Richard Mills v. Springfield Housing Authority (SPR 20242495)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records September 16, 2024 SPR24/2495 Denise Jordan Springfield Housing Authority 60 Congress Street P.O. Box 1609 Springfield, MA 01104 Dear Ms. Jordan: I have received the petition of Richard Mills appealing the nonresponse of the Springfield Housing Authority (Authority) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On August 16, 2024, Mr. Mills requested: [1] Documentation of all reports of bedbug infestations in the tri-tower complex Saab Court over the past five years, including but not limited to maintenance records, inspection reports, treatment logs, and tenant complaints. [2] Correspondence between the Springfield Housing Authority and pest control services regarding bedbug treatments for the tri-tower complex Saab Court over the same period. [3] Records of all communications, complaints, and responses related to bedbug issues in the tri-tower complex Saab Court within the past five years. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Mills petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2495, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Authority has provided a response. Accordingly, the Authority is ordered to provide Mr. Mills with a response to his 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. Mr. Mills may appeal the substantive nature of the Authority’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

Denise Jordan SPR24/2495 Page 2 September 16, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Richard Mills