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2009 COMMENT LETTERS RECEIVED NOV 0 2009 Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearin¢ 11110109 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Nortbside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300% increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large i S David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: Increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com — Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVED NOV 1,0 2009 �UALTH 1 Date: November 3, 2009 REcENED To: Mr. David Greenbaum 9! Acting Health Agent NOV 'a 9 2909 Salem Board of Health cM Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise,the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin y� 33 Bengal Lane Salem, MA 01970 Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent \ , Salem Board of Health RECEIVED E® 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOVO 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C,ry xSOLEIA yr i.�LTH RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 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DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net NOV o Noon G + r UF BpAR6 o�, Eo L November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village,my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf,the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows, rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours, David M Jacobson/— Date: November 3, 2009 To: Mr. David Greenbaum �® Acting Health Agent NQS 0 62009 Salem Board of Health X117-� Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes, but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the comer of Swampscott Road and Traders Way(across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left tum from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 1 .0 2009 0) BOAR✓ Page I of I David Greenbaum From: Joan lovely Uoan.loveiy@verizon.netj Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:39 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: FW: Transfer Station Hi Dave, I received this email tonight. Would you kindly include it in the public commentary. Thank you. Councillor Lovely From: Vin Giacchettl [mailto:vin—giacchetti@hotmail,com] Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:10 PM To:joan.lovely@verizon.net Subject:Transfer Station Greetings, I had all intentions on attending this evenings meeting regarding the transfer station but at the last minute - something came up. I've lived In Salem since 2000 and bought on Aurora Lane knowing a little about the transfer station, I should have done a little more research. If I had known the full impact of the transfer station in advance, I might not have bought. There really are two issues, the first in the "immense" amount of dirt and dust generated (I feel) by the transfer station. The difference between the summer months with the windows open and the winter months is truly amazing. The second issue is the trucks which I know is also caused by the the gravel company - those guys In those trucks - I swear - are dangerous. Besides my "day" job I'm a licensed real estate agent (Armstrong Field) and I know an expansion of that facility will have an impact on property values. I don't want to come across as a "NIMBY" but honestly the dirt/dust is ridiculous. If it's that bad on my furniture, I'm afraid to think what it's doing to my lungs. We don't need another Salem Power Plant - if it has to happen there must be strict filtering restrictions placed on it. Sincerely, Vin Giacchetti 617-962-8522 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG-www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425/Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 11/10/2009 : CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSHITS Bo,)Lm)OI'HE-ILTI I / 120 WAsxiNG>'oN STREET,4ni F1.0()It ! TEL. (978) 741-1800 KINMERLE-DRISCOLL FAti(978)745-0343 MAYOR DGR rll NBAUNI SALEM-CON( DA%rm GRi;ENAAU'A ACTING IIEM,'tvI AGENT MEMO) To: Board of Health Members From: David Greenbaum, Acting Health AgeniA Re: Transfer Station Comment Letters As requested please find enclosed copies of all the comment letters received to date in opposition to the proposed transfer station. Also enclosed are a number of form letters from Northside Carting in support of this project that have additional comments attached. In total we have received approximately 230 form letters from Northside Carting to date. I have also included a partial list of names of people who have signed these from letters from Beth Rennard. I am working to compile all the names in one list and will try to get that to you for your review prior to the meeting on Tuesday. Additionally, I have included for your review the decision by the hearing officer in regards to the Petition to Intervene on behalf of residents of the condominium complex located off First Street and Swampscott Road. Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information regarding this matter. RECENED Nov 10 2009 Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearine 11/10/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI)transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300% increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipictro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: Increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft(D Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 ! Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:36:00 RECEIVED NOTIO 0 2009 icALTH I i� 1 i r r Date: November 3, 2009 RECEIVED To: Mr. David Greenbaum �0 LJ Acting Health Agent Nov Salem Board of Health cM . ,,,,� Jr NEA►-T1� Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" ✓ Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin y� , 33 Bengal Lane Salem, MA 01970 Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOV O 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C,ry : 7 M-EIA 0, 1C ti:t= IC ALTs i RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, sly �e'�'4 Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll All Salem City Councillors AGY`/n/G (-0LAc-7h( G-�I sA6g 44 Ozz r-KtA ,�- Il¢ -5,44-CIM /3o14, &1) e f-- ,, 5,-4e-F14 5,-4e-F1r l/2,Kl/vg7;F/Z 14S C2LS / /'G/N (S Dc r'Vli4 � ibvga5' (/tLLlJG � Jaz `l4 M / L-e FSoIk " A-vCPLz,�Z- s7uz-,,- fvg 14ao e K i 2e M L- PfJfz&H4V- 17 S t Cl2 oivG��fZfL t � RAZ /N e12-g2/J5F TONNAQF o fZE�:7o Pft olo! 'lq C /IJ A 615 /?2Y /U U2?7f S 1 6& G A/2-rt tic/ 1A)(;4 wCK- c9tL)c-y t5 'gcAAAPSSoT7' C-F rGCFc� rN FPr e c� A,vo 10 4 AtJ0-clZ610 S t204() c,, f T-k S(3 +9Gr)inZ5: 7-2ve% s` FP-- &W AGGjZc? Gn.-rf2 rA, 6US (M-Iej', NU,44&j6V S (f-742-5' j:;2044 5 W a-01) v%t 6,L A �p__Jr' c-0 c4,- (30S rN 25S SS 7? ft FLL /d ac lJ (F �/OUL� ( W 2S��c7iG ,C,S 7b 7fzAA-) C (T-- T-( Ti( AC.;o (SLAC /'+Yu Joa &-2,V 0A.) l-Fp A4acv RC2 ,2- 6LaPc 2. UAL u�'� !�v Dv�!/� " sv r r-,01z GJ ! 7-1 F ?l6 //U Oc?2d-SrF:z W 106 LL U 770�v v 60/2-s- ll�d (02o(JOSAL COY N012-tl-I - S lD� c//�fZT'jNCn, /o)c , /' cu Pc>(-1-6 (c Sid%a Tz( fel n/o ,cx.Lc �s&Z m 2( SlA ti/, M/4 DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net NOV °62000 BD�OFH c��, EAITW November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village,my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows,rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours,, �p David M Jacobson, Date: November 3,2009 ° 'aI1 t) To: Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Nov Salem Board of Health -. .,ir Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes, but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise,the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way(across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 r' November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVE NOV 1:0 2009 Gil BOARv LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 152 Lynnway—Suitt: 1F. LwN.M&ssArnusFrrs01902 781-5932016—781.639-8100 781-592-1129 facsimile ca7i@attm7aygoodman.com Carl D.Goodman Facsimile transmittal To: Kenneth F.Whittaker,Esq. Fax: 617412-3120 From: Carl Goodman Date: 11-10-09 Re: Pages: cover+1 cc: Salem Hoard of Health 978-745-0343 Please see attached documents: Cover Letter,Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter, Appearance. RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 CITY OF S,iLEM BOARD OF HEALTI-I LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 152 Lynnway—Suite 1 E Lirax.MacsA©wsErrs 01902 781-593-2016--7811639.8100 781-592-1129 facsimile rarl®at". guodman,roan Carl D.Goodman By facsimile 617-412-3120 and email: kwhittakereadorno.cnaq November 10, 2009 Kenneth F.Whittaker,Esq. Adorno&Yoss 1.55 Federal Street Suite 1202 Boston,MA 02110 RE: Salem Transfer Station/Northside Carting,Inc. Application for Minor Modification to Site Assignment Dear Mr.Whittaker. Enclosed please find Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter on behalf of Alan Samiljan of Salem,Massachusetts along with my Appearance. I have not indicated a docket number as none of the papers available for public inspection at the office of the Board of Health contained a docket number. Very truly y Very �"�f/' 0 CARL D.GOODMAN CDC:hbs cc: Salem Board of Health—978-7454)348 facsimile v COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the matter of Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment PETITION TO INTERVENE&REGISTRATION OF ABUTTER Now comes Alan Samiljan,owner of the premises known as 51 Cavendish Circle, Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts,by his undersigned attorney and petitions to intervene and Register in the above referenced matter. As reasons therefore,your Petitioner states: 1. Petition is the owner of that certain parcel of land known as and numbered 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts which premises is a portion of the Green Dolphin Village Condominium and includes an undivided interest in the common areas of the Condominium which is located across the street from the subject Site. (Petitioner's premises is located within the townhouse development at the intersection of First Street and Swampscott Road, approximately 200 feet from the transfer station's southern property line.] The legal description of Petitioner's premises is"Unit C,Building 186,in the condominium known as.the Green.Dolphin Village Condominium established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A,as amended,by Master Deed dated April 2, 1999 and recorded on April 6, 1999 with the Essex So.District Registry of Deeds in Book 15588 Page 530,as amended." In addition,the Petitioner holds a 0.8881%undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium. A copy of Petitioner's decd and a copy of the boundary plan of the condominium complex recorded in the Essex South District registry of Deeds in Plan Book 332 Plan 960 are attached hereto and marked Exhibits"A"and"B"respectively. The individual owner of a condominium unit has C D.GeeMn S±L,a ur+n ru olw± Sb ASYSOIQ standing to participate in matters affecting the Condominium.Bernstein v ChigfBuilding Inspector,52 Mass.App.Ct. 422, 754 N.E.2d 133 (2001). 2. Petitioner resides at his premises and will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing. 3. Petition further states that he will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing as the traffic impact on the intersections of First Street and Swampscott Road, Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and on the said streets directly affect his access to and egress from his prcmiscs as more fully set forth in Petitioner's Written Comments attached hereto as Exhibit"C." 4. Petitioner's Authorized Representative is: Carl D. Goodman, Esq.,Goodman Law Office, 152 Lynnway—Suite IE,Lynn,MA 01902 Telephone 781-593-2016 Facsimile: 781-592-1129 BBO#201720 5. The proposed Facility will cause an undue exacerbation of traffic problems in the immediate vicinity of the Site which is already overburdened by traffic and the proposed Facility will cause an increase in truck traffic on highways and side streets and ways that may cause a danger to the public and adversely affect the Public Health. 6. The proposed Facility will cause an increase in vehicular emissions,noise,and dust all of which will adversely and substantially impact the environment and the Public Health. 7. The proposed Facility will otherwise cause an increase in pollution and adversely affect the Public Health. S. The application is improper as the proposal is not for a Minor Modification,but is seeking Major Modifications to the Site Assignment. ALAN SAMIUAN By his4OODMAN CAR Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite 1 E Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 L. om.vr ann ami Ifi I yJft L,MA 01M ttll-SO7-Wle VERIFICATION 1,Cad D.Goodman,attorney for the Petitioner/Regisuvra,hereby certify under the penalties ofpetjury that 1 have read and understand the within Petition and Registration and that the statements contained herein are true. I further certify that as to facts set forth on information and belief,I believe the same to be true. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury this I Uh day of November,2009. Carl D.Goodman CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I,Carl D.Goodman;attorney for the Petitioner/Registrant,certify that I have this day served true and complete copies of: I. Petition to Intervene and Registration of Abutter 2. Notice of Appearance of Carl D.Goodman By causing such copies to be forwarded by facsimile this day to: Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01940 Facsimile:978-745-0343 CARL .GOODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite IE Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel: (781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 Dated: November 10,2009 (WID IFMIiY IS7 L,rrrep Lpmt MA 01441 'lIIS4]3416 • ..... .... vv .r wu.uu.. vvv✓ww .✓,�,wnn yy VVV/VlY CXHtC IT — _ Deedi19�aI�B�fIN( �P9�2a a I/We,D1ame M.Skreslat,of7 Jill's Way,Peabody,Massachusetts 01960 ft in consideration ofThree Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars($37Wo.o0)Dollen; a gram to Alla Samiljan and Brenda Samiljan,tenants by the entirety of 51 Cavmdhh Circle,Unit C,Salem, MA 01970 VA+ withQUIMLAIMCOVENAMM - The Unit known as Unit C,Building 186 (the"Unit"),in a condominium known as the Green Dolphin Village Condominium(the"Condominium"),established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 183A,at amended,by Master Deed dated April 2,1999 and recorded on April 6,1999,with the Essex South Dlstrkt Registry of Dec"Book 15588, Page 530,as amended,and having a post office address of 51 Cavendish Circle,Salem, Masmchmetts. Together with an undivided Interest of.8881% In the common areas and facilities of said Condominium and together with the rights,if any,to exclusive use of ally of the common arms and facilities of said Condominium as more fully set forth In the aforesaid Master Deed and the First Unit Deed. Together with the benefit of and subject to the easements,restrictions,conditions,debts and obligations set forth or referred to in said Master Deed,First Unit Dead and provisions of the Green Dolphin Village Condominium Trust,its By-Laws and Rules and Regulations,recorded with said Registry of Deeds at Book 15588,Page 563, as the same may from time to time be amended by instruments of record. The Condominium and each of the units Is intended for residential purposes and other uses permitted by the applicable Zoning ordinances as set forth it,or limited by,the Master Deed. Cq44�, D ME = For flits,see deed recorded with the Etsex South R of Deeds at Book 17260 a 49 OE U TH i �� � 5' SUUTH ESSEX - w Executed as a sealod instrument this Tenth day ofApru,2007. ilCt/-r'C2T-4��-'ser/s�� .,*=. �iw •n " Dianne M.Streskt41710.00 Commonwealth Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex,ss: On this Tenth day of April,2007,before me,the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Donne M.Skreskt,proved to me through mtisfmctory evidence of identification,which were 0 Drivers license;O Stat TD;0 Passport;O OOwr Government Issued 10;0 Other,to be the person whose name is signed on the prcooding or attached document,and arkanughsAged lg me thate it voluntarily for its purpose. p CNPoSTINEA PERRO!2-A'd80N - ��A •"Y'' - Notary Public rGOYafMaYLHrh-w`vs::r. :7r8 ' �� ttoealha r.ea,s LOWS MAP I V SYI�COOY�ItNAYM _ ip C SK .MM tliK-�1�Imt 11r N�M .pOR YM.aYYO....1M Kw. f'~�MY�1TiMY!A.t�tWe W a 1.IW MT4�.F�M IT. j �wwr i ,ypV� waw.. S +++a ` �•t i. AItM PLAN r r y r �. "Mir& ' t •.e r � .rrs.,.s awwr r PLAN OF Uk10 �. .�' st SALE!/ Mar YAflINfR Mqi ��E LLACNOOI�iD(7111t7UA�1 � MR Y�OII�IVVOYY4i/OLTM � G�•�� IIw•..4 kn 4i.u��afi.1 YLarMv�T" W�•.W m1b NM EXHIBIT C Written Comments of Alan Samiljan My name is Alan Samiljan. I reside at 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C, Salem,Massachusetts which is part of a townhouse condominium complex located at and bounded by First Street on the northwest,Swampscott Road on west and southwest,Whalers Lane on the Northeast,East,and land now or formerly of Lynn Sand and Stone on the south and southeast. The townhouse complex is the residential complex referenced in some of the reports and filings in the pending Petition for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment located approximately 200 feet southeast of subject transfer station parcel. Traffic at the intersections of First Street and Swampscott Road,Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and along those streets is on a daily basis,and especially on weekdays and Saturdays,excessive. Traffic attempting to enter Swampscott Road from First Street is often backed up so much that it can take several minutes to be able to proceed onto Swampscott Road. The traffic on First Street is delayed due to the two-way traffic on Swampscott Road,which already results in massive traffic backups approaching and at the intersection of Highland Avenue. During peak morning and late afternoon/early evening commuting hours,traffic often backs on Swampscott Road all the way from Highland Avenue to First Street. The re-routing of substantially all truck traffic to and from Aggregate Industries to and from the direction of Highland Avenue has added to the traffic congestion. The altematc routes for access and egress such as by Trader's Way to Highland Avenue are similarly backed up during peak hours. A four-fold increase in daily tonnage at the transfer station will necessarily mean an increase in both heavy truck and passenger cars with the attendant impact that entering and exiting vehicles will have on traffic on Swampscott Road. I understand that the proposed project is to include a residential recycling area. I would expect that residents will utilize a drop-off recycling area and that the passenger car traffic entering and exiting the site will increase. I am also concerned that the emissions from increased car and truck traffic and from vehicles that will idle longer during traffic backups during peak traffic times will have a negative �09..r impact on the air quality resulting in greater respiratory problems for residents of my neighborhood. c.a o.c..m.. In NA L, MA 4 OM02 iu1•393a016 Orr rVr .v yV 4..r 41�VV •r)IK .v♦ vpM 44Yv J4V i44i\ VVVYP4l4\ iMV�p11}I\ WJ VVV(VAU The proposed new construction will be in violation of 310 CMR § 16.40(3)(d)(5)(b)that requires a 500 foot buffer of the waste handling areas from occupied residential dwellings and that the location ofthe new structures will violate the Salem Zoning Ordinance that requires 50 foot setback. The current traffic already substantially adversely affects the access and egress to my home. The traffic estimates that have been given in the various reports are not credible as it is not reasonable to conclude that a four-fold increase in daily tonnage;with some days as much as 500 ton,will only have a nominal affect on the already bad traffic in the vicinity. The suggested number of increased vehicles cannot account for an additional 300 ton/day. Dated: November 10,2009 Alar�rniijan [rpka yt cn u.twaimi. u:IplY.ir nwpr n1591�N4b i COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the matter of Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL.. Please enter my appcarance as attorney for Alan Samiljan in the above-entitled matter. ALAN SAMIUA By his an incy: CARL D. GOODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynuway-Suite IE Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 v.o1sK or firl V.Uwd®rr IR bmwY 0191U gel-sn-sole RECEIVE® Nov 10 2009 Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10,2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearine 11110/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300%increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers, Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 1 Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVED NOV TO 2009 r:k, a ritALTH r i i I i 1 i Date: November 3, 2009 RECEIVED To: Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent NOV 'O 9 2009 Salem Board of Health "Em ,v Jr HEALTH Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise,the traffic,the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin 7 )e, � 33 Bengal Lane ��„6 / w o_� Salem, MA 01970 /� Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent / Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOVO 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 G,!-y = i,aLEM OF :f'i:t:.i Ti D RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, J��� Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll All Salem.City Councillors rVOU, 2 / 2 DOC/ 7?�: �lf2. dJAvr � �t3Qom �Gt`C,v(:5- 145A e-71( AC-&/u7- sa6g4d r3o�a� /� oeo r tgAe- 1'2F' S<4,-CIM 13o 4dZQ o —(- r(i /- t)c( 2(Le t, 5,,4 e, tet 1 !(2 XI A)9 7;F/L S?A 7-/ON V'rLL 14 6, �C✓Z AA-Z' W!? {,ja(a2 e tC(a/A4 Ly '::�ONCa4r' fly - I A-� j C12-jZ105C2 7'6NN402 c917 fZC=J U�2 Pfto2!�-lq c .391NG. /IiA /JL /SL/ A oa?7Y Si 0& cAariNG, /A)c, avCT- OA)M- 15 swAMPSo-rr 2O. ti c262A6 y .d k rGC-c y r124 F2l e cz-9 A,vo 1)4 A-)O n61c1 S (204s) tit TN S13&Z0fJ/n� 712 C, s F2" AG G [4 PGam? [2 In 0 US r-t1.Iu�S, A,lU,tit&2CV SCg2S i 2o�r S E(or�D �l rbc-[ s /4- v 6 G� J�� C�c�7-' �jC,d� C3CJS�N 25S�' i?-fL` FLLZ f� 2fL /d LSO T(2--�ED,c 77G ,v s 7Z) 7 'f N C (77 7-e, 6/�,) wCvG(b ACSCj PL-Aclz /+yu U�Jv� f�C�fL/J V ON A fL-Z,4 !-(Z, a4D OCL) A)C5! t , UZ--S' riu buv r2 2,04- Gv ( T F O06G6 U 77&,V 7 U )a/z-S' G�d w� U !�Qc 7�fidc' t -e5 PaOOOSAL ay Noa-rl- - S (Q2 a,14fLZ"/NC,, /s)c , f w T7fZ PO l<M (�vr�c rc S��c r� ��r.✓v� cvNc nro.� S� �u sa /U Sld 4 /JiJ I M i4 0 l �f 7 � DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcastnet ,,� /V Nov o�ZOO ( " r VF SOgg6®F�tzlv, 11i November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 1110. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village, my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008 it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, g g , at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows,rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours,, _p David M Jacobson, Date: November 3, 2009 '� CAZIV To: Mr. David Greenbaum �® Acting Health Agent NOV 62009 Salem Board of Health �CTy Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes, but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise, the traffic,the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way(across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4t" Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 1 .0 2009 Cii BOAR _rr, RECEIVED Nov 10 2009 Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearina 11/10/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 3001/o increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. i As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com — Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 1 Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVED NOV,10 2009 1:0 ;iuALfH a I I 1 Date: November 3, 2009 RECEN D To: Mr. David Greenbaum d! !�/ Acting Health Agent Nov ZO Salem Board of Health ;,cM Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" ✓ Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic,the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin 33 Bengal Lane Citi;64-o 94- ' w Salem, MA 01970 C1, I Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent /^+EI 1!t� Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOVO 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C'rY . S.aLEIA RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 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As a resident of Mariner's Village, my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf,the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows,rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours, D' David M Jacobson, Date: November 3, 2009 rI t) To: Mr. David Greenbaum Nov p Acting Health Agent z�a9 Salem Board of Health ' t;w N4u -i1 Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes, but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise,the traffic,the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way(across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 ^�'� November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4t" Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 1:0 2009 C11 BOARv , i _,-._I k-, a ar avr ae..o su+: a+..e, rM ,ea .,oq aaaa .ans aLGn vuvinn,r nAU1'nl1r N.AVUI/UIU r LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODRRAN 152 Lynnway—.Suite IR LYNN.MAMCHUSEM 01902 781-599-2016—781.639$100 781-592-1129 facsimile ca7i@aftomeygoodman.com Carl D.Goodman Facsimile fitansm dd To: Kenneth F.Whittaker,Esq. Fax: 617412.3120 From: Carl Goodman Date: 11-10.09 Re: Pages: Cover+1 cc: Salem Hoard of Health 978-745-0343 Please see attached documents:Cover Utter,Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter, Appearance. RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 CITY OF S kLEM BOARD OF hEAL1'H 11/LV/LVVa uc 19:V! rnn ioa aac uca an�ucen bUUUAAA nAUra" wi UUV Ulu LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 152 Lynnway—Suite IE LYNrt.MemQtusErrs 01902 781-593-2016—781-639.8100 781-592-1129 facsimile rarl®at". goodman,rom Carl D.Goodman By facsimile 6171112-3120 and email: kwhittaker®adomaxnM November 10, 2009 Kenneth F.Whittaker,Esq. Adorno&Yoss 155 Federal Street Suite 1202 Boston,MA 02110 RE: Salem Transfer Station/Northside Carting,Inc. Application for Minor Modification to Site Assignment Dear Mr.Whittaker: Enclosed please find Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter on behalf of Alan S•amiljan of Salem,Massachusetts along with my Appearance. I have not indicated a docket number as none of the papers available for public inspection at the office of the Board of Health contained a docket number. Very truly y . 0.1�4A / CARL D.GOODMAN C:DG:hbs cc: Salem Board of Health—978.745-0348 facsimile aai au(cu +a arc 1Y:V( IM (Oa OV4 11,V OnVILOS( VVuuA nAVrnAs wjuuj/ulu COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the[natter of: Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment PETITION TO INTERVENE&REGISTRATION OF ABUTTER Now comes Alan Samiljan,owner of the premises known as 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts,by his undersigned attorney and petitions to intervene and Register in the above referenced matter. As reasons therefore,your Petitioner states: 1. Petition is the owner of that certain parcel of land known as and numbered 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts which premises is a portion of the Green Dolphin Village Condominium and includes an undivided interest in the e common areas of the Condominium which is located across the street from the subject Site. [Petitioner's premises is located within the townhouse development at the intersection of First Street and Swampscott Road,approximately 200 feet from the transfer station's southern property line.] The legal description of Petitioner's premises is"Unit C,Building 186,in the condominium known as the Green.Dolphin Village Condominium established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, as amended,by Master Deed dated April 2, 1999 and recorded on April 6, 1999 with the Essex So.District Registry of Dcods in Book 15588 Page 530,as amended." In addition,the Petitioner holds a 0.8881%undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium. A copy of Petitioner's decd and a copy of the boundary plan of the condominium complex recorded in the Essex South District registry of Deeds in Plan Book 332 Plan#60 are attached hereto and marked Exhibits"A"and"B"respectively. The individual owner of a condominium unit has I..om..ar cbl o.c.va.� u±l,m+ay ± MA U1S9± LLSS±.SOM 11/lU/LUVV AUL 14:Vl rA 101 OMC 11LM anU1LgK bVUUAAIN AAUrAAjN WJUU4/U1U standing to participate in matters affecting the Condominium.Bernstein v ChiejBuilding Inspector,52 Mass.App.Ct. 422, 754 N.E.2d 133 (2001). 2. Petitioner resides at his premises and will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing. 3. Petition further states that he will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing as the traffic impact on the intersections of First Street and Swampscott Road, Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and on the said streets directly affect his access to and egress from his premises as more fully set forth in Petitioner's Written Comments attached hereto as Exhibit"C." 4. Petitioner's Authorized Representative is: Carl D. Goodman,Esq.,Goodman Law Office, 152 Lynaway—Suite 1 E,Lynn,MA 01902 Telephone 781-593-2016 Facsimile: 781-592-1129 BBO#201720 5. The proposed facility will cause an undue exacerbation of traffic problems in the immediate vicinity of the Site which is already overburdened by traffic and the proposed Facility will cause an increase in truck traffic on highways and side streets and ways that may cause a danger to the public and adversely affect the Public Health. 6. The proposed Facility will cause an increase in vehicular emissions,noise,and dust all of which will adversely and substantially impact the environment and the Public Health. 7. The proposed Facility will otherwise cause an increase in pollution and adversely affect the Public Health. 8. The application is improper as the proposal is not for a Minor Modification,but is seeking Major Modifications to the Site Assignment, ALAN SAM1UAN By his ame�v� CARL D'GOODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite I Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO 11201720 1a.06wer WD cros.M 1121.Mrry 13 MA 01905 19144}15 16 Lar aV/ 4V'.a L4'I. LY•VU I'nA IUL U04 L440 4A1VL&QA VVVVxM\ naLratfn WjUvatulu VERIFICATION 1,Carl D.Goodman,attorney for the Petitioner/Regisirant,hereby certify under the penalties ofpetjury that I have read and understand the within Petition and Registration and that the statements contained herein arc true. I fiuther certify that as to facts ad forth on information and belief,I believe the same to be true. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury this I e day of November,2009. A Cali D.Goodman CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1,Carl D.Goodman;attorney for the Petitioner/Registrant,certify that I have this day served true and complete copies of: I. Petition to Intervene and Registration of Abutter 2. Notice of Appearance of Carl D.Goodman By causing such copies to be forwarded by facsimile this day to: Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Facsimile:978-745-0343 4CAUODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite I E Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593.2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 Dated: November 10,2009 IaV baw ('M D aq AMMA S 01902 01903 l6l-59M0!! 1111v14vvv ILZ 1%-vo rnA /e1 Dat 114a Jnul LEA WWRAN AAUtnAIN WJUUU/Ulu Deed �IIeIa�� IHB�IIH�IHIII� l�ia eerrer2e07 i1;ga:ea afw L Ve.Dianne M.Skreslet,of 7 JIU*s Way,Peabody,Massachusetts 01960 Pa tri in consideration of Three Hundred Seventy-FiveThouanad and 00/100 Milan($378,W0.00)Dollen; a grant t0 Alan Samgjan and Brenda Samiljan,tenants by the entirety of 51 Cavendish Cirek,Unit C,Salem, MA 01970 Vt, with QUITCLAIM COVENANTS - The Unit known as Unit C,Building 196 (the"Unit"),in a condominium known os the Gras Dolphin Village Condominium(the"Condominium"),established purenant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter IS3A,as amended,by Master Deed dated April 2,1999 and recorded on April 6,1999,with the Essex South District Registry of Deeds,Book 15588, Page 530,as amended,and having a post office address of 51 Cavendish Circle,Salem, Massachusetts. Together with an uadivided Interest of.8881 s/o In the common areas and facilities of said Condominium and together with the rights,if any,to exclusive use of any of the common arena and facgities o(said Condombdom as more fully set forth In the aforesald Master Deed and the First Unit DoeL Together with the beaefd of and object to the torments,restriction,conditions,fights and obligations act forth or referred to in said Master Dead,First Unit Dead and provisions of the Gran Dolphin Village Condominium Trust,his By-Laws and Rules and Regulations,recorded with said Registry of Made at Book 13588,Page Sol as the some may from time to time be amended by instruments of record. The Condominium and each of the Unta Is intended for residential purposes and other uses permitted by the applicable Zoning Ordinances as set forth is,or limited by,the Master Dad. 64 SALIMtF For title:,we dead recorded with the Essex South Registry,of Deeds at Book 17260 Page 495, GEEQS REG ESFEX SOUTH Executed as a sided Woument this Tenth day of April,2007. OOTT 9M Dianne M.Skmkt Cp91h.d;,i7,1.Q..00 ,. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex,as: on this Tenth day of April,2007,before me,the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Dianne M.Skreski,proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,which were 17 Driver's License;0 Seale ID;O Passport;0 Olher Government Issued ID;O Otho,to be the pcnon whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document,and - / e d it voluntarily for its ted purpose. p Q p CNRISTINEA PERRO:T,W1N1 Qts (� •`Y'' . - Notary Public b �(oxwMyco �a :vex. ;gra Nolaaa 1.ffiU 7 1 � w Lacus MAP N saaaa awc maaaew .... ':f.', . LU rw -w999ox-w..m.a wra .14ri Mail9.ua.9.a9rfew. ' .y -YWw9p99 M.r AR rOA. ,,+7.�`'a iIVY I.MYMY�YI�RO .M• e r� L � 'yZafR M9M ...taua u�i.9P i.as. J � 79 w 9�SIRSl1i.�� 7 y YI/O Y�li Yi�OMtl 4 aaaa 6fr/•� J b 7 b PLAN OF LAND y 1' 179 IIM' 'r o.=iR MANNER 1RLACE aaNDC WWW r ! L � n«:rrw.i' NANMfli vrbuoPiNN7 COWOPAUON y..Y �� ; C}M1m-r•ILF R+9.'•+r vM 91++Y a m alas aaan osrear Sur<r ��w .ru.r♦ Fl _ 0 i i i i y , I ... a... a�a. a....o aou .ver vv. aary .auwa.a.ta vvvarmau. nnvrwnn yrJ UVOI u1V EXHIBIT C Written Comments of Alan Samiljan My name is Alan Satniljan. I reside at 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C, Salem,Massachusetts which is part of a townhouse condominium complex located at and bounded by First Street on the northwest,Swampscott Road on west and southwest,Whalers Lane on the Northeast, East,and land now or formerly of Lynn Sand and Stone on the south and southeast. The townhouse complex is the residential complex referenced in some of the reports and filings in the pending Petition for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment located approximately 200 feet southeast of subject transfer station parcel. Traffic at the intersections of First Saw and Swampscott Road, Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and along those streets is on a daily basis,and especially on weekdays and Saturdays,excessive. Traffic attempting to enter Swampscott Road from First Street is often backed up so much that it can take several minutes to be able to proceed onto Swampscott Road. The traffic on First Street is delayed due to the two-way traffic on Swampscott Road,which already results in massive traffic backups approaching and at the intersection of Highland Avenue. During peak morning and late aftemoonlearly evening commuting hours,traffic often backs on Swampscott Road all the way from Highland Avenue to First Street. The re-routing of substantially all truck traffic to and from Aggregate Industries to and from the direction of Highland Avenue has added to the traffic congestion. The alternate routes for access and egress such as by Trader's Way to Highland Avenue are similarly backed up during peak hours. A four-fold increase in daily tonnage at the transfer station will necessarily mean an increase in both heavy truck and passenger cars with the attendant impact that entering and exiting vehicles will have on traffic on Swampscott Road. I understand that the proposed project is to include a residential recycling area. I would expect that residents will utilize a drop-off recycling area and that the passenger car traffic entering and exiting the site will increase. I am also concerned that the emissions from increased car and truck traffic and from vehicles that will idle longer during traffic backups during peak traffic times will have a negative u-oa«.w impact on the air quality resulting in greater respiratory problems for residents of my neighborhood. cal D.c., 151 Lr"V 1, ASA atom M1.111.1f116 !!/lv/sv'ta !vG li:va CAA. 101 a9X llEa WIL114LM (MUDSAN aAVFX" 10009/010 The proposed new construction will be in violation of 310 CMR§ 16.40(3xd)(S)(b)that requires a 500 foot buffer of the waste handling areas from occupied residential dwellings and that the location of the new structures will violate the Salem Zoning Ordinance that requires 50 foot setback. The current traffic already substantially adversely affects the access and egress to my home. The traffic estimates that have been given in the various reports are not credible as it is not reasonable to conclude that a four-fold increase in daily tonnage,with some days as much as 500 ton,will only have a nominal affect on the already bad traffic in the vicinity. The suggested number of increased vehicles cannot account for an additional 300 tonlday. Dated: November 10,2004 6511 Alan n WOM ea' CIA uwalm.e a�r7 Tat-54Y2016 f au avr rv•-v a*a. a+•vu rno ro♦ aat aceto Jnut GGlr VVVLAAIr nA VJ'AA1r wjv1wv1U COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the matter of Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL Please enter my appcarance'as attorney for Alan Samiljan in the above-entitled matter. ALAN SAMIUAPI By his latto icy: CARL D.GOODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite IE Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 I..ani or rm u.ur.a� fSE Lt MA Lr I Mr OM lq-y4y- gtd Aftnt& Mw*Rana 12 Red Jacket Lane Salem,MA01970 617-=5.7566 November 4, 2009 David Greenbaum I b E Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health NOV 17 200q 120 Washington Street/4'h floor Salem, MA 01970 CSr HEALTH RE;"Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: As residents of 12 Red Jacket Lane, Salem MA, for the past 5 years, we have several concerns with the proposed expansion of the waste transfer site at 12 Swampscott Road. Our Famliy lives less than half of a mile from the waste transfer site and we are directly affected by the waste transfer site on a daily basis. 1. Traffic at the intersection of Swampscott Road and 1"Street in Salem is a constant problem, with traffic jams backing up from Swampscott Road to the lights at the intersection of ls'Street and Traders Way daily. There are several motor vehicle accidents at this intersection each year and no traffic light to regulate the flow. Adding 4 times the capacity to the current waste transfer site will increase traffic by at least that much. And this increase will come primarily from large garbage trucks and construction vehicles. We already have to contend with the Aggregate- Industries vehicle traffic and large, dangerous trucks that speed up and down Swampscott Road. 2. The current site at 12 Swampscott Road is a filthy eye-sore, comprised of dilapidated and crumbling buildings. Expanding this site to handle more waste will only serve to increase the current ill effect on our neighborhood with more offensive smells, more dangerous waste materials, disease carrying rodents, more hazardous traffic, and other potentially more harmful things yet unconsidered. 3. The value of our homes has dropped enough in the past 18 months and building a bigger dump in our neighborhood will only serve to make these declines permanent. We hope that our concerns will be heard and addressed. I know we are not alone in our opinion. There are lots of Salem residents and voters who do not want the waste transfer site to be expanded because of the daily impact it will have on their lives and their neighborhood. The elected officials and city managers of Salem MA have a duty to listen and not be distracted by the potential tax revenue increases that will come from expanding this dump site to four times its current size. Sincerely, y x Albert and Brandy Rand - RECEIVED KOV 10 2009 iaALt H Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearin¢ 11110109 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries(TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300% increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the tap of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. 1 - r 1 As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: Increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft@ Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVE( NOV 10 2009 yiLALTH i t I 1 j I, i Date: November 3, 2009 RECEED To: Mr. David Greenbaum d1 l J Acting Health Agent NOV '0 9 2��9 Salem Board of Health EM Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" - Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin y�, 33 Bengal Laney Salem, MA 01970 Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November S, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent /'+ /��`�yy Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOVO 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C. , - s,\LEM RE OF �1EALTH RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, S( Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll All Salem City Councillors PO( , 2 / Zz 00C/ 7�: I�f 2,YJ A rJ1 f) C-lLc��i�Pj Q G1 rvl SA69 44 or I-tSA �- (W /3o,4&/) d A /L /&vGz-5 U l L� i�G am !c✓z -a J�2U� R7/3 t'cl `f4 Yy11 rno/k 7 Eft Z'Y2A.v CFZ`6C, S 7W 7-1'0"V , cum 1QacF etc I t2-e441. Y f� AfJrzc^lfzzn� StU� o� cc7i2� r a JrU CfLZzASc2 T6NN1400 A) c.�fiJj lS47vt�SoT7' 2r). �f2��RfJy sQ (-f fC�rbc 7 2a1rr'! e�Z/) Avo 134 iL)0, norj S (2044-j) to l M SP�C?fJ/nxvr l 2ric% 5 t�2,trvl �1 G 6 US (n ltfS', �C�,M�2GU S cA25 i 2e��1 K00/) AW 0 A 6 T td (frcR.Ir e-oc 1G c;c) /NZSS- -et- FLL !J (2 62 ?Z� -ra AA-) C ([. U.,Oc.)4.0 ,QCSU F'Z-Act s+AJ (JGv Ut)Gz OitJ A (7 ,A ( (o X4-2 OC,) AJCOi2 S' < d-od(9 2 7z.( UA vis' r1u vu - /) U F FOeL 6-) ( 7719 rN 4?3-fJS-Fl 1W 10660 U 7704) / v !3al2-5' J A) ©(sa . WO 046T� T?(- 4c' 774-t5 P2oo oSAC, Cay Nod t11 - S (D CA/2-T"j DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net NOV °X2000 BpARp OFH , 71i November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village,my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows, rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours, , David M Jacobson, Date: November 3, 2009 tz To: Mr. David Greenbaum Nd y 0 Acting Health Agent z�d9 Salem Board of Health - C-I rr y�iH Re: "Salem Transfer Station I1-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes,but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise, the traffic,the dirt,dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way(across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem,MA 01970 November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 CO- BOAR ;,_rr-, ♦ar aV/LVva alY ♦1.J• IAA IV♦ JVL ♦aG0 JAV(LGA VVVYGAIV AAVf WAI\ WIVV1/UlU t LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 152 Lynnway—Suite IF. LYNN.MAssncmusms 01902 781-593.2016—781.639-8100 781-592-1129 facsimile carl@attomeygoodman.com. Carl D.Goodman Facsimile transmittal To: Kenneth F.Whittaker,Esq. Fax: 617412-3120 From: Carl Goodman Date: 11-10-09 Re: Pages: Cover+j cc: Salem Hoard of Health 978-745-0343 Please see attached documents:Cover Letter, Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter, Appearance. RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 CITY OF 6,ALEM BOARD OF HEALTH 11/lY/LVUb 1VL 14.U1 VM 101 JOG 1140 Jnt-IG R UWUR" MLITM1Y Q/JUuLulu 1 LAW OFFICE OF CARL D. GOODMAN 152 Lynnway—Suite 1L• L-&K Mnsssaiusrrrs 01902 781-593-2016—781.689-8100 781-592-1129 facsimile rarl®atiOlWGygoodman,rom Carl D.Goodman By facsimile 617412-3120 and email: kwhittakerdadomn.coak November 10, 2009 Kenneth F.Whittaker,E. . Adorno&Yoss 1.55 Federal Street Suite 1202 Boston,MA 02110 RE: Salem Transfer Station/Northside Carting,Inc. Application for Minor Modification to Site Assignment Dear Mr.Whittaker. Enclosed please find Petition to Intervene&Registration of Abutter on behalf of Alan Samiljan of Salem,Massachusetts along with my Appearance. I have not indicated a docket number as none of the papers available for public inspection at the office of the Board of Health contained a docket number. Very truly y/�7� OV1 L" CARL D.GOODMAN CDC:hbs cc: Salem Board of Health—978.745-0348 facsimile , aai aui cu a auc roa oec aace anvaacn vvvvx" aaLrneiY WJUVJ/UIU COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the matter of Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment PETITION TO INTERVENE&REGISTRATION OF ABUTTER Now comes Alan Samiljan,owner of the premises known as 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts,by his undersigned attorney and petitions to intervene and Register in the above referenced matter. As reasons therefore,your Petitioner states: 1. Petition is the owner of that certain parcel of land known as and numbered 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts which premises is a portion of the Green Dolphin Village Condominium and includes an undivided interest in the common areas of the Condominium which is located across the street from the subject Site. [Petitioner's premises is located within the townhouse development at the intersection of First Street and Swampscott Road,approximately 200 feet from the transfer station's southern property line.] The legal description of Petitioner's premises is"Unit C,Building 186,in the condominium known as the Green Dolphin Village Condominium established pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 183A, as amended,by Master Deed dated April 2, 1999 and recorded on April 6, 1999 with the Essex So.District Registry of Deeds in Book 15588 Page 530,as amended." In addition,the Petitioner holds a 0.8881%undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium. A copy of Petitioner's decd and a copy of the boundary plan of the condominium complex recorded in the Essex South District registry of Deeds in Plan Book 332 Plan#60 are attached hereto and marked Exhibits"A"and"B"respectively. The individual owner of a condominium unit has ...God cn1 o.ceeem lm I.Y%MA y aim nisnwia 11/1V/LV Va 1lG LYlu1 rM 101 004 114C OM 140 VVVUAAA MUSS" WJUUq/U1U standing to participate in matters affecting the Condominium.Bernstein v ChiejBuiiding Inspector,52 Mass.App.Ct. 422, 754 N.E.2d 133 (2001). 2. Petitioner resides at his premises and will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing. 3. Petition further states that he will be specifically and substantively affected by the hearing as the traffic impact on the intersections of First Street and Swampscott Road,Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and on the said streets directly affect his access to and egress from his premises as more fully set forth in Petitioner's Written Comments attached hereto as Exhibit"C." 4. Petitioner's Authorized Representative is: Carl D. Goodman, Esq.,Goodman Law Office, 152 Lynnway—Suite IE,Lynn,MA 01902 Telephone 781-593-2016 Facsimile: 781-592-1129 BBO#201720 5. The proposed Facility will cause an undue exacerbation of traffic problems in the immediate vicinity of the Site which is already overburdened by traffic and the proposed Facility will cause an increase in truck traffic on highways and side streets and ways that may cause a danger to the public and adversely affect the Public Health. 6. The proposed Facility will cause an increase in vehicular emissions,noise,and dust all of which will adversely and substantially impact the environment and the Public Health. 7. The proposed Facility will otherwise cause an increase in pollution and adversely affect the Public Health. S. The application is improper as the proposal is not for a Minor Modification,but is seeking Major Modifications to the Site Assignment. ALAN SAMIUAN By his as rne�� CARL D'GOODMAN^1 Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite I Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel:(781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 u.06..r cmn.coem.. 4yx,99A 01907 t9i-».-wie au ay.ry na aa•a. •�.vv a.an ,Va oar arra anVaa.nn VVVuwni, nnurnnn 1QIVVJ/U1V VERIFICATION I,Carl D.Goodman,attorney for the Petitioner/Registrant,hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that 1 have read and understand the within Petition and Registration and that the statements contained herein arc true. I father certify that as to facts set forth on information and belief, I believe the same to be true. Signed under the pains and penalties of perjury this 10t°day of November,2009. Carl&DGoodman CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 1,Carl D. Goodman;attorney for the Petitioner/Registrant,certify that I have this day served true and complete copies of: 1. Petition to Intervene and Registration of Abutter 2. Notice of Appearance of Carl D.Goodman By causing such copies to be forwarded by facsimile this day to: Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Facsimile:978-745-0343 CARL .GUODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway- Suite I E Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01902 Tel: (781)593-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 Dated: November 10, 2009 L.0011e01 emoQ.JM IS3 L, .7 Lp MA 01'99] 711.59].3016 AUAvrcvve uw 14;UO rAA r01 OVA 114N 311UALLK UVVVR 14 AAUrnAIN :p1 UU5/U1U - CXI 1181T / N,IIG��IINB�INIBIN�1�. `o Deedearfer f1:es:� o6'W P@124 ri UWe,Dianne M.Skeeatet,of 7 JIB's Way,Peabody,Massachusetts 01960 in consideration ofTbree Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars(5375,0(10.00)Dollars gam to Alan Samiljan and Brenda Samlljan,tenants by the entirety of 51 Cavendish Cbrle,Unit C,Salem, MA 01970 VA^ withQWWL"MCOVENAMS The Unit known as Unit C,Building 186 (the"Unit"),In a condominium known us the Green Dolphin Village Condominium(the"Condominium"),established pennant to Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 183A,as amended,by Master Dad dated April 2,1999 and recorded on April 6,1999,with the Eases South District Registry of Deeds,hook 15588, Page 530,as amended,and having a post office address of 51 Cavendish Circle,Salem, Massachusetts. Together with as uddlvIded Interest of.8881r/s In the common areas and facilities of said Condominium and together with the rights,if any,to exehuive use of any of the common areae and facilities of said Condominium as molt rally set forth In the aforesaid Master peed and the First Unit Deed. Together with the benefit of and subject to the easements,restHctlotu,conditions,rights and obligations set forth or referred to in said Master Dodd,First Unit Deed and provisions of the Green Dolphin Village Condominium Trust,iti By-laws and Rules slid Regulations,recorded with said Registry of Deeds at Book 15568,Page 563, as the same may from lime to time be amended by instruments of word. The Condominium and each of the Units h Intended for residential purposes and other uses permitted by the applicable Zoning Ordinances as sat forth to,or limited by,the Master Dad. For title,we dead recorded with the Essex South Registry of Deeds at Book 17260 Page 495, DEEDS R ESSESX SOUTH , Executed as me a sealed instrument this Tenth day of April,2007- 01� i�,-�.�� Dianne M.SlaesktE0?-i�S1710.0(i Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex,ss: On this Tenth day of A04 2007,before me,the undersigned notary,public, personally appeared Dianne M.Skreski,proved tome through satisfactory evidence of identification,which were la Driver's license;❑State 11);O Passport;O Other Government issued ID:O Other,to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document,and e it It voluntarily for its sped purpose. p p CKMTINE A PERRO! 'A:LS0N Q.� l ��{fj,,,, r •".r ." Notary Public GOMY(AO4LFlTf:,t^As::r. .Its ' say amwa6aekw fjait v r LOCUS MAP N N' 4 — j ; M�CP.O.OIXO[f ailei0o+ MY .»!.tlPY-IYY MM O IYY tl y co aIMO[4JuiP�i x uJ SAIKM KM 13 a V YIiY iY�YW W VY -1 YI ♦ Yfi.s OYr#A J D D M VIM YY RV '� PLAN OF LAND SA;" 6 D93 6ilAK Y 4 .Yq M»li M3CMYK IHR � HARMER DMOPMFN7 COflPORA1WN a -------------- ------- ---- ------ -- { { { -- • •- --- ---r. ..v-..wv. ....�.ww. Crvv• v�.• EXHIBIT C Written Comments of Alan Samiljan My name is Alan Samiljan. 1 reside at 51 Cavendish Circle,Unit C,Salem,Massachusetts which is part of a townhouse condominium complex located at and bounded by First Street on the northwest,Swampscott Road on west and southwest,Whalers Lane on the Northeast,East,and land now or formerly of Lynn Sand and Stone on the south and southeast. The townhouse complex is the residential complex referenced in some of the reports and filings in the pending Petition for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment located approximately 200 feet southeast of subject transfer station parcel. Traffic at the intersections of First Street and Swampscott Road, Swampscott Road at Highland Avenue,and Trader's Way at Highland Avenue,and along those streets is on a daily basis,and especially on weekdays and Saturdays,excessive. Traffic attempting to enter Swampscott Road from First Street is often backed up so much that it can take several minutes to be able to proceed onto Swampscott Road. The traffic on First Street is delayed due to the two-way traffic on Swampscott Road,which already results in massive traffic backups approaching and at the intersection of Highland Avenue. During peak morning and late afternoon/early evening commuting hours,traffic often backs on Swampscott Road all the way from Highland Avenue to First Street. The re-routing of substantially all truck traffic to and from Aggregate Industries to and from the direction of Highland Avenue has added to the traffic congestion. The alternate routes for access and egress such as by Trader's Way to Highland Avenue are similarly backed up during peak hours. A four-fold increase in daily tonnage at the transfer station will necessarily mean an increase in both heavy truck and passenger cars with the attendant impact that entering and exiting vehicles will have on traffic on Swampscott Road. I understand that the proposed project is to include a residential recycling area. I would expect that residents will utilize a drop-off recycling area and that the passenger car traffic entering and exiting the site will increase. I am also concerned that the emissions from increased car and truck traffic and from vehicles that will idle longer during traffic backups during peak traffic times will have a negative 2.-09;..0( impact on the air quality resulting in greater respiratory problems for residents of my neighborhood. ra o.c«dm 151 Lr"V LM MA aim m2ava.m2a ... ...... .... ..... ... ..... ..... ea...oa,.. ovva.w.... av+.a aua.. 4Gl v.ral vav The proposed new construction will be in violation of 310 CMR§ 16.40(3)(d)(5)(b)that requires a 500 foot buffer of the waste handling areas from occupied residential dwellings and that the location of the new structures will violate the Salem Zoning Ordinance that requites 50 foot setback. The current traffic already substantially adversely affects the access and egress to my home. The traffic estimates that have been given in the various reports are not credible as it is not reasonable to conclude that a four-fold increase in daily tonnage,with some days as much as 500 ton,will only have a nominal affect on the already bad traffic in the vicinity. The suggested number of increased vehicles cannot account for an additional 300 ton/day. Dated: November 10,2009 r Alary9�`iniljan ta.0lflne er rn V.tioed .. 1= AM" us-sosso�s COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS CITY OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH In the matter of., Application of Northside Carting,Inc for Minor Modification to an Existing Site Assignment APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL Please enter my appearance as attorney for Alan Samiljan in the above-entitled matter. ALAN SAMILJA By his attomey: CARL D. GOODMAN Goodman Law Office 152 Lynnway-Suite IE Seaport Landing Lynn,MA 01402 Tel:(781)543-2016;(781)639-8100 BBO#201720 lmpFcecr cw u.awum» liilymwy OIYVt 1IL595^OI6 Paulette Puleo 5 Freeman Road Salem, MA 01970 November 10, 2009 Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: City of Salem-Regional Transfer Station Site Assignment Dear Board of Health Members, I am resident of Salem and live a half a mile from 12 Swampscott Road where a Regional Transfer Station is being proposed. I have questions and concerns I would like to bring to your attention as you move forward on the review process to determine if 12 Swampscott Rd. is suitable for a site assignment for a 400-500 ton per day Regional Transfer Station. The original approval of this site as an incinerator was given by the Board of Health in 1960. At that time, there were no businesses, only one or two homes on Swampscott Road and Swampscott Rd was not a trough way. Today, Swampscott Rd. is a heavily traveled connector road for Marblehead and Swampscott residents to Rt. 128. There are many homes just outside the 500 foot buffer zone, one home within 230 feet, and numerous businesses including a multi-pump gas station adjacent to the transfer station. Now, with the proposition of changing from a mainly small C&D/Commercial Solid Waste facility to very large mixed C&D/MSW/Regional Commercial Solid Waste facility is a major leap. After reviewing the many documents submitted by the City of Salem/Northside Carting, I have many questions and concerns regarding the following: the proposed size of the Regional Transfer Station; the building design; and the accuracy of the traffic data which then generates flawed conclusions to the traffic impact study, the draft air-quality study, and the noise study. When reviewing the ENF report I used two references for best practice, the EPA's"Waste Transfer Stations: A Manual for Decision-Making", June 2002 and the DEP's"Guidance for Conducting Facility Impact Assessment for Solid Waste Site Assignment", revised: March 22, 2006. 1 respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly ENF Size of Project, pg. 2 No site shall be determined to be suitable or assigned as a solid waste management facility if the size of the proposed site is insufficient to properly operate and maintain the proposed facility The stated gross square footage of the proposed building is 9700sf. Best practice, according to EPA, uses this useful exercise in calculating how much tipping floor space a facility would require to store a full day's waste in case of extreme emergency. 4,000sq.ft+ (400 TPD x 20sq. ft/ton)= N 4,000sq.ft+8,000= 12,000sq. ft needed tipping floor vs. Proposed tipping floor of 7,500 SF. According to the EPA, a 400 TPD facility would require a 12,000 sq. ft tipping floor. The total size of this proposed building is smaller than the size of the EPA's recommended size of a tipping floor for a 400 TPD facility. As,stated in ENF Attachment H Letter from Citv Solicitor dated 9/13/07, the TPD can be as high as 500 TPD. A 500 TPD tipping floor calculation would need to be 14,000 sq. ft. 1 Best Practice calls for a building with a minimum of 35,000 to 40,000 sq. ft to accommodate 400- 500 TPD. Additionally, a building less than 40,000 SF allows this project to bypass the usual review by the City's Planning Board and the resultant protections for the immediate sensitive receptors and the community along the truck route. Although, mentioned in the ENF pg.6 is the City's Design and Review Board (DRB), DRB's is an advisory board reporting to both Salem Redevelopment Board and the Planning Board. Their concentration is the design of a building, not parking, traffic flow etc. while the Planning Board looks at all aspects of a project. I am not aware of any project outside of downtown(Urban Renewal Area)that necessitated the review by the DRB and not the Planning Board. Are you aware of any? ENF Construction of New Transfer Station pg.3 It states "the proposed new transfer station will include an enclosed metal building°. An enclosed building with a total of 9,700 SF can only occur when the facility is not operational. Due to the projected building size,during operation the two garage doors will need to be open which will generate odors, litter, dust, noise, and vectors which will have an impact on the surrounding neighborhood and streets. Design of an urban regional transfer station needs to employ a combination of planning, design, and operating practices to help minimize impacts upon the surrounding community. A residential area is within 235 ft of this proposed transfer station and a Day Care play yard is within 546.75 ft. To protect sensitive receptors,design must reouire roll-up doorways that would only be opened to allow trucks to enter and exit. Noise The Noise report states that back-up alarms will not operate continuously during the day. However, given the small size of the building, the trucks will need to maneuver forward and backward continuously during their operation, resulting in frequent backing up. A metal building is very poor in absorbing sound. The report states that a"pure tone"condition will be created. Explain how this condition will not cause a noise nuisance for the closest residents? With the exception of reducing the tonnage capacity and traffic volume that will utilize the facility, which will reduce the noise from the regional transfer station , i see no other changes to the project that will effect noise conditions generated by the regional transfer station Odor/ st Odors are typically generated by municipal solid waste stream. What odor control procedures&equipment will be implemented? The handling of all waste should be done within the building. Portable odor suppressant equipment&the implementation of procedures to ensure that the building remains closed if an odor problem develops.Air handing and filtering equipment. The primary and most effective dust control will be the construction of the transfer station's structural building and the conduct of all handling operations within that structure. For pollutants that are difficult to measure, such as dust and odor, the nuisance standard used in the DEP regulations orovide a minimum standard oniv,therefore,the local BOH may create stricter and more detailed reculations of its own. 2 Vermin-rodents and Insects The environment around the proposed regional transfer station site is one that includes wetlands &open areas. This environment compels the assumption that there is an existing population of vermin in the vicinity of the site, including rats&insects. Describe the integrated pest management strategy with best management practice that will be used for all vermin? Other nuisance Droblems Bird Hazards-What mitigation measures will be implemented as bird deterrents? Rapid removal of waste from the tipping floor&site reduce the food source access for birds, especially seagulls. Physical deterrents should be installed in &on the building-nets, wires& spikes strategically located to repel birds from roosting. How does the BOH plan on funding a staff position dedicated to the enforcement of the regulations pertaining to dust, noise and odor? Direct DumD Desion Will trucks pull into the building and directly dump into waiting transfer trucks below or will there be sorting and recycling? In the Noise Impact Assessment Study, the transfer station is referred to as a"recycling facility"with"front-end loaders used to move materials, occurring inside the tipping floor." However, elsewhere there is a direct dumping description. Sorting, recycling, or segregating may call for a larger tipping floor and building. Is segregating and sorting required as part of the waste ban? The EPA delineates some concerns regarding the disadvantages of direct dump into transfer vehicle as follows: -Transfer station cannot accept waste unless a trailer is positioned to receive waste. (shortage of empty trailers shuts down facility). -No short term storage(surge capacity) to accommodate peak inflow periods causing long customer queuing can be expected during peak inflow periods. -Relatively low payloads in trailers. -Fall hazard -Limited ability to screen and remove unacceptable waste. -No opportunity for waste diversion or materials recovery -Trailer can be damaged by direct dumping of heavy materials, therefore causing long customer queuing. It is important that these concerns be addressed prior to construction with solutions outlined at the public hearing. ENF Traffic pg.2 External The Traffic Imoact and Access Studv(Vanasse&Associates, Inc. 12/2007)-pg, 15 states: " Based on information provided by Northside Carting, the proposed expansion is expected to result in an additional 54 vehicle trips on a average weekday over existing conditions, with 6 additional vehicle hips during both the weekday am &pm peak hours. The majority of these trips will be trucks and of the same composition (type&size) as those currently servicing the facility." The stated average Weekday Daily total trips are 140. This number is not consistent with what NSC has reported to the DEP. In addition there is no comparison to the type of vehicles that are currently using this site to the type of vehicles which will be using this site after this proposed expansion. ENF Attachment H Letter from Citv Solicitor under traffic Ms. Rennard states "...due to the size of the current vehicles that utilize the transfer station(cars, pickups and small dump)". Currently there are no 10-12 ton diesel trash trucks entering/exiting the site, nor are there 48 21 ton load diesel trucks entering/exiting this site. 3 Currently the transfer station only accepts C&D and yard waste, averaging 22 TPD(see scale records below). With the expansion, this transfer station will be accepting C&D, MSW and yard waste, averaging 400-500 TPD. How many 12 and 21 ton trucks will be entering and exiting this site per hour? The following are NSC's scale records on file at the DEP(public information) 2006-51.6 TPD 2007--25 TPD 2005-74 TPD 2008-22 TPD 2004-72 TPD 2003--73 TPD Even though the transfer station is permitted for 100 TPD it has not reach this figure in the past 6 or greater years. Currently, this facility may be better defined as a community convenience center. At present no portion of the waste is directly from collection vehicles. Therefore, an increase from an of 25 TPD to 400-500 TPD is a 1700% increase in activity at this site and a 1700% increase in the type of heavy truck traffic in the immediate area where there are sensitive receptors. Swampscott Road is a 2 lane road with no room to be expanded. A slight back up in queuing on site could cause trucks to block this 2 lane road and negatively impact an already congested intersection. Re-timing of the lights will not produce an increase in the flow of traffic in this situation. The above calculations for a 400-500 TPD describes the entering/exiting of one of these 12-21 ton trucks(with lengths of 30-70)every 3.75-3.5 minutes.As a result, if there is even a slight delay in the flow (at the tipping floor or scale area or a rejected load)this will force the queuing of these trucks to back up onto Swampscott Road causing severe traffic back up of traffic onto Rt. 107 and surrounding neighborhoods. Consequently, I question the information in this traffic report regarding the type and number of heavy diesel trucks using the facility before and after the expansion. It is vitally important that the conclusions in the traffic study are sound since the air quality and noise studies are based upon the numbers in the traffic study. The accuracy of models to predict effects on traffic and air quality are dependent upon an accurate traffic study. Internal Traffic My concerns relevant to internal traffic is the safety of the individuals using this site to dispose of their yard waste and using the same tipping floor as the commercial vehicles. Yard waste disposal will be located in back of the property, the portion of the site west of the Forest River. The road leading to this portion of the property will also be the same road traveled by the 70 ft. 18 wheeled 21 ton diesel trucks. This road according to the scale provided is approximately 15" wide.Any snow or debris on the ground would lessen this width. The EPA recommends that public unloading areas(tipping floor)and traffic be kept separate from commercial vehicles for safety and efficiency. ENF FIGURE-Proposed Site Plan There is only one entrance and exit for both small cars, trucks and the 12-21 ton trucks to use. The commingling of these entities raises safety questions. The north exit should have little use due to the many trucks having to be re-weighed on exiting. The EPA recommends that it is best to project maximum volumes. This plan also shows very limited queuing space on site during peak hours for 400-500 TPD and does not mention an off site waiting area. This plan indicates that within 100 ft. of the north(exit only)driveway is an enter/exit driveway for an adjacent very busy 12 pump gas station and drive through bank. Could this be easily obstructed by trucks if there is a slight delay in the transfer process? 4 Air Quality Modelina Report Preoared by Eosilon Associates. Inc. May. 2008 Pg. 2-1 states an air quality dispersion modeling was conducted for the existing and proposed truck volumes with NSC. Presently only cars and small trucks enter this site.With this proposed expansion predominantly 10-21 ton vehicles will be using the facility. Figure 1 illustrates an out dated aerial view of the proposed site. In the spring of 2007 adjacent to the transfer station a busy 12 pump gas station opened. Even with vapor recovery systems, VOC's may be emitted from this multi-pump gas station. This would negatively affect the ambient air quality in the immediate vicinity of the transfer station and surrounding area. Pg. 2-2 states it used the most recent data obtained from EPA AIRS database for the years 2004-2006; however this data was collected prior to the opening in 2007 of the adjacent gas station. My concern is the combination of the harmful emissions from the following nearby sources; the adjacent gas station; heavy routine traffic; methane from the land cap; the commuter rail train; a nearby junk/auto salvage yard;Aggregate Industries; and Salem Hospital smoke stake. These are in addition to the transfer station's external traffic emissions of particulates,carbon monoxide, other gases, airborne microbes, dust, etc on the air quality in the surrounding area which are not reflected in the air quality report. Due to the fact that there is a home within 250 feet of the transfer station which was not include in any of the studies by the applicant, does this nullify the whole process? Health Imaacts in Salem According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the number of emergency room visits for asthma in 2005 by Salem residents exceeded that by Massachusetts residents as a whole by almost 12%. In addition, the prevalence of Lung and Bronchus Cancer in Salem men between 2000 and 2004 was 25% greater than that experienced by men as a whole in the state. Diesel engines are one of this country's direst transportation modes and most visible source of air pollution. In fact, it is estimated that 60%of all toxic emissions come from on-road heavy diesel engines. The truck route for this proposed Regional Transfer Station with its 124-132 (non-retrofitted) heavy diesel trucks, will be passing by many neighborhoods, a high school, a elementary school, and a junior high with school yards where the most vulnerable of all the sensitive receptors (children) recreate, breathing deeply and rapidly as they partake in sports and play. We must appreciate that the fundamental principle of criminal law-that the accused is innocent until proven guilty-does not translate well to Public Health,where chemicals(diesel fumes, etc.) in our environment are too often assumed innocent until they have been proven to cause harm.We must keep in mind, as they say; the absence of evidence of harm is not evidence of an absence of harm. Thank you for the opportunity to question and comment on this important project that is currently before you, the City of Salem's Board of Health. Very truly yours, Paulette Puleo MSN, RN 5 RECEIVE® Nov 10 2009 ,ice. ., .. .. Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearine 11/10109 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI)transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300% increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large Page 1 of 1 David Greenbaum From: Joan Lovely Doan.lovely@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:39 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: FW: Transfer Station Hi Dave, I received this email tonight. Would you kindly include it in the public commentary. Thank you. Councillor Lovely From: Vin Giacchetti [mailto:vin—giacchetti@hotmail.com] Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:10 PM To:joan.lovely@verizon.net Subject:Transfer Station Greetings, I had all intentions on attending this evenings meeting regarding the transfer station but at the last minute - something came up. I've lived in Salem since 2000 and bought on Aurora Lane knowing a little about the transfer station, I should have done a little more research. If I had known the full impact of the transfer station in advance, I might not have bought. There really are two issues, the first in the "immense" amount of dirt and dust generated (I feel) by the transfer station. The difference between the summer months with the windows open and the winter months is truly amazing. The second issue is the trucks which I know is also caused by the the gravel company - those guys in those trucks - I swear - are dangerous. Besides my "day" job I'm a licensed real estate agent (Armstrong Field) and I know an expansion of that facility will have an impact on property values. I don't want to come across as a "NIMBY" but honestly the dirt/dust is ridiculous. If it's that bad on my furniture, I'm afraid to think what it's doing to my lungs. We don't need another Salem Power Plant - if it has to happen there must be strict filtering restrictions placed on it. Sincerely, Vin Giacchetti 617-962-8522 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG -www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425/Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494-Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 11/10/2009 November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 1.0 2009 c : BOARi F; Date: November 3, 2009 5: 4Z.IVp To: Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent NOV o 62009 Salem Board of Health Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes, but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way (across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net " ^meqq J `4, NOV 0 6 T00 BDAgD OF, L_cpvj EAITy November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village, my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows, rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. Yours, David M Jacobson, NOfJ, 2 r z aoC/ SG4LzM /304A-J 01`0 ly�[AL- 6H �'` Sect/ ✓Yl /3 o r�d� /J o F l fc,Cl r/-( l! 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M ED To: Mr. David Greenbaum (J Acting Health Agent 9 209 Salem Board of Health _. ..,�, �r Nva►-TH Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin y� 33 Bengal Lane ;&z— __ Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: Increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com — Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14 .59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVE® NOV 10 2009 r 1 November 9, 2009 City of Salem Salem Board of Health � 120 Washington Street,4TH Floor Salem,MA 01970 Attn: David Greenbaum, Acting Health Agent „Y �2a® c�h �pp9 RE: Salem Transfer Station-proposed increase in daily tonnage Dear Mr. Greenbaum: i We are nearby residents of Swampscott Rd, we live on Whalers Lane and surrounding areas , and we are opposed to the daily tonnage increase to 400 tons per day. The transfer station is already operating at a capacity classified as a Large Transfer Station by the State Department of Environmental Protection September 2009 report, and if the increase is approved the station would be among the largest transfer stations in the state. This is a high vehicle traffic area that has traffic backups at various times during both weekdays and weekends,and an increase would negatively impact the surrounding areas with additional truck traffic. The odor,dirt,increased noise and traffic are all significant factors that decrease the property values of the surrounding areas,and any additional monies paid to the city by the transfer station would be negated by the numerous detrimental effects on the nearby residential and commercial areas. It simply is not worth getting a few pennies for such a huge increase in the daily tonnage. We have spoken to numerous neighbors in this community regarding this issue, and no one supports such a big increase(four times current levels). We are all mindful of the necessity of Salem to raise revenues in this economy, but this proposal has too many serious negative effects for residents and businesses. We request that this Board,the City Council, and Mayor Driscoll reject this proposed increase. Sincerely, Residents- Whalers Lane and surrounding areas CC: Mayor Driscoll, Councilors At Large- Steven Pinto and Joan Lovely Anarpet Realty Corp. Anastasia and Petro Theophilopoulos 3 Green Ledge Street Salem,MA 01970 Salem Board of Health c/o David Greenbaum 120 Washington Street 4d'Floor Salem, MA 01970 Re: Salem Transfer Station expansion Dear Mr. Greenbaum, We own property and commercial buildings on 3 Green Ledge St. We are in very close proximity to the Salem Transfer Station. We have a substantial interest in the welfare of the immediate area's businesses and residents. After speaking with several residents of the Sanctuary Condo Association, and local business owners, it is not surprising that most are unaware of this proposed transfer station expansion, and the magnitude of it. Regardless of town ordinance, a project/expansion of waste management and toxic material storage should automatically require a means of awareness not limited to one small mention in the local newspaper. Immediate local businesses on Swampscott Rd that should have received particular notification and consideration on this proposed waste transfer station include: Salem Fitness,North Shore Tennis and Squash club, a miniature golf range and ice cream stand, a golf driving range, as well as others. On Highland Ave nearby businesses include Puleos Dairy and restaurant,Volvo, One Way Lumber and Ihop restaurant. On Greenledge St, really close-by,there is Young World Academy nursery school and toddler care. Across the street from the Salem Transfer Station off First Street, The Sanctuary and other large condominium complexes and apartments that house thousands of Salem residents are unaware of this waste transfer expansion. The health and wellbeing of local businesses and residents, as well as their investment in Salem, is at stake here should this expansion ensue. A decision by a city board consisting of no more than 12 members who only need a majority vote to do what is right for thousands of unaware people is going to have grave consequences. This proposal should not have even gone this far through town hearings. The site should have been capped in accordance with DEP regulations. An increase of waste tonnage transferred to this site from 21.86 to 400 tons will have an immediate impact on the air quality and traffic flow of an already congesting area. Airborne particulate will include debris from construction sites including asbestos, toxic waste from automotive and chemical trash, and the stench of household waste which will attract rodents and pests. The town hearing on this matter would have been inundated with angry citizens had they known of this matter. It is the city of Salem's ethical duty to notify local residents and businesses of matters that will impact their life and investment here in this town. P NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EXPANSION OF SALEM TRASH TRANSFER STATION AT 12 SWAMPSCOTT ROAD Dear Neighbor: The Salem Board of Health will hold a Public Hearing to allow an increase in the daily tonnage at the Salem Trash Transfer Station (the old incinerator) from 140 tons per day to 400 - 500 tons per day. The Hearing will take place on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 at 7PM, at CITY HALL AMEX, 120 WASHINGTON STREET, THIRD FLOOR. The Board will be taking oral and written testimony concerning increased odor, noise, truck traffic, dust, etc. • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASED TRAFFIC ON SWAMPSCOTT ROAD AND EVERY STREET THAT CONNECTS WITH IT...ATTEND! • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASED NOISE POLLUTION...ATTEND! • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASED AIR POLLUTION FROM DUST AND OTHER TOXINS...ATTEND! • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT INCREASED ODOR FROM TRASH AND TRUCKS...ATTEND! • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH...ATTEND! • IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY VALUES FALLING...ATTEND! Unless we attend this meeting and voice our concerns this project will be passed and we are the ones who will be stuck with all of the above! � � Hope to see you there. Respectfully sent by: Your Neighbors Y r ,��a. � 1 .� ��ri,-^` ,✓-r"_ Lt cam. � 4 � NEIL E. TRAINOR 37 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 December 3, 2009 Mr. Dave Greenbaum 120 Washington St. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, As a residential property owner in Salem, I am expressing my opposition to the proposed expansion of the current Transfer Station located on Swampscott Road. Consider how the proposed location negatively impacts the residences,businesses and the city in the following ways: • It will increase the motor vehicle traffic on an already dangerous road • It will raise the air pollution level generated by additional trucks • It will raise the noise level and violate the right of quiet enjoyment,which is an undisturbed use and enjoyment of real property. • It will potentially decrease the property value of the surrounding residences and businesses. • It will potentially decrease the tax revenue generated for the City of Salem. Government has the responsibility of providing services,education and protection to the population. If there is a need to build a larger facility,it is the responsibility of city officials to select a site that will benefit all the residents. My vote will affect the outcome of future elections. I urge you to consider all these ramifications before moving forward on this facility. Sincerely, (� it rainor RECEIVED DEC - 7 2009 CI r OF SALEM BOARD OF HEALTH MARY JANE MAGLIONE 37 Cavendish Circle Salem,MA 01970 (978)5945321 December 3, 2009 Mr. Dave Greenbaum 120 Washington St. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, As a residential property owner in Salem, I am expressing my opposition to the proposed expansion of the current Transfer Station located on Swampscott Road. Consider how the proposed location negatively impacts the residences, businesses and the city in the following ways: • It will increase the motor vehicle traffic on an already dangerous road • It will raise the air pollution level generated by additional trucks • It will raise the noise level and violate the right of quiet enjoyment,which is an undisturbed use and enjoyment of real property. • It will potentially decrease the property value of the surrounding residences and businesses. • It will potentially decrease the tax revenue generated for the City of Salem. Government has the responsibility of providing services, education and protection to the population. If there is a need to build a larger facility, it is the responsibility of city officials to select a site that will benefit all the residents. My vote will affect the outcome of future elections. I urge you to consider all these ramifications before moving forward on this facility. Sincerely, Mary Jane Ma4n REGI DEC - 7 2009 CITY LThi BOARD OF HJ:A One Way Lumber/Ace Hardware 297 Highland Ave e Salem, MA 01970 RECEIVED E® DEC - 7 2009 Salem Board of Health �LEM c/o David Greenbaum 60-l"L, HEATH 120 Washington Street 4rh Floor Salem, MA 01970 Re: Salem Transfer Station expansion Dear Mr. Greenbaum, As concerned business owners/operators for more than 30 years in the city of Salem, we would like to express our concerns over the proposed transfer station expansion on Swampscott Rd. This facility is not zoned for the tonnage proposed; and any increase over the permitted 100 tons would have the following consequences to local businesses such as our own. First, and foremost, the traffic increase in this already congested area will impede the flow of traffic (and customers) who decide to take Swampscott Rd and pass by and into our establishment. Currently, atleast half our customer-base comes from Marblehead and Swampscott via Swampscott Rd. An increase of 90 round-trips of large and slow Northside Carting trucks, many of which would likely be coming via these towns in this direction, will force people to choose alternate routes and forego entering our establishment in exchange for another. Traffic on Swampscott Rd is unpredictable and sometimes takes three cycles of lights to change before you can turn onto Highland Ave during rush hours, especially after noon. Tractor trailer trucks leaving our business struggle to get onto Highland Avenue with the pile-up of traffic at the lights that pile up again before our trucks can leave. Ambulances cannot even currently get through the traffic at the lights in front of One Way Lumber and IHOP without leaning on their horn, and persisting to force traffic out of the way. And the numerous accidents at these lights, even recently, suggest this is already a problematic traffic area that impacts the health and well-being of Salem residents and businesses. The city of Salem should not simply make conclusions on such impacting decisions based upon flawed studies provided by Northside Carting. It ought to be the burden of Salem, not the residents and local establishments, to provide an independent study of this projects impacts to do what is in the best interests of the people that pay taxes in this city. Second, the air quality study provided by Northside Carting did not include the additional exposures of the diesel trucking and wind direction. Wind carries everything from the west to east, bringing all contaminants in our direction at One Way Lumber. We were relieved when Maynard Plastics (on Swampscott Rd) was shut down because the fumes were noticeable to customers and sometimes intolerable to our employees. Four to Five hundred tons of waste as opposed to 22 tons that they are currently transferring is a substantial increase; this is not a project of minimal modification. This project will degrade the area; we invested our lives here and feel such an operation will further pollute and drive down already dropping property values. The city of Salem already has several contaminating sites, including old tanneries,junk yards, and the power station. Highland Ave is the largest gateway into Salem — what an inviting presence this staiion will make into our city. This is absolutely not the proper location for a waste transfer station. Sincerely, Petro, Anastasia, and Paul Theophilopoulos Owners/operators —One Way Lumber Salvatore Spinale One DePietro Ave Salem, MA 01970 November 13, 2009 Salem Board of Health 120 Washington St Salem,MA 01970 Attn: Ms. Barbara Poremba Dear Ms. Poremba; In regards to the proposed project presented by Northside Carting and the City of Salem, pertaining to 12 Swampscott Rd. Which would include the increase of tonnage to 400 tons per day, along with the construction of a new building, and the capping of the ash landfill, I have reconsidered my original position of opposition, as I indicated in my previous letter. In lieu of the information that has been provided during the process as well as at the public hearing of November 10, 1 find that I fully support the project in its entirety, and would wish that this be made a part of the hearing record,and my previous letter be withdrawn. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, � Salvatore Spinale Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 1 l Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent c Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOV .0 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C,.T_Y SALEM RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I. have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, V Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll All Salem City Councillors I Salem Board of Health C/O David Greenbaum °q'1 �� 120 Washington Street4th Floor DECw Salem, MA 01970 7009 Cory E30,4,900'f MSM Scott Morgan TM 7 Savona Street Salem, Ma Salem Transfer station expansion, "common sense is not so common place". Summary: The city of Salem Board of Health really has its work cut out for it since it has been presented with inept engineering and blatant misrepresentations of the following: • Capping costs • Traffic studies • Health Impact • Noise Impact • Smell • Other environmental data such as actual site particulates and wind direction trends. But seriously, how can one agree that increpsing the current transfer station facility by a factor of 20x will not impact the health and safety of the citizens of Salem? The only logical conclusion is that public health and well being have no value or perhaps they are just "cost prohibitive". I fear that the tax payers of Salem will be served the ultimate injustice via allowing the continued operation and or expansion based on suspect data, cover-ups and hidden agendas. Unfortunately history tends to repeat itself by demonstrating public health and safety come second to corporate greed, corruption and hidden agendas. The only prayer that the citizens of Salem have concerning this matter is that the Salem Board of Health will deny this request to increase the daily transfer station limits on the basis of their ethical, moral, and legal responsibility to guarantee public health and safety. It is truly disappointing that the Mayor would be in favor of such a public hazard and eyesore which is in sharp contrast to all of the many wonderful city improvements that have been accomplished during her tenure. Facts: • At each Board of Health meeting North Side Carting presented bogus tons per day values inflated to make the increase seem minor. First it was 100,then 50 but actual value is 21.6. In addition other measurements such as traffic and health impact done using these false metrics of 100 ton per day. One board member brought up the fact that DEP tracks annual tonnage for all active transfer sites. Performing simple math on this data on can get the actual average tons per day which is LESS THAN 25. See Aooendix B Just as corporations "cook their books"to suppress the truth, North Side Carting is doing the same thing via spinning tales about unrealistic daily tonnages, traffic stydies and health impacts. This is a 20X increase per day, how can that not have a negative health impact. Just as folk have lost their life savings due to these techniques, I fear folks will lose their lives in this case due to misrepresentation of health impact. • Traffic studies modeled using bogus average tonnage per day and also not using new vehicle size distributions that they are intending on utilizing at the proposed facility. • North Side Carting continues to wit0hold valuable information about the true building trash processing size which was originally stated as 5,500 sq ft and later was stated to really be 9,700 sq ft. Wait a minute, how is an almpst 260% increase considered a MINOR modification? Current building size is 100 x 37= 3^700 sq ft. Note: recommendation building size for 500 ton per day is 15.000 sq ft. • Particulate,emissions,voc studies pot done on the current site based on historical wind direction. Only sound measurements done. Was wind direction considered here as well since this affects the amplification of the pound. • Salem is not the only town affected by this project which is already littered with many toxic sites, Salem Power plant, Sewage trpatment plant, leather tanning facilities and lingering contaminants, 3 junk yards, manufacturing facilities, and the current transfer station. Traffic and health hazards will cause a domino effect to Salem and its surrounding communities. • All abutters were not legally notified of the proposed meeting to discuss the expansion. They still do not legally own the Dipetro Ave property. The fact that they have tentatively agreed to buy it should raise a red flag to anyone. What will be done with this property in the future? Isn't the School located to the left of the Volvo dealer within 500ft? They actually own the road as well that leads into the property. • This major facility expansion will lower all property values in the city of Salem. Will tax abatement be provided to all citizens that live within a mile of this health hazard and eyesore? • A 15-30 dollar fee could be collected from all 37000+ residents to easily cover the cost of capping. This amount would be even less when the city collects the$500,000 North Side was supposed to contribute to the capping in 2007. • DEP application was filled out with inaccurate data on building size and other attributes. How can this project even be considered with such discrepancies? • The Swampscott rd area is too densely populated for such an expansion. Questions: • Where is the 500,000 that North Side Carting was supposed to put toward capping the facility • Why are we relying on the only benefactor of this project to estimate the cost of capping this facility given that their continued use is directly responsible for majority of the fines, erosion and pollution on the site. • Why does the proposed building not describe sound reduction structures? • Where are the details on the high-speed doors that are rumored to be installed after multiple complaints. • Where are the charts showing the backup beeper sound impacts and increases with this 20x expansion? 6 days a week listening to this incessant sound will drive anyone insane. • How will workers in the facility are protected from the sound and contaminants. • Has the Board of Health been moni&oring this facility closely? For years they have been illegally stockpiling tree stumps and other debris by pushing them into the gulley. What is the future plan for more closely monitoring this public hazard? • Where is the fire suppression equipfnent for the front lot and the COVERT back lot that they never disclosed on drawings during the meetings? • Why was the covert back lot not shown on drawings of the proposed future site? More information withholding? • When did North Side Carting get permission to create a road between the front lot and the COVERT back lot. From maps it loos like material wasjust dumped on top of the North River. There are also erosion issues here fkom improper road construction? See Agoendix A • In the meetings it was mentioned that the cost to cap was approximately 2 million. After further questioning it was discovered that the actual cost is significantly less 200-600,000. Given that that North Side Carting has willingly exposed material via trenching on the site and caused erosion conditions why is the city responsible for these costs? Also where is the 500,000 that they were supposed to put toward gapping this public hazard? • Why was the testimony of the representative for the "blue dolphin" condo association dismissed. He filed within the deadline for intervention about the matter concerning the expansion of the dump operations. This is an outright violation of the public's rights by the city's attorney. • What is the impact to existing wildlife in the area? • Folks rights were violated at the public hearing by being squelched or time boxed with their concerns of public health impact. • 99.99%of folks attending both meetings were in opposition to the proposed expansion and there are certainly many documented discrepancies and public health concerns on this MAJOR modification to the transfer station facility on Swampscott Rd. • Why was there no historical study of wind direction? Based on 10 minutes of research it is clear that 80%of the toxins and nausea causing odor will be blowing in the direction of Barnes rd and the condo developments. The pollutants will not be evenly dispersed resulting in a i f , concentration of the contaminants. The modeling presented at the meeting does not factor this in and therefore invalidates their studies. • Where is the filtration for particulates and order from this facility? This equipment minimizes and or eliminates the health impact and or risks to the public. All I heard concerning about this equipment was that yes it is proven to work but is cost prohibitive? Cost prohibitive? What is the cost for violating the citizens of Salem's rights to clean air, health and safety? • Why were particulate monitoring studies not done at the actual facility, keeping in mind that sensors need to be placed in 4 locations N,S,E,W. Historical weather data shows that the wind blows more frequently in certain directions. • What will be done about the nausea causing odor from this 20X increased facility? In addition there will be 20X the airborne contaminants. • Highland Ave is gridlocked on mornings and afternoon and is backed up for miles on the weekends. How will 230 slow moving 70 foot vehicles improve this? Light timing will not solve this problem especially when North Side Carting claims the traffic out of the facility will all be directed toward Lynn where there is already a traffic concern with a proposed expanded super Wal-Mart. • How will the slick road conditions and active bacteria caused by the sewage juice spilled from the trucks be removed from the Swampscott and Highland Ave routes. Clearly a 20x increase in material will pose a health hazard here to all methods of road use,especially motorcyclists and bicyclists due to the slick road conditions. • What are the fines and daily enforcement strategies of the city for violating filtration,tonnage, road use etc. Without painfully steep fines there is a slim chance that public health won't be placed at risk since that would be "cost prohibitive"to do things correctly. E.g. air filtration, ground water containment equipment. • What are current bacteria airborne liquid or solid toxin monitoring strategies? How will a 20 x q g g increase impact these factors. • With the water table being only 9 feet what will be the mechanism for containing the sewage and other contaminants from polluting the water table. • Will the existing property or the soon to be acquired Dipitro Ave become an overnight parking lot for the foul smelling trash hauling vehicles such as is done at other facilities • Is the hidden agenda to sell this property to North Side Carting? • Because of noise and smell down by the sewer treatment plant all the surrounding homes were purchased due to health concerns. Will North Side carting need to buy the 100+condos that are adjacent to Swampscott rd in the near future? • The only folks in favor of the project .1%of those at the 2 meetings are those that stand to benefit financially and politically. I thought this was a meeting about public health impact rather than personal agendas and corporate greed? Is this surprising to anyone? • Will hours of operation be adjusted to not allow commercial vehicle traffic on weekends? • Will the City of Salem and or North Side Carting be setting up an escrow account to fund lawsuits related to the blatant violations of city and state laws and furthermore citizen's rights? In a world where corporate gain at the expense of the public occurs on a daily basis and where common sense is not so common place, I urge the Salem Board of health to deny this request in order to defend the public's right to clean air, peace and quiet, and safety. Sincerly, Scott Morgan Salem Resident \ pC L�ttS i n�CGfMGxidn e{�C\ObCC w 5 k�le2ecG,� . " r xr t h% F �dAI`���" fie +.�..'" `��: •'.s"M�'�4 � y,..7�, rA}�.> > �`' w* x .y h �,* +k>N t is i ,�M11 4 t ��. .} 3 •• i Aonendix B: <•v I<t eNd�• •mazs.9ovld=a-arvr'==-•nv pr;f J(y' X 11 dep massachuseft �P GS T: Fav . 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RORERT ma2WH8k5 RUSSELL,MA 01071 (413)862-3100 Acme 1976 15 7PD 480 16daysperweek= (413)862-3165 ,SALEM NE 173161 {G:P2786 SAI.EUTRANSFERSTATION 01970 12 SWA`�.1PSCOTT PDNUR'INSWt(AR .'GNC SALEM,NIA 01970 (9,6)745-035LT RD.NORTH ANDOVER MA 01975 Acme 1975 100 TPD 6821 GEORGE,PRESIDENT (978)745-0635 SANDISFIELD WE 173199 $31TRAN hlum"d TOWN'OF SANDISFIELD SANDISFIELD TRANSFER STATION POBOX90 SANDISFIEID.hfA 01255 YIONRD.LE PD hfu clpd TOAN OF SANDISFIFi D SANIDISFIELD.MA O12255 (413)2584711 PO BOX 90,SAYDISFFEID.MA 01255 Acace 1972 5 TPD 423 mns RICHARD CAhIPETTI,BOS CHAIR (413)2584711 IeSap-09 Page 19 X29 u.b»p4umsircdamFubApmrpNrmaXnnding Page 2 of 4 seasonal variations. As written a weekly/monthly or quarterly tonnage restriction is not included. The calculation also did not deduct for federal holidays. We can discuss again that the 126,400 tons per year was in the City's negotiated annual tonnage but NCI the BOH has the right to adjust if they deems it to be appropriate. We noted that for the purpose of the SA that the term MSW ...........shall be defined to be inclusive of Municipal Solid Waste, Commercial Solid Wastes and Construction Demolition Debris. Why re-define "MSW" as multiple waste types when you can simply say"126,400 tons of MSW, CSW and C&D Debris"? #7 1 did not hear a decision by the Board on 1st vs Town line so this needs clarification The argument was made that there are composting operations on an unpaved lot that often results in the deposition of mud on Swampscott Road that NSC should not have to clean up. #9 Ok Change language from "remedial" to "response" #15 Yes the drop off area needs to be exempted from this condition. I know we discussed overnight storage of C&D waste but it was my understanding that the Board generally agreed at the end of their deliberation to no waste outside overnight. Our recollection is that the Board agreed to allow temporary outside (and covered)storage of C&D on an infrequent basis. It is our intention to have this occur as an "exception" to normal operations that would typically not include outside storage of any wastes. #20 The discussion concluded to the best of my recall with the BOH wanting to hold NCI responsible for all violators.......ie NCI will throw out repeat offenders NSC has agreed to support enforcement by the City, including cutting off repeat offenders from use of the Transfer Station. #23 "Facility Operator and its consultant shall be copied on all correspondence.......I will propose this addition to the Board. It appears reasonable. Re: scope and cost of studies, using your proposed language, "NSC will have input on scope and cost of such studies". It doesn't appear to have sufficient teeth to it. Can you suggest alternative language? For consideration: "The study shall include baseline and noise monitoring measurements at up to three locations at the periphery of the site, closest to sensitive receptors. The cost for such study shall not exceed $_TBD_ #29 same comment as #23 For consideration: "The study shall include stack emissions testing during active transfer station operations with the ventilation system in normal operation.The cost for such study shall not exceed $_TBD_ The target concentrations of the fine and coarse particulate test results need to be specified, since the current modeling results include projected increases in particulates at sensitive receptors. We will draft alternative language for discussion at the BOH meeting. Reference to "odors and other applicable emissions" on lines 4 and 5 needs to be deleted. #34 The BOH requested that I provide language to clarify that the building would not convert back to any restricted use. Please review the language. Delete the last phrase "excluding equipment storage or maintenance structures." For clarity, insert: "Consistent with current zoning regulations, use of the One DiPietro Avenue property for storage and maintenance of waste collection and transport vehicles will be permitted." 12/15/2009 f Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearine 11/10/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI)transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300%increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the ^ til:^^gym ^^a "^-^ ^" Branner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, -/-,..2 - Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED NOV 10 2009 cli BOAR, Date:November 3,2009 p d iz I� To: Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent ��Y z0a9 Salem Board of Health Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes,but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise,the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell—is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way (across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net Nov °X2OO (-" rVh' BDARD OFH c,�, X1171-t November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village,my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows, rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. 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( S �f1c�nC�� ( i< G� t tJC/ULp, /JCSf� r�L/1c� /+Yu 77f U4Z--s' cu ouc-jo s rr-c-eL 611 -c /N nom?2lJ_gC� /w 1A 06Gcu nrry rr-t5 (u2o(�rr,�L Cly Nn2n� - S (09- 014 22-1 Air, /ovc , / cis rz{F 010 w✓!.c Ll c�Cz (30626 (c S4 i 6 tom( �d•✓� Cc�/�� F�(o�U S Q �v S� t3(-2 t-) e-,"/u0 . rise? Al A 2 eA o � cl, i Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent / {{�� Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor NOVA 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 Cry aALOA RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and:noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll All Salem City Councillors Date: November 3, 2009 RECEIVED To: Mr. David Greenbaum \/ 4aI Acting Health Agent Rol Salem Board of Health cM Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic,the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin y�, 33 Bengal Lane Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To: David Greenbaum Subject: increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately 1 cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, 1 am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. 1 could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane ------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft@ Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 ! Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVED Nov 10 2009 eau -ICALTH i I 1 ' Y, RECEIVED Rev 10 2009 jic'. .,. ;�tw Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearin¢ 11/10/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries (TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 3001/10 increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, I am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this location prior to any grant of a permit. S � As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large November 6, 2009 Steven F. Young 52 Cavendish Circle Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4t" Floor Salem, MA 01970 RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum, My home overlooks the Salem Transfer Station. I am opposed to the application by Northside Carting, Inc. to expand their operation from 100 tons to 400 tons per day. As it is, the noise, and particularly the dust, generated by the operation of this enterprise is a nuisance. Within a week of window cleaning there is a heavy film of dust that accumulates on them. One can see the waves of dust coming from the Transfer Station as they approach my home. Occasionally my house shakes as if in an earthquake due to the operations at the Transfer Station. I've had trades people and guests who have witnessed these occurrences wondering what is happening. To imagine this would be multiplied four times over is unthinkable. I am not opposed to the operation of the Transfer Station. But I am opposed to expansion of their operation as proposed. Sincerely, Steven F. Young RECEIVED ELS Nov 1:0 2009 Cil BOARv Date: November 3, 2009 "i iEFI) To: Mr. David Greenbaum NOV 0 Acting Health Agent Z�a9 Salem Board of Health hr�rH Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 9 Janus Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road. We understand it could be good for the city of Salem since the business will be paying more taxes but for the local residents, it is bad enough now. The noise, the traffic, the dirt,dust and smell —is bad enough now. To expend the existing business would mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We also would like to use this opportunity to ask for an additional traffic light on the corner of Swampscott Road and Traders Way (across from Salem Fitness Club). It is very difficult to make a left turn from Traders Way to Swampscott Road. Sincerely, Nina and Alex Talalayevsky 9 Janus Lane Salem, MA 01970 DAVID M JACOBSON ESQ. 12 Brittania Circle Salem MA 01970 Tel: 978-744-5484 Fax: 978-745-5943 E-Mail: davidjac@comcast.net a� Ve Nov a ZOO („, r of H mac, EAI.l BOAgp 77-I November 3, 2009 RE: Hearing for increase allowance at Salem Transfer Station Because of another commitment, I cannot attend the hearing scheduled for 11/10. However, I do have a major objection to this proposal. As a resident of Mariner's Village, my wife and I, like all of the other owners have been under a constant barrage of proposals for the use of property located on Swampscott Road. First, it was the miniature golf, the ice cream stand, and go-carts. Later it was an adult entertainment district. In 2008, it was again go-carts and rock-crushing. As of now, at 6:30 AM I can hear through my closed windows,rocks and other material being crushed. So now we are supposed to accept still another attack upon our property values and quality of life. While the transfer station, in and of itself, may not bother us, the cumulative impact of all of these activities in one small area certainly will increase road traffic, effect the air quality, and contribute to the noise pollution of the area. I cannot believe that the city could be so callous as to make our small community bear the brunt of all these noxious activities as though our lives are so unimportant. I can not support this proposal or any other proposal for Swampscott Road. I believe before any further proposals are even undertaken for the area, a full study of traffic, pollution, noise, should be undertaken and that all activities on that road be limited as to time of day and duration and that they be monitored for full compliance with the rules and the law. 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Volk 00-Ci ie- C)/,-) cuoc.)Lo /ICBG PLl1c7Z /trU OA) o� fLf-,4 L-fo at z OC,) AJ z S Tl-F W d06 L6 u 770yv u'� lac c Z�trdc rp-, 5 P2ooL>-,A(, COY N04-rI4 S f0� 0/4/2-7/NG, /A)c , / cu t� � �a✓u � c�(z (�ur3c (c 74 grq /l•�/v� Cc�Nc � (o�U S � �us` Salvatore Spinale 1 DiPietro Avenue Salem, MA 01970 November 5, 2009 Mr. David Greenbaum Acting Health Agent / Salem Board of Health RECEIVED 120 Washington Street 4th Floor . NOV 10 9 2009 Salem, MA 01970 C,t-y ; SALEM rvi�r :ju OF n YEALT)i RE: Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09 Dear Mr. Greenbaum: I am writing in opposition to increase the daily tonnage at the Salem Transfer Station. I have lived in my home for over 47 years and have seen many changes on Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road. My driveway in on the corner of Highland Avenue and Swampscott Road and the traffic and noise is already too much for these streets to handle. Because of the traffic during rush hours, it already takes a long time to get into and out of our driveway never mind adding more trucks on Highland Avenue. I think the City of Salem should consider alternative uses for this land and keep the property instead of selling it for$1 to Northside Carting to make this part of Salem dirtier, noisier and create more traffic in my neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, sazt � Salvatore Spinale cc: Mayor Kimberley Driscoll ''i All Salem City Councillors Date: November 3, 2009 RECEIVED To: Mr. David Greenbaum m 4 s Acting Health Agent 9 M9 Salem Board of Health Re: "Salem Transfer Station 11-10-09" Dear Mr. Greenbaum: My husband and I are residents of 33 Bengal Lane in Salem. We strongly oppose any expansion of the Transfer Station on Swampscott Road!!! For that matter we would actually prefer that business to be moved out of highly populated residential area of Salem to further away zone, where the density of population is less and pollutions generated by the Transfer Station would be less harmful to the general public. As of today, it is bad enough with the noise, the traffic, the dirt, dust and smell. To expend the existing business would basically mean to create a public hazard in densely populated area. We want this Salem Transfer Station out of our neighborhood as soon as possible! Please help us live in the clean and safe environment! Sincerely, Marina Kogan, R.N. Alex Khesin 33 Bengal Lane C om;& o Salem, MA 01970 David Greenbaum From: marisand@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:32 PM To. David Greenbaum Subject: Increase Salem Transfer Station Dear Mr. Greenbaum: Unfortunately I cannot attend tonight's meeting, however, I am opposed to increasing the tons per day to 400. The location of the transfer station is not appropriate nor conducive to such a large capacity due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. There is already too much traffic on Swampscott Rd, and the pollution and other effects are too great to place near residential areas. I could understand an increase if the area were desolate and not heavily traveled, but this area is already congested as it is and adding more noise, pollution etc. does not make sense. There are many elderly and children who live in the immediate areas around the station, and the effects of such an increase are harmful to both the health and well being of all area residents. Maria F. Andreottola 45 Whalers Lane -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Enhanced email for the mobile individual based on Microsoft® Exchange - http://link.mail2web.com/Personal/EnhancedEmail No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 1 Virus Database: 270.14.59/2494 - Release Date: 11/10/09 07:38:00 RECEIVED E® NOV, 102009 df ICALTFI r 1 1 a RECEIVED Nov 10 2009 Dr. Barbara Poremba, Chair November 10, 2009 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street Salem,MA 01970 Re: Transfer Station Public Hearine 11/10/09 Dear Dr. Poremba and Members of the Board of Health: Please be advised that I am unable to attend tonight's Public Hearing on the Transfer Station due to a pre-scheduled commitment. I respectfully request that you read this letter into the official record of the meeting and respond to questions accordingly. Having been the former Ward Three City Councillor from 1998 to 2003, and currently a Councillor-at- Large from 2004 to present, I am keenly aware of the issues past and present with regard to the Transfer Station. I have dealt with this issue on numerous occasions both with city residents and Northside Carting. As such, I have several serious concerns regarding the current proposal to allow Northside Carting to increase the daily tonnage of the Transfer Station from 100 tons per day to 400 tons per day. My reasons therefore are as follows: I recently had the opportunity to personally view Thompson Brothers Industries(TBI) transfer station in North Andover, MA, at the request of Robert George of Northside Carting. As you may be aware, this transfer station is a 500 ton per day facility located in a heavy industrial area with little to no residences nearby and a few businesses within site of the station. While I was impressed by this 30,000 square foot building and its recycling capabilities for 500 tons per day of waste and refuse, I questioned how Salem's transfer station building, which will be approximately 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day of waste and refuse, will adequately handle a larger amount of refuse in a much smaller facility by comparison. It would appear that the TBI facility at 30,000 square feet for 500 tons per day is much better equipped to handle that daily tonnage compared to Salem's facility at 9700 square feet for 400 tons per day. I would ask the Board to carefully question the difference in operational capacity to determine if the Salem station is adequately sized to handle the 300% increase to 400 tons per day. In addition, 1 am highly concerned for the neighbors in the direct line of site and proximity to the existing site and the lack of proper air quality, noise and dust monitoring conducted in advance of this filing. It is my understanding that no monitoring was conducted at the nearest residence at the top of Dipietro Avenue, directly across the street from the station. If this is true, I would implore the Board to insist that a proper monitoring assessment be done at this Iocation prior to any grant of a permit. l As you may be aware, the Board of Health involvement in this project is an extremely important step in allowing it to proceed. The Salem City Council has the final authority to convey the property to Northside Carting. It is therefore with great urgency that the Salem Board of Health conduct a thorough and complete hearing process to allow the public to weigh in on what will be a pivotal impact in that area of Salem. The Board's actions will either assist or impede this project from moving forward. I therefore appeal to the Board to vet out all issues presented to it by the residents of our city in determining whether this project is what is best for our city. While I have many more questions to ask relative to increased truck traffic, noise, dust and vermin, I hope to be able to address these questions at a continuance of this public hearing. According to the North Andover Board of Health Site Assessment Decision, the North Andover Board of Health conducted hearings on 18 nights and one-half day in advance of permitting the facility in their community. I would fully expect that the Salem Board of Health will conduct its hearing process in the same diligent and thorough manner as its brethren Board in North Andover. I look forward to attending and participating in the next hearing. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Joan B. Lovely Joan B. Lovely Councillor-at-Large 4 November 24, 2009 Dear Salem Board of Health Members, A 400-500 TPD regional transfer station would result in an undue concentration of environmentally hazardous industrial facilities in this small community based on environmental justice criteria. The environmental justice criteria I consider relevant is based upon both demographic and community specific environmental considerations. The demographic profile of Salem in 2007 is that of a medium- lower income status (household median incomes of less than $52,701). In addition to the demographic profile, I believe the NSC's regional project proposal should receive special environmental justice considerations based on the clear evidence that Salem is already experiencing an undue concentration of environmentally hazardous industrial facilities and sites relative to other communities in the area. Environmental iniustices can be considered to occur when a community — regardless of their racial, ethnic, and/or class- based demographic profile — are very burdened by the presence of environmentally hazardous sites and facilities relative to other communities in the area. In this respect, Salem would be most impacted by this regional project and is already among some of the most environmentally overburdened communities in the state. Salem, a small city of 8.1sq. miles is already host to: - Regional power plant, -Mason Tanning Co.,(4 Water St), -Regional sewage treatment plant, - 2 junk yards, -rock quarry with 2-4 enormous truck entering & exiting Swampscott RD every few minutes -a Large Regional Medical Center with an active smoke stack, -large transfer station, -a old contaminated land fill, -a University size State college, t -as well as, a proud municipality that participates in a regional --- shelter for the homeless. And now Salem is being asked to host a "Regional Transfer Station" with all its pollutants Daniel R. Faber PhD, Sociology: Is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Northeastern Environmental Justice Research Collabortive at Northeastern University. He published his research on Environment Injustice in 2005 and found that ecologically hazardous sites and facilities are disproportionately located and concentrated in communities of color and working- class communities in Mass. The implication of his research for policymakers and citizen advocates is that cumulative exposure of residents to environmentally hazardous facilities and sites, should receive greater consideration regarding community demographics and environmental health indicators. Mass Chip indicates that male Bronchial CA in Salem ranks higher than average in Mass. Dr. Faber's findings proved that the state's power plants are disproportionately located in communities of color and lower- income communities METhe Salem Harbor Power Station is one of the Five dirtiest power plants in the state-and all -are legally emitting at 2.9-4.0 times the emission rate of plants built after 1977. The five plants are responsible for 89% of sulfur dioxide emissions and 57% of nitrous oxide emissions from all stationary sources in Massachusetts. In fact, these five plants are responsible for more than 50% of the power plant pollution in all of New England, producing more than 24 million tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions in 1998. And pollution rates from these power plants have been increasing substantially since 1996 (50,51). As a result, these five power plants are the largest industrial sources of greenhouse gasses in the state (52). Four of the five plants are located in low-income or moderately low-income communities. Clearly, lower-income communities are disproportionately burdened by the most polluting power plants. 2 ` Income status Racial status SO2 rate in Js"une Power plant Town of town of town 1999(lb/mmBTU) Salem Harbor Salem Medium—fow Moderately lowmirwrity 1.20 Momtbrn Holyoke Low High mmonly 1.20 Waytar Point Somamet Medium-4ow Low minority 1.10 Mystic Charlestown Medium—low Moderatelylowminority 1.03 Canal Sandwich Medium-thigh low minority 0.97 As suggested by DR. Faber the evidence presented in his report, is that: all people are not polluted equally in Massachusetts. He recommends that Massachusetts review and, when necessary, halt the provision of economic development incentives for projects that will contribute more pollution to already overburdened areas. Development incentives such as tax credits and low-cost loans should not be offered to projects that increase pollution in areas already overburdened with pollution sources, Finally, he advises that Massachusetts should adopt the "precautionary principle" over standard risk-assessment procedures when addressing environmental issues in overburdened communities. The Precautionary principle says that if there is a strong possibility of harm (instead of a scientifically proven certainty of harm) to human health or the environment from a substance or activity, precautionary measures should be taken. Sound environmentalism and Public Health must be clearly based on prevention & not just after-the-exposure remedial efforts to control potentially harmful exposure This is an opportunity for the Salem BOH to end environmental disparity in Salem and become an exemplar for other communities, as the BOH has done in past with the anti-smoking regulation. Paulette Puleo MSN, RN 3 z iaa 3 dap i Young World Academy 3 Green Ledge Street Salem, MA 01970 Ph.(978)744-4514/Fax.(978)744-0530 City of Salem Board of Health 120 Washington Street, 4th Fir. Salem, MA 01970 Re: David Greenbaum, Health Inspector Expansion of the Salem Transfer Station, A Hazardous Proposition 1.) Forward: Young World Academy, its owners, staff and families are vehemently against the proposed expansion and sale of the Salem Transfer Station to North Side Carting or any other entity. The site is operating within multiple Restricted Areas, as indicated herein and should receive a negative Site Suitability Report from the Board of Health and as required by law (D.E.P. 310 CMR16.40.1a). The station should be closed, capped and given an alternative use due to obvious health and safety concerns. It's clear that a one time tax of$50 or $75 per household would take care of any clean up necessary. The following issues are of great concern and are required by law to be addressed by the Salem Health Department prior to any approval of such expansion under the State Public Health Code, M.G.L. - Chapter I I I:Section 150A and 150A1/2 & the Department of Environmental Protection Code: 310 CMR 16. 2.) Distances a.) Young World Academy's location sits 475 feet from the property of the North Side Carting Transfer Station (See Appendix A, enclosed Google Map), while many of the Fafard town homes sit within 60- 1000 feet of the site, a direct violation of D.E.P. policies. The site should have never been allowed to re-open. As the transfer facility is an open facility in its current state, usage and any expansion of such is a violation of the City, EPA and State Public Health codes, policy and or ordinances. North Side Carting made it clear during the latest board meeting that it would store hazardous materials and garbage outside the facility, on the ground or in trucks over long weekends and at any given time (as they are currently doing), also a direct violation of their application,permits, health codes, ordinances and zoning requirements. Under such conditions, the code states that No facility, as a transfer station that is storing or dumping on it's facility grounds, shall operate within 500 or even 1000 feet of a residence or school property. M.G.L. - Chapter 111: Section 150A and 150A1/2 and D.E.P. Code: 310 CMR: 16.40. b.) The Department of Environmental Protection specifically states that "the minimum distance between the waste handling area or deposition area and the property boundary shall be 100 feet". North Side Carting's current operation and its proposed facility do not and would not, respectively, abide by these criteria, and as such distance would extend over Swampscott Road and the Irving gas station propety. A violation of the D.E.P. Code: 310 CMR: 16.40 and the Public Health Code, M.G.L. Chapter 111:Section 150A, 150A1/2. 1 4 � c.) The Department of Environmental Protection requires a set-back of 200 feet from a river front, the distance from the rear of a transfer Facility, dumping or storage areas. The current Transfer Station and proposed facility is in violation of such(Forest River) and can not be re-built under its current configuration or likely any configuration due to river and boundary set back requirements. Any act to do so would be an infringement of the D.E.P. Code: 310 CMR: 16.40 and the Public Health Code, M.G.L. Chapter 111:Section 150A, 150A1/2. d. ) North Side Carting has been in violation of their permits, health codes and ordinances for some time and will continue to do so under their proposed operation and as a historical fact of how they operate their facility, allowing for hazardous waste, garbage and materials to be stored and or buried on the grounds of the said property. They have been dumping debris in the river and have piled such across their property, thus, creating a landfill facility on their property which is a violation of their permits, the State's public health code and environmental protection regulations. By usage, they have essentially enacted the "Criterion for a Landfill Facility", without having to file an application for such, which affects all occupied residences, health care facilities, schools and licensed day care centers within 1000 feet. (M.G.L. Ch.l l l Sec. 150A, 150Al/2. and D.E.P. 310 CMR:16.40) 3. )Air Quality: Odors and Airborne Contaminates: a. ) Young World Academy operates two play playgrounds outside its facility, not to mention the use of its parking area for various activities throughout the year. Don't these children deserve a cleaner environment for which to play and participate in activities and not one that's littered with odors, particulates and potentially unsafe contaminates. Don't we all deserve a better environment?North Side Carting made it clear that they could not control the direction of odors or other potential contaminates during the second meeting and that it's possible and likely that our facility would experience such odors or contaminates generated from their facility. The Salem Health Department should not allow this to happen to the children, its residents and the community. b.) North Side Carting's proposed expansion of the Transfer Station will create 20 times the volume of trash and subsequent pollution, not the 4 or 8 times volumes proposed under erroneous projections and figures. Their research and estimates on the impact on noise, traffic and potentially hazardous odors coming out of such a facility are inaccurate and do not identify the true "potential for an adverse impact", and as required by the D.E.P,(310 CMR). Historical weather data shows that as much as 80% of such contaminates would come in the direction of the school and the town homes in the Fafard development. North Side Carting's study never modeled pollutants in their various forms and concentrations, given uneven disbursements and wind direction, and their subsequent potential impact on the local environment. Their inability to control a potentially hazardous environment, given such volume of activity, as well as putting forth an inaccurate, incomplete and therefore inconclusive study is unlawful, a direct violation of their application and the state health code requirement that would allow the Board of Health to issue a reliable Site Sutitability Report, (M.G.L. Chapter 111: Section 150A, 150Al/2, D.E.P. 310 CMR.) 4. ) Traffic Congestion: As many of our customers and local residents use Trader's Way and the subsequent First Street loop through to Swampscott Road, it has become increasingly difficult to traverse in this direction during peak hours. An increase of traffic by the proposed transfer station 2 would create a major increase in vehicle volume going to and from the facility and in the surrounding area. A 20x increase in diesel polluting trucks is no funny matter, as those trucks will pollute while sitting in traffic or waiting to be loaded or unloaded at the facility. The back up and congestion of vehicles can be horrific. The North Side Carting Study does not take into account potential and inadvertent congestion by its own trucks. There is no study that can predict the exact time of when these trucks will arrive. It is therefore feasible that such trucks would blockade entire roadways, and at any given time. This is potentially a health hazard to pedestrians and drivers, a safety hazard to say the least. Increased traffic of standing diesel trucks will result in increased air and noise pollution, a nuisance for which North Side Carting, the City of Salem, its community and neighboring towns are unprepared. This is a major concern for Young World Academy and its children, staff, customers and neighbors. The traffic study appears to be inadequate, as do many of the studies conducted by North Side Carting. Further studies need to be conducted by an independent body and such a study should be taken under consideration and further evaluation by the City of Salem Health Department and Planning Boards, as required by law.(M.G.L. Chapter 111: Section 150A, 150A1/2, U.E.P. 310 CMR.) 5. ) Insects & Rodents: Flies, Ants, Mosquitoes, Rats, Bats, Skunks, Moles, Possums, Raccoons. As the Health Department is aware, insects, rodents and animals alike carry disease, rabies, fleas, tics, lice and other harmful and possibly fatal germs and bugs. Our center abides by the state's requirement for maintaining a healthy environment for our children, meeting all guidelines and codes. Any increase in the resident insect and rodent population will likely impact our center and our environment, as well as the neighboring community. As the Board of Health is well aware, it is difficult to control increases in such populations and their subsequent ability to carry disease. The consideration in allowing this facility expand is very questionable and potentially detrimental to the health and well being of our children and to all neighboring families, should they come in contact with any such animals and or their fecal matter. A comprehensive study is required by law, outlining the impact and control of such. (M.G.L. Ch.l l l & D.E.P. 310 CMR.) 6.) Hardships: Decrease in Local Business and Property Values: a. ) Young World Academy feels that its business will suffer hardships from odors and contaminates entering the air and that families may not feel comfortable having their children in our center under such conditions. As of historical record, the development of refuse transfer stations and/or their expansion may cause a decrease area property values. Residents and business owners alike run the risk inhaling odors and harmful pollutants due to the volume of diesel trucks entering the site, slime dropped on the nearby roadways from such vehicles, as well as from trash and hazardous materials generated. b. ) Traffic will become a major hardship and safety concern as families and emergency vehicles will have difficulty traversing Highland Avenue, Traders Way, First Street and Swampscott Road. Green Ledge Street is Young World Academy's only access to Highland Avenue and any increased traffic would become a hindrance for operating our facility and a safety concern for such emergency vehicles. A more comprehensive study and analysis of the adjoining roadways are necessary before any approval by the Board of Health or any other governing body can and should take place and as dictated by M.G.L. (M.G.L. Ch. I I I:Sec. 150A, 150A1/2). 3 4 � 7.) Zoning: Based on all criteria and zoning requirements for such a facility,North Side Carting can not purchase this site for continuing its intended purpose as a transfer station. Zoning requirements will not allow it, as it will require a zoning change of the entire area. In such, the Board of Health can not legally issue a positive Site Sutability Report under the current application for all reasons as stated above and without clear designation of the future owners of such property. Anything less is a clear violation of city zoning laws and the state mandated review process (D.E.P. 310 CMR 16.40). 8.) Other Property: The 9 Acres and the DiPietro Property. North Side Carting has not discussed their intentions for the other acres of the Transfer Facility and the DePietro Avenue property, for which they have a tentative agreement. Young World Academy is concerned with their usage of such properties as their proximity is also very close to the school. 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