Public Records Tracker- Published June 17, 2026
The Freedom of Waterbury Records Project is a long-term public records initiative by The Waterbury Times. This tracker documents all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted, their status, and records received.
This page is updated regularly to promote transparency, accountability, and public access to government information in Waterbury.
How to Read This Tracker
- Pending: Request submitted, awaiting response
- Acknowledged: Agency confirmed receipt
- Denied: Request denied or partially denied
- Received: Records obtained and under review or published
- Published: Records have been publicly released
Records Request
ACTIVE FOIA REQUESTS
City Clerk — Records Index Request
ID: FWRP-001
Status: Pending
Date Filed: June 17, 2026
Agency: City Clerk, City of Waterbury
Description:
Request for index, catalog, or organizational guide of records related to zoning, land use, council actions, ordinances, and legal agreements.
Notes:
System-mapping request to identify available public records structure.
Zoning & Property Records — Cedar Avenue / Elton
ID: FWRP-002
Status: Pending
Date Filed: June 17, 2026
Agency: City of Waterbury (Planning/Zoning/Clerk coordination)
Properties Covered:
- 128 Cedar Avenue (Waterbury Gardens)
- 16 West Main Street (Elton Residential Care Home)
Description:
All zoning, enforcement, approvals, correspondence, hearings, and communications related to both properties from 2023–present.
Notes:
High-priority investigative request tied to land-use and redevelopment patterns.
Public Safety Records — Waterbury Police Department
ID: FWRP-003
Status: Pending
Date Filed: June 17, 2026
Agency: Waterbury Police Department
Description:
Overtime data, staffing summaries, arrest statistics, internal affairs summaries, and crime reports (non-exempt portions).
Education Records — Waterbury Public Schools
ID: FWRP-004
Status: Pending
Date Filed: June 17, 2026
Agency: Waterbury Public Schools
Description:
Administrative investigations (non-identifying summaries where permitted), vendor contracts, transportation agreements, and consultant expenditures.
Public Spending Records — City of Waterbury
ID: FWRP-005
Status: Pending
Date Filed: June 17, 2026
Agency: City of Waterbury Finance / Clerk coordination
Description:
ARPA funding allocations, settlement agreements, vendor payments, and capital project expenditures
About FOIA Requests
All requests are submitted under the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act. Agencies are required by law to respond within statutory timeframes unless exemptions apply.
The Waterbury Times will publish records of public interest and provide context for readers when appropriate.
Contact / Tips
If you have information or records suggestions related to public interest issues in Waterbury, contact:
The Waterbury Times