HVAC Maintenance Records
| Tracking # |
W016819-020922 |
| Submitted | Jan. 12, 2022 |
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From: Apoorvaa Mandar Bichu
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Related to district HVAC systems for the last five years:
Maintenance records
inspection reports
air quality tests
capital improvement reports for all district schools
As background, this request is filed as part of a journalism project looking at HVAC systems across schools in the United States, and similar requests are being filed in additional school districts.
If you have summary reports or other documents that are likely to include largely similar information and are easier to provide, I’m willing to accept those as a substitute.
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,
Apoorvaa Mandar Bichu
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 Jan. 12, 2022. 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:
Dear Apoorva Mandar Bichu:
Thank you for your public records request. Your request has been received by City of Worcester and is being processed in accordance with the Massachusetts Public Records Law. Your request was created on 1/27/2022 and given the reference number W016819-020922 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: Please see attached public records request. (Attention: Worcester Public Schools)
Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate and provide the document(s) you seek. If there are any necessary costs associated with your request, you will be contacted with a cost breakdown; payment is required prior to commencing the work required to fulfill your request. Please note that the duty to comply with requests for records extends to those records that exist and are in the possession, custody, or control of the custodian of records at the time of the request. See M.G.L. c. 66, section 10(a)(ii). In addition, 32 Op. Att’y Gen 157, 165 (May 18, 1977) held that a custodian is not obligated to create a record in response to a request for information.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. Again, thank you for using the Public Records Center.
City of Worcester
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTIWatQoY-2Bk4UAWoubypnjtBBs9CMeNBY0C5jEW4zR9CpvwcqSTUlKvV5emlzITQo9QL7yDHxpotEdOvNpv8Jvk-3DxQ-X_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2kbcGssh2fjNtYogOowFI5tist7tHwsqNdoX0ku2XusjXvCy4CjDsrihbeIvY1dKGNDyf5IvdMFcpvIjaTQhFD9dIPrc5xtrH9dWs5iRvKNDd4aDwsv9cclOVE-2BIHVNWnNGOS3Tz0VLIulnjpbCtVN5UnV3PjM85BB0Edzmo-2BPYc-3D)
From: Worcester Public Schools
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Good afternoon,
The City requires additional time, up to 15 business days as provided by statute, to complete the work necessary to fulfill this request. Thank you.
Mike Vigneux
Records Access Officer
City of Worcester
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTIWatQoY-2Bk4UAWoubypnjtBBs9CMeNBY0C5jEW4zR9CT-2BnT06cid04KmB1qjKiDHIno1zeX08gbk4saX6bqMCjjsZKTpigmiBIdHRxfjtJQcdqP_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2nDUulg5sVfzpZf9gskdksa4Spg-2FFz8tJQaV4aZS1Zs61A-2FlRJzHzELDM-2F9LBV4ot-2BvaUKV9Yq1hWSfyR-2FJhMBuB6ru-2BZPwAXyTs1-2Fzhw86Gs0rAcSf8MdcEiPgd27FuSvlJ17T0dmnd-2BrV9KqUbPix1qDrZ80FvRWwEFXyosIAM-3D)
From: Worcester Public Schools
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RE: PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST of January 27, 2022, Reference # W016819-020922.
Dear Apoorva Mandar Bichu,
The City of Worcester received a public information request from you on January 27, 2022. Your request mentioned: “Please see attached public records request. (Attention: Worcester Public Schools)”
The City of Worcester has reviewed its files and has located responsive records to your request. Please log in to the Public Records Center at the following link to retrieve the appropriate responsive documents. City Public Records Request - W016819-020922 (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTIWatQoY-2Bk4UAWoubypnjtBBs9CMeNBY0C5jEW4zR9CpvwcqSTUlKvV5emlzITQo9QL7yDHxpotEdOvNpv8Jvk-3DzpWJ_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOhezt0lEow4cj2r8F1pedWQi8FC8IyFmw1hrWud-2BLy-2FhYe-2B4csWp-2FarXp6I5V78coG-2FnpnQHkpbKFKDZ-2BD4kcUNAjs5ZgAnQ7rSsxo4cWtEzZ2Q5YIdo3N3PmDUFu2RktbwM5s7l85uYBFdw29Z3t-2BI-3D)
In addition to the uploaded records, copies of the following can be accessed through the worcesterschools.org website by using these links: (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS0bK8LjURgtFFsIEFyHUSro-2FZJY3IXBbnqLmksgudemt5qF04NQ3wSaXfDkwBmpdo4gVd3MYW30k-2BMGRVGuKejokCmYpvhB3oilP6q9kC9c9BhHy8dPalQutN4pOWxIB1DFp25fzrc1WNF7MwswRyRMddPpgKhJWxx45-2Bmc3a1NMGfsH7sNdWAh9hHcFIBppA-3D-3D3VsI_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOseOevXv1-2Bi40S8IIFlsj0yNu6mVNTUg0LVPUBtgutYW8X2C3qAz1S4id9F-2BqoezIE7WOepmRPNDWL-2FD4txMtnSnw6yLtEU29608N77rbxoQneZ58Skg9U7cM54c66OxFyFzL-2BwZyBpAZpXgop2CCJI-3D)
* Building Ventilation Assessment Reports: https://worcesterschools.org/about/departments-offices/facilities-management/environmental-management/building-ventilation-assessment-reports/ (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS0bK8LjURgtFFsIEFyHUSr5jguokzLv6o2TshMdT7YKtT9uNCeqUZc25JKpl-2F-2FdIg-2FKuyuP6r9GBV-2BMk-2BXFd1AY3-2FLEwIn3RWll9GeCaMyZyQJUIlag1avWK7QolRQP-2BWEjwiJPoCzyCPj68ORby9LOzTSWhHbl0aldcSw63e-2F5cmKjIL4BqiftHV5qOUPOz-2Bf-2FFj47-2BrVEuREp7ual2cmQZnW-2Bv50cryRFhWct6li-2BMGatxq-2B34oWAaUlfEKJQzhgd59-2BD6XjPRSkUsHLLu-2FsNO6E5xRSrb-2BdFta88SjerpJgB-2F4wF47DoKFo-2BL2GTftlgLo-2BxVRUwZrHGr-2BkOOUQ-3DuJS4_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOhKaftpfS7qvvgeFTvpgifVcerhRBBZLZBpFdrY1ET0wIFWCkEe6El6nFs1af4ghMspLdgRA6c4qO02irh62Z8dxcYqRa-2BUN0M5x25Vjvi3NGMpM8PddeVTQwDj6MuFgD-2FSR3y1q8unl2AL-2F-2BOtyjBE-3D)
* 2017 indoor air quality reports for Burncoat High School and Doherty High School: https://worcesterschools.org/about/departments-offices/facilities-management/environmental-management/indoor-air-quality/ (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS0bK8LjURgtFFsIEFyHUSr5jguokzLv6o2TshMdT7YKtT9uNCeqUZc25JKpl-2F-2FdIg-2FKuyuP6r9GBV-2BMk-2BXFd1AY3-2FLEwIn3RWll9GeCaMyZyQJUIlag1avWK7QolRQP-2BWEjwiJPoCzyCPj68ORby9KZP7D7PMa1-2BqV5DvSPc8Nu1Ulxy9r4FYtu1QADCyphEtBzu-2FfFpOiODCiOTKJqjjdXY7h7N-2BSEaG6iqbRqQVn0U4beOWxyTJ-2BdLq2iP-2Fi2LKbn1icc8OZcEVFVYBjENsf4iQfjq4TGCYu9HQ2WUEAm-2FJt8JIGr8088PAGAR3yHTQ-3D-3D72Gm_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOsoElnRovkbno4XThtHIyaFlG29whUrZ6wjxrLayqejmhMsoDaaFURSR3f-2FM1WK-2BA8ory9LNRM5f1Jtq4GLF8v4L-2B-2F5VZW7R0Ih7l6JgQL13oIfoB-2FWcuuB53RR5AvSMmshyDyHjlEyTqKI6-2F14Jyqc-3D)
* PCB air testing reports for Burncoat High School and Doherty High School: https://worcesterschools.org/about/departments-offices/facilities-management/environmental-management/pcbs/ (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HS0bK8LjURgtFFsIEFyHUSr5jguokzLv6o2TshMdT7YKtT9uNCeqUZc25JKpl-2F-2FdIg-2FKuyuP6r9GBV-2BMk-2BXFd1AY3-2FLEwIn3RWll9GeCaMyZyQJUIlag1avWK7QolRQP-2BWEjwiJPoCzyCPj68ORby9I-2F5gnqMsC7FkAUKi-2FEK-2FCQhr6QwpabN9M4tYtx1d0UaqwCLaI5UjvDjjDg4-2FTaM0faxyOxShuhHMX6Ac2sLBF0JOw5jsZFLHBHIasvgyUSvNZQGhBhsftgA4BY-2BlXld3jUyp2X233S8jSUDqE66dDhH1gx_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOmW-2BugP3bq3JNsxD6LI5-2FXyQNXL0w-2BLHFEm0iyva6jMFxj8Fz6GaZA9-2BLTGIPPxn7Y6a0ICfiT-2FHxAjBScNjHwcfftbvdF5ayHcZXFsjtpchKpdZX-2Bbfe2qiozEMxxl-2FIK24-2FjFSR7dnrfcKMO-2BlcAw-3D)
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mike Vigneux
Records Access Officer
City of Worcester
To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Public Records Center (https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=6HtRfOYLt5fXvpttM-2FU1HTIWatQoY-2Bk4UAWoubypnjtBBs9CMeNBY0C5jEW4zR9CT-2BnT06cid04KmB1qjKiDHIno1zeX08gbk4saX6bqMCjjsZKTpigmiBIdHRxfjtJQ1gII_Vdqn-2FtGOpGKZiFhqD-2FmyIkNPrH3yD6iJp2nWHIy7zyvGpl2OPLi4GoHzqR2aVxH2ssUb1-2BmiH1u-2Bu87Hz-2FEfOqrOhMFLGd4JWRf7JOGw4p-2Bm5LebGle4-2B72FIQuWImzHYLD3N6V2cyuHdxnjQiyc4okqw5ZTY3ImIBuLLqruFBawL49gl-2Bv6kZGSNFvvSh50l2LL2T-2FQrTEXBxVtWlfNIjnO5-2B4td6Zl-2BU18LBY9F4c-3D)
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