727 Massachusetts Avenue shelter permits and emails
| Tracking # |
R001538-032425 |
| Submitted | March 23, 2025 |
| Due | April 7, 2025 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Brian McCarter
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide all permits and emails in regards to 727 Massachusetts Avenue shelter in the last 12 months.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brian McCarter
From: Boston Inspectional Services Department
Dear Brian McCarter, Thank you for your interest in public records of City of Boston. Your request has been received and is being processed. Your request was received in this office on 3/24/2025 6:30:15 AM and given the reference number R001538-032425 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Please provide all permits and emails in regards to 727 Massachusetts Avenue shelter in the last 12 months.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Brian McCarter
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From: Boston Inspectional Services Department
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Hello Brian
I have no recent permit application for 727 Mass Ave 717-745 Mass Ave the last permit is from 2022 it is a gas permit g1295311 from 9/7/2022
Brigid
From: Brian McCarter
There were temporary use permits issued for it to be a shelter on multiple occasions in the last few years. Those would be the request to focus on.