Friedrich Lu v. Boston Public Health Commission (SPR 20242949)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 1, 2024 SPR24/2949 Javier Salas, Esq. Assistant General Counsel Boston Public Health Commission 1010 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA 02118 Dear Attorney Salas: I have received the petition of Friedrich Lu appealing the response of the Boston Public Health Commission (Commission) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 11, 2024, Mr. Lu requested: [1] record indicating full name of [an identified individual][;] [2] work schedule (in the form of a grill) of the 3 to 11 pm shift, Oct 10. The schedule assigns two to sit at the check-in desk at (almost) all times. Please indicate who sits where OR who assigns bed or mats in the check-in desk[;] [3] A list of guests sent to Engagement center last night [October 10]. The Commission provided a response on October 11, 2024. Unsatisfied with the response, Mr. Lu petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/2949, was opened as a result. It is my understanding that the Commission intends on providing a further response to Mr. Lu. Accordingly, the Commission is ordered to provide Mr. Lu with said response, in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten 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. Lu may appeal the substantive nature of the Commission’s response within ninety 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

Javier Salas, Esq. SPR24/2949 Page 2 November 1, 2024 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Friedrich Lu