Investigative Media Alliance v. Milton, Town of - Town Clerk (SPR 20241176)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 26, 2024 SPR24/1176 Susan M. Galvin Records Access Officer Town of Milton 525 Canton Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Dear Ms. Galvin: I have received the petition of the Investigative Media Alliance appealing the nonresponse of the Town of Milton (Town) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On April 1, 2024, the requestor sought: [1.] Civil Complaint (lawsuit) received by Town of Milton regarding non- compliance with new state MBTA zoning regulations; [2.] Town of Milton response to aforementioned civil complaint (lawsuit) regarding non-compliance with new state MBTA zoning regulations. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, the requestor petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1176, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Town has provided a response. Accordingly, the Town is ordered to provide the requestor with a response to the 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. The requestor may appeal the substantive nature of the Town’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

Susan M. Galvin SPR24/1176 Page 2 April 26, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Investigative Media Alliance