Justin George v. Dracut, Town of (SPR 20232594)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 31, 2023 SPR23/2594 Jayne Boissonneault Town Clerk Town of Dracut 62 Arlington Street Dracut, MA 01826 Dear Ms. Boissonneault: I have received the petition of Justin George appealing the nonresponse of the Town of Dracut (Town) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 13, 2023, Mr. George requested the following records pertaining to an identified court case: [1.] … all records that pertain to legal fees, settlement fees, court fees, court- ordered payments, etc…. [2.] Statements of work, invoices, and reimbursement requests by lawyers used by the [T]own in relation to [an identified court case]. [3.] Purchase orders, cancelled checks, and other digital records of payment from the town to lawyers in relation to [an identified court case]. [4.] Any documents summarizing the total expenses in relation to [an identified court case], including settlement agreement. Claiming to not yet have received a response, Mr. George petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR23/2594, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned the Town provided a response to Mr. George on October 30, 2023. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the Town’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. George may appeal the substantive nature of the Town’s response within 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

Jayne Boissonneault SPR23/2594 Page 2 October 31, 2023 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Justin George