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Home My WebLink AboutTown of North Andover Mail - 335 Salem St Meeting Sept 7 - Correspondence - 335 Salem Street 9/12/2024 v1Vn �I VER Jennifer Battersby<jbattersby@northandoverma.gov> M hu 335 Salem St Meeting Sept 7 5 messages 'Melissa Marrama'via Zoning Committee Email Archive Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 12:28 <zoningemails@northandoverma.gov> PM Reply-To: Melissa Marrama<Melissa@borislow.com> To: "zoningemails@northandoverma.gov"<zoningemails@northandoverma.gov> Cc: Paul Hutchins <phutchins@northandoverma.gov> Good Afternoon My name is Melissa Marrama I reside at 327 Salem St North Andover. I would like the board to have a little background on the current situation . I purchased 327 Salem St last November when at the time the Former Gentleman owner walked the land and showed the lot line where the double rock wall is which lined up with the mailbox. Unfortunately I did not do my due diligence and learned in April 2024 after the lot which is 335 was purchased that infact when the original lot was split that a large portion of the driveway was to be relocated to the new lot 335. When the initial approval was done on this lot the safety issue of 327 driveway was not brought to light. 327 is right on a very dangerous hidden corner. Everyday I am in fear of getting out of my driveway. Steps I have taken as this is very serious 1. Cleared the entire wall of over 6 feet high bushes that blocked the complete view to Appleton I have learned in the last couple weeks by DPW that the old owner was told to do this for the safety of the walker etc. however that was never taken care of. I had no prior knowledge of that but took it upon myself to address for the safety of me and pedestrians walking by. 2. 1 contacted the NPD/DPW who have placed a Hidden driveway sign as you approach 327 and Appleton(As I was told it really is a false sense of security) The speed limit is 20 MPH. The police was very kind in placing flashing speeding signs for a few weeks which helped a little but have been removed and traffic continues to go high rates of speed. I also was told that the crosswalk that my driveway literally backs into will be moved as it is a safety issue. I attended a planning board meeting for the water shed and unfortunately after that meeting I came home to find 13 3 feet boulders place on the property line which has created a hazard for me. ( cars while exiting my driveway have clipped the boulder. I contacted DPW and asked how much from street to my land is town? Originally they told me(a young women) to contact building Commissioner who than redirected back to DPW. After several weeks I was told boulders are on his property.(This information was given without any validation) Than on Approximately 8/8 the expiration of the variance became common knowledge and I can home to find my mailbox had been removed from my original post and put in a cement bucket in my driveway. I contacted North Andover Police who filed a report however it is not in their jurisdiction I have filed a report with US Postal Inspector and Local Postmaster. I went back to DPW and Building and asked again about boulders at least the last couple that is causing me heartache. Chuck from Lawrence has done a site visit and has been in contact with Curtis at DPW. I spoke with Director Stanton totally that was extremely courteous but explained they do not have an answer where the line really is. They have reached out to the original surveyor (However it is now approx. 2 months with a resolution) I welcome you all to come for a site visit to see the dangerous predicament I am in. Everyday I have to help my 17 year old daughter to exit the driveway safely. If possible I am asking that a condition of the variance be an easement granted to 327. When the lots was split this issue was not brought about as it was the same owner. 195.72 Street frontage sites a few things that contradicts what is happening (There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians? 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The information and materials contained herein have been provided as a service of Borislow Insurance; however, the information and materials do not,and are not intended to,constitute legal or tax advice 'Melissa Marrama'via Zoning Committee Email Archive Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 12:31 <zoningemails@northandoverma.gov> PM Reply-To: Melissa Marrama<Melissa@borislow.com> To: "zoningemails@northandoverma.gov"<zoningemails@northandoverma.gov> Cc: Paul Hutchins <phutchins@northandoverma.gov> Also Please be advised I did not receive a letter about Tuesdays meeting. My neighbor did and I was informed as I called the town offices last week. In the future please be sure I am on the list as an abutter Thank you Melissa Marrama Director, Insurance & Investments 'mail: Melissa@borislow.com Mobile: 978-996-2620 Borislow Website: www.borislow.com ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Important Notice to Recipients: The information contained in this e-mail, including any attach ment(s),is intended solely for use by the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, or a person designated as responsible for delivering such messages to the intended recipient, you are not authorized to disclose,copy,distribute or retain this message, in whole or in part,without written authorization.This e-mail may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you have received this message in error, please notify Borislow Insurance immediately.Thank you for your cooperation. The information and materials contained herein have been provided as a service of Borislow Insurance; however, the information and materials do not,and are not intended to,constitute legal or tax advice [Quoted text hidden] Jennifer Battersby<jbattersby@northandoverma.gov> Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 2:18 PM To: Paul Hutchins<phutchins@northandoverma.gov> FYI, She did get noticed. Notices were mailed to all the abutters on 9/3.Attached is the receipt. [Quoted text hidden] �ennifer O��rttersb� Zoning Board of Appeals Department Assistant Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978.688.9541 www.northandoverma.gov Office Hours:M 8:00-4:30; T 1:30-6:00; W& Th 1:30-4:30 Jennifer Battersby<jbattersby@northandoverma.gov> Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 3:02 PM To: Melissa Marrama <Melissa@borislow.com> Cc: Paul Hutchins <phutchins@northandoverma.gov> Good afternoon Melissa, I am confirming receipt of your email and will forward it to the board members for their consideration prior to the meeting. Please see the attached Legal Notice and Certified Mail Receipt stamped by the Post Office on September 3rd indicating proof of mailing. I believe the Post Office makes three attempts before returning the parcel. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best regards, Jennifer [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] 2 attachments LEGAL NOTICE -335 Salem Variance Refiling.pdf 199K Certified Mail Receipt for 327 Salem St 2024.09.03.pdf 594K Jennifer Battersby<jbattersby@northandoverma.gov> Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 3:05 PM To: Laura Craig-Comin <Icraig-comin@northandoverma.gov>, Frank Killilea<fki Ili lea@strattondm.com>, James Testa <jtesta@northandoverma.gov>,Alexandria Jacobs <ajacobs@northandoverma.gov>, Matthew Ginsburg <mginsburg@northandoverma.gov>, Michael Lis <mlis@northandoverma.gov> Please see below email with images from the direct abutter to 335 Salem Street. ---------- Forwarded message--------- From: 'Melissa Marrama'via Zoning Committee Email Archive <zoningemails northandoverma. ov> Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM Subject: 335 Salem St Meeting Sept 7 To: zoningemails@northandoverma.gov <zoningemails northandoverma. ov> Cc: Paul Hutchins<phutchins northandoverma. ov> Good Afternoon [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden]