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CITY ENGINEER
Neal B. Mitchell
February 15, 1960
Mr. John J. O'Rourke,
Inspector of Buildings
City Hall,
Salem, Mass.
Dear Mr. O'Rourke:
On February 12, 1960 a Board consisting of:-Neal B Mitchell, City
Engineer; William R. Hart, Fire Chief: Daniel J. O'Brien, Jr. ,
appointed by the Inspector of Buildings,- did make a survey of the
remains of the dwelling situated at number 43 Grove Street, in
accordance with Chapter 143 of the General Laws.
This dwelling is a wood frame structure on a granite block foundation
at such an elevation that it stands high above the adjacent dwellings.
Viewing this structure from the exterior the Board observed that the
roof and upper story was almost entirely destroyed by fire, and is in
a dangerous and dilapidated condition. On inspecting the interior of
the first story the Board observed that it was more than half destroyed
by fire. The stairway to the basement was also considerably damaged
by fire.
The opinion of this Board is:- that there would be no economic justifi-
cation in the restoration of this building to its original useful
condition; that the remains of the dwelling at 43 Grove Street is an
unsafe structure ; that it is especially unsafe in the event of fire
or of a strong wind.
Furtheremore, the Board is of the opinion that because of:- the extent
of fire and water damage; the unsafe condition that exists in this
structure; the interest of public safety, - that this building should
be removed, and the Board unanimously upholds the order of the Inspector
of Buildings.
Very truly yours,
RNPal B . TUIIt(:}l P.11
(1 City Engineer
I s/ William H . Hart
Acting Fire Chief
s/Daniel J. O'Brien ,Jr .
Appointee
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Copies to:
Members of the Board
Attest :
DEPUTi SHNRIFF
C01UPJfOid6il`ALTx OF Ivi{tSS'ACHUSETTS
Essex, ss. Salem, February 18, A.D. 1960
1 nave this day served the witnin ivocice upon Mrs . Edith Beeenlyn ,
c/o lufrs . Fhyl.Lis Vesty, by leaving ar 6ne last arid usual puce of abode
of Mrs. Phyllis Vesty, at #4 Daniels St. , Salear, Mass . , a true arid.
attested copy triereof .
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4 Dwd*U Street
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Dear W801
As a•moult of s scent inwatiPtImi I
learned that you ars in control of )bo property at •43 4rmvo
Strest, ammssed to WiWBas*hlyn Ot Ali.
Via to a fire s m timm wo this dwUTAs hu
remained vacant and asllowd to detft4ora►te to a dilepidated
oondition.
Tha+refore„ the structure to twreby 'a*rA*m*d Sn
ecoozdance with Oaaaml Laura Chapter 163. In WA c omsctl on
1t is nac"mary for Oou to tales *tope at *we to harp this
*trwt torn dome '
In the avant the building is not remsved within
i 30 days. Y will proc"d in amrdance with Uw In an effort
to have the building dowlUhede
very truly yours,
inspsctor of Buildinp
JJ0t RoLD
February 19, 1959
Mrs, Awilis Vasty
4 Daniels street
Salanv,. I489.
Dear Madam;
As a result of a recent investisation,, I
learned that you are in 'control of the property at 43
Grove Street, assessed to With Beeehlyn et ali.
Due to a .fire sdme time ago, this dwelling
has remained vacant and allowed to deteriorate to a
dilapidated condition.
Therefore,'the structure is hereby condemned
In accordance with Cenral Lairs Chapter 143. In this
connection it is neeeseary for you to take steps at once
to have this structure tome down.
In the event the building is net removed
within 30 days, I will proceed in accordance with law
in an effort to have ,the building demolished.
very truly yours,
Inspector of Buildings
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AttSO" is a c°PY of OW Utter 46ted rabrwry 19# 1959• in mob t
candamod the dv►e at A3 Brave street*
1n view of tbo foot that no of1brt has been mads by the yarsoms in
anntrol of the promo to rrom " thio unsaf0 staraotwo, it is now rasoeomary for
no top ON" in Al"ardamo with Opoo1A l laws, Chapter W wbiah weeds as folleawse
n Rection so tf an ownarr, losses or vortgavo in poesesetoaa of such umrare struaturs
refuses or sa0400te to oaloply with the requireaeaats of ouch notice within the terns
liolteds and such struoturs is not marts $aft or takes dewra sae therein off, a
earsful a+orvey or the psraaraiose sball be We by a bard sonsisting 10 o..pity of
,�tus,,glty angUmo r, the hand of the fire deprtmonto as such toren is defirrsd in
saatlon one of adapter oaae'bx*vd tortp.eight, end one dist aloi"tvtt' :person to be
appointed by the kowtow of boildinde, oall leas twn of a off, 'tbo heart of
the fire departsrsnt and wise disiatsrsstad person to be appointed by the issyeotor
Of bare disags. V triers is no city easU or in suab city or no heed of do tiro
dopartment in O t h aity or town, this or soUctmen sha11 dsolanata arra or more
offlaors or other sultablo ;;;:n; inWas of the offlesre so.nuod as ambors of
said boards d written report of otmb G%Wny shs11 be *14*0 and a eropy Voreof
served on such oww# 3essfw nr mortppo in pmmealon# „ "
Station 90 It Mob repsart 40034res such struoturs tri be dangerous, and if the owner,
leasee, ar v artAagd0 in pDasession ooat3,a uom such refusal or.twgisot, the inspector
of bulldingla #ball cause it to be soder We or tAlma dcowwq, and, if the pnbllo safety
W requires, said i+aspeoter easy at once enter the straature, the UM an whiob it
stends or the abutting .'Laird; or buUdbp, with smh aesisteam tae be my require,
and seowe or awurarra the same, +lad fly xwv" and 0viot, under the pertineat
provisions of chapter two bmlrod sour thirty-alm or othet'wiee, any to ant or
6ttt"r�lriss�as�mayrbe n$cessar'rr +rad foend my mot amb r this ppopmo may lose a pmb oshhi y.fean +9r
In the 0600 of push demolition, the iarapeotorr of buildings aball oatme such lot to
be lsv*Uod to unitorm bq a proper awAtery ti11• The cssyts and charges
inoureed aball oanstituto a lion upon tbo ]rand vlon whlah the building is lwastad,
and eh%U be Worded within the time and 14 the aasataer provided for the eollootion
of taxes on ]an®, and such owners lessee or eortg%pe in paaesssian shall, for
ewre dayts cootUwAncs of such refusal or neglect after being so notified, forfeit
to the city or town in which the structure ie located not Ion than ten nor more
than fifty dollares paring the time such order is in effect it shall be unlawful
to use or oacu;W such struatwuie or asap portion thereof for any purposes �
Therefore you ars hereby appAnted a board of three to act in
accordance with the above ohaptsrs Kindly let we harp the.result of yaw surrag
as soon as possiblem
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Znopector of Buildings
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November 29, 1960
Mr, C. Leo Clapper, City Collector
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Salam, Msesschusette
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Attached is copy of fly letter to City Solicitor, Alfred
A, Dobrosieleki in which I notified him of legal action taken by
this office, in accordance with GeneralLaws Chipter 143 to have
the unesfe dwelling assessed to Mrs, Phylls'testy , at 63 Brave
Street demolished.
Mr. Dobrosielski her notified this office that s lien
in the amount of 400.00 has been recorded :in the Esrex County
Registry of Deede against the land whero. the building was joeate -
General Laws, Chapter 10 presaribee that this expense
or lien against the property is to be collected in the same manner
the law prescriber for the colleetidn of taxes.
Therslore, as City Collector for the City of Salem,
will you kindly protect the cityts interest in this matter,
very truly yours,
Inspector of Buildings
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Mayor Francis X. Collins
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Salem, November 1$, 1960
I, John J. O'Rourke, Superintendent of Public Property in the
City of Salem, being duly sworn, depose and state that a building
at 43 Grove Street , Salem was demolished in accordance with General
Laws Chapter 143 : That the costs and charges incurred in said re-
moval of building amount to $600.00, constituting a lien upon the
land upon which the building was located.
The land is--described as follows: "
Commencing at the Southeasterly corner of Mack Park, so-called, & th. r.
Northerly by Grove Street, 2$.73 feet to land n/l of Moran; th. t. & r.
Easterly by said land n/1 of Moran, 99.28 ft. to Mack Park; th. t.. & r.
Southerly by 45 .10 ft by Mack- Park to other land of Mack Park; th, t. & r.
Westerly by said Mack P:ar'k, 104 26 feet to point begun at on Grove St.
Shown as Parcel #1 on sub,-division plan of William F. Moran, Grove
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Street Salem, Mass. „j';Th6mappleton, C. E.- recorded in Book 2263
Page 361.
Assessed to: Edith Beechlyns et alsti
See Book 3452 , Page 35
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Sworn and subscribed to before me, ovem�er 18th, 1960.
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Mr. Alfred A. Dobrosielski, City Solicitor
City of Salem
Massachusetts
Dear Sirs
Under date of February 19, 19$90 the 71 story dwelling
at 43 drove Street, assessed to Edith Beechlyn and under the control
of Mrs. Phyllis Vesty, was condemned as an. unsafe,structure, No
steps were taken by the owners of the propsrtjv.'*,remove this unsafe
structure.
Therefore, legal steps were taken in accordance wibh
Chapter 143 of the General Laws to have this building demolished.
The coat of,removing this structure amounted to $600,00
for which an appropriation was provided by the City of Salem. In
accordance with Chapter 143,of the General Laws, this expense
constitutes a lien upon the land where the building was located.
Therefore, will you kindly arrange to have this
lien recorded in the Essex County Registry of Deeds.
Very truly yours,
Superintendent of Public Property
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22 BOSTON STREET • SALEM, MASS.
Phone Pioneer 4-2628
March 1.9, 11960
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We will demolish at Grove:. st., Salem, Mass, . to the foundation
clearing away all debris..
No,, salvage: at-all_.
We have the proper insurance for this job.,
We- would expect to:: receive the sum of $800 for this job.,
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February 23, 1960
Mr. Roland Brophy -
Chairman &f the Park Commission
City Hall-
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Res Estate of Airs. Edith`Beechlyr
43 Grove Streets Salem
Cities4 petition to remove re'mains'of same.
Dear Sirs
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There has been quite a bit of op®n controversy over'�the condition.of this
property, .with the outcome that I have received notification from Mr. O'Rourke, the .
building inspector, that the. city itself will remove the building, and attacw a
lien on the ,property.
Now the,reason why.,.I;am+approaching you on the problem isathist Would you
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be interested in placing a,#proposal ,before the boa'rd�of commissioners for,Ledge Hill
l Park to purchase,thb,,property.
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In the long runty I imagine it would be to their advantage'to have full
possession of all the properties surrounding the park as it is now. This would _
naturally be used for future development.
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However, I realize that the one drawback to this wqs in the fact that this
,.. pieceaoVland 'is.almost entirely, ledge - however, because of the amount of vegitation -
yews - hemlock' =maple trees', it at least makes"a desirable appearance. This;'we planted
and miintlinid ourselves = it was °completely almost bare of any such a' actions, when
Miss;Sandshom purchases our home in 1940.
At this time, Miss Sandshoim, who'was .head librarian'at North Branch library
on Liberty hill Avenue, in Salem, was the.party. purchasing the property' had my mother's nam
Mrs. Beechlyn, and later mine m--Phyllis Beechlyn (my maiden name) were attached to the
deed, to avoid any future legal difficultids ; in case any of us- paseed away. Mrs.. Beechlyn
died in December of 19559 and a few.`monthssafter this, my cousin,' Miss Sandshom, became
ill,Wand(was) her services were dispensed with without a :pension,• becauss she could not
claim disability as a'rosult of service nonnected. As you know, at the time she was
hired by.the city - none of the employees were eligable for social security.
Up to this period over a peiod of fifteen years, we:had maintained an insurance
policy in the amount. of fifteen thousand (15,000.00) - five thousand for the house and
ten thousand for the furnishings which included hundreds of books; oil paintings,
musics antique jewelry and so-forth: -'all of which acs are irrplacable. At the tome of
the first fire,i'in 1958, the''houawwas kaft r fully furnished."` The boys who were
responsible.-for this incidenr,'all"camelrom families who were in 'dire fifiancial
straits, and although.a, 'very well known. lawyer from Salem, advised us to press charges
we felt that it was. undair,"for this reason. However, just for the record, I would
like to say that at the times,>,•wfien I inquired as to the names of the parties inv6lved
in.this, •I was told °(a)°why did I want the names '(b) and was I familiar with the
fact, that they were Fdtected by the law."This; needless to say, seemed a rather
strange attitude to have.
I am aware of the fact, that the house had been idle for a year or so before
the first catastrophe and for this period of time, I had the responisbility to get
thr wheels to turn in order to do something `definite about this condition.
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I even bought an automobile in order' to .move the furniture to my husband's home, but 3 was
'Unable to find anyone to care,,for my,daughter for'any length of time - during the day - so
that we (Miss .Sandholm and myself would be true to work on the house. Then as time watt
on, it was first one thing-then another, such as illness, Lack of time gaken from my job
or. lack of facilities, hands ahId so forth, to prevent any decisive action. I just want .you to
know, that this condition has not been the 'result of any deliberation on dust plain
cayelessness on our part. We have not.been slitting idly by, while all this happened', while
conditions grew worse and worse.. 0f course., tha biggest fly in the ointment has been
lac,c of funds. When my mpther passed away, she left no mons I y.. of any kind - insurance or,
ottersise. ' My father a,pysicist had did nine years previously in Beacon Hill in Boston
and had left all',hie estate to his second wife Ruty and I are the only survivors of our
family here. As I have stated Miss Ruth'Sandshom was fired from her job and she a
destitute except for her home - I went'to. work immediately to provide for her - my yomng
daughber and myself because, my husband, who had been busy spreading malicious gossip
about the family; for which B partly blame the fact Miss Sandshom was discharged, deserted
tfie completely except fox paying the rent mortgage in month iristalllieots• on(hie home.
So yolx eea ,therthas begn not. mpney available at all, after all, $45 'p�r_yr®ek;isri+t ,very mucR,,
to live on.these days. It floes seem a .bit unfair that she should,lose etierything as�a .
result, of a mere chain of .undortunat®;oiecumotanees> It'was her money 4hich .paid for the
property and all the improvements'.now heating system plumbing; wiring, fencs:'and grounds,etc.
We would want the lumber for restoring an older house. Therefore this is why we
want to have it-demolished - otherwise if the city does - they will dispose of ill-this, as
Mr." O'Rourke explained to us.
We also understand, the City of Salem is not allowed to pay over 25%;of' the assessed
value which in thio case is eight 'or nine hundred apart from the building). I have been to
ses Mr.. Foley and,Nr. Flynn, in rwgards to tfiis 'problem and they informed me that I. ehould
write a letter. to uou, explaining the situation. I hand even spoken ! with hia honor,
Mayor Collins, who .told me to,approach the •S'uperintendent of Parks Mr. Foley. We are
asking about$1000.00 for the property (it may be $1100) can't make,it out)
I sinmeerely .hops you will endegvor to understand our position and that you will
feel well disposed for and paAcing this before the board for consideration, in view of her
long service.
If you would care to discuss this matter with me fbrther, I would be more than•.
happy,to go,over, the finer pdunts with'yqu. , You will find me availab.e anytime®, at your
convenience you can contact me. by calling Mrs.,Blasak -Pi l,-1���6, anPlegving:a'message
for me'O+,he�re
I realize that the city officials have been very lenient with us`so'far as
pressing the issue and that it'is done only now; because of 'local `preeaure - we know the
building is an eye sore, - yet we are the ones which stand to lose everything. Thank you
for your kind attention and assistance in this matter.
Very sincerely yours
(Signed) Phyllis Vestey
Daniels Street
4 (Mrs. Sydney J.LVeetey)
Salem, Aassachuse".ts
CtV of Arm, �Hassar4usdto
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February 17, 1960.
Mrs. Edith Beechlyn,
c/o Mrs. Phyllis Vesty,
4 Daniels Street,
Salem, Mass..
Dear Madam:
Attached is a copy of a report made to this office,
as required by law, that unanimously upholds my order of
February 19, 1959 regarding the unsafe dwelling under your control
at 43 Grove Street.
It is now my intention to enter upon the premises with
necessary worlanen to remove this structure.
The cost of removal will constitute a lien upon the
land and shall be enforced within the time and in the manner
provided for collection of taxes on the land.
0I pe or of Buildings.
JJOtR/MMO
Attest : ck��
DEPU`1 Y SHE FF
CODIIh50111TEALTH uF IfIASSACHUSETTS
Essex , ss. Salem, February 18 , A.D. 1960
I have this day served the within Notice upon the witnin named
mfrs . Edith Beechlyn, c/o ivirs . Phyiiis Vesty , by leaving at the last and
usual piece of abode ofmrs . Phyllis Vesty, at #4 Daniels St . , Salem,
mlass. , a. true. and attested copy thereof. .
Fees : $3.60
DEPUTY SHER• +F
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Public Propertg Department
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February 17, 19b9
Airs* mi.th vesohlyn
Imo. Phyllis vestyo i
4 Daniels Street#
Salem$ YAd#o
Dear Want
AttaOhed is a copy of a Osport made. to this ottloss
Pobr� o ired 959 reUwp o that
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at 43 Grove Street*
It is tow my Intention to enter upon the promisoo with
neoeedary w orlm n to t'eW", this struoture.
The Oast of removal will o67wetituto a lien upon the
Sand &W shall be onto rod within the t5me and in the mmwr
pyovlded for oo lection ®t tasted on the LwAo
Inspector of Thuldinpo
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' John J. O'Rourke , Supe.
M City of Salew, Public Property Dep c. , Bldg. , Dept. , Salem ,Iidass.
In account with
DENNIS MAVROGENIS
FRANK E. RAYMOND, JR.
Deputy Sheriffs
81 WASHINGTON STREET, Room 3
Telephones SALEM, MASS.
OFFICE,SALEM,PI 4-0014 -
HOME,SALEM,PI 4-1035
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M City of Salem, lhlblio Property D4pt. , Bl(g. , Dept.., Salem,pU40 .
in account with
DENNIS MAVROGENIS
FRANK E. RAYMOND, JR.
Deputy Sheriffs
81 WASHINGTON STREET, Room 3
Telephones SALEM, MASS. .
OFFICE,SALEM,PI 4-0014
HOME,SALEM,PI 4-1035
1960
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Salem Male. o BILL SENT TO CITY AUDITOR
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TO CITY OF SALEM, MASS... DR...._............PUblic...Property.................. DEPARTMENT.
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The Department will re- Demolishing building_At__43 Move Street 600 00
tain this copy to be checked
withthe Auditor's records. -.._............._..._.........._.._...........,.......... ...._...._....._...........I..._.................
When this bill is paid it - —
shouldbe so noted in the . Date Paid..........__............................._.........._...............:......................._................
opposite margin. --
If account is not paid with- „ qub Pro !t
in three months, the City Defadlishing bldg- 43 Grove Ste
Auditor should be notified. '
Remarks..............................._..__.............._.................._............._.......
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All bills for collection must
be sent out through the City
Auditor. ,___..............................__._....._.._.__.........__..W..._.__._...._...............
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Samuel E. Zoll '
waan SIX CITY OF SALEM
February 12 59
In City Council,--------- --------------------------
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Ordered:
Resolved that the City Council once again call the attention ox the
Superintendent of Public Property to the disgraceful and dangerous-
situations existing at 43 Grove St. and 5 mason St. which were
previously called to his attention in the 8ouncil orders passed on
October 23, 1958 and January 9, 1959, respectively.
Be it ordered that the Superintendgnt of Public Property submit a
detailed report s progr ss regard ng ese dwellings at the next
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submit a report of hi#, f1eHi tae St 1a' NAt ;
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CHAPTER 143 Sect . 6 PAGE 30
Inspector of Buildings ; duties . In a city or town wherein there is
in force a building code, so called, established under authority of
section three or corresponding provisions of earlier law or estab-
lished by or under authority of any other provision of law the super-
intendent of public buildings or such other person as the mayor of
such city or the selectmen of such town may designate shall be in-
spector of buildings, and, immediately upon being informed by report
or otherwise that a building or other structure or anything; attached
to or connected therewith in. that city or tol.,m is dangerous to life
or limb or that any building in that city or town is unused, uninhab-
ited or abandoned, and open to the weather, shall inspect the same ;
and he shall forthwith ;n writing notify the owner, lessee ormortgagee
in possession to remove it or make it safe if it ap ears to him to be
dangerous or o raa e it se i bgr
doned and open to the weather. If it appears that such structure
would be specially unsafe in case of fire, it shall be d em -
ous within the meaning here o , an t he inspector of buildings m�aT
n a conspicuous p ace upon its exterior wra s a notice of its
angerous conaition w ich shall not be removed or defaced Hytht
au _orlty iron him. As amended St .194 , c .3 —Sec . 4;St1949, c541,
sect.l; St .1957, c .214, sect.l.
SUPPLEDENT CHAPTER 143 Sect . 6 PAGE 13
1. In General
Administrative determination of city building commiss-
ioner, after proper notice and opportunity to be heard, that building
should be destroyed as dangerous to public health and safety could
not be attacked collaterally in action against wrecking company which
acted on commissioner's order. Di Maggio v. Mystic Bldg. 'Wrecking Co.
(196o) 166 N.E.2d 213 , 340 mass.686.
Under c .143 , sections 6, 8-10 authorizing building inspector to notify
owner of dangerous condition of building and that if owner continues
such neglect building inspector should cause it to be made safe or
taken down and that costs incurred should constitute a lien and that
owner should, for every day's continuance of such neglect after being
so notified, forfeit to city not less than $10 nor- more than $50, the
forfeiture, or the liability to it, cannot be regarded either as an
encumbrance within statutory quitclaim covenant or as giving rise to
a breach of a statutory warranty. Silverblatt v. Livadas (1960)
164 N.E. 2d 875 , 340 Mass . 474•
Titv of Massachusetts
Fuhtic jJrvytrtg PPpartment
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PLtiXbin$ PPpMrtmPnt
Jnhn J. Q�' aarke, �up� June 11, 1964
�Ramn z, (Qau Pau Re # Hardy Street
Dear Sir:
On . . . . . 19649 I inspected the building',(s•) at
#. . . . . . Street, Salem, which are assessed to you as owner.
My inspection revealed that said building(s ) is dan-
gerous to life or limb, and that it is unused, uninhabited,
apparently abandoned, and open to weather,and in a dilapidated
condition. I found that . . . .
(front door off hinges; window panes broken; window frames
not boarded up; roof . . . : trash inside or outside; water;
vermin; rat droppings; ? ? ? ? ? ?
I also find that the building is especially unsafe in
case of fire, unsafe as to dndanger life, and a common nuisance.
Therefore, in execution of power given me by law, I
hereby notify you to take necessary action at once to remove
this structure or to make it safe. You have until twelve o'
clock noon of . . . . . . 1964, to complete this. In the mean-
time, I shall continue to take the necessary steps in accord-
ance with law to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion.
In the event this notice is not complied with, the
building will be torn down and the cost and charges incurred
shall constitute a lien upon the land; and such owner shall
for every day's continuance of such refusal or neglect after
being notified, be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor
more than fifty dollars.
Very truly yours,