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Unit 206 Gary Volin RUNNING DIARY OF FLOODING rch 2007- The first flooding occurs in my bathroom as a result of a neighbor's toilet above overflowing. A maintenance person comes to my door asking me if I am being flooded. He s me to use bleach because it is dirty sewage water. I receive no help from Housing Authority clean up. Bathroom carpet was saturated with sewage water and thrown out immediately. water appeared dirty (yellowish/brown) and had a foul smell (feces and urine). ursday, May 3, 2007 - hear a loud knock on my apartment door at around 9:OOpnt. I don't the door, but ask who is there. It is Jon Hite, executive director, looking for the source of water causing the lobby of the McDonald building to flood. According to my neighbor, Jon e finds the source of the flooding in another neighbor's apartment above me and turns the ter off. As the night goes on, I come to the harsh reality that I am lei : with a flood to clean up 1 deal with by myself. I am up until 4:30am trying to soak up the wa:ar from my bathroom and Iroom carpet with only my bath towels and bedroom blankets. I dry .-he bath towels and nkets in the drier to then soak up more water. I repeat this process all night. My next door ghbor is in the same position, left to clean up the water herself We eeceive no help or sistance from NHA with the removal of the water. Although, seeing that Jon Hite is knocking my door at 9:OOpm, looking for the cause of the flooding to the lobby, it is obvious he is are of the three apartments being flooded. No maintenance person is ever sent to assist me h the initial clean up that night or the next morning. day, May 4, 2007 - went to the maintenance office, spoke with Lynn Smith, secretary of lintenance, about the flooding that occurred. She informs me that no maintenance person can -ne to inspect my apartment or help with the clean up until Wednesday (May 9, 2007). She 39ests I open the windows. Lynn tells me the smell should just go avray in a few days, Adding I leave the windows open. I ask if NHA will reimbursement me for the ruined bath vels and bedroom blankets used to soak up the water. She suggests that I wash them. She ers me a few bucks to wash my bath towels and blankets. I can't help but think to myself, had een given equipment from maintenance on that night, such as a wet vacuum, I would not ve needed to use my own bath towels and blankets. I ask Lynn if I can be reimbursed for any 1 of pocket expenses from the flooding, since this condition has arisen through no tault, use, or negligence on my part. She tells me to put it in writing for Jor Hite's review and proval. Later that day, I throw out the wet bath towels and blankets ft fear of causing a tential health issue if reused. iturday, May 5, 2007 - continue trying to save my apartment and personal property from the ;ent flooding. 1 dry the bathroom and bedroom carpet with a wet vac and run two fans (I drive er two hours to borrow a relative's wet vac and fans). inday, May 6, 2007 - notice the apartment is still damp. I continue trying to dry the bedroom d bathroom with fans. I even use two air cleaners to help improve the quality of the air and Jute the musty odor smell. l/webmail.aol.com/30746-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 3/912010 Page 2 of 6 onday, May 7, 2007 - Over the weekend, I begin to feel pain on my right side of my mouth. By inday, I feel intense pain. The pain requires antibiotics and pain killers to ease the discomfort. lave the apartment for a few days to have oral surgery out of town. Before I leave, I turn the is on, the air cleaners and open all windows. I am hoping by the time I come back, the :ulation of the air will have dried out the apartment and diminished the musty odor smell. 3dnesday, May 9, 2007 - No maintenance person ever came to my apartment as promised Lynn Smith, secretary of maintenance department. ursday, May 10, 2007 - return that evening to an apartment that has an overpowering, ong, foul, musty odor coming from both the bedroom and bathroom. Within 15 minutes of ing to sleep in the bedroom, I have a severe reaction to my apartment (symptoms perienced: closing of my airway, difficulty breathing, burning sensations in my throat and sal passages, pressure headache, light headedness, etc..). I decide the best thing I can do ht now, is sleep on my living room couch to avoid any further adverse reactions from what I nk might be mold growth corning form the bedroom and bathroom. I believe I might have iter damage behind the walls, flooring, and air ducts as a result of being flooded on two ferent occasions. In just the last few months, I have had two major floods from the third floor throoms above me. iday, May 11, 2007 - go to the maintenance office, speak with Lynn Smith, secretary of aintenance, about what I think might be potential mold growing as a result of the flood; as well describing the adverse reactions I am having while in my apartment. She informs me that a aintenance person can not come to my apartment until Tuesday (May 15, 2007) because the -IA staff, including Jon Hite, need to be at the opening of a new housing development on onday (May 14, 2007). Feeling uneasy about this whole situation, I push the issue further with nn Smith and the front office. Finally, Lynn places a phone call to the NHA executive director, in Hite. According to Lynn, after speaking with Jon Hite, she tells me he will call me next week address this situation. At that moment, I was taking off guard, actually feeling quite surprised at Jon Hite would have such a dismissive attitude towards this urgent situation. At this point, I n feeling frustrated and blown off by the executive director, Jon Hite. I am confused as to why ere appears to be no since of urgency to rectify this situation. Being concern for my well being id health, I ask the staff person in the main office if NHA can put me and my cat up in a motel atil Jon Hite calls me and/or maintenance can respond to the flood water within my apartment. y request seems to go on deaf ears, as I get no response to my immediate health concerns or )using needs. I realize at this point, if I want to get back into my apartment, I will have to andle the clean up myself. Knowing I am having a reaction to my apartment from the flooding, I archase protective gloves and a mask to help minimize any ill effects. With the help of a lative, I take apart my bed, remove all furniture from the bedroom, cut the water damaged wall wall (11 by 13) carpet in half, roll it up and temporarily place the carpet on my balcony (until I an get help carrying it to the dumpster outside). aturday, May 12, 2007 - attempting to get rid of the overpowering musty smell, my mother ames from out of town to sanitize the bedroom and bathroom with bleach, a wet vacuum, and steam machine to kill germs. I am so thankful that someone is helping me because at this )int I am not feeling very well at all. I give her gloves and a protective mask to wear during the can up to help minimize any potential toxicity from the bleach and possible mold and bacteria '.p://webmail aol.com/30746-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 3/9/2040 Page of with. She spends nearly 5 hours cleaning and sanitizing the apartment on Saturday and nday to help me safely move back into my home. I play a minimal role in the clean up, at this int, as I am feeling adverse reactions from exposure, especially from moving the carpet the Iht before. Finally, I remove the water damaged carpet that is temporarily stored on the !cony. The carpet is heavy and takes at least two people to carry it to the dumpster. mday, May 13, 2007 - after apartment was thoroughly cleaned ! attempted to move back in to f apartment. Within 3 hours of being there I begin to have an adverse reaction to my artment (respiratory and sinus symptoms). During the 3 hours of being in my apartment, the mptoms become increasingly worse, until I can no longer breath adequately (feeling like I am ffocating). I leave my apartment at about 1:OOam to find a safe place to stay the night. I travel er an hour to get to a relative's house. As the night goes on, I notice the symptoms slowly gin to reduce, but still feel some residual symptoms linger on. )nday, May 14, 2007 - at 11 :15am ! call Jon Hite's office, get voice mail, leave message king for help with my apartment. I receive no call back from Jon Hite or NHA staff. iesday May 15, 2007 - No one from maintenance came to inspect the water damage, remove rpet, or help with cleanup as promised by Lynn Smith. iesday, May 15, 2007 - at 12:40pm I walk down to Jon Hite's office. I am told by his personal cretary that he is at lunch. She asks me what seems to be the problem. ! tell her about the tential mold growth, my reaction to it physically, and how NHA has been passive and non- sponsive to my requests for assistance. She then goes on to say how unusual it is for Jon to not to respond to this situation. She assures me that Jon Hite will get this message and call a. immediately. After patiently waiting for Jon Hite's call, I try to contact his office at 3:10pm. ! A his voice mail. I leave a message asking for help and explain the urgency of my situation. At 30pm, ! meet with Dr. Barry Elson to get a physical and to explore the possibility of being :posed to mold from water damage. ! receive no call back from Jon Hite or NHA staff. ednesday, May 16, 2007 - at 10:30am ! call Jon Hite's office, get his voice mail, and leave essage asking for help. Jon Hite's out going voice mail message has changed from yesterday, lying he would be out of the office from May 16, 2007 through May 18, 2007. However, he will leek his messages while on vacation. In my message, ! ask him to delegate this urgent matter a NHA staff member, if he is unable to respond himself. I receive no call back from Jon Hite a NHA staff member. iursday, May 17, 2007 - wait for a call, yet I receive no call back from Jon Hite or NHA staff. riday, May 18, 2007 - at about 4:OOpm Jon Hite finally returns my phone calls, asking for >rmission to enter my apartment for inspection with David Adamson, maintenance director. I eet both Jon Hite and David Adamson at my apartment and show them the areas flooded, as ell as the moist, musty smell that still permeates in the air from the May 3, 2007 flooding. With prompting from me, Jon Hite informs me that I can not get any reimbursement by the NHA r damages to my property by the flooding, and that I will have to go after my disabled aighbors for collection. Jon Hite tells me a moisture test will be performed on Monday, May 21 , )07 to see if there is moisture. After I press a bit, Jon Hite assures me that if moisture is found, will have a comprehensive mold evaluation done. Worried about the accuracy of a moisture Ip'.//webmail.ao(COm/30746-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 3/9/2010 Page of t to identify potential exposure to mold, I give Jon Hite a copy of the doctor's letter showing t a moisture meter test is not recommended to identify mold growth, but instead nprehensive air quality evaluation and testing for varies mold species. I explain that I am ng treated by Dr. Barry Elson for several reasons, including allergy, fungi and mold reactions. y to make it clear that I was flooded by another neighbor, about 2-3 months ago, as a result Dverflowing. I go on to explain that the first flooding in my apartment was from a neighbor's :ked-up toilet. I tell him I never received help or assistance with the clean up of the first flood ier. As a result, I had personal property damaged in my bathroom from the flooding of nrage water. )nday, May 21, 2007 - stop by my apartment at 1 :15pm. I notice maintenance has not been to do the moisture meter test as promised. The lack of urgency on their part is becoming iremely tiring and stressful for me. Realizing that Jon Hite is not following through with his rbal promise from Friday, May 18, 2007, I decide to give the NHA something in writing from I go to the front desk to give the receptionist a letter for Jon Hite, along with another copy of doctor's recommendation. After leaving the office, I call Jon Hite from my cell phone. I leave nessage asking if the moisture meter test had occurred as promised, how the moisture meter ;t went and if there were any findings of dampness and moisture in the walls. I asked for him call me back to discuss how we might address this health situation. I left my cell phone mber for him to call me back. No call is returned that day. )nday, May 21, 2007 - at about 2:0Opm, I stop over at the Department of Public Health. The :eptionist suggests I call Ernie Mathiew from Board of Health for assistance in this matter. )nday, May 21, 2007 - at about 5:30pm, I stop by my apartment to see if maintenance has en in to do the moisture meter test. Again, I find no NHA card to indicate they had entered my lartment. I notice Jon Hite's car is still at the office. I receive no call back from him. iesday, May 22, 2007 - It is about 12:OOpm. I am still waiting for a call back from Jon Hite. At DOpm I give Dr. Elson a copy of a letter addressed to the board of health requesting an spection. At 4:OOpm I go to the board of health office on Main Street. I speak with Ernest attheiw, director of board of health, about inspecting my apartment for possible mold oblems. Ernest suggests that he give David Adamson, NHA maintenance director, a call to (courage them to work with me. Ernest says he is limited in what he can do under federal ide, the code addressing mold only allows them to visually inspect wetness or moisture. -lowing this, I decide not to have them do an inspection. I take his offer of calling David Lamson with my concerns and need for assistance. Jesday, May 24, 2007 - I receive a letter from Jon Hite stating, "I'm sorry that Terry did not )me to your apartment after she cleaned up the water on the 3rd floor and paid visit to the sident in apartment 207, which was directly below the point of the flood." I have a hard time :lieving Mr. Hite didn't know my apartment was flooded seeing he knocked on my door on May 2007 looking for the flood; as well as, the lobby directly below my bathroom was flooded using the lobby tiles to rip off from the force of the water. hursday, May 31, 2007 The air quality test is being performed. I notice the air sampling is only Bing done in the bedroom where the windows have been left open for the last month. No air :p://webmail.aol.com/30746-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/PrinlMessage.aspx 3/9/2010 Page 5 of 6 nple is done in the bathroom where I believe there is mold and water damage between the Ils. asday, June 12, 2007 went to Jon Hite's office at approximately 5.00pm to see if the results ne back. He claims the results just came back that day and then briefly showed me the ults to the air quality test and swab tests. He said he would immediately send a copy to Dr. on. He also said he would have the bathroom duct vent cleaned. Asked how long before neone comes to clean, he says "one week". Inday, June 25, 2007 still waiting for Jon Hite to send a copy of the air quality test and swab ts. I check my apartment, no one came to clean the air vents as promised. I Call Dr. Elson's ce at 3:30pm, he has not received a copy of the mold test either. ursday, June 28, 2007 sent Jon Hite a letter requesting he forward a copy of the air quality t to Dr. Elson as promised. That day I receive a letter from Jon Hite with a copy of the test ;ults on my apartment door. esday, July 10, 2007 met with Dr. Elson for a follow up appointment. He tells me he received ude and confrontational letter from Jon Hite (dated June 28, 2007). Jon Hite sent my doctor a ter and yet failed to attach a copy of the test results for his review. I apologized to Dr. Elson Jon Hite's inappropriate and disrespectful behavior and assured him I would drop off a copy the test results seeing the Housing Authority did not follow through with this as promised. In n Hite's letter he claims that the musty smell from the carpet must have been the cause of my !ported illness". He also claims that NHA removed my carpet and put it on my balcony to dry. e letter also goes on to say my health improved after NHA removed the carpet. This is mpletely inaccurate. No maintenance person ever came to remove the water damaged carpet help with any clean up. In fact, the carpet had to be removed by myself and my mother by tting it in half. The carpet was 13 by 11 feet and could not possibly fit on the balcony to dry as iicated in Jon Hite's letter. Dr. Elson is going on vacation for a month and won't be back until a following month. My next appointment with him is on August 22, 2007. I have started to aeive a series of allergy shots to help with my adverse reactions to various molds. iday, August 3, 2007 decide to move back into my apartment. As recommended by my ictor, over the last couple of months I have been using 3 air purifiers, air conditioners, thumidifier for bathroom, and two fans to help improve the air quality and conditions of my ing space. These steps seem to be helping with the air quality and subsequently my health is slightly improved. The air ducts have not been cleaned as promised by Jon Hite. I rarely e the bathroom and keep it closed off from the rest of the apartment. I will write Jon Hite a tter about the importance of following through with having the air ducts professionally cleaned. ie air ducts need to be cleaned out from the sewage backup from the first flooding nearly 5 onths ago and bath tub water only 3 months ago. iursday, August 23, 2007 Jon Hite has all the residents bathroom vents vacuumed or blown at, but not cleaned for bacteria and mold. It appears that Jon Hite was trying to save money by aiting to have my air duct vacuumed along with the annual air duct cleaning. I doubt that swage can be blown out of a vent....seems like an attempt to make it "appear" NHA is !sponsive to my health needs. plfwebmail.aol.com/30746-111/aolrgen-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 3/9/2010 Northampton Wellness Associates , LLC Innovative Medical Care for Chronic Illness and Allergy Lisa Hall, BSN, RN Vicki Elson, MA, CCE Steven Tenenbaum,LICSW rry D.Edson, ;MD, Medical Director :rren Lynch, MD C'Dair, MD, MPH ichelle Goulet, MSN, FNP January 25, 261.0 To Whom It May Concern: am writing this letter on behalf of my patient Gary Volin. have been caring for Mr. Volin in my capacity as a physician for multiple chemical sensi tivities, severe mold allergies, and chronic fatigue syndrome for the past two ✓ m's. He experiences a wide ay of symptoms due to these medical cocd_t-ens including 'Ioint pain, memory loss, brain fog, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, visual changes, sinus pain and congestion, headaches, nausea, dizziness, GO disturbances, numbness and tinging to his extremities, a variety of s=kin rashes, irritability, and anxiety. These symptoms are exacerbated by exposure to environmental substances such as mold, tobacco smoke, automobile exhaust, scented laundry products, air fresheners, perfumes, and household cleaning products. These exposures also significantly limit_ Mr. Volin' s activities of daily living. It is my best medical _udgment that the accommodations that Mr. Volin is requesting are necessary to afford him the opportunity to find safe housing which is free of environmental substances and allergens. she above-stated exposures also make it very difficult for him to maintain emotional stability at a level that wiii help him to function independently in stressful situations. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions, concerns, or additional information. lY, 5%ce r.° Liz O'V`/ ai•7M.D. LO:ed --s . 9 - 10 Qe cceocol 395 Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060-3914 (413) 584-7787 FAX (413)584-7778 wwww.north am ptonvellness.com 0) n ' ()No\\. d 715_ Co. QtrHA)31'1 a 41 5: • fya trt sot. Leal ) vo9 2-- fob u u/Jk/ r,rac/ M YI'iMf ir.Ir/y nU rb(' r,�,s 05/ L4 "rlvY,� In" Penti° Wop C, 1€,1 ”.H cns --0101- l ruop Ct+yttl <- Q/"b £ rt---I'S Pi-eV/721(V PIoW <- {002. ly.w1 late: 3-q-io lame of Complalnant: lddress: Mcpon,* Ko,.sc unit Zpb NATURE OF COMPLAINT: iloodi J -n A9+- kg. LC4 ce .0 n sl-ac .� go+-ys p ✓J M1't•-e-^L cl Car J a4101-7- 8 04/d Location: Owner: Address: ITeI: • Taken by: &ate of Inspection: I Tine: INSPE&TORR�SREPORT: s!.ISaa civcJ S,.k -4.d 1 ,either Chia. --1,,,frv<ow .t 51_,,iL ISe -. 0 fiCeili:u in Ic ej niv . .�kkAl ;1 U.,tl- 4A 1,e,44u CI m.4- +e - rtrt4r"To) kC Fn a 111111,11 li 1,I I„i i 1,,i" r� =J71 Action Taken: - elauk rt OLLR?1 '' solar ns Signature BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS JAY FLEITMAN,M.D.,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. DONNA C.SALLOOM STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health atricia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Aimee Petrosky,Health Inspector Linda Heon,Clerk 3/19/2010 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Housing Authority Jon Hite, Executive Director 49 Old South Street OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH Re: McDonald House, asbestos abatement Dear Mr. Hite: get v' 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 Our office has received comments concerning the process and procedures used for the removal of asbestos containing tiles at the McDonald House that occurred sometime in 2008. The Health Department is requesting assurances that the removal of asbestos during that time and for that purpose followed procedures as spelled out by the Department of Environmental Protection. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Ben Wood, MPH Director, Northampton Health Department 1_ / ii ►►L,►»► thl ' I at 0 S CT,. P . _ .1_ t ' — tu a — E1.Er47c Ouni=rs COKierieti WALLS – Alts-✓Ry IvE EK T6 FIRE INSTALL' PIPE - SiUTE�Cr o.� APr WRct-S – /lEF�'7. 57 yD5 ST.OUTLET OF - M7r6 4'SNEETRUC/S E _ — II \ P7 A PS milh '71® '111 Ia O 1I — p 7 13E--a: BEDROOM" a LIVING ROOM I I (3 DR i 1111■■• a 3 ■ F 1. t��li I /: . ------ ft-Ct e%s C)= �,r . R ,QI 131000974 131000974 0 UtC_ universal environmental consultants 12 Brewster Road Phone:508.628 5486 Framingham.MA 01702 Fax:5086285488 CHAIN OF CUSTODY BUILDING/SITE NAME:N H.,el Ai n b0.,,t(c)- TOWN/CITY: /l, q_ l_e. c,r•1"L. WORK AREA: 0„:4.- Th. , ( STATE .c.-it - Analysis Type 6d Hr Turnaround Time(:) S .F p" 7 r'N, 12Hr 24Hr 48 Hr 72 Itr TEM/AHERA TEM/Level II TEM/Duet TEM/Bulk TEM/water PLM Mold X Or BAmpLEro MATERIAL DESCRIPIOH SAMPLE LOCATION START STOP 71E UMW VOLUME& 1 4SQ $1 249 I Age- on IOa - 10 IS (sa I icgi a31 RAC - - 30a0 1630 t61 rs Iso 3 t S4 81 a: ;-.3;rk I..,A f rt,.L;y r- 103110n- S I9 So /Sp I g 1s48)- 3as 3CC�+<-r.�.. IorjoloS� l0 I 9 19A 81 2.a - ins,;one -to let 1...tt 1046 lost g IS •- IS481F.L3 oc ts;Gee— 1of3I /o3 lo IS (90 0 RECEIVED 7AMPLED BY: DATERIME: t Or.767') (3k. TC 3-1)-to RECEIVED BY: NAR 1 2 2010 DATEITIME: RELINQUISHED BY: DATERIME: re.s0„ j;e<,,,ea' 3-13-10 RECEIVED IN LAB BY: BIT. C,1/4 Y -' DATERIME: • Asbestos•Lead•Environmental•Materials B Indoor Air Analysis EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone:(781)933-8411 Fax:(781)933-6412 Web: Email bostonlab@emsl.com Attn: Jason Becotte EMSL Order: 131000974 Universal Environmental Consultants Customer ID: UEC63 12 Brewster Road Collected: Framingham, MA 01702 Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Proj: NHA McDonald;Unit 206; Northampton,MA tical Microscopy EMSL Method 05.TP-003) rteParcnnv-u�r.k Lab Sample Number Olen Sample lume(0: Volume(Lb Sample Location: 131000974-0001 131000934-0001 15/81249 150 Living Rooni Middle 1310009740002 15481231 150 Bathroom 131000974-0003 15M812R 75 Inside Wall Living to Bed Score Tvoes Raw CnuM r 11 , 4 of Total Raw Cn„nt Cnunllm' oh of Total Raw nnnnt r ml 222 489 400 44 - 133 - 400 311 - - 89 - - - 2090 - 44 ' V N Tnlal 10.6 234 19.1 24 6.4 - 19.1 14.9 - - 63 - - 100 - - - 44 67 - - 44 - - - - - 44 199 - 22.1 33.7 - 22.1 - - - - 22.1 100 - 5 11 9 1 - 3 - 7 - 2 - _ 47 Altamaha Ascospores Aspergillus/Penidllium Basidiospores Bipolaris++ Chaetomium CIadosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Fusarium Ganoderma Myxomycetes++ PRtlomyc'es Rust Scopuladopsis Stachybotrys Torula Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Zygomycetes Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment insect Fragment Pollen - 1 - 2 - - - - - - t - - - - - 1 - 5 - - - 22 - 44 - - - - - - - 22 - - - 22 - 110 - - 20 - 40 - - - 20 - - 20 - 100 . 2 3 - 2 - - 2 9 Analyt Sensitivity 600x Analyt.Sensitivity 300x Skin Fragments(1-4) Fibrous Particulate(1-4) Background(1-5) - - - - - 22 7• 1 1 2 - - - 22 7 1 1 2 _ - - 44 13• 1 1 2 - Bipolaris++ =Bipola ris/Dreschltra/Exsemllilum Myxomyceles++=Myxomyceles/PenconiaiSmot No discernable field blank was submitted MP this group N samples. sample.Awned ev ensk.new®l,Inc.7 comuwen way.suite IVO,WelaurnMA background Hon levels of podwnw con owe spores and other particulates wadre to„weren.name.Bar kground levels of 5 _ wee background on overloaded samples. melee nbcoaleotan ny pollen. o..�tm preys amps pewees mK r nay rrd at SODS rm.vd..ceem.,twIv method irodattons �pn oed we a lest results are me respencemy m e for sterols sample.reserved ms mndeen unless otnar.,se lees For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsLmm Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 04:53:24PM Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory Page 1 of 2 Asbestos•Lead•Environmental•Materials&Indoor Air Analysis EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn,MA 01801 Phone:(781)933-6411 Fax'.(781)933-8412 Web. Emall'.bostonlab @emsl.com EMSL Order: 131000974 Customer ID: UEC63 Collected: Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Attn: Jason Becotte Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham,MA 01702 Proj: NHA McDonald;Unit 206;Northampton,MA iculates by Optical Microscopy EMSL Method OS-TP-003) lest leap rt.wra-L.en1._I^na0a`^°••-••n- r____._.. Lab Sample Number Client Sample ID: Volume 0.): Sample Location: 131000974-0004 15482325 150 Bedroom 131000974-0005 15481227 75 Inside Toilet Wall 1310009740006 15481213 150 Outside Snore Tapes Pew(Mani rnuntim• °6 of Tnt,I Raw Pnrmt rnrmtlrn1 Y.of Tntal R w l' t r ntlma V.M intal Altamaha 1 22 25 - - - - 264 Ascospores 1 22 25 - - - 2 44 - Aspergillus/Penicillium - - - 2 - 89 33.5 - 3 - 67 43.2 Ba - - _ - - Bipoapoms Chaetomium - - - 14.2 Cladosporium 1 22 25 - _ 1 22 - Curvularia - - - - - Epicoccum - - - Fusarium - - _ - - Ganoderma - 14.2 Myxomyceles++ 1 22 25 1 44 16.5 1 22 Pithomyces - - - - _ _ - - - Rust - - - - - Stachybotrys - - - ._ Torula - - Ulocladium " 3 133 50 • - Unidentifiable Spores Zygomycetes - - - - - - _ Total Fungi 4 80 100 6 266 100 7 155 100 - Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment - - - - _ • - - Pollen - - Analyt Sensitivity 600x - 22 - - 44 13 22 22 - Analyl.Sensitivity 300x - 7• - 1 _ _ 1 - Skin Fragments(1-4) - 2 1 _ _ 1 " Fibrous Particulate(1A) Background(1-5) - - 1 3 - - 2 - - 2 Bipolaris++ =Bipolaris/Drescllemlx serohilum Myxomycetes+- =Myxomyceles/Penconia/Smot No discernable field dank was Submitted Mth Info group of samples. Samples analyzed MEMSLnnemi®r,Int 7 Cwamrnen Wry,Sure W7.alobseMA MO levels n.Background levels el detected Sctea 1 and.dueryple Results en net Nana prohibiting ended Unless Menu wWMdThe deadenlrml kswaltoone. fungal spore,pree,,stuwn�pllan. i rrudfragnmml m Moores Mendes found al 3WL EMSL realnruns IbIIty panel*erly lo the aampi.e reported move and may tc be raprnnr®d.tempi In felt of wthovl Witten approval by EMSL EMSL con no responsibly for Sangre mYMfon acuvvn r analpol method umiraton Inteneelation and ice of lest reeves en me respenstaily of the c.m steeples,e®ins in good condemn unless emermee For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl com Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 04:53:24PM Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory noted Page 2 of 2 1000975 3 5 131000975 UEC i niversal environmental conSLJ tants 12 Brewster Road Phone: S08.628.5486 Framingham.MA 01107 Fax 508.628 5488 CHAIN OF CUSTODY BUILDING/SITE NAME: Az/4,4 AcAv,,., (00- TOWN/CITY: .vor Yip_-r 0" WORK AREA: c 1,+ a.04, STATE t -q m /, mid lime a S Smirk Proiect Notes 6-t Hr 1 12Hr 2 24 Hr 4 42Hr T T2 Yr —��- -- TEM1Ievel 11 TEM/Dust TEM/Bulk— —1111111.1- --- — TEM/Water— ral ISIII START S STOP T THE M MAID1 / n I MATER/AL • MDTMIIMI S SAMPLE LOCATION S . ,- - --I al I-�a 10. . n�� { 9 a- n MEM MI MI NM MI MI EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone:(781)93343411 Fax:(781)933-8012 Web. Email.bostonlab@emsl.com _. Attn: Jason Becotte EMSL Order: 131000975 Universal Environmental Consultants Customer ID: UEG63 12 Brewster Road Collected: Framingham,MA 01702 Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Proj: NHA McDonald;Unit 206;Northampton, MA Test Report: Microscopic Examination of Fungal Spores, Fungal Structures, Hyphae, and Other Particulates from Swab Samples (EMSL Method: M041) Lab Sample Number: Clint Sample m: Sample Location: 131000975-0001 10 Swab A;Exterior Wall at Floor 131000075-0002 11 Well next to Fridge 131000975-0003 12 Entryway Carpet 1310009750004 13 Bedroom Carpet 131000975-0005 14 Bathroom Til eunder Sink Spore Types Category Category Category Category Category Agrocybe/COpnnus Altemaria Ascospores AspergillusrPenidllium Basidiospores Bipoleris Chaetomium Cladosponum Curvularia Epicoccum Fusanum Ganoderma Myxomycete Paecilomyces Rust Scopulariopsis Stachybotrys ToMa Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Zyclomycetes - - - Rare - - Rare - - - Rare - - - - Rare - - Rare - - - - - - - - - - - Rare " - - - • - • - - - - - - - - - Fibrous Particulate Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen - Rare - Rare - - - Sample Comment: Sample Comment: Sample Comment: 1310009 5-0003 131000975-0004 131000975-0005 None Detected None Detected None Detected Category count/per area analyzed Rare:1 to 10 toy:11 to 100 Medium'.101 to 1000 High:>1000 No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sample contains fruiting structures and/or hyphae associated with t e spores. Renaldo Drakes ampiea anayaae by EMS1Anamwr Inc 7 ennshluaan way.Site 107.weburoMA or Other Approved Signatory �ieprt ru samples ewnm aboae anal may nor be reprod uced.er¢pr n ur.wawa(wren apprna.by EMSL AnaiN�av EMS!M,Nio oeara,o responsibility threw y aemge vmleaov artwes or analN® For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com Test Report DEVERI-7.17.0 Printed:3/15/2010 05:31:29PM Page 1 of 2 EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn,NIA 01801 Phone p01)933-8411 Fax:(781)933-8412 Web: Attn: Jason Becotte Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham,MA 01702 Proj: NHA McDonald;Unit 206;Northampton,MA EmaiPboslonlab @emsLCnm EMSL Order: 131000975 Customer ID' UEC63 Collected: Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Test Report: Microscopic Examination of Fungal Spores, Fungal Structures, Hyphae, and Other Particulates from Swab Samples (EMSL Method: M041) Lab Sample Number. Client Sample ID: Sample Location: 131000975-0006 15 On Living Room Couch Spore Types Category Agrocybe/Copnnus Altemaria Ascospores AspergillusPenicillium Basidiospores Bipolads Chaetomium Ctadosporium Curvularia Epicoccum Fusarium Ganoderma Myxomycete Paedlomyces Rust Scopulariopsis Stachybotrys Tomla Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Zvoomycetes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fibrous Particulate Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen - - - Sample Comment: Category:Count/per area analyzed Rare:1 to 10 Low'.1110 100 Medium'.101 to 1000 High:>1000 No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sample contains fruiting structures and/or hyphae associated with 1 e spores. Renaldo Drakes aanwea analyzed by EMSL Maiybal.Inc.7 COnstMben way.Suite 107.Atautnue or Other Approved Signatory '.rowan were reawed °dad mullion uni.esun,ers!se noted on tea report.EMSAnaiyheaI maintains oeblimnmam to tel or analyse Intemenr f Ihe come ned in Use report a an wpamMy teµnr wry to samples rem a Loose one may not be reproduced.except lull.w.moal wean apprwm by Ere al./ Matoa. aaraat bears no newn,ibw ,ample onivabm am.mes or aralyt ,me For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www emstcom Test Report DEVER1-7.17.0 Printed:3/15/2010 05:31:29PM Page 2 of 2 oo � ® J . 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TYPE .062 f �� V 1 N El YYY a 0 1 I u In 11uL L00 o Aik VE ex TG FIRE I - e — ELscr4te a rL rs COr.KSaoA_ WALLS — /41('S`:klny/0 INSTALL" PIPE rAlre jo.c Arr liiAUS — NMEr41- STUDS TOVTLET OF 4 ;r4 ‘SNEr 7KactS li le PT O ru 1 _ (+ l�\\ I 0 IUII V/U�/�O�YS �c , t ic ri-K_ . C: ____, ro • V ' 1 — 07 per_ $EDQOOM LIVING ROOM I R DR�d'� rvPE oro) Arr; _ I I L D r Q • e n n 00 S S N cri MI 1 Y. _ 'lox 1 I �,-„ I r- ---i I , o — E ECr ,c Da'rct s CORRr IIerI WRLL$ - nitscuRy' cU EKT6 FIRE -/�•I Fl3TA LL' PIPe 1-NTYC. 1oiC APi W(JU-S - MEL�FL 5TU D5 AT OUTLET OF &nru &'S'wcernuctt F II r. . 0 __ a : -- • - no oi N \ , ...... . � .. . _ 0 ,. is CF2 D�� f \Lir 67// pa _BEDROOM' s LIVING ROOM Q DRad^ �J AF.T TYPE O/ b_ 1 I SS. sillikal= =1j1-1 r LRUW976 131000976 ( EC ' universal environmental consultants �� 12 Brewster Road Phone:508.628.5486 ® Framingham, MA 01702 Fax. 508.628 5488 CHAIN OF CUSTODY 1 A. BUILDING/SITE NAME:N 44 /Inc ho....(cL TOWN/CITY: /Lo,-t4*,..,r �' WORK AREA STATE: .t,t 4 Analysis Type ThreaTond Time(a) Specific Proiect Notes 64 Hy 12 Hr 24Hr 48Hr 72br TEM/AHERA TEM/Level II TEA/Dust TEM/Bulk T EM/Water PLM Mold I 1 Other SNORE ID MATERIAL D r.• • MAPLE LOCATION START STOP 7H.¢ WAN VOLUME 3O IS98t . Iv i,,;ta0+Bap11"op(os.d-� Lr.e..!( 1140 1t4s S Is ¥S 31 (94 $I 33 vi.t )>q- nep6rZ.cr„ 1143 )1S3 (o IS ` 1-2o 1? IS'481 I. a j,$f ao9 ged2ptt.. 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EmaiL:ostonlab®emsl.com Attn: Jason Becotte -�—�-�- _-�—_ - _ EMSL Order: 131000976 Universal Environmental Consultants Customer ID: UEC63 12 Brewster Road Collected: Framingham, MA 01702 Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Proj: NHA McDonald; Northampton,MA iculabc by Optical Microscopy EMSL Method 05-TP-003) Test Rep rt:Air-0-CeII(v)Analysis 07 rump(apusaa v.... Lab Sample Number. Client Sample ID: VolomelLn: Sample Location: 13115481270 n 15481270 w ]5 Unit 207 Bed Closet Wall 131000976-0002 15481233 150 Unit 20]Bedroom 3 131000978-0003 15451262 150 Unit 205 Bedroom Snore Tvoea Raw ritual Pnfrfrn' V.nf Tntal R r t nnvnti ' °R nf Tntal Rew(taint Drumlins V.of Total - 2 - - Altemaria - Ascospores - _ - - - Aspergillus/Penicillium - - - 21 467 53.9 - Basldiospores - - - - - - Bipolarisaa - - - - Chaelomium - - - 3 67 7.7 - 1 22 25 Cladospodum - - - 7 156 16 Curvularia - - - - - - - Epicoccum - - _ - - - - Fusarium - - 4 B9 to3 - Ganoderma 1 22 25 Myxomycetesaa - - - 1 22 25 Pithomyces - - - 1 22 2.5 - Rust - - Scopulariopsis - - _ - - - Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - Towia - - - - - - Ulocladium - - 5.1 - - - Unidentifiable Spores - - - 2 44 Zygomycetes - 100 d 88 100 Total FUngi - None Detected - 39 867 Hyphal Fragment - - - - - Insect Fragment - - - - - - - Pnllen - - 22 " Analyl.Sensitivity 600x 44 - - - - - AnalyL 300x 3' 1 - - 1 SMn FlagmeMS(1-0) ldn Fragments 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - Fibrous Particulate(1-0) (1-5) - 2 - 2 Background Bipolarism =BipolarisDreschlera/Exsemhilum Myxomyceles++ =MyxomycereSJPericoniaSmot No discernable field blank was submitted with Pas group of samples. (pies analyzed 4y EMSL Amlpiref Inc 7 CmsteWm Way,Mee 107 Werra Mph reels of pan( le ramrod levels background bartered slaws,pMtorg morale deuewn am Wanb!Zp nn. -Spores of 51er:zee en amps. _ %on rsequualeeone Miecied ova-waded (,Seer paw ie rrestMmennt nDemise mwiwound St 200X,EMSLW.vms m Wn.may wed toms( ere EMSL,EMS mars no rmmmlbaly ti serer collection aeries or ananneal mellnd remddn maw)rower!approval con and use of leer results are me wsponabilby amealenL mpiee,erred�n good wnawn unless emermsa. npl.e For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com Test Report SPVER3-7.173 Printed:3/152010 07:14:25PM Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory Page 1 of 4 ® Asbestos•Lead•Environmental•Material 8 Indoor Air Analysis EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone:{781)933-8411 Fax:(]6119338412 Web. Erna FI:bostonlab@emsl.com Attn: Jason Becotte EMSL Order 131000976 Universal Environmental Consultants Customer ID: UEC63 12 Brewster Road Collected: Framingham,MA 01702 Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Proj: NHA McDonald; Northampton,MA iculates by Optical Microscopy EMSL Method 05-TP-003) Bipoiaris++ =Bipolaris/DreschlemlExserohilum Myxomycetes4-F Myxomyceles/Perico0la/Smul No ducemable field blank Yeas submined MN this group 01 samples. samples analyzed by EMSL MaIYAcet Inc 7 Consmmon Way.suite 107.WoevmMA Kpn Iese4 of background panleulate can obscure spas and other Wniculalu le'dug to underernrenm sacku ndllne of 5 11141Cate en ova H B ammo m thou tad aemnI e s noled The detda m1E equal detected Co PaNde5 found al a tenon relates Only W the amp rape/led abase and may rim be r p W umd except in full. Wed cost of enaseis EMSL EMSL beats no repann6nry lm same collection notes or anon/Mal melpod br*UUena. ..,and use of ,eeuue are trim Iepalt,lIn a the event Samples received good canalise,!Axes 011.110/0e itted Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emslcom Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 07:14:25PM Page 2 of 4 _.- Lab Sample Number: Oliem Sample ID: Volume 014: Sample Location: 131000976-0004 15481278 75 Unit 205 Inside Toilet Wall 131000916-0005 15181308 75 Unit 205 Inside Bed Closet Wall 131000978-0006 15481235 75 Unit 207 Inside Bedroom Wall Boors TVOeS 0/. Total Raw roan, Pmlntlm' eL of Tntal gnu Monet fenllm' °6 M Tet21 Raw("mint - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - Palitnlm' - - 44 - - - - - - - - - d4 - - - of - 100 - - - - - - - - - 100 - - - - - - 1 - - t - - 2 - - - 44 44 - 58 50 50 - 100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - None Detected - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Altemaria Asoospores Aspergillus/Penidllium Basidiospores Bipalaris++ Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvulara Epicoccum Fusarium Ganodevna MyxamyceteS++ Pithomyces Rust Scopulariopsis Stachybotrys Tomla Ulocladium Unidentifiable Spores Zygomycetes Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen A1lalyt.Sensitivity 600x Analyt Fragments 3004 Skin Fragmeate(1-4) Fibrous ackground(1-4) Background(1-5) - - - - - - 44 t3. 1 1 2 - - - - 4- 13. 1 3 _ _ - _ _ - 44 13' 1 1 2 - Bipoiaris++ =Bipolaris/DreschlemlExserohilum Myxomycetes4-F Myxomyceles/Perico0la/Smul No ducemable field blank Yeas submined MN this group 01 samples. samples analyzed by EMSL MaIYAcet Inc 7 Consmmon Way.suite 107.WoevmMA Kpn Iese4 of background panleulate can obscure spas and other Wniculalu le'dug to underernrenm sacku ndllne of 5 11141Cate en ova H B ammo m thou tad aemnI e s noled The detda m1E equal detected Co PaNde5 found al a tenon relates Only W the amp rape/led abase and may rim be r p W umd except in full. Wed cost of enaseis EMSL EMSL beats no repann6nry lm same collection notes or anon/Mal melpod br*UUena. ..,and use of ,eeuue are trim Iepalt,lIn a the event Samples received good canalise,!Axes 011.110/0e itted Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emslcom Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 07:14:25PM Page 2 of 4 Asbestos•Lead••Environmental.Materials B Indoor Air Analysis EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone:(781)933-8411 Fax':(781)933-8412 Web'. Email':bostonIa0 @emsl.mm Attn: Jason Becotte EMSL Order: 131000976 Universal Environmental Consultants Customer ID: UEC63 12 Brewster Road Collected: Framingham,MA 01702 Received: 3/122010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Proj: NHA McDonald; Northampton,MA •AIr-O-CelltTs Analysis of Fungal Sp ores&Particulates by Optical Microscopy EMSL Method 05-TP-003) Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Volume(U: Sample Lolatlon: 131000976-0007 15481228 150 Unit 305 Bedroom 131000975-0008 15441244 150 Unit 306 Living Room 131000976-0009 15481245 150 Unit 307 Bedroom Spore Types Paw()mint fmmllmr V.of Tnfal Raw cnnnl rnunllmr e6 of Tula! Raw r'nun. C II& R of Thal Altamaha - - - - - - Ascospores 4 89 57.4 1 22 4.1 1 22 20 Aspergillus/Penidllium 2 44 28.4 19 422 79.3 - - - Basidiospores - - - 1 22 4.1 Bipolaris++ - - - . - - - - Chaetemium - - - - - - - Cladosporium - - - 1 22 4.1 - - Gurvulada - - - . - Epicoccum - - - - " Fusarium - - - - Ganoderma - 1 22 4.1 1 22 20 Myxomycetes++ - - - 1 22 4.1 2 44 40 - - - - - Pithomyces - - Rust - - - - - - - - - Scopulariopsis - - - - - - Stachybotrys - - - - - Towle - - - - - - '_ Ulocladium - - Unidentifiable Spores 1 22 14.2 - - - 1 22 20 Zygamycetes - - - Total Fungi 7 155 100 24 532 10D 5 110 100 Hyphal Fragment - - - - - - - Insect Fragment - - - - Pollen AnalyL Sensitivity 600x - 22 - - 22 - - 22 - Analyt.Sensitivity 300x - T - - 7• 7 Skin Fragments(1-4) 1 - 1 - - 1 - Fibrous Particulate(1-4) - 1 - - 1 1 Background(1-5) - 2 - 2 2 _- Bipolaris+4- Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserobilum Myxomycelesa+ =Myxomycelu(Panco No discernable field blank wm submitted Pah Nis group of samples. e,ples analyzed by EMSL Matno®I.Is 7 Con.tdu,on way..State lm,wmutnMM Han levels eeexeound pemeeete on Obscure Moms and roar maculates i.aar to unde,emmahon Badmouth,e. of indicate oveSSoverloading osdse saves,background particulates.N ack cu"%md unless m accurate deletion medre�m], Present equal w one e.n9aia x.EMS ited to cost or y se EMSL L EMSL bears samples reported savfa sample above esion adni see or annrycIdmethod!outspent may nol Mout Pram approval by intervetaton and use VIM rzrvm are INC responsibility of a mml Samples resented In gods i imkss pma-nn road For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 07:14:25PM Renaldo Drakes or Other Approved Signatory Page 3 of 4 Asbestos•Lead•Environmental•Materials d Indoor Air Analysis EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone (701)933-8411 Fax(781)933-8412 Web Jason Becotte Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham,MA 01702 Proj: NHA McDonald', Northampton,MA Email.boslonlab @emsl.com _.._. EMSL Order: 13100 009]6 Customer ID: UEC63 Collected: Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 icroscopy EMSL Method 05-TP-003) Test Report:Plrtl-benl.'I Nrdraira.n. p ry _. Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Volume Ed Sample Location: 13100097E8010 15481237 75 1st Fl Office Ceiling S Ore T Des P w[n I IS Total Fountlm' of - - - - - - - ' too - - - - - - - 100 - Altemaria Ascospores AspergillusIPenicillium Basidiospores Bipolads++ Chaetomium Cladospodum Curvularia Epicoccum Fusarium Ganodenna MyxomyceIestt Pithomyces Rust Scopulariopsis Stachybetrys Torula Ulocladium UnidentiableSpores Zygomycetes Total Fungi Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - - - - t - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 44 - - - - - - 44 - - - Pollen Analyt.Sensitivity 600x Analyt.Sensitivity 300x Skin Fragments(1-4) Fibrous Particulate(1-4) Background(1-5) - - - - 44 1 1 2 - - - - Bipolaris+• =BipolarisDreschleNExsemhilum Myxomyceles+a =Myxnmycetes.•Periconi&Smel No discernable field blank was submitted M0 Ihrs group of samples. samples anain'd by EMSL Maypcu.inc.7 constiMthn Prep Suite Iob.WelsomIAA ar0and Pane-dale eon obscure spate and ether particulates leading m andereebmaban.Background g ere 015b4q situ n overloading el backgaund pariarlaue,prohibiting=era detection am(uannbimam.ml nt equal detailed on wedoaded samples.Results are net blank corroded unless amt15e ndSd oxe Itlis eu�m10 one >,moi�o cost anayen.7Sifiber op reiamteor insect v to fragment erye repm. m•�an.ay nana reproduced.except in ebb �enand use nutgouura+sk bears pe arpnm a°he desk Samples received in good en unless ono/ase mm ns ,Ian For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.cem Test Report SPVER3-7.17.3 Printed:3/15/2010 07:14:25PM Ronald°Drakes or Other Approved Signatory Page 4 of 4 31000977 at 131000977 UEC ' niversal environmental consultants 12 Brewster Road Phone 508.628.5486 i Framingham,MA 01702 Fax:5082)28.5488 CHAIN OF CUSTODY BUILDING/SITE NAME: /`Li Mo D .Ack TOWN/CITY: /(/orT4a.....t *+-- WORK AREA: STATE: ,A .. ,.,,. . ud Time x SPeeifc Protect N ofa 13Hr 24 Nr 1SHr 72 TEAT/Level iI � � h TEM/Dist Ma TEM/Bulk TEI,i/Water Mold Other = tal - START STOP TIE LMS4 1... - +. 11a.r:v SCRIP ION SAMPLE LOCATION rn L 4-704 5,4 M*++ Veer t'- fi..r,Ia INMAN rnv,;i' aOs n hi ?(); / w..l !9 S b L. c ;C I-; inumm , La i • i e cfle. cc. SAMPLED BY E'"L� W N - r RECEIVED BY: RECEIVED IN LAB BY: RECEIVED ' . _Ilea 1 DATE/TIME'. DATEJTIME: • EMSL Analytical, Inc. 7 Constitution Way,Suite 107 Woburn, NIA 01801 Phone:(781)933-8411 Fax:(781)933-8412 Web: Attn: Jason Becotte Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road Framingham,MA 01702 Proj: NHA McDonald:Northampton,MA Email'.bostonlab @emsl.corn EMSL Order: 131000977 Customer ID: UEC63 Collected: Received: 3/12/2010 Analyzed: 3/15/2010 Test Report: Microscopic Examination of Fungal Spores, Fungal Structures, Hyphae, and Other iculates from Swab Samples (EMSL Method: M041) Lab Sample Number: Client Sample ID: Sample Location: 131000977-0001 16 In Unit 207 Bathroom Vent 131000977-0002 17 In Unit 205 Bedroom Wall 131000977.0003 18 In Unit 207 Bedroom Wall 131000977-0004 19 Lobby Belling TIM 131000977.0005 9 Lobby Bement Deck Spore Types Category Galegory Category Category Category Agrocybe/Copnnus Afiemaria Ascospores Aspergillus/Penicillium Basidicspores Bipolads Chaetomium Cladosporium Curvulana Epicoccum Fusarium Ganoderma Myxomycete Peecilomyces Rust Scopulariopsis Stachybotrys Torula Ulccladium Unidenttliable Spores Zvgomycetea - - - Rare - - - - - Rare - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fibrous Particulate Hyphal Fragment Insect Fragment Pollen - - - Sample Comment: Sample Comment: Sample Comment: Sample Comment: 131000977-0002 131000977-0003 131000977-0004 131000977-0005 None Detected None Detected None Detected None Detected Category:Count/per area analyzed Rare:1 to 10 Low.11 to 100 Medium:101 to 1000 High:>1000 No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sample contains fruiting structures and/or hyphae associated with the spores. Renaldo Drakes mpesanam.e by Ems.Anam®r Inc.7 Con:pwuen Way.Sure 107,wnbuxMA or Other Approved Signatory moles ua were reI onv bteesapk:;wadedeend mayeEMSL wa�:e,d®ptnrevetoer wan.pp,aaI evolves uASSLi ereinw.EMSL n..�rca:eaars no,.w,a�eia�dm. ,mp.ndIs 1 an.ec.o.Manrai For Information an the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com Test Report DEVERI-7.17.0 Printed:3/15/2010 05,56:29PM Page 1 of 1 March 31, 2010 Tom O'Connor, NHA Lawyer 49 Old South Street Northampton, Ma. 01060 Dear Mr. O'Connor: I received your letter dated March 20, 2010 stating you and Jon Hite met with your environmental consultant on March 18, 2010. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend because of the short notice and an inability to reschedule a medical procedure on that particular day. It was also brought to my attention that the Director of the Board of Health, Ben Wood, was not able to attend due to a conflict in his schedule. In any event, I did read your summary of the meeting in which you stated your environmental consultant was quite confident that the source of the mold in my living room air sample was my living room carpet. You then went on to say that the consultant based his conclusion on the fact that the only known change in circumstances from one test to the other was the removal of the carpet. Mr. O'Connor, if the only factor reported from the Northampton Housing Authority (NHA) was the removal of a carpet, I could see where an environmental consultant might arrive at the conclusion that the source of the mold was indeed the carpet, especially when the environmental consultant has never inspected the apartment or spoken with the tenant. However, other factors that were either overlooked or completely ignored by the NHA may have given the environmental consultant a different perspective on what is going on within my apartment, its wall cavities and the building itself. Below are other factors that may be of importance to the environmental consultant: First of all, on February 22, 2010 I received a voice message from Mr. Hite indicating there is a mold problem in my apartment and that he would like to discuss having me immediately relocated, while I search for an apartment. The next day, on February 23, 2010 I received a letter from Mr. Hite taped to my door with the test results attached (February 17, 2010). In the letter, Mr. Hite informs me of the mold problem and that their environmental consultant is recommending I vacate my apartment and be relocated immediately due to the presence of Stachybotrys. Since receiving that notice from Mr. Hite, I began the preparation for my relocation by taking inventory of my apartment and its belongings. I began disposing of items and belongings that were semi-porous or porous due to the risk of these items being contaminated by airborne Stachybotrys and if these items were to be moved to another location, I would risk the possibility of cross contamination and causing permanent adverse health reactions. I started in the living room by throwing out several items, including a carpet. In addition to the carpet, I also threw out a soft chair, books, magazines, pillows, a humidifier, an overstuffed cat bed, wicker baskets, etc and then I started taking inventory of items in the bedroom. The carpets in the hallway and bedroom were to be removed and disposed of next. Unfortunately, I was not able to continue the process of sorting through and disposing of items due to a worsening of adverse health reactions I have while in my apartment. The list of items that can and cannot be saved is still an ongoing process. Secondly, the first airborne mold test taken on February 17, 2010 was more representative of the normal conditions in an apartment that is occupied. The second airborne mold test taken within my apartment on March 12, 2010 was not conducted under normal operating conditions. The apartment had not been occupied since I was instructed by Mr. Hite that I needed to be relocated immediately, while I search for another apartment. In order for the second test to be more accurate, it should be taken under normal conditions. This means that the apartment must be functioning with the usual set of circumstances (for example, normal activities of using air purification systems in both the bedroom and living room, taking showers, shaving, walking around the apartment, vacuuming, dusting, cooking, washing dishes, playing with the cat, etc). I just recently read an article where an elementary school had a mold problem. The testing prior to school opening showed almost no mold in the air; however, when the children returned in the fall, subsequent testing indicated extremely high levels under the normal operating conditions. Thirdly, the second airborne mold test conducted on March 12, 2010 showed elevated airborne mold within the wall that separates the living room from the bedroom. The wall cavity showed elevated airborne Stachybotrys, among other species of molds. In addition, the first mold test consisting of a swab of the drywall in the bathroom, where the soap dish fell off from rotted wood, showed the presence of both Aspergillus and Stachybotrys. If several of the bathroom tiles near the soap dish and along the bathtub edge were removed, more extensive dry rot and mold would be revealed. Also, the materials behind the shower wall (fiberglass insulation, corroded and rusty pipes, etc..) have not been properly investigated for current or previous water damage and mold. Fourthly, after a careful review of the mold analysis reports provided to me on March 16, 2010 of other apartments, the reports clearly showed elevated airborne molds within apartment 207 & 306. In my opinion, these findings are of significant importance considering both apartments were involved in the 2007 floods. If the NHA has not already done so, I would recommend doing a more thorough investigation and additional testing in those apartments. For instance, apartment 306 shares the same layout as my apartment and her living room is directly above mine. I would recommend taking an air sample in her apartment of the same curtain wall that separates my living room and bedroom, which showed elevated molds, to include Stachybotrys. I would recommend the NHA test her bathroom and bedroom where a sewage flood occurred in 2007, not only flooding her apartment but mine as well. During 2007, the NHA took no steps to counteract potential toxins and bacteria so they would not contaminate our apartments. In addition, the NHA should be highly suspicious of the types of mold found airborne in apartment 207's bedroom. For instance, Chaetomium is one of the most common molds in water damaged buildings. This mold was also found airborne in the first mold test conducted within my bathroom. In many cases it occurs together with Stachybotrys and other hydrophilic molds. Similar to Stachybotrys, it is very hard to find Chaetomium airborne, unless it has been completely dried out or disturbed. The bathroom in apartment 207 is located in the bedroom, unlike my apartment where the bathroom is in the hallway. The bathroom and bedroom of apartment 207 was also involved in the 2007 flood. If the NHA has not already done so, I would recommend further testing in those areas to rule out water damage building materials and potential mold amplification. Lastly, two floods occurred during 2007, which consisted of sewage water and a bathtub overflow. This is probably the most significant factor that continues to be overlooked or completely ignored by the NHA. The second flood involved a bathtub overflow, a very serious flood, which caused flooding to several apartments and the main lobby. The flood water that entered my bathroom, hallway and the bedroom originated from apartment 307. The flood water entered my bathroom through the walls and ventilation system. The bedroom flood water came from apartment 207's bathroom, which went into their bedroom, flowed underneath their bedroom baseboard, through the wall cavity, underneath my bedroom baseboard, and then flowed directly into my bedroom. The flood water saturated my entire wall to wall carpet in my bedroom and had at least an inch or more of standing water on the surface of the carpet. The flood water reached all four corners of the bedroom, including the other side of the bedroom where the wall separates the bedroom from the living room area. The bedroom, hallway, and bathroom carpets had to be disposed of and replaced because of mold growth from the flood water not being completely removed within the 48 to 72 hour window required to effectively prevent the onset of mold by water damage. Mr. O'Connor, mold problems that include the growth of Stachybotrys, are very common after a significant flood for obvious reasons (plenty of moisture which is conducive for mold growth); especially, when the NHA staff and its executive director do not respond to repeated requests for help with the flood and its aftermath clean up. Plus, it usually requires several days or weeks to fully dry out an apartment or building once flooding occurs, giving colonies of Stachybotrys more than adequate time to become fully ingrained in selective areas. Obviously, I did everything in my ability, as a responsible tenant, to try to save the apartment and my property from the devastating effects of the flood. After a significant flood, the walls need to be dried from the inside out. If water was trapped in the curtain wall cavity separating the bedroom from the living room, I would have no way of drying it out without assistance from the NHA maintenance crew and special equipment; such as, air movers or turbo dryers that direct large volumes of air along the floors, walls, and carpets to accelerate the drying time. Furthermore, if the living room carpet was a source of the airborne Stachybotrys in my living room air, as speculated by your environmental consultant, the only likely scenario that makes any sense is that the 2007 flood water entered the curtain wall underneath the bedroom baseboard, got trapped within the wall cavity, causing the wallboard, plaster, wood and insulation that make up the curtain wall to absorb the moisture up into the wall cavity and mold growth resulted. If the flood water and the saturated bedroom carpet contaminated the curtain wall and its wall cavity, I guess it might be possible the living room carpet, along the curtain wall, behind the full length couch may have been contaminated by the flood water without my knowledge. In conclusion, I am not convinced the living room carpet was the source of the Stachybotrys. I saw no visual evidence of mold on top of the carpet or on the backside when it was removed. I also had no padding or staple strips under the carpet that can often become moldy from water intrusion. My living room carpet was off white and in very good condition for a four year old carpet that was installed new. I had a no shoe policy and required guests to take their shoes off in the hallway entryway before entering the living room area. It has been well over a month since the carpet and other items were disposed of and I still have adverse health reactions when visiting my apartment. In addition, the swab samples taken on March 12, 2010 of my carpet in the hallway, carpet in the bedroom, and the couch in the living room all came back negative for mold. As I have consistently stated since 2007, the source of the mold in my apartment is in the wall and its wall cavities, not my personal property or belongings. I still believe this to be the case. Sincerely, Gary Volin Cc: Michael Bardsley Eddie Bartok Baratta, "Samana" Angela Plassmann, City Councilor for ward 3 Jesse Adams, Councilor-At-Large Pamela Schwartz, City Councilor for ward 4 David Narkewicz, City Council President Ben Wood, Director of the Board of Health BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS JAY FLEITMAN,M.D.,CHAIR SUZANNE SMITH,M.D. DONNA C.SALLOOM STAFF Benjamin Wood,MPH Director of Public Health icia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Aimee Petrosky,Health Inspector Linda Heon,Clerk 3/19/2010 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 Northampton Housing Authority Jon Hite, Executive Director 49 Old South Street Re: McDonald House, Unit 206 Dear Mr. Hite: OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 The Northampton Health Department received a phone call from Gary Volin, tenant at the McDonald House (unit 206) on March 9th 2010 with complaints relating to a flood that occurred in that unit in 2007. The complaint stated that the flooding likley led to the presence of mold in the unit. The complaint also stated concern about a wall panel in the kitchen. In a subsequent meeting later that day with Mr. Volin we explained that the Health Department does not test for mold levels but instead uses the standard of chronic dampness (defined as "the regular and/or periodic appearance of moisture, water, mold or fungi", 105 CMR 410). If we find evidence of chronic dampness we would take steps to have the problem remediated. We offered to do an inspection of the unit which Mr. Volin agreed to. During the inspection on March 16th, 2010, the Health Department did not observe evidence of chronic dampness on any exterior surface of the dwelling. We did note three violations of 105 CMR 410 which fall under 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements and 410.351: Owner's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities. JANE SWIFT GOVERNOR ROBERT P.GITTENS SECRETARY HOWARD K. KOH,MD,MPH COMMISSIONER The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health Division of Community Sanitation 305 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-3597 (617) 983-6761 (617) 983-6770 - Fax Darryl T. Filippi, RA Associate Bergmeyer Associates, Inc. 286 Congress Street Boston, Massachusetts 02210 July 25,2002 Dear Mr. Filippi: You have requested an opinion as to the acceptability of a combination microwave/convection oven in meeting the requirements of 105 CMR 410.150(A)(2),the owner must provide a"stove and oven in good repair." It is the opinion of the Department that a combination microwave/convection oven is an allowable oven, provided that it is of such size that it can accommodate all foods that would traditionally be prepared in a standard oven. Sincerely, Howard S. Wensley, MS, CI-10 Director Ben Wood yORllir. Director of Health Department 212 Main Street Northampton, Ma 01060 RE: The Mold Inspection Report by Gordon Mycology Laboratory, Inc. rn!.. 1I AUG1 ? ?MO '"°. August 16, 2010 Dear Mr Wood: I am following up with the letter (dated June 25, 2010) stating your intentions to review the materials I had submitted (on June 15, 2010) with the Chairperson for the Board of Health, Donna Salloom. Specifically, I was hoping you had a chance to review the Mold Inspection Report by Gordon Mycology Laboratory, Inc. (GML) that was conducted on April 8, 2010 in apartment #206 of the Joseph McDonald House (federally subsidized housing), located at 49 Old South Street. After reviewing the mold inspection report, did either you or Ms. Salloom have any concerns with the mold growth and contamination in the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen walls- including, the presence of Aspergillus & Stachybotrys behind the loose kitchen makeshift" panel, which was written up as a violation under 105 CMR 410 during an inspection conducted on March 16, 2010. Since receiving the mold inspection report, has the Northampton Health Department or the Board of Health been in contact with the Northampton Housing Authority (NHA) to inform the Executive Director (Jonathon Hite) that the mold inspection report from GML is legitimate; moreover, that appropriate action should be taken to remediate the mold problem in the areas affected by water intrusion. A Microbiologist confirmed a Condition 3 environment according to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation (2008). A Condition 3 is defined by an indoor environment that is contaminated with the presence of actual mold growth and associated spores. Actual growth includes growth that is active or dormant, visible or hidden. Microbiological tests confirmed mold growth and contamination to be on the surface and behind the wall in several rooms of apartment #206, including the neighboring sheetrock from apartment #205 and #207. Thus, surface mold and hidden mold in the wall is a reservoir of potential inhalants that can be released in the air at indeterminate intervals over a period of time; therefore, exposing current and future occupants at the Joseph McDonald House to health hazards. Due to the real health hazards, GML has recommended the mold growth and contamination be removed by professionals with expertise in mold remediation, containment, and decontamination procedures. Professional mold remediation is the process of removing or inactivating biological contaminants so that they no longer represent a significant threat to human health or safety. Obviously, mold on the surface or in the wall that has not yet become airborne is a hazard because the spores, when dry and disturbed by air currents, can become respirable. This can have a significant impact on the health of the poor, elderly and disabled living at the Joseph McDonald House; especially, those affected with chronic respiratory problems such as Mold Allergy, Asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Unfortunately, the quality of my life has been negatively and severely impacted from intermittent long-term exposure to airborne Stachybotrys (toxic black mold). The exposure over the years to indoor environmental mold and its byproducts (mycotoxins) has adversely affected my health, permanently. Honestly I can not bare the thought of another tenant in public housing suffering the same fate as I did from exposure to mold. The fear of not doing enough to warn others or prevent another health tragedy continues to weigh heavily on my conscience. If professional and effective remediation does not take place in apartment #206, I worry that future occupants will suffer from health complications, and in some cases, death. Additionally, poor management at the Joseph McDonald House is contributing to the pervasive mold condition. The N1-IA Executive Director knowingly directs its maintenance department and staff to cut comers by painting and caulking over mold; as well as, placing`makeshift` panels on exterior walls to hide water damaged building materials and mold growth inside the cavity wall. Once a tenant vacates the apartment, it is turned over where surface mold is painted and any water damage or mold found inside the wall cavity is concealed (encapsulation). The NHA continues to deny the health risks of encapsulating mold growth and contamination behind walls. A new tenant unknowingly occupies the apartment not realizing a mold problem exists behind the paint, caulking, and walls Over the course of tenancy, the elderly or disabled family begins to notice dark patches appearing on the walls and ceilings. By the time the mold becomes evident to the family members, it is usually too late; unexplained symptoms have already begun to emerge, wrecking havoc on their already frail and weakened immune system. Covering up mold and health problems are common everyday behaviors for the NHA. I am asking the Health Department to recommend in writing that the NHA Executive Director hire a professional to perform the mold remediation work in apartment #206; focusing on the specific guidelines in the mold inspection report by Gordon Mycology Laboratory, Inc. Besides, the NHA maintenance staff does not have the proper training to safely remove mold growth and contamination in a Condition 3 environment; this requires a scope of work and containment barriers so that mold spores do not become airborne during removal and contaminate other portions of the apartment and building. And lastly, I kindly ask the Northampton Health Department and its Board of Health members to take a more proactive stance against the unethical mold cover up that currently exists within the City's public housing projects, which are owned and managed by the NHA. Mr. Wood, thank you for taking the time to really hear my concerns and frustrations regarding indoor environmental mold being a significant threat to the health and safety of the elderly and disabled residing in public housing. I look forward to hearing from you in writing soon. Respectfully yours, Gary Volin PO Box 22 Dalton Ma 01227 Email: volinn, iaol.com Cc: Donna Salloom, Chairperson for the Northampton Board of Health Northampton Committee on Public Safety Paul Halfmann, Assistant Director of Community Sanitation/MassDPH Andrew Goldberg, Assistant Attorney General/Environmental Protection )/24/10 a joint inspection of Apt#206 was completed with representatives from the DPH's Indoor Air lity Program. A letter(dated 11/3/10) was sent summarizing the findings. I Findings summarized: 1. Kitchen wall: a. Deterioration of gypsum wallboard (as evidenced by the insertion of a "probe"). b. Mold colonization on surface of GW and probable colonization at base of wall. c. Recommendation: i. Establish high water mark where flooding occurred, remove GW up to one foot above mark. ii. Establish if two layers of tile flooring exist and if so to have evaluation done to see i( l I V mold colonization exists in the "sandwiched" space. _ :0'11 a( l x t .S , , &,j4 sloe{ 2. Bathroom/Bedroom: a. Recommendation: i. Based on reports of flooding a similar examination (i.e. determination of deterioration of GW) of the walls enclosing the bathroom/bedroom should be done. ii. Interior of shower wall examined for mold colonization and water damage (based on hole where soap dish was) iii. Exhaust fan: at time of inspection the fan was backdrafting. 3. Remediation recommendations: a. See letter. IIlow-up inspection: Conducted by Ben Wood and Javeria Mir on 11/22 1. Kitchen wall: a. Confirmation of deterioration of GW in area below panel opening (not above and not through to the living room wall (as determined by examining closet wall). While there is debris in the wall cavity which should be removed appropriately (e.g. HEPA vaccum) no visible mold growth was observed on piping, other wall surfaces, etc. i. Solution will be removal of deteriorated GW, removal of debris in wall cavity. b. Floor not determinable. Will need to require NHA to lift tiles for determination. 2. Bedroom/Closet: a. No deterioration noted in walls. b. Substrate under flaking ceiling in closet has mold like substance (the substrate looks different from the substrate evident in the bedroom). 3. Bathroom: a. Obvious mold like substance on insulation in wall cavity. b. Exhaust fan no longer backdrafting but NHA will need to prove appropriate air exchange based on sanitary code requirements. text steps: Order to correct to NHA(to the extent possible, remediation requirements will be based on "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" (EPA, 2001). 1 I ii' . -�� •• d / < y , \��\� Thrs \pS -Vdg„ rtTern r" ^try how+ G (/ c-'rttm 17_1 tiPo74 it) -47" '*l '7112j) ` T1? fi° �.. , a U �J) m, 1 by Ay fir f.7 o C �i -.oL `� `Ir / 1'17 " 7) to �., C— 19 September 23, 2010 Ben Wood Director of Health Department 212 Main Street Northampton,Ma 01060 Dear Ben: Here are the keys to apartment#206, the orange key is for the lobby door and the other key is for the apartmen . You can leave the keys on not to worry, I have an extra set of keys with meal will lock the apartment up later that afternoon. Also, if you would, please let Mr. Feeney know that the apartment has not been occupied for seven(since February 25, 2010). If he months damage & mold growth was dfrom prev us flooding, dating back to 2007.dI have as the highlighted some areas below that are important: • mold (swab Inspect the wall cavity behind the kitchen panel for previous water A pegs e&us & samples of Sheetrock on April 8'" confirmed mold growth. including Stachybotrys) • Inspect the area where the soap dish rotted off bathtub wall.You will need a flashlight and possibly ty (swabgsaamples of Sheetrock and bulks sample of water'damagedinsulation on April 8`n1 confirmed mold and yeast growth, including Aspergillus &Stachybotrys)Inspect area in edroom corner (near • #207 in 2007 (s closet) ti wab sample of Sheetrockconfi confirmed mold growth behind the cove base)ment • Inspect bathroom ventilation for debris and functionality It is my hope that the Visual Inspection by Mr.Feeney will confirm previous water damage&mold on building materials inside the wall cavity of both the kitchen and bathroom. As you know, the areas ompto Mold Inspection it will Report not acknowledge on ledelthe water damaged materials in the affected If Mr.Feeney or you need to speak with me for any reason,I can be reached at(508)361-0219. Ben, thanks again for your assistance in this matter. I really appreciate it. Sincerely i Gary Volin 1. The ceiling in the bedroom has areas where the paint is chipping and has fallen off. The problem area is approximately 1-2 square feet. 2. A panel exists in the kitchen d the rewglef ahir wall is should not habe t properly is s ffi affixed and leads to exposed piping in the repaired so as to create an impervious surface. s. A shelf in the bedroom closet is warping. Mr. Volin for t is our opinion that because the unit is not currently being used by to fix unti such other as Mr. Volin(or a new gte nant)arestarts full luse of use unit. necessary Thank you for your assistance in this matters. Sincerely, Ben Wood, MPH Director, Northampton Health Department Northampton Housing jjhite @hamphousing.org] Tuesday, September 28, 2010 11'.55 AM Ben Wood 206 Exhaust or the phone conversation yesterday, that the bathroom exhaust i as not t woorroimkinggtio. You during u also indicated that return air was entering the unit. It was •ping we found that the fan belt for the fan on that riser had snapped. The exhaust is functioning properly. ro erly, return air will not occur. the return air, if the fans are functioningwproperl , rd in the case last occur. if the am itself i is cause return air• winds apparently did) PATRICK ERROR P.MURRAY IT GOVERNOR N BIGBY,140 RETARY WERBACH AISSIONER The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Hum Services v Public Massachusetts Department Bureau of Environmental Health Indoor Air Quality Program 260 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 4619 lovember 3,2010 ien Wood,MPH,Director lorthampton Health Department I12 Main Street Northampton,MA 01060 Re: 49 Old South Street(Joseph McDonald House) Apt#206 Dear Mr.Wood: potential mold colonization within a ent of Public Health(MDPH),Bureau of Environmental In response to a request for technical assistance regarding Healib( ,the conducted an nsp ctim House(BEH)conducted Street,et inspection of Northampton,water-damaged Massachusetts materials on September 24,2010.McDonald IA Program and Lisa Hebert, House,4 Old Feeney,Dir ctor o,Apt.# Indoor Air Qu ram m and Lis tH inspection. Michael ntal Director of BEM'n Indoor Air Quality( Q) Concerns Environmental water damage al and subsequent for mold e nos Program e and subsequent mold exposure suspec[edo of tor BEHdrelated three Concates about g ever ts, prg separate flooding events, prompted the request. The information you provided r floors(Picture I . Leaks from lumbin drain Pions must be that the first flood resulted from a leaking drain pipe within a kitchen wall cavity,which likely services as in units a upper as water that is on upper contaminated (e.g.,black )' The second and third flooding events resulted from overflowing bathroom ix ures(e.g.,bath tub) located in a dwelling above apartment#206. Mr. Wood reported that all of the flooding events occurred in 2007.` 4)6 r a, ' ( (Picture 2). Although the Ovate t'on event At the time f the?vIDPH assessment,the kitchen wall,which contained the ears to have plumbing remained leak, exhibited evidence of water damage he gypsum wallboard(GW1 app—_-- appears occurred several years prior, g even saturation of the substrate the G.W. which allowed a .robe to .enetr•. - -•' evident longafter the flooding event had taken place. Further, G to have caused ainsnorationwhich P ovides a nutrient source for mold colonization. Picture 2 GW paper contains carbon, shows likely mold colonization on the surface of the GW,probably due to extended ration of GW. One would expect to see similar mold colonization beneath the vinyl coving to base of the wall,which is water impermeable and would likely cause the GW to remain isfe i eor an extended period of time. k water should be removed since it c of if exposed to blac should absorbent materials,it rood building d IICR (e.g.,9. In order to remove m veo water-damaged ac absorbent at remove OW readily cleaned I1 s ) d Capillary,uI prudent to establish a hi h water level where floodi�has-' d any water-damaged insulation up to a height en one foo upward,moistening GW above the remeaevel. if warranted.eriti s tion are the flood waters to wall cavity should alsoltesnspe t d in the r at share the water damn ed GW,a significant amount of debris w all cavity to water-damaged ed absorbent building should due to moved cavity ac the timeAo a so�edrw a er-damag r d o sent sure and shouh e e rmo removed in ac 3). ;dance document,"Mold Remediation in Schools and e removed in uc Buildings" EPA,2001 . Additional guidance relative to remediation is (US EPA,2001). titled"Standard for ;o vided by Buildings"( 1999). v o fessi by the Institute g Inspection fr ti Cleaning(S 5 and 2.3 10.3 (IICRC, 'rofessional Water Damage Restoration" (S 500) th the file flooring,which �� 2 l�,y<. also hav — ,� i r may have bee installed al the kitchen the may types of e floor tiles,in the both may have been installed on to� of the original floor covering. If two layers of tile exist in e combined flo r with kitchen,it may have created a"sandwich" of moisture .-tween the two typ of which are impervious to water. This area of water intrusion/moisture, nutrients such as dust/debris and the inability of water to quickly evaporate,may Ilow10 mold colonization e Restoration(S500) with IICRC So odard for emoor o e Waring ater Damage should also be evaluated in accordance (IICRC, 1999). It also was reported that flooding affected the bathroom and bedroom caused b flood waters should be oom of unit#206. _?i_ examination of all potentially affected walls for water damag _��}r conducted. In addition,a sizable hole was observed around a soap dish in the tiled wa o the shower/tub area. The int iorof this wall in this area ro a remediation steps should for water e should also be examined for water damage and mold colonization. mold is found pp p and the American Conference of Agency (US EPA) porous Conference c dried with The US Environmental Industrial l Hygienists recommend that p 2001; ACGs be 1 ried. If not fans and heating Ig with nl 24 to wet(US EPA, porous growth may occur. Once mold has colonized p fans and heating within 24 tomoldo8 s of becoming materials,within eyiate di frame, materials,they are difficult to clean and should be removed/discarded. cold air, During moisture in the bathroom is no can being the MPDH assessment,the bathroom's exhaust fan was found to be backdra mg instead of drawing air from the room. in m dits within the be forced d resulting in an increase ex in humidity within tiss unit. i During windy days,en backdrafting forced down accumulated and exhaust ducts thereby"pressurizing" p occurs,accumulated dirt and dust particles within the exhaust vent can be re-aerosolized providing a source of irritation. Particulate matter (i.e.dust and debris)were observed blowing n the exhaust vent into the bathroom at the time of the assessment. The exhaust vent should clewed and restored provide mechanical ventilation to the outdoors apableof7 xhausting air at a a dwelling must p 105 CMR 410.280) (MDPH, ). nimmn rate of five air changes per hour ally,in order to avoid potential mold and related spore m ve lobos well should be implemented nerated pollutants during remediation,the following order to reduce contaminant migration into occupied areas and to better understand the ttential for mold to impact indoor air quality: Seal areas of remediation with polyethylene plastic and duct tape to render as airtight as possible. material applied to the affected area during renovation(s)including any sea MSDS' for any . any sealant,carpet w sufficient tile mastic,rig timearin and/or manufacturer's instructions concerning ventilation and allow sufficient curing time as per these materials. walls to eliminate pollutant paths of migration. 1. Seal dint holes and spaces efforts tstemporary 1. Coordinate remediation efforts emediation efforts.occupants to avoid exposures to mold/particulate matter during Please feel free to contact us at(617) 624-5757 if you are in need of further information or technical assistance. Sincerely, Michael A.Feeney,Dir tor,Indoor Air Quality Program,BEH Suzanne K. Condon,Associate Commissioner,Director,BEH Steve Hughes,Director,Community Sanitation Program,BEH Paul Halfmann, Assistant Director, Community Sanitation Program,BEH cc: vv- p G ✓ti2iU w_.�-w OF HEALTH SALLOOM,CHAIR 4E SMITH,M.D. E LEVIN.M.D. good,MPH,Director MPH,Health Inspector RN,Public Health Nurse er McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH (413)587—1214 FAX(413)587-1221 pton Housing Authority oath St. tpton,MA 01060 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 r. Hite, the Northampton Board of Health voted to adopt the use t e P a information,Protection io Agency' 1"M"Mold R mental Protection Agency's,"Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" guidelines. Icument will now be used as guidance for the Board of Health's staff 1n investigating CMR 4t to oldsel tederty "''aide]nes mold relate This document r damaged m used ed conjunction with the state sanitary a manner consistent with its'code to address water damag y of this document can be obtained through ht r://www.er a ov/iedmoldl/mold remediation.html or you quest a copy from us. c you for your attention and cooperation. Wood,MPH Department actor,Northampton Health Dep OF HEALTH EMBERS SALLOOM,CHAIR NE SMITH,M.D. JE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF min Wood,MPH r of Public Health R.N.,Public Health Nurse lir,Health Inspector er McBride, CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 RDS FOR HUMAN HABITATION"CHAPTER 49 OLD SOUTH ST.,#206, NORTHAMPTON! MAUM This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights. You may obtain a translation of this form at: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Isto a um documento legal muito importante que podera afectar os seus direitos. Podem adquirir uma tradgao deste documento de: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Le suivante est un important document legal. II pourrait effecter vos droits. Vous pouvez obtenir une traduction de cette forme a: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma Questo a un documento legale importante. Potrebbe avere effectto sui suoi diritti. 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Mozesz uzyskac tlumaczenie teo dokumentu w ofisie: 212 Main St, Northampton Ma NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH City Hall, 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 Tel#: (413) 587 - 1214 D OF HEALTH EMBERS SALLOOM,CHAIR JNE SMITH,M.D. INE LEVIN,M.D. STAFF 3min wood,MPH or of Public Health t,R.N.,Public Health Nurse Mir,Health Inspector ,er McBride,Clerk CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS 01060 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH 212 MAIN STREET NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060 4/11 rity of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as adopted under Chapter 111, Section 3 and 127A and the Massachusetts General Laws,the Northampton Board of Health has conducted an inspection of (ling named in the attached report, and found it to be in violation of the Minimum Standard of For Human Habitation. A fist of the violations is enclosed. within five(5) hereby ordered to begin necessary repairs, or contract in writing with a third party the date on this letter), and to make a good faith effort to substantially comet within thirty(30) days, date of this letter, all violations recorded on the report. within twenty-four hours of IY- erthe )within or safty-for hours urs of of e further notice.ordered so are e violations l any violations r conditions,fo0owed which y an endanger p of this deter These 105 5 M410.750 of the Code or the authorized inspector. This may permit ntantasdese one statutory remedies available to them as k.rein pection will be conducted, as indicated,to determine compliance. ed in the enclosed inspection re entitled to a hearing,provided a written petition is received within seven (7) days.You are also d to be represented by counsel, and have the right to inspect and obtain copies of all relevant reports, and notices. Any adverse parties also have the right to appear at the hearing. occupant shall give the owner, agent or employees, access,upon reasonable notice, for the purpose of sting these violations. (CMR.810) re s tech day with this g order violation..fine t is your responsibility to provide proprworkmanship rs; each day ppnstitating separate obtain the appropriate private permits where necessary. immediate attention will be appreciated.If you have any Questions,please contact this office. erely, i Wood,MPH .ector,Northampton Health Department Inspection Form 413 567-1214 Northampton Board of Health,212 Main St., Northampton,MA 01060, SSC 105 CMR 410.000: Chapter 11, Minimum Standards of Fitness Children Hun a 6ab Habitation Time 12:OOpm #Occupants: 1 CitYl6 Years Northampton 110 Unit# 206 N 19 Ole South St. phone# Name:Gary pton Phone# 413-584-4030 Zip Code: 01060 me:Northampton Housing Authority CityRown: Northampton Floor Level of Unit: 2 l dress: Old South w #Stories: g Rooming Units in Dwelling: #Habitable Rooms: 3 g Rooms: 1 Title:Director .: Ben Wood If violations are observed and checked, describe them fully on Page 3. lif Violation =Observed or nt —� Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section s tor, 1 & ch 480 500,50 Postin ID, Exit R1T mar enc li hts 600,601 253,254,501 Responsible Party Occupa nt 450,451,452 Imon as & dry ar Halls ;tairs room 1 WasherlD er 253,254,501 Location(circle): Front Rear Middle of Unit Left Middle Right Floor Level 401,402 501,551 Floor Level droom 2 Location (circle): Front Middle of Unit 401,402 501,551 Iathroom Type of Violation Use blank boxes for ones not listed Possible Code Section s /if Violation Observed Responsible Party Occupa nt Sink, stove,oven; good repair, impervious and smooth, s•ace refit• windows,screens Lights, outlets,ventilation, 251,280,501, 551 401,402 250,280 401,402 im tg 501,551 nt ater SourceSource circle Private 190 gas 180 Quantlt ,•ressure meterin Res•onsible for •a in• MGL ch 186 s 22, Fuel Quantit ,•e circle . Natural Gas Oil Electric Other insgressure, 110 F min, 130 max — 202 • _ Forced Hot Air S20a eam in T e circHot Water "Habitable room and every room with toilet,shower, Electric tub" • 68F7 am to 11 pm,64F11:01 pm to 6:59 am, except 6/15-9/15 78 F max in heating season/measure 5 feet wall,5 osommifeet floor ctrical T •e circle 220 Am•: Amperage,temporary wiring, metering ainage, tmbing ake &CO ;lectors Pests 202,354,355 250,255,256, T ,e circle Private Sanitar draina•e re•uired and maintained 300,351 Free of •ests rodents,skunks, cockroaches, insects Structural maintenance and elimination of harbora•e aestos or ad Paint rtailment :cess ther ❑ Electric ❑ Fire ❑ Plumbing 0 Building 0 Other ;lion report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Signature: or Occupant's Representative Signature: ion Date: -2114111 Time:TBD Written description of any violation(s)checked above ude include remedies that would�be an acceptable means the of achiev1ing compliances with 105 CMRt410.00. may *indicates that this housing inspection has re lede pnemeeswhich may endanger or materially impair r, safety, and well-being of any person(s) ev Area/Element,Code Citation and Description of Violation vall behind refrigerator, (500), Hole in wall and water damaged wallboard aom closet ceiling, (500),flaking area of ceiling has evidence of chronic dampness room shower wall, (150, 500, 351, 504), soap dish fallen off,hole in wall, evidence of mold/chronic dampness in interior wall .hroom ventilation, (280), mechanical ventilation has evidence of backdraft Replace wallboard op of panel opening to floor; remove debris in wall cavity to ensure no mold growth on interior wall of adjoining unit and piping. Assess affected and surrounding area for mold growth, remediate as necessary following EPA"Mold Remediation in School and Commercial Building" guidelines Assess interior of wall for mold growth,remediate as necessary following EPA"Mold Remediation in School and Commercial Building" guidelines,fix wall to create impervious surface. Determine if ventilation system is capable of exchanging at least 5 air changes per hour(room is 260 cubic feet) 1: Department of Public Health, Indoor Air Quality Program Report dated 11/3/10 OWING IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE LEGAL REMEDIES TENANTS MAY DER TO GET HOUSING CODE VIOLATIONS CORRECTED. be entitled to hold back your rent payment. You can do 9/at ens Are Not al Laws Corrected 239 may Section SA). olations Are Not Being Corrected you may in prove that your dwelling unit or common areas contain violations which are serious enough to t being evicted if )r materially impair your health or safety and that your landlord knew about the violations before you ad in your rent. repaired while you continue to live ainfthe b (for this it is best d not cause the pay portion of the rentin o court if a judge orders you top y e prepared to pay any P rent money aside in a safe place.) airs yourself If your local code and Deduct allows you to use ept your Section money to make the repairs m ours materially If your your health, nt agency certifies you to ue y you may be it your u use this lent well-being aedtiyou landlord there are received d written which endanger use this If the ands to leg n necessary has ryeeipads ortenter°into a written contract to have them made) If the owner fails to oegin necessary rep s after notice or to complete repairs within 14 days after notice you can use up�n 18 and Chapter 239 four months' rent in r to make the repairs. . .iatory Rent Increases or Eviction Prohibited (General Laws Chapter 186,complaint to your local code 2A). tier may not about co code your rent or If evict you in retaliation ss good rent on for es to evict or six months t which is ;meat agency about code violations. If the owner raises your rent or tees o evict within six months after ed made the m la ti .complaint he m or she able have sue show landlord a g :ed to your complaint.You may be able to sue the landlord for damages if he or she tries this. t Receivership (General Laws Chapter III Sections 127C-H). spend and/or the board of health may petition the District or Superior Court to allow rent to be paid into rather than to the owner. The court may then appoint a "receiver" who may P end as much of the rent y as is needed to correct the violation. The receiver is not subject to a spending limitation of four months' arch of Warranty of Habitability. your rent returned if your dwelling unit does net may be entitled to sue your landlord to have all or some of y minimum standards of habitability. protection act and regulations for vfair and Deceptive Practices(General Laws Chapter 93A) I.lug an apartment with code violations is a violation of the consumer INFORMATION PRESENTED ABOVE IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE LAW, BEFORE YOU ;h you may sue an owner. :IDE TO WITHHOLD YOUR RENT OR TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. IT IS ADVISABLE THAT U CONSULT AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE NEAREST LEGAL SERVICES FICE WHICH IS: 4 Western Mass Legal Services T : 43-78MA14144 One Monarch Place,Suite 400 Springfield, PATRICK ERNOR P.MURRAY IT GOVERNOR 1 BIGBY,MD RETARV IUERBACH I!5SIONER The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of H of Human ublic Healt Services Massachusetts Department Bureau of Environments Health Indoor Air Quality Program 260 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108-4619 ovember 3,2010 en Wood,MPH,Director 1orthampton Health Department .12 Main Street 1orthampton,MA 01060 Re: 49 Old South Street(Joseph McDonald House) Apt#206 Dear Mr Wood: In response to a request for technical assistance regarding potential mold colonization within a residence,the Massachusetts Department of Public Health(MDPH),Bureau of Environmental Health(BEH) ton,Massachusetts on September 24,2010. conducted an inspection of water-damaged building materials at Joseph McDonald Director of BEH's Indoor Air Quality(IAQ)Program and Lisa Hebert, House,49 Old South Street,Apt_#206,Northampton, Program conducted the inspection. Michael Feeney,Analyst/Regional Inspector for BEH's IAQ g Concerns about water and subsequent mold exposure suspected f bei being related to related that Concerns about g ever events,prompted the request. The information you provided likely separate the flooding eve n s,p pipe within a kitchen wall cavity, which must be r floors(Picture 1). Leaks from plumbing drain pip that the first flood resulted from a leaking drain prp treateds as water in units bacterially uppe e black water). The second and third floods gsvents res lsfrom ov overflowing bathroom flooding events resulted from overflowing bativoom fixtures(e.g.,bath tub)located in a dwelling above apartment#206. Mr. Wood reported that all of the flooding events occurred in 2007. lambing At the time of the!MPH assessment,the kitchen wall,which contained the initial p Picture 2). Although the water saturation t d n remained leak, rexhibited sr l years io ,water damage e to he gypsum wallboard (GW) appears evident long several after years prior, g event place Further, saturation of the substrate appears to which allowed a probe to penetrate readily into the G W. evident long after the flooding event had taken p O have paper cod deterioration ins carbon, of hich provides a nutrient source for mold colonization. Picture 2 GW paper contains carbon, probably due to extended expect to see similar mold colonization beneath the vinyl coving shows likely mold colonization on the surface of the G ,p Le base oo the One w which exp fie base of the wall,which is water impermeable and would likely cause the G W to remain stened for an extended period of time. if exposed to black water should be absorbent removed since c materials,iannot readily as building materials , 199 ). I P ul prudent oICRC, 19a9). h order level remove wher flooding odamag 1 any water-damaged to establish a high water leigl height ofeone fooabove the water level.level. Capillary GW f any water-damaged s to sep up a a,moo pion allows flood waters to seep upward,moistening GW above the water level. Other units it share the water damaged wall,cavity significant amountrof debris was observed in the kitchen all ty to the water-damaged the GW,asrg All GW and associated water-damaged absorbent building materials should all cavity at the time of the assessment,likely due to water damage/moisture d RemediaHoand n Schools and moved(Picture 3). guidance document," e removed in accordance with A,EPA's 01) Additional guidance relative to titled"Standard for lommed by t Buildings"(US EPA, Restoration" (S 500)section 12.3.103 (IICRC, 1999). rovided by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC , 'rofessional Water Damage which the plumbing leak in the kitchen areas may also have seeped beneath the tile flooring, may en,have may installed created top of the original floor covering. If two layers of tile exist in both kitchen,it may have created a"sandwich" of moisture between the two types of allow mold of which are impervious to water. This area of water intrusion/moisture,combined with section accordance nutrients such as dust/debris and the inability of water to quickly evaporate,may with IICRC So ndard for Professional Water Damage Restoration(5500)evaluated in .3.10.7nce with IICRC Stan (IICRC, 1999). potentially affected walls for water damage caused by flood waters should be It also was reported that flooding affected the bathroom and bedroom h unit the#206. wall of the examination of all p shower/ed. In addition,. T i t sizable hole was observed around ul a also appropriate remediation steps should be taken. shower/tub area. The interior of this wall in this area should also be examined for water damage and mold colonization. If mold is found, and the American Conference of Thee rental Environmental l Hygienists Agency H) EPA) ienists(ACGIH)recommend that porous materials e19g9). If not S EPA,2001; Governmental Industrial Hyg porous mold growth may occur. Once mold has colonized p fans and heating within 24 to 48 hours of becoming wet materials,within eyiate difficult frame, materials,they are difficult to clean and should be removed/discarded. During the MPDH assessment,the bathroom's exhaust fan was found to be ckdr affi can cold air, went days,instead of drawing air an from in the ase room. In this within the moisture ring wind�When arcane g forced d resulting in an ex in humidity thereby unit. During Y forced down non-functioning tad th lust par ducts thereby"p occurs,accumulated dirt and dust particles within the exhaust vent can be re-aerosolized providing a source of irritation. Particulate matter(i.e. dust and debris) were observed blowing n the exhaust vent into the bathroom at the time of the assessment. The exhaust vent should owner ;leaned and urestored me hanical vent lation bathroom o the outdoors apable2o0exhausting air at a i dwelling must provide es er hour(105 CMR 410.280) (MDPH, timum rate of five air changes per the following recommendations should be implemented in order to avoid potential mold and related spore movement as well as construction orated pollutants during order to reduce contaminant migration into occupied areas and to better understand the rtential for mold to impact indoor air quality: Seal areas of remediation with polyethylene plastic and duct tape to render as airtight as possible. . material applied to the affected area during renovation(s) including any sea MSDS' for any and/or roofing materials. Provide proper ventilation carpet pl[ w sufficient tile mastic,time as per the manufacturer's instructions concerning ventilation and allow sufficient curing time as p these materials. Diaz walls to eliminate pollutant paths of migration. 1. Seal Coordinate holes and spaces efforts in temporary to avoid pollutant exposures o 4. Coordinate remedia[ter during timed remediation efforts her information or building mold/particulate r free contact matter us during(617)624-5757 if you are in need of furl Please feel free to contact us at( ) technical assistance. Sincerely, Michael A. Feeney,Dir tor,Indoor Air Quality Program'BEH Suzanne IC. Condon,Associate Commissioner,Director,BEH Steve Hughes,Director,Community Sanitation Program, Paul Halfmann, Assistant Director, Community Sanitation Program,BEE cc: Northampton Housing iihite @hamphousing.org] Saturday, January 22, 2011 10.47 AM Ben Wood 206 McDonald ed your letter about Gary Volin's apartment, and the information that the BoH decided the EPA guidelines. perform the work at :t to have unfettered access to the unit by February 1, and will p ne. Mr. Volin is not living there, though he still has access, and does not allow our 4th out his being present. not have him under foot. let me know if this is a problem. keep you posted. te, Executive Director mpton Housing Authority i South St. option, MA 01060 84-4030 x211 82-1350 fax Ham Housin .or Vood a: s Housing Authority Uhite©hamphousing.org] Thursday, January 27, 2011 9:00 AM Ben Wood Re: 206 McDonald 27/11 8:57 AM, "Ben Wood" <bwood(dnorthamotonma ov> wrote: 1, 30 days will start when you have the access necessary to do the work. ank you. Ben ---Original Message om: Northampton Housing fmailto hite(dhamohousin .or¢1 nt: Saturday, January 22, 2011 10:47 AM : Ben Wood bject: 206 McDonald m: received your letter about Gary Volin's apartment, and the iformation that the BoH decided to adopt the EPA guidelines. expect to have unfettered access to the unit by February 1, and ill perform the work at that time. Mr. Volin is not living there, hough he still has access, and does not allow our access with out his being present. e can not have him under foot. 'lease let me know if this is a problem. will keep you posted. Jon Hite, Executive Director Northampton Housing Authority 49 Old South St. Northampton, MA 01060 413-584-4030 x211 413-582-1350 fax JHiteHatt