23D-044 (4) R.F.D. A3
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
September 18, 1979
Mr. Roger Brunelle, President
Riverside Industries
One Cottage Street
Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027
Dear Mr. Brunelle:
In a recent phone conversation with Mr. Clark, the Northampton Builder's
Inspector, there was a concern expressed that my property at 100 Riverside
Drive was being used as a halfway house rather than a single family dwelling.
I'm writing you at this time to re-confirm the rental arrangements made
between myself and Steven Gallik, acting as your Agent. As a result of our
conversations, it is my understanding that the individuals living in my house
are reasonably self sufficient persons; employed and for the most part able to
take care of themselves. It had been explained to me that these individuals
had been released from a halfway house and were searching for a place to live
together. I was also assured that these individuals were not behavior
problems but instead only a little less fortunate in intelligence level.
In running my rental business I make a serious attempt not to
discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, etc. , or minor
handicaps. On the other hand I am, in no way interested in renting for the
purposes of a halfway house as I do not have the Town's authority to do so.
It is my understanding that I am renting my property to four and no more
than four unrelated individuals who have a mutual minor handicap and that your
company as their employer is willing to act as their lease co-signer. It is
also my understanding, based on your assurance, that these individuals do not
pose a threat to the surrounding neighborhood.
Based on these understandings, I rest assured that our rental
relationship will be a pleasant one.
In closing I want to add that I have made an attempt, in,buying the
property last December, to bring the house up to current living standards.
For asthetic purposes, it would be nice to improve the house's interior
decorating. I've mentioned to Steve that I would be willing to provide paint,
wallpaper and supplies if you were willing to provide some labor to do some
more decorating. Also enclosed is a list of improvements done since last �..
winter.
Please contact me if there are any further developments with this
matter. 'hank you for your cooperation.
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cc: Mr. Cecil Clark
Mr. Gromley, Building Inspectors 0 RIOMMMIiIONS
R.F.D. #3
Amherst, Massachusetts 01002
September 18, 1979
Mr. Roger Brunelle, President
Riverside Industries
One Cottage Street
Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027
Dear Mr. Brunelle:
In a recent phone conversation with Mr. Clark, the Northampton Builder's
Inspector, there was a concern expressed that my property at 100 Riverside
Drive was being used as a halfway house rather than a single family dwelling.
I'm writing you at this time to re-confirm the rental arrangements made
between myself and Steven Gallik, acting as your Agent. As a result of our
conversations, it is my understanding that the individuals living in my house
are reasonably self sufficient persons; employed and for the most part able to
take care of themselves. It had been explained to me that these individuals
had been released from a lialfway house and were searching for a place to live
together. I was also assured that these individuals were not behavior
problems but instead only a little less fortunate in intelligence level.
In running my rental business I make a serious attempt not to
discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, etc. , or minor
handicaps. On the other hand I am, in no way interested in renting for the
purposes of a halfway house as I do not have the Town's authority to do so.
It is my understanding that I an renting my property to four and no more
than four unrelated individuals who have a mutual minor handicap and that your
company as their employer is willing to act as their lease co-signer. It is
also my understanding, based on your assurance, that these individuals do not
pose a threat to the surrounding neighborhood.
Based on these understandings, I rest assured that our rental
relationship will be a pleasant one.
In closing I want to add that I have made an attempt, im.buying the
property last December, to bring the house up to current living standards. i
For asthetic purposes, it would be nice to improve the house's interior
decorating. I've mentioned to Steve that I would be willing to provide paint,
wallpaper and supplies if you were willing to provide some labor to do some
more decorating. Also enclosed is a list of improvements done since last
winter.
Please contact me if there are any further developments with this
matter. Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours truly, LC 19
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cc: Mr. Cecil Clark -
Mr. Gromley, Building Inspectors EV. EC,I NS
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October 9, 1979
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Building Inspector �- 1y4wv
City of Northampton
212 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
To whom it may concern:
Thank you for your concern expressed regarding the property at
100 Riverside Drive. As you are undoubtedly aware, this property is
rented by four unrelated adults. This house is not a half-way house as
there is no live in staff, and the residents receive only minimal sup-
port from Riverside Industries. This living arrangement is the last
step before independent functioning in the community for the residents.
As of October 1, 1979 the four people residing at 100 Riverside
Drive are as follows:
Walter Beals
Dennis Starzyk
Peter Torres
Lawrence Barnes
I wish to thank you for your concern. Please don't hesitate to
contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Stephen B. Maxner
Community Living Director
cc: Roger Brunelle
Ron Bittel
SM/cc
Riverside Industries, Inc. 'One Cottage Street ' Easthampton' Mass. 01027'(4 13) 527-2711
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Building Inspector 1_-4
City of Northampton r '"�"'~r
212 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
To whom it may concern:
Thank you for your concern expressed regarding the property at
100 Riverside Drive. As you are undoubtedly aware, this property is
rented by four unrelated adults. This house is not a half-way house as
there is no live in staff, and the residents receive only minimal sup-
port from Riverside Industries. This living arrangement is the last
step before independent functioning in the community for the residents.
As of October 1, 1979 the four people residing at 100 Riverside
Drive are as follows:
Walter Beals
Dennis Starzyk
Peter Torres
Lawrence Barnes
I wish to thank you for your concern. Please don't hesitate to
contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely, pp1
Stephen B. Maxner
Community Living Director
cc: Roger Brunelle
Ron Bittel
SM/cc
Riverside Industries, Inc. 'One Cottage Street ' Easthampton' Muss. 01027'(413) 527-2711