Budget Information Request: Public Health Vending Machines and Naloxone Access Points in Boston
Submitted | Dec. 25, 2024 |
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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:
I request all budgetary information related to the implementation and maintenance of the public health vending machines and Naloxone access points announced in Boston, as referenced in the announcement linked here: https://www.boston.gov/news/public-health-vending-machines-and-naloxone-access-points-announced-across-boston. This includes initial setup costs, ongoing operational expenses, funding sources, and any related financial documentation.
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: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Dec. 25, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Boston Public Health Commission
Hello Brian McCarter,
Please see attached, the Boston Public Health Commission’s response to your public records request and the responsive document.
Sincerely,
Javier
Javier R. Salas
Assistant General Counsel
Boston Public Health Commission
1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 534-7158
jsalas@bphc.org<mailto:jsalas@bphc.org>