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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous - Exception (313)y r~ :� 7 <. � "_• � i- ' �. ti� � - -sem J _� ..-- r � � ,! �� �,t �. � � i �.�.+.i�.......:._ .�� � � ;, 1��: ��f, '� , �'t '''�� �� �' ��,• J 40 13 _..z'� ., i p.> �! � w � anis ` {: � � �E .�- � - � t . r z �� i• S 4;p 11 i i 9 -J. f . " 4 � *q r� II' ,. � . �'- ., �4,', r ,. �� , , J' :�z , , I.,� �', �'� � � �, a� _ es. - /_ _ •, < y � �, _ � -� m�r� al _`r \ %`I� 3 1 _r �.' -� I I z June 23, 1992 Dear Ms Conboy I'm writing you in regards to my mother's status, Mrs Claire Gallant of 296 Middlsex St in N Andover. As of April 1992 she has been admitted to the Westford Nursing Home on the grounds that she is incapable of managing her household. On these grounds in seems extremely unlikely that she will return to her home. We are presently beginning the procedure to.qualify her for Medicaid. The Medicaid office has informed us that we may have to sell the home because it is presently unoccupied. Sincerely John Gallant Mrs Gallant's Son and Conservator NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housino Insoection Reoort COMPLAINT # COMPLAINANT ADDRESS OF PREMISES OCCUPANT OWNER OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION HOUR ROOMS/VIOLATION: n I INSPECTOR Form #HIR -1 Actlon Press 885.7000 l►/�1�'�!�i/i'�1�a" /� ��� KA011 t� r� r� k i � . �i X 11 r /. IFINTAM -1 /LL INSPECTOR Form #HIR -1 Actlon Press 885.7000 Sf j II • tr I -- � �, % � 9 m . AwallUbm a --- - S tp 1� � 1 , fl , ji Lx i.r:uammn� - --'� 'rae�r^:.t :a�•91?f�J. x a ON I Iva n, zx� I 0 BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 Mrs. Clair Gallant 296 Middlesex Street North Andover, Ma 01845 February 18, 1992 Dear Mrs. Gallant: TEL. 682-6483 Ext. 32 or 52 The Board of Health, at their meeting of February 12, 1992, discussed ongoing and recently lodged complaints regarding conditions which exist at your premise. In hopes of working with you to resolve these problems, the Board of Health requests your presence along with that of a family member and Pam Brown of Elder Services of the Merrimac Valley, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 1992 at 4:45 p.m. We are asking all individuals invited to this meeting to call the Board of Health office prior to the meeting date to confirm that they will be attending. Please contact the Board of Health with any questions you may have, your anticipated cooperation is appreciated. Very truly yours, !, r I0�l Allison C. Conboy, R.S. H.O. cc: K. Nelson, Director. Planning & Comm. Dev.. Pam Brown, Elder Services John Gallant Charlotte Thierberg still , 7`4 Ys la k MW � 2i wo x� �,qv Owla e+ y 49IA r, now IV- BOARD OF HEALTH February 25, 1992 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 M.I. Elder Health Center, Inc. Attn: Hollie Noveletsky-Rosenthal 193 Maple Street Lawrence, Ma Dear Ms. Noveletsky-Rosenthal: TEL. 682-6483 Ext. 32 or 52 In response to a request by Pamela Brown of Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, I am witting to apprise you of conditions which exist at the residence of Clair Gallant, 296 Middlesex Street, North Andover, MA, and request your assistance in remediating the problem. Throughout the past year the Board of Health has received numerous complaints on this property from repair men and a number of different Town agencies. The interior of the property does not comply with Chapter II, The State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (105 CMR 410.000). The following violations exist .and appear to be a result of the Mrs. Gallant's inability to adequately care for herself or the dwelling. All areas inspected are deemed unsanitary. There is a heavy build-up of dirt on all surfaces (floors, walls, ceilings.) Furthermore, there is a strong odor of urine throughout the dwelling and urine stains on the kitchen floor. The livingroom tile floor is covered with an old rug which is dirty, buckled over in areas and littered with cigarette butts, ashes, and old matches etc. A bed has been placed in this room to facilitate a sleeping area for Mrs. Gallant. The bed has no sheets, the tile floor under the bed has urine stains and the room has no operable light fixtures or lamps. Mrs Gallant relys on a flashlight to see in the dark. The Refrigerator is filled with .,spoiled food products, covered with spilt and encrusted food products and emits offensive odors. The only bathroom in the house is located on the second floor. Mrs Gallant admits that she does not use the bathroom as she is incapable of making the trip upstairs. The toilet is inoperable Page 2 Ms. Gallant February 26, 1992 and as other facilities (bathtub, sink) has not been used for some time. Mrs. Gallant is voiding in buckets and claims that she is burying her feces in the backyard, however, no evidence exists to support this claim. The Board of Health has been working in cooperation with the North Andover Council on Aging and Elder Services of The Merrimack Valley for a year now. Throughout this time conditions existing on the interior of the dwelling have not improved for any length of time. Mrs. Gallant's son did put the bed in the livingroom and purchased a commode, however, the commode sits in the back hall unused. Any assistance you can provide in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciate. Very truly yours, )i�lq/%Iq � � 40�y Allison C. Conboy cc: Pam Brown, Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Karen Nelson, Director, Planning & Community Dev. BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET TEL: 682-6483 NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01.845 Ext. 32 or- 33 February 26, 1991 Ms. Hope Minacucci North Andover Housing Authority 310 Greene Street North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Ms. Minacucci: This letter is to inform you of conditions existing at 296 Middlesex Street, North Andover, MA. and request your assistance in remediating the problem. This property is owned and occupied by Mrs. Clair Gallant. The interior and exterior of the residence does not comply with Chapter II, The State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (105 CMR 410.000). The following violations. exist and appear to be a result of the owner's/occupant's inability to adequately care for herself or the dwelling. Please be advised that only the first floor of the dwelling has been inspected and it is presumed that conditions in other parts of the dwelling are maintained in a similar or worse condition. All areas inspected are deemed unsanitary. There is a heavy build-up of dirt on all surfaces, (floors, walls, ceiling). Furthermore, there is a strong odor of urine throughout the dwelling, fresh urine on the kitchen floor and a pan of old encrusted baked beans on the kitchen stove. The kitchen floor tiles are cracked, warped and. dirty or otherwise missing and the floor itself is littered with empty beer bottles, trash and miscellaneous debris. The livingroom also has a heavy build-up of dirt and debris and contains an old dilapidate mattress and soiled clothes and linens stored in disarray. The exterior of the dwelling is dilapidate and the yard has a buildLup of trash and litter and there is human waste scattered around the back door of the dwelling and emitting offensive odors. Please review the status of Mrs. Gallant's request to your department for housing and advise me of the standings. Any assistance you may provide in remediating this situation would be greatly'appreciated Page 2 Ms. Minacucci February 26, 1991 In the absence of adequate housing, Mrs. Gallant may have to be ordered to eliminate conditions over which she has no control. Thank you for your time and consideration. Ve y truly yours, Allison C. Conboy, -S,.; CHO. Health Administrator ACC/cj p cc: Kathy Gorman, Director, COA Elizabeth Coquillot, Outreach Worker Charlotte Thierberg Karen Nelson, Director, Planning & Development Mrs. Clair Gallant BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 Mrs. Clair Gallant 296 Middlesex Street North Andover, Ma 01845 February 18, 1992 Dear Mrs. Gallant: TEL. 682-6483 Ext. 32 or 52 The Board of Health, at their meeting of February 12, 1992, discussed ongoing and recently lodged complaints regarding conditions which exist at your premise. In hopes of working with you to resolve these problems, the Board of Health requests your presence along with that of a family member and Pam Brown of Elder Services of the Merrimac Valley, Inc. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 1992 at 4:45 p.m. We are asking all individuals invited to this meeting to call the Board of Health office prior to the meeting date to confirm that they will be attending. Please contact the Board of Health with any questions you may have, your anticipated cooperation is appreciated. Very truly yours, Allison C. Conboy, R.SI. H.O. cc: K. Nelson, Director. Planning & Comm. Dev.. Pam Brown, Elder Services John Gallant Charlotte Thierberg COMPLAINT NUMBER DATE: #8 FEB 4, 1992 COMPLAINTANT:N.A FIRE/POLICE CLOSE DATE: ADDRESS:MAIN STREET PHONE: 683-3168/PD OWNER:CLAIR GALLANT PHONE #: 682-2833 ADDRESS:296 MIDDLESEX STREET INSPECTION DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1992 ORDER L DATE: COMPLAINT: Unsanitary conditions inside house, woman is using gas stove for heat, filty and odors. Woman is unkempt. ACTION:INSPECTION, PREVIOUS CASE OPEN,DEPARTMENT TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF A VISITING NURSE FOR EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION. NORTN O A TO: FROM: DATE: RE: BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 MEMORANDUM Kathy Gorman., Director,.Council on Aging TEL: 682-6483 Ext. 32 or 33 Allison Conboy, Health Inspector, Board of Health February 4, 1991 Complaint - 296 Middlesex Street Enclosed is a complaint made by North Andover Police/Haffners Oil man dated January 25, 1991. Please notify us of any actions taken. Thank you. 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LL eC411 yvtJ.L r,e L%'A.L 1711 LVG141J 117 1111 G�L�J1 7 L'1G2Litltt;_j lIC L+� V �11J IILG L IL w- t . w LJ 11Q1 17J t LG •t 13G «SGL gG ml wr. w 1'11 7. iJRL1L L' _L 'A 1= _L V 14• vv' til t11C 1!G'L 1 _LAIC t•1ti Y cA _L -L'= ; 11� L LC.L 4___ L t"III Li1G -- f, _ LJ �J 4 11_ iJ L 1.11'' x_. 1 t_ L L t.:. 111_ S LJ 7 r �,L % �I ,0RTFj t , 6 BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 COMPLAINT F0111 TEL. 682-6400 DATE / ��- Hade by /49. /f V r S '.Address Tel. Nature of complaint /�, a % I, f /. 1/471 Gt � /01l ' �� � .� //� �! e � � / �' d /al P � � � d � 'S `7l �-� � ( ��.® /J sY� r 0_ c � /�. (�✓L L Location 40-# Occupant MAS 6/5z//,¢,v % Owner or Ageirt Address DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE Referred to f �u�,,/�/�,� Sc,�d�ees Date of Investigation r Resu t of investigation Action taken-/ 4a4wdl4r aken/ o4wdl4r. IN "Arlo BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 COMPLAINT FORM DATE CASEI COMPLAINANT: N" k*velr ADDRESS :ULT All, Plj0NE# v COMPLAINT: L'xt. 32 or 33 BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET TEL. 682-6483 NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 Ext. 32 or 52 June 27, 1991 Mrs. Clair Gallant 296 Middlesex St. No. Andover, mA 01845 Dear Mrs. Gallant: In response to a site visit, conducted by Allison Conboy, accompanied by Pamela Brown of Merrimack Valley Elder Services, at your residence this morning, the Board of Health has determined the following: 1) Conditions noted at your residence today are improved from those documented on February 26 and March 20, 1991, however, the downstairs areas are not being maintained in a sanitary manner. The Board of Health is not prepared to close this case until such time as we are confident that your residence is being maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. 2) To aid you in your efforts to improve the current condition of the premises and continue to maintain a clean environment once it has been obtained, the Board strongly encourages you to accept the services of a Merrimack Valley Senior Aide once or twice a week. By accepting these services, not only will you find it easier to improve and maintain your living conditions, but the Board will feel confident that your premises are not deteriorating again. This letter is being copied to Pamela Brown of the Merrimack Valley Elder Services so that services of a Senior Aide may resume. The Board of Health is requesting that Pamela Brown notify them of conditions at the premises and of any refusals for assistance which you display. Page 2 296 Middlesex St. (Cont.) June 26, 1991 Your continued cooperation with this matter is greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, �1 1, C Aj Allison C. Conbo Health Agent cc: Pamela Brown, Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Kathleen Gorman, Director Council on Aging NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housing Inspection Report COMPLAINT # / COMPLAINANT ADDRESS OF PREMISES OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION oi!q HOUR s3 0',n ROOMS/VIOLATION: tiv- 1P � C (elf Form #HIR -1 Action Press 885.7000 e7 i M419.0.I" NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street * North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housing Inspection Report COMPLAINT # 01? COMPLAINANT 7 ADDRESS OF PREMISES OCCUPANT 1"4"" /Vir ,I OWNER OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION HOUR ROOMS/VIOLATION: m/;/��/ (Z— 'Ile /IdIO/I AY17 Illaw K rel wt I'V44 J/Af Q-44-1�-d G4 A 1, V• Of A7 (lie,, WIA" t,�U`(' 6(1 I Y ,j r1 VjOu'� Ilt (I /Ij/ klilk"(1, YJ P f r'V �f 110101111fy--i (.Y/t It `25- Y/1 1.11, f1l, I A X A' 10, Ile /'tle'/INSPECTOR L Form #HIR -1 Actlon Press 685-7000 MA'I-,IU H Uft" " CY UU rlf, I Hurl Z,14-810 AM ".-v4obnA llltio,'/i 0 TO.AOIA '"IN103 .,-VOIT-3139234f, -90 3 fACI MO!TA-iOWZMJOFi 3 NORTH ANDOVER HEALTH DEPARTMENT 120 Main Street • North Andover, MA 01845 Telephone (508) 682-6483, Ext. 32 Housing Inspection Report COMPLAINT #--it W�/ COMPLAINANT ADDRESS OF PREMISES OCCUPANT OWNER OWNER'S ADDRESS DATE OF INSPECTION HOUR ROOMS/VIOLATION: INSPECTOR Form #HIR -1 Action Press 885.7000 �ewwc�- Rim - (.0. rI VPm� .iY�Y A#10 �� � ow� h1w1w--�,.e�Gr BOARD OF HEALTH 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. 01845 CIAIR G Mg�gBIMAEA& STREET: TEL. 682-6483 Ext. 32 Ms. Conboy presented to the Board photos of a case she continually gets called out on and stated that she doesn't seem to be getting anywhere on it. She stated that the police & fire department have called her in on this case. Ms. Conboy stated that she sent an order letter and recommends that Mrs. Gallant's children come before the Board next month and inform them that the Board can take this to court if compliance is not secure. Mr. Osgood stated that no judge would remove someone from their own home and stated that he wants nothing to do with putting someone out_ --of their own home. Ms. Conboy stated that elder services opened the case again and Mrs. Gallant is refusing services. Ms. Conboy stated that Mrs. Gallant is incontinent, empties feces in the backyard, smokes and has butts all over the floor, and lives in unsanitary conditions. The Board stated for the record that Mrs. Gallant's behavior is a potential health hazard. Ms. Conboy suggested that at the next meeting bring Clare Gallant in with one of her children along with Pam Brown from Elder Services and say the the conditions are unsafe and unsanitary and this could be taken to court. Dr. MacMillan suggested to send a letter asking them to please come before the Board for a discussion on how to resolve this situation, if they choose not to, then inform them that a reinspection will take place and court action will follow.