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Kenneth Lynds
P. O. Box 448
Leeds, MA 01053
November 19, 2008
Re: 116 Straw Avenue moo;PLOT 055
Dear Kenneth,
I visited the property at 116 Straw Avenue on November 18, 2008. 1 observed work on that
property being performed contrary to the provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780
CMR. Renovations and alterations to the main house and the accessory apartment were underway,
and the permits for that work have not been issued. In accordance with 780 CMR Chapter 51, section
5119, 1 have issued and posted a stop work order effective yesterday. Work on this property cannot
resume until we have issued the requisite permits. There will be an additional $50.00 fee to remove the
stop work order, and the permit fees are doubled, in accordance with the City of Northampton
ordinances Chapter 174, section 5.
You have the right to appeal this action under 780 CMR Chapter 51, section 5122. 1 have
included the relevant code sections and forms.
Feel free to call if you have any questions. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours
are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on
Wednesdays. My email address is: Iasbrouck(a-)-city.northampton.ma.us.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Louis Hasbrouck
City of Northampton
Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement
Ihasbrouck(d-)city.northampton.ma.us