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perhaps illegal condition.
We believe it important that:
* a cease and desist order be issued on further construction
at the site until it is clearly a legal operation.
• DPW order the right of way cleared of debris.
• planning and zoning authorities rule on the legality
of this use in the floodplain zone.
* the dog officer require that Mr . Cichy keep his
dog on his own property.
* health and sanitary codes be enforced regarding
the junk cars and other "landfill" materials .
We look forward to your early reply and to the opportunity
to meet with the appropriate people.
Sincerely,
Friends of UMass Rowing, Inc. 'Elvironmental Police
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JUN 8 1989
Mayor David Musante
City Hall , 210 Main MAYOR'S OFFICE
Northhampton, MA 01060
Dear Mayor Musante;
In the two and a half years since you helped initiate
the concept of a river front park along Damon Rd.
near the Coolidge Bridge, considerable progress has
been made in bringing the park to reality. It is
slowly coming together.
However , to progress further, we need immediate assistance,
which only City authorities have the power to address .
Specifically, there is a major problem with the deplorable
condition of the property owned by Raymond Cichy and
the adjacent Old Water St . right of way, which the
users of Mr . Cichy ' s land have piled with junk and
debris . There are several junk (unregistered) cars ,
parts of appliances , plumbing fixtures, wire, deteriorating
boats , old radiators , and other discarded materials
in this public way. These present physical hazards
to persons who are seeking access to the river along
Old Water St.
In addition, Mr. Cichy has begun construction of an
addition to his building, apparently without a valid
building permit , and he has continued this activity
despite warnings from the building inspector. Mr .
Cichy' s land is in the Special Conservancy zone, which
prohibits residential or business-use buildings .
Furthermore, we have had complaints that Mr. Cichy ' s
dog, which is tied up within the Old Water St . right
of way, has "gone after" some of the rowers as they
try to carry their craft to the water .
In sum, we believe there are numerous violations of
city zoning, health and building codes and ordinances
which must be cleared up by action of city boards
and authorities .
We would like to request a meeting with representatives
of the appropriate boards - Zoning, Health, Conservation
Commission, DPW, (and police if necessary) to correct
what is now a hazardous , unsightly, unhealthy and
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MASSACHUSETTS '
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CITY HALL
` 210 Main Street
DEPT OF BUILDING►NSP
Northampton, MA 01060 NORTHAMRTON, A.010��ONS
OFFICE OF THE MA YOR
586.6950
David B. Musante, Jr. June 12, 1989
Mayor
MEMO TO: Kathleen Fallon, Bruce Palmer, Larry Smith, Paul Hadsel,
Peter McErlain, Wayne Feiden, Councillor Len Budgar
SUBJECT: River Front Park
The enclosed letter raises questions that should be brought to
resolution.
Please be prepared to suggest an action plan to deal with this situation
at a meeting in my office on June 15 at :3:00 p.m.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
r.
David B. Musante, Jr.
Mayor
City of Northampton
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