Boston Environmental Strike Team (BEST)

ADDRESS: Boston Environment Department, Boston City Hall, Rm. 805,  Boston  MA  02108
PHONE: (617) 635-3850
FAX:
E-MAIL: environment@ci.boston.ma.us
WEBSITE: http://www.cityofboston.gov/environment/strike_team.asp

DESCRIPTION: The Boston Environmental Strike Team (BEST) is comprised of inspectors from the City's Inspectional Services Department and the Special Prosecution Unit of the Corporation Counsel's Office and coordinates public health, safety, and environmental law in conjunction with the Public Health Commission and Environment Department.

Investigations include complaints about unsafe and improperly maintained properties, illegal dumping of hazardous materials, illegal solid-waste transfer stations, and other nuisances that impair Boston's quality of life. BEST can require owners to bring their property into compliance with applicable laws http://www.cityofboston.com/environment/strike_team.asp).