Christine Carey v. Hull, Town of - Town Clerk (SPR 20211529)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records July 2, 2021 SPR21/1529 Lori West Town Clerk Town of Hull 253 Atlantic Avenue Hull, MA 02045 Dear Ms. West: I have received the petition of Carey Christine appealing the response of the Town of Hull (Town) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 18, 2021, Ms. Christine requested, “… the written quotes for the tide gate repairs [and] … all documents related to the solicitation of these quotes.” On May 24, 2021, the Town responded. Unsatisfied with the Town’s response, Ms. Christine petitioned this office and SPR21/1529 was opened as a result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a City representative, it is my understanding that the Town intends on providing a subsequent response to Ms. Christine. Accordingly, the Town is ordered to provide Ms. Christine with a response to her 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. Ms. Christine may appeal the substantive nature of the Town’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Carey Christine 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