Collins, Cynthia v. Amesbury, City of (SPR 20260043)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records January 16, 2026 SPR26/0043 Jennifer Smith City Clerk City of Amesbury 62 Friend Street Amesbury, MA 01913 Dear Ms. Smith: I have received the petition of Cynthia Collins appealing the response of the City of Amesbury (City) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 5, 2025, Ms. Collins requested: Timeframe Requested: October 25, 2025 - December 5, 2025. Request Scope: This request pertains specifically to the October 30 AIHS boiler incident, all municipal response actions, building safety determinations, coordination with APS, and all communications involving the AIHS lease, landlord responsibilities, rent discussions, and potential lease termination. [1] Fire Department Communications Please provide all emails, texts, memos, reports, drafts, photos, call logs, notes, and communications sent or received by:  [An identified individual][;]  Any Amesbury Fire Department personnel involved in inspections of AIHS[.] Topics include:  The October 30 incident[;]  Safety concerns, boiler condition, electrical issues, or alarm panel status[;]  Asbestos or lead concerns raised to APS[;]  Recommendations regarding building closure or re-occupancy[;] 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

Jennifer Smith SPR26/0043 Page 2 January 16, 2026  Communications with Amesbury Public School (APS), the landlord, or the Mayor’s Office[.] [2] Board of Health / Public Health Communications Provide all emails, memos, reports, assessments, and communications regarding:  Asbestos status[;]  Air quality, environmental testing[;]  Lead paint concerns[;]  Building safety[;]  Recommended remediation or abatement procedures[;]  Communication with APS, lnspectional Services, or the landlord[.] [3] lnspectional Services Communications Provide all records from:  [Two identified individuals][;]  Any inspector involved with AIHS[.] Related to:  Structural concerns[;]  Egress, exit signs, fire safety[;]  Electrical systems[;]  Boiler, mechanical systems[;]  Any inspection refusal, delay, or scheduling issue[;]  Internal discussions referencing APS, AIHS, the landlord, or the Mayor’s Office[.] [4] Mayor’s Office Communications Provide all communications involving:  [An identified individual][;]  Any member of [an identified individual’s] office[.] On topics including:  AIHS building condition[;]  Lease concerns or discussions[;]  Rent payment status or disputes[;]  Public messaging or guidance to APS[;]  Asbestos, lead, or environmental safety concerns[;]  Coordination with APS or the Fire Department[.] [5] Communications with the Landlord All Saints Anglican Church Provide all communications exchanged between municipal staff and:  [An identified individual][;]  Members of the Vestry[;]  Any church trustee, representative, or agent[.]

Jennifer Smith SPR26/0043 Page 3 January 16, 2026 Topics include:  The October 30 incident[;]  Required repairs or remediation[;]  Inspection access or delays[;]  Lease obligations or landlord responsibilities[.] The City responded on December 8, 2025. Unsatisfied with the City’s response, Ms. Collins petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0043, was opened as a result. Subsequently, I learned that the City provided Ms. Collins with a supplemental response on December 16, 2025. Where this appeal was opened as a result of the City’s December 8th response, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Ms. Collins may appeal the substantive nature of the City’s December 16th response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Cynthia Collins