Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center funeral expense costs

Beryl Lipton filed this request with the Department of Correction of Massachusetts.
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From: Nathanael King

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 materials, policies, and expense reports related to the provision of funeral and other after-death activities at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center from January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

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,

Beryl C.D. Lipton

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:

All materials, policies, and expense reports related to the provision of funeral and other after-death activities at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center from January 1, 2000 through the date this request is processed

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,

Beryl C.D. Lipton

From: Silvia, Kate (DOC)

Good Morning,
Are you looking for inmate funeral expenses?

From: Beryl Lipton

Hi there,

Thanks so much for your response! I am, indeed, looking for inmate funeral expenses and debts. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Best wishes,
Beryl

From: Silvia, Kate (DOC)

Good Morning,
Please find the response to your records request attached.
Thank you,
Kate

Kate Silvia
Director of Public Records /Grievance Manager
Massachusetts Department of Correction
50 Maple Street
Milford, MA 01757
Phone: (508) 422-3436
Fax: (508) 422-3406

From: Beryl Lipton

Hello Ms. Silvia,

Thank you so much for this response. I'll let you know if I have any other questions.

Best wishes,
Beryl

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