Lewin, Joel v. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (SPR 20260831)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 13, 2026 SPR26/0831 William H. Doyle, Esq. Records Access Officer Office of the General Counsel Massachusetts Department of Transportation 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910 Boston, MA 02116 Dear Attorney Doyle: I have received the petition of Joel Lewin, Esq., of Hinckley Allen, appealing the response of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On September 30, 2025, Attorney Lewin requested the following records: [1] All documents and correspondence (as defined above) between Global Partners and MassDOT (each as defined above) during the Relevant Time Period, whether or not relating to or otherwise in connection with the RFP and/or the Procurement, including without limitation, all documents and correspondence involving the following [identified] individuals. In furtherance of and as part of this request, I request an opportunity to obtain and/or directly examine the phones, phone records, computers, tablets (whether business or personal) of all MassDOT individuals that communicated with Global Partners during the Relevant Time Period, including without limitation, the following specific documents and correspondence: all phone call records, call logs, voicemail messages, text messages, instant messages, messages transmitted through any computer or telephone application or program, emails, video conference logs, calendar entries, invites, reminders, and the like reflecting any correspondence between Global Partners and MassDOT during the Relevant Time Period. [2] All documents and correspondence between MassDOT and any journalists, reporters, online news publications, or member of the news media regarding the RFP, the Procurement [identified individuals]. [3] Copies of all documents and correspondence concerning each and every 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

Williams H. Doyle, Esq. SPR26/0831 Page 2 April 13, 2026 instance of Global Partners visiting the MassDOT offices for the purpose of meeting with MassDOT. This request includes, but is not limited to, visitor logs, security sign-in materials, badge swipe data, security camera footage, meeting notes, calendar invitations, or any other documents reflecting the date and content of any meetings between MassDOT and Global Partners, as well as the identity of any participants in such meetings. [4] All documents and correspondence concerning any complaint or criticism of Global Partners’ performance under the current lease and concessions agreement pursuant to which Global Partners is managing, directly or indirectly, service plazas along the Massachusetts Turnpike. [5] All documents and correspondence concerning any assessment of Global Partners’ performance under, or compliance with, the current lease and concessions agreement, or any predecessor amendments, revisions, or agreements, pursuant to which Global Partners has managed, directly or indirectly, service plazas along the Massachusetts Turnpike, at any time of such management. [6] All documents and correspondence concerning or comprising any communication between Global Partners or any Global Partners representative, including but not limited to [identified individuals], Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), O’Neill and Associates, or any other entity working for or with Global Partners in connection with the RFP and/or the Procurement, and MassDOT, any MassDOT employee, or any MassDOT advisor or representative, including [identified individuals]. Prior Appeal This request was the subject of a prior appeal. See SPR25/3070) Determination of the Supervisor of Records (November 3, 2025). In my November 3rd determination, I found that MassDOT did not meet its burden in responding to the request in accordance with G. L. c. 66, § 10(b)(vi). MassDOT provided a response to Attorney Lewin on December 10, 2025, and clarified its position on February 25, 2026. Unsatisfied with the responses, Attorney Lewin petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0831, was opened as a result. In an email correspondence to this office on April 10, 2026, Attorney Lewin informed this office that he wishes to withdraw the administrative appeal. Accordingly, per Attorney Lewin’s request to withdraw his appeal, I will consider this administrative appeal closed.

Williams H. Doyle, Esq. SPR26/0831 Page 3 April 13, 2026 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Joel Lewin Esq.