8 Forest ave #3 complaint 7-28-26 CITY OF SALEM, NLASSACHUSETTS IV
BOARD OF HEALTH
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SALEM,MA 01970 Prevent.Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800
DOMINICK PANGALLO healthi2salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS, CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
August 4, 2026
Ross Patterson & Meghan Patterson
38 Pinecliff Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
VIA Certified mail—9589 0710 5270 3103 1139 19
Dear Sir/Madam:
In accordance with Chapter III, Sections 127A and 127E of the Massachusetts General Laws, 105 CMR 400.00; State Sanitary
Code, Chapter 1: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.00: State Sanitary Code, Chapter 11: Minimum
Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, an inspection was conducted of the property 8 Forest Avenue#3 by Elizabeth
Gagakis, Senior Sanitarian on July 28, 2026 at 10:00am.
Notice: if this rental unit is occupied by a child or children under the age of 6 years, it is the property owner's responsibility to
notify tenants of lead related reports and tests, and to ensure that this unit complies fully with 105 CMR 460:000: Regulations for
Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control. For further information or to request an inspection, please contact the Salem Board of
Health at(978) 741-1800.
You are hereby ORDERED to make a good-faith effort to correct the violations listed on the enclosed inspection report and to
take all positive action to prevent these violations from occurring again in the future.
Failure on your part to comply within the time specified on the enclosed inspection report will result in a complaint being sought
against you in Trial Court. Time for compliance begins with receipt of this Order.
Should you be aggrieved by this Order, you have the right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. A request for said
hearing must be received in writing in the office of the Board of Health within 7 days of receipt of this Order. At said hearing, you
will be given an 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modified or withdrawn.You may be represented by an attorney.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 and 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.
Please be advised that the conditions noted may enable the occupant(s)to use one or more of the statutory remedies available
to them as outlined in the enclosed inspection report form.
Athe �Oard o ealth Reply to:
Greenbaum Elizabeth Gagakis
Health Agent Senior Sanitarian
cc: occupant
CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF HEALTH
98 W ASHINGTON STREET,3w FLOOR Pib&Health
SALEM,MA 01970 Prevent.Promote.Protect.
TEL. (978) 741-1800
DOMINICK PANGALLO health@salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS, CHO
MAYOR HEALTH AGENT
State Sanitary Code, Chapter II: 105 CMR 410.000
Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation
Occupant: Sheila Correia Owner: Ross Patterson&Meghan Patterson
Phone number:(781)520-3509 Address:38 Pinecliff Drive
Address:8 Forest Ave#3 Marblehead, MA 01945
Salem, MA 01970
Inspection Date:July 28,2026 Time: 10:00am
Conducted by: Elizabeth Gagakis Accompanied By: Occupant
Specified Time Re .#410. Violatioms) _
Based upon a tenant complaint,an inspection was conducted in accordance with Article II of the
State Sanitary Code, 105 CM 410.000. Upon inspection,the following were noted:
2448 hours .550 1. Tenant had complaint of bedbugs.in the unit.At the time of inspection,dead bedbugs were
noted in two of the bedrooms,underneath a chair in the living room,and at least one in the
basement. Owner to hire services of a licensed exterminator to inspect and treat all units
and common areas of the building including the basement for bedbugs:treatments
must continue until problem is abated. Please forward invoices for service to the Board of
Health for our records.Owner to correct this violation within 24-48 hours.
One or more of the above violations may endanger or materially impair the health, safety and well-being of the occupant(s)
Code Enforcement Inspector
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