22 Howard St
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
TEL. (978) 741-1800
health@salem.com
DAVID GREENBAUM, RS
HEALTH AGENT
Order to Abate Nuisance September 18, 2020
Robert Galante
22 Howard Street
Salem, MA. 01970
The Salem Board of Health received a complaint regarding an odor on your property located at 22 Howard Street in Salem,
MA. Upon inspection of this property it was noted that there are trash and recycling barrels below the neighbor’s window
located at 18 Howard Street. Storage of barrels in this location is causing an odor nuisance which puts the health of people
living in the neighborhood in immediate danger.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law c.111, s122 the Salem Board of Health determines that odor creates an
imminent health hazard and public health nuisance.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law c.111, s123, you are ordered to take any and every action to remove trash and
recycling barrels from below the neighbors window and store barrels properly in a sanitary manner within 14 days of
receipt of this order. Further you are to take action to prevent the reoccurrence of the nuisance.
Failure to comply with this order may result in a penalty of up to one thousand dollars per day.
Additionally, pursuant to MGL Chap 111s125, the Board of Health may cause the nuisance to be removed and may take actions
to remediate the nuisance. Any expenses incurred thereby shall constitute a debt due the city or town upon the completion of the
removal and the rendering of an account therefor to the owner, his authorized agent, or the occupant, and shall be recoverable
from such owner or occupant in an action of contract.
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should be modified or withdrawn.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.
For the Board of Health: Reply to:
David Greenbaum Janice Duhaime
Health Agent Sanitarian
cc: Board of Health, Building, Ward Councilor, City Solicitor