Mark Sokoll v. Newton, City of (SPR 20241623)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records June 10, 2024 SPR24/1623 Carole Moore City Clerk City of Newton 1000 Commonwealth Avenue Newton Centre, MA 02459 Dear Ms. Moore: I have received the petition of Mark Sokoll appealing the response of the City of Newton (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On May 7, 2024, Mr. Sokoll requested: [1] … [T]he names of the people who serve on the committee that chooses art exhibits for the library[; and] [2] Is there any review process by the library leadership, volunteer or professional, of their decisions or do they operate with complete independence and decision-making authority? The City provided a response on May 20, 2024. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, Mr. Sokoll petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1623, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided Mr. Sokoll with a response dated June 7, 2024. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the City’s May 20, 2024 response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Ms. Sokoll may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s June 7th response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Mark Sokoll 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