FOIA Request to Town of Webster regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Webster on February 1, 2026, by Old North News. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include several specific details: the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
Old North News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. They have also requested that any denied portions be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial while releasing all reasonably segregable portions of the records. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver as members of the media engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
