95 Complaints BOARD OF HEALTH
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COMPLAINT RECORD
Date of Inspection:
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INSPECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Richard J. Meczywor
Board Of Health
210 Main St.
Northampton, Ma. 01060
Dear Mr. Meczywor:
Enclosed is a copy of the letter sent to all of the tenants at 95 West St.,Northampton. I
thought it only fair to give them 30 days to clean out all of the debris. We intend to go
into the basement, once it is free of trash,and completely clean the walls and floor with a
bleach and water solution and have our plumber install perhaps one or two sump pumps
to alleviate the water problem.
We will speak to the plumber to see if he feels anything else can be done to eliminate the
problem.
My husband and the handyman went into Apt. #1 on Saturday and fixed the leak that was
coming into the bedroom and replaced the ceiling tile with a new one.
If you need to get in touch with me, you can write me at P. O. Box#318, Ludlow, Ma.
01056 or call me at 413-583-5779 anytime.
When the work is complete, I will get in touch with you and you can come and re-
inspect. Hopefully,we will have everything completed by mid—March.
Thank you,
Elaine Daigneault
January 26, 2006
Mr. Richard J. Meczwor, M.S.,R.S.
Sanitary Inspector
City Hall
210 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
Dear Mr. Meczwor:
Thank you for your prompt action with my complaint regarding the wet and mold
conditions that are existing in the basement of the apartment which I rent on 95 West
Street, Northampton.
I have contacted the state and an environmental agency that will be doing a work up on
the mold that may be causing my health conditions.
May I please have a copy of your findings and what will be taking place to alleviate this
problem. I am now in the process of seeking to relocate our residence as soon as
possible.
Again, I thank you.
Sincerely,
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Joan Fredrick
January 28, 2006
Dear Tenants:
On Tuesday, January 24, 2006, I met with an inspector from the Board of Health
concerning the problem with the water in the basement. It was determined that we have
to install sump pumps in the basement to alleviate the problem and also have to clean out
the basement completely to avoid any more wet boxes,clothing, etc.which is also
causing mold to grow.
We have asked for co-operation in the past with cleaning out the basement and now we
have to insist that everything is removed by Feb. 28. Anything you want to keep will
have to be brought into your apartment or stored in a separate storage unit. Anything left
in the basement after Feb. 28 will be brought to the dump. There will be no storage
available in the basement, except for bicycles.
This will be the only letter I will be sending out concerning this matter. I would
appreciate everyone's co-operation.
Thank you,
Elaine Daigneault
Copy: Richard Meczywor,Board of Health
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Ernie Mathieu
From: DANO4774 @aol.com
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 12:50 PM
To: Ernie Mathieu
Cc: pszumow @graamandalbano.net; pszumowski @grahamandalbano.net
Subject: (no subject)
Hi Mr. Mathieu
As per our conversation I am informing you that we have a sump pump installed in 95 West St Northampton
We have also cleared much of the stuff and have completed filling half of the walls with mortar mix --Our plans
are to finish filling all holes and then to paint the walls with UGL dry lock Masonry Waterproof--We need at
least 3/4 weeks to finish because we can't paint walls unless were at 55 to 60 degree's--We should have the
project completed by the end of April -
You can have Richard Meczywor--Inspect anytime for the sump pump--and we will e-mail you again when we
have the cellar completed
Thank you
Raymond Daigneault
3/24/2006
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Ernie Mathieu
From: DAN04774 @aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 12:33 PM
To: Ernie Mathieu
Subject: Re: (no subject)
Ernie
I will be at the house on Thursday--If Rich wants to stop by
Thanks
Ray
Ray,
Richard will not be in until Thursday. I will be sure he calls you.
Ernie
From: DAN04774 @aol.com [mailto:DAN04774 @aol.com]
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 12:50 PM
To: Ernie Mathieu
Cc: pszumow @graamandalbano.net; pszumowski @grahamandalbano.net
Subject: (no subject)
Hi Mr. Mathieu
As per our conversation I am informing you that we have a sump pump installed in 95 West St
Northampton We have
3/27/2006
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Ernie Mathieu
From: DANO4774 @aol.com
Sent: Thursday April 13, 2006 8:31 PM
To: Ernie Mathieu
Subject: (no subject)
Mr. Mathieu
I haven't heard from Richard Meczywor--If you re-call We own 95 West St in Northampton -
Rich called me on the wetness in cellar--We have put in a sump pump as he suggested
and are in process of putting motar mix on walls and painting with a latex dry lock product to stop any
moisature from entering the cellar.
We would appreciate if you could have Rich visit to see the progress we have made and to suggest anything
else we can do .
Thank you
Ray Daigneault
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4/18/2006
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Ernie Mathieu
From: Ernie Mathieu
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 8:10 AM
To: 'DAN04774 @aol.com'
Subject: RE: Cellar isues at 95 West St
Hello Ray,
I will put this on his desk today. He will be in on Monday and I will remind him to call you.
Ernie
From: DAN04774 @aol.com [mailto:DAN04774 @ aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 6:58 AM
To: Ernie Mathieu
Subject: Cellar isues at 95 West St
Could you inform Rich that our work in the cellar is complete and if he wants to schedule a time to inspect he
can call 413-583-5779 at any time
Thanks
Ray Daigneault
6/9/2006
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it: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:43 AM
Ernie Mathieu
Kathleen Zieja; Robert Lesko
3ject: Lamont Kitchen
Talked with the HVAC Mechanic that worked on the range hood in Lamont kitchen on April
2007. He told me that on April 9, 2007 he changed the filters on the makeup air fan
the range hood. He also checked the velocity and flow under the hood and noted that
a range hood was working as designed. He also told me that whenever there has been a
nolaint in the kitchen he has always responding in a timely manner.
never, during his inspection of the makeup air fan to the Dining room, he found out that
• fan cage was spinning on the shaft. He started the repair work on April 9, 2007 and
npleted it on April 11, 2007 .
:lso told him about the back flow problem that PopcoService Inc. noted on the deep
ter. He changed the direction on the vent to correct the problem.
April 12, 2007, Robert E. Bak, Compliance Officer for Occupational Safety and Health
ninistration (OSHA) arrived on site at about 8: 30 am. OSHA received a complaint that
are may be an over exposure of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in Lamont Kitchen.
. Bak and I went to the kitchen at about 9:30 am. The kitchen was in partial operation
the time. We both tested for CO and I also tested for natural gas (LEL) . We both had
detection of CO and I had no detection of natural gas.
ter talking with the kitchen staff, they told us that the kitchen is usually in full
=ration at about 1:00 pm. We also found out that one of the cooks did elect to go to
eley Dickinson Occupational Health (CDOH) after the small gas leak on March 28, 2007 and
s shift started at 11:00 am. Mr Bak requested that we meet at Lamont kitchen at 1:00
so we can test the air when the kitchen is in full operation and so he could talk with
e cook.
about 1 :00 pm we went back to Lamont Kitchen. Again we both tested for CO and I tested
✓ natural gas. We both had no detection of CO and I had no detection of natural gas.
cook that went to CDOH told use that he has not been feeling sick sense the range hood
s worked on.
the exit conference, Mr. Bak felt that there were no problems at Lamont Kitchen at this
ne.
you have any questions or concerns please email or call me at 585-2458.
anks
chard Korzeniowski
ith College
EH&S
Joseph J. Menzyk
11 Alamo Court
Florence, MA 01062
413-584-1340 home
413-559-0084 cell
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Dear OSHA-ATTN Mike Goyda,
I work at Smith College and I'm the Senior Cook(oversee the kitchen) at Lamont
House on campus. On Wednesday March 28th I attended a class in the morning
and returned to Lamont where in the afternoon at about 3 pm there was a heavy
odor of natural gas.
Since the initial call I put in another work order on Tuesday April 4th since we still
smell gas and have not had any follow up to our original call. The supervisor
Thursday,April 5th, inquired if anyone has showed up to check the equipment and
the answer was NO. Thursday,April 5th,the plumber asked if anyone came to
check on the hoods and the answer was NO.
The employees continue to smell gas on occasion and continue to feel ill.
Lamont's gas appliances are: large conveyor Hobart dish machine, gas hot water
booster,gas tilt skittle or grill, 2 gas high pressure steamers,4 gas convection
ovens, 2 gas deep fat fryers, 60" gas griddle, one gas over beneath the griddle,4
burner gas stove with gas oven. There are 3 motors running the exhaust hoods and
air re-circulation. Last year in the fall the HVAC expert told us the kitchen is
under ventilated with an electrical problem in the kitchen where the hoods can't
run at higher speed because they draw too much power and cut the electric to the
kitchen. There is an under ventilation issue that has been inquired about on
numerous occasions and there has not been a remedy.
Originally, On March 28th, 10 days ago, I called in a gas leak emergency to
Physical Plant job control. I called my department head, Dining Service Director,
Kathy Zieja, who advised us to vacate the kitchen and go outside,we the
employees of Lamont kitchen opened all windows and doors in the area and
vented the kitchen and left before Physical plant arrived,a good 15 minutes later.
We left all appliances as they were.
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The plummer on call 3:30 pm Brian Pichette, along with Richard(Rich)
Korzeniowski, Smith College's Health and Safety Coordinator_ Rich had a
monitor(toxicity?) and Brian had a true gas sniffer with the wand. They couldn't
find any gas,because the kitchen had been ventilated They then used soap to find
bubbles and checked all the fittings and checked pilots. Brian found 2 valves that
were loose the - on off gas valves. They were located in the oven under the
griddle and in the over of the 4 burner range with self standing oven. Brian
tightened them. It took about 1 and''A hours for the gas to build up and them to
find the leaks.
At this time everyone in the kitchen had head aches, light headedness and scratchy
throats;Nancy meuse,Dining Room, Sal Presto cook, I couldn't sleep
comfortably that night and had a hard time catching my breath about 2 hours of
sleep at a tine. I called in ill the next day at 9:15 am. At I 1:15 am the college
called and sent me to hospital because they thought it would be workman's comp
related.
The hospital tested me for carbon monoxide poisoning and told me it was within
range. They did a blood test. The college asked me to come to the office and fill
out an accident report and they wouldn't use my sick time it would go under
workman's comp. Then Kathy Zieja told me the highest presence of carbon
monoxide was found where I stand and work located by the range. They were
worried about me. Wanted to make sure 1 would be OK to go to work on Sunday.
I filled out the accident report with Ann Finely one of my supervisors.
I remain concerned about the working conditions at Smith College and whether
there is still carbon monoxide from the ventilation problem in particular and the
gas leak hasn't been addressed or fixed to our knowledge.
Can you help us since we still feel sick and we don't have answers.
Si: r
rnie Mathieu
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Richard Korzeniowski [RKORZENI @email.smith.edu]
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 2:55 PM
Ernie Mathieu
Kathleen Zieja; Robert Lesko
RE: Lamont Kitchen
!pco Services, Inc. checked all the natural gas lines to the ecu_prnent and gas equipment
the kitchen. No leaks were detected. He did note that the range makeup air was
ightly blowing down on the fryer vent which made a small back draft for about I second
en starting the unit. He did not believe that this is a big problem, but the direction
the vent should be changed.
e person from /VAC department that is repairing the range hood was in training all day
did not get a chance to talk to him. He should be here tomorrow. I will also
vise him of what Popco found.
ter I talk to the person from HVAC I will contact you again.
anks
oh. K.
• "Ernie Mathieu" <emathieu @northamotonma.gov> 4/10/2007 2:58 PM »>
anks Rich;
ease brief my on the findings/results of the contractor's inspection of the equipment
:eduied for today, April 10, 2007 .
acerely
lie Mathieu
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---Original Message
fit: Richard Korzeniowski [mailto:RKORZENI @email.smith.edu]
It: Monday, April 09, 2007 6:29 PM
Ernie Mathieu
Kathleen Zieja; Robert Lesko
,ject: Lamont Kitchen
Lie,
you requested on April 9, 2007, Z went to Lamont House kitchen and tested for Natural
and Carbon Monoxide ;CO) and No levels of natural gas or CO were detected at this
cook on duty told me that someone from HVAC shop was on site today
airing the range hood problem. I am not sure what the repairs were
if all the repairs were completed, but I will talk with HVAC tomorrow.
cock also told me that even after a small natural gas
y could still smell a faint odor of natural gas by the
ge hood. After contacted Kathy Zieja, Dining Services
scheduled a contractor inspect the equipment tomorrow
ill email you with what I find out.
nks
h K.
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,m: Ernie Mathieu
tt: Thursday, May 10,2007 7:48 AM
Robert Lesko'
oject: RE: May 9th event at Smith ITT
Bob,
:or my visit there with you yesterday and hearing that there were lines at the restrooms
vould suggest additional potable toilets at such a large event. I will be sending you a
art that tells you how may toilet fixtures you need per number of people. Then you can
ant the ones that are there available and order the additional ones needed.
anks,
lie
---Original Message
am: Robert Lesko [mailto:RLESKO @email.smith.edu]
at: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:02 AM
: Ernie Mathieu
Bill Brandt; Paul Ominsky; Richard Korzeniowski; Steve Campbell
oject: May 9th event at Smith ITT
nie,
regards to your inquiry about today's event at our Indoor Track and Tennis Facility I
uld like to assure you that attendance was limited to within the limits to which the
ilding and its toilet facilities were designed. In addition it is my understanding that
order to better accommodate the needs of the crowd additional access was made available
the toilets in the adjoining Ainsworth Gymnasium during the event. If you need
ditional information or would like to tour the facility after the event please let me
b Lesko
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'Richard Korzeniowski'
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ar Rich, (Tel 585-2458 Pager 261-4789 cell 531-8961)
Sin, thanks for your help on this one as others. I will check it next week.
inks,
lie
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---Original Message
am: Richard Korzeniowski [mailto:RKORZENI @email.smith.edu]
at: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 2:24 PM
: RKORZENI @email.smith.edu; Ernie Mathieu
: Robert Lesko
oject: Re: FW: Smith College Maintanance Garage Storaghe AreaComplaint 062507
lie,
zy have cleaned up the area by 101 West Street Garage as of June 30, 2007. You can com
and inspect the area anytime.
a nks
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"Ernie Mathieu" <emathieu @northamptonma.gov> 7/2/2007 2:28 PM »>
Rich,
you have an update on the cleaning of this area?
anks,
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nt: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:51 PM
'RKORZENI @email.smith.edu'
bject: Smith College Maintenance Garage Storaghe Area Complaint 062507
ne 25, 2007
ar Rich, (Tel 585-2458 Pager 261-4789 cell 531-8961)
received an anonymous complaint from a neighbor about this storage area next to the
insenance Garages across the street from your office.
uld get this area cleaned up, cut the high grass, and pile and stack the materials in
e area of this storage section. I believe I had a complaint one this area when it looked
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From: Ernie Mathieu
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 12:51 PM
To: 'RKORZENI @email.smith.edu'
Subject: Smith College Maintanance Garage Storaghe Area Complaint 062507
June 25,2007
Dear Rich, (Tel 585-2458 Pager 261-4789 cell 531-8961)
I received an anonymous complaint from a neighbor about this storage area next to the Maintenance Garages
across the street from your office. Could get this area cleaned up, cut the high grass, and pile and stack the
materials in one area of this storage section. I believe I had a complaint one this area when it looked like this
before and I can't recall who I spoke to about it but it got cleaned up very good.
Thanks for your anticipated help on this one as others, and please give me a call.
Thanks,
Ernie
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