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74 Coach Lite Apartments Complaint Report 2009 BOARD OF HEALTH CITY HALL ; COMPLAINT RECORD Date: a Time: Map: Parcel: Name of Complainant: -eau c,11 gP,n Address' 14 gsas rtA_4 53/4-cot 30 8 Tel: NATURE OF COMPLAINT: Se 6- Ptr c-Ints p Location: Owner: Address: Tel: Taken by: I Date of Inspection: Time: - INSPECTOR'S REPORT: 12-3-09 — • DCJ c • o+door f •sp<tioN) o f 1-.._w_n)A-r v a,n+ }u C-1•42.1-4- %c a aLr . Nom, 6J1..rr Ob oe-nrec1 . .✓:`l co I)cw -we if r.tacttoJ . oiganvnmoro nren check Pox RYES I Action Taken: fir \Inspector Signature cA5"\- Peter K.Sullivan 74 Barrett St.Unit 308 Northampton,MA 01060-1728 November 14,2009 Ben Wood,MPH Northampton Health Department 212 Main St. Rm. 101 Northampton,MA 01060-3167 Dear Mr. Wood: For years I have been enduring dryer exhaust fumes(including fabric softeners)coming from the laundry room two floors below me.For more than a year and a half, I have been trying to get the Board of Trustees of Coachlight Condominium and our Property Manager(Classic Property Management)to vent the dryer exhaust in a different fashion.At first the Board of Trustees through our Property Management company assured me they were working on a solution.Such a solution was sup- posed to be in place by the spring of 2009.They repeatedly said they were working on the situation,but nothing ever hap- pened. In May of2009I was forced to seek legal action. My initial attorney,Adam J.Basch(Bacon\Wilson Attorneys at Law), sent a letter to the Board of Trustees on May 29,2009.The Condominium Trust was given 30 days to remedy the situation in order to avoid a complaint being filed in the Western Division Housing Court.An ineffective temporary"fix"was in- stalled.After repeatedly asking them to follow up,I received a letter over two months later from Stephen M. Reilly(Sr.or Jr.not indicated)of S.M.Reilly Associates LLC,Attorneys at Law.In the letter Attorney Reilly said that the Property Man- ager consulted with the Northampton Board of Health and MacGray(our laundry facility contractor).He goes on to say that the Condominium Association's position is that the laundry facility is properly vented and that I would have to pay for any improvements.Due to a conflict of interest with my first attorney,I have retained James J.Martin to further represent me. As I have stated in several a-mails to the Board of Trustees and Property Manager Company,the exhaust and fabric soften- ers are both hazardous to my health and a nuisance.You will also see in some of the e-mails that some members of the Board were sympathetic to the issue.After repeated e-mails to one Board member I finally called her.She stated"we were going to authorize the work to be done,but we weren't sure it would fix the problem". It is blatantly unfair for me to have to constantly breathe in the exhaust when my windows are open(and through the air conditioner as well).It is not fair that one resident bear the brunt of everyone's exhaust,and I should not have to close my windows to avoid such exhaust. I have read several articles on the ill effects of laundry exhaust noting several different toxins that are included in fabric softeners. Again,I am not just breathing in my own(non-fabric softener)dryer exhaust;I am breathing everyone else's as well.Sev- eral residents use heavily scented,overpowering fabric softeners. I am writing your office for two purposes.The first is to ask if the Property Manager of Coachlight Condominium did in fact contact the Northampton Health Department as stated in the letter from Attorney Reilly. Second,I invite you to come out on a day that is not too cold so that I can demonstrate what is occurring. Attached please find copies of e-mail and other correspondence.Please contact me at your earliest convenience to further discuss this matter.Thank you. Sincerely, Peter K. Sullivan Enclosures: E-mails prior to contact with legal counsel(laundry venting.txt),demand letter,pictures of temporary fix,re- sponse from Board counsel with proposal,a-mails since contact with legal counsel(laundry venting 2.txt) Cc:James J.Martin,Attorney at Law, 83 State St.,3rd Flr.,Springfield,MA 01103 Cc:Attn.Derrick Feuerstein,President,Coachlight Condominium Board of Trustees,72 Barrett St.Unit 215,01060 Cc:Stephen Henderson,Classic Property Management,PO Box 585,E.Longmeadow,MA 01028 Cc: Stewart G.MacDonald,CEO, Mac-Gray Corp.,404 Wyman Street,Suite 400,Waltham, MA 02451 Laundry venting.txt open. Please keep me posted on the progress of this situation. Thanks! (Original Message) From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:59 PM subject: Coachlight To: Jane Scanlon <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Mary Andrews <rehillm@yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @ua.gov>, Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu> Cc: Becky Ikehara <telarania @gmail .com>, George Danziger <gdanzig @comcast.net>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Maria Petrie <petriepeachtree @aol .com>, Melena Bonnello <m.bonnello @comcast.net>, aenata Shepard <renataps @juno.com>, nenata Shepard <renatashepard @hotmai1 .com> Hello Trustees/classic, First, thank you for voting to do the fans, and to go half on them. It was a great idea, and a nice gesture. I am glad to have a much quieter fan. Second, great looking sign at the entrance of Coachlight, and the other signs are nice as well ! Just a few quick things. . . 1) In recent weeks the lights on 74 were on early, and the 72 lights going on later. That is now reversed. I suspect they adjusted both sets, reversing the order. They will need to check the 72 lights. 2) I noticed someone coming out of the 74 back door with a dog on Sunday night around 8:30 PM or so. You may want to put a reminder in the next newsletter regarding the dog policy. 3) The stairs in the back of 74 are going to need repairing/replacing soon. The patch is coming apart, and as the gap gets worse could cause an injury. I know we spoke about replacing it last year, deciding to wait until spring. 4) with spring and summer coming, I would like to re-address the issue of the dryer exhaust coming into my unit. I know Maccray said they couldn't do anything, but maybe some builder has an idea. After bouts with pneumonia, walking pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. I would really rather not breathe in dryer exhaust for a 15th year. I do not want to have the windows closed on days where the air is dryer. Thanks for looking into this. 5) I will put in another e-mail to Wal-Mart regarding the carriages. 6) I would like to get a crew of volunteers together to clean up our side of the marsh (tires, other trash) . It fell through last year. 7) Has anyone thought of a date for the tag sale? 8) Any news/ideas on locations of antennas for TV reception (i .e. my last e-mail)? Thanks! Peter Subject: Re: Coachlight - dryer exhaust, building 74 From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Fri , 13 Jun 2008 21:29:07 -0400 To: "classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> I would like to add that the smell has given me a headache as well . Page 2 Laundry venting.txt Subject: coachlight From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:59:09 -0400 To: lane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @ua.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> CC: "Becky Ikehara" <telarania@@gqmail .com>, "George Danziger" <gdanzig @comcast.net>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, "Maria Petrie" <petriepeachtree@aol .com>, "Melena Bonnello" <m.bonnello@comcast.net>, "Renata Shepard ' <renataps @juno.com>, "Renata Shepard" <renatashepard @hotmail .com Hello Trustees/classic, First, thank you for voting to do the fans, and to go half on them. It was a great idea, and a nice gesture. I am glad to have a much quieter fan. second, great looking sign at the entrance of Coachlight, and the other signs are nice as well ! Just a few quick things. . . 1) In recent weeks the lights on 74 were on early, and the 72 lights going on later. That is now reversed. I suspect they adjusted both sets, reversing the order. They will need to check the 72 lights. 2) I noticed someone coming out of the 74 back door with a dog on Sunday night around 8:30 PM or so. You may want to put a reminder in the next newsletter regarding the dog policy. 3) The stairs in the back of 74 are going to need repairing/replacing soon. The patch is coming apart, and as the gap gets worse could cause an injury. I know we spoke about replacing it last year, deciding to wait until spring. 4) with spring and summer coming, I would like to re-address the issue of the dryer exhaust coming into my unit. i know MacGray said they couldn't do anything, but maybe some builder has an idea. After bouts with pneumonia, walking pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. I would really rather not breathe in dryer exhaust for a 15th year. I do not want to have the windows closed on days where the air is dryer. Thanks for looking into this. 5) I will put in another e-mail to wal-Mart regarding the carriages. 6) I would like to get a crew of volunteers together to clean up our side of the marsh (tires, other trash). It fell through last year. 7) Has anyone thought of a date for the tag sale? 8) Any news/ideas on locations of antennas for TV reception (i .e. my last e-mail)? Thanks! Peter subject: coachlight - dryer exhaust, building 74 From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: Fri , 13 Jun 2008 21:27:47 -0400 To: "classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Jane Scanlon" <jane @cl assi cmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patri cia.bowl er @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> Dear classic, Trustees: Below is an e-mail that I sent on 4/15/2008. I see that the issue of dryer exhaust was brought up at a meeting. i have been keeping a log of days/times when the dryer exhaust is oppressive. As I write this, I have been smelling someone's very strong, offensive, dryer sheets or fabric softener in my unit from the dryer exhaust. This have been going on since I got home at 7:30 PM. It is a nice, non-humid night, so I want to have my windows Page 1 Laundry venting.txt Thanks! Peter Subject: Re: coachlight - 4 things From: "Jane Scanlon" <lane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:17:33 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Hi Peter, Ray was on sight and did complet a couple of the items on the list. He could not change out the light by the bike rack due to the fact that the pole would not hold the weight of the ladder and himself safely. An electrician has been contacted and will hopefully use a lift. The shrubs will be trimmed today, weather depending. unfortunately, the service requests that were assigned to Ray last week took up much of his time. Mac Gray will be contacted regarding the dryer issues. I am still playing phone tag with the representative regarding the dryer vent bypass. I will keep you posted as things progress. subject: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:06:35 -0400 To: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <office @cl assi cmgmt.necoxmai 1 .com> cc: "Derrick Feuerstein' <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" cunja @cns.umass.edu> Hi Jane, I know you are doing everything you can, but the dryer issue continues to bother me. It is a perfectly nice day to have my windows open, and I have to shut them because of the dryer exhaust. It is bad enough, but is compounded due to the fact that someone is using some overpowering fabric softener. I now have a horrible headache and must close my windows. From a "fairness" point of view, not all residents have to partake in this nuisance. Thank you! Peter (original Message) From Peter to Classic, Trustees Date Fri , Jun 13, 2008 at 9:27 PM subjectCoachlight - dryer exhaust, building 74 mailed-bygmail .com Dear Classic, Trustees: Below is an e-mail that I sent on 4/15/2008. I see that the issue of dryer exhaust was brought up at a meeting. Page 4 Laundry venting.txt Thanks for you understanding! Peter From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> To: "Jane Scanlon" (jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail com> cc: "classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail_com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, ' Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" (unja @cns.umass.edu>, "Teresa Lake" <teresa @cl assi cmgmt.necoxmai 1 .com> Date: wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:04:27 -0400 Subject: Re: Coachlight grounds Hi Jane, Thanks again. Just to mention that as the humidity has waned I have once again opened my windows. Tonight, someone is using 'yucky/sweet' smelling dryer sheets (I assume) , as the smell has been coming in for well over an hour (9:45 PM +). It is really making me nauseous. Thanks again for your attention to this! Peter subject: Re: Coachlight - 4 things From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 12:58:20 -0400 To: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> CC: "Classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, rehillm@yahoo.com Hi Jane, I realize the weather was crazy this week, and Ray was not able to get out here to do any of the list. i wanted to amend and add some things: Amend. 4) - The shrubbery is blocking the lights on either side of the Coachlight sign, not the sign itself. Add: 5) The bushes all need trimming at Coachlight. 6) Regarding dryer #5 in building 74: Could someone call MacGray and have them a) stabilize the dryer so it does not rock back and forth. I had put cardboard underneath one of more of the feet several months (or years) ago, but that is not holding and longer. b) secure the back where the exhaust connects. It came loose (either due to the movement of the dryer or someone moving the dryer) and the exhaust was going into the laundry room. I put it back on, but it will need to be screwed down like the others. 7) Any word on rerouting the outside exhaust? From 11:00 AM on I had trouble breathing with the dryer exhaust coming into my bedroom and living room windows. Page 3 Laundry venting.txt Thanks, I appreciate it. The day after I sent this last e-mail , the same thing. MacGray said in the past they couldn't do anything. There has to be some way of venting it upward, perhaps to the roof level . Thanks Jane! Peter subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:45:04 -0400 To: "Jane Scanlon" (jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> cc: "classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derri ck413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehi llm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, "unja Hayes" (unja @cns.umass.edu> Hi Jane, Same thing this morning (9/13/2008) at 11:30 AM, and again when I came home at 8:15 PM. very offensive smell tonight, had to close my window on a somewhat warm evening. Peter subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:14:17 -0400 To: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> CC: "classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" (unja @cns.umass.edu>, "Becky Ikehara" <telarania@gmail.com>, ' Johanna Halbeisen" <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, "Maria Petrie" <petri epeachht ree@aol .com>, "Renata Shepard" <renataps @j uno.conu, "Renata shepard" <renatashepard @hotmai1 .com> Hi Jane, Again, I know you are on the issue, but the dryer exhause continues to be an issue. Last night I had my air conditioning on in my living room. In the spare bedroom (which is closed off) I could smell nothing but overpowering fabric softener. I did my own laundry without fabric softener and that was less noticeable. Tonight is much cooler, and I was looking forward to having my windows open. The same person is using the same type of fabric softener again. I could even smell a hint of it getting out of my car. My whole unit is stinking with the smell , many times worse than outside. if MacGray refuses to do nothing, I suggest the Classic and the board have someone else do something about it. if it is vented up to the roof (the higher the better) it could disipate better. As it is now, i get the brunt of it. i really hate to say this, but the continued nuiscance is forcing me to look at legal options at this point. [copies of several past e-mails attached.] Thanks again! Page 6 Laundry venting.txt i have been keeping a log of days/times when the dryer exhaust is oppressive. As I write this, I have been smelling someone's very strong, offensive, dryer sheets or fabric softener in my unit from the dryer exhaust. This have been going on since I got home at 7:30 PM. It is a nice, non-humid night, so I want to have my windows open. Please keep me posted on the progress of this situation. Thanks! [copies of several past e-mails attached.] Subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Jane Scanlon" c Jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> Date: Fri 5 Sep 2008 14:35:02 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <office @cl assi cmgmt.necoxmai 1 .com> CC: Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns umass.edu> Hello Peter, I have put a request in writing to Mac Gray. So far, I have had no response. I will try phone contact again next week. It is a problem that I am working on getting solved for you, and hope to get somewhere with it! I will keep you posted with any progress, Jane (original Message) From: Peter Sullivan To: Jane Scanlon ; classic Mgmt CG Derrick Feuerstein ; Mary Andrews ; Patricia Bowler ; unja Hayes sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 11:06 AM subject: Dryer issue Hi Jane, I know you are doing everything you can, but the dryer issue continues to bother me. it is a perfectly nice day to have my windows open, and I have to shut them because of the dryer exhaust. it is bad enough, but is compounded due to the fact that someone is using some overpowering fabric softener. I now have a horrible headache and must close my windows. From a "fairness" point of view, not all residents have to partake in this nuisance. Thank you! Peter subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: sat, 6 Sep 2008 21:00:53 400 To: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> CC: "Classic Mgmt" <office @classi cmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> Page 5 Laundry venting.txt greenhouse gas emissions. Thank you, Becky Becky Ikehara 413-577-2115 subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:05:03 -0400 To: Johanna Halbeisen" <JH@newsonglibrary.org> cc: "Becky ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Jane scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <offs ce @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> Hello everyone and thanks for your input. I am not trying to be a pain, honestly. I don't believe that we should remove the dryers. I also don't believe we can prevent people from using petroleum-based, environment ruining fabric softeners. It is possible to vent the dryers up to the roof. A friend who deals with manufacturing said it would require a fan to help pull the air up all the way up to the roof. I just asked a resident what detergent and fabric softener she uses. Every time she does laundry I have to shut my windows. As in right now 9/27/2008 at 2:50 PM, 9/23/2008 at 7:54 AM, and 9/18/2008 at 7:50 PM Every time I shut the windows it means no fresh air for myself or my cat. I am tired of living like this. If MacGray cannot or does not want to do anything, Coachlight needs to act immediately. If everyone had to suffer with the exhaust going into their unit, I would have to live along with it. But it doesn't work that way. Peter (original message) on wed, Sep 17, 2008 at 6:13 PM, Johanna Halbeisen <JH @newsonglibrary.org> wrote: And when we remove the dryers, we should put clothes lines up in the back yard. I'm not kidding. Drying towels and sheets in one's apartment is a challenge. And solar dryers are great. Clothes smell great too. subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:12:10 -0400 To: "Johanna Halbeisen" <JH @newsonglibrary.org> CC: "Becky ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Jane scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <office @class "Derrick Feuerstei n" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja i am told that several detergents and fabric softeners are in Along with my attorney, I am going to investigate whether such cause cancers, etc. to reinforce the fact that that the dryer addressed. My recently deceased cat's favorite activity was si front of an open window. Page 8 ismgmt.necoxmail .com>, <rehillm @yahoo.com>, @cns.umas s.edu> fact petroleum based. fabric softeners can issue needs to be tting in her perch in Laundry venti ng.txt Peter FROM ANOTHER RESIDENT: Subject: Re: Dryer issue From: Johanna Halbeisen <JH @newsonglibrary.org> Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19.57:47 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan' <pksmavt@gmail .com>, "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> cc: "Classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" cderrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" cpatricia.bowler @ va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, "Becky Ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Maria Petrie" <petriepeachtree@aol .com>, "Renata Shepard" <renataps @juno.com>, "Renata shepard" <renatashepard @hotmail .com> I have gotten the scent from the dryer too, tho not as bad as Peter. For someone verging on chem sensitive, it is very worrisome. This does need a solution. Johanna Subject: Re: Dryer issue From: Jane Scanlon" <jane@classicmgmt.necoxmai 1 .com> Date: wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:47:26 -0400 To: <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara" <telarania@gmail .com>, "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmai 1 .com>, "Coachlight Condo" <office @cl assi cmgmt.necoxmai 1 .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <JH @newsonglibrary.org> This idea/plan was forwarded to Mac Gray with the written request for solution. I have not heard back from them. Jane (original Message) From: unJa To: Becky Ikehara ; Peter Sullivan ; Jane Scanlon ; Coachlight Condo ; Derrick Feuerstein ; Mary Andrews ; Patricia Bowler , Halbeisen Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 12:1 PM Subject: Re: Dryer issue i disagree with idea that removing the dryers is the solution. This is a convenience that many in the building use. The dryer exhaust just needs to be diverted away from the building. There was the suggestion of attaching some sort of idea? what happened with that dea? From: "Becky Ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com> Date: wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:55:25 -0400 To: Peter sullivan<pksmavt @gmail .com>; Jane scanlon<jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>; Classic Mgmt<office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>; Derrick Feuer sstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>; Mary Andrews<rehillm@yahoo.com>; Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>; Unja Hayes<unja @cns.umass.edu>; Johanna Halbeisen<JH@newsonglibrary.org> subject: Re: Dryer issue why don't we remove the dryers? if people want to dry their clothes in one, they can go to a laundromat. In case you think I'm being facetious, I'm not. I've been using a wood clothes drying rack for years now, and it has cut my laundry costs in half, literally. if other people can be concerned about chemical sensitivity, I can be concerned about Page 7 Laundry venting txt I would suggest for the time being that you would block off your air conditioner for the winter with plastic/insulation of some sort as this will not only block off the odor that offends you but in addition, you will save on heating expenses. subject: Re: Dryers From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:56:50 -0400 To: "Bowler, Patricia A." <Patricia.Bowler @va.gov> scc: "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, classic Mgmt <dawhendy@aol .com>, 'Jane scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> Thanks, I have done that in the past, but the moisture builds up in the A/c, and it doesn't hurt (normally) to get a little fresh air. Peter Subject: Re: Dryers From: "Jane scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> Date: Mon, 20 oct 2008 09:32:35 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <dawhendy@aol .com> CC: "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, "Becky Ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, "Maria Petrie" <petriepeachtree@aol .com>, "Renata Shepard" <renataps @3uno.com>, Renata Shepard" <renatashepard@hotmail .com> I am pleased to inform you all that Mac requesting a solution to this problem. plan submitted by the Association would contractor that has a backhoe and would Any suggestions? Drag has responded to the certified letter A tech visited the sight and feels that the work the best. I am trying to locate a come dig the trench for a reasonable rate. I have a new e-mail address. Please copy it to your address books as this one will not be in service much longer. The new address is jscanlon.classic @verizon.net. I hope to see you all at the Annual Meeting! Jane (original Message) From: Peter Sullivan To: classic Mgmt ; Jane Scanlon Cc: Derrick Feuerstein ; Mary Andrews ; Patricia Bowler ; unja Hayes ; Becky Ikehara ; Johanna Halbeisen ; Maria Petrie ; Renata Shepard ; Renata Shepard Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 8:58 PM subject: Dryers Hello, The dryers continue to be an issue. I was hoping to have a temporary reprieve with colder weather now coming upon us. Not so. one resident's fabric softener (made by Tide, I forgot the name) is so strong that it comes in through the air condtioner. (while not related to my unit, you can smell it outside in the parking lot.) If MacGray does not address the issue (and I do not believe they will), then coachlight must address the issue soon. Thank you. Page 10 Laundry venting.txt Subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:20:31 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <JH @newsonglibrary.org> CC: "Becky Ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <office @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> Hi Peter, The dryer vent was discussed at the Meeting. It was decided that a second letter be sent certified mail to Mac Gray. We will inform them that action must be taken regarding this issue. I will keep you informed as the updates occur. Subject: Re: Dryer issue From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Mon, 29 sep 2008 16:35:21 -0400 To: "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> cc: 'Johanna Halbeisen" <JH @newsonglibrary.org>, "Becky Ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Classic Mgmt" <office @ @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm @yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu> Thank you subject: Dryers From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: Fri , 17 Oct 2008 20:58:29 -0400 To: "classic Mgmt" <dawhendy@aol .com>, "Jane Scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> CC: "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unj7a @cns.umass.edu>, "Becky Ikehara" <telarania@gmail .com>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <jh@newsongli brary.orp, "Maria Petrie" <petri epeachtree@aol .com>, "Renata Shepard" <renataps @Juno.com>, Renata Shepard" <renatashepard @hotmail .com> Hello, The dryers continue to be an issue. I was hoping to have a temporary reprieve with colder weather now coming upon us. Not so. one resident's fabric softener (made by Tide, I forgot the name) is so strong that it comes in through the air condtioner. (while not related to my unit, you can smell it outside in the parking lot.) If MacGray does not address the issue (and I do not believe they will) , then Coachlight must address the issue soon. Thank you. Peter subject: RE: Dryers From: "Bowler, Patricia A." <Patricia.Bowler @ va.gov> Date: sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:33:27 -0400 To: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Hi Peter, Page 9 lane Laundry venting.txt Subject: Re: Laundry venting (outside) From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:52:53 -0500 To: Jane Scanlon <JScanlon.classic @verizon.net> Thank you! Subject: Property Management From. Peter cpksmavt@gmail .com> Date: sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:53:01 -0400 To: unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, Derrick Fuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Mary Andrews <rehillm @yahoo.com>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Karen Thornburg <kethornburg @yahoo.com>, Maria Petrie <petriepeachtree@aol .com>, Renata Shepard <renatashepard @hotmail .com>, Becky ikehara <telarania@gmail .com> Hello everyone, while it is only March, it is not too early to bring up the issue of Property Management for next year. I remember from my being on the board that there was a 90-day notification clause, and now would be a good time to consider a new property management company for next year. since Classic has changed hands, it appears that the service we receive has gone downhill considerably. i do not believe they tour the grounds as much, the property is not as well maintained, e-mails are not answered in a timely or complete manner, etc. while I was no big fan of Kendrick towards the end of their run with Coachlight, George did pay greater attention to the grounds. I realize the snow has just melted, and it will take time to get the sand, etc. cleaned up. However, George did pay closer attention to the grounds (including parking lot/pavement, trash enclosures, etc.) which have required attention for some time. The resident list, for example, is still extremely outdated. The timers have yet to be adjusted for daylight savings time. As for not driving by at night (please correct me if they do) , the light (the one on the building - not the pole light) at the rear entrance of 74 has been out for months. (i was hoping someone else would bring it up, but no one has) . Hopefully, they will address the issue with the dryer exhaust. I was told by Jane that that would start once the ground thaws. I have yet to hear what, if anything, is being done about the smoke coming from unit 309. In any case, please see the attached e-mail from Dave Lamott, who was the runner up in the last change of property managers. My friend at Magna House has said nothing but nice things about his management. Just a thought. Thanks. Peter From: Peter Sullivan [mailto:pksmavt @gmail .com] sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 2:39 PM To: Jane Scanlon cc: Derrick Feuerstein; Johanna Halbeisen; Mary Andrews; Patricia Bowler; unja Hayes Subject: Dryer vents Page 12 Laundry venting.txt Peter Subject: Re: Dryers From: "Peter Sullivan" <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: Mon, 20 oct 2008 14:02:53 -0400 To: "Jane scanlon" <jane @classicmgmt.necoxmail .com> CC: "classic Mgmt" <dawhendy @aol .com>, "Derrick Feuerstein" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, "Becky ikehara" <telarania @gmail .com>, "Johanna Halbeisen" <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, "Maria Petrie" <petri epeachtree @aol .com>, "Renata Shepard" <renataps @j uno.com>, "Renata shepard" <renatashepard @hotmail .com> Thank you! From: Peter sullivan [mailto:pksmavt @gmail .com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 5:42 PM To: Classic Mgmt; Jane Scanlon Cc: Derrick Feuerstein; Johanna Halbeisen; Mary Andrews; Patricia Bowler; unja Hayes; Becky ikehara - coachli9ht; Maria Petrie; Renata Shepard; Renata shepard Subject: Laundry venting (outside) Hello, while it is winter and the windows are tightly closed, seeing dryer exhaust condensation on a very cold day recently, just outside my window prompts me to ask the question on how the issue with redirecting the outside vents is coming (as spring will be a couple months away). As I mentioned, an engineering friend mentioned how a hose including a fan could be used to redirect the exhaust. with the increased use of 'perfumy' type fabric softeners I am additionally concerned about the exhaust for not just annoyance reasons. supposedly petrolemium products are a part of certain fabric softeners (sheets). I do hope the issue will be resolved before I need/want to open my windows in the spring. could you please also forward to the new trustees whose e-mail addresses I still do not have. Thank you! subject: RE: Laundry venting (outside) From: Jane Scanlon ' <JScanlon.classic @verizon.net> Date: Fri , 23 Jan 2009 09:53:29 -0500 To: "'Peter Sullivan'" <pksmavt @gmail .corm Good Morning Peter, I am in the process of updating the Board list. I will forward when completed. On the dryer vent, this matter will be corrected in the spring, as soon as the ground thaws and we are able to dig a trench. Page 11 Laundry venting.txt surprised that a contractor was not secured prior to the thawing of the ground. It is common practice to try and secure contractors well in advance of the season given the volume of work that they do. That coupled with the fact that I followed up frequently on the matter Please see copies of the e-mail correspondence below. I continue to have to keep my windows closed, despite it being the middle of May already. I have posted signs in the laundry room asking people to use detergents and fabric softeners that are not scented, to no avail . i mentioned the issue several times in 2008, followed with an e-mail that I- sent on 10/17/2008 mentioning that even with the windows closed I was receiving dryer exhaust with Tide Simple Pleasure overly scented detergent and/or fabric softener. You replied on 10/20/2008, saying that Maccray responded to your certified l-etter. "I am trying to locate a contractor that has a backhoe and would come dig the trench for a reasonable rate. (That was 7 months ago.) I followed up on 1/22/09 to see how the process was coming along, in a-nticipation of spring arriving. "I do hope the issue will be resolved before I need/want to open my windows in the spring." You responded on 1/23/2009, "On the dryer vent, this matter will be c-orrected in the spring, as soon as the ground thaws and we are able to dig a trench. - 1 e-mailed on 5/13/2009 mentioning that I had to keep my windows closed on several nice days due to the dryer exhaust. you replied on the same day saying, "I am in the process of contacting contractors to complete the digging of the trench for the extension of the vent." Please try to secure the contractor and begin work as soon as possible. I await your reply with an expected start date of the digging. Thank you. Peter subject: RE: Dryer venting From: "Jane Scanlon" <jscanlon.classic @verizon.net> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 15:08:26 -0400 To: "'Peter Sullivan"' <pksmavt@gmail .com> cc: "'classic Mgmt'" <dawhendy@aol .com>, "'Steve Henderson - classic'" <shenderson.classic @verizon.net>, "'Derrick Feuerstein"' <dernck413 @comcast.net>, "'Johanna Halbeisen'" <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, "'Mary Andrews'" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "'Patricia Bowler'" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "'Unja Hayes'" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, "'Becky Ikehara - coachlight" <telarania@gmail .com>, "'Renata Shepard'" <renataps @juno.com>, "'Renata Shepard'" <renatashepard @hotmail .com> Peter, Bids are being obtained for the Board. AS soon as a contractor is selected I will let you know. Jane Subject: Be: Dryer venting From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt@gmail .com> Page 14 Laundry venting.txt Hi lane, I remember in e-mail correspondence from last going to be addressed in warmer weather. I was curious as to when this would start, as the warm spell and on other nice days (due to softener) . Thank you! Peter year that the dryer vent issue was I have had to keep my windows during the sickening smell of the fabric Subject: RE: Dryer vents From: Jane Scanlon" <jscanlon.classic @verizon.net> Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 16:20:01 -0400 To: "'Peter sullivan'" <pksmavt@gmail .com> cc: "'Derrick Feuerstein <dern ck413 @comcast.net>, "'Johanna Halbeisen' ' <jh @newson library.org>, "'Mary Andrews'" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "'Patricia Bowler'" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "'Unja Hayes." <unja @cns.umass.edu> Hi Peter, I am in the process of contacting contractors to complete the digging of the trench for the extension of the vent. with luck, this will be accomplished soon so that you may enjoy the fresh air without additives! Jane subject: Re: Dryer vents From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt@gmail .com> Date: wed, 13 May 2009 17:27 54 -0400 To: Jane Scanlon <jscanlon.classic @verizon.net> cc: Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Mary Andrews <rehillm@yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu> Thank you so much! Subject: Dryer venting From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 15:03:34 -0400 To: lane Scanlon <jscanlon.classic @ven zon.net> Cc: Classic Mgmt <dawhendy@aol .com>, Steve Henderson - Classic <shenderson.classic @verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Mary Andrews <rehillm@yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky ikehara - coachlight <telarania @gmail .com>, Renata Shepard <renataps @juno.com>, Renata Shepard <renatashepard@hotmail .com> Hello Jane, Thanks for your recent e-mail . I don't want to sound ungrateful for your actions, but I am concerned that the process has not already begun. Given the several complaints last year, I am Page 13 Laundry venti ng.txt Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 15:31:00 -0400 To: Jane scanlon <jscanlo0.classic @verizon.net> cC: classic Mgmt <dawhendy@aol .com>, Steve Henderson - classic <shenderson.classic @verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Mary Andrews <rehillm@yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara - coachlight <telarania @gmail .com>, Renata Shepard <renataps @juno.com>, Renata Shepard <renatashepard @hotmail .com> Again, thank you, but what i mentioned about the timeline holds true. Peter Subject: RE: Dryer venting From: "Jane scanlon" <jscanlon.classic @verizon.net> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 15:51:40 -0400 To: "'Peter Sullivan'" <pksmavt@gmail .com> cc: "'classic Mgmt"' <dawhendy @aol .com>, 'Steve Henderson - classic"' <shenderson.classic @verizon.net>, "'Derrick Feuerstein'" <derrick413 @comcast.net>, "'Johanna Halbeisen'" cjh @newsonglibrary.org>, "'Mary Andrews" <rehillm@yahoo.com>, "'Patricia Bowler" <patricia.bowler @va.gov>, "'Unja Hayes" <unja @cns.umass.edu>, "'Becky Ikehara - coachlight'" <telarania@gmail .com>, Renata shepard'" <renataps @juno.com>, "'Renata shepard'" <renatashepard @hotmail .com> And again, as soon as I have a time line, you will be the second to know. I will do my best to move the project along as quickly as possible. Jane Subject: Re: Dryer venting From: Peter Sullivan <pksmavt @gmail .com> Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 16:15:28 -0400 To: Jane Scanlon <jscanlon.claSSic @VeriZon.net> cc: classic Mgmt <dawhendy@aol .com>, Steve Henderson - classic <shenderson.classic @verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcast.net>, Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Mary Andrews <rehillm@yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler <patricia.bowler @ va.gov>, Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky ikehara - coachlight <telarania@gmail .com>, Renata Shepard <renataps @juno.com>, Renata Shepard <renatashepard @hotmail .com> Thank you Jane! peter Page 15 Bacon \Wilson \1 ATTORNEYS AT LAW May 29, 2009 CLIE,\J/ 'S COPY Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and First Class Mail Coachlight Condominium Board of Trustees ATTN: Derrick Feuerstein, President 72 Barrett Street, Unit 215 Northampton, MA 01060 RE: Peter K. Sullivan Unit 308 Coachlight Condominiums Dear Mr. Feuerstein: Please be advised that the undersigned represents Peter K. Sullivan, the owner of Unit 308, Coachlight Condominiums. As you are aware, my client has been enduring exhaust fumes radiating from the laundry room into his apartment for an extended period of time. This issue was brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees assured my client that they would remedy the situation this spring. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to date, no actions have been undertaken to remedy my client's situation. Please accept this correspondence as written demand that the Condominium Trust remedy this situation within 30 days of your receipt of this correspondence. Please be advised that failure to do so shall result in a complaint being filed in the Western Division Housing Court. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. AJB/mdm 670614 cc: \ iaeter K. Sullivan Adam J.Basch Admitted also In CT and NY abasch @baconwilson com Since DAM J. BASCH Bacon Wilson,P.C. Attorneys at Law 33 State Street Spnngfieltl.MA 01103 SPRINGFIELD WESIH ELD NORTHAMPTON AMHERST Tel 413.781 0500 Fax 4137397740 4 S ci ,4''S 'ix- t, + ^}' i AM � DI — � a 7 J i J JWf�` < dj,, •'" • I 1 J 'x r d• is t. kr Maw e I _. **tic,. ..ar"7 el 71 , ... f, sir ti4,4 ;:,_-4.-s.i, rf,,, . , ._ .::, • .: ...-4r,t, a , . 'Se , . • - , • .. • .,.-. .._ t ,. .. ". t ..• .. . . .. . . . . , - • .... _ „ .. I ... ._. . P. it . . • .._. _ _2, '''- r-olbit. 3."' • ir 46-r-• . !..; i . . 1 . i C _ ,,. I-•. ..":‘ ,.r, :.i.- 1 • - • I 3 ..' _ . , • r , , m ' ' '''- ;,-S.• '-'''`n±t A144^,, ` '7 5- ': •'_,L .41(....- •,.4' . ; . ..• - - •-rn 'Z' '' ..- 4 k` .... 41 • iLls.. ,...-, ..i d 'd 115 411 .c . . ■-__ti ‘) - . ., . . . , . . , f —. ... 11, ... 2i. i , , '. • . 1 . , . _1 4c.-. --.:. 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Accordingly. the Board of Trustees will not authorize the expenditure of condominium funds to make unnecessary improvements to the laundry vent ilation system. Notwithstanding the above, the Board would allow you to make the improvements at your own expense. The Board has received an estimate of approximately $2700.00 for the ventilation improvements. A copy of the estimate is enclosed. Please advise management if you would like to proceed. If you or your attorney have any questions regarding the above, kindly contact me. Sincerely, Stephen M. R Esq. cc: Stephen Henderson, Classic Management 95 STATE STREET SUITE 301 SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103 P: 413.788.6674 F: 413.788.6760 w■ W.ATTORNEYREILLY.COM i_. _- _ ..._ — ---r - . - J r i . . . _. f +... -_ _ f ' - --5 +. 1 Il- i i _.. _.. ._ _ ... . . .. a �_.. • r! 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Sullivan Subject:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Fri,26 Jun 2009 16:54:46-0400 To:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic@verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic@verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler@va.gov>,Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu> CC: "Adam J. Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> 6/26/2009 Dear Classic and Trustees: Any. Basch suggested I contact you,as there had been some effort on your part to fix the dryer issue. I responded to Any Basch that I had already carbon copied the e-mail to you. 1 sit here at my PC now with the window open,and I can smell exhaust. I notice that someone again moved the hose.The exhaust could be coming out of the hose or the other vent. What is the progress of this situation? Thank you. Peter K. Sullivan Subject: Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From. Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com> Date:Fri,26 Jun 2009 16:09:00-0700(PDT) To: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Peter, I have asked Jane for an update on this issue again. I have also asked her for a timetable for completion on this project(as well as the dumpster enclosure and bike shed projects.)I do appreciate your updates.(And your concerns—while I am not allergic to cigarette smoke,I find its odor and health affects disturbing and quite a bit enters my condo from the one below. I hope to find a way to re- solve this issue as well.)Take care. Karen Hidalgo Subject:Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sun,28 Jun 2009 21:18:04-0400 To:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic @verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein<derrick4I3 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu> CC: "Adam J Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> I extended the hose this evening. Even after doing so,someone started using the dryers,and I had to stop my fan so as not to bring any more outside air inside. Subject: From:Johanna Halbeisen<JH @newsonglibrary.org> Date: Mon,29 Jun 2009 17:33:35-0400 Subject: Re:Coachlight Condominium,dryer exhaust issue From: Peter<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sat,06 Jun 2009 22:40:50-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @BaconWilson.com> Dear Any. Basch, I wanted to e-mail and let you know that when I came home tonight,my whole unit smelled of highly scented fabric softener from the dryer exhaust. It is so bad that I may not be able to stay in my unit tonight it is so bad. Thank you! Sincerely, Peter K.Sullivan Subject: Re: [Fwd:Re:Coachlight Condominium,dryer exhaust issue] From: Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com> Date: Sun,7 Jun 2009 03:58:53-0700(PDT) To:Peter<pksmavt @gmail.com> Dear Peter, Classic has told board members repeatedly that they are working on this. I believe they may have had a delay over the winter having to wait for the ground to thaw,but this should no longer be an issue. I will inquire again regarding the delay.Thanks for keeping us up to date about this and other issues. Karen Hidalgo Subject:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sat,20 Jun 2009 20:47:29-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Dear Atty.Basch, The morning after I forwarded a copy of your letter(that you sent to the Association President)to our property management,they in- stalled a temporary fix to the issue.They extended a dryer vent to go out to the woods between our complex and Pheasant Hill apart- ments. While I am grateful for their belated attempt to begin work on the issue,there are a couple of issues with this temporary"fix": I)Despite it being moved away from the building,the exhaust does come back to the building to some degree. 2)Someone occasionally moves the hose and does not put it back. It appears that it could be happening after the grass is cut.Someone else could also be moving it. 3)Most importantly:There are actually two exhaust areas on the outside. I smelled exhaust last night fairly heavily,and went outside to check on the hose.It appeared that the hose was crimped,but not too bad.Nothing was coming out of the end of the new attach- ment.I then went to the building and noticed that there are two vents. To successfully address the issue,both vents will need to be re-routed permanently. Please see the attached pictures. Dryer issue 01.jpg - This shows the temporary fix from afar.My unit is not visible in this picture.The windows on the ground level are that of the first(ground)floor.The windows above that are the second floor.I am on the top floor. Dryer issue 02.jpg - Close-up showing the metal exhaust unit on the top("Nutone"),and the bottom piece with the new hose at- tached. Dryer issue 03.jpg - Same as 02. Thank you. pard<renatashepard @hotmail.com> BCC: "Adam J. Basch" <ABasch @baconwilson.com> Good(?)morning,and Happy 4th&July. I was awoken this morning with the smell of someone's overpowering,high-scented fabric softener at 8:40 AM. I had decided to turn the air conditioner off after 11:00 PM last night and open my window. Peter Subject:Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Sat,4 Jul 2009 09:13:02-0400 To: Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>, Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @ya- hoo.com>, Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patriciabowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes<unja@cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telatania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashepard@hot- mail.com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net, Steve Henderson-Classic<shen- derson.classic@verizon.net> CC: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Some websites: Health effects of dryer exhaust. http://www.google.coMsearch?q=health+effects+of+dryer+exhaust&h1=en&start=l0&sa=N Example showing venting on top of the roof. I realize that our venting does not go through each floor,but as I mentioned several months ago,there is an alternative to vent to the roof,even with our existing system. http://us.exhausto.com/files/pdf7Brochures/3911005.pdf Subject: Re:Coachlight Condominiums- Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sun,5 Jul 2009 09:53:00-0400 To:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic @verizon.net>,Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibmty.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehilhn @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler@va.gov>, Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky lkehara-Coachlight<telarania@gmail.com>, Renata Shepard<renataps@uno.com>,Renata She- pard<renatashepard @hotmail.com> Sunday,July 5,2009 Good(?)morning, I was awoken this morning with the smell of someone's overpowering,high-scented fabric softener at 7:50 AM.After having to run the air conditioner all day(even though it was not humid),I decided to turn it off late at night and open my windows.As[like to often stay up late,and thus get up late, I did not appreciate being woken up at 7:50 AM by the obnoxious and potentially dangerous dryer exhaust. I will need to put the air conditioner on again at some point,even though it is not humid out today. Peter Subject: Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sun,5 Jul 2009 10:00:02-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Dear Atty. Basch: To: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Hi, Peter, Thanks for your persistence about the drier vent. Johanna Subject: Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Mon,29 Jun 2009 19:39:58-0400 To:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic @verizon.net>,Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethornburg @yahoo.com>, Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu> CC: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Hello, Again,I had to close my windows and put the A/C on tonight,even though it is not hot out. Peter Subject:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Fri,3 Jul 2009 21:25:59-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Dear Any.Basch: I would like to file a complaint in the Western Division Housing Court as detailed in your May 29,2009 to Coachlight Condominium Board of Tmstees.Absolutely nothing has been done about the dryer issue since my June 20,2009 e-mail to you with pictures of what appeared to be a temporary fix.As mentioned in that e-mail,this temporary fix is not sufficient,and I notified Coachlight Condomini- um Board of Trustees and Classic Property Management as such. At 8:20 PM this evening,I was once again forced to shut all my windows and turn my air conditioner on. Someone had moved the ex- tended hose.Even after moving it back,the dryer exhaust is still an issue.(The exhaust still comes into my unit from the extended hose,and exhaust comes out of the red"Nutone"box.) While it was my original intention to only file suit to have the issue addressed,and to recover my costs to file(along with compensa- tion for potential days away from work due to such a filing),1 would like to discuss additional compensation avenues at this point: 1)Short and long term health affects of breathing in dryer exhaust. 2)Cost of electricity to run the air conditioner when it was not my intention to do so. 3)Whether the constant breathing of dryer exhaust could have caused the early demise of one of my cats. 4)Any other issues that may arise from the neglect of Coachlight Condominium or Classic Property Management. I will call you on Monday,July 6,2009 to make an appointment to discuss the above. Thank you. Sincerely, Peter K.Sullivan Subject:Re:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sat,4 Jul 2009 09:05:00-0400 To: Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic cshender- son.classic @verizon.net>,Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen <jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler@va.gov>,Unja Hayes <unja @cns.umass.edu>,Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata She- From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Thu,9 Jul 2009 01:11:35-0400 To: Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @ya- hoo.com>.Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler@va.gov>,Unja Hayes<unja@cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps(uno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashepard@hot- mail.com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy@aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @ verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shen- derson.classic@verizon.net> CC: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> Thursday,July 9,2009 1:00 AM. At 1:00 AM I could smell laundry exhaust coming in to my unit.This is bad in and of itself,not to mention that laundry is not allowed between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. I unplugged the dryer,closed the door,and left a note on the door.I have no idea who the resident is. If anyone has any idea,please send a warning out if the first time,otherwise a fine. Perhaps it is time to put up larger signs(that cannot be easily taken down)that mention the allowable times to do laundry.How that person could not see the sign on the cork board, I don't know. Thank you. Peter Subject: Dryer exhaust From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Thu,9 Jul 2009 21:35:39-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> CC: Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @ya- hoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes<unja@cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashepard@hot- mail.com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @ verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shen- derson.classic @verizon.net> Dear Atty. Basch, It is a cool night and I had all my windows open to enjoy the fresh air.At 9:28 PM,1 notice the smell of dryer exhaust made worse by some highly scented fabric softener.The smell was so bad I had to leave my living room to go into the bedroom where it was not quite so bad. Yet again, I am being forced to close my windows as to avoid dryer exhaust that was supposed to be re-routed several months ago. Thank you. Sincerely, Peter K.Sullivan Subject:Dryer exhaust,July 11,2009;letters to local and state health departments From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:19:30-0400 To: "Adam J.Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> CC:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @ verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic@verizon.net>, Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh@newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hi- dalgo<kethomburg®yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes <unja@cns.umass edu> Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarenia @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata She- pard<renatashepard @hotmail.com> Good morning Atty. Basch, Needless to say,the dryer issue is at hand again this morning. I was awoken at 8:22 AM by obnoxious/disgusting smell of highly scented fabric softener from the toxic dryer exhaust. I neglected to leave out what 1 feel is one other very important"additional compensation avenue". Should this issue continue to go unresolved even after a court filing/lawsuit, I may need to sell my unit.Having hoped to keep this unit for some time,and possible sell it on an"up"market, I may have to sell it for less than what I hoped to get for it in a better mar- ket.(For example,the most recent top"of the market commanded approximately$125,000 for a two-bedroom unit.) Therefore, I would like to re-address my points as such from my earlier e-mail: I)Short and long term health affects of breathing in dryer exhaust. 2)Cost of electricity to nm the air conditioner when it was not my intention to do so. 3)Potential loss of unit value should it need to be sold in a"down"market due to the dryer exhaust. 4)Whether the constant breathing of dryer exhaust could have caused the early demise of one of my cats. 5)Any other issues that may arise from the neglect of Coachlight Condominium or Classic Property Management(including,but not limited to pain and suffering,etc.). Subject:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: "Peter Sullivan"<PSullivan @chicopeesavings.com> Date: Wed,8 Jul 2009 14:09:48-0400 To: <ABasch @baconwilson.com> CC:"Peter Sullivan"<pksmavt @gmail.com> Dear Atty. Basch, I received your voice mail on my home number Monday,but it was later in the day. You had mentioned that Classic did call you approximately two weeks ago saying that they are working on another solution.My feel- ing is that they have had over one year to"work on a solution". I would like to go ahead with filing a motion in court as mentioned in my previous e-mail.1 would like to talk to you about the op- tions.It is probably best that you call me at your convenience,as you may be in court when I call. My phone numbers are as follows: 413-598-3120(work)-usually until 5:00 M-W and F,5:30 Th. 508-536-4330(home) Thank you! Peter K.Sullivan Subject:Coachlight Condominiums-Dryer exhaust issue From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Wed,8 Jul 2009 17:18:38-0400 To:Derrick Feuerstein<derrick4l3 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @ya- hoo.com>,Mary Andrews crehillm®yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes<unja @cns.umass.edu> CC: Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashe- pard@hotmail.com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic <shenderson.classic @verizon.net> Hello, I spoke to Atty.Basch earlier today.To avoid a possible conflict of interest,he couple of days.I plan to hit the ground running with the new lawyer. Thanks, Peter Subject:Dyer exhaust,laundry outside of allowed times II be turning this matter over to another attorney in a Thank you. Sincerely, Peter K. Sullivan Jane's reply to my January 22,2009 e-mail Subject:RE: Laundry venting(outside) From: "Jane Scanlon"<JScanlon.classic@verizon.net> Date: Fri,23 Jan 2009 09:53:29-0500 To: "'Peter Sullivan'"<pksmavt @gmail.com> Good Morning Peter, I am in the process of updating the Board list. I will forward when completed. On the dryer vent,this matter will be corrected in the spring,as soon as the ground thaws and we are able to dig a trench. Jane Subject:RE: Laundry venting(outside) From: Stephen Henderson<senderson @tremontcapital.com> Date: Mon,27 Jul 2009 18:59:43 +0000 To: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com>,Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413@comcast.net> CC:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @ya- hoo,com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy@aol,com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic@verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic @verizon.net> Peter: We have received a quote from a contractor and the Association attorney is drafting a letter to you as directed by the Board. You should receive it in a few days. If you have new cousel you would like copied please provide name and address. Steve Henderson Principal Classic Management Subject: Laundry venting From: Peter<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sat,01 Aug 2009 17:58:45 -0400 To: Derrick Feuerstein <derrick4l3 @comcast.net> CC:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Unja Hayes<unja @cns.umass.edu>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Ka- ren Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Steve Henderson<shenderson.classic @ verizon.net>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>, Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,atyreilly @yahoo,com Dear Mr.Derrick Feuerstein, I am in receipt of a letter from Stephen M. Reilly(Sr.or Jr.not indicated)of S.M.Reilly Associates LLC regarding the issue of ex- haust fumes radiating into my unit from the laundry machines at Coachlight Condominium. 1 am deeply troubled by the board's decision not to authorize the expenditure of condominium funds to make the necessary improve- ments to the laundry ventilation system.I find it odd that the"board"does not authorize funds,given your openness in discussing the situation verbally with me,indicating to me that the property management company(Classic Management LLC)had in fact contacted my then counsel Atty.Adam Basch as how they would address the situation.In addition,two other board members expressed what I believe to be concern to my side of the issue: Trustee I: -"Classic has told board members repeatedly that they are working on this. I believe they may have had a delay over the winter hav- ing to wait for the ground to thaw, but this should no longer be an issue. I will inquire again regarding the delay.Thanks for keeping us up to date about this and other issues." -"I have asked Jane for an update on this issue again. I have also asked her for a timetable for completion on this project(as well as the dumpster enclosure and bike shed projects.)I do appreciate your updates.(And your concerns--while I am not allergic to ciga- I would be most grateful for the referral as soon as possible,as 1 would like to file in court as soon as possible. While I appreciate all the legal help,I will also pursue the matter with local and state health departments as well.I will forward you, Coachlight,and Classic letters that I will be sending to Xanthi Scrimgeour,Director,Northampton Health Department;and John Auer- bach,Commissioner of the Department of Public Health in Massachusetts. 1 will give them detailed information of what has tran- spired so far,and will submit a history of all correspondence if necessary. Thank you! Sincerely, Peter K.Sullivan Subject:Dryer exhaust From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:59:02-0400 To: "Adam J. Basch"<ABasch @baconwilson.com> CC: Derrick Feuerstein<derrick413 @comeast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethornburg @ya- hoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>,Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler @va.gov>,Unja Hayes<unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps @juno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashepard@hot- mail.com> Beautiful evening and I have to close my windows,once again,due to dryer exhaust. As I did for a while Saturday night Peter K.Sullivan Subject:Dryer exhaust-7/15/2009 From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:18:26-0400 To:Classic Mgmt<dawhendy @aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>, Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.c lass ic @verizon.net> CC:Derrick Feuerstein<derick413 @comcast.net>,Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethornburg @ya- hoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @yahoo.com>, Patricia Bowler<patricia.bowler@va.gov>, Unja Hayes<unja @cns.umass.edu>, Becky Ikehara-Coachlight<telarania @gmail.com>,Renata Shepard<renataps@juno.com>,Renata Shepard<renatashepard@hot- mail.com> On Thursday evening,8:22 PM,I once again,had to close all my windows due to dryer exhaust coming in to my unit. Each time I do this I have to take a fan out of the window as well.Wear and tear on the fan,the window,and my back as well. Peter Subject: Laundry venting(outside) From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Mon,27 Jul 2009 14:40:46-0400 To: Derrick Feuerstein<derick413 @comcast.net> CC: Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>,Mary Andrews<rehillm @ya- hoo.com>,Classic Mgmt<dawhendy@aol.com>,Jane Scanlon<jscanlon.classic @verizon.net>,Steve Henderson-Classic<shender- son.classic@verizon.net> Good afternoon Derrick, Since I do not receive any answers to any questions from Classic,perhaps you can ask them how they are coming along with the dryer vent issue.Jane's reply to my January 22,2009 e-mail is below.I believe the ground has been thawed for over 3 months now. Perhaps the board might want to enlist a contractor directly,as I am not sure if Classic has contacted a contractor who is knowledg- able about these matters at all. Peter On 8/2/09,Peter Sullivan<pksmavt@gmail.com>wrote: Hi Johanna, Could you shed a little light on the board's decision to now not fund the project?I am curious as to why I would have to pay for the"repairs".If we had individual units,I would be responsible for dealing with my"own"dryer.I am bearing the brunt of"EVERYONE'S"dryer use due to the inadequate location of the dryer vents. Thanks Johanna! Peter Subject:Re:dryer venting From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sun,9 Aug 2009 23:15:00-0400 To: Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org> Hi Johanna, Any response to my previous two a-mails regarding dryer venting?You said you are also sensitive to smells and sounded pretty sympathetic. Again, I am bearing the brunt of everyone's exhaust from 74. Thanks, Peter On 8/7/09, Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com>wrote: Hello again. I have successfully obtained another lawyer,and was in the process of sending documentation to another lawyer prior to that. I will continue my correspondence with that lawyer also,just in case Weird how Classic kept promising that it was going to be fixed(which would make me assume that Coachlight was paying for it)and now the change in tactics. It will be sad to see both sides spend money on a court battle(attorneys fees),but I am willing to do what it takes,whatever the cost. As I mentioned in my previous e-mail,could you shed any light on the change in the board's position? Thanks Johanna. Peter On 8/2/09,Peter Sullivan<pksmavt@gmail.com>wrote: Hi Johanna, Could you shed a little light on the board's decision to now not fund the project?I am curious as to why I would have to pay for the"repairs". If we had individual units,I would be responsible for dealing with my"own"dryer. I am bearing the brunt of"EVERYONE'S"dryer use due to the inadequate location of the dryer vents.Thanks Johanna! Peter Subject: Fwd: Laundry venting From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt@gmail.com> Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:30:08-0400 To:Derrick Feuerstein <derrick413 @comcastnet> CC:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org>,Karen Hidalgo<kethomburg @yahoo.com>, Mary Andrews<rehillm @ya- rette smoke, I find its odor and health affects disturbing and quite a bit enters my condo from the one below. I hope to find a way to resolve this issue as well.)Take care." Trustee 2: "Hi,Peter, "Thanks for your persistence about the drier vent" Given these statements,and the fact that Jane Scanlon from Classic repeatedly mentioned via e-mail to me that they were working to resolve the issue(and how they would do so),I firmly believe that is was Coachlight's intent to resolve this issue at their expense. As I have stated repeatedly in my e-mails,condominium owners share among their percentage of ownership the interest in the common areas. I am receiving more than 1.88%share of the laundry exhaust.As warm air rises,it is clear that the fumes(including obnoxious odors and toxins)go into my unit,where they would not necessarily enter anyone else's unit. It should be noted that one of the trustees also asked me as to why our previous property manager was no longer with us,and that we once again may need to look for a new property management company(thus enhancing the impression that Classic has not acted upon issues properly). I will submit to my legal counsel all e-mail and written correspondence(including pictures)to date.I will also include a spreadsheet that I have compiled that includes several(but not all)dates and times that the laundry fumes have affected me. I am asking that the board reconsider its decision to not fund the project. I would ask the board fund the project,and agree to pay my attorneys fees to date($210.00)to immediately resolve this issue.I understand that I may not sue in housing court under"93A",but my attorney has suggested that I can file under a"nuisance"clause,and will do so if necessary. If a"nuisance"clause is filed and I am successful,I will seek damages. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Peter K.Sullivan Unit 308,Coachlight Condominium Subject:dryer venting From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Sun,2 Aug 2009 14:23:23-0400 To:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org> Hi Johanna, Could you shed a little light on the board's decision to now not fund the project?I am curious as to why I would have to pay for the "repairs".If we had individual units, I would be responsible for dealing with my"own"dryer.I am bearing the brunt of EVERY- ONE'S"dryer use due to the inadequate location of the dryer vents. Thanks Johanna! Peter Subject:Re:dryer venting From:Peter Sullivan<pksmavt@gmail.cam> Date: Fri,7 Aug 2009 23:39:17-0400 To:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org> Hello again, I have successfully obtained another lawyer,and was in the process of sending documentation to another lawyer prior to that. I will continue my correspondence with that lawyer also,just in case.Weird how Classic kept promising that it was going to be fixed(which would make me assume that Coachlight was paying for it)and now the change in tactics. It will be sad to see both sides spend money on a court battle(attorneys fees),but I am willing to do what it takes,whatever the cost. As I mentioned in my previous e-mail,could you shed any light on the change in the board's position? Thanks Johanna. in tactics. It will be sad to see both sides spend money on a court battle(attorneys fees),but 1 am willing to do what it takes, whatever the cost. As I mentioned in my previous e-mail,could you shed any light on the change in the boards position? Thanks Johanna. Peter On 8/2/09,Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com>wrote: Hi Johanna, Could you shed a little light on the boards decision to now not fund the project?I am curious as to why I would have to pay for the"repairs".If we had individual units,I would be responsible for dealing with my "own"dryer.I am bearing the brunt of"EVERYONE'S"dryer use due to the Inadequate location of the dryer vents. Thanks Johanna! Peter Subject: Coachlight From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:54:19-0400 To:James Martin<attymartin @gmail.com> Hello James, I will be sending out a letter to the Northampton Department of Public Health shortly,one that 1 have been intending to send for some time. The letter from the condo association's lawyer had said that the Northampton DPH found the current dryer ventilation to be suffi- cient,but I want to hear so directly from them(if in fact they did say so). In discussion with someone who has done work for me in the past(and who has dealt with landlords/tenants in his work),he men- tioned the possibility of withholding my condo fees and putting them in an escrow account after contact with the local Board of Health (their coming to see/smell the situation).He has seen it done with tenant/landlord situations. I had thought of withholding funds,but from my experience on the board I know that a condo association can start foreclosure for non-payment of condo fees. Is this a viable alternative?If the Northampton Board of Health is not willing to come out/change their position,could I invoke withholding should the State Board of Health come out and concur with me? Thanks James. I will forward a copy of my letter to the Northampton Board of Public Health. Peter hoo.com>,Unja Hayes<unja@cns.umass.edu> Hi Derrick, I sent the attached e-mail to you on August 1,2009,but have yet to receive a reply. I am being less formal in this follow up as it is not being carbon copied to Classic or Coachlighfs attorney. As I said from day I (when it appeared that the board was behind me)my decision to hire legal counsel was due to my dissatisfaction with what appeared to be Classic's dragging of their heals(as apparent with several other issues,and as indicated to me by another board member). You personally told me that you wanted to nominate to the board during the last election,and told me a few weeks back in the parking lot that you wished I was on the board.Other board members have expressed concern with sensitivity to smells,etc. I am flabber- gasted that the"board"would deny a request to pay$2700 to fix a problem that forces one unit owner(me)to have to put up with more than my fair share of obnoxious and toxic dryer exhaust This case could easily be compared to the case we had against the city where faulty sewer lines caused backups to several of our residents units.We did not sin- gle out those specific unit owners and tell them to pay their own clean up costs,we shared it as an association.The city ultimately did the right thing by front a certain amount in total(and all up front)for the construc- tion of the pumping station. Other projects that affected the health and well being of residents were enacted without batting an eyes.Some of the more expensive ones were debated and put out to bid.It appears that Classic cannot put anything out to bid or do anything in a timely manner.$2700 is a relatively small expense in contrast to the large budget we have.Aside from that, it is first and foremost a health issue,as well as a nuisance and quality of life issue. I will be contacting my new attorney on Monday to fund the retainer and get this underway(there is no conflict that we know of this time around).I would be most grateful if Coachlight would once again own the issue and complete the project.As a matter of princi- ple,I cannot fund the project myself,even it it means paying more than the project cost to an attorney to file the issue in court.This is not intended to be a threat of any kind.I am just being realistic.Again,please show your appreciation(and fairness,not to mention health concerns)by funding the project. Thank you. Peter Subject: [Fwd:Re:dryer venting] From: Peter<pksmavt @gmail.com> Date:Fri,04 Sep 2009 22:23:35-0400 To:Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibmry.org> Original Message Subject: Re: dryer venting Date: Sun,9 Aug 2009 23:15:00-0400 From: Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com> To: Johanna Halbeisen<jh @newsonglibrary.org> Hi Johanna, Any response to my previous two e-mails regarding dryer venting?You said you are also sensitive to smells and sounded pretty sympathetic.Again,I am bearing the brunt of everyone's exhaust from 74. Thanks, Peter On 8/7/09,Peter Sullivan<pksmavt @gmail.com>wrote: Hello again, I have successfully obtained another lawyer,and was in the process of sending documentation to another lawyer pri or to that. I will continue my correspondence with that lawyer also,just in case Weird how Classic kept promising that it was going to be fixed(which would make me assume that Coachlight was paying for it)and now the change