Properties to be seized by use of eminent domain (2010 - Present)
| Submitted | Oct. 20, 2014 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, ยง10, I hereby request the following records:
All properties identified by the City of Boston for seizure by use of eminent domain from January 1, 2010 to the present day.
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 fees cannot be waived, 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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Ms. Feeney,
I'd like to follow up on the attached request, as the statutorily-mandated number of days allowed for acknowledgement has now passed. Please confirm that it has been received and provide an estimated date of completion. It would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Beryl
From: Boston City Clerk
The request has been forwarded from one agency to another agency or department for further review or follow up.
From: Dassie Bheecham
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*Dassie Bheecham*
*Office Manager*
*617-635-2688 <617-635-2688>*
*Room 601*
*Boston, MA. 02122*
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 20, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 20, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Boston City Clerk
The request has been forwarded from one agency to another agency or department for further review or follow up.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 20, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: MuckRock
To Whom It May Concern:
As indicated by the attached letter, the public records request copied below has been forwarded to your office for processing. Confirmation of receipt and an estimated date of completion would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for your help.
From: Phil Cohen
Thank you for forwarding this to me. I see that you had sent several follow
ups previously. Where exactly were those sent that you did not receive a
response?
Obviously I'll ensure you are responded to here on out but it would be
helpful to know who you had previously addressed this request too.
Best,
Phil D Cohen
617-918-4280
Phil.Cohen@Boston.gov
Boston Redevelopment Authority
1 City Hall Plaza, Boston MA
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Cohen,
Thank you so much for your prompt response! I had initially sent this request to the Boston City Clerk and from there I believe it was forwarded to you.
Let me know if I can provide any further clarification.
Thank you!
Beryl
From: Phil Cohen
I certainly will. I'm not sure what records we have but I may need further
information later on down the line. I'll keep in touch.
PDC
From: Beryl Lipton
Thank you very much for your help! Have a lovely weekend!
Beryl
From: Phil Cohen
Hey Beryl,
I spoke to our legal team about this today. Would you have a few minutes to
discuss over the phone?
Phil Cohen
617-918-4280
From: Phil Cohen
Hey Beryl,
I just wanted to follow up about this. I know you've requested all eminent
domain cases from 2010 till the present, I just want to make sure that
you're still interested in these records before we spend the time
collecting them. Please let us know if you would like to go forward with
this request or not.
Best,
Phil D Cohen
617-918-4280
Phil.Cohen@Boston.gov
Boston Redevelopment Authority
1 City Hall Plaza, Boston MA
From: Phil Cohen
Greeting,
I would like to provide you with one final reminder about this. If at any
point you would like to continue this record request please don't hesitate
to reach out.
Phil Cohen
Phil.Cohen@Boston.gov
Boston Redevelopment Authority
From: Beryl Lipton
Mr. Cohen,
Thank you so much for the reminder! I absolutely would like to proceed with this request. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Best,
Beryl
From: Phil Cohen
Beryl,
We actually have the documents ready for you. Let us know when you would
like to come in.
Best,
Phil
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Phil,
Great! I can come by some morning next week, if you can let me know what days would be most convenient for you.
Thank you!
Beryl
From: Phil Cohen
Beryl,
How about next Tuesday morning? Does that work for you Terry?
PDC
From: Beryl Lipton
Phil,
Tuesday morning is fine with me!
Thanks!
Beryl
From: Boston Redevelopment Authority
A cover letter granting the request and outlining any exempted materials, if any.
From: Boston Redevelopment Authority
A first set of responsive documents from the agency, with more to be sent at a specified date.
From: Terry McCormick
Beryl: Phil is out of the office this week which I assume he conveyed to
me. We both agreed that I would provide the response to your request. Had
I heard from you I would have remained in the office. I have the
information you requested.
Terry McCormick
Legal Assistant
Boston Redevelopment Authority
617 918-4315
From: Terry McCormick
Beryl: The documents you requested are available for pickup per my email
to you of last week.
Terry McCormick
Legal Assistant
Boston Redevelopment Authority
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Terry,
Thank you very much for your messages. When would be a convenient time for me to come get the rest of the documents?
Best wishes,
Beryl
From: Terry McCormick
Hello, Beryl. Sorry we missed each other when you stopped by a few weeks
ago. Anytime after 2:30 in the afternoon or before 11:30 in the morning is
perfect. Just give me a heads up letting me know approximately when you
plan on stopping by so I'll be sure to be here. Thanks for getting in
touch.
Terry
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Terry,
Thank you so much for getting in touch. Would tomorrow (Tuesday, March 16) morning (around 9:30?) work?
Thank you!
Beryl
From: Terry McCormick
Hello, Beryl. As I was out of the office yesterday I didn't get this. How
about anytime before noon today?
Terry
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Terry,
At this point, I won't be able to come by your office. Would another morning this week work well?
Thank you!
Beryl
From: Terry McCormick
Absolutely. Just give me a heads up and I'll be sure to either be here or
leave the folder with Kate our receptionist.
Terry
From: Beryl Lipton
Great! How about Thursday morning?
B
From: Terry McCormick
Sounds good, Beryl. 9:30ish?
From: Beryl Lipton
Hi Terry,
Somewhere between 9:30 and 10 on Thursday morning sounds perfect. Thank you!
Talk soon,
Beryl
From: Terry McCormick
Thanks, Beryl. I'll make sure you get the file then.
From: Boston Redevelopment Authority
A copy of documents responsive to the request.
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