David Chritson v. Somerville, City of - Law Department (SPR 20243377)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 27, 2024 SPR24/3377 David Shapiro, Esq. Deputy City Solicitor City of Somerville – Law Department 93 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA 02143 Dear Attorney Shapiro: I have received the petition of David Chritson appealing the response of the City of Somerville (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 27, 2024, Mr. Chritson requested, “all records, including, but not limited to, e-mails, notes, reports, audio, videos, images, documents, recordings, etc., made or received by [an identified City police officer], and related in any way to [another identified person]. Specific search duration: March 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023.” On November 12, 2024, the City provided a response. Unsatisfied with the City’s November 12th response, Mr. Chritson petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR24/3377, was opened as a result. Subsequent to the opening of this appeal, on December 18, 2024, I learned that the City is compiling records and intends to provide Mr. Chritson with a further response. Accordingly, said response must be provided in a manner consistent with 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. If issues remain unresolved, Mr. Chritson may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: David Chritson 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