12 POPE STREET ORDER TO ABATE NUISANCE (ODOR) 5-20-2025 C@jCITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF HEALTH
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DAVID GREENBAUM,RS
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
Order to Abate Nuisance May 20,2025
Salem Heights
12 Pope Street
Salem,MA 01970
The Salem Board of Health received a complaint regarding a noxious odor on your property located at 12 Pope Street in Salem,
MA. On May 14, 2025, an inspection of this property was conducted, and the following was noted: In the A-Building on the
first floor in front of the elevators,there are two black floor mats emanating an odor similar in smell to urine.The odor
is strong enough to be observed as soon as one steps off the elevators.
In accordance with Massachusetts General Law c.l 11, s122 the Salem Board of Health determines that the presence of this
odor from the floor mats 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 eliminate this odor
from the property within 14 days of receipt of this order. Further,you are to take action to prevent the recurrence 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should be modified or withdrawn.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 o this Board, and that any adverse party has the right to be present at the hearing.
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