Grace Ferguson v. New Bedford, City of - Clerk's Office (SPR 20231045)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records May 31, 2023 SPR23/1045 Nicholas DeMarco, Esq. Associate City Solicitor City of New Bedford 133 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Dear Attorney DeMarco: I have received the petition of Grace Ferguson, of the New Bedford Light, appealing the response of the City of New Bedford (City) to a request for public records. On May 12, 2023, Ms. Lennon requested, “... emails between city employees and two [named] individuals.” Previous appeals This request was the subject of previous appeals. See SPR22/1707 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (August 9, 2022) and SPR22/1955 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (September 8, 2022). The City responded on May 12, 2023 and May 15, 2023. Unsatisfied with the responses, Ms. Ferguson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/1045, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that the City intends on providing a further response to Ms. Ferguson to address her record request. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Ms. Ferguson with said response in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its 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. Ferguson may appeal the substantive nature of the City'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

Nicholas DeMarco, Esq. SPR23/0145 Page 2 May 31, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Grace Ferguson