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 2, 2015 through February 6, 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 2, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-433 Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Office of the Corporation Counsel, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-459 Michael Mascetti and Catherine Mascetti v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-388 Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
 February 3, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-440 Sean Bolser and the Federal Defenders of New York v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-450 Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-428 Eva Maldonado v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
 February 4, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-160 Marissa Lowthert v. Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools and Wilton Public Schools 
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-395 Lisa Simo-Kinzer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
 February 5, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-383 David Grant v. Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
 11:00 AM Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
 2:00 PM FIC 2014-429 Seth Wolfe v. Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Clinton; Police Commission, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
 February 6, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-464 Anthony Cannon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM FIC 2014-438 E. Gregory Cerritelli v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ansonia; Police Department, Town of Ansonia; and Town of Ansonia
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 2, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-433 Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Office of the Corporation Counsel, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 2, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-433;
Dave Altimari and the Hartford Courant v. Office of the Corporation Counsel, City of Waterbury; and City of Waterbury
 February 2, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-459 Michael Mascetti and Catherine Mascetti v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-459;
Michael Mascetti and Catherine Mascetti v. Chief, Police Department, City of Torrington; and Police Department, City of Torrington
 February 2, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-388 Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 2, 2015 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-388;
Anna Maria Lemoine, Leslie Rovetti and the Westerly Sun v. Education Committee, Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; Board of Finance, Town of Stonington; and Town of Stonington
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 3, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-440 Sean Bolser and the Federal Defenders of New York 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 February 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2014-440;
Sean Bolser and the Federal Defenders of New York v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 February 3, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-450 Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 3, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-450;
Paul Baer v. Paul Lenky, First Selectman, Town of Thompson; Kerstin Forrester, Shaina Smith, as members, Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; Board of Selectmen, Town of Thompson; and Town of Thompson
 February 3, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-428 Eva Maldonado v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-428;
Eva Maldonado v. President, Board of Representatives, City of Stamford; and Board of Representatives, City of Stamford
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 4, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-160 Marissa Lowthert v. Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools and Wilton Public Schools
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 4, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled due to a settlement of the parties.
Docket #FIC 2014-160;
Marissa Lowthert v. Superintendent of Schools, Wilton Public Schools and Wilton Public Schools
 February 4, 2015  2:00 PM FIC 2014-395 Lisa Simo-Kinzer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for February 4, 2015  at 2:00 PM was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-395;
Lisa Simo-Kinzer v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 5, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-383 David Grant v. Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 5, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-383;
David Grant v. Chief, Police Department, City of Norwich; Police Department, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
David Grant appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney Michael E. Driscoll and Attorney Kimberly Calson McGee appeared on behalf of the respondents.   No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 10:03 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:41 AM.
Dated:  February 6, 2015
 February 5, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-463 Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 5, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-463;
Chris Ehlert v. First Selectman, Town of Westbrook; Chairman, Board of Finance, Town of Westbrook; and Town of Westbrook
The Complainant failed to appear.   Attorney John S. Bennet appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:15 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:17 AM.
Dated:  February 6, 2015
 February 5, 2015  2:00 PM 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 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2014-429;
Seth Wolfe v. Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Clinton; Police Commission, Town of Clinton; and Town of Clinton
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 February 6, 2015  9:30 AM FIC 2014-464 Anthony Cannon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on February 6, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-464;
Anthony Cannon v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Anthony Cannon appeared on his own behalf and participated via speakerphone.   Attorney James Neil appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:42 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:07 AM
Dated:  February 9, 2015
 February 6, 2015  11:00 AM FIC 2014-438 E. Gregory Cerritelli v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ansonia; Police Department, Town of Ansonia; and Town of Ansonia
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on February 6, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2014-438;
E. Gregory Cerritelli v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ansonia; Police Department, Town of Ansonia; and Town of Ansonia
E. Gregory Cerritelli appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Christopher J. Sugar appeared on behalf of the respondents.  Attorney John Miller appeared on behalf of CT Council of Police and Officer Jackson.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:15 AM, with Hearing Officer, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:05 PM.
Dated:  2015-02-09