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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3RD FLOOR
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 01970
STANLEY J. USOVICZ, JR. TELEPHONE: 978-745-9595 EXT. 380
MAYOR FAX: 978-740-9846
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May 6, 2005
Robert Hamel
19 Sutton Ave
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Robert;
It has been previously brought to your attention that there are allowable work hours in the City of
Salem,and that these must be heeded. Construction may not begin before 8:00 am and should wrap up for
the day by 6:00 pm, this applies from Monday through Saturday. Any work done outside of this timeframe
must be of a nature that will not disturb the peace,use of hammers,power tools, and loud music, etc.
should not done after 6:00 pm or on Sundays or Holidays.
There have been numerous complaints received by this office concerning infractions of these
rules,and I have gone to this site on at least two occasions to enforce this provision of our Ordinance.
While I understand your sense of urgency to complete this project, this cannot be done at the expense of the
neighbors or the quality of life in the neighborhood. Continued complaints and violations at this site will
put the status of your permit in jeopardy, and could cause the revocations of the same.
If you have any questions please call the office.
Sincerely,
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Assistant Building Inspector
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THoMAS ST.PIERRE
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR /BUILDING COMMISSIONER
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
120 WASHINGTON STREET 1 SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
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To: Robert Hamel
Address: 19 Sutton Avenue
City/State/Zip: Salem, MA 01970
Re: Construction Noise
Mr. Hamel:
The Building Department has received complaints regarding construction noise, on a Sunday,
from your property at 19 Sutton Avenue. Construction noise, on Sunday, is prohibited by City of
Salem Ordinance. Please see below.
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Construction and blasting
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Construction. Operating or permitting the operation of tools or equipment used in
construction or demolition work between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following
day on weekdays and Saturdays or at any time on Sundays or holidays, such that the sound
therefrom creates a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary, except for
emergency work of public service utilities or by special variance issued by the building
inspector pursuant to this Code and notification to the police department. Before a waiver is
granted, the city council shall be notified that a waiver is being considered. A copy of any
special variance issued by the building inspector pursuant to this subsection shall be
forwarded to the city council.
b.
Blasting, rock crushing,jack hammering, hydraulic blasting,pile driving. The operation of
drilling and/or blasting equipment, rock crushing machinery, pile driving, orjack hammers
used in construction, reconstruction, repair, or demolition work between the hours of 5:00
p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day on weekdays or at any time on Saturdays, Sundays, or
holidays, except for emergency work of public service utilities, or by special variance issued
by the building inspector pursuant to this Code and notification to the police department. No
special variances for any work herein shall be granted by the building inspector for work on
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THOMAS ST.PIERRE
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR /BUILDING COMMISSIONER
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
120 WASHINGTON STREET♦ SALEM,MASSACHUSETTS 01970
TEL:978-745-9595 ♦FAx:978-740-9846
Sundays or holidays without prior approval of the city council. Any special variance issued
by the building inspector pursuant to this subsection shall first be approved by the city
council.
C.
No special variances for any work herein shall be granted by the building inspector for work
on Sundays or holidays without prior approval of the city council. All building inspectors, in
addition to police officers, shall be enforcing persons for the purposes of this subsection 22-
2(5).
Please comply with the City Ordinance going forward.
Failure to resolve the issues cited above will be construed as non-compliance and may
result in the issue of municipal tickets and fines as well as further enforcement actions.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Harry Wagg
Assistant Building Inspector
978-619-5643
hwagg@salem.com
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