Lee Farrington v. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (SPR 20232399)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 24, 2023 SPR23/2399 Elizabeth J. Doherty, Esq. Records Access Officer Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Dear Attorney Doherty: I have received the petition of Lee Farrington appealing the nonresponse of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (Office) 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, Lee Farrington requested the following records: [1.] All emails and attachments from [an identified individual] or [their] designee to or copied to [identified individuals] regarding the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School. [2.] Attachments for the February 6, 2023 email from [an identified individual] to [an identified individual] titled ‘Re: detailed notes on first ask the gov.msg.’ [3.] Copies of, or a functioning link to the 278 comments submitted on the citizens petition for the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School and referred to in March 23, 2023 ruling by [an identified individual]. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Lee Farrington petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2399, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Office has provided a response. Accordingly, the Office is ordered to provide Lee Farrington with a response to the request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) 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. Lee Farrington may appeal the substantive nature of the Office’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

Elizabeth J. Doherty, Esq. SPR23/2399 Page 2 October 24, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Lee Farrington