Moscaritolo, Michael v. Department of Correction (SPR 20261490)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records April 28, 2026 SPR26/1490 Kate Silvia, Esq. Records Access Officer Department of Correction 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01464 Dear Attorney Silvia: I have received the petition of Michael Moscaritolo appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Correction (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On February 9, 2026, Mr. Moscaritolo requested “[g]uidelines/ rules regarding the dispensing of medication by the D.O.C. and/or their provider, Vital Core, to inmates in their custody[.]” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Mr. Moscaritolo petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/1490, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Mr. Moscaritolo 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. Moscaritolo may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Michael Moscaritolo 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