Laura Crimaldi v. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (SPR 20240555)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records March 4, 2024 SPR24/0555 William J. Doyle, Esq. Records Access Officer Office of the General Counsel Massachusetts Department of Transportation 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910 Boston, MA 02116 Dear Attorney Doyle: I have received the petition of Laura Crimaldi, of the Boston Globe, appealing the nonresponse of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On February 5, 2024, Ms. Crimaldi requested the following records: [1.] A copy of any/all reports from the investigation into the issuance of Class D licenses and/or learner’s permits and CDL licenses/learner’s permits to applicants who didn’t take or successfully complete road/written tests. [2.] Copies of reports of any/all internal investigations into alleged violations of the Registry of Motor Vehicles “code of conduct” by [identified individuals]. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. Crimaldi petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/0555, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether MassDOT has provided a response. Accordingly, MassDOT is ordered to provide Ms. Crimaldi with a response to her 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. Ms. Crimaldi may appeal the substantive nature of MassDOT’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

William J. Doyle, Esq. SPR24/0555 Page 2 March 4, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Laura Crimaldi