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Northaxpton Kedevelop id Authority
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ted Tewhill, Building Inspector
FROM: Penny Kim, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Harlow Industries
DATE: June 12, 1986
FI LE:
I have had several calls from firms in the Industrial Park relative
to the materials now piled at the rear of Harlow Industries.
I spoke with John Harlow on June 10th. He advised me that the wood
is to be bundled/packaged as firewood and that within 60-90 days it
will be removed and/or screened from view. He noted that he has
moved it away from the building as per requirements of his insurance
compnay. He said he believes there to be no fire hazard.
I can reference p. 13 of the Redevelopment Plan for the Park which
says, re "Storage," that:
"All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored within
the structure in accord with Fire Prevention Standards of the
National Board of Fire Underwriters or shall be screened from
view from public ways or abutting properties."
We are willing to give John H. a reasonable amount of time to screen
materials to be stored.
However, Larry Jones of the Fire Dept. has expressed concern about
the fire hazard created. I would appreciate it if you would view
the situation with the Fire Department and enforce any and all
provisions of City, Park or Fire.Codes which apply.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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CC: Larry Jones, Fire Dept.
• JOHN HARLOW
JUNE 18, 1986
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the Fire Department are shared by others and warrant your consideration.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Sincerely,
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Economic Dev lopment Coordinator
cc: NRA
Fire Department
Building Inspector
Nortlraxptm Kedevelopwift 4utkority Northampton Industrial Park
City Hall Northampton, Mass.01060 (413)586-6950
June 18, 1986
John Harlow
Harlow Industries
30 Industrial Drive
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear John,
As you know, we have received numerous inquiries concerning the materials
currently stored on your property in the Industrial Park. When you and I
spoke on the phone on June 10th, you explained the situation to me and pro-
mised that within 60 to 90 days you will have cleaned up the area either
by removing all materials from the outdoor area and/or screening them from
view. You also assured me that your insurance company had advised that the
material should be moved away from the building and that you had complied
with that suggestion.
Subsequently two further things have come to my attention which prompt this
letter.
The Deputy Fire Chief raised concerns relative to a potential fire hazard.
He and the Building Inspector visited the property on June 13th. They left
word asking you to call the Fire Department. They had not yet heard from you
as of this morning. The Fire Chief feels that because of the classification
of the property as industrial, they cannot rule that your materials are a
fire hazard (and order them removed) . However, they are concerned and want
to discuss the matter with you.
Secondly, I have been advised that a he.avy' vehicle(s) delivering materials
used the driveway and parking area of WMBL/US Express and backed onto your
property leaving tracks in the US Express parking area. It would be appro-
priate for you to advise me and/or US Express of how this occurred and
whether you expect any such future deliveries. Clearly, if there is any
need to use this access to your property, permission should be sought from
US Express.
For your reference , I will quote from the Redevelopment Plan on the subject
of "storage:"
"All materials, supplies and equipment shall be stored within the
structure in accord with Fire Prevention Standards of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters or shall be screened from view from
public ways or abutting properties."
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ted Tewhill, Building Inspector
Economic Development coordinator �FP �f ( /
FROM: Penny Kim, i L
SUBJECT: Harlow Industries
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DATE: July 31, 1986
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Harlow Industries plans to enclose an area behind their building with fencing
d therein.
and to construct a shelter for wood which will be store
I have reviewed the plan and find it in accordance with requirements of the
Redevelopment Plan.
The NRA met yesterday and concluded that matters such as tprsoperty is°sold
brought to their attention. Their sense is that once the property
by the NRA to a private developer, the office of the Building lication
lace and authority for the review of plans, app
is the appropriate p regulations.
for permits, and the enforcement of City-wide and Park reg
I continue to be available to discuss any Park related activity.
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Penelope G. Kim
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Northampton cl 17,1
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