Each time we receive a complaint we respond, send a notice and they momentarily correct the violation. The normal course of action at this point would be an in house hearing and then Housing Court but both are unavailable options at this time. I can however fine them daily.

This needs to be addressed now. A daily fine seems like the only way to get the message accross.

As of yesterday they now have a tent and they are removing engines from cars. Its blatantly obvious they are using this property for more than just their own personal vehicle repair.

I cited them for the engine and other car parts in the driveway. I will refer this to the Building Dept. as well as they seem to be operating as an auto body repair shop.

Thank you Lisa.

Will there be an Inspector paying daily/weekly visits as the ordinances do specify "daily Fines" ?

Curious what the answer is on the last question of = "Will there be an Inspector paying daily/weekly visits as the ordinances do specify "daily Fines" ?

Abandoned &/or Unregistered Vehicles (262-1, MGL 90 Chapter 22b, MGL Chapter 111 S123)
Generally, no one, except a licensed salvage yard or commercial garage, is permitted to store or park for more than 5 days an abandoned, disassembled or inoperable vehicle.
Enforcement - Building Department
Fine - $50/day

Seems as if City of Chicopee workers are "working from home" with no internet access.

I've sent out tickets and also this has been referred to the Building Dept. it looks as if they are running a repair shop in the driveway.

They're waiting on the new Fiber so be patient, besides it's only been 500+ days of problems at this address.

Why are they NOT being fined daily as per the ordinance?

Unregistered Vehicles (275-51)
No more than one unregistered operable vehicle shall be allowed on Residential A or B zoned property.
Enforcement - Health Department
Fine - $25/day

Abandoned &/or Unregistered Vehicles (262-1, MGL 90 Chapter 22b, MGL Chapter 111 S123)
Generally, no one, except a licensed salvage yard or commercial garage, is permitted to store or park for more than 5 days an abandoned, disassembled or inoperable vehicle.
Enforcement - Building Department
Fine - $50/day

574 days to be exact.

Issue ID: 5149915
Submitted To: City of Chicopee
Category: Other
Viewed: 53 times
Neighborhood: Chicopee
Reported: on 11/26/2018

Does the black covering on their fence now make them exempt as the repair shop, engine lift, car parts and stacks of tires can sorta be seen from a distance or if you're less than 4 feet tall?

Someone from the Building Department has been out there with regards to the repairing of vehicles. I issued another citation for the debris along the fence.

Should we continue to share new Info as we see it or is the situation under control.

Thank you Lisa.

It doesn't appear to be under control. Keep sharing ongoing info.

Leave the issue open and keep posting updates until this "junk yard" is cleaned up.

I try to drive by weekly. So far I've written 3 citations.

This whole situation boils down to 1 thing.... RESPECT.

Respect your neighbors, Respect the neighborhood, Respect the street that you fly up and down with the LOUD BACKFIRING cars while revving your engine to the point it wakes up my entire house at all hours of the night and day, Respect yourself!

There's an elderly lady battling cancer on the street, her house is one of the dozens that is disrupted with your disrespectful behavior. Imagine that was your Mom or Aunt or Grandmother?

It's amazing how simple life is when you are polite,courteous and RESPECTFUL of the people next to you, across the street from you, behind you and all around you.

Just think how different things would be If they were respectful.

The owner probably won't read your post regarding RESPECT. Print it out and mail it to the address. Does anyone know if they purchased that home or if they are renting it?

My notices go directly to the home, in the name of the owner. Nothing has been returned. If it is rental then the owner may not know what is going on. Not sure what is posted on the mailbox.

The water bill goes to that address, I believe the owner lives there.

Records show The house was bought by the girl that drives the blue subaru.

http://gis.vgsi.com/chicopeema/Parcel.aspx?pid=2448

Maybe Lisa can print it out and mail it / drop it off with the next citation.

This problem isn't going away anytime soon,hopefully I'm wrong....... they now have black material covering the fence. It couldn't be more obvious they are trying to hide something.

I saw the material and it caught my attention and drew my eye toward the debris.

To answer your question about the daily fines. The honest answer is no. Unfortunately there is not enough manpower to go to every site that needs daily visits. I've advocated for a compliance officer for years. It finally just passed and awaits the mayor to fill the position. You probably already are but continue to take pictures of all new activity. It will help. I regards to the original complaint, has the PD confirmed it's unregistered? I understand your frustration for how long it's taking, as I have two illegal garages in my ward that I have been pursuing for over a year. Please show the same respect you want from your neighbor towards Lisa. She is only one person with over 500 SCF's to deal with.

Respectfully,

Bill

Thank you for the feedback. Councilor Courchesne Ward 7. Nice to see you on here, where is our Ward Councilor?

If my post came across as disrespectful to LISA I apologize whole hardheartedly,

Not knowing any of us personally I can certainly see how these posts could be mis-understood (obviously) as you've mentioned. I've been on here ALMOST 600 days on this same house/situation so Lisa is use to me/us by now. Thank you Lisa.

And Yes I am frustrated, One of the Frustrating parts is why OUR Ward Councilor hasn't piped up but you have? Can someone explain that or is that NOT his Job?

Thank you again,

Your councilor is probably the only other councilor that utilizes SCF like I do. Not sure why he's not responding, possible he's not getting the updates. He's on the problems properties committee with me so I know he cares. As far as responses to general questions you're pretty much stuck with me.

Understood. Thank you again. I appreciate the response.

Stay tuned for updates on this situation.

If anyone is reading this from Mt. Royal / Lachine / Frontenac / Beauchamp / East st PLEASE help us to keep this a nice area to live in. All comments are welcome.

Same Tow Truck that picks up a dismantled car multiple times a week just arrived

Loading a car right now. 420pm / July 1 2020

Fred Krampits is the Ward Councilor:
Frederick T. Krampits

Ward Councilors
Title: Ward 5 Councilor
Phone: 413-592-1950
Email: fkrampits@chicopeema.gov

Yes, I know Fred and I also new his father.

Why its been almost 600 days and not one comment from him is the part that worries me.

He's also been asked questions on here and I've never seen a reply.

Tow truck is back dropping off a Car 454pm 07/01

Looks to be another dismantle / salvage yard project in progress?

I am meeting with the homeowner today.

Can you reply with the results or content of the meeting or should we call you for the Info?

Thank you again Lisa.

It's regarding the yard and the citations.

Understood.

The yard is is in violation of city 2 city ordinances. (as we know) & The citations are result of the city enforcing those ordinances.

That's why I'm curious as to what else the meeting could be about.

We're all curious.

Hey! This is about me!!!!!! You know what you ADULTS could have done?????? Talk to me?😂 easy fix and solution to your “issues”. Feel free to talk to me. I don’t see “ respect” is going to the city 😂

Everyone has been talking to you though see-click-fix. Do you want to post your phone number and we can call you? Just simply clean up your mess and be respectful to your neighbors. One of your neighbors who has lived there 60 plus years has cancer, one other neighbor has Alzheimer’s, another lifelong neighbor has dementia.

Don’t take this disrespect but... No way I’d ever put my number to continue the harrassment. I didn’t have any issues being respectful until yesterday. But mind you, I’m going to continue to live my life and MIND MY BUSINESS. The son of the one with cancer? Maybe idk. Had a whole meltdown and decided to be racist towards puerto ricans and inform my partner of previous men I’ve slept with and tell I’m he’s just another dude which I just left an abusive relationship Last year and that’s the only other dude I was with. Then proceed to lie the the police which is wrong. They’re here to serve and protect and you waste their time constantly. respect goes both ways. The police had to come and guess what. We didn’t get in trouble. This is pure harassment and it’s disgusting. Clean up what? The city came and said there was no current issues.

Just try to be more respectful to your neighbors.

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So I’m supposed to stay getting s*** on right?

Maybe if you Talked in person you’d realize I’m not some crazy monster 😂 I’m a human too and I’m sick of harassment

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12 months old hopefully it's resolved.

Councilor Courchesne this was a separate complaint at the same address. From my understanding a letter was recently sent for the current violation and I believe it's being referred to the law department as well?

Lisa Sanders can clarify.

I believe there has also a been a request to have this address added to the Problem Property List.