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BUSINESS JOURNAL March 30, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 13

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HOME CARE AGENCY EYES NEW HOME

WHEN RIDGEFIELD VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION President and CEO Theresa Santoro looks at her organization’s facilities on East Ridge Road, she sees growth. A lot of it. The number of in-home patients RVNA serves across 27 towns in western Connecticut, now at 1,200, has doubled in the past five years. Three years ago, the nonprofit had 55 staff members. Now, it’s at 120. Waiting lists have begun to form for drop-in flu shots, vaccines and health education classes, something Santoro had rarely » CARE, page 5

A rendering of the 22,000-square-foot facility that Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association plans to have completed by January.

Lawmakers confer on state’s �inancial future Legislators air their ideas on business development, transportation and more in Stamford

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com GOV. DANNEL MALLOY’S PROPOSED $40 billion two-year budget, released in February, provided a springboard for a lively Business Council of Fairfield County-hosted Legislative Leadership Breakfast on March 19 that drew a full-house crowd of legislators and nearly 100 attendees to the conference room of the new Deloitte headquarters in the BLT Financial Centre on East Main Street in Stamford. The state’s bicameral leadership — Republicans Len Fasano, Senate minority leader, and Themis Klarides, House of

From left, state House Speaker Brendan Sharkey; Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney; Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano; and House Minority Leader Themis Klarides. Photo by Bill Fallon

Representatives minority leader, and Democrats Brendan Sharkey, speaker of the House, and Martin Looney, Senate president pro tempore — filled the dais. Joseph

McGee, the Business Council’s vice president for public policy and programs, served as master of ceremonies and peppered the panelists with written questions

from the audience. Topics included revenues — with talk focused on taxes, business incentives and tolls — » LAWMAKERS, page 6

Nonprofit on a building spree

BRIDGEPORT NEIGHBORHOOD TRUST LOOKS TO SPUR EAST END ACTIVITY BY KEILA TORRES OCASIO Hearst Connecticut Media

hen Elizabeth Torres took on the role of CEO at Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust in 2005, she was the sole full-time employee of the nonprofit organization. A decade later, the trust has nearly 20 employees and is going on an ambitious building spree, with plans to construct more than 100 housing units over the next two years. Those plans include the first new construction on the East End in years — the Milestone Apartments on Stratford Avenue. When finished next year, the three-story building will contain 30 one-bedroom units on the top two levels and an ABCD childhood learning center on the ground floor. “For too long, nothing has happened in the East End of Bridgeport,” Torres said. “We are just very excited about doing a major project in this neighborhood.” The neighborhood is excited as well, according to Lillian Wade, vice president of the East End Neighborhood Revitalization Zone. “It’s something that’s positive happening in the East End,” she said. “It’s a start. That’s the good part. You start to do a little bit and it grows into bigger things.” Wade noted there hasn’t been new housing in the neighborhood since construction was stalled on a condominium development on Seaview Avenue at the start of the recession. New construction or developments on Stratford Avenue, the neighborhood’s main corridor, haven’t happened in decades. Torres is determined to change that. “This neighborhood is positioned to

make a lot of progress,” she said. “We wanted to be the pioneer, if you will, to really bring back this Stratford Avenue corridor, which was once very vibrant.” Today, the main thoroughfare is made up of small bodegas, a few local businesses, take-out restaurants and run-down or empty storefronts. “One of my visions is to open it up and get more businesses,” said state Rep. Andre Baker, D-124, who represents the neighborhood. He said the Milestone building, which will provide support services to residents in 15 units, will serve people in the East End community. “If they know there are resources and services here, they will come,” he said. Support services will include life skills training, vocational help and mental health and addiction services.

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Mayor Bill Finch said the new building will be an asset to the community by providing homes to individuals at risk of homelessness, and also pointed to Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust’s plans to set aside 10 units for veterans. Dara Kovel, vice president of multifamily housing for the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, said building supported housing units helps reduce the cost of providing services to a household in need. While $20,000 annually will be spent to support a household in one of these units, it costs $36,000 a year to support one that is not living in a unit, due to health care expenses, emergency services and even the cost of incarceration. “Without a doubt BNT is one of the orga-

A garage on Bishop Avenue, between Stratford and Connecticut avenues. Photos by Brian A. Pounds

nizations that is stepping up to the challenge,” Kovel said. Over the last few years, BNT has also worked to acquire other mixed-use buildings along Stratford Avenue. “We’re trying to assemble as many parcels as we can and complete them as quickly as we can,” Torres said. “So over the next 18 months your experience as you drive down Stratford Avenue will be very different.” The city as well has plans to acquire properties along Stratford Avenue, said Finch, noting that it’s this ability to work side by side with organizations like BNT that is the key to moving the city forward. BNT “is a building block in the city of Bridgeport,” Finch said. The nonprofit also has a strong presence in the South End. In recent months, the organization has gone before the city’s zoning

Workers pour foundations for Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust’s mixed-use three-story development at 1803 Stratford Ave. in Bridgeport’s East End.

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boards for permission to construct more than a dozen multifamily dwellings on Ridge Avenue, Columbia Court and Gregory Street. They have plans to build 61 units — in the form of multifamily dwellings — with 41 apartments serving as rentals and the remainder being home-ownership units.

‘ENGINE THAT COULD’

Besides building and renovating affordable housing units, BNT provides homeownership counseling services and helps administer the city’s down payment assistance program. They have partnered with POKO Partners, of Port Chester, on those projects. Terence Floyd, chair of the BNT board, said Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s commitment to affordable housing is making these projects possible. Most of the funding for the $10 million Milestone project came from the state. “We’re in a period of time when the governor has made available unprecedented amounts of funding,” said Floyd, vice president and affordable lending manager at People’s United Bank. The availability of the state funds then helps the organization leverage to get private funding. “Plus you need someone that doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer,” Floyd said. “That’s Liz Torres.” Torres said she enjoys being busy and is looking forward to completing their current projects. “We’re like the little engine that could,” she said. “I’m just excited to be part of the movement here in Bridgeport.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

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eginning in May, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad will begin a $1 million state-funded project to repair the Devon railroad Bridge, which connects Fairfield and New Haven counties along the Metro-North New Haven Line. The bridge is one of several problematic bridges in Fairfield County, with the 118-yearold Walk Bridge in Norwalk serving as the situation’s poster child. The six-month phase of work will make steel repairs and install a new wooden deck and new miter rails on the span of the 110-year-old, four-track bridge that connects Stratford and Milford over the Housatonic River. The project is scheduled to begin May 6 and last through early October, according to the DOT. During that time, the track that connects the main New Haven Line and Waterbury branch will be out of service. A temporary Devon transfer station fitted with lights and a public address system will be constructed on the Milford side of the bridge for commuters transferring from the

Waterbury branch. According to the DOT, a renewal of the bridge’s 800-plus timber decks will take approximately ten weeks. Construction crews will operate seven days per week during daylight hours. Schedule changes on the New Haven Line are expected, and customers will be notified by station signing and online updates. After work on that track is completed, a second track of the bridge, which sees over 200 trains pass over it each day, will be taken out of service for wire replacement. DOT Spokesman Judd Everhart said the 1,067-foot-long movable bridge will be replaced altogether beginning in what the department hopes will be 2017, a project that will cost between $750 million and $1 billion. The repairs being made this year are temporary improvements until a new bridge can be built. “The work that’s being done is strictly rehabilitation work,” Everhart said. “There are no major replacements of pieces of the bridge.” The work on the bridge is a prerequisite to the final phase of the DOT’s $106 million overhead catenary wire replacement upgrade that is targeted for a 2017

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completion date. The Devon Bridge lies east of the halfway point between Stamford and the New Haven Line’s northern terminus at State Street in New Haven. Often referred to as the Housatonic River Railroad Bridge, it also serves Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor service. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Devon Bridge project coincides with the removal of five miles of old track along the 27-mile Waterbury branch, which runs from Bridgeport to Waterbury. The old track, which will be removed between April 25 and May 3, is being reused by Central New England Railroad and Naugatuck Railroad Co. as part of the state DOT’s initiative to spur economic development through expanded freight rail service. The New Haven Line, which serviced 38.8 million customers in 2012, is the busiest rail line in the United States. Last fall, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a plan to replace the Walk Bridge beginning in 2016 funded partially by a $161 million federal grant and a $58 million state grant. The Walk Bridge failed twice last year, stranding Metro-North customers on trains on both occasions.

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seen before in her eight years at the organization’s helm. Though RVNA is perhaps best known for the external services it provides to seniors, Santoro and the organization’s board of directors have known for the past five years that a larger and more modern headquarters would be the only way to adapt to health care reform and the region’s rising senior population. In December, RVNA, two months after celebrating its centennial anniversary, broke ground on a $9.5 million, 22,000-square-foot facility, the RVNA Center for Exceptional Care. At 27 Governor St., it’s a stone’s throw away from the organization’s current location, but the center will provide 10,000 square feet of additional space for the 100-year-old private nonprofit to expand current care. “RVNA has just grown incredibly,” Santoro said. “It’s a wonderful problem to have.” On top of in-home services, the organization does a modest business of post-acute care, a health maintenance program and nutrition and cooking classes — all of which require brick-and-mortar space to operate. The new site will create room for clinics, health education programs and therapy, and will also serve as an administrative headquarters. RVNA last year purchased a 1.25-acre parcel of property from the Donnelly family, longtime Ridgefield residents and RVNA supporters who owned the property on Governor Street adjacent to Veterans Park. At that point, ideas began flowing about how to use the space in a cost-effective manner. “The question was, ‘How do we increase patient quality while keeping costs down?’” Santoro said. The organization conducted a feasibility study asking supporters what they thought of a move to a larger facility. Almost all supporters and patients alike were in favor of the project, Santoro said. Between June 2013 and December 2014, nearly $8 million of the $9.5 million needed to fund the expansion was raised through foundation and private donations. RVNA initiated The Campaign for Tomorrow, the final public phase of fundraising, fifteen months ago and is now less than $500,000 shy of reaching its total cost. After December’s groundbreaking, winter weather pushed the proposed schedule back about two weeks, Santoro said. The goal is to have construction completed in December or January, with an official opening date soon after. Santoro said she expects a wave of hires — nurses, therapists and aides — in conjunction with the move, not only to staff the new building but because of the rising senior

population that data projections show will continue through 2030. According to a 2013 U.S. census estimate, seniors age 65 and older make up more than 14 percent of Fairfield County’s population of

impaired, a crucial aspect of providing onsite service, she said. Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi said he was excited for the expansion and that higher patient intake and a bigger staff would benefit the town as well as RVNA. “It’s a great move for RVNA and a great move for Ridgefield,” Marconi said. “It could add some economic growth to the community, which is always welcome.” Now at 115 donors, the project’s first 100 donors will be enshrined in a centennial circle. Those who still wish to donate can purchase an engraved brick or bench to help RVNA “reach the finish line,” as Santoro put it. The expansion is still in its early phases of construction, Santoro said, but the RVNA board of directors meets weekly with a construction manager and architect to monitor progress. On March 20, construction crews were pouring cement into the building’s footings.

an aging-in-place initiative in Ridgefield and Redding that serves as a 24/7 call center for seniors. It has 545 subscribers. Some of RVNA’s programs, including March 28’s annual Health and Wellness Fair, are free,

Between June 2013 and December 2014, nearly $8 million of the $9.5 million needed to fund the expansion was raised through foundation and private donations. 940,000 people. In 2000, seniors made up 13 percent of the county population. RVNA made 43,000 home care visits in the past fiscal year. It launched the Quality Living at Home program in October 2009,

but others are covered through insurance. Renovating the current facility was never an option, Santoro said. The nonprofit has simply outgrown its quarters, which do not provide viable accessibility for the mobility-

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transportation, education and casinos. The assembled did not dispute the state faces a shortfall, perhaps of $3 billion, over the course of the proposed budget. Fasano called the budget “a nonstarter,” saying, “We’re looking to begin from scratch. The systemic problem is we are a businessunfriendly state. “This is not a Democratic or Republican issue,” he said. “We need to grow the state’s businesses.” A proposal to up the state’s borrowing efforts led him to say, “Every businessperson knows that the thing that kills you is the interest, which leads to less money to spend.” Connecticut’s debt per resident — at about $5,450 — is the highest in the U.S., according to Moody’s Investors Service.

“This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. ... We need to grow the state’s businesses.” — State Sen. Minority Leader Len Fasano

Looney has authored the first bill on the Senate docket for the legislative session, a three-part effort that seeks to unify the state’s car tax — currently about seven times higher for Hartford residents than for Greenwich residents, he said — to provide payments in lieu of taxes for nonprofits and to promote revenue sharing. Looney cited a Minnesota model for revenue sharing wherein 40 percent of new development money goes into a regional common pool. He called the current Connecticut model akin to “Balkanization,” with 169 towns acting like fiefs “unable to look at things in broader, more comprehensive ways.” Sharkey, too, addressed the 169-town template, calling it unsustainable and saying, “At the local level we have an incredibly

inefficient system.” Change is coming, he said, “And that means goring some oxen along the way.” Transportation was another pillar of the event. The region’s transit deficiencies were laid bare anecdotally by Klarides’ late arrival: stuck in traffic, she said to a sympathetic response from the room. “Connecticut’s transportation system is at a critical juncture,” the Business Council said in its four-page “Connecticut Legislative Program 2015” policy presentation that complemented and guided the event. “In February 2014 the Regional Plan Association estimated that the New Haven line requires $3.6 billion in upgrades, including$2.2 billion to replace four railroad bridges that are over 100 years old.” McGee cited a New Jersey municipality that improved rails and lopped 14 minutes off the commute to Manhattan. That, in turn, led to a 42 percent increase in property values. The Business Council supports rail improvements, saying in its statement, “The creation of a Connecticut high-speed commuter rail transportation system linking Hartford to New Haven to Stamford to New York City in 30-minute travel time increments could be the backbone of Connecticut’s 21st century economy.” “A speedier commuting line to New York would be transformational for New Haven,” Looney said. Klarides said, “No one disagrees with government’s philosophical proposition of improving transportation.” But she also addressed a popular transportation funding mechanism, saying, “I’m not a big fan of tolls. I understand they are more efficient today than they were 20, 30 years ago. The problem is that one after another we hear reasons why we need to raise revenue.” She said businesspeople must tighten their belts when revenues decline, but for government, “That is not our first option.” Sharkey, in turn, pointed out neighboring states use tolls, effectively taxing Connecticut drivers; but Connecticut gives other states’ drivers a toll-free ride. “Tolls have to be part of the equation,” he said. The Business Council positions were subtitled, “Investment in Connecticut’s future must start today.” An idea for three additional Connecticut casinos attracted an unscientific 33 percent approval rating, with the assembled seemingly open to a casino south of Springfield, Mass., mainly to siphon gamblers from an MGM Resorts International casino that is expected to open on a 16-acre site there in 2017. The three-casino idea is currently before the Legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee. Looney said of the south-of-Springfield casino option, “This should be looked on as a jobs bill — protecting existing jobs.” Sharkey said the Springfield casino envi-

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From left, Darrell Harvey, co-CEO, The Ashforth Co.; Rey Giallongo, chairman and CEO, First County Bank, and board chairman, Business Council of Fairfield County; state Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, D-Hamden, New Haven, North Haven; House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden; Pamela Elkow, partner, Robinson & Cole LLP, and board director and officer, Business Council of Fairfield County; House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, R-Woodbridge, Orange, Derby; Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano, R-Durham, East Haven, North Haven, Wallingford; and Christopher Bruhl, Business Council of Fairfield County president and CEO. Photos by Bill Fallon

FCBJ columnist and Strategy Leaders Inc. President Andi Gray, front, and, from left, First County Bank President/CEO Robert Granata; Marc Jaffe, CEO of Childcare Learning Centers in Stamford; and Bruce Tuomala, Danbury director of economic development.

sions 80 percent of its customers coming from Connecticut. “Today, Connecticut continues to experience slow economic growth,” the Business Council statement said. “While our unem-

ployment rate has dropped from a high of 9.3 percent in 2010 to 6.3 percent in January 2015, our rate of job growth of less than 1 percent a year is still one of the lowest in the nation.”

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rately. Put a date on expected date to close. Compare the stage of the sale to the closing date, and don’t be afraid to challenge what’s there. For example, if the prospect is listed in the introduction stage, and the close date is next week, the forecasted closing date may be overly optimistic. If the person charged with selling to the prospect only lists a few big opportunities, when they typically close lots of smaller ones, find out why there isn’t much listed and why the size of the prospects listed is so much large than what your salesperson typically works on. Challenge everyone in sales to describe what it will take to move prospects through the funnel of sales activities, from intro to close. Keep track of prospects that seem to have stalled and discuss what else can be done to move them along. Look for patterns – what closes, what doesn’t. Develop qualifying questions to help salespeople home in on the “best fit” prospects. Practice, practice, practice. The more you and your sales team work with a forecast and talk about the gaps, the better you will all get at determining what’s likely to happen and what’s “pie in the sky.” Break down the big task of forecasting what kind of revenue will come in this year. Work by category. Answer these questions to appropriately focus the sales effort. What kind of rollover already is on the books? What additional business will come from existing customers? How many new customers need to be found? What size? By when? Don’t expect to be 100 percent correct with the forecast. Know how many sales are needed to hit this year’s goals for profit and growth. Use the forecast to get into the ballpark of what’s likely. Figure out early on in the year if you need to beef up sales efforts or can make do with what you have. Trust your gut. If the forecast feels right, keep on planning. If something feels off, go back and look at the details until you fix your gut or figure out the problem. Also look at history. If you traditionally close most of your business in the first quarter, but the forecast is pointing toward big third and fourth quarters, consider moving the closing dates out. Add on 30 to 90 days or more to allow time from close to collecting your money. Once things do close, get invoices out immediately. Call to verify invoices have been received and approved and ask for a date when invoices will be paid. Add that on to the back end of your forecast so you have some idea of how funds will flow. Gear your business to have more sales than it could possible make use of. That

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Mall operator raises oﬀer to buy rival BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

wo of the largest retail mall owners and operators in the nation and metropolitan New York, with seven shopping centers between them in Westchester and Rockland counties in New York along with Fairfield County, have clashed this month over an unsolicited bid by one to acquire the other. The Macerich Co. board of directors is reviewing a new offer by its shopping mall competitor, Simon Property Group, to acquire the company at a share price that is $4.50 higher than an original bid by Simon rejected recently by Macerich directors. Simon on March 20 made what the Indianapolis-based mall owner and operator called its best and final offer of $95.50 per share of Macerich stock, with half payable in cash and half in shares of Simon common stock. The new offer raises the total value of the proposed acquisition to $23.2 billion, according to Simon, from the $22.4 billion offer that the Macerich board unanimously rejected on March 17, saying it substantially undervalued the company.

Macerich directors said Simon’s purchase in November of 5.71 million shares of Macerich stock, amounting to a 3.6 percent interest in the company, and Simon’s intent to sell selected Macerich assets to General Growth Properties Inc., a Chicagobased real estate investment trust, was “stockholder-unfriendly” and raised serious legal questions that could scuttle any deal. The Macerich board adopted governance changes that week designed to thwart “coercive takeover attempts.” Pointing to Simon’s agreement with GGP to sell certain Macerich assets, directors said they believe that partnership “raises serious antitrust concerns as it is a concerted effort by the two largest companies in the industry to acquire the number three company. As a result, the board believes it is vital to take proactive measures to protect stockholder value and prevent the accumulation of stock by any group that might seek to force the sale of the company.” GGP is the developer of a planned 700,000-square-foot retail center in Norwalk. Based in Santa Monica, Calif., Macerich, a real estate investment trust listed on the New

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York Stock Exchange, operates the renovated Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers, N.Y., for its owner, Brooks Shopping Centers LLC, and owns and operates Danbury Fair, the second-largest shopping mall in Connecticut. A major mall owner in New York’s lower Hudson Valley, Simon Property Group operates The Galleria at White Plains and The Westchester mall in White Plains, Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights, The Shops at Nanuet in Rockland County and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley in Orange County. When announcing his company’s new purchase offer, David Simon, chairman and CEO of Simon Property Group, called Macerich’s adopted measures to prevent a takeover both “extreme” and “disappointing.” He restated his company’s desire to work with Macerich on a mutually beneficial agreement and avoid “a protracted, multiyear proxy battle.” Simon said the company believes there are no legal or other impediments to closing the deal. As of press time, the Macerich board said it was reviewing the revised offer with financial and legal advisers.

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iageo, a worldwide alcoholic beverage producer with its North America headquarters in Norwalk, announced this month that it will begin displaying nutrition information on its products after regulatory approval by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The company said alcohol content and per-serving nutrition information would appear on its brand labels in North America. Diageo said it is the first alcohol company to provide per-serving nutrition information. Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes said in a news release he hoped the move would prevent over-consumption and help customers become more aware of what they are consuming. “We want to provide alcohol and nutrition information that consumers can quickly understand, instead of expecting them to do the maths,” Menezes said. Diageo did not announce a date of when the nutrition facts will begin appearing on its brands, which include Guinness, Hennessy, Ketel One, Captain Morgan and Johnnie Walker. — Evan Fallor

BY BRIAN RAY

Surviving the angry oﬃce

ust about everyone is familiar with the topic of anger management in the abstract, psychological sense. However, the topic takes on an entirely different spin in the business world, and many professionals today are unprepared to deal with it effectively. What most fail to realize is that not only does a professional have to control their own anger but also the anger and negativity directed at them by other individuals in their environment, particularly from managers with a seemingly perpetual axe to grind, clients with a vendetta or co-workers just out to cause trouble. Failure to address these situations effectively can result in significant repercussions, up to and including job loss. Even worse, a person who ignores these issues can ultimately become the perpetual target of anger and unfair treatment by their peers and managers, resulting in high levels of stress and animosity within the environment. So what can be done? Well, in order to avoid becoming a doormat for the anger and bad moods of others, here is a series of steps that can be utilized: 1. CALM AND CENTER. While some people practice yoga and meditation, external activities are not a necessity when it comes to calming the self. Every person has it built into himself or herself. Quite simply, when faced with someone else’s anger in the workplace, whether it be in person or through emails or messaging, the first thing to do is breathe. In particular, focus on the exhale, as the exhaling of the breath is one of the body’s most potent, natural relaxation tools. 2. FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING. Once a person has calmed themselves, they must determine the true cause of the encounter. Is there an actual issue that needs to be addressed, with the messenger just over-reacting? Or is the person in question just being antagonistic, looking to drag someone down with bad behavior? These questions must be answered before proceeding with any action. 3. BE POSITIVE. Next, it is time to defuse the situation, but also to let the other party know that their outburst will not be tolerated. Even if the issue in question is legitimate, a person still has the right to be treated as a human being, not as a punching bag. In order to properly defuse a temperamental situation, it is necessary to move the existing tone and energy in a

positive direction. This does require a bit of finesse (more on that in step 4). But first it must be said that while engaged in the action of defusing the situation, it is an absolute necessity that a person does not allow himself or herself to be dragged down into the mud by the machinations of someone else’s anger. If for some reason that does happen, then it is the responder, not the initial instigator, who lost control and who suddenly becomes the focus of the issue, which then puts the responder on the defensive, a very difficult place to be in. This is the ultimate trap of the situation, so don’t get caught in it. Also, remember that maintaining a high level of calm and focus requires practice plus patience, as does learning to

finesse a written response. So be prepared for an occasional step backward, but don’t be disheartened when that occurs as that is part of the learning process. 4. FINISH IT. If it was determined that a legitimate issue was the cause of the scenario, then apologize for the error and outline the steps that will be taken to resolve the problem. Just keep it moving in a positive direction. Otherwise, if the instigator is just being antagonistic, a different approach is warranted. For example, after receiving an inflammatory email or memo that does not contain a true issue, moving the energy to a positive tone can be done by starting the response with an expression of gratitude, such as — “Thank you for

your suggestions, however … ” — and then proceed from there. Either way, this is where the finesse comes into play. A person should tailor their response to fit the situation at hand, and no matter what, keep the response direct, nonconfrontational and pleasant. A person’s goal here should be to make their point and finish the conversation on their terms. Brian Ray is a business and management consultant in West Bloom�ield, Mich., and the author of “Revelations Incorporated: The Disturbing Truth of the Business World and Workplace Culture.” He can be reached on Twitter, @BrianRay40, or by email at brian.ray-consult@hotmail.com.

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Lenovo faces lawsuit over spyware CHINESE COMPUTER COMPANY HAS OFFICES IN DANBURY

BY DIRK PERREFORT Hearst Connecticut Media

California law firm has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the computer manufacturer Lenovo for the recent Superfish spyware fiasco. Lenovo, a China-based company with offices in Danbury and North Carolina, has come under fire in recent weeks for installing the Superfish software in Windowsbased laptops sold by the company from September through January. The lawsuit, filed in federal court by San Jose-based Pritzker Levine, claims the installation of the software was hidden from the public and put consumers’ security at risk. When operational, the suit claims, the program could allow Lenovo, Superfish or anyone else on the user’s wireless network to collect information including passwords, bank account data and other personal information stored on the computer. Attorney Jonathan Levine, a founding partner in Pritzker Levine, said at least 19 lawsuits have already been filed against the company surrounding two main claims, that the software was installed without consumer

Lenovo, a Chinese computer manufacturer that has recently come under fire, leased more than 10,000 square feet of office space last year in the Lee Farm Corporate Park. Photo by Tyler Sizemore

consent and that the program compromised their security. Levine added that while Lenovo recently admitted that the program creates a high security risk, the company has done little to remediate the situation other than to offer instructions on its website for removing the program. Some experts, however, say reinstalling the operating system may be the best solution. “Lenovo is basically putting the burden on the consumer to discover the program and remedy it as opposed to them reaching out to the consumer, fixing the problem and

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offering some kind of compensation,” Levine said. “They are assuming that everyone has heard about this and a lot of people haven’t.” State Attorney General George Jepsen also opened an investigation into Lenovo’s actions earlier this month, noting that the Superfish software was originally designed to track users’ Web browsing activity in order to place additional advertising on the sites they visited. “It’s extremely concerning that, based on published reports, Lenovo installed this software — which appears to have no meaningful benefit to the consumer — on devices without the purchaser’s knowledge,” Jepsen said in a

statement released March 2. “It is bad enough that the company sold consumers computers preloaded with software designed to track their browsing without alerting them. Even more alarming is that the software reportedly has a significant security vulnerability, putting computer users at risk of hacking.” Jepsen said he reached out to Lenovo and Superfish to provide more information to determine whether any state laws were broken. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Lenovo personal computers employing the preinstalled software contain a critical vulnerability through a compromised root certificate. Exploitation of that vulnerability could allow a hacker to read all encrypted Web browser traffic, impersonate any website or perform other attacks on the affected user’s computer. Lenovo has since indicated that it stopped preloading the software. Officials with Lenovo did not return phone calls seeking comment about the lawsuit. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See newstimes.com for more from this reporter.

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THE LIST HOMEBUILDERS

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Home Builders

Ranked by largest home; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name, address, phone number Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Website

Top local executive(s) Title Year company established

Hobbs Incorporated

Ian Hobbs and Scott Hobbs Owners 1954

30,000

Residential, general contractors, fine homes and additions, alterations and design

Dibico Construction Inc.

Julio DiBiase Owner 1992

27,000

Custom homebuilding, home maintenance, additions/renovations, custom millwork

Hemmingway Construction Co.

Salvatore Sciaretta, Peter Sciaretta Principals 1972

25,000

Construction management, general contracting, home maintenance and home renovations

Clarke Builders Inc.

David Dall President 1972

16,000

Coastal Construction Group

Ryan Moran and Joe Feinlieb Owners 2003

15,000

Davenport Contracting Inc.

Richard Koch and Brian McDonald Principals 1983

15,000

Homebuilding and home maintenance with the Davenport Property Management division

Wright Building Co.

Kelly M. Wright, Chris Wright, Erno Basco Partners 1985

15,000

Custom home building, additions, renovations and estate care services

Modular Architecture

Douglas Cutler Principal 1988

10,500

Premier home design architecture

27 Grove St., New Canaan 06840 966-0726 • hobbsinc.com

1194 King St., Second floor, Greenwich 06831 618-1219 • dibicoinc.com

115 Mason St., Greenwich 06830 625-0566 • hemingwayconstruction.com

60 Hillcrest Park Road, Old Greenwich 06870 637-4135 • clarkebuilders.com

1723 Post Road East, Westport 06880 521-4770 • ctcoastal.com

78 Harvard Ave., Suite 230 Stamford 06902 324-6308 • davenportcontracting.com

5 Myrtle St., Norwalk 06855 227-4134 • wrightbuild.com

(A division of Doughlas Cutler Architects AIA) 221 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 761-9561 • modulararchitecture.com

Don Sharpe, Jane Sharpe Owners 2000

6,000

Designs and sells custom log cabins and post and beam homes, assists in finding financing and choosing builders and sub-contractors

Tom Wrabel President 1986

4,500

Peter Schneider President 1984

4,400

WND

Sherman Building Designs

Michael Carpanzano Owner 2009

3,300

J K Home Improvements LLC

John Kozinski Owner 1996

3,000

Construction Management Group LLC

Salvatore Zarrella Principal member 2005

WND

Construction Solutions Group

Sylvan D. Pomerantz President 2003

Architectural services, designing and building, custom home, construction management, renovations and expansions

Pecora Brothers Inc.

Sylvester J. Pecora Jr., Joseph Pecora Partners 1995

New home construction, additions, upgrades, property management and specialty construction

Wernert

Bruce Wernet Founder and president 1981

General contracting, construction, design/build and owner representation

70 Pine St., New Canaan 06840 972-1028 • prutting.com

prutting@prutting.com 1975

Design Limited Homes LLC

62 Underhill Road, Sandy Hook 06482 426-5539 • design-ltd.com

Pine Creek Associates Inc.* 256-9300 • pinecreekassociates.com

Peter Schneider Builder Contractor Inc.* 743-5548 • peterschneiderbuilder.com

14 Lily Pond Trail, New Milford 06776 860-354-4411 • shermanbuildingdesign.com

3 Beau St., Norwalk 06850 984-8869 • jkhomeimprovements.com

Not Ranked

Luxury and new home construction

10,000

Additions, renovations, construction management and estate property management

New homes, remodeling, additions, interior carpentry and cabinet work, tile, plumbing, heating and electric, masonry and stone patio, deck

Prutting & Company Custom Builders LLC David Prutting

Largest home built Number of home-building Services to date contracts awarded in 2014 (square feet)

58 Pine St., New Canaan 06840 966-3388 • cmgbuilder.com

30 Huckleberry Hollow, Stamford 06903 595-9882 • theconstructionsolutionsgroup.com

70 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich 06830 863-9555 • pecorabrothers.com

76 Valley Road, Cos Cob 06807 869-1110 • wernert.com

This list is a sampling of homebuilders serving the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Address withheld at company's request. NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.

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Remodeling, additions, new home construction and property management Remodeling and home construction

Major renovations and new construction Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling and additions

Building and restoration

Harkins favors regionalization

Westport Y, Norwalk Hospital receive $40M donations

tratford Mayor John Harkins in his State of the Town address recently at the Oronoque Country Club said the last five years have witnessed what he called great strides in “creating an atmosphere where efforts to streamline the method and delivery of municipal government services can flourish.” Harkins said he favors sharing government responsibilities. “Regionalization is a concept in which the time has come to embrace the benefits of shared services between municipalities,” Harkins said. “At a time when resources are limited — it only makes sense for local government to be more proactive and resourceful in the delivery of services. My administration will continue to look for ways to reduce costs through regionalization efforts and working with labor for the benefit of all taxpayers.” The town has already merged its pollution control services with those in the New Haven region. “By merging our water pollution control authority with the greater New Haven region, we can ensure lower sewer rates,

Stratford Mayor John Harkins

lower taxes and improved services moving forward,” Harkins said. Other municipal concerns, including pensions, police, emergency services, fire and public health, received an airing as well. The full address is expected to be posted Wednesday on TownofStratford.com. Sponsors included the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, the Stratford Rotary Club, the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. — Bill Fallon

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he Westport Weston Family YMCA and Norwalk Hospital announced this week they each received $40 million bequests from the estate of longtime former Westport resident and YMCA trustee Ruth Thomas Bedford. Norwalk Hospital will use the bequest to enhance its patient care programs and services, according to the announcement. A team of volunteer and administrative leaders are evaluating how to specifically use the funds. “We are thrilled to have received this wonderful gift, the latest chapter in the Bedford family’s long legacy of generous support of Norwalk Hospital,” said Edward B. Mahony, chairman of Norwalk Hospital’s board of directors, in a statement.

Pete Wolgast, chairman of the YMCA’s board of trustees, which oversees investments and endowments, said the organization expects to use the bequest toward capital development needs to ensure its longterm viability through wellness, youth and other community programs. “We are determined to make the family proud of how we will use this generous bequest,” Wolgast said in a statement. Bedford, a granddaughter of Westport YMCA founder and former Standard Oil director Edward T. Bedford, died in June at the age of 99. She spent more than 17,000 hours volunteering in Norwalk Hospital’s gift shop over a span of five decades, the hospital said. — Evan Fallor

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WPKN FM Stays Hip WPKN 89.5-FM is a 10,000-watt noncommercial radio station founded in 1963 as the University of Bridgeport college station, representing the “Purple Knights” UB sports teams and the “Purple Knight Network.” In the mid-1980s the University of Bridgeport informed the station it would need to become self-supporting, but offered to continue providing space for the studios and office at UB. In 1989, WPKN became an independent (not UB-funded), nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation. Since then, WPKN has been a listener-supported community radio station at 89.5 FM and streaming live online. Today WPKN serves a potential listenership of 1.5 million people in Connecticut, Long Island and parts of New York. Although a public radio station, WPKN is not affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR); rather, it’s an affiliate station in the Pacifica Network of community radio stations. Some of the news and cultural broadcasts come directly through this network while the majority of the programming is freeform music, news and public affairs programming, all self-originated at WPKN. Steve di Costanzo was selected in 2011 to be WPKN’s fourth-ever general manager. His first initiatives were to clear out more than 40 years of accumulated “stuff ” at the station’s facilities, while making decisions about how to renovate and update the studios. A studio was repurposed as a dedicated performance space with the help of a Newman’s Own grant and the production room was rebuilt. Computerized systems are still being updated and the next big project will be to modernize the existing FM-broadcast studio. WPKN is primarily supported through traditional on-air drives but in 2011 the WPKN constitution was amended to allow underwriting, within guidelines that maintain the station’s commitment to freedom of expression, diversity of programming and the mission to serve and educate the community. According to di Costanzo, the landscape of “terrestrial radio” has changed and continues to evolve rapidly. “Technology has significantly changed in the past decade. The advent of satellite radio, streaming services, on-demand radio and subscription radio has made us sharpen our game. Today, WPKN is more of an arts and cultural organization than the old notion of a radio station. WPKN persists in its mission to stand apart from convention and to serve diversity. Its 130 volunteers have created an institution with depth, importance and passion. Its listeners continue to make this possible. Steve di Costanzo, General manager, WPKN 89.5 FM Member and Media Partner, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ opens in Stamford on Good Friday On April 3, at Curtain Call in Stamford, the legendary rock opera will start its five-week schedule showcasing the musical score from “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The production is directed by local favorite, Debra Lee Failla, who was at the helm of the season opener, “Rent.” The cast reunites Christian Cardozo (Bridgeport) as Jesus with Arielle Boutin (Norwalk) as Mary Magdalene – the pair worked together as Marius and Eponine in Curtain Call’s 2014 production of “Les Miserables.” Sharing the limelight as Judas Iscariot is a newcomer to Curtain Call, Pleasantville, N.Y., resident, Joey Sanzaro. The rest of the cast includes, from Stamford: Heather Abrado, Joe Caputo, Sara DeFelice, Mike DeSalvo, Eric Hu, Beth Jackson, Rob Nichols, Nick Priscott, Zully Ramos and Wil Trebing. From Norwalk: Amy Ayala, Jeff Bianco, Scott Ferrara, Larry Gabbard, Peter Katona, Dom Lettera, Rebecca Romeo. From Westport: Daniela Sawyer, Sarah Sawyer, Sofia Weinberg. From Darien: Alyssa Morrin, Evelyn Sload. And from Shelton: Bobby Henry; from Ansonia: Kellen Schult; and from Armonk, N.Y.: Zach Stuckelman. Curtain Call is the award-winning, nonprofit communitybased theatre company in residence at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, in Stamford. Year-round productions are presented by and for area residents.

“Jesus Christ Superstar” will play through May 2, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. There are also two Thursday evening performances at 8 p.m. on April 16 and 19. Contact the box oﬃce at 203-4616358 or online at www.curtaincallinc.com.

Wilton Library Hosts Innovation Day At Wilton Library on Saturday May 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., creators will participate in the library’s first innovation day. Wilton Library’s Innovation Day will showcase the work of all kinds and ages, of makers, which includes anyone who is embracing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) or the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) movement and wants to share their accomplishments. Demonstrations, presentations and workshops include the library’s Young Makers Club, the Center for Contemporary Printers, an open source Robotics Platform, a demonstration of the library’s new Orion 10015 Starblast 4.5 Astro Reflector Telescope, demonstrations by the library’s Singularity Technology Robotics Team and its robot, an embroidery table, a children’s tech sandbox, dollhouse making and more. To participate in the program, interested makers can complete the online form at wiltonlibrary.org by clicking on the Innovation Day article on the homepage. The deadline for applications is April 7, at which time they will be reviewed and makers will be notified by April 15. Acceptance will be based on available space and a balance of topics and exhibitions.

For more information, visit the library’s website or call Susan Lauricella at 203-762-3950, ext. 243. Wilton Library is at 137 Old Ridgeﬁeld Road in the heart of Wilton Center.

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Scammers home in on seniors via phone ‘IT’S WHERE THE MONEY IS’

BY EVAN FALLOR evan@westfairinc.com

hen Don McGran Jr., a security adviser for Fairfield County Bank and a former 30-year veteran of the Ridgefield police department, looks at Fairfield County, he sees a vulnerable senior population. Seniors make up 14 percent of the county’s population and that number is projected to rise for the foreseeable future. With a median household income of $82,000, Fairfield is one of the wealthiest counties in the U.S. Those two ingredients combine to form a hot spot of predatory calls, letters and emails from scammers hoping to earn thousands of dollars in one day, McGran said. “Quite simply put, it’s where the money is,” he said. “That’s what the bad guys want.” McGran has been giving his “Protecting your money from scams” presentation throughout Fairfield County’s senior centers, community centers and Rotary clubs for the past three years, warning seniors of the costly danger that lies on the other end of the telephone. Despite the belief seniors are targeted because of a declining mental state, McGran said it is instead because seniors often have large amounts of cash at their disposal from retirement and grew up in a time when scams like this did not occur. Scams can range anywhere from lottery scams to phony criminal cases to IRS fraud. No matter what the nature of the scam, McGrath said he preaches the same advice. “Don’t give them the time of day,” McGran said. “The longer you talk to them, the longer

Don McGran Jr.

they’ll talk you into doing what they want you to do.” One of the most common scams is the “grandparent scam,” where criminals pose as grandchildren, attorneys or law enforcement in an effort to extort money from seniors. The way scammers find their targets, McGran said, is through Facebook. Through social media, they find a younger relative — a niece, nephew or grandchild in most cases — and build a “book” of family information, including the names of other relatives to whom they refer after placing their call, which allows them to easily confirm key details if they are questioned. McGran said after the initial call and money wire, scammers will often call back a second and a third time for “sentencing fines” and “attorney fees,” which can top $10,000. Some seniors he has spoken with have lost up to $40,000. He said most calls are international, especially from Canada, but he has seen some from California and even as close as from New York City. The scammers, who McGran called “Academy

Award winners,” often are articulate, wellspoken and have no accent, making them very believable. When he retired from the police force, where he often helped Ridgefield’s youths, McGran said he made it a priority to now give back to the Fairfield County senior population. Lyn Bond, director of the Lapham Community Center in New Canaan — where McGran made a presentation last year — said she spoke recently with a senior who was on the receiving end of a “grandparent scam” call. Luckily, she said, the scammer didn’t do his homework. “Somebody told me they got a ‘grandparent call’ and hung up the phone on them because their grandson is 2 years old,” Bond said. “That one wasn’t going anywhere.” According to the Federal Trade Commission, one out of every ten “grandparent phone scams” are successful, making it a $5 billion annual business. The National Council on Aging labels “the grandparent scam” one of the top 10 nationwide scams targeting seniors. The FBI, which has warned local police

departments about the increased threat, asks senior victims to report scam calls to its Internet Crime Complaint Center, which reported over $525 million consumer damages from phone scams in 2012. In February 2014, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy wrote a letter to FBI Director James Comey requesting more funds be sent to the state to assist local police enforcement in promoting awareness and prevention in these types of scams. But on average, only 3 percent to 4 percent of seniors report they have fallen victim to a scam. That’s because they feel embarrassed at the risk of losing independence, the ability to drive, or other privileges, McGran said. McGran’s presentations differ depending on the town and which scam is trending in what neighborhood. He’s given some 100 talks on the topic, he estimated. He said an IRS scam involving false tax returns is the biggest threat Fairfield County is currently facing. “This is something that’s going to get worse and worse,” McGran said. “Prevention is key.”

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Community health centers fill dental care gap BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

hen individuals reach the federal retirement age of 65, they become eligible for Medicare, a government health insurance program for the elderly and disabled, but nearly all oral health procedures are excluded from coverage through that program. In 2012, 25.9 percent of the senior population paid for private dental benefits, according to a study conducted by the Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association. An article in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry cited statistics from 2004 that found 70 percent of adults 65 and older did not have any dental insurance. The dental options for seniors, many of whom lose coverage when they retire or if a spouse passes away, are paying for private insurance, purchasing supplemental insurance through Medicare or not having insurance and paying out of pocket. The latter option often occurs because low-income seniors become ineligible for the federaland state-funded Medicaid program for the poor when they turn 65, and few qualify for dualcoverage of Medicaid and Medicare. Some of the only resources available for

seniors who cannot afford the extra costs of private or supplemental insurance are community health centers. In Westchester County, Open Door Family Medical Centers has locations that offer some dental services in Ossining and Port Chester. Janet Bozzone, director of dental services at Open Door, said there aren’t many options in the county for low-

income seniors. Bozzone said her organization focuses on preventative care and the elimination of disease, which includes X-rays, diagnosis, taking care of cavities and dentures, but it doesn’t “have the manpower or facilities” to provide more extensive dental care, like crowns. Open Door does have a residency pro-

gram with New York Medical College and Phelps Memorial Hospital Center for services that it cannot provide at its facilities. “We’re trying to not only provide advance training for the residents, but a service to the community as well,” Bozzone said of the residency program. Optimus Health Care, a community health center with four locations in Fairfield County, is another affordable option for the elderly who cannot afford private insurance. Maribel Rivera de Napoleon, the dental practice manager of Optimus, said it provides “comprehensive” oral care. The facilities do extractions, dentures and preventative care, much like Open Door, but also crowns and anterior root canal treatment. Ludwig Spinelli, Optimus CEO, said when Optimus opened its first health center in 1976 there was a “100 percent need” for dental care because there were not that many dentists at the time. Today, it has a 380-person staff and serves roughly 2,000 patients per year in Fairfield County, 25 percent of whom do not have insurance, he said. “Some of (our patients) are never going to be applicable” for insurance, Spinelli said, which makes “dental care an important piece of our delivery.”

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BY RAJ BUDDHAVARAPU

We must have the hard discussions at the end of life

stood by the bed of an 85-year-old patient clearly in pain. He was short of breath, caused by the acute pneumonia that had led to his hospitalization. He suffered from severe pain in the chest and legs. His grown sons were agitated — yet their father’s discomfort was not their sole concern. The patient was refusing all aggressive treatment, and his sons disagreed. But the patient had practiced medicine for more than 50 years; he knew further treatment would not cure him and would cause him to suffer more. Now his sons needed to try to understand what their father’s wishes really were.

Part of our process is to invite physicians to forums where they can share their experiences and grow more comfortable having these conversations with patients and families.

As director of geriatrics and palliative care at White Plains Hospital in New York, I encounter similar situations several times a day. Patients feel powerless, and families face a difficult choice: doing everything possible to save their loved one’s life — even if there is no certainty of a cure — or following their loved one’s wishes to be left in peace. My role is to talk to patients and families about what we as medical experts can do and what we cannot do. If we cannot cure the disease, we can provide comfort for the patient during a very difficult time. In the case of the 85-year-old former physician, I spoke to him about what he valued most at this time in his life. He understood that the pneumonia, compromised heart function and fluid in the lungs were life-limiting, and that the pneumonia would eventually claim his life. He did not want to go home; he wanted the hospital to provide palliative care that would block his pain and allow him to ease into death. He feared that if he went home, his wishes may not be carried out in the face of resistance from family members again. He was assured, after speaking to me, that his wishes would be carried out in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the sons struggled to understand their father’s choice, but they were comforted by talking to a medical professional who could paint a picture of exactly what their father faced. They began to see that the treatment would be more burdensome than the disease. They agreed with their father’s decision, and they and their father were grateful. A few days later, the father died in peace.

Families are grateful to have a medical professional guide them through the process. It relieves them of doubt, eliminates the guessing and brings closure, whether aggressive treatment continues or not. By helping our clinical professionals gain the necessary skills and competencies to engage in sensitive conversations at the end of life, we are fulfilling our commitment to center our care on our patients while

respecting the values and spiritual needs of both them and their families at a crucial time. It is a practice I hope will become commonplace throughout our health care system. Dr. Raj Buddhavarapu is the director of geriatrics and palliative care at White Plains Hospital. For more information, call 914-681-1072.

LET’S START TALKING

The end of life is a difficult time for patients, families and physicians. Physicians are trained to fight disease to the end and are uncomfortable initiating a discussion of alternatives with patients and families. Families are reluctant to broach the topic themselves, thinking it is best to defer decisions to medical experts. But as uncomfortable as it is, physicians need to initiate these conversations. I believe it is our responsibility as medical professionals to look beyond the physical to take into consideration the values, culture, spiritual pain and emotional turmoil that beset patients and families. White Plains Hospital has made it a priority to engage patients in end-of-life discussions. We educate our staff — physicians, hospitalists, specialists, nurses and social workers — on the importance of initiating these discussions. We plan in-depth lectures and convene meetings with separate specialty groups. They are shown how to speak to patients and their families about how they are coping with the illness. In addition, we have developed a screening tool to help clinicians identify patients in need of the discussion. We encourage nurses as well as physicians to use it, as nurses spend more time at the bedside. Patients are made aware that they can feel free to seek a consultation or change in treatment plan at any time.

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Now, more of us are initiating these important discussions. We listen as people unburden themselves, describing the spiritual, mental and emotional pain the disease causes. We carefully describe possible treatment plans and alternatives, highlighting the risks and benefits, and discussing it all until every question is answered. We make sure the patient and family have the information they need to give informed consent for proposed interventions. Part of our process is to invite physicians to forums where they can share their experiences and grow more comfortable having these conversations with patients and families. What we are finding is that physicians find the work fulfilling and gratifying.

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BY ANTHONY J. ENEA

Form a proper estate plan to protect your children

THE TASK IS INTIMIDATING BUT VITAL FOR SINGLE PARENTS

aking the time to formulate an estate plan can often seem like a daunting process. This is particularly true for the single parent. The single parent is likely struggling to balance the demands of taking care of the children, home and working a job outside of the home. With these responsibilities, the mere thought of adding anything to the to-do list may seem overwhelming. However, taking the time to develop an estate plan will likely ease some stress since the plan can help ensure that one’s children are provided for according to their wishes in the event of their demise. Some of the most valuable steps to consider implementing are: 1. DRAFTING A LAST WILL. This document provides specific instructions to loved ones and family members on how assets should be distributed upon your demise and can provide that assets not be distributed to your children until they have reached a specific age. A last will can dictate that the assets be held in a trust for the benefit of your children. Within the last will you will be able to select who will handle the affairs of your

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estate and administer any trust for your children (act as trustee(s)). 2. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS. Arguably, the most important step when creating an estate plan for the benefit of young children is to determine who will be the guardian of the children. It is often recommended to choose guardians that are in a similar age group to the parent or younger. It is important to keep in mind that if the other parent is alive and willing, that individual will likely gain custody of the children regardless of who is nominated as a guardian.

3. DRAFTING A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST. A revocable living trust allows the creator of the trust to remain in control of the assets while he or she is alive. It can also manage assets in the event of one’s incapacity and also specify who is to receive the assets upon death. This legal tool can also help to ensure that children and young adults do not receive a large inheritance before they are ready to manage the assets. The revocable trust can have a continuing trust for the children until they have attained a certain age and/or for their life while permitting the trust assets and income to be used for the health, education, maintenance and support of the child. 4. UTILIZING A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST. If one has children with any incapacities or disabilities, it is most important to consider utilizing a third-party special needs trust for said child. This will help ensure that the fund held in said trust can be utilized for the special and supplemental needs of the child without impacting his or her eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income or any other federal or state program.

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These are just four of the legal tools that can be used to help ensure one’s children are protected. Other tools that can provide additional guidance are advance health care directives, which allow the creator to name an individual to make health care decisions on his or her behalf in the event of incapacity, and a power of attorney for financial affairs, allowing an individual to control bank accounts and other finances when you are unable to do so. It is also wise to review beneficiary designations on life insurance and retirement policies and update them if necessary. Those who are putting together an estate plan are wise to seek the counsel of an experienced estate planning attorney. This attorney can review your situation and help guide you through the process, helping to form a plan that is more likely to reflect your wishes. Anthony J. Enea is the managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano LLP, with of�ices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y. He can be reached at 914-948-1500 or A.Enea@esslaw�irm.com.

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BY JOSEPH MATTHEWS

When children should talk to parents about money

s baby boomers age — and presumably become more sophisticated about personal financial matters — more are finding themselves caretakers for elderly parents. This duty carries with it the responsibility of ensuring that their parents’ financial position is solid, with sufficient assets as they continue to age. However, discussing finances can cause anxiety for both adult children and their parents. The choice of words and tone — along with a healthy dose of empathy — can go a long way toward a meaningful conversation. For many, old age is a time of coping with a series of physical and emotional losses: hearing, eyesight, mobility and memory as well as friendships. A recent survey of issues facing the elderly found that among those who have experienced cognitive decline, 47 percent have had troubles with bills, 36 percent have had difficulty with simple math, 35 percent have made irrational purchases and 21 percent have depleted their savings accounts. Discussions of personal finances should not add stress to an already stressful situ-

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ation. Initiating a discussion on financial issues allows families to get a head start on creating strategies that will mitigate, if not eliminate, roadblocks to successful and efficient asset management. If possible, initiate these conversations earlier rather than later, allowing for a clear understanding of parents’ wishes and goals versus crisis management at a later date. Additionally, parents should consider giving an adult child authority — limited or otherwise — to act on their behalf should the need arise. This can make difficult decisions about their finances less stressful and ensure a

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trusted loved one is charged with managing their assets. Do the parents’ assets still focus on long term growth? Would it be better if they had increased current income? Are there shifts in investment needed to better reflect immediate and long-term needs? Do they still need the tax benefits afforded by municipal bonds? In the quest for high yields, are they taking too many risks? Are their investments too heavily weighted with stock in a former employer? A first step should be assisting parents in gaining a clear understanding of their financial life, possibly with the help of a financial adviser who could help organize the parents’ records. Collection and storage of personal information should include: wills, powers of attorney, trust documents, health care directives, financial papers, property papers and tax returns. In the event of a catastrophe or serious illness, death or disability, these documents will immediately provide access to timely information. Keeping their important documents and financial records organized and readily available could easily become one of

the best gifts they can give. Another early step that will ultimately reduce anxiety is to automate your parents’ bill payments as well as establishing direct deposit for their Social Security and pension benefits. Additionally, some financial advisers offer data aggregation tools that provide secure access to most if not all of their financial life — assets and liabilities — through one secure website. By employing these types of strategies, the adult child will be in a position to effectively and efficiently manage parents’ financial information. As you take on the responsibility of helping aging parents with their finances, don’t underestimate the level of stress experienced by them as the recipient of help. Remember, this is about parents’ money, not yours. Although your initial actions will be focused on their assets, you might just find that they lead to a stronger emotional connection between all of you. Joseph Matthews is a �inancial adviser with the global wealth management division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Fair�ield. He can be reached at 203-319-5165.

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Witherell integrates animals into therapy BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

he Nathaniel Witherell Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center at 70 Parsonage Road in Greenwich recently hosted the first of its quarterly “Pooches on Parade” programs for 2015; the next is scheduled for May. One cat, Jackson, attended and was well received. The benefits to health and outlook are quantifiable, according to Sally Van Leeuwen, Witherell’s volunteer coordinator. “There have been many studies citing the benefits,” she said. The event had been an annual mainstay at The Witherell, which can accommodate up to 202 clients, for decades, according to Van Leeuwen. But when she arrived about seven or eight years ago, she upped the ante to quarterly. “Once a year just wasn’t

enough,” she said. Dogs do not disappear between the quarterly functions. Van Leeuwen said about six local dog owners stop by regularly, and family and staff also bring their dogs. “We’re very pet-friendly,” she said.” February’s event attracted 14 four-legged friends that mingled with dozens of Witherell residents in the facility’s auditorium. Van Leeuwen said the typical pet turnout is 12 to 16. During the program, each owner told the crowd a little about their dogs. For the remainder of the hour, the pets and their owners “worked the room” and socialized with Witherell residents. Van Leeuwen noted many on hand had been pet owners and said, “The interaction brings a smile to their faces.” Van Leeuwen refers to Pooches on Parade as the “formal part of pet therapy.”

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M A dog with a mission to cheer at the Nathaniel Witherell Short-Term Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Greenwich. Photo courtesy The Witherell

She said, “The informal part is the individual dog and owner teams who come in and go around the building on their own, coming when it is convenient for them and working it into their own schedules. We have regular weekday as well as weekend pet therapy volunteers. They usually spend 30 to 60 minutes going around the building and interacting with any dog lovers they come across.”

aplewood at Stony Hill in Bethel, the only assisted living community in northern Fairfield County fully dedicated to those with memory impairment, will present an educational seminar for professionals who work in the geriatric and/ or health care field titled “Elder Bullying: An Emerging and Real Issue.” The half-day seminar is April 21 at Maplewood at Stony Hill, 46 Stony Hill Road (Route 6). The seminar will look at peer-to-peer elder bullying as an emerging phenomenon requiring deeper awareness given its specific negative impact on victims, bullies themselves, witnesses and organizational culture. Bullying will be examined by its root causes, as well as the role dementia plays in its existence. Donna Fedus will act as program facilitator. Fedus has a

degree in social gerontology from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked as a gerontologist for 24 years in hospital and university settings as well as in private practice. She serves as a director of elder programs at The Consultation Center, Yale University School of Medicine. Registration and breakfast start at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. and running through 11:45 a.m. Advanced reservations are required, and seating is limited. Call Debra Laudano for reservations at 203-207-4100. Maplewood at Stony Hill opened in December and features programs and services for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairment, from mild to more progressed stages. Maplewood at Stony Hill is a Maplewood Senior Living community. With 10 communities across three states, Maplewood Senior Living is based in Westport.

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H D Realty Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Upload the drawing of motel at Tresser Boulevard, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Hours Property Association, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform renovations to a church at 346 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 9.

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Casseus, Antonio, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 335 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

Inwood Condo, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 3200 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 6.

Colivet Cong. Society, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 2102 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 6. Condori, Fortunato Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the fire damage in an existing commercial space at 1220-1226 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,450. Filed March 10. Dodson Jr., Alfred A., Ridgefield, contractor for Steve Scala. Gut apartment units to add new insulation, sheetrock and remodel new bathrooms and kitchens at 486 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 27. Gesualdi Construction Inc., contractor for Thomas J. McDonald, et al. Renovate the third floor of an existing commercial space at 777 Long Ridge Road, Building A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2.5 million. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

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Keith Construction, Canton, Mass., contractor for Bridgeport Rotary Housing Corp. Add an addition and perform interior and exterior renovations in an existing commercial space at 585 Norman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2.8 million. Filed March 3. Lorence, Paul, contractor for RichTaubman Associates. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed between March 9 and March 13. M-L Cleaning Inc., Stamford, contractor for Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments LLC. Add a handicap ramp to an existing daycare facility at 40 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Montagno Construction Inc., contractor for the city of Stamford. Renovate the exterior door, bath core and replace the interior lever set in an existing commercial space at 82 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3.1 million. Filed between March 9 and March 13. O & G Industries, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a partition wall to an existing commercial space at 325 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed March 2. Paschalidis, Leonard, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform a fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 141 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 5.

Pavarini North East Construction Co. Inc., Stamford, contractor for 30 Oak LLC. Perform interior alterations to the fourth-floor tenant space in an existing commercial space at 30 Oak St., Unit B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $92,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Pavia Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 916 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Pyramid Custom Home Corporation of Connecticut, Ridgefield, contractor for PRP Inc. Remodel an existing commercial space to create a new office and kitchenette for the employees at 31 Bailey Ave., Suite D, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Feb. 25. R. Stone, Bridgeport, contractor for Anthony Julianne RR Construction. Extend two overhead doors and one interior wall in an existing commercial space at 28 Hill St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed March 2. Ridgefield Prof Office Complex, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a wall in an existing commercial space for future tenants at 901 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 19. Ridgefield Prof Office Complex, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a new woodworking shop, paint booth, office space, break room, entryway and two bathrooms in an existing commercial space at 901 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Feb. 26. Riverside Fence Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for 137 Ethan Allen Highway LLC. Demolish three non-structural walls in an existing commercial space to enlarge the shop space at 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 24. Riverside Fence Inc., Wilton, contractor for 137 Ethan Allen Highway LLC. Add an office, lunchroom, print room and partitions to an existing commercial space at 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Feb. 27. Sandler Realty Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 417 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $749. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

Sciullo Construction Corp., White Plains, N.Y., contractor for Merritt 7 Venture LLC. Perform a fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 501 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $453,000. Filed March 5. St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of a cafeteria in an existing commercial space at 2800 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed March 4. Stamford Hospital, Stamford, contractor for self. Upload the drawing of hospital at 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

RESIDENTIAL 4 Heathcote Road LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and install new vinyl siding, roof and gutters at 4 Heathcote Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed March 13. Advanced, Woodbridge, contractor for Roosevelt Andrews. Add windows and roofing to an existing singlefamily residence at 365-367 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,315. Filed March 4. Datz, Gabor, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 853 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 6. Deck Experts, South Windsor, contractor for Evan Nussbaum and Tara Nussbaum. Construct a covered front porch and an open deck on an existing single-family residence at 228 Keeler Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 3. Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Peter Gonzalez and Nikki Gonzalez. Remodel the existing kitchen to include new cabinets, counters and pantries at 55 Chestnut Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 25. Dunn, Leslie, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to the half bath, laundry, kitchen, second floor and create a family room at 38 Westmere Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed March 4. Farrington, George, Norwalk, contractor for self. Expand the kitchen and create a new half bathroom and a laundry area in an existing singlefamily residence at 22 Sunset Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 6. Finch, Bill, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 70 Crown St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed March 4.

Four Seasons Chimney & Roofing LLC, Watertown, contractor for Craig Ungaro. Add walls and sheetrock to finish a basement in an existing single-family residence at 82 New St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $33,692. Filed Feb. 17. Garmon, Heather and Bryan Garmon, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the existing bathroom and laundry room in an existing singlefamily residence at 14 Stonecrop Road South, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 12. Golia, Joseph, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate and remodel the first floor of a two-family residence at 13 Vassar Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Gore, Tyler, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remove a wall, relocate a refrigerator and install lights in the kitchen in an existing single-family residence. Remodel the master bathroom and perform electrical work at 24 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed March 3. Green Star Energy Solutions LLC, contractor for Scott Schwartz. Replace windows and doors on an existing single-family residence at 86 Noble St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Noonan, Christine A., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish a detached garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 31 Maple Tree Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Paez, Yelina and Luis Paez, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a two-car garage addition on the property of an existing single-family residence at 78 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed March 6.

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Pedro, Joseph R., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Six-year letter issued. Enclose part of the existing porch at an existing single-family residence at 58 Fairmont Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Pedro, Joseph R., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Six-year letter issued. Enclose porch of an existing single-family residence at 58 Fairmont Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

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Perrotti, David, Plymouth, contractor for Caroline Shepard. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 168-174 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed March 4.

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WILTON RESIDENT RAISES $15,000 FOR FILM

ANNUAL ‘ART OF DESIGN’ AT THE BRUCE Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is hosting its second annual “Art of Design” bene�it, featuring a group of individuals exploring design, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9, Greenwich Country Club. Co-chairwomen Colette Howe and Mary Melvin are leading the panel discussion and luncheon, and Cristin Marandino, editor of Greenwich magazine, is moderating the discussion. This year’s

panel includes Robert B. Chavez, president and CEO, Hermès of Paris Inc.; Olivia Graham, fashion photographer, Olivia Graham Photography; Richard Granoff, founder and managing principal, Granoff Architects; Jane Larkworthy, beauty director, W magazine; and Linda Ruderman, owner, Linda Ruderman Interiors. The website for more information is Brucemuseum.org.

BOEHRINGER PROMOTES CANCER AWARENESS

John Ruane

Glass etchings.

Bethel’s Our Lady of Fatima Church, one of Connecticut’s largest Portuguese congregations, unveiled an art series of five etched panels created by Steve Schaffer’s

Innovative Etching. The glass panels, created by Schaffer with assistance from artist and graphic designer Jack Disbrow, are interpretations of biblical scenes.

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John Ruane of Wilton, founder of Counterweight Products, an independent film production and distribution company, raised more than $15,000 in the first round of a $50,000 fundraising effort through Indiegogo for its first feature-length film in a four-part series. The series, “Beautiful Game,” focuses on the values of Brazilian soccer, including the joy, improvisation and greatness. Interested contributors can view the trailer at beautifulgamemovie.com.

Ridge�ield-based Boehringer Ingelheim USA, a pharmaceutical company, is part of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) 32-member New England chapter of CEOs Against Cancer, an initiative to promote colon cancer awareness. The company is supporting the “80% by 2018” initia-

tive, led by ACS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, to ensure that 80 percent of adults aged 50 and older are regularly screened for colon cancer by 2018. For more information, visit cancer.org/�ightcoloncancer.

ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH PARTNERS LAUNCHES MEDS2BEDS Bridgeport-based St. Vincent’s Health Partners, together with Arrow Pharmacy and Nutrition Center and Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, launched Meds2Beds. The program deliv-

ers medications to the bedside of residents prior to being discharged from Lord Chamberlain back to their homes. In addition to medication, the program provides medication reconciliation and education.

FIRST NIAGARA’S ROGERS RECEIVES AWARD

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse features “Charlotte’s Web,” with Theatreworks USA’s production based on E.B. White’s story, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

MARCH 31

TUCKER JOINS FIRST COUNTY BANK

Bruce Rogers

DATES MARCH 30

Bruce Rogers, regional director of First Niagara Risk Management in Norwalk, received the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford’s “Guardian of the Community” award for more than 25 years of personal service to the organization. Rogers currently sits on the finance, development and board development committees and has previously served as board chairman. He received the award during the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford’s “City Chic” event, March 12, at The Palace Theatre in Stamford, an annual gala that raised more than $300,000 for the club.

The Fairﬁeld Museum and History Center partners with the Westport Arts Center to present “In Conversation: Leonard Everett Fisher,” a discussion, 6-8 p.m., Westport Arts Center, 51 Riverside Ave., Westport.

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) features Carolyn Stearns, discussing “Strong Women and Their Stories,” 6 p.m., Student Center, WCSU’s Midtown campus, 181 White St., Danbury.

SCORE Fairﬁeld County and co-sponsor the Westport Library are presenting a small-business workshop titled, “Technology and Security Trends that are Changing Small Business,” 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 203-831-0065.

LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS UNVEILS NEW EXHIBITS FOR 2015

The Trumbull Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of The Bridgeport Regional Business Council, is hosting the state of the town address and noon luncheon with Timothy Herbst, Trumbull first selectman, Tashua Knolls, 40 Tashua Knolls Lane, Trumbull. For more information, contact Laura Campbell at Campbell@brbc.org or 203-335-3800.

Danbury-based Cartus Corp., a global relocation services provider, was ranked for the 14th consecutive year as one of the top 125 companies for organizational development and training by Training magazine. Cartus is the only relocation services provider to be included in the magazine’s list. The rankings were announced recently at a gala event in Atlanta.

The Fairﬁeld Museum and History Center hosts “Museum After Dark,” a wine and cheese event offering a look at the center’s wedding dress exhibition, a panel discussion led by Anne Stanback and a book signing by panelist Marc Solomon for his book, “Winning Marriage,” 6-8 p.m., Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road, Fairfield.

APRIL 4

CARTUS NAMED TO ‘TOP 125’ LIST

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse is featuring Preservation Jazz Band, known for its love of traditional New Orleans Jazz and for its performances with top bands like The Foo Fighters, beginning 6:45 p.m. with a wine and cheese tasting, 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

APRIL 2

Stamford-based First County Bank appointed Sarah L. Tucker to the bank’s commercial banking division as senior vice president, director of business banking. In this role, Tucker’s responsibilities include directing the commercial and small-business functions of the bank. She holds an MBA from New York University, with a concentration in finance and international business.

APRIL 1

Sara L. Tucker

Temple Israel presents a Passover festival morning service with matzah brei breakfast, 9 a.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. Service is free and open to the public. For more information, call 203-227-1656.

Calling card holder, silver, circa 1860-1890, The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Collections. Photo by Sarah Grote Photography

Norwalk-based LockwoodMathews Mansion Museum is featuring a new exhibit, “Tropical Luxuriance: The Mansion’s Conservatory, 1868 to 1880,” April 8, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016. This Gilded Age Conservatory is an example of early domestic conservatory architecture in the United States.

The museum is also opening an exhibition titled “Full Bloom: The Artist’s View on Gilded Age Botanicals” in collaboration with Center for Contemporary Printmaking, April 9 through May 3, noon to 4 p.m. This exhibition explores the beauty of botanical art through printmaking.

WEBSTER EARNS GREENWICH EXCELLENCE AWARD Greenwich Associates, a research firm providing strategy management services for financial providers, awarded Waterbury-based Webster Bank its excellence award for overall satisfaction for middle market banking, international service for small-business

banking and the best brand for ease of doing business and trust for small-business banking. Of more than 750 banks of all sizes evaluated, only 25 were distinguished for quality in middle market banking, 34 for small-business banking and 20 for branding.

Ridgeﬁeld Playhouse features “Romeo and Juliet” in high definition, 4 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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FACTS Petchone LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for 159 Danbury Road LLC. Perform a fit-out of a commercial space for a showroom and office bullpen area at 159 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 3. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Marcie Barrett. Replace one vinyl window bow on an existing single-family residence at 3 Carol Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,580. Filed March 5. Primo Cleaning Services & Construction LLC, Danbury, contractor for Harold Rosenholtz and Heidi Rosenholtz. Create a master bedroom with a full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 194 Old Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 17. Quezada, Fredy, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add to a second floor at an existing single-family residence at 254 Greyston Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed March 12. Raposo Construction, Wilton, contractor for RPM Homes LLC. Perform interior renovations to the baths, kitchen, sheetrock and insulation in an existing single-family residence at 11 Peaceful Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed March 3. Reszoly, Louis, contractor for Patrick Gombos. Widen the doorway in an existing single-family residence at 67 Nash Lane, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed March 2. RF Services, Trumbull, contractor for Watermark 3030. Perform an interior renovation to a condominium complex at 3030 Park Ave., Units 9N9 and 10N4, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed March 2. Riga LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Esther Bess. Install vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 140 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,990. Filed March 9. Roach, James, Norwalk, contractor for Daniel DiBlasio and Robyn DiBlasio. Perform a fit-out to two-and-onehalf story of an existing single-family residence with sun room, a one-car garage, workroom, laundry room, family room, bedroom and bathroom at 4 Silwen Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 10. Roof Diagnostics Solar & Electric, Spring Lake, N.J., contractor for Marc San Angelo and Mason San Angelo. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 34 Dairy Farm Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed March 13. S&W Building, Norwalk, contractor for Nanda German. Remove the deck and the French door at an existing single-family residence and install a new egress casement window at 134 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 5.

Salgado, Victor, Trumbull, contractor for Masi Property Care LLC. Change a garage to an office at 65 Maplewood Avenue Rear, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,800. Filed March 2. Sargeant, Joycelyn, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 45 Alpine St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed March 11. Savo, Amy, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform renovations to the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 80 Clarkson St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 4. Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Fernando Grimaldi. Add siding, softit, fascia and window wraps to an existing single-family residence at 21 Rockmere Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $21,499. Filed March 3. Sgobbo, Gloria and Michael Sgobbo, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remove the basement kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 11 Elton Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 12. Shorefront Construction LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Robert Dudeczka. Relocate the kitchen and finish the space above in an existing single-family residence at 57 Noah’s Lane Extension, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed March 10. Silva, Luis, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 26 Eversley Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed March 6. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Jennifer Weeks Osinow. Install roof-mounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 13 Christy St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $13,182. Filed March 12. Sunset Holdings LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of a kitchen at 164 Dolphin Quay Cove, Stamford. Estimated cost: $124,800. Filed between March 9 and March 13. Susco, Amory, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add a skylight, new sheetrock, floors, new kitchen and bathrooms to an existing single-family residence at 244 Florida Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $267,000. Filed March 10. Todorovic, Valentina, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform a partial demolition of an existing single-family residence at 36 Starin Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between March 9 and March 13.

Transformations Design & Remodeling LLC, Bedford Hills, N.Y., contractor for Michael Derby and Autumn Derby. Finish the basement with a wet bar, exercise room, utility room, home theater room, office, laundry, future bathrooms, changing rooms and storage rooms at 158 Rippowam Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $148,600. Filed March 13. Uquillas, Carmen, Norwalk, contractor for self. Expand the second floor in an existing single-family residence for two bedrooms and convert the existing area above the garage to an apartment at 145 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed March 4.

COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by defendants in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Applico LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Winter, Wyman Technology Contracting Inc., Waltham, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: Evans, Feldman & Ainsworth LLC, New Haven. 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 consultant services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $40,560 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, statutory damages, prejudgment interest and post-judgment interest. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048870-S. Filed March 13. Geico Indemnity Co., Hartford. Filed by Shelitha Taft, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan E. Spodnick, Trumbull. 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. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048829-S. Filed March 11.

Torres, Edna, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the basement in an existing single-family residence at 595 James St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed March 11.

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FIGURES Lath LLC, et al., Waterbury. Filed by Altantic Tobacco Co Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frankel & Berg, Norwalk. 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 tobacco products provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $9,029 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages between $2,500 and $15,000, treble damages, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048815-S. Filed March 11.

Myr & Max Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by GEICO, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza and Leblanc, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff insured a subrogor. The defendant collided with the subrogor, causing injuries. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured defendant is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that the cost of the injuries sustained by the subrogor are the legal responsibilities of the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048841-S. Filed March 11.

The Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Filed by Angela Mooney, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bodell, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on icy stairs owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they permitted snow and ice to accumulate on their stairs. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048866-S. Filed March 12.

Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Kevin R. Burke, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Allen A. Currier, Burlington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he 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 his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048871-S. Filed March 13.

National Credit Adjusters LLC, Hackensack, N.J. Filed by Debbie Sandri, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lindh Foster LLC, Glastonbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff’s debt was sold to the defendant. The defendant allegedly engaged in harassing phone calls and made false representations in an effort to collect the debt. The plaintiff claims actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs, forgiveness of the debt and such other relief as the court may find in law or equity. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048793-S. Filed March 9.

Tower Group Companies Massachusetts Homeland Security Co., Hartford. Filed by Luisa Salcedo, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy G. Vishno, Fairfield. 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. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048789-S. Filed March 9.

Lord Chamberlain Inc., Stratford. Filed by Virginia Bennett, Shelton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne, Von Kunn, Brady & Fries, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to properly monitor the effects of the medication the plaintiff was receiving and missed the plaintiff’s developing infection. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain. 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. FBT-cv15-6048861-S. Filed March 12. Midcom Realty Inc., et al., Meriden. Filed by Ansong Omari, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Perkins & Associates, Woodbridge. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an accumulation of snow in a walkway 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 permitted snow and ice to accumulate on their property. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs, punitive damages, and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048808-S. Filed March 10.

New Country Motor Cars of Greenwich Inc., Hartford. Filed by David Wiswell, New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it sold her a car with a temporary license plate. The defendant allegedly illegally altered the expiration plates on the car. The plaintiff was arrested and incarcerated for operating the vehicle because he thought the plates were legal. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, exemplary damages, attorney fees and such other and further relief as in equity or law may appertain. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048820-S. Filed March 11. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford. Filed by Annadele Beckman, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan E. Spodnick, Trumbull. 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. Case no. FBT-cv15-6048824-S. Filed March 11.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Carpet Fair Inc., Danbury. Filed by Frank Cruise and Suzanne Fox, Anchorage, Alaska. Plaintiff’s attorney: Williams, Walsh & O’Connor LLC, North Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a curb line on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to make the curb line visible. The husband of the victim is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. DBD-cv15-6016997-S. Filed March 11. Ethan Allen Associates LLC, Flushing, N.Y. Filed by Arnold Friedlander, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Coyne, Von Kunn, Brady & Fries, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an unlighted staircase owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due tothe negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly warn their patrons about the stairs and failed to provide adequate lighting. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, and such other and further relief as law or equity may provide. Case no. DBD-cv15-6017007-S. Filed March 12.

FACTS Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Dean Esposito, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he 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 his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv15-6016990-S. Filed March 10.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT C. H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Greenwich. Filed by XPO Logistics Inc., Eden Praire, Minn. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wiggin and Dana LLP, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it tried to misappropriate confidential, proprietary information from the plaintiff. The defendant allegedly controlled a bidding process by allowing information to be shared, thus undermining the plaintiff who relied on confidentiality of its shipping rates. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, injunctive relief, punitive damages, costs, disbursements, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024751-S. Filed March 11. Fairway Stamford LLC, Hartford. Filed by Tetyaa Tatarintseva, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Millman Arons and Millman, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendant alleging that it sold food, which was improperly stored and past the expiration date. As a result, the plaintiff allegedly suffered pain, vomiting and a shock to her nervous system. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages and any other such equitable or legal relief that the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv15-6024750-S. Filed March 10. FCRG LLC, Stamford. Filed by Eversource Energy, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC. 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 electricity services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $23,086 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of at least $15,000. Case no. FST-cv15-6024787-S. Filed March 13.

Greenwich Hardware Inc., Greenwich. Filed by First Mercury Insurance Co., Southfield, Mich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Bruce A. Foodman LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had insured the defendant. A person was harmed in a store owned by the defendant, which caused the plaintiff The plaintiff to pay out damages of $35,000. The defendant has declared the deductible of $5,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of less than $15,000, attorney’s fees, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024764-S. Filed March 11. J&M Convenience LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Atlantic Tobacco Co Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frankel & Berg, Norwalk. 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 tobacco products provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $3,343 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages between $2,500 and $15,000, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6024752-S. Filed March 11. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. Filed by Charlotte Webb, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Albert Unger. Action: The plaintiff has brought this sexual harassment suit against the defendant alleging the employees of the defendant created a hostile work environment by asking her inappropriate questions. The plaintiff alleges she was assaulted during work and was fired. The plaintiff claims lost compensation, emotional harm, attorney’s fees and costs, interest and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv15-6024784-S. Filed March 13.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT ABC Corp, et al., Wethersfield. Filed by Qu Wang. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hang & Associates PLLC, Flushing, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to keep a labor poster, failed to keep records of pay worked by the employees and failed to pay proper minimum wages and overtime. The plaintiff claims a toll in the statue of limitations, an injunction prohibiting future infringements, wages, liquidated damages, punitive damages, interest, compensatory damages and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00372-JAM. Filed March 12.

Aetna Life Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Barry Held. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ivan A. Ramos, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendant alleging that he was forced to stop working due to medical conditions. The defendant allegedly terminated his long-term benefits due to unreliable information. The plaintiff claims an order to reinstate his long-term benefits, accrued benefits, restitution, interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00362-RNC. Filed March 11. Carabetta Management Co., et al. Filed by Ashley M. Johnson. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, N.H. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical leave suit against the defendants alleging that they refused to pay for the plaintiff’s medical leave. The defendants allegedly retaliated against the plaintiff by firing her. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, double damages and attorney’s fees. Case no. 3:15-cv-00348-VAB. Filed March 9. FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, Mich. Filed by Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc., Bloomfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Day Pitney LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it infringed on three valve patents owned by the plaintiff by making, using, selling or importing similar products. The plaintiff claims an order to prevent infringement, appropriate damages, interest, costs attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00350-RNC. Filed March 9. Ferraro’s Painting & Restoration, Inc., et al., North Haven. Filed by Luiz Sebastian, Wallingford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Mariusz Kurzyna, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to keep proper records of the hours worked by the employees and failed to pay overtime. The plaintiff claims wages, liquidated damages, double damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00358-JAM. Filed March 10. Hahkeen Management Inc., et al., Norwood, Mass. Filed by David Butler, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Connecticut Fair Housing, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair housing suit against the defendants alleging that they refused to make reasonable accommodations for the plaintiff’s disability. The defendants allegedly entered the plaintiff’s dwelling without his consent, which resulted in the plaintiff getting locked out of his apartment and unable to get his personal belongings. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, monetary damages, double damages, compensatory damages, consequential damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00374-WWE. Filed March 13.

FIGURES Merchants Association Collection Division Inc., et al., Tampa, Fla. Filed by Jamielyn Lorenti, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that they made harassing phone calls to the plaintiff and contacted third parties in an attempt to collect a debt. The plaintiff claims $25,000 in monetary damages, actual damages, statutory damages, costs, punitive damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00349-VAB. Filed March 9. Newtown Colony Diner Inc., et al., Newtown. Filed by Edison Guaman. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Mariusz Kurzyna, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendants alleging that they did not keep a poster of labor laws in their place of employment. The defendants allegedly failed to keep proper records of the hours worked by the employees and failed to pay overtime. The plaintiff claims wages, liquidated damages, double damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00353-JCH. Filed March 9. Performance Sports Group Ltd, et al., Exerter, N.H. Filed by Matthew Hemberger. Plaintiff’s attorney: Chimicles & Tikellis LLP, Haverford. Defendants attorney: Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, Philadelphia, Pa. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that they entered into an agreement with the plaintiffs in which they would provide helmets. The helmets provided allegedly did not meet safety standards and were misrepresented to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims actual damage, general damage, special damages, incidental damages, statutory damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, consequential damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00356-AVC. Filed March 9. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va. Filed by Latoya Hinds, East Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Woods Law Firm, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt suit against the defendant alleging that it bought the debt, which the plaintiff didn’t actually owe. The plaintiff was allegedly harmed by the tactics of the debt collectors. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, actual damages, costs, attorney’s fees, punitive damages and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00371-RNC. Filed March 12.

Silverbrick Group LLC, New York, N.Y. Filed by Ray Byers and Bert Labasse. Plaintiff’s attorney: Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this fair labor suit against the defendant alleging that it was misclassified as independent contractors by the defendant and not paid overtime. The plaintiffs claim wages, damages, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, costs, penalty damages, injunctive relief and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary. Case no. 3:15-cv-00370-JBA. Filed March 12. Walnut Hill Inc., Bensalem, Pa. Filed by Healthcare Services Group Inc., New Britain. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Ian E. Bjorkman LLC, N.H. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that defaulted on a promissory note. The plaintiff claims monetary damages of $418,000, interest, attorney’s fees, expenses and costs of suit. Case no. 3:15-cv-00376-JCH. Filed March 13.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Escalance, Nancy and Oswin G. Portillo, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Midhat Syed, Stamford. Property: 141 Lockwood Ave., Stamford. Amount: $546,431. Docket no. FST-cv-136016623-S. Filed March 3. Groves, Janine Y. and Bradford B. Groves, Greenwich. Appointed committee: Michael J. Jones, Greenwich. Property: 2 High St., Greenwich. Amount: $399,313. Docket no. FST-cv11-6009210-S. Filed March 2. McCaskill, Christine, et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Barbara J. Nelson, Stratford. Property: 209 Orange St., Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-60374611-S. Filed March 9. Peterson, Anna Marie, et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Robyn H. Berke, Stratford. Property: 59 Vought Place, Stratford. Amount: $17,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-6040455-S. Filed March 4. Ray, Mary, et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: John J. Ryan, Norwalk. Property: 80 Country Street, Unit 11D, Norwalk. Amount: $70,000. Docket no. FST-cv-14-6022788-S. Filed March 13.

COMMERCIAL 1259 East Main Street LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Marclaire LLC, Weston. Property: Parcel A-1, Map 7425, Stamford. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 3. 23 Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Seller: Rosa Parisi and Natalie Parisi, Stamford. Property: 23 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $295,000. Filed March 11.

5 Barbara Place LLC, Westport. Seller: Susanne Griffin and Mary A. Griffin, Westport. Property: 5 Barbara Place, Westport. Amount: $530,000. Filed March 12. 509 Main Street LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Rocco Valeri and Candida M. Valeri, Roxbury. Property: 509 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 3. 9 Burr Farms Road LLC, Westport. Seller: Marjorie Brous, Westport. Property: 9 Burr Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 4. Canneball LLC, Westport. Seller: Leah Scherzer, Westport. Property: 10 Bluewater Hill South, Westport. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed March 11. ETM Real Estate LLC, Greenwich. Seller: ETM Management LLC, Greenwich. Property: 83 Summit Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 13. ETM Real Estate LLC, Greenwich. Seller: ETM Management LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lots 6 and 7, Block 8, Map 8828, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 13. High Clear LLC, Stamford. Seller: Krzysztof Skiendziel, Stamford. Property: 125 High Clear Drive, Stamford. Amount: $265,000. Filed March 4. Lafayette 15 LLC, Greenwich. Seller: David L. Weiss, Greenwich. Property: 15 Lafayette Court, Unit 5B, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 10. Main Street Investments LLC, New Canaan. Seller: New Algiers Associates LP, Monroe. Property: 186 and 190 W. Main St., and 2 Rose Park Ave., Stamford. Amount: $2 million. Filed March 6. MVA Holdings LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Marisa V. Arredondo, Greenwich. Property: Lot 2, Map 9585, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9. Riverside Real Estate LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: 137 Ethan Allen Highway LLC, Westport. Property: 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Feb. 24. RSS Real Estate LLC, Mount Kisco, N.Y. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 250 Byram Lake Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $252,000. Filed Feb. 20. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill, N.Y. Property: Lot 46 of Stratford Acres, Section 2, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed March 10. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 111 Olcott Way, Unit 111, Ridgefield. Amount: $10. Filed March 3.

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FACTS Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 179 E. Rocks Road, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9.

QUIT CLAIM Arenas, Evelyn M., Greenwich. Grantor: Ruben D. Castro, Port Chester, N.Y. Property: 64 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Amount: $7,000. Filed March 12. B.A.D. Properties LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Richard DeForest Jr., Stamford. Property: 73-11 Courtland Ave., Unit 166, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 11. B.A.D. Properties LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Richard DeForest Jr., Stamford. Property: 81 Courtland Ave., Unit 106, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 11. Banik, Robert, Hamden. Grantor: Michael Banik and Jacqueline Banik, Stratford. Property: 247 Delaware Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed March 3. Bank of America NA, Stratford. Grantor: OneWest Bank NA, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 216 Orange St., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 10. Beeby, Susan J., Robert H. Beeby and Thomas R. Beeby, Green Farms. Grantor: Susan J. Beeby, Green Farms. Property: 77 Beachside Ave., Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 2. Biancardi, Isabel, Stamford. Grantor: Victor R. Biancardi, Stamford. Property: Lot 4, Map 2715, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Bliska, Keith J., Stratford. Grantor: Jennifer Bliska, New Haven. Property: 12 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 12. Cameron, Virginia K., Lauren Mercaldi and Daniel Paul Cameron, et al., Glen Oaks, N.Y. Grantor: Virginia Cameron, Danbury. Property: 23 Still Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 17. Cassone, Juliet S. Stamford. Grantor: Linda J. Cassone, Stamford. Property: Victoria Lane Vacant Lot, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed March 10. Castriota, Linda, Stamford. Grantor: Jason Castriota, Stamford. Property: Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, Map 2330, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 13. Cautley, Paul Charles R., Newbury, N.H. Grantor: Paul Charles Cautley, Newbury, N.H. Property: Lot 24, Map 7439, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 26.

Cohen, Efrat and Eric Cohen, Stamford. Grantor: Eric H. Cohen, Stamford. Property: 118 Grove St., Unit 16, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 13. Davies-Opara LLc, Stamford. Grantor: Angelina Opara, Stamford. Property: 27 Northill St., Apt. 3W, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 10. Dharmalinghan, Meera G. and Thirunavukkarasu Raman, Stamford. Grantor: Thirunavukkarasu Raman, Stamford. Property: 37 Hillandale Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 4. Donnelly, J. Gavin, Ridgefield. Grantor: J. Gavin Donnelly and Rex E. Gustafson, Ridgefield. Property: 902 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 12. Essenfeld, George, Stamford. Grantor: George Essenfeld, Stamford. Property: 33 Canfield Drive, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 2. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 541 Franklin Ave., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 13. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: OneWest Bank NA, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 209 Orange St., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 9. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: OneWest Bank NA, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 40 California St., Apt. 23A, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 9. Forty-Five Prospect LLC, New Canaan. Grantor: Andrea Szekeres, Arroyo Seco, N.M. Property: 45 Prospect St., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed March 5. Gattilia, Anne M., Stamford. Grantor: Kathleen J. Geist, Stamford. Property: 222 Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Amount: $193,000. Filed March 13. Giribaldo, Joe, Stamford. Grantor: Maria Giribaldo, Stamford. Property: 31 Arlington Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 11. Gordon, Leslie, Westport. Grantor: Steven Dolberg, Westport. Property: 19 Buena Vista Drive, Westport. Amount: $872,400. Filed March 2. Hannah, Catherine O., Ridgefield. Grantor: John M. Hannah, Ridgefield. Property: 36 Laurel Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 26. Holder, Natalie, Stamford. Grantor: Gary Winfield and Natalie Holder, Stamford. Property: Unit 1-K of Kingswood, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 12.

O’Dea, Clara and Michael Eugene O’Dea, Stamford. Grantor: 33 Broad Street Associates II LLC, Stamford. Property: Residential Unit PH30B of Trump Parc Stamford, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 11. Olsen, Michelle Trieste and Eric D. Olsen, Ridgefield. Grantor: Eric D. Olsen, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 4, Map 5039, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 2.

FIGURES Storm, Glenn E., Ridgefield. Grantor: Anne E. Storm, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 172, Map 2428, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 2. Svendsen, Ilsa L. and Joseph H. Keller, Ridgefield. Grantor: Hemple House LLC, Ridgefield. Property: North Salem Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 6.

Ortiz, Elba I., Stratford. Grantor: Wilfredo Padin, Stratford. Property: 143 Graham St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 2.

Tardino, Monica Cajero and Victor J. Tardino Jr., Ridgefield. Grantor: Monica Cajero Tardino, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 22, Map 3699, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 26.

Parry, Patricia D. and Michael F. Parry, Stamford. Grantor: Michael F. Parry and Patricia D. Parry, Stamford. Property: Lot 23, Map 1451, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed March 5.

White, Joseph C. and Vivien K. White, Stamford. Grantor: Vivian K. White, Stamford. Property: Tract B-7, Map 2, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed March 9.

Principe-Lopez, Jazmin and Soraya M. Principe, Stamford. Grantor: Segundo V. Principe, Felicita Principe and Soraya M. Principe, Stamford. Property: 34 Cowan Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9.

Wilfert, Amy K. and Barbara Leigh Kosnik, Westport. Grantor: Mary H. Kohler, Westport. Property: 22 Pequot Trail, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed March 11.

Principe-Lopez, Jazmin and Soraya M. Principe, Stamford. Grantor: Segundo V. Principe and Jazmin L. Principe, Stamford. Property: 1186 Hope St., Unit C, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9. Rautio, Tuula M., Stamford. Grantor: Tuula M. Rautio, Stamford. Property: 830 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 9. Reyes, Blanca, Stamford. Grantor: Blanca Reyes and Miguel Angel Perez, Stamford. Property: 75 Victory St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 13. Rose, Yvette T., Westport. Grantor: Robert N. Rose and Yvette T. Rose, Westport. Property: 326 Bayberry Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 12. Salvatore, Claire F. and Randall M. Salvatore, New Canaan. Grantor: R. M. S. Holdings LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 6C in 700 Summer Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 12. Schachter, Rhoda and Franklin Schachter, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Grantor: Shachter-Landdowne Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Property: 301 Landsdowne, Westport. Amount: $210,622. Filed March 9. Sforza, Maria, Rita Crocco and Luigi Pellicci, Stamford. Grantor: Addolorata Pellicci, Stamford. Property: Unit 2 of Hubbard Manor Condominium, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 2. Storm, Anne E., Ridgefield. Grantor: Glenn E. Storm and Ann E. Storm, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 172, Map 2428, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 2.

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Young, Heloisa M. and Kenneth M. Young, Westport. Grantor: Kenneth M. Young and Heloisa M. Young, Westport. Property: 3 Norbert Drive, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 13. Zielinski, Claire, Westport. Grantor: Claire Zielinski, Westport. Property: 24 High St., Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed March 5.

RESIDENTIAL Congiu, Frank and Robert Jones, Norwalk. Seller: Brooke A. Feder and Jesse Stuart, Norwalk. Property: 3 Rowayton Court, Norwalk. Amount: $572,000. Filed March 9. Correa, Arline and Randall Gonzalez, Norwalk. Seller: Sharon Hannibal, Norwalk. Property: Lot 7, Map 1926, Norwalk. Amount: $355,000. Filed March 11. Coury, Laura and Steven Coury, Ridgefield. Seller: Donald W. Bahr and Colleen M. Bahr, Belle Mead, N.J. Property: 4 Encampment Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 27. Crivillaro, Melissa and Pierlauigi Crivillaro, Greenwich. Seller: Project Tango LLC, Stamford. Property: 48 Valley Road, Greenwich. Amount: $970,000. Filed March 13. Cuddy, Kristen, Greenwich. Seller: Catherine A. Carter, Stamford. Property: Silver Hill Lane, Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 13. Cummings, John, Stamford. Seller: Petrie Verma and Steven Dzik, Wilton. Property: Unit 11C of The Classic Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $305,000. Filed March 2.

DaPonte, Joan S., Norwalk. Seller: Matthias A. Hickey and Joanne M. Hickey, Norwalk. Property: 46 Carter St., Norwalk. Amount: $875,000. Filed March 13. Deichmann, Margaret Duus and Eric Graham Diechmann, Greenwich. Seller: Deborah Slade Clements, Greenwich. Property: Lot 63, Map 1176, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed March 13. Geschwind, Margaret and JeanFrancois Geschwind, Potomac, Md. Seller: Joseph A. Jiampietro, Westport. Property: 40 Harbor Road, Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed March 10. Giaco, Liana and Dan M. Gaico, Stamford. Seller: Christian Hossman, Stamford. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 4G, Stamford. Amount: $227,000. Filed March 10. Gloeckner, Samantha L., Stratford. Seller: Sherrie A. Magliocco, Stratford. Property: 53 Greenfield Ave., Stratford. Amount: $165,500. Filed March 9. Gomez, Ivan C. Bonilla and Jeanne A. Carrillo, Stamford. Seller: Geraldine Fortunato, Barbara Lorenzo, Patricia Varbero and Charles H. Sienkiewicz, Stamford. Property: 19 Gilford St., Stamford. Amount: $430,000. Filed March 10. Greenlee, Rene J., Westport. Seller: John J. Moranski, Fairfield. Property: 28 Maple Avenue North, Westport. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 11. Grobes, Ronalda T., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 194 Seaton Road, Unit 23-B-3, Stamford. Amount: $105,000. Filed March 9. Hashim, Joseph, Stratford. Seller: Todd Nass, Stratford. Property: Unit 9 of Hawley Commons, Stratford. Amount: $226,250. Filed March 2. Henry, Jennifer, Stratford. Seller: Stephen Ellis, Stratford. Property: 1451 N. Peters Lane, Stratford. Amount: $452,000. Filed March 3. Hickey, Elizabeth and Giovanni Scalzo, Larchmont, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 46 Barbara Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 13. Horton, Kaitlyn and Christopher Mino, Norwalk. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: Unit 5 in The Winnipauk Village Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $148,800. Filed March 12. Hossman, Christian, Stamford. Seller: Beatriz C. Gallup, Southbury. Property: 27 Northill St., Apt. 4G, Stamford. Amount: $229,000. Filed March 10. Ouelette, Audra E. and Patrick F. Dwyer, Westport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Woods End Lane, Westport. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 11.

Peck, Alex F., Fairfield. Seller: Veronica M. DiDomenico, Danbury. Property: Lot 30, Map of Fairlea, Stratford. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 4. Pisano, Antoinette and Joseph A. Pisano, Juno Beach, Fla. Seller: Patricia M. Wakeley, Stratford. Property: Unit 137 of Tudor Ridge Condominium, Stratford. Amount: $145,000. Filed March 3. Povinelli, Kim M., Stratford. Seller: Kevin T. Fitzsimons, Stratford. Property: Lots 428, 429, 430 and 431, Map of Paradise Green Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $260,000. Filed March 13. Price, Deirdre, Westport. Seller: Able Construction Inc., Norwalk. Property: 6 Dexter Road, Westport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed March 11. Reyes, Edgardo S. and Goldamyrrh A. Reyes, Stamford. Seller: Leonard Ragsdale, Gardtrell David, Garth Ragsdale and Mark Ragsdale, Stamford. Property: 1971 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed March 10. Riley, Ann P., Greenwich. Seller: Priscilla J. Whittington, Greenwich. Property: Lot 28, Map 404, Greenwich. Amount: $675,000. Filed March 13. Ropicki, Brian M., Stamford. Seller: Diane Bulkin-Gelfand, Norwalk. Property: Unit 6 in Winnipauk Village Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $291,000. Filed March 9. Rowe, William H., Ridgefield. Seller: Cathy A. Ubillus, Ridgefield. Property: Unit 11 of The Village at Ridgefield, Ridgefield. Amount: $305,000. Filed March 9. Scatenato, Anthony, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Louisa Larson Connolly, Stamford. Property: Building 24, Unit C, Ridgeway Gardens, Stamford. Amount: $402,500. Filed March 4. Schutz, Leslie and Constantine Panayotopoulos, Darien. Seller: Christopher H. Brand and Mark J. Stark, Stamford. Property: 207 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $543,000. Filed March 12. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 80A River Bend Road, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3. Selkowtiz, Min Yin, Darien. Seller: Robert S. Mitchell and Mary M. Mitchell, Norwalk. Property: Unit 20 of Getner Farms, Norwalk. Amount: $801,300. Filed March 13. Seroff, Amanda, Woodfield. Seller: Elizabeth Lugo and Luis G. Lugo Jr., Norwalk. Property: 11 Norden Place, Unit 51, Norwalk. Amount: $155,000. Filed March 12. Sheafe, Catherine M. and Scott M. Sheafe, Chantilly, Va. Seller: Gail D. Ratte, Ridgefield. Property: 24 Lewis Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 2.

FACTS Sinha, Debasankar, Norwalk. Seller: Kara A. Rissolo, Norwalk. Property: 12 Camelot Drive, Unit A-1, Norwalk. Amount: $243,000. Filed March 10. Sinkin, Andrea J. and Harry M. Jaffe, Greenwich. Seller: Harry M. Jaffe, Greenwich. Property: Lot 24, Map 4515, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed March 13. Siqueira, Magda Sampaio Diogo De, Westport. Seller: Jacqueline E. Clarke, Westport. Property: 81 Regents Park, Westport. Amount: $690,000. Filed March 13. Speirs, William R., Bristol. Seller: Gloria Cassidy, Stamford. Property: 69 Cove Road, Unit C12, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 2. SRA Westport LLC, Westport. Seller: 8 Jennings LLC, Westport. Property: 8 Jennings Court, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 9. Stowell Jr., Leonard, Bridgeport. Seller: Marlitz LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 76 River Bend Road, Unit D, Stratford. Amount: $213,000. Filed March 2. Sweedler, Amber, Westport. Seller: Joan Izzo, Janet DiPalma, Connie Sargent and Nancy Baloglu, Southport. Property: 21 Center St., Westport. Amount: $925,000. Filed March 5. Tanno, Ashley, Stratford. Seller: Lorrie Allyn Brighindi, Shelton. Property: 1574 North Ave., Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 4. Tashash, Victoria and Karim Tashash, Norwalk. Seller: Monica Davis, Norwalk. Property: Unit 201 of Washington Row Preservation II Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $133,000. Filed March 10. Twal, Maher, Stamford. Seller: Peter L. Borkoski, Weatogue. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 6H, Stamford. Amount: $164,000. Filed March 12. Vorozhbitskiy, Alex, Stamford. Seller: Rudy Chelednik and Roseann Chelednik, Ridgefield. Property: 115 Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $371,500. Filed Feb. 20. Walsh, Nicole M. and Gary J. Walsh Jr., Stratford. Seller: John Sekelsky and Lori Jordan, Rincon, Ga. Property: 280 Dahl Ave., Lot 103, Stratford. Amount: $243,000. Filed March 9. Wang-Huang, Feng Alison and William Huang, Woodbridge. Seller: Vicki A. O’Meara, Stamford. Property: 97 Deep Valley Road, Stamford. Amount: $3.2 million. Filed March 6.

FORECLOSURES Afsary, Rabaya Y., et al. Creditor: Suntrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Property: 9 Woodland Place, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 12.

FIGURES

Agoglia, James A., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Somerset, N.J. Property: 1287 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 9.

Laprade, Louis J., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 173 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 2.

Bliss, Heather M., Westport. $7,030 in favor of The Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 87 Saugatuck Ave., Westport. Filed March 3.

Drukker, Jolene, Ridgefield. $4,246 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 73 Aspen Ledges Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 4.

Andronescu, Nicolae S., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 1489 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 10.

McCarthy, Mary E., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 935 Whippoorwill Lane, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 2.

Bliss, Heather M., Westport. $7,030 in favor of The Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 6 Sylvan Road S., Westport. Filed March 3.

Elliot, Lisa A., Greenwich. $5,000 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 718 North St., Greenwich. Filed March 10.

Beylouni, Danielle R. and Dale M. Cone, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 7 Fisher Lane, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed March 17.

Michels, Wade, Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 987 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 5.

Braverman, Jennifer and Steven P. Braverman, Greenwich. $30,000 in favor of Charlie Horton Jr. Landscaping Inc., Port Chester, N.Y., by Hoyle and Sponheim. Property: 44 Close Road, Greenwich. Filed March 9.

Esposito, Paul M., Stamford. $23,740 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 35 Wallace St., Stamford. Filed March 3.

Bogus, Charles E., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 10 Spruce St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 13. Castro, Karen, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 2 Rockland Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 11. Cebula, Barbara M., et al. Creditor: Owen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 21 Enrica Rita Way, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 2. Cortez, Edgar N., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Richmond Va., Property: 470 Sherwood Place, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 6. Crawford, Anne P., et al. Creditor: E* Trade Bank, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 45 Mill Valley Lane, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed March 10. Day, Christopher H., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 11 Evergreen Place, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 6. Farahani, Behzad, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 40 Mohawk Lane, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed March 11. Faughnan, Alyssa N. and Scott R. Budich. Creditor: RBS Citizens National Association, New London. Property: 4 Bobwhite Drive, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 13. Fields, Christopher E., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 97 Yarwood St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 6. Gaudian, Mark T., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 29 Woodland Way, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed March 23. Grimsley, Christine, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: Unit 16-2A of Clarmont Condominium, Norwalk. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 2. Hebert, Anja, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: Unit 6, Building 37 of Fox Hill-Ridgefield Condominium, Ridgefield. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 17.

Olivera, Herminio G., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 34 Wood Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 6. Olszewski, Janet, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 5 Peveril Road, Unit 1, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 12. Park, Ernest M., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 35 Ledgewood Drive, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 13. Pascale P., Lee, et al. Creditor: Wachovia Mortgage Corp., Irving, Calif. Property: 22 Cavray Road, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 9. Paulemon, Francisque, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 40 Lowe St., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 2. Redzepagic, Damir, et al. Creditor: Wilmington Trust NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 82 Forest St., Unit B2, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 13. Roman, David, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 541 Franklin Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed March 2. Salas, Noemi, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 6 Plumley Circle, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 10. Sessa, James, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 25 Adams Mill Drive, Unit 209, Stamford. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 9. Thomas, June A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: Unit 625A of Oronoque Village Condominium, Unit 25, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 6.

JUDGMENTS Baldwin, Toya, Stratford. $1,198 in favor of Superior Plus Energy Services Inc., Winsted, by William G. Reveley & Associates LLC, Vernon. Property: 1996 Huntington Road, Stratford. Filed March 3.

Breier, Lynnette, Greenwich. $40,000 in favor of Maximillian D. Breier, by the Law Offices of Kevin F. Collins, Stamford. Property: 11 Harding Road, Greenwich. Filed March 5. Buggy, Gail C., Ridgefield. $4,982 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 30 Park Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 23. Cordovano, Steven, et al., Norwalk. $1,795 in favor of Hop Energy LLC, Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley & Associates LLC, Vernon. Property: 134 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Filed March 2. Critzman, Anthony, Ridgefield. $6,429 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 286 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 9. Croll, Sherry, Stratford. $983 in favor of Milford Hospital, Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 170 Wiebe Ave., Stratford. Filed March 2. Crystal LLC, Norwalk. $72,440 in favor of International Fidelity Insurance Co., Newark, N.J., by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 34 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Filed March 13. Daley, Gossett F., Greenwich. $3,627 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 Webb Ave., Greenwich. Filed March 3. DeCrescenzo, Michael, Stamford. $6,854 in favor of Gunipero Farenga Funeral Home, Port Chester, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 240 Wardwell St., Unit 10, Stamford. Filed March 3. Delorenzo Jr., Robert J., Stratford. $580 in favor of Connecticut Vascular Center PC, North Haven, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 185 Sheppard St., Stratford. Filed March 3. Denslow, Leo, Greenwich. $15,310 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 340 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. Filed March 9.

Holcomb, Melissa, Stratford. $569 in favor of Women’s Health Care of Trumbull, Trumbull, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1020 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Filed March 4. James, Robert A., Greenwich. $35,001 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 23 Red Coat Lane, Greenwich. Filed March 9. LHZ Management LLC, Greenwich. $7,395 in favor of Kari L. Powell, Covington, Ky, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 1019, Stamford. Filed March 3. Lubrano, Biagio, Ridgefield. $3,236 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 1 Tally Ho Road, Ridgefield. Filed March 9. Lukanyuk, Roman S., Ridgefield. $5,698 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 11 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Filed March 9. McLean, Paul, Stratford. $1,741 in favor of Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 346 Bridge St., Stratford. Filed March 10. Pannone, Louis S., Stamford. $8,663 in favor of U.S. Foodservice Inc., Norwich, by Murphy, Laudati, Kiel, Buttler & Rattigan LLC, Farmington. Property: 100 Akbar Road, Stamford. Filed March 10.

Kaminski, Tara and Matthew P. Kaminski, by Earl Samerotti. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 59 Vought Place, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced Feb. 18, 2015. Filed March 4. Mauriello, Matthew R., by Sharon Montanaizo. Landlord: Putnam Hill Apartments, Inc., Greenwich. Property: Unit 1A of Putnam Hill Apartments, Greenwich. Term: 45 years, commenced March 2, 2015. Filed March 3.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Apadana Inc., 31 S. Main St., Unit 35, Norwalk. $9,467, corporate income taxes. Filed March 3. Balunek, Kim L. and Philip D. Balunek, 6 Woodcrest Road, Norwalk. $84,376, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 10. Bedrock Contractors Inc., 1007 Cove Road, Stamford. $28,934, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 3. Bello, Tayo, 50 North St., Apt. 210, Stamford. $112,233, a tax debt on personal income and failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed March 3. Belta Jr., Karen and James S. Belta, 128 Bayberry Lane, Westport. $23,132, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 4. Bohling, Sally and Bradley Bohling, 34 Turkey Hill Road South, Westport. $83,377, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 10. Feldman-Rusciano, D. and A. Rusciano III, 679 Highridge Ave., Stamford. $68,444, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3. Longo, Robert P., PO Box 270, Greenwich. $27,428, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 10. Morrie Marinos Waterworks Inc., P.O. Box 3327, Norwalk. $7,557, corporate income taxes. Filed March 3.

Pleban, Mercury, Stratford. $3,999 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 64 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. Filed March 10.

Morrie Marinos Waterworks Inc., P.O. Box 3327, Westport. $34,549, a tax debt on personal income, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 4.

LEASES

Nwaohuocha, Queen A., 240 Hollywood Ave., Stratford. $15,647, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 12.

ARC Hospitality Portfolio II Hil TRS LLC, by Jonathan P. Mehlman. Landlord: ARC Hospitality Stratford LLC, Stratford. Property: 6905 Main St., Stratford. Term: 5 years, commenced March 21, 2014. Filed March 11.

Old Post Road Saloon LLC, 554 Old Post Road 3, Greenwich. $220,901, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 4. Petrone, Angela and Chris Petrone, 25 Putnam Green, Apt. A, Greenwich. $8,413, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 10.

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FACTS Sandolo, Sofia and Joseph Sandalo, 355 Westover Road, Stamford. $113,549, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3. Spanierman, Gavin, 32 Country Club Road, Ridgefield. $158,881, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 24. Tonis Day Care Inc., 14 Parkhill Ave., Norwalk. $4,946, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed March 10.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Baird, Robert A., 185 Lordship Road, Stratford. $14,003, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 9. Betancur, Yenny, 95 N. Water St., Greenwich. $2,890, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 4. Blaser, Christian F., 30 Sanford Place, Stratford. $1,993, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 2. Calyanis, Laurie A. and Stuart Jamieson, 15 Riverside Ave., Westport. $42,905, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 10. Create-A-Scape Garden & Maintenance LLC, 31 Taylor Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. $555, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 10. Create-A-Scape Garden & Maintenance LLC, 31 Taylor Ave., Unit 1, Norwalk. $24,133, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 10. Futoma, Catherine and Jason M. Futoma, 21 Elmwood Ave., Norwalk. $3,195, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3. Garrett, Jamie G. and Bryan Garrett, 30 Blackman Road, Ridgefield. $20,384, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17. Harter, Cristina M. and John L. Harter, 2 Silvermine Ridge, Norwalk. $36,109, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3. Lindsay, Ian S., 102 Valley Road, Apt. 25, Greenwich. $81,879, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 4. M. Lato Excavating & Tree Care Service LLC, 17 Dairy Farm Road, Norwalk. $11,563, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 10. Masters, Julia and Paul Masters, 100 S. Salem Road, Ridgefield. $118,124, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 17. Megale, Rhonda, 105 Northwind Drive, Stamford. $15,284, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3. Megale, Rhonda, 105 Northwind Drive, Stamford. $22,670, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Megale, Rhonda, 105 Northwind Drive, Stamford. $12,021, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Eleanore, Anton, Stratford. Released by JPMaguire Associates Inc., Waterbury, by James P. Maguire. Property: 36 Reitter St., Stratford. Amount: $2,150. Filed March 6.

111 WP Greenwich Associates LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Engineering Building Products, Inc., Bloomfield, by Joel Smith. Property: 111 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $135,603. Filed March 2. Abbey Road Riverside LLC, Fairfield. Filed by The Spectrum Services Company LLC, Meriden, by Majid Shamas. Property: 33 Riverside Drive, Westport. Amount: $4,000. Filed March 10.

Kassaris, Penelope D., Greenwich. Released by Haynes Materials Company, Seymour, by Arlene Sarde. Property: 49 Londonderry Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3,747. Filed March 13. Lopez, Susan, Greenwich. Released by the state of Connecticut. Property: 48 Rockmere Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $23,377. Filed March 3.

CCMCR HS 700 Canal LLC, Hartford. Field by A&B Mechanical LLC, by Arnold Jones Sr. Property: 700 Canal St., Stamford. Amount: $9,104. Filed March 10.

Vataj, Zoje and Frank Vataj, Greenwich. Released by CMF Construction Services LLC, by Craig Feinstein. Property: Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $110,379. Filed March 12.

Connelly, Deborah and Mark Connelly, Norwalk. Filed by Southport Construction LLC, Westport, by Frank Festini. Property: 12 Oakleigh Court, Norwalk. Amount: $73,791. Filed March 10.

LIS PENDENS

Fordham, Herbert John, Stamford. Filed by Connecticut Tank Removal Inc., Bridgeport, by Joseph A. Palmieri Jr. Property: 56 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Amount: $19,292. Filed March 3. Fordham, Herbert, Stamford. Filed by Connecticut Tank Removal Inc., Bridgeport, by Joseph A. Palmieri Jr. Property: 56 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Amount: $19,292. Filed March 3. Gold, Richard N., Norwalk. Filed by Beacon Spray Foam LLC, New Haven, by Jesse Horsford. Property: 19 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $3,550. Filed March 12. Hafner, Daniel Steve, Norwalk. Filed by R.K.’s Landscaping LLC, Darien, by Richard Koproski. Property: 14 Point Road, Norwalk. Amount: $109,316. Filed March 3. H’Y2 Stamford LLC, Hartford. Filed by A&B Mechanical LLC, by Arnold Jones Sr. Property: Hamilton Avenue and E. Main Street, Stamford. Amount: $2,000. Filed March 10. Lovallo, Paula C., Ridgefield. Filed by Rodrigo C. Neves, Newtown, by Rodrigo C. Neves. Property: Parcel 5, Map 3312, Ridgefield. Amount: $16,000. Filed Feb. 17. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by O&G Industries, Southington, by Paul J. Patch. Property: Parcel B, Broad St., Stamford. Amount: $214,980. Filed March 3. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by A. Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, by Gus Pappajohn. Property: 25 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $6 million. Filed March 10.

Exantus, Pierrette and Cliforte Exantus, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 10 Raymond St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 12. Fiorita, Jeb, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Palmer Point Condominium Association Inc., Greenwich. Property: 9 River Road, Unit 415, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3. Joseph, Marie E. and Edwich Joseph, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 4 Carolina Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 12. Kinkead, Dirk A., et al. Ridgefield. Filed by John Jowdy, Danbury, for Fairfield County Bank Corp., Ridgefield. Property: 15 Blackman Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $40,000, dated June 2007. Filed March 2. Komoroski, Janis M., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for First American Funding LLC. Property: 109 Fiddler Green Road, Unit B, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $56,750, dated April 2007. Filed March 2.

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FIGURES Lester, Christopher T., et al., Stratford. Filed by The Law Office of Franklin G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for Deerfield Woods Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: Unit E of Deerfield Woods Condominium, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 10. Long, David, Stamford. Filed by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury, for Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 18 Sunset Hill Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a judgment lien in the original amount of $1,907. Filed March 11. McDonough, Conal C., et al., Stamford. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Hundley Court Common Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 6 Hundley Court, Unit 1A, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 11. N.J. Voog Realty LLC, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Chipman, Mazzucco, Land & Pennarola LLC, Danbury, for The Executive Pavilion Condominium Association Inc., Ridgefield. Property: 90 Grove St., Units 103 and 104 of The Executive Pavilion Condominium, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 6. Parahno, Agusta, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 68 Avery St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3. Rich-Taubman Associates and Horizon Retail Construction Inc., Stamford. Filed by Burrell & Winans, Danbury, for G. Athanasiou Drywall Contractor LLC, Wilton. Property: 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 13. Sato, Asuka, Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 5430 Main St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien levied by the town of Stratford and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9. Sokol, Andrew, Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 227 Nichols Terrace, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien levied by the town of Stratford and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9.

Taranov, Dimitri, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 15 Stanwick Place, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 3. Tschlas Realty, Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 3606 Main St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien levied by the town of Stratford and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9. Tsichlas Realty, Stratford. Filed by The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton, for the town of Stratford. Property: 3548 Main St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a real estate lien levied by the town of Stratford and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9. Vitti, Diane R., et al., Stamford. Filed by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford, for The Village At Rivers’s Edge Association Inc., Stamford. Property: Home Site 9-N at The Village At River’s Edge, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 12.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 104-108 Myrtle Avenue LLC, Stamford, by Nicholas F. Cognetta Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, Hartford. Property: 108 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 5. 169 S. Water Street LLC, Stamford, by Scott R. Carroll. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 169 S. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $372,000. Filed March 10. 20 Warren Street LLC, Stamford, by Nicholas F. Cognetta Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank NA, Hartford. Property: 20 Warren St., Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 5. 2277-2281 Barnum Ave., Stratford, by Lester Wysocki. Lender: Suma Federal Credit Union, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 2277-2281 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Amount: $260,000. Filed March 5. 23 Colonial Road LLC, Stamford, by Nicala Petrafesa. Lender: Rosa Parisi, Stamford. Property: 23 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $137,802. Filed March 11. 234 Riverside Ave LLC, Greenwich, by Charles W. Leigh. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 234 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 2. 338 W. Putnam Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Ryeo-Jin Kang. Lender: First Country Bank, Stamford. Property: 338 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 3.

340 Wilson Avenue Property LLC, Norwalk, by Stanley M. Seligson. Lender: MC-Five Mile Commercial Mortgage Finance LLC, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 340 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed March 2. 38 Cedarwood LLC, Greenwich, by Joseph H. Osnoss. Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 38 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $3.8 million. Filed March 10. 5 Flower Farm Lane LLC, by Marnie F. Nusbaum. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Westmont, Ill. Property: 5 Flower Farm Lane, Westport. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 11. AKS Haven LLC, Stamford, by Alex R. Totino. Lender: First Country Bank, Stamford. Property: Lot 6, Map 118, Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 6. ARC Hospitality Stratford LLC, Stratford, by Jonathan Mehlman. Lender: Ladder Capital Finance LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: 6905 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $227 million. Filed March 11. CCO IV Hillspoint LLC, Westport, by David Vynerib. Lender: Fairfield Country Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 158 Hillspoint Lane, Westport. Amount: $965,000. Filed March 6. CT Hotel Partners LP, Memphis, Tenn., by John A. Bobango. Lender: Cantor Commercial Real Estate Lending LP, New York, N.Y. Property: Norwalk Holiday Inn, Norwalk. Amount: $20.2 million. Filed March 11. Elgin Group LLC, Norwalk, by Andrew D. Kydes. Lender: West Texas State Bank, Odessa, Texas. Property: Stewart Land and Gregory Boulevard, Norwalk. Amount: $50,000. Filed March 9. Elk Homes Partners II LP, Rye, N.Y., by Gary Hirsh. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 14 Palmer Terrace, Greenwich. Amount: $735,000. Filed March 3. Honeyspot Investors LLP, Stratford, by Patrick R. Pacelli. Lender: Newtek Small Business Finance LLC, Hempstead, N.Y. Property: Honeyspot Road Extension, Map 2618, Stratford. Amount: $264,800. Filed March 2. MG 607 Main LLC, New York, N.Y., by James F. Murray. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 555 Main Ave. and 607 Main Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $600,000. Filed March 6. Newfield Swim Club, Stamford, by David Patashik. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 80 Red Bird Road, Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed March 13. NNI Bell Street Limited Partnership, Stamford, by Ross Burkhardt. Lender: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: Unit 1 in The Atlantic Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed March 4.

FACTS Pace Motor Lines Inc., Stratford, by Patrick R. Pacelli. Lender: Newtek Small Business Finance LLC, Hempstead, N.Y. Property: 1425 Honeyspot Road Extension, Stratford. Amount: $264,800. Filed March 2. Pickwick Properties LLC, New York, N.Y., by Blank Rome LLP. Lender: Bank of America NA Property: 50 Mason St., Greenwich. Amount: $5 million. Filed March 9. Pilgrim Towers Inc., Stamford, by Alvin E. Hebert. Lender: Stamford Community Development Program, Stamford. Property: 25 Washington Court, Stamford. Amount: $185,782. Filed March 3. Riverside Real Estate LLC, Ridgefield, by Robert L. Kaye. Lender: Community Investment Corp., Hamden, by Neubert, Pepe & Monteith PC, New Haven. Property: 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Amount: $865,000. Filed Feb. 24. Sutton Land LLC, Greenwich, by Sanford Guy Sutton. Lender: The Greenwich Bank & Trust Co., Greenwich. Property: 315 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 2. Thru-Way Shopping Center LLC, Fort Lee, N.J., by M. Robert Goldstein. Lender: Valley National Bank, Wayne, N.J. Property: 1233-1285 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed March 2.

NEW BUSINESSES A & W Luxury Car Services, 57 Prudence Drive, Stamford 06907, c/o Wayne Byrd. Filed March 11. Alphagraphics, 47 W. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ed Backus. Filed March 4. Anna Elwart Photography, 46 Soundview Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Anna Elwart. Filed Feb. 23. Aziz Couture, 109 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Gebril Trading Company LLC. Filed March 13. Beauty In Sync, 13 Elmwood Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Angela Maria Gomez. Filed March 6. Beth Anrig Real Estate Referral, 14 Putnam Park, Greenwich 06830, c/o Elizabeth E. Anrig. Filed March 10. Beth Anrig Real Estate, 14 Putnam Park, Greenwich 06830, c/o Elizabeth E. Anrig. Filed March 10. Brendao Marting Cleaning, 43 Hohcomb Ave., Stamford 06830, c/o Andre Souza and Carlos Alexander Mello Martins. Filed March 11. B-Rod Pool Services LLC, 11 Hyatt Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Juan Henriquez. Filed March 12.

FIGURES

Caleb Moore Md LLC, 40 Heights Road, Darien 06820, c/o Caleb I. Moore. Filed March 10.

E. M. Home Improvement, 172 Vine Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Luisa M. Oliva. Filed March 16.

Larry’s Automotive, 52 Diaz St., Stamford 06902, c/o Larry Talledo. Filed March 4.

Summer Corner, 465 Summer St., Stamford 06901, c/o Gebril Smoke & Tobaco LLC. Filed March 13.

Camilio Painting Services LLC, 1011 Hope St., Stamford 06907, c/o Camilio Guevara. Filed March 3.

Exau Morales Painting, 73 Liberty St., Unit 9, Stamford 06905, c/o Exau R. Morales. Filed March 16.

Learn Career Options, 805 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Joan D. Learn. Filed Feb. 24.

Sweet Creations, 5 Sniffen St., Unit C, Norwalk 06851, c/o Kelly Gonzales. Filed March 2.

Capital Roofing, 294 Laural Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Michael Miller. Filed March 2.

Exceed Limitations S&C, 20 Willowbrook Court, Unit 20, Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Belli. Filed March 10.

Long Island Roof and Exterior Cleaning, 874 Grant Place, Bellmore, N.Y. 11710, c/o Juan Romero. Filed March 3.

TAT Enterprise, 100 San Vincenzo Place, Unit 22, Norwalk 06854, c/o Ian McGregor. Filed March 13.

Career Hero, 28 Treadwell Drive, Westport 06880, c/o Sorrento LLC. Filed March 6.

EZ Limousine, 60 Pine Hill Ave., Apt. 9, Stamford 06906, c/o Andre J. Duquene. Filed March 10.

Cielo-Azul Painting & House Keeping, 528 Franklin Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Jose A. Papue. Filed March 5.

Fils Limousine Services, 46 Scofield Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o St. Louis Fils. Filed March 11.

Claude Delva, 832 Bedford St., Stamford 06907, c/o Claude Delva. Filed March 10.

Freddy Blends, 335 W. Main St., Stamford 06905, c/o Ruben F. Casseusa and Elpidia Casseausa. Filed March 3.

M. Martinez Land Services, 66 Garden St., Stamford 06902, c/o Mario A. Martinez. Filed March 6.

Gardenscapes, 80 Golf Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Patricia Fisher. Filed Feb. 25.

Maddy’s Food Truck, 228 Seaton Road, Apt. 1, Stamford 06902, c/o La Perle Restaurant LLC. Filed March 5.

Gentro Generators, 107 Canaan Court, Apt. 14, Stratford 06614, c/o Rudolph Thompson. Filed March 11.

Mateos And Son Services, 11 Orchard Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Levi Mateos. Filed Feb. 18.

Gilbertie Excavation Septic LLC, 3 Inwood Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Ralph Gilbertie. Filed March 10.

Milbank Shore Association, 123 Byram Shore Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Laurence E. Rebich. Filed March 11.

Clear Lightwave, 4340 Main St., Stratford 06614, c/o Frank Baylor. Filed March 11. Clinton Tarzia Photography, 77 Winfield St., Apt. 5, Norwalk 06855, c/o Clinton Travis Tarzia. Filed March 6. Coachlamp Living, 14 Putnam Park, Greenwich 06830, c/o Elizabeth E. Anrig. Filed March 10. Coram Deo Enterprises, 40 Ambler Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Bernadette Depaz and Ralph Unalvia. Filed March 11. Countryside Domestic Services, 426 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Mari Miles. Filed March 3.

Ginger & Gilligan Supply Co., 6 Richmondville Ave., Westport 06880, c/o Jessica Ehrenburg. Filed March 12. Golf Classic, 45 Bellaire Terrace, Stratford 06614, c/o Patrick Buchanan. Filed March 12.

Course Concierge, 28 Treadwell Drive, Westport 06880, c/o Sorrento LLC. Filed March 6.

Green Wood Gallery LLC, 16 Lynch Brook Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Natalie Vecchio. Filed Feb. 23.

CPYC Atlantic Class, 18 Burritts Landing, Westport 06880, c/o Scott Reichhelm. Filed March 4.

Gregory Design, 63 Harbor St., Stamford 06902, c/o Grzegorz Drzystek. Filed March 4.

Creative DS, 421 Vine Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Diane K. Sheerin. Filed March 6.

Hightailers Moving System, 4 Indiana Place, Norwalk 06854, c/o Pasha Chaunta’s LLC. Filed March 13.

Cruise Planners, 75 Tacnora Trail, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Peggy Honore. Filed Feb. 26.

In and Out Cleaning Inc., 873 High Ridge Road, Greenwich 06870, c/o Anh Suk Chong Lee. Filed March 11.

Cybermeld, 12 Fisher Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jeffery A. McChesney. Filed March 13.

J. Bailey Services, 74 Warren St., Stamford 06902, c/o James Bailey. Filed March 11.

D. R. Interior Design, 613 Main St., Apt. A-1, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Diane Reilly. Filed March 6.

J. Coyt Landscaping LLC, 35 Lowe St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Monica Coyt and Vanessa Silva. Filed March 3.

Dashtechie, 800 Summer St., Apt. 409, Stamford 06901, c/o B. Wood Enterprises. Filed March 4.

Keep Greenwich Local & Safe, 48 Spring St., Apt. 7, Greenwich 06830, c/o M. Michael Warner. Filed March 2.

Diamond of Lotus Reiki Healings, 78 Taft St., Stratford 06615, c/o Pal James Reversz. Filed March 11.

KLC Construction & Home Improvement, 30 Boswell St., Stratford 06615, c/o Jason Kromer and Aaron Charles. Filed March 10.

Douglas Elliman Global LLC, 575 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y., 10022, c/o Kenneth J. Haber. Filed March 10.

L Rivera Landscaping LLC, 6 S. Smith St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Luis M. Rivera. Filed March 9.

Low Overhead Lifestyle, 28 Treadwell Drive, Westport 06880, c/o Sorrento LLC. Filed March 6. Lux Library Associates, 668 Glenbrook Road, Unit 20, Stamford 06906, c/o Erikka Brickey. Filed March 10.

Nikic & Associates, 32 Sinaway Road, Greenwich 06807, c/o Natasha N. Nikic. Filed March 12.

The Italian Terrace Collection Ltd., 34 Warwick Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Elizabeth Goodrich. Filed March 9. The Law Offices of Adrienne Brody Alexander, 15 Valley Drive, Third floor, Greenwich 06831, c/o Adrienne Brody Alexander. Filed March 4. The Marketing, Advertising, Design Company LLC, 35 Franklin St., Westport 06880, c/o J. Michael Woodside and Dawn Jackson. Filed March 11. Title Boxing Club, 250 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Eric Vande Bovenkamp. Filed March 10. Trendy Henna, 3 Twin Ledge Road, Norwalk 06854, c/o Sejal Shah. Filed March 11. UFC Gym Norwalk, 30 Belden Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk 06850, c/o Elana Schachner. Filed March 2.

OnSwipe Learning, 28 Treadwell Drive, Westport 06880, c/o Sorrento LLC. Filed March 6.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSE

Print This CT, 96 Orange St., Stamford 06902, c/o Nelson Gutierrez. Filed March 6.

Bouissou Enterprises LLC, 20 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877, Permit no. LIR.0015801. c/o Sarah H. Bouissou. Filed March 13.

Radiant Building Performance Services, 40 Ambler Drive, Norwalk 06851, c/o Ralph Unalvia. Filed March 11. Reb Appraisal Services, 50 Spring Hill Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Richard Blosio and Allison Blosio. Filed March 11. Rockwater Pottery, 65 Rockwell Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Jaclyn Londrigan. Filed March 12. SN Home Improvement, 35 Cobblers Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Slawomir Nadybal. Filed March 2. St. Vincent’s Podiatry Center, 1825 Barnum Ave., Stratford 06614-5333, c/o Stuart Marcus. Filed March 2. Stacey Styles, 19 Danbury Road, Suite K., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Stacey Lopilato. Filed March 3. Stamford Fight Club LLC, 330 Fairfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Anthony Fico. Filed March 4.

J. K. Enterprises Inc., 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, Permit no. LIP.0012725. c/o Kenneth D. Wippermann. Filed Feb. 25. Juliano’s Pizza Restaurant LLC, 865 Barnum Ave. Cutoff, Stratford 06614-5027, c/o Nehat Skudrinja. Permit no. LRW.0004963. Filed March 9. Stratford Spirit Shop, 200 Ferry Blvd., Stratford 06615-6056, c/o Vipul Gandhi. Permit no. LIP.0014257. Filed March 11. Wild Ginger Café Inc., 461 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Alan Lee. Permit no. LRW.0003930. Filed March 9.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C.

Apparatus, method and system for carrying and dispensing an ink useful in printing. Patent no. 8,985,165 issued to Paul M. Wegman, Pittsford, N.Y.; Kevin L. Maltzahn, Webster, N.Y.; Ricardo H. Mendoza, Webster, N.Y.; Mark R. Vannicola, Rochester, N.Y.; and Wayne D. Drinkwater, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Architecture for arbitrary extensible markup language processing engine. Patent no. 8,984,397 issued to Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for alignment of a low-contrast ink print head in an inkjet printer. Patent no. 8,985,725 issued to Howard A. Mizes, Pittsford, N.Y.; Joseph C. Sheflin, Macedon, N.Y.; and Michael J. Levy, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Oxygen plasma to improve wetting of aqueous latex inks on lowsurface energy elastomeric surfaces. Patent no. 8,985,758 issued to Srinivas Mettu, Webster, N.Y.; Mandakini Kanungo, Penfield, N.Y.; Anthony S. Condello, Webster, N.Y.; Santokh S. Badesha, Pittsford, N.Y.; Akshat Sharma, Fairport, N.Y.; and David Joseph Gervasi, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Print head fabrication using additive manufacturing techniques. Patent no. 8,984,752 issued to Gary D. Redding, Victory, N.Y.; Mark A. Cellura, Webster, N.Y.; and Bryan R. Dolan, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Segmented scuffer disk(s) for improved registration of print media sheets. Patent no. 8,985,576 issued to Jason M. LeFevre, Penfield, N.Y.; Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; and Derek A. Bryl, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method of compensating for defective inkjets. Patent no. 8,985,723 issued to David Jon Metcalfe, Marion, N.Y.; and Joel Chan, West Linn, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for inkbased digital printing using image offset configuration. Patent no. 8,985,757 issued to Chu-heng Liu, Penfield, N.Y.; and Jorge Alvarez, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Toner composition having improved charge characteristics and additive attachment. Patent no. 8,986,917 issued to Juan A. Morales-Tirado, Henrietta, N.Y.; and Blaise Luzolo, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Visual indication of document size in a virtual rendering. Patent no. 8,984,402 issued to Robert John Rolleston, Rochester, N.Y.; Alan Thomas Cote, East Rochester, N.Y.; Neil R. Sembower, Austin, Texas; and Jeffrey David Kingsley, Macedon, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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2015

40 40 FAIRFIELD COUNTY

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Celebrating more than a decade of rising stars

Don’t miss out, place your nominations TODAY!

SCHEDULED FOR

JUNE 2015 PRESENTED BY THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

Nominate a candidate (perhaps yourself) who fits the description of a young (under the age of 40), dynamic industry leader who is part of the county’s business growth. Candidate MUST work in Fairfield County and have not previously won the competition.

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 17. PLEASE ACT QUICKLY SPONSORS PLEASE VISIT WESTFAIRONLINE.COM FOR NOMINATION FORM For more information, please contact Holly DeBartolo at (914) 358-0743. 30 Week of March 30, 2015 • FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

A Very Simple Reality By Joe Brennan

s the state legislature grapples with crafting a state budget in the face of yet more large deficits, it’s clear to me that we need to think of budgeting in a different way in Connecticut. Anyone who follows the ups and downs of Connecticut’s economy knows that we tend to have budget surpluses when our economy is growing, and we tend to have deficits when it’s not. It’s a very simple reality. Consequently, tax increases won’t solve our fiscal problems, because as studies and decades of experience have shown, tax increases are a drag on economic output. What we need, then, are state budgets based on fiscal policy that encourages entrepreneurs and companies with capital to invest in Connecticut and succeed here—in other words, make a profit.

In some circles, profit gets a bad rap, but that’s wrongheaded. Profits breed business investment and jobs, both of which lead to more economic activity and more tax revenue to support state government. A healthy revenue stream gives the state the resources to take care of people with needs and fund education, hospitals, transportation infrastructure improvements, public safety, and other initiatives to further the greater good. So we need to make Connecticut a more attractive place—a destination state—for companies and people with capital, and also for people with talent. We can’t attract capital without a talented workforce, but we also can’t attract the talent without jobs. We need both, but the environment in Connecticut has not been conducive enough to business investment. And the tax increases in the latest budget proposal would only make matters worse by limiting investment incentives.

When you see polls taken around elections, what are consistently the top issues for voters? The economy and jobs. That’s what people care about most. We all want security in our own jobs, the opportunity to be able to move into and up through the middle class, and good job opportunities for our children. The way to get there is by fostering economic growth, because not only does a growing economy produce the tax revenue to solve the state’s budget problems, it provides the opportunity for people to lead rewarding, successful lives.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

Joe Brennan is president and CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, the state’s largest business organization.

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NOMINATE a DOCTOR IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

DOCTORS of DISTINCTION

Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2015 A UNIQUE AWARD PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIVE PHYSICIANS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUDGED BY A PANEL OF PEERS AND SCHOLARS TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES. THIS PRESTIGIOUS 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 April 6. To nominate please visit westfaironline.com for instructions and nomination forms or call Holly DeBartolo at (914) 358-0743.

}}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 12

5:30 p.m.

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk