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25C-251-002 BP-2023-0187 54 FAIR ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 25C-251-002 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Addition PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit # BP-2023-0187 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Project# ADDITION 2023 Contractor: License: Est. Cost: 235640 STEPHEN ROSS 079160079160 Const.Class: Exp.Date: 04/28/202304/28/2023 Use Group: Owner: HAMPDEN HAMPSHIRE FRANKLIN & Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: URB Applicant: STEPHEN ROSS Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 36 SERVICE CENTER RD (413)584-1224 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 ISSUED ON: 02/16/2023 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: ADD PLATFORM TO FRONT OF GRANDSTAND AND REPLACE SEAT SURFACES POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House # Foundation: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: /co ' I Fees Paid: $1,652.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner The Commonwealth of Massachusetts -02? li ., fi Office of Public Safety and Inspections ,;„;i; --. ' C" I1 y Massachusetts State Building Code(780 CMR)''1,•.r:f^'�in,,�':-- M Building Permit Application for any Building other than a One-or Two-Family Dwelling (This Section For Official Use Only) Building Permit Number: ,1 3. 7,1 7 Date Applied: Building Official: SECTION 1:LOCATION 4- Fk 1+2 5`T. Now--(A-AmP-Z v,ti Cko C,o 4.teAvua s i,4-N No. 4d Geet City/T,Q 7 n Zip Code Name of Building(if applicable) Assessors Map# Block#and/or Lot # SECTION 2:PROPOSED WORK Edition of MA State Code used If New Construction check here 0 or check all that apply in the two rows below Existing Building% Repair Alteration 0 Addition 0 Demolition 0 (Please fill out and submit Appendix 2) Change of Use 0 Change of Occupancy 0 Other 0 Specify: Are building plans and/or construction documents being supplied as part of this permit application? Yes JEL No 0 Is an Independent Structural Engineering Peer Review required? Yes 0 No . Brief Description of Proposed Work: M b A-c - s6 t IBC-E U(_Uu(Ai 1..K PLC j FO2M. TO 1=P-t7A-TC OF 6-Nfu 5 i t04 G24-A.)I 'TA ak)0, R�PC-kLE &ict 4. T t art S i4'T t,tJ 4_ S t/u-c/c GEh SECTION 3:COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATION,ADDITION,OR CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY Check here if an Existing Building Investigation and Evaluation is enclosed(See 780 CMR 34) 0 Existing Use Group(s): Proposed Use Group(s): SECTION 4:BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA Existing Proposed No.of Floors/Stories(include basement levels)&Area Per Floor(sq.ft.) k./o c_i#A-A..) Total Area(sq.ft.)and Total Height(ft.) SECTION 5:USE GROUP(Check as applicable) A: Assembly A-1 0 A-2 0 Nightclub 0 A-3 0 A-4 0 A-5 0 B: Business 0 E: Educational 0 F: Factory F-1 0 F2 0 H: High Hazard H-1 0 H-2 0 H-3 ❑ H-4 0 H-5 0 I: Institutional I-1 0 I-2 0 I-3 0 I-4 0 M: Mercantile❑ R: Residential R-10 R-2 0 R-3 0 R-4 0 S: Storage S-1 0 S-2 0 U: Utility 0 Special Use 0 and please describe below: Special Use Description: SECTION 6:CONSTRUCTION TYPE(Check as applicable) IA CI IB ❑ IIA ❑ IIB ❑ IIIA ❑ IIIB ❑ IV 0 VA El VB ❑ SECTION 7:SITE INFORMATION(refer to 780 CMR 105.3 for details on each item) Water Supply: Flood Zone Information: Sewage Disposal: Trench Permit Debris Removal: Public 0 Check if outside Flood Zone❑ Indicate municipal 0 A trench will not be Licensed Disposal Site 0 required 0 or trench or specify: Private 0 or indentify Zone: or on site system 0 permit is enclosed 0 Railroad right-of-way: Hazards to Air Navigation: MA Historic Commission Review Process: Not Applicable 0 Is Structure within airport approach area? Is their review completed? or Consent to Build enclosed 0 Yes 0 or No 0 Yes 0 No 0 SECTION 8:CONTENT OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Edition of Code: Use Group(s): Type of Construction: Does the building contain an Sprinkler System?: Special Stipulations: Design Occupant Load per Floor and Assembly space: _______ SECTION 9: PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION Name and Address of Property Owner T C'E -P—N F R G4 FAi-sT Noe--CtkaMP Tc0)..) ©10C,0 Name(Print) No.and Street City/Town Zip Property Owner Contact Information: s AMPS Pg %-iPtY, Ac2)-JS4- 2z37 - - Title Telephone No.(business) Telephone No. (cell) e-mail address If applicable,the property owner hereby authorizes: ' 1-EetA GtC, 36 r�C-12-Vtcc NOR-TtkAMPtdP Mrk 0(060 Name Street Address City/Town State Zip to apply for and act on the property owner's behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. SECTION 10:CONSTRUCTION CONTROL(Please fill out Appendix 1) If a building is less than 35,000 cu.ft.of enclosed space and/or not under Construction Control then check here O. Otherwise provide construction control forms(see section 107 in the code)as required. 10.1 Registered Professional Responsible for Construction Control (the professional coordinating document submittals) Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date 10.2 General Contractor TEP E lJ D 9-06s G 6-ioG cc)ikfT - R Company Name Name of Person Responsible for Construction License No. and Type if Applicable 3(7 C-T2 12-6 Noa fkAA•ke" dJ )v(k O'O O Street Address City/Town State Zip s�13.9 4 — (?,2,4-- - - fe Yak OO, co►-n Telephone No.(business) Telephone No.(cell) e-mail address SECTION 11:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6)) A Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit from the MA Department of Industrial Accidents must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit. Is a signed Affidavit submitted with this application? Yes 0 No 0 SECTION 12:CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND PERMIT FEE Item Estimated Costs: (Labor and Materials) Total Construction Cost(from Item 6)=$ 1.Building $ Sf e Building Permit Fee=Total Construction Cost x (Insert here 2.Electrical $ appropriate municipal factor)=$ 3.Plumbing $ 00 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ Note:Minimum fee=$ I(a.114., (contact municipality) 5.Mechanical (Other) $ ,t, Enclose check payable to 6.Total Cost $ 2777C go- (contact municipality)and write check number here 774/1 SECTION 13:SIGNATURE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICANT By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. s'TelP•P; - I Z24- 2-/4/2 3 Please print and sign name Title Telephone No. Date eel c GTE Q b Noe-TtwnW-rc u © lab 0 44-eQd toss 8i) 74I'10v co en Street Address City/Town State Zip Email Address Municipal Inspector to fill out this section upon application approval: TficD U k0 Name Dat ��.. CONSTRAS01 CPOROWSKI ACC)RO CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE °ATE`MM'°°'YYYY) -- 6/20/2022 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: AXiA Insurance Services I PHONE 413 FAX 4(A/C,No,Ext):( )788-9000 (NC,No): 886-0190 84 Myron Street Suite A ADDREss;-info@axiagroup.net West Springfield,MA 01089 I I INSURER(S)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIL 0 INSURERA:Arbella Mutual Insurance Company 17000 INSURED INSURER B:A.I.M.Mutual Insurance Co. Stephen Ross INSURER C: 36 Service Center Road INSURERD: Northampton,MA 01060 INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR AODL SUBRi POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER POUCY IMM/DDIYYYYI LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE _$ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE r X I OCCUR 8500071119 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 bAMAGEs RENTEEience) $ 100,000 MED EXP(Any one person) $ 5,000 _ PERSONAL&ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE i$ _ 2,000,000 POLICY X I,F LOC PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG 2,000,000 ��_ OTHER: _ 1 �EPLI $ 25,000 A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITYe COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT !$ 1,000,000 ANY AUTO 1020098280 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 BODILY INJURY(Per person) $ OWNED X A OS ONLY UTOOSULED BODILY INJURY(Per accident),$ X AUTOS ONLY X_. A??NOV!? (Perr accident)D AMAGE $ S A X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR 2,000,000 EACH OCCURRENCE $ EXCESS LIAR CLAIMS-MADE I 4620098565 03 7/1/2022 I 7/1/2023 AGGREGATE f$ DED X RETENTIONS 10,000 $ 2,000,000 B WORKERS COMPENSATION PER I OTH- iANDEMPLOYERS'LIABILITY YIN STATUTE ER ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE WMZ-800-8006546-2021A 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 500,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N/A E.L.EACH ACCIDENT $ (Mandatory in NH) E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 500,000 If yes,describe under - DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below T I E.L.DISEASE-POUCY UMIT '$ 500,000 I DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Proof of Insurance THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25(201ff/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD �'...'1 CONSTRAS01 CPOROWSKI 'A�R� CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE °ATE`MM'°°"YYY 6/20/2022 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES "EELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER, IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED,the policy(ies)must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on I this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: AXIA Insurance Services I PHONE FAX 84 Myron Street (A/C,No,Ext).(413)788-9000 (Aic,No):(413)886-0190 Suite A E-MAIL :info@axiagroup.net West Springfield,MA 01089 INSURERS)AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC# _ INSURERA:Arbella Mutual Insurance Company 17000 INSURED INSURER B:A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Co. Construct Associates Inc. J INSURER C: 36 Service Center Road INSURER D: I Northampton,MA 01060 —_ — — — INSURER E: INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE IADOL SUBR POLICY NUMBER POUCY EFF POLICY EXP UMITS LTR INSD WVD IMM/DO/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY . j i EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR I '8500071119 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 DAMAGETORENTED 100,000 PREMISES(Ea occurrence) $ I MED EXP(Any one person) 1$ 0,000 PERSONAL 8 ADV INJURY II$ 1,00 ,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: I i j GENERAL AGGREGATE I$ 2,000,000 POLICY I X u JE 0 LOC i PRODUCTS-COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 OTHER: • EPLI l$ 25,000 A—I AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY I COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000 -- (Ea accident) i$ - _ANY AUTO __ 1020098280 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 BODILY INJURY(Per person) 5 OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY BODILY INJURY(Per accident)15 X AUTOS X HIRED X NON-OWNED ! PROPERTY DAMAGE AUTOS ONLY _AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $ S A X UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,00C • EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE 8500071119 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 2,000,00C AGGREGATE $ -DED X RETENTIONS 10,000 S B WORKERS COMPENSATION PER OTH- AND EMPLOYERS'LIABILITY Y/N WMZ-800-8007507-2021 A 7/1/2022 7/1/2023 STATUTE_ ER _ 500,00( ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.EACH ACCIDENT - $ OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED'? N I A (Mandatory in NH) _._ - E.L.DISEASE-EA EMPLOYEE $ 500,00( If yes,describe under 500,00( DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT $ DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS!LOCATIONS/VEHICLES (ACORD 101,Additional Remarks Schedule,may be attached if more space is required) CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE Proof Of Insurance THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ACORD 25(2016/03) ©1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD City of Northampton 'tis! Massachusetts may?• `�!<< w= i� DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street • Municipal Building a rr Northampton, MA 01060 ssy.. ;10� CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AFFIDAVIT (FOR ALL DEMOLITION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS) In accordance of the provisions of MGL c 40, S54, a condition of Building Permit Number is that all debris resulting from this work shall be disposed of in a properly licensed waste disposal facility, as defined by MGL c 111, S 150A. The debris will be disposed of in: Location of Facility: k/ kuLt`f V- VE I 1JvPA4-1,4MPTcD J The debris will be transported by: Name of Hauler: C c)A-kPAAJ'1 keVCV., Signature of Applicant: Date: ( 7i\j , The Commonwealth of Massachusetts � Department of Industrial Accidents s I Congress Street,Suite 100} Boston, MA 02114-201 . www.ntass.gov/dia ‘4,_ _rocs b' Workers'('ompensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers. TO RE EILI:f H`1-I'!l THE pIi:R.MITI MG AUTHORITY. Applicant Information J� Please Print Leeibis Name(Business.Orrantrnnotvindtvid /usl):,�d-�Qt�N ), fat 6/7 c;,,.. ,�.. -a,.\-- i{ ,.>;\v. {, li.'v\ Address: �C t RW CT( - P--) City/State/Zip:.NC)-ToA/ TC k AA C'O 0 Phone#: k(?, • 1 &4 i 22-k Art you an empkrrer?Omit the appropriate I►oa: Typeofproject d): I.❑tam a employer with _ , employees(full and'or part.cirri).• 7, D New construction 2/ lam a sole proprietor or ptutnership and have nu ctnployis working forme in K. D Remodeling any rapacity.(No workers'ccenp,insurance monad] 30 I am a homeowner doing all work myself.iNo wott o's'camp.insurance required]' 9. ❑Demolition 10 Q Building addition 4.o lam a homeowner and will be hating(imamtors to conduct all work on my property. 1 w ill ensure that all cimtracturs either hsse workers'oxvps-itsation utsunincv or am sole 11.Q Electrical repairs or additions proprietors w ith no cmployres 12.0 Plumbing repairs or additions S0 I am a general cumin for and I have hind the soh-contractors listed on the:Mailed sheet_ 13.❑Roof repairs These sub-contractors have ernpluyeca and hase wutkers'cutup.uuursnre.t 6.0 We arc u corporation and its officers have exercised their right of cu.rnist,un pet MC&c. 14_�Other k�I9r°t1 co 132.¢I(i).and we have no employees.[No workers comp,insurance rryuued] 'Any applicant that checks bent n I roust also fill out the rectwn below showing then workers'compensation pubes information t tiefinetrkncra who submit do.aftrdas it nuhe'atrru.'the arc doing all work and then hue outside Contractor.,must subnut a new affidas if usdtc*lag suck :Contractors that check this but must attaIwd an additional sheet showing the name of the sulrcwrtractors and slate whether or nut those entities hair emtpluyews. If the sub-contractors have employees.they outst pros ide their workers'comp policy number r I am an employer that Is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. Insurance Company Name: �— _-._-- Policy 0 or Self-ins. Lie.#: Expiration Date: Job Site Address: City/StateiZip: Attach a copy of the workers'compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under MGL c. 152. §25A is a criminal violation punishable by a tine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to S250.00 a day against the violator_A copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of inveestigations of the DIA for tnmuttamce coverage verification. I do hereby certify under t and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. Siena[ ' � 2 J Date: ` Z Phone#: Official use only. Do not write in this area,to he completed by city or town ofcial City or Town: Permit/License ti Issuing Authority (circle one): 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone 4: r ® Commonwealth ot Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure Board of Building Regulations and Standards Construction Supervisor CS-079160 E spires: 04/28/2023 STEPHEN D ROSS j, 36 SERVICE CTR RD 7 NORTHAMPTON MA 01060 a 6 '' �` Commissioner _leiil , i.l THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 1000 Washing C1r4t, Suite 710 Bosto --- --------- -=118 Home Im•ro _;it--- - -•istration SiPi ftill 1= ei, _ ,rur 1 Type: Individual STEPHEN D. ROSS A� -jilt e•**+ation: 150847 —. - E .tion: 05/03/2024 36 SERVICE CENTER RD. - NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 � ____ 41/ 41.1 S'i Update Address and Return Card. THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Office of Consumer Aff &Business Regulation Registration valid for individual use only before the HOME IMPROVE TCONTRACTOR expiration date. If found return to: pin:-it IvxluaL Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation—" 1000 Washington Street -Suite 710 Regst�iti tcBtion 9 15 ' -- 45t'Ot2024 Boston,MA 02118 ,TEPHEN D. ROSS ,; ;TEPHEN D. ROSS 71 , � , 16 SERVICE CENTER Rb, � 7',rn a 7:&(.4 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 _ , :>' Gak el Undersecretary ot valid without signature