MPDA 01610 v. Berlin, Town of - Police Department (SPR 20232302)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 10, 2023 SPR23/2302 Eric Schartner Chief of Police City of Berlin - Police Department 23 Linden Street Berlin, MA 01503 Dear Chief Schartner: I have received the petition of an anonymous requestor appealing the nonresponse of the Berlin Police Department (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 7, 2023, the requestor sought the following records: [1.] All records related to [an identified individual], including but not limited to reports, statements, DMV registration queries; [2.] All recorded communications between Berlin police and [an identified individual]; [3.] All recorded communication between Berlin police and any other law enforcement agency regarding [an identified individual]. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, the requestor petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2302, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department provided the requestor with a response dated September 27, 2023. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the Department’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) 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

Chief Eric Schartner SPR23/2302 Page 2 October 10, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Anonymous