See OML 2012-3; OML 2011-13.2 However, the Attorney General'sOffice strongly encourages public bodies to postpone discussion and action on topics which are controversial or may be of particular interest to the public if those topics were not listed on the meeting notice. See OML 2012-19. At issue is whether the Committee violated the Open Meeting Law by discussing Mr. Zimini's motion that future meetings be recorded.
It is recommended that the parties contact the Attorney GeneralsOffice if they seek a determination on this issue. Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Leigh Blander
All records containing or reflecting communications from Jan. 1, 2014 through present, between [identified individuals] the United States Attorneys Office, Massachusetts Attorney GeneralsOffice and prosecutors offices for the counties of Bristol, Cape & Islands, Essex, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Northwestern, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester[;] [19.]
It is recommended that the parties contact the Attorney GeneralsOffice if they seek a determination on this matter. Accordingly, I will now consider this administrative appeal closed. Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Chris Shepley
Given that an interpretation of the Open Meeting Law falls within the authority of the Attorney GeneralsOffice (AGO) and not this office, I am unable to address those issues in this determination. See G. L. c. 30A, 23. I encourage the parties to contact the AGO for a determination on the status of the audio of the executive session minutes. Conclusion Accordingly, I will consider this administrative appeal closed.
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20222691 SPR22/2691 Appeal Initial Closed 20222691 Ortiz, Laura Attorney General's Office 2022-11-04 2022-11-21 No 10 days 2022-11-22 2022-12-07 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records December 7, 2022 SPR22/2691 Lorraine A.G. Tarrow, Esq.
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20230816 SPR23/0816 Appeal Initial Closed 20230816 Ortiz, Laura Attorney General's Office 2023-04-26 2023-05-10 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records Lorraine A.G. Tarrow, Esq.
In its September 20th response, under Exemption (f), the Department again cites an ongoing prosecution by the Attorney GeneralsOffice of another case involving Troop E overtime abuse. The Department goes on to clarify that the withheld internal affairs file . . . does relate to the Troop E payroll irregularities and overtime abuse investigation.
Attorney-Client Privilege - Some of the records that may be responsive to the request are communications between the OSA legal staff, OSA staff, DOL (Department of Occupational Licensure) legal counsel and the AGO (Attorney GeneralsOffice), who is currently representing the aforementioned agencies in ongoing litigation with [the specified business]. Judith Bromley, Esq.
Assistant Attorney GeneralOffice of the Attorney General One Ashburton Place, 20th Floor Boston, MA 02108 Dear Attorney Tarrow: I have received the petition of Colman Herman appealing the response of the Office of the Attorney General (AGO/OAG) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, lOA; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, Mr.