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April 10, 2012
Andrew Melnikas, Fire Chief
124 Main Street
North Andover MA 01845
Re:514 Mass Ave.
For several years I have observed the property located at 514 Mass Ave with a considerably large
collection of tree debris from a winter storm several years ago. Parts of a very large tree has been cut
up,the brush piled up on the front lawn for the past several years. The set back from the roadway is
very narrow. Given the unusual warm winter, lack of rain,anticipated drought, I believe that this issue
on the property poses a potential fire hazard. Additionally,this property is on a main roadway which is
heavily traveled all day long. It is near an elementary school where the temptation of curious children
setting fire could be realized.
Realizing that this is private property and the town may not be in a position to make the property owner
responsible for clearing the front of his property of this danger, I feel it is worth the effort to approach
the owner in order to request that he remove the debris from the front of his yard. If need be,to make
arrangements with the DPW to remove the brush at least. I know DPW makes every effort to remove
storm debris if it is moved to the side of the road. However, in this situation it would not be possible to
move the large amount of brush without considerable obstruction to the side walk, Mass Ave, (the
heavy road traffic conditions during the day and evening)and to students walking to school etc. This
tree may be a town tree since it is clearly on the edge of the property. Therefore,worth to note the
safety concerns of the diseased tree so close to this well traveled roadway.
I am sending this information to you as a concerned citizen of North Andover in pointing out to you,as
Fire Chief,the potential fire safety.Additionally,the danger of this diseased tree falling onto the
roadway,on the home as well as blocking the front exists from the home or entrance for the
Firefighters,who so ably protect the safety of the community.
While I am not a direct abutter to this property,I drive by everyday as do you and many other people.
The enclosed pictures for your review as Fire Chief that may help make my point more critically solid.
Enclosure
Cc:Andrew Maylor,Town Manager /
Gerald Brown, Building Inspector ✓
Bruce Thibodeau, DPW Director
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:57 PM
To: Grant, Michele; DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: 514 Mass Ave
From: Bellavance, Curt
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
To: 'jmacone@rcn.com'
Cc: Brown, Gerald; Sawyer, Susan
Subject: 514 Mass Ave
Dear Mr. Joe Macone:
I am the Community Development Director in North Andover and under my supervision is the building department
and health department. I wanted to let you know that staff members have been out#514 Massachusetts Avenue
and have met with Mr. Ippolito to discuss his property conditions. My staff is working with Mr. Ippolito to address
some of the concerns in your email. Areas that are out of our jurisdiction or authority cannot be addressed legally
but we have asked Mr. Ippolito to be cooperative.
The fire department, although not under my authority, has also been to the property to inspect the conditions. It
is my understanding that Mr. Ippolito is working with the fire department to address any of their concerns.
I hope that you will see a difference over the next few weeks. Please let me know if you have any further
questions. Thank you.
Curt Bellavance.
Curt T.Bellavance,AICP
Director i Community Development
Town of North Andover
160o Osgood Street i Bldg 20 i Suite 2-36
North Andover,MA o1845
ph: 978-688-9531
fax: 978-688-9542
"Goodness is the only investment which never fails"-Henry David Thoreau
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:21 AM
To: Martineau, William
Cc: Bellavance, Curt; DelleChiaie, Pamela; Grant, Michele; Rillahan, Deb
Subject: FW: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Chief,
Michele and I found the conditions described below at 514 MA Ave. As far as I know no one has a phone#for this
person.Am I correct?
Curt has taken the point on this and is going to email this complainant. He will inform him that if he wishes to discuss
our findings he can call Curt at the office. My office is not planning to contact him directly at this point.
Susan
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 2:51 PM
To: Bellavance, Curt
Subject: RE: 514 Massachusetts Ave
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Curt,
The Health Department staff went to 514 Massachusetts Avenue yesterday afternoon, March 17, 2010. Michele and I
walked the property with the owner,Tom Ippolito.
We observed the following in relation to the complaint:
1) Many bags of trash and various debris through out the property. Only 2 bags of trash near two new trash cans
with lids. No health issue.
2) Discarded bottles and containers. We also do not know what might be in the containers. Some of them appear to
be bleach containers, and who knows what potential hazardous liquids could be in them. 2 (1) gallon containers
of old oil from an oil change that he will properly dispose of.
3) An unregistered and abandoned car that has been there for nearly 15 years. It's leaking. 1 registered and 2 cars
unregistered. Not causing a health issue.
4) An unregistered and abandoned pickup truck. It is leaking, too. No leaks observed
5) Both vehicles are filled with junk and there is also junk piled up on top of them as well. No excessive junk that
would be considered a health issue observed
6) Additional junk and debris is piled up on the porch, and in the yard, and there is now a tarp partially concealing
the door where more junk is piled up. No violations observed on the porch. No hanging tarp observed
7) 1 am also told that there is junk on top of the roof that connects the house and the barn. Tarps are likely for roof
leaks. These are not health issues
8) Also concerning me are the truck tires and other open containers on the property. As you know, these tend to be
a great breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects and could become a hazard. No containers observed.
Discussed swimming pool. He plans to open it this summer.
9) We are also concerned about wild animals loving under his barn and more than one cat inside the home.Wildlife
is not considered a heath issue, however, None was observed. Note, there is no limit in NA for the number of cats
one might own.
10) There is also wood and fencing piled on the property, which would pose insect infestation issues. In addition,
there is a tree that fell on his front yard that looks like it hit his house, but he has not done anything about it yet,
although he hung some nice aluminum foil balls on it. The tree is not causing a hazard. It appears to have fallen
mostly on his property and missed the house by inches. The fence condition is not a health issue.
In conclusion, current conditions observed at this property do not violate any sanitary or health codes at this time. The
Health Dept will not be issuing any violations in this matter.
Susan Sawyer
Health Director
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:22 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Pam, so far I am just responding to this complaint in this manner. No formal response, but can you print out the email
for the file anyway so we don't forget what we saw on our visit.
thx
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:21 AM
To: Martineau, William
Cc: Bellavance, Curt; DelleChiaie, Pamela; Grant, Michele; Rillahan, Deb
Subject: FW: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Chief,
Michele and I found the conditions described below at 514 MA Ave.As far as I know no one has a phone#for this
person. Am I correct?
Curt has taken the point on this and is going to email this complainant. He will inform him that if he wishes to discuss
our findings he can call Curt at the office. My office is not planning to contact him directly at this point.
Susan
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 2:51 PM
To: Bellavance, Curt
Subject: RE: 514 Massachusetts Ave
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Curt,
The Health Department staff went to 514 Massachusetts Avenue yesterday afternoon, March 17, 2010. Michele and I
walked the property with the owner,Tom Ippolito.
We observed the following in relation to the complaint:
1) Many bags of trash and various debris through out the property. Only 2 bags of trash near two new trash cans
with lids. No health issue.
2) Discarded bottles and containers. We also do not know what might be in the containers. Some of them appear to
be bleach containers, and who knows what potential hazardous liquids could be in them. 2 (1) gallon containers
of old oil from an oil change that he will properly dispose of.
3) An unregistered and abandoned car that has been there for nearly 15 years. It's leaking. 1 registered and 2 cars
unregistered. Not causing a health issue.
4) An unregistered and abandoned pickup truck. It is leaking, too. No leaks observed
5) Both vehicles are filled with junk and there is also junk piled up on top of them as well. No excessive junk that
would be considered a health issue observed
6) Additional junk and debris is piled up on the porch, and in the yard, and there is now a tarp partially concealing
the door where more junk is piled up. No violations observed on the porch. No hanging tarp observed
7) 1 am also told that there is junk on top of the roof that connects the house and the barn. Tarps are likely for roof
leaks. These are not health issues
8) Also concerning me are the truck tires and other open containers on the property. As you know, these tend to be
a great breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects and could become a hazard. No containers observed.
Discussed swimming pool. He plans to open it this summer.
9) We are also concerned about wild animals loving under his barn and more than one cat inside the home.Wildlife
is not considered a heath issue, however, None was observed. Note, there is no limit in NA for the number of cats
one might own.
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10) There is also wood and fencing piled on the property, which would pose insect infestation issues. In addition,
there is a tree that fell on his front yard that looks like it hit his house, but he has not done anything about it yet,
although he hung some nice aluminum foil balls on it. The tree is not causing a hazard. It appears to have fallen
mostly on his property and missed the house by inches. The fence condition is not a health issue.
In conclusion, current conditions observed at this property do not violate any sanitary or health codes at this time. The
Health Dept will not be issuing any violations in this matter.
Susan Sawyer
Health Director
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:23 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: 514 Massachusetts Ave
This was the original one Bernadette got
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 1:49 PM
To: Curran, Bernadette; Bellavance, Curt
Subject: RE: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Yes, Chief has asked Michele and I to get together to discuss this.
Thanks
From: Curran, Bernadette
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 12:42 PM
To: Sawyer, Susan; Bellavance, Curt
Subject: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Susan &Curt-
Just passing along the below e-mail that came in through the Town website regarding property issues between
neighbors.
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From: Joe Macone [mailto:jmacone@rcn.com]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:38 AM
To: Curran, Bernadette; Martineau, William; Melnikas, Andrew
Subject: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Hello,
I am writing about my neighbor, Thomas D Ippolito, Jr. at 514 Massachusetts Ave.
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Frankly, J Tom has a junk and and hazardous situation.
There are many issues of noncompliance with local codes, but generally, Tom needs help. He is obviously
mentally ill and I am afraid of the implications of that for everyone concerned.
On his small property, there are:
Many bags of trash and various debris through out the property.
Discarded bottles and containers. We also do not know what might be in the containers. Some of them appear to
be bleach containers, and who knows what potential hazardous liquids could be in them.
An unregistered and abandoned car that has been there for nearly 15 years. It's leaking.
An unregistered and abandoned pickup truck. It is leaking, too.
Both vehicles are filled with junk and there is also junk piled up on top of them as well.
Additional junk and debris is piled up on the porch, and in the yard, and there is now a tarp partially concealing
the door where more junk is piled up.
I am also told that there is junk on top of the roof that connects the house and the barn.
Also concerning me are the truck tires and other open containers on the property. As you know, these tend to be
a great breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects and could become a hazard.
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• We are also concerned about wild animals loving under his barn and more than one cat inside the home.
There is also wood and fencing piled on the property, which would pose insect infestation issues. In addition,
there is a tree that fell on his front yard that looks like it hit his house, but he has not done anything about it yet,
although he hung some nice aluminum foil balls on it.
There is more, but you get the idea. This activity is long standing and it is now time for the Town to help the
neighborhood and Tom with his problem and obvious illness.
The Town did require him to make some changes to the condition of the property in the recent past but since then
it appears that he has lost his job and the situation is worse than ever.
His house is jammed full of clutter which presents a health issue and a hazardous situation for Tom and for safety
personnel.
Please do something about this situation.
Perhaps the Board of Health can get involved, as well as the Building Commissioner to deal with Zoning
Enforcement.
Thank you
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Condo 514 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE `•
Commercial
Location: 514 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Owner Name: IPPOLITO JR,THOMAS D
Owner Address: 514 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
City: NORTH ANDOVER State: MA Zip: 01845
Neighborhood: 5-5 Land Area: 0.24 acres
Use Code: 101-SNGL-FAM-RES Total Finished Area: 2168 sqft
ASSESSMENTS CURRENT YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR
Total Value: 356,700 365,400
Building Value: 180,000 188,700
Land Value: 176,700 176,700
Market and Value: 176,700
Chapter Land Value:
LATEST SALE
Sale Price: 215,000 Sale Date: 04/14/1997
Arms Length Sale A-NO-FAMILY Grantor: IPPOLITO SR,
Code: THOMAS
Cert Doc: Book: 04730 Page: 0085
http://csc-ma.us/PROPAPP/display.do?linkld=1460167&town=NandoverPubAcc 11/9/2009
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DelleChiaie, Pamela
From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:16 AM
To: DelleChiaie, Pamela
Subject: FW: e-mail from website
In case we get a call on this one......see below
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From: Sawyer, Susan
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:14 AM
To: Curran, Bernadette; Leathe, Brian
Cc: Grant, Michele
Subject: RE: e-mail from website
Brian,
It's Tom Ippolito Jr.who lives at this address.Tom's son.
Brian can you do a drive by and see if there is anything to worry about. If there is anything crazy in the bottles I
suppose it could be Hazmat, but I doubt it. Let me know if you think it is bad enough for that.A few random bottles I
don't really care about.
Thx
Susan
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From: Curran, Bernadette
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:46 AM
To: Leathe, Brian; Sawyer, Susan
Subject: e-mail from website
The below e-mail came in through the Town website.. just passing it along...
From: Joseph Macone Omacone@rcn.com]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 9:24 AM
To: Curran, Bernadette
Subject: Building Permits
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From: Grant, Michele
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 10:07 AM
To: Martineau, William
Cc: Sawyer, Susan; DelleChiaie, Pamela; Rillahan, Deb
Subject: RE: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Hi All,
We have set up a meeting for Monday at 11:00am.The meeting will take place here at 1600 Osgood st.
Thanks
Michele
From: Martineau, William
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:57 AM
To: Sawyer, Susan; Rillahan, Deb; Grant, Michele
Subject: FW: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Can we get together to discuss this letter?
Bill
From: ]oe Macone [mailto:jmacone@rcn.com]
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:38 AM
To: Curran, Bernadette; Martineau, William; Melnikas, Andrew
Subject: 514 Massachusetts Ave
Hello,
I am writing about my neighbor, Thomas D Ippolito, Jr. at 514 Massachusetts Ave.
Frankly, Tom has a junk yard and hazardous situation.
There are many issues of noncompliance with local codes, but generally, Tom needs help. He is obviously mentally ill and
I am afraid of the implications of that for everyone concerned.
On his small property, there are:
Many bags of trash and various debris through out the property.
Discarded bottles and containers.We also do not know what might be in the containers. Some of them appear to be
bleach containers, and who knows what potential hazardous liquids could be in them.
An unregistered and abandoned car that has been there for nearly 15 years. It's leaking.
An unregistered and abandoned pickup truck. It is leaking, too.
Both vehicles are filled with junk and there is also junk piled up on top of them as well.
Additional junk and debris is piled up on the porch, and in the yard, and there is now a tarp partially concealing the door
where more junk is piled up.
I am also told that there is junk on top of the roof that connects the house and the barn.
Also concerning me are the truck tires and other open containers on the property. As you know, these tend to be a great
breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects and could become a hazard.
We are also concerned about wild animals loving under his barn and more than one cat inside the home.
There is also wood and fencing piled on the property, which would pose insect infestation issues. In addition, there is a
tree that fell on his front yard that looks like it hit his house, but he has not done anything about it yet, although he hung
some nice aluminum foil balls on it.
There is more, but you get the idea. This activity is long standing and it is now time for the Town to help the neighborhood
and Tom with his problem and obvious illness.
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The Town did require him to make some changes to the condition of the property in the recent past but since then it
appears that he has lost his job and the situation is worse than ever.
His house is jammed full of clutter which presents a health issue and a hazardous situation for Tom and for safety
personnel.
Please do something about this situation.
Perhaps the Board of Health can get involved, as well as the Building Commissioner to deal with Zoning Enforcement.
Thank you
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