Due to public health concerns, CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS scheduled for the weeks of March 16 and March 23 are POSTPONED. The regular meeting of the FOI Commission scheduled for March 25, 2020, is CANCELED.

The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of May 27, 2013 through May 31, 2013 at the specific dates and times listed below.  Each meeting will be held in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, First Floor, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut, for the purpose of conducting a hearing concerning the contested case designated by the corresponding docket number listed below.  For further information concerning these hearings, please contact the Commission’s administrative office at 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06106:  telephone (860) 566-5682.
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 27, 2013 No Hearings Scheduled
 May 28, 2013  9:30 AM Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican-American v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
 11:00 AM Joe Wotjas and the New London Day v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
 2:00 PM Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
 May 29, 2013   9:30 AM Gregory Jetter v. Robert J. Gagne, Chief, Police Department, Town of Orange; and Police Department, Town of Orange
 May 30, 2013  9:30 AM David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
 11:00 AM Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
 May 31, 2013  9:30 AM David Godbout v. Chief, Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 11:00 AM Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, Yale University; and Police Department, Yale University
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 28, 2013  9:30 AM Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican-American v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 28, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-711;
Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican-American v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
Attorney Tara Shaw appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Raymond Rigat appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:05 AM.
Dated:  May 29, 2013
 May 28, 2013  11:00 AM Joe Wotjas and the New London Day v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 28, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-689;
Joe Wotjas and the New London Day v. Board of Selectmen, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
Joe Wotjas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Thomas J. Londregan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:30 PM.
Dated:  May 28, 2013
 May 28, 2013  2:00 PM Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 28, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-650;
Michael C. Harrington v. Thomas Kirk, President, Laurie Hunt, General Counsel, Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority; and Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
Michael Harrington appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Dan E. LaBelle appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:15 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Dated:  June 6, 2013
Date Time Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May_29,_2013  9:30_AM_ Gregory Jetter v. Robert J. Gagne, Chief, Police Department, Town of Orange; and Police Department, Town of Orange
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 29, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-448;
Gregory Jetter v. Robert J. Gagne, Chief, Police Department, Town of Orange; and Police Department, Town of Orange
Gregory Jetter appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Michael Dorney appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 10:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:18 AM.
Dated:  May 30, 2013
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 30, 2013  9:30 AM David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 30, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-720;
David Taylor v. Director, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center, Correctional Managed Health Care
David Taylor appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Assistant Attorney General Stephen J. Courtney appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Dated:  June 3, 2013
 May 30, 2013  11:00 AM Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-701;
Richard Saluga v. Assessor, Town of Brookfield; and Town of Brookfield
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 31, 2013  9:30 AM David Godbout v. Chief, Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 31, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-032;
David Godbout v. Chief, Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Police Department, Town of East Lyme; Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 May 31, 2013  11:00 AM Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, Yale University; and Police Department, Yale University
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for May 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-528;
Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; and Police Department, City of New Haven
Docket #FIC 2012-590;
Alan Rosner v. Chief, Police Department, Yale University; and Police Department, Yale University
Dated:  June 3, 2013