Emails regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth, December 16th
| Tracking # |
20-01 |
| Submitted | Jan. 1, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: David Weimer
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
All emails sent by Tara Calhoun on December 16th regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth.
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, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not 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,
David Weimer
From: Division Of Capital Asset Management And Maintenance
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Very truly yours,
PUBLIC RECORDS
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Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Office of the General Counsel
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PHONE 617-727-4053
From: Division Of Capital Asset Management And Maintenance
Response to: Public Records No. 20-01
Dear Mr. Weimer:
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (“DCAMM”) received your public records request on January 3, 2021.
You requested:
“All emails sent by Tara Calhoun on December 16th regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth.”
Tara Calhoun is not an employee of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, therefore a diligent search of DCAMM records did not reveal any documents responsive to your request. We suggest you contact the Department of Corrections directly for further assistance. Their website is: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/submit-a-public-records-request-to-the-department-of-correction
If you wish to challenge any aspect of DCAMM’s response, in accordance with G.L. c. 66, § 10 and 950 CMR 32.00, you may appeal to the following office: Supervisor of Public Records, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Public Records Division, One Ashburton Place, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, and in accordance with G.L. c. 66, § 10A(c), you have the right to seek judicial review of an unfavorable decision by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court.
Sincerely,
PUBLIC RECORDS UNIT
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Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Office of the General Counsel
One Ashburton Place, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
www.mass.gov/dcamm<http://www.mass.gov/dcamm>
PHONE 617-727-4050
Publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov<mailto:Publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov>
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From: Division Of Capital Asset Management And Maintenance
From: DCAMM, PublicRecords (DCP) <publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov>
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 2:04 PM
To: DCAMM, Info (DCP) <Info.DCAMM@mass.gov>; DCAMM, PublicRecords (DCP) <publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov>; requests@muckrock.com
Subject: RE: 21-01 (edited) Weimer FW: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Emails regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth, December 16th
Response to: Public Records No. 20-01
Dear Mr. Weimer:
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (“DCAMM”) received your public records request on January 3, 2021.
You requested:
“All emails sent by Tara Calhoun on December 16th regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth.”
Tara Calhoun is not an employee of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, therefore a diligent search of DCAMM records did not reveal any documents responsive to your request. We suggest you contact the Department of Corrections directly for further assistance. Their website is: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/submit-a-public-records-request-to-the-department-of-correction
If you wish to challenge any aspect of DCAMM’s response, in accordance with G.L. c. 66, § 10 and 950 CMR 32.00, you may appeal to the following office: Supervisor of Public Records, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Public Records Division, One Ashburton Place, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02108, and in accordance with G.L. c. 66, § 10A(c), you have the right to seek judicial review of an unfavorable decision by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court.
Sincerely,
PUBLIC RECORDS UNIT
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Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Office of the General Counsel
One Ashburton Place, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
www.mass.gov/dcamm<http://www.mass.gov/dcamm>
PHONE 617-727-4050
Publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov<mailto:Publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov>
From: DCAMM, Info (DCP) <Info.DCAMM@mass.gov<mailto:Info.DCAMM@mass.gov>>
Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2021 9:43 AM
To: DCAMM, PublicRecords (DCP) <publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov<mailto:publicrecords.dcamm@mass.gov>>
Subject: 20-01 Weimer FW: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Emails regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth, December 16th
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Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 2:50 PM
To: DCAMM, Info (DCP) <Info.DCAMM@mass.gov<mailto:Info.DCAMM@mass.gov>>
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Emails regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth, December 16th
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Division Of Capital Asset Management And Maintenance
PRL Office
1 Ashburton Place, 15th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
January 1, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
All emails sent by Tara Calhoun on December 16th regarding the Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study for Women’s Corrections in the Commonwealth.
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, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not 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,
David Weimer
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