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129 Riverbank stop work-violation 9-15-20City of Northampton Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS 212 Main Street ● Municipal Building Northampton, MA 01060 Richard Watling 129 Riverbank Road Northampton, MA 01060 September 15, 2020 Map -Lot 25-026 Dear Mr. Watling, I visited the property at 129 Riverbank Road on September 15, 2020. I observed work on that property being performed contrary to the provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR section R105.1; a building permit has not been issued for that property. In accordance with 780 CMR section R115, I have issued and posted a stop work orders effective May 12, 2020 and again on September 15, 2020. Work on this property cannot resume until we issue a building permit. The permit fee will be doubled and there will be an additional $100.00 fee to remove the stop work orders in accordance with the City of Northampton ordinances Chapter 145. I again observed the property on September 15, 2020. Work is continuing on the property. I have issued a second non-criminal citation. You have the right to appeal this action under 780 CMR section R113. Please contact this office as soon as possible. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays. My email address is: kross@northamptonma.gov. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Kevin Ross City of Northampton Building Inspector 212 Main Street Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 587-1240 kross@northamptonma.gov