Boston Accountability Network v. Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (SPR 20232200)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records September 27, 2023 SPR23/2200 Philip Crohan Public Access Officer Massachusetts Convention Center Authority 415 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 Dear Mr. Crohan: I have received the petition of the Boston Accountability Network appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (Authority) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On August 28, 2023, the requestor sought the following records: [1.] A list of public relations and media relations consultants and/or firms paid by MCCA over last 7 years, including their annual and total compensation. [2.] 2023 Calendar of the Executive Director[.] Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, the requestor petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2200, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Authority intends on providing a written response to the requestor. Accordingly, the Authority is ordered to provide the requestor with a 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 the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the Authority’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Boston Accountability Network 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