25A-186 (15) 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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Penel e G. m
Economic Development Coordinator
cc: NRA
Fire Department
Building Inspector
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City Hall Northampton, Mass.01060 (413)586-6950
7j/�61 June 18, 1986
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John Harlow
Harlow Industries
30 Industrial Driver. °'°°
Northampton, MA 01060 tin,
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 heavy 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."
I feel confident that everyone would be willing to provide you with a reason-
able amount of time to comply with this provision. However, the concerns of
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ted Tewhill, Building Inspector
FROM: Penny Kim, Economic Development Coordinator
SUBJECT: Harlow Industries
DATE: duly 31, 1986
FILE:
Harlow Industries plans to enclose an area behind their building with fencing
and to construct a shelter for wood which will be stored therein.
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 these need not be
brought to their attention. Their sense is that once the property is sold
by the NRA to a private developer, the office of the Building Inspector
is the appropriate place and authority for the review of plans, application
for permits, and the enforcement of City-wide and Park regulations.
I continue to be available to discuss any Park related activity,