Colman Herman v. Westfield State University (SPR 20211362)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records June 7, 2021 SPR21/1362 Tricia M. Oliver Director of Campus Communication Westfield State University 333 Western Avenue Westfield, MA 01086 Dear Director Oliver: I have received the petition of Colman Herman appealing the nonresponse of the Westfield State University (University) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 13, 2021, Mr. Herman requested certain contracts. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Herman petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR21/1362, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that a representative of the University provided a response dated June 4, 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 ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, ,, .· . ', , _-___ ' - ~ Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Mr. Colman 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