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 January 25, 2016 through January 29, 2016 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
 January 25, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-545 Patricia Cofrancesco v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Monroe; Police Department, Town of Monroe and Town of Monroe
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-544 Laura Terry v. David Freedman, as Member, Newtown Board of Education; Kathy Hamilton, As Member, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
Laura Roche v. David Freedman and Kathy Hamilton as Members, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-773 Dmitry Zhdanov v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 2:30 PM James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
 January 26, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-701 Jorge Alvarez v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 11:00 AM Vance Solman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
 January 27, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 January 28, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-758 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Director of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-599 Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 2:30 PM FIC 2015-600 Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 January 29, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-306 Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2015-499 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-721 Robert Cushman v. Director, Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 2:30 PM Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 25, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-545 Patricia Cofrancesco v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Monroe; Police Department, Town of Monroe and Town of Monroe
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-545;
Patricia Cofrancesco v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Monroe; Police Department, Town of Monroe and Town of Monroe
Patricia Cofrancesco appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney John Fracassini appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:32 AM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:32 AM.
Dated:  January 26, 2016
 January 25, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2015-544 Laura Terry v. David Freedman, as Member, Newtown Board of Education; Kathy Hamilton, As Member, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
Laura Roche v. David Freedman and Kathy Hamilton as Members, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on January 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-544;
Laura Terry v. David Freedman, as Member, Newtown Board of Education; Kathy Hamilton, As Member, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
Docket #FIC 2015-771;
Laura Roche v. David Freedman and Kathy Hamilton, as Members, Newtown Board of Education; and Newtown Board of Education
Laura Terry and Laura Roche appeared on their own behalf.   Attorney Mark Sommaruga appeared on behalf of David Freedman and Kathy Hamilton, Newtown Board of Education.  Attorney Henry Zaccardi appeared on behalf of the Newtown Board of Education.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:05 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 12:45 PM
Dated:  January 26, 2016
 January 25, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-773 Dmitry Zhdanov v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-773;
Dmitry Zhdanov v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
Dmitry Zhdanov appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Holly J. Bray appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:04 PM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:16 PM.
Dated:  January 26, 2016
 January 25, 2016  2:30 PM James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 25, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-292;
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
James Torlai appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General James Caley appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:30 PM, with Hearing Officer, Tracie C. Brown presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:30 PM.
Dated:  January 26, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 26, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-701 Jorge Alvarez 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 matter was held on January 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-701;
Jorge Alvarez v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Attorney Donald Meehan appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:35 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Dated:  January 27, 2016
 January 26, 2016 11:00 AM Vance Solman 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 matter was held on January 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-705;
Vance Solman v. Chief, Police Department, City of New Haven; Police Department, City of New Haven; and City of New Haven
Attorney Donald Meehan appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Kathleen Foster appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:03 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 11:45 AM.
Dated:  January 27, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 28, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-758 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Director of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for January 28, 2016 at 9:30 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-758;
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Director of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Docket #FIC 2015-759;
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
Docket #FIC 2015-760;
Chris Ehlert v. Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 January 28, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-599 Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 28, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-599;
Mark Dumas v. John Harkins, Mayor, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
 January 28, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2015-600 Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 28, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.

Docket #FIC 2015-600;
Mark Dumas v. Louis DeCilio, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; Richard Marcone, Registrar of Voters, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 January 29, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-306 Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-306;
Shaka Shabazz v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut,  Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 January 29, 2016 11:00 AM FIC 2015-499 Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for January 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-499;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Stratford; Police Department, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford

 January 29, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-721 Robert Cushman v. Director, Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for January 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was cancelled.  The complaints in this matter have been withdrawn.

Docket #FIC 2015-721; 
Robert Cushman v. Director, Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; Department of Emergency Services and Telecommunications, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
Docket #FIC 2015-722;
Robert Cushman v. Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford
 January 29, 2016  2:30 PM Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on January 29, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-640;
Susan McCall v. William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools; Wilton Public Schools; and Town of Wilton
Susan McCall appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney Jessica Richmond Smith appeared on behalf of Kevin Smith, Superintendent of Schools  and Wilton Public Schools.  Attorney Patricia Sullivan appeared on behalf of William Brennan, First Selectman, Town of Wilton; Bruce Hampson, Chairman, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; Karen Birck, Chair, Miller-Driscoll Building Committee; and Town of Wilton.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:36 PM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 4:41 PM.
Dated:  February 1, 2016