Text messages

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Lawrence Township (Mercer) should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Lawrence Township (Mercer),

This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
All text messages received by or sent to Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer between 5 pm and 9pm on Friday, January 5th, 2024 regarding, relating or otherwise commenting on the council meeting that night, even if on her personal phone because she has no expectation of privacy if it's related to town business. Please identify the persons whom texted her.

Yours faithfully,
Mickey Mouse

Clerk, Lawrence Township (Mercer)

Dear Mickey Mouse:

The Clerk's Office is in receipt of your OPRA request, and it has been forwarded to the appropriate department (s) for review. You should receive a response back within 7 business days.

Thank you and have a great day.

Kind regards,

Tonya D. Carter, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk
Township of Lawrence
2207 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrence Township, New Jersey 08648
609-844-7001
[Lawrence Township (Mercer) request email]

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Clerk, Lawrence Township (Mercer)

Dear Mickey Mouse:

Please see the following responsive answer relative to your OPRA request for all text messages received by or sent to Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer between 5 pm and 9 pm on Friday, January 5, 2024 regarding, relating or otherwise commenting on the council meeting that night, even if on her personal phone because she has no expectation of privacy if it is related to town business. Please identify the person whom texted her.

"The Township Attorney, Arthur R. Sypek, Jr., was informed by Mayor Farmer that she does not have any text messages involving said council meeting the evening of January 5, 2024"

Thank you.

Kind regards,

Tonya D. Carter, RMC, CMC
Municipal Clerk
Township of Lawrence
2207 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrence Township, New Jersey 08648
609-844-7001
[Lawrence Township (Mercer) request email]

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