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Tenant reports persistent mold in Bellingham housing-authority unit; board schedules inspection
Summary
A tenant at a subsidized duplex in Bellingham told the Board of Health she and her children have lived with mold and pests and that housing-authority remediation was inadequate. The board arranged an inspection and requested prior test reports from the housing authority.
During public comment on June 16, a tenant identified as Vania, speaking with assistance from Gail Singleton, reported prolonged mold, insect infestations and health impacts on her children at 117 Center Street, a housing-authority unit in Bellingham.
The tenant said she first complained in 2024, that an inspection or spray was promised but meaningful remediation did not occur, and that her child has asthma issues the family believes are linked to mold. The tenant said a doctor provided notes supporting her concerns.
Board members instructed Health Agent Dylan Lante to contact the Bellingham Housing Authority the following morning to request the prior mold inspection reports, to conduct a joint inspection and to take photos. Dylan agreed to coordinate an on-site visit and meet the tenant at 8:30 a.m. the next day. The board discussed possible temporary relocation if remediation required people to be removed from the unit; officials said they would coordinate with housing authority staff and with town administrators about next steps.
The board committed to follow up promptly: obtain the authority’s reports, document conditions with photographs, and explore remediation and housing-placement options if needed.
No enforcement order was issued at the meeting; the action taken was to request and review existing reports and to perform an inspection.
