Burden, George and Jen v. Lunenburg, Town of (SPR 20261021)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 2, 2026 SPR26/1021 Jennifer Warren-Dyment Town Manager Town of Lunenburg 17 Main Street, P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462 Dear Ms. Warren-Dyment: I have received the petition of George and Jen Burden (the Burdens) appealing the nonresponse of the Town of Lunenburg (Town) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On February 27, 2026, the Burdens requested: [1] All contracts, agreements, MOU’s, or engagement documents between the Town of Lunenburg, the Lunenburg Police Department, and Open Sky (or any related entity) concerning services provided by [identified]. [2] All records identifying the dates on which [identified] was engaged to perform services for or on behalf of the Lunenburg Police Department. [3] All documents describing the purpose, scope, or nature of her engagement including any approvals, authorizations, or internal communications related to her assignment. [4] Any records identifying who approved her involvement, under what authority, and for what specific functions. [5] Any invoices, billing records, or payment documentation related to services performed by [identified] or Open Sky for the Lunenburg Police department. Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, the Burdens petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/1021, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Town has provided a response. Accordingly, the Town is ordered to provide the Burdens with a 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 Warren-Dyment SPR26/1021 Page 2 April 2, 2026 response to their 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. The Burdens may appeal the substantive nature of the Town’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: George and Jen Burden