Police conclude their investigation at the house and hand local control back over to Blackstone health officials. Health officials serve property owner, Kristina Rivera, Raymond Rivera's sister, with the first order in connection with this incident to clean the house and remove hazardous waste.
After determining that the house will remain a health and public safety nuisance if it remains in place, Blackstone Board of Health orders Kristina Rivera to demolish the house at 23 St. Paul St.. An order notice was sent to Rivera, her third regarding the house, on Sept. 25 with seven days to begin