David S. Kassel v. Department of Developmental Services (SPR 20202388)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records December 16, 2020 SPR20/2388 Mr. James Bergeron, Esq. Department of Developmental Services 500 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118 Dear Attorney Bergeron: I have received the petition of Mr. David Kassel appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Developmental Services (Department) to his request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, Mr. Kassel submitted a request for “documents concerning policies and procedures relating to guardianship” within the possession of the Department. Claiming to not yet have received a response, Mr. Kassel petitioned this office and this appeal was opened as a result. Subsequent to the intervention by a member of the Public Records Division, this office was notified that a response was provided, dated December 15, 2020. Whereas this matter was opened based upon the Department’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Kassel may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Mr. David Kassel 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