18 Sewage Disposal 1999 BOARD OF HEALTH
MEMBERS
CYNTHIA DOURMASHKIN,R.N.,Chair
ANNE SURES,M.D.
ROSEMARIE KARPARIS,R.N.,MPH
PETER J.McERLAIN,Health Agent
(413)587-1214
FAX(413)587-1221
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS 01060
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
NORTHAMPTON,MA 01080
October 19, 1999
Ms. Susan Corbin
18 Mulberry Street
Leeds,MA 01053
Dear Ms. Corbin:
Re: Sewage Disposal at 18 Mulberry Street, Leeds
As you are aware, the Board of Health is in receipt of a complaint concerning raw sewage
flowing from your dwelling into the stream which flows into the Mill River at the rear of your
property at 18 Mulberry Street,Leeds, (Assessors Map 10B,Lot 58).
A review of the Board of Health files and those at the Board of Public Works failed to reveal any
record of either an approved septic system on your property or an approved connection to the
city's sewer from your dwelling.
Raw/untreated sewage flowing into any river or stream constitutes a violation of the State
Sanitary Code 310 CMR 15.303(1)(a) 2. Therefore, under authority of Ch 30A, Sec. 6 and
Ch. 233, Sec. 75 you are hereby ordered to connect your dwelling to the city sewer system
within sixty(60) days of the receipt of this notice.
Assistant DPW Director Gilford Mooring has been made aware of this problem. Please contact
Mr. Mooring to determine the potential of connecting to the city sewer system in Mulberry
Street.
If you have any questions concerning this matter please don't hesitate to contact me at the Board
of Health office.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. McErlain
Health Agent
cc: Asst. DPW Director Gilford Mooring Cert. Mail# Z 537 532 199
December 6, 1999
Peter MCFrl ain
Board of Health
210 Main Street
Northampton,MA 01060
Dear Peter:
I am writing to update you as to the status of the sewer connection for 18 Mulberry St,I eMs
(Assessors Map IOB, Lot 58).
As of this date I have not been able to secure an excavator to do the outside work This is due to
two principal holdups: 1.The inability to pinpoint the location of the sewer stub, and 2.The
rapidly approaching winter weather.
1 have enclosed a letter from my preferred excavator,Tom Fenton. As you can see he is not
starting any new projects until Spring of 2000. I think at this point holding off until spring is the
best idea. I am still awaiting estimates on the inside plumbing portion which will involve an
electrician and possibly a carpenter(depending on the location of the vent pipe).
Holding off until' Spring will also allow me to secure the financing for this project. If you need
any additional information I can be reached at 584-3314.
Sincerely,
Susan D. Carbin
18 Mulberry St
TOM PENTON EXCAVATING AND PAVING
147 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA. 01062
Telephone 584-8493
To: Peter McCerlain
Board of Health
Northampton
Re: Sewer hookup for 18 Mulberry Street,Leeds.
Peter-Please be advised that I have been in contact with both the homeowner and Ken
Scott(head of sewer dept)in regards to connecting 18 Mulberry St. to city sewer. Lack
of accurate records have made pinpointing the location of the sewer stub difficult. My
schedule is booked for the rest of the year but we plan to complete this hook-up in the
spring.
Thank yo
tom Fenton
11/28/99