Andrew Quemere v. Essex County District Attorney's Office (SPR 20240227)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 7, 2024 SPR24/0226; SPR24/0227 David O’Sullivan, Esq. Assistant District Attorney Essex County District Attorney’s Office 10 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Attorney O’Sullivan: I have received the petitions of Andrew Quemere, appealing the nonresponse of the Essex County District Attorney’s Office (Office) to two requests for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). SPR24/0226 On January 3, 2024, Mr. Quemere requested “[a]ll records related to the criminal case against [an identified individual], who in November 1989 was convicted of arson and 15 counts of second-degree murder related to a July 4, 1984, fire in Beverly, Massachusetts.” SPR24/0227 On December 29, 2023, Mr. Quemere requested “[a]ll transcripts related to the criminal trials of [an identified individual], who in 1989 was convicted of arson and 15 counts of second- degree murder.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Quemere petitioned this office and these appeals, SPR24/0226 and SPR24/0227, were opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of these appeals, it remains unclear whether the Office has provided a response. Accordingly, the Office is ordered to provide Mr. Quemere with a response to the requests, 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. Quemere 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

David O’Sullivan, Esq. SPR24/0226; SPR24/0227 Page 2 February 7, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Andrew Quemere