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