Paula Sterite v. Everett, City of - Solicitor's Office (SPR 20231321)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records June 28, 2023 SPR23/1321 Colleen M. Mejia, Esq. City Solicitor City of Everett 484 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Dear Attorney Mejia: I have received the petition of Paula Sterite appealing the response of the City of Everett (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On April 3, 2023, Ms. Sterite requested, “…a copy of the 2019 School Space Study done by the [named group].” On May 16, 2023, the City responded and provided a further response on June 14, 2023. Unsatisfied with the City’s responses, Ms. Sterite petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/1321, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City intends on providing a further response to Ms. Sterite. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Ms. Sterite with said response in accordance with the Public Records Law, its Regulations and this order within ten business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Sterite may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Paula Sterite 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