Robert Hertz v. Acton, Town of - Town Clerk (SPR 20221637)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records July 28, 2022 SPR22/1637 Eva Szkaradek Records Access Officer Town of Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street Acton, MA 01720 Dear Ms. Szkaradek: I have received the petition of Robert Hertz appealing the nonresponse of the Town of Acton (Town) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On June 23, 2022, Mr. Hertz requested numerous categories of records in relation to a select board meeting dated October 18, 2021. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Hertz petitioned this office and this appeal was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Town has provided a response. Accordingly, the Town is ordered to provide Mr. Hertz with a response to his request, provided in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law, its Regulations and this order within ten 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 (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur 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