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All Care’s
quality services
recognized by
the Department
of Public Health
All Care Visiting Nurse Association
(VNA) is pleased to announce that the
Department of Public Health (DPH) has
informed All Care that it has successfully
passed its recent triennial DPH survey.
The DPH surveyed All Care over a five-day
period in January and because of the compassionate
efforts of its dedicated staff, the
agency passed without any deficiencies. All
Care was also awarded high accolades, and
was noted as being in full compliance, as it
has been for many prior DPH surveys.
All Care VNA has long prided itself on
providing the highest-quality care and
services to its patients for over 100 years.
Each staff member works toward this goal
every single day, according to Director of
Quality Improvement, Mary Ellen Dawley,
RN, BSN, COS-C. “Our home health aides,
nurses, OTs, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, speech
therapists and social workers work with
our patients and their families to provide
an individualized and specific plan of care.
They also work in collaboration with the
patient to assist them in working toward
their goals. We work together at achieving
those goals with a team approach, but the
patient is always leading the charge,” says
Dawley.
The Department of Public Health conducts
these surveys every three years with
all certified home care organizations to ensure
full compliance with the conditions
of participation and guidance from the
Center of Medicare and Medicaid services.
DPH surveyors scrutinized All Care’s care
plans, standards of care, policies and procedures,
communication between patient care
teams, infection control, and much more.
This included an examination of a myriad of
records as well as intensive meetings with
care providers and joint visits with patients
chosen by the surveyors. More important,
Dawley points out, the staff at All Care
approaches this process with competence
and confidence, noting “this is the type of
care we give every day. The key component
of our mission at All Care is to provide patients
with the assistance and education
needed for them to remain in the comfort of
their homes, safely.”
“One thing that stands out in my mind,
said Dawley, is that the surveyors stated it
was evident that the relationship between
clinician and patient was one of trust and
respect, which is the basis of giving great
service. They also mentioned that the dedication
and longevity of our staff adds to
the outstanding care we provide to every
patient, every day. This is so rewarding for
us as an organization because that’s exactly
what quality and compassionate home care
should be all about.”
The All Care clinicians who accompanied
the DPH Surveyors on the joint visits were:
Nicole Branzell, Patricia Feyler, Ashley
Donovan, Maria Agramonte, Ellen Hickey
and Jessica Loria.
LEGALS
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL AD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Peabody, acting
as the Special Permit Granting
Authority, will conduct a public hearing
on THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 5,
2018, at 7:30 P.M., in the Frank L.
Wiggin Auditorium, City Hall, 24 Lowell
Street, Peabody, MA on the application
from BOURBON ST MINI STORAGE,
LLC., 3 Bourbon Street, Peabody, MA
FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT SEEKING TO
AMEND SPECIAL PERMIT 23-2013
BY ADDING A SECOND FLOOR ROOF
ACCESS DECK OFF THE EXISTING
MANAGERS QUARTERS At said 3
BOURBON STREET, Peabody, MA as
filed in accordance with Sections
4.2.5, 6.1, and 15.7 of the Peabody
Zoning Ordinance.
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR EDWARD R. CHAREST
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Timothy E. Spanos
City Clerk
Weekly News: March 22, 29, 2018
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL AD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Peabody, acting
as the Special Permit Granting
Authority, will conduct a public hearing
on THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 5,
2018, at 7:30 P.M., in the Frank L.
Wiggin Auditorium, City Hall, 24 Lowell
Street, Peabody, MA on the application
from GRANITE COAST BREWING CO.,
8 West Street, Marblehead, MA FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT SEEKING TO ESTAB-
LISH A BREWERY WITH A TASTING
ROOM at 77 MAIN STREET, Peabody,
MA as filed in accordance with
Sections 4.2.5, 6.1, and 15.7 of the
Peabody Zoning Ordinance.
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR EDWARD R. CHAREST
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Timothy E. Spanos
City Clerk
Weekly News: March 22, 29, 2018
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL AD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City of Peabody, acting
as the Special Permit Granting
Authority, will conduct a public hearing
on THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 5,
2018, at 7:30 P.M., in the Frank L.
Wiggin Auditorium, City Hall, 24 Lowell
Street, Peabody, MA on the application
from VACHAGAN HAKOBYAN, 30
Ocean Street, Lynn, MA FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT SEEKING AMEND
SPECIAL PERMIT 2-2008 BY ALLOW-
ING FOOD FOR TAKE OUT at 145A
SUMMIT STREET, Peabody, MA as
filed in accordance with Sections
4.2.5, 6.1, and 15.7 of the Peabody
Zoning Ordinance.
PEABODY CITY COUNCIL
COUNCILLOR EDWARD R. CHAREST
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Timothy E. Spanos
City Clerk
Weekly News: March 22, 29, 2018
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19 ENTITLED MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PEABODY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEABODY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: That the Code of the City of Peabody adopted on January 9, 1986, and amended, is hereby further
amended:
Article IV. Parking
By adding a new Section 19-118 entitled Zero Emission Vehicle Charging Stations as follows:
ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
Zero emission vehicle charging stations - Generally.
A. For the purposes of this ordinance, "zero emission vehicle'' shall mean a battery electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric
vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle, as used in Massachusetts General .Laws. c. 40, § 22A (3d).
B. Zero emission vehicle charging stations are reserved for parking and charging zero emission vehicles only. Such charging
stations may also be known and designated as "electric vehicle charging stations."
C. Zero emission vehicles may be parked in any space designated for public parking, subject to the restrictions that would
apply to any other vehicle that would park in that space.
Parking and zero emission vehicle charging stations - Generally.
A. Purpose. Zero emission vehicle charging stations are reserved for charging zero emission vehicles.
B. Size. A standard size parking space may be used as a zero emission vehicle charging station.
C. Location and Design Criteria.
1. Where provided, parking for zero emission vehicle charging purposes is required to include the following:
a. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for zero emission vehicle
charging purposes.
b. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the charging
equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station equipment for reporting
when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered.
c. Accessibility. Charging station equipment located within a sidewalk shall not interfere with accessibility requirements of any
local, state or federal law.
d. Clearance. Charging station equipment mounted on pedestals, light posts, bollards or other devices shall be a minimum of
24 inches clear from the face of curb, and shall not encroach within the traveled way (minimum of five feet sidewalk width).
e. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting shall exist, unless charging is for daytime
purposes only.
f. Charging Station Equipment. Charging station outlets and connector devices shall be no less than 36 inches or no higher
than 48 inches from the top of surface where mounted, and shall contain a retraction device and/or a place to hang
permanent cords and connectors sufficiently above the ground or paved surface.
g. Charging Station Equipment Protection. When the zero emission vehicle charging station space is perpendicular or at an
angle to curb face and charging equipment, adequate equipment protection such as wheel stops or concrete-filled steel
bollards shall be used. Appropriate signage indicating if backing in is allowed or not shall be posted.
2. Parking for zero emission vehicles should also consider the following:
a. Notification. Information on the charging station identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use, fees, or safety
information.
b. Signage. Installation of directional signs at appropriate decision points to effectively guide motorists to the charging station
space(s).
c. Location. Placement of a single zero emission vehicle charging station is preferred at the beginning or end stall on a block
face.
D. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, the city will require the owners of any private new zero emission
vehicle charging station that will be publicly available to provide information on the station's geographic location, date of
installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact information.
Zero emission vehicle charging parking stall - Prohibitions.
LEGALS
Pursuant to this ordinance, when a sign authorized provides notice that a space is a designated zero emission vehicle charging
station, no person shall stop, park or stand any non-zero emission vehicle in a designated zero emission vehicle charging
station space. A violation is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of $50.00 for each and every day that such violation
persists; and any non-zero emission vehicle shall also be subject to removal.
Pursuant to this chapter, it is a violation and a civil infraction for any zero emission vehicle to be in any designated zero
emission vehicle charging station space and not electrically charging or parked beyond the days and hours designated on
regulatory signs posted at or near the space, and such infraction shall be punishable by a fine of $50.00 for each and every
day that such violation persists. Such vehicle shall also be subject to removal. For purposes of this section, "charging" means
a zero emission vehicle is parked at a zero emission vehicle charging station and is connected to the charging station
equipment.
Signs and marking shall be placed in and around zero emission vehicle charging station spaces, indicating prominently
thereon the parking regulations. The signs shall define time limits and hours of operation, as applicable, shall state that the
parking space is reserved for charging zero emission vehicles and that a zero emission vehicle may only park in the space for
charging purposes. Violators are subject to a fine of $50.00 for each and every day that such violation persists and/or
removal of their vehicle.
SECTION TWO: All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION THREE: This ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
INTRODUCED DECEMBER 14, 2017
ORDERED PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 22, 2018
PUBLISHED MARCH 8, 2018
ADOPTED MARCH 22, 2018
PUBLICATION OF ADOPTION MARCH 29, 2018
Weekly News: March 29, 2018
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COURTESY PHOTO
From left, Maria Agramonte, Nicole Branzell, Ashley
Donovan, Jessica Loria and Mary Ellen Dawley.