Board files criminal complaint over housing violations
Board of Health filed a criminal complaint over uncorrected housing violations. The board voted unanimously on July 6 to refer Joseph J. Whitehouse to Lawrence Housing Court for violations of the State Sanitary Code at 1 Appomattox Road after a May 8 inspection and failed June 17 reinspection.
Board of Health · Meeting of July 6, 2026
IPSWICH — Board of Health filed a criminal complaint over uncorrected housing violations. The board voted unanimously on July 6 to refer Joseph J. Whitehouse to Lawrence Housing Court for violations of the State Sanitary Code at 1 Appomattox Road after a May 8 inspection and failed June 17 reinspection.
Property occupant Helen Richardson testified the owner made no repairs despite notifications. Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon also reported beaches were reopened July 1 after passing water tests following a June 29 precautionary closure tied to a Haverhill wastewater incident.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of July 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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