Author: opencommonwealth

Arlington Releases Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz Records

The town of Arlington Massachusetts releases records, including email and payments spanning 2016 well into 2024 today. Ms. Mertz made over $100,000.00 in 2016-2019 from Arlington and then mysteriously the payments stopped, however the emails demonstrate that Ms. Mertz was working for Arlington at least into February 2024. All of the records released today can […]

Malden tries AGAIN to silence OpenCommonwealth and AGAIN they fail.

“Based on the information provided in the School’s petition, I find that the School has not demonstrated that the requests are frivolous and not intended for the broad dissemination of information to the public about actual or alleged government activity, as required by G.L.c.66,§10(c).” OpenCommonwealth has tendered the full $1062.00… We are expecting ALL 3403 […]

Never mind the truth.

The City of Malden’s attorney, Felicia Vasudevan, continues to misrepresent the requests and defend shielding public records regarding Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz from OpenCommonwealth. Thousands of you are receiving updates on this story and from us and Malden is withholding records from OpenCommonwealth while releasing the same records to other requestors seeking the exact same documents. […]

Malden’s Material Misrepresentations:

The City of Malden denied the existence of requested public records three times in the last 9 days… – “I am writing on behalf of Malden relative to this appeal. First, Malden had no contracts or other documents to provide.” – Attorney Felicia Vasudevan On the very day they denied having the requested contract, Malden […]

Malden Releases Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz Contract…

Her Contract States: – “Toni Mertz shall serve as Finance Director / Business Manager and shall devote her full time and skills to the performance of her duties as described in this Contract. It is understood however, that she may undertake consulting work, speaking engagements, writing, lecturing and other associated professional activities whether for a […]

Does Antonietta (‘Toni’) Mertz possess the Minimum Required Masters Degree to be the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations in Malden?

Malden News Network requested Public records from the City of Malden which were provided today. These records contain the job description for Ms. Mertz current position which states the following: Part IV: Minimum Qualifications 2. Master’s degree in business, financial management, accounting, legal, educational leadership, or related field.  Ms. Mertz was elevated to this position […]