Townsend Board of Health Pushes for Certified Mail Enforcement on Edward Road Property
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Townsend Board of Health meeting, members discussed multiple issues, with the discussion around a compliance order for a property on Edward Road taking center stage. The board decided to send a certified letter, mandating a response within seven business days concerning a cleanup plan, followed by a 30-day window for completion of the cleanup, after previous attempts failed to elicit a response. This decision was made to address the property’s ongoing non-compliance with health regulations, particularly due to its proximity to wetlands and previous unresolved issues.
The board deliberated on the enforcement approach for a property on Edward Road, where the property owner had not responded to a previous compliance letter. Members discussed the possibility of sending a certified letter to ensure delivery and response. They agreed on allowing the owner seven days to respond with a cleanup plan and a further 30 days to execute it. This decision followed past experiences where a community group previously assisted in cleaning the area, but the problem has since resurfaced. The board emphasized the need for a more formal approach this time to ensure compliance.
In addition to the Edward Road issue, the board briefly handled other property-related matters. The upgrade for a property on Mason Road was approved, with a local upgrade allowing a reduced groundwater offset to facilitate gravity feeding of a new septic field. The agenda item concerning 29 Ponderosa Drive was continued to the next meeting at the applicants’ request.
The board also discussed the financial aspects of waste management, approving a series of invoices related to spring cleanup efforts. These included costs for recycling solutions and tire disposal.
Eric Slagle
Board of Health Officials:
James Le’Cuyer, Christopher Nocella, Gavin Byars, Rick Metcalf (Nashoba Sanitarian), Carla Walter (Health Administrator)
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Meeting Type:
Board of Health
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
06/08/2026
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Recording Published:
06/11/2026
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Duration:
20 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Townsend
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