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0078 WASHINGTON SQUARE EA - BUILDING JACKET 1 7$ 'WASHSNGTON SQUAREf=j�� Titg of *Ulm massac4uzetts Public Prnpertq i9epartment Nuitbing Illepnrtment (One *stem (6reen 508-745-9595 &xt. 380 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 18, 1995 Steven Lovely 14 Story Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 78 Washington Square West Dear Mr. Lovely: After performing a research of our street file and polk directory books as well as the City of Salem Censors, it is the finding of this office that the property located at the above mentioned address is a legal 6 unit dwelling and must be maintained as such. Failure of the owner to comply with this department will result in legal action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm DATE OF PERMIT PERMIT No. OWNER H ISTORIC D!ST IC� LPVLR L 3/ 1/1927 48 Julius Rabaczewski 78 Washington Sq. East R-2 STRUCTURE MATERIAL DIMENSIONS Nc.OF STORIES No OFFAMILIES WARD COST DWELLINGI $ 1 ,000. 2 car garage concrete b1 ek 20'X20 garage tt BUILDER W. Sztramski 7714799 COPIED ALL INFO FROM ORIGINAL CARD" 4/30/ 1932 # 117 Two car garage concrete block $750. 12/ 17/86 11973 Enclose boiler room in basement, cost $ 1 ,000. fee $20.(Owner Ralph Doring) 3/ 14/89 1193-89 making storage room in cellar, cosst $ 1 ,000. fee $20.00 (Owner - Joseph A. Skomurski) 5/24/90 #282-90 Replace sills & clapboards on rear of addition, remove builkhead, close in stairway, reps. awning. D.H. Est. 2,000. fee $20. Otu of #aIrm, massar4usetts Public Prnpertg Department Guilbing Bepartment One *atom (6reen 500-745-9595 Ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property o inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer TA , m e:= m m n c� rn anuary 18, 1995 m / N Steven Lovely 14 Story Street Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 78 Washington Square West Dear Mr. Lovely: After performing a research of our street file and poll: directory books as well as the City of Salem Censors, it is the finding of this office that the property located at the above mentioned address is a legal 6 unit dwelling and must be maintained as such. Failure of the owner to comply with this department will result in legal action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm FROM PHONE NO, Apr. 05 2001 04:.59PM P2 Chit of *ICM, ttoon l u�ei t,� • , 4 Dublrr Prnwig Septtcittteni � .. �uildittg �tpttrimeni t9nt dairer tbrtra 5u8.745.9595 +ext. 38a Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officet January .d, 119z�3 Steven Lovely 14 Story Street Salem, Mass. 01.970 BE; 7B Washington Square tit Dear Mr, Lovely, After performing a research of our street file and Polk directory books as well as the City of Salem Censors, it is the finding of this office that the property located at the above mentioned address is a legal 6 unit dwelling and must be maintained as such. Failure of the owner to comply with this department will result in legal action. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, -- - - Lao E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm e s+XON"r`<o,� 1 U I Lri I N G OE P-1 ° Salem Historical _Commission �.e CITY HALL. SALEM, MASS. 01a7o MAY 17 05 AH °so RECEIVED CITY OF SALEM.MASS. CERTIFICATE OF NON-APPLICABILITY It is hereby certified that the Salem Historical Commission has determined that the proposed construction [ ]; reconstruction [x]; demolition [ ]; moving [ ]; alteration [x ]; painting [ ]; sign or other appurtenant fixture [ ] work as described below in the .. Washington Square Historic District. (NAME .OF HISTORIC DISTRICT) - - Address of Property.�78 Washington Square Name of Record Owner: Joseph Skomurski DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSED: Replace rotted sills and clapboards on one side of rear addition. Remove old bulkhead and replace with closed in bulkhead. Replace awning window on same side of rear addition Forrester St. side (same side as other alterattions) with 6 over 6 wood double hung window. Non-applicable due to being non-visible or minimally visible from the public way. does not involve an exterior architectural feature or involves a feature covered by the exemptions or limitations set forth in the Historic District's Act (Federal Laws, Ch. 40C) and the Salem Historical Commission. Dated: May 17 , 1990 SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION BY /gyrr�d C�Clit;=mac Chairman °� Ma Citp of harem, Alaggacbugettg Public Propertp Mepartment JOuilbing IDepartment One batem green 745-9595 (Ext. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer March 8, 1989 Anne M. Kingery I Forrester Street Salem, MA. 01970 RE: 78 Washington Sq.East Dear Ms. Kingery, On December 5, 1988 this department made an on site inspection of the above referenced property. At that inspection I talked to Mr. Skomurski's workers and asked them to have him contact me. Inside the building I spoke to one of the tenants that has been living there for over thirty years. She informed me that the dwelling has been six units from the time she moved in to the present . Later that week I spoke to Mr. Skomurski, he informed me that the building was for sale, he also assured me that all his plumbing supplies in the house, garage and around the the property would be removed as soon as possible. Mr Skomurski said he would stop parking his business trucks at the property with the exception of the one he uses for transportation to and from work. The first of the year, 1989 I again spoke to Mr. Skomurski, he assured me that he had rented a new place at a different location and all supplies and plumbing material would be relocated. I am sorry that I did not respond to your complaint sooner, I thought the problem had been resolved. If you have any more questions or complaints, please feel free to contact me at this office. Sincerely, Maurice M. Martineau Assistant Building Inspector MMM/eaf C.C. Councillor Harvey Citp of 6a[em, AaggaCbU!5ett5 Public Propertp Department 9e�Mmg Nuilbing Department One *alem green 745-9595 (Ext. 380 William H. Munroe Director of Public Property Inspector of Buildings Zoning Enforcement Officer March 8, 1989 Anne M. Kingery I Forrester Street Salem, MA. 01970 RE:4:: 'Washingtoc `Sg7East Dear Ms. Kingery, On December 5, 1988 this department made an on site inspection of the above referenced property. At that inspection I talked to Mr. Skomurski's workers and asked them to have him contact me. Inside the building I spoke to one of the tenants that has been living there for over thirty years. She informed me that the dwelling has been six units from the time she moved in to the present . Later that week I spoke to Mr. Skomurski, he informed me that the building was for sale, he also assured me that all his plumbing supplies in the house, garage and around the the property would be removed as soon as possible. Mr Skomurski said he would stop parking his business trucks at the property with the exception of the one he uses for transportation to and from work. The first of the year, 1989 I again spoke to Mr. Skomurski, he assured me that he had rented a new place at a different location and all supplies and plumbing material would be relocated. I am sorry that I did not respond to your complaint sooner, I thought the problem had been resolved. If you have any more questions or complaints, please feel free to contact me at this office. Sincerely, Maurice M. Martineau Assistant Building Inspector MMM/eaf C.C. Councillor Harvey ONE FORRESTER STREET TRUST One Forrester Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 February 1, 1989 Mr. William Munroe Zoning Enforcement Officer City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Munroe: It appears that you are ignoring my letter of December 1, 1988 regarding a violation of city zoning restrictions at 78 Washington Square East. Perhaps you have so many similar violations that you have not had a chance to evaluate my complaint. Since we have been advised that the situation adversely affects our property, I request a prompt response so that we can decide on a course of action. I have enclosed a copy of my December letter in case yours has been misplaced. Yours truly, (6& to- KQQe Anne M. Kingery, Trustee One Forrester Street Trust cc: Mrs . Raymond W. Maloon Kevin R. Harvey Mrs . Joan Nestor Trustees of One Forrester St. Trust n 1 � rn TIS !�- n m CO � r, 2 gmi w n a co � � m N -i [n OD CCi. ONE FORRESTER STREET TRUST One Forrester Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 December 1, 1988 Mr.William Munroe Zoning Enforcement Officer City of Salem One Salem Green Salem;MA 01970 Dear W. Munroe: __.. _. . ._ .L call your attention to an apparent disregard of city zoning restrictions in a residential dwelling located at 78 Washington Square East in this city. It is my understanding that the area is zoned"— R-2 Historical,restricting occupancy by more than two families and forbidding business activity. The above referenced property,adjoins my mother's home at One Forrester Street, a house in which I,as well as my brothers and sister,have a vested interest. The owner at 78 Washington Square East uses his residence as an active plumbing and heating business. This is evidenced by the presence of trucks with his residence phone number.painted on the side;the use of his garage as a shop, and the accumulation of plumbing supplies and pipes in the back yard.z In addition; although the R-2 restriction to two families may have been negated by a"grandfather? situation;I question the propriety of allowing six family units to occupy this residence. I feel that this situation adversely affects the nature and value of real property in the neighborhood and therefore request that you evaluate it. I await your reply and thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, A Anne M. Kingery,Trustee One Forrester Street Trust Copies to; Mrs. Raymond W. Maloon, One Forrester Street, Salem,MA 01970 Kevin R.Harvey, Councillor,Ward 2, 35 Andrews Street, #1, Salem,MA 01970 Joan Nestor;President;Salem Common Association,2 Forrester Street, Salem,MA 01970 Joseph Skomurski,78 Washington Square East, Salem,MA 01970 Ted Richard,The Richard Co., 12 1/2 Williams Street;Salem,MA 01970 Elizabeth M.Hiller,Trustee,One Forrester St.Trust,230 28th Avenue,San Francisco, CA,.94121 William G. Maloon,Trustee;One Forrester St. Trust,3 Surrey Road, Salem,MA 01970 John W. Maloon,Trustee, One Forrester St.Trust, 14 Ome Square, Salem,MA 01970 ONE FORRESTER STREET TRUST 8%L91NG J:C�!T One Forrester Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 DEC 54 AM 'B8 December 1, 1988 RECEIVED CITY OF SALE14,MASS. Mr.William Munroe Zoning Enforcement Officer City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Munroe: I call your attention to an apparent disregard of city zoning restrictions in a residential dwelling located at 78 Washington Square East in this city. It is my understanding that the area is zoned R-2 Historical,restricting occupancy by more than two families and forbidding business activity. The above referenced property adjoins my mother's home at One Forrester Street, a house in which I, as well as my brothers and sister, have a vested interest. The owner at 78 Washington Square East uses his residence as an active plumbing and heating business. This is evidenced by the presence of trucks with his residence phone number painted on the side, the use of his garage as a shop, and the accumulation of plumbing supplies and pipes in the back yard. In addition, although the R-2 restriction to two families may have been negated by a "grandfather" situation, I question the propriety of allowing six family units to occupy this residence. I feel that this situation adversely affects the nature and value of real property in the neighborhood and therefore request that you evaluate it. I await your reply and thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Q,IA,I e— M. Anne M. Kingery, Trustee One Forrester Street Trust Copies to: Mrs. Raymond W. Maloon, One Forrester Street, Salem, MA 01970 Kevin R. Harvey, Councillor, Ward 2, 35 Andrews Street, #1, Salem, MA 01970 Joan Nestor, President, Salem Common Association, 2 Forrester Street, Salem, MA 01970 Joseph Skomurski,78 Washington Square East, Salem, MA 01970 Ted Richard, The Richard Co., 12 1/2 Williams Street, Salem, MA 01970 Elizabeth M. Hiller,Trustee, One Forrester St. Trust, 230 28th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 William G. Maloon, Trustee, One Forrester St. Trust, 3 Surrey Road, Salem,MA 01970 John W. Maloon, Trustee, One Forrester St. Trust, 14 Ome Square, Salem, MA 01970 Titg Of '*tt1lem, massac4usttts Pubitc Prnpertg Department NuilDing lRepartment One ftem 16reen 508-745-9595 ext. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 3, 1995 Joseph A. Skomurski 78 Washington Street East Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 78 Washington Square East Dear Mr. Skomurski: This office has received a letter from a group of concerned citizens alleging an illegal apartment has been added to the above mentioned property. (Letter enclosed) . It is also alleged that a commercial business is being ]perated out of the garage as well as vehicles being parked there. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter so an appointment can be set up for an inspection of the above mentioned property. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay 7/ Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Dave Shea Councillor Harvey, Ward 2 Certified Mail # P 921 991 676 December 28, 1994 Dear Mr. Tremblay, We are a group of concerned neighbors from the Salem Common neighborhood. We are very concerned about the zoning violations at 78 Washington Square East, owned by Mr. Joseph Skomurski. We believe he currently resides in Danvers. While he resided at 78 Washington we tolerated his business being run out of his garage, and the parking of a commercial vehicle on the property. This we would like to cease immediately. Of even greater concern is his adding another apartment in his basement, in blatant violation of the zoning code. This would bring the total amount of apartments to six, and we would even request that you check the validity of the former number. Sincerely Withheld Stephen P. Lovely, Attorney at Law 14 Story Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970-2820 Telephone 508-745-8274 Far 508-745-4796 February 4, 1995 Leo Tremblay Zoning Enforcement Officer Building Department One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Re: 78 Washington Square East Dear Mr. Tremblay: This office represents Joseph A. Skomurski, the property owner of 78 Washington Square East, in the matter of your recent letter of January 3, 1995 . It has been alleged by others, through the vehicle of an anonymous letter, that zoning violations exist at the above mentioned property. As we discussed in our telephone conversation, January 18, 1995, the property is being utilized in the manner consistent with zoning and there is no violation at the premises . Mr. Skomurski has never operated his business, nor has he ever allowed any other business to be operated, from the garage at 78 Washington Square East. I thank you for your assistance in this matter. Very truly yours; Ste he P. Lovely._, Attorney at Law cc: Joseph A. Skomurski file' ENDER: 1 also Wish to receive the C,wnphNe fleets 1 aodlor 2 far real al services, . complete items a,and 4a a b, following services(for an extra fee): • Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card fa ycu. 1. Cl Addressee's Address • Attach this farm to the front of the mailpiece,or on the back if spaure used not permit. • Write 'Return Receipt RequestoA"on the mailpiece below the mticle number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery • The Return Receipt Fee will provide you the signature at the person delivered to and the Consult postmaster for fee. da10 d de;lvery- 3.Article Addressed to: 4a.Article Number P 921 991 676 J0 pil k k0nU".33i:1 3t,,sl� 4b.Service Type 73 E€`a Own. o i 973 � CERTIFIED z Date of five 5.Signature—(Addressee) 8.Addres 's A dress 4r (ONLY if requested and lee paid.) 6.Signature—(Age �nt) g PS Form 3811,November 1990 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT t United States Postal Service II I I II Official Business _ PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE,$300 III�uU�lll�l��l�ulll�u��ll�l��l��l�l�lnlln�ll INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS ONE SALEM GREEN SALEM MA 0,1970-3724 ,,,I Illi,iii�IlLL�I„.UL.,..IIJri,Ldilll��t,nlll (situ of *u1Put, massac4usetts Public Propertg Department j Builbing Department (One dalrm %rren 500-745-9595 FA. 300 Leo E. Tremblay Director of Public Property Inspector of Building Zoning Enforcement Officer January 3, 1995 Joseph A. Skomurski 78 Washington Street East Salem, Mass. 01970 RE: 78 Washington Square East Dear Mr. Skomurski: This office has received a letter from a group of concerned citizens alleging an illegal apartment has been added to the above mentioned property. (Letter enclosed) . It is also alleged that a commercial business is being ]perated out of the garage as well as vehicles being parked there. Please contact this office upon receipt of this letter so an appointment can be set up for an inspection of the above mentioned property. Failure to do so will result in legal action being taken against you. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Leo E. Tremblay Inspector of Buildings LET: scm cc: Dave Shea Councillor Harvey, Ward 2 Certified Mail # P 921 991 676 December 28, 1994 Dear Mr. Tremblay, We are a group of concerned neighbors from the Salem Common neighborhood. We are very concerned about the zoning violations at 78 Washington Square East, owned by Mr. Joseph Skomurski. We believe he currently resides in Danvers. While he resided at 78 Washington we tolerated his business being run out of his garage, and the parking of a commercial vehicle on the property. This we would like to cease immediately. Of even greater concern is his adding another apartment in his basement, in blatant violation of the zoning code. This would bring the total amount of apartments to six, and we would even request that you check the validity of the former number. Sincerely Withheld rib I �3a ' • ARTICLE + P. 921 991 676 UNE1• NUMBER Jospeh Skomusskl 78 Washington Street East Salem; Mass. 01970 t FOLD AT PERFORATION it I, WALZ ' INSERT IN STANDARD#10 WINDOW ENVELOPE. C E R T I F I E D n �" M A I L E R w CII,L.IIII I