Air Raid Sirens in New Bedford
| Submitted | Aug. 7, 2023 |
| Est. Completion | Sept. 12, 2023 |
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From: Joseph Pasteris
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents pertaining to the make, model, and installation location of each of the air raid sirens owned and operated by the City of New Bedford during the Cold War, and eventually removed from operation by the 2000s. Information in regards to the former testing times and usage circumstances would be much appreciated as well.
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, and is not made 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,
Joseph Pasteris
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Massachusetts Public Records Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on Aug. 7, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: New Bedford City Clerk
Dear Mr. Pasteris,
I am writing on behalf of the City of New Bedford (hereinafter referred to as "the City") in response to your recent request for public records made pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 66, § 10 (hereinafter referred to as "the Massachusetts Public Records Law"). Your request, received by the City on August 7, 2023, was as follows:
New Bedford City Clerk PRL Office
Room 118
133 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
August 7, 2023
To Whom It May concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents pertaining to the make, model, and installation location of each of the air raid sirens owned and operated by the city of New Bedford during the Cold War, and eventually removed from operation by the 2000s. Information in regards to the former testing times and usage circumstances would be much appreciated as well.
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, and is not made 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,
Joseph Pasteris
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The City is writing to inform you that it will be providing you with a formal response within twenty-five business days from receipt of your request (September 12, 2023).
You have the right to appeal this response to the Supervisor of Records under 950 CMR 32.08(1) within 90 calendar days of receipt of this response. Any appeal shall be in writing and include a copy of your original request as well as this correspondence. By law, the Supervisor is required to respond within 10 business days from receipt of your appeal. You may also seek judicial review of an unfavorable response by commencing a civil action in the Superior Court under G.L. c. 66, § 10A(c).
Sincerely,
Nicholas DeMarco
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Nicholas DeMarco
Associate City Solicitor
City of New Bedford | Solicitors Office
133 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
From: Joseph Pasteris
Good afternoon Nicholas,
I’m just checking up on my public records request made pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 66, § 10 in regards to the air raid sirens operated by the City of New Bedford during the Cold War. You stated previously the City intends to respond by September 12th.
Thanks,
Joseph Pasteris
From: New Bedford City Clerk
Dear Mr. Pasteris,
I am writing on behalf of the City of New Bedford (hereinafter referred to as "the City") in response to your recent request for public records made pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 66, § 10 (hereinafter referred to as "the Massachusetts Public Records Law"). Your request, received by the City on August 7, 2023, was as follows:
New Bedford City Clerk PRL Office
Room 118
133 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
August 7, 2023
To Whom It May concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Documents pertaining to the make, model, and installation location of each of the air raid sirens owned and operated by the city of New Bedford during the Cold War, and eventually removed from operation by the 2000s. Information in regards to the former testing times and usage circumstances would be much appreciated as well.
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, and is not made 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,
Joseph Pasteris
View request history, upload responsive documents, and report problems here: https://www.muckrock.com/
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Filed via MuckRock.com
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PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 150451
263 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
