Darius Gibson v. Department of Correction (SPR 20242062)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records July 25, 2024 SPR24/2062 Kate Silva Director of Communications Record Access Officer Department of Correction 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01757 Dear Ms. Silva: I have received the petition of Darius Gibson appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Correction (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On June 24, 2024, Mr. Gibson requested the following: [1.] Documentation as to the number of emails between [2 identified individuals] that have mentioned [a named individual’s] litigation[;] [2.] Documentation as to the date these emails referenced above began[;] [3.] Documentation as to who initiated the emails between [2 identified individuals] mentioning [a named individual’s] litigation[;] [4.] Documentation as to who initiated the emails between [2 identified individuals] have exchanged emails regarding any litigation[;] [5.] As of June 2024 names of all offices at SBCC and ranks. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Gibson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2062, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department provided Mr. Gibson with a response on July 15, 2024. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the Department’s lack of a written response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Gibson may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s July 15th 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

Kate Silva SPR24/2062 Page 2 July 25, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Darius Gibson