123 Complaints & Letter 1968-2013 602 N. Farms Rd
Florence,MA 01062
February 23, 1968
Peter 1 McErlain
Health Agent
Board of Health
City Hall
212 Main Street
Northampton_MA 01060
Dear Peter:
On behalf of the Single Site committee of the Interfaith Community Cot Shelter 1 want to thank you for
taking the time to meet with us last week. It was extremely helpful to us in our efforts to find a site for
next year.
As our search continues, I will most certainly be in touch with you. We need all the help we can get,and
want to make sure that our next site meets all the known requirements so that you and Tony will not be
challenged at every step of the way.
Many thanks for your support.
Sincerely,
Fu-&c e `ete)
Yvonne Freccero
Chair, Single Site Committee
Educational Services Guests at the shelter are being able to access information and refer
services, case support, housing, substance and mental health counseling,job and education
resources. In addition to the on -site staff and volunteers providing some of these services
outreach workers are on site weekly, bi-weekly or an as needed basis: DMH Mental Heald
Outreach Worker- Mary Chandler, Mobile Resource Team Employment Specialist - Celia
Miller, Family Planning along with outreach workers from Family.Planing Substance Marc
Services, and the Veterans Community Care Center. .
Why Are There are many root causes of homelessness but the most obvious an
immediate is the lack of affordable housing. Twenty-five percent of the nation's homeless
people hold down paying jobs while living on the street or in shelters.
Despite the success of the stock market and the decrease of unemployment, the wage
unskilled labor remain unchanged, at a time when the cost of living -and more significantly
cost of housing is steadily climbing. A minimum-wage earner working 40 hours a week will
earn less than $850 pre-tax a month. The guideline for rent is thirty percent of income, in th
case no more than$255 per month. Advertised rents for 1-bedroom apartments in Northamp
average $550 per month. The number of available Single Room Occupancy units have
decreased and there are virtually no subsidized units available, nor can any further subsidies
anticipated.
A sudden illness, accident, or marital dispute may start a downward spiral ending in
homelessness. With a waiting list for subsidized housing and a waiting list for the Grove Stre
Inn where can a person find shelter? Picture someone struggling to put his life together after
overcoming substance abuse, how can this life be stabilized on the streets? How can a success
job interview be carried on without somewhere to shower, wash clothes, and get a good night':
sleep? Shelter and encouragement are needed to begin the long climb back. This is what the
Interfaith Community Emergency Cot Shelter provides, encouragement, a sense of being value
support and professional help in identifying the resources available. Once their life is in order,
many return to the shelter to share the comfort and support they obtained in the past.
Other Ooo or tu= We are developing two other program components in conjunction with
the Interfaith Community Cot Shelter. The first is a 4-part series sponsored by the Massachuset
Coalition for the Homeless called Faith In Action Together(F.I.A.T) whose aim is to develop
local networks of faith communities to train, organize and mobilize member to become
advocates for solution to homelessness. We are having our third meeting on Tuesday, February
10th, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society, 220 Main Street, Northampton.
The Interfaith Community Outreach- Mentor Program will conduct its first general
training on Saturday, February 28th , 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or over two evenings, Thursday,
February 26th and Thursday, March 5th from 6:30- 9:00 p.m. This program provides an
opportunity to become a mentor to a homeless or formerly homeless individual . For more
information about either of these program, contact Rebecca Muller at 582-9505.
Interfaith Community Cot Shelter
Quarterly Report
The winter emergency cot shelter got off to an intense start. Not only were we adjusting
u single site, we were developing systems to function together as a community of
lunteers. By the fourth night of operation we were full to capacity. Nightly demand now
tes. Some nights we have an extra three to four individuals who must be out-placed
e we are at capacity; other nights we have a few vacancies. The following chart is a
of the first three months.
entrees
,r Men
r Women
ghts
n Namp
November
December
January Total to Date
33 (20)
39 (20)
4 (1) 10
hire Coon
1 years old
years old
year
76%
75%
ing on
to another program
tring housing
king or in tr
ether
ining program
shelter,half-way house our transitional living program
inteers There are approximately 17 different houses of worship and groups comprised of
volunteers so far this winter. More are signing on regularly. We are truly accomplishing our
of county-wide participation.Non house of worship teams have formed including,
doyees of the Florence Savings Bank and Smith College,and the Olive Branch. In addition
te Northampton based houses ofwoorrsship, e have
Southvolunteer
Amhersgroupsfrom
and Easthampton,
sthampton, Amherst, Shutesbury,
Cation come from even more far-reaching areas. Just It week two hair dressers came in and
e haircuts thanks to our guesar. Oar d hou eoof wo ship member in Amherst! Kudos go to Bev
r uti o, heco r a coordination all of our"supplies".
irate for her coordination of the calendar and soliciting and tracking Pathways, a
low se iceN We gra , to bring individuals to meetings and appointments nts when they leave
low l er.The van n Program, P and up to Florence and the
shelter. The van goes through Northampton,to Grove Street Inn, P
\at Leeds as necessary. Additionally, we received emergency shelter transportation funding
tm the state through the Mass Shelter and Housing Alliance so we can o trache with Peter er Pan
srmont Transit and City Cab for bus and cab vouchers as necessary.
,ople to other programs in the event that we are full, or to medical and treatment programs.
secial thanks to John Marvin for faithfully driving the van most mornings.
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June 10, 1987
Northampton Furniture Restoration
123 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Attn: Kirk Hutton
Re: Northampton - RCRA
Northampton Furniture Restoration
310 CMR 30.00
Gentlemen:
Department personnel inspected on June 9, 1987 the Northampton
Furniture The purpose of this inspection ainspectionwas y at 123 Hawley
to determine this site's Northampton,
ompliance
status with 310 CMR 30.00, The Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Based on this inspection and on information supplied to Department
personnel, the Department has concluded that hazardous generates less month
than 20 kilograms (approximately 44 lbs. ) of hazardous per
onthe.
and does not accumulate at one time more than 20 kg. of f70 CMR 30.00
As such, this site is from the that persons sewho
with the exception of hazardous waste per month to manage generate a than 20 kg. of public health, safety or welfare;
waste in a manner that does not endanger
or the environment. 7 the
You are required to submit to the Department by July 17 and 1987sthee
methods used by Northampton Furniture Restoration to manage
of its hazardous waste.
Very truly yours,
Steppe F. Joyce Engineer
Deputy Regional Environmental Eg
Air, Solid & Hazardous Materials
Western Region
SFJ:FD:mf Health
cc: Board of
Hazardous Waste Coordinator
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June 10, 1987
Northampton Furniture Restoration
123 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Attn: Kirk Hutton
Re: Northampton - RCRA
Northampton. Furniture Restoratio
310 CMR 30.00
Gentlemen:
Department personnel inspected on June 9, 1987 the Northampton
The Restoration
this site to determines this site'smcompliance
status usrwith 3f P
status with 370 CMR 30.00, The Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Based on this inspection and on information supplied to Department
personnel, the Department has concluded that hazardous generates month
than 20 kilograms (approximately 44 lbs. ) of a hazardous per
onthe.
And uch, not accumulate te et tnerom more 310 CMR 30.00
As such, this site is exempt f
with the exception of kg. CMR 30.353(1) which
month that their
generate n a than 20 kg. of er public health, safety or welfare;
waste in a manner that does not ending
or the environment.
You are required to submit to the Department by July 17, 1987 the
methods used by Northampton Furniture Restoration to manage and dispose
of its hazardous waste.
Very truly yours,
Stephe F. Joyce sneer
Deputy Regional Environmental Eng
Air, Solid & Hazardous Materials
Western Region
SFJ:FD:mf
cc: Board of Health
Hazardous Waste Coordinator
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URES,M.D.
IRMASHKIN,R.N.
LAIN,Health Agent
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE COAy
BOARD OF HEALTH
0 CORRECT VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER II OF THE STATE MINIMUM STANDAR S OF FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITAT ON AT: CODE
123 Hawley Street, Northampton, Ma 01060
DATE: November 19, 1997
ORDER ADDRESSED TO: v Reecca Muller, Director
Serice
129 King Street
Northampton, MA 01060
COPIES OF R EPORT TO:
This is an important legal document. It may effect your rights You may
obtain a translation of this form at:
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NORTHAMPTON BOARD OF HEALTH
City Hall, 210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Tel #: (413) 586- 6950 x217
Northampton Board of Health has inspected the premises at
1 Hawley St, Northampton, MA (assessor's map 32C parcel 219 .),
compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code.
is letter will certify that the inspections revealed violations listed below,
rich are serious enough as to endanger or materially impair the
alth, safety, and well-being of the occupants.
ider authority of Chapter III, Section 127 of the Massachusetts General
;ws, and Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code,you are hereby ordered to
ake a good faith effort to correct the following violations
ithin 24 Hours of the receipt of this order.
ON
VIOLATION
An inspection on 11119197 revealed
that the habitable floor space in the
sleeping rooms of the Cot Shelter can
accommodate no more than fourteen
14 •eo•le.
REMEDY
Limit the number of beds in the shelter
to a maximum of fourteen(14).
Vote: At the time of the inspection the shelter was found to be in excellent
;ondition. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in good order.
If you have any questions regarding this abatement order contact the Board
of Health office.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
Northampton Board of Health
This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties
of perjury.
CERTIFIED MAIL#Z P 0872 853 198
cc : Building Inspector Tony Patillo
BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY HALL
COMPLAINT RECORD
Date: //
Name of Compl
Address:
NATURE OF COMPLAINT:
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Location: ,
Owner: /V
Address:
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CHAPTER II
STATE SANITARY CODE.
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Time
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L1:20 FROM SERUICENET. INC.
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Total number of referrals to substance abuse services. On an attached sheet please
list by type and location.__ _./..t services. On an attached sheet please list by type
Ol2ti DDDldet 0
and locations.
Date:
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11:20 FROM sER :CENET INC. TO
program Capacity:
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Total number of referrals to substance abuse services. On an attached sheet please
Total number of referrals to other services. On an attached sheet please list list by type and location.
by type
and locations.
Date: 7-t 111--
BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY HALL
COMPLAINT RECORD
NATURE OF COMPLAINT: /" U
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dress.
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HEALTH
ERS
E,Chairman
ES,M.D.
aASHKIN,R.N.
IN,Health Agent
7-1214
587-1264
27, 1998
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
Luncilor Maria Tymoczko
Leroy Terrace
mpton,MA 01060
:ouncilor Tymoczko:
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
Re: The emergency Shelter at 123 Hawley Street
Ater is in response to your request for a clarification on the total number of individuals
:d to sleep in the emergency shelter at 123 Hawley Street.
ordance with the provisions of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR
30 and based on the square footage in the bedrooms,the shelter at 123 Hawley Street
-ovide sleeping accommodations for a maximum of fourteen(14)people. It is
ssible to have more than fourteen beds in the facility to allow for the fluctuating ratio of
es to males that may be seeking shelter,
e No more than fourteen individuals,including both
e t
s and staff,may sleep in the shelter. Staff members are only counted against the limit of
of
(14),when they are sleeping in the shelter. Staff members on duty and not sleeping
of counted against the limit.
;e do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional
mation.
a J.McErlain
lth Agent
Michael Kems,Mayor's Office
Rebecca Muller,Director of Service Net
Tony Patillo, City Building Inspector
HEALTH
IERS_
;E,Chairman
tES,M.O.
MASHKIN,R.N.
IN Health Agent
47-1214
587-1264
r 26, 1998
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
ouncilor Maria Tymoczko
neroy Terrace
tmpton, MA 01060
;ouncilor Tymoczko:
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
Re: The emergency Shelter at 123 Hawley Street
etter is in response to your request for a clarification on the total number of individuals
ed to sleep in the emergency shelter at 123 Hawley Street.
:ordance with the provisions of Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR
00 and based on the square footage in the bedrooms,the shelter at 123 Hawley Street
rovide sleeping accommodations for a maximum of fourteen(14)people. It is
les to males that may be seeking shelter,h.weevertl no to olrow fort he fluctuating o ratio of fourteen beds in
ret be c n n f
Idition,based on the total square footage of the habitable floor space in the shelter,the
imum number of occupants that can be accommodated must not exceed fourteen(14) at
one time.
lse do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional
nrnation.
cerely,
er J.McErlain
alth Agent
Michael Kerns,Mayor's Office
Rebecca Muller,Director of Service Net
32C-219-001
123 AAWLEY ST Complaint Detail Report Primed an:Tne Apr 30,2013
GIS#: .10240 Violator:
Complaint#: CT-2013-000155 Status: IBON-dosed Map. ;2C Address:
T .Address: 123 HAW LEY ST
sei °< Time Recvd.: 01:51 PM Block: .219
Date Recvd.: Mar-04-2013 Lot: 001 Typed
4 Category: Tobacco District: 30400 Type:
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Recorded By Heather McBride
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Description:
Complaint: Ms Gomen smells tobacco smoke in her once and suspects that someone is smoking in the office building.She would like the Health Department to investigate
Comments:
Inspector Assigned to Complaint:'
Response
Contacts e Name ------ Itesfl'ime la Reach Recorded ny
' rkpe Date Time Name Plume Record McBride
c caller tYPe Bate (413) 86-58860
caller Mer-04-2013 IdI PM Dnllle GOmcz
Actions Token Action'faken Comments
Date Time Response Type
Boad DI Module Stains Referred to the TObacce
ItLPRRRAI- Mar-21-2013 9'34 AM (oaliliO to Coalition-Denis lacourse
Board ol'Ilcallh COeGtion reports that upon inspection
there was a very strong odor
of smoke l le suggested to
the property owners that a
letter be sent to the tenants
minding them of smoking
in the workplace regulations.
AAA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
238 Park Street
Easthampton MA. 01027
Tel. 413 527-7861 /Fax 413 527-7862/Cell 413 250-7102
thampton Board of Health
rridith O'Leary
Main Street
rthampton MA. 01060
: 123 Hawley Street,report of smoking within the building investigation
hen I visited Dalila Gomes at 123 Hawley Street on March 7th it was quite apparent
ar Merridith,
it some one was smoking in the building. The odor was very strong. I checked the
moron area in the cellar where there are individual bays that appear to be rented. I
iuld not find any smoking odor in that area. I then visited
cretary owners. After talkingwith her it was apparent that she smoked
id the
odor was quite strong in her office. I suggested that she ask her employers if they was illegal for employees or
add send a to nants to be smoe n
king lthe work place. I also indicating it suggested that they CC the Northampton
!oard of Health so that your office could be a help dealing with anyone whom may be
cooking in there building. She indicated at that time that she would forward the
uggestion to the owners. I received a call today from Dalila and she indicated that the
moking has not stopped nor have they received a letter from the property
;onceming those activities taking place within there building.
1 would suggest that maybe you follow-up with a letter indicating that the
uoperty owners take some hey could possibly be held responsible ble for providing for oa smoke activities
ee work place. Just a
suggestion. The name ofRtheettenant is Dalila number is 4 3 P Western Region, 123
Hawley Street,Northampto
CC:
Sharon Hart, Health Director
South Hadley Board of Health
116 Main Street, Suite102
South Hadley MA 01075-2884
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Kersell
.ubinwood Road
erst Ma. 01002