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TO: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
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FROM: BRUCE BARSHEFSKY
MAY 1 719
DATE: MAY 15, 1995 DtNORTHAMPTON BUILDING INSPECTIONS
MA 01060
RE: CITY OF NORTHAMPTON BUILDING PERMITS
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On a few occasions in recent years, we have been in the unfortunate position of
being at odds with the Northampton Department of Building Inspections. Despite
our intentions of always doing things by the book, we have either forgotten to
check with that office concerning proper procedures or neglected to get required
permits or inspections. I know of no instance where there was any attempt to
circumvent the regs -- only misunderstandings about requirements or errors of
omission.
While most projects have gone well, the few lapses we have suffered have
unnecessarily eroded our reputation with the members of that department. We
can only repair that reputation by being sure that we follow the letter and spirit
of the city's regulations. To help ensure that we do comply fully with all of the
regs,Sue has asked me to be ServiceNet's liaison to the Northampton Department
of Building Inspections.
For now, all I want to do is ask each of you, for any demolition or construction
work your programs might require -- including new construction, rehabilitation,
renovation,plumbing or electrical changes or additions--to be sure that no works
takes place until you or a contractor has applied for and been issued the
necessary permits or the building inspector's office has specifically said that the
work does not need a permit.
Also, be sure to build into your process sufficient time for the inspector's office
to do their piece. While they have often been very understanding and
cooperative when we have had some time pressures before, we cannot expect
them to get to our requests on our timetable.
Please let me know immediately if any problems arise.
Thanks.
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May 15, 1995 Integrat ----�---
Anthony L. Patillo, Assistant Building Commissioner
A.AY 1 7 1995
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Municipal Building
212 Main Street r.„s.
Northampton, MA 01060 RE: 17 North Maple Street, Florence
Dear Mr. Patillo:
I received your letter today officially notifying ServiceNet of the Stop [Mork Order
at 17 North Maple Street.
Again, my apologies for the confusion on our part that caused your involvement.
We were under the incorrect impression that the work that was being done did
not require a Demolition Permit. Our mistake was in following that impression
instead of checking with your office. In the future we will check with your office
whenever there is any question at all about any work we may plan.
As you know, the work did stop upon your order on May 10. The gentleman
that still resided there was moved out within one hour of your phone call and the
first floor was secured to prevent any unauthorized entry.
In this project as well as all others, it has been and remains our intention to fully
cooperate with all Northampton departments and boards. Rebecca Mueller, the
project manager for 17 North Maple Street, is now working to secure the
necessary permits.
I want to thank you for contacting me last week. We are trying to do our work
correctly and while we'll try to avoid any further lapses, if any do occur or if you
have any question about any of our sites, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I have enclosed a copy of a memo I sent to management staff which you might
be interested in.
Again, we regret any inconvenience our misunderstanding caused you.
Sincerel
Bruce J. B shefsky
Chief Information Offi r
129 King Street • Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 584-7329 Fax(413) 582-4252 • Susan L. Stubbs, C.E.O.
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