Robert Hertz v. Acton, Town of - Town Clerk (SPR 20212736)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records November 1, 2021 SPR21/2736 Eva Szkaradek Town Clerk Town of Acton 472 Main Street Acton, MA 01720 Dear Ms. Szkaradek: I have received the petition of Robert Hertz appealing the response of the Town of Acton (Town) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 9, 2021, Mr. Hertz requested numerous records regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. On September 27, 2021 and October 5, 2021, the Town responded. Unsatisfied with the Town’s responses, Mr. Hertz petitioned this office, and this appeal, SPR21/2736, was opened as a result. Based upon a conversation between a Public Records Division staff attorney and a Town representative, it is my understanding that the Town intends on providing a subsequent response to Mr. Hertz. Accordingly, the Town is ordered to provide Mr. Hertz with a response to his 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. Mr. Hertz 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: Robert Hertz 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