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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. im guy Y,o/ourr$$lttruly, rNo } 1 ' JJ f • w sodJCP 2 Q 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 / JIT Jeffrey wood LV �(jI ` ood SEP 2 01979 cc: Mr. Cecil Clark - Mr. Gromley, Building Inspectors EV. EC,I NS '/0116/71 MON.* -o- RIVERSIDE * j7 October 9, 1979 ✓/3`3 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, r-, 4 - S '11'!1z ""s-- 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 ♦e♦ RIVERSIDE 3 c u October 9, 19797 3 133 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