law enforcement trip to israel (Belmont Police Department)
| Tracking # |
18-987 |
| Multi Request | law enforcement trip to israel |
| Submitted | Oct. 1, 2018 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Leila Young
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Emails (including any attachments) that fit the following criteria:
1) Sent or received between March 1st, 2018, and the latest possible date (i.e. today's date October 1st, 2018, or the latest possible date available in the email system, as the systems are often up to a month behind)
2) Between email addresses associated with the police department to which this request is addressed and one (or all) of the these four addresses: jstuckey@adl.org, taliab@adl.org, rtrestan@adl.org or ejarvis@adl.org
3) Containing in the subject line or body of the message one or more of the following search terms:
'Israel'
'NECTS'
’New England’
'Counter-Terrorism'
‘Counter’
‘Terrorism’
'Seminar'
‘Session’
The emails are likely to contain, but may not be limited to, the following attachments:
—Participant roster
—Participant booklet
—Program or trip itinerary
—Travel and accommodation information
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Leila Young
From:
Belmont, Massachusetts
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Hi there
Your first Belmont, Massachusetts record request (request number #18-987) has been submitted.
It is currently unpublished and is not available for the general public to view.
This email confirms that the Town of Belmont has received your Public Records Request. Please watch your email for more updates and documents related to this request - be sure to watch your junk folder in case messages are filtered there.Per MGL Chapter 66, Section 10, and Acts of 2016, Chapter 121, the Town of Belmont will conduct research and prepare a response to your request within ten (10) business days. If necessary, we will notify you that we require the additional 15 days allowable under Massachusetts Public Records laws to complete your request. If there will be a charge to fulfill your request we will provide you with a good faith estimate. The fee will include costs for labor that exceeds 2 hours. If you consent to the cost, you must authorize the Town to proceed with the research on the promise that you will pay the actual amount due. Payment of the fee must be received prior to delivery of the records. Please note that the Commonwealth schedule for reimbursement of expenses related to a Public Records Request follows:
* $.05 per page – print or copy
* the actual reproduction cost for unique items such as full-size plans or maps
* plus the wages of the lowest-paid employee who can perform the research/copying or redacting work – the first two (2) hours are free. The maximum rate allowed to be charged is $25.00 per hour.
* if exemptions, additional fees or time are required, the Town will petition the Supervisor of Public Records
Please be advised that you have the right of administrative appeal to the Massachusetts Supervisor of Records under 950 CMR 32.08(1), and the right to seek judicial review of any unfavorable decision by commencing a civil action in the superior court pursuant to M.G.L. c. 66, §10A (c).
As the requester, you can always see the status of your
request by signing into the Belmont, Massachusetts Public Records
portal here.
If you haven't already activated your account,
click here to get started.
Once your account is activated, your request will be visible at the following link:
Request #18-987.
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at Belmont, Massachusetts.<br></br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href='https://www.nextrequest.com/support'>help page</a>
From:
Belmont, Massachusetts
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Hi there
A document has been released to you for record request #18-987:
* MA Public Records Law Request- Law Enforcement Trip to Israel (Belmont Police Department).pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After November 4, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at Belmont, Massachusetts.<br></br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href='https://www.nextrequest.com/support'>help page</a>
From:
Belmont, Massachusetts
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Hi there
Record request #18-987 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Your Public Records Request has been fulfilled. We have provided all of the requested documents outside of the NextRequest system. We now consider your request closed.
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From:
Belmont, Massachusetts
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Hi there
Record request #18-987 has been reopened. You can see it anytime at the link below.
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From:
Belmont, Massachusetts
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Hi there
Record request #18-987 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
The Town of Belmont does not possess any documents that are responsive to your Public Records Request. We now consider your request closed.
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<em>Questions about your request?</em> Reply to this email or sign in to contact staff at Belmont, Massachusetts.<br></br><em>Technical support:</em> See our <a href='https://www.nextrequest.com/support'>help page</a>
From:
Good Morning Leila,
This email confirms that the Town of Belmont has received your Public
Records Request. A copy of your email has been attached.
Per MGL Chapter 66, Section 10, and Acts of 2016, Chapter 121, the Town of
Belmont will conduct research and prepare a response to your request within
ten (10) business days. If necessary, we will notify you that we require the
additional 15 days allowable under Massachusetts Public Records laws to
complete your request.
If there will be a charge to fulfill your request we will provide you with a
good faith estimate. The fee will include costs for labor that exceeds 2
hours. If you consent to the cost, you must authorize the Town to proceed
with the research on the promise that you will pay the actual amount due.
Payment of the fee must be received prior to delivery of the records. Please
note that the Commonwealth schedule for reimbursement of expenses related to
a Public Records Request follows:
* $.05 per page print or copy
* the actual reproduction cost for unique items such as full-size
plans or maps
* plus the wages of the lowest-paid employee who can perform the
research/copying or redacting work the first two (2) hours are free. The
maximum rate allowed to be charged is $25.00 per hour.
* if exemptions, additional fees or time are required, the Town will
petition the Supervisor of Public Records
Please be advised that you have the right of administrative appeal to the
Massachusetts Supervisor of Records under 950 CMR 32.08(1), and the right to
seek judicial review of any unfavorable decision by commencing a civil
action in the superior court pursuant to M.G.L. c. 66, §10A (c).
Findings:
The Town of Belmont does not possess any documents that are responsive to
your Public Records Request. We now consider your request closed.
Have a great day!
Jennifer Knowlton
Belmont Police Department
Traffic & Records
460 Concord Avenue
Belmont, MA 02478
617-993-2530
From: Leila Young
Dear Jennifer Knowlton,
I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, but I wanted to personally thank you for following up on this and helping us out. I appreciate your attention to this request.
Sincerely,
Leila Young
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