The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of November 2, 2015 through November 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 |
| November 2, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-445 | James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-422 | Elizabeth Regan and the Norwich Bulletin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection | |
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-472 | Samantha Caine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection | |
| November 3, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-398 | Ramon Lopez v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-488 | Paula Antolini v. Lynn Rosato, Director, Bethel Public Library; and Bethel Public Library | |
| 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-503 | James Brennan v. Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Seymour; and Town of Seymour | |
| 2:30 PM | George Mulligan v. Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | ||
| George Mulligan v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; Finance Director, Town of Stratfford; and Town of Stratford | |||
| November 4, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-355 | Umar Shahid v. Department of Legal Affairs, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-465 | Umar Shahid v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-516 | Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford | |
| November 5, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-518 | Anthony Lazzari v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newington; Police Department, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington |
| 1:00 PM | Rakhmatulla Asatov v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs | ||
| 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-507 | Pete Hedrick v. Superintendent of Schools, Westport Public Schools; and Westport Public Schools | |
| November 6, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-481 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-510 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
| 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-467 | Linda Congdon-Marr v. Mae Ellen Lyons, Chairperson, Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; Robert Rossi, Sheila Johnson, John Donfrancisco, Amy Majek, as Members, Brooklyn Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; and Brooklyn Public Schools | |
| 1:00 PM | Michael Savino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, Dianna Wentzell, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education | ||
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| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 2, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-445 | James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-445;
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection | |||
| November 2, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-422 | Elizabeth Regan and the Norwich Bulletin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 2, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-422;
Elizabeth Regan and the Norwich Bulletin v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Elizabeth Regan appeared on behalf of the complainants. Assistant Attorney General Stephen Sarnoski appeared on behalf of the respondents. Attorney Robert Krzys appeared on behalf of the intervener Michael Thomas. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:07 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:55 PM. Dated: November 3, 2015 | |||
| November 2, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-472 | Samantha Caine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 2, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-472;
Samantha Caine v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 3, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-398 | Ramon Lopez v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-398;
Ramon Lopez v. Chief, Police Department, City of Bridgeport; and Police Department, City of Bridgeport | |||
| November 3, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-488 | Paula Antolini v. Lynn Rosato, Director, Bethel Public Library; and Bethel Public Library |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 3, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-488;
Paula Antolini v. Lynn Rosato, Director, Bethel Public Library; and Bethel Public Library Paula Antolini appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Martin J. Lawlor, Jr. 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, Tracie C. Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:34 PM. Dated: November 3, 2015 | |||
| November 3, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-503 | James Brennan v. Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Seymour; and Town of Seymour |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 3, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-503;
James Brennan v. Inland Wetlands Commission, Town of Seymour; and Town of Seymour James Brennan appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Christopher Sugar appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:01 PM, with Hearing Officer, Clifton A. Leonhardt presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:44 PM. Dated: November 3, 2015 | |||
| November 3, 2015 | 2:30 PM | George Mulligan v. Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford | |
| George Mulligan v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; Finance Director, Town of Stratfford; and Town of Stratford | |||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 3, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-521;
George Mulligan v. Finance Director, Town of Stratford; and Town of Stratford Docket #FIC 2015-596;
George Mulligan v. Mayor, Town of Stratford; Finance Director, Town of Stratfford; and Town of Stratford The Complainant failed to appear. Attorney Bryan L. LeClerc appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:45 PM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:46 PM Dated: November 4, 2015 | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 4, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-355 | Umar Shahid v. Department of Legal Affairs, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-465 | Umar Shahid v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 4, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-355;
Umar Shahid v. Department of Legal Affairs, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Docket #FIC 2015-465;
Umar Shahid v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Umar Shahid 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 9:41 AM, with Hearing Officer, Paula S. Pearlman presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:55 AM. Dated: November 5, 2015 | |||
| November 4, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-516 | Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 4, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2015-516;
Kenneth Krayeske v. James C. Rovella, Chief, Police Department, City of Hartford; Police Department, City of Hartford; and City of Hartford | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 5, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-518 | Anthony Lazzari v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newington; Police Department, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 5, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-518;
Anthony Lazzari v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Newington; Police Department, Town of Newington; and Town of Newington Anthony Lazzari appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Peter Boorman appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:02 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:25 AM. Dated: November 13, 2015 | |||
| November 5, 2015 | 1:00 PM | FIC 2015-526 | Rakhmatulla Asatov v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 5, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-526;
Rakhmatulla Asatov v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs; and State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs Rakhmatulla Asatov appeared on his own behalf. Attorney Tanya DeMattia appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 1:28 PM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 1:52 PM. Dated: November 6, 2015 | |||
| November 5, 2015 | 2:30 PM | FIC 2015-507 | Pete Hedrick v. Superintendent of Schools, Westport Public Schools; and Westport Public Schools |
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NOTICE: The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for November 5, 2015 at 2:30 PM, was cancelled. The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2015-507;
Pete Hedrick v. Superintendent of Schools, Westport Public Schools; and Westport Public Schools | |||
| Date____________ | Time___ | Contested Case Docket # |
Contested Case Caption |
| November 6, 2015 | 9:30 AM | FIC 2015-481 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction |
| FIC 2015-510 | Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction | ||
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on November 6, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-481;
Ira Alston v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Correction; and State of Connecticut, Department of Correction Docket #FIC 2015-510;
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 9:45 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:50 AM. Dated: November 9, 2015 | |||
| November 6, 2015 | 11:00 AM | FIC 2015-467 | Linda Congdon-Marr v. Mae Ellen Lyons, Chairperson, Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; Robert Rossi, Sheila Johnson, John Donfrancisco, Amy Majek, as Members, Brooklyn Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; and Brooklyn Public Schools |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 6, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-467;
Linda Congdon-Marr v. Mae Ellen Lyons, Chairperson, Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; Robert Rossi, Sheila Johnson, John Donfrancisco, Amy Majek, as Members, Brooklyn Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools; and Board of Education, Brooklyn Public Schools Linda Congdon-Marr appeared on her own behalf. Attorney Kevin Roy and Attorney Anne Littlefield appeared on behalf of the respondents. No votes were taken. The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:06 AM, with Hearing Officer, Virginia Brown presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 12:10 PM. Dated: November 10, 2015 | |||
| November 6, 2015 | 1:00 PM | Michael Savino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, Dianna Wentzell, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education | |
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An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on November 6, 2015 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2015-532;
Michael Savino and the Manchester Journal Inquirer v. Commissioner, Dianna Wentzell, Department of Education; and State of Connecticut, Department of Education Michael Savino appeared on behalf of the complainants. Attorney Emily Melendez 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, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:34 PM. Dated: November 9, 2015 | |||