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Katia Capozziello, owner of the LGBT-focused Trevi Lounge in Fairfield, said her venue is a friendly environment for all residents. Photo by Phil Hall.
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VIDAL/WETTENSTEIN FOUNDER SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING, 50 YEARS IN BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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sk the founder of most companies observing their golden anniversary the obligatory question of how long they expect to remain hands-on and you’ll receive modest replies to the tune of “as long as they’ll have me” and/or how they’re looking forward to retirement. Randy Vidal is not one of those people. “I’ll be here as long as I have my health and my marbles,” said the founder and principal of Vidal/ Wettenstein LLC, the Westport commercial real estate firm now in
its 50th year. “The ones he hasn’t already lost,” quipped Bruce Wettenstein, who’s been a partner in the firm since 1996. The resulting laughter was shared by the five other employees in the conference room at its 719 Post Road East office. That they were all in attendance for Vidal’s 50th anniversary interview is indicative of their leader’s career-long philosophy: That nothing works as well as teamwork. “When you have real skin in the game, that makes the whole difference,” Vidal said. “Why do so many partnerships fail? Because the staff works their butts off and the senior people take the cream off the top. » GOLDEN DAYS
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tamford Technology Week is dead; long live Stamford Innovation Week. The latter, stylized as SiW, shares with its predecessor a mission to connect entrepreneurs, tech talent and investors. Taking place at a number of Stamford venues from Sept. 13-23, it is composed of more than 100 events including conferences, panels, speakers, open houses, networking, and after-hours socializing with live music at pubs and restaurants. “I’ve hosted and been to so many meetups and other networking events over the past couple of years that it just made sense to make this happen, and to continue what Stamford Technology Week was all about,” said Jonathan Winkel, SiW founder, managing partner of Stamford-based marketing agency SquareWheel, and chair of Stamford’s Economic Development Commission. The technology week had over the years become somewhat unwieldy, Winkel said. “They felt it had grown too diluted and decided not to do it” last year, he said. Hugh Seaton, who as vice president of operations at the now-defunct Stamford Innovation Center was one of the driving forces behind technology week. He now runs nonprofit entrepreneurial advisory program Innovate Stamford in addition to being CEO at Stamford software firm Aquinas. He approached Winkel to discuss the event’s future last year. “We agreed that it would be a shame to let it die on the vine,” Winkel said. “What’s been happening for a good 10 years is you’d go to a networking event, and it seemed like » SIW
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Fairfield’s Trevi Lounge waves the rainbow flag with pride BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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t can be easy to overlook Trevi Lounge if you happen to be driving a bit too fast down Kings Highway Cutoff in Fairfield during the day. Scrunched between an expansive Sunoco gas station and a massive Edge Fitness facility, the compact 3,500-square-foot single-story Trevi Lounge, with its red brick façade and dark windows facing the street, does not stand out and only the rainbow flag hanging at the entrance brings a splash of color to its austere presence. But that’s during the daytime. For the bar’s owner and operator, Katia Capozziello, Trevi Lounge is in the right place at the right time when the sun goes down. “I think the location is great,” she said. “It is pretty much the only business around that’s open at night time, so we have to use the parking lots from Home Depot across the street and Edge Fitness next door.” Trevi Lounge opened in 2013, filling a void in lower Fairfield County with the 2010 closing of Westport’s 71-year-old Cedar Brook Café, which was reputedly the nation’s oldest continuously operating LGBT bar. When Danbury’s Triangles closed in 2015 after three decades in business, Trevi Lounge became the region’s only LGBTfocused establishment. Capozzielo did not originally intend to be involved in this line of work. “I was a housewife,” she said, noting that she and her husband owned a hardwood-floor installation business. The property at 548 Kings Highway Cutoff was owned by her father-in-law and had previously housed eateries, but Capozziello was recruited to take charge when the original Trevi Lounge manager left shortly after the bar opened. “This was a learning experience,” she said. “It was a challenge for me, not knowing the business or the people.” In her five years at the helm, Capozziello has become a ubiquitous presence within Fairfield County’s LGBT world, actively participating in events across the region and marketing her venue as a welcoming environment for all residents. “We are the bar with the most diversity when it comes to gay bars,” she said. “This is not a place where you can say, ‘This is mostly a lesbian bar or this is mostly a white
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Katia Capozziello, owner of the Trevi Lounge in Fairfield. Photo by Phil Hall.
We have great diversity. You come here on Friday nights and you see gays, you see lesbians, you see trans, you see rich, you see poor, you see every color.
crowd.’ We have great diversity. You come here on Friday nights and you see gays, you see lesbians, you see trans, you see rich, you see poor, you see every color.” And, to her delight, plenty of straight people are finding their way to her door. “Some come with their friends and some drive by and don’t even know it is a gay bar, but they come in and enjoy the place and come back,” she said. Capozziello has recently raised the Trevi Lounge’s visibility within the local arts community by hosting a series of live musical theater presentations — last year saw the staging of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Xanadu,” and a new offering of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” begins a two-week run on Sept. 7. A karaoke night brings out a range of local talent that constantly amazes Capozziello. “If you come here, you won’t believe it,” she said. “Some of the people who come here should be on ‘American Idol.’ A lot of them are still shy and introverted and this motivates them to go out and be themselves.” Capozziello is also trying to position Trevi Lounge as a venue
for local fundraisers and event marketing for consumer products. In the recent primary elections, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim held a fundraising outreach aimed at LGBT voters. Capozziello remarked that the turnout was “pretty good,” but also observed that the other candidates in the race bypassed the Trevi Lounge. “Our doors were open for all candidates, but he was the only one who has recognized the gay community around here,” she said. And while LGBT venues around the country have seen harassment or worse, Capozziello gladly pointed out that Trevi Lounge has not been targeted by hate groups. “There has been no harassment,” she said. “The Fairfield Police have been amazing. They drive by at night to make sure everything has been okay.” Trevi Lounge is no longer Fairfield County’s sole LGBT bar — Troupe429 opened in Norwalk last November — but Capozziello would be interested in possibly expanding elsewhere in the region. “Trevi is still very young,” she said. “If it takes off, maybe we’ll have a Trevi Two someplace.”
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Suite Talk Phil Kuchma, president of Kuchma Corp.
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Without the state making the proper reimbursement, cities like Bridgeport, Waterbury, Hartford or New Haven have big, big problems.”
eople always assume that I inherited this business,” said Phil Kuchma about his Bridgeport-headquartered real estate development and property management firm Kuchma Corp. “I opened this business back in 1971, when I was 21 years old.” Today, Kuchma Corp. is among the leaders in reviving Bridgeport’s commercial real estate market, most notably the mixed-use Bijou Square development. In this edition of Suite Talk, reporter Phil Hall discusses Kuchma’s role within the city’s real estate market and his views on where the city’s economic fortunes are heading. So, what is the secret of your long success in business? “What has worked for us is owning 10 properties in one cluster, which is what we have in the Bijou Square development. You get to orchestrate what the needs are. We are looking for certain types of businesses that are the best fit. We think food is always a good attraction, but you don’t want to duplicate the same type of fare that is offered somewhere else. And things like the dry cleaner/tailor, bakery and wine shop bring in another element that helps make a complete neighborhood.” And there is still more to come at Bijou Square? “We are planning what we call Bijou Alley. We are going to build on the parking lot that separates Fairfield Avenue and Elm Street. There will be a 15- to 16-foot walkway that connects the two streets. It is a long block.” According to your plans, Bijou Alley consists of five mixed-use buildings facing into the alley, with a sixth store facing Elm Street. Everything is going to fit in this space? “This big parking lot
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satisfies everything. I might put offices in there. There is a big emphasis on housing in town centers, but we don’t want to neglect the daytime operations. If you have restaurants or shops, they don’t just exist with one market or the other. Here, we need to have them be open during the day, as well as evenings and weekends. And we’ve always had very good luck with small office space.” What is the state of the office market in Bridgeport? “It’s actually very good. The office space vacancy rate downtown is lower than anyplace else in Fairfield County. We have buildings that can accommodate larger space, like 10 Middle St. and 1000 Lafayette, but there’s not a huge amount of vacancies.”
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What accounts for the absence of vacancies? “When you have government buildings and courthouses downtown, attorneys like to have their offices downtown. A couple of large firms from Stamford have opened large offices here at 1000 Lafayette. And the bank on Laurel Road has about 120 people in one of the offices downtown. They don’t have a branch here, but they have back-office space. They started out with somewhere around 30 or 40, but after they tested it out and found people liked it, they increased it to 120 earlier this year.” What is the state of the overall commercial property market in Bridgeport? “We’re the poorest municipality in Fairfield County, so the values here dropped pretty low in the early ’90s when things had
We’re the poorest municipality in Fairfield County, so the values here dropped pretty low in the early ’90s... Now, we are finding the percentage of increase in resales of properties is higher than it is in most other towns in Fairfield County.
gotten pretty tough. In 2007, they rebounded a bit, but then there was another drop. Now, we are finding the percentage of increase in resales of properties is higher than it is in most other towns in Fairfield County.” What is the priority issue within Bridgeport’s real estate sector? The issue that people seem to talk about is taxes, especially the easing if one of the candidates for governor helps the cities with the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). They are terribly unfair. In Bridgeport, if you take the government buildings — whether it is federal, state or municipal — and the hospitals, churches and not-for-profits, it is slightly over 50 percent of the real estate in the city. It is very lopsided. What you strive for is being under 20 percent.
I still see wisecracks online where people say Bridgeport is a great place to get mugged. Is the negative perception of the city still a major problem? “It’s a convenient thing to say but, honestly, no. If you compare Bridgeport to Hartford and New Haven, the crime level in those two cities is much higher than it is in Bridgeport. The city was a gritty old industrial city and it took a while to get better, and it is getting better. It certainly helps that Steel Point is underway — it is a big help to the downtown and to the entire city. We need a game-changer image that if something comes here, people will say, ‘If it’s good enough for X, it’s good enough for me.’ The ballpark was part of that, but that wasn’t that oomph we needed — it wasn’t the Yankees coming here.” Will the new music amphitheater on the site of the former ballpark be that oomph? “I think that’s going to be terrific. It is going to bring larger crowds to events and it will be a very visible, tall, unique-looking structure, which will make a difference.” And how’s the oomph factor with the proposed casino? Do you believe it will go through? “There is a good chance it will. And if you have the very best casino developer in the world interested in your place, they must know something. MGM thinks they have a great opportunity here.” There has recently been some multifamily real estate development in downtown Bridgeport. Is more needed?
“One of the misconceptions is believing that a few hundred apartments make a huge difference. They don’t make a huge difference — they make a difference. But presently in our downtown, there are just about 1,000 apartments. You really need about 2,000 to 2,500 apartments before you can have enough density of residents to attract some things like a small food market. We need to keep increasing the density of the residential, but also increase the amount of density during the daytime. Harlan Haus is a great restaurant attraction, but they’re not open during the day because they don’t feel they would do enough business. And they don’t want to be the big attraction that makes the other smaller places struggle.” What are the other real estate projects that can help build Bridgeport’s credibility?
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ork continues on The SoNo Collection, the 700,000-square-foot retail center looming over the intersection of West Avenue and North Water Street, adjacent to the
“I know that building power plants in the city is not something that people like to brag about, but PSEG is building a $650 million project. If that was an office building, people would say, ‘Wow, what an investment!’ Our biggest opportunity is the redevelopment of the light industrial and heavy industrial sites. They have been a burden for the city since the industrial operations left us with vacant buildings and contaminated properties.” Let’s circle back to office space for a minute. Can Bridgeport compete against Stamford for attracting more offices to locate within the city? “I don’t think we compete with Stamford. And that’s why you won’t see tall office buildings being built here — there is already too much available. Stamford has started to sign some leases to rent some of that
space, but it will take a few years to really make a dent. They have over 30 percent vacancy rates, and their buildings are primarily set up for larger tenants. And frankly, what you will see receding are the suburban office parks — they are already feeling a drain. In Trumbull, they already knocked down a couple of office buildings. Even though Shelton had a terrific run of about 20-odd years of continuing to build up, there’s not the same kind of desire for those suburban office parks because of low unemployment and people start to choose — and they don’t want to depend on driving to everything they do. One of the good things is that people who work in Stamford live here — they want to get on the train and get there easily. And our housing is much more affordable than Stamford’s.”
On the rise South Norwalk Exit 15 on Interstate 95. Scheduled to open in October 2019, General Growth Partners’ (GPP) retail development will be anchored by Fairfield County’s first Nordstrom and the first new Bloomingdale’s
to open in the region since the closing of the Stamford store in 1990. GPP has yet to name the other tenants at the mall, which carries a construction budget of $500 million. — Photo by Phil Hall
Citrin Cooperman Corner Compensation plans entice good employees to stay BY ROB BROWN, APEXIUM FINANCIAL LP taxes. This can be very beneficial for highincome earners who anticipate being in a lower tax bracket during retirement. Examples of non-qualified plans include executive bonus, supplemental employee retirement plans (SERP), split-dollar life insurance, non-qualified stock options, and top-hat plans.
ROB BROWN Financial advisors consult with employers on various business strategies, including tax, insurance, investments, employee benefits, and employee retention. When it comes to employees, it is clear that good employees build meaningful relationships with customers, increase profitability, and give business owners more time to think strategically about the business. Equally clear is that many business owners are interested in improving employee retention, as the cost to acquire and train new employees is considerable – especially for employees that are key contributors. When it comes to employee retention, one of the biggest challenges for business owners is finding the right balance between traditional compensation, which is typically a base salary-plus-bonus structure, and deferredcompensation strategies, which incentivize employees to stay with the firm for a long time. In fact, many employers are not even aware how deferred compensation plans work, or how they can be used to improve employee retention. Deferred compensation plans typically fall into two categories.
QUALIFIED PLANS
These plans are pension plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and have strict rules to protect all employees. Examples of qualified plans include 401(k), 403(b), Simple IRA, SEP, profit sharing, and defined benefit pension plans – all of which allow for pre-tax contributions. This means that the employees are not paying taxes until they start withdrawing funds during retirement, and the employer can deduct the contribution as a business expense. It has become status quo for a business to offer a qualified plan as part of a benefits package, and most do; those that do not, might find employee turnover to be a challenge.
NON-QUALIFIED PLANS
These plans are much less common. Nonqualified plans are generally reserved for highincome and/or key employees. Employers can choose to exclude certain employees, providing additional benefits for a select group of employees, or a single person. For example, if an employer has 100 employees, a core group of five key executives could receive the non-qualified plan rather than the entire company. Compared to qualified plans, non-qualified plans allow executives to defer a much larger portion of their compensation on their income
Employers should know that both qualified and non-qualified plans could have a “vesting” feature built into the plan. In this case, employees who receive an employer contribution do not immediately own the benefit; only a percentage of the contribution will transfer over a pre-determined period. If they leave the company prematurely, they forfeit non-vested benefits. For key executives with meaningful, non-qualified deferred compensation, the forfeiture provisions can act as an incentive – sometimes referred to as a “golden handcuff ” – to continue working for the employer. When it comes to establishing a qualified or non-qualified plan, employers should consider a number of issues, including: • Does the business have to contribute money every year? (What happens if the business has a bad year?) • Can the corporate balance sheet reflect the cash used to fund the strategy? • What are the current and future tax benefits? • What types of investments and funding vehicles are available? • What are the costs to establish and administer a plan on an annual basis? • Are my key employees interested in deferring compensation? • Will this program help with employee retention? There are a many design options for qualified and non-qualified plans. Each design has specific rules to follow, different levels of retirement income benefits for employees, and various funding requirements for employers. Business owners should be aware that there are many options worth considering. Answers to questions like the ones above help advisors understand business objectives, and focus on appropriate plan designs. Working with a financial advisor can help business owners establish an impactful plan, with which they can be comfortable.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rob Brown, CFP, CPWA, is a partner at Apexium Financial LP (an affiliate of Citrin Cooperman) and helps clients in all aspects of financial planning and retirement income planning. He spends his time helping clients solve problems and reviewing opportunities as it relates to insurance, asset protection, cash flow planning, estate planning, family planning, and investment management. He also believes that collaboration is critical in the planning process and works seamlessly with tax, legal and other professionals as needed. Rob can be reached at 212.225.9500 or at rbrown@apexiumfin.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and consulting firm with 10 locations on the East Coast. Visit us at citrincooperman.com.
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That’s not how we do things here.” Indeed, Vidal/Wettenstein is very much a team effort. Robert Ellis, David Fugitt and Scott Zakos are all partners in the firm, supported by office manager Heather Lucas and social media manager Caitlin Leonetti. “We have a very open office,” Vidal said. “There is no information that’s locked away from anybody. Our five partners all have different skill sets and we all work together. If I’m engaged in servicing a client and they have something they need help with that isn’t in my skill set, then I bring in someone who can help.” Such synergy doesn’t necessarily exist at larger competitors, Vidal said, “which can breed inter-company competition. That’s not the case here.” Zakos, whose career with the firm began shortly after he graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 1998, said he quickly came to realize that “It’s not so much the quantity of brokers at a company as it is the quality.” It’s an opinion shared by Wettenstein, who entered
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everybody was meeting each other for the first time,” Winkel said. “We thought it made more sense to try and reach a critical mass. We want this to be a big-tent event citywide to bring everyone together and discuss what they’re doing, as well as get ideas for how to continue to innovate and create.” As the city’s economic development commission chair, Winkel said he’s been surprised by how many companies and people have contacted him with no knowledge of Stamford’s tech-sector presence. While they may be familiar with the likes of Gartner and Indeed, “We have a lot of other companies like Walker Digital and Kayak — smaller companies that have a national presence, but whose stories are not being told loudly and broadly enough.” Creating SiW was, he
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the real estate business with DiScala Fairfield in 1977 (where he was later joined by Ellis). After nearly four years as senior marketing consultant for Stratford Development Corp., he returned to real estate with
said, “An easy ‘yes’ for us. Our support was automatic.” Local support has also been strong: “Something like 95 percent of the companies we approached were like, ‘Thank you — this is well overdue,’” Winkel said. Among the companies directly involved with SiW are the Stamford branch of Pieology, which will conduct a “soft launch” of its drone pizza delivery system, and Half Full Brewery, which will introduce Spark.Innovate. Move, a cryo-powder pale ale that will serve as SiW’s official beer. “We try to get involved with the community when we can,” said Half Full Founder and Chief Hoptimist Conor Horrigan. “Jon asked us if we’d be interested in participating in happy hours and some of their other events, and we thought about it and decided to take it a step further.” Cryo powder, Horrigan
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Vidal, who had been an acquaintance for a number of years. “He has a reputation for having high levels of integrity, honesty and ethics. I knew Randy was the one,” he said.
At other firms if an important decision needs to be made, “it can take a couple of weeks,” Wettenstein added. “Here, in two minutes, it’s done.” Vidal’s various achievements also speak volumes: His resume includes the presidency of the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and of the Westport/Weston Board of Realtors, as well as time on the executive board of the Industrial & Office Real Estate Brokers Association. But it’s hardly all about the past at Vidal/Wettenstein. The partners are quick to credit Lucas, who’s been office manager for 15 years (“She’s the linchpin who makes the company run,” Vidal said.) and Leonetti, who joined last November. “I had a background in real estate,” having worked at Crosstown Apartments NYC as both an agent and marketing manager, she said. Combining those disciplines at Vidal/Wettenstein was an easy decision to make, she said. “I’ve gotten them to start blogging and get on YouTube — helped them craft their social media presence.” “I used to think ‘social media’ meant going to a
mixer,” Wettenstein parried. The commercial real estate business has of course changed mightily over the past 50 years. Vidal noted that he used to have an office in Newtown next to Archie’s Corner Barber Shop in the 1970s. “If you wanted to know what was going on in a town, you went to the barber shop,” he said. The rise of technology and regulations has ended those days, he acknowledged, but he hardly seemed wistful. “You look at Stamford, which was a sleepy town in the throes of urban flight not that long ago and where it is today. It’s become a thriving market,” Vidal said. “And Norwalk is right behind it,” Wettenstein added. “Bridgeport has suffered because it lost so much of its industrial tenants, but it’s on the right track now.” The partners agreed that Connecticut’s current tax structure remains a significant obstacle for companies. Vidal said that “The regulatory environment here is as important as, if not more than, taxes. The time and money you have to spend to meet all the regulations is a real deterrent.” Nevertheless, “This is the
state we live and work in,” Wettenstein said. “We have to deal with the issues at hand, which is not always easy.” Vidal cited the state’s schools, talent pool and overall quality of life as reasons that most residents — including himself — stay in Connecticut. “There’s so much going for it,” he said. “Sometimes you just have to stop and think about what a beautiful state it is.” When talk returned to Vidal’s future, he remained adamant that he doesn’t plan on going anywhere any time soon. “This business offers you so much,” he said. “I get a snapshot of all these different companies — manufacturers of everything from embalming fluid to computer chips. It’s wonderful and it’s something I enjoy to this day.” When he inevitably does move on, Vidal said: “I’d love to see this company continue, to go on attracting like-minded people to the business.” “It’s an ego trip,” he said. “It would bother me to have spent my entire life building this company for it to go away just because I’m no longer with it.”
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SiW will be taking place at a number of Stamford venues from Sept. 13-23. Contributed photo.
explained, is essentially a concentrated hop powder that “has a better yield and creates a ‘cleaner’ beer.” He noted that his beer will only be available at SiW. “Since it’s all about innovation,” he said, “we thought this would be a way for us to be a part of it in a cool way.” SiW has also lined up an impressive array of sponsors, including NatWest Markets, NBC Sports, People’s Bank, JP Morgan Chase, CT
Innovations, Bankwell, and Insperity. Partners include Deloitte, CT Next, Stamford Downtown, Stamford Town Center, Crashcode, and Innovate Stamford. Winkel said he expects “well over 1,000” people to attend. For more information, tickets and a full schedule of events visit: www.SiWeek. org. Many events are free and open to the public; others range from $10 to $125.
CT Next-EIA Pitch Competition and Award Ceremony with $40,000 in prizes. Keynote speaker Nikki Mamuric, founder and CEO of Sprout Innovation Co., on “The Innovation Within” at the Entrepreneurs Symposium. Blockchain technology conference featuring Nick Spanos, sponsored by Blockhive Technologies. Frontier industry luncheon series by UConn’s Werth Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with topics to include blockchain, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and smart cities. A blockchain networking event co-produced by Citi Group and Checkmate Digital. Jonathan Winkel said the week’s capstone event will be the Entrepreneurs Symposium, with more than 50 expert-led sessions covering aspects of business from marketing to fundraising, development to networking, and more. Speakers will include MARC USA Senior Director of Search and Biddable Media John Kagan; author and life coach Tracy Fox; and Independent Macro Investing Consultant and Founder of Strata Analytics Matt Garrett.
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DIY web building? Not for Scott Lipow BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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with a professional.” However, Lipow pointed out that not all professionally built B2B sites are created equally. And some, he acknowledged, are decidedly less efficient than others. “A big mistake that a business will make is to build a website and not really pay attention to how it is built for Google until later on, or just totally neglect that,” he continued. “You want to consider everything that Google is looking for in a website. Without getting too nerdy about it, you want to make sure the website is structurally set up for Google. The page-by-page layout needs to have the information displayed to the user in a way that is topical — one page for one topic, one page for another topic and that way you can tell Google that on this page you are experts on this topic, while on that page you are experts on another topic.” For example, Lipow explained that if the site is being created on behalf of a
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law firm, “you want to have different pages for your different practice areas. If you are an e-commerce site, you want to have different pages for different product categories.” Lipow, who launched his business in September 2011 and whose client base includes the Fairfield
Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield University’s Quick Center for the Arts and several law firms and financial services consultants, believed that many business professionals are not quite up to speed in comprehending the basic tenets of SEO strategy. “To somebody that
doesn’t know much about it, sometimes you have to educate them about it,” he said. “People understand the concept and want to know how you are going to make it happen.” And how does it happen? “It’s all keyword based,” he said. “You put thought into how the end customer will be looking for you on Google. There are certain keywords that are a lot more competitive and all of your competitors will be trying to get to the top of Google with those. And there are other words that are known in the industry as longtail keywords that are more niche and less competitive — and if someone has less resources dedicated to SEO, you look to be more competitive for those less competitive keywords.” Lipow admitted that while adding audio and video components to a website can help jazz it up, those elements will not make it stand out via search engines. “I think strategically,” he
said. “Other web designers may think from a design standpoint, but I think strategy first. What is the most important thing: for your website to look nice or for you to get more customers?” Still, Lipow had no qualms on incorporating real media into a website as long as it circles back to the search engines. “The thing you want to do is take advantage of anything that Google has its fingerprints on, which is YouTube owned by Google,” he said. “If you can have videos on YouTube that are integrated on your website, then it is advantageous to your website.” And while Lipow is patient in explaining the basic fundamentals of website development and SEO strategies, he admitted that there are still many people who are a bit too far behind the learning curve. “I think people understand their iPhones better than website functions,” he said, with a laugh.
Greenwich turns to Chicago firm for help in parking services management U.S. — includes a first-year fee of $92,500 and allows for an annual renewal for the next four years. Last November, Tesei announced that the position of Department of Parking Services Director was being eliminated, with the result that Rita Azrelyant, appointed in June 2014, was being laid off. In April, Azrelyant filed a lawsuit against Greenwich, alleging that the town had unfairly fired her in retaliation for her speaking out about unethical practices and mismanagement. She is seeking monetary damages and her reinstatement as parking services director. The engagement of SP Plus “does not mean staff will be laid off, and we do not anticipate that it will,” according to Tesei spokesperson Barbara Heins. The department has 15.14 full-time-equivalent positions, several of which are held by union members.
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he town of Greenwich has turned to an independent parking management consultant to review its parking services operations. Chicago’s SP Plus Corp. was the successful bidder selected by a seven-member project team that included First Selectman Peter J. Tesei and town Administrator Ben Branyan. The SP Plus team, led by Vice President for Municipal Services Robert Kamper, has initiated the project with the town administration, parking services staff and other stakeholders. The team is reviewing current operations, processes, policies and staff assignments as part of the development of an updated, efficient plan of operations and to assist with the implementation of upgraded technology and equipment to enhance services. “This plan will build upon the process improvements implemented earlier this year and ensure maximum customer service and departmental functionality,” according to a statement from Tesei’s office. The town’s contract with SP Plus — which manages over 1 million parking spaces in more than 4,200 facilities throughout the
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he Regulations Review Committee of Connecticut’s General Assembly updated the state’s Medical Marijuana Program regulations, adding eight conditions for adults and two conditions for patients under 18. The newly added conditions for adults are spasticity or neuropathic pain associated with fibromyalgia, severe rheumatoid arthritis, post-herpetic neuralgia, hydrocephalus with intractable headaches, intractable headache syndromes and neuropathic facial pain. The conditions for patients under 18, which also apply to adults, are muscular dystrophy and osteogenesis imperfecta. According to the state Department of Consumer Protection, there are 27,340 patients benefiting from the medical marijuana program, which covers 30 conditions for adults and eight conditions for patients under 18, along with 953 certifying physicians participating in the program. “Now that these regulations have been accepted, more patients with severe medical conditions will have access to medical marijuana as a treatment option,” Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull said. — Phil Hall
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How to create tailored job descriptions We’re wrestling with how to specifically tailor job descriptions to each individual, so we’ll know exactly what we would want people to handle. Feels like a lot of work. Want people to accept and embrace the results. Want to be as clear as possible about what’s expected. THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Create a map of the organization. Get employees involved in customizing templates. Lay out requirements. Remember refer back to job descriptions when it comes time for reviews. Most jobs in a single department have a lot of commonalities, so start with an overall description of what’s required for people who work within each discipline of the business. Do that by writing up a template for each group of jobs: sales, marketing, operations, human resources, finance, IT and so on. Human resources helps with recruiting, hiring, exiting and everything related to people in between. Finance predicts and tracks results and manages assets and liabilities. Sales and marketing feed the organization with new and expanded business opportunities. IT keeps everyone up to date with technology. Operations produces and delivers on the promises made to customers. Successful interaction among departments is as important as producing results within departments. Clarify who each department ultimately reports to. Lay out expectations for cross-supporting departments. Sales and operations should work closely together to ensure consistency between what is sold and what is delivered. Sales depends on marketing for leads and marketing needs input from sales to map out competitive strategies and define optimal approaches to vertical markets. Finance depends on forecasts from
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sales and marketing, translates that into expectations for operations delivery and upcoming hiring requirements, and keeps score on how well every department performs. IT provides tools and data for everyone. HR provides personnel and rules for how people work together and keeps everyone legal. For every department and position, build in goals, accountabilities and expected results. Focus on “what” more than “how.” Refer to the company’s annual and multiyear goals. Talk about how each department contributes to the company’s overall success. Include the intangibles as part of every job description, no matter what level or department: commitment to personal development, innovation, attitude toward success and collaboration. Define your company’s culture expectations. Using the appropriate department description, sit with each employee and manager to talk about individual activities and responsibilities. Get a picture down on paper of what each job looks like daily, weekly and monthly. Map out how an individual might progress from entry level to mastery within a position and within a department. Define the basic requirements a candidate must meet in order to get hired for specific departments and positions within those departments. Look at the gaps between people who excelled and people who struggled. Identify skills, behaviors, education and life experiences that have contributed to others’
success in the same jobs and set those as requirements for future candidates. Use job descriptions in the hiring process. Make adjustments 90 days into the job, as you get to know the strengths and weaknesses of the individual you’ve hired. If possible, focus the job around the things your new employee is good at, with some developmental things to work on over the upcoming year. Do monthly check-ins on progress, providing feedback on what’s going well, what to focus on next. A year in, set aside time to review results formally. Ask employees to refer back to their job descriptions, providing written notes on successes and things to work on next. Follow up with a meeting to document results, making adjustments to the job description for the upcoming year. LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Perfect Phrases for Writing Job Descriptions: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Writing Effective, Informative, and Useful Job Descriptions” by Carole Martin. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., StrategyLeaders.com, a business-consulting firm that teaches companies how to double revenue and triple profits in repetitive growth cycles. Have a question for AskAndi? Wondering how Strategy Leaders can help your business thrive? Call or email for a free consultation and diagnostics: 877-238-3535, AskAndi@ StrategyLeaders.com. Check out our library of business advice articles: AskAndi.com.
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THE LIST: Private Schools
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Ranked by enrollment. Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie. Type of enrollment
Thomas W. Philip Gina Hurd ghurd@brunswickschool.org 1902
980 $31,780$41,560
The Greenwich Country Day School
Adam Rohdie Cheryl Plummer cplummer@gcds.net 1926
907 $31,300$39,850
Fairfield College Preparatory School
Rev. Thomas M. Simisky Dr. Robert Perrotta, principal Kevin Altieri admissions@fairfieldprep.org 1942
830 $19,800
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St. Joseph High School
Jessica Costa admissions@sjcadets.org 1962
810 $15,400
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Greenwich Academy
6
Sacred Heart Greenwich
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Greens Farms Academy
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King School
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New Canaan Country School
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Brunswick School
100 Maher Ave., Greenwich 06830 625-5800 • brunswickschool.org
401 Old Church Road, Greenwich 06830 863-5600 • gcds.net
1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4200 • fairfieldprep.org
2320 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull 06611 378-9378 • sjcadets.org
200 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich 06830 625-8900 • greenwichacademy.org
1177 King St., Greenwich 06831 531-6500 • cshgreenwich.org
35 Beachside Ave., Greens Farms 06838 256-0717 • gfacademy.org
1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905 322-3496 • klht.org
635 Frogtown Road, New Canaan 06840 972-0771 • countryschool.net
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St. Luke's School
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Christian Heritage School
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Greenwich Catholic School
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Wooster School
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377 N. Wilton Road, New Canaan 06840 801-4833 • stlukesct.org
575 White Plains Road, Trumbull 06611 261-6230 • kingsmen.org
471 North St., Greenwich 06830 869-4000, ext. 19 • gcsct.org
91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury 06810 830-3900 • woosterschool.org
German School of Connecticut Rippowam Middle School 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905 548-0438 • germanschoolct.org
Kolbe Cathedral High School 33 Calhoun Place, Bridgeport 06604 335-2554 • kolbecaths.org
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut 2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06903 329-2186 • bcds.org
Molly King Nina Freeman Hanlon admission@greenwichacademy.org 1827
Average Percentage of class size/ teachers with Studentmaster's teacher degrees (%) ratio
Description
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✔
✔
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12 6:1
65
College-preparatory day school spanning 118 acres, upper school holds coeducational classes with Greenwich Academy, arts programs, 33 AP courses, 17 varsity sports teams and 63 cocurricular clubs
Pre-K through 12
N/A 6:1
N/A
A coeducational family school spanning a 92-acre campus 59 interscholastic athletic teams, five annual class trips abroad, 748 solar panels on campus
Nursery through 9
21 16:1
85
A Jesuit, Catholic School forming young men of intellectual competence, possessing the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion 9 through 12 for others and a commitment to justice in our global society
22 12:1
83
Provides a learning environment that embraces the Gospel values of the Roman Catholic faith and 9 through 12 promotes a commitment to family and community
805 $38,600 $42,950
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15 8:1
75
An all-girls day school; its mission is to provide a challenging educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum within a diverse community
Pre-K - 12
Pamela J. Hayes Katie M. Cullinane cullinanek@cshgreenwich.org 1848
730 Tuition varies depending on grade
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14 7:1
99
An independent Catholic college preparatory day school for girls from kindergarten through 12th grade with a coed early childhood program
Pre-K through 12
Janet M. Hartwell Ann Miller amiller@gfacademy.org 1925
715 28,000-44,770
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14-16 7-8:1
65
Coeducational day school spanning across a 42acre campus that borders three ecosystems, a salt K through 12 marsh, Audubon woodland and the Long Island Sound
Thomas B. Main Nina Newman admission@kingschoolct.org 1865
675 $26,430$42,800
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15 15:1
82
Independent, coeducational, college preparatory offering a balanced curriculum of academics, arts and athletics
Robert Macrae Pamela Safford psafford@countryschool.net 1916
635 $23,900$39,395
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N/A 6:1
69
Day school spanning 75 acres, including a 35-acre nature center, student gardens, five academic Nursery buildings, two libraries, four art studios, six science through 9 labs, a ropes course, student gardens and a LEEDcertified greenhouse
Mark Davis Ginny Bachman bachmanv@stlukesct.org 1928
565 $39,980
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14 8:1
84
A secular, co-educational, inclusive, collegepreparatory day school for students in fifth through 5 through 12 12th grades
Brian Modarelli Robin Parrish rparrish@kingsmen.org 1976
430 $11,460$18,460
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17 10:1
63
Independent, Catholic international day school offering a school-sponsored, study abroad program, courses offering college credit and 20 athletic teams, 11 of which are varsity
Patrice Kopas Marissa Cortese mcortese@gcsct.org 1970
406 $11,700
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20 13:1
85
A coed day school for nursery through eigth grade that provides students with an intellectual and Nursery spiritual foundation through a curriculum focused through 8 on faith, critical thinking, responsibility and service
371 $26,950 $35,650
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12 7:1
80
Every student participates, every student contributes, and every student learns and develops Nursery the necessary skills to be a life-long learner and through 12 leader
350 $560-$1,080
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9 6:1
N/A
325 $8,450
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20 13:1
75
320 N/A
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N/A 6:1
N/A
Individualized support and differentiated instruction Pre-K through to meet each child's needs and interests 12
300 $21,000 $41,000
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14 6:1
99
Honors the talent of each student while challenging Pre-K through them with high academic standards 12
Peter Becker Sara Lynn Leavenworth admissions@gunnery.org 1850
282 $59,850
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12 5:1
60
A college preparatory boarding and day school for students in grades nine through 12 and postgraduate
Matt Byrnes Paige Fischer paige.fischer@woosterschool.org 1926 Dr. Renate Ludanyi info@germanschoolct.org 1978 Henry Rondon Lisa Hodges hodges@kolbecaths.org 1963 Jacqueline Herman office@bcds.org 1956 Charles Sachs Keith Radcliffe kradcliffe@stanwichschool.org 1998
Pre-K - 12
Kindergarten through 12
A nonprofit school where all tuitions and funds are used to teach the German language and culture
Pre-K-12
Catholic, coeducational college-preparatory secondary school established by the Diocese of Bridgeport dedicated to serving a diverse, multicultural population
9 through 12
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The Stanwich School
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The Gunnery
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The Forman School
Adam K. Man Aline Rossiter kerry.durkin@formanschool.org 1930
210 $60,275$73,730
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8 3.5:1
45
College-preparatory, independent day and boarding school located on a 125-acre campus; school represents students from 24 states and 15 9 through 12 countries; teachers are trained to help students with language-based learning differences
Convent of the Sacred Heart The Barat Center for Early Child
Christine D'Alessandro Katie Cullinane admission@cshct.org 1848
18 $20,700$30,400
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18 9:1
100
School for 3-to 5-year-olds learning through discovery, observation, one-on-one and play-based 3-5 year olds learning
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257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich 06830 542-0032 • stanwichschool.org
99 Green Hill Road, Washington 06793 860-868-7334 • gunnery.org
12 Norfolk Road, Litchfield 06759 860-567-1802 • formanschool.org
1177 King. St., Greenwich 06831 532-3535 • baratcenter.org
This list is a sampling of private schools that are located in the region. If you would like to include your institution in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. N/A = Not available. Information is from the institution's most recent response to our survey or other sources.
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Reported enrollment Reported tuition
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Principal or headmaster Director of admissions Email address Year school established
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s baby boomers retire, we’re witnessing the biggest transfer of wealth in American history. It’s a crossroads for family businesses: 43 percent do not have a succession plan, according to a 2016 National Bureau of Economic Research Family Business Alliance survey — and only 12 percent will pass on to a third generation. Many adult children are deciding they just don’t want to follow in the family footsteps. The root word for succession is succeed. An objective team, including your attorney, CPA and banker, can help you successfully plan for the next chapter in your business’ life and avoid these common succession pitfalls.
PITFALL #1: PROCRASTINATION MEANS STAGNATION.
Why do so many family business owners hesitate to prepare for that chapter? Founders take pride in the enterprise they’ve created, as well as the quality of life they’ve provided for their employees and their families. They want to make sure any transition will continue to take care of the people who’ve helped make them successful. In a family succession, they want to be confident that the new generation is ready to assume the reins. Sometimes, in the founders’ perfectionist eyes, they’re never fully ready. So they take a wait-and-see approach before settling on a course of action. And family members may disagree on the business’ direction. One may want to run the company; another may want to sell out. To avoid emotional conflicts, owners sometimes kick the planning can down the road. For a number of reasons, owners sometimes have to find an outside buyer. They want someone who will
Avoiding succession pitfalls in the family business keep their business healthy for their loyal staff. A careful search takes time and that can delay crucial planning decisions. It’s wise to start planning for transition three to five years before your target date, working with that trusted team of advisers. In family discussions, they can keep egos and conflicting agendas in perspective. They can also vet an outside buyer’s qualifications and sometimes even introduce the owners to solid prospects.
drive the approval in an SBA loan scenario]. The underlying cash flow of the business and the experience of the potential new owners is where the value of the SBA guarantee can alleviate much of the collateral risk, making it easier to approve. Third, SBA 7A Term Loans for acquisition lending offer a 10-year repayment period they can be longer based on the historical cash flow, and longer than conventional bank loans of three to five years. That reduces your monthly payments, easing cash flow. Fourth, new owners can limit their down payments to as little as 10 percent of the purchase price and in some scenarios have no down payment. There are no pre-payment penalties in loans with less than 15-year repayment periods.
PITFALL #2: VALUATION REQUIRES MEDIATION.
The company’s value can be a stumbling block. If family members want to sell, they may have unrealistic ideas about how much they can get for their shares. They also may not want to disclose issues that might reduce the company’s value. Sometimes owners start retiring mentally before they actually leave. They become less engaged and that can weaken the business’ future profitability — a hidden hurdle to a realistic valuation. Outside buyers want to be confident that the business’ cash flow can support the debt they’ll take on with the purchase. To keep a valuation fair, a bank will do its own independent appraisal when asked to finance the purchase of the business. A buyer or seller may want to engage their own valuation to help guide the advisory team as the parties negotiate a sale. Buyers can also dig deeper to understand underlying concerns: talking to customers, checking online reviews, researching competition and making sure a buyer has the right experience. (The last thing you want is someone who loves the idea of owning a restaurant or a day care center, but has no idea what it actually takes. That can threaten the security of everyone working in the business.)
Not all SBA bankers are alike. An experienced Preferred SBA Lender can move the process along faster, having expert knowledge of how the SBA works and provide a higher level of support to businesses in transition. Planning ahead with trusted advisers is the best way to ensure the results you want. Opinions expressed are that of the author and not Webster Bank N.A. Not intended as financial or any other professional advice. Consult a professional adviser with regard to your individual situation. Robert F. Polito Jr. is senior vice president of government lending at Webster Bank, one of New England’s most active SBA lenders. He can be reached at rpolito@ websterbank.com.
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PITFALL #3: SUCCESSION MEANS CHANGE, AND CHANGE MEANS RISK.
No matter who takes over, they will have their own ideas. They may want to discontinue unprofitable lines, acquire new sources of revenue, modernize, add staff or buy property instead of renting. Those decisions can be rewarding, but also risky and costly. Any transition can put a crimp in available cash. Taxes and buyouts take their toll —and business cash flow is the No. 1 reason why businesses fail. Change often requires working capital and lines of credit. And that may lead to borrowing.
HOW THE SBA HELPS EASE THE CASH CRUNCH
First, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) puts a federal guarantee behind 75 percent of the loan. That makes it much easier for a bank to approve the loan. Second, unlike most conventional bank loans, collateral does not always
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In Brief Stamford’s Park Square West sells for $42 million
Vela Stamford solarium
STAMFORD LUXURY HIGH-RISE VELA ON THE PARK OFFICIALLY OPENS
Park Square West
Park Square West, a nine-story mixed-use property in Stamford, has sold for $42 million, according to CBRE. The real estate company’s team of Jeffrey Dunne, Gene Pride and Eric Apfel represented the owner, an affiliate of UC Funds, in the sale and procured the buyer, who was not identified. Built in 2001, the 143unit property includes two ground-floor commercial units, a newly renovated rooftop deck and lobby and a resident game room. The updated kitchen unit interiors include new cabinetry, hardware and lighting. “The renovations made at the property over the past two years have led to strong leasing activity,” said Dunne, “and will allow the new
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owner the ability to capitalize on the long-term appeal of Stamford’s 24/7 lifestyle, which continues to attract new residents and businesses to the community.” UC Funds is a real estate consultancy based in Boston.
MEDIAN SALE PRICE OF CT HOMES STAYS AT FIVE-YEAR HIGH
The median sale price of single-family homes in Connecticut remained at a five-year high in July, according to data from The Warren Group. Last month, Connecticut recorded the sale of 3,942 single-family homes, up from the 3,686 homes sold in July 2017. The median single-family home price in July was $280,000, unchanged from June but up 4.1 percent
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from one year ago. On a year-to-date measurement, single-family home sales in Connecticut totaled 19,517, up by a slight 0.3 percent compared with the first seven months of 2017. The year-to-date median sale price of $260,000 was 4 percent above the same period from one year earlier. Connecticut’s condominium market saw 930 sale transactions in July, up from 886 sales in July 2017. The median sale price of condominiums rose 3.7 percent on a year-over-year basis to $175,000, a four-year high. Year-to-date, condominium sales increased by 1.1 percent, totaling 5,166 transactions, while the median sale price increased 1.9 percent to $165,000.
Vela on the Park is Stamford’s latest luxury residential property to officially open. The building at 1011 Washington Blvd. — featuring 209 apartments and a 19th-floor roof deck with private dining space, among other amenities — was the site of a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 27 attended by Gov. Dannel Malloy, Stamford Mayor David Martin, and executives from residential real estate investment and property management company Berkshire Group, as well as from real estate development firm Trinity Financial. “Stamford’s — and, by extension, Connecticut’s — momentum is undeniable,” Malloy said. “This new development proves that Stamford continues to be not only an attractive place for people to work, but also a place to call home.” As previously reported, Vela on the Park cost about $80 million. Construction began in January 2016.
section of Bridgeport, has gone out of business. The establishment, which opened in October 2015, posted a closing notice in its front window and shared a photo of the announcement on its Facebook page. “We are sadly closed,” the statement read, which offered thanks to patrons for their support. “When God closes a door, He opens a window. We’ll see you all again soon.”
BRIDGEPORT’S TRUNORTH TAVERN & TABLE CLOSES
TruNorth Tavern and Table, an eatery in the Black Rock
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Located at 3171 Fairfield Ave., TruNorth took over the space formerly occupied by Viale’s Ristorante, which closed in July 2015 after a 10-year run. TruNorth’s menu offered a mix of seafood, burgers and Italian favorites, and the eatery offered live acoustic music on several evenings during the week. — Phil Hall and Kevin Zimmerman
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TOP PRIVATE SCHOOL OPEN-HOUSE DATES NOT TO MISS! ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL
950 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10605 914-946-4800 // stepinac.org Top administrator: Rev. Thomas Collins, President Open house date: Sunday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m. The renowned Stepinac will hold an Open House, Sunday, Oct. 28 with presentations at 1 and 2 PM. Innovation will again be the theme of new programs and services including: • The College Board’s Advanced Placement AP Capstone™ Diploma Program, making Stepinac among a small number of high schools that will participate in this innovative program that helps prepares students to sharpen their critical learning skills needed for post-secondary success. • Live streaming of home games of championship Crusaders varsity sports teams and other special events via LocalLive, the Stamford-based innovative digital video company. • The groundbreaking Honors Academy will begin its third year with top students pursuing focused studies ins engineering, health science, finance and law. • And to make commuting to Stepinac more convenient, three new private bus transportation pick-up points have been added at the Tarrytown, Stamford and Greenwich Metro North stations. To register for the Open House, visit www.Stepinac.org.
BI-CULTURAL HEBREW ACADEMY OF CONNECTICUT
2186 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Conn. 06903 203-329-2186 // bcds.org Top administrator: Jacqueline Herman Open house date: Sunday, Nov. 4; Early childhood 10 a.m. – noon, high school 1:30 p.m. Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy (BCHA) is the product of a recent merger between Bi-Cultural Day School, a U.S. Department of Education 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and the highly acclaimed Jewish High School of Connecticut. BCHA is dedicated to nurturing a love of learning through a child-centered program with individualized support and differentiated instruction to meet each child’s individual needs and interests. A dynamic dual curriculum challenges and inspires every student and is rooted in Torah values, a love of Israel, a legacy of community service, and a commitment to imparting the beauty of our Jewish heritage. BCHA welcomes families from across the Jewish spectrum while guided by Modern Orthodoxy.
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL
100 Maher Ave., Greenwich, Conn. 06830 203-625-5800 // brunswickschool.org Top administrator: Thomas Philip Open house date: School-wide admissions reception Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-3 p.m. Brunswick School has been defined and distinguished for nearly 120 years by its commitment to “Courage, Honor, Truth.” The school offers rigorous academics, including an advanced science-research and computer science program, more than 30 advanced-placement courses and a permanent off-campus wilderness education and applied-classroom-learning program in Randolph, Vermont. It also offers comprehensive arts, drama and music — and a language program that includes instruction in Arabic, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, Latin and Greek.
THE CHAPEL SCHOOL
172 White Plains Road, Bronxville, N.Y. 10708 914-337-3202 // thechapelschool.org Top administrator: Michael Schultz, principal Open house dates: Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. for preschool; Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-2:30 p.m. for lower school (grades k-5); Sunday, Oct. 28, 1-2:30 p.m. for middle school (grades 6-8) In its 72nd year, The Chapel School continues to offer academic excellence and expanding extracurricular programs, including service learning, music with Concordia Conservatory faculty; National Junior Honor Society, select choir, band, dramas and musicals, golf, basketball, cross country and track.
IONA PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Lower School, grades K-8 173 Stratton Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10804 917-699-7744 Upper School, grades 9-12 255 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10804 ionaprep.org Top administrator: Brother Thomas Leto Open house dates: Grades 9-12: Sunday, Oct. 21, 12-3 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.; Grades PK-4-8: Thursday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. Westchester’s only all-boys, K-12 Catholic school has been preparing young men for success for more than 100 years. Rigorous academics with three levels of study, a personalized and comprehensive school counseling and college advisement program, unique Christian service and leadership opportunities locally, nationally and internationally, championship athletics and an array of activities provide students with the foundation for success in college and in life. An Iona Prep education is an investment that reaps dividends—78 percent of seniors attain academic scholarships to college, with nearly $30 million earned in merit-based scholarships and an average scholarship offer of roughly $60,000. Come for a visit and see the Iona Prep Difference for yourself.
KING SCHOOL
1450 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06805 203-322-3496 // kingschoolct.org Top administrator: Karen E. Eshoo Open house dates: Grades 6-11: Sunday, Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m. Grades PK-5: Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-4 p.m. Engaged Minds. Meaningful Connections. Be inspired in a community that unites academic challenge, kindness, and personal growth. We provide an excellent, progressive PreK- Grade 12 education, grounded in the traditional disciplines of the arts and sciences, committed to the nurturing of individual potential, and designed to promote critical thinking and reasoned reflection.
MARIA REGINA HIGH SCHOOL
500 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, N.Y. 10530 914-761-3300 // mariaregina.org Top administrator: Valerie Reidy Open house date: Saturday, Oct. 27, noon to 4 p.m. Since its founding in 1957, Maria Regina High School has been a distinguished leader in education for young women, providing a rigorous learning environment and strong social and moral guidance in a faith-based tradition. Celebrating more than 60 years of excellence, MRHS is committed to the values of Scholarship, Service and Spirit. We challenge young women to “FIND YOUR STRENGTH” intellectually, spiritually, athletically and through extracurriculars. By embracing the diverse personal, cultural and intellectual backgrounds of its students, MRHS develops young women so that they can make a significant contribution to their community and society.
THE MASTERS SCHOOL
49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522 914-479-6400 // mastersny.org Top administrator: Laura Danforth Open house date: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. grades 5-8 and 1 p.m. grades 9-12 Founded in 1877, The Masters School is a leading co-ed day, 5-and 7-day boarding school for grades 5-12 located on a beautiful 96-acre campus. Masters is distinguished by its renowned teaching method, an accessible residential faculty and a welcoming and inclusive culture. Students find their own voices through the school’s transformative seminar-style learning approach, which builds collaborative and confident learners. All students benefit from the boarding school environment featuring true global diversity (students from 30 countries) and a vibrant 24-7 campus life with the majority of faculty living on campus. The result is students who are empowered to realize their greatest potential across academic, athletic and artistic disciplines and emerge ready for success in college, career and life. Visit our Open House on October 20: grades 5-8 at 9 AM, grades 9-12 at 1 PM. To RSVP or learn more, contact us at admission@mastersny.org or 914-479-6420.
RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Lower School 325 W. Patent Road, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 914-244-1200 Upper School 439 Cantitoe St., Bedford, N.Y. 10506 914-244-1250 rcsny.org Top administrator: Colm McMahon Open house dates: Thursday, Oct. 25, 6-7:30 p.m., lower school open house, grades PreK through four; Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 -11:30 a.m., all school open house, PreK through grade eight Rippowam Cisqua School ignites learning in prekindergarten through Grade 9 students. Parents are drawn to RCS because of its unique ability to stretch, challenge and lift young minds. Strong student/ teacher relationships are supported by small class sizes, flexible learning spaces and an immersive curriculum that integrates academics, arts, athletics, wellness and innovation. By cultivating their imagination through academic play, exploration, and discovery, students engage in joyful learning experiences that spark their intellectual curiosity and personal growth. Graduates emerge as independent thinkers, confident communicators and engaged leaders who respect and contribute meaningfully to a diverse and increasingly complex global society.
SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILD
2225 Westchester Ave., Rye, N.Y. 10580 914-967-5622 // holychildrye.org Top administrator: Melissa Dan Open house date: Saturday, Oct. 13, 1-4 p.m. A college-preparatory school for girls, fifth grade through 12th grade, that strives to develop “women of conscience and action.” Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student. This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs.
SOUNDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL
370 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 914-962-2780 // soundviewprep.org Top administrator: Ken Cotrone Open house date: Sunday, Oct. 14, all day Soundview Preparatory School is an independent day school for grades six through 12, offering several academic specialties, including a flexible support center, music production and recording course, a design studio, a science research program and expanded AP course offerings.
THE URSULINE SCHOOL
1354 North Ave., New Rochelle, N.Y. 10804 914-636-3950 // ursulinenewrochelle.org Top administrator: Eileen F. Davidson Open house date: Saturday, October 27, 12:30-3:30 p.m. The mission of The Ursuline School, an independent, all girls Catholic school is to educate, inspire, and empower a diverse population of 800 young women in grades six through 12 with our college preparatory curriculum. Ursuline students learn 21st century critical thinking skills and engage in service opportunities both locally and globally. The school belongs to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and has 33 teams of student athletes.
TRINITY PAWLING
700 Route 22, Pawling, N.Y. 12564 845-855-3100 // trinitypawling.org Top administrator: William W. Taylor Open house dates: Monday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. The goal of a Trinity-Pawling education is to unlock the potential for greatness that exists in each boy. The School pursues this goal through a vigorous experiential learning environment that emphasizes innovation, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. The Trinity-Pawling learning experience combines a timeless commitment to character with a dedication to prepare young men for an ever-changing world. One of the School’s most distinctive attributes is the Effort System—teaching boys that the more they invest in themselves the greater their accomplishments will be. Trinity-Pawling’s Center for Learning Achievement provides support services to assist students in reaching their academic potential. Specific instructional programs are available for students who have language-based learning differences and for students with executive-function difficulties.
DISCOVER THE IONA PREP DIFFERENCE 78% of Iona Prep’s 2018 graduating seniors received 472 academic scholarships–totaling nearly $30 million–to top colleges and universities
REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FALL OPEN HOUSES GRADES 9 – 12 Sun, Oct. 21, 12–3 pm Wed, Oct. 24, 6–8 pm GRADES PK-4 – 8 Thurs, Oct. 25, 6–8 pm
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DISCOVER THE IONA PREP DIFFERENCE 78% of Iona Prep’s 2018 graduating seniors received 472 academic scholarships–totaling nearly $30 million–to top colleges and universities
REGISTER TODAY FOR OUR FALL OPEN HOUSES GRADES 9 – 12 Sun, Oct. 21, 12–3 pm Wed, Oct. 24, 6–8 pm GRADES PK-4 – 8 Thurs, Oct. 25, 6–8 pm
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Join us at our OPEN HOUSE on October 8 or November 10, 2018!
Active, engaged, and out of their seats—this is how boys at Trinity-Pawling experience learning. Our distinctive programs bolster the way boys learn best: by doing. As experts in boys’ education, we understand how to guide our students to become young men of integrity who can rise to the challenges of an ever-changing world. This educational experience could make all the difference in your son’s future. Learn more about the benefits of a Trinity-Pawling education at www.trinitypawling.org or call 845-855-4825.
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Morales, Martin, Bridgeport, contractor for Modern Design Custom Cabinetry. Add a new frame exhaust to an existing commercial space at 261 River St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $800. Filed July 17.
Bailey, Ryan, contractor for Dancy Shoop. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 630 James Farm Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed July 23.
NAC Industries Inc., contractor for the city of Danbury. Construct a new firehouse on city property at New Street, Danbury. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed July 23.
Cabin Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Our Lady of Fatima. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space at 225 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed July 24.
NAC Industries Inc., contractor for the city of Danbury. Demolish the rooms in an existing commercial space at 125 South St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 24.
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Cambodian New Life Evangelical, contractor for self. Add three new antennas to the roof of an existing commercial space at 22 Maple Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed July 23.
NAC Industries Inc., contractor for the city of Danbury. Add partition walls to the interior of an existing commercial space at 49 Osborne St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed July 24.
Claris Construction Inc., contractor for Maplewood Ridgebury Road II LLC. Renovate a three-level parking garage in an existing commercial space at 40 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed July 24.
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Elite Roofing LLC, Cheshire, contractor for New Canaan Lumber Co. Renovate the roof on an existing commercial space at 208 Elm St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $40,500. Filed July 18. GL Capasso Inc., New Haven, contractor for the town of New Canaan. Alter the interior of the medic center at 468 South Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $114,700. Filed July 23. Lakeview Construction Inc., contractor for Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. Perform an interior fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 15 Backus Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed July 24.
Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Larry Miles c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699
Acorn Press Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Repair the façade on an existing single-family residence at 16 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed July 17. Ahl, Peter, Darien, contractor for self. Add to and alter an existing single-family residence at 20 Arrowhead Way, Darien. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Aug. 3. AN Construction, Stamford, contractor for Przytula Norbert. Renovate the basement and playroom in an existing single-family residence at 237 Hickory Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed July 25. Auburn Landing Inc., Georgetown, contractor for Robert Satterwhite and Catherine Satterwhite. Alter the interior of an existing single-family residence at 23 Own Home Ave., Wilton. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed July 24. Bodach, Jill, Shelton, contractor for self. Extend the ductwork from the furnace to the master bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 16 Cots St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed July 19. Bouchard Construction Inc., contractor for FRG Willow Grove I LLC. Add a retaining wall to an existing single-family residence at Briar Ridge Road Club, Danbury. Estimated cost: $65,800. Filed July 23. BRD Builders LLC, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Renovate the interior units at 11 Roger Square, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1.7 million. Filed July 27.
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Camara, Diane, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 642 Old Knife Lane, Stratford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed July 27. Camarda, Jonathan, contractor for Anthea Gregroire. Add a safe to an existing single-family residence at 280 Henry Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed July 26. Cappiello, Luciano, contractor for self. Relocate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence and add a shower stall at 4 Douglas Court, Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed July 20. Dangelo, Danielle, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a pool deck to an existing single-family residence at 20 Josh Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed July 25. Dempster, Craig E., Ridgefield, contractor for Anthony J. Cacciola. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence with a new powder room and golf simulator at 280 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed July 23. DiMeglio, Kathryn D., et al., Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a deck attached to the rear of an existing single-family residence at 59 Weed Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 31. Fritznel, Augustin, contractor for self. Add an above-ground pool to the property of an existing single-family residence at 263 Taft St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed July 23. Gratzl, Mike, contractor for Alternatives Inc. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 320 Goldbach Drive, Stratford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed July 18. Great Day Improvements LLC, contractor for Julio Sanchez, et al. Enclose the front porch on an existing single-family residence to create a three-season room at 1142 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,192. Filed between July 16 and July 27. Harbor Property Development, Wilton, contractor for Janine M. Sullivan. Perform minor alterations on an existing single-family residence at 28 Sharp Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed July 25. Hawk’s Ridge of Shelton LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Construct a two-story colonial with a two-car attached garage at 52 Wellsview Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $221,050. Filed July 19.
JN Ruddy LLC, Darien, contractor for self. Remodel the mudroom in an existing single-family residence at 92 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed July 26. John Crane Construction, Newtown, contractor for Sibylle DeRosa and David F. DeRosa. Renovate the bedrooms and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 495 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $187,000. Filed July 23. Jonsson Construction Co. LLC, Wilton, contractor for Nadine Cancell. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 268 Nod Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed July 25. Kardamis, Todd, contractor for Mason E. Scruggs. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 90 Cedar St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 23. Kislak, Edward, Shelton, contractor for self. Install a shed in an existing single-family residence at 58 Birchbank Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $3,840. Filed July 17. Kloter Farms Inc., Ellington, contractor for Carolyn Kepcher. Construct a two-story two-car garage at 87 Cedar Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed July 23. KSB Construction LLC, Southbury, contractor for Crager J. Boardman. Add a wood-frame deck to an existing single-family residence at 287 Laurel Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed July 24. Lecher Development LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Kevin J. Manning. Renovate the mudroom, bedroom, bathroom and family room in an existing single-family residence at 277 Country Club Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed July 20. Lenhart, Paul E., Norwalk, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new two-story single-family residence with a two-car garage and three bedrooms at 16 Coventry Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed July 31. Litchfield Hills Marble & Granite, Ridgefield, contractor for William Shockley and Marie Shockley. Remove a wall between a kitchen and a dining room in an existing single-family residence at 19 Prospect Ridge, Unit 11, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed July 26. Litchfield Hills Marble & Granite, Ridgefield, contractor for Cheryl Boyd. Remodel the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 9 Ridgewood Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed July 23.
Marr, Jeff, contractor for Sara J. Marr. Build a detached garage on an existing single-family residence at 586 Huntington Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 20. May, Barbara and Ed May, Darien, contractor for self. Add to and alter an existing single-family residence at 21 Richmond Drive, Darien. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Aug. 3. McKinney, Scott, contractor for Keith Coy. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 20 Hitching Post Lane, Stratford. Estimated cost: $17,829. Filed July 20. McKinney, Scott, contractor for Francis Kass Yirenkyi. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 205 Orchard Hill Drive, Stratford. Estimated cost: $6,265. Filed July 24. McKinney, Scott, contractor for Ronald Spence. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 35 Auburn St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $13,322. Filed July 30. Meehan & Ramos Pools LLC, Stratford, contractor for Tim Meehan. Add an open patio, covered deck and retaining wall to an existing single-family residence at 816 West Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed July 25. Mohammed, Majeed, contractor for Louis Ruth Stecie. Add to a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 70 Tavern Rock Road, Stratford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed July 25. Pools by Jorge Pool Contractor, Shelton, contractor for Jose Pavia. Demolish pool to create a new pool on the property of an existing single-family residence at 208 Wahackme Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed July 26. RG Construction Group LLC, Marlboro, New York, contractor for Alec Sita. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 71 Lantern Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed July 25. Rozinka, Roman, Ridgefield, contractor for Jonathan S. Dotterer. Build a new open front porch attached to an existing single-family residence with a covered roof at 387 W. Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed July 24. Salvatore, Reed M., New Canaan, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 85 Clearview Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed July 26.
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Santini Builders LLC, Vernon, contractor for Donald J. Fandetti. Demolish the kitchen and mudroom area in an existing single-family residence at 94 Spectacle Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $105,000. Filed July 23. Santosky, Richard, Wilton, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 26 Old Farm Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $954,540. Filed July 24. Stabile Construction, contractor for Karen P. Currier. Relocate a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 33 Jefferson Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed July 26. Steinegger Construction, contractor for 8 Bouton Lane. Pour the foundation for a new single-family residence at 8 Bouton Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Aug. 3. The Barnyard Enterprises Inc., Ellington, contractor for self. Add a shed to the crushed gravel on the property of an existing single-family residence at 99 Brookwood Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed July 19. Toll CT Ltd Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Finish the basement and full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 21 Enclave Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed July 25. Torres, John, contractor for Atlantic Productions. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 1860 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed July 18. Valente, Carole, contractor for Harborside Associates. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single-family residence for a special event at 946 Ferry Blvd., Stratford. Estimated cost: $600. Filed July 23. Vasquez, Neil, contractor for Mike Northrup and Lynne Northrup. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 150 Spring St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $5,800. Filed July 26. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, contractor for Jose Rodriguez and Miriam J. Rodriguez. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 16 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,594. Filed July 31. Wesley Heights Inc., Shelton, contractor for self. Install poles on the site of an existing single-family residence at 580 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed July 18.
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The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s annual Harvest Market will be held on the Old Town Hall Green, (corner of Old Post and Beach roads) on Oct. 14 (rain or shine), and is now accepting vendor applications. The market is free and open to the public. Clothiers, jewelers, artisans and others are welcome to the historic Old Town Hall green, to display their products. More than 50 well-known and unique retail vendors participated in last year’s Farmer’s Market as did a costume dog parade and a variety of food trucks, while shoppers enjoyed music provided by DJ Scott. The chamber is accepting vendor applications and encouraging vendors to contact it as soon as possible, as spots fill up quickly.
Larry Ganim and Christine Blanc.
GANIM FINANCIAL PROVIDES 10 YEARS OF SCHOLARSHIPS Park City Prep student Christine Blanc received a $5,000 grant from Bridgeport-based Ganim Financial to attend Notre Dame High School in Fairfield this fall. The annual scholarship is open to all eighth-graders at Park City Prep. “We are proud to empower students and the next generation through education. High school is a critical time for young people, when they develop important skills that will directly inform their futures,” said Larry Ganim, owner and founder of Ganim Financial. The firm began awarding its annual scholarship 10 years ago to invest in the community and families living in it. For its owner and founder, the desire to support people is more than his profession; it is a core value, knowing businesses have a responsibility to do good whenever possible. “We’re considered a small business, but we know service to the local community is one of the most rewarding things you can do and it’s essential to make a big impact,” said Ganim. In addition to this scholarship, Ganim Financial hosts a Ganim Ultimate Gift Fund, which provides assistance to LifeBridge Community Services, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to link comprehensive programs to strengthen personal capability, develop skills and economic self-sufficiency. Park City Prep is a public charter school offering a comprehensive academic program focused on science, technology and math. “Scholarships like this have an extraordinary impact on a student’s life,” said Bruce Ravage, executive director and founder of Park City Prep. “We so appreciate Larry’s continuing generosity to our students and his investment in their futures.”
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Katina Wargo, Animal Control Officer at Stamford Animal Control & Care Center with Bankwell’s Lynne Gomez, left, and Lucy French.
As a result of its Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, Bankwell donated $2,500 to local shelters, including Animal Haven, ROAR, STARelief and Pet Assistance, Stamford Animal Control, Red Leash Rescue, Strays & Others, PAWS in Norwalk, One More Dog Rescue and WASA. The bank held a drive earlier this year throughout its branch network to collect pet supplies and cash donations through its coin machines for the local rescues in need. Bankwell is in the second year of its Pet
Adoption Project, which features photos and information about available dogs and cats from local shelters throughout Connecticut on billboards, ads, social media, the bank’s website and throughout all of the bank’s branches. After the launch of the program in the spring of 2017 the adoption rate at local shelters rose dramatically—— more than 75 percent of featured animals were adopted last year. Portraits of the featured animals are made possible by local photographer Michael Bagley
(michaelbagleyphoto.com), who volunteered his professional services to the program. Bagley has photographed more than 10,000 dogs and cats over 10 years in an effort to save homeless animals. Bankwell is a community bank that serves the banking and lending needs of businesses and residents throughout Connecticut. To find out more about the Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, interested parties can visit mybankwell.com/ pleaseadoptme.
ADAM’S HOUSE NAMES NEW DIRECTORS Shelton-based Adam’s House Founder and Executive Director Allison Wysota has announced the appointment of Sara Aylward as the new director of development and Sarah Domena, the new director of community outreach. “The executive committee selected these two very high-caliber, experienced women from a pool of more than 50 outstanding candidates,” said Wysota. “Sara Aylward is originally from Ansonia and has worked for the Valley United Way for several years and launched their first gala. Sarah Domena also has ties to the Valley community as well through her past employment. She brings a very strong marketing background and great enthusiasm, energy and passion for her newly created role at Adam’s House. With both of these wonderful new additions to our staff, I believe Adam’s House is in very good hands to reach new heights in the next year.” Wysota said Aylward’s strong ties to the community and relationships with the United Way, the Community Foundation and Griffin Hospital will help Adam’s House expand in new directions. Domena will reach out to educate the general public about Adam’s
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House to increase the families the organization serves and build its volunteer base. Aylward brings more than a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, public relations and marketing to her new position at Adam’s House. Most recently, she served as the director of communications for United Way of New York City. Outside of her career, Aylward volunteers with the ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, championing a fundraising team in its annual Walk to Defeat ALS. She also is an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness. She resides in Stamford with her husband, Matt,
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and their goldendoodle Rufio, where they enjoy traveling the world and crossing things off their bucket list. Domena is a certified personal trainer, an avid spinning enthusiast and fitness instructor, with a multitude of certifications. Adam’s House provides grief support and education for Connecticut children, ages 4-18, and their families in a welcoming Victorian home at 241 Coram Ave. in Shelton, where families and children coping with loss due to the death of a parent, grandparent, sibling or significant person in their life can find solace and comfort.
GABRIELE’S OF GREENWICH HIRES A DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND MARKETING Dana Cifone has joined Gabriele’s of Greenwich the organization as the director of events and marketing. A wellknown restaurateur, she brings more than a decade of experience in the hospitality and events industry within Greenwich and the greater New York area. Cifone’s appointment coincides with the renovation to Gabriele’s second floor, which will be available in September and is expected to attract more weddings, corporate events and private dining events. Cifone is busy working with clients to plan events and she will be promoting new initiatives in the bar and main restaurant. “I am very excited. Gabriele’s already has a tremendous reputation in Westchester and Fairfield counties for incredible cuisine and outstanding customer service. Starting in a few weeks, we’ll have our fully renovated second floor ready for parties, events and weddings. The space is gorgeous — the bar and fireplace look great and it’s all very functional and versatile. We’ll be able to handle almost anything,” said Cifone. Longtime executive chef Joe Giordano said, “Dana is a great fit for our team. Our guests already love working with her. She’ll take what we are known for, a sophisticated and exquisite dining experience and help us bring it to the next level by making the classic Gabriele’s experience come alive in the new space and in her own way.”
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Fairfield resident Caryn Sullivan will be a business development workshop presenter during the 2018 Business Women’s Forum (BWF) on Oct. 30.
SULLIVAN TO PRESENT AT STATE BUSINESS WOMEN’S FORUM Caryn Sullivan of Fairfield, the creator of PrettyWellness.com, will be one of four workshop presenters at Connecticut’s longest-running leadership conference for women, the Business Women’s Forum (BWF). The 2018 BWF will strive to inspire, motivate and excite participants during its 36th annual event on Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Sullivan’s workshop is titled the “Happiness Through Hardship-Inspiring Leaders to Take Care of Themselves.” Sullivan, a two-time breast cancer survivor spent nearly 20 years working in the world of sports and entertainment largely with Disney, ESPN and the Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx. After being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer she launched PrettyWellness.com to inspire others with her journey toward wellness. During her interactive workshop, Sullivan will inspire attendees through her personal experiences and share best practices for how individuals can take care of themselves. Participants will discover ways to instill positivity, resilience and self-care in the workplace and at home. The BWF, a program of the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is a thriving organization led by female executives dedicated to the professional and personal growth of working women. The nonprofit’s mission is to raise scholarship funds for female Post University students pursuing a degree in business. Over the past 35 years, more than $190,000 in scholarships have been granted. The 2018 Business Women’s Forum is being presented by the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Onyx II Fine Jewelers and Wells Fargo. The $195 per person admission includes an informative day of accomplished speakers, breakfast, lunch, professional training workshops, networking opportunities and a high-energy closing reception featuring door and raffle prizes, hors-d’oeuvres and beverages. To register, visit 2018bwf.com or call the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce Foundation at 203-757-0701.
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will hold its “Travel with the Victorians Gala” on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., chaired by trustee and Rowayton resident Paul Veeder. The event will feature a black-tie dinner, silent and live auctions, a special presentation by award-winning author, historian and journalist Tony Perrottet, the exhibit preview, “The Artist’s View: Traveling the Merritt Parkway” featuring new works by Cynthia Mullins, and the mansion’s first National Legacy Award honoring trustee Mimi Findlay, a resident of New Canaan. While studying history at the University of Sydney, Australia, Perrottet regularly disappeared hitchhiking through the outback, sailing the coast of Sumatra or traveling through rural India. After graduating, he moved to South America to work as a roving
correspondent and covered the Shining Path war in Peru, drug running in Colombia and several military rebellions in Argentina. Now a resident of Manhattan’s East Village, he has continued to travel to Iceland, Tierra del Fuego, Beijing, Tasmania and Zanzibar, while contributing to national and international publications, including Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Esquire, Outside, Afar and London’s Sunday Times. Findlay will be honored for her preservation activities and unwavering support of the museum. Since 1966, when she was working as a volunteer for the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Findlay has been a critical force in the revitalization and restoration of the Lockwood-Mansion serving the
museum in many roles, including board president, trustee emeritus, restoration adviser and curatorial chair. Her dedication and outstanding contributions to historic preservation and the arts have been recognized regionally and nationally, garnering numerous prestigious awards. Gala benefactors include GGP and Moran Towing; Sustainers are Canaiden and David Scott Parker Architects; media sponsor is CTC&G; and 2018 Gala Graphic Design sponsor is Miggs B Design. The museum’s 2018 cultural and educational programs are made possible in part by funding from LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown; The LMMM 2018 Season’s Distinguished Benefactors: City of Norwalk and The Maurice Goodman Foundation.
FOUNDATION AWARDS GET OUT THE VOTE GRANTS Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) has awarded 18 grants to civic-minded organizations that are determined to energize and educate the community to vote as the state prepares for Election Day on Nov. 6. This new civic engagement grants program is an innovative nonpartisan initiative designed to fund efforts to increase voter registration and information access for all Fairfield County residents, particularly those who are historically disenfranchised. “The Communty Foundation is ecstatic with the response for requests for Get Out The Vote grants,” said Mendi Blue-Paca, vice president of community impact for the foundation. “All the organizations that applied were dynamic and energetic. As a result of the high caliber of applicants and the large applicant pool, we had to nearly double our budget for this program in its inaugural year. Our heartfelt thanks go to our donors and suporters who make these types of high-impact initiatives possible.” FCCF’s objective for the Get Out the Vote (GOTV) program is to increase civic engagement and improve models for nonprofits to register and engage voters. The organizations selected to receive GOTV grants translates to engaging more than 5,000 people in the region to vote in the mid-term elections and for years to come. The 18 grantees are from across Fairfield County; many serve multiple areas in the region. They include Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, Bridgeport; Bridgeport Generation Now, Bridgeport; Burroughs Center, Bridgeport; CT Nonprofit Alliance, which is countywide and
Mendi Blue-Paca, vice president of community impact, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation congratulates Domus’ Executive Director Mike Duggan on being awarded FCCF’s Get Out The Vote grant.
partners with 62 nonprofit organizations; Domus, based in Stamford; FaithActs, Bridgeport; Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, based in Stratford serving Fairfield County; Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport with students from across the state; League of Women Voters Bridgeport, serving Bridgeport, Trumbull, Stratford, Shelton and Monroe; League of Women Voters northern Fairfield County, serving Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown and Sherman; League of Women Voters Norwalk, Norwalk; League of Women Voters Stamford, serving Stamford and Norwalk; Make The Road CT, Bridgeport; NAACP Norwalk, Norwalk;
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., based in Bridgeport; Norwalk Community College, based in Norwalk with students from across the state; YWCA Darien/Norwalk, based in Darien; and YWCA Greenwich, Greenwich. Domus’ Executive Director Mike Duggan, shared his excitement for being awarded the Get Out the Vote Grant from FCCF, “As part of our work to combat racial injustice, we want to make sure the young people we work with understand the power of their vote. Often youth who struggle in our community feel they don’t have a voice. It’s our job to make sure they know they can have an impact in their community by voting.”
Tony Perrottet and Mimi Findlay.
GOODWAY TECHNOLOGIES CREATES NEW CUSTOMER FOCUS DEPARTMENT Don Vinci has been promoted to the newly created position of customer support team manager for Goodway Technologies in Stamford. Vinci will be leading the team, dedicated to continuing the company’s focus on customer-support excellence. The department will include multiple customersupport specialists, performing service-related roles. Vinci started at Goodway Technologies in June 2001 as a sales engineer, working closely with existing and potential customers to identify their maintenance needs and suggest matching Goodway solutions. Vinci later was promoted to sales manager for Canada, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, helping grow his customer base and team. Goodway Technologies President and CEO Tim Kane said, “Don has always been a ‘customer-first salesperson,’ known for going above and beyond to make our customers’ experience with Goodway exceptional, which makes him a perfect fit for the new position. With Don at the helm, I’m convinced our ongoing focus on customer excellence is in good hands.” Goodway Technologies, founded in 1966, provides innovative maintenance solutions for a wide variety of industries, including commercial HVAC, food and beverage processing, power generation and manufacturing.
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Facts & Figures Young, Matthew, contractor for Forstone Management. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2890 Main St., Stratford. Estimated cost: $170,000. Filed July 18.
COURT CASES The following court cases represent the allegations made by plaintiffs in the initial filings of civil lawsuits, and do not represent legally binding judgments made by the courts.
Bridgeport Superior Court Allstate Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Lindsay Uzwiak, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy Vishno, Vishno Law Firm, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077898-S. Filed Aug. 17. Bakers Pride Oven Company LLC, et al., Austin, Texas. Filed by Joseph Innamorato and Joann Innamorato, West Haven. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this product liability suit against the defendants alleging that Joseph Innamorato was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiffs of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for Innamorato. The wife is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiffs seek monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077814-S. Filed Aug. 16.
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Fairview Health Care Management LLC, et al., Avon. Filed by The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for gas provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $85,773 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077784-S. Filed Aug. 15. Fillow-Greenleaves Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Romy A. Rowley, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077758-S. Filed Aug. 14. Geico General Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Marisol Cubero, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan E. Spodnick, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077683-S. Filed Aug. 13. Government Employees Insurance Co., Fredericksburg, Virginia. Filed by Laura Vancini, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont, Sheldon, Robinson Mahoney PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6077773-S. Filed Aug. 15.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Boston, Massachusetts. Filed by Thomas Edwards Jr., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Buckley Wynn & Parese, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6077667-S. Filed Aug. 13. Mapfre Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Matthew Lacoste, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bradley, Denkovich & Karayiannis PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077680-S. Filed Aug. 13. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by William Wilson, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo & Trantolo LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBTCV18-6077826-S. Filed Aug. 16. Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, et al., Hartford. Filed by Luan Krasniqi, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: James O. Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077770-S. Filed Aug. 14.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Nieda Argueta, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: James O. Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077771-S. Filed Aug. 14. Sunnyside Inn, Bridgeport. Filed by Rose Buzel, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: David J. Laudano, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defective premise suit against the defendant alleging that the premise on which she resided had a bed which came into contact with the metal frame in a way which caused the plaintiff’s leg to bleed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs within the jurisdiction of this court on all counts. Case no. FBT-CV18-6077865-S. Filed Aug. 17. York & Chapel Corp., et al., Shelton. Filed by Fieldstone Marketing LLC, Easton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stephen J. Curley LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial-term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $280,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees and such other relief as this court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-CV186077660-S. Filed Aug. 13.
Danbury Superior Court BLT Reserve LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by Alan Barsky, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Romanello Law Firm, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped on an uneven sidewalk on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to repair their walkway. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. DBDCV18-6028273-S. Filed Aug. 13.
Eligo Energy LLC, Springfield, Illinois. Filed by Esco Advisors LLC, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Greene Law PC Farmington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant is a customer of the plaintiff under contract. The defendant has allegedly reverse engineered the proprietary software provided to them under the agreement. The defendant allegedly profited from its sale of this software. The plaintiff claims money damages, a permanent injunction, court costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. DBD-CV18-6028294-S. Filed Aug. 15. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by James Kim, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBD-CV186028301-S. Filed Aug. 15. Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Athur Testanero, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBD-CV186028279-S. Filed Aug. 14. Sunrise Masonry Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Jose E. Duran, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Smart, Donohue & NeJame PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-CV18-6028337-S. Filed Aug. 17.
The TJX Companies Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Barbara Boudreau, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped on a tire hanger on property owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to clear the floor of their store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. DBD-CV18-6028284-S. Filed Aug. 14.
Stamford Superior Court Allstate Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Kristin Fahed, Mamoroneck, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Reinken Law Firm, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company and related parties, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-CV18-6037674-S. Filed Aug. 13. Art’s Freedom LLC, et al., Rockville, Maryland. Filed by Hitachi Capital America Corp., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard J. Tennebaum, New York, New York. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $35,246 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FST-CV18-6037720-S. Filed Aug. 16. Chrysler Group LLC, et al., Hartford. Filed by Janet Wilson, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants during the course of their work. The defendants were allegedly negligent in that they operated their motor vehicle at an unreasonable rate of speed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-CV186037708-S. Filed Aug. 15.
Facts & Figures Systech Services LLC, Canton, Ohio. Filed by Lock City Brewing Company LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Patrick McCabe LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to provide brewing equipment for money supplied. The goods delivered were allegedly of poor quality and failed to live up to their warranty. The plaintiff claims money damages, court costs, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and such other equitable relief as the court may find applies. Case no. FST-CV18-6037713-S. Filed Aug. 15. Walmart Inc., Hartford. Filed by Carol Huffert, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tibbetts, Keating & Butler LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface on property owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees because there was excessive soap on the floor of the store. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV186037710-S. Filed Aug. 15.
FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT AL Petroleum LLC, et al. Filed by Mystic Oil Company Inc., Mystic. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gora LLC, Monroe. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to pay for fuel delivered, causing damages. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $144,000 due and has may a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs, legal expenses, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01364-SRU. Filed Aug. 13. Nitron Group Corp., Greenwich. Filed by Prosser Fertilizer & Agrotec Company Ltd., Beliz. Plaintiff’s attorney: Olsha Frome Wolosky LLP, New York, New York. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it only shipped half of the fertilizer the plaintiff purchased from the defendant. The plaintiff claims $505,759 in monetary damages, interest, costs, expert fees, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01373WWE. Filed Aug. 14.
United Wholesale LLC, et al., Glastonbury. Filed by Juul Labs Inc., San Francisco, California. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wiggin & Dana, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this trademark infringement suit against the defendants alleging that they appropriated the disposable pod and electronic cigarette liquid, which the plaintiff was using to sell electronic cigarettes similar to the plaintiff. The quality of the defendants’ products were allegedly not as good as the plaintiff’s, causing brand dilution. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, treble damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:18-cv-01376-SRU. Filed Aug. 16.
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1 Voice Foundation, Greenwich. Seller: Donna Nives, Greenwich. Property: 849 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 1. 1011 North Ave LLC, Seymour. Seller: Melvin Gordils, Bridgeport. Property: 1011 North Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $400,000. Filed Aug. 6. 11 Greenwood Drive Trumbull LLC, Stratford. Seller: Debra A. Rasmussen and Elaine M. Toth, Trumbull. Property: 11 Greenwood Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $220,000. Filed July 30. 179 North Maple Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Bank of America NA, Greenville, South Carolina. Property: North Maple Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed July 31. 202 Noble Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Luis Carrena, Easton. Property: 155-157 Pulaski St., Bridgeport. Amount: $44,000. Filed Aug. 10. 46 Atlantic Partner LLC, Stamford. Seller: Atlantic Street Alliance LLC, Greenwich. Property: 103 East Lane, Stamford. Amount: $4.1 million. Filed Aug. 2. 79 Rockland Road LLC, Norwalk. Seller: John DiCamillo, Norwalk. Property: 79 Rockland Road, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 2. 79 Rockland Road LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Lou Alomoth, Norwalk. Property: 79 Rockland Road, Norwalk. Amount: $557,000. Filed Aug. 2. ADAMGC 401K Trust, Norwalk. Seller: Bank of America NA, Chandler, Arizona. Property: 46 Brooklawn Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $267,500. Filed July 31.
Camelot Construction LLC, Stamford. Seller: William Komninos, Stamford. Property: 20 Weed Hill Ave., Unit 53, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed July 31. CT Realty Management LLC, Greenwich. Seller: David G. Waldorf and Kristen P.Von Summer Waldorf, Greenwich. Property: 25 Grove Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4.2 million. Filed July 31. Egret Hill LLC, Darien. Seller: Knobel Hill LLC, Darien. Property: 2-6 Settler’s Trail, Darien. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Aug. 2. EJMM Realty LLC, Danbury. Seller: 947 State Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 947 State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $325,000. Filed Aug. 1. Elchas LLC, Leland, North Carolina. Seller: Elchas LLC, Leland, North Carolina. Property: 470 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 8. Infinity Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 89 Harvey St., Bridgeport. Amount: $102,375. Filed July 25. Leonard Street Associates LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Jorge E. Elias and Sonia Elias, Norwalk. Property: Map 12157, Norwalk. Amount: $950,000. Filed July 31.
The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: Anthony Malone, Bridgeport. Property: 819 Connecticut Ave., Unit 5, Bridgeport. Amount: $9,000. Filed Aug. 14. The GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust, Alpharetta, Georgia. Seller: William Balderston and Megan E. Balderston, Wilton. Property: Lot 4, Map 2157, Wilton. Amount: $685,000. Filed July 24. TRD Properties LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Bridgeport. Property: 286 Gilman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $245,286. Filed Aug. 15. XMHB BPT LLC, Yonkers, New York. Seller: Mirela Gjyriqi, Yonkers, New York. Property: 42 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 16. XMHB BPT LLC, Yonkers, New York. Seller: EAI LL LLC, Yonkers, New York. Property: 106-110 Merriam St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 16. Yamile LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Jeanette A. Heard, Bridgeport. Property: 35-37 Ford Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed Aug. 2.
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Ayora, Diego T., Corona, New York. Seller: Aron Greenfeld, Brooklyn, New York. Property: 240 Parrott Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $300,000. Filed Aug. 10.
Brown, Deana-Rae B., Bridgeport. Seller: Deanne Allen, Bridgeport. Property: 1482 Capitol Ave., Unit G703, Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed July 26.
Bal, Lidya Alexander and Daniel J. Bal, Stamford. Seller: Catherine M. White, Stamford. Property: Lot 13, Map 8383, Stamford. Amount: $830,000. Filed July 30.
Brown, Marena D., Brookfield. Seller: John May and Ashley Garzi May, Trumbull. Property: 29 Samuel St., Trumbull. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 31.
Baniyounes, Thairah, Trumbull. Seller: Michael Duncan and Charlene Duncan, Norwalk. Property: 855 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull. Amount: $330,000. Filed July 23.
Bunney, Maureen and William C. Bunney, Mill Valley, California. Seller: Matthew D. Fortune and Mary C. Fortune, Stamford. Property: 98 W. Hill St., Stamford. Amount: $801,000. Filed Aug. 15.
Baptiste, Jean C. and Jean R. Prime, Bridgeport. Seller: Juan Prieto, Bridgeport. Property: 77 Englewood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed July 27. Bennani, Zineb and Mehdi Karoum, Trumbull. Seller: Chistopher Mason and Amy Mason, Trumbull. Property: 11 Hitching Post Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $565,000. Filed Aug. 10. Boyd-Rose, Tikitwana, Stratford. Seller: Diego Arredondo and Sandra V. Arredondo, Stratford. Property: 70 Rockaway Ave., Stratford. Amount: $223,000. Filed July 31. Boyle, Judith and John Boyle, Ridgefield. Seller: Charter Group Partners at Ridgefield LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 77 Sunset Lane, Unit 311, Ridgefield. Amount: $583,891. Filed July 23.
Rana Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Gray Realty LLC, Middlebury. Property: 922-928 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Aug. 1.
Adamec, Stephanie Nicole and Stephen Geoffrey Arther, Trumbull. Seller: Zoltan Karsznai and Michele Krasznai, Trumbull. Property: 12 Beech Tree Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $470,000. Filed July 31.
RR Wood Ave. LLC, Elmsford. Seller: Robert L. Ruggiero, Elmsford. Property: 1469-1471 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 9.
Akumah, Naafua and Jeffrey Archer, Bridgeport. Seller: Gedilson Goncalves, Bridgeport. Property: 187 Douglas St., Bridgeport. Amount: $248,000. Filed Aug. 6.
S&S Nutrition Inc., Forest Hills, New York. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 208 Adams St., Stratford. Amount: $121,275. Filed Aug. 1.
Alcantara, Natalia, Stamford. Seller: M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 26 E. Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $382,500. Filed July 31.
Seymour Property Group LLC, New Haven. Seller: Seaview Avenue Associates LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 105-107 Linen Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Aug. 8.
Alcaraz, Angelica and Sonia C. Kirkland, Bridgeport. Seller: Lindsay Faulkner, Bridgeport. Property: 96 Ohio Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $180,100. Filed Aug. 14.
Brienza, Breanne and Stephen M. Brienza, Stratford. Seller: Gregory J. Vetter and Jessica M. Bruno, Trumbull. Property: 368 Edison Road, Trumbull. Amount: $339,000. Filed Aug. 2.
South Smith 22 LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 22 South Smith Street LLC, Norwalk. Property: 22 S. Smith St., Norwalk. Amount: $6 million. Filed July 30.
Andre, Corey, Trumbull. Seller: Huseni Kapadia and Sofi Kapadia, Trumbull. Property: 900 Plattsville Road, Trumbull. Amount: $339,900. Filed July 26.
Brodach, Andrea F. and Daniel B. Farber, Stamford. Seller: Cindy Farber, Stamford. Property: 71 Davenport Ridge Lane, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Aug. 13.
South Smith 25 LLC, Norwalk. Seller: 25 South Smith Street LLC, Norwalk. Property: 25 S. Smith St., Norwalk. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed July 30.
Antonszewski, Jennifer C. and James H. Antonszewski, Darien. Seller: Lucile H. Tamoney, Darien. Property: 2 Nolen Lane, Darien. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Aug. 16.
Brown, Andre, Bridgeport. Seller: Greg Jessup, Bridgeport. Property: 90 Deacon St., Bridgeport. Amount: $194,000. Filed Aug. 2.
Brandfon, Leah and Daniel Sullivan, Winooski, Vermont. Seller: James Gregory Wiker, Torrington. Property: 409 Hope St., Unit G, Stamford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Aug. 7. Breslin, Anna and Zachary Breslin, Darien. Seller: Thomas L. O’Grady and Laura W. O’Grady, Darien. Property: 30 Devon Road, Darien. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 2.
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Bunyan, Geoffrey E., Bridgeport. Seller: AKN Home Improvements LLC, Stratford. Property: 245 Alba Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $257,143. Filed Aug. 6. Burnactao, Emily and Bjorn Burnactao, Trumbull. Seller: Indian Road LLC, Trumbull. Property: 38 Indian Road, Trumbull. Amount: $610,000. Filed Aug. 17. Caban, Jocelyn, Bridgeport. Seller: Claire A.Viera, Bridgeport. Property: 18 Amsterdam Ave., Unit 1F, Bridgeport. Amount: $82,500. Filed Aug. 6. Calderon, Victor, Greenwich. Seller: Bank of America NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 44 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $630,000. Filed July 30. Camacho, Maria and Raul Camacho, Stamford. Seller: Modesto Dell’Aera and Laura Dell’Aera, Stamford. Property: 48 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. Amount: $363,000. Filed Aug. 9. Capocci, Diana J., Greenwich. Seller: Kathleen M. Hallahan, Trumbull. Property: 53 Francis St., Trumbull. Amount: $435,000. Filed Aug. 1. Carson, Annette and Gregory Carson, Ashburn, Virginia. Seller: An Kong and Chen Chi The Tuan, Trumbull. Property: 65 Salem Road, Trumbull. Amount: $535,000. Filed Aug. 14. Cecunjanin, Kadrija and Nufrija Cecunjanin, Bridgeport. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 211 Cherryhill Drive, Unit 1B, Bridgeport. Amount: $53,000. Filed Aug. 1. Cenatiempo, Corey and Stephen Cenatiempo, Norwalk. Seller: Jesse S. Aedo and Christine M. Aedo, New Canaan. Property: 487 Dayton Road, Trumbull. Amount: $470,000. Filed July 23.
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Facts & Figures Chaffee, Carlyn and Michael J. Chaffee, Stratford. Seller: Edward J. Kozinn and Deborah Kozinn, Trumbull. Property: 46 Ironwood Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $755,000. Filed July 27.
Damianakis, Diane and Robert Long, Weston. Seller: William F. Mayr II and Kay F. Mayr, Ridgefield. Property: 38 Thunder Hill Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $965,000. Filed July 26.
Chakraborty, Satarupa and Sayan Chakraborty, Darien. Seller: Dennis G. Giannos and Marilyn M. Giannos, Darien. Property: 11 Pondfield Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Aug. 2.
Dessio, Whitney C., Pelham, New York. Seller: Franklin P. Marzullo and Marie C. Marzullo, Stamford. Property: Map 4314, Stamford. Amount: $440,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Chandra, Ragesh, Stamford. Seller: Boon Tiak Pang and Ching Ching Ruan, Stamford. Property: Building 5, Unit B in Chesterfield II, Stamford. Amount: $465,000. Filed Aug. 6. Chang, Yufang and Wayne Chang, Derby. Seller: Julius W. Hull and Linda A. Hull, Trumbull. Property: 70 Teller Road, Trumbull. Amount: $470,000. Filed Aug. 1. Choi, Soon Hwa and Yeon Kil Choi, Stamford. Seller: David J. Racaniello and Ronald R. Racaniello, Stamford. Property: 2289 Bedford St., Unit A5, Stamford. Amount: $355,000. Filed July 26. Clarke, Howard Leon, Norwalk. Seller: Carl McBean and Richard L. Gray, Bridgeport. Property: 355 Northfield Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Aug. 2. Cole, Michelle T., Shelton. Seller: John Erol Kaya and Emine Diravaci, Bridgeport. Property: 1763 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $192,000. Filed Aug. 15. Collicelli, Victoria and Adam T. Collicelli, Shelton. Seller: Mary Lisa Gallagher, Trumbull. Property: 41 Aspen Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $839,900. Filed July 25. Collins, Ryan P., Trumbull. Seller: Michael E. Faivre and Kristin A. Faivre, Trumbull. Property: 44 Fern Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $404,500. Filed July 25.
Devlin, John, Darien. Seller: Allen L. Lindley Jr. and Barbara L. Lindley, Darien. Property: 101 Holmes Ave., Darien. Amount: $929,000. Filed Aug. 9. Diaz, Fernando, Norwalk. Seller: Aurelio Cardoso and Catherine Cardoso, Norwalk. Property: Unit 7 in San Vincenzo Place, Norwalk. Amount: $108,113. Filed July 30.
Gottschalk, Lauren and Aamir A. Syed, Wood Ridge, New Jersey. Seller: Barbara E. Tarasovich and Judith L. Chevernak, New York, New York. Property: 41 Inwood Road, Trumbull. Amount: $330,000. Filed Aug. 2. Gould, James E., Greenwich. Seller: Roger C. Bullard and Josephine Bullard, Greenwich. Property: Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed July 30. Greiger, Jennifer R. and Lester K. Woods, Bridgeport. Seller: Brittany Welkes, Bridgeport. Property: 345 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $226,600. Filed Aug. 2.
Drach, Melanie A. and Robert Hold, Trumbull. Seller: Deborah A. Longdin, Trumbull. Property: 25 Frost Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $340,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Guanieri, Christine M. and Luckner F. Noel, Fairfield. Seller: Ian Montimurro, Greenwich. Property: 175 Blackhouse Road, Trumbull. Amount: $365,000. Filed July 24.
Encalada, Milton Andres Alvarado, Bridgeport. Seller: Domenick Mountinho, Trumbull. Property: 88 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Aug. 1. Fan, Tingting, Stratford. Seller: Michael E. Gianquinto and Robin L. Gianquinto, Trumbull. Property: 18 Eleberta Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $275,000. Filed July 30. Ferreira, Manuel L., Bridgeport. Seller: Ton Ngo, Kieu Ngo and Dahn Ngo, Bridgeport. Property: 685 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $280,000. Filed Aug. 1.
Colon, Adalberto, Stratford. Seller: Armando Esteves and Robert Esteves, Bridgeport. Property: 1705 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed Aug. 1. Corrado, Caroline B., Greenwich. Seller: Mark A. Senerchia and Kim N. Senerchia, Stamford. Property: 52 Todd Lane, Stamford. Amount: $687,000. Filed July 31.
Floyd, Wendy, Norwalk. Seller: Mark L. Kohler and Jamie N. Giannattasio-Kohler, Bridgeport. Property: 799 Evers St., Bridgeport. Amount: $252,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Dalton, Jamie T. and Robert S. Dalton, New York, New York. Seller: Christopher W. Passaro and Clare Passaro, Darien. Property: 317 West Ave., Darien. Amount: $775,000. Filed Aug. 1.
Foote, Nicholas, Trumbull. Seller: Susan C. Jacoby, Trumbull. Property: 35 Saxon Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $435,000. Filed July 27.
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Gimenez, Wendy Katherine and Jose Gimenez, Norwalk. Seller: Francisco Gonzalo Pluas, Norwalk. Property: 97 Richard Ave., Unit C9, Norwalk. Amount: $260,000. Filed July 30.
DiGennaro, Philip L., Trumbull. Seller: Michael Leopardi and Shari Strulson, Manhattan Beach, California. Property: 145 Driftwood Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $725,000. Filed Aug. 1.
Fischer-Zernin, Arthur, New York, New York. Seller: John M. Franscioni and Anne S. Franscioni, Greenwich. Property: 18 Annjim Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed July 27.
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Ghosh, Ajoy, Stamford. Seller: Ana Maria Disla, Stamford. Property: 112 Cove Road, Stamford. Amount: $710,000. Filed July 30.
Garcia, Andres C., Colchester. Seller: Zvi Z. Goldman and Deborah Weiss, Bridgeport. Property: 2625 Park Ave., Unit 15M, Bridgeport. Amount: $84,500. Filed Aug. 3.
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Hacker, Jessica L. and Patrick G. Pearson, Stamford. Seller: Patrick Pearson and Jessica Hacker, Stamford. Property: 37 Stone Wall Drive, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed July 31. Harvey, Michelle M. and Hormarzdyar Shiavax Dastoor, Stratford. Seller: James E. Bartram and Francine A. Bartram, Stratford. Property: 455 Oak Bluff Ave., Stratford. Amount: $405,000. Filed July 30. Hausberg, Abigail and William Hausberg, Darien. Seller: Wynne R. Shapiro, Darien. Property: 6 Pratt Island, Darien. Amount: $5 million. Filed Aug. 15. Hernandez, Andres J., White Plains, New York. Seller: Andrew B. Cohn and Jennifer Lei-Cohen, Norwalk. Property: 2 Purdy Road, Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed July 31. Herrera, Vilma S. and Ronald Y. Herrera, Norwalk. Seller: Clodomiro J. Falcon and Aida M. Falcon, Milford. Property: 33 Melrose Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $350,000. Filed July 31. Himelstein, Robin, Stamford. Seller: John Llewellyn and Tracey Colantonio, Stamford. Property: 52 Woodledge Road, Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Aug. 16.
Hoffman, Martha V., Darien. Seller: Martha C. Hoffman, Darien. Property: Lot 4, Map 3236, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed July 30.
Kupka, Joseph Henry and Jamie Olen, Greenwich. Seller: Alexander A. Blank, Greenwich. Property: 11 Bolling Place, Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed July 31.
Molloy Jr., Edward M., Shelton. Seller: Jwa Suk Song and Young Il Song, Trumbull. Property: 7 Lorma Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $365,000. Filed July 31.
Horne, Darin, Stratford. Seller: Stephanie SanFrancesco, Stratford. Property: 320 Whippoorwill Lane, Stratford. Amount: $400,000. Filed July 31.
Lam, Anne and Chi-Man Lam, Wilton. Seller: Alyson Redner, Stamford. Property: Unit 102 in Woodside Green Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $178,000. Filed July 30.
Morin, Jessica and Francois A. Morin, Norwalk. Seller: Kostantinos Kalmanides and Helen Kalmanides, Norwalk. Property: 12 Little Brook, Norwalk. Amount: $816,000. Filed July 31.
Hosken, Jean M. and Jeffery A. Hosken, Jersey City, New Jersey. Seller: Andrew Awad, Stamford. Property: 121 Old Mill Lane, Stamford. Amount: $825,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Le, Sophang T., Trumbull. Seller: Maureen C. Delfino, Trumbull. Property: 33 Suzanne Circle, Trumbull. Amount: $380,000. Filed July 31.
Muckle, Emily, Stamford. Seller: Melissa Muckle, Stamford. Property: 44 Pleasant St., Unit 7, Stamford. Amount: $359,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Leiter, Jessica and Adam Furmansky, Stamford. Seller: J. Nicholas Mendoza and Heather C. Mendoza, Stamford. Property: Lot 93, Map 11583, Stamford. Amount: $755,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Nadler, Carolyn I. and Theodore H. Nadler, Stamford. Seller: Patrick G. Hurley and Carol A. Hurley, West Roxbury, Mass. Property: Parcel 10, Map 8452, Stamford. Amount: $789,000. Filed July 31.
Levine, Sarah L. and Joshua M. Levine, Wilton. Seller: The GRSW Stewart Real Estate Trust, Alpharetta, Georgia. Property: Lot 4, Map 2157, Wilton. Amount: $665,000. Filed July 24.
Nayak, Nesar, Brewster, New York. Seller: Michael L. Buonassisi, Stamford. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 105, Stamford. Amount: $310,000. Filed July 31.
Huthnas, Irene K., Ridgefield. Seller: Charter Group Partners at Ridgefield LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 77 Sunset Lane, Unit 313, Ridgefield. Amount: $515,531. Filed July 27. Ichinose, Tomoni, Stamford. Seller: Lydia Hontomin, Stamford. Property: Unit 124 in Woodside Green Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $195,000. Filed July 30. Ivanovic, Dusan, Stamford. Seller: Brian V. Irrera, Norwalk. Property: 42 Stuart Ave., Unit A1, Norwalk. Amount: $349,000. Filed July 31. Jones, Elizabeth and Brendan Jones, Fairfield. Seller: Thomas J. Santangelo and Krista Santangelo, Fairfield. Property: Lot 25, Map 2136, Fairfield. Amount: $445,000. Filed July 31. Jortner, Jill Lori and Demetris A. Papademetriou, Greenwich. Seller: 50 Y Lockwood Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Property: Parcel Y, Map 8876, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed July 30. Kassimis, Lauren P. and James A. Kassimis, Norwalk. Seller: Giuliana C. Falzone, Norwalk. Property: 28 Fullin Court, Norwalk. Amount: $459,000. Filed July 31. Kirkland, Linda L., Bridgeport. Seller: Mayra Medina, Bridgeport. Property: 41 Glen Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $221,450. Filed Aug. 2. Kline, Trevor C., Norwalk. Seller: Jonathan Ringel, Norwalk. Property: 1 Arbor Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $337,000. Filed July 31. Koorbanally, Azim, Ozone Park, New York. Seller: Iype Mathew and Joyamme Mathew, Monroe. Property: 690 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed Aug. 1. Kopchik, Deanna and Michael Kopchik, Trumbull. Seller: Michael A. Simon and Bonnie H. Simon, Trumbull. Property: 65 Primrose Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $465,000. Filed July 31.
Lima, Avelino, Bridgeport. Seller: Laurel Varker, Bridgeport. Property: 54 Rosalie Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000. Filed July 26. Lima, Dinaura, Astoria, New York. Seller: Phyllis Nunez, Bridgeport. Property: 2455 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $232,000. Filed Aug. 13. Lukeman, Jill and Douglas Brody, New York, New York. Seller: Susan E. Scarborough, Norwalk. Property: 25 S. Beach Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed July 30. Mack, Stephanie E., Derby. Seller: Jung Yoon and Tae S. Yoon, Naugatuck. Property: 47 Sunset Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $321,000. Filed July 27. Madden, Cleveland and Jason J. Madden, Stamford. Seller: Karen Brodell and Christopher L. Winslow, Stratford. Property: 12 Reed Place, Trumbull. Amount: $372,000. Filed July 23. Manimbo, Vanessa A. and William D. Manimbo, Stamford. Seller: David V. Corbo and Nina S. Hahn, Greenwich. Property: 34 Hickory Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $850,000. Filed July 31. Martini, Robert C., Trumbull. Seller: Ann M. McCall and John E. McCall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Property: Unit X, Building 1 in The Anchorage Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $153,000. Filed Aug. 2. Mayhall, Kelsey F. and John R. Mayhall, Greenwich. Seller: Randall H. Lynch and Wendy Browning-Lynch, Greenwich. Property: 17 Welwyn Road, Greenwich. Amount: $4.2 million. Filed July 31.
Noel, Lloyd H., Bridgeport. Seller: Sabrina King, Bridgeport. Property: 393 Laurel Ave., Unit 314, Bridgeport. Amount: $68,000. Filed Aug. 3. Oakes, Elizabeth and Michael Nahan, Norwalk. Seller: George H. Ongley Jr., Wilton. Property: Lot 80, Map 1765, Wilton. Amount: $625,000. Filed July 25. O’Brien, Ian M., Stamford. Seller: SS Enterprise LLC, Trumbull. Property: 31 Melrose Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $435,000. Filed Aug. 1. Okat, Ekin, Stamford. Seller: Robin L. Dodd and Ryan Dodd, Stamford. Property: 57 Brownley Drive, Stamford. Amount: $566,500. Filed Aug. 6. Olzerowicz, Christina and Roger J. Farley, Stamford. Seller: Ricardo Albu and Nancy L. Albu, Darien. Property: 7 Briar Brae, Darien. Amount: $1 million. Filed Aug. 2. Ortiz, Tommy, Stratford. Seller: Amina K. Shaham, Stratford. Property: 265 Milford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $215,000. Filed July 30. Pena, Norberto, Bridgeport. Seller: Marta Rutkowski, Stratford. Property: 74 High Park Ave., Stratford. Amount: $265,000. Filed July 27. Perez, Alexander Lopez, Bridgeport. Seller: Daniella Rocha Parreiras, Bridgeport. Property: 59 Edna Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $244,500. Filed Aug. 7. Perez, Elmer S. Maldonado, Bridgeport. Seller: Haiyu Huang, New Canaan. Property: 50 Beecher St., Bridgeport. Amount: $169,000. Filed Aug. 1.
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Facts & Figures Perez, Maria A. and Miguel A. Sanz Dominguez, Ridgefield. Seller: Mark D. Dollins and Angel M. Dollins, Ridgefield. Property: 15 Cavalry Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed July 27.
Rorick, Glenda and Matthew Rorick, Norwalk. Seller: Theresa Miyashita and Mark Miyashita, Trumbull. Property: 60 Wood Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $470,000. Filed Aug. 1.
Pham, Lindsey and Minh Pham, Norwalk. Seller: Nora R. Gluck, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Property: 65 Fairview Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $380,000. Filed July 31.
Ryan, Patricia E. and Michael E. Chambers, Greenwich. Seller: Donald McLaughlin Brown and Lucille M. Brown, Greenwich. Property: 19 Hettiefred Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed July 27.
Pinto, Marialba Del Carmen Gonzalez, Norwalk. Seller: Carlos Ramos, Bridgeport. Property: 120 Huntington Turnpike, Unit 608, Bridgeport. Amount: $64,500. Filed Aug. 6.
Sajous, Esther J., Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 31 High St., Units 4-2A, Norwalk. Amount: $167,000. Filed July 30.
Poli, Philippa and Francis C. Poli, Fairfield. Seller: Lewis D. Huffman and Leslie C. Doctor, Fairfield. Property: 75 Redding Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed July 30.
Salko-Peddle, Sheila H. and Joseph A. Peddle III, Trumbull. Seller: Carl E. Peterson and Catherine Peterson, Trumbull. Property: 4474 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $539,000. Filed July 27.
Posadas, Lilian Y. and Maynor R. Posadas, Danbury. Seller: John Albini, Danbury. Property: 19 S. Meadow Drive, Danbury. Amount: $269,000. Filed July 26.
Saltman, Joyce, Milford. Seller: Judith Ehrenfeld Zucker, Stratford. Property: 52 North Trail, Unit 572B, Stratford. Amount: $255,000. Filed July 25.
Quiceno, Alonso Araque and Pedro Araque, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Midvale, Utah. Property: 10 Lorraine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $168,000. Filed Aug. 3.
Sandoval, Marjorie Andrade and Homero Sandoval, Bronxville, New York. Seller: Cecelia P. Halsey, Greenwich. Property: 47 Lafayette Place, Unit 2A, Greenwich. Amount: $685,000. Filed July 26.
Quigley, Cara C. and Michael G. Quigley, Fairfield. Seller: Dorit E. Dahan and Jeffrey E. Dahan, Fairfield. Property: 70 Patricia Circle, Fairfield. Amount: $750,000. Filed Aug. 7. Quiroa, Carlos, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Barbara Dierolf and Amy Bien, Stratford. Property: Unit 82 of Fawn Ridge Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $370,000. Filed July 27. Ramos-Quemba, Sara, Stamford. Seller: Michael Solazzo and Amy Sosnowski, Stamford. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 412, Stamford. Amount: $210,000. Filed Aug. 8. Reed, Melissa A. and Mark A. Reed, Stratford. Seller: Peter J. Mariconda and Amy L. Mariconda, Stratford. Property: 210 Lobdell Drive, Stratford. Amount: $284,000. Filed July 31. Reznick, Denise and Gleb Reznick, Wilton. Seller: Mark D. Andrews and Carol K. Andrews, Wilton. Property: Lot 39, Map 4050, Wilton. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Aug. 1. Robbins, Valerie Rose, Plainville. Seller: Arthur Management LLC, New York, New York. Property: 91 Arthur St., Bridgeport. Amount: $305,000. Filed Aug. 1.
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Seeley, Jeffrey, Stratford. Seller: Carol Morrissey, Naugatuck. Property: 604A Cherokee Lane, Stratford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Aug. 1. Senerchia, Kim N. and Mark Senerchia, Stamford. Seller: Dominick M. Cigari, Stamford. Property: Plot B, Map 8215, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed July 31. Shamash, Sherry P. and Rahim Shamash, Stamford. Seller: Linda Benware, Stamford. Property: 59 Lanark Road, Stamford. Amount: $685,000. Filed July 31. Sierra, Paola, Fairfield. Seller: Ashley Curran, Westport. Property: 3250 Fairfield Ave., Unit 213, Bridgeport. Amount: $172,000. Filed Aug. 1. Silver Jr., Francis R., Stamford. Seller: Matthew R. Gillespie, Fairfield. Property: 5A Elmcrest Terrace, Unit 4, Norwalk. Amount: $270,000. Filed July 30. Smith Jr., Thomas G., Stamford. Seller: Christopher M. Mozingo and Michelle N. Mozingo, Stamford. Property: 97 Shady Lane, Stamford. Amount: $640,000. Filed July 31.
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Smotritskaya, Tatiana, Trumbull. Seller: James C. Stevens, Trumbull. Property: 100 Whitney Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $300,000. Filed July 25. Sofman, Tamara, Stamford. Seller: Yury Sofman, Greenwich. Property: 34 Wake Robin Lane, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 9. Song, Yuting and Hui Xiao, Norwalk. Seller: Bjorn Bumactao and Emily T. Bumactao, Trumbull. Property: 63 Greenbriar Road, Trumbull. Amount: $369,000. Filed July 24. Steward, Candiece Jordanna and Antoine Gary Chaz Steward, Norwalk. Seller: Erin T. Sanchez and Dennis Gordon, Stratford. Property: 50 Yale St., Stratford. Amount: $200,000. Filed July 31. Stewart, Rachael, Norwalk. Seller: Marcia Barker and Christopher T. Barker, Norwalk. Property: Lot 15, Map 6764, Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Aug. 1. Sugrue, Jacqueline M., Fairfield. Seller: Beth Gilbert and Lynn Hasak, Fairfield. Property: 260 Soundview Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $290,000. Filed July 30. Szondy, Christine K. and Matthew T. Marsden, Norwalk. Seller: Jack K. Davis and Shirley A. Davis, Norwalk. Property: 17 Winthrop Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $465,000. Filed July 27. Terepka, Teresa J., Ridgewood, New York. Seller: Peter T. Merkle, Trumbull. Property: 53 Great Neck Road, Trumbull. Amount: $325,000. Filed July 30. Tizi, Nicola, Stamford. Seller: Janet Lydia Browne, Stamford. Property: 104 North St., Unit 505, Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Aug. 13. Ulatowski, Patricia P. and Robert Ulatowski, Stratford. Seller: Arianna Kalian, Stratford. Property: 60 Maple Oak Drive, Unit 6, Stratford. Amount: $370,000. Filed July 30. Ungar, Gyozo David, Trumbull. Seller: Marta Rutkowski, Shelton. Property: 105 Tremont Ave., Unit D, Bridgeport. Amount: $60,000. Filed Aug. 8.
Vemula, Veera, White Plains, New York. Seller: Jennifer K. Rodney and Layne Rodney, Stamford. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 406, Stamford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Aug. 15. Watson, Virgil Ray and Krista L. Watson, Stratford. Seller: Patricia S. Alessio, Trumbull. Property: 45 Cranbury Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $527,500. Filed Aug. 1. White-Harrigan, Sharon and Kenneth Harrigan, New York, New York. Seller: Linda F. Capelli, Bridgeport. Property: 2675 Park Ave., Unit 24, Bridgeport. Amount: $181,000. Filed Aug. 2. Yasinka, Svitlana, Norwalk. Seller: Ronald M. Testa and Catherine M. Testa, Norwalk. Property: 41 Pettom Road, Norwalk. Amount: $430,000. Filed July 30. Yu, Daming and Bin Luo, Easton. Seller: Bin Luo, Easton. Property: 3200 Main St., Unit C21, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Aug. 7. Zaros, Adelio, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 154 Forestview Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $155,000. Filed Aug. 3. Zepeda, Guadalupe Cruz, Bridgeport. Seller: Eliana Grubel, Bridgeport. Property: 69 Woodbine Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed Aug. 1. Zhang, Xuehuan and Jianli Chen, Bayside, New York. Seller: Herbert L. Greenberg and Paula S. Greenberg, Trumbull. Property: 31 Asbury Road, Trumbull. Amount: $412,000. Filed July 25. Zinsser, Michelle and Stephen Brown, Stamford. Seller: Teresa Alfalla, Michael Alfalla and Elizabeth Montalto, Stamford. Property: 34 Idlewood Drive, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed Aug. 14.
FORECLOSURES Anderson, Rosanna, et al. Creditor: Ditech Financial LLC, Tampa, Florida. Property: 10 Eddie Road, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed July 26.
Vallon, Cherisena and Caldwell Vallon, Stamford. Seller: Kareen M. Reid and Julia A. Blake, Stamford. Property: 58 Liberty St., Unit 8, Stamford. Amount: $190,000. Filed July 31.
Clark, William, et al. Creditor: MTGLQ Investors LP, Houston, Texas. Property: 1492 North Ave., Apt. 103, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 2.
Veluthuporinchu, Raju Jose, Stamford. Seller: Michael N. Chambers, Stamford. Property: 65 Riverside Ave., Unit 10, Stamford. Amount: $460,000. Filed Aug. 6.
Davis, Glenn T., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Oregon. Property: 1866 Summer St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 31.
Desiero, Jeffrey B., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 699 W. Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 2. Desio, Frances, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 36 Congress St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 30. Eaddy, Fountessa, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 493-495 Gurdon St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 9. Fedorko Jr., Joseph, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 19 Hillcrest Park Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed July 31. Hill, Michael W., et al. Creditor: Merritt Medical Owners Corp., Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 3715 Main St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 10. Kowalsky, Kellie, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: Lot 10, Map 1254, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed July 27. Martins, John M., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 270 Reitter St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed July 31. Nyarady, Jerry S., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 23 Valley Road, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed July 31. Pina, Kevin, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Irvine, California. Property: 1100 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 14. Rahman, Shahana A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 92-96 Hansen Ave., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Aug. 6. Svendberg, Catherine A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 366 Exeter St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Aug. 9. Wasilewski, John, et al. Creditor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 6466 Main St., Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed July 31.
JUDGMENTS Adams, Patrick, Trumbull. $320 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 246 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. Filed Aug. 6.
Cassamajor, Capner, Stamford. $7,379 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 64 Anderson St., Stamford. Filed Aug. 6. Daniels, Marian, Norwalk. $2,126 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Hartford, by The Law Offices of Alexander G. Snyder LLC, Waterbury. Property: 1 Linden St., Unit A7, Norwalk. Filed July 30. Godoy, Aida, Norwalk. $17,550 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 17 Linden St., Norwalk. Filed July 31. Marusa, Rosemarie, Stratford. $1,633 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 22 Patterson Ave., Stratford. Filed July 30. Pitcher, Charles A., Trumbull. $1,026 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 117 Hilltop Drive, Trumbull. Filed Aug. 2. Ritchie, Kevin T., Stratford. $10,500 in favor of Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 111 Drome Ave., Stratford. Filed July 26. Rodriguez, Martin, Bridgeport. $622 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 65 Steuben St., Bridgeport. Filed July 26. Rotunno, Kim, Stratford. $1,064 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 62 Shirley Drive, Stratford. Filed July 30. Sandolo Jr., Antonio C., Stamford. $3,989 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Hartford, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 78 Trinity Pass Road, Stamford. Filed Aug. 6. Spicer, Patricia, Stamford. $40,000 in favor of John Montagnese, Stamford, by Abraham Heisler, Norwalk. Property: 117-119 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Filed July 30. Whitehead, Walter A., Stamford. $1,751 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 69 Iroquois Road, Stamford. Filed Aug. 6. Wilson, Dionne, Bridgeport. $1,639 in favor of Women’s Health Connecticut, Bridgeport, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 311 Red Oak Road, Bridgeport. Filed July 26.
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Facts & Figures LEASES Acosta, Edgar, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 27, Building 25 in Success Village, Bridgeport. Term: 36 years, commenced July 3, 2018. Filed Aug. 2. Sanchez, Ruth E., by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 361B, Building 8 in Success Village, Bridgeport. Term: 36 years, commenced August 1, 2018. Filed Aug. 1.
LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Barresi, Joseph, 42 Munko Drive, Stamford. $40,816, a tax debt on income earned and failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed July 30. Brank, William L., 19 Oak Ridge St., Stamford. $17,142, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 30. Dalka, Elzbieta and Aiham H. Alkhatib, 59 Chatfield Drive, Trumbull. $56,568, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 6. James, David A., 73 Whitmore Lane, Stamford. $1,873, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Kelly, Maria and Charles B. Kelly, 16 Briarwoods Terrace, Trumbull. $13,421, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 23. Marinero Cargo LLC, 809 E. Main St., Stamford. $52,275, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 1. Marrero, Lucinda and Samuel Marrero, P.O. Box 112509, Stamford. $39,672, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Sal Sabia Electical Contractor Inc., 83 Virgil St., Stamford. $10,097, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Aug. 7. Vilsaint, Gerard A., 1253 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $17,272, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 7.
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Cullen, Kathleen W. and Joseph A. Cullen Jr., 30 Sweet Briar Lane, Stamford. $23,029, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 7. Doherty, Christopher, 305 Middlesex Road, Darien. $85,783, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 13. Faustina, Barbara, 49 Moorland Road, Trumbull. $39,976, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 23. Lucia, Daniel A., 677 Hope St., Stamford. $99,226, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1. Olsen, William R., 226 Ingleside Drive, Stamford. $11,797, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 7. Pia, Lori A. and David R. Pia, 221 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. $86,437, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 30. Pia, Lori A. and David R. Pia, 221 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. $250,053, a tax debt on income earned. Filed July 30. Pytel, Blanca Barnueyo and Leonardo Pytel, 956 Hope St., Apt. 2J, Stamford. $4,558, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 1.
MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED Martinez, Jose Ignacio Ramirez and Stephen J. Ketterer, Stamford. Filed by Cooper & Son Finer Woodworking, Milford, by Patrick D. Cooper. Property: 2011 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $12,050. Filed Aug. 7. SHD Glenbrook Gardens LLC, Stamford. Filed by Camsan Inc., Stamford, by Alfred Sanseverino. Property: 504 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Amount: $109,136. Filed July 31.
LIS PENDENS Arader, Alexander J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Missouri. Property: 95 Dulan Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated April 2006. Filed Aug. 6.
Anuzzi, Jamie and Stephen Verses, 85 Blue Rock Drive, Stamford. $6,309, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Aug. 7.
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Arader, Alexander J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, New York. Property: 95 Dulan Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $562,500, dated October 2003. Filed Aug. 14. Cameron-Shefield, Elena, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 205 Glendale Ave., Unit 5, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 3. Carrillo, Harry, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 33 Boston Terrace, Unit 10, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 13. Cichowicz, Daniel E., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 140 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $615,000, dated December 2010. Filed July 31. Derubeis, Vincent L., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 21 Old Green Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated May 2005. Filed July 23. Galeano, Diana and Albert Galeano, Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. Property: 62-64 Porter St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $271,453, dated November 2010. Filed Aug. 2. Garrison, Marlene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Carrington Mortgage Services LLC. Property: 865 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $256,070, dated September 2010. Filed Aug. 10. Guzman, Mario, Danbury. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for North Farms Association Inc. Property: 20 Oakland Ave., Unit 3B, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 25.
Harding, J. Douglas, et al., Stamford. Filed by Gerard S. Knopf, Stamford, for Stamford Landing Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Property: 94 Southfield Ave., Unit 404, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 8. Kurokawa, Shoichi, et al., Trumbull. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, New York. Property: 71 Bonnie View Drive, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $456,000, dated October 2006. Filed July 25. Leonardis, Nicholas, et al., Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for M&T Bank, Buffalo, New York. Property: 149 Forest Ave., Unit 2, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $363,700, dated June 2010. Filed July 31. Mardi, Patricia Ann, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for First Niagara Bank NA, Niagara, New York. Property: 649 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,000, dated September 2013. Filed Aug. 8. Martin, David A., et al., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 310 Wildwood Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $625,000, dated January 2009. Filed July 30.
Ostaszewski, Thomas E., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 6 Jeanne Court, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, dated July 2003. Filed Aug. 15. Paniccia, Guy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 975 North Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 3. Paniccia, Guy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 2049 Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 3. Paniccia, Guy, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Cazenovia Creek Funding I LLC. Property: 1905 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 3. Pasard, Glenford, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 4F, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 26.
McClendon, Carol Y., Stratford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 114 Chelsea St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $174,000, dated June 2008. Filed July 25.
Pierre, Rameau, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 166-167 Garden Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $340,000, dated September 2006. Filed Aug. 7.
Miceli, Victor, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates PLLC, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, New York. Property: 1500 Norman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $208,000, dated September 2004. Filed Aug. 16.
Rabita Jr., Sal A., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 720 Hope St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $125,000, dated August 2007. Filed July 30.
Ogalin, Christina M., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3425 Huntington Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $323,250, dated September 2004. Filed July 25.
Santini, Tammie S., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 39-41 Bailey Ave., Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $345,000, dated July 2013. Filed July 26.
Singh, Devika N., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Greentree Condominium Association Inc. Property: 715 Frenchtown Road, Unit 13, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 6. Stabbs, Ena, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Miller, Hite & Morilla LLC, Stratford, for 805 Park Place Condominium Association Inc. Property: 835 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed July 25. Sterling, Andrew B., Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, New York. Property: 4 Union Ave., Unit 31, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $221,000, dated July 2006. Filed July 30. Surace, Tommaso, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 182 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 14. Tawfik-Fatma, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 97-99 Poplar St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and obtain possession of the liened premises. Filed Aug. 3. Tishman, Edward, et al., Stamford. Filed by Matthew G. Knopf, Stamford, for The Buckingham Condominium Inc., Stamford. Property: 143 Hoyt St., Unit E5, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Aug. 6. Young, Anita K., et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Maryland. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 2H, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $129,980, dated July 2003. Filed Aug. 1.
MORTGAGES 11 Greenwood Drive Trumbull LLC, by Davis S. Owen Sr. Lender: Investor Lending USA, Greenville, South Carolina. Property: 11 Greenwood Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $234,450. Filed July 30.
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459 Harvard Ave LLC, Stratford, by James Dawes. Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services LLC, Bloomfield. Property: 459 Harvard Ave., Stratford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Aug. 1. 930 High Ridge LLC, Sunnyside, New York, by Lyris Hung. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 930 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Aug. 2. Kayham LLC, Bridgeport, by James E. O’Donnell. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 900 and 910 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $220,525. Filed Aug. 9. Par One Development Company LLC, Stratford, by James Fitzpatrick. Lender: Par One Development Company LLC, Stratford. Property: 1900 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $400,000. Filed July 30. SMMT LLC, Ridgewood, New York, by Seit Tahiraj. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 370 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $532,000. Filed Aug. 9.
NEW BUSINESSES A G Organic Landscaping, 308 Pasadena Place, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Alberto Garcia. Filed July 30. Arthur Murray Greenwich, 6 Lewis St., Greenwich 06807, c/o Iraida Volodina. Filed July 26. Bee Encouraged Corner, 28 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Unit 63, Norwalk 06854, c/o Linda P. Pollard. Filed July 31.
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Brandao Construction LLC, 43 Staples St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Waldir Brandao. Filed Aug. 1. Bridgeport Central Footbal Touchdown Club, 1169 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Victoria Robinson. Filed Aug. 6. Caribe Deli, 60 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Mourad Elbericani. Filed Aug. 6. Creations of Beauty Spa, 768 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Angela Smillie. Filed Aug. 2.
El Tipo Barber Shop, 741 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Darlin D. Santiago Heriquez. Filed Aug. 6. Impeccable Marble & Granite LLC, 93 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gilberto Ortiz. Filed Aug. 2. Ineo LLC, 375 Danbury Road, Suite 200, Wilton 06891, c/o Debbie Gioiella. Filed July 27. Integrated Assets Financial Group, 1735 Stratford Ave., Unit 2, Bridgeport 06607, c/o Olunwasegun Omoloju. Filed Aug. 6. J.O.V., 1135 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jose Orellana Vaneyas. Filed Aug. 3. JC Pro Home Improvement LLC, 558 Queen St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jones Catarina De Cristo. Filed Aug. 1.
Document printing using hardware-independent pattern ink cells. Patent no. 10,063,737 issued to Edward N. Chapman, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Quaternary ammonium sulfur-containing binuclear molybdate salts as lubricant additives. Patent no. 10,059,901 issued to Brian M. Casey, Norwalk, Connecticut; and Vincent J. Gatto, Milford, Connecticut. Assigned to Vanderbilt Chemicals LLC, Norwalk. Spectral and spatial calibration illuminator and system using the same. Patent no. 10,060,793 issued to David C. Craig, Pittsford, New York; Robert P. Herloski, Webster, New York; David A. Mantell, Rochester, New York; Douglas E. Proctor, Rochester, New York; Jonathan B. Hunter, Marion, New York; and Stuart Schweid, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
Lin’s Laundromat, 1728 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jin Lin. Filed Aug. 1. Makarios Home Improvement LLC, 106 Jones Avee., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Jeremias Costa De Silva. Filed Aug. 1. Menede’z Marketing, 200 Putnam St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Yesenia Hernandez. Filed Aug. 13. Prisca Nails & Spa, 529 Broadbridge Road, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jun Zhang Shoo. Filed Aug. 2. Prometheus Investment Advisors LLC, 121 North St., Greenwich 06830, c/o Charles Doran. Filed July 30. S and G Thrift Store, 580 Artic Street Rear, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Simon T. Hardison. Filed Aug. 6. S and G Tinting, 580 Artic Street Rear, Bridgeport 06608, c/o Simon T. Hardison. Filed Aug. 6. The Stitching Bench, 78 W. Redding Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Victoria Koscomb. Filed July 26. Youzee LLC, 384 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06830, c/o Umair S. Mir. Filed July 31.
Deli and Grocery Mini Market, 743 Atlantic St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Rafael Morel. Filed Aug. 6.
PATENTS
East End Package Store, 1153 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Sanehalkumar Patel. Filed Aug. 9.
Display screen with graphical user interface for a printing machine. Patent no. D826,962 issued to Gary D Reece, Whittier, California; William Jang, Lakewood, California; Andrew Scott McVey, Redondo Beach, California. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.
Senior Solution Specialist (General Reinsurance Corporation; Stamford, CT) - Responsible for analyzing General Reinsurance Corporation’s needs in order to develop applications to support the new SAP based system landscape including the following SAP modules: SAP Business Partner (BP), Financial Service Reinsurance (FS-RI), and Financial Service Collections and Disbursements (FS-CD). Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field plus 5 years of post-baccalaureate progressively responsible experience designing and implementing SAP software, tools and applications within the Reinsurance industry. Apply by mail referencing Job Code: KBGFJG35217-3, Attention: Linda Dalesio, Human Resources, General Reinsurance Corporation, 120 Long Ridge Road, Stamford CT 06902.
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