William E. Johnson v. Massachusetts State Police (SPR 20240544)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 29, 2024 SPR24/0544 Allison Mondello Records Access Officer Massachusetts Department of State Police 470 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01702 Dear Ms. Mondello: I have received the petition of William Johnson appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts Department of State Police (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On January 19, 2024, Mr. Johnson requested: [1.] A copy of the lawsuit referenced in an email sent on January 8, 2024 by [an identified individual] to all Tow Service Providers (TSP) . . . [2.] A copy of the settlement agreement or court order findings of the lawsuit referenced in an email sent on January 8, 2024 by [an identified individual] to all Tow Service Providers (TSP). . . Excerpt from email as follows: “In order to close a lawsuit against the MSP there needs to be a contract addendum regarding our lien check process.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Johnson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0544, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Johnson 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. Johnson may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’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

Allison Mondello SPR24/0544 Page 2 February 29, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: William Johnson