Amy Friedman v. Malden City Clerk's Office (SPR 20210711)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records April 5, 2021 SPR21/0711 Greg Lucey City Clerk/Public Records Officer City of Malden Clerk’s Office 110 Pleasant Street Malden, MA 02148 Dear Mr. Lucey: I have received the petition of Bruce Friedman appealing the response of the City of Malden (City) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On March 7, 2021, Mr. Friedman requested, “… any and all documents in the possession and/or under control of the IT department for the Malden Community Fridge [including] any emails regarding the aforementioned subject, inspections and documentation seeking license, and/or approval. Any emails, plans or other documents are included in this request … for the time period …January 1, 2017 through the date you answer in this request.” On March 22, 2021, the City responded and produced responsive records. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, Mr. Friedman petitioned this office and SPR21/0711 was opened as result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff member and a City representative, it is my understanding that the City intends on providing a subsequent response to Mr. Friedman. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Mr. Friedman with a response to his request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Mr. Friedman may appeal the substantive nature of the City's response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Bruce Friedman 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