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Kleban, Fairfield University have big plans for GE property BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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Parris Glendening, former Maryland governer, speaks at Pace Law School in White Plains. SEE PAGE 3
ood things may not be brought to life in Fairfield in the immediate wake of General Electric’s announced exit from the town. But if Fairfield real estate developer Kleban Properties and Fairfield University have their way, much greater things may well be on the horizon for the Easton Turnpike property. On March 28, Kleban made good on its earlier promise to explore purchasing the 68-acre GE campus, which the company announced in January it would vacate to move its corporate headquarters to Boston. In an exclusive agreement, Kleban and Fairfield University will work
together to renovate and develop the property as a high-tech hub that will encompass health carerelated technology, an executive education center, and additional features aimed at drawing additional big-name corporations to Fairfield. “[GE’s decision] was devastating to me as a lifetime resident of Fairfield,” Albert Kleban, the 85-year-old chairman of the company, said. “I could see an immediate downfall in real estate values, employment, and the tax base.” However, he added, “Whenever I find myself with a negative in this world, I enjoy turning it into a positive.” With that in mind, he met within hours of GE’s » GE, page 6
From optimism to pessimism
BUSINESS GROUPS WARY OF ECONOMY AFTER JOB-GROWTH STATS HALVED BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
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ollowing the Connecticut Department of Labor’s drastically lowered revision of job gains throughout the state last year, some heads of lead-
ing business organizations are calling for increased caution as the state pushes forward in dealing with its current and impending budget deficits totaling more than $200 million this fiscal year and more than $900 million in the next.
In March, the Labor Department released its annual benchmark revision of job growth estimates and reported what the director of the Office of Research Andrew Condon called a “severe” revision of the numbers for 2015 with original estimates of 22,600 jobs gained in 2015 revised by nearly half to 11,600 jobs gained. “Are we surprised by it? Somewhat,” said Paul Timpanelli, president and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, Fairfield County’s largest business association. “You can see the writing on
the wall when you look at the degree to which the state needs to come to grips with how it spends money and what it does to invest in its economy,” he said. Peter Gioia, an economist with the state’s largest business organization, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, said in 26 years of tracking job growth in the state this is the largest revisions he has seen. But more concerning than the implications for the economy is the cause behind the revision, he said. Gioia said he believes the relatively poor resurgence of high-
paying, long-lasting jobs such as in finance and manufacturing throughout the post-recession period has been coupled with gains in low-wage, high-turnover jobs. “Leisure, hospitality, health care and education have more than exceeded the number we had prior to the recession,” he said. “Some of those low-wage jobs have turnover rates that exceed 100 percent a year.” He said it may be possible that the employer surveys, on which preliminary job growth numbers » BUSINESS, page 6
Liquid assets
SEASIDE ATTRACTIONS ADD TO THEIR VENUES BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com
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or decades, the Bruce Museum Seaside Center in Old Greenwich and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk have offered residents of Fairfield County and beyond entrée into the ecosystems of the Long Island Sound. That role continues as both organizations plan to expand and enrich their programming for their spring and summer seasons. “To have animals come up out of the water right within sight of New York is very surprising to a lot of our guests and eyeopening,” said Dave Sigworth, publicist with The Maritime Aquarium. “A lot of people think there is nothing but empty beer bottles down there, but there is actually a lot of marine life in the sound.” A cross section of the sea life has been on display at the aquarium since 1988, including such main attractions as sand tiger sharks, sea turtles, seadragons (relatives of the seahorse), harbor seals and even landlubbing meerkats. However, this year the aquarium is expanding its programming to take full advantage of its new research vessel, Spirit of the Sound, a $2.7 million, 65-foot catamaran. Christened in 2015, the vessel is bigger, quieter and greener than the aquarium’s former, 34-year-old trawler. It is powered by a hybrid electric propulsion system, cutting fuel consumption by an estimated 75 percent, and features a climate-controlled indoor classroom and an outdoor research space with a capacity of 65 – more than twice that of the former, 40-foot boat. The vessel, both in its current and past form, has been used largely for educational voyages on the sound, with students learning about its denizens and the sediment they pull from the watery deep. This year the
Using a large net held with wooden poles on either end, participants in the Bruce Museum Seaside Center’s shoreline seining program can catch and examine a host of aquatic life. Photo courtesy the Center
aquarium is expanding beyond the vessel’s educational mission to include tours of the waterfront’s historical lighthouses as well as offering adult and family sunset tours to capture the sound’s aesthetic beauty. For landlubbers who want to experience the aquatic life of the sound, but don’t have the sea legs for an offshore excursion, there is the Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich. While the aquarium offers hands-on exhibits, the Seaside Center helps guests get kneedeep in the sound with a variety of interactive experiences on the shoreline, includ-
Devon Forest, an educator for The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, displays a sea robin brought up onto the deck of Spirit of the Sound. Photo courtesy The Maritime Aquarium.
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Eight-foot sand tiger sharks prowl the 110,000-gallon “Open Ocean” exhibit in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Photo by Megan Maloy.
ing seining, in which visitors can capture examples of aquatic life in large vertical nets. “Seining is one of our most popular programs,” said Cynthia Ehlinger, manager of the Seaside Center. “Guests come into the Seaside Center and say, ‘Where did these snails come from?’ and very often they are quite surprised to learn they all came from literally feet away down at the water’s edge.” The center’s year-round touch tank features common species of local shellfish, oysters, clams, mussels and lots of crabs — green crabs, rock crabs and, unfortunately, Ehlinger said, more and more Asian shore
crabs, an invasive species that has become common in the area. The center also presents lesser known native species with peculiar adaptations like the spine-covered inflating northern puffer fish and the winged, though flightless, sea robin. “People don’t realize that they are surrounded by such a diverse population of animals,” she said. “There is a wonderful world of nature right around them, and we are happy to be able to point out what’s there.” This article originally ran in the April edition of Wag magazine, the Business Journal’s sister publication.
The Bruce Museum Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich. Photo courtesy the Bruce Museum Seaside Center.
Smart growth drives development in suburban communities BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com
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isiting Westchester recently, Parris N. Glendening, the former Maryland governor, dined one evening at a restaurant on Central Avenue. A national advocate for smart growth — high-density, mixed-use development near mass transit centers to reduce sprawl and protect the natural environment in more walkable cities and suburbs — Glendening glimpsed the commercial avenue’s possibilities beyond its streaming lanes of exhaust-emitting auto and truck traffic. “What a grand boulevard that could be,” he mused before an audience of about 225 real estate, finance and planning professionals and municipal officials from New York and Connecticut at Pace Law School.
Glendening — the keynote speaker at a recent panel discussion on smart growth presented by the Land Use Law Center at Pace and the Business Journal’s parent company, Westfair Communications – was alluding to a rising trend among municipal planners and private developers that promotes foot traffic in place of driving in urban areas being redeveloped for a new generation of downtown residents. The new urbanism championed by Glendening, first as Maryland’s governor and now as president of Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute and the Governor’s Institute on Community Design, and adopted by an increasing number of municipalities in this region is to a large degree, as New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson noted on the panel, “the old urbanism all over again.” For public officials like Bramson, smart-
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growth development proposals often encounter strong local opposition. “The job of a mayor in moving development for-
ward is tough,” said panel moderator John R. Nolon, a Pace law professor and founder » SMART GROWTH, page 5
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Pitch Perfect: Build and present a strong team
acemash and Odeo were startups that made it big, but not as they were originally envisioned. The truth of early stage investing is that nobody knows how the business will develop. Just as Facemash morphed into Facebook and Odeo into Twitter, the end result often has nothing to do with the initial concept. Entrepreneurs present a concept and convince investors that there is an attractive market, a plausible exit strategy and an opportunity for outsized returns. But they are predicting the future. In reality, at the angel stage of investment, the validation in the market, the valuation and the likelihood of success are all guesses. A good team can recognize new ideas and opportunities as the product develops, the market adjusts and customers react. Founders start with a minimum viable product then pivot the business model with market feedback. Only a good team will know when and how to pivot so as to increase the probability of success. In the case of Odeo, the founders had developed technology to share podcasts. This was a promising market in 2005, but in June of that year Apple included podcasting in iTunes and suddenly the competitive landscape changed. However, in the process of development Odeo introduced a group SMS service called Twttr, allowing people to send messages to groups of people in a public way. This add-on
service caught fire while the Odeo service languished. So the founders pivoted, developing their Twttr application into Twitter. Early stage investors understand this process and look for the team that can deliver on not just today’s idea of the business, but can pivot as well. This means that entrepreneurs should tout market feedback from early customers and convincingly show that the product is meeting the needs of the market. That someone in the market likes the product is important. But to investors, touting market feedback also demonstrates that the entrepreneurs are listening, which can be even more important than the initial feedback itself. As the product develops and the customer base grows, a good entrepreneurial team needs to understand why and how customers are using the product. The feedback on Facemash was both terrible and enlightening. The initial response led Mark Zuckerberg to realize the website was not appropriate; he even calling himself a “jerk” for creating it. But popularity, the users and the feedback suggested the need for a centralized website for students and this market demand led to Facebook. It later became a site for everybody. In both Facemash and Odeo, the founders did not fall in love with their products. They recognized the shifting trends and focused on creating a viable business. They followed the money.
This is what investors want to see. They want a team that can take the spark of an idea and create a business out of it. They want to see focus on developing the business and the flexibility to adapt to the market. In terms of the pitch, entrepreneurs should tell a story that goes well beyond the product and into the how. They need to introduce the team and explain why the team has the capabilities to deliver. Showing business capabilities includes strong credentials and quality content. But just as important is the presentation itself. A neat, organized appearance helps. Slides and presentation materials should be clear and well-thought through. The presenters should show openness, listening to questions and answering thoughtfully, without defensiveness. There is actually a tricky balance here: flexibility balanced with focus, which is not easy to get right. Entrepreneurs should be confident in their product and their market but also demonstrate a willingness to throw it out the window; dedication, focus and flexibility when needed. What this means in practice is that the entrepreneurial team needs to present: ■ A strong team with solid management credentials and an understanding of business not just the product and the specific product market. ■ An openness to suggestion and willingness to take feedback.
■ A willingness to step aside as management if necessary. ■ A focus on building a business not just a product. This last point is probably the most critical. As I have written before, entrepreneurs often think that they are presenting the next greatest product concept to investors, but they are not. Entrepreneurs are presenting an investment opportunity in the form of a product, a market, and a team. If the product and market turn out to be failures, which they most likely will be, the team will make the investment work. In fact, all that investors can be sure of is that the business will change so the investment decision comes down to how the well the team will manage this change. Jeff Loehr is a principal consultant at Stratist Consulting in White Plains, a �irm that helps businesses of all sizes design strategies, business models and execution plans, and a founding partner of the Westchester Angels, an investment group that brings early-stage investors and startups together. He can be reached at jeff.wbg@stratistconsulting.com.
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Note-able fundraiser he restored Lounsbury House mansion on Main Street in Ridgefield was the setting for the March 19 Spring Fling Dinner-Dance fundraiser ben-
efiting the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (RSO). Guests were treated to hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and open wine bar by Chef Raffaele Gallo, the music of the RSO
Dance Band and distinctive auction items. Sponsored by Fairfield County Bank, the event raised funds for the orchestra, based in Ridgefield for the past 51 years.
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ollowing the Connecticut Legislative Leaders Breakfast at the Stamford Crowne Plaza on March 23, Joseph McGee, vice president of the Business Council of Fairfield County, said it was good to hear a bipartisan consensus around not raising taxes, but also noted an unsettling amount of discord among leaders who not only need to find a solution to this year’s $226 million budget deficit, but also the looming $900 million deficit in the coming fiscal year, which could balloon to $1.3 billion due to lower-than-projected revenue. “That was the first time I think we had heard that publicly,” McGee said of the bil-
lion-dollar projection for next fiscal year’s budget deficit. “Hopefully that doesn’t happen, but it is clear there is a structural problem with the way state budget has been constructed. This is one of those critical moments where we have got to really look at how much we raise and how much we spend because we have a government that is too expensive to operate right now.” Hosted by the Business Council of Fairfield County, the breakfast featured commentary from Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Brendan Sharkey, House
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of the Land Use Law Center. “There are two things that Americans hate: one is sprawl and the other is density.” The millennial generation, which includes more than 83 million young Americans, is a major driving force behind smart growth development, Glendening said. Unlike the 75-million-strong baby boomer generation, a majority of college graduates today, 60 percent, decide where they want to live and then look for jobs there rather than finding a job first and moving to that location “Once you get a 25-year-old saying, ‘I can see myself living here,’ you’ve won half the economic development battle,” Glendening said. For companies hiring those millennials, the “number-one qualifier” when considering relocating to a community is that “it must be on a transit line,” he said. “Office parks just do not work in attracting talent to these companies.” That has led landlords to redevelop their office properties for mixed uses at the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, a leading high-tech research and development center, and along Westchester’s Platinum Mile, where White Plains and Harrison officials have revised zoning and master plans to accommodate mixed-use development. Both public officials and developers on the panel cited financial obstacles to smart growth. Bramson said the risk-to-reward ratio can be unfavorable for developers, especially in communities most in need of redevelopment. “It costs the same to build a high-rise in New York City as it does to build a high-rise in Westchester,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano. But a developer’s return on investment is less in a suburb such as Yonkers, he said, where the city and businesses have partnered in a Generation Y multimedia marketing campaign “to attract the millennials back to Yonkers.” Despite the financial obstacles, Spano said the city has about 2,000 residential units completed or in various stages of development on its waterfront. Developer Alex Twining, president and CEO of Twining Properties in New York City, noted that Westchester County has $1 trillion of built infrastructure, making it ripe for high-density development. “If we’re not doing something, we’re just wasting our money,” he said. Twining said smart-growth developers need forward-thinking government leaders and staff “who really can work with us and think outside the box.” Like Glendening, he said zoning needs to be more flexible and adaptive, such as the form-based zoning codes adopted by New Rochelle and Yonkers that regulate the physical forms of development in an area rather than specific uses of properties.
Seller Beware: 6 Reasons Why Deals Fall Through BY SYLVIE GADANT, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN
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Arthur Collins II, president of Collins Enterprises LLC in Greenwich, a pioneering developer of high-rise apartments on the downtown Yonkers waterfront, agreed with Twining that financial incentives are needed by smart-growth developers. His company in Yonkers received tax credits from the state’s brownfield cleanup program for developers who remove environmental contaminants from a redevelopment site before construction. Collins said developers also need a probusiness government administration to work with and a municipal master plan to guide development. Voicing a common complaint of developers delayed by extended municipal reviews and approvals of their projects in Westchester, Collins said, “There are many, many towns that have a permit process that has actually gotten out of hand.” Joan M. McDonald, a former New York state transportation commissioner and former economic and community development commissioner in Connecticut, noted that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has budgeted $100 million for the state’s Cleaner, Greener Communities program to support smart growth development. “This is a huge deal and I think that is the wave of the future,” she said. But climate change and the series of tropical storms and hurricanes that wreaked major damage in this region in the last five years might have slowed smart-growth initiatives, McDonald said. “I think with 2011, smart growth might have taken a little bit of a backseat to resiliency” and investment to strengthen infrastructure and properties against future storm disasters. Glendening said smart growth with its focus on walkable communities “has a strong and practical emphasis on equity” in a society where working families earning less than $50,000 annually spend on average onethird of their income on transportation. Yet in some new transit-oriented development areas, residential costs are so expensive that middle-class workers have been forced to move out, he said. “There’s got to be a very conscious attention to these issues,” Glendening said. “How we grow can help address the inequity and have a huge impact on the future of this country.”
Deal volumes may have slowed down in the first quarter of 2016, but anyone would tell you that there is always an appetite for well-run middle market businesses- from financial sponsors searching for their next investment, to Fortune 1000 companies SYLVIE GADANT looking to expand their product offerings or geographic outreach. If you are a business owner considering a potential exit or looking to raise capital from outside investors, here are six reasons why deals typically fall through and what you, as a potential seller, should avoid. GETTING COLD FEET. This happens more often than not. After months of hard-fought negotiations and painstaking due diligence, the seller leaves the buyer at the altar on the day of close. One owner even signed the definitive purchase agreement, and still walked out. As a business owner, before putting your company up for sale, you should ask yourself whether you are ready to sell. Are you ready to retire or move on to another venture? Are you ready to leave your family business in new hands? Do you trust the new owners will continue your legacy? If your business was your passion, are there other activities that will bring just as much enjoyment and gratification? And are you ready to walk away from a fairly reliable source of income, and take the present value of your business today? What happens if the money runs out? No one but you can answer these questions. Only you will know when you’re ready to step away. Only when you are ready should you get your business ready for a potential sale and maximize its value in the shortest amount of time. GOING IN ALONE. Sure, investment bankers and business brokers are not cheap, but most are worthwhile. When a client wants to sell their business, we always recommend they hire an investment banker. Why? Simply because they are professional dealmakers and marketers. They are incentivized to get the deal closed. A good investment banker will help you find potential buyers (maybe even someone that you may not have thought of), weed out the list, negotiate the best offer, and then move the process along. Your best bet is to have a seasoned negotiator who represents your side, speaks on your behalf, and makes sure you get what you want. Negotiations can become heated. If you’re staying in a management role, you don’t want to say or hear something that might impair your future relationship with your new investor. Even when you have a potential buyer with a substantial offer, it never hurts to speak to a deal professional. Ask yourself: how many companies have I sold? How many deals have I successfully negotiated? Do I fully understand all of the terms of the offer? If no, then don’t do it alone. NOT KNOWING YOUR NUMBER. Most business owners have an idea of what their business is worth, but many times we find their valuation is based on what they need to retire rather than the real value of the business to a potential buyer. Investment bankers can help you assess the potential value of your business; you might also hire a business valuation firm to provide additional guidance. It is imperative that you know whether the after-tax cash proceeds
will be enough to fund your post-transaction financial needs - whether you’d like to retire, pay for your children’s education, or purchase a new beachfront mansion in Florida. Speak to a wealth manager and your tax advisors about your plans. Will it be enough? Once you have your “bottom line” number it will be easier to negotiate a deal that works for you. Make sure you involve your advisors well in advance. We have seen instances where the tax calculation was done the day before close, and the sellers ended up re-trading. You don’t want this to happen to you. NOT KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE BALL. Your #1 job is to run your business. An M&A process can be a major distraction to your staff, your sales team, and to you. Deals can drag on for months and even over a year – another reason to hire an investment banker to keep the process short. When deals take longer than expected, you run the risk of losing a buyer because of declining sales or missed budgets. We’ve seen this happen too many times. BEING DISORGANIZED. The buyer’s advisors will request a multitude of documents – everything from your corporate by-laws, to customer contracts, bank statements, and tax returns. Even before you decide to sell your company, it’s important to maintain well-organized books and records. This will speed up the sales process. Companies that maintain clean books and records tend to be more valuable. NOT BEING TRANSPARENT FROM DAY ONE. The best way to handle potential deal breakers is to be upfront about them. Don’t fool yourself. If there is a problem with your company, your buyer will find out. Every sophisticated buyer spends a considerable amount of time and money on due diligence, hiring the best attorneys, accountants, and advisors. Transparency pays and builds trust. If you come forward with a problem, there is a greater chance for an amicable outcome. The buyer will be confident that, if something else comes up, you will proactively deal with it together. THE PATHWAY TO A SUCCESSFUL EXIT. Hear from leading experts on what you should be doing now to help you prepare and drive valuation, on April 28, 2016, at the Fairview Country Club in Greenwich. The notable panel includes Alan Badey, managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office; Sylvie Gadant, Transaction Advisory Services practice leader and partner at Citrin Cooperman; Gary Karlitz, Valuation/Forensic practice leader and partner at Citrin Cooperman; Gretchen Perkins, partner at Huron Capital; David Swerdloff, partner at Day Pitney; and Douglas Donohue, CEO of Excel Partners Holdings. For more information, contact ldidiego@citrincooperman.com. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sylvie Gadant, CPA, is a partner with Citrin Cooperman’s Private Equity Group and is the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice leader. She coordinates and leads buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for private equity firms and strategic buyers. Sylvie can be reached by phone at 973.218.0500 or via email at sgadant@citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business-consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; Bethesda, MD; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, visit www. citrincooperman.com.
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announcement with Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau to discuss the already ambitious plans he held for the property. “I showed him a check for hundreds of thousands of dollars to show that I meant business,” Kleban said. “Mike and the city of Fairfield immediately showed their support.” Kleban identified three goals for the project: Economic viability; providing a greater number of employment opportunities than the roughly 800 jobs that will be lost by General Electric leaving; and increasing the tax base of Fairfield. To the last point, Fairfield University Executive Vice President Kevin Lawlor confirmed that the university will lease the property from Kleban, thus keeping it subject to property taxes. “Returning the property to the tax rolls is a good thing,” he said. “It’s great to hear the specifics,” Tetreau said. “I’m very excited about the potential of this coming to fruition.” Citing the proposed increased tax benefit and employment over what GE has been offering, he added, “This is great news about the future and the potential for the town and the region.” The developer and university have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for some time. In addition to owning the former Borders property in downtown Fairfield that now operates as the university’s campus bookstore, Kleban partnered with the
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are based, may be reporting these individuals as new hires, but are discovered during the benchmark revision process to be people shifting from one job to another. “What has traditionally happened in recoveries is when the revision comes up the numbers go up, not a lot, maybe 1,000 or 2,000 over the course of a year, not 10,000,” he said. Condon disagreed, saying turnover is not to blame for the revision. “What employers are asked is to report the number of payroll jobs they have on the 12th of the month of each month,” he said. “There is no particular reason, high turnover or not, they would report a number that’s different than that.” Instead he blames the large revision on a rare statistical error. According to Condon, the annual benchmark revision takes place to adjust the monthly sample-based estimates of payroll employment in the state by using quarterly census numbers of employment and wages,
school and the town to create an off-campus business accelerator, the Fairfield University Entrepreneurial Lab (F.U.E.L.). Also, Kenneth Kleban, Albert’s son and company president, serves on the advisory board to the university’s Dolan School of Business. Kleban said he maintains a “special relationship” with Fairfield University President Jeffrey P. von Arx, who along with Lawlor convinced the board of trustees to approve the agreement. “We’re glad to be associated with it,” said Lawlor. “We envision a first-class property that can attract executives from the area and offer customized support for corporations.” Given the university’s strong nursing and business programs, he added, “it seemed like a great fit.” A considerable stumbling block in all of this is the fact that Kleban does not currently own the property — and possibly never will. “I’m prepared to offer whatever it takes — within reason — to buy it,” Kleban said. While his company and GE have been in negotiations for several months, “We haven’t talked price yet. I’m ready to pay the price that a public company will demand for such a property, but if another company in China or somewhere comes along …” GE announced in January its plans to abandon what had been its corporate home since 1974, having already made its displeasure known over Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy’s tax hike signed in June 2015. That legislation, representing a $1.5 billion tax increase, tripled the sales tax on data processing and significantly increased corpo-
rate tax liability throughout the state. According to the latest town of Fairfield’s assessment figures available, General Electric is Fairfield’s second-largest taxpayer, with a valuation of $70,792,220; Kleban Properties holds the top spot, at $75,637,594. Malloy’s action coincided with GE’s moves to cut corporate costs and shift its focus to software development, thus attracting what it believes are workers who prefer to live and work in large cities. Several cities actively campaigned to become the new home of the company — which generated nearly $150 billion in revenue in 2014 —including New York City and Providence, R.I. Boston, with input from Massachusetts, won the day with a combined incentives package reportedly worth around $150 million, plus the fact that it offers a number of high-profile universities and tech companies. GE announced in mid-March that it plans to move to a roughly 2.5-acre piece of land in its historic — and potentially pricey — Fort Point Channel district. “We want to be at the center of an ecosystem that shares our aspirations,” GE CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt said in a statement. “This hurts,” Malloy said after GE’s announcement. “You win some and you lose some.” Some in Boston are now wondering if they’ll be losing more than they originally thought. A provision in the GE/Boston agreement states that if the company “occupies any properties owned or leased by the
Boston Redevelopment Authority [which reportedly may take over ownership of some of the older buildings that GE has its eye on], for a lease term up to 20 years, the Company shall be responsible for only annual operating expenses, property taxes not abated … and interior renovations costs.” Notably absent from the agreement is the word “rent,” which could mean that GE will not be on the hook for leasing the waterfront property — a development that has resulted in some squawking in the Boston newspapers. Meanwhile, General Electric announced this week that it is selling its GE Asset Management division in Stamford to Bostonbased asset management firm State Street Corp. for a reported $485 million; State Street has indicated the office’s 275 employees will remain in Stamford. Kleban, who described his Fairfield proposal as “paramount in my mind” and something that will “be our legacy if we can make it happen,” said that while he is eager to move forward, “General Electric has a different agenda than we have. They’re not moving to Boston until 2018.” A GE spokesman would say only that “We don’t have any updates on this at the present.” “I’m ready to move tomorrow morning,” Kleban said. “We have the funds in place, and have the support. And although I’m sort of in the twilight of my life, I’m committed to making this happen. We want to make this not a negative for Fairfield any longer, but a major, major positive.”
which come from unemployment insurance tax data — an actual count of employees in employment in the state. However, this data is delayed by approximately six months compared with the monthly estimates. “When we saw the first-quarter data, which was in June, we saw that job estimates appeared to be overestimating, it wasn’t significant then, but it was noticeable,” he said. “By the time we saw the end of the year data, the amount of overestimation had significantly increased. It is possible through the error of no one, just probability, that the sample you draw might not be representative. I have seen it happen in other states once or twice over the last 10 years or so. It is literally that rare, but it does happen.” Condon said beginning in May or shortly thereafter, the Labor Department will begin publishing quarterly benchmark revisions to “ensure that if something like this begins to happen again we know it quicker.” The revision of job growth numbers in 2015 has given Gioia cause for caution. He said the monthly numbers may have to be looked at with a more “jaded” perspective. The revised 2015 numbers preceded job
growth numbers for February 2016, in which the Labor Department estimated the state gained 4,200 jobs — significantly outpacing job growth for the same period last year. According to the department, the estimated year-to-date pace of job growth for the first two months of 2016 was 5,400 jobs compared with 1,200 jobs for January and February 2015. The state’s unemployment rate remains unchanged from January at 5.5 percent, but down five-tenths of a percentage point from the February 2015 unemployment rate of 6.0 percent. While indicating the economy is making some gradual progress, both reports only increase the need for fiscal diligence, Gioia said. “When the governor says we have a new economic reality he is absolutely right,” he said. “This is something we are really going to have to pay attention to and it shows Connecticut is not there yet, we are still in the process of recovery whereas the U.S. and many neighboring states have recovered.” He cited the state’s unemployment rate of 5.5 percent, the highest in New England
and nearly a full percentage point above the regional average of 4.6 percent. The U.S. average unemployment rate for February was 4.9 percent. And while the state has now recovered 77 percent of jobs lost during the recession and the private sector has regained 91 percent, the economy still faces challenges, said Gioia, noting 2015 was the second-slowest year for job growth since the recession ended in 2010. Timpanelli said until the state starts to promote an environment for job creation, lukewarm growth and job losses will likely remain. But how the state government and its residents will manage the task remains to be seen. He cited Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s 30-year, $100 billion proposal to revitalize the state’s ailing transportation infrastructure, which already is getting pushback from legislators and residents. “We are seeing a lot of opposition because people don’t want to see any more means of taxing them to pay for public infrastructure,” he said. “It’s the same old story, people want their cake, but they don’t want to pay to eat that cake.”
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BY KEVIN PETERS
China’s butterfly effect on U.S. markets is no small thing
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Chinese stockbroker hiccupped on the floor of the Shanghai exchange on a recent Wednesday and by Friday, the U.S. markets had dropped hundreds of points. Yes, I realize this is a hypothetical variation — and exaggeration — on one element of the chaos theory that says the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings on one continent can create a hurricane on another. I don’t mean to be trite. The effect of economic conditions in China on the U.S. and other world markets is no small matter. If the Chinese markets plunge, major world market selloffs occur with seemingly predictable regularity. Even when other factors are at play, such as a glut of oil reducing world prices, there still are echoes of Chinese economic factors involved. If, conversely, the Chinese markets surge, a sigh of relief is heard across the planet and other Asian, as well as European and American markets, surge along with it. China’s challenges have been debated for years, but in recent months, they have taken on a greater importance in the minds of investors and policymakers. We focused on China when stocks sold off sharply during the summer, and such worries have again
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been a major influence on global markets’ decline in recent days. The Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index, for instance, plunged 2.4 percent on Jan. 21 after the Chinese currency continued to fall and trading halted on its stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average now sits at nearly 10 percent below the all-time nominal high that it reached last year. China’s convulsions have come at an inopportune time. The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, a move that may have intensified an exodus from riskier
investments. And there are a few signs of weakness in the U.S. economy, particularly in the manufacturing sector. It seems to me that the wise investor should take heed of not only those companies with facilities in China, or that trade directly with China, but also those affected by other firms’ ties to the Chinese economy. As an example of the reach China has in international trade, consider that it became the world’s largest exporter in 2013, and in 2014, it exported $2.343 trillion in goods, far outpacing the European Union at $2.173 trillion, and the United States, at $1.633 trillion that year. China shipped 17 percent of its exports to the United States in 2014. Meanwhile, China is increasing its trade with Japan and South Korea, and also focusing increased attention on Africa. China also is pushing for trade agreements with other Southeast Asian nations and with many Latin American countries. A major attraction of doing business in China is that it provides significant manufacturing facilities for foreign businesses. Raw materials are shipped to China, where less expensive labor builds the final products, which then are exported, often back to the United States. Among the country’s
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major exports are electrical and other types of machinery; this includes computers and related equipment. China also is a leader in medical and optical equipment and, as many people know, exports fabric, textiles, and apparel. What many people don’t realize, however, is that China is the world’s largest exporter of steel. Thus, a slowdown in the Chinese economy has a ripple effect on other countries in that the amount of raw materials they provide to China for processing is reduced by the falling demand in China. Despite the apparent mushroom effect that China’s economic woes are having on world equity markets, there remain many significant investment opportunities — and even some bargains — for those willing to spend the time doing proper research. Fear of investing in a market under pressure can mean missing out on long-term opportunities. Chaos, after all, is not an investment strategy. Kevin Peters is a �inancial adviser with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Purchase. He can be reached at 914-225-6680.
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he bidding war between Marriott International hotels and Chinese insurance giant Anbang for the thousands of hotels under the Stamford-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide umbrella continued with a recent bid of more than $15 billion by Anbang. Anbang leads a consortium of investors, including investment firms J.C. Flowers & Co. of New York and Primavera Capital Limited of China, which together issued their second offer for Starwood at $82.75 per share in cash — approximately $13.9 billion — topping Marriott’s previous counterbid of $13.6 billion, including $21 in cash per share. In addition, Starwood stockholders
would receive additional consideration in the form of Interval Leisure Group common stock from the spin-off of its vacation ownership business, Vistana Signature Experiences, and subsequent merger with ILG, currently valued at $5.91 per Starwood share, based on ILG’s share price as of market close on March 24, 2016. With this, the consortium proposal and the ILG transaction have a combined current value of $88.66 per share or approximately $15.03 billion. In a statement, Starwood said Anbang’s bid is reasonably likely to lead to a superior proposal as defined in Starwood’s merger agreement with Marriott, but that its board of directors has not changed its recommendation in support of a merger with Marriott. Marriott has not yet countered with a higher bid proposal, but the company said in a statement it was confident that its previous offer provided the best course for both companies. “The combined company will offer stockholders significant equity upside and greater long-term value driven by a larger global footprint, wider choice of brands for consumers, substantial revenue synergies, and improved economics to owners and franchisees leading to accelerated global growth and continued strong returns,” according to Marriott. Anbang’s aggressive pursuit of Starwood is the hallmark of a new phase in Chinese business operations, said David Cadden, professor emeritus in the School of Business at Quinnipiac University. “I think what we are beginning to see is an explosion of mergers and acquisitions over the last 18 months and I think this is one manifestation of it,” he said. “Many Chinese firms are taking a look and really want to move into the global marketplace and they have the cash to make acquisitions overseas. They are truly committed to joining the global market.” There have been suggestions that Anbang could face regulatory or political hurdles by U.S. officials and legislators uncomfortable with the idea of Chinese companies acquiring American businesses, but Cadden said these obstacles are unlikely. “Some politicians are almost reflexively against the idea of foreign acquisitions of America business, particularly Chinese acquisitions,” he said. “Some may see it as a backdoor method to acquire intelligence, but I don’t think that will be a big problem.” However, there may be concerns over the financing behind Anbang and the degree to which the Chinese government may be subsidizing Anbang, he said. “At my age I don’t place bets, but overall I think Marriott is in a good position to carry through with the acquisition,” Cadden said.
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he Fairfield Museum and History Center, in its ninth year of serving the region as a thriving educational and cultural facility, is eager to announce two exciting developments.
Museum looks to restore history with town green project and archives is the most complete compilation of materials on Connecticut history in private hands. It includes hundreds of local histories, biographies of Connecticut figures, files of scholarly articles, rare and out of print books, popular works, and
more than 200 doctoral dissertations on state history, the only such collection in existence. The Collier Collection will be available to researchers and students at the Fairfield Museum’s Research Library, thanks to a
grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Michael A. Jehle is executive director of the Fair�ield Museum and History Center. He can be reached at 203-259-1598.
First, the museum and the town of Fairfield are spearheading efforts to revitalize the historic town green, which was first laid out in 1639. Thanks to grants from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and CT Humanities, along with the support of public and private partners, the museum will be working to restore and upgrade one of the oldest public spaces in Connecticut. The town green encompasses an important 20-acre campus of unique educational, civic and historic resources, and the museum and town are working together to develop a landscape master plan and upgrades to the historic properties. The project includes restoration of the Burr Mansion — rebuilt in 1790 after being burned during the Revolutionary War — restoration of Sun Tavern, built in 1780 and the creation of a Children’s Art and Education Center in the adjacent Victorian cottage and barn structures. With assistance from community partners, including the Fairfield Rotary Foundation, the museum intends to create a family education center that focuses on the essential elements of a successful community. Revitalization of Fairfield’s historic green will have significant long-term educational, cultural and economic benefits for the community for generations to come. Second, the museum is now the new home to one of the most comprehensive libraries of Connecticut history. Assembled by former State Historian Christopher Collier, this extensive collection of books
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BRIEFS BIG Y PLANS FALL OPENING FOR SHELTON STORE BIG Y FOODS INC., the privately held Massachusetts-based grocery chain, is moving forward with plans to open its fifth Fairfield County store in October at the intersection of Bridgeport Avenue and Nells Rock Road in Shelton. The 56,000-square-foot supermarket joins Big Ys in Bethel, Newtown, Stratford and Monroe, and will be the chain’s 64th store. The company says the Shelton store represents an investment of more than $10 million into the local community, and will offer about 150 full- and part-time positions. First announced in February, the chain’s plans hit a minor bump when Shelton’s planning and zoning commission objected to including a convenience store/gas station on the site. That proposal has since been withdrawn by Big Y, though a spokesman said the chain could revisit the subject in the future. The spokesman described Big Y’s entry into the service station sector as “still in the fledgling stage” it is experimenting with gas stations near its Springfield, Mass., headquarters but has no current plans to add fuel stations in Connecticut.
was not disclosed. Brett Hatcher, vice president for investments at Marcus & Millichap, said the storage facility has a history of high occupancy. “The asset provides the new owner with stable cash flow and offers upside potential through rental increases, insurance sales and expense management,” he said. Built on a nearly 4-acre lot, the 27-yearold facility includes 879 storage units, 477 of which are climate-controlled, ranging in size from 25 to 500 square feet. Hatcher and Joseph Holloway, a Marcus & Millichap associate in the firm’s Columbus, Ohio, office, represented the seller.
DAY PITNEY RE-ELECTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD THE PARTNERS AT LAW FIRM DAY PITNEY LLP recently conducted elections for its three-member executive committee and the four other partners who, with the executive committee, serve on the executive board. The partners re-elected Stanley A. Twardy Jr. as managing partner and Daniel FitzMaurice and Thomas Goldberg to the executive committee. The new members elected to its executive board are Colleen Donovan, David Doyle, Dina Kapur Sanna, and Barbara Freedman Wand. The executive committee, under the
direction of the managing partner, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm; the executive board provides guidance to the executive committee and serves as a liaison to the firm’s partners. Day Pitney also recently promoted two women to managing office partners: Ellen Knarr in its New York office and Heather Weine Brochin in New Jersey. A 114-year-old firm, Day Pitney has approximately 300 attorneys in 11 offices in Boston, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. It operates Fairfield County offices in Greenwich and Stamford. — John Golden and Kevin Zimmerman
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HIGHLAND PLAZA IN NEWTOWN SELLS FOR $3.75M HIGHLAND PLAZA, A 65,000-SQUAREFOOT SHOPPING CENTER in Newtown, was sold for $3.75 million, according to Todd Payne, president of Goodfellow Real Estate in Danbury. The three-building property at 123 S. Main St. includes retail, office and service tenants, said Bob Cascella, commercial advisor and broker at Goodfellow. Cascella represented both the seller, Highland HC LLC, and the buyer, Newtown Highland LLC, in the deal. Russell Barton, a commercial real estate investor from Litchfield and a principal of Newtown Highland, LLC, said the partners “are excited about the opportunity to be part of the Newtown business community.”
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NORWALK SELF-STORAGE FACILITY SOLD FOR $19M AFFORDABLE SELF STORAGE, A 77,760-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY at 162 Bouton St. in Norwalk, has been sold for $19 million, which equates to $242 per square foot, according to Marcus & Millichap. The commercial real estate investment services firm, represented the seller, Paul and John Hertz, a private partnership based in Darien, and procured the buyer. The buyer
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BY JOSEPH MATTHEWS
March Madness: A good time to think financial fitness
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ports fans know that March is a great time to rev up the excitement that may have ebbed after the Super Bowl in February. During this month, men’s and women’s college basketball teams across the country are hoping for a spot in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. In Connecticut, there has been a special focus on the University of Connecticut’s teams, which generally make a national showing and often make it to the championships. This year, the UConn women’s team remains undefeated and is heading to its ninth consecutive Final Four. But while many sports-oriented numbercrunchers will be looking at player stats and potential opponents, there are other numbers that standout athletes also should take into consideration, especially if they anticipate continuing on to play professional sports. Those numbers include their anticipated salaries, cost of living over the average lifetime of their professional career and how they can begin saving immediately for the years after their playing days are over. There are far too many stories of professional athletes making millions in salaries and endorsements one year and going broke a relatively short time later. Considering the
salaries most professional athletes command, especially in football, baseball, basketball and hockey, the incidence of former player bankruptcies should be rare, rather than a shoulder-shrugging routine. In professional football for instance, the highest league salary in 2015 was Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ $22 million, an amount much higher than the lowest salary, which was $602,841 — which is still a pretty nice payday compared to the average Joe. So what can be done to help these budding athletes get a handle on their own finances? For starters, we can educate rookie pros of their need to focus on perfecting their sport and allowing other professionals to be concerned with their net worth and helping it grow. Rookies must first focus on what they do best and let the excitement of the new job settle down a bit before making any major decisions on new purchases or investments. The average career of a professional athlete — whether it is basketball, baseball, hockey or football — is roughly five years; a bit less for hockey and football, a bit more for baseball. Regardless, there isn’t a lot of time to amass a fortune that will last for decades.
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There are far too many stories of professional athletes making millions in salaries and endorsements one year and going broke a relatively short time later.
We also should encourage more states nationwide to require at least one course in personal finances as a requirement for high school graduation. Currently, just 17 states require high school students to take such a course and only 16 states require standardized testing of economic concepts. Unfortunately, Connecticut does not
require a personal finance course for high school graduation. Nor does it require implementation of state standards for economic education or standardized economic testing, making it voluntary for any student to take courses in personal finance/economics before they graduate. This means that a potential knowledge gap exists for those students who may be facing a large and sudden influx of money. And worse, it is easy to get used to a huge income, but not as easy to deal with life’s realities if that income suddenly dries up. If our athletes are to remain champions after their active playing days are over, they should go forward prepared for life every bit as much as they were prepared for their particular sport. Even the most knowledgeable of investors seek out professional advice when necessary. Why shouldn’t a career in sports provide access not only to the locker room, but to solid financial knowledge that can keep the income flowing when the athlete is permanently sidelined? Joseph Matthews is a �inancial adviser with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Fair�ield. He can be reached at 203-319-5165 or by email at joseph. matthews@morganstanley.com.
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Creativity, consistency both part of winning marketing campaign Talking to marketing people, I keep hearing about the need to make multiple impressions on people we’re trying to reach. I know that people receive and process information in lots of different ways. One of the mistakes we’ve made in past marketing efforts is that things don’t tie together, they don’t cross support each other. I need to understand how to create a campaign. Can you give me any advice? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Marketing is a place to get creative and find a voice that represents the company. You also have to watch out that your efforts coordinate and cross support each other for maximum effect. Be sure to build in offers all over the place, so people know what to do next if they’re interested. Think ahead to what you want to do six months or a year from now. Build momen-
tum through consistency; avoid the temptation to jump from one idea to the next. Talk to your clients and your employees. Ask them to describe your company. If possible, record what they say so you can refer back without interpretation. What words and tone do they use? Are they formal or informal? Big words or small ones? Lighthearted or serious? Technical or layman’s terms? Ask what images come to mind when they think about your company. People, words, letters, animals, toys or other things? What’s in the background? Do they think of cartoons or pictures? Realistic or idealized settings? Soft colors or bright or black and white? Get as much detail as you can. Compare your customer and employee feedback with existing marketing materials. Does it match? Anything that stands out as a perfect match? Anything that is a total disconnect? Pick out the central theme, both words and image, and fill in the blank: “When people think of my company, I always want them to think _______.” Consider how you scroll through things on the Internet — one thing after another, until something catches your eye. Once
you’ve decided on your central theme, it’s time to focus on making your marketing material arresting enough that people will stop to look further. That can be done with words as well as images. Turn what you’ve learned doing research with customers and employees into something that catches the eye and describes the company to the next person who comes along. Make sure that the words and images you come up with revolve around, refer back to and build on your central theme. Once you know the image, idea or theme you want to get across, it’s time to get your audience to take action to engage. This takes you back to the concept of scrolling through the Internet. People start out receiving information passively. Buyers have to engage with you actively. Offers are the way to get from passive to active. And this is not the time to be subtle. If someone takes a look at your material — whether it is an advertisement, email blast, social media page, or website — tell them what to do next. Use arrows, boxes, color and bold type to draw your audience into the offer. State the obvious: “Why wait? Act now! Click here.” “Get a ___ (fill in the blank with something your customers tell you they’re
interested in).” Plan out what you want to promote in the future. Give your audience someplace to end up by building a landing page to provide more information. Build audience awareness through blog posts and social media updates. Buy Google AdWords to raise the visibility. Give out samples and ask users to make recommendations. Stick with the campaign, even if it doesn’t work as well as you want right away. Tweak, rather than making massive changes, so you can identify what it is that your audience responds to. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Social Media Marketing Campaigns & Strategies for 2016 and Beyond” by Ryan Stabile. Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., Strate�yLeaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple pro�its in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strate�y Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-2383535, AskAndi@Strate�yLeaders.com. Check out our library of business advice articles: AskAndi.com.
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ighteen years ago, Robin Selden of Stamford was training employees at clothing retailer Gap on how to create the company’s signature look in its stores when her mother asked her to join the family business, Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning. Bringing her passion for design, Selden’s transition to catering has flowered into a successful career, validated last month with her win as Chef of the Year at the prestigious CATIE (Catering Arts Through Innovated Excellence) Awards from the International Caterers Association in Las Vegas. “I am still on cloud nine from this experience,” Selden said. “I’m so lucky to wake up every day and go to a job that I absolutely love. I’m incredibly proud of our amazing company and our dedicated team.” The award is the latest achievement in a successful year for Marcia Selden Catering. It was the first catering company inducted into the Connecticut Restaurant Association’s Hall of Fame, it was named to TheKnot.com’s Weddings Hall of Fame as well as being chosen Best Caterer in the Best of the Gold Coast contest by Moffly Media. Selden credits her success to her mother, Marcia, whom after decades at the helm of the business remains a driving force, frequently reminding her daughter that “I am the name on the door.” “Every day she dots all of our I’s and
keeps us on the straight and narrow, which is actually awesome,” she said. Selden is joined by her brother, Jeffrey, who also began his career outside the family business. He was drawn in as the company steadily grew to become a leading regional catering and events company that designs one-of-a-kind experiences for celebrities, premier events and longtime clients alike. Selden said she started learning the business from scratch. “I learned this business by doing it, by being in the tradition and loving food and the way it works. While my friends were out having a good time I was working at parties helping our mom build this business,” she said. “She was an entrepreneur before the word was in the dictionary.” Despite having no formal culinary school training, Selden is now the president of the International Caterers Association. As president, Selden said her goal, beyond the continued development of her and the company, is to put the catering chef at the forefront of the food world. “Every TV show and cookbook is about restaurant chefs. I don’t take away anything from what they do, but what we do is really sexy food and we change it every day because we customize it for every event,” she said. “We really recognize the aesthetics of food and the look of a party – people eat with their eyes – it has to look spectacular and taste amazing.” Headquartered in Stamford, the company recently opened an office and event
Robin Selden of Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning recently was named Best Chef of the Year at the International Caterers Association’s CATIE Awards. Photo courtesy of Marcia Selden Catering & Event Planning.
space, Above Twelve, in midtown Manhattan as part of what Selden refers to as a very gentle and careful growth period for the company. From humble beginnings under Marcia Selden, the company has expanded its presence internationally, catering and coordinating events of more than 1,000 people in locations ranging from the Dominican Republic and Greenwich hedge funds to an upcoming destination wedding in Italy. The company employs 30 full-time staff that Selden refers to as family and up to 150 part-time staff who work on-call to help manage from 1,500 and 2,000 events a year, Selden said. “We can have 40 events in just a week.” With such success, Selden said it is important to keep perspective and maintain
hands-on connection with the company. “We are never going to forget about the people who got us here and still want to do the Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people,” she said. “I just don’t want to forget that and I don’t want to get to that point where we don’t know what’s happening anymore and it is just running like a machine.” The company still caters small events for longtime clients who have supported the family business over the decades, but being in such demand the family has actually had to learn to turn away business, she said. “We recognize not all business is good business,” she said. “This is the first year we convinced my mom not to take everything. Back in the day she said ‘no’ to nobody. We are not for everybody and that is OK. That took us a long time to be able to say.”
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Greenwich businessman takes charge too on polo field BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA ggouveia@westfairinc.com
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t’s a place — one of the toniest and loveliest on God’s green earth — where stars gather to watch some of the finest athletes of both the two-legged and four-legged variety. And yet, on any given Sunday afternoon in spring and summer, it’s a place where everyone can feel right at home — even the family dog. For 35 years, Greenwich Polo Club has been offering spectators thrilling match play in an atmosphere of casual elegance amid the undulating verdure of the town’s backcountry. Credit for this goes first and foremost to Peter M. Brant — businessman, film producer, art collector, and philanthropist. Brant is chairman and CEO of BD 1Peter SCSU_SportMgmt_Fairfield_7.375x7.125_Layout 3/24/16 Brant 4:08 PM Page 1
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White Birch Investment LLC, which owns White Birch Paper Co., a paper manufacturer headquartered in Greenwich. He is also the founding owner and chairman of Brant Publications Inc. in New York City, publisher of Interview, Antiques, Arts in America and Modern magazines. Brant is also a true horseman, who fell in love with the sport when he met polo legend Thomas B. “Tommy” Glynn at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in the 1970s. Outside his companies’ offices, he is not only the founder of Greenwich Polo and the Saratoga Polo Association in Saratoga Springs, along with co-founder of Bridgehampton Polo Club and Windsor Polo Club in Vero Beach, Fla., but the only breeder in Kentucky Derby history to have bred a Louisville winner, Thunder Gulch in 1995, along with the champion’s sire and dam. In 1979 — two years before Greenwich Polo was born — Brant founded Team White Birch. Anchored by Brant, who has been a top-ranked amateur player, and powered by the Argentine 9-goaler, Mariano Aguerre, White Birch has become the New York Yankees of polo, having won the most high-goal polo tournaments, 31, in the past 25 years, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship in 2005. Among other memorable moments was a tournament that has been called “the polo match of the century” — the Americas’ Polo Championship, which in 1986 pitted the best of North America against that of Argentina, a Brant inspiration that was televised on CBS. The cameras rolled again — last year with NBCSN — as Team Audi defeated Team White Birch in overtime to win the East Coast Open. The tournament drew more than 8,000 fans, including equestrian Jessica » POLO, page 19
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THE LIST
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
LAW FIRMS
Law Firms
Ranked by number of attorneys practicing in the county. Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website
Managing partner(s) or officer(s) Email address Year firm established
Cohen and Wolf PC
David A. Ball dball@cohenandwolf.com 1951 Michael J. Herling mherling@fdh.com 1987 James T. Shearin, chairman jtshearin@pullcom.com 1919
51 51
Stanley Twardy Jr. satwardy@daypitney.com 1902
43 270
20 11 12
Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC
Marsha Belman Moses, firm managing partner Ira W. Bloom, Westport managing partner ibloom@bmdlaw.com 1933
38 38
21 14 3
Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara LLC
Michael J. Jones, Jennifer D. Port, Steven B. Steinmetz, Michael P. Murray, Stephen G. Walko info@ibolaw.com 1950
34 36
21 9 6
Cummings & Lockwood LLC
Jonathan B. Mills jmills@cl-law.com 1909
33 56
22 14 19
Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP
Robert C. E. Laney roblaney@ryandelucalaw.com 1966
33 39
15 17 7
Scott L. Murphy, managing partner smurphy@goodwin.com 1919
32 206
18 10 4
31 139
74 53 12
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1115 Broad St., Bridgeport 06604 368-0211 • cohenandwolf.com
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177 Broad St., Stamford 06901 325-5000 • fdh.com
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850 Main St., Bridgeport 06601 330-2000 • pullcom.com
4 5 6 7
Finn Dixon & Herling LLP Pullman & Comley LLC Day Pitney LLP
1 Canterbury Green, Stamford 06901 • 977-7300 24 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 • 862 7800 daypitney.com 1221 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • 227-9545 75 Broad St., Milford 06460 • 783-1200 • 9 Morgan Ave., Norwalk 06851 • 853-7997 bmdlaw.com
170 Mason St., Greenwich 06830 • 661-6000 65 Locust Ave., New Canaan 06840 • 966-1492 ibolaw.com 6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 327-1700 • cl-law.com 707 Summer St., Stamford 06901 357-9200 • ryandelucalaw.com
8 9 10
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901; 289 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 324-8100 • 869-5600 • shipmangoodwin.com
Wiggin and Dana LLP
281 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 363-7600 • wiggin.com
Robinson & Cole LLP
1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 462-7500 • rc.com
Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni LLP
11
1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 358-0800 • dmoc.com
12
2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 319-7100 • brodywilk.com
Brody Wilkinson PC
Halloran & Sage LLP
315 Post Road West, Westport 06880 • 227-2855 133 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 • 798-1000 halloransage.com
Verrill Dana LLP
33 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880 222-0885 • verrilldana.com
Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC
500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830 869-3800 • wbamct.com
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder
13
350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 336-4421 • koskoff.com
14
707 Summer St., Suite 300, Stamford 06901 425-4200 • carmodylaw.com
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Zeldes, Needle & Cooper
1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 06601 19 Old Kings Highway, Darien 06820 333-9441 • znclaw.com
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Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 899-8900 • goldmangruderwoods.com
Paul Hughes phughes@wiggin.com 1934 Edward V. O'Hanlan Office managing partner, Metro New York tohanlan@rc.com 1845 William A. Durkin III wdurkin@dmoc.com 1983 Peter T. Mott pmott@brodywilk.com 1998 William J. McGrath Jr., managing partner Stephen P. Fogerty, managing attorney, Westport fogerty@halloransage.com 1935 Keith C. Jones kjones@verrilldana.com 1862 Harry E. Peden III hpeden@wbamct.com 2000 James Horowitz NA 1936 Brian T. Henebry bhenebry@carmodylaw.com 1990 Maximino Medina Jr. mmedina@znclaw.com 1971 Michael L. Goldman mgoldman@goldgru.com 1995 Brian Del Gatos Regional managing partner, Connecticut brian.delgatto@wilsonelser.com
Having impressive resources and using them effectively are two different things. Withers Bergman LLP Wilson Elser
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 388-9100 • wilsonelser.com
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660 Steamboat Road, Greenwich 06830 302-4100 • withersworldwide.com
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184 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 325-4491• sgtlaw.com
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148 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 744-2150 • chgjtlaw.com
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP
• FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL 18 Week of April 4, 2016 Collins, Hannafin PC
1978
David M. Lehn inquiries.gw@withers.us.com 1962 Richard A. Silver rsilver@sgtlaw.com 1978 Edward J. Hannafin plathrop@chgjtlaw.com 1963
This list is a sampling of law firms located in the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list,
Number of attorneys in county Total number in firm
Number of partners, associates, of counsel
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44 87
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7 18 5 18 Augusta, ME | Portland, ME | 6Boston, MA 6 Providence, RI | Westport, CT | Washington, DC 18 10 786 www.verrilldana.com2 13 Connecting all offices: 855-307-0700 16 4 500 3 9 15 5 15 1 8 14 4 14 2
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65 Locust Ave., New Canaan 06840 • 966-1492 ibolaw.com
info@ibolaw.com 1950
Cummings & Lockwood LLC
Jonathan B. Mills jmills@cl-law.com 1909
33 56
22 14 19
Robert C. E. Laney roblaney@ryandelucalaw.com 1966
33 39
15 17 7
Scott L. Murphy, managing partner smurphy@goodwin.com 1919
32 206
18 10 4
31 139
74 53 12
26 199
12 5 9
6 Landmark Square, Stamford 06901 327-1700 • cl-law.com
Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP
707 Summer St., Stamford 06901 357-9200 • ryandelucalaw.com
8 9 10
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
300 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901; 289 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 324-8100 • 869-5600 • shipmangoodwin.com
Wiggin and Dana LLP
281 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 363-7600 • wiggin.com
Robinson & Cole LLP
1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 462-7500 • rc.com
Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni LLP
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1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 358-0800 • dmoc.com
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2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 319-7100 • brodywilk.com
Brody Wilkinson PC
Halloran & Sage LLP
315 Post Road West, Westport 06880 • 227-2855 133 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 • 798-1000 halloransage.com
Verrill Dana LLP
33 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880 222-0885 • verrilldana.com
Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC
500 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830 869-3800 • wbamct.com
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder
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350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 336-4421 • koskoff.com
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707 Summer St., Suite 300, Stamford 06901 425-4200 • carmodylaw.com
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Zeldes, Needle & Cooper
1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 06601 19 Old Kings Highway, Darien 06820 333-9441 • znclaw.com
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Goldman Gruder & Woods LLC 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 899-8900 • goldmangruderwoods.com
Wilson Elser
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 388-9100 • wilsonelser.com
Withers Bergman LLP
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660 Steamboat Road, Greenwich 06830 302-4100 • withersworldwide.com
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184 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 325-4491• sgtlaw.com
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148 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury 06810 744-2150 • chgjtlaw.com
Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Collins, Hannafin PC
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THE LIST Law Firms
Paul Hughes phughes@wiggin.com 1934 Edward V. O'Hanlan Office managing partner, Metro New York tohanlan@rc.com 1845 William A. Durkin III wdurkin@dmoc.com 1983 Peter T. Mott pmott@brodywilk.com 1998 William J. McGrath Jr., managing partner Stephen P. Fogerty, managing attorney, Westport fogerty@halloransage.com 1935 Keith C. Jones kjones@verrilldana.com 1862 Harry E. Peden III hpeden@wbamct.com 2000 James Horowitz NA 1936 Brian T. Henebry bhenebry@carmodylaw.com 1990 Maximino Medina Jr. mmedina@znclaw.com 1971 Michael L. Goldman mgoldman@goldgru.com 1995 Brian Del Gatos Regional managing partner, Connecticut brian.delgatto@wilsonelser.com 1978
David M. Lehn inquiries.gw@withers.us.com 1962 Richard A. Silver rsilver@sgtlaw.com 1978 Edward J. Hannafin plathrop@chgjtlaw.com 1963
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19 19
13 6 0
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6 10 2
16 500 15 15 14 14
13 4 3 9 5 1 8 4 2
This list is a sampling of law firms located in the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.
Polo — » » From page 16
Springsteen, winner of the 2014 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem. who was there to cheer on her beau, Team Audi’s Nic Roldan. Actor Luke Wilson was on hand to present trophies for one of the Open matches, a reminder of Greenwich Polo’s star luster. It doesn’t take a special tournament, however, to draw some 2,000 people to the club’s matches at Conyers Farm on Sundays from June to September. Attendees come dressed in summer chic — hats, children and dogs in tow — to watch the likes of Aguerre, Facundo Pieres, Hilario Ulluoa and Ralph Lauren Polo spokesmodel Nacho Figueras
thunder down a field that is 300 yards long Printmaking in Norwalk and Laurel House and 160 yards wide, the polo field being the mental health resource center in Stamford. A largest in any sport. They come to spread pic- 2014 Greenwich Polo match was the setting nic baskets and sip Champagne while savor- for a luncheon benefitting Educating Canines ing lobster rolls and gelato and shopping for Assisting With Disabilities, which provides equestrian accessories and accoutrements our wounded warriors with service dogs. And from Greenwich Avenue vendors. They come at the last match of the 2015 season, a cheetah to sing the National Anthem, bop to the PA from the LEO Zoological Conservation Center system’s soundtrack and stomp on the divots in Greenwich and Stamford made an appearat halftime. Mostly, they come to see and be ance. Perhaps Greenwich Polo’s most glitseen in their distinctive hats as the world tering event was the 2013 Sentebale Royal strolls by. Spectators also turn out for some worthy Salute Polo Cup, with Prince Harry, Nacho causes. Greenwich Polo has held events for Page 1 Figueras and Brant among other players raissuch nonprofits as The Hole in the Wall Gang ing money for the prince’s Sentebale charity, Camp in Ashford, for children with cancer and which aids youngsters at risk in Lesotho. The their families, the Center for Contemporary prince proved to be a regular bloke. The
glitterati — from hostess Stephanie Seymour Brant’s wife - to designer Valentino to actress Olivia Palermo, journalist Gayle King and model Karolina Kurkova — graciously trod the red carpet in chilly, rainy English-style weather. And Dawn Jones, who is married to rock musician Tommy Lee, proved the sport isn’t just for the guys, capturing the MVP award for her take-charge play for Figueras’ St. Regis team in a taut match than nonetheless saw Prince Harry score the winning goal for the Sentebale Land Rover team. It was a magical day — one of many on Greenwich Polo’s field of dreams. The original version of this article appeared in the April edition of Wag magazine, the Business Journal’s sister publication.
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THE LIST
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
LAW FIRMS
Law Firms
Ranked by number of attorneys practicing in the county. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website
Managing partner(s) or officer(s) Email address Year firm established
Gilbride, Tusa, Last & Spellane LLC
Thomas P. Spellane info@gtlslaw.com 1983
31 Brookside Drive, Greenwich 06830 • 622-9360 175 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 • 920-4795 gtlslaw.com
Number of attorneys in county Total number in firm
Number of partners, associates, of counsel
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Evan S. Seidman 9 14 evan.seideman@hklaw.com 5 1,189 1968 0 Scott. D. Wofsy 4 Locke Lord LLP 13 Stamford office managing partner 7 1 Canterbury Green, 201 Broad St., Stamford 06901 836 scott.wofsy@lockelord.com 975-7575 • lockelord.com 2 1887 Michael J. Cacace 6 Cacace Tusch & Santagata 11 mcacace@lawcts.com 3 777 Summer St., Stamford 06901 11 1982 2 327-2000 • lawcts.com Ralph E. Slater 9 Gregory and Adams 11 2 rslater@gregoryandadams.com 190 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 06894 11 1964 0 762-9000 • gregoryandadams.com Matthew Beatman, Jed Horwitt 8 Zeisler & Zeisler PC 11 mbeatman@zeislaw.com 3 10 Middle St., Bridgeport 06604 11 368-4234 • zeislaw.com 1968 0 5 Charles J. Willinger Jr. Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC 10 5 cjwillinger@wwblaw.com 855 Main St., Bridgeport 06604 10 0 1991 366-3939 • wwblaw.com John J. Ferguson Ferguson Cohen LLP 9 NA jferguson@fercolaw.com 25 Field Point Road, Greenwich 06830 10 661-5222 • fahwlaw.com 2006 Michael J. Soltis 5 Jackson Lewis LLP 9 Office managing shareholder 3 1010 Washington Blvd., Seventh floor, Stamford 06901 797 SoltisM@jacksonlewis.com 1 961-0404 • jacksonlewis.com 1958 5 Christopher G. Martin LLPvisit westfaironline.com or contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. For the full listMartin of law firms, 9 2 cmartin@martinllp.net 262 Harbor Drive, Stamford 06902 9 2 973-5210 • martinllp.net 2000 Jennifer Morgan Delmonico 5 Murtha Cullina LLP 9 jdelmonico@murthalaw.com 3 177 Broad St., Stamford 06901 109 653-5400 • murthalaw.com 1936 1 James Rosenblum 3 Rosenblum Newfield LLC 8 jbra@jbraesq.com 5 1 Landmark Square, Fifth floor, Stamford 06901 9 358-9200 • rosenblumnewfield.com 1992 1 1 Robert G. Brody Brody and Associates LLC 8 5 rbrody@brodyandassociates.com 120 Post Road West, Suite 101, Westport 06880 8 454-0560 • brodyandassociates.com 2 1997 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey is proud of Mark R. Carta 3 Carta, McAlister & Moore LLC 7 its track record in high-stakes, make-or-break litigation. mark@cmm-law.com 1 1120 Post Road, Darien 06820 7 2010 202-3100 • cmm-law.com Our recent accomplishments include securing the3 3 Karen A. Jeffers Jeffers Cowherd PC largest punitive award 7in Connecticut history, at more 3 kjeffers@jeffers-law.com 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield 06824 7 1 in 1992 259-7900 • jeffers-law.com than $27.5 million, and obtaining a defense verdict Amy Zabetakis 3 Rucci Law Group LLC 7 a multi-million dollar medical malpractice case. 2 azabetakis@ruccilawgroup.com 19 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 10 202-9686 • ruccilawgroup.com 2011 5 4 Sarah S. Oldham Rutkin, Oldham & Griffin, LLC 7 We have years of experience handling sophisticated 2 soldham@rutkinoldham.com 5 Imperial Ave., Westport 06880 7 1982 227-7301 • rutkinoldham.com cases with our talented teams of commercial and 1 Kathy Bower, managing partner, Gager, Emerson, Rickart, Bower & Scalzo LLP 5 personal injury litigators 6 and are proud to have been Southbury branch 325 Main Street South, Southbury 06488 • 262-6000 1 6 bower@gagerlaw.net 2 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801 • 207-5400 selected by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of0 gagerlaw.net 1917 Edward B. Deutsch, managing partnerConnecticut’s “Litigation Departments of the Year.” McElroy, Deutsch, 109 6 New England offices Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP 85 285 edeutsch@mdmc-law.com 30 Jelliff Lane, Southport 06890 For more information about our firm, please call 92 1983 319-4000 • mdmc-law.com Robert Sheldon, Cindy Robinson Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC Managing Partner Ann6H. Zucker at 203-252-2652.5 and Douglas Mahoney 1 64 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport 06604 6 212-9075 • tremontsheldon.com info@tremontsheldon.com 0 5 Lax & Truax LLC Sandra P. Lax, Louise T. Truax 5 0 2507 Post Road, Suite PH, Southport 06890 1998 5 254-9877 • laxandtruax.com 0 Duane L. Berlin 1 Lev & Berlin PC 5 info@levberlin.com 2 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk 06854 5 838-8500 • levberlin.com 1979 2 Edward Nusbaum, Thomas Parrino NEW HAVEN | STAMFORD | WATERBURY | SOUTHBURY 3 Nusbaum & Parrino PC 5 enusbaum@nusbaumparrino.com 1 212 Post Road West, Westport 06880 5 tparrino@nusbaumparrino.com 226-8181 • nusbaumparrino.com 1 www.carmodylaw.com 1992 1 Robert D. Russo Russo & Associates LLC 5 1 Rob@russoassoc.com 2507 Post Road, Southport 06890 5 1 2006 254-7579 • russoassoc.com 1 Robert G. Brody Brody• and Associates LLC BUSINESS JOURNAL 4 of April 4, 2016 FAIRFIELD COUNTY 3 rbrody@brodyandassociates.com 120 Post Road West, Westport 06880 4 3 1997 454-0560 • brodyandassociates.com Mark R. Carta 3 Carta, McAlister & Moore LLC 4 mark@cmm-law.com 0 1120 Post Road, Darien 06820 4
Holland & Knight LLP
1 Stamford Plaza, 263 Tresser Blvd., Suite 1400, Stamford 06901 905-4500 • hklaw.com
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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED Geiger’s Garden Center, Weston. Filed by John P. Regan. $25,000 in favor of Rings End Inc., Darien. Property: Parcel B, Map 2083, Weston. Filed Feb. 9. Geiger’s Landscape LLC, et al., Weston. Filed by Mark N. Clarke. $20,040 in favor of Haynes Materials Co. Property: 28 Spring Valley Road, Weston. Filed March 8. Touchstone Construction, et al., Ridgefield. $125,000 in favor of Robert Serpico, et al. Property: 79 Acre Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 16.
ATTACHMENTS RELEASED M & T Bank, New Fairfield. Released by John J. Bowser. $11,249 in favor of Robert Cipolla, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 3, Map 2540, New Fairfield. Filed Feb. 29. Wilson, N. Rex, Weston. Released by Simon Sumberg. $75,000 in favor of Precision Electric Corp. Property: Lot 10, Map 3467, Weston. Filed March 18.
BANKRUPTCIES 759 Atlantic LLC, 773 Atlantic St., Stamford. Chapter 7. Assets: $500,000 to $1 million. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Type of business: Limited liability company. Debtor’s attorney: Law Offices of Ellery E. Plotkin LLC, Stamford. Case no. 5:16-bk-50357. Filed March 11.
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COMMERCIAL 1010 Washington SLG Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $165,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. 69 Warren St. LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Remove and replace the siding on an existing commercial space at 59 Warren St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. A Emerson Construction, contractor for Child Care Learning Centers Inc. Perform renovations to a classroom in an existing commercial space for use by children at 64 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $165,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for Wilton 64 LLC. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 64 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 9. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for DIV Danbury 187 LLC. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 187 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 12. A Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, contractor for DIV Danbury 187 LLC. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 187 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 22. Adams & Ruxon Contractor, West Springfield, Mass., contractor for Masonic Temple Association. Construct a nonload bearing wall in an existing commercial space for the installation of a visual screen at 398 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed March 7.
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AG-GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Build out two storage rooms in an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Weston, contractor for self. Expand the main dining room and patio in an existing commercial space and add a bar and fireplace at 67 Old Redding Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $442,500. Filed Feb. 23. Belansky, Tim E., contractor for the city of Stamford. Pour a concrete base in an existing commercial space at 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Liang, Katherine, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior and exterior of an existing commercial space at 2056 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,700. Filed March 18.
Stamford Signs & Graphics, contractor for B E Properties LLC, et al. Construct an exterior ground sign at 27 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Lueders, Matthew K., contractor for the city of Stamford. Install structures for a batting cage and dugouts in an existing commercial space at Cummings Park West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Storch, Matt, Bridgeport, contractor for The Needle Group. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 2992 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed March 16.
Montagno Construction Inc., Waterbury, contractor for Optimus Health Care. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 982 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $178,000. Filed March 11. Olympic Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 10 Westport Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $142,000. Filed Feb. 12. P K Contracting Inc., contractor for 33 Broad Street Associates II LLC. Renovate the floors and sheetrock in an existing commercial space at 1 Broad St., Unit PHD4, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. PHF II Stamford LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a temporary tent to an existing commercial space for a special event at 242 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. Powers Construction Co., contractor for Delaware MMP Realty LLC. Expand the office and storage areas in an existing single-family residence at 40 Apple Ridge, Danbury. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed March 8. Sag, Bulent, Ridgefield, contractor for Commerce Park JV LLC. Remove the tile and wallpaper in an existing commercial space at 90 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed March 10. Sal Mangione & Sons Const Inc., contractor for Barry J. Connell. Replace the canopy and tanks in an existing commercial space at 133 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 7. Southern New England Windows, Lincoln, R.I., contractor for Eddie Almodovar. Replace the windows in an existing commercial space at 640 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $13,999. Filed March 14. Stamford Hospital, Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish an existing three-family dwelling at 35 Wright St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Swampfield LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Renovate the tenant spaces in an existing commercial space at Mill Plain Road, Spaces 4 and 5, Danbury. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed March 16. T J & Son Inc., Danbury, contractor for Boehring Ingelheim Pharm. Renovate the labs and offices in an existing commercial space at 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $406,100. Filed March 16. Ten Fifty-Five Stamford Associates, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. Town of Easton, Easton, contractor for self. Add sheetrock and paint to an existing single-family residence at 660 Morehouse Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 2016. Town of Easton, Easton, contractor for self. Renovate a conference room in an existing commercial space at 691 Morehouse Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 2016. Town of Weston, Weston, contractor for self. Construct a new shakeshingle shack on the property of an existing commercial space at 154 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Cost undisclosed. Filed March 15. Town of Weston, Weston, contractor for self. Install insulation in two bathrooms and renovate the interior walls at 56 Norfield Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed March 22. Trefz Corp., contractor for self. Remodel the dining area in an existing commercial space and add restrooms at 6 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed March 16. Zack Greenspan, Lakewood, N.J., contractor for Citi Bank. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 715 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed March 17.
RESIDENTIAL Adirondack Estates LLC, contractor for Peter Prizio. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence and add a half bathroom at 28 Adirondack Trail, Easton. Estimated cost: $49,250. Filed February 2016. Aiello Roofing & Remodeling, contractor for Edward Bramson. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 155 Long Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,900. Filed March 16. Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Add new recessed lighting, a mudroom and sheetrock to an existing single-family residence at 71 Grandview Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 14. Ambrosio Landscaping Solution, Redding, contractor for Michael Ward and Merdith Ward. Construct a pool cabana with a changing room, half bathroom and storage room in an existing single-family residence at 220 Nod Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $39,744. Filed March 16.
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Barbosa, Jose, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Finish the attic, bedroom, storage room and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 130 Lenox Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed March 14. Barrantes, Alonso, Bridgeport, contractor for Viviana Hernandez. Convert a garage into a living space at 103 Valley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,200. Filed March 17. Begor, Kristen F. and Mark W. Begor, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing singlefamily residence at 6 Ruscoe Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 9.
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400-TON CRANE ACQUIRED IN DERBY A Quick Pick Crane Service in Derby closed a deal to buy a 400-ton hydraulic crane. The 400-ton Liebherr 1350-6.1 will be the second largest hydraulic crane in the state of Connecticut. A crane of this size has multiple applications in construction and industry, including assembly of large tower cranes used in the
construction of high-rise buildings, bridge assembly, large precast buildings and structures, windmill construction and power plant construction and maintenance. The machine will be traveling throughout Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and beyond.
COMMUNITY PLATES HOSTS FOOD FOR ALL Norwalk-based Community Plates, a direct-transfer food rescue organization dedicated to ending food insecurity in America, is presenting its signature fundraising event, “Food for All,” Wednesday, May 4, 6:30-9 p.m. at Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. The event highlights
Community Plates’ goals for the coming year, celebrating its accomplishments and paying gratitude to its volunteers and supporters. Food for All features Fairfield County’s newest restaurants and artisans who have recently entered the local dining scene. For more, visit communityplates.org.
GOOD THINGS HAPPENING AMERICARES WELCOMES SAINT-AMAND Stamford-based AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, welcomed Sarah Saint-Amand to its board of directors. SaintAmand currently serves as senior vice president of real estate development for Empire State Development, a New York-based economic development
agency. She also serves on the board of Plan International USA, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty for children in developing countries. She holds a bachelor’s in art history from Yale University and a master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School.
CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER HOLDS ANNUAL GALA Stamford’s Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC), a nonprofit mental health resource for children and teens in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan, is hosting its annual Come Play! Gala. The event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and the chance to participate in silent and live auctions, with proceeds
supporting CGC’s work in helping children overcome traumatic experiences, challenging life circumstances and serious emotional problems. Come Play!... In Outer Space will be hosted 6-11 p.m., Saturday, April 30 at The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Tickets start at $300. For more information, visit childguidancect.org.
TD BANK NAMES FAIRFIELD STORE MANAGER TD Bank promoted John Yanchek to store manager at the 1643 Post Road, Fairfield location. Yanchek is responsible for new business development, consumer and business lending, managing personnel and overseeing the day-to-day operations at the
store, serving customers throughout the area. A Stratford resident, Yanchek joined TD Bank in 2012 as assistant store manager in Bridgeport. He is a 2005 graduate of Central Connecticut State University in New Britain.
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GREENWICH WELCOMES LINKS SUMMER ACADEMY
TABERNA DONATES TO FOOD BANK Connecticut Food Bank, an organization providing food and resources to some 700 community-based food programs in six Connecticut counties, recently received a donation from Taberna Restaurant, a Spanish tapas eatery with locations in Fairfield and Bridgeport. Chef and owner Daniel Lopez contributed a percentage of every diner’s lunch and dinner check, Thursday, March 24, as part of his dining donation program held the last Thursday of each month. The restaurants are located at 1229 Post Road, Fairfield and 1439 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. For more, visit tabernarestaurant-ct.com.
Greenwich Education Group recently launched Links Summer Academy, a summer program providing middle and high school students with a head start on the upcoming academic year. Courses are customized to the learning ability of each student and can be scheduled around summer activities, jobs and vacation plans. The focused teaching approach involves either one-onone instruction or group classes of two to three students. Andrea MacGilpin, director of Links
Chef Daniel Lopez. Photo by Mike Lauterbon.
PALEO-ARTIST COMES TO THE BRUCE Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is featuring John Gurche, a paleo-artist, to discuss his facial reconstructions of ancient human ancestors in two programs, Saturday, April 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. lecture and Sunday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. family workshop, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. Gurche’s discussions will focus on the new hominid species, Homo naledi, recently discovered in South Africa. His painted and sculptural paleo-art has appeared on the covers of National Geographic, Discover and Natural History magazines and has been featured at the Smithsonian, Field Museum and American Museum of Natural History. For more, visit brucemuseum.org.
Andrea MacGilpin
Academy, is a licensed clinical social worker with a master’s from the Columbia University School of Social Work.
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for British Airways and area general manager for Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
MURTHA CULLINA PROMOTES GARG Murtha Cullina, a law firm with an office in Stamford, promoted Taruna Garg to counsel. Garg has been a practicing attorney for nearly 15 years, first joining the firm’s litigation department in 2006. She practices in the areas of business litigation and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Garg holds a bachelor’s in international relations from Boston University and a J.D. from the
John Gurche
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John C. Adams
Michèle Flood of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. ranked as the company’s No. 1 real estate salesperson and associate broker for sales volume in 2015. Flood, an associate real estate broker affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Rye, also earned the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier award, presented to the
UCONN Stamford is featuring its second annual Fairchester Recruiting Summits & Awards featuring 19 industry experts in the recruitment, talent acquisition and talent management fields, UCONN Stamford, 1 University Place, Stamford. The event will feature speakers from Pitney Bowes, Starwood, Vineyard Vines, Bigelow Tea, Gartner and Tauck, with opening speaker Matt Straz, CEO of Namely. To register, visit recruitfairchester.com/register. Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is featuring its opening reception of “Endangered & Re-envisioned: Iconic Landmarks and Interiors,” photography by Bruce Dunbar, an exhibit featuring digital photographs of structures built from 1870-1940, both private residences and public spaces, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 295 West Ave., Norwalk. For more, visit lockwoodmathewsmansion.com.
APRIL 9 Stepping Stones Museum for Children is featuring its Accessibility Day, with reduced admission for special needs families, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 303 West Ave., Norwalk. For more, visit steppingstonesmuseum.org. Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring “Oh, the thinks you can think,” a Dr. Seuss musical, 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.
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Boston University School of Law.
FLOOD RANKS NO. 1 IN SALES
BANKWELL PROMOTES TWO New Canaan-based Bankwell recently promoted Christine Chivily to executive vice president and John C. Adams to senior vice president, chief information officer. Chivily of New Canaan joined the bank in 2013 and brings 30 years of institutional lending and portfolio management experience. Adams of Stamford joined the bank in 2014, bringing more than 24 years experience in banking and technology.
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MAKE-A-WISH WELCOMES HAYES TO ITS BOARD Make-A-Wish Connecticut, a foundation that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience, appointed Robin Hayes to its board of directors. Hayes’ presence on the board will contribute to the growth of the Connecticut chapter, which is currently in its 30th year. He is the president and CEO of JetBlue Airways, holding prior positions, including executive vice president for the Americas
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top one percent of approximately 85,000 affiliated sales associates in the Coldwell banker international network.
Danbury Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SCORE is hosting “Improving Your Cash Flow,” a seminar teaching how to better manage cash flow, noon to 1:15 p.m., Danbury Chamber of Commerce, 39 West St., Danbury. Register before Friday, April 8 by calling the chamber at 203-743-5565. The Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is hosting, “The Role of Cultural Fit in the Hiring Process,” a networking event led by Susan Lesser, co-founder and president of nPlusOne Group, 5:30 p.m. networking and 6 p.m. dinner and program at The Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. For more information or to RSVP, visit soctshrm.org.
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Buxton Services, Wilton, contractor for Richard F. Creeth and Margaret A. Creeth. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 250 Catalpa Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $7,200. Filed March 9.
Colen, Robert S., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish a small basement room in an existing single-family residence at 16 Mulvaney Court, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $10,951. Filed March 14.
Leonard, Isabel, Bridgeport, contractor for Alaerte Alves. Renovate the basement and enclosed porch in an existing single-family residence at 156 Benson St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 14.
Mufso, Kathleen Ryan and Paul C. Mufso, Weston, contractor for self. Repair the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 7 Sunset Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 1.
Caragol, Christine, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom on the first floor of an existing single-family residence at 16 Cannondale Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $9,200. Filed March 16.
Connecticut Home LLC, contractor for Cynthia Kucher, et al. Add a kitchen, laundry room, bathroom and home office to an existing single-family residence at 131 Bentwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Linley, Charlie, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the garage roof on an existing single-family residence at 200 Bank Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $4,550. Filed February 2016.
Mukheja, Nikhil, Easton, contractor for self. Add a second-floor closet to the laundry room at 49 Flat Rock Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $9,100. Filed February 2016.
Carusone, Fausto, Weston, contractor for self. Expand four bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 9 Scatacook Trail, Weston. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 16. CDE Construction LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family house at 18 Cedar St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $220,000. Filed March 14. Chase, Coleen E., Weston, contractor for self. Renovate an existing single-family residence to create a bedroom and bathroom at 84 Lords Highway East, Weston. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed March 17. Chinthak, Srinivasan, Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize the finished basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 27-3, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed March 14. Chioffi, Mark, Easton, contractor for self. Install a frost sleeve in a bolt meter at 20 Graceview Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $900. Filed February 2016. Cioffoletti, Linda and Robert Cioffoletti, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family dwelling at 58 Fairfield Drive, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed March 4. CKH Industries, New Windsor, N.Y., contractor for Eddie Spraigle. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 126 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 18. Clark Construction of Ridgefield, Ridgefield, contractor for Mark A. Brown and Tammy B. Brown. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 111 Hickory Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $51,918. Filed March 9. Clark, Victoria and Scott Clark, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the interior space in the garage of an existing single-family residence at 16 Keeler Place, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $19,916. Filed March 15. Codfish Hill Construction LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family house with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car detached garage, a deck and a family room at 3 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 9.
Jackson Heights Construction, Meridan, contractor for Kevin Ho. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 49 Smith St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 11. Jacob, Timothy, Windsor, contractor for Wells Fargo Bank. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 652-654 Capital Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,300. Filed March 11. Kawabater, Marvin and Phyllis Pei, Easton, contractor for self. Raise the roof on an existing single-family residence at 13 Unicorn Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $31,250. Filed February 2016. Keneally, Chris, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the roof of an existing single-family residence at 290 Silver Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed March 2016. Klee Properties, New Haven, contractor for BAC Home Loans Servicing LP. Add fire doors to the interior of an existing single-family residence and perform interior renovations at 181-183 DeForest Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,050. Filed March 18. Kohl, Celestia L. and Russell I. Kohl, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 179 Cheese Spring Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $32,500. Filed Feb. 22. Kuczo, Christopher M., Stamford, contractor for Stefanie Kuczo. Change the roof, storage space, living room and attic in an existing single-family residence at 2 Cypress Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. LD General Construction, New Rochelle, N.Y., contractor for Kathy Kouroupas. Add a full bath with a sink, toilet and shower stall to an existing single-family residence at 19 Serfilippi Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed March 10. Leggett, Russell, Easton, contractor for self. Add oil tanks to the basement in an existing single-family residence at 20 Fieldstone Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed February 2016.
Lisa, Michaelson, Easton, contractor for self. Renovate the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 12 Princess Pine Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $12,600. Filed March 2016.
Nelson Roofing & Siding Inc., contractor for Eliot Horowitz and Evelyn Horowitz. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 11 Crest Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed March 15.
Schick, Tom, Easton, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 165 Maple Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $3,058. Filed February 2016. Sirot, Devra, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the beam in an existing single-family residence at 44 Wells Hill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 24. Socha, Edward, Easton, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with three bedrooms, one bathroom and a two-car garage at 45 Plum Tree, Easton. Cost undisclosed. Filed March 2016. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Luis Enrique Bautista. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 1 Dogwood Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $26,884. Filed March 9.
Lyons, John P., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Modify the basement rooms in an existing single-family residence at 54 Clifford Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $300. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Regina, Metviner and Alexander Regina, Weston, contractor for self. Add a patio, hot tub and fire pit to an existing single-family residence at 38 Sunset Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed March 16.
M & M Constructions LLC, Wilton, contractor for Jaime A. Quintero and Adriana A. Quintero. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 100 Pheasant Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed March 3.
Remus Industries LLC, Ossining, N.Y., contractor for Greg Petrillo. Construct a two-story, two-car detached garage with a retaining wall at 5 Pump Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $170,000. Filed March 10.
MacDonald, Benedette S. and Jamie C. MacDonald, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 81 Pipers Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 12.
Riley, Daniel, Easton, contractor for self. Convert a storage space in an existing single-family residence into a garage at 31 Woodward Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $31,800. Filed February 2016.
Maggiore Construction Inc., contractor for Michael Barron, et al. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 108 Fieldstone Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Rios, Raul, Norwich, contractor for Luis Titillo. Add a roof to an existing single-family residence at 214 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,600. Filed March 16.
Spandow, Kirstin and Oliver Spandow, Weston, contractor for self. Add a new garage bay, deck, kitchen cabinets and renovate an existing single-family residence at 379 Georgetown Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Feb. 4.
Ripley, Robert, Easton, contractor for self. Repair an existing single-family residence damaged due to water at 166 Banks Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed February 2016.
Stanley, Amabel C., Weston, contractor for self. Replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 101 Georgetown Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed March 8.
RJM Bros LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 37 Old Well Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Zacharia Samuel, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 28 Rachelle Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,989. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Maniscalo, Anthony, Easton, contractor for self. Add a new roof to an existing single-family residence at 53 S. Park Ave., Easton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 2016. McCartney, Christina and Douglas McCartney, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 3 Peaceful Drive, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed March 4. Mercer Builders Inc., Wilton, contractor for the town of Wilton. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 238 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $2,200. Filed Feb. 9. Merrill Brown Construction Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Christopher Tiberio and Diane Tiberio. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence for a recreation room at 80 Nod Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed March 10. Millman, Ira, Easton, contractor for self. Add a generator to an existing single-family residence at 30 Riverside Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $19,800. Filed February 2016.
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Rodriguez, Geralda De Jesus, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family house with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and an unfinished basement at 12 Golden Hill Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $320,000. Filed March 10. Rutkowski, Katarzyna and Robert Rutkowski, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 8 Blueberry Hill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed March 10. Sango, Mladen, contractor for Sanja Lezaja, et al. Replace the windows and walls in an existing single-family residence at 91 White Oak Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18.
Solar City Corp., Elmsford, N.Y., contractor for Flavia M. Callari. Perform minor renovations to the solar panels on an existing single-family residence at 89 Musket Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $34,827. Filed Feb. 22. Spahn, Dawn M. and Timothy G. Spahn, Danbury, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 43 Hollandale Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,200. Filed March 7.
Thieme, Lukasz, Weston, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 9 November Trail, Weston. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Feb. 24. Tiseo, Louis, Easton, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 11 Crestwood Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed March 2016. Toll Connecticut II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Finish the basement, family room and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 11 Wilderswood Way, Unit 9-11, Danbury. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed March 16.
Toll Connecticut III Ltd Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Add mailbox kiosks to an existing single-family residence at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 9. Torba, Ermal, Stamford, contractor for self. Update the kitchen, powder room, bathroom and dormers in an existing single-family residence at 38 Kane Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between March 14 and March 18. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Joel Gabriel, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 443 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,074. Filed between March 14 and March 18. TT Woodworking & Remodeling, Westport, contractor for Jeffrey H. Mintz and Lori A. Bufano. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 47 Briardale Place, Wilton. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed March 3. Turtleback Restorations LLC, contractor for Michael Morris. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 18 Grand St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed March 15. Updegrove, Christine and Stuart Updegrove, Weston, contractor for self. Replace the decking, railing and stairs in an existing single-family residence at 65 Singing Oaks Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Feb. 1. Vinylume Inc., contractor for Diego Musilli, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 464 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,500. Filed between March 14 and March 18. Wayne, Maureen and Roberts Wayne, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Renovate a dormer in an existing single-family residence at 8 Candlewood Knolls Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Feb. 26. Weinstein, Rita and Kenneth Weinstein, Easton, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 5 Dairy Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed February 2016. Wilk, Stefanie and Brian Wilk, Easton, contractor for self. Turn an attic into a living space at 11 Sturbridge Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed March 2016. Yacovelli, Paul, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert a sunroom into a bedroom and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 95 Richfield Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed March 17.
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FACTS COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Cambridge Marine Construction Inc., et al., New London. Filed by Garden Iron LLC, Essex. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gould, Larson, Bennet, Wells & McDonnell, Essex. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had completed construction for the defendants. The defendants had allegedly failed to pay the plaintiff $146,430. The plaintiff claims damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00442-VAB. Filed March 16. Collecto Inc., Norwell, Mass. Filed by Amanda C. Ortiz. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Woods Law Firm, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it made an untrue allegation that the plaintiff failed to pay student loan debt. The plaintiff claims nominal damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, statutory punitive damages, actual damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00448-MPS. Filed Feb. 18. Ritz-Craft Corp., et al. Filed by Jennifer Majette, Sharon. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff paid for a house constructed and installed by the defendants. The installation of the windows and siding was allegedly defective, causing toxic mold to accumulate. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs. Case no. 3:16-cv-00432-AVC. Filed March 14. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., et al. Filed by American Ambulance Service Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Conley Stoughton LLC, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee retirement suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff was covered under an insurance policy issued by the defendants. The plaintiff allegedly employed a person who was injured in accident and allegedly was forced to pay out money to its employee and seeks reimbursement from the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages of at least $254,000, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00455-VAB. Filed March 18.
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Travelers Property Casualty Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by Emigrant Mortgage Co. Inc., Elmsford, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Shectman, Halperin & Savage, Pawtucket, R.I. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that the defendants issued an insurance policy for property. The plaintiff was allegedly listed as a mortgagee and loss payee in the policy. The property was damaged by a fire and the plaintiff foreclosed on the property. The defendant allegedly refused to pay the insurance proceeds. The plaintiff claims a judgment against the defendants. Case no. 3:16-cv-00429-SRU. Filed March 14.
88 Greenwich Avenue Property Management Owners LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Nutmeg Investment Partners LLC, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 88 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $5.8 million. Filed March 18.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 456 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 11.
Best-Build LLC, Wilton. Seller: Jarrett R. Turner, New York, N.Y. Property: 42 Cartbridge Road, Weston. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 4.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, K.Y. Property: 216 Whitney Ave., Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 11.
UNUM Life Insurance Company of America. Filed by Gary Haggy. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sean K. Collins, Boston, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employee benefit suit against the defendant alleging that it provided the plaintiff with a longterm disability coverage, which provided to pay for 60 percent of the plaintiff’s monthly earnings if the plaintiff became disabled. The defendant allegedly paid out the benefits for 12 years, then stopped paying, despite the plaintiff’s doctors saying he was disabled. The plaintiff claims payment of benefits, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16-cv-00433-AVC. Filed March 14.
Cro Management LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Sean Robb and Mary Kate Robb, Easton. Property: 23 Sunset Road, Easton. Amount: $505,000. Filed Feb. 22.
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COMMITTEE DEEDS Gifford Enterprises Inc., et al., Wilton. Appointed committee: William J. Lasko, Wilton. Property: 46 McFadden Drive, Wilton. Amount: $411,477. Docket no. FST-cv-13-6020483-S. Filed Feb. 26. Young, Jacqueline, et al., Wilton. Appointed committee: Amy J. Livolsi, Wilton. Property: 24 Cedar Road, Wilton. Amount: $762,011. Docket no. FSTcv-13-6020423-S. Filed March 11.
CRD LLC, Bethel. Seller: Peregrine Acquisition Partners LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: 102 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed March 8.
GRC Construction LLC, Newtown. Seller: Craig Frenkel, David Frenkel, Ronald Frenkel and Cyril Waynik, Newtown. Property: 112 Huntington Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 18.
State of Connecticut. Seller: Jean Ruopp, New Fairfield. Property: Rocky Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $10,000. Filed March 3. Stonybrook Owners Association Inc., Weston. Seller: Stonybrook Falls 1 LLC, Darien. Property: Parcel B, Map 3775, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed March 4.
Moose Holdings LLC, Kent, Wash. Seller: Cinca LLC, Wilton. Property: 213 Danbury Road, Wilton. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed March 16.
Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Seller: Thomas F. Kerrigan, Westport. Property: 89 Norfield Road, Weston. Amount: $660,000. Filed Feb. 26.
New Beginning Home Design LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Eileen S. Yale, Fairfield. Property: 183 Barberry Road, Fairfield. Amount: $460,000. Filed March 11.
Tayberry LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: John Browne and Mary Browne, Ridgefield. Property: 19 Prospect Ridge, Unit 1, Ridgefield. Amount: $385,000. Filed March 16.
Paxman LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: David S. Knibbe and Patti H. Knibbe, Ridgefield. Property: 15 Princeton Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $260,000. Filed March 9.
TDP1 Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Robert W. Lang, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 1 and 2, Map 313, Ridgefield. Amount: $535,685. Filed March 17.
COMMERCIAL 20 Idar Court LLC, Stamford. Seller: Robert J. Fox and Sheila Ann Barnes, Greenwich. Property: 20 Idar Court, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 17.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Bethel. Seller: Midfirst Bank, Bethel. Property: 17 Deer Run, Unit 59, Bethel. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 10.
29 Tito Lane LLC, Boca Raton, Fla. Seller: Seth Perelman and Hope C. Perelman, Wilton. Property: Lot 3A, Map 4503, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 11.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 37 Belmont Circle, Danbury. For no amount paid. Filed March 8.
84 Route 37 LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Betty Swan, New Fairfield. Property: Unit A in Creative Corners Condominium, Route 37, New Fairfield. Amount: $99,500. Filed Feb. 23.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 177 Lynne Place, Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 11.
Lucille LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Stephen B. Siegel and Wendy Siegel, New York, N.Y. Property: 7-11-15 Saugatuck River Road, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 2.
SD Consulting LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 49 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $131,000. Filed March 14.
35 Todds Way LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Arthur J. Paternostro, Easton. Property: 35 Todds Way, Easton. Amount: $232,500. Filed Feb. 26.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Owensboro, K.Y. Property: 880-882 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 11.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co., Danbury. Property: 33 Hillside Ave., Danbury. For no amount paid. Filed March 10. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 39 Fairview Ave., Easton. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 26.
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U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Peter Gregory, Redding. Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit A-63, Danbury. For no amount paid. Filed March 8.
QUIT CLAIM 100 Hickory Knoll LLC, Easton. Grantor: Anthony J. Tadduni Jr., Easton. Property: 100 Hickory Knoll Drive, Easton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 11. 328 Alma Drive LLC, Weston. Grantor: Jeffrey K. Tallman and Ariane Tallman, Weston. Property: 328 Alma Drive, Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 11. Arthur, Jul’s, Wilton. Grantor: Mark P. Crow, Norwalk. Property: 20 Kingdom Road, Wilton. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 9. Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Grantor: Bankwell Financial Group Inc., New Canaan. Property: 38 Blueberry Hill Place, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed Feb. 26.
Bray, Patricia C. and Adrian G. Bray, Wilton. Grantor: Adrian G. Bray, Wilton. Property: Lot 11, Map 4497, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed Feb. 16.
Gamberdella-Gagliardi, Annamaria, Easton. Grantor: Michael Gagliardi, Darien. Property: 270 Wilson Road, Easton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 23.
Brodie, Carolyn, Easton. Grantor: Carolyn Brodie Gelles and Stuart R. Gelles, Easton. Property: Lot D-1, Map 1361, Easton. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 29.
Geaunuracos, Anna and Stanley J. Geaunuracos, Easton. Grantor: James L. Geaunuracos, Trumbull. Property: 3314 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 10.
Buell, Kristine M. and Sean C. Buell, Newtown. Grantor: Thomas Holzthum, Rocky Hill. Property: 1 Russett Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 29. Chalons-Browne, Roland W., Wilton. Grantor: Susan L. ChalonsBrowne, Fairfield. Property: Unit 13 of Four Winds Farm, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed Feb. 12. Cromwell, Julie Anne, Wilton. Grantor: Walter B. Cromwell Jr., Wilton. Property: Map 3925, Wilton. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 17. Cross Street Holdings LLC, Wilton. Grantor: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 38 Blueberry Hill Place, Wilton. Amount: $335,000. Filed Feb. 26. Daly, Margaret, Greenwich. Grantor: Donald J. Daly, Greenwich. Property: Lot 15, Map 3286, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 16. David, Julie A., Easton. Grantor: Cory J. David, Bridgeport. Property: 465 N. Park Ave., Easton. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. Dubois Jr., Michael C., Danbury. Grantor: Dolores Dubois, Danbury. Property: 5 Elmbrook Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 14. Eminente, Loris J., New Fairfield. Grantor: Michael C. Mavrovitis, New Fairfield. Property: 10 Sunset Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $21,343. Filed March 2. Ferrer, Lucille, Milford. Grantor: Anthony Ferrer, Bridgeport. Property: 234 Nutmeg Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Fitzgerald, Melinda M. and Thomas J. Fitzgerald, Fairfield. Grantor: Melina M. Fitzgerald and Thomas J. Fitzgerald, Fairfield. Property: 40 Fairfield Beach Road, Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 11. Frimpong, Frederick D. and Eunice A. Frimpong, Bridgeport. Grantor: Eunice A. Frimpong, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Elm Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Frusciante, Allison J., Danbury. Grantor: Richard D. Frusciante, Bronx, N.Y. Property: 2 Cushing Drive, Danbury. For no amount paid. Filed March 9. Furphy, Allan S., Newtown. Grantor: Allan S. Furphy and Katherine Furphy, Newtown. Property: 3 Black Walnut Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 29.
Gonsowski, Mary Ann and Eugene Gonsowski, New Fairfield. Grantor: Eugene T. Gonsowski and Mary Ann Gonsowski, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 14, Map 1605, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 23. Gould, Ellen L., Fairfield. Grantor: Richard B. Gould, Fairfield. Property: 648 Harbor Road, Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 11. HOC Development LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Michael J. Fazio, Fairfield. Property: 100 Fairview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 11. Hoskinson, Harriet T., Redding. Grantor: Harriet T. Hoskinson, Redding. Property: Lot A, Map 5858, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed Feb. 23. HuntLevine LLC, Towson, Md. Grantor: Jon Hunt and Christine Hunt, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 11 Meadowbrook Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 7. Johnson, Lisa R., Greenwich. Grantor: Peter A. Johnson, Greenwich. Property: 16 Hartford Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 15. Jowdy, John, Danbury. Grantor: Cheri Jowdy, Danbury. Property: 20 Richter Drive, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 7. Kucej, Joanne L., Trumbull. Grantor: Joanne L. Kucej, Fairfield. Property: Lot 14, Map 52, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 9. Larame, Jay D., Ridgefield. Grantor: Nancy Laramie, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel B-3, Map 6963, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed March 15. Lawrence, Alicia A., Wilton. Grantor: Scott P. Lawrence, Wilton. Property: Lot 21, Map 2690, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed March 10. Lawrence, Alicia A., Wilton. Grantor: Alicia A. Lawrence, Wilton. Property: Lot 21, Map 2690, Wilton. For no amount paid. Filed March 10. Long, Caitlin F., Greenwich. Grantor: Daniel J. McInerney Jr., Stamford. Property: 3 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 18. McLoughlin, B. Shawn, Newtown. Grantor: Greco Industries Inc., Bethel. Property: 14 Throwbridge Drive, Bethel. Amount: $20,000. Filed March 9.
FACTS McSherry, Michael A., Bethany. Grantor: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 190A. Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $237,000. Filed March 2. Miller, Stephanie S., Weston. Grantor: Stephanie S. Miller, Weston. Property: 146 Old Redding Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed March 4. Mitchell, Stephanie M. and Carolyn Mitchel, Newtown. Grantor: Carolyn Mitchel, Newtown. Property: Lot 20, Map 3426, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 11.
Tracey, Catherine L. and Thomas A. Grab, Danbury. Grantor: Thomas A. Grab and Catherine L. Tracey, Danbury. Property: 50A Hall Passway, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 14. Truax, Hollis, Weston. Grantor: Hollis N. Truax, Weston. Property: 19 Powder Horn Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 16. U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Okla. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Oklahoma City, Ok. Property: 67 High Rock Road, Newtown. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 29.
Rodriguez, Juan, Bridgeport. Grantor: Pedro A. Villanueva, New Rochelle, N.Y. Property: Lots 13 and 14, Evergreen St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 9.
Walker, John F., Greenwich. Grantor: John G. Walker, Greenwich. Property: Prospect Street West, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 16.
Sala, Lisa M., Newtown. Grantor: Craig A. Sala, Danbury. Property: 117 Head O Meadow Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed March 2.
Williams, Jake, Norwalk. Grantor: Williams Realty Investments LLC, Norwalk. Property: 164-166 Kelsey St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 9.
Salguero, Grace, Brookfield. Grantor: William Salguero, Danbury. Property: 44-46 Franklin St., Danbury. Amount: $2,000. Filed March 10.
Williams, Pamela, Bridgeport. Grantor: Pamela S. Hawkin Bridgeport. Property: 100 Hale Terrace, Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed March 8.
Schepeler, Elise C. and William H. Harrison, Fairfield. Grantor: William H. Harrison and Elise C. Schepeler, Fairfield. Property: Lot 32, Map 1142, Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 14. Spartachino, Deanna, Fairfield. Grantor: Deanna Spartachino and Randy Spartachino, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 1, Map 1437, Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 15. State Plaza LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: Ahmadullah Tokhi, Bridgeport. Property: 947 State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed March 10. Stefaniak, Iwona B. and Kenneth Astarita, Fairfield. Grantor: Kenneth Astarita, Fairfield. Property: Unit 9-A-2 in Southport Woods Condominium, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 8.
Yerkes, Madalyn, Newtown. Grantor: Madalyn L. Yerkes, Newtown. Property: 10 Taunton Lake Drive, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 29. Yule, Olivia, Easton. Grantor: Olivia Yule, Easton. Property: 27 Wintergreen Drive, Easton. Amount: $1. Filed March 4.
RESIDENTIAL Abramowitz, Sarith and Richard M. Abramowitz, Houston, Texas. Seller: Edward G. Cunnningham and Irene Cunningham, Danbury. Property: 28 Tucker St., Danbury. Amount: $375,000. Filed March 7.
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Bigelli, Marissa and Lucas Hernandez, Easton. Seller: Jill Puzzio and Susan Gail Delvecchio, Easton. Property: 75 Lilac Lane, Easton. Amount: $358,333. Filed March 10.
Curry-Larkin, Nora and Charles Larkin, Easton. Seller: Svitlana L. Fiorito, Easton. Property: 44 Hillside Drive, Easton. Amount: $450,000. Filed March 1.
Freese, Raquel E. and Randolph J. Freese, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: 206 Copper Square, Bethel. Amount: $320,000. Filed March 14.
BlasĂŠ, Sara E. and Christopher R. Minar, Fairfield. Seller: The Michaud Group LLC, Shelton. Property: 192 Highlawn Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 7.
Davitt, Patrick, Ridgefield. Seller: Bernhard J. Christ, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 10, Map 1605, New Fairfield. Amount: $295,000. Filed Feb. 29.
Fritsch, Katherine and Richard P. Fritsch, Fairfield. Seller: National Transfer Services LLC, Fairfield. Property: Lot 11, Map 4903, Fairfield. Amount: $900,000. Filed March 15.
Bonomo, Mary A., Valhalla, N.Y. Seller: Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel. Property: 15 Forest Way, Unit 27, Bethel. Amount: $439,000. Filed March 11. Bradley, Renee F. and Anthony J. Bradley, San Antonio, Texas. Seller: Richard M. Altman, Weston. Property: 41 Singing Oaks Drive, Weston. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 14. Buchanan, Karen A., Westport. Seller: Amber E. Smith, Michael J. Smith, Dolores B. Smith and Chelsea A. Eston, Fairfield. Property: 770 Old Fairfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $512,000. Filed March 10. Byrne, Joan S., Weston. Seller: Robert S. Gardner, Weston. Property: 27 Stonehenge Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 8. Byrne, Joan, Weston. Seller: Joan S. Byrne, Weston. Property: 27 Stonehenge Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 22. Cardoza, Susan and Matthew Cardoza, Somers, N.Y. Seller: Steven A. Revelant and Julie Ann Revelant, Bethel. Property: 30 Beacon Hill Terrace, Unit 62, Bethel. Amount: $422,500. Filed March 17. Carey, Maureen and Edward Carey, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Raymond P. Silcock and Houda B. Silcock, Mill Valley, Calif. Property: 91 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Amount: $4.1 million. Filed March 17.
Aguilar, Jonathan S., Danbury. Seller: Carol E. Harding, Lucie, Fla. Property: 10 Blueberry Lane, Danbury. Amount: $165,000. Filed March 14.
Carpenteri Sr., Frank J., Greenwich. Seller: Barbara J. Merchant, Greenwich. Property: 60 Prospect St., Greenwich. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 14.
Anest, Christine, Nicholas Anest Jr. and Peter Anest, Elmhurst, N.Y. Seller: Frances Ann Anest, Elmhurst, N.Y. Property: 25 Fox Run, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 14.
Cassidy, Renee M. and David Pang, Fairfield. Seller: Roberto A. Villar and Heather A. Villar, Fairfield. Property: 2264 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed March 11.
Subramanian, Rema Rabi and Subramanian Ravi, Ridgefield. Grantor: Ravi Subramanian and Rema Subramanian, Ridgefield. Property: 63 Chelsea Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $10. Filed March 16.
Aoki, Midori, Greenwich. Seller: Sanford J. Grossman, Aspen, Colo. Property: 75 Conyers Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $8.8 million. Filed March 17.
Corona, Shirley and Anthony D. Corona, Ridgefield. Seller: Amanda Corona, Danbury. Property: Driftway Road, Danbury. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 14.
The Chuong Family Trust, Bethel. Grantor: Sothear Chuong and Veth L. Chuong, Bethel. Property: 15A Plum Tree, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed March 10.
Bella, Nancy La and Anthony La Bella, Easton. Seller: Linda C. Krukar and John J. Krukar, Easton. Property: 225 Rock House Road, Easton. Amount: $630,000. Filed Feb. 8.
Stuhlman, Beth and Eileen E. Stuhlman, Fairfield. Grantor: Eileen E. Stuhlman, Fairfield. Property: 27 Dwight St., Fairfield. For no amount paid. Filed March 7.
Tomer Jr., James T., Danbury. Grantor: James T. Tomer, Danbury. Property: 11 Patch St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed March 14.
Bernheim, Jennifer and Eric D. Bernheim, Weston. Seller: Andrew I. Rosenberg and Lauren S. Rosenberg, Weston. Property: 10 Treadwell Court, Weston. Amount: $745,000. Filed Feb. 12.
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Costa, Rosemarie M. and Felix J. Costa, Greenwich. Seller: Darrel E. Herbst and Judy A. Herbst, Narbeth, Pa. Property: Lot 9, Map 1717, Wilton. Amount: $620,000. Filed March 1. Courtreau, Sarah, Valhalla, N.Y. Seller: Jeannette Pelillo, Bethel. Property: 18 Fleetwood Park, Bethel. Amount: $245,000. Filed March 14.
Dean, Megan Lyn and William Rivera, Easton. Seller: Michael C. Lee and Jane T. Lee, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map 1386, Easton. Amount: $865,000. Filed March 17. Delvento-Antunes, Adriana and Antonio Antunes, Bridgeport. Seller: Sam Brownstein and Marilyn Brownstein, Bridgeport. Property: 30 Chester Road, Easton. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 18. DePoto, Katie Andrew and Anthony Joseph DePoto, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 21 Bridge End Farm Lane, Newtown. Amount: $320,000. Filed March 15. DiClemente, Gina and Ralph DiClemente, Greenwich. Seller: Thomas Cirillo, Greenwich. Property: 155 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed March 15. Doody, Meghan T. and Benjamin G. Doody, Fairfield. Seller: Yaters Severud and Elizabeth Matthews, Fairfield. Property: 33 Dorking Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $564,500. Filed March 10. Edwards, Julie Christine and David Wayne Edwards, New Canaan. Seller: Kimberly Ann Hoyt and Brian Joseph Reinhardt, Gulf Shores, Ala. Property: 105 Ladder Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 25. Elliott, Troy, Stafford Springs. Seller: Esquire Development LLC, Shelton. Property: Lot 88, Map 7521, Newtown. Amount: $627,500. Filed March 15. Evans, Ashley and Shaun Evans, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 1 Berkshire Place, Danbury. Amount: $207,500. Filed March 15. Farina, Anna M. and Daniel P. Farina, Southbury. Seller: Gregory Plasil and Ellen Plasil, Newtown. Property: 5 Smoke Rise Ridge, Newtown. Amount: $520,000. Filed March 8. Ford, Marianne D., Marianne F. Deforte and Joseph D. Deforte, Glastonbury. Seller: Adirondack Estates LLC, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 8, Map 1745, Easton. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed March 8. Frankel, Claudia P. and Eugenia Capaz, Simsbury. Seller: Thomas P. Lenihan and Julie A. Lenihan, Ridgefield. Property: 21 Great Rocks Place, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 16.
Gegeny, Mark, New Fairfield. Seller: Thomas P. Gegeny, New Fairfield. Property: 36 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $100,000. Filed March 14. Gilbertie, Denise, Weston. Seller: Henry Gilbertie, Weston. Property: 31 Laurel Lake East, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed March 16. Gjelaj, Gjon G., New York, N.Y. Seller: Michael A. Petrino Jr., New Fairfield. Property: 56 Inglenook Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $210,000. Filed March 15. Godwin, Kori and Ryan S. Doss, Newtown. Seller: Patrick Arreto and Aria L. Barreto, Newtown. Property: 12 Hundred Acres Road, Newtown. Amount: $412,599. Filed March 17. Granger, Kathleen E. and McLain A. Granger, Danbury. Seller: Ermanno A. Coletti and Barbara A. Coletti, New Fairfield. Property: 3 Whipstick Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $532,500. Filed March 14. Gunn, Debra J., Fairfield. Seller: Nancy D. Worrilow and Mark F. Weiner, Fairfield. Property: 594 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed March 14. Habza, Thaddeus P. and David A. Garcia, Weston. Seller: Go Key Realty Consulting Ltd., Weston. Property: 216 Godfrey Road, Weston. Amount: $604,800. Filed March 9. Hadden III, Vernon B., Danbury. Seller: Keith J. Frank, New Fairfield. Property: 3 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $175,000. Filed March 10. Hagan, Christine M. and Patrick M. Hagan, Waccabuc, N.Y. Seller: Jacqueline Talbot and Brendan Talbot, Danbury. Property: Lot 80, Map 2558, Danbury. Amount: $330,000. Filed March 8. Hansen, Johanna, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Song Kyu Park and Caron Park, Greenwich. Property: 70 Riverdale Ave., Unit 903, Greenwich. Amount: $825,000. Filed March 16. Harkins, Meaghan and Ryan Donegan, Fairfield. Seller: Michael Negrin and Mayer Salahshourian Negrin, Easton. Property: Sport Hill Parkway, Easton. Amount: $576,000. Filed Feb. 8. Harmon, Kimberly J. and Philip J. Tyler, Newtown. Seller: James R. Fleming and Jill M. Fleming, Newtown. Property: 11 Bridle Path Trail, Newtown. Amount: $638,000. Filed March 7.
Hayes Jr., Christopher and Cristin Mguinn Hayes, Greenwich. Seller: Richard C. Loh, Jeffrey T. Loh, Andrew J. Loh and Kevin J. Loh, Greenwich. Property: 71 Halsey Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $800,000. Filed March 14. Haynes, Sommer, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: Frank G. Michels, Kensington, Md. Property: 7 Joanne Lane, Weston. Amount: $685,000. Filed March 11. Hiestand, Gail and Robert Hiestand, Wilton. Seller: Susan E. Gross, Wilton. Property: 53 Wilton Crest, Unit 53, Wilton. Amount: $400,000. Filed Feb. 16. Honey, Sandra and Ashley Honey, Greenwich. Seller: Greenwich Riverview LLC, Pleasantville, N.Y. Property: 46 Ridge St., Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 18. Hornfield, Gabriela Mottin and Ron Hornfield, New York, N.Y. Seller: Nariman Abrek and Mosa Abrek, Fairfield. Property: 51 Leslie Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed March 9. Huray, Jennifer Logan and Christian Paul Huray, Austin, Texas. Seller: Mark J. Harmata and Pamela F. Harmata, Newtown. Property: 11 Brandywine Lane, Newtown. Amount: $480,000. Filed March 15. Hynes, Ellen and Michael Hynes, Greenwich. Seller: Stephen C. Kane, Greenwich. Property: 77A Sherwood Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 14. Jaccard, Daniel, Danbury. Seller: Cynthia Ciatto, Danbury. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 14-6, Danbury. Amount: $110,000. Filed March 8. Jankovsky, Michael C., Fairfield. Seller: 681-689 East Main Street LLC, Easton. Property: 123 College Place, Fairfield. Amount: $697,500. Filed March 7. Kascak, Melissa D. and Brian T. Kascak, Newtown. Seller: Charles D. Wright and Michelle D. Wright, Katy, Texas. Property: Lot 1, Map 6035, Newtown. Amount: $422,500. Filed March 11. Kniffin, Ashley and Cyril Joseph, Norwalk. Seller: George D. Roberts, Craig W. Roberts and Leslie N. Peterson, Westport. Property: 3 Thistle Lane, Wilton. Amount: $575,000. Filed March 2. Knight, Jessica and Randall Knight, Fairfield. Seller: 730 Rowland Road LLC, Fairfield. Property: 730 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Amount: $870,000. Filed March 11. Kokoszka, Amanda C., New Fairfield. Seller: Side Street Realty LLC, Plantsville. Property: Squantz Pond Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed March 7.
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FACTS Krieger, Lauren and Andrew Krieger, Danbury. Seller: Raymond N. Golino and Anne T. Golino, Newtown. Property: 5 Chestnut Knoll Drive, Newtown. Amount: $422,500. Filed March 7. Kydes, Christo, Wilton. Seller: Carol A. Kane, Wilton. Property: 13 Village Walk, Wilton. Amount: $180,000. Filed March 18. LaCerenza, Erica L., Peter LaCerenza and Michael LaCarenza, Fairfield. Seller: German F. Ruiz II, Fairfield. Property: 250 Hunyadi Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed March 18. Lamoureaux, Janette and Jason Zetoff, Newtown. Seller: William T. Halstead Jr., Newtown. Property: 16 Lakeview Terrace, Newtown. Amount: $255,000. Filed March 7. Ledan, Michelle and Gerald Ledan, Danbury. Seller: Matthew A. Lugar, Redding. Property: 60 Nabby Road, Unit 6, Danbury. Amount: $285,000. Filed March 7. Lehach, Joan G. and Richard W. Lehach, Larchmont, N.Y. Seller: Lynn G. Hassouna, New Fairfield. Property: Unit 59 of Sail Harbour Club, New Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 22.
Otton, Meg E. and Douglas G. Otton, Newtown. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: Lake Zoar, Map 202, Newtown. Amount: $170,000. Filed March 17.
Christiani, Arthur, Easton. $200,000 in favor of Linda Christiani, Milford, by Bai, Pollock, Blueweiss & Mulcahey PC, Shelton. Property: 50 Fair Oak Drive, Easton. Filed March 7.
Kiney, Kristin E., Danbury. $1,398 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 8 Irving Place, Danbury. Filed March 14.
Peralta, Blanca, Danbury. $1,769 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 89 Franklin St., Danbury. Filed March 14.
Matthews, Elizabeth and Yates Severud, Fairfield. Seller: Sharon M. Helm, Lynchberg, Va. Property: Lot 2, Map 4705, Fairfield. Amount: $880,000. Filed March 9.
FORECLOSURES
Cyr, Michael R., Wilton. $1,311 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 105 Danbury Road, Wilton. Filed Feb. 25.
Kiney, Kristin E., Newtown. $1,398 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 19 Pleasant Hill Road, Newtown. Filed March 18.
Pereira, Alexandre, Danbury. $9,239 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 27 Cleveland St., Unit 2, Danbury. Filed March 14.
Mazarakos, Heather K. and Wayne M. Danielson, Newtown. Seller: Stephen W. Gerry, Judith A. Platt, Michael W. Gerry and Glenn Gerry, Newtown. Property: 49 Birch Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $220,000. Filed March 14. McLaughlin, Marilyn and Thomas V. McLaughlin, Tamarac, Fla. Seller: Laurie B. Siegel, Easton. Property: 46 Reilly Road, Easton. Amount: $635,000. Filed Feb. 11. McMahony, Anthony J., Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Bethel. Property: 327 Copper Square, Unit 327, Bethel. Amount: $327,185. Filed March 17. Micalizzi III, Joseph P., Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Chandler, Ariz. Property: 42 Dobson St., Bridgeport. Amount: $126,500. Filed March 11. Milano, Rosalie R. and Deirdre Milano, Southbury. Seller: David LaRochelle, Danbury. Property: 49 Sheridan St., Danbury. Amount: $157,000. Filed March 10.
Lin, Anchi and Jack Gau, Colts Neck, N.J. Seller: William A. Ziegler and Donald C. Christ, Wilton. Property: Lot 2, Map 3795, Wilton. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed March 11.
Monahan, Nancy and Chris Monahan, Easton. Seller: Ana Shanley, Easton. Property: 141 Beers Road, Easton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 14.
Lobo, Maria D., Easton. Seller: Ronald B. Noren, Fairfield. Property: Parcel 8, Map of Aspetuck Farm, Easton. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 9.
Morel, Bridget and Lance Morel, New Fairfield. Seller: Alpine Properties LLC, New Milford. Property: 3 Cedar Road, Danbury. Amount: $264,500. Filed March 14.
Macaluso, Laura and Anthony D. Macaluso, Greenwich. Seller: Janet Marie Musho, Wilton. Property: Lot 26, Map 1434, Wilton. Amount: $550,000. Filed Feb. 11.
N.P. Dodge Jr., Danbury. Seller: Benjamin M. Nguku and Cassandra S. Nguku, Danbury. Property: Lot 54, Map 2249, Danbury. Amount: $270,000. Filed March 8.
MacMahon, Myles K. S., Hong Kong. Seller: Sarah J. MacMahon, Greenwich. Property: Lots A and B, Map 2540, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed March 18.
National Transfer Services LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Marc E. Bromstad and Murry N. Bromstad, Fairfield. Property: Lot 11, Map 4903, Fairfield. Amount: $900,000. Filed March 15.
Mannix, Steven J., New York, N.Y. Seller: Michael K. Lang, New Fairfield. Property: 17 Oak St., New Fairfield. Amount: $273,000. Filed March 15.
Nikitina, Zhanna and Igor Akhmatov, Fairfield. Seller: Solix Inc., Fairfield. Property: 98 Harris St., Fairfield. Amount: $330,000. Filed March 14.
Martin, Trevor S., Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 188 School St., Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed March 15.
FIGURES
Martinez, Alexandra B., Javier A. Martinez and Ondina L. Lara, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Insource East Properties Inc., Hauppage, N.Y. Property: Unit 43 of Village Walk Condominium, Wilton. Amount: $280,000. Filed March 10.
Levy, Amanda Carol and Benjamin Ross Levy, Norwalk. Seller: North American Home Solutions Inc., Stratford. Property: 41 Wolfpit Ave., Apt. 50, Easton. Amount: $600,000. Filed March 10.
Martin, Akeem J., Danbury. Seller: Toby D. Jordan and Dorothy F. Jordan, New Fairfield. Property: 125 State Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $221,250. Filed March 7.
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Onglingswan, Alastair and Iris Chau, New York, N.Y. Seller: William J. Chiarenzelli and Susan Chiarenzelli, Easton. Property: 333 Wilson Road, Easton. Amount: $648,200. Filed Feb. 29.
Barrett, Walter L., et al. Creditor: Beneficial Financial I Inc., San Diego, Calif. Property: 104 Grassy Plain St., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed March 11. Carlucci, Matt, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 3 Pinecrest Lane, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 1. Kohler, Jane, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 22 Smith Farm Road, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Lusk, John W., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 148 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 14. Rifaey, Sam, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 117 Davis Hill Road, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed March 16. Westberg, Charles E., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Highlands Ranch, Colo. Property: Lot 15, Map 998 and 999, Easton. Mortgage default. Filed March 11.
DaSilva, Ademar, Danbury. $5,000 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 126 Triangle St., Unit B-13, Danbury. Filed March 14. DeSouza, Georgina, Danbury. $3,619 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Fourth St., Danbury. Filed March 7. Dolan, Deborah, Danbury. $1,330 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Raymond Place, Unit 3-14B, Danbury. Filed March 7. Dryer, Stephanie, Wilton. $637 in favor of Northeast Radiology, Brewster, N.Y., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 296 Belden Hill Road, Wilton. Filed March 1. Duran, Lucas, Danbury. $2,199 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Clason Place, Danbury. Filed March 14.
Wistrand, Mark S., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 492 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Mortgage default. Filed March 24.
Emmanuel, Michel, New Fairfield. $543 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Jericho Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 2.
JUDGMENTS
Espinal, Rafael, Danbury. $2,052 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 107 W. Wooster St., Danbury. Filed March 14.
Blackett, Lemuel, Bethel. $3,723 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Livonia, Mich., by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 92 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel. Filed March 15. Blanco, Sonia, Wilton. $17,946 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 28 Mountain Road, Wilton. Filed March 7.
Fortunato, Claudia, Bethel. $769 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Topstone Drive, Bethel. Filed March 17. Godialis, Michelle, Bethel. $1,262 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Ballfield Road, Bethel. Filed March 17.
Brink, Elizabeth J., Danbury. $16,394 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 15 Francis Road, Danbury. Filed March 14.
H, Tippett, Fairfield. $10,678 in favor of Paul Megie, Bridgeport, by George W. Ganim Jr. Property: 25 Nichols Terrace, Fairfield. Filed March 16.
Carney, Margaret, New Fairfield. $444 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Hill View Drive West, New Fairfield. Filed March 2.
Hargett, David T., Danbury. $8,265 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 14 Peace St., Danbury. Filed March 14.
Chao, Elaine and Albert Wong, et al., Weston. $215,000 in favor of Temple Street Arcade LLC, New Haven, by Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Property: 39 Eleven O’Clock Road, Weston. Filed March 16.
Hayes, George, Weston. $16,788 in favor of Bank of America NA, Denver, Colo., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 183 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Filed March 17.
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Kruk, Edward J., Easton. $45,657 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Wallingford. Property: 40 Magellan Lane, Easton. Filed Feb. 16.
Pereira, Alexandre, Danbury. $1,179 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 27 Cleveland St., Unit 2, Danbury. Filed March 14.
Lacava, Bonnie L., et al., Danbury. $6,042 in favor of The Southern New England Telephone Co., New Haven, by Joshua H. Brown, New Haven. Property: 20 Springside Ave., Danbury. Filed March 7.
Pierson, Stephen P., Newtown. $26,367 in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 11 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown. Filed March 7.
Landry, Kimberly, New Fairfield. $405 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 14 Fulton Drive, New Fairfield. Filed March 2.
Ramirez, Grace and Edward Ramirez, Newtown. $1,546 in favor of North Street Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PC, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 84 Alpine Court, Newtown. Filed March 18.
Lombardo, Danielle and Daniel L. Lombardo, Danbury. $1,939 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Fox Den Run, Danbury. Filed March 7. Malino, Nicholas J., et al., Weston. $11,674 in favor of Hop Energy LLC, Fairfield, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 126 Georgetown Road, Weston. Filed Feb. 11. Maniscalco, Anthony, Fairfield. $1,664 in favor of Carl A. Ferrigno, West Haven, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 150 Linley Drive, Fairfield. Filed March 7. Meadows, Michael J., Bethel. $4,955 in favor of Razor Capital LLC, by Cohen, Burns, Hard & Paul, West Hartford. Property: 15 Long Hill Road, Bethel. Filed March 16. Murphy, Joseph, New Fairfield. $414 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Hampton Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 2. Nagy, Richard A., Fairfield. $9,000 in favor of Linda A. Nagy, by McDonough Law Offices LLC, Stratford. Property: 1071 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Filed March 7. Nagy, Richard A., Fairfield. $53,100 in favor of Linda A. Nagy, by McDonough Law Offices LLC, Stratford. Property: Unit 38 in Gould Manor Condominium, Fairfield. Filed March 7. Novicky, Susan, New Fairfield. $445 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Twin Rocks Drive, New Fairfield. Filed March 2.
Reilly, Patrick, New Fairfield. $407 in favor of Lorraine Burio D.M.D., New Fairfield, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 85 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 2. Russo, Louis, New Fairfield. $32,159 in favor of Dean L. Lewis, by Justin Lewis, Danbury. Property: 11 Hammond Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 15. Shilleh, Taghreed, Bethel. $6,048 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 14A Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed March 11. Smith, Jennifer, Danbury. $7,193 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12-14 S. King St., Danbury. Filed March 14. Tilson Financial LLC, Newtown. $50,000 in favor of Sandra Saren, Marilyn Thompson and Joyce Girgasky, Woodbury, by Secor Cassidy & McPartland PC, Waterbury. Property: 10 Charlies Circle, Newtown. Filed March 9. Uruchima, Lauro M., Danbury. $3,202 in favor of Sterling Jewelers Inc., d.b.a. Kay Jewelers, Akron, Ohio, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 57 Liberty Ave., Danbury. Filed March 7. Valle, Anne E. and Robert Valle, Danbury. $1,488 in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 1 Old Town Road, Danbury. Filed March 14.
FACTS
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Mancinelli, Michael J., 43 Blue Spruce Circle, Weston. $30,060, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.
Burke, Edmund M., 273 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. $115,233, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED
Marcus, Jonathan C., 33 Fairview Ave., Ridgefield. $8,018, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.
Crawford, Robertson A., 400 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. $49,783, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 18.
Brown, Ann and George Brown, P.O. Box 193, Greenwich. $77,880, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.
NAI Enterprises Inc., 93 Stony Hill Road, Ridgefield. $3,510, corporate income taxes. Filed March 7.
Denslow, Clark A., 9 Oak Ledge Lane, Wilton. $28,243, property taxes. Filed March 8.
Callahan, Megan C. and Richard J. Callahan, 12 Spicewood Lane, Wilton. $83,536, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7.
Onthank, R. Pierce, 20 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. $458,161, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 29.
Diaz, Brian, 165 Old Kings Highway, Fairfield. $14,269, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 18.
Capoza, Rosario, 35 Charles St., Greenwich. $54,356, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.
Pajonas, Mary M. and Todd R. Pajonas, 1015 Sport Hill Road, Easton. $283,874, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 9.
Donigi, Donna Gale, 22 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield. $24,731, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.
Chappo, Anne W. and Richard J. Chappo, 82 Patrick Road, Westport. $17,361, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16.
Pochadaj, Gregory, 5 River Road, Apt. 107, Wilton. $116,881, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 16.
Driftwood LLC, 325 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. $3,432, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed March 16.
Ritzzo Electric Inc., 13 White Birch Ridge, Weston. $3,294, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 7.
Estonework LLC, P.O. Box 7601, Wilton. $15,484, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 8.
Rodriguez, Jair, 90 South St., Apt. 3, Danbury. $41,469, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7.
Hooker, Samule, 35 Bayberry Lane, Easton. $17,296, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 8.
Santoro, Edward J., 65 Norrans Ridge Drive, Ridgefield. $35,745, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7.
Kollar, Edel M. and William J. Kollar, 2690 Congress St., Fairfield. $34,292, property taxes. Filed March. 10.
Ski and Sport of Westport LLC, 14 Tall Trees Lane, Wilton. $12,120, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 7.
Licamele III, Michael W., P.O. Box 882, Fairfield. $155,221, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 8.
Sky Retail Partners LLC, 51 Pond Brook Road, Newtown. $15,209, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed March 8.
Licamele III, Michael W., P.O. Box 882, Fairfield. $8,679, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 8.
Vitti Landscape LLC, 1 Cora Lane, Wilton. $3,040, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 22.
McDaniel, Renate B., 3 Putnam Hill, Apt. 2B, Greenwich. $244,967, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15.
LIENS
Delucia, Michael, 8 Pine St., Newtown. $8,776, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7. Doeberl, Robert, 14 Nutmeg Ridge, Ridgefield. $482,580, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7. G3 Resources Inc., 1139 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. $81,560, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed March 16. GHF 1950 LLC, 75 Hillside Road, Fairfield. $26,269, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed March 16. Ginsberg, Lori G., 44 Flat Rock Road, Easton. $20,455, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14. Gusev, Vladimir, 2265 Barnum Ave., Fairfield. $215,649, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16. Herrick, Barbara J., 19 Capitola Road, Danbury. $2,234, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7. Hoberman, Elizabeth K. and Richard A. Hoberman, 14 Wake Robin Road, Fairfield. $21,244, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16. Hoyt, Ronald C., 38 Smith St., Danbury. $3,621, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7. Jeffrey, Jaclyn and Edward Craft, 1 Fresh Meadow Road, Weston. $15,947, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 22. Kochis, Christine and Keith Kochis, 235 Lynnbrook Road, Fairfield. $21,799, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16. Kolonairis, George, 7 Pebble Road, Newtown. $123,130, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 8.
Walsh Jr., Frederick R., 15 Dingletown Road, Greenwich. $140,746, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 15. Wauthier, Sallie A. and Roland P. Wauthier, 405 Rock House Road, Easton. $29,657, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 23. Wishneski, Marykay and Paul L. Wishneski, 15 Cherry St., Newtown. $8,376, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 7.
FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Asset Security Inc., 12 Laurelwood Drive, New Fairfield. $19,890, corporate income taxes. Filed March 1. Burke, Edmund M., 273 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. $120,399, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14. Burke, Edmund M., 273 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. $163,493, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 14.
Nygaard, Deborah J. and Mark D. Nygaard, 235 Roselle St., Fairfield. $12,607, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16. Ogrady, Michele, 32 Indian Hill Road, Wilton. $4,516, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 8. Twedt, Jason D., 4 Limekiln Road, Ridgefield. $23,762, property taxes. Filed March 10. Vanderheyden, Regina and William Vangerheyden, 10 Woodhill Road, Wilton. $122,753, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 22. Vanderheyden, Regina and William Vangerheyden, 10 Woodhill Road, Wilton. $178,261, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 22. Vanderheyden, Regina and William Vangerheyden, 10 Woodhill Road, Wilton. $45,593, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 22. Waters, Susan and Christopher Waters, 40 Stillson Place, Fairfield. $20,842, a tax debt on income earned. Filed March 16.
FIGURES Young, Robin E. and Robin T. Young, 40 Blueberry Hill Place, Wilton. $172,831, property taxes. Filed March 9.
MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 265 Milbank LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Milbank Development Partners LLC, Greenwich, by Todd Givens. Property: Lot 39, Map 482, Greenwich. Amount: $139,359. Filed March 15. Doctors Newton Road Office Park LLC, Danbury. Filed by Edward and Zuck PC, Stamford, by Peter J. Sposato. Property: 103 Newtown Road, Danbury. Amount: $17,405. Filed March 7. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by Tri Tech Mechanical LLC, Stamford, by Antonio Tamburo. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $16,565. Filed March 9. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by Gregory Carting LLC, Stamford, by Gregory A. Bartlett. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $9,003. Filed March 9. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by South Star Construction LLC, Danbury, by Jair Rodrigues. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $30,550. Filed March 14. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by Absolute Plumbing & Heating LLC, Trumbull, by Stanley Bike. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $9,504. Filed March 14. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by The Ridgefield Supply Co., Ridgefield, by Brian Roy. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $11,241. Filed March 14. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by Roger Electric Inc., Danbury, by Ronald Leblanc. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $18,188. Filed March 14. Doyle, Mary and Timothy Doyle, Fairfield. Filed by A Royal Flush Inc., Bridgeport, by Orourke & Associates. Property: Parcel E, Map 3517, Fairfield. Amount: $237. Filed March 14. Maple Hospitality LLC, Weston. Filed by American Builders and Contractors Supply Company Inc., West Haven, by Andrew Kennedy. Property: 1 Twin Oak Lane, Weston. Amount: $16,675. Filed March 17. Mimosa House Owners Association Inc., Ridgefield. Filed by Castelli Construction and Landscape Inc., Wilton, by Ralph Castelli. Property: 10 Mimosa Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $24,102. Filed March 14. Piazzolla, Donatalla, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Michael J. Sabino, Stamford. Property: Lot 3, Map 4397, Greenwich. Amount: $124,163. Filed March 16.
Rutherford Associates PC, Greenwich. Filed by Ceci Brothers Inc., Greenwich, by Michael Ceci. Property: 54 John St., Greenwich. Amount: $86,217. Filed March 14. Tuxedo Junction Entertainment Inc., Danbury. Filed by United Rentals Inc., by Al Guggino. Property: 2 Ives St., Danbury. Amount: $6,501. Filed March 8.
MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED 159 W. Putnam Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Released by A & B Mechanical Inc., Monroe, by Arnold Jones Sr. Property: 159 Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $11,587. Filed March. 14. Kunevsky, Olga and Joseph A. Kunevsky, Weston. Filed by Stock Building Supply Inc., East Haven, by Zullo and Jacks LLC. Property: 73 River Road, Weston. Amount: $10,000. Filed March 2.
LIS PENDENS Aloisio, Valerie, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Coachlight Square Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 200 Woodmont Ave., Unit 121, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9. Anderson, Sheri E., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 11 Jennifer Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $380,000, dated April 2015. Filed March 9. Andretta, James E., et al., Fairfield. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 31 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $234,000, dated August 2003. Filed March 8. ARM Properties Inc., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Ury & Moskow LLC, Fairfield, for RPD 22 LLC. Property: Parcel B, Map 5126, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Fairfield and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 11. Baiad, Marilyn T., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 16 Redwood Drive, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $226,000, dated March 2005. Filed March 17.
Bennett, Lariston, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Property: 38 Edwards St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges. Filed March 9. Brown, Linda S., et al., Weston. Filed by Meyers, Piscitelli & link LLP, Avon, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 21 Blueberry Hill Road, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $325,000, dated July 2003. Filed March 7. Cancio, Albert Rodriguez, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 881 Lafayette Blvd., Unit 3H, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $253,900, dated January 2010. Filed March 7. Chowdhury, Jafar, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 1026-1027 State St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $257,911, dated August 2005. Filed March 8. Clark, Kenneth W., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 105 Parsonage Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.2 million, dated March 2005. Filed March 16. Crowell, Lorene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 21-23 Beatrice St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9. Delio, Raymond P., et al., Bethel. Filed by Eckert Seamand Cherin & Mellott LLC, White Plains, N.Y., for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 19 Reservoir St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $312,000, dated May 2005. Filed March 17. Diaz, Leonardo, et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 6 Merlins Lane, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $676,700, dated April 2012. Filed March 7. Evans, Joseph, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citi Bank NA Property: 55 Bonner St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $625,500, dated December 2008. Filed March 9.
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FACTS Gaffney, Patricia A., et al., Newtown. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 179 Hanover Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $462,000, dated November 2004. Filed March 9. Haddad, John M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Matrix Financial Services Corp. Property: 168 Middle River Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $321,567, dated June 2009. Filed March 14. Hart, Kathleen M., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Quayside Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: Unit A-11 in Quayside Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9.
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Poli, Grace E., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Citt Bank NA Property: 4 and 5 Revolutionary Lane, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $294,150, dated August 2006. Filed March 16.
Waugh, Pamela M., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 245 Harvester Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $188,000, dated July 2003. Filed March 8.
Pombrio, Elaine G., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Coachlight Square Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 22, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed March 9.
Weiss, Richard K., et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citibank NA. Property: 8 Wilton Woods Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $970,000, dated July 2007. Filed Feb. 24.
Potter, Dinah L., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for PNC Bank NA Property: 16 Hudson St., Unit 25D, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $179,019, dated October 2012. Filed March 8.
Jackson, Booker T., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 16F9 Scuppo Road, Unit 47, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated December 2007. Filed March 9.
Santiago, Jose N., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 422 Truman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated September 2006. Filed March 7.
Jacoby, Doris, et al., Weston. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 11 Blueberry Hill Road, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $684,000, dated February 2007. Filed Feb. 26.
Schimanskey, Walter A., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 3 Henso Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $310,500, dated September 2006. Filed March 10.
Kiernan Jr., James T., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford, for The Greenwich Bank & Trust Co., Greenwich. Property: 25 The Ridgeway, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1 million, dated October 2009. Filed March 16.
Smith, Matthew M., et al., Wilton. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 16 Rolling Ridge Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $579,900, dated June 2005. Filed Feb. 19.
Krauss, Evan L., et al., Weston. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Capital One NA. Property: 103 Davis Hill Road, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $572,000, dated May 2008. Filed March 9.
Starboard Fairfield Development LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Tyshia S. Toms LLC, Bridgeport, for W C Gremp LLC. Property: 175177 Newfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to enforce a purchase option on the premises. Filed March 8.
Pasakiolis, Emmanuel, et al., Wilton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Mail Coach Court, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $503,990, dated November 2010. Filed March 9.
Sunden, Jeffrey B., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 22 Newfane Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $284,200, dated December 2007. Filed Feb. 25.
Perkins, Patricia L., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 20 Raymond Place, Unit 1-1A, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $198,540, dated September 2007. Filed March 8.
Washington, Derek L., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 135 Hillside Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $280,000, dated September 2006. Filed March 8.
MORTGAGES 12-14 Beach Street LLC, Trumbull, by David D. Melfi. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 12-14 Beach St., Bethel. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 10. 189 Davis Avenue LLC, Yonkers, N.Y., by Joseph Granitto. Lender: Webster Bank National Association, Cheshire. Property: 189 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 15. 2 Terrace Place LLC, Danbury, by Christopher C. Setaro. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 2 Terrace Place, Danbury. Amount: $281,250. Filed March 14. 484 Ridgebury Road LLC, Orange, by Philip E. Richter. Lender: Farm Credit East, Orange. Property: 484 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1 million. Filed March 11. Avenue Corner LLC, Bridgeport, by Elizabeth Torres. Lender: The Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund Inc., New Haven. Property: 1376-1382 Stratfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,000. Filed March 7. Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel, by Ellie Kastel. Lender: Solomon Goldnerr, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 24 Forest Way, Unit 8, Bethel. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 17. CRD LLC, Bethel, by Mark Caraluzzi. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 102 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $2 million. Filed March 8. Eaton Investments LLC, Stamford, by Stephen J. Schelz, Stamford. Lender: Ed Villeda, Stamford. Property: Lot 23, Boston Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $38,283. Filed March 8. JSB Realty LLC, Redding, by JoAnn C. Deakin. Lender: Town of Wilton. Property: 25 Liberty St., Wilton. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 1. K2 Realty LLC, Naugatuck, by Vikramjit Chaudhary. Lender: Velocity Commercial Capital LLC, Westlake Village, Calif. Property: 72-74 Ashley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed March 9.
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FIGURES KHW LLC, Newtown, by Ljatif Ramadani. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 28 Churchill Road, Newtown. Amount: $900,000. Filed March 9. Love Where You Live Homes LLC, Trumbull, by Danielle Bijanada. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 74 Ryegate Road, Newtown. Amount: $686,875. Filed March 14. Lucille LLC, Fairfield, by Paul Edison. Lender: Edison Properties LLC, Grand Rapids, Mich. Property: 7, 11 and 15 Saugatuck River Road, Weston. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed March 2. ML Estate LLC, by Maria Lote. Lender: B2R Finance LP, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 42 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Amount: $119,900. Filed March 8. Regan Investments LLC, Newtown, by Damin J. Regan. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 45 Hospital Ave., Danbury. Amount: $24,000. Filed March 16. SI Ridgefield LLC, Farmington, by Samco LLC. Lender: Farmington Bank, Farmington. Property: 46-50 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $7.8 million. Filed March 16. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield, by James H. Sturges. Lender: 265 Main Street LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 89 and 14, Norfield Road, Weston. Amount: $850,000. Filed Feb. 26. TDP1 Properties LLC, Ridgefield, by Thomas Payne. Lender: Robert W. Lang, Ridgefield. Property: 122 Soundview Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $335,685. Filed March 17. Watermark 3030 Park LLC, Fairfield, by Matthew J. Reidy. Lender: FSPP II 3030 Park Senior Lending LLC, San Francisco, Calif. Property: Greenfield Avenue and Westfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $37.4 million. Filed March 7.
NEW BUSINESSES Busy Bee Kitchen, 29 Bible St., Greenwich 06807, c/o Mary Lynn Masi. Filed March 17. Cine Research Laboratory and Muscleville, 15 Mill Pond Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Joseph R. Malavenda. Filed March 1. F1 Motorsport, 17 Jansen St., Danbury 06810, c/o Albert Bonamici. Filed March 16. Galleria D’Arte, 49 New St., Wilton 06897, c/o Dara C. Polenghi. Filed Feb. 25. Hooplaha, 129 Quarter Horse Lane, Fairfield 06824, c/o Robert Hess. Filed March 4. Inspirational Grounds, 25 Padanaram Road, Unit 100B, Danbury 06811, c/o Urban Solutions LLC. Filed March 8.
Insul-Tec Services, 4C State Route 39, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Timothy I. McCarthy. Filed Feb. 24. Loving Heart Elderly Care, 38 Balmforth Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Beauty N. Turner. Filed March 14. Lucho Landscaping, 7 Old Shelter Rock Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Luis Vintimilla. Filed March 9. Muscleville.com, 15 Mill Pond Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Joseph R. Malavenda. Filed March 2. Norwalk Y, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8. Norwalk YMCA, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8. PGA Bookkeeping Service, 15 Locust Road, Greenwich 06831, c/o Robert Farrell. Filed March 18. Phoenix Intelligence, 24 Soundview Drive, Greenwich 06830, c/o Anthony C. Vickerson. Filed March 17. RAM Development, 10 Calumet Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Rory CC. Langguth. Filed March 1. RAM Development, 10 Calumet Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Mark Cassara. Filed March 3. Renewal House, 18 Dr. Aaron B. Samuels Blvd., Danbury 06810, c/o Robert Peckham. Filed March 7. Sharis Place, 117 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Lawrence Kaynes. Filed March 16. The Riverbrook Regional YMCA, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8. Urbaez Cleaning LLC, 41 Roway St., Apt. 1, Danbury 06810, c/o Rossy Y. Urbaez Medina. Filed March 9. Vacuum Mart, 9 Keeler St., Danbury 06810, c/o Jill E. Austin. Filed March 14. YMCA of Norwalk, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8. YMCA Camp Sunrise, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8. YMCA of Norwalk, 404 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o The Riverbrook Regional Young Men’s Christian Association. Filed March 8.
PATENTS Hair treatment and revitalizing composition and methods. Patent no. 9,283,156 issued to Andrew Savaides, Norwalk; Rushi Tasker, Trumbull; Komal Mann, Danbury; and Mona Vaidya, Little Ferry, N.J. Assigned to Zotos International Inc., Darien. Method and systems of classifying a vehicle using motion vectors. Patent no. 9,286,516 issued to Orhan Bulan, Rochester; Edgar A. Bernal, Webster; and Robert P. Loce, Webster. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for transformation of an extensible markup language vocabulary to a generic document structure format. Patent no. 9,286,272 issued to Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Photobook with augmented social capability. Patent no. 9,280,680 issued to George Amos Gibson, Fairport, N.Y.; and Kerstin M. Henseleit, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Shock or impact sensor. Patent no. 9,291,511 issued to George A. Gibson, Fairport, N.Y.; and Linn C. Hoover, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for halftone printing in a three-dimensional object printer. Patent no. 9,286,554 issued to Martin S. Maltz, Rochester, N.Y.; and Roger L. Triplett, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System for air cleaning precision rails in three-dimensional object printing systems. Patent no. 9,289,947 issued to Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, N.Y.; Jeffrey J. Bradway, Rochester, N.Y.; Steven M. Russel, Bloomfield, N.Y.; Erwin Ruiz, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jorge M. Rodriguez, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for controlling use and operation of a family of different treatment devices. Patent no. 9,292,152 issued to Oleg Shikhman, Trumbull; and William W. Rutan, Norwalk. Assigned to Mederi Therapeautics Inc., Norwalk. Systems and method for enforcement of security profiles in multi-tenant database. Patent no. 9,286,475 issued to Yue Li, Webster, N.Y.; Chloe Pajerek, Rochester, N.Y.; Manish Dixit, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jeremy L. Reitz, Marion, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Titratable dosage trans-dermal delivery system. Patent no. 9,289,397 issued to Curtis Wright IV, Norwalk. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford.
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State’s Unemployment Rate New England’s Highest
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hile Connecticut added an estimated 4,200 jobs in February, the state’s unchanged unemployment rate, now New England’s highest, underscores ongoing economic concerns.
Department of Labor research director Andy Condon was cautious with his analysis, pointing out seasonal impacts while adding that January’s numbers were revised up by 300 jobs to a gain of 1,200.
The Department of Labor’s monthly jobs report revealed that the state’s jobless rate held steady at 5.5%, almost a full percentage point higher than the regional rate of 4.6%.
“Nonfarm jobs grew briskly in February, but it is important to note that some of that growth was a rebound from vacation-affected declines in education that occurred in January,” he said.
New Hampshire, at 2.7%, has the lowest unemployment of the six New England states. The U.S. average is 4.9%.
“In hindsight, January was likely a bit better than we were able to report and actual growth in February may be a little more moderate.”
After falling to a post-recession low of 5.3% in September 2015, unemployment in the state has now returned to the same point as June last year–a stubborn and troubling trend.
Education and health services led the five sectors that added jobs in February, gaining 5,300 positions, with private education (3,400 jobs) driving sector performance.
“This report continues to highlight the fact that the economy is priority number one,” said CBIA economist Pete Gioia.
Manufacturing gained 1,000 jobs for the month, followed by professional and business services (600); information (500); and other services (200).
“Elected officials have got to do all they can to encourage investment in Connecticut. Stability at the Capitol attracts investment, and investment creates jobs.”
Leisure and hospitality lost 1,400 jobs, the most of any sector, due in large part to seasonal adjustments in accommodation and food services.
Gioia said policymakers should encourage investment in industries that create well-paying jobs with good benefits, including manufacturing and financial services.
The government sector, which includes employment at the state’s two casinos, shed 800 positions and has now declined by 1,900 jobs over the last 12 months.
In the six years since the recession ended, Connecticut has recovered 76.6% of the 119,100 jobs lost. The U.S. recovery rate is 159%.
Trade, transportation, and utilities posted a 700job loss, followed by financial activities (-300) and construction and mining (-200).
Lower-wage jobs (those paying less than $50,000 annually) dominate Connecticut’s post-recession recovery, accounting for almost two-thirds of new positions.
New Haven led all labor market areas in February, gaining 3,800 jobs.
Gioia noted that the February estimate of 4,200 new jobs was a positive change from the disappointing final report for 2015, which showed Connecticut adding just 11,600 jobs for the year.
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk added 1,600 jobs and Norwich-New London-Westerly gained 700. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford lost 1,900 jobs for the month.
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