FOIA Request to Framingham State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Framingham State University by Bay State News, seeking specific records related to the university’s governing board. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, asks for a current list of members of the university’s governing board or board of trustees. This includes each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service.
Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications, directories, or on the university’s website. It also requests any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the university. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Bay State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, they have requested a fee waiver for this information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
