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Board extends repair timeline for 12 Bridal Lane but requires oven knobs fixed by May 7
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Summary
After an appeal by the property owner, the board found remaining issues at 12 Bridal Lane to be minor, approved a 30-day extension for most repairs, but required replacement of the missing oven knobs (and securing potentially live wiring) within the original 30-day period (by May 7).
The Town of Falmouth Board of Health voted to extend repair deadlines for the property at 12 Bridal Lane while requiring immediate correction of two safety items.
Staff summarized an April inspection and told the board two items deemed to "endanger" occupants (door locks) had been corrected; a lead determination returned negative. Landlord Don Frickion, who said he owns the property, presented before-and-after photos and contractor receipts, told members he has not received rent in six months and is pursuing eviction. "I haven't received any rent in 6 months," Frickion said during his testimony.
Board discussion focused on whether remaining issues materially endangered occupants and on the timing of eviction service. A member (speaker 8) moved that the remaining items be considered "minor and not material affecting the health and well-being of the people within the house," conditionally extended repairs and recommended continued oversight by staff. The motion was amended to exclude two safety-related items: the missing stove oven knobs and exposed wiring in the living-room baseboard. The amendment required the owner to repair the oven knobs and secure any hazardous wiring within the original 30-day compliance window (the board recorded the deadline as May 7); the other repairs were extended for an additional 30 days.
Board members stressed that staff should document scheduling and give the tenant reasonable opportunities for access. Staff offered to help coordinate dates and track written notices. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote; board members said Scott (staff) will assist the owner with scheduling and documentation.
The board also asked staff to ensure the finding that the remaining items were "minor" be recorded and that the order and timelines be included in any legal filings related to the property.
