FROM THE ARCHIVE

Anti-Pequot town mum on spending

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NOVEMBER 29, 2000

The town of North Stonington won't detail how it has spent its money on fighting the federal recognition of two Pequot tribes because they say the information is considered attorney-client privilege.

As such, the town says it doesn't have to respond to a freedom of information request made under state law by Mark Sebastian, Vice Chairman of the Eastern Pequot Tribe. Sebastian had asked for a detailed report on whom the tribe was paying and for what purposes in their ongoing fight against the tribe and the Paucatuck Eastern Pequot Tribe, both of whom received preliminary federal recognition in April.

Earlier this week, town residents approved spending an additional $27,000 to fight the petitions, bringing their total this year to $62,000. Overall, The New London Day says the town has spent $163,000 on their effort.

So far the only outward results their effort has had on the petitions is a six-month extension on the comment period on the two tribes.

Get the Story:
Town won't release details of cost of opposing petitions (The New London Day 11/29)

Relevant Links:
State of Connecticut Freedom of Information Act - www.state.ct.us/FOI

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Town approves more anti-Pequot money (Tribal Law 11/28)
Town wants more anti-Pequot money (Tribal Law 11/22)
Tribe wants report on spending by foe (Tribal Law 11/15)