Memorial Drive Aftermath
| Tracking # |
SPR24-2175 |
| Submitted | Sept. 11, 2023 |
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Communications
From: Ian Hunt-Isaak
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: Ian Hunt-Isaak
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Ian Hunt-Isaak
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: 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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
---
On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
From: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
---
On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
From: Ian Hunt-Isaak
I appreciate the update thank you!
From: Ian Hunt-Isaak
I appreciate the update thank you!
From: Ian Hunt-Isaak
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
From: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Hi Ian,
Sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, it does seem like we’ll get back to you next week; we should be able to send you responsive records by next Tuesday.
Have a good weekend,
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 9:32 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 26, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>
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Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
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On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
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On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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On July 16, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
---
On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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 Sept. 11, 2023. 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: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Dear Manza Arthur:
Please find attached EEA's response to Ian Hunt-Isaak's appeal of our response to his public records request (SPR24-2175).
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi
Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
100 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Hi Ian,
We just sent a letter to the Supervisor of Records regarding your appeal (SPR24-2175). Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 1:01 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
August 12, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, it does seem like we’ll get back to you next week; we should be able to send you responsive records by next Tuesday.
Have a good weekend,
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 9:32 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov<mailto:Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 26, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
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On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
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On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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On July 16, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
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E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
---
On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
---
On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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PRL Office
#900
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Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
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On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
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On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
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On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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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 Sept. 11, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #SPR24-2175.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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 Sept. 11, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #SPR24-2175.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Dear Ian Hunt-Isaak,
Per our letter to you on August 29, 2024, this matter is closed.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com <requests@muckrock.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:01 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request #SPR24-2175
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
September 11, 2024
This is a follow up to request number SPR24-2175:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #SPR24-2175.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Aug. 12, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
We just sent a letter to the Supervisor of Records regarding your appeal (SPR24-2175). Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 1:01 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov<mailto:Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
August 12, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
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••••••••
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
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Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, it does seem like we’ll get back to you next week; we should be able to send you responsive records by next Tuesday.
Have a good weekend,
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>
Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 9:32 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov<mailto:Yuna.Choi@mass.gov<mailto:Yuna.Choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 26, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
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DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
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Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On July 16, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>>>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
---
On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
---
On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
---
On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
---
On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
To: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
CAUTION: This email originated from a sender outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mail system. Do not click on links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
PRL Office
#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 16, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 11, 2023. 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.
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here:
https://www.muckrock.com/
If prompted for a passcode, please enter:
••••••••
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
---
On May 30, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Yuna,
Thank you for the update. As you can imagine it's been frustrating being made to wait nearly 9 months so far.
> We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time
Can you please be specific with a time estimate. I've had to wait months at a time, despite follow ups, after similar statements from EEA regarding this request. For context here is the timeline of communications (and lack thereof) on this 262 day old request.
--- 2023 ---
Sept 11, 2023 - Request Submitted
November 1st - SPR23/2476 issued - EEA given 10 business days
November 30th - First response from EEA
December 13th - We agree on a revised set of search terms, as well that records will be produced on a rolling basis.
----2024 ----
January 17th - I ask for updates on when I can expect a response.
January 30th - I ask again after still having heard nothing
March 19th - Peter Mulcahy emails me and we discuss setting up a time to meet
April 1 - I follow up, no response
April 11th - Follow up schedule a meeting for the next day
April 12th : I meet with Peter Mulcahy and we discuss a more limited search to get results sooner
May 7th: Follow up - no response
May 14th: Follow up - no response
May 21st: Follow up - received a response
May 22nd - Your email above.
> to gather the relevant records.
I know that multiple internal searches have been performed for this request - at least 2 by Elizabeth Doherty and 1 (more recently) requested by Peter Mulcahy. Are you intending to start a new search or to use the results of these previous searches?
I appreciate that it takes time to review records, so I remain happy to discuss modifications of search terms. As well I would appreciate if responsive records could be returned to me on a rolling basis as they are reviewed.
Thank you,
Ian
---
On May 22, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching out with the below inquiry. Many apologies for the delay, as there have been some personnel changes leading to some lag in response. We are looking into the below but will need a bit more time to gather the relevant records.
Thank you for your patience; in the meantime, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
---
On Oct. 6, 2023:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hello,
I am disappointed to not have received a response of any kind (including even an acknowledgement) after far more than the legally required ten business days. Lacking a response I plan on initiating an appeal next week. This on the basis of the public records law, which, as you may know requires that:
"If the RAO intends to produce records and is able to do so within 10 business days, it must “at reasonable times and without unreasonable delay” permit inspection or furnish a copy of any public record not later than 10 business days following the receipt of the request.9 The RAO must do so provided that:
(i) the request reasonably describes the public record sought;
(ii) the public record is within the possession, custody or control of the agency or municipality that the records access officer serves; and
(iii) the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee as set forth in subsection (d) of G. L. c. 66, § 10.10
If the agency or municipality does not intend to produce records, or if it is unable to produce records within 10 business because the magnitude or difficulty of the request or if multiple requests from the same requestor unduly burdens the other responsibilities of the agency or municipality, the agency or municipality must provide a written response to the requestor within 10 business days of receiving the request.
(from https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/public-records/download/guide.pdf)
Thank you,
Ian
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On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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DEPT MR 151850
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PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Sept. 11, 2023:
Subject: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
- Emails sent or received between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive) containing the any of the following search terms (with any capitalization and without quotes): "Marjorie", "Decker", "Memorial", "Riverbend", "DCR"
- Emails sent to or received from State Rep Marjorie Decker or her aides between July 24, 2023 to August 1, 2023 (inclusive)
- Logs of calls made or received by Secretary Tepper on July 24, 25th, and 26th. Including: The date and time the call occurred, call length and the phone number that called or was called. Including calls that were received by a general line or aide that were then transferred or otherwise passed to Secretary Tepper
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,
Ian Hunt-Isaak
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On Aug. 12, 2024:
Subject: RE: SPR24-2175
Dear Manza Arthur:
Please find attached EEA's response to Ian Hunt-Isaak's appeal of our response to his public records request (SPR24-2175).
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi
Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
100 Cambridge Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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On July 26, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Sorry for the delay. Unfortunately, it does seem like we’ll get back to you next week; we should be able to send you responsive records by next Tuesday.
Have a good weekend,
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
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Sent: Friday, July 26, 2024 9:32 AM
To: Choi, Yuna (EEA) <Yuna.Choi@mass.gov>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
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Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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#900
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02114
July 26, 2024
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Do you expect to be able to complete this request this week?
If not would Monday or Tuesday next week be possible?
Thank you
Ian
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
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DEPT MR 151850
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
PLEASE NOTE: This request is not filed by a MuckRock staff member, but is being sent through MuckRock by the above in order to better track, share, and manage public records requests. Also note that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than "MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as undeliverable.
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 20, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
I appreciate the update thank you!
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On July 19, 2024:
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
Thank you for your patience. We are having to do another run-through the materials slated for production, so it will be a few more days before we will be able to send you the requested materials. Many apologies – we are pretty close. I just wanted to provide you with an update, since I had told you last week that we would produce the emails this week.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: Choi, Yuna (EEA)
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:48 AM
To: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com>
Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath
Hi Ian,
As mentioned during our call last week, we anticipate being able to provide you with a response to your request this week. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.
Best,
Yuna
Yuna L. Choi | Associate General Counsel
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov<mailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov%3cmailto:yuna.choi@mass.gov>> | 857.274.9410 (mobile)
From: requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>> <requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com<mailto:requests@muckrock.com%3cmailto:requests@muckrock.com>>>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 AM
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Cc: EEA RAO (EEA) <EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov<mailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov%3cmailto:EEA.RAO@mass.gov>>>
Subject: RE: Massachusetts Public Records Law Request: Memorial Drive Aftermath