AH Fee Waiver
| Submitted | May 12, 2017 |
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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:
-All letters submitted to the Somerville Board of Aldermen in support of the proposed affordable housing ordinance waiver for Federal Realty Investment Trust's Assembly Row development, and all letters from those who are opposed to the waiver.
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,
Caitlin Russell
From: Jason Grossfield
Dear Ms. Russell: In response to your public records request below, on behalf of the records custodian, there are no responsive records maintained as to your request.
Respectfully,
Jason D. Grossfield
Assistant City Solicitor
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: (617) 625-6600, ext. 4408
Fax: (617) 776-8847
E-Mail: jgrossfield@somervillema.gov<mailto:jgrossfield@somervillema.gov>
This message and any attached documents contain information which may be confidential, subject to privilege or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. However, when responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential. These materials are intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, you are hereby notified that any distribution, disclosure, printing, copying, storage, modification or the taking of any action in reliance upon this transmission is strictly prohibited. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient shall not compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from disclosure as to this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete the message from your system. Thank you.
From: Caitlin Russell
Hello,
I attended the Planning Board meeting at which this was discussed last week, and a member of the Planning Board said in open session that they'd received numerous written statements regarding the waiver. I'd like to request any written statements submitted to the Planning Board, and also ask that you check again to see if any written statements were submitted tot he Board of Aldermen. Thank you!
Caitlin Russell
From: Jason Grossfield
Dear Ms. Russell: In response to your public records request dated May 25, 2017, on behalf of the record custodians, attached please find the responsive records to your request.
As to the portion of your request relative to written statements submitted to the Board of Aldermen, the City Clerk (on behalf of the Board of Aldermen) does not possess any responsive records. Based on the responsive records relative to the Planning Board, a search of e-mails sent directly to members of the Board of Aldermen at the address boardofaldermen@somervillema.gov<mailto:boardofaldermen@somervillema.gov> with the terms “affordable housing” and “waiver” was completed and the responsive records are included in the attachment.
This transmittal completes the City’s response to your request.
Respectfully,
Jason D. Grossfield
Assistant City Solicitor
City of Somerville
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: (617) 625-6600, ext. 4408
Fax: (617) 776-8847
E-Mail: jgrossfield@somervillema.gov<mailto:jgrossfield@somervillema.gov>
This message and any attached documents contain information which may be confidential, subject to privilege or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. However, when responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be kept confidential. These materials are intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, you are hereby notified that any distribution, disclosure, printing, copying, storage, modification or the taking of any action in reliance upon this transmission is strictly prohibited. Delivery of this message to any person other than the intended recipient shall not compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from disclosure as to this communication. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete the message from your system. Thank you.
From: Caitlin Russell
Hi,
Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Russell
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