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The Freedom of Information Commission will hold special meetings during the week of June 10, 2013 through June 14, 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
 June 10, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 June 11, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-504 David Godbout v. Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of East Lyme; and Town of East Lyme
 11:00 AM FIC 2012-718 Kevin Rennie v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management
 June 12, 2013 No Special Meetings Scheduled
 June 13, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-725 William Scaringe v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
 11:00 AM FIC 2013-035 Mark Staszewski v. Town Clerk, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
 2:00 PM FIC 2012-670 James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
FIC 2012-684 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
 June 14, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-002 Jean McCarthy v. First Selectman, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
FIC 2013-003 Jean McCarthy v. Assessor, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
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Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 11, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-504 David Godbout v. Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of East Lyme; and Town of East Lyme
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 11, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-504;
David Godbout v. Board of Assessment Appeals, Town of East Lyme; and Town of East Lyme
David Godbout appeared on his own behalf.   Attorney Mark Zamarka 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:20 AM.
Dated:  June 11, 2013
 June 11, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2012-718 Kevin Rennie v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-718;
Kevin Rennie v. Executive Director, State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management; and State of Connecticut, Office of Legislative Management
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 13, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2012-725 William Scaringe v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following matter was held on June 13, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2012-725;
William Scaringe v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
William Scaringe appeared on his own behalf.   Assistant Attorney General Neil Parille appeared on behalf of the respondents.  No votes were taken.  The proceedings were digitally recorded.
The hearing convened at 9:34 AM, with Hearing Officer, Kathleen K. Ross presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Dated:  June 19, 2013
 June 13, 2013  11:00 AM FIC 2013-035 Mark Staszewski v. Town Clerk, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following matter for June 13, 2013 at 11:00 AM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2013-035;
Mark Staszewski v. Town Clerk, Town of Wallingford; and Town of Wallingford
 June 13, 2013  2:00 PM FIC 2012-670 James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
FIC 2012-684 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
NOTICE:  The special meeting scheduled in the following consolidated matter for June 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM, was postponed.
Docket #FIC 2012-670;
James Torlai v. Commissioner, State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police; and State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of State Police
Docket #FIC 2012-684;
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
Dated:  June 19, 2013
Date Time Contested Case
Docket #
Contested Case Caption
 June 14, 2013  9:30 AM FIC 2013-002 Jean McCarthy v. First Selectman, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
FIC 2013-003 Jean McCarthy v. Assessor, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
An evidentiary hearing of the Freedom of Information Commission in the following consolidated matters was held on June 14, 2013 in the Freedom of Information Hearing Room, 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, Connecticut.
Docket #FIC 2013-002;
Jean McCarthy v. First Selectman, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
Docket #FIC 2013-003;
Jean McCarthy v. Assessor, Town of Redding; and Town of Redding
Attorney William Fish appeared on behalf of the complainant.   Attorney Elliott Pollack 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, Victor R. Perpetua presiding.
The hearing adjourned at 10:20 AM.
Dated:  June 19, 2013