41-009(1) BOARD OF HEALTH OFFICE OF THE
ROSEMARIIE KARBPARIIS R.N.,MPH BOARD OF HEALTH � �
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JAY FLEITMAN,M.D.
STAFF 212 MAIN STREET
Ernest J.Mathieu,R.S.,M.S.,C.H.O. CITY O F NORTHAMPTON NORTHAMPTON,MA 01060
Director of Public Health
Richard Meczywor,R.S.,Sanitary Inspector
Patricia Abbott,R.N.,Public Health Nurse MASSACHUSETTS 01060 (413)587-1214
FAX(413)587-1221
June 12, 2007
Jon Hite, Director
Northampton Housing Authority
49 Old South Street
Northampton, MA 01060
RE: David Lamere- 1467 Westhampton Road
Dear Mr. Hite;
It has come to my attention that Mr. David Lamere will be soon filing an application with the Northampton
Housing Authority to rent an apartment unit.
Mr. Lamere is currently living in an approximately 24' camping trailer on a lot at 1467 Westhampton Road in
non-compliance with several State Sanitary Codes and the Northampton Code of Ordinances. At this property
there is not a potable drinking water supply and no means of proper sanitary sewage disposal. He is under an
enforcement order from the Northampton Board of Health to remove the trailer and his belongings from the lot
and vacate the property by July 11, 2007. He has also been issued a court order to comply with this order.
He has expressed to me that he is unemployed and seeking assistance from several state agencies via
applications. Due to the extreme hardship of his condition and his willingness to cooperate with the
enforcement orders issued by the Board of Health, and the fact that he expressed that he has no place to live
after he vacates the property, I am recommending that his application for housing with the authority be
considered as a priority to review for acceptance.
If he is approved for housing and the event that any health issues or concerns arise involving his tenancy,please
bring it to my attention immediately.
Thank you for your anticipated careful consideration in this request. Please contact me if you have any
questions.
Sincer- yours,
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Ernest J. Mathieu, R.S., M.S., C.H.O.
Director of Public Health