Colman Herman v. University of Massachusetts - President's Office (SPR 20253218)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records November 17, 2025 SPR25/3218 Francis Flaherty, Esq. Associate Counsel Office of the President University of Massachusetts One Beacon Street, 31st Floor Boston, MA 02108 Dear Attorney Flaherty: I have received the petition of Colman Herman appealing the nonresponse of the University of Massachusetts (UMass) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 11, 2025, Mr. Herman requested, “... lists of donors this year to the University of Massachusetts campuses for all donations of $25,000 or more.” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Herman petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR25/3218, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether UMass has provided a response. Accordingly, UMass is ordered to provide Mr. Herman 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. Herman may appeal the substantive nature of UMass’ response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Colman Herman 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