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December 15, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 50

Some assembly required for greener world

FCBJ this week INTEREST RATES A CBIA ECONOMIST connects jobs reports and Fed policy … 4

FAIRFIELD’S DIXON RALLIES MUNICIPALITIES, LEADERS

Legal interesT LEVETTROCKWOODWILL Join Verrill Dana in January … 7

BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

Small-busiNESS INTERESTS A WELLS FArgo survey finds optimism … 13 Interest-bearing actions The Red Cross honors those among us who made a difference … 15

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Rebecca Reicherter, product manager, consumer products company MBI Inc. in Norwalk. Photo by Bill Fallon

ROLLING INTO A NEW CENTURY IN NORWALK BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

he AMF Rip Van Winkle Lanes at 701 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk shuttered for a remake Aug. 10. It opened Dec. 4 as

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Bowlmor, under the Bowlmor AMF banner, with a splashy, searchlighted kickoff that attracted 300 to 400 people. For attendees who had not bowled in a long time — anecdotally betrayed by halting deliveries and occasional gutter balls — the Norwalk Bowlmor version of the sport presented a revelation. The longtime, Pat Boone-backed mainstay of the cathode-ray TV era has morphed into, » BOWL, page 6

all her a tree hugger or environmentalist, but one thing is certain: Daphne Dixon, co-founder of the nonprofit Live Green Connecticut and founder of the marketing business Conscious Decisions — both based in Fairfield — is a leader in the green business education and networking movement across the state. Rallying the support of municipal governments, community members and green business owners, she calls this trifecta the “magic mix.” Through networking, organizing conferences, educating and now building a website to showcase local sustainability projects throughout various towns in Connecticut, Dixon is creating a virtual space for community members, local government leaders and business owners to come together and share green ideas. The website livegreenct.org will go live during a press conference Jan. 7 at the Fairfield University Accelerator and Mentoring Enterprise. “We’ll be showcasing multimillion-dollar projects in seven towns and cities starting in Fairfield County,” Dixon said. “Then we’ll broaden the scope to include a Web page for every town in Connecticut. The point is to let people in the communities know about these case studies and learn from each other and start saving money and making towns greener.” The Jan. 7 press conference at 1499 Post Road will start at 2 p.m. Several dignitaries had confirmed attendance at press time, including Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi, Wilton First Selectman Bill Brennan and John » GREEN, page 1

Norwalk toy maker hopes to capture the tween market BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media

ver the years at innovativeKids in Norwalk, Shari Kaufman and Michael Levins nurtured a talent for predicting the toys and books children would want to open during the following year’s holiday season. With a new company in Sugar Lulu, Kaufman is about to find out if her crystal ball can roll with the fickle tastes of tween girls. Kaufman created Sugar Lulu after the couple’s tween daughter said there was little to interest her on the shelves of stores, with a gap between the girlhoodgeared lines of Disney and the edgier fare from Forever 21 and other mall stores with apparel and accessories galore. The answer was obvious – let her daughter brainstorm a product wish list, appeal to other tweens and put Kaufman’s career in children’s branding to use at a new company. Tweens are generally considered to be children between 10 and 12 years old. From the moment of inspiration, it took just a year to develop Sugar Lulu’s product lineup, released last February at Toy Fair 2014 in New York City. Under the logo of

a French bulldog sporting wings, a tiara and studded collar, Sugar Lulu initially released do-it-yourself jewelry design kits, pinup sets to decorate rooms, art and writing portfolios, and games packaged in tins resembling handbags. With at least a few parents confessing to having little inkling of the latest wish list from their tween kid, it would seem a tall task to predict their tastes a month out, let alone a year. Figuring out the must-have items for the tween girls of 2016 will take place over the next eight weeks, with big retailers demanding concepts from suppliers like Sugar Lulu a year in advance so that their catalogs can be planned.

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Sugar Lulu’s success will be based on how well Kaufman leverages a market research tool she relied on little throughout her days with innovativeKids — social media. Sugar Lulu promises to let girls develop, test and vote on new products, promising the process will produce surprising new accessories that appeal to a broad audience. “I like the idea,” said Levins, chairman of the American Toy Specialty Retailers Association. “Girls this age, they love it and

With Sugar Lulu, Shari Kaufman is seeding new product ideas straight from her target market – tween girls – via social media. Photo by Alexander Soule

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then they hate it, so how do you stay on top of the trends? How do you figure out what they are looking for?” Sugar Lulu hit the mark in its first go-around, landing “flagship” accounts — those in which its entire product line was picked up — with Nordstrom, Learning Express and other major retailers. Kaufman estimates Sugar Lulu secured between 30 percent and 40 percent of its placement with flagship accounts in its first year in business. Now it is on to year two, and a new catalog featuring, among other items, collage photo frames, school supplies and beads that can be strung together to form inspirational messages. As girls advance into their teens — a group her daughter passed into recently — Kaufman is setting up mentor programs so that Sugar Lulu “veterans” can stay involved in the business, creating a Junior Achievement-like feel to the company. If Sugar Lulu hopes to inspire and empower girls this holiday season, the end of the calendar year adds up to ample perspiration for children’s product designers. As Kaufman works with Sugar Lulu’s tween advisers over the next few months, innovativeKids’ Levins will hopscotch to gift product fairs across the country, a grueling travel schedule culminating in February at Toy Fair 2015 at Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, convened by the Toy Industry Association trade group. Kaufman is confident she has processes in place to manage the feedback from the ever-expanding army of tween girl advisers Sugar Lulu has drawn, and in her own abilities to fit their ideas into an appealing brand. And she has gotten advice in building the business from the Women’s Business Development Council in Stamford, among others. “We’re not inundated yet,” Kaufman said. “I have to keep mining ways to keep the girls interested and involved.” Kaufman gave few hints about what will be in store for Sugar Lulu going for-

A do-it-yourself jewelry kit by Sugar Lulu, a lifestyle brand for tween girls. Contributed photo

ward. But conspicuously absent from the product portfolio is a staple of youth culture today — digital offerings via mobile apps or other channels. In the do-it-yourself genre where Sugar Lulu plays, a Massachusetts company called Fashion Playtes raised $12.5 million in funding between 2009 and 2012 to produce an app allowing girls to design their own clothes. That venture shut down this past May, and its founder is now attempting an app to let girls design their own jewelry, reportedly at price points between $50 and $500, far higher than Sugar Lulu’s own line. Kaufman expects Sugar Lulu to expand into the digital world in the coming year without providing specifics, except to hint some type of wearable technology could be in store for the brand. “This is by girls, for girls,” Kaufman said. “You dream it, you make it.” Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See ctpost. com for more from this reporter.

CBRE acquires national construction consulting firm BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

he head of IVI International Inc., a family-owned construction consulting business headquartered on the Platinum Mile in Harrison, N.Y., said he expects the company to double the size of its operations in the next five years after its recent acquisition by CBRE Group Inc. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed by the two companies when announcing the deal Dec. 8. CBRE also acquired IVI International’s related companies. Founded in 1973 as Inspection & Valuation International by Tancredi M. de Stefanis, a commercial construction contractor in Westchester, IVI has grown to include 200 employees nationwide under the direction of the founder’s sons, Carl, Mario and Mark de Stefanis. The company, which provides construction risk management, construction cost recovery, due diligence, environmental, property condition and other consulting services for the industry’s lending institutions and equity investors, has outgrown its headquarters space on West Red Oak Lane in Harrison. The firm has provided services to lenders and investors on more than $50

IVI International executives Carl de Stefanis and Robert Barone outside the company’s Harrison, N.Y., headquarters in June. Photo by John Golden

billion of real estate projects across the U.S., according to CBRE. Mark de Stefanis, director of business operations, said IVI will keep its name under CBRE’s ownership “because of the goodwill attached to that name. … We want to leverage that as long as we can.” No office consolidations or staff reductions are planned at this time, de Stefanis said. IVI has regional offices in Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles and Bethesda, Md. With business growing at an expected 20 percent to 30 percent this year and the company now providing construction risk management advice on about 400 projects nationwide, “Certainly we need all hands on deck,” said de Stefanis. “We’re extremely busy.” “IVI and all its folks are coming over”

to CBRE with the acquisition, said CBRE spokesman Robert McGrath, confirming that no layoffs are planned. Mark de Stefanis, who has served as president of a related IVI business, Construction Cost Recovery Inc., said the acquired company has a vast and valuable construction cost database that can be more fully leveraged through CBRE for use by real estate owners and other clients. “It allows us to open up another line of business,” he said. As a national leader in construction risk management, IVI also brings to CBRE an added service for clients that has been “relatively untapped by CBRE,” he said. CBRE officials in the announcement said IVI will complement and enhance the expertise of CBRE’s existing Valuation and Advisory Services team, including assessment and consulting professionals, in the Americas. CBRE’s advisory services division employs more than 1,700 professionals worldwide in more than 300 major metropolitan areas, the company said. “IVI has a 40-plus-year record of providing insight and analysis that helps investors, lenders and occupiers manage risk,” said Thomas B. McDonnell, president of CBRE’s Americas Valuation & Advisory Service. “Adding IVI’s accomplished team to our

existing capabilities provides a highly sought after service that we can now offer our investor, developer and lender clients throughout the country.” Mark de Stefanis will serve as senior managing director in charge of IVI’s entire operation with CBRE, he said. His brother Carl, who served as CEO of the family’s second-generation business, will provide consulting services as needed along with brother Mario. “Joining CBRE is a big win for both our clients and employees,” de Stefanis said. “CBRE affords us a significantly broader platform — both geographically and across an array of services — to serve our clients, and our people will have enhanced career development opportunities as we integrate with CBRE’s professionals across the country and around the world.” Selling the IVI business was “tough” for its family owners, said de Stefanis. “This was Carl’s baby. I helped work in it with him and Mario and grew it to where it is today. I needed some convincing” to proceed with the sale. Working 11 months on the deal with CBRE professionals, he developed trust in IVI’s new partners and owner, he said. “I certainly see in the next five years we can double the size of our operation with the CBRE platform,” de Stefanis said.

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Swiss tech firm Comet lands in Shelton

hoyce Peterson Inc. in Norwalk, a commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in tenant representation, announced it has completed lease negotiations for Comet Technologies USA Inc. at 100 Trap Falls Road Extension in Shelton. Choyce Peterson principals John Hannigan and Alan Peterson represented Comet Technologies, which had been at 76 Progress Drive in Stamford. Comet Technologies is the U.S. subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Comet Group, a global provider of systems, components and services in X-ray, radio-frequency and other technologies.

Choyce Peterson had handled several previous renewals for Comet at its Stamford location. The new, 16,500-square-foot facility — Class A flex space — is part office, part light assembly/warehouse and applications laboratory. “We led Comet on an extensive search for a building that could accommodate Class A office space contiguous to a high-ceilinged light assembly area with a loading dock,” Hannigan said in a press release. “We toured buildings throughout Stamford, Norwalk, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull, Newtown, Bethel, Wilton, Orange, Milford and Monroe.” Jeremy Simon, general manager for the Americas at Comet, in the press release said,

“We were one of the first tenants to tour this building with the new prospective owner, who was very willing to work with us on redesigning a new exterior glass corner entry and lobby.” Simon called the site “perfect for our needs,” adding, “Not only did Choyce Peterson do an excellent job in the search for new space and negotiating the terms of our new lease, but they managed the various players on the team very professionally and coordinated the numerous steps involved in this complicated move flawlessly.” Choyce Peterson was founded in 1997 and has offices in Norwalk and Rye Brook, N.Y. — Bill Fallon

Will better job numbers crimp credit flow? CBIA ECONOMIST TO PLUMB NEXT REPORTS FOR HINTS

he surge in U.S. employment could spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates earlier than anticipated, an economist with the 10,000-member Connecticut Business & Industry Association said recently. According to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 321,000 jobs were added across the U.S. in November. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.8 percent, but that’s good news, said Peter Gioia, economist for the CBIA. “We saw 119,000 people join the labor force last month and that’s important because it means some previously discour-

aged workers have started to look for jobs again,” Gioia said. It is not only the job numbers that are important for businesses, he said. Gioia said most analysts expect that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until at least September 2015. “However, if we see two or three more jobs reports like this, businesses should be alert for an earlier federal action,” he said. Last month, Connecticut reported a gain of 3,600 jobs in October. The unemployment rate remained unchanged from the previous month at 6.4 percent. Connecticut has only recovered 74 per-

cent of the jobs lost during the recession, while the nation as a whole has regained all jobs lost, the CBIA reported. The CBIA noted that next month Connecticut legislators will be back in session “to tackle a budget deficit for the current fiscal year and projected shortfalls for the next budget cycle.” Gioia said that if lawmakers make decisions that support economic competitiveness and business growth, Connecticut will be able to take full advantage of the national economic recovery and put more people back to work. — Bill Fallon

Red Cross honors heroes big and small

he American Red Cross in Farmington announced honorees for its 16th annual Community Heroes Breakfast Jan. 30 at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, 243 Tresser Blvd. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. Tickets for the event are $40. Wells Fargo is Statewide Leadership Sponsor. The awards and awardees, as presented by the Red Cross, are: • Workplace Hero Award: “General Electric, for its commitment to supporting American Red Cross disaster relief work and programs as well as its outstanding philanthropic and volunteer commitment to communities across Connecticut and the nation.” • Life Saving Award: “Town of Westport employees Ian Chasnow, David Ellis and Joseph Bairaktaris for their quick thinking and collaborative actions in saving the life of a co-worker who suffered a heart attack at work.”

• Community Resilience Award: “The city of Norwalk, for its multiple programs to better support its citizens and strengthen its infrastructure in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.” • Military Hero Award: “Alfred Meadows of Huntington, a U.S. Army veteran, Purple Heart Medal recipient and founder of “Operation Gift Cards,” which has presented more than 17,000 thank you kits valued at more than $800,000 to wounded troops and other military support groups.” • Spirit of the Red Cross Award: “The Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company 1 in Shelton, for their extraordinary work at a major fire in Shelton, in which they successfully evacuated 28 residents from the building, directly rescuing five of those residents. In the days after the fire, the fire company became a central point of coordination to support the recovery needs for the building residents.”

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• Water Safety Award: “Brenda Moratoya of Stamford, for her role in saving a drowning swimmer off Cummings Beach in Stamford last summer.” “Nearly 96 percent of the American Red Cross workforce is made up of volunteers who work every day to change lives and save lives,” said Mario Bruno, Red Cross regional CEO for Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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essentially, all things flat screen and Brooklyn these days. The appeal has crossed generations as the event demonstrated, with youthful hipsters in designer glasses and businesspeople in skirts and pants suits or ties and jackets reconnecting with what might be termed high-energy bowling. Among changes to traditional bowling, the lanes are tinted blue and the black-lighted pins would make contextual additions to a “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” video. Yet for all their neon visibility, the pins are no easier to knock over than conventional ones – the lane, pin and ball dimensions remain official and the 7-10 split remains a heartbreaker. Spares and strikes are registered on overhead flat screens. Historically forgettable bowling alley fare has been replaced with a full-service kitchen serving proprietary items such as the 5-pound and made-to-share Behemoth Burger, The Ultimate Grilled Cheese, the Dolce Pollo Barbeque Flatbread and the Monster Cookie Melt. The menu was crafted by Bowlmor AMF Executive Chef Edward Porter, recent winner of the cable TV Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” cooking competition.

Bowlmor trainer-servers Elissa Ramirez and Chris Sanders.

“For the first time ever, Fairfield County residents can enjoy an upscale gaming and entertainment experience right in their own neighborhood,” said Tom Shannon, CEO, chairman and president of Bowlmor AMF. “Bowling brings people together for fun, games and a guaranteed good time

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so the holiday season is the perfect time for Bowlmor to open its doors in the Connecticut area.” The 38-lane facility, one of 340 Bowlmors nationally plus eight in Mexico, is available for corporate events. Bowlmor AMF was created in 2013 via

the merger of Bowlmor, a bowling and entertainment company with roots in Greenwich Village, and AMF Bowling Worldwide. The original Bowlmor closed in July after 76 years on University Place following a lease dispute. Bowlmor AMF acquired Brunswick’s bowling center business in 2014. The company’s brands now include AMF, Bowlmor Lanes, Bowlero, Brunswick Bowling, Brunswick Zone and Brunswick Zone XL. The facility features oversized video screens at the end of each lane, high-definition flat-screen TVs throughout and a fully equipped DJ booth. The facility also hosts a laser tag arena and gaming center. Bowlmor refers to the lanes as “Connecticut’s first boutique bowling alley.” The event attracted Bowlmor employees from around U.S., including company server-trainers Elissa Ramirez, who works in Bowlmor’s Times Square facility, and Chris Sanders, who had traveled from the company’s Houston facility to participate.

AmeriCares ships relief to the Philippines

Stamford-based AmeriCares emergency response team recently arrived in the Philippines to assist those displaced by Typhoon Hagupit. The team joined an AmeriCaressupported response team in-country to assist with coordinating aid deliveries and assessing survivors’ needs. Hagupit, known locally as Ruby, made landfall Dec. 6 in the central and eastern Philippines with rains and hurricaneforce winds, causing flooding and power outages. Up to 1 million Filipinos evacuated their

homes in advance of the storm. It has been a year since Typhoon Haiyan raked the Philippines. AmeriCares reacted to that storm with more than $21 million in relief aid. The AmeriCares response team in Manila was set to distribute hygiene supplies to shelters. Shipments of medicines, bandages, baby care products and other relief supplies were planned. AmeriCares also awarded emergency funding to a partner organization in the Philippines in advance of the storm to

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purchase food and relief supplies for displaced families. “Roads are flooded, power lines are down and roofs are blown off homes,” said Paul Pagaran, AmeriCares’ response and recovery coordinator for the Philippines. “We won’t know the full extent of the damage for days, but with thousands of families in crowded evacuation centers we anticipate our help will be needed.” AmeriCares has been responding to emergencies in the Philippines since

1985, most recently working alongside the Philippines Department of Health and local partners to repair health centers damaged or destroyed by Haiyan. AmeriCares has been aiding survivors of natural disasters, disease outbreaks, political conflict and extreme poverty around the world for more than 30 years. To make a donation to support AmeriCares’ typhoon response, go to americares.org/ruby or call 800-486-HELP. — Bill Fallon

Legally bound: Levett Rockwood joins Verrill Dana

errill Dana LLP, a law firm with principal offices in Portland, Maine, and Boston and with an office in Stamford, announced recently the attorneys and staff of Levett Rockwood PC in Westport will join Verrill Dana on Jan. 1. As a result of the combination, Verrill Dana will have approximately 140 lawyers and expand its services throughout New England, the firm said in a statement. Verrill Dana will move its Stamford office to the Levett Rockwood office in Westport.

The combined firm will operate as Verrill Dana. In a statement, Verrill Dana said Levett Rockwood’s approximately 20 corporate, health care and litigation lawyers have been recognized for their excellence and have experience in various practice areas that are critical to business clients, including commercial transactions, capital formation, equity funds, Securities and Exchange Commission matters, health care, employment, tax, commercial real estate, advertis-

ing and promotions, and technology law. “This is a great match,” said K.C. Jones, Verrill Dana’s managing partner. “Levett Rockwood, like us, places a high value on client service, collegiality and teamwork. I’m convinced we can bring the best of our two firms together and become extraordinary.” “Our two firms share a passion for providing our clients quality legal services in a cost-efficient manner,” said Christopher Graham, managing shareholder of Levett

Rockwood. “This combination adds to our core practices and enables us to address our clients’ needs in broader areas, such as labor and employment, white collar and investigations, environmental, and intellectual property and patent prosecution. It is a perfect fit for our clients.” Following the combination, Verrill Dana will maintain offices in Portland and Augusta, Maine; Boston; Providence, R.I.; Westport; and Washington, D.C. — Bill Fallon

Commonfund names new CEO

ommonfund, a Wilton-based investment manager for nonprofit investors, recently named J.P. Morgan executive Catherine M. Keating as CEO. She will assume her role in February. Keating will replace Verne Sedlacek, Commonfund’s CEO since 2002. Sedlacek will stay with the company and serve in an advisory capacity through the leadership transition, Commonfund reported. Keating has two decades of experience in senior investment management at J.P. Morgan. She was the head of Investment Management Americas for the company with a longtime commitment to nonprofits, according to a Commonfund press release. She also serves as chairwoman of the Villanova University board of trustees. Before working for J.P. Morgan, Keating was a partner at the law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. She earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. Her nonprofit experience includes working on the boards of the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York and the InnerCity Scholarship Fund. — Crystal Kang

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olly Alexander, a Greenwich native, is at home in the world of nonprofits. That is quite clear on a recent morning as she checks in with her longtime client Adopt-A-Dog at its Armonk, N.Y., sanctuary. Alexander has been working with the rescue agency for years through TopSpin Communications, her social-media marketing company. On this day, she is juggling not only an adorable puppy but an update from the organization’s director, Allyson Halm. Its mega fundraiser, “Puttin’ on the Dog” was at this time just weeks away. Though it is already a well-established event nearing its 30th anniversary, its importance cannot be taken for granted. And that’s why Halm was happy to hear about SavAdate, Alexander’s newly launched Westchester-based venture. SavAdate is an online event-planning hub designed to help nonprofits select optimum dates for their events and also access highend service providers. Halm says there was definitely a need and so was more than interested when Alexander explained SavAdate to her. “We were very excited because the com-

Holly Alexander’s new SavAdate company will help nonprofits such as Adopt-A-Dog in Armonk, where Alexander is pictured with rescue dog Spike. Photograph by Bob Rozycki

petition for the right date is just that — a competition,” Halm says. The venture, Halm adds, is simply another way Alexander is drawing on her natural talents. “She’s a computer, this woman,” Halm says. “The brain is like a computer.”

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Indeed, Alexander saw a problem and came up with a solution. “The goal of SavAdate is to draw attention to the nonprofits,” Alexander says. “It’s such amazing work.” And, she notes, “They’re all competing for everything, the same day, the same dollar.” Events, from Friday night, black-tie galas to Saturday morning walk-a-thons to weekday golf tournaments, need to be carefully planned. “One of the biggest problems has always been event conflicts, two or three events happening on the same day,” Alexander says. “When you’re planning an event, you need to know – and the picture was never clear.” By starting this informational hub, Alexander says the “hope is that people will put their event in” as soon as they decide on a date. From there, others can use the information to plan their own events accordingly and increase both exposure and, ideally, attendance. “It’s free to search and it’s free to list an event,” Alexander says, adding that vendors pay to advertise their services. As founder of SavAdate, Alexander sees unlimited potential. While the initial rollout is in this area, SavAdate is a “national platform,” already gaining traction. Alexander has some 50 charities signed up, from local organizations to those based

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in California and Florida. “They’ve jumped on, regardless,” she says, of where they are based. When organizations hear of the concept, Alexander says the reaction has been universal: “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” For Alexander, it’s simply the latest step in a career based on maximizing potential. Alexander, who grew up in Greenwich and now lives in Goldens Bridge, graduated with a degree in psychology from Tufts University. She went on to spend some dozen years in the luxury retail industry, working at Mary Jane Denzer, her mother’s eponymous — and legendary — business in White Plains. Alexander was involved in “every end” of the designer fashion boutique, “which was great training for any business,” she says. She would then go on to start her own company, TopSpin Communications. Helping small businesses, nonprofits and individuals maximize their social-media presence has what Alexander calls “a good synergy” with SavAdate. “My goal is to really help promote the organization,” Alexander says. And, she adds, the audience here is prime. “We’re living in a very philanthropic community.”

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Kydes, chairman of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling’s energy and environment task force. At the conference, Live Green Connecticut will announce the dates and locations of three strategy meetings and workshops in 2015 that will provide opportunities for green businesses and local governments to collaborate on sustainability ideas and present their projects to the public.

“At the end of the day what’s important to us is that people understand we all share natural resources and we’re all in this together.”

— Daphne Dixon

“We did two workshops last year at Yale and Fairfield universities,” Dixon said. “These conferences provided case studies to municipal leaders on projects that provide economic payback and environmental protection. In 2015, we’re inviting mayors, other municipal leaders, directors of finance, the

public works department, task force leaders and community leaders to join us for three conferences. One of them will be held in Fairfield County in the spring.” Each of the conferences brought more than 150 people. Collectively, 50 municipalities were represented at the two events in 2013. Through Live Green Connecticut and Conscious Decisions, Dixon has developed a network of more than 10,000 people who are connected to her sustainable vision through social media and email lists. She said all of them have expressed an interest in supporting the sustainability movement in Connecticut in various ways. One of her biggest business sponsors and clients in the sustainability movement is Xerox Corp. in Norwalk. “They are market innovators and they help their clients achieve all types of sustainability goals,” Dixon said. “They work with universities and municipalities. Most people consider Xerox to be a mainstream business and they’ve positioned themselves as a sustainability leader.” She added that Westchester, N.Y.-based Frito-Lay — part of the Pepsi corporate family — is also a leader in sustainability through its use of electrical vehicles. “Over the last eight years, I’ve done a couple hundred events,” Dixon said. “I’ve edu-

Daphne Dixon of Live Green Connecticut with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch at a conference at Fairfield University. Photo by Live Green Connecticut

cated over 15,000 people. I’ve worked with over 300 businesses and organizations and through events, hundreds and thousands of dollars of sales have been generated.” Through events such as the Live Green Connecticut Food & Music Festival, which is held annually in September, Dixon has met green business owners, community members and families and provided opportunities for companies to share their sustainability projects and best practices with the public. Attendance has risen year after year at the events, Dixon said. For three of the five years, the festival showcased Ford Motor

Co.’s electric vehicles for test drives. This past year a new company, Bloomfield Bikes, brought its electric bicycles. Next year’s fair is Sept. 19-20 at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk. “Our strength over the years is that we’ve just been open to all types of different partnerships and working with a lot of different organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and Sustainable America,” Dixon said. “At the end of the day what’s important to us is that people understand we all share natural resources and we’re all in this together. We’re very accepting of businesses and people in all stages of their path to sustainability.”

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SPECIAL REPORT

REAL ESTATE

Kent Hanley’s three Rs – Raveis, real estate and racing BY MARK LUNGARIELLO mlungariello@westfairinc.com

n Kent Hanley’s country-chic office, green toy soldiers dominate the landscape. They line up strategically on the window sills. They freeze mid-march on table tops. They stand, guns drawn, on top of desk drawers. They are no mere hobby. Each soldier represents someone he’s recruited for the team that is William Raveis Real Estate Mortgage Insurance in Shelton. Hanley has been with the Raveis family for 29½ years. Hired by William “Bill” Raveis himself, he now works closely with Raveis’ sons Ryan, who heads up the mortgage side of the business, and Chris, managing partner and executive vice president. What has drawn Hanley to the company and the Raveises are their family values, he says, and a competitive edge that makes those who run the company restless about staying still. “If you don’t like change, this is not the organization for you,” says Hanley, the general manager and executive vice president of sales in Connecticut. “Don’t ask us to sit here and maintain something. We’d all be bored.” It’s clear you can take the boy out of Indianapolis, but you can’t take Indianapolis — or at least the Indianapolis 500 — out of the boy. Hanley has adopted the Constitution State as his home, but he still has a Midwesterner’s love of car racing. When he isn’t overseeing the Raveis firm’s Connecticut sales operation, he’s in the garage of his rural Newtown home, working on drag-race cars. “My wife knows where to find me.” Hanley’s wife, Becky, manages Raveis’ Greenwich office. They met at work, brought together by a 40-year-old company that started in Greenwich but has expanded into the ninth largest of its kind in the U.S., with 100 offices and 2,000 agents in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange counties, Manhattan, Long Island and Massachusetts, among other Northeast locales. It’s a lot of territory to cover but not for those whose motors run fast. By the time Hanley was 8, his parents were throwing him Indianapolis 500-themed parties. He was racing and working on go-karts by middle school and spent his high school days working at a gas station and learning to race cars. Today, he’s a member of a competitive league for drag racing, the form of racing where the cars are super fast and the tracks super short. He prefers drag racing, he says jokingly, because he never learned how to turn well. His wife knows that racing gets in your blood and so she doesn’t give him much grief for spending his free time leaning over the engine of cars and tinkering with the mechanics. That he participates in drag races allows her to minimize the amount of time she has to worry about his safety. “I can hold my breath for seven seconds,” she tells him. The couple has four children from previous relationships, now scattered across the country. Hanley says he learned the strategy of keeping a family together from his grandparents: He bought a home on Florida’s Gulf Coast in the hope of enticing the younger set to visit when they are on

“They are no mere hobby. Each soldier represents someone he’s recruited for the team that is William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance in Shelton.”

Kent Hanley. Photo by Mark Lungariello

vacation or in-between college semesters. That liveliness kept Hanley moving east after he graduated from the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Ind. He met William Raveis through the one friend he had locally who was into the drag racing scene. (He’s since learned that there are plenty of racers in the Northeast if you know where to look for them.) In his early days at Raveis, Hanley worked on the mortgage end in the lending division, went to the real estate side and then created a repairs and improvement company and a property management one as well. As he took on new roles at Raveis, he thrived amid the ’80s recession and adjusting to the East Coast. All the while, his admiration for his boss grew. “I think what is impressive about Bill is he’s a forwardthinking, visionary type individual.” When the company had a tough stretch during the market troubles of the 80s, they emerged more nimble and prepared to handle future dips. Raveis told Hanley and other executives, “We’re never going to be in that position again.”

When Raveis was in his 50s, he was making arrangements to ensure the next generation’s involvement and the company’s preparedness for future crises. Raveis now has six grandchildren all of a young age. “He’s already looking at which ones will be involved in the company,” Hanley says. What instills his loyalty and that of other long-term employees in the company is the understanding that the brokers and associates are its lifeblood, he says. Raveis has been named one of the best places to work for employees for several years since the designation was started. The company is able to hire people who have flexible, collegial personalities and share its innovative approach. That, Hanley says, is what makes the company successful and also a pleasure to work for. “We don’t have a lot of red tape. We aren’t very corporate,” he says, adding that they still have a country approach to certain aspects, like marketing in newspapers. Says the Indiana racer, “I mean we are just Connecticut Yankees.”

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TOPS AT RAVEIS

MICHELLE GENOVESI

AL FILIPPONE Al N. Filippone has been cited as an expert real estate trainer and marketer of fine properties. Filippone’s accomplishments and market insights have been documented in numerous print media, including The New York Times’ Sunday real estate section. Filippone is a licensed broker in both Connecticut and New York. After a distinguished real estate career as a broker and senior vice president for William Raveis Real Estate, Filippone founded Al Filippone Associates in 2003. Consisting of 30 sales specialists in Fairfield, Westport, Darien and Greenwich, the group has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as the most successful real estate team in Fairfield County, the state of Connecticut and all of New England. A nationally recognized boutique, Al Filippone Associates provides superb service by leveraging its array of talented sales specialists, a strong support staff, an in-house social media specialist, an in-house staging service and other technological resources. Top property: 581 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield, 9,661 square feet, $7.485 million

Always thinking outside the box, Michelle Genovesi raises the standards for all in the industry and has been recognized by Forbes, The New York Times and other publications as an innovative leader. Her unique marketing technique and innovative advertising, along with her uncompromising integrity, dedication to her clients and impeccable reputation for quality and results, has helped obtain top dollar for her clients in her 26 years and more than $975 million in sales. She cares about her clients and the communication channels are clear. She and her team of licensed professionals are dedicated to making the consumer’s experience the best it can be. Top property: 35 Kettle Creek Road, Weston, 14,000 square feet, $5.85 million

DONNA BERETTA For 10 consecutive years, Donna Beretta, sales vice president, has been the number one producing sales agent in the William Raveis Westport Ofﬁce, representing clients throughout lower Fairﬁeld County. William Raveis has honored Beretta for being a Top Ten Producer companywide every year since 2003. A graduate of Brown University, Beretta spent 12 years in institutional sales on Wall Street before moving to Westport, her home for 18 years. A charter member of William Raveis’ Chairman’s Elite Club, Beretta has closed more than $250 million in real estate transactions since 2002. She is pleased to answer any and all real estate valuation and market questions. Top property: 19 Woods End Lane, Weston, 10,000 square feet, $1.999 million

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Wells Fargo survey finds waxing optimism, profits New leader at Avison Young “The survey is encouraging

he latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index score is at its highest level since the beginning of 2008 — having increased to positive 58 in November, up from positive 49 in July. There are 74 Wells Fargo stores and 100 ATMs throughout Connecticut, with 35 stores and 46 ATM locations in Fairfield County. The survey found 71 percent of respondents expect their overall financial situation to be very or somewhat good over the next 12 months, up from 66 percent in July 2014. “The survey is encouraging because it shows that small-business owners are the most optimistic they’ve been since 2008,” said Ron Coccaro, Wells Fargo business banking area manager for New York and Connecticut. “Whether it is hiring, capital spending, the operating environment, revenue growth or overall optimism in general, they are expecting 2015 to be a better year.” Regarding future expectations, the survey pegged its small-business optimism score as more than doubling in a year’s time. “The future expectations score is helping drive the rise in optimism,” Wells Fargo said in a press release accompanying the

because it shows that smallbusiness owners are the most optimistic they’ve been since 2008. … Whether it is hiring, capital spending, the operating environment, revenue growth or overall optimism in general, they are expecting 2015 to be a better year.” – Ron Coccaro, Wells Fargo business banking area manager data. “This score increased to positive 37 in November up from positive 17 a year ago. The present situation – how business owners rate current conditions for their businesses – also continues to steadily climb, having increased to positive 21, up from positive 7 in fourth quarter of 2013.” On hiring, the survey found 26 percent of small-business owners say they plan to increase the number of jobs at their companies, up from 20 percent in July 2014 and up

from 16 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013. In the arena of capital spending, the survey data indicate 29 percent expect to increase the amount of money allocated for capital spending compared with 25 percent in July 2014. Fifty-one percent of small-business owners who responded expect their company’s revenues to increase in 2015, while 14 percent expect a decrease. The biggest challenge as cited by 14 percent of respondents was attracting customers and new business. Survey respondents also were asked about the cost of health insurance and health care, and the anticipated impact on their business. Eighty-eight percent of small-business owners have health insurance for themselves and their families and 83 percent say that this coverage meets their needs. For 2015, 25 percent of respondents plan to offer health insurance options for their employees, up from 19 percent in 2010. More than half — 56 percent — of survey respondents believe the cost for health care in 2015, including insurance and out-of-pocket medical costs, will cause “a great deal or some” financial hardship. — Bill Fallon

health care real estate specialist, Sean McDonnell, has joined Avison Young as principal in the firm’s Fairfield/Westchester office in New Canaan. Arthur Mirante, Toronto-based Avison Young principal and company president for Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, made the announcement. McDonnell will work with Mirante and Sean Cahill, Avison Young principal and managing director of the Fairfield/Westchester office, to advance Avison Young’s regional health care real estate practice. McDonnell also will assist with tenant and landlord requirements in the office and industrial sectors, according to a statement announcing his hire, which is already in effect. An expert in medical practice expansion and strategic planning, according to Avison Young, McDonnell has initiated health care growth and expansion programs and physician management initiatives for local and national firms. His clients have included Norwalk Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Davis Cos. and Marcus Partners. — Bill Fallon

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Greater Valley Chamber is geared for growth BY RONNI DIAMONDSTEIN

he Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce’s motto is “Advancing the Regional Agenda through Business Leadership,” and it could not have found a better leader and voice than its president, William E. “Bill” Purcell. With a strong background in urban studies and an MBA, Purcell has great enthusiasm and passion for chambers of commerce and how members come together voluntarily to share the best business practices and improve the quality of life. “I’m proud to put people to work and see myself as a social worker in disguise,” he said. Chambers of commerce have a long history dating from the first one established in Marseille, France, in 1599. “The chamber movement is as old as the country is young and represents the very

best of the voluntary business associations that have helped to shape the free enterprise system we enjoy today,” Purcell said. He came to the Greater Valley in Bill Purcell. 2000 after 18 years at Photo by Fred Ortoli the chamber of commerce in his hometown of Worcester, Mass. Marking its 50th anniversary, the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce represents the Naugatuck River Valley of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and the surrounding area. It has 500 members who represent a cross section of the area’s businesses — manufacturing, retail, service and biotech. These range from home-based sole proprietors to large corporations with

multiple branches, including BIC, Thule USA, PerkinElmer, Sikorsky, the DiMatteo Group and David M. Grant Caterers. The valley, situated among three urban areas — Bridgeport, Waterbury and New Haven — has experienced considerable growth along Route 8. “Thanks to forward-thinking folks, the highway has become a leading economic center in the state with great office space and modern manufacturing,” Purcell said. “There’s lots of new construction, lots of office space and new construction of rental apartments, especially in the Canal Street (Shelton) revitalization. The valley has become a destination of choice for residents. People are discovering its beauty.” Purcell said he sees a parallel between the triangulation of the valley and the chamber’s three constituents. “Chamber professionals

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occupy a unique space at the intersection of business, government and the general community. We are the voice of business at all levels and support our community,” he said. Networking is key. “While the adage for the real estate industry is ‘Location, location, location,’ effective chambers are expert at helping their members to make connections through a variety of networking events.” The chamber has a Health Care Council, Technology Council, Hotel Council and hosts two major business expos each year, including the Come Together for Business Expo, which was held recently in partnership with the Bridgeport, Stratford and Trumbull chambers of commerce. “Helping to make our member businesses stronger through educational seminars and the sharing of best practices is a core function of our chamber,” said Purcell about its professional development seminars. “Our Success in 60 seminar series, our OSHA training seminars and our Greater Valley human resources forums are just three examples where best practices are shared.” As a voice of business at local, state and federal levels of government, the chamber is active in legislative affairs. “This past year, the chamber hosted a manufacturing roundtable with our U.S. senator, a forum on trade with Canada with our congressman and a discussion with our state legislative leaders on issues impacting Connecticut’s competitive position in attracting and retaining business.” Above all, the chamber is an advocate for business and startups. “I am very proud of our Women In Networking Group (WIN) and our Young Emerging Professionals (YEP) for the impact they are making as philanthropists,” Purcell said. WIN established an entrepreneurial grant program for women-owned businesses in the region that has awarded more than $40,000 in $1,500 to $2,000 grants. YEP members are 20- to 30-year-olds who have also become philanthropists. For the past five years, YEP has hosted a fundraising event to support The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby. Purcell, a Woodbridge resident, serves on the steering committee of CT20x17, an initiative to make Connecticut one of top 20 states to do business in by 2017. “The goal is to increase desirability for businesses to come to Connecticut,” he said. “I’m proud to work with colleagues across the state in a nonpartisan way to move us forward as a state and as a nation. Elected officials may come and go, but the chamber will always be there.” The Greater Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce is at 10 Progress Drive in Shelton. For more, call 203-925-4981 or visit greatervalleychamber.com.

THE LIST HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES

LISTED ALPHABETICALLY

FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEXT LIST: DEC. 22 HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

Home Health Care Agencies

Listed alphabetically.

Judy Malin, executive director pat@bethelvna.org 1927

Chaifetz Family Hospice

Constellation Health Services

14 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851 800-860-6656 • constellationhs.com

DanielCare LLC

188 North St., Stamford 06901 569-4900 • danielcare.com

Grasmere by the Sea Adult Day Services

Jewish Senior Services, Friedman Home Care Agency

Masonicare Home Health Care and Hospice

Personalized Home Care Ltd. of Connecticut

Cynthia Roy Squitieri MS, LCSW, CHCM, CHA President and CEO Barbara Caruso info@regionalhospicect.org 1983

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88 Ryders Lane, Stratford 06614 375-5871 • stratfordvna.org

Sharon M. Bradley, RN, MSN, DNP President and CEO info@visitingnurse.net 1912

761 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851 800-898-4663 • visitingnurse.net

Vistitng Nurse Services of Connecticut

765 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604 366-3821 • vnsct.org

William F. Sullivan Jr., president and CEO Mark Chudwick Director of communications and marketing mchudwick@vnsct.org 1909

Waveny at Home

William Piper, CEO info@waveny.org 2013

Waveny Home Healthcare

William Piper, CEO info@waveny.org 2013

21 Grove St., Second floor, New Canaan 06840 594-5462 • waveny.org

21 Grove St., Second floor, New Canaan 06840 594-5249 • waveny.org

Western Connecticut Home Care Inc. *

4 Liberty St., Danbury 06810 792-4120 • danburyvna.org

Mary Ann Faraguna RN, MPH, executive director 1911

WILLCARE //

56 Quarry Road, Trumbull 06611 374-4555 • willcare.com

Todd Brason, chairman/founder Eric Armenat, president and CEO Lori Simmons, director of patient services lori.simmons@willcare.com 1983

skilled nursing speech therapy

physical therapy respite care

nutrition counseling occupational therapy

hospice at home medical equipment

support for caregivers trained home health aides

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Offers adults an array of health and recreational activities; physical, occupational and speech therapy available to clients.

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Adult day programs, case management, geriatric assessment

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Connecticare, Harvard Pilgrim, Healthy CT

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Southwestern Connecticut Agency       on Aging, Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut

Hospice, palliative home care and community bereavement support

Disease management programs,         lifetime medical alert system, flu, travel and well-child clinic

  Long-term care insurance (depending on policy)

Patricia L. Mulvey LMSW, C-ASWCM Director connections@solutionsathome.org 1880

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County *

United Healthcare

Memory wellness program,         live-in geriatric care management, cardiac recovery program

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Mary Therien, president and CEO Angela Leonzi, vice president of patient care serivces stratfordvna@stratfordvna.org 1919

Palliative home care

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Andrew Banoff seniorchoiceathome@jseniors.org 2011

Stratford Visiting Nurse Association Inc.

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Oxford, Well Care, Community Health Network of CT,       SWATKA, United Healthcare

Senior Choice at Home

104 W. 29 St., Eighth floor, New York City 10001 212-273-2564 • solutionsathome.org

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Solutions at Home - Jewish Home Lifecare * /

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Theresa Santoro MSN, RN, CHCA President and CEO tsantoro@ridgefieldvna.org 1914

175 Jefferson St.,Fairfield 06825 365-6491 • seniorchoicehome.org

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Private duty

Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA)

90 E. Ridge St., Ridgefield 06877 438-5555 • ridgefieldvna.org

Long-term care insurance plans

flu, pneumonia prevention homemaker, companion

private insurance

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Olga Shikhman 1983

777 Summer St., Suite 401, Stamford 06901 348-8488 •premierhomehealthcare.com

workers' compensation

Daniel Kraus daniel@danielcare.com 2007

Stephen McPherson 1995

33 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492 888-482-8862 • masonicare.org

39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury 06810 702-7400 • regionalhospicect.org

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Andrew Banoff, president and CEO abanoff@jseniors.org 1973

175 Jefferson St., Fairfield 06825 396-1136 • jseniors.org

Other

Services provided

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Lisa Dupuis, president and CEO info@constellationhs.com 1985

Andrew Barnoff, president and CEO adultday@jseniors.org 2010

1 Post Road, Fairfield 06824 365-6470 •jseniors.org

Regional Hospice and Home Care *

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Andrew Barnoff, president and CEO hospice@seniors.org. NA

175 Jefferson St., Fairfield 06825 396-1136 • jseniors.org.

Medicaid

Blue Cross

Bethel Visiting Nurse Association Inc.

70 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801 792-0864 • bethelvna.org

Medicare

Type(s) of insurance accepted

Top local executive(s) Contact person (bold) Email address Year company established

managed care

Name, address, telephone number Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted) Website

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Geriatric care management, HealthMonitor technology

IV therapy, advanced wound care, home telemonitoring, maternal and newborn care, PT (prothrombin         ratio)/INR (international normalized ratio) testing, medical social work, cardiac high-risk program

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Long-term care insurance and other                   major insurance plans

Palliative care, home telehealth, senior care management, live-in care, pediatric physical rehabilitation, bereavement counseling, personal fitness training, wellness seminars, volunteer training

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Occupational speech and physical therapy

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Other major insurance plans

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Veterans Affairs , long-term care insurance and medigap plans

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Medical social work, home health aide, disease management, postjoint replacement care, post-hospital care, wound-care pain management Public health and community wellness services, services by condition and services by life event Specialty programs include behavioral health, home infusion therapy, telehealth, diabetic care, wound care and fall risk reduction

This is a listing of home health care services that serve the region. If you wish your service to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com Note: This list features information from our questionnaire, phone interviews with facility personnel and facility websites. * / //

Information from the 2013 Home Health Care Agencies listing. Based in New York state but serves Fairfield County. Formerly Connecticut Home Health Care Inc.

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Think West for the Holidays Arts and culture in northern Fairfield County are as robust and thriving as in any urban center. More than 450 creative resources, which includes 45 cultural organizations, 25 historical societies or museums, 10 libraries, 35 arts education programs, annual events, festival, fairs or projects are related to arts, culture and history. Additionally, more than 900 individuals are identified as creative resources. These include hundreds of artists and countless smaller commercial businesses engaging in creative efforts like graphic design, architecture and photography. Danbury ranks sixth in the country for its “artistic wealth,” according to Richard Florida (The Atlantic, 2011) and is the birth home of Charles Ives, one of America’s greatest composers. The famous Marian Anderson lived here for many years. Our flourishing creative economy is enriched by Western Connecticut State University’s state-of-the-art School of Visual and Performing Arts Center, a stalwart and enduring partner. Western Connecticut is vital and engaging with worldclass talent, visual arts and history to enjoy and to support jobs. It’s a place where arts, history and culture intersect to help define who we are and what we dream to become. So this holiday, if you’re looking for something different think western Connecticut. You just may need a little help finding places to go. Even for the folks who live there. We can help. The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, a regional arts organization based in Danbury and the economic center of the region, has a singular focus to promote and support creative, historic and artistic resources throughout the 10-town greater Danbury area. We are the go-to place for people to come and find world-class performances and activities in a diverse landscape of urban, suburban and rural surroundings. To find out more about the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and to get started on holiday fun, go to artswesternct.org. Look for “ArtsWestern Events,” which uncovers more than 1,000 cultural gems for you to enjoy. Cheers and Happy Holidays! Lisa Scails, executive director Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut

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Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

‘Treasure Hunt’ Holiday Performances With Marionettes All aboard for a swashbuckling performance of “Treasure Hunt.” When young Jim goes to sea in search of adventure, a wild storm throws him overboard and an unexpected underwater odyssey begins. With an enchanted kiss from mermaid Jewel, Jim is able to breathe under water. Together they meet a host of fanciful sea creatures but also discover that King Neptune’s domain is threatened by pollution. Find out how Jim and his companions set about encouraging everyone to take better care of the sea so that all creatures — above and below — can live in harmony. The Greenwich Historical Society presents this family program Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Vanderbilt Education Center. There are two 30-minute marionette performances starting at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A Q&A session follows where audience members have the opportunity to touch and ask questions about the marionettes. There will also be a craft program where children can create their own “underwater creatures.” No Strings Marionette Company is a two-puppeteer touring marionette theater, concentrating on original performance

pieces for family audiences. They perform primarily in New England, New York and New Jersey and teach their craft to a wide range of people through puppet-making workshops and residencies. For ticket information and directions, please visit greenwichhistory.org or call 203-869-6899

Festive Season at Stepping Stones Museum for Children The award-winning Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk welcomes you through its “Tall” and “Small” Front Doors this Holiday Season to enjoy all the Cheer you can imagine. And the Elves — whose “Elf Workshop” is open Dec. 2-18 — have made sure that each activity is sized just right for

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

your little ones. This month, as part of the museum’s “Around the World” program visitors learn all about Sweden and are invited to listen to the Swedish Musical Sensation on Saturday, Dec. 13, with a performance by ABBA Girlz, the ultimate tribute band. Weather permitting enjoy the “Best Sock Skating in Connecticut” as children grin happily and glide on an “ice-like” surface in a special rink in the museum’s outdoor, completely enclosed Celebration Courtyard. And don’t miss the “Holiday Hand Bell Performance” on Dec. 20 by Shelton’s Trinity Lutheran Church Bell Choir. As moms and dads themselves, the staff of Stepping Stones Museum for Children understands the trauma a young child may feel about a photo with Santa. When Santa flies in from the North Pole, Dec 19-24, with Frosty the Snowman, reindeers and penguin, your child will be in a safe, familiar environment. And the photo you take (or staff can take for you on your device) will be a keepsake for years to come. Museum hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 pm. Before you visit, please check steppingstonesmuseum.org/calendar for the most upto-date information on times and activities.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record BANKRUPTCIES 2938 Fairfield LLC, 18 Evergreen Parkway, Bridgeport. Chapter 11. Assets: $100,000 to $500,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: A & A Systems, $200,000; Jeffrey Weiss, $158,400; Southern Connecticut Gas Co., $158,400. Type of Business: LLC. Debtors’ attorney: Ellery E. Plotkin, Stamford. Case no. 5:14-bk31784. Filed Nov. 25.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 159 Danbury Road LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to create a space in an existing commercial building at 159 Danbury Road, Unit 101, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 19. 4 Research Properties LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., contractor for Barrington Media. Perform a fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 4 Research Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $14,174. Filed Nov. 18. 4 Research Properties LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., contractor for United Health Care. Install fire protection in an existing commercial space at 4 Research Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Nov. 20. 4 Research Properties LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y., contractor for United Health Care. Add new controls for heating in an existing commercial space at 4 Research Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Nov. 21. 53 Lake Ave Ext LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Perform a tenant fitout at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 53 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Nov. 25.

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632-640 Federal Road LLC, contractor for applicant. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 636 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 21.

Hilson Contractors, Jeffrey, N.H., contractor for G & G Real Estate Investment. Construct a new commercial building at 493 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 25.

ABCD, Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a new roof on an existing commercial space at 927 Grand St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $69,860. Filed Nov. 25.

Lavalle, contractor for applicant. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 594 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 3.

Caldwell Tanks Inc., Lousiville, Ky., contractor for Aquarion Water Co. Install two portable water-storage tanks in an existing commercial space at 90 Peaceable Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1.8 million. Filed Nov. 24.

Pavarini North East Construction Co. Inc., Stamford, contractor for Four Hundred Atlantic Title LLC. Reduce an existing commercial space to core at 400 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $220,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28.

CH Trap Falls Association LLC, contractor for Walgreens. Add speakers to the interior to an existing commercial space at 100 Trap Falls Road Extension, Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,560. Filed Nov. 19. City of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform renovations on an office trailer in an existing commercial space at 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Nov. 26. Clark, Phil, Newtown, contractor for BMW of Bridgeport. Add a one-story addition to an existing commercial space at 43 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Nov. 25. Country Electric, Bridgeport, contractor for 938 Crescent Ave. LLC. Perform an interior renovation on an existing commercial space at 938 Crescent Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Nov. 26. EW Batista Family Ltd Partnership, contractor for applicant. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 783 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 17. EW Batista Family Ltd Partnership, contractor for applicant. Perform a tenant fit-out at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 782 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 21. FroFro Realty LLC, contractor for applicant. Perform a tenant fit-out at an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1087 Federal Road, Unit 8, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 21. Henry Gerity Inc., Fairfield, contractor for St. Vincent’s. Perform an interior renovation on an existing commercial space at 2660 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Nov. 24.

R & F Danbury LLC, contractor for applicant. Connect existing downspouts to existing site drainage system in an existing commercial space at 14 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $58,900. Filed Nov. 5. Realview of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Upgrade the lighting in the parking lot of an existing commercial space at 700 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Schwartz, contractor for applicant. Add a sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 30 Pocono Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 14. TJ & Sons Inc., Danbury, contractor for Triple S 2777 LLC. Perform minor remodeling in an existing commercial space at 2777 Summer St., Unit 304 A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28.

Aiello Roofing, contractor for Aldana. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 64 S. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $18,250. Filed Nov. 10. Bartomeli, Nick, Shelton, contractor for self. Build a garage addition to an existing garage at 39 Barbara Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $13,860. Filed Nov. 25. Bedorsky, Stephen D., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace windows, doors and resurface an existing single-family residence at 15 Robin Hood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Binh, Ta, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair fire damage to a residential structure at 210-214 Bennett St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 26. Brennan, Cheryl, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish a room over the garage of an existing single-family residence at 57 Church St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $21,000. Filed Nov. 25. BRT Barnbeck Place LLC, contractor for owner. Construct a new apartment building at 398 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $8.1 million. Filed Nov. 24. BRT Barnbeck Place LLC, contractor for owner. Construct a new apartment building at 398 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $4.7 million. Filed Nov. 24. Carr, contractor for applicant. Add windows to an existing single-family residence at 63 Ironworks Hill Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $8,067. Filed Nov. 14.

Vitec Videocom Inc., Shelton, contractor for self. Perform a fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 14 Progress Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Chogllo, Luis A., Danbury, contractor for homeowner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 24 Ninth Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Nov. 24.

RESIDENTIAL

Clark Construction of Ridgefield Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for David Horner and Susan Horner. Remodel the existing kitchen and install new cabinets, appliances, flooring doors and windows in an existing singlefamily residence at 229 Nod Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $93,196. Filed Nov. 18.

21/23 New St., et al., Shelton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing singlefamily residence at 21 New St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Nov. 21. 38 George St LLC, Danbury, contractor for homeowner. Perform renovations on the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 38 George St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Nov. 25. Aiello Roofing, contractor for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Strip and reroof an existing commercial space at 119 Junction Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $88,000. Filed Nov. 10.

Cochrane, contractor for homeowner. Renovate the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 38 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 7. Codfish Hill Construction LLC, contractor for Bryan J. Koci and Melanie S. Koci. Add a two-car detached garage to an existing single-family residence at Chambers Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Community Residence Inc., Southington, contractor for self. Finish the plumbing for two full bathrooms and a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 55 Soundridge Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 18. Connecticut Deck Design Inc., contractor for Howard J. Meditz, et al. Add a hot tub on the deck of an existing single-family residence at 26 Blackberry Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Connecticut Deck Design Inc., contractor for Howard J. Meditz, et al. Build a deck with a screen porch on top of a deck and hot tub on an existing single-family residence at 26 Blackberry Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $63,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Coogan, contractor for homeowner. Add an attic fan, vinyl railing, new roofing and siding to an existing single-family residence at 9 Crestview Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Nov. 3. Coogan, contractor for homeowner. Straighten sagging soffit fascia boards in an existing single-family residence at 9 Crestview Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $700. Filed Nov. 3. Dawson, contractor for homeowner. Add a new deck to an existing singlefamily residence at 100 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 21. DeLuca, Robert C., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Insulate a portion of the attic in an existing single-family residence at 27 Long Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,300. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Demacedo, Roberto, contractor for Paul Santanello. Remodel the kitchen in a condominium at 154 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. DiMeo, Lou, Shelton, contractor for self. Perform plumbing in a finished basement in an existing single-family residence at 37 Birchbank Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $9,600. Filed Nov. 21. Dimeo, Susan and Lou Dimeo, Shelton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing single-family residence at 37 Birchbank Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $22,480. Filed Nov. 19. Dunne, contractor for James Bodner. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 8 Surrey Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Nov. 25.

E & C Construction Co. Inc., New Milford, contractor for Charles E. Creamer and Ruth Creamer. Add a second bay to a garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 27 Sprucewood Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $38,500. Filed Nov. 21. Edelstein, contractor for homeowner. Remove walls to combine the bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 15 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Nov. 17. Feichtl, contractor for homeowner. Construct a new house at 4 Granite Drive, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Nov. 21. Feola, contractor for homeowner. Construct a new house at 5 Pleasant Rise Circle, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $160,000. Filed Nov. 17. Ferreira, Miguel, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate two bathrooms, a kitchen, a closet, skylights and add new interior doors in an existing single-family residence at 230 June Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Ghione, Charles, Shelton, contractor for self. Install replacement windows on an existing single-family residence at 26 N. Princeton Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $3,777. Filed Nov. 19. Goad, Edward H., Shelton, contractor for self. Remove and replace roof shingles on an existing single-family residence at 34 Park St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Nov. 21. Hatzis, Gus, Shelton, contractor for self. Add fixtures to a master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 8 Roaring Brook Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Nov. 19. Heritage Homes Construction Co. LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Colonial Development. Construct a new two and one-half story single-family residence with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two half bathrooms and a three-car garage at 1 Pump Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed Nov. 24. Huff, Gail and Bill Huff, Shelton, contractor for self. Build a master bedroom addition and a bathroom in an existing building at 24 Willard Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 25. J & L Enterprise LLC, Shelton, contractor for self. Install fixtures and a gas stove in an existing single-family residence at 18 Grace Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,800. Filed Nov. 25.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] HOSPITAL’S DREAM BALL CELEBRATES A DECADE

‘SEE MOM RUN’ HEALTH AND WELLNESS BOOK PUBLISHED Ridgefield resident MEGAN SEARFOSS published “SEE MOM RUN: EVERY MOTHER’S GUIDE TO GETTING FIT AND RUNNING HER FIRST 5K.” The book is a guide for busy mothers looking to

lose weight by walking, jogging or running a race. The book is available at Barnes & Noble for $15.99. For more information, visit runlikeamotherrace.com.

ARTIST’S EXHIBIT IN HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK From left, Stamford Hospital Foundation board members, Andy Merrill and Peter Sachs; Darrell Harvey, board co-chairman; and Brian Grissler, Stamford Hospital president and CEO.

Tree and Paddle Raise. Next year’s gala is set for Sat., Nov. 7. For more information, contact Kari Pollak at 203-276-2554 or kpollak@ stamhealth.org.

More than 800 people attended STAMFORD HOSPITAL’S 10th annual DREAM BALL GALA at Tully Health Center in Stamford. This year, the gala

raised more than $700,000, making for a total of more than $5.4 million since its inception. In addition to dinner and dancing, the ball featured a live auction, Giving

ORTHODONTIST’S INVISALIGN SELECTED AS TOP 100 CASE

POWELL APPOINTED CFO FOR WAVENY

Patricia A. Bendick, DDS

FAIRFIELD ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATES announced that an Invisalign treatment performed by co-owner PATRICIA A. BENDICK, DDS, was selected as a “Top 100” case and will be featured at the 2014 Invisalign National Summit in the 2014 Invisalign Gallery publication. Bendick has completed numerous courses in Invisalign and was one of the first orthodontists in the world certified in Invisalign and Invisalign teen. For more information about Bendick and orthodontics, visit fairfieldorthodonticassociates.com or call 203-452-9888.

WAVENY LIFECARE NETWORK of New Canaan appointed SHAUN POWELL as chief financial officer. Powell’s responsibilities include managing all accounting functions, financial issues and fiscal reporting. He joins Waveny with nearly 15 years experience in accounting and finance, previously serving as a contract chief financial officer, accounting consultant and controller.

Shaun Powell

WEBSTER BANK WINS LAW TRIBUNE AWARD Waterbury-based WEBSTER BANK was named Connecticut’s top bank for law firms by readers of the CONNECTICUT LAW TRIBUNE. Webster has received the online survey’s highest

distinction, the Gold Award, each year consecutively since 2007. More than 700 Connecticut attorneys and law firm professionals cast their votes.

BHHS NAMES TOP SALES EXECUTIVES IN NORWAK BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES, a real estate company with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, announced its top sales executives in the Norwalk

office. In November, top honors went to the MAHER-DRURY & ASSOC. team as the top-listing agent and the BALAZS-BYINGTON team won top-seller.

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Roxbury resident JEANNE STEERS is exhibiting her “Visage” collection in the HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK in Cos Cob through December, 100 E. Putnam Ave.. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, Steers is the

owner of STEERS STUDIOS, a design studio specializing in web design, graphic design and illustration. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Artwork is for sale. For more information, visit jeannesteers.com.

RADAR JOINS LOGICSOURCE Norwalk-based LOGICSOURCE appointed ANDREW RADAR as vice president of client solutions. Prior to

joining, Radar served as vice president of the enterprise improvement practice for AlixPartners.

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE AWARDED $75,000 WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE was awarded a $75,000 challenge grant from NEWMAN’S OWN FOUNDATION to increase individual donations. The challenge launched Dec. 2 to coincide with #GivingTuesday, a national day of philanthropy,

and runs through Dec. 31. The grant will help increase awareness of the playhouse as a nonprofit and, ideally and in turn, inspire patrons to donate. To donate, visit westportplayhouse.org/ support or call 203-571-1138.

Norwalk-based TFI ENVISION INC. was selected as an award winner in the 44th annual Creativity International Print & Packaging Design Awards. The jury selected works for outstanding design that included

GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT INC., “The Stuff Good is Made of” billboard advertising campaign; DOVE MEN & CARE set packaging for Father’s Day; and DOVE Mother’s Day gift box packaging.

PENTEGRA RETIREMENT SERVICES APPOINTS JOHNSON White Plains, N.Y.-based PENTEGRA RETIREMENT SERVICES, with an office in Shelton, appointed JEFFREY JOHNSON as a regional director for its qualified plan sales. Johnson will be based in Phoenix, Ariz., to spearhead the company’s business development efforts in the southwest.

Jeffrey Johnson

SUSSMAN ELECTED FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS The AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS (ACOEL) elected MARK R. SUSSMAN a 2014 Fellow. Sussman is an attorney for law firm MURTHA CULLINA LLP, with offices in Stamford, Hartford and New Haven, as well as Boston and Woburn, Mass. The ACOEL is an organization of some 200 members nationwide, including six from Connecticut. Sussman was selected based on his experience and standards in environmental law.

Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children offers “North Pole Comes to Stepping Stones,” a holiday celebration, 11 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m., Mathews Park, 303 West Ave, Norwalk. Event will take place every day except Sunday.

Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children offers a holiday hand-bell performance, 2 p.m., Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk.

Ridgefield Playhouse features Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,” Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield. More than 90 students will perform.

DEC. 21

New York-based HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST LIMITED , with of�ices in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, appointed ROSE DIONISIO as vice president of personal lines, based out of its Fair�ield of�ice. Dionisio previously served as a personal markets senior branch manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance. She is a licensed life, health, property and casualty producer in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

CREATIVITY INTERNATIONAL SELECTS TFI ENVISION

Ridgefield Playhouse features “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party,” 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield. Wine tasting begins in the lobby at 7:15 p.m.

DEC. 20-21

DIONISIO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF HUB INTERNATIONAL

Christopher Gallo

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco and nominee Chris O’Dowd in the Broadway production, “Of Mice and Men,” filmed on stage by National Theatre live. It will be shown in high definition, 10:30 a.m., 80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield.

DEC. 20

Norwalk-based CHARKIT CHEMICAL CORP. appointed LEE WACHTER senior vice president of operations. Wachter’s responsibilities include leading all global supply chain operations. Prior to joining Charkit, he founded Interactive Ingenuity and was interim chief operating officer and chief information officer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Syracuse University and an MBA from Northeastern University.

CHRISTOPHER GALLO of Shelton celebrates the 25th anniversary of Trumbull’s victory in the 1989 Little League World Series with his book, “UNLIKELY CHAMPIONS: A MIRACLE IN WILLIAMSPORT,” available for $24.95 on Amazon.com. He is a certified public accountant in Shelton and opened his own consulting/forensic accounting practice after retiring in 2012.

DEC. 19-24

WACHTER JOINS CHARKIT CHEMICAL CORP.

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DEC. 18

Windsor-based FIDUCIARY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, an investment-consulting firm, appointed ANDREW SALAK associate director of wealth advisory services. Salak will become a member of the wealth advisory services team, along with LINDSAY MERMELL, CINDY VITEK and MARY LEGG. Salak previously served as financial advisor in the wealth management division for Morgan Stanley.

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The Temple Israel hosts a Chanukah party, 4 p.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. The party will feature a game show, arts and crafts, a menorah lighting, holiday dinner, laser light show and hors d’oeuvres. Open to the public. RSVP by Dec. 19. For more information, contact Bryan Bierman at 203227-1293 or bbierman@tiwestport.org.

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FACTS JC Home Improvements Contractors LLC, Brookfield, contractor for Herbert Herschlag and Jane Herschlag. Build an exterior staircase on an existing single-family residence at 8 Hospital Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Nov. 25. Jensen, Susan J., Shelton, contractor for self. Install a stainless steel chimney liner in an existing single-family residence at 14 Cold Spring Circle, Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,740. Filed Nov. 18. Johnson, David, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a covered porch on the deck of an existing single-family residence at 413 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $9,835. Filed Nov. 18. JRS HI, New Haven, contractor for Epren Cortes. Add new roofing and siding to an existing single-family residence at 2566 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 24. Kolbusz, Casimir, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new single-family dwelling at 181 Lake Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 24. L. Holzner, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Replace a door on a residential structure at 150 Highland Ave., Building 1, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 25. L. Holzner, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Replace a door on a residential structure at 150 Highland Ave., Building 2, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 25. L. Holzner, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Replace a door on a residential structure at 150 Highland Ave., Building 3, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 25. L. Holzner, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Replace a door on a residential structure at 150 Highland Ave., Building 4, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 25. L. Holzner, Bridgeport, contractor for BHA. Replace a door on a residential structure at 150 Highland Ave., Building 5, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 25. Machado, Maneul, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations on an existing singlefamily residence at 76-78 Randall Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Nov. 25. Marques, Derek M., contractor for Pan Zuohong and Gong Xiamei. Finish a basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 2 Woodcrest Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 24. Martone, Glenn, contractor for the town of Brookfield. Replace the exterior ceiling on a municipal building at 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Nov. 21.

Mastri Builders, Trumbull, contractor for Pat Bowen. Perform an interior renovation in an existing single-family residence at 602-604 Courtland Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $51,000. Filed Nov. 26. MFXA Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Middle Faith Outreach. Perform interior renovations to a residential structure at 66 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 24. Michael Volpe Carpentry Co., Ridgefield, contractor for Thomas Madden. Construct a one-car detached garage on a concrete foundation on the property of an existing single-family residence at 50 Madeline Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 20. Michael Volpe Carpentry Co., Ridgefield, contractor for Thomas Madden. Replace the existing deck with a new deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 50 Madeline Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Nov. 20. Murphy, Krista, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Certificate of Estoppel issued. Add a two-car detached garage to an existing single-family residence at 46 Cady St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. OC Roofing, Bridgeport, contractor for Jeff Burr. Add a new roof on a residential structure at 35-37 Garden Terrace, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $11,750. Filed Nov. 26. O’Connell Jr., Eugene F., contractor for Jeffrey R. Hall, et al. Place stainless steel lining for gas burner flu in an existing single-family residence at 26 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,920. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Orazietti, Jim, Shelton, contractor for self. Add a full bath in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 81 William St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Nov. 25. Palacios & Santos Carpentry Contractors LLC, contractor for Elson Previlon, et al. Remodel the kitchen, sheetrock, ceiling, window, carpentry and siding on an existing multifamily residence at 22 Anderson Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $56,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Poetka, contractor for applicant. Add siding to an existing single-family residence at 81 Laurel Hill Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 13. Postyn Properties LLC. Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations on an existing single-family residence at 890 Iransatan Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Nov. 24.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contracting for Kristen Eileen Luchsinger, et al. Replace one bow window on an existing singlefamily residence at 7 Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,601. Filed Nov. 25. Prem Inc., contractor for Yolanda Castro. Repair water damage to a bathroom in an existing residential apartment at 2475 Summer St., Unit 2A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. R. M. Hamil Enterprise Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for 213 Mimosa Circle. Convert a bedroom into a laundry room, install new windows with new headers and remodel the living room in an existing single-family residence at 213 Mimosa Circle, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Nov. 17. Ramey Construction Inc., Danbury, contractor for RJR Builders, et al. Construct a new single-family residence with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a three-car attached garage, a partially finished attic, a partially finished basement and a rear deck at 279 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $742,238. Filed Nov. 17. Rapset, John R. and Kathleen Rapset, Shelton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing single-family residence at 11 Birdseye Road Extension, Shelton. Estimated cost: $22,779. Filed Nov. 20. Reddy, Grace and Robert Reddy, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Extend the current dining room into the adjacent sunroom and install a new ceiling in an existing single-family residence at 28 Old Pierce Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 18. Rodger Gibson LLC, contractor for Lucy S. Hynes, et al. Upgrade the existing bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 253 Silver Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,300. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. Rubinfeld, Stacey and Adam Rubinfeld, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Build a covered entry over the basement wall and construct a deck on the rear of an existing single-family residence at 95 Limestone Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 18. Rylo, Rafal, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish the floor of a living space with a full bathroom at 21 New St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Nov. 25. Savannah Specialty Products, Canton, contractor for Judith Plotkin. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 395 Ruth St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,600. Filed Nov. 26. Sender, George A., Shelton, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 55 Tuxedo Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $8,100. Filed Nov. 19.

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FIGURES Shelton Properties LLC, Chatham, N.J., contractor for self. Build a foundation for a new residential structure at 740 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 100, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,140. Filed Nov. 24.

Spiteri, Cindy M. and Ronald Spiteri, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish the family room with a bar in the basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 79 Old Dairy Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,600. Filed Nov. 18.

Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 600, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,160. Filed Nov. 24.

Stanizale, Don, Shelton, contractor for self. Add three bedrooms and two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 186 Mohegan Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $39,520. Filed Nov. 26. Statanouskaya, Inna, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the front porch of an existing single-family residence at 458 East Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 24. Teo, Pauy-Lam and Kak-Ee Ooi, Shelton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing singlefamily residence at 33 Monroe St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,111. Filed Nov. 20. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a four-unit residential building at 1 Wilders Wood Way, Building 9, Danbury. Estimated cost: $786,114. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited Partnership. Construct a new residential unit with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two-car garage at 9 Wilders Wood Way, Building 9, Unit 9, Danbury. Estimated cost: $231,642. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited Partnership. Construct a new residential unit with three bedrooms and two and onehalf bathrooms at 11 Wilders Wood Way, Building 9, Unit 11, Danbury. Estimated cost: $208,488. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited Partnership. Construct a new residential unit with two bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms at 13 Wilders Wood Way, Building 9, Unit 13, Danbury. Estimated cost: $208,488. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited Partnership. Construct a new residential unit with two bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms at 15 Wilders Wood Way, Building 9, Unit 15, Danbury. Estimated cost: $252,500. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 100, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,358. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 100, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,160. Filed Nov. 24.

Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 600, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,348. Filed Nov. 24. Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Danbury, contractor for self. Add a retaining wall to a building at Reserve Road, Building 600, Danbury. Estimated cost: $936. Filed Nov. 24. Valouktzis, George, Stamford, contractor for Filimon Sgouris, et al. Construct four new studio apartments at 197 Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. VanScoy, Lauette, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a shed to an existing single-family residence at 60 Sequoia Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Nov. 24. Varza, Amy and Glen Varza, Shelton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing single-family residence at 620 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,400. Filed Nov. 19. Verengo Inc., contractor for Braz Wilson and Joanne Wilson. Add roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 16 Skyline Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,700. Filed Nov. 26. Verengo Inc., contractor for Luis M. A. Gabriel and Assuncao. Add roofmounted solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 2 Wixted Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $23,416. Filed Nov. 26. Webb, Gary, Danbury, contractor for Joseph Mariani and Lauren Mariani. Replace the existing deck with a new deck on the property of an existing single-family residence at 212 Mimosa Circle, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $16,907. Filed Nov. 20. West, Michael E., contractor for Michael T. Driscoll. Remove and replace the roofing on an existing single-family residence at 102 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Nov. 24.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Acadia Contracting Group LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Bushwick Metals LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for merchandise provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $59,553 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, Post-judgment interest and such other relief as may be deemed appropriate by the court. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047016-S. Filed Nov. 26. Broadway Liquor, et al., Meriden. Filed by Connecticut Distributors Inc., Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for liquor provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $7,734 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, an order of weekly payments and such other relief as is just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046962-S. Filed Nov. 25. Hewlett-Packard Co., Palo Alto, Calif. Filed by James Kopcik, Durham. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lewis H. Chimes, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical leave suit against the defendant alleging that he suffered a seizure and had to go on short- term disability. The defendant allegedly changed the plaintiff’s work status in order to review his work in a more negative light. The plaintiff was terminated allegedly due to his medical disability. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000, liquidated damages, attorney’s fees, punitive damages and such equitable relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046923-S. Filed Nov. 24. J. Francis Builders LLC, et al., Monroe. Filed by Hanlon’s Plumbing Company LLC, Woodbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. DiBartolomeo, Bethel. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for plumbing services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $2,500 and any such relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046957-S. Filed Nov. 25.

FACTS Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by George S. Rodrigues, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Glenn A. Canner, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046989-S. Filed Nov. 26. Shelton Square Limited Partnership and The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Hartford. Filed by Albino McGowen, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a decline in a sidewalk owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This decline was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 within the jurisdiction of the court and any and all other legal or equitable relief. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046960-S. Filed Nov. 25. Target Corp., Hartford. Filed by Deborah Proto, North Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Mark DellaValle, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery surface in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery floor was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they had failed to remove liquid from the floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6047048-S. Filed Nov. 28. The Church of Sacred Heart Corp., et al., Stamford. Filed by Fredericka Davis, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jainchill & Beckert, Plainville. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on ice on a sidewalk owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This decline was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they had failed to remove ice from the sidewalk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046992-S. Filed Nov. 26.

Wilsons Holy Smoke BBQ LLC and 1851 Post Road LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Bernard Cohen, Newtown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they placed picnic tables in the path of pedestrian travel and failed to remove snow and ice from the surfaces. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBT-cv14-6046921-S. Filed Nov. 24.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Drywall Supply Inc., et al., Newtown. Filed by Guardian Building Products Distribution Inc., Greer, S.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kantor, Davidoff, Mandelker, Twomey, Gallantry & Olenick PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for building supply materials provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $77,918 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims the principal balance plus interest and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016428-S. Filed Nov. 25. Traverlers Property & Casualty Insurance, Hartford. Filed by Cynthia McCorkindale, Bethel. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. 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 this court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-cv14-6016412-S. Filed Nov. 24.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT A. P. Savino LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Kasey’s Painting LLC, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Michael J. Barnaby LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for painting services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $49,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as this court deems just and fit. Case no. FST-cv14-6023929-S. Filed Nov. 26.

Courtland LLC, Stamford. Filed by Michael Spielman, Shaker Heights, Ohio. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped on deck steps owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and their employees in that they failed to provide adequate safeguards and railings. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Case no. FST-cv14-6023936-S. Filed Nov. 26. Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co., Stamford. Filed by Sandra McCarthy, New Canaan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Roy S. Ward, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she had been caught in closing train doors on a train owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they had failed to exercise the care required by a common carrier. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv14-6023906-S. Filed Nov. 24. Stone & Co Design Inc., Greenwich. Filed by NYP Holdings Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make full payments to the plaintiff for advertisements provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $4,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as this court deems just and fit. Case no. FST-cv14-6023919-S. Filed Nov. 25.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Barra’s Café, East Haven. Meriden. Filed by G & G Closed Circuit Events LLC, Campbell, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laczeweski and Associates. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendant alleging that it used the plaintiff’s TV signal for commercial gain by showcasing the defendant’s live television event to patrons of the defendant. The defendant allegedly showcased the plaintiff’s materials despite not getting permission to do so or compensating the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, cost of suit and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv01782-JCH. Filed Nov. 26.

FIGURES Caribbean Restaurant, Meriden. Filed by G & G Closed Circuit Events LLC, Campbell, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laczeweski and Associates. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendant alleging that it used the plaintiff’s TV signal for commercial gain by showcasing the defendant’s live television event to patrons of the defendant. The defendant allegedly showcased the plaintiff’s materials despite not getting permission to do so or compensating the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, cost of suit and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv01781-JCH. Filed Nov. 26. El Amigo Felix, New Haven. Meriden. Filed by G & G Closed Circuit Events LLC, Campbell, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laczeweski and Associates. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendant alleging that it used the plaintiff’s TV signal for commercial gain by showcasing the defendant’s live television event to patrons of the defendant. The defendant allegedly showcased the plaintiff’s materials despite not getting permission to do so or compensating the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, cost of suit and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv01783-JAM. Filed Nov. 26. International Integrated Solutions Ltd., Danbury. Filed by John Ziomek Jr., Middletown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical leave suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to tell him about the necessary FMLA paperwork when he took time off due to illness. The plaintiff was allegedly fired due to taking a legal medical leave. The plaintiff claims back pay, front pay, costs, attorney’s fees, interest, damages, liquidated damages and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. 3:14-cv-01771-JCH. Filed Nov. 25. Omincare ESC LLC, Cheshire. Filed by Cindy Narine, Waterbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical leave suit against the defendant alleging that she had to take time off work for an illness, yet was never informed it was a problem. She was terminated, despite her illness being allegedly covered under FMLA. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, front pay, attorney’s fees and costs, statutory interest, liquidated damages and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv-01770-JAM. Filed Nov. 25.

Paradigm Health Care LLC, et al, South Windsor. Filed by Kaolin Jagon. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Richard C. Gordan, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this racial discrimination suit against the defendants alleging that the defendant had added a third position to her job responsibilities after she became ill and had to miss work. The defendants subjected her and other people of her race to a hostile work environment and terminated her. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, expectancy damages, front pay, costs, attorney’s fees, interest and such other relief as in law or equity may provide. Case no. 3:14-cv-01768-RNC. Filed Nov. 24. Pfizer Inc., et al., New York, N.Y. Filed by Jennifer Lee. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ury & Moskow, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she took the defendant’s prescription drugs during pregnancy, which lead to birth defects. The defendant allegedly should have been aware of risks associated with the medication and misrepresented the safety of the product. The plaintiff claims monetary damages of $10 million, compensatory damages, costs of suit, prejudgment interest, postjudgment interest, compensatory damages, costs of suit, punitive damages and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv-01765-CSH. Filed Nov. 24. William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich. Filed by Deborah Chieppa, Plainfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Robert V. Scalise LLC, Glastonbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this age discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that a new chief financial executive had been appointed and her immediate supervisor had been changed. The plaintiff alleges that other issues had been fabricated as a pretext for firing her. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, back pay, front pay, sick days, vacation time, compensation for emotional distress, job reinstatement, costs, attorney’s fees, interest and such other and further relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. 3:14-cv-01767-JAM. Filed Nov. 24.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Bregman, Lisa and Brendan W. Burba, et al., New Fairfield. Appointed committee: Robert V. Eberhard, New Fairfield. Property: 13 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $98,727. Docket no. DBD-cv-10-6002551-S. Filed Nov. 25. Kunz, James F., et al., Ridgefield. Appointed committee: Tamera S. Fisher Byn, Ridgefield. Property: 17 Finch Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $463,500. Docket no. DBD-cv-136023401-S. Filed Nov. 24. Norton, Lois and Keith Norton, et al., New Fairfield. Appointed committee: Jennifer J. Tunnard, New Fairfield. Property: 21 Cloverleaf Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $298,808. Docket no. DBD-cv-12-6013101-S. Filed Nov. 10.

COMMERCIAL 215 Milbank LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Faith Sommerfield, Greenwich. Property: 215 Milbank Ave., Unit 215, Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Nov. 25. 22 Crescent LLC, Southbury. Seller: Crescent Road Partners, Westport. Property: 22 Crescent Road, Westport. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Nov. 24. 24 East Elm Street LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Capital B LLC, Greenwich. Property: East Elm Street, Greenwich. Amount: $5.9 million. Filed Nov. 25. American Towers LLC, Woburn, Mass. Seller: Florida Tower Partners LLC, Bradenton, Fla. Property: 37 Carmen Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $352,340. Filed Nov. 20. American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pa. Seller: William R. Reohr and Lisa M. BoganRoehr, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 96, Map 4617, Ridgefield. Amount: $667,000. Filed Nov. 26. Ayr Properties SEP LLC, Springfield, Va. Seller: Godman Energy Group Inc., Stratford. Property: 6181 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $95,000. Filed Nov. 24. Bob Jones Maintenance & Contracting LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 13 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $67,500. Filed Nov. 25. Christina Trust, New Fairfield. Seller: Daniel J. Gaughan and Kathy F. Gaughan, New Fairfield. Property: 274 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21. Crescent Road Partners LLC, Westport. Seller: RTTT LLC, Danbury. Property: 108 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Nov. 24. Elite Building Inc., Bethel. Seller: Barry Gionfriddo, Lehigh Acres, Fla. Property: 61-63 King St., Danbury. Amount: $60,000. Filed Nov. 20. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Lenore D. Shankman, Bellingham, Wash. Property: 289 B Agawam Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 18. Greenwich Waterfront LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 60 Oneida LLC, Greenwich. Property: 60 Oneida Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Hawthorne Development LLC, Greenwich. Seller: A. Suzanne DePalo, Greenwich. Property: 54 Grahampton Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Nov. 26. Hillspoint Cove LLC, Westport. Seller: Ernest F. Ferrari Jr., Westport. Property: Hillspoint Road, Westport. Amount: $186,000. Filed Nov. 20.

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FACTS Leadenhall LLC, Chappaqua, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 5 High Trail Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $193,333. Filed Nov. 26. Powertech Service and Solutions LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: Lots 2072, 2073, 2075, 2076, 2087, 2088 and 2089, Map 103A, New Fairfield. Amount: $120,000. Filed Nov. 18. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 51 Canaan Road, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21. Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington. Seller: JohnPam LLC, Shelton. Property: River Road, Petremont Lane, Shelton. Amount: $800,000. Filed Nov. 25. Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington. Seller: Salvatore J. Matto, Shelton. Property: Parcel B, Map 2449, Shelton. Amount: $700,000. Filed Nov. 25.

QUIT CLAIM American Financial Resources Inc., Parsippany, N.J. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 45 Sunset Drive, Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 20. Antonelos, Anna, Stratford. Grantor: Andrea Lycoudes, Stratford. Property: 30 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21. Bailey, John P., Trumbull. Grantor: Florence P. Bailey, Shelton. Property: 300 Aspetuck Trail, Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 21.

Fogarty, Sharon M. and Robert T. Fogarty, Greenwich. Grantor: Robert T. Fogarty and Sharon M. Fogarty, Greenwich. Property: Lot 12, Map 4161, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 24.

Lundberg, Roxanne M. and Glenn A. Dachenhausen, Monroe. Grantor: Jean Dachenhausen, Danbury. Property: Mountainville Avenue and Seeley Street, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 24.

Christiano, Victoria L., Charlotte, N.C. Grantor: Frank M. Christiano, Monroe. Property: 12 Lyon Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 26.

Grossman, Mark W., Brookfield. Grantor: Cynthia Grossman, Brookfield. Property: 6 Freddy’s Lane, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 12.

Lycoudes, George, Stratford. Grantor: Andrea Lycoudes, Stratford. Property: 412 Second Hill Lane, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21.

Coleman, David W., New Fairfield. Grantor: Susan L. Coleman, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 73S, Charcoal Ridge West and Smoke Hill Section A, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 12.

Hubbell, Louise J., Shelton. Grantor: William Hubbell Jr., Shelton. Property: 44 Matilda Lane, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 19.

Creter, Cristine, New Fairfield. Grantor: Stephen Hood, New Fairfield. Property: 1 Stonybrook Drive, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 20.

Huettle, Bernd-Josef, Ridgefield. Grantor: Michaela G. Huettl, Ridgefield. Property: 182 North St., Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 20.

Daly, Mary Ellen, Shelter Island, N.Y. Grantor: Kenneth P. Bohacs, Greenwich. Property: 3 Putnam Hill, Apt. 3-J, Greenwich. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Ijaz, Nazia, Stratford. Grantor: Ijaz Z. Butt, Stratford. Property: Building 97, Apt. 23 of Success Village Cooperative, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21.

Davis, Donna, Greenwich. Grantor: Mark Davis and Donna Davis, Greenwich. Property: 306 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 26. De Castro, Edson, Danbury. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 12 Secor Road, Brookfield. Amount: $208,425. Filed Nov. 17. Dyer, Ying and Yibo Xu, Brookfield. Grantor: Yibu Xu, Brookfield. Property: 74 Clearview Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 811-813 Stratford Ave., Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 18. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 21 Cloverleaf Drive, New Fairfield. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 10.

Carilli, Marie F., Ridgefield. Grantor: Marie F. Carilli, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 35, Map 3512, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 13 Linda Lane, New Fairfield. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 25.

Carpenter, Judith L. and Caren C. Carpenter, New Fairfield. Grantor: Judith L. Carpenter, New Fairfield. Property: 2 Elwell Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 17. Carpenter, Judith L. and Caren C. Carpenter, New Fairfield. Grantor: Judith L. Carpenter and Caren C. Carpenter, New Fairfield. Property: 2 Elwell Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 17.

FIGURES

Chernovetz, Angela, Tina Godkin and Charles Blake, Oxford. Grantor: Jesse E. Blake and Ramona M. Blake, Shelton. Property: Lot 217, Section 12, Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 3.

Barry, Kristin M., Vincent R. Barry Jr. and Richard F. Barry, Shelton. Grantor: Patricia A. Barry, Shelton. Property: 495 Asbury Ridge Road, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 14.

Carilli, Victor, Fairfield. Grantor: Marie F. Carilli, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 35, Map 3512, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Joyce Caracciolo, New Fairfield. Property: Candlewood Isle, Subdivision 1, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 26. Fenick, Paul T., Brookfield. Grantor: Deborah D’Angelo Fenick, Brookfield. Property: 152 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 5. Fernandez, Helen R. and Antonio Fernandez, New Fairfield. Grantor: Helen R. Ferdandez, New Fairfield. Property: 11 Charcoal Ridge West, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 13.

Jacob, Marcie L., Westport. Grantor: Schlanger Family Partners LP, New York, N.Y. Property: 117 Sturges Way, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 19. Jiam, Joseph A., Westport. Grantor: Joseph A. Jiampietro and Elise L. Cavanaugh, Westport. Property: 40 Harbor Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 21. John Paul Development LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Maler Development LLC, Trumbull. Property: 105 Maler Ave., Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 19. John Paul Development LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Maler Development LLC, Trumbull. Property: 95 Maler Ave., Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 21. John Paul Development LLC, Shelton. Grantor: Maler Development LLC, Shelton. Property: 83 Maler Ave., Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 24. Johnson, Gayle E., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Grantor: First Congregational Church of Danbury, Newtown. Property: Lot I06035, Map Sheet I-6, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Keeley, Joanne D., New Fairfield. Grantor: Wayne J. Keeley, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Map 298, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 6. Lipovsky, Elaine F., Shelton. Grantor: James T. Lipovsky, Shelton. Property: 10 Far Mill St., Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 13. Liu, Linda and Willy K. Liu, Greenwich. Grantor: Willy K. Liu and Linda Liu, Greenwich. Property: Lot 1, Map 6274, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25.

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Lycoudes, Maria, Stratford. Grantor: Andrea Lycoudes, Stratford. Property: 1809 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21. Lycoudes, Regina, Stratford. Grantor: Andrea Lycoudes, Stratford. Property: 1809 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 21.

Nelson, Kylie, Stratford. Grantor: Kevin P. Boyhen, Stratford. Property: 165 Fairfax Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 26. Nichols, Sally W., Shelton. Grantor: William B. Nichols, Shelton. Property: 10 Sorghum Road, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 13. Nichols, Tracey, Shelton. Grantor: Sally W. Nichols, Shelton. Property: 10 Sorghum Road, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 19. Onderko, Cherisse and Robert Onderko, Shelton. Grantor: Charles E. Sember and Nardine Rogucki, Shelton. Property: 60 Wheeler St., Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 5.

Manchester, Jeffrey V., Westport. Grantor: Shannon L. Manchester, Westport. Property: 14 Spriteview Ave., Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25.

Owen-Smith, Jessica, Greenwich. Grantor: Jessica Owen-Smith, Greenwich. Property: 9 Memory Lane, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 25.

Mancusi, Terri A. and Mark E. Mancusi, Brookfield. Grantor: Joyce Staudinger, Newtown. Property: 36 Mill Plain Road, Unit 302, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 18.

Paladino, Lawrence A., New Fairfield. Grantor: Caroline T. Paladino, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 85, Map 1051, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 26.

Mancusi, Terri A. and Mark E. Mancusi, Brookfield. Grantor: Mark E. Mancusi and Terri A. Mancusi, Brookfield. Property: 36 Mill Plain Road, Unit 302, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 18.

Palumbo, Fred A., Stratford. Grantor: Cecilia M. Palumbo, Stratford. Property: 35 Rustown Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 18.

Maneval, Kimberly L., San Diego, Calif. Grantor: Charles P. Maneval, San Diego, Calif. Property: Lot 94, Map of Candlewood Knolls, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 10. Marina, Eva, Jakarta, Indonesia. Grantor: Sri April J. Nasution, Shelton. Property: 355 Summerfield Gardens, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 24. Masson, Marie-Jose, Bridgeport. Grantor: Carl Wachter, Gail Persico and Richard Mudrick, Stratford. Property: Parcel D, Map 3645, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 20. MCM Capital Partners LLC, Bethesda, Md. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 1961 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 24. Meyer, Elise, Westport. Grantor: Elise M. Feuerstein, Westport. Property: 10 Brookside Drive, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 21. Minopoli, Maria A., Shelton. Grantor: Alfonso J. Minopoli, Shelton. Property: 2 Applewood Drive, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 7. Murad, Stephan P. and Thomas A. Murand, Shelton. Grantor: Issac I. Murad and Nadia Murad, Shelton. Property: 77-79 Howe Ave., Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 7. Mushro, Nora J., Westport. Grantor: Mark A. Muchro, Westport. Property: Lot 12, Map 2078, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 24.

Papish, Sue M. and Stephen J. Papish, Pleasantville, N.Y. Grantor: Stephen J. Papish, Pleasantville, N.Y. Property: 9 Soundview Drive, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 20. Paquette, Jeannine L., Shelton. Grantor: Jeannine L. Paquette and Christoher M. Paquette, Shelton. Property: Nichols Road, Shelton. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 4. Ritzsimons, Ronald, Shelton. Grantor: 8 Queen Street LLC, Shelton. Property: 8 Queen St., Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 14. Romans, Gregory T., New Fairfield. Grantor: Heidi A. Romans, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 3234-1, New Fairfield. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 14. Rosencrans, Marjorie M. and Robert M. Rosencrans, Greenwich. Grantor: Robert M. Rosencrans and Marjorie M. Rosencrans, Greenwich. Property: 15 Quaker Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Seabury Development LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Barbara D. Seabury, Danbury. Property: 63 Wildman St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25. Seabury, Barbara D., Danbury. Grantor: Seabury Development LLC, Danbury. Property: 40 Moody Lane, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 25.

Simo, Maria and Louis C. Hosszu Jr., Brookfield. Grantor: Louis C. Hosszu Jr., Brookfield. Property: 21/25 Old Bridge Road, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 21. Sumers. Monica R., New Fairfield. Grantor: William Summers, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Property: Lots 22, 23, 24, 24 and 26, Map 344, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 18. Symon, Gary J., Windsor. Grantor: Lance L. Symon, Brookfield. Property: 7 Sulky Drive, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 21. U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Oklahoma City, Okla. Grantor: Household Realty Corp., Brandon, Fla. Property: 560 Sedgewick Ave., Stratford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 24.

RESIDENTIAL Acosta, Linda, Shelton. Seller: Marlitz LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 117 Country Place, Shelton. Amount: $220,000. Filed Nov. 7. Ahern, Diane and Matthew Ahern, Shelton. Seller: Nancy H. Nagel, Shelton. Property: 10 Holly Lane, Shelton. Amount: $520,000. Filed Nov. 3. Ahmaripour, Mosen, Newtown. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 256 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Amount: $38,000. Filed Nov. 25. Akedeniz, Ali, Monroe. Seller: Helen Lucarelli and Albert J. Lucarelli, Derby. Property: 101 Oak Ave., Shelton. Amount: $150,000. Filed Nov. 25. Altomare, Virgina M., New Fairfield. Seller: Anthony Altomare, New Fairfield. Property: 24 Clover Leaf Drive, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 3. Anderson-Vie, Kurt W., Stratford. Seller: Roger K. Mayer and Rose M. Mayer, Stratford. Property: 241 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $335,000. Filed Nov. 24. Annese, Anna and Chrisopher Annese, Fairfield. Seller: Bank of America NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 16 Compo Road North, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 25. Arsan, Patricia and Kimberly Cicerone, New Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 100 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $440,000. Filed Nov. 3. Bailey, Florence P., Fairfield. Seller: Irma Kramer, Shelton. Property: 300 Aspetuck Trail, Shelton. Amount: $351,000. Filed Nov. 14. Barbadimos, Niki A. and Aris N. Barbadimos, Stamford. Seller: John Paul Development LLC, Shelton. Property: 105 Maler Ave., Shelton. Amount: $550,000. Filed Nov. 19.

FACTS Belden, Bertha M., Shelton. Seller: Sally Anne Laczkoski, Shelton. Property: 25 Pine Needle Drive, Shelton. Amount: $117,500. Filed Nov. 7. Benincasa, David J., Danbury. Seller: John Stelzel, Michael Stelzel and Barbara Filomio, Waller, Texas. Property: 16 Benedict Ave., Danbury. Amount: $140,000. Filed Nov. 25. Bernard, Allan H., Greenwich. Seller: Allan H. Bernand, Greenwich. Property: Lots 108 and 109, Map 167B, Greenwich. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 26. Bernard, Nancy S., Greenwich. Seller: Nancy S. Bernard, Greenwich. Property: Lots 108 and 109, Map 167B, Greenwich. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Nov. 26. Best, Chad and David A. Capozza, Bridgeport. Seller: Jennifer Forlenza, Easton. Property: 34 Elk Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $301,000. Filed Nov. 18. Bobrow, Louise and Joseph Bobrow, Shelton. Seller: 100 Parrott Drive LLC, Shelton. Property: Unit 1405 of The Renaissance Condominium, Shelton. Amount: $525,000. Filed Nov. 3. Buckley, Ralph, New York, N.Y. Seller: Evelyn R. Buckley, Danbury. Property: Lot 20 of Jeanette Heights, Danbury. Amount: $100. Filed Nov. 20. Carpenter, Judith L. and Caren C. Carpenter, New Fairfield. Seller: Hearth Home Builders LLC, New Fairfield. Property: Parcel W, Map 3549-1, New Fairfield. Amount: $125,000. Filed Nov. 17. Carpenteri, Tina M. and Frank Carpenteri Sr., Greenwich. Seller: 16 Chapel LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 352, Map 1376 and Lot 354, Map 1376, Greenwich. Amount: $935,000. Filed Nov. 25. Cataldo, Nicholas R., Stratford. Seller: Dominick J. Bisogno and Jill P. Bisogno, Stratford. Property: 190 Kenwood Ave., Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Nov. 25. Charles, Tammy Lynn and Michael Weymouth, Shelton. Seller: Anna Reis, Shelton. Property: 2 Shelter Rock Drive, Shelton. Amount: $470,000. Filed Nov. 14. Chen, Chun Qi, Shelton. Seller: Richard B. Sereque and Linda I. Sereque, Oxford. Property: 25-27 Wall St., Shelton. Amount: $190,000. Filed Nov. 4. Cocco, Carrie De and Robert Zaslow, Brookfield. Seller: Edward F. Murphy and Lauren Sullivan, Brookfield. Property: Lot 1, Map 312, Brookfield. Amount: $419,000. Filed Nov. 19. Collier, Joseph K., Stratford. Seller: Christina Tudruj, Milford. Property: 371 Mary Lane, Stratford. Amount: $177,000. Filed Nov. 25.

FIGURES

Conciatori, Regina and Marc Yannocone, Amawalk, N.Y. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 528 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $324,691. Filed Nov. 25.

Douglas, Joanna and Drew Douglas, New York, N.Y. Seller: SIR-4 Salem LLC, Westport. Property: 4 Salem Road, Westport. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Nov. 18.

Conyers, Vincent, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 26 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $135,000. Filed Nov. 18.

Downey, James J., Fairfield. Seller: Peter Arabolos. Adeline Arabolos and TES Development LLC, Milford. Property: Lot 214, Map 2 of Lordship Manor, Stratford. Amount: $419,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Getts, Sandra and Starlin Getts, Beacon Falls. Seller: Anthony John Lopes Jr. and Van T. Dang, Wallingford. Property: 91 Country Place, Shelton. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 3.

Eisinger-Figueroa, Barbara L. and Dominic M. Figueroa, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Frank W. Gavay, Danbury. Property: 9 Pond Crest Road, Danbury. Amount: $342,500. Filed Nov. 24.

Goncalves, Gedilson, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 55 Claudia Drive, Stratford. Amount: $105,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Costello, Lauren A., Shelton. Seller: Robin Kichar, Shelton. Property: 101 Heather Ridge, Shelton. Amount: $143,000. Filed Nov. 13. Coulter, Julie Ann, Ridgefield. Seller: Ernest N. O’Dierno, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 22, Map 2512, Ridgefield. Amount: $305,000. Filed Nov. 17. Cruz, Jonathan, Shelton. Seller: Mary Patricia Spencer, Shelton. Property: 103 Gray St., Shelton. Amount: $342,300. Filed Nov. 21. Cullen, Kristine and Robert Cullen, Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Seller: Margaret Cullen, New Fairfield. Property: 18 Heron View Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 14. Dalhgren, Markus K., Stratford. Seller: William C. Simics and Frances Simics, Shelton. Property: 39 Deerfield Drive, Shelton. Amount: $329,000. Filed Nov. 7. Daly, Mary Reid Ervin and Daniel A. Daly Guris, Stamford. Seller: R.E.X. Investments LLC, Westport. Property: 17 Church St., South, Westport. Amount: $845,000. Filed Nov. 17. Dasilva, Irene M., Alexandre Mendes and Fernanda Mendes, New Milford. Seller: Cirmin Development L.L.C., Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 30 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $269,000. Filed Nov. 14. Dawes, Corlet M. and Donnovan G. Prawl, Stamford. Seller: Reinaldo Edo and Susan Edo, Stratford. Property: Lot 78, Henry Avenue, Stratford. Amount: $233,500. Filed Nov. 18. DeAngelo, Rachel and Frank DeAngelo IV, Shelton. Seller: David J. Lauria, Shelton. Property: 1 Hickory Lane, Shelton. Amount: $405,000. Filed Nov. 3. Demers, Roseann F., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 24 Riverside Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $244,900. Filed Nov. 24. D’Esposito, Kimberly and David B. Lachelier, New Fairfield. Seller: Carlos De La Vega and Patricia De La Vega, New Fairfield. Property: 210 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $370,000. Filed Nov. 21. DiFranco, Katherine and Kathryn Preston, Stratford. Seller: Crickerbrook Development LLC, Stratford. Property: 295 Reitter St., Stratford. Amount: $266,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Galvin, Katherine E. and Sean M. Galvin, Ridgefield. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Pa. Property: Lot 96, Map 4617, Ridgefield. Amount: $667,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Espejo, Eladio and Robinson Lopez, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Petru Dorin Micu and Camelia Codruta Micu, Monroe. Property: 1348 Hillside Ave., Stratford. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Hawaux, Terence A. and Erin K. Fahey, Ridgefield. Seller: Ronni C. Denes and Steven G. Denes, Brookfield. Property: 92 Iron Works Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $299,900. Filed Nov. 18.

Esposito, Jessica A. and John J. Esposito III, Danbury. Seller: John R. Stroh and Sheila W. Stroh, Bethel. Property: 44 Fairfield Ave., Danbury. Amount: $235,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Hill, Jerome, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 88 Anson St., Stratford. Amount: $199,900. Filed Nov. 17.

Esteves, Alicia, Danbury. Seller: Antonio Pina and Maria Pina, Newtown. Property: 4 Clement Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $252,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Hong, John Paul, Shelton. Seller: Jan Kirnag, Shelton. Property: 17 Turner Road, Shelton. Amount: $187,000. Filed Nov. 21. Howland, Richard, Ridgefield. Seller: Joann Kish, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 1, Map 9319, Ridgefield. Amount: $799,000. Filed Nov. 17.

Farfan, Abigail, Stratford. Seller: John S. Chmielewski and Erica L. Chmielewski, Stratford. Property: 112 Greenfield Ave., Stratford. Amount: $259,900. Filed Nov. 24. Fcasni, Stephanie E. and Steven D. Fcasni, Milford. Seller: Brian P. Snyder and Allison L. Snyder, Stratford. Property: 5 Ward St., Stratford. Amount: $296,000. Filed Nov. 24. Fedornak, Mary, Shelton. Seller: Thomas E. Fay and Susan M. Fay, Shelton. Property: Unit 19 of Heritage Pointe, Shelton. Amount: $510,000. Filed Nov. 18. Fennell, Celeste and Joseph Fennell, Stratford. Seller: Reversinate LLC, Oxford. Property: 190 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Amount: $345,000. Filed Nov. 19. Frattini, Lisa and Brian Frattini, Shelton. Seller: Thomas Adamchek and Janice Adamchek, Shelton. Property: 29 Waterford Lane, Shelton. Amount: $405,000. Filed Nov. 24. Frechette, Jeffrey, Bridgeport. Seller: Guillermo Carmona and Rhina Carmona, Stratford. Property: Lots 100 and 101, Barnum Avenue Estates, Map 242, Stratford. Amount: $205,000. Filed Nov. 18. Fucito, Gina M. and Michael T. Shanahan, Norwalk. Seller: Christina Trust, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 98, Map 1051, New Fairfield. Amount: $204,500. Filed Nov. 21. Fulton, Kimberly Andrea, Greenwich. Seller: Philip M. Skidmore and Sarah R. Skidmore, Stamford. Property: 58 Club Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Nov. 25.

Huxford, Stacy, Danbury. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 515 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $265,527. Filed Nov. 20. Jones, Crystal and Harry Jones, Shelton. Seller: Gennaro Mazzuoccolo and Nancy Mazzuoccolo, Shelton. Property: 162 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Amount: $580,000. Filed Nov. 10. Joyal, Scott P. and Sandra E. Pena-Chumpitazi, Brookfield. Seller: Marie Tait, Brookfield. Property: 19 Tower Road, Brookfield. Amount: $294,000. Filed Nov. 7. Kara, Daxa Dilhar and Ajitsinh Mohansinh Kara, Tarrytown, N.Y. Seller: Randall P. O’Connor and Lisa O’Connor, Greenwich. Property: Lot 2, Map 5256, Greenwich. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Nov. 25. Kosktakis, Angie and Mark Kosktakis, Bayville, N.Y. Seller: Robert J. Dykman II and Elaine K. Dykman, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 28, Map 5724, New Fairfield. Amount: $445,000. Filed Nov. 10. Large, Gregory K., Greenwich. Seller: Daniel A. Conforti, Greenwich. Property: 104 River Run, Unit 104, Greenwich. Amount: $510,000. Filed Nov. 24. Lin, Chin-I and Chung-Jui Wang, Greenwich. Seller: Themis P. Hios, Greenwich. Property: 9 Lejeune Court, Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 25.

Lin, Yan Fei, Danbury. Seller: Tammie Epting, Brookfield. Property: 13 Hillside Court, Brookfield. Amount: $357,000. Filed Nov. 20. Majoros, Janice E. and Christopher A. Majoros, Stratford. Seller: Donald G. Matthews and Diane L. Matthews, Stratford. Property: Lots 3 and 4, Old Coach Lane, Map 2066, Stratford. Amount: $427,000. Filed Nov. 18. Makari, Tony, Shelton. Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Shelton. Property: 42 Sharon Drive, Shelton. Amount: $204,750. Filed Nov. 6. Manely, Shari and Kenneth Manely, Monroe. Seller: Paul M. Luis, Shelton. Property: Lot 3, Rusty Acres, Shelton. Amount: $345,000. Filed Nov. 12. Mann, Diann G., trustee, Westport. Seller: Jennifer S. Anderson and Jamie Ann Whittendale, Westport. Property: 9 Robin Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $485,000. Filed Nov. 18. McCray, Terri D. and John McCray, Stratford. Seller: Loi N. Ly and Thuy T. Pham, Stratford. Property: 451 Birdseye St., Stratford. Amount: $159,000. Filed Nov. 20. McEnroe, Marian J., Bedford Hills, N.Y. Seller: Sarah R. Burns, Brookfield. Property: 162 Heatherwood Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $149,000. Filed Nov. 24. McKennon, Aleyda, Danbury. Seller: Pavan Raja and Shruti Chandra, Danbury. Property: Unit 141 of Barclay Commons Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 24. Medoff, Danielle and Vladimir Petrov, Stratford. Seller: Donna E. Gonsalves, Stratford. Property: Lot 35, Map of Bear Swamp Acres, Stratford. Amount: $265,000. Filed Nov. 26. Melo, Kathleen L. and Gustavo M. Melo, Shelton. Seller: Thomas J. Connor and Sharon Connor, Shelton. Property: 336 Huntington St., Shelton. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 24. Miccio, Jessica L. and Louis A. Miccio III, North Salem, N.Y. Seller: Positive Properties LLC, New Canaan. Property: 1 Cel Bret Drive, Danbury. Amount: $349,900. Filed Nov. 20. Miceli, John, Trumbull. Seller: Giovambattista Coppola, Shelton. Property: Unit 86 in Country Place Condominium, Shelton. Amount: $214,000. Filed Nov. 3. Molligi, Theresa, Newtown. Seller: Cirmin Development L.L.C., Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 26 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $319,000. Filed Nov. 7. Moxham, Jeffrey M., Brookfield. Seller: Philippe Legros, Fort Pierce, Fla. Property: 994 Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $109,000. Filed Nov. 14.

Mygatt, Amanda and Michael Owens, Ridgefield. Seller: Peter Mygatt, Ridgefield. Property: 352 Old Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $525,000. Filed Nov. 18. Nasution, Sri April J., West Haven. Seller: Alice Jane Grennan, Shelton. Property: Unit 355 of The Gardens at Summerfield Condominium, Shelton. Amount: $274,750. Filed Nov. 17. Navarro, Sharon, trustee, Westport. Seller: Sharon M. Navarro, Westport. Property: Manitou Road, Map 4625, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 17. Norko, Julie M., Stratford. Seller: John J. Posh Jr., Stratford. Property: 71 Laurel St., Stratford. Amount: $449,000. Filed Nov. 24. Old, Jonathan W. III and Jonathan W. Old Jr., Greenwich. Seller: Jonathan W. Old Jr., Greenwich. Property: 202 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 24. O’Loughlin, Alison and Patrick S. O’Loughlin, Brookfield. Seller: Rocco P. Valluzzo and Andrea V. Valluzzo, Brookfield. Property: 10 Spruce Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $289,000. Filed Nov. 18. O’Neill, Jacqueline E. and Richard J. Barclay, Stamford. Seller: Elliot J. Merkle and Sharon A. Merkle, New Fairfield. Property: 3 Shepherds Way, New Fairfield. Amount: $535,000. Filed Nov. 24. Ortega, Janet and Elliot Ortega Sr., Stratford. Seller: Robert S. Castaldi, Stratford. Property: 689 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $216,000. Filed Nov. 17. O’Sullivan, Nicole D. and Mark G. O’Sullivan, Danbury. Seller: David R. Lee and Tara B. Lee, Danbury. Property: Lot 5, Map 6160 of Dogwood Park North, Danbury. Amount: $405,000. Filed Nov. 25. Pawluk, Ann Marie and Jeffrey Cordisco, Brookfield. Seller: Kellog Properties LLC, Brookfield. Property: 63 Kellogg St., Brookfield. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 7. Perdomo, Teresa De Los Angeles, Stratford. Seller: The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Property: 2057 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Amount: $214,500. Filed Nov. 24. Rodriguez, Joan M. and Leonel A. Rodriguez, Las Vegas, Nev. Seller: Roger Kavanagh and Karan Kavanagh, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 5, High Ridge Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Nov. 17. Rodriguez, Sonia I., Shelton. Seller: Harry Jones, Shelton. Property: 25 Basking Ridge Road, Shelton. Amount: $350,000. Filed Nov. 10. Swalina, Helen A., Westport. Seller: Fay J. Farquhar, Westport. Property: 28 Stratmore Lane, Westport. Amount: $414,000. Filed Nov. 17.

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FACTS Tamburri, Maria and Anthony Tamburri, New Fairfield. Seller: Joseph R. DeLuise and Mary T. DeLuise, New Fairfield. Property: 16 Great Meadow Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $313,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Watanabe, Simone Yumi Hamaya and Mauro Goichi Wantanabe, Westport. Seller: Mauro Goichi Wantanabe, Westport. Property: 2 Medwell Lane, Westport. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 21.

Tecci, Angela M. and Michael J. Tecci, Stratford. Seller: Thomas DeLorenzo and Dorothy DeLorenzo, Stratford. Property: 1239 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Amount: $275,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Wells, Kevin J., Seymour. Seller: Mary Fedornak, Shelton. Property: 14 Rosewood Lane, Shelton. Amount: $530,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Town of Brookfield, Brookfield. Seller: James Lavelle, The Villages, Fla. Property: Map Box 18, Number 49, Lena Lavelle Route 7, Brookfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 20. Town of New Fairfield, New Fairfield. Seller: Hearth Home Buidlers L.L.C., New Fairfield. Property: Parcel Z, Map 3549-1, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 5. Tucci, Ann Elizabeth and Christopher M. Tucci, Danbury. Seller: Charles Constantino and Nina Constantino, Danbury. Property: 28 Cannonball Drive, Danbury. Amount: $333,000. Filed Nov. 20. Vaughn, Ashley L., Shelton. Seller: Christopher Iannucci, Shelton. Property: Lot 540, Coram Avenue Gardens, Shelton. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 14. Vega, Patricia De La and Carlos De La Vega, Danbury. Seller: Monica Larca and Helene L. Mandras, Danbury. Property: 58 Brittania Drive, Danbury. Amount: $270,000. Filed Nov. 24. Vellone, Anna and Robert Vellone, New York, N.Y. Seller: Mattera Construction 12 Harding Lane LLC, Westport. Property: 12 Harding Lane, Westport. Amount: $3.9 million. Filed Nov. 18. Villegas, Virginia and Henry Villegas, Danbury. Seller: Anne J. Cousin, Brookfield. Property: 12 Douglas Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $175,000. Filed Nov. 25. Vindheim, Judy C., Shelton. Seller: Ruth C. Roman and Alexander Roman, Shelton. Property: 81 Beardsley Road, Shelton. Amount: $262,500. Filed Nov. 3. Vitale, Tara A. and Carl A. Vitale, Milford. Seller: E & E Quality Homes LLC, Oxford. Property: Parcel F, Map 1019, Shelton. Amount: $344,600. Filed Nov. 4. Wagner, Rebecca N., Stratford. Seller: William J. Penna and Sharon M. Penna, Stratford. Property: 345 Huntington Road, Stratford. Amount: $213,000. Filed Nov. 26. Wasilewski, Sandra, Shelton. Seller: Michelle Muoio, Shelton. Property: 63 Maple Lane, Shelton. Amount: $270,000. Filed Nov. 25.

Whipple, Kaitlyn and Michael Kralik, Norwalk. Seller: Kif Elmstrom and JoAnn Tyler, Ridgefield. Property: 65 Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Nov. 17. Whitmarsh, Laura and Else B. Allgeier, New Fairfield. Seller: Robert M. Maher and Joanne B. Maher, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 33, Map 1457, New Fairfield. Amount: $356,000. Filed Nov. 25. Wildman, Kathleen D., Danbury. Seller: Dunham Pond Development LLC, Brookfield. Property: Unit 12 of The Woods at Dunhan Pond Comominium, New Fairfield. Amount: $323,340. Filed Nov. 3. Will, Toni-Lynn, George R. Will, Whitney Will and Christopher J. Proto, Sherman. Seller: Christopher J. Novack, Kristine L. Deane and Robert W. Deane, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 1, Map 2569, New Fairfield. Amount: $468,000. Filed Nov. 3. Witkowski, Colleen, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: Unit 106D of Far Mill River Condominium 4, Stratford. Amount: $130,000. Filed Nov. 26. Woods, Kellie C. and Brian D. Pawlowski, Astoria, N.Y. Seller: William E. Gallagher and Ernesta Gallagher, Suffield. Property: 75 N. Pasture Lane, Stratford. Amount: $440,000. Filed Nov. 17. Zuckerman, Juan Alberto, New York, N.Y. Seller: Henry J. Rappoli and Shirley A. Rappoli, Englewood, Fla. Property: 113 N. Lake Shore Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $326,000. Filed Nov. 20.

FORECLOSURES Bauer, Carl H., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Mo. Property: 78 Jesse Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 24. Clarke, Thomas L., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 5 Inglenook Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 10. Costello, Mark A., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 9 Nursery Lane, Westport. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20. Cupi, George, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 106-108 Longhill Ave., Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 19.

Damon, Michael J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 122 Thompson St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20. Himpel, Kathleen, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 76 Country Walk, Unit 76, Shelton. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 4. Jakymec, Diane, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York N.Y. Property: 21 Dairy Farm Drive, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 3. Kounlavong, Chanpheng, et al. Creditor: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: Lot 6, Map 2679, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 18. Lacava, David, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 38 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 19. Lacombe, Elizabeth Sylvester, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Raleigh, N.C. Property: 87 Coram Road, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 13. Leone, Thaddeus J., et al. Creditor: M&T Bank, Cheektowago, N.Y. Property: 5 Handol Lane, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 19. Marson, Mable, et al. Creditor: Mid Island Mortgage Corp., Dewey, N.Y. Property: 240 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20.

FIGURES Ball, Gary J., Ridgefield. $10,949 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 47 Peaceable St., Ridgefield. Filed Nov. 24.

Hasty, Lashawnta S., Stratford. $1,176 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 225 McKinley Ave., Stratford. Filed Nov. 20.

Mulkerrins, Aurelia, Danbury. $423 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 84 Hillendale Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

Carlucci, Michael S., New Fairfield. $11,952 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 23 Fox Hollow Road, New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 17.

Haven, Kevin J., Shelton. $4,817 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 500 Huntington St., Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Palmina, Rua, Shelton. $2,063 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 43 Pearmain Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Hershatter, Nancy, Danbury. $425 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 264, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

Poniros, Jean, Shelton. $5,483 in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 Wesley Drive, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Conway, Peter, Shelton. $1,604 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 43 Cold Spring Circle, Shelton. Filed Nov. 3. Craft, Nelson, Shelton. $8,574 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 137 Beardsley Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 17. Dantec, Jacques, Brookfield. $1,450 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 47 Candlewood Shores Road, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 12. Dubey, Crystal M. and Lawrence Dubey, Shelton. $1,596 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 131 Toas St., Shelton. Filed Nov. 14. Elliott, Angie, Brookfield. $678 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 46 Longview Drive, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 21.

Mayernick, Michele A., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 99 Chelsea St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 17.

Escobar, Daysi, Brookfield. $702 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Cipolla Lane, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 19.

Nguyen, Thang Quang, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 28 Tobins Court, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20.

Filanowski, Edward, Shelton. $11,001 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 265 Mohegan Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 14.

Ramos, Antonio C., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 20 Plaskon Drive Extension, Shelton. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 20.

Fracassini, Mark, Shelton. $2,799 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 Fawn Hill Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Spiegel, Sherilyn A. and Erik S. Spiegel. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York N.Y. Property: 60 Whisconier Road, Unit 30, Brookfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Nov. 14.

JUDGMENTS Aces Bail Bonds Inc., et al., Shelton. $16,123 in favor of Yellow Book Sales & Distribution Co. Inc., King of Prussia, Pa., by Thomas L. Kanasky Jr., Fairfield. Property: Unit 111 of Crescent Village Condominium, Shelton. Filed Nov. 24. Angela, William, Danbury. $658 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 26 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

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Gagstetter, Ronald J., Shelton. $1,569 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 172 Beardsley Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 20. Gilbert, Georges H., Shelton. $23,563 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 50 Union St., Shelton. Filed Nov. 26. Haner, Thomas H., Brookfield. $6,947 in favor of Brookline Bank, Williamsville, New York, by Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Property: 2 Ox Drive, Lot 35, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 10.

Huffman, George Ellrich, Shelton. $7,284 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 131 Willoughby Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Poulin, Dave M., New Fairfield. $22,517 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 29 Fergone Road, New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 19.

Huffman, George Ellrich, Shelton. $7,452 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 131 Willoughby Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Poulin, Wendy A., New Fairfield. $4,795 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 29 Fergone Road, New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 19.

Iwaniec, John T., Shelton. $2,905 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 26 Wheeler St., Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Rodas, Albertina, Shelton. $4,850 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 19 Lucille Drive, Shelton. Filed Nov. 10.

Jackson, Ernest F., Stratford. $1,118 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 80 Evelyn St., Stratford. Filed Nov. 20.

Rodriguez, Daniel W., Danbury. $1,887 in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 14 Newtown Road, Unit A21. Danbury. Filed Nov. 20.

Koletar, Lorene, et al., Stratford. $9,635 in favor of Kaufman Fuel Co., Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 15 Crested Ridge Court, Stratford. Filed Nov. 17.

Schleis, Sheryl and Joseph Schleis, Danbury. $990 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 12 Ken Oaks, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

Labounty, Limberly, New Fairfield. $1,173 in favor of Midland Funding L.L.C., San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2 High Trail, New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 17.

Scull, Tina M., Shelton. $5,829 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 37 Independence Drive, Shelton. Filed Nov. 10.

Lupe, Gail P., Shelton. $2,326 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 88 Sorghum Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Siljkovic, Jjolca and Hamed Romolo, New Fairfield. $615 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 18 Oak St., New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 21.

Lupe, Gail P., Shelton. $2,379 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 88 Sorghum Road, Shelton. Filed Nov. 26.

Stewart, Desiree and Roger Stewart, Danbury. $459 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 28 Parkwood Terrace Drive, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

Makky, Barbara, Danbury. $979 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Sunrise Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 24.

Taylor, John R., Shelton. $2,400 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 49 Hickory Lane, Shelton. Filed Nov. 10.

Mancarella, Michelle, Brookfield. $4,774 in favor of American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 10 N. Pleasant Drive, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 5.

Torres, Adelina, Shelton. $306 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 35 Monroe St., Shelton. Filed Nov. 5.

FACTS Torres, Dorothy and Benjamin Torres, Brookfield. $593 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Greenridge Drive, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 21. Townsend, Tricia, New Fairfield. $695 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Lavelle Ave., New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 21. Westervelt, Sean M., Brookfield. $2,338 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 11 Galloping Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed Nov. 12. Winter, Jeremy J., Ridgefield. $1,634 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 51 Douglas Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Nov. 21.

LEASES SBC Tower Holdings LLC, by Nellie Jabbari. Landlord: Jay Sherwoood. Property: Maple Lane, Ferry Lane, Westport. Term: 39 years, commenced Aug. 20, 2014. Filed Nov. 18.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED 1392 East Putnam Avenue LLC, 1392 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $41,830, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 24. Axford, Laurie O. and Luther F. Axford, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. $105,057, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 25. Environmental Care LLC, 15 Greenfarms Road, Westport. $5,816, return of partnership tax. Filed Nov. 24. G3 Resources Inc., 1139 Mill Hill Road, Westport. $12,761, corporate income tax. Filed Nov. 24. Galazin, Kimberly L., 946 South Ave., Stratford. $119,382, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Iacobellis, Joseph I., 110 Mount Pleasant Ave., Stratford. $6,911, failure to file correct returns tax penalty. Filed Nov. 24. Johanson, Mark O., 1385 Marsh Way, Stratford. $11,883, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17. Masri, Dory and Nabil Masri, 15 Greenfarms Road, Westport. $17,424, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. McGuirk, Terrence J., 191 Nichols Ave., Shelton. $69,486, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 10.

Mitra, Sipra and Jitendra Mitra, 28 Gregory Road, Greenwich. $35,307, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Mix, Jennifer R. and Thomas E. Mix, 157 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield. $91,290, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 21. Oliveri, James J., 257 Weaver St., Unit 4D, Greenwich. $31,783, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Oshea, Fernanda R. and Peter Oshea, 28 Del Mar Drive, Brookfield. $249,995, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 3. Plants, David S., 28 Rainbow Drive, Greenwich. $34,989, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Shaw, Cynthia, 8 Lucy St., Greenwich. $25,055, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 25. Shur-Shot Gunite Corp., 61 Vale Road, Brookfield. $26,644, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes Tax. Filed Nov. 10.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

Nagy, David, 225 Nells Rock Road, Shelton. $6,786, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Nagy, David, 225 Nells Rock Road, Shelton. $3,235, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Olavarria, Beatriz and Timothy Omalley, 19 Conant Road, Ridgefield. $92,462, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Prokop, Kimberly and Phillip J. Prokop, 37 Fairfield Ave., Shelton. $19,333, property taxes. Filed Nov. 19. Pucci, Angelo J., 14 Sherman Ave., Greenwich. $13,568, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Tsoupas, Barbara and Tilemachos Tsoupas, 5 Far Mill St., Shelton. $64,277, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Woods, Christine C. and James G. Woods, 23 Copper Penny Lane, Shelton. $40,413, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 19. Woods, Christine C. and James G. Woods, 23 Copper Penny Lane, Shelton. $53,960, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 19.

Behringer, Michael, 138 Cat Rock Road, Greenwich. $665,500, estate taxes. Filed Nov. 24.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Bohling, Sally and Bradley Bohling, 34 Turkey Hill Road South, Westport. $165,625, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17.

124 Hillandale LLC, Westport. Filed by Mark Building & Renovations LLC, Monroe, by Mark Jurkowski. Property: 124 Hillandale Rod, Westport. Amount: $14,500. Filed Nov. 25.

Duque, Hernan Salazar, 175 1/2 Davis Ave., Greenwich. $12,361, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Harper, Lowell, 4 Providence Ave., Shelton. $7,968, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 24. Jones, Gregory G., 7 Forest Trail, Brookfield. $5,006, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 21. Katz, Leigh and Seth Katz, 21 Woodhill Road, Westport. $29,015, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17. Leaphart, Marvin H., 105 Marsh Way, Stratford. $23,616, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17. Leitton, Judie M., P.O. Box 8182, New Fairfield. $30,085, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 3. Miller, Maria E. and Joseph E. Miller, 5 Kearn Road, New Fairfield. $22,263, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 3. Miller, Maria E. and Joseph E. Miller, 5 Kearn Road, New Fairfield. $27,445, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 3.

Curbois, Kevin, New Fairfield. Filed by Iris Painting, Ansonia, by Iris Imani. Property: Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $2,250. Filed Nov. 24. Kotlov, Andrei, Ridgefield. Filed by Drain Surgeon Plumbing and Heating Ltd., Ridgefield, by Robert Kelly. Property: 106 Keeler Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $5,200. Filed Nov. 19. Rosella, Michel R., Greenwich. Filed by Kramer Lane Construction LLC, Weston, by Rafal Pszeniczny. Property: 44 Carriglea Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $7,500. Filed Nov. 26.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED DiPreta, Cynthia and Richard DiPreta, Greenwich. Released by Chestnut Electric Corp., by Anthony Dorn. Property: 218 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $15,057. Filed Nov. 25. DiPreta, Richard, Greenwich. Released by LoParco Associates Inc., by Steven H. LoParco. Property: 218 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $64,443. Filed Nov. 25.

FIGURES Hirschfield, Caroline, Greenwich. Released by Paramont Stone Company Inc., Stamford, by Carl Vona Jr. Property: 400 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $16,774. Filed Nov. 25. Ketchman, Nancy and Jeffrey Kethman, Westport. Released by Haynes Materials Co., Seymour, by Arlene Sardo. Property: 14 Caccamo Lane Extension, Westport. Amount: $4,564. Filed Nov. 21.

LIS PENDENS 500 Shelton Avenue LLC, et al., Shelton. Filed by Gregory J. Sachs, Branford, for Atlas Residential & Commercial Services LLC. Property: 500 Shelton Ave., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on real estate in the amount of $12,000, dated November 2014. Filed Nov. 24. Baytar, Donna and Bessam Baytar, et al., Shelton. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for Tuthill Finance. Property: 19 Tuckahoe Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated September 2007. Filed Nov. 5. Bellino, Michael G., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Corp., Washington, D.C. Property: 5 Shields Lane, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $350,000, dated May 2010. Filed Nov. 24. Campbell-Jack, Phillipa and Andrew O.W. Jack, et al., Shelton. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for First Horizon Home Loans, Irving, Texas. Property: Lot 419, Map 52, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $247,237, dated August 2008. Filed Nov. 12. Cassidy, Debra, et al., Shelton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Property: 128 Prospect Ave., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $186,558, dated October 2009. Filed Nov. 18. Cotter, Thomas G., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 42 Pauline St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $400,000, dated August 2005. Filed Nov. 26. Danbury Hospital and Norbert E. Mitchell III, Danbury. Filed by J. Timothy Deakin, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 130 S. King St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated March 2007. Filed Nov. 20.

Dhawan, Satinder, et al., Shelton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 56 Wakelee Avenue Extension 48, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $123,200, dated June 2006. Filed Nov. 10.

Horne, Craig J., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 75 Coe Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $339,190, dated January 2010. Filed Nov. 24.

Dubois, Richard A., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 37 Tori Lane, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $600,000, dated March 2006. Filed Nov. 3.

Kodakkadan, Shahul, et al., Shelton. Filed by Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Rivendell Condominium Association Inc., Shelton. Property: Unit 5 of Rivendell Condominium, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 5.

Escudero, Orlando R., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 134 Euerle St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $281,500, dated January 2007. Filed Nov. 24. Fairhurst Sr., Mark, et al., Shelton. Filed by Pullman & Comley LLC, Bridgeport, for Country Place Condominium Association Inc., Shelton. Property: 59 Country Place, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 19. Fortin, Dennis R., Stratford. Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for TD Bank NA, Portland, Maine. Property: 119 Breakers Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated October 2008. Filed Nov. 21. Frattalone-Bonfim, Kimberly A., et al., Stratford. Filed by Christopher G. Winans, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: Lot 18, Map of Juluys Tucciarone, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated November 2011. Filed Nov. 21. Gomez, Martha, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 400-402 Wikilund Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $275,000, dated April 2006. Filed Nov. 26. Gross, William, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: Oscaleta Road, Map 1501, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated August 1995. Filed Nov. 18. Grosse, William F., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 23 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $259,800, dated November 2004. Filed Nov. 13.

Kraus, Lillian, et al., Westport. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 185 Green Farms Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $488,900, dated August 2006. Filed Nov. 24. Lemeau, Margarette, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 140 Emerald Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $278,000, dated June 2007. Filed Nov. 24. Masi, Anthony F., et al., Shelton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 4 Quago Trail, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $176,000, dated January 2004. Filed Nov. 18. McCann, Ian G., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Indymac Venture LLC. Property: 19 Griffin Hill Lane, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $663,700, dated October 2007. Filed Nov. 26. Moscoso, Marco M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for United Mortgage Resolution Fund 3 LLC. Property: 26 Davis St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $92,350, dated April 2007. Filed Nov. 20. Overfield, Lisa W. and Richard W. Overfield, et al., Stratford. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Far Mill River Tax District, Stratford. Property: 108 Fiddler Green, Unit 108-A, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a tax lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 24. Parker, Beverly F., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for James B. Nutter Co. Property: 1328 Elm St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $510,000, dated January 2008. Filed Nov. 24.

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FACTS Persson, Sheila, et al., Stratford. Filed by John P. Regan, Stamford, for Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford. Property: Elm Street, Edson W. Hall, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $125,000, dated February 2007. Filed Nov. 19.

Shorrock, Richard, et al., Shelton. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 12 Stendahl Drive, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $273,750, dated July 2008. Filed Nov. 7.

Ray, Dennis C., et al., Westport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 87 Turkeyhill Road South, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.2 million, dated December 2003. Filed Nov. 26.

Singh, Patram, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 73 Coalpit Hill Road, Unit 1, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $226,100, dated November 2005. Filed Nov. 20.

Resolute Holdings Ltd., Greenwich. Filed by Tara Lynn Trifon, Hartford, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 558 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on an open-end mortgage deed in the original principal amount of $2.8 million, dated May 2006. Filed Nov. 24.

Slusarz, Frances Codd, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 16 Tobins Court, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $333,700, dated April 2004. Filed Nov. 24.

Ritchie, Carol J., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Fidelity Bank. Property: 11 Frisbie St., New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $362,041, dated January 2011. Filed Nov. 18.

Smith, Robert Terence, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for M&T Bank, New York, N.Y. Property: 296 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $549,238, dated December 2008. Filed Nov. 26.

Rose, Robert J., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 5 Birch Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated October 2006. Filed Nov. 24. Sanford, Cheryl L., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Household Realty Corp., Dayton, Ohio. Property: 33 Sands Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $244,208, dated December 2005. Filed Nov. 17. Sarpong, John, et al., Shelton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1 Elderberry Lane, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $793,250, dated October 2006. Filed Nov. 18. Schoepfer, Guy Thomas, New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 25 Titicus Mountain Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $792,000, dated June 2006. Filed Nov. 24. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Washington D.C., Washington, D.C. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Tide Harbor Towers Condominium Association A Inc., Stratford. Property: 50 Birdseye St., Unit A 107, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 17.

Turner, Mahalia, D., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. Property: 66 Edwin St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $204,676, dated March 2012. Filed Nov. 20. Valle, Ann E., et al., Danbury. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 1 Old Town Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated May 2008. Filed Nov. 24. Veras, Andrew, et al., Stratford. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 640 Shelton Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $380,000, dated February 2006. Filed Nov. 20. Ward, Edward, et al., Danbury. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 5 E. Lake Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $309,070, dated March 2007. Filed Nov. 24. Wolf, Margaret M., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 26 Monika Lane, Building 3, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 6.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 13 Turkey Hill Drive LLC, Westport, by Scott Garrett. Lender: Fairwest Maple Joint Venture. Property: 13 Turkey Hill Road North, Westport. Amount: $841,942. Filed Nov. 19. 2 Pine Drive LLC, Westport, by ORP LLC. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Pine Drive, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 21. 46 Mill Plain Road LLC, Danbury, by Albert J. Salame. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 13 Mill Plain Road, 9 Mill Plain Road, 3-5-7 Mill Plain Road, Amity Lane and 11 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 24. A & A Realty LLC, Brookfield, by Angelo F. Da Cunha. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 28 Old Route 7 and 89 Riverford Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 21. Bridgeport Construction & Management LLC, Bridgeport, by Michael A. Petrucci. Lender: JJT LLC, Stamford, Property: 71 Jesse Ave., Stratford. Amount: $121,300. Filed Nov. 18. Hawthorne Development LLC, Greenwich, by Benjamin P. Welsh. Lender: First Republic Bank, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 54 Grahampton Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.4 million. Filed Nov. 26. Highpoint Development LLC, Brookfield, by Diane C. Manzi. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 250 and 256A Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Amount: $335,000. Filed Nov. 5. HP Saugatuck LLC, White Plains, N.Y., by Andrew M. Greenspan. Lender: Signature Bank, Melville, N.Y. Property: 20 Saugatuck Ave., Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 26. R. B. Benson and Company Inc., Westport, by Richard B. Benson. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 37 Spriteview Ave., Westport. Amount: $446,875. Filed Nov. 26. Torrington Arms Apartments LLC and Branhaven River And Farm Properties LLC, Newington, by Thomas W. Briggs. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport. Property: 777 Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Nov. 24. Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington, by Alan Temkin. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 500 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $2 million. Filed Nov. 25.

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FIGURES Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington, by Alan Temkin. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 500 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Nov. 25. Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington, by Alan Temkin. Lender: Marnick LLC, Shelton. Property: 41 Fanny St., Shelton. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 25. Water’s Edge of Shelton LLC, Torrington, by Alan Temkin. Lender: Marnick LLC, Shelton. Property: 41 Fanny St., Shelton. Amount: $500,000. Filed Nov. 25.

NEW BUSINESSES

Mad Hatter Photography, 35 Meadowridge Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Harris Brian. Filed Nov. 12. Miracles In Glass, 270 E. Village Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Lucarekku Denise. Filed Nov. 18. Musician Werks, 23 Dogwood Drive, Danbury 06811, c/o Frank Vigna. Filed Nov. 24. Prime Inspectors, 452 Laughlin Road, Stratford 06614, c/o Ramon Pena. Filed Nov. 25. Rachel Sack Reward Fund, 29 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Regional Hospice & Home Care. Filed Nov. 25.

AAA Southern New England, 110 Royal Prince Drive, Providence, R.I., 02904, c/o Mark A. Shaw. Filed Nov. 25.

Richard W. Pooley, MD, 32 Cooper Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Richard W. Pooley. Filed Nov. 19.

Awesome Bargains, 18 Inglenook Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Matthew Shroeder. Filed Nov. 17.

S R D Legal Group, 23 Lynch Brook Lane, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Scanlon Rabinowitz & David Legal Group LLC. Filed Nov. 24.

Bishop Development of Shelton LLC, 865 River Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Law Offices of Ellen A. Morgan. Filed Nov. 4.

The Business Resource, 11 Pilgrim Drive, Greenwich 06831, c/o Robert B. Kaltenbach. Filed Nov. 25.

CSK Enterprises, 37 Grove St., Greenwich 06807, c/o Connie Scholl Kurczewski. Filed Nov. 24.

The Shores Delicatessen & Catering Co., 371 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o John F. Kenny. Filed Nov. 10.

CT Fence and Landscaping LLC, 2713 Station Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Kara M. Singer, Adam S. Singer and Kathleen. Filed Nov. 25. Endurance Performance Systems LLC, 1445 Putnam Ave., Greenwich 06870, c/o Michael Christie and Stephen Kurczewski. Filed Nov. 24. Energy Advisory Services, P.O. Box 8021, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Bradford G. Leach. Filed Nov. 10. Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, 2590 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Jian Xiong Lin. Filed Nov. 19. Hilton Garden Inn Shelton, 29 Old Stratford Road, Shelton 06484, c/o Lixi Hospitality Shelton LLC. Filed Nov. 12. Insight Creative, 12 Overlook Drive, Brookfield 06804, c/o Thomas Morlock. Filed Nov. 21. JK’s Construction and Clean Up, 59 Long Hill Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Snet America Inc. Filed Nov. 18. June J. Beauty, 10 Millway, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Julianne Maniscolco. Filed Nov. 3. K & S Logistics Services Corp., 14 Blackwood Road, Brookfield 06804, c/o Joseph K. Kotce. Filed Nov. 21. LD Tile & Stone LLC, 23 Scuppo Road, Unit 4-3, Danbury 06811, c/o David O. Landi. Filed Nov. 24.

Toshiba Business Solutions, 4 Research Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Toshiba American Business Solutions Inc. Filed Nov. 4. Westport Builders Corp., 11 Wake Robin Road, Westport 06880, c/o Midge Deverin. Filed Nov. 19.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSE Italian American Mutual Aid Society, 32 Prospect St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o James A. Arcuri. Permit no. LPC.000218. Filed Nov. 19. Last Call Wines Liquor, 2385 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Vincent J. House Jr. Permit no. LIP.0012756. Filed Nov. 17. Town Line Fine Wine Spirits & Beer, 345 Hawley Lane, Stratford 06614, c/o Theresa R. Delaney. Permit no. LIP.0015235.P-CW. Filed Nov. 25.

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

Automated print job modification for reduced total and color page counts. Patent no. 8,908,206 issued to Peter V. Cech, Pittsford, N.Y.; Matthew O. Scrafford, Fairport, N.Y.; Jason C. Tsongas, Rochester, N.Y.; Matthew J. Lombardo, Rochester, N.Y.; Daniel K. Rupe, Fairport, N.Y.; and Bijender S. Malik, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Fuser member. Patent no. 8,906,513 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Dante M. Pietrantoni, Rochester, N.Y.; Yuhua Tong, Webster, N.Y.; and David W. Martin, Walworth, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for including a security feature within a document. Patent no. 8,909,775 issued to Gavan Leonard Tredoux, Penfield, N.Y.; Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y.; Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; and Edward Chapman, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for the dynamic allocation of resources based on fairness, throughput and user behavior measurement. Patent no. 8,909,567 issued to Dhanwant Singh Kang, Raleigh, N.C.; Hua Liu, Fairport, N.Y.; and Tong Sun, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system to regulate the electronic availability of application software updates based on information collected regarding installation, usage and support for these updates. Patent no. 8,910,142 issued to Francisco M. Valeriano, Torrance, Calif.; and James Murphy, Moreno Valley, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Multifactor authentication using digital images of barcodes. Patent no. 8,910,274 issued to Aaron Dale Sanders, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Passivated aluminum nitride for enhanced thermal conductivity composite materials for fuser belts. Patent no. 8,906,499 issued to David J. Gervasi, Pittsford, N.Y.; Matthew M. Kelly, West Henrietta, N.Y.; and Santokh Badesha, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for automatically rendering labeling service prints with print engine parameters. Patent no. 8,908,198 issued to Eliud Robles Flores, Webster, N.Y.; David B. Montfort, Webster, N.Y.; and John R. Falvo, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for filtering nonactionable alerts in a managed print service. Patent no. 8,908,201 issued to John C. Handley, Fairport, N.Y.; Beilei Xu, Penfield, N.Y.; and Jeremy Lee Reitz, Marion, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for managing dynamic document references. Patent no. 8,910,034 issued to Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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Now, the Real Work Begins By John Rathgeber

ext month, Connecticut’s newly elected legislators begin a critical General Assembly session, one that will have an impact on the economic future of our state. The session will be dominated by the state’s next two-year budget. This will be a difficult budget, made more challenging by the current deficit and the state’s long-term unfunded liabilities, issues that continue to hamper our economic growth. And legislators also may have the opportunity to review recommendations from a special study panel for making the state’s tax code simpler, more competitive, and more attractive to job creators.

Forbes recently released its annual Best States for Business rankings, citing high costs, a slow economy, and regulatory burdens in dropping Connecticut to 36th. That analysis mirrors CNBC’s annual Top States for Business study, which now ranks Connecticut’s business climate as the fifth worst in the country. These types of rankings create a perception, good or bad, about a state’s viability as a place to start and grow a business and create jobs. They impact the decisions companies make about where to invest, expand, or relocate.

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It’s a prime opportunity for the business community to play a central role in ensuring legislators are informed and understand the implications of their decisions. If the close results from Election Day indicate anything, it’s that Connecticut voters want more than the status quo. They want action on their top concerns—the economy and job creation.

Capital investments and talent will flow where there are the best opportunities for success. There’s nothing Connecticut can do to change that fundamental law of economics. We’re either going to offer great future prospects or they will go elsewhere.

Our low rankings in these studies must reinforce a sense of urgency that all of us, including the Malloy administration and state lawmakers, should have about improving our business climate. Collective efforts by the business community to communicate and engage with policymakers have generated many positive results over the years.

CBIA and dozens of other business, professional, and community groups support the CT20x17 campaign and its goal of making Connecticut a top 20 state for business by 2017. The objective? Building a vibrant, growing economy with more opportunities for good, well-paying jobs.

One of the most notable was the campaign CBIA and other business groups spearheaded to reform workers compensation in Connecticut, resulting in landmark legislation that stabilized what was the country’s costliest workers comp system.

Over the past six months, supporters laid the foundation for this campaign, raising public awareness and developing a series of commonsense policy recommendations ahead of the 2015 General Assembly session.

Our message was simple: reform workers comp, it’s costing Connecticut jobs. We were effective because everywhere legislators went, they heard the message that an unfair system severely limited employers’ ability to grow their workforce. Legislators heard it so often that they realized they must do something about it, and they did.

Now, the real work begins. We must channel this initial enthusiasm and support into meaningful advocacy, making sure that every bill raised in the coming session is considered for its impact on the state’s business climate and our economy. We need every legislator from every community to hear from business leaders and employees about the campaign and how its success will help attract and retain world-class companies and encourage more young people to build their careers and lives here. CT20x17 is an ambitious campaign. Connecticut is challenged by national studies that consistently rank it as a poor state in which to do business.

We need the same energy, commitment, and support to make CT20x17 successful. Stay informed, stay engaged, and hold elected officials accountable. I’m looking forward to seeing the changes CT20x17 will bring to the state. I’m optimistic that by working together, we will make Connecticut a top state for business. John Rathgeber is the president and CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association.  Learn more at gov.cbia.com

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