FOIA Request to Massachusetts Maritime Academy regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Bay State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy seeking detailed information about the members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. The request, dated October 22, 2025, aims to obtain several specific records under the Massachusetts Public Records Act § 66-10 et seq.
The requested records include a current list of board members, detailing each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, Bay State News is seeking any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, the request includes any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.
Bay State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization asserts that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Given their status as a media entity, they have requested a fee waiver for this information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
