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 February 23, 2015 through February 27, 2015 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
 February 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-521 Torrey Townsend v. Director, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-488 Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
FIC 2014-522 Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-535 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wallingford; Police Department, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
 February 24, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-514 Chad Lockhart v. Chairman, Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools; and Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-499 Deacon Cecca and R&G Business Enterprises, LLC v. Chief Executive Officer, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-309 Joe Wojtas and the New London Day v. Information Technology Director, Town of Stonington; First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
 February 25, 2015 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 February 26, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-429 Seth Wolfe v. Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Clinton; Police Commission, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
 11:00 AM Mitchell Lake v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 2:00 PM
FIC 2014-219 Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice-President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
 February 27, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-287 Jeffrey Bond v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; First Selectman, Town of Burlington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Burlington; and Town of Burlington
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-524 Charles Setaro v. City Council, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 23, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-521 Torrey Townsend v. Director, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 23, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-521;
Torrey Townsend v. Director, Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; Department of Human Resources, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Torrey Townsend appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:40 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:36 AM.
Dated:  February 24, 2015
 February 23, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-488 Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
FIC 2014-522 Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on February 23, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-488;
Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Docket #FIC 2014-522;
Torrey Townsend v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Torrey Townsend appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 10:37 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM.
Dated:  February 24, 2015
 February 23, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-535 Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wallingford; Police Department, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 23, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-535;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Wallingford; Police Department, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
Robert Cushman appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Janis M. Small appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:04 PM, with Hearing Officer, Colleen M. Murphy presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:31 PM.
Dated:  February 24, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 24, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-514 Chad Lockhart v. Chairman, Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools; and Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-514;
Chad Lockhart v. Chairman, Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools; and Board of Education, Bristol Public Schools
 February 24, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-499 Deacon Cecca and R&G Business Enterprises, LLC v. Chief Executive Officer, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 24, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-499;
Deacon Cecca and R&G Business Enterprises, LLC v. Chief Executive Officer, Hartford Parking Authority; and Hartford Parking Authority
 February 24, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-309 Joe Wojtas and the New London Day v. Information Technology Director, Town of Stonington; First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 24, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-309;
Joe Wojtas and the New London Day v. Information Technology Director, Town of Stonington; First Selectman, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
Joe Wojtas appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Tom Londregan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:19 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 3:34 PM.
Dated:  February 24, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 26, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-429 Seth Wolfe v. Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Clinton; Police Commission, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 26, 2015 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-429;
Seth Wolfe v. Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Clinton; Police Commission, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
 February 26, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-553 Mitchell Lake v. Dora Schriro, 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 February 26, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-553;
Mitchell Lake v. Dora Schriro, Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 February 26, 2015
 2:00 PM
FIC 2014-219 Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice-President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 26, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-219;
Michael Aronow v. Executive Vice-President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut Health Center
Michael Aronow appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Lynn D. Wittenbrink appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:06 PM, with Commissioner, Christopher P. Hankins presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 4:13 PM.
Dated:  February 27, 2015
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 27, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-287 Jeffrey Bond v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; First Selectman, Town of Burlington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Burlington; and Town of Burlington
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 27, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties. 
Docket #FIC 2014-287;
Jeffrey Bond v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; Board of Finance, Town of Burlington; First Selectman, Town of Burlington; Board of Selectmen, Town of Burlington; and Town of Burlington
 February 27, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-524 Charles Setaro v. City Council, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 27, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-524;
Charles Setaro v. City Council, City of Danbury; and City of Danbury