Open Access to the Documents Behind the Reporting
As part of our commitment to civic transparency, this archive contains official records, communications, contracts, legal filings, and public documents obtained by Cumberland Unfiltered – The Wire. These files are sourced through public records laws, whistleblower tips, and direct agency releases.
🗂️ 01 – Town of Cumberland
🗂️ 02 – Cumberland School Department
🗂️ 03 – State of Rhode Island
📜 Public Records Disclaimer – Cumberland Unfiltered
All documents published in this archive were obtained by Cumberland Unfiltered through lawful means, including but not limited to:
→ the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (APRA)
→ direct agency releases
→ public meeting records
→ official websites
→ and legally submitted tips from verified sources.
We do not publish speculation, private correspondence, or non-public information without verification, redaction, and a clear public interest rationale.
⚖️ Legal & Redaction Notes:
🛡️ Investigative Integrity:
This archive is maintained not only for transparency but as a civic record. Documents are versioned and time-stamped. We retain internal records not yet cleared for publication in accordance with journalistic best practices.
📩 Request Clarification or Correction:
If you believe a document has been published in error, is missing critical context, or violates applicable privacy laws, please contact:
[email protected]
All documents published in this archive were obtained by Cumberland Unfiltered through lawful means, including but not limited to:
→ the Rhode Island Access to Public Records Act (APRA)
→ direct agency releases
→ public meeting records
→ official websites
→ and legally submitted tips from verified sources.
We do not publish speculation, private correspondence, or non-public information without verification, redaction, and a clear public interest rationale.
⚖️ Legal & Redaction Notes:
- Some documents may be partially redacted to comply with state and federal privacy laws, including FERPA, HIPAA, and personnel confidentiality standards.
- If a document has been withheld or is pending release, it will be marked as [WITHHELD], [REDACTION PENDING], or [UNDER REVIEW] in the Public Records Intake Sheet.
🛡️ Investigative Integrity:
This archive is maintained not only for transparency but as a civic record. Documents are versioned and time-stamped. We retain internal records not yet cleared for publication in accordance with journalistic best practices.
📩 Request Clarification or Correction:
If you believe a document has been published in error, is missing critical context, or violates applicable privacy laws, please contact:
[email protected]
