The above-captioned matter was heard as a contested case on September 11, 2015, at which time the respondents appeared and presented sworn testimony through two witnesses, an extensive exhibit and argument on the complaint.

     A continued hearing was held on September 18, 2015, at which time the complainant and the respondents appeared and presented testimony, exhibits and argument on the complaint. After the complainant had an opportunity to examine thoroughly the respondent Town Manager concerning the records that had been disclosed, the complainant stated that he wished to withdraw his complaint.

     The Commission recommends the following order on the basis of the record:

     1. Based on the withdrawal of the complaint, the case is hereby dismissed.
 

Approved by Order of the Freedom of Information Commission at its regular meeting of January 27, 2016.

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Cynthia A. Cannata
Acting Clerk of the Commission

PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-180(c), G.S., THE FOLLOWING ARE THE NAMES OF EACH PARTY AND THE MOST RECENT MAILING ADDRESS, PROVIDED TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION, OF THE PARTIES OR THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.

THE PARTIES TO THIS CONTESTED CASE ARE:

Robert Young
20 Coppermill Road
Wethersfield, CT  06109

Town Manager, Town of Newington;
and Town of Newington
c/o Peter J. Boorman, Esq.
Law Offices of Peter J. Boorman, LLC
365 Willard Avenue, Suite 2E
Newington, CT  06111

____________________________
Cynthia A. Cannata
Acting Clerk of the Commission

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