New System Makes Public Records More Accessible In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT — The city of Middletown has a new system designed to "improve transparency" by making public records more easily accessible.

Requestors of public information can now submit Freedom of Information Act requests through an online system that went live Monday, officials said.

"The City of Middletown chose JustFOIA to help streamline our citizens' open records request process and improve efficiencies within. By implementing this solution, individuals seeking public records will be able to track their requests and access electronic documents like emails through a simple website,” said Brianna Skowera, the director of information systems for the city of Middletown.

"JustFOIA is ecstatic to work with Middletown and empower them to implement a solution to this often challenging process. We are fanatical about our clients' success. It's impressive to see the impact that JustFOIA makes on their staff and the citizens they serve," JustFOIA president Donny Barstow said.

Those who want to submit a request can use an online request form available at:

• https://middletownct.gov/foi

JustFOIA enables agencies to better serve their community by simplifying records request management.