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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of March 25, 2013 through March 29, 2013 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
 March 25, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-367 Robert Eleck v. Thomas E. Kulhawik, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwalk; and Police Department, City of Norwalk 
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-489 Bruno Matarazzo, Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican American v. William Joslyn, Director of Student and Professional Services, Torrington Public Schools; Fiona Cappabianca, Chairwoman, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; Ellen Hoene, Christopher Rovero and Karl Brady, Members, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; and Grievance Committee, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-605 Gary Dinowitz v. Special Assistant, Office of Special Assistant to the President, State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University
 March 26, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-637 Sarah Vickers and Tambo Enterprises, LLC v. Executive Director, Development Authority, City of Bristol; and Development Authority, City of Bristol
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-625 Brian Kobylarz v. Mayor, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-635 Jeff Johnson and the New London Day v. Mayor, Town of Montville; and Town of Montville
 March 27, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-398 Edward Tuccio v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ridgefield; and Police Department, Town of Ridgefield
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-588 Edward Tuccio v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
 March 28, 2013 No Special Meetings scheduled
 March 29, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 25, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-367 Robert Eleck v. Thomas E. Kulhawik, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwalk; and Police Department, City of Norwalk 
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 25, 2013 at 9:30 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2012-367;
Robert Eleck v. Thomas E. Kulhawik, Chief, Police Department, City of Norwalk; and Police Department, City of Norwalk
 March 25, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2012-489 Bruno Matarazzo, Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican American v. William Joslyn, Director of Student and Professional Services, Torrington Public Schools; Fiona Cappabianca, Chairwoman, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; Ellen Hoene, Christopher Rovero and Karl Brady, Members, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; and Grievance Committee, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 25, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-489;
Bruno Matarazzo, Kevin Litten and the Waterbury Republican American v. William Joslyn, Director of Student and Professional Services, Torrington Public Schools; Fiona Cappabianca, Chairwoman, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; Ellen Hoene, Christopher Rovero and Karl Brady, Members, Grievance Committee, Torrington Public Schools; and Grievance Committee, Board of Education, Torrington Public Schools
Attorney Tara Shaw appeared on behalf of the complainants.   William Joslyn, Ellen Hoene, Fiona Cappabianca, Ken Traus and Karl Brady all appeared on their own behalf.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 11:00 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:15 AM.
Dated:  April 3, 2013
 March 25, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-605 Gary Dinowitz v. Special Assistant, Office of Special Assistant to the President, State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 25, 2013 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-605;
Gary Dinowitz v. Special Assistant, Office of Special Assistant to the President, State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University; and State of Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University
Date Time Contested_Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March_26,_2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-637 Sarah Vickers and Tambo Enterprises, LLC v. Executive Director, Development Authority, City of Bristol; and Development Authority, City of Bristol
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 26, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-637;
Sarah Vickers and Tambo Enterprises, LLC v. Executive Director, Development Authority, City of Bristol; and Development Authority, City of Bristol
The complainant failed to appear.   Attorney Richard Lacey appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:55 AM, with Hearing Officer, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 9:57 AM.
Dated:  March 26, 2013
 March 26, 2013  11:00_AM FIC 2012-625 Brian Kobylarz v. Mayor, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was cancelled.  The complaint in this matter has been withdrawn.
Docket #FIC 2012-625;
Brian Kobylarz v. Mayor, City of Norwich; and City of Norwich
 March 26, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-635 Jeff Johnson and the New London Day v. Mayor, Town of Montville; and Town of Montville
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for March 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-635;
Jeff Johnson and the New London Day v. Mayor, Town of Montville; and Town of Montville
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 March 27, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-398 Edward Tuccio v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ridgefield; and Police Department, Town of Ridgefield
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 27, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-398;
Edward Tuccio v. Chief, Police Department, Town of Ridgefield; and Police Department, Town of Ridgefield
The complainant failed to appear.   Attorney Nathan Zezula 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, Valicia D. Harmon presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Dated:  March 27, 2013
 March 27, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-588 Edward Tuccio v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on March 27, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-588;
Edward Tuccio v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
The complainant to appear.   Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 2:15 PM, with Hearing Officer, Lisa F. Siegel presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 2:16 PM.
Dated:  March 27, 2013