James Carver v. Westwood, Town of - Public Schools (SPR 20251421)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records June 2, 2025 SPR25/1421 Timothy Piwowar Superintendent Westwood Public School District 220 Nahatan Street Westwood, MA 02090 Dear Superintendent Piwowar: I have received the petition of James Carver appealing the response of the Westwood Public School District (District) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On April 22, 2025, Mr. Carver requested the following: [1] The Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) contract for the Pine Hill Elementary School Project[;] [2] The detailed project budget for the Pine Hill Elementary School Project, including all line items, cost breakdowns, and any related financial documentation. Subsequently, on May 5, 2025, Mr. Carver stated, “I am grateful for the response but respectfully request clarification on the status of the detailed budget with line items and financial documentation, as these were not included.” The District responded on May 5 and May 7, 2025. Unsatisfied with the responses, Mr. Carver petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/1421, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the District provided Mr. Carver with a supplemental response on May 22, 2025. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the District’s May 5th and May 7th responses, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Mr. Carver may appeal the substantive nature of the District’s May 22rd 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

Timothy Piwowar SPR25/1421 Page 2 June 2, 2025 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: James Carver Molly Fitzpatrick