Time to Stash the Trash Again

Owners of Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments may be after some extra government money again. Tenants received notice dated August 16, 2012 regarding 'inspection items'.  It doesn't mention which particular agency or agencies are involved with this inspection. So this must be an extra special inspection because some tenants continue to report insufficient 24-hour notice to gain entry into their units during other times throughout the year.

With all the fights, firesetting, suspicious business listings, live-ins, vandalism, and illegal drug abuse taking place at this subsidized housing complex, it's amazing this nuisance property would even be eligible for government funds. I suppose it depends on who corporate landlords rub elbows with. It is an election year afterall and corporate partners from this housing complex are known for contributing to campaigns, especially to the Democratic Party. Anyway, here is what the notice reads. I believe the initials at the bottom stand for Linda Hamilton and Janet Hamilton. This time their notice carries the Spring Gate Apartments letterhead.

We have recently had several inspections of the common areas of the property and expect

another inspection later in August. In order to prepare for that inspection we need to make

residents aware of items that must be taken care of immediately.

• If you have an air conditioner in a bedroom window that only has one window it must

be removed immediately. If the bedroom has only one window that window is

considered the second means of egress (or exit) in an emergency. Your unit will fail the

inspection if that window is blocked with either an air conditioner or furniture such as

beds or dressers.

• If you have cable wires laying on the floor of your apartment it is considered a trip

hazard. Your unit will fail the inspection if there are any trip hazards in your apartment.

• A" storage items, trash, bicycles, toys, and etc., must be removed from patios and

porches.

• If you have trash or items stored in the hallways it must be removed. The mats and

carpets in front of your apartment doors are also considered trip hazards and must be

removed.

Management will inspect your apartment and a" of the common areas prior to the inspection.

You have five (5) days from the date of receipt of this memorandum to correct the items listed

above. If Management has to remove or handle any of the issues described, you will be

charged.

We thank you for your cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact the Management Office

if you have questions.

JH/lmh

"Fast and Furious"- U.S. backing a Mexican drug cartel?

*"Fast and Furious" about U.S. backing a Mexican drug cartel? - FOX19.com-
Could this be why authorities are supportive of certain illegal drug activity in state and federal subsidized housing complexes? Though the link above mentions the Bush and Obama administrations, authorities wouldn't clean it up during the Clinton administration either.
      Cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and prescription drugs remain available inside the Rockland Place or Spring Gate Apartments in Rockland, Mass. So of course, the violence continues, sometimes with property management inside the over-staffed onsite rental office. Because Management keeps taking referrals and renting to those with a history of violating others, Rockland Place will never change for the better.  Management is known for allowing some people to stay without appearing on a lease.
     Several suspicious business listings, like *Rockland Self-Storage at 141 Martha Drive continue being published off and on since 1996.  By now we know it's really a subsidized residential building. This listing usually carries a phone number to South Shore Voc-Tech.  Authorities insist it was a typo in 1996.  However, new listings post the same number to this day.  Most business listings in the complex and logged 'disturbances' involve hushed illegal drug deals originating from some head-of-household residents who are granted special privileges other tenants do not have.
     While decent and affordable housing is a necessity, Rockland Place dba Spring Gate Apartments, and other poorly managed, nuisance housing complexes, are detrimental to communities and to respectable human beings.  Where is the safe, decent, and affordable housing MassHousing, corporate partnerships, and HUD officials promise taxpayers and needy citizens with low-income?
*Maybe a write-in vote is necessary this time around....(Video Link)
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Rockland Place / Spring Gate Apts. Area Log
from July 1 - July 15, 2012
Sunday, July 1 - 6:05 p.m. Martha Drive, domestic dispute. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Disorderly conduct; resist arrest; malicious or wanton damage of defacement.
Monday, July 2 - 4:03 p.m. Hannah Way, disturbance.
5:40 p.m. John A. Dunn Memorial Drive, assist citizen.
9:27 p.m. Martha Drive, assist other agency.
10:58 p.m. Martha Drive, larceny.
Tuesday, July 3 - 12:16 p.m. Market St., assault. Arrest: Eric Johansen, 184 Manzella Court, Rockland. Charge: Assault and battery
12:19 p.m. Hannah Way, larceny.
5:00 p.m. John A. Dunn Memorial Drive, motor vehicle accident, leaving the scene.

Wednesday, July 4 - 4:18 a.m. Market St., assault and battery.
1:13 p.m. Martha Drive, larceny. (no building or apt. number provided)
Thursday, July 5 - 4:43 p.m. Pleasant St., attempted murder. Arrest: Lee Metcalf, 89 Pleasant St., Rockland. Charges: Domestic assault and battery; rape; attempted murder; threat to commit crime; intimidate witness.
9:05 p.m. Pacific St., domestic dispute. Arrest: Donna Stone, 11 Pacific St., Rockland. Charges: Assault and battery/domestic abuse; disorderly conduct; intimidate witness; assault and battery on a police officer.
9:58 p.m. Hannah Way, domestic dispute. Arrest: Jason Levangie, 59 Bradley Road, Weymouth. Charges: Assault and battery/domestic abuse; operating after revocation of license.
Friday, July 6 -- 10:16 a.m. Martha Drive, disturbance.
Saturday, July 7 - 1:05 p.m. Hingham St., breaking and entering. Arrest: Kevin Farmer, 215 Market St., Rockland. Charges: Warrant service; breaking and entering daytime for felony; disorderly conduct; resist arrest.
8:47 p.m. Hannah Way, disturbance.
Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 10:35 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance-loud noise.
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 5:47 a.m. Market St., warrant arrest.
6:34 a.m. Martha Drive, assist other agency. Arrest: Rockland male on charge of warrant service.
5:54 p.m. School St., suspicious person. Arrest: Charles Haywood, 92 Everett St., Rockland. Charges: Possess to distribute Class A drug; possess Class E drug; possession of a dangerous weapon.
9:53 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance.
9:59 p.m. Union St., threats.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 9:29 p.m. Ice House Woods Lane, larceny. Arrest: Luke Leonard, 14 Ice House Woods Lane, Rockland. Charges: Breaking and entering daytime for felony; larceny over $250.
10:25 p.m. Martha Drive, check well being.
11:02 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance-loud noise.
11:26 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance-loud noise.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 12:13 a.m. Martha Drive, disturbance.
8:59 a.m. Leisurewood Drive, check well being.
10:39 a.m. Domigan Drive, breaking and entering. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Breaking and entering daytime for felony; disturbing the peace; resisting arrest; distribute Class D drug; drug violation near school/park. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Breaking and entering daytime for felony; disturbing the peace; resisting arrest. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Breaking and entering daytime for felony; disturbing the peace; resisting arrest.
1:47 p.m. Beech St., suspicious person. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Breaking and entering daytime for felony; resisting arrest; disorderly conduct.
6:10 p.m. School St., motor vehicle stop. Arrest: Sean Flynn, 39 Nash Road, South Weymouth. Charges: Possess Class B drug; no inspection/sticker.
7:23 p.m. John A. Dunn Memorial Drive, disturbance.
7:51 p.m. Market St., breaking and entering motor vehicle. Arrest: Elvecio Carneiro, 21 School St., Rockland. Charges: Assault and battery domestic abuse; intimidate witness; malicious or wanton damage or defacement; threat to commit crime; malicious damage to a motor vehicle.
8:34 p.m. Martha Drive, domestic dispute. Arrest of Rockland male on charge of: Warrant service.
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 4:41 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance-gang. Arrest of juvenile on charges of: Intimidate witness; assault and battery.
6:52 p.m. Martha Drive, disturbance. Arrest of juvenile on charge of: Intimidate witness.
Friday, July 13, 2012 - 10:39 p.m. John A. Dunn Memorial Dr., motor vehicle complaint.
Sunday, July 15, 2012 - 8:59 a.m. Martha Drive. Arrest of juvenile on charge of: Assault and battery domestic abuse.
    In late July, another reported stabbing took place on Martha Drive; and, in early August, another early death.