FOIA Request to Town of Aberdeen regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Aberdeen by Pinehurst Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. Specifically, Pinehurst Today is requesting copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as contract or amendment titles, 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 only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
Pinehurst Today has requested that any denied portions be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial and asks for all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released. The media organization has also expressed a preference for receiving the information in electronic format if available.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Pinehurst Today highlights their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. This request is made with the intent to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
Pinehurst Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
