Joyce Rowley v. New Bedford, City of - Office of The City Solicitor (SPR 20252851)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records October 7, 2025 SPR25/2851 Romina Moniz Administrative Manager City Solicitor’s Office City of New Bedford 133 William Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Dear Ms. Moniz: I have received the petition of Joyce Rowley appealing the response of the City of New Bedford (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 1, 2025, Ms. Rowley requested thirteen categories of records related to the operation of a City zoo and the care of several specific animals. The City responded on September 16, 2025. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, Ms. Rowley petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/2851, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided Ms. Rowley with a supplemental response on October 7, 2025. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the City’s September 16th response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Ms. Rowley may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s October 7th response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Joyce Rowley Katherine Schuko, Esq. 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