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February 17, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 7

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Frontier has called Stamford home since 1946. But never before has the Fortune 500 company served Connecticut customers. Now as executives prepare to switch the Connecticut plug, they’re anticipating one obvious question from customers: Who is Frontier Communications?

f the world slowed down this month to make way for all the ice and snow, the Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford — often known by the shorthand WBDC — has instead put the pedal to the metal. From its Bedford Street headquarters, the WBDC operates with a budget “greater than $1.5 million annually,” according to its founder and director, Fran Pastore. On a recent afternoon in the WBDC second-floor offices, she waxed enthusiastic about a pair of programs for nascent entrepreneurs, a coming physical expansion in Danbury and a cinematic star turn for African ice cream. Whatever the programs, according to Kimberly Cranston-DeSousa, a WBDC senior manager and project director, “We’re consistently about the economic equity of women.” The WBDC’s two classes focus on: “Passion to Profit: Business Plan Development Program” and a four-month budget coaching program. “The business plan class is about testing the feasibility of your idea,” Pastore said. “There is critical analysis of the idea and then we figure out how to make it work.” The deadline of Feb. 17 has been extended, but the two separate classes — one in Norwalk and one in Shelton, each with 15 students — will begin as scheduled: Feb. 24 at the

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by The end of The year, some 1.5 million customers in Connecticut will see the letterhead on their Internet and phone bills change from AT&T Inc. to Frontier Communications Corp.

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Malloy emphasizes tax relief, education in session’s opening BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

raming his midterm budget adjustments in the context of a growing economy, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Connecticut taxpayers should share in the economic recovery of fiscal year 2015. Proposing a range of tax cuts and an additional $445.5 million in capital expenditures, Malloy in his opening remarks for the 2014 legislative session emphasized his administration’s fiscal responsibility and attention to needed investments such as education. With a $500 million budget surplus for 2014, Malloy intends to make a $270.7 million deposit in the state’s rainy day fund, pay an extra $100 million toward the state’s pension obligations and give back the remainder to taxpayers. His $19 billion budget includes $200 million in tax relief, including exemptions on teachers’ pension contributions, taxes on municipal health plan insurance premiums and sales taxes on over-the-counter medications and clothing. He also proposed extensions

of angel investor and earned income tax credits. “This is modest — but real — relief,” Malloy told General Assembly members Feb. 6. “Relief designed to ease the burden of working families and help them

increase, they say. Malloy’s revised budget — including capital expenditures — includes an additional $138 million, at least, in new and expanded job programs, including $100 million for business expansion

“Years from now, when the Great Recession is a distant memory, long after the political battles of this year have faded, this should be our legacy,” he said. “That we made sure all Connecticut kids get a great education, one that starts early and takes them as far as their dreams and hard work will allow.” share in Connecticut’s recovery, now and into the future.” Republican opponents, though many support his relief program, have criticized Malloy for proposing tax cuts during a year when he will likely run for re-election. Three years ago he implemented a record $2.6 billion tax

and retention programs; $10 million for STEP UP job training; $3.6 million for a 13-week job readiness program for the unemployed; and $25 million to create an Advanced Manufacturing Fund to meet an emerging demand for manufacturing suppliers. During his remarks, Malloy also

introduced a five-pronged approach to increasing students’ access to education. The approach includes at least $72 million in additional early childhood and K-12 education spending as the state moves to a universal pre-kindergarten model. “I’ve said a number of times today that we need to make sure everyone can share in our recovery,” Malloy said. “We know the best way to increase someone’s chances for success is a quality education.” To increase access, Malloy proposed a 40 percent increase in pre-kindergarten enrollment, a $134.5 million investment in the state college and university system, a high-tech associate degree program for high school students, scholarships for college dropouts and tax-free college savings accounts for new parents. “Years from now, when the Great Recession is a distant memory, long after the political battles of this year have faded, this should be our legacy,” he said. “That we made sure all Connecticut kids get a great education, one that starts early and takes them as far as their dreams and hard work will allow.”

CBIA legislative agenda aims for top 20-business state ranking

he Connecticut Business & Industry Association released its legislative agenda Feb. 10 with the goal of pushing the state’s ranking for business friendliness into the top 20 states by 2017. Citing the state’s traditionally low rankings, CBIA CEO John R. Rathgeber said it was time to reverse negative perceptions of the state that make it harder to attract needed investments. “It’s critical that all of us – elected officials, businesses, employees, and residents – come together and embrace the goal of moving the state into the top 20,” Rathgeber said in a release. “We must address those weaknesses. If we don’t commit to improving our competitiveness, businesses will look to other states to invest, grow, and create jobs.” CBIA is the state’s largest business organization, representing both small and large business interests. The following is a selection of CBIA’s key recommendations.

To control state spending, CBIA officials urged state employee contracts be brought in line with private sector wage and benefit standards. On tax policy, the organization called for the elimination of caps on business tax credits, more “competitive” and consistent personal

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income and estate taxes, an end to business-to-business sales taxes and expanded use of tax credits for employee training, among other initiatives. To decrease the cost of doing business, the group called on legislators to reject any new mandates on employers such as an increase in the minimum wage. It also proposed a reform on unemployment compensation and workers’ compensation systems. Similarly officials called for the rejection of any new health benefit mandate and the elimination of health mandates that are not cost justified. The agenda included few spending endorsements, but encouraged the full use of available state and federal funding for transportation infrastructure improvements. To maximize the state’s “ideal location,” CBIA officials encouraged expanded highways, increased rail parking and better transit connectivity. “Economic competitiveness doesn’t mean being the cheapest state in which to do business, it means being the best,” the report’s authors said. “Connecticut can be one of the best if we nurture our strengths and address our weaknesses.” The agenda also includes environment, energy and manufacturing initiatives aimed at making the state’s regulatory climate more user friendly.

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Connecticut’s $22 million tourism ad campaign directly generated at least $219 million in tourism spending over the last two years, according to recent tracking results. State welcome centers reported a 55 percent increase in potential visitors in 2013 compared to the 2012 and state lodging revenue was up 8.5 percent. Gearing up for the 2014 tourism season, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said the ad tracking results showed the effectiveness of the state’s Still Revolutionary ad campaign. In 2012 state officials launched the campaign to bolster Connecticut’s $11.5 billion tourism industry after previous studies showed leisure travelers had a low awareness of Connecticut as a place to visit. Since the start of the campaign, consumers in targeted markets have seen the message nearly 646 million times, according to the strategic research firm Harrison Group. After viewing the ad, 53 percent of viewers claim to have an interest in visiting, claim to have visited or plan to visit the state. Additionally, traffic to the CTvisit.com increased 70 percent in 2013 over 2012. “Tourism has always been a good investment for the state — it is a sector that generates billions in spending and represents more than 100,000 jobs for residents,” Malloy said in a written statement. “We will continue making strategic investments, with a focus on the longterm, to promote all that Connecticut has to offer and let employers and tourists alike know our state is a great place to live, work and visit.”

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Connecticut has already reached its health care exchange goal of enrolling 100,000 residents by March 31. Access Health CT, which was created as a result of the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare, had 121,983 enrollees as of Sunday, according to the Hartford Courant. The majority have signed up for Medicaid. “When the exchange launched in October, we said our goal was to enroll 100,000 Connecticut consumers by the end of open enrollment on March 31st,” Access Health CT’s CEO Kevin Counihan said, according to the Courant. “We are thrilled to have reached that goal seven weeks early; however, our work does not end here. Our outreach and engagement efforts will be just as

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aggressive and active during the remaining open enrollment period so we can provide quality, more affordable health care coverage to as many Connecticut consumers as possible.” The enrollment figures include 50,665 who bought private insurance plans and 71,318 who were eligible for Medicaid, the federally funded coverage for low-income people. That factors to 41.5 percent buying private plans and 58.5 percent who became eligible for Medicaid. The tally includes 22,335 who signed up through the state Department of Social Services, not Access Health CT. People numbering 50,665 learned they would be eligible for Medicaid starting Jan. 1 and an additional 22,335 were enrolled in Medicaid before Jan. 1.

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Recommendations and findings from a state task force on so-called puppy mills were submitted to the state Legislature’s Environment Committee for review recently, before the start of the 2014 session. The recommendations include a $5 fee on each wholesale-level cat and dog sales that would go into a fund to protect the pets. The Environment Committee will now decide if it will bring forward a bill to address the task force’s work. The effort was spurred by proposed legislation last year by Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-Fairfield, which created a task force to study the importation of puppies from substandard commercial animal mills in Connecticut. Kupchick, who served as co-chairwoman with Sen. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk/ Darien, on the task force panel, said the proposal represents a middle ground between the pet store industry and animal rights advocates, who had sought a complete ban on the sale of commercially bred animals. Kupchick said, “Our task force listened to all the affected stakeholders and the public and put together a list of seven recommendations. The goal is about the health of the pets sold in Connecticut, ensuring families who buy a pet are protected and to hopefully have an impact on the breeding dogs that supply puppies to pet stores.” The recommendations include: • standardizing care applicable to instate breeders of cats and dogs; • creating parity between the animal importer statutes and pet shop statutes by establishing potential penalties for the

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onnecticut Voices for Children has released a report indicating the share of the state budget going to programs targeted for young people and families has declined from 40 percent to 30 percent across the last two decades. Wade Gibson, who oversees the nonprofit’s Fiscal Policy Center, weighed in. His metrics include the arresting figure that Connecticut is stingy (or perhaps stolidly Yankee) relative to other states when it comes to government spending as a share of personal income — We’re No. 46! “As Connecticut faces projected budget deficits and a shrinking portion of the state budget targeted to children and families, a new report comparing Connecticut’s state revenue system to those of other states concludes that the state has additional capacity to support public investments in young people, Gibson said. “The analysis by the nonprofit Fiscal Policy Center at Connecticut Voices for Children in New Haven finds that residents of many wealthy towns enjoy property tax rates that are a fraction of those in neighboring cities and that Connecticut has the lowest charges and fees of any state.” He quoted Ellen Shemitz, executive director of Connecticut Voices for Children, who said, “These reports identify related trends that, seen together, reveal opportunities for reform. Even as state budget constraints have resulted in shortsighted cuts to child health and education funding, imbalances in our

tax system have left potential revenue sources untapped.” Among the findings of the report: • Connecticut state spending is comparatively low and has remained so for years. In fiscal year 2011, Connecticut state and local government spending as a share of personal income ranked 46 (fifth lowest) among 50 states, similar to its ranking of 48 in 2000. Connecticut remained near the bottom of all 50 states in state and local spending as a share of personal income on education (45 in 2011), transportation (48), public safety (47), public salaries and wages (45), housing and environment (49), public welfare (42) and social services (42). • Connecticut raises less revenue than any other state in charges and fees, such as tolls, medical charges at public hospitals and public college tuition. Connecticut raises less from these fees as a share of personal income primarily because it enrolls comparatively few students in public colleges and has fewer public hospitals, so it earns less in tuition and medical charges than other states. As a result, Connecticut’s overall state and local revenues (combined charges, fees and taxes) are comparatively low (43), though its taxes alone rank fairly high (13). • While Connecticut’s local property taxes are high, other state taxes are low and increasingly progressive. Connecticut’s overall state and local taxes rank relatively high, but factoring out the property tax, Connecticut’s

ranking falls from 13 to 29. Moreover, the mix of taxes in Connecticut has changed in favor of progressive income taxes rather than regressive sales taxes, which fall harder on low- and middle-income families. • While property taxes are comparatively high overall, they are low in many wealthy towns. Towns such as Darien and Greenwich have effective property tax rates that are a fraction of those in neighboring Connecticut cities and New York suburbs. “Given these findings,” Gibson said, “the report suggests that the state’s charges and fees, as well as property taxes in many wealthy towns, are areas where additional revenues could be raised to support high-return public investments in young people and in the future of Connecticut. “As the state considers spending and revenue reforms to improve opportunities for children and rebuild the support for children’s programs that has diminished in the last two decades, we should not undermine the competitiveness of today’s revenue system,” he said. “By focusing on areas where Connecticut revenues are comparatively low, we can make these important investments in our future, while diminishing any negative impact on our economic well-being today.” The full report is titled “Where Should We Look to Fund Public Investment? Mapping Connecticut’s Revenue Landscape” and is available at: ctvoices.org.

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Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce in Shelton and a Norwalk Community College-sited class that begins Feb. 27. The nine-week course costs $300, but reduced-fee scholarships are available to those who qualify. (Kenyetta Banks is the sign-up contact for this class: KBanks@ ctwbdc.org.) At least to begin the process, there is no fee for the budget coaching class, which will vet entrepreneurs and eventually pair “about 25” of them with personal coaches. After introductory assessments, those selected will pay a $50 fee for the four-month-long course. Initial sessions are Feb. 25 at the Greater Valley Chamber and March 6 at WBDC’s Stamford headquarters. (Jill Foster is the contact for this class: JFoster@ ctwbdc.org.) “A lot of interest in entrepreneurship started at the beginning of the recession,” Pastore said. “But a lot of people found out they weren’t cut out for it. What they discovered was they have to readjust their personal finances instead. After WBDC assessments, some were urged

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The answer, officials hope customers find, is a company focused on community and customer service. “We’re here to serve the customer, be responsive and go the extra mile,” said Cecilia K. McKenney, executive vice president of human resources and administrative services. “That’s everybody’s job here including mine.” Nowhere in McKenney’s job description does it list customer support. But twice during an interview with the Business Journal, McKenney pointed to the cell number on her business card as a contact point for acquaintances as far away as Minnesota. The largest communication services provider focused on rural and suburban America, Frontier served roughly 3.1 million customers in 2013 and generated an estimated $5 billion in annual revenue. By the second half of 2014, the company also plans to close on a deal with AT&T to acquire its Connecticut wire-line operations for $2 billion cash. Pending federal approval, the acquisition would include 2,700 Connecticut AT&T employees as well as all AT&T small business and residential telephone lines,

not to create a business, but to look at how they spend money. It’s a critical first step.” Cranston-DeSousa said, “We don’t want to discourage a potential entrepreneur from trying, but to begin a successful business you need a solid personal foundation.” It’s part of a broad business picture that can delve into detail, but remain fixed on the big picture. “We offer a holistic approach to economic empowerment for women as well as for men,” Pastore said, emphasizing WBDC oomph in the arenas of professional development, access to capital, business expansion and personalized financial and business advice, both for startups and for existing businesses. “That’s the driving message from the WBDC: providing a unique, hands-on, comprehensive, holistic approach to business.” The nonprofit WBDC, which dates to 1997, conducts courses on the road and will continue to do so, but it also is preparing to set up a permanent satellite in Danbury. Danbury floated to the top of the

broadband connections and video subscribers. Retaining just its 4G LTE cellphone network and large business contracts, AT&T executives say the deal is an opportunity to further the company’s transition into an all-IP, wireless and cloud network. Frontier has kept a low profile in Connecticut, but the same isn’t true in the markets it serves. Commonly Frontier is a part of community parades, food banks and veteran programs, which it says is a winning strategy to increasing market share. “Consumers want to buy from people,” McKenney said. “Not from some big company five states away or in another country. They want to buy from a trusted technologies company.” “Bet my bottom dollar, you will see Frontier in the newspapers when we take over this Connecticut acquisition,” she added. Analysts estimate the wire-line package will produce $1.25 billion in revenue in 2014. But beyond expected revenue from the acquisition, McKinney said the company believes its community engagement model will allow it expand on AT&T’s current market share in Connecticut. After acquiring similar services in 14 states from Verizon Communications

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From left, the WBDC’s Caroline Simmons, program specialist; Megan Wormser, office assistant; and Kimberly CranstonDeSousa, senior manager of programs and project director.

choice list because of the intense interest in WBDC programs there, as Pastore explained. She called the process that led to Danbury’s selection “methodical and thoughtful.” She said plans for the office “are happening quietly.” Finally, the WBDC office addressed African ice cream. Litchfield Countybased filmmakers Rob and Lisa Fruchtman will screen “Sweet Dreams”

at Garden Cinemas in Norwalk March 6 (and again in Litchfield March 20). Pastore in 2010 was among those on a Business Council for Peace trip to Rwanda that led to the founding of the ice cream shop. The Rwandan entrepreneurs who founded Blue Marble Ice Cream and eventually opened a Brooklyn store with it are all survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Cecilia McKenney, executive vice president of human resources and administrative services, at Frontier Communications.

three years ago, the company’s model has successfully increased customer contracts in each market and reduced the number of those discontinuing service. The new customer base also serves as an opportunity to sell value-added products like the company’s data security, computer protection and technical support services. Expressing what seemed to be genuine excitement, Brigid Smith, assistant vice president of corporate communications, said she was already telling friends and family that the local engagement model was coming back to Connecticut phone service.

Years ago, Southern New England Telephone Co. (SNET), which eventually became AT&T, was a “beloved” company, Smith said, primarily for its emphasis on customer service. Customers personally knew the representatives who answered service requests, rather than interacting with a faceless voice reading a script. “It’s a model extremely familiar to Frontier – the local engagement model,” Smith said. “People will be seeing SNET again, in a different name as Frontier.” “It sounds pretty hokey,” she said. “But I’ve been here 35 years and it is a great company.”

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ore than a thousand people filed into the Hyatt Regency Stamford in Old Greenwich recently to mull their retirements or peruse resorts in an event that has now run 20 years. According to the niche media company — North Carolina-based Ideal-Living — that has returned to the Greenwich area year after year to market its services, the allure is about the location (central to Fairfield County and Westchester County, N.Y.) and the demographic — well-to-do — that resides in it. The 25-year-old company works hand in hand with resorts and developers coast to coast in presenting events like the bustling one in Old Greenwich. Its next show is in March in Bridgewater, N.J. Company President Michael Hackeling, a New York native, said afterward, “We provide an integrated service that features live events, the web and print. It’s an easy way to begin the search for a resort or for a retirement community. Start on the web; go to the magazine; go to the events. We make it easy by bringing the developers from all over the country to one location, in this case Greenwich.” Besides Hackeling, the Ideal-Living contingent included company Vice President Dave Robertson, director of operations Alan Lipka and the company’s web and data manager David Heck. — Bill Fallon

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St. Vincent’s begins work on Stratford facility

t. Vincent’s Health Services recently broke ground on its new two-story medical building at 3272 Main St. in Stratford. The building will house St. Vincent’s new urgent care walk-in center and Stratford Medicine, one of St. Vincent’s multispecialty group practices. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, a 473-bed teaching hospital and trauma center, is on Main Street in Bridgeport. Attendees at the groundbreaking included Stratford Mayor John Harkins; Frank Scifo, medical director of St. Vincent’s Urgent Care Medicine/St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group Inc.; and John and Eleanor Bigley, principals of the landlord, 3272 Main Associates L.L.C. St. Vincent’s will occupy the majority of the 20,000-square-foot structure (and most of the first floor) with its urgent care walk-in facility and the moving of its Stratford Medicine primary care practice currently at 2595 Main St. Both the walk-in and Stratford Medicine will be housed on the first floor of the building with some specialty services affiliated with St. Vincent’s MultiSpecialty Group to be offered later in a section of the second floor. The landlord is seeking additional tenants for the remainder of the space. The exterior of the building will fea-

Government, business and health care officials join David Bigley, foreground, son of landlord principals John and Eleanor Bigley, at the groundbreaking.

ture clapboard and brick in keeping with the historic ambience of the area. The urgent care center will employ one physician and four additional staff members, while Stratford Medicine has on staff one physician, Charles BruceTagoe, and three support staff. The St. Vincent’s Urgent Care Center

will offer treatment of nonlife-threatening illness and injuries and the likes of physical exams for school, camp and employment. It will have complete diagnostic services, including lab, EKG and X-ray and will give patients access to an extensive network of health providers. No

appointment is necessary. St. Vincent’s also maintains urgent care walk-in centers in Bridgeport, Monroe, Shelton and Fairfield with hours of Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 5.p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. — Bill Fallon

Incubator addresses sustainability via one of its own

ridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Daphne Dixon of Fairfield, an inaugural client of the Fairfield University Accelerator and Mentoring Enterprise (FAME), recently met at the business incubator site to discuss sustainability. Throughout her career as an environmentalist, Dixon, a California native, has worked closely with sustainability leaders, businesses, organizations and communities to raise awareness about “resilient communities” and to promote green living practices. Dixon founded the annual Fairfield County Green Faire, the Fairfield County Green Coast Awards, and is co-founder of the Green Market Exposition. Dixon also founded Conscious Decisions, “a socially responsible business venture” that looks to bring “green to mainstream” by educating the public on sustainable and eco-friendly living practices. Her startup was one of three

honored in November as the incubator’s first participants. Dixon and Finch discussed the latest sustainable energy products and services available to municipalities at a meeting also attended by Christopher Anastasi, sustainability coordinator for Bridgeport. An effort to nurture startups and foster economic development, FAME is a collaboration of Fairfield University¹s Charles F. Dolan School of Business, the town of Fairfield Economic Development Department and Fairfield-based Kleban Properties (Nov. 11 FCBJ). FAME, according to a Fairfield University release, “offers innovators like Dixon the tools they need from guidance to funding and prime downtown office space above the Fairfield University Bookstore to turn their ideas into realities.”

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— Bill Fallon

Mayor Bill Finch, center, with FAME client Daphne Dixon and Chris Huntley, associate professor of information systems and operations management at Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business.

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THE LIST

RANKED BY TOTAL ASSETS

Commercial Banks

FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEXT LIST: FEBRUARY 24 ENERGY SERVICES

LARGEST COMMERCIAL BANKS

Ranked by total assets. Rank

Name and address • Number of branches in county Telephone number, area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Website JPMorgan Chase N.A.

1 2 3

270 Park Ave., New York, NY 10017 • 46 branches (212) 270-6000 • jpmorganchase.com

Bank of America N.A.

100 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 • 50 branches (800) 432-1000 • bankofamerica.com

Citibank N.A.

399 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022 • 20 branches (800) 285-3000 • citibank.com

Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

101 N. Philips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 • 35 branches (605) 575-7332 • wellsfargo.com

4 5 6 7

TD Bank N.A.

M&T Bank

2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 • 18 branches (302) 351-4560 • tdbank.com

HSBC Bank USA N.A.

1800 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA 22102 • Three branches (800) 975-4722 • banking.us.hsbc.com

RBS Citizens N.A.

1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, RI 02903• Three branches (401) 456-7096 • citizensbank.com

Northern Trust

50 S. La Salle St., Chicago, IL 60603 • One branch (866) 876-9944 • northerntrust.com 1 M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203 • One branch (800) 724-2440 • mtb.com

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Source:

First Republic Bank

111 Pine St., San Francisco, CA 94111 • One branch (415) 392-1400 • firstrepublic.com

First Niagara Bank N.A.

726 Exchange St., Suite 700, Buffalo, NY 14210 • 15 branches (800) 439-8230 • firstniagara.com

Webster Bank N.A.

Webster Plaza, Waterbury 06702 • 25 branches (800) 325-2424 • websteronline.com

BNY Mellon N.A.

500 Grant St., 1 Mellon Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 • Two branches (412) 234-5000 • bnymellon.com

Washington Trust Co.

23 Broad St, Westerly, RI 02891 • One branch (800) 475-2265 • washtrust.com

Bankwell Bank

208 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 • Seven branches (877) 966-1944 • mybankwell.com

Patriot National Bank

900 Bedford St., Stamford 06901 • Seven branches (888) 728-7468 • pnbk.com

Connecticut Community Bank N.A.

1495 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • Nine branches 319-6260 • ccbankonline.com

Darien Rowayton Bank

1001 Post Road, Darien 06820 • Three branches 656-3500 • drbankonline.com

The First Bank of Greenwich

444 E. Putnam Ave., Cos Cob 06807 • Two branches 629-8400 •greenwichfirst.com

Total assets ($ rounded)

Year-to-date profit (loss)

Return on assets annualized

Return on equity annualized

($ rounded)

Year established Number of employees

2.0 trillion

10.6 billion

74 thousand

9.4 million

23.9 billion

1824 200,350

1.4 trillion

12.9 billion

1.2 million

9.6 million

44.2 billion

1904 160,149

1.3 trillion

11.1 billion

1.1 million

9.9 million

13.9 billion

1812 185,374

1.3 trillion

14.2 billion

1.5 million

13.8 million

40.8 billion

1870 226,213

215.4 billion

722.4 million

46 thousand

3.4 million

1.6 billion

1852 25,174

180.0 billion

418.1 million

32 thousand

3.0 million

1.3 billion

2004 6,358

98.3 billion

-3.1 billion

-4.3 million

-23.2 million

1.4 billion

2005 15,420

95.6 billion

549.5 million

79 thousand

10.3 million

295.0 million

1889 14,268

83.6 billion

940.1 million

1.5 million

12.0 million

1.6 billion

1856 14,818

41.0 billion

348.0 million

1.3 million

12.7 million

51.8 million

2010 2,321

37.3 billion

251.9 million

91.0 thousand

6.5 million

311.5 million

1870 5,788

20.6 billion

145.4 million

97 thousand

9.3 million

182.7 million

1870 2,796

15.9 billion

110.4 million

90 thousand

5.1 million

15.7 million

1869 1,793

3.1 billion

27.2 million

1.2 million

11.1 million

19.5 million

1800 546

680.3 million

4.9 million

1.2 million

16.0 million

1.4 million

2002 89

535.4 million

-7.7 million

-1.8 million

-19.7 million

22.5 million

1994 111

516.6 million

-12.5 million

-3.6 million

-39.7 million

22.0 million

1998 116

291.7 million

1.9 million

93 thousand

11.5 million

990 thousand

2006 53

118.5 million

272 thousand

32 thousand

3.6 million

3.7 million

2006 19

Information obtained from BauerFinancial Inc., Coral Gables, Fla. 33114; (800) 388-6686; bauerfinancial.com; data as of September 2013. Compiled from data as reported to federal regulators. Although the financial data obtained from these sources is consistently reliable, its accuracy and comprehensiveness cannot be guaranteed by BauerFinancial Inc. Information for a number of branches is current as of February 2014 and was obtained from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. website fdic.gov or from institution websites. * Stamford First Bank is a division of the Bank of New Canaan.

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Delinquent loans 90 days or more + nonaccruals

Briefs — » » From page 3

violation of statutes and regulations and eliminating the role of the attorney general in collecting any such fines; • clarifying the statutory provision requiring pet shop owners to only purchase animals from breeders licensed by the USDA; • amending the “puppy lemon law” to require payment of veterinary services and medications for any cat or dog that becomes ill within 20 days of the sale or dies or is diagnosed with a congenital condition within six months of such sale; • increasing certain fines applicable to the sale and importation of cats and dogs in the state; • requiring new pet shops established in the state to only obtain their cats and dogs through the use of humane sourcing; and • establishing a conveyance fee of not less than $5 on the sale of each cat or dog by any pet shop or animal importer and require the deposit of such funds into a trust fund for use by the Department of Agriculture to enhance inspections and oversight of pet shops and animal importers. Besides Kupchick and Duff, task force members included Deb Bresch, senior

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state director ASPCA; Dr. Arnold Goldman, CT Veterinary Medical Association; state Sen. John McKinney R-Easton/Newtown; Amy Harrell, CT Votes for Animals; breeder Laurie Ann Maulucci; Rep. Auden Grogins, D-Bridgeport; a representative from the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council and Ray Conners of the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Control Division.

Salon owner gets probation

The owner of a Greenwich nail salon was sentenced by a U.S. District judge recently to three years probation for currency structuring and employment of unauthorized aliens. Jae Hee Yang, owner of Tip Top Nails, pleaded guilty in August 2012 to knowingly evading federal reporting requirements on transactions exceeding $10,000. Between May and September 2009, Yang made 15 withdrawals totaling $100,000, in increments of $4,000 to $8,000, to avoid the reporting requirement. The Internal Revenue Service investigated the case and also found Yang employed unauthorized aliens and paid them in cash. In Hartford, U.S. District Judge Alvin W. Thompson ordered Yang forfeit $100,000 and perform 150 hours of community service. — By Jennifer Bissell and Bill Fallon

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Ridgefield Playhouse – woven into the fabric of the town With performers such as Gregg Allman, The Goo Goo Dolls, Huey Lewis and the News and other world-known musicians gracing the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse, many people don’t realize the playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center. In fact, for the past 10 years the executive director, Allison Stockel, has been working there seven days a week purely as a volunteer. The Ridgefield Playhouse, which presents comedy, children’s theater, film, after-school classes and community events in addition to its well-known and varied music series, opened its doors in December 2000. The money was raised from mostly private donors, which refurbished the early 1900s auditorium of the old Ridgefield High School. In the first season, The Ridgefield Playhouse had approximately eight to 10 shows. Slowly the shows built up to 60 per season and have now reached more than 150 shows each year. The summers went from being dark to having a children’s theater camp during the day and musical acts such as Lyle Lovett, Todd Rundgren and America, among others, at night. In addition, every summer for the past five years, the playhouse holds a Shakespeare festival under a tent on the field next to the playhouse and a green expo the same day — all of which are free to the community. In addition to all of the wonderful shows, plays and programs, the playhouse furthers its mission by “giving back” to other nonprofits. As part of the Arts for Everyone program, The Ridgefield Playhouse donates tickets to other nonprofits so that children and families from underserved or low-income areas can experience the arts free. During the last school year, the playhouse brought children from a Danbury school to see an arts in education program, which included transportation costs — all made possible with donations from the Arts for Everyone program. From presenting local talent to high-profile names, to keeping the economic development of the town strong, The Ridgefield Playhouse is indeed woven into the fabric of Ridgefield. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts center at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street. For more information, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org or call (203) 438-9748. Allison Stockel, Executive director The Ridgefield Playhouse Member, The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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‘LES MISERABLES’ BEGINS FIVE-WEEK STAMFORD RUN

The area’s ﬁrst full-scale, adult-cast production of “Les Miserables” began a ﬁve-week run in Curtain Call’s Kweskin Theatre, Stamford, Friday, Feb. 7. A cast of 41 under the direction of Eli Newsom will play weekends through March 8. This is Newsom’s directorial debut at Curtain Call, where he has previously been seen on stage in “The Full Monty” and “42nd Street.”

“I am thrilled to be presenting ‘Les Miserables’ just as another Broadway revival of the show is being readied,” said Lou Ursone, Curtain Call’s executive director and producer for this show. This nearly 30-year-old epic musical has been performed all around the globe and is one of the most popular musicals of all time. The original Broadway production garnered 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. For the past several years Curtain Call has seen soldout performances more often than not. According to Ursone, in anticipation of this being very popular with area audiences, the production is scheduled for one week more than normally planned. The remainder of Curtain Call’s 23rd season includes “Gypsy,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” and many other special events, including concerts by Michael Jovovich, Frank Mastrone and more. Interactive murder mysteries and comedy nights are also on tap. Tickets are available from the box oﬃce at (203) 461-6358 or online at curtaincallinc.com. Curtain Call is the nonproﬁt, professionally run, community-based theatre company in residence at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex in Stamford.

EVENTS HONOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT NEST ARTS FACTORY Please join the resident artists and visiting performers at the NEST Arts Factory in Bridgeport for a multidisciplinary celebration of Black History Month, which includes music, drumming, theater, poetry, visual art and more. The NEST Arts Factory is a community of artists working in a wide variety of media in a reimagined factory building on the west side of Bridgeport. This converted factory has open space and a dedicated gallery within that allows both performing and visual artists to share their work with the community. On Feb. 20, celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s cultural giants — poet and activist Amiri Baraka, who gave us the Black Arts movement and remained until his death at the center of the struggle for a Black voice in American society. Then on Feb. 21, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, poet, painter, playwright and writer, performs a one-man show of the award-winning play “unFRAMED.” The show is performed in the intimate setting at the Upper Deck at the NEST. On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 22, there are open studios and a drumming circle with master drummer Kojo Bey, who will teach West African songs, chants and rhythms.

This will be followed by an evening of world music from Reggae to Latin to Dub Poetry to folk with an outstanding line-up of performers: Mutti Lewis, Ianbassa, Ricardo Reyes, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, pictured, and Natty Congo. The NEST is at 1720 Fairﬁeld Ave., Bridgeport. For more information visit the website at nestartsfactory.com.

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TRAVEL: SPRING GETAWAYS

Planting seeds of sustainability GREENWICH AUDUBON TO FEATURE HONEY, CHEESE AND GARDENING

Audubon visitors say goodbye to winter otter tracks sightings in favor of spring gardening and cooking.

BY JENNIFER BISSELL jbissell@westfairinc.com

taten Island Chuck may have seen his shadow Feb. 2, forecasting six more weeks of winter, but that does not mean there isn’t anything to look forward to regionally as winter draws to a close. March 9, the Greenwich Audubon chapter will host a sustainable food and farm expo, kicking off an early start to the spring season. Curated by the Fairfield Green Food Guide, the daylong event includes food tastings of dark chocolate, honey and champagne, as well as workshops on how to raise chickens, make cheese and maintain a garden. The event seeks to inform the public about the region’s sustainable food community and connect them with farmers,

chefs, homesteading experts and artisan food producers. “Even if it’s a potted tomato plant on their patios, fresh produce is really interesting to people right now,” said Jeff Cordulack, Audubon Greenwich’s event and communications manager. “As evidenced in the increased popularity of farmers markets, people want to feed their children well and better.” A wildlife and habitat conservation center, Audubon Greenwich was established in 1942 as the National Audubon Society’s first environmental education center. In addition to its school and camp programs, it promotes public interaction with nature through its seven miles of hiking trails, hawk watch and community events. Located in the northeastern corner of Greenwich, the center’s main sanctuary is on 285 acres of forest, wet-

land, gardens and an old apple orchard. While current visitors might see otter tracks and bobcats in the snow, spring visitors can look forward to nesting bluebirds, migrating hawks, frogs and flowers blossoming in the meadow. In response to an ever-growing interest in sustainable food and agriculture, Cordulack said the center was excited to host the expo to educate attendees on local food resources, how to grow organic food and cultivate a community of gardeners. General admission is $20 per couple. Workshops cost $10 per session, per person. “The more people get detached from nature through all their technology, the more they withdraw from it,” Cordulack said. “People need to get reacquainted to nature and these topics. The simple act of home cooking almost makes people feel better, not spiritually but

emotionally.” Cordulack said the center has seen an increased interest in its programming and — under the leadership of its new director, Michelle Frankel — hopes to see continued growth. Over the last 10 years, attendance at the center’s annual Hawk Watch weekend festival has increase fourfold, with 2,500 guests last year. School and camp programs continue to fill up months in advanced as well. “There’s the old story you have to be resourceful, you can’t be wasteful,” Cordulack said. “And this society has certainly lost its way. We’re a bit wasteful with our daily living. So we’re promoting people be thoughtful in their daily actions.” “You vote three times a day, the famous saying goes,” he added. “So vote with your fork.”

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BUSINESS JOURNAL BUILDING PERMITS

commERcIAL 1460 Barnum Avenue, L.L.C., Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 1488 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Jan. 30. 1460 Barnum Avenue, L.L.C., Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 145 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Jan. 30. 2 Trap Falls L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for self. Perform second-floor tenant fit out in an existing commercial space at 2 Trap Falls, Shelton. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Black Rock Yacht Club, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform kitchen renovations in an existing single-family residence at 80 Grover Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Sixty Six Fort Point St. L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 66 Fort Point St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Dayton Builders L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for 3 Roxbury Road L.L.C. Replace interior bathroom, interior pantry, remove and replace interior partition walls to create new cubicle layout at 3-11 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Trust Realty Corp., Fairfield, contractor for 110 Mountain Grove Street L.L.C. Perform interior fit out for an office at an existing commercial space at 1550 State St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 27.

ESRT Merrittview L.L.C. Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Jan. 28. ESRT Merrittview L.L.C. Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 29.

21 Custom House St., Boston, Mass, contractor for Edens. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 4555 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $448,105. Filed Jan. 28.

First Stamford Place SPE L.L.C., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 100, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Jan. 29.

21 Custom House St., Boston, Mass, contractor for Edens. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 4543 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $388,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Greenwich Hospital Association, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add door between nursery and NICU in a hospital at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000.

3488 Association, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 3488 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed Jan. 27.

Greenwich Hospital Association, Greenwich, contractor for self. Expand IVF lab into adjacent office in a hospital at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000.

RESIDENTIAL Alfieri Enterprises L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Build a new deck on an existing single-family residence at 59 Munko Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed Jan. 31. Alfieri Enterprises L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Enlarge screen porch in an existing single-family residence at 59 Munko Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed Jan. 31. Amalfi, Thomas C., et al. Stamford, contractor for self. Replace toilet and shower in bathroom and move sink to opposite wall and repair sheetrock at 26 Crane Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,450. Filed Jan. 31. Bova, Robin B. and Paul J. Bova, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a master bedroom, bathroom and family room to the structure as well as a deck off the back of the home. Perform some interior modifications to the existing kitchen and bathroom at 48 Lakeview Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $192,345. Filed Jan. 28.

Greenwich Hospital Association, Greenwich, contractor for self. Convert six rooms into three large rooms and add a kitchenette in a hospital at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000.

Brennan, Elizabeth, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install repairs in first floor, including sheetrock, insulation, fixtures, cabinets, kitchen cabinets and flooring at 22 Park Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Grunberger, David, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 880 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Bridge, Samuel F. Jr. and East Bridge, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new greenhouse with potting and storage area at 437 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million.

A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for Merritt 7 Venture L.L.C. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 301 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $34,600. Filed Jan. 28.

J A Rosa Construction L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Avalon Properties Inc. Perform modifications to existing hoist ways. Install new elevator with furnished hoist beams at 60 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Cao, Janet, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform sunroom addition in an existing single-family residence at 16 Pinnacle Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed Jan. 27.

Anthony Thomas Builders L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for 34 Oakwood Avenue Associates L.L.C. Fit out a 53-unit multifamily dwelling with additional office space at 34 Oakwood Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $570,700. Filed Jan. 28.

Kims Center L.L.C. Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 130 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Collazo, Jose A., Stamford, contractor for Housing Authority City of Stamford. Replace some sheetrock, kitchen cabinet, rugs and kitchen floor in an existing single-family residence at 324 Baxter Ave., Apt. 3, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Pecora Brothers In., Greenwich, contractor for 31 River Road Associates L.L.C. Perform minor wall and ceiling work in an existing commercial space at 1166 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500.

Connecticut Deck Pros L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Jordan W. Leicher, et al. Construct a deck in the rear of an existing singlefamily residence at 155 Wildwood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Permit Me Please, New Milford, contractor for Saks Fifth Avenue. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 205 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $320,000.

Craftwork Construction L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Adams Hollyday. Install five replacement windows and one exit door in an existing single-family residence at 288 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,400. Filed Jan. 31.

398 Fairfield Avenue L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Install elevator in existing shaft and add sprinkler heads in an existing commercial space at 398 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Jan. 31. 79-77 Bedford Street L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Erect sign at an existing commercial space at 69 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Jan. 28.

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Renzulli Associates Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior fit out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 505 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $407,000. Filed Jan. 27. Residential Home Improvement, Bridgeport, contractor for Riverwalk Condominium. Perform structural truss repairs to an existing commercial space at 2260 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Jan. 29.

CT Basement Systems Inc., Stamford, contractor for Josepha Silman. Install basement egress window using a rock well window well in an existing single-family residence at 25 Brinckerhoff Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,580. Filed Jan. 30. Dimitroz, Kostandin, Norwalk, contractor for self. Fit out a two-car garage with storage room, add half bath and storage on second floor at 83 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,650. Filed Jan. 29.

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Donohue, Diana and Troy Donohue, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform repairs to front portico, renovations to first-floor bathroom, add new siding, new windows and roofing at 15 Hill St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 27.

I J Development L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for DPH Import and Export L.L.C. Demolish an existing single-family residence to foundation at 171 Berrian Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 30.

DTY Development L.L.C., Middlefield, contractor for Jonathan Torop and Silverman B. Repair water damage to a common hall and condominium, Unit b107 at 33 Highland Farm Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000.

JCS Services Inc., Stamford, contractor for 22 Flying Cloud L.L.C. Perform alterations to an existing single-family house, adding new kitchen cabinets, bathroom fixtures, stairs to attic and minor structural work at 22 Flying Cloud Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $216,076. Filed Jan. 28.

Evergreen Energy L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Peter G. Dao, et al. Furnish and install a solar-system panel on the rooftop of an existing single-family residence at 51 Wallenberg Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,175. Filed Jan. 31.

Kleen Sweep Ventures Inc., Stamford, contractor for Rocco Pagliarulo Jr. Repair fire damage to first-floor bedroom. Replace one window, drywall and insulation. Add new trim and finish coating at 42 Noble St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,209. Filed Jan. 31.

Fairfield Pool Associates L.L.C., Fairfield, contractor for Antonio M. Calero, et al. Install an in-ground pool at an existing single-family residence at 56 Long Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,350. Filed Jan. 29.

Lawson, Don, Gaylordsville, contractor for Daniel L. Mosley. Perform second-floor expansion of existing bedroom and relocation of existing bathroom at 11 Pheasant Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000.

Falzone, Paul, Norwalk, contractor for self. Fit out an existing single-family residence with a two-car garage, finished basement with full bath and finished half-story attic at 151 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Lutz R. Spika, Stamford, contractor for Emanuel Diteresi, et al. Perform renovation of an existing bathroom, installing new tub, toilet, tiles and associated plumbing fixtures at 1842 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Five Benedict Ventures L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert garage space into living space at 7 Benedict Circle, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Jan. 30.

McGovern, Christopher, Norwalk, contractor for Dana Dunlop. Renovate existing kitchen, remove nonbearing walls, add new cabinets, floor, trim, sheetrock, insulation and a new header at 118 Rowaytion Woods Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Forschino, Tara and Brian Forschino, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install hot tub in the rear of patio in an existing single-family residence at 32 Princess Pine Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 27. Giacobbe Construction, Trumbull, contractor for Joseph Giacobbe. Construct a new single-family residence at 53 Suburban Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 29. Gorman, Morﬁtt, Norwalk, contractor for self. Repair flood damage to basement in an existing single-family residence at 12 McKinley St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 27. Guiltec Development L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for DH Realty Holdings L.L.C. Turn closet into shower and change underground plumbing for existing bathroom. Install new vanity and toilet and water tank at 27 Van Rensselaer Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Jan. 31. Guiltec Development L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Jim Powers. Remove damaged oak flooring, replace subfloor and install new oak flooring in an existing singlefamily residence at 74 Rogers Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $69,000. Filed Jan. 31. Hallett, Laura, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish basement to be playroom with unfinished storage in an existing single-family residence at 5 Kensett Ridge, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 30. Heaven, Marshall, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform second-floor tenant fit out in an existing commercial space at 16 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 44 Rocky Point Road L.L.C. Construct a new two-story wood-frame dwelling with attached two-car garage and generator deck at 44 Rocky Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: 1.2 million.

Neupman Fine Carpentry, Danbury, contractor for Paul Coughlin and Sheryl Coughlin. Perform alteration of roof on an existing single-family residence at 5 Keofferam Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $256,000. Nordic Custom Builders of Connecticut, Greenwich, contractor for Cynthia G. Biondi. Perform various renovations throughout an existing single-family residence at 4 Maher Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $462,500. Palumbo, William, Norwalk, contractor for Scott Bachman. Remove and install vinyl siding in an existing single-family residence at 10 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 31. Pound Ridge Construction Co., New Canaan, contractor for Larry M. Marks and Karen H. W. Marks. Remove existing fixtures and tiles, replace tub, shower vanity and sink in an existing single-family residence at 24 Hillcrest Park Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,500. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Steven Albert, Fred Albert and Chris Albert. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2501 Seaport Drive, Unit B110 Norwalk. Estimated cost: $26,870. Filed Jan. 28. Rigg, Gerald B., Greenwich, contractor for self. Repair fire damage to interior of garage at an existing single-family residence at 28 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Rojas, Jenesia, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations and external renovations at an existing single-family residence at 55 Overland Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 27. Rowley, Christopher, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Frame-out office and bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 32 Redding Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Jan. 27.

Schupp’s Land Clearing & Excavation, Golden Bridge, N.Y., contractor for Todd Joseph and Jamine Joseph. Demolish a two-car garage at an existing single-family residence at 18 Pinecrest Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,400. Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Knox Hill, contractor for Robert Ball, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 163 Knox Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,808. Filed Jan. 30. Star Meadow Ranch L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish a cookhouse at an existing single-family residence at 579 Erskine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Jan. 29. Star Meadow Ranch L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish a caretaker’s cottage at an existing single-family residence at 580 Erskine Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 29. Stranzi, Brandon & J. Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish existing unfinished basement and create office, bathroom, playroom and exercise room at 57 Lockwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. THD at Home Services Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., contractor for Joanne Stohn. Install seven replacement vinyl windows at 5 Putnam Hill, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,905. TMC Services, Franklin, Mass., contractor for Frine Farcia and Madesto Farcia. Perform excavation beneath existing foundation walls to install piers and remove soil under an existing single-family residence at 45 Saddle Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 31. Town of Greenwich, Greenwich, contractor for self. Install temporary lighting, tents and heaters for a special event at 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,480. Wallach, Thomas S., Stamford, contractor for Thomas Osterman, et al. Build an indoor swimming pool in an existing single-family residence at 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 11A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed Jan. 31. Walsh, Robert J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family house at 50 Cogswell Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed Jan. 27. Weadham, Harmenta, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace fire doors in an existing single-family residence at 470 Catherine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,200. Filed Jan. 30.

COURT CASES

bRIDGEPoRT DISTRIcT couRT Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Northbrook, Ill. Filed by Angela Salvatore, Stamford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Varrone & Varrone, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with a motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff has exhausted the insurance policy payout of the motorist and it is inadequate to pay for her injuries. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 and all other just relief the court deems appropriate and proper. Filed Jan. 24. Case No. 14cv6040676.

Garom Associates L.L.C., Sandy Hook. Filed by Patricia Lahey, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: DiScala & Discala L.L.C., Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that her hand got caught in a door owned by the defendant. The plaintiff had her finger amputated as a result and claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Filed Jan. 21. Case No. 14cv6040552. General Electric Co., Hartford. Filed by Roland Vandale, Stonington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Filed Jan. 22. Case No. 14cv6040635. Kolich Properties L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by Joycelln Holden, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant, which was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 21. Case No. 14cv6040590. Merlin Petroleum Company Inc., Westport. Filed by Joanne Mariani, Yonkers N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this discrimination suit against the defendant alleging she was harassed on account of her disability and pregnancy and then fired. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney fees and such other relief as the court may deem just and proper. Filed Jan. 22. Case No. 14cv6040650. People to Places Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Santa Buckley Energy Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Green & Gross P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for goods provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs of collection and such other and further relief law and equity may ascertain. Filed Jan. 21. Case No. 14cv6040593. Regal Cinemas Inc., Hartford. Filed by Freda Quintillano, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: John A. Florek. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a wet floor in a cinema owned by the defendant, suffering serious injuries. This dangerous condition allegedly was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 24. Case No. 14cv6040675.

Danbury District Court Houston Leisure RV, L.P., Highlands, Texas. Filed by Leap Frog Fund I L.L.C., Lewes, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to pay for Internet services provided by the plaintiff and failed to return equipment to the plaintiff. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, pre judgment interest, post judgment interest, punitive damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other relief as may pertain. Filed Jan. 28. Case No. 14cv6014540.

Pine Haven RV L.L.C., et al., Ocean View, N.J. Filed by Leap Frog Fund I L.L.C., Lewes, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to pay for Internet services provided by the plaintiff and failed to return equipment to the plaintiff. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, pre judgment interest, post-judgment interest, punitive damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other equity relief as may pertain. Filed Jan. 28. Case No. 14cv6014539. Totally Tan Too, Danbury. Filed by Four Star Realty L.L.C., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Collins Hannafin P.C., Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid $51,915 in rent to the plaintiff despite demand for the balance of payment. The plaintiff claims damages, interest, costs of collection and such other and further relief as in law and equity may appertain. Filed Jan. 23. Case No. 14cv6014510.

Stamford District Court Deyulio and Fodiman L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Phoenix Ariz. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely credit card payments to the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $10, 4674 due. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, costs and such other and further relief as may be required. Filed Jan. 22. Case No. 14cv6021076. Knight & Grabowski Construction L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by J&M Electric L.L.C., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Alex J. Martinez L.L.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $62,100 not yet received. The plaintiff claims damages, attorney’s fees, interest, costs of this action, double and treble damages and such other and further relief as law and equity may appertain. Filed Jan. 22. Case No. 14cv6021075. Stamford Podiatry Group P.C., Stamford. Filed by Arthur Moavero, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benjamin H. Pomerantz, Casper de Toledo L.L.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendant alleging that he sustained burns from a collision with a hot water faucet in the doctor’s room in which he had entered for treatment. He was told he would be fine despite the burning sensation he felt from the hot water while the defendant resumed treating him. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000 and costs. Filed Jan. 24. Case No. 14cv6021090. The TJX Companies Inc., Hartford. Filed by Anmary Thiessen, Elmsford, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a plastic lid in a store owned by the defendant, suffering serious injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist allegedly due the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 24. Case No. 14cv6021085.

SUPERIOR COURT 2005 Honda Pilot VIN2HKYF18775H511160, et al., claimant Bianca Garcia. Filed by U.S.A. Plaintiff’s attorney: John B. Hughes, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a seizure of property suit against the defendant related to drugs and contraband and part of an investigation. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00126.

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Barnes, et al. Filed by Juber et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nathaniel S. Schindler, Avon. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a civil rights - employment discrimination class action suit against the defendants involving nonmembers alleged security and payroll deductions of union fees and/or dues. Filed Jan. 25. Case no. 14cv00090.

Bergeron, et al. Filed by U.S.A. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Austin & Ferman, Washington, D.C.; and John B. Hughes, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a tax liabilities suit against the defendant, seeking $93,000. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 14cv00117. Bluestem Brands Inc., et al. Filed by Alexis Waters. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sergei Lemberg, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit/fair debt collection suit against the defendant, a collection agency, seeking $25,000. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00111. City of Bridgeport. Filed by Renu Gupta. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff, a grant writer, has brought a civil rights job discrimination suit against the defendant involving alleged loss of promotion opportunities and subsequent compensation. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00112. Kermit Bryce. Filed by Antoinette Humes. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, a police officer, involving an arrest at his place of employment. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00106. Burns & Kelly Insurance L.L.C., et al. Filed by Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott L.L.C., Boston, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought an insurance suit against the defendant involving insurance coverage related to fire loss, seeking $81,000. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 14cv00116. Carlson, et al. Filed by Joel Ira Furst, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a violation of civil rights suit against the defendant, seeking $100 million. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00128. Diebold Inc. Filed by Webster Bank N.A. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant related to servicing ATMs and cashhandling service agreements, seeking $11 million. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00135. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc., et al. Filed by Roy L. DeBarbieri. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson P.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal injury in product liability suit against the defendant involving the metal-on-metal DePuy Pinnacle™ Hip Replacement System. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00108. Gagliardi, et al. Filed by Joe Hand Promotions Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael Lincoln Chambers Jr., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a cable/satellite TV suit against the defendant alleging unauthorized reception of signal, seeking $340,000. Filed Jan. 28. Case no. 14cv00096. GE Capital Retail Bank. Filed by Paul LeBlanc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sergei Lemberg, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a statutory action suit against the defendant involving alleged unwanted telemarketing calls, seeking $25,000. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00109. Harrison, et al. Filed by AFS Technologies. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart P.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff, a software company, has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendants, former employees of plaintiff, related to noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreement. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00134.

ISGN Fulfillment Services Inc., et al. Filed by Fidelity National Title Insurance Company et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fidelity National Law Group, Norwalk. Action: The plaintiff has brought a contract suit against the defendant involving alleged responsibility for procedural documents and seeking damages of $2 million. Filed Jan. 28. Case no. 14cv00098. Joy, et al. Filed by Joe Hand Promotions. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael Lincoln Chambers Jr. Action: The plaintiff has brought a cable/satellite TV suit against the defendant alleging unauthorized reception of signal, seeking $510,000. Filed Jan. 28. Case no. 14cv00101. Laird, et al. Filed by Donato Rinaldi. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant involving alleged treatment of plaintiff during arrest. Filed Jan. 27. Case no. 14cv00091. Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company. Filed by Lynch et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a federal employer’s liability suit against the defendant related to the death of Robert Luden, an employee of the defendant. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00107. Mountain Shippers L.L.C., et al. Filed by Anchor Brewing Company L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric D. Grayson, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought a trademark infringement suit against the defendant involving craft beers City Steam and Anchor Steam . Filed Jan. 27. Case no. 14cv00097. M/V “Sea Wolf III” O.N. Filed by Mark C. Rava. Plaintiff’s attorney: Essex Law Group Offices, Essex. Action: The plaintiff has brought a contract suit against the defendant, operators of Sea Wolf Charters Ltd., involving mortgage and foreclosure of properties, seeking $130,000. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00129. Perlitz, et al. Filed by Jacques Mackenson. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal injury suit against the defendant involving alleged sexual molestation of dozens of Haitian boys, including plaintiff, seeking $20 million. Filed Jan. 31. Case no. 14cv00125. Precise Power Service Corporation, et al. Filed by Bethany Bromwell. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel Thomas Faxon, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a negligence suit against the defendant related to a motor vehicle accident and seeking $75,000. Filed Jan. 28. Case no. 14cv00100. Sandik Inc. Filed by Gerald Dobrynski. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mitchell & Sheahan P.C., Stratford. Action: The plaintiff who is morbidly obese, a disability, has brought a civil rights Americans with disability employment suit against the defendant alleging hostile work environment related to plaintiff’s disability, seeking $750,000. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00110. Swift Rock Financial Inc. Filed by Karen Roddie. Plaintiff’s attorney: Roberta Napolitano, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant involving alleged agreement to resolve bankruptcy issues, seeking $40,000. Filed Jan. 28. Case no. 14cv00105.

United Healthcare of New England Inc. Defendant’s attorney: Robinson & Cole L.L.P., New York, NY. Filed by MidState Gastroenterology Specialists P.C., et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Garfunkel Wild P.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant and its termination as participating providers in the MA Network. Filed Jan. 29. Case no. 14cv00115.

VRTuned, et al. Filed by Softronic. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carmody, Torrance, Sendak & Hennessey L.L.P. Action: The plaintiff has brought a trademark infringement suit against the defendant involving alleged unauthorized redirection and reconfiguration of the plaintiff’s website. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 14cv00121. William N. Backus Hospital. Filed by Thomas Wooding, Norwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights/ job discrimination suit against the defendant, seeking $20 million. Filed Jan. 30. Case no. 14cv00122.

DEEDS

COMMERCIAL 7 Splitrock Road Partners L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: James Licari, Stamford. Property: Lot 40, Map No. 3112, Norwalk. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 31. 25 River L.L.C., Chappaqua, N.Y. Seller: Randall Bingham, Greenwich. Property: Lot 3, Map No. 3003, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Jan. 29. 37 Day Road L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Stephen Warren and Emily Warren, Greenwich. Property: 37 Day Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Jan. 27. 611 CTA L.L.C., Flushings, N.Y. Seller: K & E L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: 611-613 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $285,714. Filed Jan. 30. Alpha Homes L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Luiz Gabriel Costa Filho, Bridgeport. Property: 129 Frank St., Bridgeport. Amount: $30,000. Filed Jan. 27. Blackrock Acquisition L.L.C., Lexington, Mass. Seller: Greenley Holding Corp., Westbury, N.Y. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $6 million. Filed Jan. 29. Blueberry Farm Developers L.L.C., Stratford. Seller: Barbara Coppola, Stratford. Property: Lot 1, Map No. 1285, Stratford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Jan. 30. Brooks Holdings L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Waterfall Victoria Mortgage Trust, Bridgeport. Property: 458-460 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Amount: $92,857. Filed Jan. 29. Carnaree L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Peter DaPuzzo and Rachel DaPuzzo, Greenwich. Property: Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 30. DJK Real Estate L.L.C., Darien. Seller: Theone L.L.C., Norwalk. Property: 2472-2478 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 27. Double Diamond Properties L.L.C., Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Property: 239 Graham St., Stratford. Amount: $90,000. Filed Jan. 24. FM Investments L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Lawrence E. Shapiro, Norwalk. Property: Lot 1, Map No. 313, Norwalk. Amount: $405,000. Filed Jan. 30. Glenbrook Associates L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 69 Commercial St., Bridgeport. Amount: $60,500. Filed Jan. 30. Marlitz L.L.C., Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 66 River Bend Road, Unit D, Stratford. Amount: $138,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Parrot Estates L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Bruno F. DiCosmo, Bridgeport. Property: Parrot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 27. Roosevelt Condos L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Monterey Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: Units 239-1B and 211-2B at Madison Garden Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $93,000. Filed Jan. 29. Silverman Westport Realty Associates L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: G&L 222 PRW L.L.C., Shelton. Property: 220-222 Post Road, Westport. Amount: $5.7 million. Filed Jan. 30. Secretary Of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Everbank, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 10 Olean St., Norwalk. Amount: Not available. Filed Jan. 31.

RESIDENTIAL Agostini, Laura, Westport. Seller: Douglas M. Nagourney, Westport. Property: Unit 184 of Regents Park Condominium, Westport. Amount: $881,000. Filed Jan. 30. Amen, Rachel and Brian Robert Amen, Greenwich. Seller: Corinne Ferrante, Greenwich. Property: 15 Nedley Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $625,000. Filed Jan. 28. Anastasoglou, Anastasios, Darien. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Dallas, Texas. Property: 104 Comstock Hill Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 30. Ansari, Imran M., and Juan M. Oropeza, New York, N.Y. Seller: John Koloski, Bridgeport. Property: 378 Atlantic St., Unit 2, Bridgeport. Amount: $78,571. Filed Jan. 30. Behr, Brant, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: Lot 66A, Map No. 5240, Norwalk. Amount: $154,500. Filed Jan. 29. Blanton, D. Gwyn, Redding. Seller: Herminia H. Mayer, Redding. Property: 6 Church St., Redding. Amount: $210,000. Filed Jan. 13. Boughan, Allison E., and Kevin M. Boughan, New Milford. Seller: Martin J. Long and Jayne Long, Newtown. Property: 34 Woodbine Lane, Newtown. Amount: $628,000. Filed Jan. 27. Brennan, Katherine and Lionel Brennan, Newtown. Seller: James Gallagher, Newtown. Property: 4 Skidmore Lane, Newtown. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 29. Brodskaya, Veronica and Marat I. Nebrat, New Haven. Seller: Richard J. Taracka and Constance M. Taracka, Fairfield. Property: 105 Wildwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $459,900. Filed Jan. 27. Campbell-Lewis, Natisha, Stratford. Seller: Kathleen A. Kalanick, Stratford. Property: 30 Liberty St., Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 21. Cartin, Bryan S., Norwalk. Seller: Daniel M. Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth V. Fitzpatrick, Stratford. Property: 465 Franklin Ave., Stratford. Amount: $201,000. Filed Jan. 24. Carvalho, Melisa P. and Fernando B. Carvalho, Fairfield. Seller: Georgina Diaz, McIntosh, Fla. Property: 225-227 Eaton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,000. Filed Jan. 29. Cervi, Danielle, Greenwich. Seller: John D. Huisman and Lois J. Huisman, Stamford. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave, Unit 416, Greenwich. Amount: $316,500. Filed Jan. 28. Chin, Hyun Myung, Bridgeport. Seller: Kyung Hee Chin and Hee Sook Chin, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Property: 145 Austin St., Bridgeport. Amount: $258,000. Filed Jan. 29.

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websTer goes red Waterbury-based websTer banK celebrated National Wear Red Day recently as part of the national campaign to spotlight heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. Attorney heaTher J. lange was named a principal of Southport-based brody wilKinson p.c. lange joined Brody Wilkinson in 2009 as counsel and is a member of the fi rm’s Trusts & Estates and Dispute Resolution Groups. She practices in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, estate settlement and probate, trust and fiduciary litigation. “Heather has been an integral member of our fi rm since she fi rst joined us and we could not be more pleased to mark her professional development by naming her a principal of Brody Wilkinson,” said senior principal peTer T. moTT.

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granoff welcomes four granoff archiTecTs in Greenwich announce the appointment of four new staff members: barT donahoe, who is now a commercial senior designer; brian KanefsKy, who was was a project architect at Hillier Group in Philadelphia and at Stonehill Taylor Architects in New York City; roberT meTzgar, who received his Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and his undergraduate degree from architecturally rich University of Virginia; and lisa marie D’Elia, who started as an intern last summer for Granoff while attending New York School of Interior Design and who is now a full timer up the designer on the commercial interiors team. With a professional staff of 24, the fi rm works on a wide variety of residential and commercial projects throughout the country.

lesley i.b. schless, a partner in shipman & goodwin l.l.p.’s Greenwich oﬃce, has been honored with a BRAVA Award from the YWCA Greenwich in recognition of her professional success and community involvement. The annual BRAVA Awards support YWCA’s free services to victims of domestic violence; scholarships for preschool, afterschool, summer camp and aquatic programs; free women’s leadership seminars; and free racial justice activities.

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As part of rep. Tony hwang’s eﬀorts to promote jobs in bioscience, he toured the uconn healTh cenTer’s cell and genome science labs in Farmington recently. Here, Hwang, R-Fairﬁeld/Trumbull, talks with Prof. marc e. lalande, chairman of the genetics and developmental biology department and senior associate dean for research planning and coordination.

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leggeTTe, brashears & graham inc., a professional groundwater and environmental engineering services firm, has named sean groszKowsKi an associate vice president. Headquartered in Shelton, LBG has 22 regional offices throughout the U.S. Based in the firm’s White Plains, N.Y., office, Groszkowski manages environmental projects with multimilliondollar construction and remedial costs that cross a wide spectrum of environmental disciplines, including regulatory compliance, hazardous waste investigations and cleanups, hydrogeological investigations, environmental assessments, contaminant fate, transport modeling and litigation support.

berchem, moses & deVlin helps The homeless Law firm berchem, moses & deVlin p.c. in Westport recently made a donation of $1,000 to homes wiTh hope to assist the homeless during this tough winter season. The law firm at 1221 Post Road East regularly contributes to charitable endeavors as a way of giving back to the communities in which it maintains offices. Ira W. Bloom, managing partner of the Westport office and also Westport town attorney, said the contribution to Homes with Hope serves a continual and growing need in the community. “The winter season is extremely difficult on the homeless and other people who require shelter,” he said. “We at Berchem, Moses & Devlin hope this donation to Homes with Hope will provide help to the people who are in need.” The donation will purchase food, gasoline and household items as the homeless take up residence in apartments sponsored by the agency. Founded in 1933, Berchem, Moses & Devlin is a multipractice firm with offices also in Milford.

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score fairfield counTy and co-sponsor the Greenwich Library present a “Free Score Select” case history series workshop titled “Running a Marketing Agency: A Panel Discussion,” Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6—8 p.m. with check-in starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Library, 101 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. A panel of experts includes Felicia Rubenstein, one of the co-founders of 341 Studios who has guided the firm’s growth from print work to all forms of electronics and internet marketing applications; Gretchen Bruno, a 341 co-founder who oversees all graphics development and coordination; Michele Graham, who heads 341’s marketing strategy and copywriting. Jeff Seaver, a SCORE counselor who owns Seaver Interactive, a website design and Internet marketing firm, also will offer input. Register directly at scorenorwalk.org or call (203) 831-0065.

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Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m., Ting, The Temple israel neTworKing group for individuals in their job search, meets at Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport; free and open to the public. For information, call Temple Israel at (203) 227-1293.

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Ciccaglone, Amy, Stratford. Seller: Viola Warrington, Stratford. Property: 295 Rockland Ave., Stratford. Amount: $209,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Gordonos, Daniel Pavani, Westport. Seller: Janet Miller, Westport. Property: Lot 7, Map No. 6177, Westport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 28.

McStay, Caitlyn W. and Patrick J. McStay, New York, N.Y. Seller: Donna E. Glen, Norwalk. Property: Lot 24, Map No. 635, Norwalk. Amount: $379,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Skene, Elizabeth M., Stratford. Seller: Vincent Chazhoor, Ontario, Canada. Property: 80 Bowe Ave., Stratford. Amount: $242,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Yazdzik, Robert, Stratford. Seller: Michael R. Pinkosky and Nancy F. Pinkosky, Stratford. Property: Lot 9, Map No. 2, Stratford. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Gura, Peter J., et al. Creditor: Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P., Plano, Texas. Property: 45 Shirley Drive, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 24.

Cleveland, Sandra and Robert W. Cleveland Jr., Stamford. Seller: Robert D. Cranney and Geraldine P. Cranney, Stratford. Property: 363A Navajo Lane, Stratford. Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 24.

Haddad, Marissa and Davi Haddad, Fairfield. Seller: Kenneth I. Brown and Mary Lee Brown, Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map No. 6315, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 30.

Mehta, Jennifer and Neeraj Mehta, Claredon Hills, Ill. Seller: Special Properties XII L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: Lot 15, Map No. 7552, Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Sullivan, Jeanine and Stephen Sullivan, New Fairfield. Seller: Jacinto J. Andre and Kimberly Ann Andre, Bethel. Property: 13 Briarcliff Manor, Bethel. Amount: $770,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Zhao, Chao and Li Zhao, Fairfield. Seller: Annie Kennerly, Bridgeport. Property: 132 Bennett St., Unit 101, Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Jean-Gilles, Castro, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 78-80 Harral Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Cornacchio, James A., Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: Thomas A. Depeano L.L.C., Trumbull. Property: 1830 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $176,800. Filed Jan. 28.

Haines, Patricia, Shelton. Seller: Richard Windt, Stratford. Property: 188 Burbank Ave., Stratford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Moore, William E., Greenwich. Seller: William E. Moore, Greenwich. Property: Lot 4, Map No. 5335, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 27.

Sullivan, John, Greenwich. Seller: 20 Marks Road L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: 20 Marks Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Jan. 27.

Morrissey, Danielle, Shelton. Seller: Denise M. Gregory, Stratford. Property: 115 Short Beach Road, Unit 310A, Stratford. Amount: $85,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Surrick, Tracy A. and Robert B. Surrick Jr., Fairfield. Seller: George E. Gardner and Beverly J. Gardner, Fairfield. Property: 130 Westwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $650,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Crawford, Lauren and Justin Corrado, Norwalk. Seller: James R. Hartzer and Linda J. Hartzer, Wallingford. Property: Parcel A, Map No. 4893, and Lot 3, Map No. 290, Norwalk. Amount: $737,500. Filed Jan. 30. Cruz, Brenda L. and Gilbert Hernandez, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Property: 543 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $105,000. Filed Jan. 30. Darlington, Dorothy and Marek Bester, Stamford. Seller: Jaime Fernandez, Carmel, N.Y. Property: Parcel A, Map No. 347, Redding. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 13. Debourgh, Catherine and Edwin Debourgh, Trumbull. Seller: Neydy Y. Alicia, Bridgeport. Property: 500 Success Ave., Building 77, Unit 27, Bridgeport. Amount: $27,000. Filed Jan. 29. Dionne, Katherine and Gregory Dionne, Milford. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 1755 North Ave., Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Jan. 27. Dolan, Brian, New Canaan. Seller: Thomas V. Dolan, New Canaan. Property: Unit 11 of Orchard Lakes Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $500,000. Filed Jan. 31. Dorel, Amiel Dabush and Ophir Sahar, Trumbull. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Property: 455-457 Clark St., Bridgeport. Amount: $143,000. Filed Jan. 27. Elmaataoui, Redouane, Bridgeport. Seller: Robert A. Kenney, Austin, Texas. Property: 1700 Broadbridge Ave., Unit B25, Stratford. Amount: $53,000. Filed Jan. 29. Exile, Maryse and Albertot Exile, Stratford. Seller: Michele Piccirillo Sinko, Alan Piccirillo and Mark Piccirillo, Stratford. Property: Lot 13, Map No. 706, Stratford. Amount: $187,500. Filed Jan. 30. Featherstone, Karen and Robert Featherstone, Bridgeport. Seller: Leila Zakhour, Bridgeport. Property: 247 Savoy St., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 28. Foley Jr., Peter James, Trustee, Fairfield. Seller: John M. Rae and Jean M. Rae, Southport. Property: Unit 9-F-1 at Southport Woods Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $414,800. Filed Jan. 29. Garcia, Jennifer E. and Adam R. Arnold, Newtown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, McLean, Va. Property: 3 Pebble Road, Newtown. Amount: $225,000. Filed Jan. 27. Giardino, John G., Danbury. Seller: Lloyd H. Giardino and Eleanor T. Giardino, Redding. Property: 95 Lonetown Road, Redding. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Jan. 30. Gordils, Melvin, Bridgeport. Seller: Jesus R. Rivera, Waterbury. Property: Lot 139 on Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Hein, Kimberlee and Christopher Hein, Milford. Seller: William Fortune, Fairfield. Property: 471 Pemburn Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $530,000. Filed Jan. 30. Herke, Janos, Bridgeport. Seller: Citimortgage Inc., Property: 745 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $83,000. Filed Jan. 28. Jackson, Deborah C., Jensen Beach, Fla. Seller: Anthony Arbisi, Stratford. Property: 431-BG North Trail, Unit 17, Stratford. Amount: $260,000. Filed Jan. 28. Jaku, Nikola and Lilian Jaku, Norwalk. Seller: Lillian Lofaro and Tracy Adams, Norwalk. Property: 34 Stuart Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. Amount: $165,000. Filed Jan. 27. Keating, Joseph E.T., Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Boston, Mass. Property: 80 Cartright St., Unit. 6J, Bridgeport. Amount: $45,000. Filed Jan. 29. Kosc, Antoinette M. and John R. Kosc, Stratford. Seller: Antoinette M. Kosc and John R. Kosc, Stratford. Property: 155 Greenfield Ave., Stratford. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Jan. 28. Kostyk, Szymon, Bethel. Seller: Stephen W. Martin and Lynn Marie Martin, Bethel. Property: 8 Cherry Lane, Bethel. Amount: $246,000. Filed Jan. 29. LaForce, Kevin and Ryan LaForce, Westport. Seller: Adam Stevenson and Victoria Rose Stevenson, Westport. Property: Lot 11, Map No. 863, Westport. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Jan. 29. Layton, Robert P., Norwalk. Seller: James W. Peck, Norwalk. Property: Lot 8, Map No. 4016, Norwalk. Amount: $438,000. Filed Jan. 31. Lee, Kyung Sook and Chang Hee Lee, Darien. Seller: TMSL Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: 110 Ferris St., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 30. Lewis, Janet B., Darien. Seller: Jennifer N. Boyd, Norwalk. Property: Parcel A, Map No. 13392, Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 29. Li, Pan Jian and William Li, Flushings, N.Y. Seller: Nadeen Atkinson, Bridgeport. Property: 110 Staples St., Bridgeport. Amount: $152,000. Filed Jan. 28. Lombardo, Vincent, Stratford. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 116 Elliot St., Stratford. Amount: $151,000. Filed Jan. 29. Lopez, Diane C. and Alvaro Lopez, Weston, Fla. Seller: Bruce Jones and Patricia Jones, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Property: 15 Dan Beard Lane, Redding. Amount: $635,000. Filed Jan. 13. McLaughlin, Debra A. and Michael P. McLaughlin, Greenwich. Seller: Catherine M. Brennan, Greenwich. Property: 93 Birch Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $317,392. Filed Jan. 29.

Morrissey, Timothy, Stratford. Seller: Dorothy S. Cotton, Shelton. Property: Unit 573A of Oronoque Village Condominium No. 19, Stratford. Amount: $130,000. Filed Jan. 31. Musai, Lebit, New Milford. Seller: Joseph Grasso and Rosemary Grasso, Bethel. Property: Parcel No. 2. Map No. 131, Bethel. Amount: $157,500. Filed Jan. 31. Myers Jr., Joseph Edward, Point Pleasant, N.J. Seller: Joseph Edward Myers Jr. and Maureen Myers, Point Pleasant, N.J. Property: 68 Rockland Road, Fairfield. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Jan. 27.

Thrasher, Rex C., Ridgefield. Seller: James M. McNamara and Kristine M. McNamara, Redding. Property: Lot 49, Map No. 1062, Redding. Amount: $420,000. Filed Jan. 14. Torres, Prisilla and Ramon O. Torres Jr., Scarsdale, N.Y. Seller: Lynn S. Birdsong and Terry B. Birdsong, Bellvue, Colo. Property: 51 Baldwin Farms Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Jan. 31. Trano, John, Fairfield. Seller: Mary Baik, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 93, Map No. 3, Bridgeport. Amount: 2.9 million. Filed Jan. 28.

FORECLOSURES Antonik, Dale E. and Paul J. Antonik. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 19 Division St. West, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Bennett, Gary, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 137 Chesnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Burdge, Ann, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 82 Bullard Court, Unit 8, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 31. Calixte, Alberte, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 77 Rose St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Choi, Joo Ho, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 5 Harkim Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27.

O’Brien, Thomas, Bridgeport. Seller: Georgena N. Marballie, Bridgeport. Property: 133-135 Wordin Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $165,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Tsahirides, Kiriaki and Loannis Tsahirides, Norwalk. Seller: Angelo Maruca, Norwalk. Property: 302 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $331,000. Filed Jan. 31.

P. D’Ausillio, David, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: Lots 11 and 12, Ridgefield Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $322,500. Filed Jan. 31.

Valente, Alice and Lucio Valente, Bridgeport. Seller: Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc., Maryville, Tenn. Property: 463 Fairview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $257,143. Filed Jan. 30.

Das Flores, Luiz Fernando, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 21 Benson Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Parnell, Michele and Scot Parnell, Mountain Lake N.J. Seller: Catherine C. Cleare, Westport. Property: 124 Imperial Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Jan. 29.

Valentin, Yvellise, Bridgeport. Seller: Paul Wilkinson and Lori Wilkinson, Marshville, N.C. Property: 64 Barnum Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $118,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Dattolo, Alice, et al. Creditor: Water Pollution Control Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 3980 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of municipal sewer liens. Filed Jan. 28.

Pinto, Sandra and Jose E. Pinto, Bridgeport. Seller: Susan Bento, Bridgeport. Property: 44 Wing St., Bridgeport. Amount: $215,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Vento, Edward J., Norwalk. Seller: Lori A. Raymond and Leslie A. Vento, Norwalk. Property: 19 Emerson St., Norwalk. Amount: $155,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Destefano, Mark, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 91 Nashville Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 30.

Ribeiro, Bruno Rodriguez, Stratford. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 786 Success Ave., Stratford. Amount: $28,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Verma, Deepi and Hitesh Harnal, Greenwich. Seller: Karen B. Israelsson, Greenwich. Property: Unit 159 of Old Greenwich Gables Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $703,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Doty, Sharon A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 86 Henry Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 24.

Robinson, Lorena M., Stamford. Seller: Donna Gardella and Gary LeBlanc, Norwalk. Property: 136 Newtown Ave., Unit 18A, Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed Jan. 30. Russ, Michelle M. and Matthew J. Russ, Greenwich. Seller: Kristine Cooper, Greenwich. Property: 38 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 30. Saez, Remedios and John Saez, Westport. Seller: John Saez and Reme Saez, Westport. Property: 10 Berndale Drive, Westport. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Jan. 29. Schiavi, Isabell and Andres Recoder, Greenwich. Seller: Toni C. Goodrich, Greenwich. Property: 29 Beechcraft Road, Greenwich. Amount: $6 million. Filed Jan. 31. Segerson, John, Trumbull. Seller: David L. Kufferman and Eva Schiffhauer, Fairfield. Property: 2523 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 31. Shah, Shital, Norwalk. Seller: Alan M. Krantzler, Norwalk. Property: Unit 1 of Rowayton Woods Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $485,000. Filed Jan. 31.

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Vitale, Cathie R. and Todd A. Vitale, Greenwich. Seller: Maurice Musilli and Mara Musilli, Greenwich. Property: 27 Deep George Road, Greenwich. Amount: $990,000. Filed Jan. 27. Warren, Emily and Steve Warren, Greenwich. Seller: Leonard Moscati and Margaret Moscati, Greenwich. Property: 43 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Jan. 31.

Cowell, Ronald, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 240 Dixon St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Fast, Douglas, et al. Creditor: Chase Home Finance L.L.C., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 94 Everett St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 21. Ferjuste, Daniel, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Property: 46 Avery St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 30.

Keenan, Paul C., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Fla. Property: 439 Sherwood Place, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Kennedy, Andrew, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 21 Totem Trail, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 29. Leung, Andy, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp., Santa Ana, Calif. Property: 179-181 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. O’Besso, Beatriz, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., San Antonio, Texas. Property: 346 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Reid, Roger, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 1138-1140 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Reid, Wendy D., et al. Creditor: Hudson Savings Bank, Marlborough, Mass. Property: 53 Seaton Road, Unit D-4, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 31. Rodriguez, Danny, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 46 Barbara Drive, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 29. Sanjurjo, Carmen, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Tempe, Ariz. Property: 327 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Scholz, Donna M., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co. N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 58 South Gate Lane, Southport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Siwicki, Linda and Alfred Sikicki, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: S-2 at Hayes House Condominium. Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 27. Torres, Jose, et al. Creditor: JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 144 Martin Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Vilca, Gilmar, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 22 Lyon Ave, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27.

Fluer, Jean A St., et al. Creditor: Flagstar Bank, Troy, Mich. Property: 425 Oakwood St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Wasil, Robert, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 66 Holmes St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Warren, Mary and Jamison Warren, Stamford. Seller: George Labelle and Deidra Labelle, Fairfield. Property: 211 Toll House Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $409,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Frederick, Howell J., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., San Antonio, Texas. Property: 41 Naromake Ave., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31.

Williams, Mary, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 314-316 Poplar St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

White, Patricia L., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: JAC Steamboat L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 595 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed Jan. 30.

Gladys, Joseph. Creditor: Eastern Savings Bank F.S.B., Hunt Valley, Md. Property: 12631269 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Wu, Wenjia, Norwalk. Seller: Camps Properties L.L.C., St. Augustine, Fla. Property: 50 Aiken St., Unit 253, Norwalk. Amount: $232,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Gray, Edward L., et al Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 190 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 30.

JUDGMENTS Aloupis, Lou, Stamford. $2,691, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 71 Lawton Ave., Stamford. Filed Jan. 27. Amaya, Patricia and CMP Investments, Stamford. $11,941, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 86 Crestwood Drive, Stamford. Filed Jan. 28.

Belizaire, Rose, Stratford. $1,396, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 565 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Filed Jan. 24. Bouton, Andrew, Bethel. $2,978, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 14 Deerfield Ave, Newtown. Filed Jan. 27. Cron, Ursula, Redding. $27,976, in favor of Gary Weinand, Redding, by Cramer & Anderson LLP, New Milford. Property: 22 Woods Way, Unit 13-C, Redding. Filed Jan. 13 Desrosins, Clarice P., Norwalk. $3,389, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 6 Knapp St., Unit 1, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 27. Diiorio, Maria, Stratford. $24,613, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 280 Wiklund Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 24. Downer, Kerry, Redding. $1,749, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 126 Picketts Ridge Road, Redding. Filed Jan. 23. Etienne, Dean, Bridgeport. $460, in favor of Mamaroneck Ambulance, Baldwinsville, N.Y., by Robert L. Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Montgomery St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 29. Ferenz, Pat, Greenwich. $1,699, in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 4 Armonk St., Greenwich. Filed Jan. 31. Graham, Jackuline, Bridgeport. $2,748, in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Unit No. 1003, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. Hart, Kathleen M., Stamford. $2,695, in favor of Brett D. Keeney, Stamford, by Wayne R. Keeney, Bridgeport. Property: 27 Lindstrom Road, Unit 5A, Stamford. Filed Jan. 29. Hefferon, Antoinette, Bethel. $576, in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Quaker Ridge, Bethel. Filed Jan. 28. Jaeckel, Kathleen M., Norwalk. $5,013, in favor of Capital One Bank U.S.A. N.A., Richmond, Va., by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 64 Cove Ave., Norwalk. Filed Jan. 27. Kolich, Daniel, Greenwich. $2,789, in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Law Offices of Gerald S. Knopf L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 75 Josephine Evaristo, Greenwich. Filed Jan. 30. Lambert, Irene, Stratford. $15,296, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 77 River Bend Road, Unit B, Stratford. Filed Jan. 23. Larsen, Lisa Eljena, Redding. $1,287, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Packer Brook Road, Redding. Filed Jan. 28.

Machado, Paulo, Stratford. $3,611, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 140 Harding Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 23.

Tucker, Judy M. and David Tucker, by David Tucker and Judy M. Tucker. Landlord: The Success Village Apartments Inc. Property: Building 28, Apt. 53, Bridgeport. Term: 99 years, commencing Dec. 7, 1955. Filed Jan. 30.

McQuilton, Kenneth, Stratford. $3,066, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage L.L.P., Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 186 Glenwood Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 21.

LIENS

Nevers, Richard, Bridgeport. $4,053, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 60 Oakwood St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. Pagnozzi, Mark A., Bridgeport. $3,093, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 340 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. Polyakov, Roman, Redding. $2,781, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 26 Olmstead Road, Redding. Filed Jan. 27. Pulaski, Gregory, Stratford. $3,499, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 474 Mary Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 21. Quaranta, Domizio P., Bridgeport. $39,462, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 344 Cambridge St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. Ramos, Jose, Stamford. $4,688, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 43 Victory St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 27. Risoli, Joseph, Stamford. $14,608, in favor of Harry Constas, et al., by Donald B. Powers Jr., Stamford. Property: 80 Redmont Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 28. Sokolski, Yolanda, Southport. $9,044, in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 80 Cedar Road, Southport. Filed Jan. 27. Spencer, George, Stratford. $2,737, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 360 Ferndale Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 27. Vargas, Pedro, Bridgeport. $5,335, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 38 Jones St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28. White, Lillian, Norwalk. $4,972, in favor of Northeast Alliance Credit Union, Bardonia, N.Y., by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 85 Bouton St., Norwalk. Filed Jan. 27. Zaccagnino, Richard A., Stamford. $13,567, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 113 Toms Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 28.

LEASES

Lopez, Jorge, Bridgeport. $6,207, in favor of GE Capital Retail Bank, Draper, Utah, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 3599 Main St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 28.

Autozone Northeast, by Brian L. Campbell. Landlord: 467 West Main Associates L.L.C. Property: 467 West Main St., Stamford. Term: 15 years, commencing Aug. 29, 2012. Filed Jan. 30.

Loverro, Frank, Stamford. $2,840, in favor of Performance Physical Therapy, Greenwich, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 35 River Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 29.

Cellco Partnership, by David R. Heverling. Landlord: Florida Tower Partners L.L.C. Property: 23 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Term: 5 years, commencing Jan. 9, 2014. Filed Jan. 22.

Macdaniel, Floyd, Stratford. $2,876, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 9 Holmes St., Stratford. Filed Jan. 24.

on the record

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Coombs-Richard, J. and Eric Richard, 123 Old Belden Hill Road, Apt. 27, Norwalk. $10,865, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Dimowitz, Steven H., 58 Gerzak Road, Fairfield. $45,159, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 28. Drews, Lori and Kevin V. Garvin, 6 Cricklewood Lane, Norwalk. $78,955, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Ganley Sr., Robert F., 124 Riverside Ave., Apt. 3, Westport. $27,446, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Greene, John D., 8 Grant Ave., Greenwich. $10,657, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Holmgren Jr., Marion E. and John J. Holmgren, P.O. Box 2164, Fairfield. $6,000, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 28. Lewis, Ellen Z. and Darin J. Lewis, 2440 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $55,492, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 28. Marotta, James A., 46 Judd St., Fairfield. $2,935, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 28. Perez, Jorge L., 102 Springdale St., Fairfield. $10,832, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 30. Ramos, Morgana and Cleber F. Morgana, 44 Nichols Ave., Fairfield. $7,967, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 30. Research Auto Parts L.L.C., 75 Research Drive, Stamford. $6,917, for failure to file correct information returns. Filed Jan. 28. Taylor, Carl L., 179 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. $258,531, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21. Teed, Kelly, 7 Longshore Ave., Norwalk. $58,693, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Triple Threat Connecticut L.L.C., 84 West Park Place, Second floor, Stamford. $14,794, return of partnership income tax and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 28. Umstatter, Susan and Daniel Umstatter, 185 Salem Road, Stratford. $58,435, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Wood, Debo Ringold and Curtis C. Wood, 11 Putnam Green Apt. D, Greenwich. $42,985, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bermudez, Jessica and Hugo Bermudez, 81 Culloden Road, Apt. 1, Stamford. $31,339, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 30.

Classic Auto Sales Inc., 458 W. Main St., Stamford. $14,015, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 28. Classic Auto Sales Inc., 458 W. Main St., Stamford. $925, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 28. Classic Auto Sales Inc., 458 W. Main St., Stamford. $235, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 28. Herbert, Richard F., 110 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich. $5,463, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Vahos, William F., PO Box 7698, Greenwich. $40,367, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Wakeman, Melissa P. and Lawrence K. Wakeman, 77 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. $86,133, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED D’Aatillo, Roberto, Norwalk. Filed by Air Care Specialist L.L.C., Norwalk, by attorney of Air Care Specialist L.L.C. Property: 41 Summit Ave., Unit 1A, Norwalk. Amount: $3,150. Filed Jan. 29. Harbor Point Gateway Land I, L.L.C., et al., Stamford. Filed by Connecticut Materials Testing Lab Inc., South Norwalk, by Anthony Broncati. Property: Henry and Pulasky streets and Washington Boulevard, Stamford. Amount: $116,229. Filed Jan. 29. Lahey, Meghan and Blair Moynahan, Fairfield. Filed by J. Rodger Builders L.L.C., Middlebury, by Jason Rodgers. Property: Lot. 11, Map No. 3199, Fairfield. Amount: $12,244. Filed Jan. 29. Southern CT Welding Inc., Westport. Filed by Mack Fire Protection L.L.C., Middletown, by Steven Wells. Property: 310 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $10,138. Filed Jan. 28. Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. Filed by Total Comfort Inc., Danbury, by Brian McCormack. Property: 22 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Amount: $15,000. Filed Jan. 31.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Zych, Lori and Douglas Zych, Greenwich. Released by Wenta Contracting, Newtown, by Robert Wenta. Property: 76 Meadow Road, Greenwich. Amount undisclosed. Filed Jan. 29.

LIS PENDENS Alvarado, Robert, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 81 Linley Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated August 2008. Filed Jan. 27. Antonelli Jr, Michael, Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 189 Farms Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated May 2006. Filed Jan. 28.

Baeza, Martha, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 662 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,400, dated December 2006. Filed Jan. 28. Beaujour, Ginette T., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 66 Marsdale Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $251,250, dated January 2006. Filed Jan. 30. Bowyer, Julie, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 1201, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $251,647, dated March 2007. Filed Jan. 27. Chiquita, Stephenson and Donavan O. Stephenson Sr., Wilton. Filed by John R. Harness, Stamford, for 111 South Main Street Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: Map 11315, South Main Street, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $900,000, Filed Jan. 27. Cihal, Michele R., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 65 River Bend Road, Unit A, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated September 2009. Filed Jan. 21. Cisero, Theresa, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Generation Mortgage Company, Atlanta, Ga. Property: 18 Yarwood St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2007. Filed Jan. 27. Cruz, Rigoberto De La, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 707 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $392,000, dated December 2007. Filed Jan. 29. Cunliff, Jennifer, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 54 Singer Court, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated September 2006. Filed Jan. 22. Daniels, Franklin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 114-116 Harborview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $268,000, dated Aug. 2006. Filed Jan. 27. Derose, Catherine T., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 11 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $213,850, dated Feb. 2004. Filed Jan. 27. Desmolieres, Emmanuel, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 43 Rosedale St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $205,110, dated January 2005. Filed Jan. 28.

Dishongh, Lisa A., et al., Stamford. Filed by Attmore & Morris L.L.C., Trumbull, for Bayview Loan Servicing, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 205 Sun Dance Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $600,000, dated October 2006. Filed Jan. 31. Donetta, Campbell, et al., Westport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 29 Cross Highway, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2006. Filed Jan. 30. Eaddy, Grace and King S. Eaddy, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for HSBC Mortgage Services Inc., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 61 Woodmont Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $238,000, dated October 2005. Filed Jan. 27. Evans, Robert L., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1937 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $517,500, dated November 2006. Filed Jan. 27. Federal National Mortgage Association, D.C. Filed by Alan P. Rosenberg, West Hartford, for Seaside Green Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 35 Seaside Ave, Unit 25, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a lien on common charges and assessments. Filed January 30. Flores, Omar, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for PNC Bank N.A., Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 88 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2003. Filed Jan. 31. Garcia, Pedro Hugo, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 49 Glenwood Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $384,000, dated March 2005. Filed Jan. 28. Harvey, Ralph E., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 85A South Trail, Unit 85A, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated March 2010. Filed Jan. 24. Helenese, Sean H., Stamford. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2X, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $148,500, dated July 2004. Filed Jan. 31. Honeyspot L.L.C., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for the town of Stratford, Stratford. Property: 1455 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a tax lien and real estate lien to obtain possession of the premises. Dated December 2013. Filed Jan. 22. House of God Outreach and Deliverance Ministries Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Ury & Moskow L.L.C., Fairfield, for National Loan Investors LP. Property: Chestnut St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated September 2005. Filed Jan. 29. Kulis, Kenneth, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 184 Belltown Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $166,837, dated June 2012. Filed Jan. 31.

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on the record Labarca, John J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Beneficial Financial I Inc., Mettawa, Ill. Property: 2720 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated January 2004. Filed Jan. 27.

Rowinsky, Michael J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 33 Dora Circle, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated September 2012. Filed Jan. 30.

Tully, Christie and Mark Tully, Norwalk. Filed by Andrew S. White, Hamden, for First Niagara Bank N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: Lot 22, Map No. 332, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $444,000, dated Aug. 2005. Filed Jan. 27.

Langston, Nicole and Paul E. Langston, Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law P.C., Farmington, for VMF TL1 L.L.C. Property: 1149 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a real property tax lien for the amount of $4,833, dated April 2008. Filed Jan. 28.

Selleck, Kathleen K., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 301 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $204,750, dated August 2006. Filed Jan. 30.

Vakassian, Harriet S., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Quicken Loans Inc., Livonia, Mich. Property: 9 Sheridan St., Unit B-3, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $206,250, dated Sept. 2009. Filed Jan. 28.

Sixty Redding Road L.L.C., Redding. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for United Bank N.A., Newtown. Property: Land Surveyor Regulator, No. 4475, Map No. 2066, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2003. Filed Jan. 21.

Ventricelli, Deborah M. and Joseph C. Ventricelli, Redding. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Provident Funding Associates L.P., Santa Rosa, Calif. Property: 22 Winding Brook Lane, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2003. Filed Jan. 13.

Socci, Joseph, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 135 Burbank Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated April 2007. Filed Jan. 21.

Weglarz, Geoffrey, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 948 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated February 2007. Filed Jan. 29.

Somsky, Sharon L., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 120 Greenfield Ave., Unit 120, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 1999. Filed Jan. 28.

Wigfall, Gregory C., Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., West Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: Lot 11, Liberty Acres, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $253,000, dated August 2004. Filed Jan. 29.

Spina, Louis B., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 16 Derby Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2005. Filed Jan. 27.

Zapata, Pedro H., Stamford. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky L.L.P., Stamford, for First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 72 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $410,000, dated January 2007. Filed Jan. 31.

Michaud Group L.L.C., Fairfield, by Robert J. Michael. Lender: Eagle Construction L.L.C., Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Property: 31 Millbrook Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $625,000. Filed Jan. 30.

MORTGAGES

Parrot Estates L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y., by Gabriel Mann. Lender: Moshe Berger, trustee, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: Parrot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Lopez, Francisco, Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 190 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2005. Filed Jan. 28. Mcadoo, Evelyn, Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law P.C., Farmington, for Connecticut Tax Liens 4 L.L.C. Property: 25 Platt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a real property tax lien for the amount of $2,071, dated April 2012. Filed Jan. 28. Millard, Lillia, Norwalk. Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., West Warwick, R.I., for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Lot 1, Fillow Street and Wood Avenue, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated February 2003. Filed Jan. 27. Morris, Timothy D., Stamford. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 17 Emma Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $485,100, dated June 2006. Filed Jan. 30. Nemickas, Jurgis, et al., Redding. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for 21st Mortgage Co. Property: 55 Hopewell Woods Road, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2006. Filed Jan. 28. Norwalk Alf Property L.L.C., Norwalk. Filed by Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul, West Hartford, for Marjam Supply Co., Norwalk. Property: 73 Strawberry Hill Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien in the amount of $230,697, dated February 2013. Filed Jan. 31. Renet, Melissa Rivera, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 37 Country St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $333,700, dated September 2004. Filed Jan. 28. Rich, Michael W. and Bank of America, N.A. Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford, for Astoria Federal Savings & Loan Association, Mineola, N.Y. Property: Lot 306 and Lot 307, Map of Lordship Manor, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Filed Jan. 27. Richardson, Gail, et al., Stamford. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Greenway Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 60 Lawn Ave., Unit 41, Stamford. Action: to foreclose a lien on common charges and assessments. Filed Jan. 28. Robertson, Darrin Elaine, Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 25 Bowker Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,815. Filed Jan. 27.

Stavola, Angelo John, et al., Stratford. Filed by John R. Bryke, Bridgeport, for Main Street Business Management Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 130-140 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a Judgment Lien against the defendant in the amount of $27,862, dated November 2011. Filed Jan. 24. Stavola, Lee A., et al., Bethel. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for United Bank N.A., Newtown. Property: 15 Hudson St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 1999. Filed Jan. 30. STB 123 L.L.C., Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Grand Cay L.L.C., Stamford. Filed by James F. Simon, Stamford, for the city of Stamford. Property: 27 Hoyclo Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a premise for delinquent taxes for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Filed Jan. 29. Tagnidoung, Aratou Labou, Bridgeport. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Hartford. Property: 145 Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,000, dated December 2007. Filed Jan. 28. Thompson, Linda C., Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., West Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: Lot 9A, Map No. 3181, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2010. Filed Jan. 29. Troiano, Mary Ann, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 42 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $130,000, dated March 2012. Filed Jan. 30.

Commercial 1400 West Broad Street L.L.C., Stratford, by Joan J. Ganim. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport. Property: 1400 W. Broad St., Stratford. Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 31. 265 Post Road West Associates L.L.C., Westport, by Scott M. Gerard. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 265 Boston Post Road West, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 27. 33 Club Road Partners L.L.C., Greenwich, by Sandra W. Soule. Lender: Greenwich Bank & Trust Co., Greenwich. Property: 33 Club Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Jan. 30. 463 Elm Street L.L.C., Stamford, by Evangelos Moshos. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Lots 15, 16 and 17, Map No. 452, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 29. 611 CTA L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Shuxiang Lin. Lender: Eastern Funding L.L.C., New York, N.Y., Property: 611-613 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $270,000. Filed Jan. 30. Black Rock Congregational Church, Fairfield, by Kenneth G. Brix. Lender: TD Bank N.A., New Haven. Property: 3685 and 3731 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Amount: $6.6 million. Filed Jan. 31. Blackrock Acquisition L.L.C., Fairfield, by Kirtikumar S. Patel. Lender: Banknewport, Middletown, R.I. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $3 million. Filed Jan. 29.

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Blackrock Acquisition L.L.C., Fairfield, by Kirtikumar S. Patel. Lender: Banknewport, Middletown, R.I. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Jan. 29.

Windermere 14 L.L.C., Stamford, by Piotr Laskowski. Lender: Techno Development L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 6 Calder Bridge Drive, Stamford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Blackrock Acquisition L.L.C., Fairfield, by Kirtikumar S. Patel. Lender: Community Investment Corp., Hamden. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Jan. 29.

NEW BUSINESSES

Blackrock Acquisition L.L.C., Fairfield, by Kirtikumar S. Patel. Lender: Community Investment Corp., Hamden. Property: 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Jan. 29. Connecticut Small Game Club Inc., Bridgeport, by Lamont Dewitt Smith. Lender: Herman Barnes, Bridgeport. Property: 887 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000. Filed Jan. 30. DJK Real Estate L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Panagiotis Kousidis. Lender: First Niagara Bank N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 2472-2478 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $284,000. Filed Jan. 27. Glenbrook Associates L.L.C., by Robert G. Mencarelli. Lender: David P. D’Ausilio, Stratford. Property: 69 Commercial St., Bridgeport. Amount: $30,000. Filed Jan. 30. Lion Realty L.L.C., Fairfield, by Linda L. Eliovson. Lender: Linda L. Eliovson, Fairfield. Property: 113-117 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 31.

PHF II Stamford L.L.C., Scottsdale, Ariz., by David S. Abrams. Lender: U.S. Bank N.A., Overland Park, Kan. Property: Parcel B, Map No. 11051, Stamford. Amount: $197 million. Filed Jan. 29. Shelter for The Homeless Inc., Stamford, by Rafael Pagan Jr. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 23 Spruce St., 38 Ann St., and 17 Berkeley St., Stamford. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 30. Silverman Westport Realty Associates L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y., by Leon Silverman. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 220-222 Post Road, Westport. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Jan. 30. Stanwich Road L.L.C., Greenwich, by Peter Gow. Lender: Greenwich Bank & Trust Co., Greenwich. Property: 291 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Jan. 27. Summer House Owner L.L.C., Stamford, by Thomas L. Rich. Lender: U.S. Bank N.A., Boston, Mass. Property: Units 2 and 5, Map No. 14512, Stamford. Amount: $55 million. Filed Jan. 30. Taft Estates L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y., by David Leitner. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 95 Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed Jan. 27. Tri State Property L.L.C., Trumbull, by Ophir Sahar. Lender: Secure Capital Group L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 80 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Jan. 27.

3 Boys Crafting Co., 325 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Mary Beth Rayho. Filed Jan. 30. AJW Consulting & Staffing, 6 Webb Road, Westport 06880, c/o Nadja Streiter. Filed Jan. 27. Alicia’s Cleaning Service Or ACS, 72 Spring St., Stamford 06902, c/o Alicia Rivera. Filed Jan. 28. Amedisys Home Health of Stamford, 1234 Summer St., Third floor, Stamford, c/o Tender Loving Care Healthcare Services of New England L.L.C. Filed Jan. 31. Andy’s Cleaning Service, 148 Seaside Ave., Stamford 06903, c/o Andy Escudero. Filed Jan. 29. ARC Drain Cleaning & Repairs, 20 Reservoir Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Benjamin A. Clark. Filed Jan. 31. Beachglass Ltd., P.O. Box 851, Fairfield 06890, c/o Jane S. Kenny. Filed Jan. 31. Berry Chill, 15 Huntington Plaza, Shelton 06484, c/o Jacob Tepper. Filed Jan. 28. Best Pest Termite and Pest Control, 502 Whitney Ave., Trumbull 06611, c/o Scott Knebel. Filed Jan. 29. Best Pest, 502 Whitney Ave., Trumbull 06611, c/o Scott Knebel. Filed Jan. 29. Best Western Plus Black Rock Inn, 100 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield 06824, c/o Blackrock L.L.C. Filed Jan. 29. Boscobrand Consulting Group, 47 Lenox Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Anthony John Bosco Jr. Filed Jan. 29. C & S Landscaping and Painting, 116 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ana Palma. Filed Jan. 28. C & S Landscaping and Painting, 20 Orchard St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ana Palma. Filed Jan. 28. Creative Stone, 444 Bedford St., Apt. 3P, Stamford 06901, c/o Sheila Breland. Filed Jan. 29. De La Brena Driving Service, 481 Riverside Drive, Fairfield 06824, c/o Luan Dela Brena. Filed Jan. 31. Diablos Cantina, 68 Commerce St., Norwalk, c/o Gustavo A. Perez and Alvarez Jinerl, Filed Jan. 28. Ellierays Country Landscaping, 4104 Main St., Stratford 06614, c/o Karen Launscher. Filed Jan. 30. Evolution Consulting, Coaching & Training L.L.C., 8 Briarcliff Manor, P.O. Box 226, Bethel 6801, c/o Pamela Booth Rosati. Filed Jan. 21. First Choice Moving Co., 850 State St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Luis A. Martinez. Filed Jan. 27. Fish Restaurant & Bar, 245 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Boca Stamford L.L.C. Filed Jan. 30.

PATENTS Bias-charging overcoat. Patent no. 8,649,704 issued to Brian P. Gilmartin, Williamsville, N.Y.; Liang-Bih Lin, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeanne M. Koval, Marion, N.Y.; Aaron M. Stuckey, Fairport, N.Y.; and Gary A. Batt, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Color registration strategy for preprinted form. Patent no. 8,649,054 issued to Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y.; and Edul N. Dalal, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Dynamic ranking of service actions. Patent no. 8,649,047 issued to Michael John Martin, Hamlin, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Image on paper registration using transfer surface marks. Patent no. 8,649,052 issued to Martin Edward Hoover, Rochester, N.Y.; Jack Gaynor Elliot, Penfield, N.Y.; and Vladimir Kozitsky, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Intermediate transfer member. Patent no. 8,647,746 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Lanhui Zhang, Webster, N.Y.; Lin Ma, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Jonathan H. Herko, Walworth, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and system for managing credit card usage in pre-paid printing system accounts. Patent no. 8,650,088 issued to James Patrick VanWinckle, West Linn, Ore.; Charles Robert Carlson, Beaverton, Ore.; Peter Charles Rapley, Portland, Ore.; Shanti Villarreal, Willsonville, Ore.; Christopher Dale Iburg, Government Camp, Ore.; and Sara Kleiman, Portland, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Motion quality error detection in printing systems using documents having text or line content. Patent no. 8,649,566 issued to Xu; Beilei (Penfield, NY), Wu; Wencheng (Webster, NY), Paul; Peter (Webster, NY), Ramesh; Palghat (Pittsford, NY). Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Process for creating facet-specific electronic-banding compensation profiles for raster output scanners. Patent no. 8,649,068 issued to Robert Herloski, Webster, N.Y.; and Edward W. Smith, Jr., Wolcott, N.Y.; and Mizes; Howard, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for automated generation of a fully parameterized workflow plan. Patent no. 8,649,042 issued to Kirk J. Ocke, Ontario, N.Y.; Rong Zhou, San Jose, Calif.; Minh B. Do, Palo Alto, Calif.; Dale Ellen Gaucas, Penfield, N.Y.; and Michael David Shepherd, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Xerographic color-image-forming machine having marking engines with both low gloss and high gloss developers. Patent no. 8,649,695 issued to Martin Edward Banton, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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Making Connecticut a Top State for Business

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ow can we make Connecticut one of the best places in the nation to do business? And why is that important to everyone in the state? Only a healthy economy provides the jobs, opportunity, and quality of life that people and communities need. Only a strong business climate generates the tax revenue that enables state and local governments to provide critically needed social services. National business climate rankings have undermined the perception of Connecticut as a favorable state to do business both here and throughout the nation. By making fundamental changes and aggressively implementing recent initiatives to strengthen our economy, however, we can make meaningful annual progress in those rankings and be among the best states to do business within a few years. State government needs a laser-like focus on improving Connecticut’s economic competitiveness to attract the private-sector investments and business activities needed to create good jobs and build healthy communities. We’ll never be one of the least expensive states in which to do business, but Connecticut can be one of the best if we nurture our strengths and address our shortcomings.

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We need to: f Address Connecticut’s immediate and long-term fiscal and economic issues aggressively f Make commonsense reforms and reject efforts that won’t improve our competitiveness f Measure progress and adjust for improvement f Reach the Top 20 states, or above, in national economic and business rankings CBIA’s legislative agenda shows how. It contains goals to be reached over the next three years, and specific achievements needed in 2014. Making steady, annual progress on these goals will restore business confidence in Connecticut and help us climb in the national rankings.

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oin hundreds of business leaders from across the state in engaging Connecticut state legislators and policymakers on business-related proposals and policies impacting the state’s economic landscape. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions, make recommendations, and learn more about what could impact your business this year at the State Capitol.

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DO YOU KNOW AN OUTSTANDING WOMAN WHO MADE AN IMPACT IN BUSINESS OR HER COMMUNITY IN 2013? The Fairfield and Westchester County Business Journals have selected several women who made an impact locally and globally and will feature them at a special event April 3, 5:30 P.M. at the Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. But we know there are hundreds of other women who contributed significantly in 2013 and we wish to recognize them too at our event.

So join us by nominating your choice of a woman of accomplishment in business or nonprofit organization. NOMINATIONS CLOSE MARCH 10. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT WESTFAIRONLINE.COM OR CONTACT HOLLY DEBARTOLO AT (914) 358-0743

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