John Feeney v. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (SPR 20170670)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records May 25, 2017 SPR17/670 Ms. Kathleen M. Chaloux, Esq. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Charlestown Navy Yard 100 First Avenue Building 39 Boston, MA 02129 Dear Attorney Chaloux: I have received the petition of John Feeney appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (Authority) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66 § IOA; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, Mr. Feeney requested "interview documents" for specifically identified positions. This appeal is the subject of a previous appeal and determination. Mr. Feeney is appealing the substantive nature of the Authority's May 3, 2017 response. Previous Appeals and Determinations This appeal is the subject of a previous appeal and determination. See SPRl 7/525 Determinations of the Supervisor of Records (May 2, 2017). In this determination, it was stated that the Authority would, "[p] rovide a revised response to Mr. Feeney ... by May 3, 2017." In its May 3rd response, the Authority provided Mr. Feeney with the documents he was seeking for a portion of his original request, and Mr. Feeney believes the information provided by the Authority did not satisfy his request. Subsequent to the intervention by a member of my staff, this office was notified that a supplemental response was provided, dated May 25, 2017. In their response, the Authority explains why the requested materials are exempt from disclosure. Whereas this matter was opened based upon the Authority's failure to provide a complete written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Feeney may appeal the substantive nature of the Authority's response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre• pre@sec.state.ma.us

Kathleen M. Chaloux, Esq. SPR17/670 Page 2 May 25, 2017 Sincerely, %lMll} Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Mr. John Feeney