Office of the Town Attorney
Freedom of Information Law Requests
The Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) allows public access to government records. To obtain copies of public records, simply submit a written request to the department whose records you seek. The Town has a form available for your convenience on this web site or at the Town offices, although it is not necessary to use this form when submitting a request; it is only necessary that your request be in writing. Once received, the law requires the Town to respond within 5 business days. If the records are not readily available, you will instead receive an acknowledgement of your request and an estimated date when the records will be available. You may either look at the records, or request photocopies, in which case the fee is 25¢ per copy. While FOIL generally allows access to records, not all records will be released.
The Freedom of Information Law and other laws protect certain types of information from being released to the public. For example, dates of birth and social security numbers will always be taken out of the records. If a request has been denied, in whole or in part, you may appeal the decision in writing within 30 days to the Town Attorney at:
Memorial Town Hall
How To Submit FOIL Requests
Records can be requested in the following ways:
Electronically
Submit your request electronically by using the eFoil form:
Ready to submit a FOIL request?
Submit OnlineBy Mail or in person
You may submit a request for records in person at our office below. Our office is located on the second floor.
In addition, you may download the FOIL request form, complete it and submit your request in writing by mailing it to:
Memorial Town Hall
By Fax
You may also submit the FOIL request by fax to (518) 786-7324.