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23D-044 (3) October 15, 1979 Mr. Fred Nehring, Pres. The Hay State Village Association Northsmptci, MG. :11n#&'> Dear VW. Nehringr ,,.,.>,._.. Ir reference to your letter dated Oath bar 9, 1979 concerning the Question of a Halfway House being established at 106 Riverside Drive, please be *were of the f-ollowings This is a single-family dwelling. I quote the following taken from the Meesachusette Building Cedes —.-- "Dwallings one family, A building oontaiAing one (1 ) duelling unit with not more then three (3) lodgers or boarders." --- w..._:. Also, I gcwte.-in part. page 2-5 Df the Northamptoi Zoning Nam -- - - "For purposes of controlling residential density, sash such group of .four (4). individuals shall constitute a single family.— intielosod. you will find a letter from the owner and the lessees of this, yroperty. In light of these facts, this residence appears to be a single family dwelling. This office would not discriminate because of .a financial or mental deficiency of the tenants. Please note that proof ofmorethan four (4) unrelated people residing in this resi- dense, would be reason for this office to take action. If we can be of any further assistance, please feel free to Gall upon us. Very truly yo'.u`a, Cecil I. Clark gaiia=% MPrC1X)R CIC/lp one. cot Mayor Chapman Paul Bixby - F��xe �a� �tafe �C��acJe r.�{saoelaE(on ¢k�eumwFon, d�msaa�ivadks o,o6o October 9, 1979 To Cecil Clark Building Inspector, The Bay State Village Association held its meeting Oct. 2, 1979. The question of a Halfway House being established at 100 Riverside Dr. on the corner of Federal St and Riverside Dr. The residents of Bay State would like to know how this came about without a public hearing or notification from the Board of Health and Department of Mental Health. The city council has a lack of knowledge on the matter and should be informed. The Association wants this matter investigated and a report sent to Councilmen John Fitzgerald 133 South Main St. Florence, and the Assoc— iation President Fred Nehring 189 Riverside Dr. Northampton. The Bay State Village Association expects a public hearing before any Halfway House is established in Bay State. All appropriate measures will be taken to correct this matter. A list of residents of Bay State opposed to a Halfway House in Bay State will be furnished upon request. Sincerely, Fred Nehring, Pres. Copies to: Mayor Harry Charman City Council Pres. Paul Bixby ° FOCf 1 1979 0 DEPT.OF BUILDING INSPECI IONS NORTHAMPTON,MA.01060 -►:-► RIVERSIDE ♦ October 9, 1979 Building Inspector C / / City of Northampton 212 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 To whom it may concern: Thank you for your concern expressed regarding the property at 100 Riverside Drive. As you are undoubtedly aware, this property is rented by four unrelated adults. This house is not a half-way house as there is no live in staff, and the residents receive only minimal sup- port from Riverside Industries. This living arrangement is the last step before independent functioning in the community for the residents. As of October 1, 1979 the four people residing at 100 Riverside Drive are as follows: Walter Beals Dennis Starzyk Peter Torres Lawrence Barnes I wish to thank you for your concern. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, (� Stephen B. Maxner Community Living Director cc: Roger Brunelle Ron Bittel SM/cc Riverside Industries, Inc. *One Cottage Street ' Easthampton' Mass. 01027' (413) 527-2711 R.F.D. #3 Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 September 18, 1979 Mr. Roger Cooney, Agent 199 Federal Street Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Dear Mr. Cooney: In a recent phone conversation with Mr. Clark, the Northampton Building Inspector, there was a concern expressed over the number of people living in your house. This concern arose from the number of cars parked in your yard. I explained to him that when I rented the house to you in the Spring that I told you that a law existed in Massachusetts allowing only four unrelated persons to live together in a dwelling unit. With this law in mind, I leased the house to four lessees. I am writing you at this time to re-confirm our rental arrangement. Please contact me if any misunderstanding exists. Very truly, Jeffrey Wood JW:kls CC: Mr. Cecil Clark Mr. Gromley, Building Inspectors R.F.D. R3 Amherst, Massachusetts 01002 September 18, 1979 Mr. Roger Brunelle, President Riverside Industries One Cottage Street Easthampton, Massachusetts 01027 Dear Mr. Brunelle: In a recent phone conversation with Mr. Clark, the Northampton Builder's Inspector, there was a concern expressed that my property at 100 Riverside Drive was being used as a halfway house rather than a single family dwelling. I'm writing you at this time to re-confirm the rental arrangements made between myself and Steven Gallik, acting as your Agent. As a result of our conversations, it is my understanding that the individuals living in my house are reasonably self sufficient persons; employed and for the most part able to take care of themselves. It had been explained to me that these individuals had been released from a Halfway house and were searching for a place to live together. I was also assured that these individuals were not behavior problems but instead only a little less fortunate in intelligence level. In running my rental business I make a serious attempt not to discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, etc. , or minor handicaps. On the other hand I am, in no way interested in renting for the purposes of a halfway house as I do not have the Town's authority to do so. It is my understanding that I am renting my property to four and no more than four unrelated individuals who have a mutual minor handicap and that your company as their employer is willing to act as their lease co-signer. It is also my understanding, based on your assurance, that these individuals do not pose a threat to the surrounding neighborhood. Based on these understandings, I rest assured that our rental relationship will be a pleasant one. In closing I want to add that I have made an attempt, in,buying the property last December, to bring the house up to current living standards. For asthetic purposes, it would be nice to improve the house's interior decorating. I've mentioned to Steve that I would be willing to provide paint, wallpaper and supplies if you were willing to provide some labor to do some more decorating. Also enclosed is a list of improvements done since last winter. Please contact me if there are any further developments with this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. P Yours truly, IMP � I Jeffrey Wood SGP 20 ON cc: Mr. Cecil Clark Mr. Gromley, Building InspectorsOPatWIrAW,10NSL�' RIIIAMP W MA 01060 Improvements Completed Since December 1978 100 Riverside Drive Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 1. Reinforce and replace upstairs bedroom ceiling. 2. Replace and polyurethane oak floor in upstairs bedroom. 3. Add required electric sockets to four upstairs bedrooms. 4. Replace electric service from the street and change to a switched panel. 5. Paint upstairs ceilings. 6. Sheetrock and paint upstairs bedroom. 7. Replace broken glass throughout house. B. Add new combination storm-screen windows wherever needed. throughout house. 9. Putty and paint all windows. 10. Insulate the attic. 11. Repair cracked walls. 12. Paint bedroom floor. 13. Paint bathroom. 14. Replace shower. 15. Paint and wallpaper center vestibule. 16. Repair livingroom ceiling and first coat trim and ceiling. 17. Paint garage trim. 18. Make major oil burner repairs and install a baffle. 19. Replace hot water piping around heater. 20. Remove all debris from in and around the house.