Richard Mills v. Department of Children and Families (SPR 20251154)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 30, 2025 SPR25/1154 Steven S. Treat, Esq. Assistant General Counsel Department of Children and Families 1 Ashburton Place, Third Floor Boston, MA 02108 Dear Attorney Treat: I have received the petition of Richard Mills, of Springfield Epilepsy Coalition, appealing the response of the Department of Children and Families (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On March 15, 2025, Mr. Mills requested “…copies of all records DCF holds regarding [his] employment as a paraprofessional, including but not limited to personnel files, disciplinary records, investigation reports, and any other documents that reference [him].” Mr. Mills also provided his specific employment details. The Department responded on March 17, 2025. Unsatisfied with the Department’s response, Mr. Mills petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/1154, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the Department responded to Mr. Mills’ request with a further response on April 28, 2025. Where this appeal was opened based on the Department’s March 17th response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. If unresolved issues remain, Mr. Mills may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s April 28th response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Richard Mills 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