Colman Herman v. University of Massachusetts - Boston (SPR 20211273)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records June 2, 2021 SPR21/1273 Matthew R. Fenlon Assistant Chancellor for University Relations University of Massachusetts – Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Dear Mr. Fenlon: I have received the petition of Colman M. Herman appealing the nonresponse of the University of Massachusetts Boston (University) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 5, 2021, Mr. Herman requested “…copies of any and all communications between the University and all guests at the table for the $146.80 meal and for all the guests at the table for the $63.21 meal.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Herman petitioned this office and SPR21/1273, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the University responded to Mr. Herman’s request with a response sent on May 25, 2021. Where the basis of this appeal was opened as a result of the University’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Herman may appeal the substantive nature of the University’s response within 90 days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Colman M. Herman 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