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Cranberry "bug" property matter dismissed after removal of illegal structure, Board of Health says
Summary
Board staff reported the owner of the so-called 'cranberry bug' property pulled a permit, removed an illegal bathroom and abandoned a pit; the health department moved to dismiss its action in housing court.
The board heard an update that the property known in town records as the "cranberry bug" situation has been remediated from the health department's perspective. Staff reported the owner obtained and executed a trench permit, removed the illegal bathroom structure, abandoned the old pit, and the health department has filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with the Massachusetts housing court.
"So from a health point of view, they're all good," Barry said, summarizing the staff inspection and permitting activity. The board noted building and zoning issues may remain with other town departments, but the health-code violations that prompted the previous action have been resolved and the health department is withdrawing its complaint.
Ending: The board recorded the update as closure of the department's enforcement action; other civil or zoning matters remain the responsibility of the building and zoning departments.
