Phil Laffy v. Salem, City of - Legal Department (SPR 20241693)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records June 17, 2024 SPR24/1693 Joanne M. Rooney Records Access Officer City of Salem – Legal Department 143 Fort Avenue Salem, MA 01970 Dear Ms. Rooney: I have received the petition of Philip Laffy, appealing the nonresponse of the City of Salem (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On April 25, 2024, Mr. Laffy requested the following records related to the City of Salem’s parking program: The average parking meter produces in revenue (payments and violations revenue) both per annum and for the months from May 1 through October 31. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Laffy petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/1693, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided Mr. Laffy with a response on June 17, 2024. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the City’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Laffy may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Philip Laffy