FOIA Request to Westfield State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
Bay State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Westfield State University seeking detailed information about the university’s governing board or board of trustees. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, aims to obtain a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots or photographs maintained by the university for use in official publications or directories. Furthermore, Bay State News is requesting any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the university for press releases or public profiles.
The request was made under the Massachusetts Public Records Act § 66-10 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, Bay State News emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage and holds that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities.
The requester also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
