James Vaznis v. Boston, City of - Police Department (SPR 20211509)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records June 29, 2021 SPR21/1509 Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records City of Boston 1 City Hall Square, Room 615 Boston, MA 02201 Dear Attorney Williams: I have received the petition of James Vaznis of the Boston Globe appealing the response of the City of Boston Public Schools (City/School) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 22, 2020, Mr. Vaznis requested “copies of all cellular telephone text messages and emails related to BPS issues that were sent and received by each Boston School Committee member during their meeting that began on Oct. 21 and that ended on Oct. 22.” The School responded on November 5, 2020. Unsatisfied with the School’s response, Mr. Vaznis appealed, and this case was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided a supplemental response. In an email to Mr. Vaznis and this office on June 18, 2021, the School provided a link to additional responsive records. In light of the supplemental response provided by the City, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Vaznis may further appeal the substantive nature of the City’s supplemental response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: James Vaznis 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