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First Walmart Supercenter in county draws praise, critics BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
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Women’s Business Development Council President and CEO Fran Pastore with students from Addis Ababa University, each with a three-tier desktop bank donated by WBDC client, e-retailer Sugar Lulu.
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BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com WELLS FARGO INSURANCE CONDUCTED ITS second “Employee Benefits Trend Study” and found a majority expressing trepidation about the health care landscape ahead. The regional picture, owing to the built-in expenses associated with Westchester and Fairfield counties, offers
an additional red flag for the 2020 socalled “Cadillac Tax,” which does not make allowances for regional variables. The company’s national practice leader for its employee benefits resource group, Mike Mascolo, said from his New Jersey office the data are part of a trend to lower employer costs and to shift health care responsibility to the employee.
“There are strong indicators that employers are struggling with the cost of benefits and are trying to shift those costs,” Mascolo said. The study examined how middlemarket companies and large corporations are responding to health care reform requirements, while at the same time they » ACA, page 6
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he developer of the first Walmart Supercenter in Fairfield County is nearly ready to begin construction in Monroe, bringing with it the promise of jobs and tax revenue, as well as the same criticism that has shadowed the retailer as it built stores nationwide. “Anytime with any big box stores unfortunately, it will knock out the smaller businesses that have built a town like Monroe,” First Selectman Stephen J. Vavrek said. “I’m not going to say if it is good or bad, it is just a sign of growth in a small town.” Vavrek acknowledged that while Monroe businesses have been hurt by national and regional chains that have opened in nearby Trumbull, Monroe’s tight-knit group of small-to medium-size businesses have maintained their presence with a loyal customer base. “While it may hurt initially, people who don’t want to shop at big box stores don’t have to,” he said. “I look at the positive, what it can bring.” According to Vavrek, the Kimball Group, the Monroe developer building the 150,000-squarefoot supercenter, has indicated that there is significant interest by other retailers to join Walmart on Victoria Road at Kimball’s ongoing development; the Shops at Victoria Place — but only after Walmart has been established as an anchor store. Phillip Keene, Walmart’s Northeast director of communications, expects the store to hire about 300 employees and to open by the middle of 2017. Vavrek estimate the new store will generate jobs and more opportunity for the community in addition to $600,000 in tax revenue for the town. But not all Monroe residents are eager to see the type of growth Walmart and Vavrek are anticipating. An online petition and Facebook group “Keep Walmart out of Monroe” has been challenging the supercenter, claiming the big box » WALMART, page 6
Cybersecurity abandons the realm of afterthought BY HUGH BAILEY Hearst Connecticut Media
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he malware attack this month at a Los Angeles hospital sounded like something at once commonplace and futuristic. A team of hackers broke into the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s computer system, as happens all too often when criminals go in search of personal information to be used in a fraud scheme. But this case involved seizing control of the institution’s computers, preventing workers from communicating on its devices and not releasing the system until a $17,000 ransom was paid — in bitcoin. The breach, which temporarily forced the hospital to return to pen-and-paper record keeping, is the first of many to come, according to a local entrepreneur. Matthew Smith of Stamford says his company, SecLingua, is poised to prevent them. “This is just the beginning,” Smith said. “Cybersecurity is going to have to grow with the changing demands in the industry. In the past, security has tended to be an afterthought.” SecLingua’s technology works on any medical device, either implanted in newly manufactured equipment or retrofitted in existing products. It offers security and an audit trail on all communications, and the technology it uses is a familiar one that has proven successful around the world. The company has worldwide rights to apply the Pitney Bowes Secure Evidencing Platform that is used in that company’s postage meters and protects against electronic and software-based attacks — as well as safeguarding billions of dollars in postal transactions around the world. Stamford-based Pitney Bowes provided seed funding for SecLingua, which remains an independent company. And as the health care industry is notoriously slow to adapt — some doctors offices only switched to electronic record keeping last year to comply with a federal mandate — Smith said the need for security will only increase. “There’s no question you will see more stories like this,” he said.
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The technology from SecLingua promises confidentiality; integrity, meaning the data has not been altered; and authenticity, which proves that the information comes from a trusted source. Smith said patients and providers often make assumptions about security from network-connected devices like MRIs that
Matthew B. Smith, president and CEO of SecLingua, leads a presentation at the company’s headquarters in Shelton recently. Photo by Ned Gerard for Hearst Connecticut Media.
are unfounded. At the same time, providers need to preserve user access and privileges, validate each user every time new access is required and be aware that breaches can lead to millions of dollars in fines. All that makes coordinating security across potentially millions of connections a difficult task. Pitney Bowes’ technology offers a solution. Brian Romansky, a member of SecLingua’s business development committee and director of new business opportunities at Pitney Bowes, said the medical industry is a natural fit for Pitney Bowes’ technology. “Other systems provide a firewall, but once something is inside, that security isn’t there,” he said. “This provides point-to-point security.” Al Bartosic, a member of SecLingua’s board of directors, said the industry is just now understanding its needs on security. “Health care is in its infancy on security,” he said. “The industry is constantly playing catch-up.” The need for better protection applies to patients as well as businesses, he said. “Your data is everywhere,” Bartosic said.
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years ago and has already made inroads in local facilities even as it looks to expand nationally. Jim Bergers, administrator of Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Stratford, said his facility is making use of the technology on several floors and looking to expand further, adding that the benefits go beyond security. “It provides an audit trail, which has clinical value,” he said. “It proves that we provided the care we said we did.” With staff turnover and changes in protocols, proving what care was given years earlier can be difficult even as it is often required during audits. “This saves a huge amount of revenue just by having those records easily available,” Bergers said. With security needs changing rapidly, Lord Chamberlain is trying to keep abreast of new technologies, and SecLingua helps them do that, Bergers said. “We’d rather be pioneers than try to figure it out later,” he said. Smith, who has experience with a variety of medical companies including several startups, was previously managing director of investments at Connecticut Innovations in Rocky Hill. He said that as laws mandating security — including
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, from 1996, and the Affordable Care Act from 2010 — setting those standards has been left to the industry. As it works to abide by those developing standards, SecLingua makes money a number of ways, including by charging a one-time fee for the chips and an annual service charge for the monitoring service. Pricing can also come on a per-use basis based on the value of the equipment. For now, Smith said, the company is doing well with implementation at about 15 state nursing homes, but is awaiting the “first major order” that would take the company to another level. SecLingua today has two full-time employees, with Pitney Bowes a minority shareholder and providing the company’s Waterview Drive office space. But Smith envisions much bigger things for his company. “We’re going to need a lot more space,” he said, gesturing to an empty building in the same development. Hugh Bailey is a reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at hbailey@ctpost.com; 203-330-6233; @hughsbailey.
WBDC builds economic opportunity one story at a time BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com
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ith $30,000 you can buy a car or maybe place a down payment on a home. The Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford is using that sum to fire six salvos in the form of microloans across the bow of small-scale business financing. The WBDC for the remaining three business quarters of 2016 expects to make six microloans of up to $5,000 each. The microloan money is part of a sixfigure cash infusion from United Bank that was made public during a surprise October announcement at the Stamford Hilton. The announcement coincided with U.S. Treasury Department approval of the WBDC as a lending entity. “We’re very grateful for United Bank’s seed money of $100,000 and we are very open to other financial institutions helping,” WBDC President and CEO Fran Pastore said recently in the WBDC’s Bedford Street offices, home to 13 employees. “We’re optimistic because we know these loans have real impact.” She also noted, “They get repaid.” The first loans are going to existing WBDC clients. Pastore said without naming the beneficiaries that the loans typically get cars running to access jobs or repair at-home machines that women use to establish independent footholds in the economy. It is a concept that won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. The loan money is part of far-flung WBDC enterprises that recently had Pastore ticking off the benefits of microloans while simultaneously shedding light on Ethiopian coffee and producing a bag of it from behind her office desk. Both microloans and African entrepreneurialism are current active pings on Pastore’s radar, which operates under the WBDC ethos of female business empowerment, although “10 percent of clients are male.” Besides its Stamford headquarters, the WBDC runs an office on Roosevelt Drive in Derby. Financing is a historic obstacle to female advancement. Pastore said until 1988 and the passage of HR 5050, women in the U.S. were required to have males cosign for loans. Pastore recently returned from Africa on a trip sponsored by The Achieve Institute, with offices in California and Greenwich. There she promoted the WBDC curriculum, which is designed to be tailored to local and individual needs. She travelled with The Achieve Institute’s Mary Lynne Heldmann, a 35-year Fortune 500 leadership consultant, whose presentation to Ethiopian entrepreneurs was titled,
“Women Achieve: Keeping Women on the Move Goes to Africa.” The institute’s website addresses a “systematic approach to peak performance” and said that for more than a decade it has helped management teams and executives “improve their performance and productivity. Consistent return on investment has led to wide adoption of the program in Fortune 100 companies.” The institute’s programs are designed to narrow the gender leadership gap, retain talent, optimize the performance of women leaders and encourage women to take on
leadership positions in their workplace and communities. Said Heldmann, “They were like sponges. They learned how to pick themselves up when feeling down, that operating with a sense of purpose lightens the load.” And she said, “We are ready to go back.” The Africa trip witnessed the women teaching, among others, college juniors studying the sciences and technology. “Even with STEM training, the job market is tight and unemployment is high,” Pastore said. “These women know that starting an entre-
preneurial venture is the path to economic empowerment and self-reliance. “The WBDC is all about economic empowerment and economic equity through entrepreneurship and financial education,” she said. “We tailor our programs — whether in Africa or here in Connecticut — to be culturally and economically sensitive, but the constant is women’s aspiration for self-reliance. It transcends culture and socioeconomics. “When women have a seat at the table profits increase, communities flourish and economies thrive,” she said.
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Tesla meets resistance with push into Connecticut BY REECE ALVAREZ
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lectric car company Tesla is inching closer to expanding its national footprint of showrooms and dealerships into Connecticut with recently proposed legislation that would enable the company, and others, to sell directly to consumers and bypass dealerships. “Right now, even test-driving a Tesla requires Connecticut citizens to cross state lines,” said Jim Chen, Tesla’s vice president of regulatory affairs and associate general counsel. “It shouldn’t be so difficult for customers to try, and buy, an eco-friendly car that continues to set the forward-moving trends of the transportation industry.” Proposed by the General Assembly’s Transportation Committee, Senate Bill 3, An Act Concerning the Licensing of New and Used Car Dealers, was co-sponsored by State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff. “Embracing electric vehicles continues the work we have done in Connecticut to bring new and emerging technologies into our state,” said Duff, a Democrat from Norwalk. “Allowing customers to purchase electric cars without leaving the state not only benefits our consumers, but also Connecticut’s economy.” Currently state franchise laws require automakers to sell their cars through locally owned dealerships. Tesla is not directly mentioned in the bill though Duff and chairman of the Transportation Committee, Rep. Tony Guerrera touted the company as a model for the future of the auto industry in their announcement of the proposal. “We need to embrace companies that express a sincere desire to invest and create jobs in Connecticut,” the Democratic lawmaker said. “Tesla is an innovative company that will revolutionize transportation in the coming century.” The bill would allow electric car companies that do not already have a physical presence in the state to have up to three dealerships in Connecticut. According to the Hartford Courant, Chen said the company would create from 12 to 24 jobs at each store and generate about $1.68 million in sales tax per year on the high-end vehicles that range in price from $35,000 to well over $100,000 But not everyone is welcoming the company with open arms, particularly the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association (CARA).
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“CARA strongly opposes the ‘Tesla Bill’ that would create a sole law carvedout for Tesla that would unfairly compete with locally owned dealerships,” said James Fleming, president of the association. “Without a law change, Tesla can work today within the current franchise system that local dealers have invested in, which creates price competition, maintains good paying local jobs in Connecticut and advocates for consumers when there is a recall or defect. Allowing any manufacturer to skirt our existing state laws would clearly create an uneven playing field.” General Motors has emphasized the association’s points stating, “Tesla’s insistence on special rules could result in multiple manufacturers competing with similarly capable vehicles and similar price points, yet operating under a different set of rules.” “Tesla could open a franchised dealership with an independent operator in Connecticut today, but instead they insist that the state must first provide them with unique rules and special exceptions to suit their own business interests,” GM said in a statement. “In fact, Tesla was willing to agree to a dealer model in Virginia. The Connecticut legislature shouldn’t create a special exemption for them here.” Tesla supported similar legislation in 2015 that failed to pass and was also met with resistance from dealerships. Regardless of the current bill’s fate, Tesla has still found ways to circumvent state franchise laws. The company already lists a showroom location in Greenwich on its website and the Greenwich Time reports they are in the process of requiring neces-
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sary permits from the town’s planning and zoning commission. According to the newspaper, Tesla states the showroom would be used for the “display of Tesla’s products and to provide educational opportunity to inform people about the advantages of electricity storage and electric vehicles.” The company also currently operates a service center in Milford. The state automotive association has also protested Tesla’s pending showroom presence in Greenwich and contends the legislation would hurt the state’s 270 independent auto dealers. “They vote, pay taxes, live locally and support local charities,” according to a statement by the association. “Tesla does not manufacture here; they would sell online instead of paying property taxes locally, and they prefer to outsource their repair work rather than have a dealership repair shop. Essentially they want a system that will have no economic commitment locally. If Tesla is having trouble selling it is because it’s not priced for the average person at $100,000 with all the bells and whistles.”
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MOHEGAN SUN AWARDED LICENSING FOR $5B SOUTH KOREAN CASINO OPERATORS OF MOHEGAN SUN IN Uncasville, one of the largest casinos in the nation, have received a license from the South Korean government to build and develop a casino estimated at $5 billion at the country’s Incheon International Airport. The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, operator of Mohegan Sun properties throughout the U.S., will develop the 1,350room luxury casino and hotel in partnership with the South Korean KCC Corp. and Incheon International Airport Corp. The entire facility will be built in several phases beginning with Project Inspire, estimated at a cost of $1.6 billion. Developers boast the first phase will include a 20,000-square-foot casino — the first and only destination resort in the world with an adjacent private air terminal. It will be the largest entertainment venue in South Korea with more than 250 gaming tables, 1,500 slot machines and an additional arena space with seating for 15,000. The first phase will also include a
100,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor theme park, 20,000 square feet of luxury retail space and a 33,000-square-foot eco-adventure park with indoor rain forest. “We are pleased with the Korean government’s decision to award us the opportunity to help fulfill their vision of driving economic development by growing tourism, creating jobs and showcasing Korean culture via the integrated resort,” Bobby Soper, president of the tribal gaming authority, said in a statement. The timeline for the casino’s construction was not specified by the tribal gaming authority, which could not be reached for comment. The news of the licensing comes as Mohegan Sun awaits legislative action to permit the building a jointly operated Casino in Connecticut with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, owners of Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket. The Connecticut General Assembly’s Commerce Committee has scheduled a public hearing on the matter for March 10.
MACERICH TEAMS TO BUY MISSOURI CENTER THE MACERICH CO., THE PUBLICLY traded owner and manager of Danbury Fair Mall and manager of the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers, N.Y., announced it has joined with a second company to buy a Missouri property for $660 million “in cash and considerations.” California-based Macerich made the announcement in conjunction with its partner in the venture, Michigan-based Taubman Centers Inc., which also is publicly traded. Ownership is split at 50 percent each. The seller was Highwoods Properties Inc. The acquisition is called Country Club
Plaza and is described as a 15-block, 1.3 million-square-foot mixed-use retail and office property in the heart of Kansas City. The retail portion of the property includes 804,000 square feet. Active tenants include Apple, H&M, Tesla and Lululemon as well as restaurants, including The Capital Grille and The Cheesecake Factory. The 468,000-square-foot office portion of the property is comprised of the 10-story Valencia tower, which serves as the worldwide headquarters of Lockton Cos., and additional office space located above the ground-level retail.
STATE CANCELS RAISES FOR MANAGERS NONUNION STATE MANAGERS WHO WERE in line for pay raises this month will not get them, according to a letter from the administration of Gov. Dannel Malloy that cites biennial budgetary red ink now between $570 million and $900 million. The pay raises were due to go into effect March 4. “Today, however, the state’s fiscal situation has deteriorated significantly,” said the letter from state Office of Policy and Management Secretary Benjamin Barnes and Chief of Staff Brian Durand. “The raises for managers slated for March have been canceled.” “As you know, the administration had intended to grant raises to managerial employees, effective this week, after having already delayed them twice this fiscal year,” the letter read. “It is our strong feeling that the contribution of managers to state government is essential and the raises slated to take effect this week — most on March 4 — would have given
managers parity with those that were received by unionized employees and employees of the legislative branch on July 1, 2015.” OPM said next year’s budget shortfall was “at least $570 million.” The state Office of Fiscal Analysis has projected it at as high as $900 million. “We have a responsibility to the taxpayers of Connecticut not to move forward with managerial raises at a time when so many state programs will see reductions and while many state jobs are likely to be eliminated,” Barnes and Durand said in a joint statement. “This is in no way a reflection on their excellent and valuable work for the people of Connecticut, but the increases are no longer feasible.” This cancellation of the managerial raises does not include the judicial branch, which has its own, separate process for making those decisions, according to a separate email from OPM. — Reece Alvarez and Bill Fallon
Citrin Cooperman Corner Maximizing the Business’s Potential When Selling BY HOWARD P. KLEIN, CPA, MS CITRIN COOPERMAN As you enter the marketplace to sell your business, there are specific steps we recommend to maximize the potential of achieving the best transaction. While the 2016 market continues to be hot and while you have taken the steps HOWARD P. KLEIN outlined in our previous article to maximize value, your approach to the marketplace will decide the ultimate success.
Align Ownership. The first step is to get all the owners on the same page. When an organization has several to many owners, it is critical that the leader understands the boundaries that would produce acceptable terms for any sale. This would include retained interest, valuation, ongoing employment, tax considerations, and new duties and responsibilities. All too often, when ownership is not aligned in their thinking, a lot of hard work and cost can be squandered as a transaction falls apart. Find the Right Representation. Critical to the process is finding the right fit of investment banker. You want a firm which will lead you through all of the decisions you need to make, has insight on the industry in which you operate and has connections to the right buyers (even with an auction approach). You also need to understand the technical complexity of your business and make sure the banker is comfortable. Feeling the right connection will make the transaction much more productive. Decide on Market Approach. Often large multibillion dollar corporations have only a handful of qualified and properly capitalized potential acquirers, but lower middle market companies (businesses whose values range generally between $10M and $300M) often have an enormous number of potential buyers. Some of these potential buyers are known to the business owner and some may be known by the banker, but no one will have a contact list broad enough to capture all potential buyers. The banker must have tools and resources to research the largest and most qualified data set of potential relevant buyers. The process should not be rushed as the banker should review competitors, customers, strategic buyers and relevant private equity firms. This process can be very time-intensive, but it is one of the primary factors in determining the success of the sale; for if you don’t find the best buyer, how can you get the best outcome? Qualify the Potential Buyers. The next step is to qualify the potential buyers, as many will not have the ability to purchase the business. While many buyers may show interest in an acquisition, a good banker will know the right questions and have enough market intelligence and expertise to understand the history of ability to close, capital structure to fund and success on integration of the buyers thereby pre-qualifying the buyers before impacting the owner and management team’s time and attention. While this step isn’t complex, if it is done incorrectly the company will lose precious time and risk confidentiality. Negotiation Process. There are several ways to approach the negotiation process. Some bankers will suggest a negotiation only with one highly confident buyer. While this approach has the ability to produce a quick result, it also comes with high risk. Generally, we see sellers more likely to achieve
their goals by negotiating with several qualified buyers. Competition in a sale process does typically drive up purchase price and quicken the pace and accountability of buyers, but it should be handled carefully, respectfully and professionally. The seller will also need to act quickly as indecisiveness can make buyers walk away.
Structure of the Transaction. The structure of the transaction is also critical to the owner’s success. Aside from an asset vs. stock (ownership) sale of a business, there are many other determining factors that come into play. These include future earn-outs; terms and interest rate on financing; liabilities assumed by the acquirer; employment contracts; noncompete agreements; working capital transfer considerations, rollover stock ownership and equity options packages; relocation; employee preservation versus redundancy layoffs, etc. Terms and Agreements. Having the right attorney working with you can make the sale move along more smoothly. Typically an attorney whose practice focuses on merger and acquisition has the ability to speak the same language and, therefore, the closing can be more expedient. Here are some terms and agreements with which you should be familiar. Buyers generally express interest in three stages through three documents: the IOI (indication of interest), LOI (letter of intent) and Purchase Agreement. The IOI is non-binding and provides the proposed terms, valuation and structure for a transaction. Generally, the seller and their bankers will invite the buyer to learn more about the company from these IOIs. LOIs are a more serious nonbinding commitment of interest by the buyer outlining the terms in which they will purchase the company. Once they are jointly executed, the seller is typically under exclusivity with that buyer, such that they cannot negotiate with other buyers during this stated period of time. Simultaneously, the buyer is conducting heavy due diligence on the business with the intent of acquiring it. During the exclusivity period, the buyer must determine quickly if they want to proceed, proceed with change or discontinue the transaction as proposed under the LOI. If they continue, the Purchase Agreement must be drafted to define all the details of the transaction: legal, financial, representations, warranties, etc. The Purchase Agreement is the definitive document outlining the terms of the sale. The Pathway to a Successful Exit. Hear from leading experts on what you should be doing now to help you prepare and drive valuation, on April 28, 2016, at the Fairview Country Club in Greenwich. The notable panel includes Alan Badey, managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office; Sylvie Gadant, Transaction Advisory Services practice leader and partner at Citrin Cooperman; Gretchen Perkins, partner at Huron Capital; David Swerdloff, partner at Day Pitney; and Douglas Donohue, CEO of Excel Partners Holdings. For more information, contact ldidiego@citrincooperman.com. About the Author: Howard P. Klein, CPA, MS, is a tax partner based in Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office. He can be reached at hklein@ citrincooperman.com or by phone at 914949-2990. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business-consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; Bethesda, MD; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.citrincooperman.com.
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store will harm the small town of fewer than 20,000 residents by driving down tax revenues from closed small businesses, increasing traffic congestion and destroying the bedroom community’s character. “Shelton is close enough,” wrote Monroe resident Karen Woodford on the petition. “This will close local businesses.” The petition has thus far gained 354 signatures out of a stated goal of 10,000. Walmart currently has several store locations in Fairfield County, including Bridgeport, Danbury, Norwalk and Shelton, though none are of the supercenter classification such as the soon-to-be built Monroe store. The supercenter will feature a grocery complete with produce, dairy and baked goods. The Rev. Bill Terry, a former Monroe resident now living in Ohio, referred to Walmart as the evil empire of commerce and took particular exception to the quality of jobs being offered by the company. “Whenever Walmart enters a community, local business is destroyed,” he wrote on the petition. “The business practices, which are detrimental to employees and the town, are not worth selling the soul of the community. Not to mention the support of sweatshop labor in other countries, which make the ‘low, low prices’ possible, or the traffic nightmare which would ensue.” He questioned the quality of the 300 jobs expected to be gained, which he said are often minimum wage and part-time.
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develop a workable — “competitive” was Wells Fargo’s word — benefits strategy. Study highlights included 58 percent of employers expecting their medical plan costs “to exceed the thresholds for the Affordable Care Act excise tax, or Cadillac tax, which was originally to take effect in 2018, but has been delayed until 2020;” 70 percent of employers expecting their budgets for benefit plans to increase, citing human capital and health and productivity as key issues; and half of the employers in the study saying they will continue to make changes to their plans either this year or in 2017. The changes companies potentially foresee include: • adding a high deductible plan option (52 percent);
The largest Walmart in the nation is in Albany. Photo by Matt H. Wade
Speaking on behalf of Walmart, Keene said the lowest wage for any employee at the Monroe store will be $9 per hour. Wages of $13 to $15 per hour are typical for department managers and wages can reach as high as $25 an hour as employees reach leadership positions. “There will be a substantial amount of 300 associates that will make much more
than $9 or $10 an hour,” he said. Vavrek said he has not heard of any commitment from Walmart to exclusively hire locally and acknowledges that the company’s reputation has been tarnished at times, particularly with its reliance on foreign-made goods. But the company does have a recent history of working well with the communities in which its stores are
located, he said. Regardless of the opposition, the supercenter is all but a done deal with all town boards and public hearings satisfied and only final approval of a building permit standing in the project’s way. “Some people love it and some people hate it,” Vavrek told the Stamford Advocate. “But either way, they’re coming.”
• increasing the employee contribution percentage (56 percent); and • increasing co-insurance features (55 percent). The study also found that as more employers offer high deductible health plans, companies are aware of the financial exposure their employees face with these types of plans. “As a result, they are looking to mitigate those costs by offering voluntary benefits solutions,” according to the study. Wellness offerings, which encourage healthy behaviors, are on the docket for 51 percent of respondents. And 91 percent of respondents said improving the health of employees is important as it correlates with lower medical costs, reduced absenteeism and increased productivity. Mascolo said the regional demographics — including high levels of educational achievement — offer at least partial relief from the scourge of metabolic disorders, including diabetes, around which many
programs are based. “Westchester and Fairfield are not as bad as other parts of the country, but it’s still quite expensive.” Smoking rates, too, are lower regionally than for the entire U.S. Said Mascolo, “There’s a correlation between tobacco use and health costs and tobacco use is much lower here than the national average. “As for healthier diets, they are often a function of higher education and income,” he said. “At some point this conversation drifts into opinion. But there is a correlation between a healthier lifestyle producing a healthier demographic. That said, we still have pretty high diabetes rates.” “For the last couple of years compliance has been the big issue,” Mascolo said. “It’s a complex business issue requiring focus and attention, with that focus being on compliance of reporting for the ACA. A lot of time and effort has been spent gearing up for the reporting.”
Mascolo said a typical company faces challenges from employees and from the IRS and with integrating sources and reporting. He termed those challenges “fluid.” Aside from becoming compliant with the ACA and lowering costs, the study also found that executives are making changes to their plans because of an increased focus on attracting and retaining talent, with 62 percent saying it is a top concern, up from 45 percent last year. Dan Gowen, who is also with the Wells Fargo employee benefits resource group, said, “If the economy continues to improve, the demand for talent will grow, and having a benefits program that fits the company’s culture is crucial to securing key talent. As employers focus on attracting and retaining talent, they can partner with their insurance broker and employee benefits advisor to explore making changes that best support their business goals and strategies.”
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BY ANDI GRAY
Think like a detective for selling? It’s elementary, my dear Watson When it comes to selling, I’m figuring out that I have to think like a detective and not a typical salesperson. Do you have any suggestions on how to best do that? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Decide on who is your best customer, then go get more of them. Work through a list of best customer suspects. Figure out where your targets hang out. Find out if you really are talking to qualified suspects. Have a way to circle back to the suspects who don’t seem to fit initially. Get prospects to turn themselves into clients. Finding your next great client is like working your way through a detective’s story. You have to have a mind for inquiry — open, questioning, evaluating and fitting puzzle pieces together. Go through the clients of recent years and pull out the ones that seem to be the very best customers. What’s common about them? What differentiates them from all others? Look for the common threads. Are your best customers the most profitable? That’s
usually a good place to start! Are they the easiest to handle? Do they respect what your company offers and listen to your advice? When they need something, are they realistic in their demands? Do they care about what happens to your business? Are they willing to pay a reasonable fee and pay extra for extras? Make a list of criteria that describe your best customers. Use this list to qualify other prospects. Move people or companies in or out of your top suspect list based on how well they do, or don’t, seem to fit the best customer criteria. Take a look at where your current best customers hang out. Get to know more about where your current customers go to learn, network and do business. Often, like attracts like. The places your current customers gravitate to may also draw in similar folks who you’re not yet talking to. Once you come across suspects, develop a dialog with them. Listen, don’t do much talking. Have a list of open-ended questions that you can insert into the conversation, whenever you feel the need to say something. Try these questions: “Tell me about your business.”
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“What makes you successful?” “How do you go about getting and servicing your customers?” “Who do you rely on for help?” “How do you add people or firms to your roster of supporters?” “What criteria do you use when determining if something is going to succeed?” Just because someone isn’t a right fit initially, don’t completely discard them. It may be a timing issue. Have a way to circle back and stay in front of them as you wait for circumstances to change. Find out what kinds of information they like to receive and periodically send them something they’ll find useful. Invite them to forums where you know some of your best customers will be in attendance. Add value to their world by doing something they’ll consider useful. Keep costs to a minimum until you know they’re serious. Build trust by being constant and reliable – say what you’re going to do and then do it. When you know you’re in front of someone who fits your best customer criteria, focus on them. Ask yourself if you know enough about what they need, how they make deci-
sions, what their options are, how they choose between options and why now is the right time for them to act? If you’re not sure of the answers to those questions, ask the prospect to clarify, don’t guess at the answers. If you need to present a proposal, test out pieces of it before sending in the whole thing. Get the prospect to work with you to solve any problems. Keep at it until you can cite three reasons why every decision-maker and decision-influencer would say “yes” to your company’s solutions. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “The Very Little but Very Powerful Book on Closing: Ask the Right Questions, Transfer the Value, Create the Urgency and Win the Sale” by Jeffrey Gitomer. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., a business-consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strate�y Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-238-3535, AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders. com. Check out our library of business advice articles at AskAndi.com.
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BY WENDY POLLACK
Regional planning key to future changes
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or decades, residential communities surrounding New York have lured residents and businesses with the promise of better housing values, safe streets and a high quality of life. In the second half of the 20th century, suburban towns in southwest Connecticut, Westchester, northern New Jersey and Long Island grew quickly as many people abandoned New York City. But in the last 20 years, this trend has reversed. People and jobs are moving back to cities, whether it is to the urban core of Manhattan or to nearby cities like Stamford, Jersey City and White Plains. And while the poverty rate remains higher in New York and the region’s other cities, it is growing much more quickly in the suburbs. Job gains in New York have been robust since the financial crisis and the recession, yet the suburban recovery has been anemic, especially in New Jersey and Connecticut. The recent decision by General Electric to relocate its headquarters to urban Boston from its longtime home in Fairfield was only the latest symbol of the flight of successful companies from suburban office parks and corporate campuses.
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Of course, many suburban communities in the tristate area are thriving, but the overall trend of suburban decline will continue unless we plan for the future. At Regional Plan Association, an independent research, planning and advocacy organization, we are working on a long-range, comprehensive plan for the tristate area, the fourth such plan since our organization was founded nearly nine decades ago. One focus of this plan will be to address the striking reversal of fortune between New York City and the suburbs. Our work is rooted in the belief that since our environment, travel patterns and commercial activity span city and state boundaries, we must address these issues from a regional perspective. We also believe that our biggest challenges — the high cost of housing, deteriorating infrastructure and threats to our environment — affect all our communities and that the best way to ensure our future prosperity is to work on solutions together. The metropolitan region on the whole has made tremendous advances over the » CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
last 20 years. Yet there are threats to our progress. It takes us far too long to build new infrastructure, and we lag behind our global peers in implementing new technology. Our public institutions suffer from high levels of debt and cumbersome structures. High prices and high taxes pose heavy burdens for many residents. Businesses want more access to talent and to markets while keeping their costs down. Our coastal communities — including crucial facilities like hospitals, power plants and transit hubs — are vulnerable to flooding. Finally, too many people have been left out of the region’s success entirely, unable to access good schools, affordable housing or jobs. A question we often are asked is why these pressing problems need to be addressed by crafting a single vision. Surely in a dynamic, digital economy, issues arise too quickly for a plan years in the making to remain relevant? Yet what hasn’t changed since RPA developed the concept of regional planning in the 1920s is that the things many view as developing organically — a successful economy, healthy communities, opportunity for residents and newcomers, and a balance between urban density and open space — emerge partly as a result of careful planning.
proposed what became the Merritt Parkway as a way to alleviate terrible congestion on the old U.S. Route 1. In the 1960s, the expansion of the suburbs and the growing reliance on automobile travel posed a growing threat to the environment and to older urban centers around the region. In the second plan, RPA sounded the alarm on excessive sprawl, and urged investment in places like Stamford and White Plains. RPA also campaigned for reinvestment in the region’s transit network, recognizing that our quality of life over the long term hinged on having a reli-
able rail and bus system. In recent decades, RPA has advised cities like Stamford, New Rochelle and Bridgeport on economic development and issues such as coastal protection from more frequent storms. In a region as vast and diverse as the tristate area, it sometimes can be hard to see how disparate communities are connected. Yet our job and housing markets, our roads and rail networks, and our environmental vulnerability transcend jurisdictional boundaries, and the best ideas for addressing these challenges will recognize
both what is unique to individual communities and how our interdependence reinforces our success. Wendy Pollack is director of public affairs at Regional Plan Association.
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One focus of this plan will be to address the striking reversal of fortune between New York City and the suburbs. A comprehensive planning process offers another advantage: Individual residents, businesses, community groups and others who often find they have little say in how our built and natural environment develops can have a chance to participate in the planning process. Over the past two years, RPA has worked with residents around the metropolitan area through partnerships, public forums and meetings with local leaders and grassroots organizations to understand the needs of our diverse population. No single planning process could reach all the region’s nearly 23 million residents. Yet this sustained dialogue has shaped the objectives of the Fourth Plan. RPA’s 3 previous regional plans, produced in 1929, in the 1960s and 1996, came at a critical time in the region’s evolution and led to major changes in transportation, community development, environmental protection and social welfare. RPA has focused on Westchester and Fairfield counties since the organization’s inception. In 1929, the first regional plan
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THE LIST
YACHTS AND MARINAS
Yachts & Marinas
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Listed alphabetically. Company name Address Area code 203, unless otherwise noted Website
Type
Description
Public
Marine maintenance, equipment and services
Public
Community marina offering full-service onsite technicians, fueling and rentals and 24-hour emergency service
Public
Various locations throughout New England; for the casual cruiser, ocean voyager or competitive sailboat racer; includes a service staff of mechanics, carpenters and general maintenance experts
Private
Family-oriented club focused on sailing, fellowship and member racing
Private
A community of sailors and their families; facility includes racing, social, cruising and other sailing-related activities
Private
Amenities include a launch service, racks for inflatables, kayaks, sunfishes, canoes and space for beached dinghies
Private
Club encourages yachting, boating and related activities
Public
Boat-lift sales and installation, boat-lift service and custom docks
Private
Encourages the sport of yachting, the art of yacht design and construction and the science of seamanship and navigation
Private
A volunteer-based nonprofit club for town residents with an appreciation for boating, fishing and the waterfront environment
Private
Club amenities include a full-service restaurant, swimming pool and marina
Public
Amenities include a yachting center with a well-protected deep-water basin; floats, piers and ramps; mini-golf, picnic and barbeque areas; restaurant; ships store and gift boutique; and staff of mechanics and technicians
Private
Family-oriented sailing club known for its junior sailing program, active adult sailing program and a tradition of racing and cruising; features a newly renovated clubhouse and well-protected mooring field
Private
Yacht club for all types of boating open to Greenwich residents
Private
Gallery and dining room for daily lunches and evening parties, as well as an active junior program, large cruising and pond yacht fleets
Private
Private club with more than 400 members but remains open to the public, catering and venue options, docks and dine slips available to accommodate all yachts
Public
A boating club that offers brokerage, yacht charter, repairs, storage and equipment
Private
Cruising, fishing and racing; a year-round entertainment schedule; active youth, book and singing groups
Public
Restaurants on-site, water taxi, 24-hour security and keyed entry to docks, restrooms, free parking, playground and pet-friendly parks, free shuttle service on weekdays, fuel dock, 60-ton travel lift and 25-ton crane
Private
Sailing, tennis and platform tennis
Beacon Point Marine
49 River Road, Cos Cob 06807 • 661-4033 722 River Road, Shelton 06484 • 929-7444 beaconpointmarine.com
Boardwalk Marina
955 Ferry Blvd., Stratford 06614 378-9300 • boardwalkmarinact.com
Brewer Yacht Haven Marina
181 Harbor Drive, Stamford 06902 359-4500 • byy.com
Candlewood Yacht Club
7 Shore Drive, New Fairfield 06812 746-9303 • cycsail.org
Cedar Point Yacht Club
1 Bluff Point, Westport 06880 226-7411 • cedarpointyc.org
The Darien Boat Club Inc.
135 Pear Tree Point Road, Darien 06820 655-1927 • darienboatclub.org
Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club
9 Grass Island Road, Greenwich 06830 622-9558 • gbyc.wildapricot.org
Harry T. Tucker & Sons Inc.
490 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield 06804 775-9672 • tuckerdocks.com
Indian Harbor Yacht Club
710 Steamboat Road, Greenwich 06830 869-2484 • indianharboryc.com
Mianus River Boat & Yacht Club
98 Strickland Road, Cos Cob 06807 869-4689 • mrbyc.com
Milford Yacht Club
131 Trumbull Ave., Milford 06460 783-0060 • milfordyachtclub.com
Norwalk Cove Marina Inc.
48 Calf Pasture Beach Road, Norwalk 06855 838-2326 • norwalkcove.com
Norwalk Yacht Club
10 Nathan Hale Road, Norwalk 06854 866-0941 • norwalkyachtclub.com
Old Greenwich Yacht Club
P.O. Box 162, Old Greenwich 06870 637-3074 • ogyc.org
Pequot Yacht Club
669 Harbor Road Southport 06890 255-5740 • pequotyc.com
Ponus Yacht Club
41 Bateman Way, Stamford 06902 323-7157 • ponusyachtclub.com
Rex Marine Center Inc.
144 Water St., South Norwalk 06854 866-5555 • rexmarine.com
Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club
6 Great Marsh Road, Westport 06880 227-3607 • saugatuckharboryc.com
Stamford Harbor Point Marina
Stamford Landing Marina, 78 Southfield Ave.; Stamford Harbor Point Marina: 333 Ludlow St.; Harbor Point North Marina: 2200 Atlantic St.; and Harbor Point South Marina: 69 Dyke Lane, all in Stamford 724-9048 • harborpt.com
Stamford Yacht Club
97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford 06902 323-3161 • stamfordyc.com
This list is a sampling of yachts and marinas serving the region. If you would like to include your facility in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.
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Homey setting for Greenwich gift boutique BY DANIELLE RENDA drenda@westfairinc.com
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tephanie Finkelstein dedicates her Greenwich store to the art of gift giving. Particularly unusual items for a dinner party host, colleague or acquaintance. “A lot of people get nervous when they’re giving a gift,” Finkelstein said, “because they may not know (the recipient’s) taste. They may not know their décor.” Finkelstein opened her 300-square-foot gift and home décor shop, Zeste, in November at 58A William St. The space is reminiscent of the beach — influenced by the Hamptons, Finkelstein’s longtime home — with sisal carpet and coral figurines throughout. The store’s white walls offer a high contrast to the colorful products, which include stationery, picture frames, lotions, pet treats and pantry items. Overall, the store’s price point ranges from $5 to $100. If you’re overwhelmed about giving gifts, Finkelstein suggested starting with her paper products, like stationery or note cards. “Because everyone still needs to jot something down.” Nearly all of Zeste’s products are made
by small businesses. And Finkelstein knows who made her products, where and how they were made and the stories behind their creation. “People like interesting things that are high quality at a good price,” she said. “They want to purchase gifts that are appropriate in price range, and they want to be sensitive to the price range of others.” Finkelstein is not new to retail. For almost 10 years, the former social worker owned Elegant Setting, a gift and home décor store in the Hamptons that was both larger and pricier, featuring collectibles such as china and crystal. But when Finkelstein learned that she was pregnant with her now 4-yearold daughter, traveling between the couple’s homes in the Hamptons and New York City became problematic, prompting their move to Greenwich. In this store, however, she’s offering a service that wasn’t available in the Hamptons’ shop — gift wrapping. Following the holidays, she built a giftwrapping station, where customers can choose to have their gifts wrapped in tissue paper, encased in plastic wrap and finished with a beautiful bow. The station
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also allows Finkelstein to wrap together complementary products for a concept similar to gift baskets. “What I found is that people are in a rush and they’re a little bit uncertain sometimes how to put things together,” she said. “So my
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from around the world, great customer service and reasonable prices, he said. “For us taking care of the customers is very important,” Harney said. “We go out of our way to make sure they customer is very happy. I’d like to think we do a better job than a large corporation.” Harney said the company, based in Millerton, N.Y., was started by his father in
Salisbury, Conn. The tea is now drunk in all seven continents. Harney’s wife runs the Millerton shop and his son runs the company’s store in SoHo. Harney opened the program at Westfair Communication’s annual award ceremony honoring 20 family businesses from Westchester and Fairfield counties on February 25. About 250 attendees, includ-
ing past winners, came to celebrate at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains. The event sponsors included gold sponsor Entergy, silver sponsor Sterling National Bank and bronze sponsors Ben’s Deli, Citrin Cooperman and Indeed. Supporters include Buzz Creators, The Bristal Assisted Living, » AWARDS, page 16
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Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors, New York Life Insurance Co. and A.G. Williams Painting Co., a 2015 winner. Bryan Mellick, the president and CEO of Norwalk-based Hatch & Bailey Co., a building supply distributor with a second location in Stamford, said he started as an “outsider” as a non-relative working at a family-owned business founded in 1872. Now an “insider,” he said he gets to be part of something enduring and see the impact of his contributions. “My favorite thing about our companies is despite being so different, we are all bound by a common passion and we all face tough challenges,” Mellick said. “In order to overcome these challenges, we need to innovate.” Families recognized at Westfair Communications’ annual awards ceremony spoke about transformation and how new generations, technology and family traditions have been factors in their success. The four judges, Anthony Davidson, dean of the Manhattanville School of Business; Marcia O’Kane, president and CEO, Greenwich Chamber of Commerce; Pete Gioia, vice president and economist with the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and David Gittings, COO of Relevant Brands Group, announced the winners that were chosen from more than 60 nominations.
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Similarly to Harney, Thomas McKiernan, director of ABERCROMBIE BURNS MCKIERNAN & CO. INSURANCE INC. in Darien, said when his three sons joined the business, he started their salaries at $10,000 less than any other employee to ensure there was no nepotism. By now, they have earned their way and they are the owners of the business, he said. He thanked his own mentors, his family, and the accounting firm, law firm and his bank, Sterling National Bank, for helping him plan for succession. Regina and Michael Kirshbaum, founders of AGABHUMI, a store selling clothing, jewelry and accessories from Bali in Stamford and Barbados, spoke of some of the
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challenges in business. “When we first started, the web was a whisper in the fashion world, now it’s a shout,” Regina said. She said they found their business’ voice online through video and still manage the day-to-day creative challenge in picking unique, fashion-forward items. Jerry Bosak Jr. shared the stage with father Jerry Bosak Sr. to accept the award for BOSAK FUNERAL HOME, based in Stamford. He expressed gratitude to his father and to his team. He said although the company utilizes social media and the Internet to market the business, “You cannot replace the old bedrock values of integrity, relationships and just common core values.”
George Pusser, president and principal of CORNERSTONE CONTRACTING, based in Cos Cob, said technology has been the biggest transformation for his third-generation business. It allows staff to more easily communicate with architects and designers. He also thanked his family for joining him. “You can choose your friends, you can’t choose your family, but you can choose the family you want to work with,” Pusser said. “I’m proud to have these as my family.” Sheena Tracy, who is in the third-generation at Fairfield-based GERARD B. TRACY ASSOCIATES INC., said new generations bring different skills and technology to the business. When she started 11 years ago, the phone at work was the same rotary phone her parents had at home. “We stepped it up quite a notch in the technology field,” Tracy said. “It’s still really important to keep with tradition, that’s what makes you a family-owned business.” Sisters Toni Ann Lupinacci and Cheryl Van Voorhies, co-owners of LA JOLIE SALON & SPA, grew up working at their parents’ company. Lupinacci said they are going through the biggest transformation yet, expanding the businesses to 1,800 squarefeet on the street level in Stamford, adding 10 stations. “Empower people and work as a team to
make great things happen,” Lupinacci said. Marc Penvenne also spoke about expanding a business, starting with five employees at Meli Melo in Greenwich in 1994 and growing to 66. Now he also owns Bistro V (formerly Versailles). He said his children bring “new blood” to the business. “The biggest challenge is the competition of big companies that have been in the market for a long, long time,” Penvenne said. Ross Lodato, co-owner of UNITED HOUSE WRECKING INC. in Stamford, said their customers’ tastes and shopping habits have changed — they expect a superb shopping experience and low prices. “The key to a successful family-owned business is willingness to accept change, being able to adapt to new technology and a new retail environment,” Lodato said, dedicating the award to his parents. Carol Piccaro said when she joined her father’s Darien-based company, U.S. CHEMICALS LLC, in 1984, she had to overcome the “glass ceiling” and his resistance to technology. Yet she incorporates his family tradition, giving profits to a charity each year. “Dad taught us to save money, spend money and give some away,” Piccaro said. “Now U.S. Chemicals does it as part of their culture.”
James Houlihan accepts the award with the Houlihan-Parnes Realtors team.
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Sue Kegan said when she joined her husband Kevin’s family business, BLOSSOM FLOWER SHOPS, 40 years ago, the staff stayed past midnight on holidays hand-writing cards for the flowers and pinning delivery stops on the map. She said the business has been able stay ahead of itself because Kevin has adapted technology and, he added, because the family has stayed together. Randolph Rose, of FEA HOME, said he feels blessed to work in his Yonkers businesses with his wife, Ellen, who he call calls the “glue,” and his three sons. “My kids brought in a whole new look, I
was never into merchandising and websites and advertising,” Rose said. “They brought everything new to the table.” James Houlihan, managing partner of HOULIHAN-PARNES REALTORS LLC, said the company was started by his great-grandfather, an Irish immigrant in the 1800s. Now, a fifth-generation company in its 125th year, he said some employees have been with the company 30 to 40 years. “Each generation can add things because businesses change,” Houlihan said. “If you don’t change you’re like a flower that dies on the vine.” Barry Mittman, managing partner
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of White Plains-based MARKHOFF & MITTMAN P.C., THE DISABILITY GUYS said the company has incorporated the mission of the firm, helping injured workers, into its own culture. Mittman and other employees want their children to work for the firm. “I think it is change that is going to help us keep what we have, grow bigger and do better,” he said. “Our children will be able to bring the new ideas.” Steven Finkelstein of MOUNT KISCO TRUCK AND AUTO PARTS said working with his brother Pete for the past 35 years cuts through the red tape and allows them to divide responsibilities. “Each of us know about how the other is going to feel about decisions that need to be made daily,” he said. Lisa Cordasco, president of NEW CRYSTAL RESTORATION based in Port Chester, came up to accept the award with her family, including her father and founder, Louis Cordasco Sr. “Over 55 years ago my dad did something no one did in Westchester County,” she said. “He did that with style and with grace.” She said in 2008 they reinvented the business and became the first emergency, fire, water, damage restoration company to use safe, green, non-toxic products. Glenn Pacchiana, president of THALLE INDUSTRIES, a fourth-generation business,
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and we play hard.” Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, the co-owner and co-president of VALERIE WILSON TRAVEL who works in the Purchase office, accepted the award on behalf of her mother, who started company 35 years ago, and sister, Kimberly Wilson Wetty, also co-president. Despite people thinking travel agencies no longer exist, she said Valerie Wilson Travel is thriving, with 325 employees in 16 offices, three of which are in Fairfield and Westchester County. “There is no typical client, and innovation is what we have to deal with every day to embrace and be relevant to our clients,”
Wilson-Buttigieg said. Ericalee Stuart, of Peekskill-based WHITE PLAINS LINEN, said the company went from a small mom-and-pop shop with 12 employees and 100 customers to more than 500 employees and 1,000 customers. It teamed up with local waste management company to capture steam and rain water to help process and launder linens, she said. Although she is a non-relative, she said the company feels like family to her. A-QUICK PICK CRANE SERVICE, a crane with operator and rigging service company based in Derby, was unable to attend the ceremony.
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Accounting programs see resurgence across region ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS DRIVE GROWTH
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s the business community adapts to a changing landscape due to the evolution of the startup and gig economies, so too has the field of accounting. “A lot more kids are going into accounting these days,” said Mark Mottel, a certified public accountant for more than 30 years and partner with the White Plains-based accounting, tax and consulting firm Citrin Cooperman. “There was a period of time where no one wanted to be an accountant, they all wanted to be investment bankers, and when the economy went south they realized maybe that’s not the greatest place to be,” he said. Frederick Harmon, a visiting professor of accounting at the University of Bridgeport’s Ernest C. Trefz School of Business, has seen the increase in student interest in accounting firsthand.
“After the recession, the whole go-go, finance major, make a lot of money, get-in get-out era is over. The accounting profession is kind of making a comeback.”
— Frederick Harmon
The accounting program at Bridgeport University has seen a significant increase in the number of students taking the major. According to the university, from 2010 to 2015 the number of undergraduates majoring in accounting grew by 43 percent and almost doubled for graduate level majors — growing by 95 percent. That’s a sharp contrast to student interest in accounting during the boom years of the dot-com and investment finance bubbles prior to the recession, Harmon said. “After the recession, the whole go-go, finance major, make a lot of money, get-in get-out era is over,” he said. “The accounting profession is kind of making a comeback.” Interest in the profession never truly dis-
appeared as it has always provided a broad foundation for essential business skills, said Jeffry Haber, an accounting professor at Iona College’s Hagan School of Business. “It is a good basis for many other professions,” Haber said. “If you scour the C-suites at a lot of corporations you see accounting tends to be a pretty good background for moving up.” Headcounts in accounting classes are increasing at Iona as well, Haber said. Harmon notes that it’s not just the reliability of the field that is drawing students, but the array of applications the profession has as it expands to meet evolving demands in the private sector and beyond. “If you want to work for the FBI, the number one hire that they have is people with accounting backgrounds,” he said. “They are doing white-collar crime, data analytics, money laundering all that type of stuff which requires a high degree of accounting sophistication.” Harmon said the expansion of accounting skills beyond traditional roles is something he expects will only continue as the country rebounds from the Great Recession with a greater emphasis on entrepreneurship. “The accountant is becoming less and less of a debit-and-credit type of a guy and more and more of someone who is a partner in the business, no matter what it is,” he said. The perception of desirability and loyalty to the old-guard of corporations is waning and being replaced with the innovative spirit of the entrepreneur, said Bruce Bachenheimer, clinical professor of management at Pace University and executive director of the school’s entrepreneurship lab. “A very large percentage of students say they are interested in starting their own company or working at a startup as opposed to the previous generation before, where the goal was to get a job with a big name company,” he said. “Partially that is because of all the changes we have seen in the economy, but also these students have seen their parents laid-off and unemployed and looking for other work, so I think there has been a shift in the mentality.” In the world of entrepreneurs, the role of accounting has moved beyond bookkeeping to one of critical importance as a strategic role in a company’s positioning for future growth, he said. Startups looking to raise outside funds
from angel and venture investors or who have their eyes on going public or being acquired must manage their books in a tactical way from the get-go, he said. “The last thing you want to do when you are looking to raise angel money, venture capital money and then ultimately to be acquired or to do an IPO is to have backwards books where you really didn’t know what you were doing and kept a bunch of receipts in a shoebox,” he said. Part of the increased draw to accounting is due in part to changing work habits brought by the slow takeover of millennials in the workforce — what Heather Ziegler, Stamford managing partner for the international financial services firm Deloitte, refers to as a generational workforce shift. According to Ziegler, more than half of Deloitte’s employees fit in the millennial category of 25- to 35-year-olds and these hires are being driven by rapidly developing technology. In particular, the company is seeing the changing role of technology in advisory services as well as in specialized fields like data
analytics, statistics, audit and tax services and even cybersecurity, she said. “We are leveraging tech and using more analytics to be able to focus on more complex areas,” she said. All this has led to broader backgrounds for accountants, but also a more difficult career field, said Mottel of Citrin Cooperman. “Business is more complicated these days, it’s multinational, multistate. It is harder to do the work than it was 20 years ago for sure,” he said. “There is a lot more regulation in accounting today — financial statement requirements for public companies, bank requirements — there is a lot more that has to go into the preparation of a statement which in turn requires more skills and education.” He expects that as more people leap into entrepreneurship they will find that accounting skills are the bedrock of any successful venture. “More and more people are trying to venture out on their own,” he said. “Not many make it, and they probably don’t make it because one of the first things they skimp on is accounting.”
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BY GREGORY BAUTISTA AND NICOLE B. LIEBMAN
To have and to hold … but how and for how long?
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-discovery, data preservation and information governance are just a few of an increasing number of legal terms that accounting firms are hearing more and more every day. Accountants provide valuable services and advice to their clients and are the recipients of information about them that is often sought when a client becomes engaged in a legal proceeding. Consequently, accountants are often the targets of subpoenas, the receipt of which triggers a requirement to preserve and ultimately produce the documents and information requested. The process of preserving documents is done through the initiation of a legal hold over the documents requested in the subpoena and documents relating to the circumstances and parties in the lawsuit. Two important considerations when implementing a legal hold are how the documents are preserved and when it is acceptable to release the hold.
HOW TO HOLD?
When implementing a legal hold triggered by the receipt of a nonparty subpoena, the first consideration is how to identify,
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collect and preserve the data. If there are automatic deletion or document destruction policies in place, they should be suspended for that client. This will help ensure that no data is lost that may be responsive. With automatic deletion suspended, the next consideration is whether to preserve the data
in place on the email server or collect it and store it separately as a snapshot of the mailbox. Email is the most difficult data source to monitor, as individuals are constantly in and out of their mailboxes and could potentially delete an email or attachment that is subject
to the hold. There is no bright-line rule for when a snapshot is acceptable versus a continuous hold, and there are several factors to consider when making that decision. To determine which option is the best for your situation, ask yourself the following questions: ■ What are the chances that you could become a party to the lawsuit or have another related lawsuit brought against you concerning the same subject matter? A continuous hold or a combination of a snapshot and a continuous hold may be the easiest options. ■ Does the time frame of the subpoena seek documents on an ongoing basis? Is it likely that the party issuing the subpoena will be looking for newly generated documents? A continuous hold will help ensure that these newly generated documents and communications are exempted from your firm’s document retention protocol. ■ Is the client whose documents are the target of the subpoena still your client? If so, is there ongoing work related to the subject » CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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matter of the lawsuit? Be aware that newly generated documents may be considered part of an ongoing subpoena. ■ Is your client no longer a client so that no new documentation and communications are being generated? In this instance, a snapshot is advisable, provided you take appropriate steps to ensure that all responsive documents are captured. Although it seems like the continuous hold process is preferred, the snapshot approach is acceptable even if newly generated emails also should be preserved. Information technology staff would have to take the snapshot and implement the hold on the mailbox from the date of the snapshot, allowing the older emails to run off per the retention period, which could save storage space. The key is to ensure that the data is preserved, whichever approach you choose.
Email is the most difficult data source to monitor, as individuals are constantly in and out of their mailboxes and could potentially delete an email or attachment that is subject to the hold. HOW LONG TO HOLD?
Maintaining a legal hold over documents that are the subject of a non-party subpoena gives many accounting firms cause for concern because they end up holding on to documents for a very long time, often longer
than necessary. Once you have implemented the legal hold and documents have been produced, it is common that a significant amount of time will pass without hearing anything from the attorney who issued the subpoena or the parties to the lawsuit. So how do you know when you can release the hold? With the assistance of an attorney, we recommend that you monitor the lawsuit and wait until it is settled or resolved, at which point the subpoena is no longer in effect. An alternative option is to request written representation from the parties involved that they will not be seeking any further documents or testimony from you, and inform them that the hold will be released. At the time a legal hold is released, normal document retention practices should be reinstituted. Documentation of the decision to release the legal hold, including the reasons why
the decision is reasonable and made in good faith at the time, is important to memorialize and justify the decision should it be challenged in the future.
CONCLUSION
Even if you are well versed in the current litigation hold standards in your jurisdiction arising from state courts, federal courts, or administrative agencies, it may be best to consult with your legal or risk management counsel before taking any irrevocable actions. A wrong step could make you look not only careless but also culpable. Gregory Bautista is a partner in Wilson Elser’s White Plains office. He can be reached at Gregory.bautista@wilsonelser.com. Nicole B. Liebman, an associate in the firm’s New York City office can be reached at nicole.liebman@ wilsonelser.com.
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Fairfield County’s Giving Day is March 10 Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is spearheading Giving Day for the third year in a row. It’s an opportunity for businesses and residents to “give where they live and work.” Fairfield County’s Community Foundation initiated Giving Day to empower the community and encourage local philanthropy across the many avenues of need including hunger relief, access to housing, educational opportunities for youth and adults, economic security, animal welfare, access to arts and culture and so many more. Fairfield County businesses, employees and customers can make a difference March 10 by joining Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and champion sponsor Bank of America. Giving Day is a marathon 24 hours of online giving to more than 400 vetted local nonprofit organizations throughout Fairfield County. No matter how small or large the company, this is a perfect means to engage employees, involve customers, give back to the community and be a benevolent neighbor. It’s easy and fun. Starting 12 a.m., March 10, go to FCGives. org. Choose your favorite local causes. Select nonprofits you want to support. Donations as modest as $10 add up. And your donation can help your favorite nonprofit win grant prizes up to $25,000. Nonprofits also compete for cash prizes ranging from $500 to $25,000. Lead sponsor is Bank of America with other Giving Day champions including Whole Foods Market and Wiggin and Dana – all funding these awards. It’s not too late to include your company on our growing list of champions. Last year, $1,066,091 was raised in just 24-hours for 386 local nonprofits. Fairfield County is set to break records this year. Regional nonprofits help feed one in 10 local families that struggle to find their next meal and 35,000 children living in food insecure households. They help bolster cultural programs, strengthen our schools, shelter the homeless, treat the ill, train the unemployed, protect our environment and so much more. Whatever your passion is, make an impact right here. Every contribution makes Fairfield County a better place to work and call home. Together we thrive! Join us online at FCGives.org for Fairfield County’s Giving Day on March 10. Juanita T. James, president and CEO Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Supporter, 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 info@CulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.
American Choral Music in Norwalk On Saturday evening, March 12, the Fairfield County Chorale brings its 100 voices to the unique tradition of American choral music featuring selections by Copland, Lauridsen, Whitacre, Hogan and Connecticut’s own Charles Ives as well as music from choral traditions such as spirituals and shape-note singing. Hear a rich variety of American choral music, both a cappella and with piano. The chorus will perform on Saturday evening, March 12, 7:30-10 p.m. at the Norwalk Concert Hall. Stylistic diversity is the foundation of the concert, from the rousing patriotism of Charles Ives; to Aaron Copland’s beautiful songbook, “Old American Songs” and Morten Lauridsen’s mystical, “O Magnum Mysterium,” and to current choral music superstars including Eric Whitacre’s “Lux Aurumque” and Randall Thompson’s “Alleluia” and on to the rich spirituals of Moses Hogan featuring “Motherless Child” and Nigerianborn Fela Sowande’s “Heaven Bells are Ringin.” The Fairfield County Chorale is a critically acclaimed group in its 53rd year of presenting great choral works in southwestern Connecticut. The group champions the appreciation of excellence in choral literature; with a repertoire that spans Bach to Bernstein and Brahms to Britten. Through its history, the Chorale has presented more than 150 choral works, with more than 1,500 singers participating over the years.
The Fairfield County Chorale is a member of Chorus America, the Association of Connecticut Choruses and the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. For more information, please visit the website at fairfieldcountychorale.org.
‘Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike’ at MTC’s MainStage On stage now through March 13 at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk is the professional premiere in Fairfield County of Christopher Durang’s Tony Award-winning play, “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.” It’s three siblings and one hot mess. This witty mash-up of Chekhov and smartphones is a delightful new farce for our hyperconnected era. Middle-aged, angstridden siblings Vanya and Sonia are paid a surprise visit by their glamorous movie-star sister, Masha, and her hunky boy toy, Spike. Don’t miss the show The New York Times calls “Deliriously funny! Broad comic acting is raised to the level of high art!” The play is directed by award-winning director, Pamela Hill, who returns to MTC once again, having directed productions of “Rogers and Hart” and “Side by Side by Sondheim.” She has also worked at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park,
Contemporary American Theatre Company and Actors’ Theatre. She has taught or directed at numerous university including Wittenberg, Denison, and the Hart School and trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Royal Academy of the Dramatic Arts in London. The cast includes returning MTC and Equity actors Christopher DeRosa, Cynthia Hannah, Carissa Massaro, Katie Sparer, Jodi Stevens and Jim Schilling, who is a cofounder of MTC. Performances are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. MTC is at 509 Westport Ave., in Norwalk. For more information and reservations (which are encouraged), please call the theater at 203-454.3883 or visit the website at musictheatreofct.com/.
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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Cresthaven Homes LLC, New Fairfield. Filed by Raymond T. Antonacci. $275,000 in favor of Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 73 Rita Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 28.
Bullock, Clifford, Danbury, contractor for The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury. Add a vertical platform to an existing commercial space for a wheelchair lift at 72 Balmforth Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Feb. 16.
DiMenna Jr., John J., Norwalk. Filed by Thomas W. Witherington. $2.7 million in favor of MCK 15 LLC. Property: Unit 239 of Clocktower Close Condominium, Norwalk. Filed Feb. 18.
CK Properties LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 19 First St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Higgins, Bradford R., New Canaan. Filed by Lampert Toohey and Rucci. $376,090 in favor of Alice B. Mahoney, New Canaan. Property: Parcel A, Map 3543, New Canaan. Filed Feb. 13.
Cocchia, Peter, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 5 Mulvoy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 9.
BUILDING PERMITS
COMMERCIAL 537 Post Road LLC, Darien, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 537 Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 17. A. P. Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for New Canaan Committee YMCA Inc. Perform a full renovation of an existing commercial space at 546 South Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 28. A. P. Construction, Stamford, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 11 Allen Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1.7 million. Filed Feb. 12. AVM Construction Services Inc., contractor for the city of Stamford. Add sheetrock walls to an existing commercial space at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
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Forstone Management Associates LLC, contractor for Nine West Broad Property LLC. Remove partition walls and finishes on the floor of an existing single-family residence at 9 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. GL Capasso Inc., contractor for the city of Stamford. Replace a concrete deck on the property of an existing commercial space at 17 Forest St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $156,601. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. Immanuel Lutheran Church, Danbury, contractor for self. Pour a foundation for a new gym at 19 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Feb. 18. King Lo Heywood Thomas School Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. Merrit 7 Venture LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 601 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $465,470. Filed Feb. 17. Managment Main LLC, New York, N.Y., contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 650 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $415,948. Filed Feb. 12. NuConn Dismantling LLC, contractor for Canal Street Partners LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 700 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $255,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. NuConn Dismantling LLC, contractor for AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
Relations Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Zubrinsky. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 3 Wall St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 18. Rotunda Developers LLC, contractor for Son Group Corp. Perform a fitout in an existing commercial space for new dental offices at 135 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $165,000. Filed Feb. 18. RPTC LLC, contractor for the Country Club of Darien. Add temporary courts to an existing commercial space at 300 Mansfield Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Feb. 3. Sector Site LLC, contractor for the town of Darien. Add new antennas to the roof of an existing commercial space at 126 Ledge Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 12. Senker, Edward, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the storage in an existing commercial space at 89 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 12. Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for the Country Club of Darien. Add a temporary tent to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 300 Mansfield Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 16. Total Access LLC, contractor for the town of Darien. Replace the wheelchair lift in a school at 133 Mansfield, Darien. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Feb. 3. Young Developers LLC, contractor for the city of Stamford. Replace the roof on an existing commercial space at 1125 Cove Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $405,900. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
RESIDENTIAL 276 Hamilton Avenue LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Repair fire damage in the kitchen of an existing two-family residence at 276 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
All Star Welding, contractor for Diane Urban and Jeffrey Urban. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 10 Crane Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 9.
Carroll, Rob, Darien, contractor for self. Replace the front door at an existing single-family residence at 65 Noroton Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Alvarez, Flavio, Danbury, contractor for self. Redo a front porch attached to an existing single-family residence at 3 Ellsworth Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Feb. 17.
CB Structures, contractor for Will Crane. Add a detached garage to the property of an existing single-family residence at 3 Hollister Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 2.
Apple Siders, contractor for Thomas Parks. Add siding to an existing single-family residence at 11 Leach Hollow, Sherman. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Jan. 19. Beacon Development, contractor for self. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 18 Park Place, Darien. Estimated cost: $168,000. Filed Feb. 12. Beatty Builders, contractor for Laura Kozelouzer. Add a deck to the property of an existing single-family residence at 10 Echo Lane, Sherman. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Jan. 6. Boulier Plumbing, contractor for Kaplan Myrod. Alter the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 5 Cloverleaf Farm North, Sherman. Estimated cost: $6,800. Filed Jan. 19. Bourque, Patricia and Timothy Bourque, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new home with three bedrooms and one and onehalf bathrooms at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. Bouteiller Carpentry, Cheshire, contractor for Charles Helm. Replace the bathroom fixtures in an existing single-family residence at 6 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Feb. 12. Bregaj, Bekim, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove the basement kitchen, legalize a bath and finish an existing basement at 16 Sycamore St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 9. Buckley Plumbing, contractor for Allen Flood. Alter the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 14 Edmonds Road, Sherman. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Feb. 3.
AC & S Excavating Contractors, Pound Ridge, N.Y., contractor for Fareri Associates LP. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 52 Gower Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 1.
Cabello, Ivan, Darien, contractor for Richard Gilhooly. Add a new bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 2 Althea Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 1.
Adams, James L., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a playroom and lounge to an existing two-family residence at 63 Orchard St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
Carbin, Jarlath, Norwalk, contractor for Peter R. Nicole. Add a kitchen, portico and a fireplace to an existing single-family residence at 177 White Birch Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Feb. 12.
Cesar’s Improvement LLC, contractor for Raymond Feinland, et al. Install drywall and lighting in an existing single-family residence at 41 Stanwich Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. City Carting, Stamford, contractor for Sun Homes Darien. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 36 Wakemore St., Darien. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Feb. 1. City Carting, Stamford, contractor for Sun Homes Darien. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 42 Wakemore St., Darien. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Feb. 1. City Carting, Stamford, contractor for Sun Homes Darien. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 48 Wakemore St., Darien. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Feb. 1. Coastal Construction Group, Westport, contractor for Robert Finch and Jane Hudson. Construct a new single-family residence with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage, an unfinished attic and an unfinished basement at 50 Witch Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $525,000. Filed Feb. 19. Convey, Michael, Greenwich, contractor for Lighthouse Holdings LLC. Relocate the stairs, powder room and perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 8 Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed Feb. 11. Cruz, Mirtila, Norwalk, contractor for self. Enclose the deck with a screened porch at 25 Fillow St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 10.
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Deming, Christopher M., Danbury, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 7 Craigmoor Terrace, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. DeSalvo, James, Sherman, contractor for self. Repair the interior of an existing single-family residence at 8 Spring Side Lane, Sherman. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 5.
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ANTI-POVERTY LEADER HONORED AT SHU Jim Ziolkowski, founder and CEO of buildOn, a nonprofit striving to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through service and education, is this year’s honoree at Sacred Heart University’s eighth annual Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (CAPP) Educator’s Communion Breakfast. He has been selected by CAPP to receive the award at
SHU on March 13. The event is co-sponsored by CAPP and SHU’s Isabelle Farrington College of Education. Across the nation, buildOn empowers urban youth to transform neighborhoods through community service by helping to build schools. Since 1991, buildOn has constructed 864 schools worldwide. Jim Ziolkowski
BEVERLY ELLIOT EARNS ‘WOMAN OF POWER’ TAG Beverly Elliot of Comcast, a Norwalk resident, was honored at a special ceremony by the Urban League of Southern Connecticut as a “Woman of Power.” Elliot was among 11 women saluted from a variety of fields, including business, medicine, law and education. Elliot was also recently promoted to senior director of project management for
Comcast’s western New England region and has joined the region’s senor leadership team. She has more than 20 years industry experience and oversees Comcast’s regional project management office. Elliot has held roles in engineering and marketing at Comcast since joining in 2005, most recently serving as director of project management.
GOOD THINGS HAPPENING FUELING HEAT AND LIGHT FOR THOSE IN NEED
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB CELEBRATES ITS SUPPORTERS The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford is honoring three of its major supporters at its 2016 City Chic gala, Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m. at The Palace Theatre Stage at the Stamford Center for the Arts, 61 Atlantic St., Stamford. The gala’s presenting sponsors are The Ashforth Co. and GE Asset Management. The evening will feature entertainment, refreshments, silent and live auctions and raffles.
The focal point will be the 7:30 p.m. presentation of three awards: Corporate Partnership Award to the law firm of Shipman & Goodwin LLP; Guardian of the Community Award to Dominic Franchella, owner of Stamford Ford Lincoln; and Lifetime Achievement Award to John Griswold of Stamford. For more, visit bgcastamford.org/ city-chic.
FIRST COUNTY BANK COOKS UP A TEEN CHALLENGE Stamford-based First County Bank was scheduled to host its Teen Chefs Challenge event at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center during this year’s Maple Sugar Festival Weekend on March 5. The menu featured eight chefs competing to create the best-tasting recipe, using maple syrup as an ingredient. This year marks the 16th anniversary First County Bank has sponsored the family festival highlighting the New England tradition of maple sugaring. The teen participants were to include: Tatiana Cicciarella of Somers, N.Y.; Shira Cohen,
Adrian Corelli, Maureen Edith Ferrer, Sunika Jiminez and Rylie Emma Walker of Stamford; Elizabeth Kot of Torrington; and Tristan Saldanha of Fairfield. Judging was conducted both by public vote and by a panel of celebrity judges, including: Reyno Giallongo, chairman and CEO, First County Bank; Robert Granata, president and chief operating officer, First County Bank; William Kies, director of education, Heckscher Farm of Stamford Museum & Nature Center; and Francois Kwaku-Dongo, executive chef, David’s Soundview Catering.
GoodWorks Insurance donated $12,650 to Operation Fuel and CEMA donated $2,650 for a total donation of $15,300. Pictured from left: Kim O’Brien Green, director of development, Operation Fuel; Curt Johnson, senior vice president, GoodWorks; Nancy Bulkeley, chairperson of the board for Operation Fuel and senior community affairs representative for Dominion Resources; and Patricia Wrice, executive director, Operation Fuel.
Hartford-based Operation Fuel, a nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance through its statewide network of fuel banks serving lower-income individuals in financial crisis, received $15,300 in donations from a partnership between Glastonbury-based GoodWorks Insurance and Cromwell-based Connecticut Energy Mar-
keters Association. The donation will help supply more than 30 families with heat and electricity this winter. For the second consecutive year, GoodWorks launched the initiative by pledging a minimum $10,000 donation to Operation Fuel and by promising to match up to $5,000 in donations from CEMA’s member companies.
SULLIVAN JOINS BERCHEM, MOSES & DEVLIN Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, a law firm with offices in Milford, Norwalk and Westport, welcomed Christine A. Sullivan as senior counsel in its educational law department. She is the former director of education and training at the UConn A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in De-
velopmental Disabilities, Education, Research and Service. She previously worked in private practice for 26 years at the firm of Duffy & Fasano Attorneys at Law in Woodbury. Sullivan holds a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut.
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SCOUTS JOIN MILLWORKS IN STORIED QUEST FOR SPEED
EO’S CONNECTICUT CHAPTER HOSTS ‘KEY EXECUTIVE PROGRAM’
DATES MARCH 10
Women’s Business Development Council is featuring its “Strong Women, Strong Coffee” series to unite and empower women entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut, 8-9 a.m., WBDC, 184 Bedford St., No. 201, Stamford. Event features guest speaker Allison Schieffelin Walker, owner of The Lighting Quotient. For more, visit ctwbdc.org.
MARCH 11 Photograph by Jose Tutiven.
Greenwich Cub Scout Alex Simko, with the help of his father Michael Simko, uses an oscillating sander to craft his car.
Greenwich’s Pack 10 Wolf Den, a group of second-grade boy scouts, gathered at Asbury Moulding & Millwork in Stamford – a supplier of high-end architectural moldings, cabinetry, doors and hardware – to design, cut and
paint their own custom pinewood derby cars. Michael Simko, owner, hosted the event, instructing parents and scouts how to use professional tools, including band saws, belt sanders, oscillating sanders and a drill press.
ORGÁNACHS FARM TO SKIN OPENS Siobhan D. McKinley was scheduled to open Orgánachs Farm to Skin, a boutique offering organic skincare for women, men and children, March 1 in Westport. The store features a selection of organic facials and makeup
services by appointment and an assortment of organic cosmetics and lifestyle items, including aromatherapy oils, soaps, diffusers, candles, tea, chocolate and baby gifts. For more, visit organachsfarmtoskin.com.
CARELLO NAMED PARTNER OF STAMFORD FIRM Stamford-based law firm Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP has named William A. Carello a partner. Carello’s practice includes business representation with an emphasis on commercial real estate leasing, business dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, commercial lending and corporate governance. Prior to joining the firm, he served as chairman of the corporate department of Rucci, Burnham, Carta & Carello LLP. He is a former cochairman of the business law section of the
The Connecticut Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization – an international peer-to-peer network of more than 11,000 business leaders with 153 chapters in 48 countries – recently hosted its “Key Executive Program,” billed as a day of education and inspiration, at the University of Connecticut’s Stamford campus. The event was an opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn from a group of presenters about best practices for greater business success and personal enrichment. Pictured above, from left: April Lukasik,
founder and president, Bright & Early Children’s Learning Centers; Steve Showalter, founder and president, Statlinx; Jaye Donaldson, president and CEO, Donaldson Group; Rich Manders, guest speaker and founder, FreeScale Coaching; Kris Kaplan, guest speaker and founder, K2 Coaching; Michael Arisco, owner, Michael’s Greenhouses; Peter Shankman, guest speaker and founder, ShankMinds Business Masterminds; and Brett Isaacson, president, Friendship Tours & The Ship Shop.
JERICHO PARTNERSHIP AND CITYSERVE DANBURY JOIN FORCES Danbury-based Jericho Partnership, a ministry that gathers volunteers to serve the city’s at-risk population, is partnering with CityServe Danbury to broaden its reach into Danbury. CityServe Danbury is a longterm initiative where volunteers participate in programs to support the city’s homeless population and the students and staff of South Street Elementary School. The first two projects include: Project CleanStart, which will give the city’s homeless population the opportunity to earn compensation, in the form of gift cards for food and services, for being on work
William A. Carello
Fairfield County Bar Association and a two-term president of the Darien Chamber of Commerce.
MARCH 15 Women’s Business Development Council is featuring “Intellectual Property: What is it?”, a workshop about the basics of intellectual property rights, 6-8 p.m., Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Ave. Ext., West Side Campus, Room 208, Danbury. For more, visit ctwbdc.org.
MARCH 17 Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Women Who Matter Luncheon, 12:30-2 p.m. at Millbrook Club, 61 Woodside Drive in Greenwich. The event features guest speaker Karen Newman, a motivational speaker, athlete and survivor of two life-threatening diseases. To register, visit greenwichchamber.com.
MARCH 18 From left, Heather Pellicone, principal of South Street Elementary School, and Carrie L. Amos, president of the Jericho Partnership.
teams tasked with cleaning the city; and South Street School, where Jericho volunteers will help bolster students’ reading
and other educational skills, assist in building beautification and support Parent-Teacher Association activities.
undertaken by the organization, including the launch of Waveny at Home, the homebased companion and homemaker division. Additionally, Tom Ferguson and Kathryn Tohir have been elected board vice chairman and secretary. John Zero remains the board’s treasurer.
Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Jessica Lynn, a rising country music star, as part of The Mountain Dew Country Series and Northeast Builders LLC Emerging Artist Series, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
MARCH 19
LAMPERT ELECTED TO WAVENY’S BOARD Todd Lampert has been elected to succeed Tom Lewis as chairman of the board of directors for New Canaan-based Waveny LifeCare Network. Under Lewis, Lampert served as vice chairman and member of Waveny’s board. Lampert, who joined the Waveny board in 2012, saw several initiatives
Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Donny Osmond in Osmond’s “Soundtrack of My Life Tour,” as he celebrates 50 years in show business as a singer, actor, dancer and talk show host, 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
Todd Lampert
Ridgefield Playhouse presents “An Evening with Groucho,” a 90-minute, two-act show in which the actor/director “Ferrante” portrays Groucho’s life, from his teenage years in vaudeville to his death in 1977 when he asked to be buried next to Marilyn Monroe, 7:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. The show highlights classic Marx Brothers routines, songs, stories, dances and ad-lib audience interaction. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
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FACTS DeVito, Michael A., New Canaan, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 57 Shagbark Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 26. Enright, Joseph, Sherman, contractor for self. Alter the roof and siding on an existing single-family residence at 6 Farm Road, Sherman. Estimated cost: $19,500. Filed Feb. 18.
Ross Solar Group, contractor for Thomas Murphy. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 68 Salem Straits Darien. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Feb. 11.
Tarzia Contracting, Stamford, contractor for Kim Campbell. Demolish part of an existing single-family residence at 202 Main St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Feb. 11.
Guardian Woodworks, Trumbull, contractor for Nathaniel Whiteley and Tara Whiteley. Add a full bathroom and master bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 181 W. Hills Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Jan. 26.
Sadiku, Safet, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family house with three bedrooms and a half bathroom at 28 Hillandale Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Feb. 17.
THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Tamer Tsitsishvili. Add attic insulation into an existing single-family residence at 6 Meredith Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,052. Filed Feb. 18.
Schafer, Candice, Norwalk, contractor for self. Legalize the existing guesthouse and cottage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 214 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 19.
Thomas Malkin Builders, Redding, contractor for Ashley Sheckelton. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 487 West Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Jan. 22.
Significant Homes, contractor for John Sites. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 209 Long Deck Point, Darien. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 5.
Three C’s Builders Ltd., contractor for Eric I. Goldfine. Perform an interior update in an existing single-family residence at 7 Kendall Terrace East, Danbury. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Guiltec Development, Stamford, contractor for LeLarge. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 147 Holmes Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $48,000. Filed Feb. 2.
Feeley, Thomas M., Danbury, contractor for self. Expand the master bedroom and add a bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 2 Topfield Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16.
Guiltec Development, contractor for Caroline Butler, et al. Build a wall in an existing single-family residence to hold soil at 334 Weed Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
Flagship Custom Homes LLC, Stamford, contractor for Alessio Corrente and Alison Corrente. Construct a new superstructure with an entry porch, a garage and a second floor at 61 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Feb. 11.
Hanlons Plumbing, Sherman, contractor for David Darrow. Alter the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 8 Ledgewood Drive, Sherman. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Feb. 24.
Galindo, Brayan and Lemus Galindo, Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize a finished basement and full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at Purcell Drive East, Danbury. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Feb. 16. Garden Homes Management Corp., Danbury, contractor for self. Remove and replace a mobile home with three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. Garden Homes Management, Danbury, contractor for self. Remove and replace a mobile home with three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. Garden Homes Profit Sharing, Danbury, contractor for self. Remove and replace a mobile home with three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. Gardner, Anthony, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new mobile home at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 16. Giannasio Builders, contractor for Michael Levey. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 2 Gardiner St., Darien. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 17.
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Grazio, Tony, Sherman, contractor for self. Repair the roof on an existing single-family residence at 3 Jericho Road South, Sherman. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 6.
Fagerstrom, Bruce, Darien, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to the second floor of an existing singlefamily residence at 13 Fairfield Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Franklin Electric, contractor for Lisa Dallmer. Perform electrical alterations to the interior of an existing single-family residence at 52 Wakeman Hill Road, Sherman. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 5.
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Iadnza, Cosmo, Stamford, contractor for self. Convert a porch into two bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 60 Wilson St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. Jenning’s Oil, contractor for Maureen Urbanowicz. Perform mechanical alterations in the interior of an existing single-family residence at 14 Church Road, Sherman. Estimated cost: $6,750. Filed Feb. 2. JL Construction of New Milford, New Milford, contractor for Edward S. Youngberg. Replace the windows and siding on an existing single-family residence at 67 Grand St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,200. Filed Feb. 17. Jon Q. Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Amanda Duncan. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 74 Toilsome Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 16. JR Stanley Builders LLC, Monroe, contractor for Beth Billig and Bruce Billig. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 12 Morehouse Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 16. Katchko, Robert, Darien, contractor for Giannattio Builders. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 54 Rehilan Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Feb. 11. Roddy Construction, contractor for Lee Stevens. Repair the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 12 Woodland Drive, Darien. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 8.
Singh, Raymond, Stamford, contractor for self. Finish a room in an existing single-family residence at 52 Apple Tree Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $200. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Dennis Castiglia and Paul Castiglia. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 193 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,442. Filed Feb. 16. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Mary H. Kotch. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 238 Canoe Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed Feb. 3. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for James Scoh. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 9 Jericho Road South, Sherman. Estimated cost: $21,385. Filed Feb. 23. Sterling Associates G.C., Newtown, contractor for John B. Meghan Finnigan. Enlarge the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 366 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $165,000. Filed Feb. 12. Strukov, Alex, Darien, contractor for self. Perform interior remodeling in an existing single-family residence at 165 Hollow Tree, Darien. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 8. SunRun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, Calif., contractor for Karen Tejeda. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 33 Pettom Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,261. Filed Feb. 12. SunRun Installation Services Inc., San Francisco, Calif., contractor for Patrick DeVito. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 2 Barbara Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $29,887. Filed Feb. 17.
Rodrigo, Joya O., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new twofamily residence at Lot A, Elm Street, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between Feb. 15 and Feb. 19.
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Urban Miners LLC, contractor for Molly O’Brien. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 16 Raiders Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Feb. 5. Valiante, Joseph, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a bathroom to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 9 Camp St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 18.
COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.
BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT F & G Construction Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Clervoy Georges, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sherriff & Sherriff, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and double or treble damages. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055104-S. Filed Feb. 16.
J & J Landscaping LLC, New Haven. Filed by Dominick Monarchie, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: James O. Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055103-S. Filed Feb. 16. Laxmi Real Estate LLC, et al., New Haven. Filed by Vanessa Naples, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Legal PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055152-S. Filed Feb. 16. McDonalds Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by Robert Rocco, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055194-S. Filed Feb. 18. Norwalk Surgery Center, Norwalk. Filed by Theatrice Coats, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Michelle N. Holmes, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it employed her as a sterilization technician. The plaintiff complained that the defendant was not taking proper safety measures for both staff and patients. The defendant allegedly retaliated against the plaintiff and terminated her, causing damages. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, damages for emotional distress, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055200-S. Filed Feb. 19.
Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Stori Tallman, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: John J. Cohane PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and all other relief in law or equity that the court shall see fit to provide. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055184-S. Filed Feb. 18. State Street Tire Center LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Althea Currie, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, interest, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055168-S. Filed Feb. 17. Target Stores Inc., Waterford. Filed by Caitlin Schnell, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Polinsky Law Group LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she picked up a prayer candle in a premise owned by the defendant. The prayer candle shattered in her hand, causing damages. This was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendant in that it shouldn’t have had defective products in its store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055102-S. Filed Feb. 16. Willard Donuts Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Marianne Schmidt, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne, Von Kuhn, Brady & Fries, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on a raised threshold on the entrance to a building owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to correct the entrance to their building. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as law or equity may provide. Case no. FBT-cv16-6055204-S. Filed Feb. 19.
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20 May Street Condominium Association Inc., Newtown. Filed by Great New York Mutual Insurance Co., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Abraham M. Hoffman, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for commercial insurance policies provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $5,629 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs and satisfaction of any judgment rendered in this action. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019190-S. Filed Feb. 18.
D. Kay Electrical Contractors LLC, Stratford. Filed by Conair Corp., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robinson & Cole LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to complete its work in a competent and workmanlike manner, failed to maintain the project schedule and failed to staff the project. As a result, the plaintiff allegedly suffered damages. The plaintiff claims, money damages, costs, interest, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, actual damages, punitive damages and such other or further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. FST-cv16-6027704-S. Filed Feb. 16.
Alan Barry & Associates LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bo Kim, Fresh Meadow, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this legal malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly file a personal injury lawsuit on the plaintiff’s behalf within the two-year statute of limitations. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered by not being able to sue for his injuries. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019202-S. Filed Feb. 18.
Kolich Holdings LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Claudia Martinez, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wesley M. Malowitz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6027675-S. Filed Feb. 16.
Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Amber Kerslake, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Venturo, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and all other relief in law or equity that the court shall see fit to provide. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019154-S. Filed Feb. 16. Silermine Markets LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Stoncor Group Inc., Maple Shade, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $8,225 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, late fees, interest and attorney fees. Case no. DBD-cv16-6019203-S. Filed Feb. 19.
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Stamford Health System, et al., Hartford. Filed by Samantha Jansson, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Heena Kapadia, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they employed her as a director of cardiac anesthesiology. The defendants allegedly hired inexperienced anesthesiologists to work for them and the plaintiff voiced concerns to the defendants about this practice. The defendants allegedly retaliated against the plaintiff and terminated her, causing damages. The plaintiff claims economic damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. FST-cv16-6027683-S. Filed Feb. 16.
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT American Adjustment Bureau Inc., Waterbury. Filed by Josie Cabrera. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci LLC, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that they failed to mark his debt as being disputed on his credit report, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00239-JAM. Filed Feb. 16.
Leon Land Service LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Kimberly Dahlgren, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza and Leblanc, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $2,500 but less than $15,000. Case no. FST-cv16-6027727-S. Filed Feb. 17.
Cap Stone Credit & Collections LLC, Lutz, Fla. Filed by Justin Senia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci LLC, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to mark his debt as being disputed on his credit report, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00237-JAM. Filed Feb. 15.
Palmer Square Housing Development LLC, Stamford. Filed by Rebeca Laroque, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lovejoy and Rimer PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to remove the ice and snow from their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6027732-S. Filed Feb. 17.
Conquip Systems Limited Liability Co., Chester. Filed by the trustees of The Iron Workers Local 15 and 426 Pension Fund, et al., Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendant alleging that it breached the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the plaintiff and defendant by failing to make payments to fund. The plaintiff claims an order to make payments in the amount of $53,000, liquidated damages, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00271-JAM. Filed Feb. 19.
FIGURES Eastern Accounting System of Connecticut Inc. Filed by Stephen Drysdale. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci LLC, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to mark his debt as being disputed on his credit report, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00242-VLB. Filed Feb. 16.
HSBC Bank USA NA, et al., Mount Laurel, N.J. Filed by National Interstate Insurance Co., Everett, Wash. Plaintiff’s attorney: Szilogyi & Daly, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they insured property damaged by the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleges that they are not liable for damages. The plaintiff claims to interplead for the purpose of determining their entitlement to proceeds for claim. Case no. 3:16-cv-00259-RNC. Filed Feb. 17.
Environmental Roofing Components LLC, et al., Raleigh, N.C. Filed by 2001 Inc., et al., Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cantor Colburn LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendants alleging that they used to be representatives for the plaintiff. The defendants allegedly continued to infringe on the plaintiff’s products long after their relationship came to an end, causing damage. The plaintiff claims the defendants be enjoined and restrained, damages, treble damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00266-JAM. Filed Feb. 18.
West Haven Smile Dental LLC, West Haven. Filed by Shirley Rivera, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sabatini & Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she was employed by the defendant and complained about the manager sexually harassing employees and was allegedly terminated. The plaintiff claims $300,000 in monetary damages, compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, bonuses, personal days, lost benefits, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, job reinstatement and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00252-VLB. Filed Feb. 16.
Escallate LLC, North Canton, Ohio. Filed by Corinne Roberge, New London. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymond J. Antonacci LLC, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to mark his debt as being disputed on his credit report, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00240-MPS. Filed Feb. 16. Eton Corp., Palo Alto, Calif. Filed by Sure Source LLC, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robinson & Cole LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had entered into an agreement with the plaintiff. The plaintiff allegedly returned inventory and the defendant failed to remit payment. The plaintiff claims $98,000 in compensatory damages, actual damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00246-VLB. Filed Feb. 16. Great American Insurance Company of New York, Cincinnati, Ohio. Filed by Preferred Display Inc., Glastonbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Halloran & Sage LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that it issued an insurance policy to the plaintiff. A fire caused damage to the plaintiff’s property. The defendant maintains that the insurance policy was for the corporate entity, which proceeded the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims $75,000 in monetary damages, a reformation of policy and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00243-JCH. Filed Feb. 16.
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COMMERCIAL 154 Roy’s Realty Inc., New York, N.Y. Seller: 100 Clapboard Hill LLC, Jericho, N.Y. Property: Clapboard Hill, Map 3754, New Canaan. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Jan. 21. 160 Edgewood Street LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Laura Hololob, Stratford. Property: 160 Edgewood St., Stratford. Amount: $130,500. Filed Feb. 17. 61 Juniper Road LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Arnold M. Karp, New Canaan. Property: 61 Juniper Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14. 79 Peaceable Street LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Linda Swainson, Ridgefield. Property: 79 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Amount: $5 million. Filed Feb. 1. Alpha & Omega Home Improvement LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Lynn K. Sabol, Winsted. Property: 285 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Amount: $47,500. Filed Feb. 17. Blake Preferred Realty LLC, Sherman. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Carrollton, Texas. Property: 3 Terrace Drive, Sherman. Amount: $202,500. Filed Dec. 18. Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Seller: Frank L. Connard III and Rebecca M. Connard, Ridgefield. Property: 17 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $985,000. Filed Feb. 12.
Captain Jack LLC, New Canaan. Seller: R.E.X. Consultant LLC, New Canaan. Property: 62C Heritage Hill Road, New Canaan. Amount: $435,000. Filed Jan. 27. CEG North Main Street LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 11 North Main Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 11-13 N. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $655,000. Filed Feb. 8. CEG North Main Street LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 17A Washington Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 11-13 N. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $655,000. Filed Feb. 8. CH Vitti Street Associates LLC, New Canaan. Seller: 23 Vitti Street Limited Partnership, New Canaan. Property: Lots 12 and 13, Map 510, New Canaan. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 4. Cozzie & Company LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 1840 James Road, Stratford. Amount: $310,000. Filed Feb. 19. Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Seller: Sheryl L. O’Malley and Thomas O’Malley, Milford. Property: 145 Walnut St., Stratford. Amount: $197,500. Filed Feb. 16. H & P Builders LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Virginia Helen Page, Westport. Property: 36 Westfair Drive, Westport. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 8. Hadrossek LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Carrollton, Texas. Property: 6 Route 37 East, Sherman. Amount: $241,500. Filed Dec. 1. LIN Property Management LLC, Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Dorene E. Gillespie, Decatur, Ga. Property: Lots 28 and 29, Orange Street, Stratford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 19. LIN Property Management LLC, Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Ruth Spigarolo, Joseph W. D. Couture, Marie C. A. Cullen and Mary Ann Couture, Stratford. Property: 378 California St., Stratford. Amount: $110,100. Filed Feb. 19. Pharma Projects AV LLC, Lake Bluff, Ill. Seller: Jeanne Dworkin Schwartz, Norwalk. Property: 53 Hills Lane, Unit 53, Norwalk. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 19. Richmond Hill West LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Arnold M. Karp, New Canaan. Property: 126 Richmond Hill Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 5 Locust Trail, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Midfirst Bank, Oklahoma City, Okla. Property: 120 Lenox Ave., Stratford. For and unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 19.
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FACTS Spring Lake Farm LLC, Key Largo, Fla. Seller: Lara A. Ward and William Ward, Sherman. Property: 26 Spring Lake Road, Sherman. Amount: $356,000. Filed Feb. 9. State of Connecticut, Norwalk. Seller: Richard P. Friese, Redding. Property: Goldstein Place, Norwalk. Amount: $740,000. Filed Feb. 19. Vereit AA Stratford CT LLC, Phoenix, Ariz. Seller: Steel Gate Equity LLC, Andover, Mass. Property: California Street and Barnum Avenue, Stratford. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Feb. 18.
QUIT CLAIM 165 Danbury Road LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: Aron C. Hirt-Manheimer and Judith B. Hirt-Manheimer, Ridgefield. Property: 165 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. For and unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 5. 17A Washington Street LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: 11 North Main Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 11-13 N. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $200. Filed Feb. 8.. Baker, Robert C., Darien. Grantor: Robert C. Baker and Jean B. Baker, Darien. Property: Plot C, Map 2574, Darien. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 1. Belair Innovation LLC, Stratford. Grantor: Migdalia Class, Stratford. Property: 60 Mohawk Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10. Blake, William E., Rye, N.Y. Grantor: Lisa L. Stevens, Sherman. Property: 13 Orchard Beach Road, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 5. Boroff, Nathaniel J. and Kristin N. Norley, New Canaan. Grantor: Kristin N. Norley and Nathaniel J. Boroff, New Canaan. Property: 57 Running Brook Lake, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 26. Bray, Isabel and Maria H. Oliveira, Danbury. Grantor: Maria H. Oliveira, Danbury. Property: 6 Thomas St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10. Bridge, Roger, Ridgefield. Grantor: Ivette Vanderlinde, Ridgefield. Property: 24 Webster Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 12. Briggs, Amanda B., New Canaan. Grantor: Christian G. Briggs, New Canaan. Property: 1057 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 13. Briggs, Christian, New Canaan. Grantor: Ragbag Robinsky LLC, New Canaan. Property: 22 Oak St., Unit 2, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 13. BTS Home Buyers LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Suthee Suvansri, Stratford. Property: 47 Shanley St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8.
Buley, Mary T. and Takashi Tsuchiya, Norwalk. Grantor: Takashi Tsuchiya and Mary T. Buley, Norwalk. Property: 6 Skytop Drive, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 17. Castillo, Francisca and Hugo Castillo, Bridgeport. Grantor: Hugo Castillo, Bridgeport. Property: 453 Success Ave., Building 73, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 10. Cyr, Mary Ann Frances, Danbury. Grantor: Mary Ann Cyr, Danbury. Property: 43 Virginia Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 17. Cyr, Mary Ann Frances, Danbury. Grantor: Mary Ann Cyr, Danbury. Property: Parcel A, Virginia Avenue, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 17. Day, Jennifer J. and Margaret A. Lowe, Westport. Grantor: Margaret a. Lowe, Westport. Property: 5 Reichert Circle, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 10. Decker, Carolyn and Lloyd W. Decker, New Fairfield. Grantor: Lloyd W. Decker, New Fairfield. Property: 10 Bayberry Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 28. Delohery, Vera Lee and Mary Ann Frances Cyr, Danbury. Grantor: Mary Ann Cyr, Danbury. Property: 41 Virginia Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 17. Deutsche Bank National Trust, Salt Lake City, Utah. Grantor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 4 Fleetwood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 1. DiVitto, Meg A. and Daniel P. DiVitto, Ridgefield. Grantor: Daniel P. DiVitto, Ridgefield. Property: 36 Old Mills Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 4. DiVitto, Meg A. and Daniel P. DiVitto, Ridgefield. Grantor: Daniel P. DiVitto and Meg A. DiVitto, Ridgefield. Property: 36 Old Mills Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 4. Dyson, Jane and William J. Dyson, Sherman. Grantor: Jane Dyson, Sherman. Property: Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Lake Candlewood, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 13. Eimannsberger, Hans-Peter, New York, N.Y. Grantor: Houseandhof, New York, N.Y. Property: 44 Spring Lake Road, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Enright, Thomas B. and Joseph J. Enright Jr., Sherman. Grantor: Thomas B. Enright, Sherman. Property: 6 Farm Road, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. Farrar, Ellen R. and Warren M. Levy, Danbury. Grantor: Warren M. Levy, Danbury. Property: 124 West St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 16.
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Farrar, Ellen R. and Warren M. Levy, Danbury. Grantor: Ellen R. Farrar, Danbury. Property: Parcel 4, Map 8591, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 16.
Murray, Beth Ann and Michael A. Murray, Darien. Grantor: Beth Ann Mazzotta, Darien. Property: 54 Raymond St., Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 10.
Farrar, Ellen R. and Warren M. Levy, Danbury. Grantor: Ellen R. Farrar, Danbury. Property: Parcel 3, Map 8591, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 16.
Nunez, Alan, Danbury. Grantor: Ynerso Nunez, Danbury. Property: 36 Davis St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 18.
Forcier, Jan Marie, Stratford. Grantor: Patricia Forcier, Stratford. Property: 30 Den Road, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 19. Friedman, Drew and Nicholas Visconti, Westport. Grantor: Drew Friedman, Westport. Property: 73 Myrtle Ave., Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8. Fuentes, Loreto P., Newtown. Grantor: Oscar R. Fuentes and Juana Fuentes, Danbury. Property: 55 Cross St., Unit E3, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 11. Gannon, Katherine M., New Fairfield. Grantor: Brian J. Gannon and Katherine M. Gannon, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 45, Map 19, New Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 16. Gardner, Stephen H., New York, N.Y. Grantor: Stephen H. Gardner, New York, N.Y. Property: 12 Nursery Road, New Canaan. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 5. Gargon, Gloria M. and Mark E. Gargon, Norwalk. Grantor: Gloria M. Gargon, Norwalk. Property: Lot 3, Map 6124, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 12. Giammarco, Maryann and Domenick Giammarco, Flushing, N.Y. Grantor: Domenick J. Giammarco and Mary Ann Giammarco, Flushing, N.Y. Property: 5 and 6 Deer Hill, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 5. Gonzalez, Gil, Norwalk. Grantor: Woodward Avenue Realty Inc., Norwalk. Property: Lot 53, Map 5413, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 19. Haller, Lisa J. and Raymond J. Haller, Bethpage, N.Y. Grantor: RLH Realty Inc., Bethpage, N.Y. Property: 43 Sunset Drive, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 16. Haller, Lisa J. and Raymond J. Haller, Bethpage, N.Y. Grantor: RLH Realty Inc., Bethpage, N.Y. Property: 54 Sunset Drive, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 16. Haller, Lisa J. and Raymond J. Haller, Bethpage, N.Y. Grantor: RLH Realty Inc., Bethpage, N.Y. Property: 56 Sunset Drive, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 16. Haller, Lisa J. and Raymond J. Haller, Bethpage, N.Y. Grantor: RLH Realty Inc., Bethpage, N.Y. Property: 60 Skyline Drive, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 16.
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O’Connor, Tami G., Redding. Grantor: Megan Henggeler, Danbury. Property: 14 Newtown Road, Unit A-25, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8. Ohring, Mary, New Fairfield. Grantor: Mary Ohring, New Fairfield. Property: Map 2561, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 8. OSD99 Property Management LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Craig D. Westney and Zulma V. Westney, Danbury. Property: 99 Osborne St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8. OWB Reo LLC, Pasadena, Calif. Grantor: Lillian M. Vincoli, Stamford. Property: Briscoe Road, Map 3193, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 1.
Rettenmeier, Tracy, Sherman. Grantor: Louis Rettenmeier, Sherman. Property: 32 Route 39 South, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 6.
Useini, Fruturie, New Fairfield. Grantor: Shaziman Useini, New Fairfield. Property: 9 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 17.
Reyes, Maria and Segundo Reyes, Bridgeport. Grantor: Segundo Reyes, Bridgeport. Property: 401 Granfield Ave., Apt. 401B, Building 2, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.
Valentin, Gladys and Jose Valentin, Bridgeport. Grantor: Jose Valentin, Bridgeport. Property: Success Village, Apt. 201, Building 39, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 10.
Roesch, Carl H., Newport County, R.I. Grantor: Carl H. Roesch, Newport County, R.I. Property: 5 Braman St., Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 1. Ryan, Lynne L.A., New Fairfield. Grantor: Michael J. Ryan Jr., New Fairfield. Property: 17 Overlook Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 1. Santana, Margarita and Drew Ninos, Danbury. Grantor: Drew Ninos, Danbury. Property: 19 Caldwell Terrace, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 8. Santana, Maria A., and Jonathan Parks, New Milford. Grantor: Maria O. Santana, Danbury. Property: Lot 14, Map 4569, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 17.
OWB Reo LLC, Pasadena, Calif. Grantor: Frank J. Lato, Stamford. Property: Briscoe Road, Map 3193, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 1.
Sarner, Gail R., New Canaan. Grantor: Gail R. Sarner, New Canaan. Property: 740 West Road, New Canaan. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 27.
OWS REO Trust 2015-1, Elma, N.Y. Grantor: U.S. Bank NA, Elma, N.Y. Property: 59 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 4.
Scaringella, Salvatore A., Westport. Grantor: Salvatore A. Scaringella, Westport. Property: 28 Buena Vista Drive, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 11.
Pena, Anabal Perdomo and Ana C. Pagan, Bridgeport. Grantor: Ana C. Pagan, Stratford. Property: Success Village, Apt. 51-A, Building 7, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 10.
Scheckter, James, New Fairfield. Grantor: Susan Murtha, New Fairfield. Property: Great Meadow District, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 27.
Pogacnik, Leon Boris, New Canaan. Grantor: Tatjana Pogacnik, New Canaan. Property: 607 Laurel Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20. Rademaker, Jennifer Riddell and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Grantor: Jennifer Riddell Rademaker and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Property: 1014 West Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 29. Rademaker, Jennifer Riddell and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Grantor: Jennifer Riddell Rademaker and Petrus Johannes Robertus Bijman, New Canaan. Property: Lot 61, Map 3879, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 29. Ransdall, Barbara Mae, Stratford. Grantor: Barbara Mae Randsall, Stratford. Property: 554 Woodstock Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Rettenmeier, Tracy, Sherman. Grantor: Louis Rettenmeier, Sherman. Property: Parcel 2, Map 1292, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 6.
T & A Property Ventures LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Tony Pina and Antonio Pina, Newtown. Property: 19 Harwood Drive, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 16. Tamasdan Realty Associates LLC, Easton. Grantor: Mircea S. Tamasdan and Christina Tamasdan, Easton. Property: 7 Seir Hill Road, Unit D 48, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 19. Tomer Jr., James T., Danbury. Grantor: James T. Tomer Jr., Danbury. Property: 11 Patch St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 8. Torsetta, Mariolina, New Canaan. Grantor: David Torsetta, New Canaan. Property: Parcel A, Map 3529, New Canaan. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4. Towbin, Nancy and Scott Towbin, New Canaan. Grantor: NTST Real Estate Management LLC, New Canaan. Property: 16 Third St., Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. Tristao, Inez D., Danbury. Grantor: Patric M. Pereira, Danbury. Property: 44 Fairmount Drive, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 8.
Vavolizza, Laura M., New Fairfield. Grantor: Victor E. Vavolizza and Laura M. Vavolizza, Bronx, N.Y. Property: Plots A and B, Map 2217, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 16. Willner, Susan Fial and Gary Willner, Sherman. Grantor: Dennis W. Hergert and Bonnie J. Hergert, Sherman. Property: Parcel X, Map 1623, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 30. Willner, Susan Fial and Gary Willner, Sherman. Grantor: Gary Willner and Susan Fial Willner, Sherman. Property: 10 Springside Lane, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 30. Winslow, Maribeth M. and Robert J. Nizolek, Sherman. Grantor: Robert J. Nizolek, Sherman. Property: Lot 6, Map 1784, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14. Witt II, Ron J., Sherman. Grantor: Amy K. Witt, Sherman. Property: 64 Route 39 South, Sherman. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 2. Wynkoop, Petra, Ridgefield. Grantor: Steven Wynkoop, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 24, Map 1895, Ridgefield. Amount: $2,000. Filed Feb. 8. Yeung, Tan Yin and Hang Chen, Danbury. Grantor: Hang Chen, Danbury. Property: 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Unit 18, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 17. Zogby, Stephanie and John E. Zogby, Stratford. Grantor: John E. Zogby, Stratford. Property: 1651 N. Peters Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.
RESIDENTIAL Allen, Arica, Danbury. Seller: Jeffrey S. Barath, Danbury. Property: 11 Mariana Farm Drive, Danbury. Amount: $615,000. Filed Feb. 18. Andrasi, Jo-Ann, Stamford. Seller: Joyce M. Mulligan, Norwalk. Property: 1 Linden St., Unit B-2, Norwalk. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 11. Arbucci, Deborah and John Arbucci, Sleepy Hollow, N.J. Seller: Albert Lazri, Ridgefield. Property: 220 Haviland Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 3. Asare, Michael, Milford. Seller: Trinidad Garcia, Norwalk. Property: 10 Fort Point St., Unit 12, Norwalk. Amount: $213,000. Filed Feb. 16.
FACTS Avellino, Jamie and Paul Avellino, Milford. Seller: Donna Sheehan, Stratford. Property: 35 Glenwood Ave., Stratford. Amount: $219,000. Filed Feb. 8. Bailey, Laurence, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Seller: John J. Moranski, Fairfield. Property: 9 Hen Hawk Lane, Westport. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Feb. 17. Balegar, Umesh Kumar and Sapna Chouta, Danbury. Seller: John M. Cutrone and Suzanne Fandel Cutrone, Ridgefield. Property: 30 Topcrest Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 18. Balidemaj, Kujtim and Gabriele S. De Vos, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Peter Mehler, New Fairfield. Property: 37 Knollcrest Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 17. Beatty, George Allen, Timothy James Beatty, Michael Paul Beatty, Jeffrey Edward Beatty and Patrick William Beatty, Sherman. Seller: Elizabeth S. Beatty, Sherman. Property: 46 Route 39 North, Sherman. For no consideration paid. Filed Oct. 15. Bigosinski, Hanna and Jacek L. Bigosinski, Darien. Seller: Charles B. Heck, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 68, Map 6065, New Canaan. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 19. Bova, Bernadita and Nicholas Bova, Norwalk. Seller: John J. Zacarola and Nancy J. Zacarola, Norwalk. Property: 41 Wolfpit Ave., Apt. 2, Norwalk. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 9. Braz, Claudia P. Brandao, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 633 Danbury Road, Unit 18, Ridgefield. Amount: $220,000. Filed Feb. 17. Brennan, Caitlin M. and Robert B. Brennan, Stamford. Seller: Marybeth Interdonato, Ridgefield. Property: 32 Woodland Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $390,000. Filed Feb. 5. Brooks, Daniella and Robert Brooks, Ridgefield. Seller: Mohinder S. Dugal and Rajender Kaur, Ridgefield. Property: 35 Pine Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $445,000. Filed Feb. 19. Brown, Dennis M., New Canaan. Seller: Jennifer Austin James, New Canaan. Property: 7 Valley Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $550,000. Filed Jan. 19. Brown, Dennis, New Canaan. Seller: David L. Boyle, Greenwich. Property: 45 Soundview Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 9. Brown, Jennifer, Bethel. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 64 S. King St., Danbury. Amount: $163,200. Filed Feb. 16. Bruno, Jonathan M., New Canaan. Seller: David W. Kilbride and Kathleen B. Kilbride, New Canaan. Property: 560 Carter St., New Canaan. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 20.
Eadie, Louisa M. and Jorge Ventricelli, Sherman. Seller: John H. Hibbard and Susan Hunt Hibbard, Sherman. Property: Lot 9, Map 1308, Sherman. Amount: $575,000. Filed Oct. 15. Eckstein, Lourdes R. and Philip Eckstein, Wilton. Seller: Aiken Street Development LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 1B of Caryns Way at Silver Ledge Townhouses, Norwalk. Amount: $958,000. Filed Feb. 16. Eggart, Katherine and Michael McCready, Stratford. Seller: Casey Eggart, Bridgeport. Property: 197 Freeman Ave., Stratford. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 17. Felicella, Cynthia L. and Vincent S. Felicella, New Canaan. Seller: Robert E. Speer and Wendy Aleshire Speer, New Canaan. Property: Unit B of River Bend Condominium, New Canaan. Amount: $783,000. Filed Jan. 22. Feola, Suzanne M. and Enrico A. Feola, Shelton. Seller: Michael J. Rabel, Huntington. Property: 75 Boston Ave., Stratford. Amount: $85,000. Filed Feb. 11. Fitzpatrick, Kevin D., Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Seller: James H. Fleischman and Joan A. Fleischman, Sherman. Property: 8 Laurel Hill Road, Sherman. Amount: $325,000. Filed Jan. 19. Floyd, Lamica, Stamford. Seller: Rose Langston, Stratford. Property: 65 Guzzi Drive, Stratford. Amount: $155,000. Filed Feb. 18. Foster, Joanne, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Mary Ann G. Scalzo, Danbury. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 29-2, Danbury. Amount: $213,655. Filed Feb. 8. Francia, Cynthia and Stephen Fracia, Trumbull. Seller: Diane Cerretta and Daniel Cerretta, Stratford. Property: 312A Navajo Lane, Stratford. Amount: $238,000. Filed Feb. 8. Gallaer, Kathy L. and William R. Gallaer, Sherman. Seller: Judith A. Witters, Sherman. Property: 168 Route 37 South, Sherman. Amount: $380,000. Filed Nov. 4. Gallagher, Richard M., New Fairfield. Seller: Richard M. Gallagher and Michelle L. Gallagher, New Fairfield. Property: 113 Route 37, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Gambino, Joseph, Stamford. Seller: Cheryl A. Pollock, Trumbull. Property: 1168 Main St., Unit C10, Stratford. Amount: $63,500. Filed Feb. 17. Gardiner, Cheryl L. and Bryan M. Gardiner, New Canaan. Seller: Elizabeth M. Allatt, New Canaan. Property: Lot 33, Map 2345, New Canaan. Amount: $855,000. Filed Jan. 20. Giordano, Carolyn R. and Lucian V. Giordano, South Salem, N.Y. Seller: Juan I. Quesada and Erika Dziouksz, Danbury. Property: 23 Maplecrest Drive, Danbury. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 16.
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Gooding, Capucine Dewulf, New Canaan. Seller: Matthew Warner and Saranne Warner, New Canaan. Property: 83 Gerrish Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Jan. 20.
Jansen, Thomas P., Danbury. Seller: Nathan B. Blew and Juliann F. Walker, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 18, Map 2343, New Fairfield. Amount: $504,000. Filed Jan. 26.
Patel, Ayesha and Mohammad Jamil, Southbury. Seller: Edward S. Youngberg Sr., Danbury. Property: 67 Grand St., Danbury. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Sanseverino, Thomas, Stamford. Seller: Donald F. Re, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 874, Map 6669, New Canaan. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 11.
Gordon, Elena, Ridgefield. Seller: Jeanine Carranza, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 5, Map 6417, Ridgefield. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 16.
Johnson, William S., Westport. Seller: Christopher Kaminski, Westport. Property: 48 Drumlin Road, Westport. Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 11.
Patel, Ayesha and Mohammad Jamil, Southbury. Seller: Edward S. Youngberg Sr., Danbury. Property: 65 Grand St., Danbury. Amount: $90,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Guzman, Jose S., Mount Kisco, N.Y. Seller: Sandra Petrale, Ridgefield. Property: 3 Meadow Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $212,000. Filed Feb. 1.
Jones, Mary Ann, Norwalk. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 5 Clifford St., Norwalk. Amount: $441,700. Filed Feb. 11.
Santangelo, Denise and Richard A. Rodriguez, Ridgefield. Seller: Matthew F. W. Gee and Ngan My Huynh, Ridgefield. Property: 75 Hobby Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 12.
Hanno, Elizabeth and Eric Hanno, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Daniel H O’Keefe and Sarah E O’Keefe, New Canaan. Property: 293 Old Norwalk Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 26. Heft, Bonnie, Ridgefield. Seller: Russell T. Taylor and C. Carol Taylor, Danbury. Property: 12 Boulevard, Unit 30-169, Danbury. Amount: $270,000. Filed Feb. 8. Hickey, Renea and Thomas Hickey, New York, N.Y. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: Lot 7, Map 449, Sherman. Amount: $135,000. Filed Feb. 2. Hill, Douglas D., New York, N.Y. Seller: John H. Cook Jr., New Fairfield. Property: 20 Eastwood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $465,750. Filed Feb. 8. Hoag, Barbara L. and Bruce C. Hoag, Sherman. Seller: Nicole Masson and Kenneth Baum, Sherman. Property: Parcel X, Map 2047, Sherman. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 17. Hogan, Milana L. and Philip M. Hogan, New York, N.Y. Seller: Ashley Shackleton, New Canaan. Property: Parcel B, Map 3847, New Canaan. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Feb. 1. Horowitz, Evelyn F. and Eliot H. Horowitz, Danbury. Seller: Steven J. McNerney and Cynthia McNerney, Danbury. Property: Lot 17, Map 997, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 16.
Jones, Maureen M., Danbury. Seller: Maureen M. Jones, Danbury. Property: 5 Bristol Terrace, Unit 3701, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. Kamici, Mohamed, Ossining, N.Y. Seller: Jose Carino Hill, Danbury. Property: 23 Scuppo Road, Unit 1-7, Danbury. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 8. Kaminski, Christopher, Westport. Seller: Elliot Bergman, Westport. Property: 28 Turkey Hill Road North, Westport. Amount: $928,000. Filed Feb. 10. Kelleher, Kristen A., Danbury. Seller: John Anderson and Kathryn Anderson, Danbury. Property: 46 Mountainville Road, Danbury. Amount: $196,900. Filed Feb. 16. O’Grady, Stephanie and Peter O’Grady, Darien. Seller: Harold B. Simpson Jr., Darien. Property: 17 Duffy’s Lane, Darien. Amount: $642,500. Filed Feb. 16. O’Keefe, Sarah E. and Daniel H. O’Keefe, New Canaan. Seller: Vicki M. Gold, New Canaan. Property: Lots 16 and 17, Map 877, New Canaan. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Feb. 2. O’Neil, Kiley and Sergio Fernandes, Danbury. Seller: McLain A. Granger and Kathleen E. Granger, Danbury. Property: 2 Claremont Ave., Danbury. Amount: $413,500. Filed Feb. 17.
Hoyt, Robert, Stratford. Seller: Denny Antony Thattil and Erin L. Chandanathil, Stratford. Property: 91 Clinton St., Stratford. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 16.
Ormsbee, Jaime L. and Matthew Cattel, Norwalk. Seller: Michal Bes and Marta Mystkowska, Norwalk. Property: 322 Sunrise Hill Road, Unit 126, Norwalk. Amount: $352,000. Filed Feb. 19.
Hu, Zhaohua, New Canaan. Seller: Vincent M. Walden and Kellie A. Walden, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 80, Map 6345B, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 26.
Orta, Maria A. and Ramon A. Orta, Danbury. Seller: Fernando Nieto and Lilia Nieto, Danbury. Property: 10 E. Franklin St., Unit B14, Danbury. Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 8.
Huber, Philip M., Poughquag, N.Y. Seller: S. Edward Freeman and Eleanor B. Freeman, New Fairfield. Property: 2 Pinewood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 29.
Pakel, Esra and Sukru Kivanc Pakel, Westport. Seller: John Cuseo and Michele B. Bloch, Westport. Property: 59 Colony Road, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 17.
Hunt, Christine and Jon Hunt, Charlotte, N.C. Seller: Peter Zawisza and Monika Zawisza, New Fairfield. Property: 11 Meadowbrook Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 16.
Parkhill, Katrina and Homer Parkhill, New Canaan. Seller: Kathryn D. Craig, Minneapolis, Minn. Property: Parcel C1, Map 2535, New Canaan. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Feb. 1.
Patel, Hina and Rakesh Patel, Danbury. Seller: Jessica Krul Lane and Jeffrey A. Lane, Danbury. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 26-12, Danbury. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 18. Patel, Pravina and Ram Patel, Norwalk. Seller: Rajesh A. Patel, Norwalk. Property: Sheffield Ridge Condominium, Unit 1-C, Norwalk. Amount: $146,500. Filed Feb. 18. Pelton, Amelia, Norwalk. Seller: Anne B. Yaeger, Norwalk. Property: Lot 36, Map 198, Norwalk. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 8. Pember, Alyssa and John Preissler, Stratford. Seller: Gary Tenk, Stratford. Property: 100 Meadowbrook Road, Stratford. Amount: $289,900. Filed Feb. 19. Rae, Jillian and Robert Rae, Ridgefield. Seller: Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill. Property: 17 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $985,000. Filed Feb. 12. Rai, Manjit, Bethel. Seller: Diane Rocconi, Pinehurst, N.C. Property: 5 Woodside Ave., Unit 15, Danbury. Amount: $68,000. Filed Feb. 11. Rana, Niraj Harshad and Narrani Kanapathippillai, Newark, Del. Seller: Jerry G. Salese and Susan E. Salese, Vail, Ariz. Property: 1 Crestview Lane, Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 16. Redaelli, Kristin Conrad and Stefano Redaelli, New York, N.Y. Seller: Thomas J. Letarte and Karen M. Letarte, Key Largo, Fla. Property: 45 Woods End Road, New Canaan. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Jan. 20. Rhodes, Rosetta Marino and Jonathan A. Rhodes, New Fairfield. Seller: Nicholas Maurice Marion Rhodes and Madeline Danielle Marino Rhodes, Bridgeport. Property: 35 Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 29. Rosell, Jocelynn J. and Matthew R. Rosell, Andover, N.J. Seller: Frank Gugel, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel A, Map 8920, Ridgefield. Amount: $775,000. Filed Feb. 2. Salvat, Philippe, Norwalk. Seller: Mollie D. Sefcik, Norwalk. Property: Unit 23 of Glenrock Condominiums, Norwalk. Amount: $205,000. Filed Feb. 10. Samaha, Devin and Elise Tobin, Brookfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 21 Cloverleaf Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Feb. 17.
Satriano, Carol and Scott R. Satriano, UK. Seller: Patricia A. Brier, Vero Beach, Fla. Property: 312 Elm St., Unit 23, New Canaan. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 3. Scala, Brian, Danbury. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 33 Hillandale Road, Danbury. Amount: $178,299. Filed Feb. 8. Schmidt, Elmar, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 114 Hayestown Road, Danbury. Amount: $178,500. Filed Feb. 16. Schmitz, Janet G., New Canaan. Seller: Janet Schmitz, New Canaan. Property: Lot 8A, Map 3061, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 27. Shore, Amanda, New Canaan. Seller: William Gillespie Caffray and Patricia Coughlin Caffray, Greenwich. Property: Smith Ridge Road, Map 5064, New Canaan. Amount: $3.6 million. Filed Jan. 13. Shudlick, Johann W., New York, N.Y. Seller: Andrea Ingram, Sherman. Property: 2 Woods Road, Sherman. Amount: $768,000. Filed Oct. 6. Silva, Cleir Dos Anjos, Danbury. Seller: Mehdi Hedhili, New Fairfield. Property: 36-15 E. Pembroke Road, Unit 36-15, Danbury. Amount: $97,000. Filed Feb. 17. Silva, Thais and Douglas Silva, Danbury. Seller: Richard D. Mazinski, Danbury. Property: 41 Austin St., Danbury. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 11. Vera, Mariana and Christopher Bern, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Arthur Ascher and Renee Ascher, New York, N.Y. Property: 7 Anderson Road East, Sherman. Amount: $435,000. Filed Jan. 27. Warner, Saranne B. and Matthew L. Warner, New Canaan. Seller: Karen Freeman and Eric Freeman, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 84, Map 6544, New Canaan. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Jan. 20. White, Courtney and Matthew White, New York, N.Y. Seller: Douglas C. Conkling and Kimberly Conkling, New Canaan. Property: Lot 3B, Map 2919, New Canaan. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Jan. 15. Whitmarsh, Laura, New Fairfield. Seller: Else B. Allgeier and Laura Whitmarsh, New Fairfield. Property: 15 Sherry Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 25.
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FACTS Wolken, Richard, Sherman. Seller: Nancy H. Zufferey, Sherman. Property: 31 Brinsmade Lane, Sherman. Amount: $275,000. Filed Jan. 15.
Rodriguez, Brodonsky, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 91 Oakland St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 8.
Wright, Beverly L., Reistertown, Md. Seller: Glazer Group LLC, Norwalk. Property: 1 River Road, Unit C, Norwalk. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Feb. 19.
Simpson, Colin R., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 50 Clinton Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18.
Wright, Melanie and Andrew Wright, New York, N.Y. Seller: 14 Adams Farm LLC, Norwalk. Property: 14 Adams Farm Road, Westport. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Feb. 10. Yang-Ginsberg, Hee Ja and Richard Andrew Ginsberg, Westport. Seller: Jenna Ruth Jacobs-Dick, Westport. Property: 2 Hazelnut Road, Westport. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Feb. 16. Young, John David, Danbury. Seller: Eleanor A. Jettmar, Sherman. Property: 16 Pepper Pond Road, Sherman. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 3.
FORECLOSURES Brekailo, Joseph, et al. Creditor: Everbank, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 152 Main St., Unit 1, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 10. Colwell, Patrick R., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 79 Sheridan Drive, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 28. Curry, Dennis W., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 59 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Dudley, Holly, et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 97 Park Ave., Unit 55, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 18. Hood, Clarke B. R., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Del. Property: 120 Mariomi Road, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Hoodes, Pamela and R. Liana Hoodes, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 645A Onondaga Lane, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 10. James, Mary A., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Coppell, Texas. Property: 19 Auburn St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11. Kinkead, Dirk A., et al. Creditor: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 1, Map 8018, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 19. Manfro, Jarrod. Creditor: Scott Clark and Victoria Clark. Property: 16 Keeler Place, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 8.
JUDGMENTS Aaron, Stuart D., et al., Westport. $21,523 in favor of Block Buying Group LLC, Boca Raton, Fla., by Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Property: 143 Roseville Road, Westport. Filed Feb. 16. Ball, Gary J., Ridgefield. $7,939 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 47 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 14. Benjamin, Janet A., Danbury. $388 in favor of Anesthesia Associates of Danbury PC, Danbury, by Nathanson, Cipriano & Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 22 Scuppo Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 8. Booker, Jason, Stratford. $2,887 in favor of Main Street Acquisition Corp., Norcross, Ga., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 144 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. Filed Feb. 8. Botticelli, Donald L., New Fairfield. $500 in favor of Jennings Oil Co., Danbury, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 18 E. Lake Road, New Fairfield. Filed Feb. 12. Calvar, Dominga S., Stratford. $2,280 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 273 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Filed Feb. 8. Curran, Gregory J., Ridgefield. $10,260 in favor of Evans & Lewis LLC, Bethel, by Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Property: 576 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 19. Derbyshire, James, Danbury. $12,859 in favor of The Southern New England Telephone Co., New Haven, by Joshua H. Brown, New Haven. Property: 144 Long Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10. Doherty, Kevin P., New Fairfield. $30,845 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 5 Meadow Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Feb. 4. Ducey, Kerry Ann and Kenneth P. Ducey Jr., Ridgefield. $5,000 in favor of J. C. Nota Septic LLC, by Rachel L. Nota, New Milford. Property: 14 Flat Rock Drive, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 7. Elam, Gordon, et al., Stratford. $2,972 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 73 Drome Ave., Stratford. Filed Feb. 8.
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Gilliard, Deloris E., Stratford. $2,600 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 106 Ryan St., Stratford. Filed Feb. 8.
Kelemen, Andrew, Ridgefield. $6,244 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 17 Ascot Way, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 18.
Roessler, Maria M., Danbury. $3,985 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 1306 Revere Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 16.
Washburn, Christine K., Darien. $2,114 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 249 Old Kings Highway, Darien. Filed Feb. 4.
Goldwasser, Jeremy, Danbury. $9,486 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 97 Post Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 8.
Kolaski, Catherine A., Ridgefield. $9,081 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 43 Douglas Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 4.
Rothenbucher, John, Danbury. $6,493 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 10 Lois St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 16.
Winley, Fannie Ann, Norwalk. $10,013 in favor of Mutual Security Credit Union Inc., Shelton, by Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Property: 58 Wilton Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 19.
Gonzalez, Gerardo, Norwalk. $4,500 in favor of the city of Norwalk, by Brian L. McCann, Norwalk. Property: 61 Fairfield Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 11.
Koletsos, Soterios, Norwalk. $8,827 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa, by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 110 Dry Hill Road, Norwalk. Filed Feb. 12.
Scavone, Johanna B. and Joann B. Scavone, et al., Ridgefield. $87,410 in favor of First American Title Insurance Co., by Riefberg, Smart, Donohue & NeJame PC, Danbury. Property: 6 Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 8.
Meewon, Daniel W., Stratford. $1,765 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 191 Anson St., Stratford. Filed Feb. 19.
Scavone, Johanna B. and Joann B. Scavone, et al., Ridgefield. $87,410 in favor of First American Title Insurance Co., by Riefberg, Smart, Donohue & NeJame PC, Danbury. Property: 6B Barry Ave., Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 8.
Gonzalez, Rudy E., Stratford. $2,103 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 10 Early Ave., Stratford. Filed Feb. 8. Green, Irene C., New Fairfield. $1,885 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 25 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Filed Feb. 18. Grondin, Gilles M., Danbury. $5,003 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 19 Edgewood St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 8. Guivas, Diana, Danbury. $4,536 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 46, Danbury. Filed Feb. 17. Hefferan, Sheila A., Norwalk. $3,844 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 4 Comstock Hill Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 8. Jimenez, Teresa, Danbury. $1,481 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by London & London, Newington. Property: 25 Virginia Ave., Danbury. Filed Feb. 16. Johnson, Deborah J., Sherman. $2,925 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Liz Ann Lane, Sherman. Filed Oct. 20. Jorda, Karl, Ridgefield. $1,023 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 538 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 27. Jordan, Ann K., Sherman. $1,629 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 97 Route 39 South, Sherman. Filed Nov. 24. Juul, William, New Fairfield. $631 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 34 Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed Feb. 4. Kehoe, Daniel S., Ridgefield. $1,642 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 99 Bennett’s Farm Road, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 4.
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Mohadjer, Ninamailcom, Ridgefield. $3,303 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 11 Wilton Road West, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 21.
Stafford, Clinton, Ridgefield. $338 in favor of Danbury Diagnostic Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 64 Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 27.
Moore, Mallory M., Sherman. $2,817 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 28 Edmonds Road, Sherman. Filed Feb. 4.
Stephens, Jerome A., Danbury. $4,771 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 3 Oak St., Unit 5, Danbury. Filed Feb. 16.
O’Connor, Delia, New Fairfield. $1,129 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 31 Ilion St., New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 28.
Stewart, Treshea, New Fairfield. $395 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Lamont Road, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 28.
Pintabona, Robert A., Sherman. $2,295 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 15 Leach Hollow Road, Sherman. Filed Oct. 13.
Sucre-Cliffoni, Jose M., Darien. $34,022 in favor of Guido Bertucci, New York, N.Y., by Ury & Moskow LLC. Property: 7 Littlebrook Road North, Darien. Filed Feb. 8.
Pinto, Geraldine, Norwalk. $6,500 in favor of the city of Norwalk, by Brian L. McCann, Norwalk. Property: 55 Elmwood Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 9. Polanco, Juana, Danbury. $14,205 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 9 Claremont Ave., Danbury. Filed Feb. 8. Pope, Beth R., Darien. $1,538 in favor of Hocon Gas Inc., by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 261 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien. Filed Feb. 10. Putt, Mark A., Norwalk. $24,227 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 12 Birchside Drive, Norwalk. Filed Feb. 8. Ramirez, Luz S., Norwalk. $1,949 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 38 Center Ave., Norwalk. Filed Feb. 8. Ringston, Chris, Ridgefield. $395 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 40 Lake Road, Ridgefield. Filed Jan. 25.
Swan, Jennifer Laviano and Christopher Swan, Sherman. $721 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 76 Route 37 South, Sherman. Filed Dec. 23. Swan, Jennifer Laviano and Christopher Swan, Sherman. $568 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 76 Route 37 South, Sherman. Filed Dec. 23. Tuthill, Maryann, Stratford. $6,945 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 1157 Success Ave., Stratford. Filed Feb. 8. Valentino, John A., Danbury. $1,758 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 120, Danbury. Filed Feb. 19. Violante, Olimpio, Danbury. $1,466 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 81 Purcell Drive East, Danbury. Filed Feb. 18.
LEASES Arabia, Sandra, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 50 Canaan Court, Building 85, Apt. 22, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced Feb. 9, 2016. Filed Feb. 10. Branchville Civic Association Inc., by Rudy Marconi. Landlord: Town of Ridgefield. Property: Playground Road, Ridgefield. Term: 10 years, commenced January 2016. Filed Jan. 6. Sierra Trading Post Inc., by Ann McCauley. Landlord: Berkshire Shopping Center LLC. Property: Newtown Road and Plumbtrees Road, Danbury. Term: 10 years, commenced Feb. 11, 2016. Filed Feb. 17.
LIENS
FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Bean, James W III, 60 Lawson Lane, Ridgefield. $365,507, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Bean, Lorill B. and James W Bean, 60 Lawson Lane, Ridgefield. $3,551, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Cople, Kenneth M., 50 Green Pond Road, Sherman. $12,179, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 8. Cotter, Megan L. and Thomas G. Cotter, 42 Pauline St., Stratford. $23,597, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9. Cozy Nail Inc., 345 Main Ave., Norwalk. $11,410, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 9. Crescent 1 Inc., 724 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. $13,460, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 8. Cris-Ty Designs Inc., 202 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. $5,320, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Jan. 4. Geiger, Frank, 28 Spring Valley Road, New Canaan. $394,372, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Jan. 14.
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Green, Brenda M. and Nathaniel B. Green Jr., 21 King St., Danbury. $36,577, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 8.
Norwalk Pizza & Pasta LLC, 236 East Ave., Norwalk. $11,558, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 9.
Hill Farm Preschool LLC, 714 Nichols Ave., Stratford. $11,364, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 8.
Hallock, Lisa and Jeffery Hallock, 8 Durgy Lane, Sherman. $11,688, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 1.
Pagan, Gloria R. Hernandez, 54 Bayview Ave., Attic Unit, Norwalk. $23,768, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9.
Hill Farm Preschool LLC, 714 Nichols Ave., Stratford. $11,364, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 18.
Route 7 Mason Supply LLC, 217 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. $3,219, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 9.
Irizarry, Debra, 27 Crowsnest Lane, Apt. 4H, Danbury. $5,617, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17.
Hernandez, Jorge, 31 Eastview Drive, New Fairfield. $48,163, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Hernandez, Maureen C. and Jorge Hernandez, 31 Eastview Drive, New Fairfield. $8,310, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Kirby, Rita and David Kirby, 24 Father Peters Lane, New Canaan. $152,366, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13. Knox Psychiatry PC, 80 Grove St., Ridgefield. $15,673, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Jan. 4. Larmour LLC, 14 Pondfield Lane, Darien. $185,314, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 9. Laviano-Swan, Jennifer D., 76 Route 37 S., Sherman. $38,654, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 2. Macedo, Elizabete Silva De, 21 Park St., Apt. B, Norwalk. $8,961, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9. Marcella, Gianpaolo, 184 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan. $65,958, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13. Mathurin, Joel and Wilna W. St. Clair, 261 Ely Ave., Apt. 18-2A, Norwalk. $11,334, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 16. Matthews, Douglas L., 11 Point O Wood South, Darien. $1.4 million, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Matthews, Nancy and Douglas Matthews, 11 Point O Wood South, Darien. $135,425, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. McDevitt, Liam G., 44 Coleytown Road, Westport. $31,340, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 16. Mead, Cathleen A. and Brian W. Mead, 8 Beaver Brook Road, Ridgefield. $45,947, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9. Miller, Josephine S., 130 Deer Hill Ave., Apt. 13, Danbury. $46,621, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17. Northeast Dining Services LLC, 22 Woodbury Lane, Danbury. $75,146, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 8.
Seelye, Sarah C. and Theodore B. Seelye, 1 Siwanoy Road, Darien. $143,826, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Spinks, Frank, 25 Gilbert St., Apt. D9, Ridgefield. $34,922, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 1. Stanfield, Dion E., 57 River St., New Canaan. $11,389, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 4. Sturges Brothers Inc., 24 Bailey Ave., Suite 5, Ridgefield. $32,462, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 19. T J & Sons Inc., 40 South St., Danbury. $12,231, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 17. Tenore Construction LLC, 63 Osborne Ave., Norwalk. $10,325, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 16. Voelzke, James P., 42 Lake Avenue Extension 274, Danbury. $28,807, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17. Warner, Lorraine D., 32 Corn Tassle Road, Danbury. $4,528, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17. Weber, Maria and Robert J. Weber, 52 Linden St., Norwalk. $35,147, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9. Zuccarini, Laura T. and Daniel P. Zuccarini, 501 Merritt 7, Suite 5, Norwalk. $15,431, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Cohen, Camie and Jason Cohen, 71 Tally Ho Road, Ridgefield. $35,983, property taxes. Filed Jan. 22. Georgs, Richard J., 202 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. $120,191, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 16. Georgs, Richard J., 202 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. $48,370, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 16. Georgs, Richard J., 202 Minuteman Road, Ridgefield. $94,248, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 16.
Judd, Roberta E., 1 Spring Lake Road, Sherman. $31,582, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 17. Kaluczky, Scott S., 71 Lawton Ave., New Canaan. $6,150, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 29. Pescatore, Jill and Michael Pescatore, 229 Woodridge Circle, New Canaan. $102,627, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 29. Ringston, Chris, 40 Lake Road, Ridgefield. $18,745, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 8. Sherwood, Schaub, et al., 119 Cross Ridge Road, New Canaan. $1.1 million, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 21. Sherwood, Schaub, et al., 119 Cross Ridge Road, New Canaan. $275,800, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 21. Sturges Brothers Inc., 24 Bailey Ave., Suite 5, Ridgefield. $32,462, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 1. Success Systems Inc., P.O. Box 343, New Canaan. $13,988, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 29.
MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 587 CT AVE LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Jarosz Welding Company Inc., Hartford, by Andrew Jarosz. Property: 587 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $50,000. Filed Feb. 16. 698 West Avenue Associates LLC, Norwalk. Filed by A.V. Tuchy Builders Inc., by David W. DiScala. Property: 698 West Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 18. Canoro, Michael D., New Canaan. Filed by C & R Cleaning & Maintenance Service Inc., Norwalk, by Carlos Lopez and Rosa Lopez. Property: 183 West Road, New Canaan. Amount: $12,050. Filed Jan. 13. Doctors Newton Road Office Park LLC, Newtown. Filed by Edwards and Zuck PC, Stamford, by Peter J. Sposato. Property: 103 Newtown Road, Building 103, Suite 1A, Danbury. Amount: $17,405. Filed Feb. 18. Palladino, Anthony, Brewster, N.Y. Filed by City Cranes LLC, Brewster, N.Y., by Chrystie M. Bontempo. Property: 4 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1,560. Filed Feb. 9.
FIGURES Whitaker, Pamela W. and Andrew B. Whitaker, Darien. Filed by Hoffman Builders LLC, Norwalk, by Douglas P. Hoffman. Property: 327 Middlesex Road, Darien. Amount: $29,720. Filed Jan. 25.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Hernanez, Denise M. and Joe Hernandez, Sherman. Released by Schmitt Maintenance, Pawling, N.Y., by Francis Schmitt. Property: 22 Quaker Ridge Road, Sherman. Amount: $8,940. Filed Feb. 2. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, New Canaan. Released by Atlas Residential & Commercial Services LLC, by Michael Picard. Property: Route 15 Merritt Parkway, New Canaan. Amount: $18,878. Filed Feb. 5. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation, New Canaan. Released by Atlas Industrial Services LLC, by Michael Picard. Property: Route 15 Merritt Parkway, New Canaan. Amount: $70,015. Filed Feb. 5.
Buckle, Keith A., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 152, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $143,850, dated October 2003. Filed Feb. 11. Chase, Mary R., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 3 Valley View Road, Unit 30, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $331,000, dated June 2010. Filed Feb. 8. Cocchia, James J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 195 Winfield Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $237,400, dated March 2011. Filed Feb. 18.
LIS PENDENS
Condon, Sean, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Meyers, Piscitelli & Link LLP, Avon, for Eastern Savings Bank FSB, Hunt Valley, Md. Property: Lot 4, Map 1836, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $255,000, dated November 2007. Filed Feb. 10.
864-872 East Main Street LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Taft Enterprise Center Condominium Association Inc. Property: 4 Taft St., Unit B-2, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 19.
Danbury Sanitation Service LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for RCN Capital Funding LLC. Property: 15 Harwood Drive and 89 Wooster Heights, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $153,000, dated June 2014. Filed Feb. 11.
Bailey, Tonya D., et al., Sherman. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Taber Road, Sherman. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,010, dated July 2012. Filed Oct. 28. Bailey, Tonya D., et al., Sherman. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Taber Road, Sherman. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,010, dated July 2012. Filed Jan. 8. Bausch, Catherine, Norwalk. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Sono Gardens Condominium Inc., Norwalk. Property: 15 Madison St., Unit D-1, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 19. Blechinger, Beverly, New Fairfield. Filed by Martha Croog LLC, West Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: Balls Pond District, Hudson Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $145,000, dated May 2007. Filed Jan. 26.
Domi Explorer LLC, Ridgefield. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Casagmo Condominium Association Inc. Phase II, Ridgefield. Property: 19 Keller Close, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 28.
German, Armando, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Benjamin & Gold PC, Stamford, for Flax Hill Section I Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 208 Flax Hill Road, Unit 1, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 8. Glasgow, Rayborn C., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 8 Possum Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $281,287, dated October 2008. Filed Feb. 4. Green, Gladys, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 24 Hudson Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $205,500, dated August 2003. Filed Feb. 8. Hornyak, Jane E., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 19, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $207,850, dated April 2007. Filed Feb. 8. Jardins, Jacky Des, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 163 South St., Unit 85, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $176,000, dated April 2007. Filed Feb. 18. Lantigua, Alberto, et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for The Ridgewood Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 41 Kohanza St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 8.
Fenton, Robert Scott, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 3 Joyce Hill Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $244,925, dated August 2003. Filed Feb. 11.
Liem, Bing H., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Capital One Bank NA. Property: 26 Overlook Drive, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.2 million, dated April 2008. Filed Jan. 21.
Fernandez, Alejandrina, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 54 Forest Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $285,936, dated October 2008. Filed Feb. 11.
Lorusso, Loretta, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Spring, Texas. Property: 2 Admiral Lane, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $938,250, dated December 2011. Filed Feb. 18.
Garrison, Amanda B., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Riversource Life Insurance Co., Danbury. Property: 93 Park Ave., Unit 703, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $64,000, dated July 2006. Filed Feb. 8.
Lupinacci, Tamara A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Tudor Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 48, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 8.
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FACTS Malik, Asif, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 2005 Eaton Court, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $259,000, dated September 2003. Filed Feb. 10. Soares, Kintay L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 183 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $202,500, dated November 2013. Filed Feb. 17. Spero, Mark F., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for New York Community Bank, Westbury, N.Y. Property: 21 Prospect St., Unit A203, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $247,500, dated December 2003. Filed Feb. 17. Stalder, Steve, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated June 2005. Filed Feb. 10. Stuart, Ryan R., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 134 S. King St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $293,500, dated June 2007. Filed Feb. 11. Swain, Spencer, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Casagmo Condominium Association Inc. Phase II, Ridgefield. Property: 50 Quincy Close, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 28. Troiano, Jean, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 26 Forest Hills Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $327,084, dated October 2010. Filed Feb. 4.
MORTGAGES 26 Warnock LLC, by Kenneth M. Gruder. Lender: United Bank, Ellington. Property: 26 Warnock Drive, Westport. Amount: $572,000. Filed Feb. 12. 4 Sandpiper Road Development LLC, Westport, by Richard B. Benson. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 4 Sandpiper Road, Westport. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 18.
802 Surf Avenue LLC, Easton, by John Di Miranda. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 802 Surf Ave., Stratford. Amount: $202,500. Filed Feb. 8. BPC Capital Management II LLC, South Salem, N.Y., by Bradford P. Craighead. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 23 Gregory Blvd., Norwalk. Amount: $415,000. Filed Feb. 8. CEG North Main Street LLC, Norwalk, by Shlomo Oz. Lender: C.E. South Main Avenue LLC, Norwalk. Property: 11 N. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $950,000. Filed Feb. 8. Country Wide Solutions LLC, Brewster, N.Y., by Daniel G. Roe. Lender: LendingHome Funding Corp., San Francisco, Calif. Property: 10 Griffing Ave., Unit A, Danbury. Amount: $132,000. Filed Feb. 8. Creston Capital LLC, Stratford, by James Dawes. Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services LLC, East Windsor Hill. Property: 145 Walnut St., Stratford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 16. Hawley Lane Medical Center LLC, Stratford, by Marsel Huribal. Lender: United Bank, Ellington. Property: 537 and 560 Hawley Lane, Stratford. Amount: $308,000. Filed Feb. 11. Jara Properties LLC, Fairfield, by Arthur Jara. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 265 Hathaway Drive, Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 9. Letourneau Builders LLC, Danbury, by Danny R. Letourneau. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 194 Silver Spring road, Ridgefield. Amount: $71,000. Filed Feb. 2. LJG 87 Post Road Westport LLC, New York, N.Y., by Leslie J. Garfield. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 87 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $7.7 million. Filed Feb. 16. Milport Phase I LP, New Canaan, by Millport Phase I GP Corp. Lender: Housing Authority of the Town of New Canaan, New Canaan. Property: 57 Millport Ave., New Canaan. Amount: $3 million. Filed Feb. 27.
NEW BUSINESSES Advanced Photography, 10 Outer Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o David Lindsay. Filed Feb. 11. Amanda Mygatt, 352 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Amanda Mygatt. Filed Jan. 26. Antrim Painting Co., 29 Chatham Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Michael McCaffrey. Filed Feb. 8. AR Built, 13 Lafayette Ave., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Anthony Ryan Jr. Filed Jan. 29.
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Atelier International LLC, 57 Silver Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Norvel Hermanovski. Filed Jan. 29.
Hawkins Hockey, 157 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 42, Danbury 06810, c/o Melissa Hawkins. Filed Feb. 8.
The Mercantile, 520 Main St., Unit 15, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Ann Ferguson. Filed Jan. 29.
Atrim Painting Co., 29 Chatham Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Michael J. McCaffrey. Filed Feb. 8.
Heidi List Murphy, 1 Kings Highway North, Westport 06880, c/o Heidi List Murphy. Filed Feb. 18.
The Seaside Shack, 12 Neptune Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Kelsey Hersey. Filed Feb. 10.
Beauty and Wellness With Krissy, 515 West Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Kristina Buskaite. Filed Feb. 17.
Henry Morgan Spirits Co., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diageo Americas Supply Inc. Filed Feb. 16.
Theodore Masonry, 22 Theodore Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Scott Karlson and Kathy Karlson. Filed Feb. 16.
Bloom & Wick, 11 Cedar Gate Road, Darien 06820, c/o Macneille Kuhn. Filed Feb. 2.
Ideation Jones & Co., 14 Calverton Drive, New Fairfield 06812, c/o H. Clifford Pitt. Filed Jan. 25.
Tile Shop at Douro Granite & Marble, 5 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Douro Granite & Marble LLC. Filed Jan. 4.
Brewsters Inc., 4 Alronwood Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Jasime Preyer. Filed Feb. 19.
Integrity Cleaning, 619 Danbury Road, Unit 204, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Gabriel Almaguer. Filed Feb. 5.
Brits Fork, 520 Main St., Unit 15, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Ann Ferguson. Filed Jan. 29.
Jimmy’s Deli, 65 Van Zant St., Norwalk 06855, c/o J & G Deli LLC. Filed Feb. 18.
Budget Blinds Norwalk LLC, 290 East Ave., Norwalk 06855, c/o Timothy John Lashar. Filed Feb. 19.
L.Y. Construction, 230 Ely Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Luis A. Yanza. Filed Feb. 10.
Built Adventures, 32 Seth Low Mountain Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Christopher Wurfbaum. Filed Feb. 12.
Lynn Kehoe Power Yoga, 109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Evelyn Kehoe. Filed Jan. 15.
Cida-Santos & Service LLC, 36 Bayview Ave., Apt. 2, Norwalk 06854, c/o Maria A. Dos Santos. Filed Feb. 18.
Maria Nuway, 25 Van Zant St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Maria Villazhinay. Filed Feb. 19.
City Publication Fairfield, 8 Zinn Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Meredith Pollard. Filed Feb. 8.
Market Garden, 2 Taber Road, Sherman 06784, c/o Zaro A. Bates. Filed Dec. 29.
Courtney Platt Designs, 43 Contentment Island Road, Darien 06820, c/o Coutney Platt. Filed Jan. 20.
Mark’s Farm, 30 St. Mary’s Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Mina Wilms. Filed Feb. 16.
Credit Center USA, 30 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820, c/o Sandra Hart. Filed Jan. 19.
Matthew Moll Painting, 6 Cedar Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Matthew Moll. Filed Jan. 5.
Daneo Wood Workers, 81 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Edgar Paulino and Quillo Arpi. Filed Feb. 16.
Naturopathic Medicine, 20 Prospect St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Veena Verma-Dzik. Filed Jan. 28.
EcoTailored Home Solutions, 3 Sylvan Road South, Westport 06880, c/o Bernard Augustin. Filed Feb. 12.
New England Renovation Co., 30 Silver Spring Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Tyler Gore. Filed Jan. 11.
Estias Back Porch Café, 1020 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Mansell Hedges LLC. Filed Feb. 10.
R & R Chimney Sweep LLC, 145 Old Road, Westport 06880, c/o Edwin Rojas. Filed Feb. 17.
Financial Logistics, 32 Hill Place, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jeffrey Blutstein. Filed Jan. 5.
SD Delivery, 80 Woodward Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Jaime Gutierrez Osorio. Filed Feb. 8.
Frank T. Cicero & Company LLC, 11 Crimmins Road, Darien 06820, c/o Cicero. Filed Feb. 3.
Seth’s Painting, 804 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825, c/o Seth Zezoff. Filed Feb. 8.
Fresh Start Home Cleaning, 25 Beachview Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o William Wilson. Filed Feb. 11.
SJK Associates, 22 Theodore Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Scott Karlson. Filed Feb. 16.
Gerald Hecht & Associates, 5 Rockwood Lane, Danbury 06811, c/o Gerald Hecht. Filed Feb. 17.
Stamford Health Integrated Practices Inc., 800 and 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 06820, c/o Stamford Health Medical Group Inc. Filed Feb. 5.
Hafter Consulting Group, 27 Morgan Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diane Hafter. Filed Feb. 17.
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United Craftsmen, 18 Harriett Lane, Darien 06820, c/o Michael Sparrow. Filed Jan. 22. W & C Working Crew, 22 Triangle St., Apt. 4B, Danbury 06810, c/o Leslie R. Smith. Filed Feb. 8. Zion Builders LLC, 12 Broadview Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Juan Carlos Leiton Ramirez. Filed Feb. 10.
NEW LIQUOR LICENSES Aldrigh Contemporary Art Museum Inc., 258 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Alyson Vauclain Baker. Permit no. LCO.0006748. Filed Feb. 2. Cheers Ridgefield, 292 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Michael Evans. Permit no. LIP.0015304. Filed Jan. 27. Luna Rossa, 90 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Grace Tizzano. Permit no. LIR0019183. Filed Feb. 1. No. 109 Cheese and Wine, 109 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Monica R. Brown. Permit no. LIP.0014783. Filed Jan. 13. Ridgefield Liquor, 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Kenneth D. Wippermann. Permit no. LIP.0012725. Filed Feb. 19. Taste of Ridgefield, 316 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Ranier Gonet. Permit no. LCO.0006718. Filed Jan. 26.
PATENTS Automated vision-based clutter detector and notifier. Patent no. 9,213,900 issued to Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; Robert P. Loce, Webster, N.Y.; and Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for extracting portions of text from long social media documents. Patent no. 9,213,730 issued to Sumit Bhatia, Webster, N.Y.; Saurabh Kataria, Webster, N.Y.; Wei Peng, Fremont, Calif.; and Tong Sun, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
Methods and systems for realistic rendering of digital objects in augmented reality. Patent no. 9,214,137 issued to Raja Bala, Pittsford, N.Y.; Hengzhou Ding, Webster, N.Y.; Yonghui Zhao, Penfield, N.Y.; Michael R. Furst, Penfield, N.Y.; and Pramod Sankar Kompalli, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Reinforcement learning approach to character level segmentation of license plate images. Patent no. 9,213,910 issued to Aaron Michael Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; Farnaz Abtahi, Fort Lee, N.J. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Release agent composition for solid inkjet imaging systems for improved coefficient of friction. Patent no. 9,216,588 issued to Jason M. LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; Paul J. McConville, Webster, N.Y.; Santokh S. Badesha, Pittsford, N.Y.; James M. Chappell, Webster, N.Y.; David A. VanKouwenberg, Avon, N.Y.; Anthony S. Condello, Webster, N.Y.; and Daniel J. McVeigh, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Robust and computationally efficient video-based object tracking in regularized motion environments. Patent no. 9,213,901 issued to Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y.; Thomas F. Wade, Rochester, N.Y.; and Daniel Hann, Williamsville, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for reducing electrostatic fields underneath print heads in an electrostatic media transport. Patent no. 9,211,736 issued to Gerald M. Fletcher, Pittsford, N.Y.; Joannes N.M. de Jong, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; Peter Knausdorf, Henrietta, N.Y.; Steven R. Moore, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Palghat S. Ramesh, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for electronically auto-filing and retrieving reversible write erasable paper documents. Patent no. 9,213,701 issued to Raja Bala, Pittsford, N.Y.; Francis K. Tse, Rochester, N.Y.; George Cunha Cardoso, Webster, N.Y.; Tonya L. Love, Rochester, N.Y.; Fritz E. Ebner, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Michael R. Furst, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for implementing a resealable self-aligning magnetic seal in an image-forming device. Patent no. 9,213,268 issued to David Voigt, Webster, N.Y.; and Edward Savage, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for treating dysfunctions in the intestines and rectum that adapt to the anatomic form and structure of different individuals. Patent no. 9,204,926 issued to Scott H. West, Livermore, Calif.; John W. Gaiser, Mountain View, Calif.; Patrick Rimroth, San Jose, Calif.; and Larry C. Heaton, Pleasanton, Calif. Assigned to Mederi Therapeutics Inc., Norwalk.
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES
EVENTS
Employers Seek Unemployment System Reform
B
attered by five consecutive years of stiff unemployment tax increases, Connecticut employers are supporting a
proposal in the General Assembly’s Labor Committee that could improve the state’s system and help reduce costs.
f Freezing the maximum weekly benefit rate for three years. The maximum benefit rate is allowed to increase by $18 every year. Freezing this for three years could save as much as $10 million per year.
HB 5367 contains several long-needed reforms
Employers in Connecticut have for some time been
to ensure the long-term solvency of the state’s
paying the highest federal unemployment taxes in
Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund and prevent
the nation.
the massive tax increases
This year, that amounts
Connecticut businesses
to $189 per employee,
have been facing since
versus $42 in most
the great recession.
other states.
Those reforms—which
It goes back to the $1
many other states are
billion the state had to
already using—include:
borrow from the federal
f Raising the minimum
government during the
earnings to qualify
recession to maintain
for unemployment
the solvency of the un-
benefits to $2,000.
employment trust fund.
Claimants in
For each year the debt
Connecticut need only
remains, each business
earn $600 in a year to
in the state is hit with a
qualify for benefits—
higher interest rate on
the third lowest
their federal taxes.
earnings requirement
While the higher taxes
in the U.S. For
are from the feds,
perspective, 32 states/
the reason for them
territories require
is closer to home.
between $2,000 and
Lawmakers have
$5,000 in earnings.
considerable discretion
This threshold has
on the unemployment
not changed since the
taxes businesses pay,
statute was enacted in
as well as the benefits
1967—and if adjusted
they pay out.
for inflation, would
Connecticut has refused
be equivalent to more
to reform benefits to
than $4,000 today!
get them in line with
f Requiring claimants to post their resumes online to receive benefits after six consecutive weeks of unemployment. Rhode Island recently instituted this reform, which studies show gets the unemployed back to work faster.
f Basing benefits on an employee’s annual salary rather than two highest quarters, to avoid inequitably rewarding seasonal workers. Sixteen states base employees’ benefits on a full year’s salary.
neighboring states. So while nobody wants to
Engage, Educate, and Motivate at Connecticut Business Day
A
s a Connecticut business leader, you have clout at the Capitol.
Exercise that influence at Connecticut Business Day on Wednesday, March 9 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, next to the State Capitol. You’ll have a chance to meet with your state lawmakers to help them understand and support legislative proposals promoting a more positive SCAN TO business climate.
REGISTER!
Connecticut Business Day is free of charge and supported by Connecticut chambers of commerce and other business and trade groups. Together, business leaders and legislators will address factors impacting Connecticut’s ability to reach its great economic potential. Topics include state fiscal policy, workplace and employment issues, transportation, regulatory burdens, and much more. Join us on March 9 to make sure the voice of Connecticut business is heard at the state legislature.
be on unemployment, Connecticut has become an accommodating place to do so.
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Time: 9:30 am–noon Place: Legislative Office Building
Lawmakers can do something about this.
300 Capitol Ave., Hartford
Passing the reforms in HB 5367 will help return solvency to the trust fund over time–preserving this
Cost:
Free, but registration required
important benefit for future workers.
f Read more at cbia.com
f Register at cbia.com
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NOMINATE a DOCTOR IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
DOCTORS of DISTINCTION
Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis
2016 A UNIQUE AWARDS PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIVE PHYSICIANS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUDGED BY A PANEL TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES. THIS PRESTIGIOUS THIRD ANNUAL EVENT IS SPONSORED BY ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM CITRIN COOPERMAN, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL, AND QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY FRANK H. NETTER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Open to nominations from the public, this is an opportunity to recognize those physicians who make an impact each and every day on people’s lives.
NOMINATIONS will be open from now until March 31. To nominate please visit westfaironline.com for instructions and nomination forms or call Danielle Brody at (914) 358-0757.
}}HUMANITARIAN AWARD: In recognition of a physician whose project or service significantly enhanced the quality of life for people in the region, the nation, or the world. }}LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: In recognition of a physician respected for a lifetime career in the medical profession. }}LEADERSHIP IN MEDICAL ADVOCACY AWARD: In recognition of a physician who has provided exceptional leadership in the form of advocacy on behalf of the medical profession at the local, state, or national level. }}COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: In recognition of a physician for providing pro bono patient medical care services for people in need. }}EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD: In recognition of a physician whose ingenuity or clinical research significantly contributed to the advancement of medical practice. }}MOST PROMISING MEDICAL STUDENT: In recognition of a medical student whose passion for the profession, high academic achievement and sensitivity to medical ethics and patient care show promise of an outstanding new physician.
AWARD PRESENTATION A distinguished panel of judges will choose a winner in each category, all of whom will be awarded at the elegant reception and ceremony below.
May 3 5:30 p.m.
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