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268 JEFFERSON AVENUE TRASH VIOLATION LETTER 7-24-2026 CITY OF SALEM MASSACHUSETTS lu z.- BOARD OF HEALTH 98 WASHINGTON STREET 3'D FLOOR Pub&Health Prevent.Promote.Protect. TEL. (978) 741-1800 DOMINICK PANGALLO health .salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS MAYOR HEALTH AGENT July 24,2026 Joshua Robert Levesque&Heather Lynn Murphy-Levesque 268 Jefferson Avenue Salem,MA 01970 Dear Sir/Madam: In accordance with Chapter 111,Sections 123,127A,and 127B of the Massachusetts General laws, 105 CMR 400.000:State Sanitary Code,Chapter I: General Administrative Procedures and 105 CMR 410.000:State Sanitary Code,Chapter II:Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation,an inspection was conducted of your property at 268 Jefferson Avenue in the City of Salem by Jeffrey Barosy,Sanitarian of the Salem Board of Health, on Monday July 20,2026,at 2:25pm(photos taken and on file).The following violations of the State Sanitary Code were noted,as checked: 105 CMR 410:560:Refuse Storage of Rubbish and Garbage 105 CMR 410:570:Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition MGL Chapter 111,Section 123:Abatement of Nuisance by Owner;Penalty BOH Regulation#7 Description of Violations:See Enclosure(s) 410.560:Refuse (A)Except as provided in 105 CMR 410.560(C)and 105 CMR 410.560(E)(4),the owner of any residence that contains two or more dwelling units,the owner of any rooming house,homeless shelter,manufactured housing community,and the occupant of any residence containing one dwelling unit shall be responsible for and pay for the final collection and ultimate disposal of refuse. (B)Occupants of any residence shall follow the requirements established by their community for separation of recyclables,yard waste,food waste, and/or bulk item materials from refuse. (C)Occupants and owners shall be responsible for the disposal of their bulk items in accordance with requirements established by their municipality. (D)Storage. (1)Garbage or mixed garbage and rubbish shall be stored in watertight receptacles with tight-fitting covers.Receptacles and covers shall be durable,pest-resistant and deter access by wildlife. (2)Plastic bags or biodegradable liners shall be used as a liner to store garbage or mixed rubbish and garbage in the required receptacles. (3)If a dumpster or cart-based automated or semi-automated system is used for storage and collection of garbage or mixed rubbish and garbage,no liner shall be required. (4)Recyclables and garbage or mixed garbage and rubbish shall be stored in a manner that does not obstruct an egress,cause disease or health risk to humans or pets,or cause damage to property or the environment and is in accordance with the municipality's requirements. (E)Collection. (1)The owner of any residence shall provide a sufficient number of receptacles required by 105 CMR 410.560(D)(1)for the storage of refuse and recyclables before final collection or ultimate disposal. (2)An owner who provides a dumpster or other suitable container,shall locate them on the property so as to be convenient to the occupant,so that no objectionable odors enter any residence,and in accordance with 527 CMR 1.00:Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. Dumpsters shall be covered,protected from leakage,and placed on an impervious material. 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 witnesses 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. One or more of the above violations constitutes a condition which may endanger or materially impair the health or safety and well-being of the occupant(s)or the general public. If you have any questions,kindly contact this office at(978)741-1800. For ttyft Board of Health , Reply tqj /! D 6� �;,;�% l effre Barosy Health Agent Sanitarian CC: CITY OF SALEM NaSSACHUSETTS lu ` BOARD OF HEALTH 98 W ASHINGTON STREET 31iD FLOOR PublicHealth Prevent.Promote.Protect. TEL. (978) 741-1800 DOMINICK PANGALLO health@salem.com DAVID GREENBAUM,RS MAYOR HEALTH AGENT Trash Violation Letter To: Joshua Robert Levesque & Heather Date: Monday, July 20, 2026 Lynn Murphy-Levesque Address: 268 Jefferson Avenue Time: 2:35pm City/State: Salem, MA 01970 Property At: 268 Jefferson Avenue Violation Numbers: 105 CMR 410.560: Refuse 1 105 CMR 410.570: Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition MGL Chapter 111 , Section 123: Abatement of Nuisance by Owner; Penalty BOH Regulation #7 Complaint: Around the property, the long grass and plant growth is collecting rubbish. Have the rubbish removed from the property and disposed of in a sanitary manner. 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