HomeMy WebLinkAboutBuilding Permit #655 - 55 ELMCREST ROAD 3/14/2012TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION
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MAP NO: PARCEL.06 ZONING DISTRICT;
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Historic District yes no
Machine Shop Village yes no
100 year-old structure yes no
TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT
PROPOSED USE
Residential
Non- Residential
❑ New Building
❑ Addition
❑ Alteration
190ne family
❑ Two or more family
No. of units:
❑ Industrial
❑ Commercial
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❑ Demolition
❑ Assessory Bldg
❑ Other
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
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CONTRACTOR Name: Phone: &�ej
Address:
Supervisor's Construction T,icense:c -5— 6 Exp. Date: �
Home Improvement License: Exp. Date: / a2
ARCHITECT/ENGINEE
Address
Phone:
Reg. No
FEE SCHEDULE. BULDING PERMIT. $92.00 PER $9000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED ON $925.00 PER S.F.
Total Project Cost: $ ed®,. FEE: $ ��
Check No.:
NOTE: Persons
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No. Date
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25099
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Certificate of Occupancy
Building/Frame Permit Fee
Foundation Permit Fee
Other Permit Fee
TOTAL
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Building Inspector
Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑
Stamped Plans ❑
TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL
Public Sewer ❑ �
Tanning/Massage/Body Art ❑
Swimming Pools ❑
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Well ❑
Tobacco Sales ❑
Food Packaging/Sales ❑
Private (septic tank, etc. ❑
Permanent Dumpster on Site ❑
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
INTERDEPARTMENTAL SIGN OFF - U FORM
DATE REJECTED
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
COMMENT
DATE APPROVED
CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature
COMMENTS
HEALTH Reviewed on Signature
COMMENTS
Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decisionlreceipt submitted yes
Planning Board Decision:
Comments
Conservation Decision: Comments
Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit
DPW Town Engineer: Signature:
Located 384 Osgood Street
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Temp Dumpster on site yes no
Located at 124 Main Street
Fire Department signature/date
COMMENTS
Dimension
Number of Stories:________. Total square feet of floor area, based on Exterior dimensions.
Total land area, sq. ft.:
ELECTRICAL: Movement of Meter location, mast or service drop requires approval of
Electrical Inspector Yes
DANGER ZONE LITERATURE: Yes No
MGL Chapter 166 Section 21A-1- and G min.$100-$1000 fine
Doc:.Building permit Revised 2011 June/mi
Building Department
The following is a list of the required forms to be filled out for the appropriate permit to be obtained.
Roofing, Siding, Interior Rehabilitation Permits
❑ Building Permit Application
❑ Workers Comp Affidavit
o Photo Copy of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses
❑ Copy of Contract
o Floor Plan Or Proposed Interior Work
❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products
NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire -Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit
Addition or Decks
o Building Permit Application
❑ Certified Surveyed.Plot Plan
❑ Workers Comp Affidavit
o Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses
o Copy Of Contract
❑ Floor/Crossection/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And
Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable)
o Mass check Energy Compliance Report (If Applicable)
❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products
NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg Permit
New Construction (Single and Two Family)
o Building Permit Application
o Certified Proposed Plot Plan
o Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses
Li Workers Comp Affidavit
❑ Two Sets of Building Plans (One To Be Returned) to Include Sprinkler Plan And
Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable)
❑ Copy of Contract
❑ Mass check Energy Compliance Report
❑ Engineering Affidavits for Engineered products
NOTE: All dumpster permits require sign off from Fire Department prior to issuance of Bldg .Permit
In all cases if a variance or special permit was required the Town Clerks office must stamp the decision from the Board of Appeals
that the appeal period is over. The applicant must then get this recorded at the Registry of Deeds. One copy and proof of recording
]must be submitted with the building application
Doc: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2008mi
From:WATSON INSURANCE AGENCY
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ACORO® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
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THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES
BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the poilcy(les) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to
the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the
certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
PRODUCER
Lakeside Insurance Agency, Inc.
Three Wall Street
Windham NH 03087
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38 Golden Oaks Dr
Salem, NH 03079
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COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER:2011-2012 REVISION NUMBER:
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS.
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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covering operations of the insured during the poliy period. Workers Compensation coverage is statutory for NH.
Joseph Denis Pinet is excluded from workers Comp.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
(978)688-9524
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
Town of North Andover
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
600 Osgood Street
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Building 20, Suite 2-36
N. Andover, MA 01845
Joseph
ACORD 25 (2009/09) ®1988-2009 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
INS025 (2oowg) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
The Commonwealth -ofMassachusetts -
Department oflndusti'ia[Accidents
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600 Washington Street
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Workers' Compensation Tnsurince Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers
)Vlicant Znfoxmationio� ,r - _21-1_
Name (Business/Organization/Individual):
Address:
City/State/Zip:_�
Phone 09 -2-0S�
I. Are you an employer? Check the appropriate box:
1. ❑ I am a employer with.
4. ❑Tama general contractor and T
employees (full and/or part-time).
2. ❑ T am a sole proprietor or
have hired the sub -contractors
listed
partner-
ship and have no employees
oa the attached shget. t
These sub -contractors have
working for me in any capacity,
[No workers' comp, insurance
workers' comp, insurance.
5. PlWe are a corporation and its
3. ❑required.]
I am a homeowner doing all work
.officers have exercised their
right of exemption per MGL
myself. [No workers' comp,
c.152, §1(4), andwehave uo
insurance required] ;
employees. [No workers'
comp, insurance re aired ]
Type ofproject (required):
6. [] New construction
7. FaRemodeling
8. [� T)emblitioa
9. [] Building addition
10.❑ Electrical repairs or additions
11.1] Plumbing repairs or additions
12.Ej Roof repairs
q 13.1] Other ,
=Any applicant that checks box#1 must also fill out the section below showing their workers' compensation policy information.
Homeowners who submitthis affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit anew affidavit indicating such.
tContractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub -contractors and their workers' comp, policy information.
Xam an employer tl2at isproviding workers' compensation insuYance f0, my employees .Below is the policy and job site
if2fornYation.
Insurance Company Name:
Policy # or Self -ins. Lie. #: /lnn I v
Expiration Date:
Job Site Address :_��
City/State,/Zip:
Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration p
Failure to age (showing the policy number and expiration date).
secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition
ine up to $1,500-00 and/or one-year imprisonment, of criminal penalties of a
as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine
If 111) to $250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of
nvestigations of the DTA for insurance coverage verification.
do Izereby certify under t] pains anrlpenalti fperju�, fliat the information psoyided above is true and correct.
D, ficial use only. Do not write in ibis area, to be completed by city or town official.
City or Town:
Permit/License #
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[ss uiug Authority (circle one):
[. Board of Health 2. Building Department 3. City/Town Clerk 4. Electrical Inspector 5. Plumbing Inspector
Other
Inf®rmati®n and I istrncti®ns
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 152 requires all employers to provide workers' compensation for their employees.
Pursuant to this statute an employee is defined as "...every person in the service of another under any contract of hire,
express or implied, ora or written."
An employer is defined as "an individual, partnership, association, corporation or other legal entity, or any two or more
Of the foregoing engaged in a joint enterprise, and including the legal representatives of a deceased employer, or the
-receiver or trustee of an individual, partnership, association or other legal entity, employing employees. However the
owner of a dwelling house having not more than.three apartments and who resides therein,
dwelling house of another who emplor the occupant of the
oys persons to do maintenance, construction or repair work on such dwelling house
or on the grounds or building appurtenant thereto shall not because of such employment be deemed to be an employer."
MGL chapter 152, §25C(6) also states that "every state or local licensir%gageney shallWithhold the issuance or
renewal of a license br permft#d operate a business or to construct buildings in the commonwealth for any
applicant who has not produced acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance coverage required."
Additionally, MGL chapter 152, §25C(7) states "Neither the commonwealth nor any of its political subdivisions shall
enter into any contract for the performance of public work until acceptable evidence of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this chapter have, beenpresenfed to the contracting authority."
Applicants
PIease fill out the workers; compensation affidavit completely, by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and, i£
necessary, supply sub -contractors) name(s), addresses) andphone numbers) along with their certificate(s) at
insurance. Limited Liability Companies of
(LLC) or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) with no employees other than the
members or partners, are not required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If an LLC or LLP does have
employees, a policy is required. Be advised that this affidavit maybe submitted to the Department of Indusfrial
Accidents for confirmation_of insurance coverage. Also be sure to sign and date the affidavit. The affidavit should
be returned to the city or town that the application for the permit or license is being requested, not the Department o£
Industrial Accidents. Should you have any questions regarding the law or if you are required to obtain a workers'
compensation policy; please call the Department at the number listed below. Self-insured companies should enter thair
self-insurance license number on the appropriate line.
City or Town Officials
Please be sure that the affidavit is complete and printed legibly. The Department has provided a space at the bottom
of the affidavit for you to fill out in the event the Office of lave itigations has to contact you regarding the applicant.
Please be sure to fillinthe permit/license number which Will be used as a referened number. In addition, an applicant
that must submit multiple permit/license applications in any given year, need only submit one affidavit indicating current
Policy information (ifnecessary) and under "'Job Site Address" the applicant should write "all locations in (city or
town)." A copy of the affidavit that has been officially stamped or marked by the city or town may be provided to the
applicant as proof that a valid affidavit is on file for future permits or licenses. A new affidavit must be filled out each
year. Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit notrelated to, any business or commercial venture
(i.e. a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc) said person is NOTrequired to complete this affidavit.
The Office of Investigations would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and should you have any questions,
Please do not hesitate to give us a call.
The Department's address, telephone and fax number:
Tue Col UNCalli l of kjrassaejau? e-#8
Departmeat Of WWWall Accidents
Offlice Qf Inve0gattons
600 Wa.shiugton Street
Bostp 02111
Tel. # 6Z7r727K4.900 ext 4406 ox x,S77-M S SApR
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massacynsetts Home Improvement Sample Contract
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This form satisfies all basic requirements of the state's Home Improvement Contractor Law (MGL chapter 142A), but does not include standard
language to protect homeowners iSeck legal advice if necessary. Any person planning home improvements should first obtain a copy of "A
Massachusetts Consumer Guide to�iRome Improvement" before agreeing to any work on your residence. You may obtain a free copy by calling the
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation's Consumer Information Hotline at 617-973-8787 or 1-888-283-3757 or on our website. .
Homeowner Ldormation Contractor Information
Name j r L CompanName
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Street Address (do not use a post office 1 ox address) Contractor/ Salesperson/ Owner Name
City/Town State ' Zi C de S N
P Business Address (must include a street address)
Daytime Phone Evening PhoneCity/Town State
Zip Code
Mailing Address (It different from above) Business Phone
Federal Employer In or S.S. Number
' Home Improvement Contractor Re;. Number Expiratioa date
Lmv requires that most home
improvement contractors have /66(06-3
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a valid registration number, ((
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The Contractor agrees to do the foyIowing work for the Homeowner:
(Describe in detail the work to completed, specifying the type, brand, and grade of materials to be used, use additional sheets if necessatv.)
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Required Permits - The followinglbuilding permits are required Proposed Start and Completion Schedule - The following schedule will
and will be secured by the contractor: as the homeowner's agent: be adhered to unless circumstances beyond the contractor's control arise
(Owners who secure their oWn permits will be
excluded from the Guaranty ]Fund provisions of& LS • Wate when contractor will begin contracted work
MGL chapter 142A.)
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Y--& -?v/?Date when contracted work will be substantially completed.
Total Contract Price and PaymetifSchedule
The Contractor agrees to perform the work, furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of.. O O ( )
Payments will be made according to the following schedule:
$�D upon signing contract (not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items, whichever is greater)
$---" _ by /_ or upon completion of
$ by or upon completion of
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upon completion of the contract. (Law forbids demanding full payment u
I ntil contract is completed to both party's satisfaction)
The following materiaUequipment must be special $_ to be paid for
ordered before the contracted work begins in order
to meet the completion schedulei('K*) $^ to be paid for
NOTES: (*) Including all finance charges (**) Law requires that any deposit or down -payment
worgins may
not exceed the greater of j (a) one-third of the total contract price or (b) the actual cost of any special equipment oorrcus om m
cade material
which must be special ordered in advance to meet the;completion schedule.
Express Warranty- 7s to c rens war-ri beim ro 6ded b the contractor.
❑ No ❑ Yes all terms of the war ran must be attached to the contract
Subcontractors - The contractor agrees to be solely responsible for completion of the work'described regardless of the actions of any thud
Party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for
materials and labor tmder this agreement
Contract Acceptance -Upon signing, this document becomes a binding contract under law. Unless otherwise noted within this document, the
contract shall not imply that any lieh''or other security interest has been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices
carefully before signing this contract!
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• Don't be ressured into si �
P going the contract. Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclear.
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Make
sure the contractor has avalid Home Ira rovement Contractor Registration. The law requires most home improvement contractors and
subcontractors to be registerediwith the Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration. You may inquire about contractor
registration by writing to the Director at 10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 or by calling 617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757.
Does the contractor have insurance? Ask the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can confirm coverage, or ask to
see a copy of a `proof of insurance" document.
• ICnOW your rights and responsibilities. Read the Important Information on the reverse side of this form and get a copy of the Consumer
Guide to the Home Improvement Contractor Law.
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You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normal place of business, provided you notify the
contractor in writing at his/her maim office or branch office by ordinaly mail posted, by telegram sent or by delivery, not later than midnight of the
thud business day following the signing of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right.
DO NOT SIG THIS CONTRACT IF THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES!!!
Two identical copies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the home4Cointracs
he other cc should be kept by the contractor.
Homeowner's Signature
nature
Date
Date
Contractor Arbitration
The Home Improvement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate aniarbitration action (as an
alternative to court action) if they have a dispute with a contractor. The same right is not automatically afforded to a
contractor, however. The contractor would have to resolve any dispute he/she has with a homeowner in court unless
both parties agree to the optional clause provided below. This clause would give the contractor the same right to
arbitration as is afforded to the homeowner by the Home Improvement Contractor Law. 1
The contractor and the homeowner hereby mutually agree in advance that in the event the contractor has a dispute
concerning this contract, the contractor may submit the dispute to a private arbitration firms which has been approved by
the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consumer shall be required
to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 142A. ! .
Homeowner's Signature Contractor's Signature
NOTICE: The signatures of the parties above apply only to the agreement of tlie parties fol alternative dispute
resolution initiated by the contractor. The homeowner may initiate alternative dispute resolution even where this
section is not separately sinned by the parties.
Homeowner's Rights
A homeowner's rights under.the Home Improvement Contractor Law (MGL chapter 142A) and other consumer
protection laws (i.e. MGL chapter 93A) may not be waived in any way, even by agreement. i However, homeowners
may be excluded from certain rights if the contractor they choose is not properly registered as prescribed by law.
Homeowners who secure their own building permits are automatically excluded from all Guaranty Fund provisions of
the Home Improvement Contractor Law. The contractor is responsible for completing the iv✓ork as described, in a
timely and workmanlike manner. Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor
guarantees or provides an express warranty for workmanship or materials. In addition to guarantees or warranties
provided by the contractor, all goods sold in Massachusetts carry an implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. An enumeration of other matters on which the homeowner and contractor lawfully agree may be
added to the terms of the contract as long as they do not restrict a homeowner's basic consumer rights. If you have
questions about your consumer/homeowner rights, contact the Consumer Information Hotline (listed below).
Execution of Contract
The contract must be executed in duplicate and should not be signed until a copy of all exhibits and referenced
documents have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all biank sections have been
filled in or marked as void, deleted, or not applicable. One original signed copy of the con&ct with attachments is to
be given to the owner and the other kept by the contractor. Any modification to the original contract must be in writing
and agreed to by both parties. Contracted work may not begin until both parties have receiiued a fully executed copy of
the contract, and the three day rescission period has expired.
Accelerated Payments
A contractor may not demand payments in advance of the dates specified on the payment schedule in cases where the
homeowner deems him/herself to be financially insecure. However, in instances where a contractor deems him/herself
to be financially insecure, the contractor may require that the balance of fiends not yet duel be placed in ai oint escrow
account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. Withdrawal of finds from said account would require the
signatures of both parties.
Additional Information
If you have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improveritl Contractor Law or other
consumer rights, or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement"
contact: I
Consumer Information Hotline
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ! I
10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 j
617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the OCABR website at hM://wvwv.mass.trov/ocabr/
If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additii nal information specifically
about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact:
Director of Home improvement Contractor Registration ; 1
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation iI
10 Park Plaza, Room 5170, Boston, MA 02116 i
617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the HIC website at http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/
Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration:
h=://db.state.ma.us/homeiMprovement/licenseelist.asp
For assistance with informal mediation of disputes or to register formal complaints against a business, call:
Consumer Complaint Section
Office of the Attorney General
617-727-8400
AND/OR
Better Business Bureau j
508-652-4800, 508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114 i
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