HomeMy WebLinkAboutComplaints - 315 SOUTH BRADFORD STREET 6/21/1997 Town of North Andover
OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
146 Main Street
North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
WILLIAM J. SCOT ,
Director
DATE:: June 21, 1997
FROM: Roberta M. Dell'Anno Tel. #: (508) 470-2213
ADDRESS: 18 Foster Pond Road
Andover, MA 01810
Complaint Against:
PROPERTY OWNER: Smolak Farms.
The playground area at Smolak Farms is unsafe for children.
The structure above the sandbox has nails sticking out of it. The nails are
located approximately three inches in, along the underside of the structure.
If a child reaches up to hold onto the structure, or loses his/her balance
while standing in the sandbox, the child may puncture himself/herself on
the nails.
On May 20, 1997, several mothers and I brought this to the attention of
a Smolak Farm's employee. She stated that she would inform maintenance
immediately.
When I returned June 18th, the above hazard was not corrected. Again
I brought this to the attention of a Smolak Farm's employee. She ignored
me and did not respond to my concern. I informed her that since she
obviously did not find my concern for childrens' safety important, I would
have to bring it to the attention of the North Andover Building Inspector.
I don't want a child to get hurt due to the negligence of Smolak Farms
and their unwillingness to correct an obvious hazard. I hope you will
be able to make this playground safer for children to play in.
Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to your response.
.v
Signed:
BOARD OF APPEALS 668.9541 BUILDING 688-9S45 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535