Martin, Willam v. Pittsfield, City of (SPR 20261200)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 9, 2026 SPR26/1200 Hannah M. Nawa Records Access Officer City of Pittsfield 70 Allen Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 Dear Ms. Nawa: On April 2, 2026, this office received your petition on behalf of the City of Pittsfield (City) seeking permission to charge for time spent segregating or redacting responsive records. G. L. c. 66, § 10(c); G. L. c. 66, § 10(d)(iv); see also 950 C.M.R. 32.06(4). As required by law, it is my understanding that the City furnished a copy of the petition to the requestor, William E. Martin, Esq. G. L. c. 66, § 10(c); G. L.c. 66, § 10(d)(iv)(2). On January 21, 2026, Attorney Martin requested the following: [1] City of Pittsfield Building Department with regard to [identified search terms][;] [2] City of Pittsfield Board if Assessors with regard to [identified search terms][;] [3] City of Pittsfield Community Development Department with regard to [identified search terms][;] [4] City of Pittsfield Zoning Board of Appeals with regard to [identified search terms][;] [5] City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission with regard to [identified search terms][;] [6] Any City of Pittsfield Health Department with regard to [identified search terms]. 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

Hannah M. Nawa SPR26/1200 Page 2 April 9, 2026 Conclusion The City submitted its petition on April 2, 2026, more than ten business days after receipt of the request. In light of the fact that the City has not demonstrated it submitted a timely petition, permission to charge for time spent segregation or redacting responsive records cannot be granted. 950 C.M.R. 32.06(4)(g). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: William E. Martin