Sarah McKee v. Amherst, Town of - Office of the Town Clerk (SPR 20212262)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records September 20, 2021 SPR21/2262 Susan Audette Town Clerk 4 Boltwood Avenue Amherst, MA 01002 Dear Ms. Audette: I have received the petition of Sarah McKee appealing the response of the Town of Amherst (Town) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On July 14, 2021, Ms. McKee requested, among other items “the Town of Amherst’s Retainer Agreement, or whatever it might be called, with KP Law.” On August 6, 2021, following the Town’s initial response, Ms. McKee clarified her request, explaining that she was requesting the following: [a]ny and all documents constituting one or more written agreements between the Town and KP Law that set(s) forth • the services that KP Law and the Town have agreed that KP Law will perform for the Town; • any responsibilities of the Town in that regard; • the span of time that the agreement(s) cover(s); and • the agreed remuneration to KP Law. Unsatisfied with the Town’s response, Ms. McKee appealed, and this case was opened as a result. Based on a phone conversation between this office and an attorney for the Town on September 14, 2021, I understand that the Town intends to provide a supplemental response to Ms. McKee. Accordingly, said response must be provided in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. If issues remain unresolved, Ms. McKee may appeal the substantive nature of the Town’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). 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

Susan Audette SPR21/2262 Page 2 September 20, 2021 Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Sarah McKee