Michelle Efendi v. Boston, City of - Public Records (SPR 20240004)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 12, 2024 SPR24/0004 Shawn A. Williams, Esq. Director of Public Records Records Access Officer City of Boston One City Hall Square Boston, MA 02201 Dear Attorney Williams: I have received the petition of Michelle Efendi appealing the nonresponse of the City of Boston (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 6, 2023, Ms. Efendi requested, “…all records concerning [an identified individual] ... includ[ing], but not limited, to ... being written fully, partially, implied from previous correspondence, within a picture and/or a social media post. Records should include, but not limited to all written and electronic communications ... internal reports, police reports, meeting notes and documents. This request should not be limited to only formal police report.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Efendi petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0004, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City intends on providing a response to Ms. Efendi. Accordingly, the City is ordered to provide Ms. Efendi 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 the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. Efendi 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: Michelle Efendi 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