Bridgewater Triangle (DCR)
| Submitted | Oct. 20, 2016 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Caitlin Russell
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Any incident reports or complaints regarding supposed paranormal sightings in the area including, but not limited to:
-The redheaded hitchhiker
-The "mad trucker"
-Giant birds and/or dinosaurs
-Big Foot
-The phantom allegedly spotted in Hockomock swamp
-Native American ghosts (dancing or not)
-Animal sacrifice
-Human sacrifice
-Murders/bodies found in Freetown State Forest
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Russell
From: Steffen, Mark A (DCR)
Hi Caitlin,
Please submit your request through our portal, which can be found here: http://www.mass.gov/eea/public-records/dcr/public-records-request.html
Thank you,
Mark
Mark Steffen
Press Secretary
Department of Conservation and Recreation
617-360-1715
From: Caitlin Russell
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L. c.66, §10, I hereby request the following records:
Any incident reports or complaints regarding supposed paranormal sightings in the area including, but not limited to:
-The redheaded hitchhiker
-The "mad trucker"
-Giant birds and/or dinosaurs
-Big Foot
-The phantom allegedly spotted in Hockomock swamp
-Native American ghosts (dancing or not)
-Animal sacrifice
-Human sacrifice
-Murders/bodies found in Freetown State Forest
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 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Russell
From: Connelly, Bridget (DCR)
Dear Ms. Russell:
This is in response to your request to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for copies of certain public records regarding "Bridgewater Triangle" as described in your submission dated October 21, 2016.
This office is in the process of identifying and consolidating records that may be responsive to your request, and will contact you shortly. At that time, the office will inform you of whether it will be withholding any documents as exempt or privileged material. In addition, the response may contain a statement of costs associated with complying with your request, pursuant to the Public Records Law, section 7(26) of Chapter 4 and section 10 of Chapter 66 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. If, however, the cost of responding to your request may exceed ten dollars, including the cost of copies at twenty cents per page, the office will notify you of the estimated cost and will request payment prior to proceeding further in accordance with 950 CMR 32.06(2). Finally, please note that this search does not cover records that may be in the custody of any other department or office subject to the Public Records Law, as a request to inspect or copy any such records must be made directly to that department or office.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Bridget Connelly
Assistant General Counsel
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From: Connelly, Bridget (DCR)
Dear Ms. Russell:
This is in response to your request to the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for copies of certain public records relating to "reports on paranormal activity in southeastern Massachusetts" as described in your submission dated October 21, 2016.
The Department has conducted a diligent search; however the search did not reveal a responsive record.
If you wish to challenge this office's response you may appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in accordance with the procedure set out in 950 CMR 32.08.
Very truly yours,
Bridget Connelly
Assistant General Counsel
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