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 23, 2016 through May 27, 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
 May 23, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-522 James Mitchell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
FIC 2016-0135 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
May 24, 2016  9:30 AM Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
 11:00 AM Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 1:00 PM Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College
 May 25, 2016 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 May 26, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0137 Holly Arpino v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0136 Holly Arpino v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
 1:00 PM FIC 2016-0159 Ian Macmillan v. Chairman, Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
 2:30 PM FIC 2016-0050 Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 May 27, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0160 Mark Steiner v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 11:00 AM FIC 2016-0162 Lester Freundlich v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; President, Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools
 1:00 PM FIC 2015-560 Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol
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Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 23, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2015-522 James Mitchell 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 matter was held on May 23, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-522;
James Mitchell v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
James Mitchell 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 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:15 AM.
Dated:  May 24, 2016
 May 23, 2016  2:30 AM FIC 2016-0036 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
FIC 2016-0135 Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on May 23, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0036;
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
Docket #FIC 2016-0135;
Louise Czar v. Edward Brown, President, Bantam Fire Company; and Bantam Fire Company
Louise Czar appeared on her own behalf.   Attorney James Stedronsky 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 3:24 PM
Dated:  May 24, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 24, 2016  9:30 AM Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston 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 May 24, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-882;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Docket #FIC 2015-883;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction
Ira Alston 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 9:30 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Dated:  May 25, 2016
 May 24, 2016  11:00 AM Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matters for May 24, 2016 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
  
Docket #FIC 2016-0152;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Docket #FIC 2016-0154;
Sally Roberts v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Dated:  May 25, 2016
 May 24, 2016  1:00 PM Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 24, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0171;
Mary Hardy v. Gena Glickman, President, State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College; and State of Connecticut, Manchester Community College
Mary Hardy appeared on her own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Mary K. Lenehan appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:00 PM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding. 
The hearing adjourned at 2:07 PM.
Dated:  May 25, 2016
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 26, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0137 Holly Arpino v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0137;
Holly Arpino v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Labor; and State of Connecticut, Department of Labor
Holly Arpino failed to appear.   Assistant Attorney General Krista O'Brien appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:50 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:50 AM.
Dated:  May 27, 2016
 May 26, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0136 Holly Arpino 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 May 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0136;
Holly Arpino v. President, State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut; and State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut
Holly Arpino failed to appear.   Assistant Attorney General Holly Bray appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:17 AM, with Hearing Officer Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:18 AM.
Dated:  May 27, 2016
 May 26, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2016-0159 Ian Macmillan v. Chairman, Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 26, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0159;
Ian Macmillan v. Chairman, Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; Harbor Commission, Town of Greenwich; and Town of Greenwich
Ian Macmillan appeared on his own behalf.   Aamina Ahmad appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:05 PM, with Hearing Officer, Mary E. Schwind presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:26 PM.
Dated:  May 27, 2016
 May 26, 2016  2:30 PM FIC 2016-0050 Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 26, 2016 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2016-0050;
Jeremy Shafer and the American Civil Liberties Union v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and City of Bridgeport
Date____________ Time___ Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 May 27, 2016  9:30 AM FIC 2016-0160 Mark Steiner v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 27, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0160;
Mark Steiner v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Mark Steiner appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Kenneth Collette 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 Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.
Dated:  May 27, 2016
 May 27, 2016  11:00 AM FIC 2016-0162 Lester Freundlich v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; President, Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools
 An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on May 27, 2016 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2016-0162;
Lester Freundlich v. Superintendent of Schools, Stamford Public Schools; President, Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools; and Board of Education, Stamford Public Schools
Lester Freundlich failed to appear.   Stamford Public Schools failed to appear.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:44 AM, with Hearing Officer Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:45 AM.
Dated:  May  27, 2016
 May 27, 2016  1:00 PM FIC 2015-560 Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol
 NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for May 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-560;
Derek Czenczelewski, Terry Parker and the Bristol Republican Town Committee v. Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol; and Memorial Boulevard Task Force, Town of Bristol