail of her ep compromised .r building apartment. With her serious medical condition and already P. ulm coming directly t dher ep exhaust fumes is pcsing a serious health risk to her. It is in her uhnonere function,thhe the addition wi hf the omens quickly as possible,and I pest interest that this problem with the automobile exhaust be eliminated�4 Lope that is within your control to help with that. fhank you very much for your cooperation. Sincerely, CC: Northampton Board of Health I. ArS A' Ye O.. 1ARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS JOURMA CHAIR ANNE BORES,M.D. ARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH J.McERLAIN,Health Agent :R TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE SANITARY CODE "MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITAT ON AT: 14 C Florence-Heights, 241 Jackson Street, DATE: December 6, 2001 ORDER ADDRESSED TO: 4 Old South Street Northampton Housing Authority Northampton, MA 01060 COPIES OF REPORT TO: A4 C Hampshire Heights Northampton, MA 01060 This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights You may obtain a translation of this form at: Isto 6 um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: suoi diiritti n t r documento Lei pub ottenere una aduzione di questo modulo a:effectto sui Este es un documento legal importante. Puede que afecte sus direchos. Ud. Puede adquirir una tradccilin de esta forma en: To jest wazne legalny dokument. To moze miec wplyw na twoje uprawnienia. Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokument=w ofisie: NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 210 Main Street Northampton,5 A 0204 Tel#: (413) The Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at 14 C Ham shire Heights Northampton, MA (assessor's map 18B parcel 38 .), for compliance with Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code. This letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below, which are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the health, safety, and well-being of the occupants. Under authority of Chapter 111, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Chapter 11 of the State Sanitary Code, you are hereby ordered to make a good faith effort to correct the following violations within seven (7) days of the receipt of this order. ULATION .351 (A) 110.500 VIOLATION On a regular basis ( reportedly 2-3 times /week) sewage has been backing up into bathtub and (less frequently) the kitchen sink of Apt. 14C. Maintenance has responded and temporarily cleared the blockage but the ongoing plumbing problem has not been corrected causing the backu• to reoccur. Hole in the bathroom wall (access port?) is not fully covered by an access •anel. REMEDY Determine the cause of the plumbing backup and make permanent repairs to prevent future sewage backups. Provide a tight fitting cover for the plumbing access port. If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board of Health office. Thank you. Very truly yours, Peter J. McErlain Health Agent Northampton Board of Health CERTIFIED MAIL# 7099 3400 0003 5609 6580