Brandon Stokes v. Massachusetts College of Art and Design (SPR 20240080)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 22, 2024 SPR24/0080 Robert Chambers Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Chief of Staff Office of the President Massachusetts College of Art and Design 621 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 I have received the petition of Brandon Stokes, of 7News WHDH Boston, appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (College) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 18, 2023, Mr. Stokes requested “... all surveillance video showing the ceiling collapse of the overhang around 11am on 12/18/23.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Stokes petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0080, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the College has provided a response. Accordingly, the College is ordered to provide Mr. Stokes with a response to his 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. Mr. Stokes may appeal the substantive nature of the College’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Brandon Stokes 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