Housing - Marine Biological Laboratory

Housing
2012

Contents
Getting to the MBL ........................................................................1
When You Arrive ...........................................................................2
What to Expect in Your Cottage ....................................................2
What to Expect in Your Apartment or House ................................4
What to Expect in Your Dorm Room .............................................5
General Information .......................................................................6
Woods Hole, Shuttle, and Campus Maps .......................................8-11
Dining ............................................................................................13
MBL Housing Policies ...................................................................14
Alcohol/Drug Policy ..............................................................14
Cancellation Policy ................................................................14
Pet Policy ...............................................................................17
Lead Paint Notification ..................................................................18
Drug-free Workplace ......................................................................22
Please report needed improvements to the Housing Office so that
arrangements can be made to repair or replace items in poor condition.
Your suggestions and comments are welcome.
Maintenance-related problems: 508-289-7431
Housekeeping-related problems: 508-299-2045 or 508-289-7591 (cottages)
508-289-7591 (dormitories/apartments)
If you have difficulty reaching the above offices, please contact:
Suzanne Livingstone, Assistant Coordinator of Housing, 508-289-7431 or
Deborah Deering, Coordinator of Housing, 508-289-7213 or Germar Kelly,
Director of Conferences, Housing, and Dining Services, 508-289-7212
After normal MBL operating hours contact: 508-289-7217 (watch person).

Getting to the MBL
Driving to the MBL from Boston and Providence takes about two hours. Woods
Hole is located on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod. From Route 28 in Falmouth,
the road to Woods Hole is clearly marked by road signs. Directions may also be
obtained from our website: .
Air travelers coming to Woods Hole can fly into Logan Airport in Boston, MA, or
T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI. Commuter airlines also fly into Hyannis (25
miles from Woods Hole) from Boston and New York (La Guardia). Public transportation
between Hyannis and Woods Hole is limited. Car rental agencies are available;
reservations are needed.
Bus service from Boston or Providence is available through: Peter Pan Bus Lines:
1-888-751-8800, ; and Plymouth & Brockton Bus Lines
(limited to Hyannis): 1-508-771-6191, .
Travelers can walk from the bus stop to the MBL in approximately five minutes.
Walk 100 yards up Luscombe Avenue to Water Street, turn left and go across the
drawbridge, continue another hundred yards to MBL Street (the Lillie building is on
the corner), and turn right. The Swope Center is straight ahead.
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When you arrive
Please check-in at the Swope Center. Check in time for housing is 2:00 PM.
During non-business hours, contact the watchperson by using the call box outside
the Swope front door. The watchperson will have keys/access ID cards for the
reserved housing assignments only, so please be certain of your arrival date.
Registration is required to obtain housing, lab keys, parking stickers and ID/access
cards. A staff member is generally available to assist with registration, but it is best
to register between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
What to expect in your cottage
MBL furnished housing provides microwave ovens, dishes, pots, pans, silverware,
bed linens, blankets, pillows, and towels. All beds are single beds. Cots and cribs are
available on a limited first-come, first-served basis. Crib-sized sheets and blankets
are not available. Daily linen service is not provided. A credit card operated laundry
facility is available in the Pilot House at the Memorial Circle cottages (washer:
$1.75; dryer: $1.75).
The MBL is a smoke-free environment. This policy includes interiors of all
MBL facilities (including all housing units) and MBL vehicles.
Trash is collected from provided trash barrels only on Monday mornings on the
street. The blue recycling bins will be collected every other week. Recycling
schedules are posted in each cottage.
Please do not put trash out for collection until the morning of the collection day. If
you depart on a Sunday, notify the caretaker (508-289-7644) to arrange for trash
removal on Monday.
Outside fires are permitted with charcoal in metal containers only. Please be sure to
extinguish fires before leaving the premises.
No tents, doghouses, or other semipermanent structures shall be erected.
Town law requires all dogs to be restrained; please use rough areas between or
in back of houses, not lawns.
Unlicensed motorbikes and go-carts are prohibited in the cottage areas.
Coyotes: The coyote population in the Woods Hole/Falmouth area is on the rise.
Usually, coyotes will shy away from humans. Their food source is small animals,
insects, and berries. They will, unfortunately, also hunt small pets and get into
household trash. The MBL does not expect to have a problem with the coyotes in the
area and they should be left completely alone. If possible, keep your small pet inside
or within view.
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When departing...
Cottages should be cleaned and left in good condition. Check-out time is
10:00 AM on the date of departure. Please abide by the check-out time as new
tenants are waiting to check in. If you find it necessary to check out after 10:00 AM,
it is important to contact the Housing Office. Before checking out, please:
• Clean kitchen, refrigerator, stove, and bathroom.
• Put trash in outside trash cans.
• Return keys to the Swope front office. Failure to check out at Swope front
office may result in additional charges.
MBL is not responsible for personal property left behind.
Pets
All pets must be licensed in the town lived in and registered and approved by the
Housing Department during the application process. If you have been approved to
bring a pet with you, please be aware that leaving your dog for long periods of time
unattended within the cottages or tied outside the cottages can result in continual
barking. The cottages are in close proximity and noise travels easily. Barking dogs
will disturb your immediate neighbors and the entire neighborhood.
With these and other concerns in mind, the following policy is in effect:
• Only two pets per cottage will be approved; a credit card number is required,
as pet security, for our files.
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• The Town of Falmouth leash law is in effect, which states in part:
“all dogs shall be restrained from running at large, unless said dogs are
leashed and accompanied by the owner.”
• Appropriate measures must be taken to dispose of animal waste while
walking your pets, and yards must be cleared of waste during tenancy and at
time of departure.
• Pets are allowed only in specific cottages in Memorial Circle and Devil’s Lane.
• It is recommended that pets be crated in your absence.
Any complaints should be brought to the immediate attention of the Director of
Conferences, Housing, and Dining Services, Germar Kelly (x7212) or Deborah
Deering (x7213).
Continual pet complaints may result in immediate eviction from your cottage.
Please be considerate of your neighbors and the tenants that may be following
your occupancy by monitoring your pet’s activity and behavior. As more and more
people are bringing their dogs each summer, the quiet of the neighborhood is being
compromised. Please respect your neighbors, and help to ensure that everyone has a
wonderful experience at the MBL.
What to expect in your apartment or house
Apartments * Smith Cottage * Crane House * 11 North Street
MBL apartments and houses provide microwave ovens, dishes, pots, pans, silverware,
bed linens, blankets, pillows, and towels. All beds are single beds. Cots and
cribs are available on a limited first-come, first-served basis. Crib-sized sheets and
blankets are not available. Daily linen service is not available.
A credit card-operated laundry facility is available in the basement of the apartment
building and a vacuum cleaner is located in the first floor hallway (washer: $1.75,
dryer: $1.75). Smith Cottage and Crane House also have a washer and dryer.
When departing...
Apartments and houses should be cleaned and left in good condition. Occupants
must depart on schedule. Check-out time is 10:00 AM on the date of departure.
Please abide by the check-out time as new tenants are waiting to check in.
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If you should find it necessary to check out after 10:00 AM, it is important to contact
the Housing Office for approval and/or additional charges. Before checking out,
please:
• Clean kitchen, refrigerator, stove, and bathroom.
• Empty trash in the appropriate dumpster.
• Return keys to the Swope front desk.
MBL is not responsible for personal property left behind.
What to expect in your dorm room
All beds are twin size, or twin extra long. A dormitory provides sheets, towels, a
blanket, and a pillow. Fresh sheets are provided weekly; towels bi-weekly. Extra
bath towels, additional bars of soap, beach towels, and extra blankets are not available.
As the early summer months may be cool in the evenings, occupants may wish
to bring an extra blanket.
No pets are allowed in MBL on-campus housing.
Check-out time is 10:00 AM on the date of departure.
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General information
Bicycle storage: Bicycles may not be stored in any rooms or apartments. An indoor,
secure bicycle storage area is available in the basement of Ebert Hall for a nominal
fee. More information is available at the Swope front desk or call 508-289-7530.
Building Access: At these times you will need to use your MBL-issued ID card to
enter these buildings:
Loeb and Rowe: 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM, Monday – Friday; 24 hrs/day on weekends
and holidays; Dec. – April, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Lillie: 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM; 24 hrs/day, weekends and holidays
Swope Center Main Door: 9:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 7 days/week; Dec. – April,
5:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Swope residents and meal plan users only)
Swope Guest Room Areas: 24hrs/day, 7 days/week (Swope residents only)
Ebert Hall: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week (Ebert Hall residents only)
Brick Apartment Building: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week (Brick Apartment residents only)
David House: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week (David House residents only)
Veeder House: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week (Veeder House residents only)
Housing Payments: Payments for housing and meal plans may be made up to 15
days prior to arrival. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, U.S.
checks, and cash. Please send your payment to the Accounts Receivable Office, c/o
PO Box 3218, Boston, MA 02241-3218 or pay online by going to:
where “xxxxxxxxx”
is your housing reservation number. The Office of Education handles the accounts of
MBL course faculty. Unless special circumstances are involved, most MBL faculty
housing and meal plan costs are covered by the course.
ID Cards: For security reasons, building access, and for the MBL meal plan, we ask
that guests of the MBL carry their MBL identification cards at all times.
Laundry Facilities: Credit card-operated laundry facilities are located on the first
floor of Swope, Ebert Hall, and Brick Apartment Dormitory basements and in the
Pilot House at the Memorial Circle Cottages (washer $1.75, dryer $1.75). Cottage
keys open the laundry facility. Each facility has washers, dryers, and one ironing
board. Irons are not supplied. Coin-operated detergent dispensers are available in all
laundry rooms and you should bring change (quarters) with you as change machines
are not available. You may also, alternatively, bring your own detergent. The Swope
Front Desk may have some change on hand but in a limited amount.
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Information Technology
Network Access on Campus
Wireless network access is available in all on-campus dormitories. The MBL
is committed to prohibiting the unauthorized use of the network services and
computing resources connected to the network. It is for this reason that any device
that needs to make use of the network or connected resources must first be registered
for use. Through control mechanisms such as the network registration process, the
MBL IT staff is able to provide and maintain a secure high speed data network to
facilitate Internet access and the sharing of scientific data.
The MBL Network Security Policy can be found online at
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Network Access at Cottages
The MBL provides a converged voice and data network for the use of the guests
staying at the cottages located at the Devil’s Lane and Memorial Circle area.
Computers and other network devices that are used at the MBL Cottages do not
require registration for use. The MBL Network Security Policy also applies to all
users and devices connected to the MBL Cottage data network.
On the top of each of the cottage IP telephones is an empty Ethernet port that can
be used with a standard Ethernet cord to plug in a computer, hub, or router. To gain
Internet access your computer or router must be configured for DHCP (Dynamic
Host Control Protocol).
MBL Information Technology Help Desk
Information regarding common technology questions can be found online at
. If you are unable to find the answers to
your questions on the web or if you wish to report a technical problem or request
technical assistance please call the IT Help Desk. Dial (508) 289-7654 or x7654
from an internal phone, or submit a work request at and click on “Enter a New Work Order.”
Telephones on Campus
The main telephone number for the MBL is 508-548-3705 and is answered
24 hours a day. Telephones are provided in Swope, Ebert Hall, Brick Apartment
building, Crane House, Smith Cottage, 11 North Streeet, and at Devil’s Lane and
Memorial Circle cottages. Your telephone number will be provided at check-in. You
may make on-campus calls using a four digit extension.
To make long distance calls you must use a calling card or an MBL Long Distance
Access Code issued by the MBL IT Department. It is recommended that long
distance and international calling cards are purchased prior to your arrival.
Telephone calling cards may be available through your home institution or local
telephone company. Public telephones are no longer on campus.
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Marine Resources Center
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Crane Wing (Labs, Shipping)
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Library
C.V. Starr Environmental Sciences Laboratory
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Lillie Laboratory (Labs, Service Shops, MBLWHOI Library)
Rowe Laboratory (Labs, Speck Auditorium)
Environmental Sciences Laboratory
Homestead Administration (Human Resources, Education Dept.)
Loeb Laboratory (Research and Teaching Labs, Lecture Rooms)
Brick Apartment House
Veeder House Dormitory
David House Dormitory
Broderick House (IT)
Swope Center (Registration, Cafeteria, Dormitory, Meigs Room)
Ebert Hall Dormitory
Drew House Dormitory
15 North Street (Carpentry Shop)
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General Information, continued
To place a call off campus from an MBL extension you must first dial “9” followed
by the number you wish to contact. Local calls are permitted from the MBL
extensions by dialing “9-508” plus the number.
If you do not know the extension of the department or individual you are attempting
to contact, the MBL maintains an online phone directory at . For all Housing phone numbers by building and room, see listings on
back page.
Telephones at Cottages
The MBL is able to provide telephone service to the cottages over a wireless
converged voice and data network. The telephone operates the same way that any
extension on the MBL campus operates, with the exception that it is connected to the
data network. You must dial “9” before dialing any outside number. Calls to another
MBL extension can be made by dialing only the 4 digit extension. All long distance
calls must be made using a personal calling card or MBL long distance access
code. Incoming calls from outside the MBL must be dialed using the full telephone
number. It is recommended that long distance and international calling cards are
purchased prior to your arrival.
The telephone number and address for each cottage as well as emergency contact
information can be found on the telephone instruction sheet located in each of the
cottages and also on the telephone itself.
Voice mail can be set up for your cottage extension by placing a request with the IT
Help Desk.
Important Telephone Numbers
• MBL Emergency #: 7911
• MBL Switchboard: 0 (see MBL Directory or )
• Poison Control: 9-1-800-222-1222
• MBL Watch Staff: 7217
• Police: 9-911
• Fire: 9-911
• Ambulance: 9-911
Lost & Found: The Swope Center, MBLWHOI Library, Lillie building, and
Marine Resources Center have a lost and found. Items are kept for thirty days.
Mail Service: The MBL Mail Room is located in the basement of the Lillie building.
Incoming mail is placed in open cubicles each business day. The mail room
also handles outgoing mail. Office hours are as posted. To receive mail at the MBL
have your mail addressed to: Your name and the course or lab room number you
are affiliated with, Marine Biological Laboratory, 7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA
02543. Even if you are not expecting mail, it is suggested that you notify Shipping
& Receiving and the Mail Room of your arrival and departure.
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Any mail that is received after your departure will be forwarded (provided you leave
a forwarding address with the MBL Mail Room).
Parking: On-campus parking stickers are available only to MBL registrants.
Parking in the village and on campus is particularly restricted in the summer. Cars
parked on campus without the appropriate MBL sticker are promptly towed at the
owner’s expense. Parking instructions are available upon registration at the Swope
Front Desk. In the summer, a free shuttle bus travels frequently between the main
MBL campus and an MBL parking lot one mile away, across from the Devil’s Lane
cottages, and travels through Memorial Circle. Shuttle schedules are available at the
Swope front desk.
Dining
During the summer months, and for all MBL courses regardless of time of year,
the Swope Center dining hall provides three complete meals daily, Monday through
Saturday:
Breakfast 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Sundays - brunch only 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The dining hall is located on the second floor of the Swope Center. Meal plan contracts
are available Monday through Saturday during the period of April 30, 2012
through September 1, 2012. Meal cards (your MBL ID card) must be presented at
each meal. The meal plan with a room assignment usually begins with breakfast on
the morning after arrival and ends with breakfast the day of departure. Credit for
missed meals is not allowed.
The dining hall is open to the public on the Tuesday following Memorial Day to
September 1, 2012.
Those not required to be on the meal plan may either pay cash at each meal or purchase
meal tickets in multiples of 5, 10, or 25. Meal tickets may be purchased from
the cashier in the Dining Hall and are non-refundable.
Signing in and charging to an MBL account number is no longer possible.
Café Swope (first floor of Swope) offers breakfast and lunch on a cash/a la carte
basis Monday through Friday. Breakfast hours are 8:00 to 10:30 AM and lunch is
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Café Swope menus are available at .
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MBL housing policies
Alcohol/Drugs
The use of alcohol is permitted by those of legal drinking age (21 years) in their
room/apartment/cottage/house or in the room/apartment/cottage/house of another
person of legal drinking age. Drinking alcohol is not permitted in any public area
unless at an MBL-sanctioned event. The definition of public area includes: lounges,
laundry rooms, hallways, stairwells, lobbies, public restrooms, and outside of any
residence area including porches. Cottage residents, residents of 2-bedroom apartments,
and residents of Crane House and Smith Cottage may use alcohol on their
porches and in their immediate yards as long as those using alcohol are of legal
drinking age. Kegs, beer balls, and wine boxes are prohibited.
(See also, Party/Gatherings, page 16.) The MBL Alcohol policy can be found at
http://www.mbl.edu/hr/toolkit/manual/hr_policy_manual_g.1.12.html.
The use of illegal drugs or the use of legal drugs for purposes other than intended is
strictly prohibited. If found in violation, the user will be asked to leave the MBL immediately
without refund of fees and the incident will be reported to the appropriate
legal authorities.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation of a reservation (except for conference participants) must be made 15
days in advance of the arrival date. A $30 cancellation fee will be charged. Guests
who cancel a reservation (except for conference participants) less than 15 days in
advance of arrival date will be charged in full.
There are no refunds for early departures or late arrivals.
When a meal plan is cancelled, the cancellation will take effect on Monday of the
following week. If applicable, a refund will be issued.
As with all policies, mitigating circumstances may override the policy. Any requests
for exceptions to this policy must be submitted in writing to the Director of Conferences,
Housing, and Dining Services.
Candles/Incense
The burning of candles or incense is prohibited in any MBL housing facility except
in the case of religious observance and only with prior permission from the Housing
Office.
Condition of Room/Apartment/Cottage
Except for normal wear and tear on facilities, occupants are responsible for losses
and damages incurred. Occupants are prohibited from affixing materials to the walls,
removing furniture, fixtures, or linens. Although a security deposit is required only
for those cottage residents who have been approved to bring pets, housing units must
be left in the condition in which they were found upon arrival. A fee will be charged
if repairs or replacements are required.
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Electrical Appliances
The use of open-coil cooking appliances such as toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates,
etc. is permitted only in housekeeping units with kitchens or in the kitchenette area
in the basement of Ebert Hall. Air conditioners and space heaters are prohibited in
all MBL housing facilities.
The following electrical appliances are permitted:
• Dormitory-size refrigerators
• Dormitory-size microwave ovens
• Hot pots for heating water only
• Hot air popcorn poppers
• Fans
• Irons (when used in designated laundry rooms)
Fire Safety
The safety of all of our guests is of utmost importance to the MBL. Smoke detectors
have been installed and fire evacuation directions are posted in each hallway. Fire
extinguishers have been placed in all hallways and housekeeping units and are
checked on a regular basis. Tampering with any fire safety equipment is strictly
prohibited and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Fire Alarms
If a fire alarm sounds you must evacuate the building immediately. First, feel
the back of your door with the back of your hand to determine if there is heat
or electrical current. Then, open your door and follow the escape route that
is posted in the hallway of your building or go to the nearest exit. If there is
smoke in the hallway, crouch down as smoke rises. If you see flames outside of
your room, go back into your room and place a wet towel at the base of your
door and call for help.
Furnishings
Furnishings provided by the MBL are to be kept in the room/apartment/house/
cottage in which they were found upon arrival. The MBL does not store furniture
for guests. Upon check-out, furniture should be present, assembled, and in the same
condition in which it was found at check-in.
Guests
Guests must be of the same gender of all roommates so as not to create an
uncomfortable setting for all concerned. All guests of MBL residents must be
registered at the Housing Office in the Swope Center 48 hours prior to arrival.
Where applicable, residents must also have the approval of their roommate(s) and
the Housing Department before inviting guests to stay with them. The number of
guests at any given time must not exceed the number of beds in the unit plus one.
Guests may stay no more than two consecutive nights in a week. Residents will be
charged $30/night for each guest. Guests must be accompanied by their host and
carry both an MBL Visitor’s Permit and photo ID at all times.
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Identification
Residents of MBL housing must carry an MBL-issued ID at all times.
Keys
Keys to the housing facility are distributed at check-in and collected at check-out.
Residents are responsible for their keys. Please lock your door(s) and carry your
keys whenever leaving your room/apartment/house/cottage. Failure to return your
key at check-out will result in a $60 charge.
Loss of Personal Items
The MBL is not responsible for the loss of personal effects and recommends the use
of lockable luggage. We recommend that you consult your Homeowner’s/Renter’s
Insurance policy for coverage.
Noise
The MBL houses large numbers of people with varying schedules and needs in close
quarters. The need for sleep, study, and research supersedes all other activity. While at
the MBL please be a good neighbor to other MBL guests and our neighbors in the surrounding
community. Please monitor your noise level at all times and lower your noise
level when asked to do so by any member of the MBL or Woods Hole community.
Parties/Gatherings
Dormitories and Apartments: All parties/gatherings for dormitory and apartment
residents must be scheduled in advance and must take place in designated MBL
function space. Please contact Liz McCarthy, Assistant Director of Conferences,
Housing, and Dining Services (508-289-7214; e-mail conferences@mbl.edu) to
schedule a party.
Cottages: Gatherings of 15 - 50 people must be registered 7 days in advance with
the Housing Coordinator Deb Deering (508-289-7213). Gatherings must conclude
by midnight and must have a specific guest list. No flyers may be posted for cottage
gatherings. No gatherings of more than 50 people will be permitted in the cottage
areas (but may be scheduled in designated MBL function space.) Please contact Liz
McCarthy, Assistant Director of Conferences, Housing, and Dining Services (508-
289-7214; e-mail conferences@mbl.edu) to schedule a party.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed in any dormitory, apartment, or house. However, a limited
number of cottages have been designated as “pet” cottages. Pets are allowed in those
cottages with prior approval by the Housing Office. There is a $250 per pet security
deposit (limit two pets). Should pets damage the cottage or disturb neighbors, the occupants
may be asked to vacate the premises immediately and may jeopardize future
housing privileges. The presence of pets in “non pet” cottages will result in immediate
eviction. Additional charges per pet may be required.
Propping Outside Doors
The propping open of outside doors in any housing facility is strictly prohibited.
Room Decorations
Before decorating your room, please refrain from damaging the paint or plaster in the
walls, displaying anything that may be offensive to your roommate or any member of
the MBL community, or hanging cloth material from the ceiling or walls.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in any MBL housing facility. Smoking outside of the buildings
is permitted 50 feet away from any entry.
Storage
The MBL does not provide off-season storage. Storage is available at local storage
facilities. Personal items found in your room/suite/apartment/cottage/house after your
departure will be kept in Lost and Found for a period of 30 days.
Suspicious Activity
Please report any suspicious activity to x7911 during business hours, the night watch
staff at x7217 during evenings and weekends, and contact the local police department
(9-911).
Trash Removal
Dormitories/Apartments/Wood Houses: Trash is removed by the housekeeping staff
daily. Occupants are asked to place their trash in plastic bags and put it outside of their
rooms/apartments.
Cottages: Trash must be placed by the roadside by 7:00 AM on Mondays.
Weapons
The possession of weapons is strictly prohibited. The use of any material/instrument
as a weapon is strictly prohibited and will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
Windows/Screens
Window screens may not be opened or removed at any time, nor should any materials
be hung or suspended on the outside of a window. Entering or exiting a building
through a window is strictly prohibited. During the cooler months it is recommended
that windows be shut and locked whenever leaving the room. Broken window panes
and screens should be reported to the Housing Office immediately.
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Lead paint notification
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations control the rental
of housing containing lead-based paints to families with children under six. The
MBL has issued a policy designed to satisfy the intent of the DPH regulations and
assure that we are managing
our housing in a safe and
responsible manner. As
part of this policy the MBL
will not rent apartments or
cottages containing leadbased
paints to families
with children under six for
more than 31 days in any
12-month period. The MBL
will, however, make every
attempt to accommodate
families with children under
6 in lead-free housing.
DPH regulations do not completely prohibit the rental of housing containing leadbased
paints to families with children under six. There are exemptions for rentals
of less than 31 days and for hotels and dormitories. The MBL may use these
exemptions to provide needed flexibility in our housing assignment process. Each
family must make its own decision regarding the appropriateness of its housing
assignment. There is no evidence to suggest that any child has ever been exposed to
excessive levels of lead in our housing.
Lead-based paints are present in the following MBL housing units: the Brick
Dormitory, the Brick Apartment Building, 331 Oyster Pond Road (DL#1, head
caretaker’s residence), Crane House at 63 Millfield Street, Veeder House, David
House and Drew House.
The following units are completely free of lead-based paints and have been deleaded
to meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements: Memorial Circle
Cottages, Swope Conference Center, Devils Lane Cottages, Smith Cottage, 11 North
Street, and 19 Harbor Hill Road.
If you are staying in MBL housing with a child under the age of six, please contact
the MBL Environmental Health and Safety Office at x7424 to:
a) report any peeling, chipping, flaking or deteriorating paint
b) receive a copy of our policy
c) receive a copy of inspection reports for your housing unit, or
d) review a copy of applicable state and federal regulations
e) request an inspection of your housing unit
James Marcello, CSP, Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Summer 2012
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Marine Biological Laboratory Extension Directory
Swope Building
5 North Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Room Ext.
SW-101 7212 (Germar Kelly)
SW-101 7214 (Liz McCarthy)
SW-102 7012
SW-103 7013
SW-104 7014
SW-105 7015
SW-106 7016
SW-107 7017
SW-108 7018
SW-109 7019
SW-110 7020
SW-111 7021
SW-112 7022
SW-113 7023
SW-114 7024
SW-115 7025
SW-116 7026
SW-117 7027
SW-118 7028
SW-119 7029
SW-120 7030
SW-121 7031
SW-122 7032
SW-123 7033
SW-124 7034
SW-125 7035
SW-201 7036
SW-202 7037
SW-203 7038
SW-204 7039
SW-204 7399
SW-205 7040
SW-206 7041
SW-207 7042
SW-208 7043
SW-209 7044
SW-210 7045
SW-211 7046
SW-212 7047
SW-213 7048
SW-214 7049
SW-215 7050
SW-216 7051
SW-217 7052
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SW-218 7053
SW-219 7054
SW-220 7055
SW-221 7056
SW-222 7057
SW-223 7058
SW-224 7059
SW-225 7060
SW-226 7061
SW-301 7062
SW-302 7063
SW-303 7064
SW-304 7065
SW-305 7066
SW-306 7067
SW-307 7068
SW-308 7069
SW-309 7070
SW-310 7071
SW-311 7072
SW-312 7073
SW-313 7074
SW-314 7075
SW-315 7076
SW-316 7077
SW-317 7078
SW-318 7079
SW-319 7080
SW-320 7081
SW-321 7082
SW-322 7083
SW-323 7084
SW-324 7085
SW-325 7086
SW-326 7087
SW-327 7088
SW-328 7089
SW-329 7090
SW-330 7091
SW-401 7092
SW-402 7093
SW-403 7094
SW-404 7095

Brick Apartment Building
17 Albatross Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Room Ext.
BA-101 7801
BA-102 7802
BA-103 7803
BA-107 7804
BA-108 7805
BA-110 7806
BA-111 7807
BA-113 7808
BA-201 7809
BA-202 7810
BA-203 7811
BA-207 7812
BA-208 7813
BA-210 7814
BA-211 7815
BA-213 7816
BA-301 7817
BA-302 7818
BA-303 7819
BA-307 7820
BA-308 7821
BA-310 7822
BA-311 7823
BA-313 7824
Wooden Dorms
Room Ext.
Drew Lobby 7675
David Lobby 7418
Veeder Lobby 7417
Memorial Circle
311 Oyster Pond Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Room Ext.
Warehouse 7633
MC-1 2001
MC-2 2002
MC-3 2003
MC-4 2004
MC-5 2005
MC-6 2006
MC-7 2007
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MC-8 2008
MC-9 2009
MC-10 2010
MC-11 2011
MC-12 2012
MC-13 2013
MC-14 2014
MC-15 2015
MC-16 2016
MC-17 2017
MC-18 2018
MC-19 2019
MC-20 2020
MC-21 2021
MC-22 2022
MC-23 2023
MC-24 2024
MC-25 2025
MC-26 2026
MC-27 2027
MC-28 2028
MC-29 2029
MC-30 2030
MC-31 2031
MC-32 2032
MC-33 2033
MC-34 2034
MC-35 2035
MC-36 2036
MC-37 2037 (Daycare)
MC-38 2038
MC-39 2039
MC-40 2040
MC-41 2041
MC-42 2042
MC-43 2043
MC-44 2044
47 FR Lillie Rd. 2045
Smith Cottage 7624
11 North Street (508) 299-2076

Devils Lane
379 Oyster Pond Road
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Room Ext.
Boat Storage 7634
DL-1 6546
DL-2 2047
DL-3 2048
DL-4 2049
DL-5 2050
DL-6 2051
DL-7 2052
DL-8 2053
DL-9 2054
DL-10 2055
DL-11 2056
DL-12 2057
DL-13 2058
DL-14 2059
DL-15 2060
DL-15a 2074
DL-16 2061
DL-17 2062
DL-17a 2075
DL-18 2063
DL-19 2064
DL-20 2065
DL-21 2066
DL-22 2067
DL-23 2068
DL-24 2069
DL-25 2070
DL-26 2071
DL-27 2072
DL-28 2073
Ebert Hall (Brick Dormitory)
24 MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Room Ext.
EH-101a 7825
EH-101b 7826
EH-102 7827
EH-103 7828
EH-104 7829
EH-105 7830
EH-106 7831
EH-107 7832
EH-108 7833
EH-109 7834
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EH-110 7835
EH-111 7836
EH-112a 7837
EH-112b 7838
EH-201a 7839
EH-201b 7840
EH-202 7841
EH-203 7842
EH-204 7843
EH-205 7844
EH-206 7845
EH-207 7846
EH-208 7847
EH-209 7848
EH-210 7849
EH-211 7850
EH-212 7851
EH-213 7852
EH-214 7853
EH-215a 7854
EH-215b 7855
EH-216 7856
EH-217 7857
EH-218 7858
EH-301a 7859
EH-301b 7860
EH-302 7861
EH-303 7862
EH-304 7863
EH-305 7864
EH-306 7865
EH-307 7866
EH-308 7867
EH-309 7868
EH-310 7869
EH-311 7870
EH-312 7871
EH-313 7872
EH-314 7873
EH-315a 7874
EH-315b 7875
EH-316 7876
EH-317 7877
EH-318 7878

Drug-free workplace
As a precondition of receiving federal grant and contract funds, MBL must provide
a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. To
implement this policy, all employees, renters of space, faculty, students, and visitors
are hereby informed that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession,
or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at the MBL. Employees are
required to adhere to this drug-free policy as a condition of employment. Renters
of space, faculty, students, and visitors are required to adhere to this policy as a
condition of participating in MBL activities and of occupying laboratory, library or
housing space at the MBL. Employees who violate this drug-free workplace policy
will be disciplined by the MBL, which may result in termination of employment or
require satisfactory participation in an approved drug-abuse rehabilitation program.
Renters of space, faculty, students, and visitors who violate this drug-free workplace
policy will be asked to leave the MBL immediately without refund of fees, and
with the possibility of a ban from future use of the MBL’s facilities. Additionally,
employees are required to notify their supervisors and the MBL Human Resources
Office of any criminal drug statue conviction in the workplace no later than five days
after such conviction.
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