Emails about Boston Satanist Invocation

Evan Anderson filed this request with the Boston City Council of Boston, MA.
Submitted Aug. 28, 2017
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From: Evan Anderson

Subject: Public Records Law Request: Emails about Boston Satanist Invocation

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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 emails concerning The Satanic Temple's request for an invocation between 10/11/2016 and 12/1/2016, as well as between 8/17/2017 and the date this request is processed. Recommended key words for searching for these emails include the terms "Satan," "Temple," and "Invocation."

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,

Evan Anderson

From: Christine O'Donnell

Subject: Public Records Law Request: Emails about Satanist Invocation - Initial Response

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To Mr. Anderson,

This email is the initial response to your public records request received
by the City Council on Monday, August 28, 2017. Pursuant to your request
you are seeking the following: all emails concerning the Satanic Temple's
request for an invocation between 10/11/2016 and 12/1/2016, as well as
between 8/17/2017 and the date this request is processed. Recommended key
words for searching for these emails include the terms "Satan," "Temple,"
and "Invocation."

Please be advised that the City Council will conduct a review of its
records and will forward any responsive document or documents pursuant to
your request. There will not be any fees assessed to process and fulfill
this request.

A response to a public records request must be provided within ten (10)
business days from the business day a written request was received. G. L.
c. 66, § 10 (a); 950 CMR 32.06(2)(b). It is expected that all public
records responsive to a request will be provided within twenty-five
business days from the business day a written request was received. G. L.
c. 66, § 10(b)(vi); 950 CMR 32.06(2)(i). This response applies only to
records that exist and are in the custody of the City Council. See A Guide
to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, p. 32, n.115. It is expected that
a custodian of records must use their superior knowledge of their records
with respect to responses to public records requests.

Very truly yours,
Christine O'Donnell--

Christine O’Donnell, Esq.

Compliance Director & Staff Counsel

Boston City Council

Boston City Hall

Boston City Council, 5th Floor

Tel: 617-635-1185 <(617)%20635-1185>

Fax: 617-635-4203 <(617)%20635-4203>

christine.odonnell@boston.gov

From: Christine O'Donnell

Subject: Response to Public Records Request

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To Mr. Anderson,

As indicated in the September 1, 2017 initial response to your public
records request received on August 28, 2017, the City Council has conducted
a review of its records. Pursuant to your request you are seeking the
following information: all emails concerning the Satanic Temple's request
for an invocation between 10/11/2016 and 12/1/2016, as well as between
8/17/2017 and the date this request is processed. The attached documents
are the responsive records that exist and that are in the custody of the
City Council pursuant to your request.

Very truly yours,
Christine O'Donnell
--

Christine O’Donnell, Esq.

Compliance Director & Staff Counsel

Boston City Council

Boston City Hall

Boston City Council, 5th Floor

Tel: 617-635-1185

Fax: 617-635-4203

christine.odonnell@boston.gov

From: Evan Anderson

Subject: RE: Public Records Law Request: Emails about Boston Satanist Invocation

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Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Evan Anderson

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