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Home My WebLink AboutBuilding Permit #387 - 57 HEWITT AVENUE 11/8/2012 i TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION Permit N0: Date Received Date Issued: ` IMPORTANT:Applicant must complete all items on this page LOCATION 57 Wn&h4 /7 . rr PV n' OWNER 0 1114�C� �C Print 00 Year Old Structure yes Th MAP NO: PARCEL: ZONING DISTRICT: Historic District yes Machine Shop Village yes TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT PROPOSED USE Residential Non- Residential ❑ New Building ❑ One family ❑Addition ❑ Two or more family ❑ Industrial ,Alteration K-6&Nen No. of units: ❑ Commercial ❑ Repair, replacement ❑Assessory Bldg ❑ Others: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other ❑ Septic ❑Well ❑ Floodplain ❑Wetlands ❑ Watershed District Water/Sewer DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED: - e� ce 1��, c, v�efs .- rini 1u bin -- VlfW o ter' `Ideg'}tific n Please Type or Print Clearly) OWNER: Name: O bQ,f h Phone: �'+S- 6P- (CiP Address: Qv.� I�l>� �U4 r�-� A v,� zv, m A 4 18u !� CONTRACTOR Name: (/'ni'(S ()� f` 4 hone: q`7 ` Address: Supervisor's Construction License: 3/ � Exp. Date: Home Improvement License: jDo?sb Exp. Date: /v I3 a26/ ARCHITECT/ENGINEER Phone: Address: Reg. No. FEE SCHEDULE.BULDING PERMIT.$12.00 PER$1000.00 OF THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST BASED 125. PER S.F. Total Project Cost: $ 10 06V f FEE: $ Check No.: Receipt No.: J NOTE: Persons contract 'th unre red contractors do not have access to the guaranty fund � Y { Signature of Agent/Owner Signature of contractor Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans Plans Submitted ❑ Plans Waived ❑ Certified Plot Plan ❑ Stamped Plans ❑ TYPE OF SEWERAGE DISPOSAL Public Sewer Tanning/Massage/Body Art ❑ Swi nmmg Pools ❑ 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 DATE APPROVED PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ❑ ❑ COMMENTS CONSERVATION Reviewed on Signature r COMMENTS HEALTH Reviewed on Signature COMMENTS Zoning Board of Appeals: Variance, Petition No: Zoning Decision/receipt submitted yes Planning Board Decision: Comments Conservation Decision: Comments Water & Sewer Connection/Signature & Date Driveway Permit DPW Tow, Engineer: Signature: Located 384 Os ood Street FIRE DEPARTMENT - Temp Dumpster on site yes no Located at 124 Main Street Fire Departinent signature/date ' COMMENTS i 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 No DANGER ZONE LITERATURE: Yes No MGL Chapter 166 Section 21A—F and G min.$100-$1000 fine NOTES and DATA— (For department use ® Notified for pickup - Date E l Doe.Building Permit Revised 2010 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 ❑ Photo Copy Of H.I.C. And/Or C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy of Contract ❑ 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 ❑ Building Permit Application o Certified Surveyed Plot Plan ❑ Workers Comp Affidavit ❑ Photo Copy of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses ❑ Copy Of Contract ❑ Floor/Crossection/Elevation Plan Of Proposed Work With Sprinkler Plan And Hydraulic Calculations (If Applicable) ❑ 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) ❑ Building Permit Application ❑ Certified Proposed Plot Plan ❑ Photo of H.I.C. And C.S.L. Licenses ❑ 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 submAted with the building application Doc: Doc.Building Permit Revised 2012 �s �l ; Location Jt l/�^' Al- Dat/ /-- TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Certificate of Occupancy $� Building/Frame Permit Fee ` Foundation Permit Fee $ ' Other Permit Fee $ TOTAL $ 4 Check#___ 25931 Building Inspector NORTH Town of n O r I � No. .61mb 1*1 C% h ver, Mass, C0CMIC"1WI[I[ y1' pDRATED P' 5 S U BOARD OF HEALTH PER -IT T LD Food/Kitchen Septic System THIS CERTIFIES THAT ............. .....+............... ............... ................. ......AV ............... BUILDING INSPECTOR . . Foundation has permission to erect ............... .......... buildings on ... �... ..... ................... ...... ......... Rough to be occupied as ..........:-1cce . .�...................... *. ..... ....................................................... Chimney provided that the person pting this permit shall in every respect conform to the terms of the application Final on file in this office, and to the provisions of the Codes and By-Laws relating to the Inspection, Alteration and Construction of Buildings in the Town of North Andover. PLUMBING INSPECTOR Rough VIOLATION of the Zoning or Building Regulations Voids this Permit. Final PERMIT EXPIRES INT ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR 3 UNLESS CONSTRU ION R Rough oft Service ....................... ...................................................... Final BUILDING INSPECTOR GAS INSPECTOR Occupancy Permit Required to Occupy Building Rough Display in a Conspicuous Place on the Premises — Do Not Remove Final No Lathing or Dry Wall To Be Done FIRE DEPARTMENT �I Until Inspected and Approved by the Building Inspector. Burner Street No. Smoke Det. SCC �31C�C�CE..Cl11� �� i Enter construction cost for fee cal - North Andover Fee Calculation Construction Cost $ 32,000.00 m $ - $ 384.00 Plumbing Fee $ 48.00 Gas Fee 100 comm. $ 100.00 Electrical Fee $ 48.00 Total fees collected $ 580.00 57 Hewitt Avenue 387-13 on 11/8/2012 Replace Kitchen Cabinets New Plumbing and Electrical i i, Li r9GK LCN�h od,�J/rob Ro(7iry Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC 201 US Route 1,Suite#216 Scarborough,ME 040749048 mwee v e-ACS�wA4A2 �v John N.Burdick @ 978-771-6535 S7 Hew�77A��vac* www.YourKitchenlmagineclxom /(J 4Joe474a/179.1 OW Ob Ell, pry IE 1-UL] 32 El e ;F D i � I 1 0a o 00 -------------— Yee 2 f1�/6LCo REGdC. doRWk.oO/O/Q_ �o2N�lZ S�Vk L°OCNCiG SINK �R�Q11 Fol7/SR 66Fo"LGA �eTY/C �A�. /8 /T6�/8"FAIL' 1"A oO�L`PTR9951�iR'/�6ETa,� BAse /�,n�S 3g�s•✓.oeo0�ras �,V W�75NtK S[i0E- a Pu+cGker !'ucrrt 194nuc rvua� Pq.+tst SNA�owPR�ruyL�,o<6ero�� °-Crfc�izy7a�.5 �/ I Your Kitchen Imagined, LLC KoBE�c�KbAa, s /1/Yl�c.6� ,- 201 US Route 1,Suite#216 tf --Scarborough,Mf 04074-9048 M6 7 John N. 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All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices.Any alteration or deviation from specifications be- Authorized low involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an Signature extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes, acci- dents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary Note:This proposal maybe insurance.Our workers are fully covered by Workman's Compensation Insurance. withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: V 4_1 jC_Av,4 57 e: CI�7 C✓ %7�a BGG ry/J 1.✓r�/ 1z r /f' j rl�g - f / (Ye11f�/ / ,r�sv/vac �x 1 o(jer C '��w/ s r'e ` /2�e/ / / �. X h,5 c GUf/r° 4-� V'�'.( / KSI"//7 w `6f✓�r�/ i1�l� ./Ci l C� ��''/if C/ �� /`'�C.{j�� J .r y r U. "� � o dt*fJvtir�PG� _370i75 .0 4-q, 4-q , s/.x!; /f l��irnr i✓� `<< G� .� /��,'C. _ /k,, r. /�. Arreptaure of Proposal —The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized Signature /�•'-',"� ��/= to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. If Date of Acceptance: / If f/ .r�C f Signature l� M-223-=3 or rnt3=t The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston,MA 02111 UT www.mass.gov/dia Workers' Compensation Insurance Affidavit: Builders/Contractors/Electricians/Plumbers Applicant Information Please Print Legibly Name (Business/Organization/Individual): Address: 5qS✓ Sj v pn!7 �- 'yon City/State/Zip: Po r);l cJc cie d" cA j Phone#: 9 7k 9 ZY X 736 Are you an employer?Check the appropriate box: Type of project(required): 1.❑ I am a employer with 4. R I am a general contractor and 1 6. ❑New construction employees(full and/or part-time).* have hired the sub-contractors 2.�I am a sole proprietor or partner- listed on the attached sheet.t ®Remodeling(Ki fel) ship and have no employees These sub-contractors have 8. ❑Demolition working for me in any capacity. workers' comp.insurance. 9. ❑Building addition [No workers' comp. insurance 5. ❑ We are a corporation and its required.] officers have exercised their 10.El Electrical repairs or additions 3.❑ 1 am a homeowner doing all work right of exemption per MGL 11.❑Plumbing repairs or additions myself. [No workers' comp. c. 152, §1(4),and we have no 12.❑Roof repairs insurance required.]t employees. [No workers' 13.❑ Other comp.insurance required.] *Any applicant that checks box 41 must also fill out the section below showing their workers'compensation policy information. Homeowners who submit this affidavit indicating they are doing all work and then hire outside contractors must submit a new affidavit indicating such. $Contractors that check this box must attached an additional sheet showing the name of the sub-contractors and their workers'comp.policy information. I am an employer that is providing workers'compensation insurance for my employees. Below is the policy and job site information. f Insurance Company Name: �(�y Policy#or Self-ins.Lie.#: '7 P J Ub— glof L60—3— i(�, Expiration Date: /O � ZO/� Job Site Address: 1&d( i11(i City/State/Zip: IUO A""-" " 'l 7 Ql f)) Attach a copy of the workers' compensation policy declaration page(showing the policy number and expiration date). Failure to secure coverage as required under Section 25A of MGL c. 152 can lead to the imposition of criminal penalties of a fine up to$1,500.00 and/or one-year imprisonment,as well as civil penalties in the form of a STOP WORK ORDER and a fine of up to$250.00 a day against the violator. Be advised that a copy of this statement may be forwarded to the Office of Investigations of the DIA for insurance coverage verification. [do hereby certify 1 der the pains and penalties of perjury that the information provided above is trite and correct. Signature: Date: 1 Z o(Z- Phone#: 751 73�, Official use only. Do not write in this area,to be completed by city or town official. City or Town: Permit/License# Issuing Authority(circle one): 1.Board of Health 2.Building Department 3.City/Town Clerk 4.Electrical Inspector 5.Plumbing Inspector 6.Other Contact Person: Phone#: Information and Instructions 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,oral 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,or the occupant of the dwelling house of another who employs 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 licensing agency shall withhold the issuance or renewal of a license or permit to 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 been presented to the contracting authority." Applicants Please fill out the workers' compensation affidavit completely,by checking the boxes that apply to your situation and,if necessary,supply sub-contractor(s)name(s),address(es)and phone number(s)along with their certificate(s)of insurance. Limited Liability Companies(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 may be submitted to the Department of Industrial 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 of 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 their 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 Investigations has to contact you regarding the applicant. Please be sure to fill in the permit/license number which will be used as a reference 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(if necessary)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. Anew affidavit must be filled out each year.Where a home owner or citizen is obtaining a license or permit not related to any business or commercial venture (i.e.a dog license or permit to burn leaves etc.)said person is NOT required to complete this affidavit. The Office of Investigations o g 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: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Office of Investigations 600 Washington Street Boston,MA 02111 Tel.#617-727-4900 ext 406 or 1-877-MASSAFE Revised 5-26-05 Fax# 617-727-7749 www.mass.gov/dia Massachusetts Home Improvement Sample Contract This form satisfies all basic requirements o£the state's Home Improvement Contractor Law(MGL chapter 142A),but does not include standard language to protect homeowners. Seek legal advice if necessary. An y of„ Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement"before agreeing to person work on your residence.You may obtain first a by callingthe Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation's Consumer Information Hotline at 617-973-8787 or 1-888-283-3157 or on our website. Homeowner Informatiion Contractor Information Name Company Name n° - ay, Clh rls (2�64,, Street Address(do not use a Post Office Box address) Contractor/Salesper n/Owner Name s7ewi kris c 4 City/Town State Zip Code Business Address must include a street address) IVO Aod?` 01,FKr Daytime Phone Evening Phone Cityr?o State Zip Code rv17--9s6 6 9Fo �! -G 7-/a7 o All&>r . 4i_ m eqq Mailing Address(It different from above) Business Phone Federal Employer ID or S.S.Number ' -ag5 Law requires tont most home Home Improvement Contractor Reg:Number Expiration date improvement contractors lave n valid registration numberr q ,+., !� The Contractor agrees to do the following work for the Homeowner: f I U v CJ (Describe in detail the work to completed,specifying the type,brand,and grade of materials to be used,use additional sheets if necessary.) �l�ii•ets� dcrLwi�cs i cczl;tib 1 in s��,(( ��il,NS.- C�,(o v�Gt� •-{'&orler_4rtokk u4,1n�� Required Permits-The following building 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:WM be excluded from the Guaranty Fund provisions of 1 V Tt ZEAL Date when contractor will begin contracted work. MGL chapter 142A.) 1 a 1 W1 -Date when contracted work will be substantially completed. Total Contract Price and Payment Schedule The Contractor agrees to perform the work,furnish the material and labor specified above for the total sum of: _[(,j6)60-0V (>) Payments will be made according to the following schedule: $ upon signing contract(not to exceed 1/3 of the total contract price or the cost of special order items,whichever is greater) $ ®'d by l '?'012-or upon completion of '4 Z)oe.t5 oyid t'/crrri� by J� /!J'LA�/—or upon completion of C�� upon completion of the contract. (Law forbids demanding full payment until contract is completed to both party's satisfaction) . The following material/equipment must be special i `� P $ to be paid for ordered before the contracted work begins in order to meet the completion schedule.(**) $ to be paid for N®TES;(*)Including all finance charges(21*)Law requires that any deposit or down-payment required by the contractor before work begins may not exceed the greater of(a)one-third of the total contract price or(b)the actual cost of any special equipment or custom made material which must be special ordered in advance to meet the completion schedule. Express Warrnp r-Is an express warranty bein provided by the contractor ? ❑No❑'Yes(11l terms of the warrinty 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 third party/subcontractor utilized by the contractor. The contractor further agrees to be solely responsible for all payments to all subcontractors for Materials and labor under this a Bement 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 lien or other security interest has been placed on the residence. Review the following cautions and notices carefully before signing this contract. C Don`t be pressured into signing the contract.Take time to read and fully understand it. Ask questions if something is unclean alce sure the contractor has a valid Home Improvement Contractor Registration The law requires most home improvement contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the Director ofHome Improvement Contractor Registration. You may inquire about contractor registration by writing to the Director at 10 ParlcPlaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA.02116 or by calling 617-973-8787 or 888-283-3757. Does the contractor have insurance? Aslc the Contractor for his insurance company information so that you can co an coverage,or aslc to see a copy of a"proof of insurance"document. C I mow 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. You may cancel this agreement if it has been signed at a place other than the contractor's normalplace of business,provided you notify the contractor in writing at his/her main office or branch office by ordinary mail posted,by telegram sent or by delivery,not later than midnight of the third business day following the signing of this agreement. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right. DO NOT'SIG•N TEIIIS CONTRACT II'THERE ARE ANY BLANK SPACES!!! Two identical copies of the contract must be completed and signed. One copy should go to the homeodmer. The other copy should be Icept by the contractor. Homeowner's Signature Contractors Signa e 'Date — Date / i Contracior Arbitridiion The Home Impiovement Contractor Law provides homeowners with the right to initiate an arbitration 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. 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 firm which has been approved by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the consinner shall be required to submit to such arbitration as provided In Massachusetts General Laws, lzapter 42 Homeowner's Signature Contra or's attire NOTICE:The signatures of the pat-ties above apply only-to the agreement o�the -ties to alive dispute resolution initiated by the contractor: The homeowner may initiate alternative dispute res tion even where this section is not separately signed 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. 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 work as described,in a timely and worlananlilce manner. Homeowners may be entitled to other specific legal rights if the contractor guarantees or provides an express warranty for worlananship or materials. In addition to guarantees or warranties provided by the contractor,all goods sold.in Massachusetts cant'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 doctumnts have been attached. Parties are also advised not to sign the document until all blank sections have been filled in or maxked as void,deleted, or not applicable. One original signed copy of the contract 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 received 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 funds not yet due be placed in a j oint escrow account as a prerequisite to continuing the contracted work. Withdrawal of fiends from said account would require the signatures of both parties. Additional Information If you have general questions or need additional information about the Home Improvement Contractor Law or other consumer rights,or if you wish to obtain a free copy of "A Massachusetts Consumer Guide to Home Improvement" contact: Consumer Information Hotline Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the OCABR website at hitp://ww,,v.mass.gov/oc,:ibl•/ If you want to verify the registration of a contractor or if you have questions or need additional information specifically about the contractor registration component of the Home Improvement Contractor Law, contact: Director of Home Improvement Contractor Registration Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation 10 Park Plaza,Room 5170,Boston,MA 02116 617-973-8787, 888-283-3757 or visit the I-RC website at b=://www.tnass.gov/ocabtl Go online to view the status of a Home Improvement Contractor's Registration: ht- )://db.state.ma.us/homeimprovei-nent/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 508-652-4800,508-755-2548 or 413-734-3114 Version 2.1-11/22/2010