181 Burning Complaint 1991 BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MN T.JOYCE Chairman MASSACHUSETTS 01060
CRUEL IL PARSONS
TES I.McE1LLAIN.Health Agent
September 12, 1991
Ms. Theresa Collins
181 Chestnut Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Ms. Collins:
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF HEALTH
210 MAIN STREET
01060
N13)5986950 Ext.213
The Northampton Board of Health has received complaints about excessive smoke
being emitted from your back yard fireplace at 181 Chestnut Street. That smoke
allegedly results from the burning of trash.
The Northampton Board of Health has adopted a regulation governing smoke
emission. (A copy of that regulation is enclosed.) Smoke with a density in
excess of 30% opacity violates this regulation. In addition, the burning of
trash in any stove, furnace, or fireplace violates state and federal Air Pollution
Laws.
The enclosed guidelines suggest burning practices which, if followed, will enable
you to comply with the regulation.
Please note that the burning of trash in any facility other than a licensed
incinerator emits hazardous gases and odors which can pollute the air and endanger
your health and that of your neighbors. If you have any questions concerning this
notice, please do not hesitate to contact the Board of Health office.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation with our efforts to reduce smoke
pollution in Northampton.
Very truly yours,
/ '
P-ter J. McErlain
Health Agent
PJMCE/cdh
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BOARD OF HEALTH
CITY HALL
COMPLAINT RECORD
Date 9-12-91pime 10:00 AM
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neighbor burning trash in back yard
181 Chestnut Street
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Ms. Theresa Collins
181 Chestnut Street
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ECTOR'S REPORT sent Ms. Collins notice to cease
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Inspector
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