The Town of Weston is committed to providing prompt access to all records subject to disclosure under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows the public to request existing public records from Town agencies or officials.  Submitting questions is not an appropriate FOIA request.  Vital records (birth, marriage, death certificates) are subject to CT laws and regulations and must be requested from the Town Clerk's office,

To request or inspect a copy of public records under CT-FOIA:

  • Submit to the Town in writing, or reduced to writing if made orally, your request. You may make your request to the relevant Department Director or to the Records Coordinator. Each requester is encouraged to provide the Town with a completed Public Records Request Form (click here) to ensure a clear and complete understanding of the records requested. Using this form will ensure that the Town has the information needed to process the request efficiently.
  • The Town of Weston will acknowledge receipt of requests within 4 days
    • The Town may seek clarification, as needed
    • The Town Department(s) having custody of the requested record(s) will conduct a search for the records in the ordinary course of business and in the order received
    • As appropriate and necessary, records will be reviewed to determine whether any or all of the record is exempt from disclosure under CT-FOIA. If the Town determines a record, in whole or in part, is exempt, it will provide notice.
  • To receive records:
    • Records may be inspected by the Requester and copied by Town staff, subject to $0.50 per page copy fee (CGS 1-212)
    • Records may be inspected and scanned by the Requester using a handheld scanner, subject to $20 scan fee (CGS 1-212)
    • Records may be received by email or an electronic storage device, subject to costs incurred by the Town (CGS 1-212)
    • If the Requester does not have computer access, records may be received by mail, subject to costs incurred by the Town (CGS 1-211, 1-212)
    • If the request is for inspection of records, a Town representative will contact you to make arrangements
  • Requesters should be aware that the Town of Weston receives many requests for information under FOIA, and that Town personnel require time to gather and review responsive records. The Town works to provide complete responses, but doing so takes time, and patience is requested and appreciated, as these requests are fulfilled.

 

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If you have any questions concerning your rights under the Freedom of Information Act, contact: 

Freedom of Information Commission
165 Capitol Ave, Suite 1100
Hartford, CT 06106
Telephone: (860) 566-5682
Toll-Free(CT Only): (866) 374-3617
FAX: (860) 566-6474
EMAIL: FOI@ct.gov
On the Web: ct.gov/FOI