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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous - 162 Water Street � i 162 Water Street II t /� � GJ/� 1`E2 S- t Town of North Andover f 4oRTij , O '6464, OFFICE OF 3? ,•` ° COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES p t i i 146 Main Street 9 KENNETH R.MAHONY North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 9SSACHUS�t Director (508) 688-9533 TONg�AOp- ANDOVER/ RD0 VIOLATION NOTICE MAY 3 1995 Issued from: NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSIO, Issued to: Mr. Raymond Torrisi Date: 05/03/95 D.E.P. No. N/A Location/Property: 162 Water Street The North Andover Conservation Commission has determined that the activity described below is in violation of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. (M.G.L. Ch. 131, Sec. 40) and/or the Town of North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw. Extent and Type of Activity!. Discharge of hazardous material into a pond and surrounding bordering vegetated wetlands (BVW) . If this violation is not immediately addressed as required below, an Enforcement Order will be issued, which may include a stop work order, which may be followed by legal action. Required Action: r See letter dated May 3, 1995 attached hereto and made a part hereof. Questions concerning this violation notice should be directed to the North Andover Conservation Offic , Town Hall Annex, 146 Main Street, or by calling 0 ) 6 -95 Signature: Michael D. Howard BOARD OFAPPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Julie Parrino D.Robert Nioetta Michael Howard Sandra Starr Kathleen Bradley Colwell r r Town of North Andover f kORTN OFFICE OF ?°yes"t o s 1tiO° 3 t COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES ° F A 146 Main Street qiEO PP`y�y KENNETH R.MAHONY North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 9SSACHUSet Director (508) 688-9533 May 3 1995 Mr. Raymond Torrisi 162 Water Street North Andover, MA 01845 RE: VIOLATION NOTICE (310 CMR 10.00): Discharge of a Hazardous Material into a Wetland Resource Area Dear Sir: On Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at approximately 8:40 a.m. I responded to a request from the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD) to inspect a potential hazardous material release into a pond and surrounding Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) as defined under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.55(2). Upon arriving on-site it was clear that a release of petroleum product had occurred and that the wetland resource areas referenced above were in fact contaminated. A sheen was evident throughout the waterbody. Further inspection revealed a direct, point source discharge of an unknown quantity of product into a catch basin located immediately in front of your property at 162 Water Street. This basin discharges into a metal corrugated pipe which discharges into the pond. I proceeded to contact Chief Dolan of the North Andover Fire Department to coordinate the emergency response. It was at this time that you exited from your house and stated to the Chief and myself that approximately 4 - 5 quarts of motor oil had "leaked" from the tan Mercury Lynx and into the catch basin. As you may recall, you produced the defective oil filter and showed me where the gasket had dislodged. It is the opinion of this Department that based on the volume of product in the catch basin and the overall appearance of this basin, a histo ryof dumping has likely occurred at this location. DEP personnel concur. A direct discharge of hazardous material into a wetland resource area is a violation of 310 CMR 10.00 and the Town of North Andover Wetland ByLaw. Under the authority of the above referenced regulations I am issuing to you a Violation Notice documenting the release. This letter and Violation Notice will be BOARD OF APPEALS 688-9541 BUILDING 688-9545 CONSERVATION 688-9530 HEALTH 688-9540 PLANNING 688-9535 Julie Patrino D.Robert Nicetta Michael Howard Sandra Stair Kathleen Bradley Colwell 't forwarded to the applicable personnel and agencies involved in the mitigation of this incident. Dumping any hazardous material is not only irresponsible and negligent but quite frankly stupid. You not only jeopardize the health of the environment but of your surrounding community as well. Should future evidence of dumping occur at your property I will be forced to issue an Enforcement Order mandating a substantial fine and cleanup. DEP will continue to monitor the pond as will the Conservation Department and should any future problems occur you will be contacted promptly. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Sincerely, A)/4/�' Michael D. Howard Natural Resource/Land Use Planner CC: Ken Mahoney,Director of Community Development&Services Scott Sayers,DEP-NERD Chief Dolan,North Andover Fire Department Dan Cronin,North Andover Police Department George Perna,North Andover DPW Sandy Starr,BOH Agent NORTH BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET �9 SS^CRUSE•°'••�° �� NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 TEL. 682-6400 COMPLAIP4T FORM j PATE � / 31P Made by v, All W Address Z6es �� Tel .. ( 0 7�'a I;ature of complaint f✓ Location lii/ Occupant Owner or Agent Address DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LIPIE Referred to Date of Investigation Result. of investigation Recommendations Action taken