Harry Mattison v. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (SPR 20243447)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 8, 2024 SPR24/3445; SPR24/3447 William Doyle, Esq. Records Access Officer Office of the General Counsel Massachusetts Department of Transportation 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3510 Boston, MA 02116 Dear Attorney Doyle: I have received the petition of Harry Mattison appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Transportation (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 9, 2024, in two separate requests, Mr. Mattison requested: SPR24/3445 [1] “All documents describing rights held by Amtrak for rail operations in Beacon Park Yard in the Allston neighborhood of Boston[.]” SPR24/3447 [2] “All documents describing rights held by the CSX Corporation for rail operations in Beacon Park Yard in the Allston neighborhood of Boston[.]” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Mattison petitioned this office and these appeals, SPR24/3445 and SPR24/3447, were opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of these appeals, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Mattison 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. Mattison may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’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

William Doyle, Esq. SPR24/3445; SPR24/3447 Page 2 January 8, 2025 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Harry Mattison