Municipal materials re: gas leak identification and replacement. (Arlington Town Clerk)

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Arlington Town Clerk of Arlington, MA.
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From: Beryl Lipton

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:

• All policies regarding the identification and replacement of gas line infrastructure within the municipality

• All requests made to the Massachusetts Department of Public Works for information related to gas leaks, as allowed for by the Massachusetts General Laws (https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2014/Chapter149)

• All available gas line information regarding the location and severity of gas leaks within this jurisdiction

• The existing schedule of planned or proposed municipal construction projects to occur in the year 2015

• All notifications made to relevant gas companies regarding "the undertaking of a significant project on a public way exposing confirmed natural gas infrastructure," as required by Massachusetts law.

• All "repair and replacement" schedules of gas leaks provided to the municipality by gas companies within this jurisdiction, as provided for by Massachusetts General Laws

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Beryl Lipton

From: Stephanie Lucarelli

Hi Mr. Lipton:

My office has nothing to do with information you are seeking. You need to
contact the Building Department and Public Works (which are located in the
same building)

You can send your request to Michael Rademacher, Director of Public Works.
His email address is mrademacher@town.arlington.ma.us

Stephanie Lucarelli

From: Michael Rademacher

Beryl Lipton-

I was forwarded your request sent to Arlington’s Town Clerk and I am in the process of identifying documentation appropriate for disclosure under the public records law. I will prepare a cost estimate first if necessary.

Sincerely,

Michael Rademacher, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Town of Arlington

51 Grove Street

Arlington, MA 02476

781-316-3101

From: Beryl Lipton

Hello Mr. Rademacher,

Thank you very much for your message. I look forward to hearing from you again.

Best wishes,
Beryl

From: Michael Rademacher

I will be out of the office July 6th. If you need immediate assistance please contact the DPW Administrative Office at 781-316-3104

Thank You
Mike Rademacher

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 30, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 30, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thank you for your help.

From: Michael Rademacher

I will be out of the office from August 3rd to the 7th. If you need immediate assistance please contact the DPW Administrative Office at 781-316-3104

Thank You
Mike Rademacher

From: Michael Rademacher

Beryl-

The Town does not have documents responsive to all requested information. Attached are documents the Town does have pertaining to your original request. They include information on municipal projects planned for 2015 regarding water, sewer and paving projects.

A few additional resources will be reviewed to determine if any additional applicable documents are available.

Sincerely

Michael Rademacher, P.E.

Director of Public Works

Town of Arlington

51 Grove Street

Arlington, MA 02476

781-316-3101

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 30, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: MuckRock.com

To Whom It May Concern:

I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 30, 2015. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.

Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.

From: Michael Rademacher

I will be out of the office from December 21st to Jan 4th. If you need immediate assistance please contact the DPW Administrative Office at 781-316-3104

Thank You
Mike Rademacher

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