The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health
MAURA T. HEALEY Community Sanitation Program KATHLEEN E. WALSH
67 Forest Street, Suite # 100
Governor
Secretary
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
Lieutenant Governor Marlborough, MA 01752 ROBERT GOLDSTEIN, MD, PhD
Commissioner
Phone: 508-454-0870 Tel: 617-624-6000
www.mass.gov/dph
December 22, 2023
Patrick McDermott, Sheriff
Norfolk County Correctional Center
200 West Street
P.O. Box 149
Dedham, MA 02027 (electronic copy)
Re: Plan of Correction – Norfolk County House of Correction and Alternative Center, Dedham
Dear Sheriff McDermott:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Community Sanitation Program (CSP) has received your Plan of
Correction in response to my inspection on December 1, 2023. After review, the CSP finds the plan appropriately
addresses all of the violations noted with the following exceptions:
1. In regards to the odor investigation in the Laundry Storage area in the 2A Unit, the CSP asks to be kept
apprised of the findings and corrective actions taken.
2. In instances where you state "Corrected" or Completed", please indicate the specific corrective action taken.
3. In regards to the issue of overcrowding, the CSP appreciates the limitations of correctional facilities and the
need to accommodate the ever-increasing population; however we remain concerned with the overcrowded
conditions
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, should you have any questions please contact me at the address listed
above.
Sincerely,
Hannah LeBeau
Environmental Health Inspector, CSP, BCEH
cc: Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD, Commissioner, DPH
Nalina Narain, Director, BEH
Steven Hughes, Director, CSP, BEH
Kathleen E. Walsh, Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (electronic copy)
Carol A. Mici, Commissioner, DOC (electronic copy)
Terrence Reidy, Secretary, EOPSS (electronic copy)
Timothy Gotovich, Director, Policy Development and Compliance Unit (electronic copy)
Danielle Frane, Superintendent (electronic copy)
Sergeant Dave Munchbach, EHSO (electronic copy)
Kylee Sullivan, Health Director, Dedham Health Department (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts House of Representatives (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts Senate (electronic copy)
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 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health
KATHLEEN E. WALSH
MAURA T. HEALEY
Governor
Community Sanitation Program Secretary
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL 67 Forest Street, Suite # 100 ROBERT GOLDSTEIN, MD, PhD
Commissioner
Lieutenant Governor
Marlborough, MA 01752
Tel: 617-624-6000
Phone: 508-665-3251 www.mass.gov/dph
December 22, 2023
Dean Gray, Superintendent
MCI Concord
965 Elm Street
P.O. Box 9106
Concord, MA 01742 (electronic copy)
Re: Plan of Correction – Northeastern Correctional Center
Dear Superintendent Gray:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Community Sanitation Program (CSP) has received your Plan of
Correction in response to my inspection on September 28, 2023. After review, the POC does not adequately address the
violations noted in the report:
1. The estimated timeframe of 6/30/23 for the completion of the showers has passed and the CSP asks that an
updated date be provided.
2. The CSP remains concerned with the violations noted in regards to the shower project and asks you provide a plan
describing the interim measures implemented to ensure the health and safety of inmates and staff in this area.
3. Please provide an estimated date of repair for the leaking roof in property storage of the Cow Barn.
4. While the CSP appreciates the financial limitations of correctional facilities, the time frame to correct damage in
the Farm Dorm Basement appears excessive, the CSP would like these violations corrected within a shorter time
frame:
a. Damaged wall paint in the Day Room;
b. Damaged floor drain in the Day Room;
c. Water stained ceiling tiles in the Chemical Area.
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Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, should you have any questions please contact me at the address listed
above.
Sincerely,
Sara Wolanski
Environmental Health Inspector, CSP, BCEH
cc: Robert Goldstein, Commissioner, DPH
Nalina Narain, Director, BEH
Steven Hughes, Director, CSP, BEH
Kathleen E. Walsh, Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (electronic copy)
Carol A. Mici, Commissioner, DOC (electronic copy)
Terrence Reidy, Secretary, EOPSS (electronic copy)
Timothy Gotovich, Director, Policy Development and Compliance Unit (electronic copy)
Sergeant Michael Franco (electronic copy)
Melanie Dineen, Public Health Director, Concord Board of Health (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts House of Representatives (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts Senate (electronic copy)
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 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Department of Public Health
Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health
MAURA T. HEALEY Community Sanitation Program KATHLEEN E. WALSH
67 Forest Street, Suite # 100
Governor
Secretary
KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL
Lieutenant Governor Marlborough, MA 01752 ROBERT GOLDSTEIN, MD, PhD
Commissioner
Phone: 508-454-0870 Tel: 617-624-6000
www.mass.gov/dph
December 22, 2023
Steven W. Tompkins, Sheriff
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
20 Bradston Street
Boston, MA 02118 (electronic copy)
Dear Sheriff Tompkins:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Community Sanitation Program (CSP) has received your Plan of
Correction in response to my inspection on November 14, 15, and 16, 2023. After review, the CSP finds the plan
appropriately addresses all of the violations noted in the report with the following exceptions:
1. In instances where you indicate handwash sink and shower temperatures were adjusted, please confirm the
temperatures have been properly adjusted to meet the appropriate regulatory requirements.
2. The CSP appreciates the information provided on the outreach to the contracted pest management company.
Please indicate the corrective actions taken to address the rodent droppings observed throughout the facility.
3. In regards to the issue of overcrowding, the CSP appreciates the limitations of correctional facilities and the
need to accommodate the ever-increasing population; however we remain concerned with the overcrowded
conditions.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter, should you have any questions please contact me at the address listed
above.
Sincerely,
Hannah LeBeau
Environmental Health Inspector, CSP, BCEH
cc: Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD, Commissioner, DPH
Nalina Narain, Director, BEH
Steven Hughes, Director, CSP, BEH
Kathleen E. Walsh, Secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services (electronic copy)
Carol A. Mici, Commissioner, DOC (electronic copy)
Terrence Reidy, Secretary, EOPSS (electronic copy)
Timothy Gotovich, Director, Policy Development and Compliance Unit (electronic copy)
William Sweeney, Superintendent (electronic copy)
Sergeant John Fallon, EHSO/FSO (electronic copy)
Daniel J. Prendergast, Assistant Commissioner, ISD/Health Division, City of Boston (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts House of Representatives (electronic copy)
Clerk, Massachusetts Senate (electronic copy)
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