2011 Annual Report - Town of Northborough

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30 Building Department William S. Farnsworth, Jr. Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer For your convenience, building permit forms and useful information can be found on the Town website: www. town.northborough.ma.us. In 2011 the Building Department worked with Northborough Crossing (Shops Way) and St. Gobain (9 Goddard Road) to complete projects. In addition work commenced on Kendall Square, a four-building project located at 269 West Main Street. Large ongoing residential projects include Church Street Village (40 units), Bigelow Farms (40 units), Cyrus Brook Estates (14 units), Laurence Place (30 units) and Dunia Gardens (28 units). NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Please call the Building Department (508-393-5010) before starting any project to confirm what permits are required. State building code and local zoning bylaws require that a permit be obtained for all construction work to be performed. As the owner of the property, it is your responsibility to make sure that all necessary permits are secured before starting any construction project (even if you or your contractor are just replacing or repairing an existing situation). Starting work prior to obtaining permit(s) may result in the normal fee being doubled. Electrical Department Robert Berger, Wiring Inspector WIRING PERMITS 501 Fees collected $34,418 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: State law requires that a permit be obtained when any electrical work is performed. This applies to residential, commercial, new construction, any rewiring, low voltage or service upgrade work. All electrical work must be done in accordance with Massachusetts State Electrical Code and any local regulations that may apply. As owner of the property, it is your responsibility to make sure that a permit is secured. Ask your electrician to see their Massachusetts Electrical License. A permit may be obtained at the Building Department during normal working hours. The permit applicant can schedule inspections by calling the Wiring Dept. at 508-393-5010. The following is provided as a statistical summary of permits and certificates issued by the Building Department for the 2011 calendar year: SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES 7 ATTACHED SINGLE FAMILY 7 RES:ADD/ALTER/REPAIRS 112 NON RES:NEW CONSTRUCT. 10 NON RES:ADD/ALTER/REPAIR 66 ROOFING/SIDING/WINDOWS 211 GARAGES 5 SHEDS 4 DECKS/PORCHES/GAZEBOS 35 RETAINING WALLS 2 SWIMMING POOLS 13 STOVES 21 SIGNS 87 SWIMMING POOLS 13 STOVES 21 SIGNS 87 DEMOLITIONS 16 TENT/TRAILERS 16 FOUNDATIONS 1 WIRELESS COMM. FACILITY 7 SOLAR PANEL 8 AWNINGS 1 INSULATIONS 24 TOTAL 653 Building Permit Fees Collected in 2011: $467,486 Annual Inspection Fees Collected in 2011: $3,711 Aerial view of the Northborough Crossing Shopping Center Plumbing and Gas Departments Richard Desimone, Plumbing and Gas Inspector PLUMBING PERMITS 249 Fees collected $18,716 GAS PERMITS 247 Fees collected $9,380 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: State law requires that only licensed plumbers and gas fitters perform plumbing and gas work. This applies to residential and non-residential units, new renovations or replacement work. As the owner of the property, it is your responsibility that a permit is secured by your licensed plumber or gas fitter. Ask to see their valid Massachusetts Plumbers/Gas fitters license. Your plumber or gas fitter may obtain a permit at the Building Department during normal working hours. The plumber/gasfitter who pulled the permit can schedule an inspection by calling the Plumbing/Gas Department at 508-393-5010.
Health Department Jamie Terry, Health Agent To promote health and protect the public the Health Department conducted five (5) seasonal flu clinics during 2011. Routine inspections continued throughout the year with education and guidance given where needed. Inspections are routinely performed at food establishments, tanning salons, non-private swimming pools, camps and stables. Compliance checks are also done at establishments that sell tobacco. After much review during 2010 & 2011 the local septic regulations were amended in 2011. During 2011 the Board began reviewing the Tobacco Regulations and plan to amend these regulations during 2012. Permits/Licenses/Grants and fees collected and deposited with the Town Treasurer for the 2011 calendar year amount to $85,935.20. The following information is provided as a statistical summary of permits/licenses issued by the Board of Health for the 2011 calendar year: Food Service Permits 99 Horse Stable Permit 8 Temporary Food Permits 19 Camp Permit 5 Disposal Works Installer Permits 34 Tobacco Permit 18 Disposal Works Construction Permits 54 Body Art Practitioner 2 Septage Haulers 18 Body Art Establishment 1 Semi Public Swimming Pool Permits 4 Tanning Salon Permits 1 Motel Licenses 2 The Health Department, through its contract with the VNA of Southborough, also investigated the following 51 communicable diseases in 2011. Confirmed, Probable, and Suspect Communicable Disease Cases in 2011 Campylobacter Enteritis 6 Salmonella 3 Giardiasis 1 Streptococcus Pneumoniae 1 Pertussis 1 Toxoplasmosis 1 Hepatitis B 4 Lyme Disease 18 Hepatitis C 2 Varicella 1 Influenza 12 Viral Meningitis 1 Did You Know • Private well water should be tested for certain contaminants every 1 to 2 years. • On average septic tanks should be pumped out every 2 - 3 years to extend the life of the septic system. • Household water based paint should not be disposed of into your septic system. Add a drying agent to an open can of paint. Once the can has hardened you can dispose of it with your household rubbish. • A fever is defined as having a body temperature of 100.4 °F or higher. • Washing your hands often, coughing and sneezing into a tissue or the inside of your elbow, will help to prevent spread of the flu. • Lyme disease accounts for more than 95% of all tickborne disease cases in the United States. • Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in Massachusetts. Contact the Health Department for more information relating to any of these topics. 31
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Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Town Organization
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