Michael Dreslinski v. Townsend, Town of - Town Clerk (SPR 20171197)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor ofR ecords August 31, 2017 SPR17/1197 Kathleen M. Spofford Town Clerk Town of Townsend 242 Main Street Townsend, MA 01469 Dear Ms. Spofford: I have received the petition of Michael Dreslinski appealing the response of the Town of Townsend (Town) to his request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § lOA; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, Mr. Dreslinski requested "[a]ll written communications/notices provided to" a specifically identified individual concerning allegations and reasons for their termination of employment. The Town provided a redacted copy of responsive records. Unsatisfied with this response, Mr. Dreslinski petitioned this office and this appeal was opened as a result. Subsequent to the intervention by a staff member of the Public Records Division, I learned that a representative from the Town intends to provide Mr. Dreslinski with a response to his appeal. Accordingly, I will consider this administrative appeal closed with the proviso that the Town provide Mr. Dreslinski with a response within ten business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Dreslinski may appeal the substantive nature of the Town's response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, ~~ Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Michael Dreslinski 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