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SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT
��°C� t��G � � ��i�o C�� ; { S«Es:« &we9 < ° « &_ C � \ � { z { § ; { S«Es:« &we9 0' Honorable Sameul E. 2011 Mayor of Salem City Ball Salem, Massachusetts Dear Mayor: if December 220 1970 Enclosed is a running history of our dealings with the South Essex Sewerage District as it relates to the Grasso property on Marlborough Road. The current of inddsision here by the Board of Health is due to the fact that in our conversations we were trying to get them to build an Incinerator of their own, or get together with us to provide some money to make additions to our Incinerator for the purpose of getting rid of this sludge. There was always an emergency which has given them additional time, but finally, last year we said 'No." and they made arrangements to dump elsewhere. There is a new element entering into this problem for them and for us0 in that we have received a directive €rom the State Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, in which they inform us that the laws relating to dumping have been changed and thatibefore any areas can be assigned as a dumping site it must pass rigid scrutiny by the State Department. They must `< be provided with a set of plans and specifications for the landfill site. t It would appear to me that it would be highly improbably that the Grasso ' property would be acceptable to them, but it is a hurdle that they must +` consider before taking the property. 9�. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h Encl. 1 April 17, 1964 Letter from Dr. Toomey to South Essen Sewerage District citing the overloading of trucke and suggmating another entranca other than Barcelona Avenue to the pits. April 235, 1964 i/ Answer to the above letter from Mr. Brainard in which he denies objectionable material wastes falling out of trucks and which he begs off making another road as it would cost sey&eral thousand dollars. He also states he talked with Mr. Holland who was concerned akout the surface of the road at Barcelona Avenue. April 23, 1964 Petition received from 10 citizens on sewage dumping on Barcelona Ave. November 19, 1964 Letter from the Health Department with a copy to the Mayor and area residents, to South Essex Sewerage Board in which the Board cites complaints of the people in the Barcelona Avenue area and which the Board feels are valid. South Essex Sewerage is orderd to cease operations within ten (10) days from the date of the notice. November 24, 1964 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District in which they apply for a hearing before the Board of Health. Nov. 26, 1964 Mr Anthony Pierro advised that South Essex has requesting a hearing on December k, 1964 sewage dumping on Barcelona Ave. Letter to South Essex Sewerage District with a copy to Anthony Pietro of Barcelona Avenue informing South Essex Sewerage that a hearing has been granted to them. The meeting will be held December 15, 1964. January 5, 1965 Letter from the Health Department to South Essex Sewerage Board informing them that as a result of the meeting no decision was made by the Health Department at that time but the Health Department wishea to make an investigation of the possibility of a new location on the land owned by Mr. Grasso off Marlborough Road. A report will be made to the Board of Health. March 2, 1965 Letter from Dr. Toomey to District Health Officer abking assistance from one of the State Engineers in setting up a safe and proper method of dumping. March 10, 1965 Letter to the South Essex Sewerage Board which says that we have revieftd the Grasso property with the District Sanitary Engineer. He agreed the location was good and will approve it. I noted, however, that there was quite an odor emanating from the present pit and asked that upon dumping the material be immiiately covered with lime and later with gavel and that the material be properly dyked. I also suggested that South Essex Sewerage receive a letter from Mr. Grasso stating that he is giving them the legal right to dump on his property. March 15, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District to which is attached a letter from Mr. Grasso in which he signs agreement to give South Essex Sewerage permission to dump on his property. June 10, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District, Mr. Brainard, in which he states that we stopped them as of November 19, 1964 order. He also states that he has searched for another area but to no avail. States he has excercised considerable control measures such as heavy liming, odor control with chemicals, and covering with soil. Says this treatment has eliminated slut entirely all odors. He has put up "Danger Keep Off10 signs to prevent walking across the beds, Regardless of the hearing testimony, they feel that they should use Barcelona Avenue rather than Marlborough Road, because there are more housed on Marlborough Road. in -k conclusion, they remind us that our city does not provide a dump and all of the material comes from Salem. June 23, 1965 Letter to Ernest L. Sullivan, President, Marlborough Road Association frown Dr. Toomey, At a meeting held on the 22nd of June 1965 a request for an appeal from South Essex,Sewerage was temporarily suspended. The no dumping ord(,--r will be put in effect until November 16, 1965. Thetemporary suspension is ordered because of the emergency nature of the situation. South Essex Sewerage is to proceed with all due haste to find another means of disposal on or before November 16, 1965. June 24, 1965 Unanimous decision in the form of a motion made by the Board of Health relative to dumping on the Grasso property. Letter to Mr. Brainard. Becausm of the critical situation, that they be permitted to dump on the Grasso property provided that their trucks not use Barcelona Avenue and that the dumping pits be fenced and suggest that sanitary fill, fame or other protective measures as shall be pro- posed by Dr. Toomey be made a condition of the granting of this temporary permit, This temporary permit shall be in force until the meeting of November 16, 1965. when the matter will be reviewed. The Board also feels that the South Essex Sewerage people should find another place in the interim. April 13, 1966 Communication from South Essex Sewerage in which he request again to dump at the Grasso property. April 27, 1966 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District. A recent request to dump on the Grasso property was refused. The request a review of the circumstances and an appeal of the decision. Mr. Brainard states he has hired Metcalf and Eddy of Boston, as consultants regarding sewage treatment. He states the incineration of the wastes will be included in the scope of their study. He says that'if we refuse him, the only solution would be to dump the sewage into the tide water of Salem harbor.. t/ March 11, 1966 Notice reegived qn meeting of South Essex Sewerage District May 3, 1966 on March 16e, 1966 Letter from the Board of Health to South Essex Sewerage in which the Board states that they have had two extensions and are unwilling to extend tht permission any further, May 6, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewerage for the purpose of exploring the situation again. May 13, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewarage stating the Board gives permission but requ@�ata that the material be limed and covered. Also the Board would like wre fencing and posting for protection of children and others. Situation will Tat_: reviewed again at the September meeting of the Board of Heblth. August 1.5, 1966 Letter from Sough Essex Sewerage District stating they have exercised the control. moasures at the dumping site and have received no complaints. Their Board has signed a, contract with Metcalf and Eddy of Boston and also are in the process of applying for Federal funds to finance the study, Request permission to dispose of accetuulated wastes in late September or early October. August 19, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewerage stating their request for permission to dump was reviewed at the meeting ofithe Board of Health and permission was extended to November 1, 1966, November 25, 1966 Letter from South Essex Sewerage requesting a meeting with the Board of Health on December 8, 1966 at their office at 10x30 AM to reconsider recent orders pertaining to removal and disposal of grease. April 25, 1966 Letter to SF,SC ordering them to cease and desist from further use of the area as a dumping ground. You are further ordered to treat and cover all existing material.. We apprise them of their right to appeal for a hearing. May 1, 1968 Reply from SECS stating they have tried to find other means of disposal, Saugus dump would not allow it, the Water Pollution Control will not alba barging and dumping at sea. they are taking all reasonable steps to expidite the treatment plan. In the meantime, we will skim the rop floating materials from our charter. They request the Board's cooperation and allow short term dumping, May 14, 1968 Letter to Councillor Battler inviting him to a meeting to discuss this Situation. The beating will be May 21, 1968. May lea, 1968 Letter to South Essex Sewerage inviting them to a meeting to discuss this situation. Meeting --May 21, 1968 Aug 5, 1969 Copy of the 43rd report received from South Essex Sewerage District. Oct. 27, 1969 Notice of hearingUy Dept. of Public Health on acquisition of land in Salem by South Essex for sewage disposal Nov. 17, 1969Letter from John C. Collins, Director of Division of Environmental Health to South Essex Seaerage Board on "Additions and Improvewn is to Sewerage Systems" W April 17, 1964 Letter from Dr. Toomey to South Essex Sewerage District citing the overloading of trucks and suggesting another entrance other than Barcelona Avenue to the pits. April 23, 1964 VAnswer to the above letter from Mr. Brainard in which he denies objectionable material wastes falling out of trucks and which he begs off making another road as it would cost selgeral thousand dollars. He also states he talked with Mr. Holland who was concerned about the surface of the road at Barcelona Avenue. April 23, 1964 Petition received from 10 citizens on sewage dumping on Barcelona ;eve. November 19, 1964 Letter from the Health Department with a copy to the Mayor and area residents, to South Essex Sewerage Board in which the Board cites complaints of the people in the Barcelona Avenue area and which the Board feels are valid. South Essex Sewerage is orderd to cease operations within ten (10) days from the date of the notice. November 24, 1964 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District in which they apply for a hearing before the Board of Health. November 26, 1964 Mr Anthony Pierro advised that South Essex has requested a hearing December 4, 1964 on sewage dumping on Barcelona Ave. Letter to South Essex Sewerage District with a copy to Anthony Pierro of Barcelona V Avenue informing South Essex Sewerage that a hearing has been granted to them. The meeting will be held December 15, 1964. January 5, 1965 Letter from the Health Department to South Essex Sewerage Board informing them that as a result of the meeting no decision was made by the Health Department at that time but the Health Department wishes to make an investigation of the possibility of a new location on the land owned by Mr. Grasso off Marlborough Road. A report will be made to the Board of Health. March 2, 1965 1� Letter from Dr. Toomey to District Health Officer ahking assistance from one of the State Engineers in setting up a safe and proper method of dumping. March 10, 1965 Letter to the South Essex Sewerage Board which says that we have revicftd the Grasso property with the District Sanitary Engineer. He agreed the location was V good and will approve it. I noted, however, that there was quite an odor emanating from the present pit and asked that upon dumping the material be tutndiately covered with lime and later with gravel and that the material be properly dyked. I also suggested that South Essex Sewerage receive a letter from Mr. Grasso stating that he is giving them the legal right to dump on his property. March 18, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District to which is attached a letter from Mr. Grasso in which he signs agreement to give South Essex Sewerage permission to dump on his property. June 10, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District, Mr. Brainard, in which he states that we stopped them as of November 19, 1964 order. He also states that he has searched for another area but to no avail. States he has excercimed considerable control measures such as heavy liming, odor control with chemicals, and coveringfrith sdil. Says this treatment has eliminated abreast entirely all odors. He has put up "Danger Keep Off" signs to prevent walking across the beds. Regardleas of the hearing testimony, they feel that they should use Barcelona Avenue rather than Marlborough Road, because there are more housed on Marlborough Road. ln�,i conclusion, they remind us that our city does not provide a dump and all of the material comes from Salem. June 23, 1965 Letter to Ernest L. Sullivan, President, Marlborough Road Association from Dr. Toomey. At a meeting held on the 22nd of June 1965 a request for an appeal V from South Essex.Sewerage was temporarily suspended. The no dumping ord(sr will be peat in effect until November 16, 1965. The temporary suspension is ordered because of the emergency nature of the situation. South Essex Sewerage is to proceed with all due haste to find another means of disposal on or before November 16, 1965. June 24, 1965 Unanimous decision in the form of a motion made by the Board of Health relative to dumping on the Grasso property. Letter to Mr. Brainard. Because of the critical situation, that they be permitted to dump on the Grasso property provided that J their trucks not use Barcelona Avenue and that the dumping pits be fenced and suggest that sanitary fill, lime or other protective measures as shall be pro- posed by Dr. Toomey be made a condition of the granting of this temporary permit. This temporary permit shall be in force until the meeting of November 16, 1965 when the matter will be reviewed. The Board also feels that the South Essex Sewerage people should find another place in the interim. April 13, 1966 ✓ Communication from South Essex Sewerage in which he request again to dump at the Grasso property. April 27, 1966 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District. A recent request to dump on the Grasso property was refused. The request a review of the circumstances and an appeal of the decision. Mr. Brainard states he has hired Metcalf and Eddy of Boston, as consultants regarding sewage treatment. He states the Incineration of the wastes will be included in the scope of their study. He says that'if we refuse him, the only solution would be to dump the sewage into the tide water of Salem harbor. March 11, 1966 Notice reeeived on meeting of South Essex Sewerage Board on May 3, 1966 March 16, 1966. 1/ Letter from the Board of Health to South Essex Sewerage in which the Board states that they have had two extensions and are unwilling to extend the permission any further. May 6, 1966 L Letter to South Essex Sewerage for the purpose of exploring the situation again, May 13, 1966 V Letter to South Essex Sarage stating the Board gives permission but requgata that the material be limed and covered. Also the Board would like more fencing and posting for protection of children and others. Situation will be reviewed again at the September meeting of the Board of Health. G i- August 15, 1966 • • Letter from South Essex Sewerage District stating they have exercised the control treasures at the dumping site and have received no complaints. Their Board has signed a contract with Metcalf and Eddy of Boston and also are in the process of V applying for Federal funds to finance the study. Request permission to dispose of accumulated wastes in late September or early October. August 19, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewerage stating their request for permission to dump was reviewed at the meting ofithe Board of Health and permission was extended to November 1, 1966. November 25, 1966 V Letter from South Essex Sewerage requesting a meeting with the Board of Health on December 8, 1966 at their office at 10:30 AM to reconsider recent orders pertaining to removal and disposal of grease. April 25, 1968 / Letter to SESC ordering them to cease and desist from further use of the area as V a dumping ground. You are further ordered to treat and cover all existing material. We apprise them of their right to appeal for a hearing. May 1, 1968 v Reply from SECS stating they have tried to find other means of disposal, Saugus dump mould not allow it, the Water Pollution Control will not allow barging and dumping at sea. They are taking all reasonable steps to expidite the treatment plan. In the meantime, we will skin the top floating materials from our chamber. They request the Board's cooperation and allow short term dumping. May 14, 1968 Letter to Councillor Butler inviting him to a meeting to discuss this situation. The meting will be May 21, 1968. May 14, 1968 Letter to South Essex Sewerage inviting them to a meeting to discuss this situation, Meeting—y 21, 1968 Aug 5, 1969 Copy of South Essex 43rd report received. Oct. 27, 1969 Notice received from Dept. of Public Health that a hearing will be held November 14, 1969 on acquisition of land in Salem for sewage disposal Nov. 17, 1969 Letter from John C. Collins, Director of Division of Environmental Health to South Essex Sewerage boaard on "Additions and Improvements to Sewerage System" 0 II 4 April 11, 110, we tier Yom Dr. Tus ny to Snuth Uses Severngt Diistrfict citing the ovAwlo€ding of Kuckc anti eugggatiang anorhe,: tntrt€,nvt other than Barcelona Avenue to the pits, April 23, 1964 Answer to the above letter from Mr. Brainard .in which he denies objectionable materi6l wastes falling out of trucks and which he begs off making another rose as it would coat ssyerall thousand dollars. He also statcs he talked with Mr. Holland aa7.ao was concerned hout the surface of the road at Barcelona Avenue, April 23, 1964 Petition received from 10 citizens on sewage dumping on Barcelona Ave. hovember 19, 1966 Letter from the Health Department with a copy to the Mayor and area residents;. to South EsaRw Srueragn Board in which the Board cites complaints of the people in the Barcelona Avenue area and which the Beard feels are valid. South Essex Sewerage is orderd to cease operations within ten (10) days from, the date of the notice, November Zia, 1964 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District in which they apply for a hearing before the. Board of Health. Nov. 26, 1964 Mr Anthony Pierro advised that South Essex has requested a hearing on December 4, 1964 sewage dumping on Barcelona Ave. Letter to South Essex Sewerage District with a copy to Anthony Pierro of Barcelona Avenue informing South Essex Sewerage that a hearing has been granted to them. The meeting =will be held December 15, 1964. January 5, 1965 Letter from the Health Department to South Essex Sewerage Board informing them that as a result of the meeting no decision was rade by the Health Department at that time but the W alth Department w ishea to make an investigation of the possibility of a now location on the land owned by Mr. Grasso off Marlborough Road. A report will be made to the Board of Health, March 2, 1965 Letter from Dr:. Toomey to District Health Officer akking assistance from one of the Stale EngineQrs in setting up a We and proper method of dumping. March 10, 1965 Letter to the South Essex Sewerage Board which says that we have reviamd the Grasso property with the District Sanitary Engineer, He agreed the location was good and will approve it. I noted, however, that there was quite an odor emanating from the present pit and asked that upon dumping the material be ImmmAiately covered with lime and later with Travel and that the material be properly dyked. 1 also suggested that South Essex Sewerage receive a letter from Mr. Grasso stating that he is giving Chem the legal right to dump on his property. March 18, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District to which is attached a letter from Mr, Grasso in which he signs agreement to give South Essex Sewerage permission to dump on his Property. June 10, 1965 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District, Mr. Brainard, in which he states that we stopped them as of November 19, 1964; order. He also states that he has searched for another area but to no avail. States he haat' excerciaed considerable control measures such as heavy liming, odor control with chemicals, and coveringsw.ith WE Says this treatment has eliaminattd. all ast entirely all odors. He has put ulu °Danger Heap sJif`° signs to prevent walking racross the beds. Regardltra of the hearing tans" 00, thea feel that they should use Barcelona Avenue rather then Marlborough Read, because there are more housed on Marlborough Road. Ino conolu ion, they remind us that our city does not provide a damp and sit of the material comce from Salem. June 23, 1965 Letter to Ernest L. Sullivan, President, Marlborough Road AssocieLion frota Dr. Toomxy. At a meeting held on the 22nd of June 1965 a request for an appeal from South Essex,Sowerage was temporarily suspended, she no dumping oWMIr will be put in effect until November 16, 1965. The muporary suspension is ordered because of the emergency nature of the situation. South Essex Smusy go is to proceed with all due haste to find another mtan€a of disposal ou or before November 16, 1965. June 24, 1965 Unanimous decision in the form of a motion made by the Board of Health relative to dumping on the Grasso property. Letter to Mr. Brainard. Because of the critical situation, that they be permitted to dump on the Grasso property provided that their trucks not use Barcelona Avenue and that the dumping pits be fenced and suggest that sKnitory fill, lime or other protective measures as shill be pro- posed by Dr. Toomey be made a condition of the granting of this temporary permit. This tanporary permit shall be in force until the meeting of November 16„ 1965 when the matter will be reviewed. The Board also feels that the South Essex Sewerage people should find another place in the interim. April 1Y 1966 Communication from South Essex Sewerage in which he request .again to dump at the Grasso property. .April 27, 1966 Letter from South Essex Sewerage District. A recent re4uest to dump on the Grasso property was refused. The request a review of the circumstances and an appeal of the decision. Mr. Brainard states he has hired Metcalf and; Eddy of Boston, as consultants regarding sewage treatment. He states the incineration of the wastes will be included in the scope of their study. He says that if we refuse him, the only solution would be to dump the sewage into the tide water of Salem harbor. March 11, 1966 Notice received on meeting of South Essex Sewerage District May 3, 1966 on March 16, 1966 Letter from the Board of Health to South Essex Sewerage in which the ard states that they have had two extensions and are unwilling to extend the permission any further, May 6, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewerage for the purpose of exploring the situation again. May 13, 1966 Setter to South Essex Sewerage stating the Board gives permission but requntts that the material be limed .and covered. Also the Board would like more fencing and posting for protection of children and others. Situation vill reviewed again at the September meeting of the Board of Health. m August 1` , 1904 Ltmer from South Zee= Severage District stating they have exercised the control ownsures at the du:4wing, site and have received no complaints. Their Board has K ntd e contract vith Metcalf and Eddy of Boston and also are in the process of applying for Federal kunds to finaance the study.. Request permission to dispose of accumulated wastes in Yate September or early October. August 19, 1966 Letter to South Essex Sewerage stating their request: for permission to dues :as reviewed at the meeting of1the Board of Health and permission was extended to Noveober 1, 1466. November 25, 1966 Letter from South Essex Sewerage requesting a meeting with the Board of Health. on December 0, 1965 at their office at 10;30 AM to reconsider recent orders pertaining to rvra,svaal and disposal of grease, April 25, 1966 Letter to SESC ordering them to cease and desist from further use of the area .as a dumping ground. You are further ordered to treat and cover all existing; m awria,il. We apprise them of thew right to appeal for a hearing. Hay 1, 1968 Reply from SECS stating they have tried to find other ratans of disposal,. Saugus dump would not alias it, the Water Pollution Control will not allows barging and dumping at sea. They ,are taking all reasonable steps to expidite the treatment plan. In the meantime, we will skies the top floating materials from our chawber. They request the Board's cooperation and allose short term dumping. May 14, 196£ Letter to Councillor Butler inviting him to a meeting to discuss this si.tuatioa. The hseting will be May 21, 1966. May lir, 1968 Letter to South Essex Sewerage inviting them to a meeting to discuss thins situation. Meeting --May 21, 1968 Aug 5, 1969 Copy of South Essex Sewerage Districts in re ort received. Oct. 27, 1969 Notice reeeived from Dept. of Public in that a hearing will be held November 14, 1969 on acquisition of land in Salem for sewage disposal. Nov. 17, 1969 Letter from John C. Collins, Director of Division of Avironmental Health to South Essex Sewerage Board on "Additions and Improvements to Sewerage Systems" 6 v South Essex Seeress 0oord Fort Mantis Satom. Massachusetts Yuntlemaa: C .v(3P s � aaeber 1779 i%9 *&-" RE: iVEXINX - Municipal Sewerage District Approval of Report for Additions = sood bwvvamo 'to, scwarw, SOUP Department of Public Nsalth In response to a raeuest made an your behalf by Metcalf and Eddy Int.. Consulting Engimeors. has reviewed a roport on the censtruttion of additions and improvements is the South Essex Sewerage District's swore" system. lila report is titled: It is Proposed to expand the nor rr Collation facilities and provide a nonage trwtment Plant to sera the mtiMetpal/ties of Sala►. Posbody. eewrly. Danvers and the State and County institutions located to Dowers and Middletes. The aawage Collection syatom design is based on a saturotion population of MAW projected ..�. -#I .r ate._ _ Ties nit`tw ascii of s`�°i-�s.a r wv...�a.. r••'�`, �..- "Y .-4 stations is based on a fttur* popolatip of i7So000 projected for the year IM with provisions for expansion of tbns facilities to sorvla the projected saturation population. The report recommods LM fellowisg three phased proomm of construction: phose I - Construction of the Pashody-Salem Intercepting sever and Influent Peep to rcliea the warloabd Conditions Prevalent in the Salem-Poaboo portion of the sewerage system which art roulti" in pollution of the Morin River from the overflowing of raw usage. Initially tvVmry pwnps would be p��ldad in the push station to pump the present overflow Into the existing iobeMrcoptor. IMP tt - CsrastrUCtfoa of a sensor treatment Pit" at Collins Core to Sala- to pr*YM priasry treat°^ t with ehlorirAtion. An alternate site under consiierrtion is that of the Cat Cove dr2s of Salem. The facility is to be lesit,v*i! to treat a average daily domestic and industrial mate now of 37 million "lloas per day having a Bio -Chemical Oxyg€n Doraud of 929WO pounds per day and is to consist of an aerated grit chamDar, primary settling tarts, and chlorination facilities. Slef}e is to be sized with grxa**, thictawad. daatered on centrifuges arA incinerated, with the resulting aah eratuaily disposed of as fill. Provision Mall be waft in the design and site selection for the conversion to a secondary treatment process if required at a later date. The final treated affluamt is to be discharged tbroegh the existing outfall **war into Deveriy Mrt*r. The installation of Mil -sale pumping equipment at the Peabody -Salem PM Station; additions to the existing Salam, barcrs, and Sevorly " Stations; miaumost of the 43 -inch lead portion of the existing outfall; construction OFAk kart Baverly fopw rfeiwt-Wo inter"$01"W1 4ka. Zarty Strvzt tad $41aa-EVA a = aaers in Sates are also tmciwded in this phase. III - Gems as of the Beverly and Danvers relief sowers: fora mains MW iphems; aat'forthat additMas to the Dove y and Danvers Puri Statisms. The Oapart+uat is of the opinion that the retort has been Prepared in aasrdanee with modern sanitary engineering practice vW hereby approves it. r Vary truly Yom s, JON C. Collins Director Division of Environmental Health C- Div. of Mater Pollution Coetroi C- ftteaif H1 Efte Consulting Eagisom C- So. Essen Users" bard C- Commissioner of P1blie V ris, Doverly -.C- .Ioaeaissti_qqr of publie_ator#, ftl# ► ,.� _. r Z= Yitv En¢iNO-Or Sherr _. _ �- C• .PMolle More Mrector. Danvers 94MONWEALTH OF MASSRCIsSETTS i RECEIVED DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND OCT 27 1969 DIVISION OF F!ATER POLLUTION CONTCITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENTI NOTICE Notice is hereby given that.: applicaticF has been made by the South Essex Sewerage DiGtrict for approval of the acquisition of lard in the City of Saler: for sewage disposal purposes. In response to said opnlicatton, the Department of Public Health and the Division o` !dater Pollution Control, acting under the provisions of Section 6 of Chapter 0' of the General Laois, will hold a public hearing in the office of the Director of the Division of Environmental Health, Room 320, 600 Washington Street., Boston, Massachusetts on November 14, 1969 at 10:00 A.M. The plan showing th^ land to be acquired is titled. SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT PROPOSED SITE FOR SEWAGE r REATMENT PLANT SALEM, iIASS. scale 1" M 300' Sept. 196 kpics of the plans are on file and may be seen at the South Essex Sewerage 0010 Ofice., 50 Fort Avenue. Solea, the 001sion of `n iroamental Health, 6100 G" zhingy on Street. Boston. Massachuse tts, and the 0'+1sich of Water Y elution Control, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachunetts. By ordar of the Department of Public Health and the Division of Uater. �PollpfimnControl. Alfred L. Frechette, M.D., Commissioner Department of Public kalth Thomas C. McMahon, Director Division of Water Pollution Control COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS South Essex Sewerage District Salem, Mass. FORTY-THIRD REPORT COVERING THE YEAR 1968 Newcomb & Gauss Co., Printers Salem, Massachusetts 1969 I 0 y COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS South Essex Sewerage District Salem, Mass. FORTY-THIRD REPORT COVERING THE YEAR 1968 THE SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO, Chairman TRACY L FLAGG HERVEY J. LeBOEUF, JR. Representative Commissioner of Public Works Town of Danvers, Mass. Peabody, Mass. ROMEO E. BEAULIEU NEAL B. MITCHELL Commissioner of Public Works City Engineer Beverly, Mass. Salem, Mass. CONSTRUCTION No actual construction work was clone during 1968. SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND TREATMENT PLANT STUDY As authorized by the Board in December 1967, the engineering consultant firm of Metcalf and Eddy proceeded with the study of the District's needs for improvements to the system and the facilities needed to treat the sewage. In May 1968, Metcalf and Eddy presented a progress report in which they revealed the existing capacity of the system and the anticipated flows of the District in the year 2020. In June, the Board authorized Metcalf and Eddy to accelerate the study program in reference to the Salem -Peabody Interceptor Sewer. In October, Metcalf and Eddy submitted an interim report relating to the needs and cost estim- ates of the Salem -Peabody Interceptor Sewer. In December, a legislative bill was filed providing for the construction of new and enlarged intercepting sewers, sewage treatment facilities, pumping stations and other works for the South Essex Sewerage District, to abate the pollution of the North River, Danvers River, and Salem and Beverly Harbors. MAINTENANCE SEVERS Danvers and Beverly Trunk Sewer The connecting branches of this sewer for the various State and County institutions in Danvers and Middleton, which are maintained by the Institutions, as prescribed in Section 14 of Chapter 339, Acts of 1925, have been maintained in proper con- dition. .The yearly inspection of the trunk line sewer through Danvers and Beverly showed nothing of a serious nature to impede the sewage flow. 4 Salem, Massachusetts December 31, 1968 To the Governor of the Commonwealth, the County Commissioners of Essex County, the Mayor of Beverly, the Mayor of Peabody, the Mayor of Salem, and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Danvers. Gentlemen: The South Essex Sewerage Board, created by and organized under Chapter 339 of the Acts of the year 1925, herewith sub- mits its forty-third annual report, covering the year 1968. The Sewerage Board met at seventeen meetings during the year of 1968. The organization of the Board was altered during the year as follows: Mr. Romeo E. Beaulieu, Commissioner of Public Works of Beverly, became a member on January 29, 1968. Mr. Tracy I. Flagg, Health Director of Danvers, became a mem- ber on July 1, 1968. Mr. Francis D. Brainard, District Engineer, retired from service on July 15, 1968. Mr. Clifton R. Grinnell, was appointed as District Engineer on September 1, 1968. Mr. Francis D. Brainard announced his retirement as an em- ployee of the South Essex Sewerage District on July 15, 1968. He was employed on October 25, 1926, as a construction engineer and was subsequently appointed as Assistant Engineer on October 1, 1928. Brainard served as Assistant Engineer until July 1, 1960, when he was appointed as District Engineer. With the exception of a leave of absence for military service in the years of 1941 through 1945, Mr. Brainard served the District in the capacity of an Engineer for forty-two years. 3 DEEP SEA OUTFALL The District's 54 inch outfall functioned well throughout the year, with no cleaning necessary. Periodic beach inspections from Manchester to Beverly were made by the District's engineers, and at no time was any quantity of objectionable sewage waste found during the inspections. PUMPING STATIONS Danvers Pumping Station This station operated well during the year and was able to handle the peak flows with the exception of a period in May, when heavy rains made it necessary to by-pass some flow to the Danvers River. The 24 inch sluice gate at the inlet to the pumping station was repaired in May after 40 years of continuous service. Beverly Pumping Station This station operated well during the year and was able to handle the peak flows with the exception of short periods in March and May, when heavy rains made it necessary to by-pass some flow to Beverly Harbor. In early December a bearing burned out in the number one pump and the pump was removed for repairs. Salem Pumping Station This station operated well during the year and was able to handle all peak flows. MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENTS In January, a thorough inspection and cleaning was made of all flow recording devices of the District. The annual cleaning of the sump walls at the Danvers and Beverly stations was done in May. P. Peabody and Salem Trunk Sewer Regular sewer cleaning operations were carried out over the entire length of this sewer throughout the year. Large quantities of both grease and heavy solids were removed from both the Peabody and the Salem Grease and Grit Chambers following the dragging operations in these sewer lines. Both the Salem and Peabody Grease and Grit Chambers func- tioned well during the year. The Peabody Chamber was thor- oughly cleaned about every two months during the year. The Salem Chamber was thoroughly cleaned three times during the year. Grease and heavy grit solids were removed from the chambers as follows: Salem Grease and Grit Chamber: 700 tons of grease and 415 cubic yards of heavy solids. Peabody Grease and Grit Chamber: 1742 tons of grease and 3545 cubic yards of heavy solids. Total for District: 2442 tons of grease and 3960 cubic yards of heavy solids. Two large dry chemical type fire extinguishers were purchased and mounted on a pickup truck for fire prevention while dispos- ing of the grease and grit removed from the chambers. The annual cleaning and inspection of the Peabody Grease and Grit chamber was done in December. The Chamber was de - watered, all inlet and outlet pipes and chambers were scraped clean including the Venturi tube. FORCE MAINS AND SIPHONS The District's two force mains, one from the Beverly Pumping Station across Beverly Harbor to Salem Willows, and the other from the Salem Pumping Station to the 54 inch outfall line, func- tioned well throughout the year, and required no cleaning. All gates, both force main and relief, were inspected, cleaned and lubricated, and are in good operating condition. The two siphons in the Danvers -Beverly trunk line functioned well through- out the vear. 5 Average Normal Daily Sewage 19ow for 1968 Valuations (Gallons per day) Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health (Danvers State Hospital) 335,219 $14,400,000 Essex County Sanatorium 4,692 4,600,000 Essex County Industrial Camp 3,283 80,000 Essex County Agricultural and Technical Institute 10,806 2,646,000 Town of Danvers 3,071,000 142,000,000 City of Beverly 4,782,000 214,000,000 City of Peabody 8,366,000 215,500,000 City of Salem 6,379,000 226,000,000 Total 22,952,000 $819,226,000 Respectfully submitted, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD Romeo E. Beaulieu Neal B. Mitchell Tracy I. Flagg Hervey J. LeBoeuf, Jr. E:1 RAINFALL The total rainfall for the year, which is measured in Salem for the State Department of Public Health, was 40.50 inches. The greatest monthly precipitation of 6.99 inches occurred in Novem- ber, and the greatest daily precipitation of 2.62 inches occurred on December 4th. SEWAGE FLOW MEASUREMENTS The flow of sewage for the respective institutions and munici- palities comprising the District was accurately measured during the year at five locations as usual. All meters were checked monthly by the District's engineers, and were cleaned and further checked by Leach Instrument Service of Danielson, Connecticut, in Janu- ary. The amount of sewage measured at the Nichols Street meter in Danvers was apportioned to the State and County institutions in proportion to their respective water consumption tributary to the sewer. The following table shows the amounts of sewage flow for all the members of the District for 1968, as determined by the Board, together with the valuations of the cities, town and the State and Countv institutions, as furnished by the Commissioner of Cor- porations and Taxation, which were used in making the annual apportionments of maintenance costs, in accordance with Section 1, Chapter 22, of the Acts of 1929. 7 DEBT ACCOUNT Net Funded or Fixed Debt $220,000.00 General Debt: Loan 1946 .00 Loan 1950 .00 Loan 1953 ($30,000. due 1969-72) 120,000.00 Loan 1967 ($25,000.00 due 1969-72 100,000.00 $220,000.00 $220,000.00 10 ANNUAL REPORT TREASURER AND CLERK Salem, Massachusetts, December 31, 1968. To the South Essex Sewerage Board: The report of the Treasurer and Clerk for the year 1968, is herewith submitted. SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION BONDS . December 31, 1968 Issued Paid Outstanding P/4% Coupon Construc- tion Bonds issued July 1, 1946 (1947-1966) $275,000.00 $275,000.00 .00 lr/2% Coupon Construc- tion Bonds issued Nov. 15, 1950 (1951-1967) 50,000.00 50,000.00 .00 2.2% Coupon Construc- tion Bonds issued Nov 15, 1953 (1954-1972) 575,000.00 455,000.00 120,000.00 Total Construc- tion Bonds $900,000.00 $780,000.00 $120,000.00 STUDY LOAN BONDS 4% Coupon Study Loan Bonds issued Nov. 15, 1967 (1968-1972) $125,000.00 $25,000.00 $100,000.00 E SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT December 31, 1968 CONSTRUCTION BONDS - CHAPTER 431, ACTS OF 1945 Apportioned Paid ` Outstanding City of Peabody $484,589.72 $427,890.55 $56,699.17 City of Salem 415,410.28 352,109.45 63,300.83 Total $900,000.00 $780,000.00 $120,000.00 STUDY LOAN BONDS - CHAPTER 668, ACTS OF 1967 Danvers State Hospital Essex County Sanatorium Essex County Industrial Farm Essex County Agricultural and Technical Institute Town of Danvers City of Beverly City of Peabody City of Salem Apportioned Paid Outstanding $2,017.50 $403.50 $1,614.00 347.50 69.50' 278.00 23.75 4.75 19.00 - 132.50 26.50 106.00 16,070.00 3,214.00 12,856.00 26,940.00 5,388.00 21,552.00 42,956.25 8,591.25 34,365.00 36,512.50 7,302.50 29,210.00 Total $125,000.00 $25,000.00 $100,000.00 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT MATURING DEBT AND INTEREST ACCOUNT December 31, 1968 $575,000. Issue 2.2% Constn. Bonds Dated Nov. 15, 1953 (1954-1972 $125,000. Issue 4% Study Loan Bonds Dated Nov. 15, 1967 (1968-1972) Total Construction and Study Loan Bonds Receipts 1967 Balance - $156.24 $156.24 Accrued Interest received on bonds 375.00 375.00 Interest received on investments 3,385.00 3,385.00 Temporary Loans issued to ..pay interest on bonds 1,600.00 2,000.00 3,600.00 Assessments made February 15, 1968 33,300.00 30,100.00 63,400.00 $35,056.24 $35,860.00" $70,916.24 Expenditures _ Cost of certifying bonds $325.00 $325.00 Temporary Loans paid 1,600.00 2,000.00 3.600.00 Interest on Temporary Loans 34.86 43.58 78.44 Principal Paid 30,000.00 25,000.00 55,000.00 Interest Paid - 3,300.00 5,000.00 8,300.00 Balance 121.38 3,491.42 3,612.80 $35,056.24. ,_ -. $35,860.00 $70,916.24 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT APPORTIONMENTS FOR 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 Apportionment Apportionment Apportionment Total for for for Apportionments Study Loan Construction Maintenance (Assessments) Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Mental Health (Danvers State Hospital) $485.81 $4,657.89 $5,143.70 Essex County Sanatorium 83.68 386.45 470.13 Essex County Industrial Farm 5.72 35.14 40.86 Essex County Agricultural and Technical Institute 31.91 329.19 361.10 Town of Danvers 3,869.66 35,792.93 39,662.59 City of Beverly 6,487.15 32,206.20 38,693.35 City of Peabody 10,343.86 15,734.02 96,314.30 122,392.18 City of Salem 8,792.21 17,565.98 71,753.61 98,111.80 Total $30,100.00 $33,300.00 $241,475.71 $304,875.71 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT STUDY LOAN - CHAPTER 668, ACTS OF 1967 CASH ACCOUNT December 31, 1968 Receipts Bonds issued November 15, 1967 $125,000.00 Accrued interest 375.00 Interest received on investment of funds 3,385.00 $128,760.00 Expenditures Interest transferred to Maturing Debt and Interest a/c $3,760.00 Metcalf & Eddy (consultant Engineers) 70,393.57 Legal expense 1,750.00 Balance 52,856.43 $128,760.00 13 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT APPORTIONMENT OF MAINTENANCE FOR 1968 Total Actual Amount, Maintenance Essex County Costs for 1967 4,643.20 479.11 44.01 Essex Essex Agricul- 30,937.84 .94,6"06.67 70,074.52 234,411.71 Danvera County County tural Town City City City State Sana -Industrial & Tech. of of of of Hospital torium Farm Institute Danvers Beverly Peabody Salem T.ml Total Actual Amount, Maintenance Costs for 1967 4,643.20 479.11 44.01 32"0.37 33,250.99 30,937.84 .94,6"06.67 70,074.52 234,411.71 Total Estimated Amount Apportionment for 1967 5,263.02 628.93 09.04 363.25 32,297.97 30,717.97 99,415.77 71,207.05 239,9.53.00 1967.6&lances 61982 149.82 15.03 37.88 -951.02 -219.87 4,769.10 1,132.53 5,541.29 Total Estimated Amount Apportionment for 1968 5,277.71 536.27 50.17 367.07 34,839.91 31,986.33 101,073.40 72,886.14 247,017.00 Maintenance Assessments for 1968 4,657.89 386.45 35.14 329.19 35,792.93 32,206.20 96,314.30 71,753.61 241,475.71 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT Total Actual Amount, ACTUAL MAINTENANCE COSTS - 1968 Maintenance Costs Ease. for 1968 4,885.42 540.43 41.30 391.63 34,695.19 31,866.92 95,192.03 76,201.39 243,814.31. County Maintenance Apportion- Essex Essex Agricul- ment for 1968 5,277.71 .536.27 50.17 367.07 34,839.91 31,986.33 Danvers County County ural Town City City City 3,202.69 State Sana- Industrial & Tech. of of _ of of Hospital Corium Farm Institute Danvers Beverly Peabody Salem Total A. From Institutions to Ferncroft Station 1,192.68 111.14. 10.37 85.29 ........ ........ ........ ........ 1,399.48 B. From Ferncroft Sta- tion to 800 ft. east of Danvers line 1,491.19 162.08 12.65 118.11 13,984.68 ........ ........ ........ 15,768.71 C. From 800 ft. east of Danvers line to Juni- per Cove .Junction 924.33 102.77 7.81 74.36 8,673.86 13,:361:15 ........ ........ 23,144.28 D. In Peabody ........ ........ ........ ..... ... ........ ........ 5,068.16 .....:.. 5.068.16 E. From Peabody- & Salem boundary to Juniper Cove Junction ........ ........ ....:...: ........ .. ...... 63,042.87 59,496.99 116,539.86 G. General Expenses 1,277.22 164.94 10.47 113.87 12,036.65 18,505.77 27,081.00 22,704.40 81,893.82 Total Actual Amount, Maintenance Costs for 1968 4,885.42 540.43 41.30 391.63 34,695.19 31,866.92 95,192.03 76,201.39 243,814.31. Total Estimated Amount Maintenance Apportion- ment for 1968 5,277.71 .536.27 50.17 367.07 34,839.91 31,986.33 101.,073.40 72,886.14 247,017.00 1968 Balances 392.29 -4.16 8.87 -24.56 144.72 119.41 5,881.37 -3,315.25 3,202.69 SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT MAINTENANCE CASH ACCOUNT December 31, 1968 Receipts 1967 Balances: Employees' Payroll Savings Bond a/c $74.85 Maintenance Assessments 5,541.29 $5,616.14 1968 Assessments 241,475.71 Temporary Loans 155,000.00 Employer's Commission on State With- holding Tax 39.33 Miscellaneous Receipts 39.00 Payroll Deductions: Employees' Payroll Savings Bonds 3,575.20 State Withholding Tax 3,665.96 Federal Withholding Tax 21,763.55 Group Life Insurance 622.86 Group Hospital Insurance 3,311.57 32,939.14 Total $435,109.32 1' 7 Expenditures Materials and Expenses - $75,981.44 Salaries and Wages: Purchase of U. S. Payroll Net Amount Paid Employees 123,879.50 Massachusetts Withholding Tax Deductions: Federal Withholding_ Tax 21,763.55 Contributory Retirement Fund 7,558.57 Group Hospital Insurance Employees' Payroll Savings Bonds 3,575.20 State Withholding Tax 3,665.96 Bond Account Federal Withholding Tax 21,763.55 3,202.69 3,255.74 Group Life Insurance 622.86 Group Hospital Insurance 3,311.57 164,377.21 Temporary Loans 155,000.00 Discount on Temporary Loans 3,533.99 Purchase of U. S. Payroll Savings Bonds 3,597.00 Massachusetts Withholding Tax 3,665.96 Federal Withholding_ Tax 21,763.55 Group Life Insurance 622.86 Group Hospital Insurance 3,311.57 Balances: Employees' Payroll, Savings Bond Account 53.05 .Maintenance Assessments 3,202.69 3,255.74 Total $435,109.32 In The costs for the purposes of apportionment are prescribed to be allocated by the Board in the following manner:— A. Costs to be borne by the Commonwealth of Masachusetts, Department of Mental Health (Danvers State Hospital), the Essex County Sanatorium, the Essex County Industrial Farm, and the Essex County Agricultural and Technical School. B. Costs to be borne by said institutions, and the town of Danvers. C. Costs to be borne by said institutions, the town of Danvers, and the city of Beverly. D. Costs to be borne by the city of Peabody. E. Costs to be borne by the cities of Peabody and Salem. F. Costs to be borne by said institutions, the town of Danvers, and the cities of Beverly, Peabody, and Salem. G. Costs to be borne by said institutions, the town of Danvers, and the cities of Beverlv, Peabody, and Salem. Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH B. OWEEFE, Treasurer and Clerk. Salem, Massachusetts, December 31, 1968. 11V •. .. n r m .ri. dF..y i South Essex Sewerage District Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: • 5' F, S. +� -11X 6-� 74 - May 14, 1966 Att: Francis D. Brainard District Engineer The Board of Health will have a meeting at the Health Center, 5 Broad Street, on Tuesday, May 21st, at 5:00 P.M. at which time the problem of dumping your waste materials at the end of Barcelona Avenue will be discussed. We cordially Invite you to attend this meeting. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/r � • sus. May 16, 1868 Councillor John J. Butler 21 Butler Street Salem. Massachusetts Dear Councillor: The South Essex Sewerage District.has been, at their request, Invited to discuss the dumping problems at the and of Barcelona Avenue. As you are vitally interested in the problem, we would like to extend to you a cordial invitation to be present, also. Very truly yours. FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/r April 25, 1968 South Essex Sewerage Commission Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: This department is again in receipt of complaints by neighbors immediately in the vicinity of your dumping area on the Grasso property located at Barcelona Avenue. Pursuant to our previous discussions on the matter and the fact that this nuisance still exists, and as it is also a safety hazard, you are hereby ORDERED to cease and desist from further use of this area as a dumping ground as of the date of this letter. You are further ORDERED to treat and cover all existing material now deposited on this plot of land. If you feel aggrieved by this order you may appeal to the Board of Health for a hearing. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h c.c.2 C. Butler OMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUS&S SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT�� SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN QllaUER Bex auk eu COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY HERVEY J. LEBOEIJi^. JR. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WOMB. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. BALM Salem Board of Health 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts SALEM, MASS. May 1, 1968. DECEIVE© ki Y 21968 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Attention: John J. Toomey, D. S. C., Health Agent Gentlemen: JOSEPH S. O'KEEFE TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER Your cease and desist order dated April 25th, in regard to our operations on the Grasso property was an unexpected decision, as we have certainly attempted to comply with your regulations previously established. I sincerely hope that your Board has considered all the aspects of this all important dumping operation, and that a few re -occurring com- plaints was not the reason for the recent order. The week of April 8th was the first time we have used the dumping area since early December, 1967. Since I last talked to your Board, the District, in good faith has had me investigate other means of disposal of this sludge. The Saugus dump authorities would not allow dumping in their land -fill area. The Division of Water Pollution Control will not allow barging and dumping at sea of any sludge unless stabilized after a treatment plant process. The eventual solution would seem to be treatment and incineration. The Sewerage Board is taking all reasonable steps at the present time to expedite the treatment plant and this solution. Meanwhile, we would hope that complaints from Salem residents could be taken in stride, and the above facts explained to any complainants.: concerned. I do not anticipate any major use of the dumping area for several months, but at present our consultant engineers have asked that we skim the top floating materials from our chamber at Salem, so that they will have a good estimate of the daily accumulation. This I had intended to do within a week or two. It would only involve a day or two at the most. To help with this study I certainly hope that your Board will cooperate and allow this short term dumping. Will you kindly inform me if this is possible so that we may proceed with the study requirements. I am, as you know, always available to discuss the matter of any future dumping operations at the convenience of your Board. Yours ver trul , TtrasC�no ti �.Lg's . District Engineer. OMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUOTS SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMIS" ONE OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY Hervev J Boeuf, Jr. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM SALEM, MASS. The Salem Board of Health T. Kaplan, M. D., Chairman 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: November 25, 1966. Joseph B. O'Keefe TREASURER AND CLERK RECEIVED NOV 2 8 1966 C'' Y ur ;3ALENl NEA LTH DEPARTMENT; FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER At the November meeting of the South Essex Sewerage Board, I reported definite adverse conditions in Salem and Beverly Harbors due to our present method of grease accumulation and long periods between the removal of the same from our Salem Grease and Giit Chamber. The board respectfully requests that your Board, or such representatives as you may designate, meet with them on Thursday, December 8th, at our office, Fort Avenue, Salem, at 10:30 A. M. to discuss this problem and reconsider your recent orders pertaining to the removal and disposal of this grease in Salem. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT District Engineer. 1 • Francis D. Brainard District Engineer South Essex Sewerage District South Essex Sewerage Board Salem$ Massachusetts Dear Sir: 0 August 19, 1966 At the last meeting of the Board of Health, held on Tuesdays August 16, 1966p your request for permission to dump grease and grit on the Grasso property off Marlborough Road was reviewed and it was the decision of the Board that permission for this dumping be extended to november 1' 1966. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. T OMEY* D. S. C. Health Agent T/r OMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSTS 0001.* SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SALEM, MASS. SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON pTTI.� RIICH�A^RDSON H21111171" :ey 1 V : RL1 BLUIC )OR�9r BEYEB LY X04.08MM COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER, SALEM The Salem Board of Health Dr. John J. Toomey, Health Agent 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: August 15, 1966. REC,E4�IE� ASG 16 tg66 CITY OF SALEM by �LTFI DEPARTMENT Joseph B. O'Keefe TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER Representing the South Essex Sewerage District, Mr. Neal Mitchell and myself met with your Board on May 10th of this year, to discuss our dumping operations on the Grasso property off Marlborough Road. We have since then exercised the control measures you directed at the dumping site, and we have received no complaints. The status of our progress towards future plans for disposal of our wastes is as follows: The Board has signed a contract with Metcalf and Eddy of Boston, Mass., and is also in the process of applying for Federal funds to finance this study. Anticipating that our Grease & Grit Chamber in Salem will require cleaning out in the latter part of September or early in October, we therefore request your permission to dispose of the accu- mulated wastes at that time. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT ,MGG<c v, /�% ��ZG«'�`6c,(" "t District Engineer. 0 0 May 13, 1966 South Essex Sewerage District Commission Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: The Board of Health, at a special meeting held on May 10th, carefully considered.your request to dump on the Grasso pro- perty at the rear of Barcelona Avenue. Please be advised that the Board gives the permission, but requests that the material be limed and be covered. Also it should be fenced in and that signs be posted for the protection of children and others. This extension will be reviewed again at the September meeting of the Board of Health. In extending this permission the Board of Health would like, from your board, assurances that definite steps are being taken by your organization to alleviate this problem. We would appreciate hearing from you on this. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h 0 0 May 3, 1966 South Essex Sewerage District 50 Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: At the last meeting of the Board of Health held on April 26th your letter requesting permission to resume dumping of grease and grit on Barcelona Avenue in Salem, was reviewed. The conclusion of the Board was that you have had two extensions on this and they are unwilling at this time to extend this permission any further. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h May 6, 1966 South Essex Sewerage District Commission 50 Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: I In response to your letter relative to dumping off Barcelona Avenue in Salem, the Board of Health have decided to hold a special meeting at the Health Center, 5 Broad Street on Tuesday, May 10, at 4:30 P. M. for the purposes of exploring this situa- tion with you. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h l� OMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUETS SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY FRANK J. McCARTHY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER, SALEM The Salem Board of Health 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: SALEM, MASS. April 27, 1966. C;1 y HEAL.l-H t�l_aSALEA1 T Joseph B. O'Keefe S.3 3UIMOO7nDCKMUC: TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER It is my understanding that our recent request to dump tannery wastes on the Grasso property in the rear of Highland Avenue, Salem, was refused by your Board. I, therefore, respectfully request a review of the circum- stances pertaining to this request, and further request an appeal of this decision. Our dumping problems could certainly be compared to your own city incinerator problems, where remedial action is now being taken. The South Essex Sewerage Board, on April 21st, selected Metcalf and Eddy, Engineers, Boston, as consultants to further interview regarding sewage treatment, and serious consideration regarding incineration of our wastes will certainly be included in the scope of the interview and study to be made. As I previously stated, we are exercising control measures at our dump, and under our present method of operation --dumping about three days in the Spring and Fall --we are certainly causing a very minimum, if any, chance for neighborly complaints. I would certainly have to state that if our sludge pits become inoperative, the only emergency measure possible would be to open relief gates and discharge sewage directly into tide water, which could be a very serious situation during the Summer months. To summarize, I certainly feel that real progress toward remedying a bad situation is being made, and the above request appealing your most recent decision is justified. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT District Engineer. OMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSWS SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SALEM, MASS. SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C.TOMASELLO April 13, 1966. CHAIRMAN GORDON T. gRp IoC,�HARDSOc,N Harvey oN Lel7oa ,WJ`r:. BEVERLY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM The Salem Board of Health Dr.,John J. Toomey, Health Agent 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: Joseph B. O'Keefe TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER RECEIVED APP14 iScJ HEALTH DH vl SALEM EPARTMEf,(1 It is again time for our semi-annual cleaning of our Grease and Grit Chamber at Salem Willows. We are therefore requesting your permission to haul and dump this refuse on the Grasso property in the rear of Highland Avenge, Salem. This will be a three day operation; with access to the dumping area from Marlborough Road only. We are continuing to fence the•used dumping areas, and are deodorizing, liming and partially covering the areas used, as you have previously requested. We would like to start this dumping on or about May 11 1966. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAG& DISTRICT District Engineer. i RECEIVED COUTMOnfvettlt4 of fflaS9Ztr4U0j t5 '_--� 1AAR 14IS66SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Salem, Mass...............March 11{ jq 66. V Dr. John J. Toomey Health Agent Salem Board of Health 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: A Re`s Meeting of the South Essex Sewerage Board will be f held at the office of the Board, Port Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts (� on.........Wed esday,...Merch.. 6,...1966........... Time ......... 19.:. 0-Am...M............................................... ByOrder of ... the„Bgarda................................................................................................. Yours, ' + .......... .� ... '� ..............Clerk �*alenc Poarl of Pealth . • 5 P6 roa0 �4treet 4 June 24, 1965 Mr. Francis D. Brainard District Engineer C/o South Essex Sewerage Authority Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: Below is the decision in the form of a motion unanimously carried at the last meeting of the Board of Health relative to the dumping on Grasso property. MOTION: Because of the critical nature of the present situation at the South Essex Sewerage District that they be permitted to continue dumping at the Grasso property, provided that their trucks do not use Barcelona Avenue and that the dump- ing pits be fenced and suggest that sanitary fill, lime or other protective measures as shall bepproposed by Dr. Toomey be made a con- dition of the granting of this temporary per- mit. And, that this temporary permit shall be in force and effect until the meeting of November 16, 1965, when the matter will be re- viewed. One of the conditions is, that an appro- priate sign or signs be posted to indicate any possible danger. Discussion after the motion: That the South Essex Sewerage people endeavor to find another place in the interim. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h cc: Attorney Johnson 0 Vit. ,Braost L. 64111vst4s Prosidsnt 9iwvlbomob stood Assquiation malboro"b saw S4wo, massaahuwts 01970 x circ 0 Juee 83, 2953 At the regal" aftties air the Board of "alth kAld on Jam U* 1983 a retaeaat foe an ftv"2 frau s provirus daasfslon 64=14 tho use of t"sts am"o Property (sd;scant CO a+ meteras Avemme) as a oporsuary #gar oftse " silt frecce tb.6 soush us" sewoarste VIU4 at gotta Liillo x# was teapowily .asaladed. This temporary oeoponsloa to era ftvc=Otr 160, 1955. The soarfl 44 > t"S thio aC04 is aria IOt at tl:e n4*40 of tbo hate ocamnity and has dlvaeted the ApAt of tho smarm of #esift to sae that a:2 gaaaiblo 4144 tMover oasfe>gusrds era comp204 with by the tooth ld tax Seawarege Authority. Xh" temporary sasaasnsion of the gsatiriOUS erdas La lseaed Asa of th* OMCSMCY ttsturC of rhe alt"Ciatt. Th* South Issas Sotaeroso Aotho„ tty is to Procse d sties all lam to 4"etoyg at fl»tt o0m rasm of Otopwl bist o novombet 16, 1%$. The Nord has ve"ostee rttat 1 write yet, 1*01*04 Lams pft heves a vittl #etsrest in this spatter* raid to hopofa2 of you as"paration, ery arupy yaaxs* VCR = wim of ism Health Aswt J Tslot CC$ ftyar ttallw Councillor dome sutler Attor"I litehatd w. dobasoa Mr. vroncis 0. B7tA"ardy soutu 1ltm fsmtsale, ax tri.et OMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUS&S SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY FRANK J. McCARTHY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM The Salem Board of Health I. Kaplan, M. D., Chairman Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: SALEM, MASS. June 10, 1965. LOUIS F. O'KEEFE TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER REC'EIVEQ �Ulv ,l .L 1OSn5 Ci'f Y HEgLT{ DCpARTAIEN-Z As per your letter and order of November 19, 1964, our dumping operations on the Grasso property in the rear of Barcelona Avenue were stopped. As recommended by Dr. Toomey, we have since searched for other feasable areas on Swampscott Road to no avail. As per your letter of March 10, 1965, we have exercised con- siderable control measures on the old sludge beds, such as heavy liming, odor control with chemicals, and covering with soil. This control treat- ment has removed almost entirely any odor and the unsightly looks of the sludge beds. We have also erected DANGER KEEP OFF signs to warn and prevent any possible walking across the beds. Although another area on the Grasso property was approved for dumping by an Engineer from the State Department of Public Health, this area would have to be reached by traveling over Marlborough Road. We can also use Marlborough Road as a back entrance to our present dumping area, where we have two pits sufficient for at least a year's operation. Regardless of the hearing testimony, we are sure that the most objections to our dumping was the travel by our trucks along Barcelona Avenue. By closing off the Barcelona entrance, using Marlborough Road as an entrance, and exercising constant dumping area control, such as odor and covering, we feel there is no good reason why your Board should not rescind your dumping ban and allow us immediate use of the same area. In conclusion, the Board would remind you that your City does not furnish a dump for disposal, as in Peabody, and the material to be disposed of comes entirely from Salem industries. We hope that in the near future some method of incineration can be installed by the District, but meanwhile, conditions at our grease and grit chamber are critical. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX ScEEWWERAGGE� DISTRfCT �pi72Pili-� cc to Mayor Collins istiict Engineer June 11, 1965 Mr. James Grasso Marlborough Road Salem, Mass. For some time we have been very much concerned about the pits used for disposal of wastes from the South Essex Sewerage Authority. While these were rather remote in the past, a great number of homes are now in close proximity. I have advised the South Essex Sewage people to lime and ocver these pits and as owner of the place, I feel that yo; u should take immediate steps to fence these particular areas of your land to fore- stall any possible future hazards to young children who will inhabit the neighborhood. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h OMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUS&S SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY FRANK J. McCARTHY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM The Board of Health 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts SALEM, MASS. March 18, 1965. RECEIVE© WAR I ' 190H CITY OF SALEM HEALTH OrPARTMENT, Attention - Dr. John J. Toomey, Health Agent Gentlemen: LOUIS F. O'KEEFE TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER Enclosed is a letter from James V. Grasso, owner of land off Marlborough Road, Salem, Massachusetts, permitting the South Essex Sewerage District to dump at a designated spot for an undeter- mined length of time. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT e District Engin er. RECEIVED UYY Cr "ADEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT E • .k > 0 RECEIVED WiAOI- 1965 CITY OF SALEM_ • HEALTH DEPARTMFNT. • William L. Mahoney, Jr. South Essex Sewerage Board 50 Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: March 10, 1765 Please be advised that I have again reviewed the Grasso property located at the entrance off of Marlborough Road, this time in consultation with the District Sanitary Engineer of the State Department of Health. He agreed that is is rather a good location for the purpose so will approve it. However, while making the inspection I noticed that there was quite an odor emanating from the present pit and I think the following set of rules should be instituted in the past and future pits that you might have. That the material should be covered with lime, allow it to cook and then cover it with gravel cover, and, of course, that a proper im- pervious dyke be built to contain the material in this specific location. Before this becomes effective, I must have the letter that I re- quested of you wherein Mr. Grasso assures you and the Board of Health that this property is his, and he has the legal right to grant you this permission. Of course, this action of mine will have to be approved by the Board of Health at its meeting on Tuesday. Marsh 16th. I will advise you of their action. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h E Dr. Frederick A. Dunham District Health Officer District Health Office Tewksbury, Massachusetts Dear Doctor: March 2, 1465 We have a rather vexing problem in Salem concerning the disposal of waste of the South Essex Sewerage District. As a temporary expedient pending a more efficient method of disposal, I have selected an area off Marlborough Road, in Salem. Before giving permission for this operation, I would feel such more secure if I had the confirmation of one of the sanitary people of your department; either Mr. Nickerson, pottda2, or Higgins. ��,� I would like to hear from you as quickly as possible inasmuch as South Essex Sewerage is anxious to ready the area for this work, or make some other arrangements. Very truly yours, FOR THE HOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TONY, D.S.C. Health Agent JJT:jaf 0 '__40t. January 5, 1965 South Essex Sewerage Board 50 Fort Avenue Salem. Massachusetts Gentlemen: At the last meeting of the Board of Health held on December 15th, 1964 a hearing was held on an appeal by representatives of your Board relative to the question of dumping in the rear of Barcelona Avenue, property owned by Mr. James Grasso. In view of the evidence offered the Board at the time, now decision was made, but they have recommended that representatives from your department and from the Health Department investigate the possibil- ities of a new location on land owned by Mr. Grasso off of Marlborough Road. When this investigation is made and a report made to the Board a final decision will be rendered. In the meantime, the temporary ban on dumping at the present location will be enforced. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J.TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h December 4, 1964 South Essex Sewerage District 50 Fort Avenue Salem. Massachusetts Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of November 24, 1964 in which you request a hearing before the Board of Health in re the dumping operations on or about the area of Barcelona Avenue in Salem, the Board of Health Will grant this hearing at its next regular meeting. This meeting will be held at the Health Center, 5 Broad Street at 5:30 P. M., on Tuesday, December 15th, 1964. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/h November 26, 1964 Mr. Anthony Pierro 2 Barcelona Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Dear Sir: As the law provides, the South Essex Sewerage has appealed, in writing, for a hearing which I am sure the Board of Health will give them. However, I think that you should know about this and I also feel that maybe a representative or two from your group should attend the meeting. This meeting will be held at 5 Broad Street, Health Center at 5:30 P. M. on December 15th. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent T/H Encl. 1 f1 &MONWEALTH OF MASSACHUS#S SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY FRANK J. McCARTHY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM The Board of Health City of Salem Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: SALEM, MASS. November 24, 1964. RECEIVED NOV 2 51964 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT LOUIS F. O'KEEFE TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER In reference to your letter of November 19, 1964, in which you order the South Essex Sewerage Board to cease all dumping opera- tions on or about the area of Barcelona Avenue, the South Essex Sewerage Board wishes to enter an appeal to this order. In talking with Dr. Toomey, he informed us that the next regular meeting of the Board of Health will be on December 15, 1964. As this is after the next meeting of the South Essex Sewerage Board, we hereby request a hearing on December 15th, if convenient to you. Yours very truly, Sent copies (photos) to SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD 3 Board Members Mr. Anthony Pierro 2 Barcelona Ave. District Engineer. { ;REG TE D 0_ ______________ ria AT e ____________ Spec. del'y fee $-_ --- Fee _ Ret. receipt fee $____ _____ Surcharge $__ Rest. del'y fee $__________ Postage ❑ Airmail B M POD Form 3806-0ct. 1960 c48-16-70493-5 9 SAVE THIS RECEIPT. Present it when making inquiry or claim. ..y Claim must be, filed within i year from the date of mailing. -... Consult postmaster as to -fee chargeable on registered parcel post packages addressed to foreign countries. U.S GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 48-16-70993-4 INSTRUCTIONS TO DELIVERING EMPLOYEE Deliver ONLY to Sho. address where addressee 1:1 delivered (Additional charges required for these services) RECEIPT Received the numbered article described on other side. SIGNATURE OR NAME OF ADDRESSEE (must aI.., be filled in) U �S �J•� L'l/,rU �J t e SIGNATURE OF ADDRESSEE'SS AGENT, IF ANY " DATE DELIVERED I SHOW )fib DELIVERED (only iF requested) d _ CBS -I6-)1540-5-F GPO .H POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT CLNALTI, INPRIVATE Use T ,nOlO OFFICIAL LYSINSSS PAY LNT Of POSTAOQ, DD RECEIVED I f IOVf�1N6.Po .FDFICf NOV 2 41964 INSTI ,UG jf'g: N Ilio i%tfiSLb€`tgvgf and complete ms[mttro theF'�id�fYpP,%\c@41fMyei stern gummed ends, attach and hold firml'to OA212 tlUtYYBFF.ttielle Print on RETURN front of article RETURN RECEIPr REQUESTED. TO RESTERED NO. O NAM S4UlM CERTIFIED NO. STREE N O% p Q INSURED NO. CITY, STATE, AND ZIP CODE I 4Q- css— November 19, 1964 South Essex Sewerage Board 50 Fort Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The Board of Health is in receipt of complaints from residents on and about the area of Barcelona Avenue, which expressed their concern re- lative to the grease and grit dumping operations of your department. The Board feels that the complaints are valid and that the operation is indeed both a danger and a nuisance to the people in this area. Therefore, you are ORDERED to cease all operations within ten days from the date of this notice. If you feel aggrieved by this order you may appeal, in writing, to the Board of Health for a hearing, within seven dayssfrom the date of this letter. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent J/H REGISTERED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 1�6- *April 23, 1964 We, the undersigned, do hereby petition the ,Board of Health of the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to prohibit the- dumping of SEWERAGE in open fields adjacent to Barcelona Avenne, Salem, Mass., and to further prohibit the use of the aforesaid Barcelona Avenue as a thoroughfare in reaching the SEWERAGE beds. The aforesaid condition - constitutes a serious_danger_to the -health and safety of -the under ------ signed and their children: Name Address 3 /_ Adm OMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSO SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE BOARD JOSEPH C. TOMASELLO CHAIRMAN GORDON T. RICHARDSON COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. BEVERLY FRANK J. McCARTHY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS. PEABODY CLIFTON R. GRINNELL REPRESENTATIVE TOWN OF DANVERS NEAL B. MITCHELL CITY ENGINEER. SALEM SALEM, MASS. City of Salem, Massachusetts Board of Health Salem, Massachusetts April 23, 1964- LOUIS F. O'KEEFE TREASURER AND CLERK FRANCIS D. BRAINARD DISTRICT ENGINEER Attention - Dr. John J. Toomey, Health Agent Gentlemen: RECEIVED APR 2 4'1964 7HEALTH Cf- EALCM DEPARTMENT Reference is made to your letter of April 17th, regarding complaints from residents of Barcelona Avenues First, the information regarding overloading of our trucks, and the large quantities of materials being deposited on the roadway, is completely erroneous. I personally travel this road while we are dumping, and I have never found any objectionable materials in evidence. Regarding the access by some other road, it would involve spending several thousand dollars, and we would be passing four times as many houses on Marlborough Road as there are on the present route. I have talked to Mr. Holland, one of the residents and also a complainant, and informed him that our total operation and use of the road is only about fifteen working days a year. He was concerned about breaking up the thin layer of hot -top which he and some of his neighbors installed, and we will make some periodic repairs to the same. I believe Mr. Holland is somewhat placated and not too unhappy. Our operation is most important to all parties concerned, as you know, and I believe we can keep the residents fairly happy regarding the same. Thanks for notifying us regarding the complaints, and we would appreciate prompt information regarding any others in the future. Yours very truly, SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT District Enginecfr. LJ Rylance ' M :BALX Talked with Mr Brainard of the South Essex Sewage and he is in receipt of Deb's letter. He has given orders, to his truck drisers to haul smaller loads to help prow nt spillage. He cannot cover pits in the rear of Barcelona Ave. as they are pits dw to deposit the sludge and are not as -the complainer considers as,& pond. Mr Braynard took the complainers home and office telephone numbers and will cal: him to hake an appointment to talk and explore the situation further. Mr. Branyard further explained this method of disposal is the least expensive and the next step for disposal would be inceneration on their part which is quiet expensive. Mr Braynard is under the impression that Doe's letter refered ===X to the covering or lessening of the loads of his trucks and not the covering of his pita. There appears to be &,misunderstanding between the complainer, The South Essex{ Sew- age and the Health Dept. order. Suggest youm check Doe's letter and 'await Mr. Braynards talks with the complain Ales suggest you take a tongue in cheek attitude as the complainer is only one person speaking for himself and not for an interested gvoup or the neighbors or other abutora4 N 4 April 17, 1964 South Essex Sewerage District 58 Port Avenue Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen: The department has been in receipt of complaints From residents in the vicinity of Barcelona Avenue, relative to odors emanating from your disposal pits in that area. Further, the trucks are evidently being overloaded, because large quantities of this material is being deposited on Barcelona Avenue. I would suggest that smaller loads be put on these trucks to eliminate these nuisances occurring along their route. Also, that some other entrance to these pits be utilized. If memory serves me right, there is an entrance from Marlborough Road which it may be possible to use. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent :h I�n[eut 'l3aarJ of Peniklt S � rnuJ �kreet �`