40R HIGHLAND AVENUE UNIT #107 CONDEMNATION LETTER CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 1P
_ BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET,312D FLOOR AkliCHeWth
SALEM,MA
A 019 70 Prevent.Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978)741-1800
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL health salem.com DAviD GRFENBAum,RS
MAYOR HEM,ri-i AGEN i'
May 11, 2022
Carolyn Saxon-Cummings
40R Highland Avenue#107
Salem, MA 01970
Re: 40R Highland Avenue#107
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir or Madam:
On April 21, 2022, the Salem Police Department visited your apartment located at the
above referenced address. At that time, the police observed many unsanitary conditions
that could be deemed to materially impair health and safety of the occupant(s). The
police report outlines the following:
• Trash and rotting food in the unit
• Feces was observed on the floor and on piles of trash
• The electrical service to the building has been terminated.
• The unit is extremely cluttered with trash and combustible items.
• The unit is so cluttered that the occupant is no longer able to move around the
unit safely.
Based upon the observations of the Salem Police Department and in accordance
with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, Sections 127A and 127 B and 105
CMR: 410.000:,Chapter 11, State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for
Human Habitation 105 CMR 410.831, the Board of Health determines that the
danger to the life or health of occupants is so immediate, condemnation is
ordered immediately to the entire dwelling and the hearing requirements of 105
CMR 410.831 B and C are waived. All occupants of the dwelling are ordered to
vacate immediately. If any person refuses to leave the dwelling they may be
forcibly removed by the Board of Health or by local police authorities on the
request of the Board of Health.
No dwelling or portion thereof, which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for
human habitation, shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is
secured from, and the Board of Health removes such placard. No person shall deface or
remove the placard, except the Board of Health shall remove it whenever the defect or
defects upon which the condemnation and placard action was based have been
eliminated.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before
the Board of Health. A request for such a hearing must be received in writing in this
office of the Board of Health within seven (7)days of receipt of this Order. At said
hearing, you will be given the opportunity to be heard and to present witness and
documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn. You may
be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to
inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, and
other documentary information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse
party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Sincerely,
David reenbaum
Health Agent
Cc: Salem Police Department
Barbara Byrne,Age Span
Salem Hospital
Manager 40R Highland Avenue
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET,3R°FLOOR ]?dbHcHeWth
SALEM,MA 01970 Prevent,Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL health a salem.com DAVID GREENBAum,RS
MAYOR HEALTI-i AGENT
May 11, 2022
Carolyn Saxon-Cummings
40R Highland Avenue#107
Salem, MA 01970
Re: 40R Highland Avenue#107
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Sir or Madam:
On April 21, 2022, the Salem Police Department-visited your apartment located at the
above referenced address. At that time, the police observed many unsanitary conditions
that could be deemed to materially impair health and safety of the occupant(s). The
police report outlines the following:
• Trash and rotting food in the unit
• Feces was observed on the floor and on piles of trash
• The electrical service to the building has been terminated.
• The unit is extremely cluttered with trash and combustible items.
• The unit is so cluttered that the occupant is no longer able to move around the
unit safely.
Based upon the observations of the Salem Police Department and in accordance
with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 111, Sections 127A and 127 B and 105
CMR: 410.000:, Chapter II, State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards of Fitness for
Human Habitation 105 CMR 410.831, the Board of Health determines that the
danger to the life or health of occupants is so immediate, condemnation is
ordered immediately to the entire dwelling and the hearing requirements of 105
CMR 410.831 B and C are waived. All occupants of the dwelling are ordered to
vacate immediately. If any person refuses to leave the dwelling they may be
forcibly removed by the Board of Health or by local police authorities on the
request of the Board of Health.
No dwelling or portion thereof, which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for
human habitation, shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is
secured from, and the Board of Health removes such placard. No person shall deface or
remove the placard, except the Board of Health shall remove it whenever the defect or
defects upon which the condemnation and placard action was based have been
eliminated.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before
the Board of Health. A request for such a hearing must be received in writing in this
office of the Board of Health within seven (7)days of receipt of this Order. At said
hearing, you will be given the opportunity to be heard and to present witness and
documentary evidence as to why this Order should be modified or withdrawn. You may
be represented by an attorney. Please also be informed that you have the right to
inspect and obtain copies of all relevant inspection or investigation reports, orders, and
other documentary information in the possession of this Board, and that any adverse
party has the right to be present at the hearing.
Sincerely,
David reenbaum --
Health Agent
Cc: Salem Police Department
Barbara Byrne,Age Span
Salem Hospital
Manager 40R Highland Avenue
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