Franklin Matters: Recap - Board of Health meeting

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Quick Recap:

No change in mask requirements for sports, may see change after May 10
Improper demolition of building at 76 Jordan Road becoming more of a mess, asbestos found, mitigation steps with DEP and others now involved
Winter St deed not filed yet, watching and ready for next steps
Grant from Metacomet received, more to come on this as it makes progress
Problem with improper addition to residence at 274 Prospect St and Title 5 documentation

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session

Real time reporting underway for the Board of Health meeting #boh0505
Meeting agenda and connection info in doc -> https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/agenda-5-5-21.pdf… #boh0505
Meeting minutes for Apr meeting approved by 3-0 vote
No change in mask requirements for sports, may see change after May 10 but nothing til then. #boh0505
and clarification for asbestos; it did come back positive. Needs to hire asbestos certified contractor to handle this. #boh0505 guidance being provided with building inspector; multiple items, scrap ->
A messy situation that will take time to clear properly. An abutter to the property on the call. Asbestos needs to be treated first, then the remaining debris/junk can be addressed. #boh0505
Winter St deed not recorded yet, following up, actions steps ready once filled #boh0505
Metacomet grant released, we are part of the cooperative effort, more to come as it makes progress #boh0505
Discussion on a new addition and question on the Title 5 sizing, prior docs show different info than claimant. Include DEP to confirm approach #boh0505 274 Prospect St is address for property in question.
Motion to adjourn, passed 3-0, meeting ends #boh0505