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Southern fare takes root in Norwalk

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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Greer Fredericks at her new Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint in Norwalk.

ne doesn’t need a map to figure out where restaurateur Greer Fredericks’ heart lies. Having once owned Norwalk’s Jax & Co. Low Country Kitchen, Mama’s Boy Southern Table & Refuge and having just opened Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint in the same city, it’s a fair bet that her tastes run decidedly south of the Mason-Dixon Line.

“I was born and bred in Connecticut,” the Norwalk resident said at her latest venture. “But there’s part of me that feels like a foreigner here. I’ve always been drawn to the music, the culture, food, architecture, history and mindset of the South. I feel very much at home when I’m there.”

There’s also the fact, she proudly noted, that she was named after the city of Greer, South Carolina.

As reflected by the ampersand in its name, Peaches is actually two eateries in one townhouse, which dates back to 1905, at 7 Wall St. The first—floor pub, measuring » Restaurateur, page 6

State steps up fight against costly opioid addiction

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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fforts to corral the epidemic of opioid abuse and addiction in Connecticut are swinging into higher gear, led by Gov. Dannel Malloy

and the state’s U.S. senators and marked by continued expansion of local counseling, rehab and recovery efforts at area hospitals and other health care organizations.

Opioid addiction is “a time bomb that’s been going on continuously for several years,” said state Consumer Protection

Commissioner Jonathan Harris.

The data back him up. Nationally, more than half a million people died from drug overdoses from 2000 to 2015, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also maintains that 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Since 1999, the amount of prescription opioids sold in the U.S. nearly quadrupled, while deaths from prescription opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone have more than quadrupled during that same period.

The American Society of Addiction Medicine maintains that drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the

U.S., with 55,403 lethal drug overdoses in 2015. Opioid addiction was responsible for 20,101 overdose deaths related to prescription pain relievers, with 12,990 overdose deaths related to heroin.

James Gill, Connecticut’s chief medical examiner, reported in September that for the first six months of this year, 444 people died of accidental drug intoxication in the state. He projected 888 drug—related deaths for all of 2016, compared with 729 fatal drug overdoses in 2015 and 568 in 2014.

In addition to the human toll, opioid addiction has had an increasingly alarming effect on business. According to a recent » Opioid, page 6

New Harbor Point owners see bright future in Stamford has worked almost 25 years in fund management, real estate and related fields.

Since 2009, Gaia has invested more than $2.5 billion, with its portfolio including some 18,000 apartments and approximately 575,000 square feet of office space.

The firm’s name refers to the Greek goddess of Earth.

The company started out in the recession buying up New York City condo properties at deeply discounted rates, working with developers who needed the business to meet sales thresholds to open their new buildings.

“We saw an opportunity to buy,” Fishman said. “We were not afraid that it was the end of the world, as people thought in 2009. … In retrospect, we should have bought everything we saw in 2009.”

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anny Fishman has visited all of Harbor Point’s apartment buildings — and all of its restaurants, bars, pharmacies and grocery stores.

Since last summer, Fishman and his colleagues at the Manhattan—based Gaia Real Estate have established a constant presence in the mixed-use development in Stamford’s South End. Those trips have produced one of the biggest real estate deals in the city’s history as the firm acquired five Harbor Point apartment buildings for approximately $395 million earlier this month.

Gaia’s acquisition recognized the transformation in recent years of the South End and showed that a growing number of investors view Stamford as an emerging city with significant growth potential.

“We think of Stamford as part of the greater New York metropolitan area; we look at it almost like Brooklyn,” Fishman, a Gaia managing partner and co-founder, said in a recent interview at the company’s midtown Manhattan headquarters. “The mix of Harbor Point’s potential, the urban feeling and proximity to work and New York City make it a unique place.”

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Gaia and four institutional partners — three Israeli firms and a French retirement fund — acquired the properties from Stamford—based developer Building and Land Technology and the Lubert—Adler Real Estate Funds.

The portfolio includes The Key at Yale & Towne, Vault Apartments, The Lofts at Yale & Towne, 111 Harbor Point and Postmark Apartments. Together, they house about 1,200 units.

The sale ranked as the largest in the city since a group of buildings at Landmark Square in downtown Stamford sold in 2007.

For Gaia, the purchase represents its second largest since its 2009 founding.

Fishman and his colleagues had tracked Stamford’s growth for years, but they began to seriously contemplate in the summer making their first move in the city. As he and his colleagues got to know Stamford, Fishman said he noticed a gap between the city’s reputation and their experience on the ground.

“The perception is a little bit old-school, like of an aristocratic place, Wall Street,” Fishman said. “In reality, you find a place that is very vibrant, urban and cool, with young professionals and restaurants and bars and parks full of people and kids and

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pets. I ate at least once in every restaurant and had a drink at least once in every bar in Harbor Point.”

Since BLT began construction in 2009, a once—industrial section of the city’s waterfront has transformed into an approximately 100-acre development; Harbor Point now houses some 2,360 apartments, with another 2,400 planned.

Secondary-market cities like Stamford appeal to real estate investors looking for a faster return than they would receive in core markets like New York City, said David Eyzenberg, founder and managing partner of Eyzenberg & Co., a Manhattan real estate investment bank, and an adjunct professor in New York University’s Stern School of Business. Investors see more volatility in secondary markets and require higher current returns for properties in those areas, he said.

An acquisition in New York City could earn 15 percent to 20 percent of its return from cash flow and the balance after a “capital event,” such as a sale or refinancing, according to Eyzenberg. Fishman said he expects Gaia’s Harbor Point buildings to generate 50 percent of their return from cash flow.

“You are effectively getting a substantial return faster, as the New York deal requires you to wait until the very end to make the substantial portion of your profit,” Eyzenberg said in an email.

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While praising BLT’s work in Harbor Point, Fishman said Gaia wants to improve its new buildings’ amenities. The firm is considering features such as co-working areas, yoga and Pilates studios, pet spas and bicycle stations.

Gaia will employ about 30 in Stamford to manage the Harbor Point properties, Fishman said.

“We want to make it more of a community,” he said. “There are amenities — we just need to utilize them and make them more functional and provide services and things to make it more urban feeling and provide what this demographic wants.”

Rents would not go up, Fishman said.

The Harbor Point buildings represent a long-term investment and the firm would also consider buying other Harbor Point apartment buildings and residential properties elsewhere in Stamford, he said.

“I was very much impressed by them,” said Stamford Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jack Condlin, who met last week with Gaia executives. “They very quickly convinced me they’re here for the long term. They’re going to increase the value of their buildings. I see them as buying a lot of property here.”

Citing the emergence in recent years of the “Silicon Alley” technology sector in New York City, Fishman said that he sees similar potential in Stamford.

“If startups have offices in Stamford, a lot of the employees will want to live in Stamford, and they will live in Harbor Point or downtown,” Fishman said. “New industries are coming. I don’t see any reason why Stamford won’t be part of all these things.”

Paul Schott is a staff reporter at the Stamford Advocate for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. pschott@scni.com; 203— 964—2236; twitter: @paulschott

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HORIZONS NATIONAL EXPANDS WESTPORT SPACE

Horizons National, a tuition-free academic and enrichment program serving lowincome public school students at independent schools, colleges, and universities across the country, has subleased 2,675 square feet of office space at 120 Post Road West in Westport.

The nonprofit now occupies 5,500 square feet at the location, according to Vidal/ Wettenstein LLC commercial real estate, which represented landlord Fitness Holding Northeast in the transaction. Stonehill Farm Investments LLC represented the tenant.

TRUMP TAPS GREENWICH NATIVE HOPE HICKS FOR WHITE HOUSE

Greenwich native Hope Hicks has become Connecticut’s latest addition to Presidentelect Donald Trump’s administration. She’s been appointed director of strategic communications for the Trump White House.

The 28-year-old Hicks first became involved with the Trump orbit in 2012 at the New York public relations agency Hiltzik Strategies, where she was assigned

to promote Ivanka Trump’s fashion line.

She became the real estate mogul’s press secretary in January 2015 when he was formulating his presidential bid and stayed with the campaign while it was undergoing personnel tumult.

Although Hicks had no previous experience in political communications before the Trump campaign, she comes from a political family. The Hartford Courant reports that her father, Paul B. Hicks III, was chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Stewart McKinney, a Republican who represented Fairfield County on Capitol Hill in the 1970s and early 1980s, and he was later on the board of selectmen in Greenwich.

Despite her media role, which includes the handling of Trump’s Twitter messaging, Hicks prefers not to give interviews, most notably in a lengthy GQ profile of her published in June that offered quotes from multiple on-the-record sources but did not include her input. The GQ profile stated that Hicks still resides in Greenwich, but also maintains an apartment in a Manhattan property owned by the Trump Organization.

BLUMENTHAL AND MARTIN BLAST RAIL PLAN

Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Stamford Mayor David Martin appeared together at the Stamford Government Center on Dec. 22 to call upon the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to abandon any consideration of plans to reroute rail service

out of downtown Stamford and Norwalk and through environmentally sensitive and historically significant areas.

The FRA has studied long-term passenger rail needs in the Northeast, and proposed a realignment that could reroute rail out of downtown Stamford and Norwalk.

“A rail line that avoids urban downtown areas like Stamford and Norwalk and proceeds through historic and environmentally sensitive areas is a nonstarter – dead on arrival,” Blumenthal declared. “The FRA is right that we need track upgrades, infrastructure improvements and faster and more reliable rail service, but that cannot come at the expense of local economic development and environmental priorities.”

BY THE WAY BAKERY OPENS IN GREENWICH

By the Way Bakery, a chain of kosher bakeries, opened its first Connecticut location at 19 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich in time for Hanukkah.

The bakery’s lineup of cakes, cookies and breads are both gluten- and dairy-free.

Although it does not have vegan specialties, its website stated that its rugelach is egg-free.

The bakery also focuses on smaller offerings – it promotes itself on making items “in small batches” – and using smaller retail spaces for its locations. In Greenwich, the bakery has a 450-square-foot space with two tables for

customers who prefer to enjoy their goodies on the premises.

By the Way Bakery, which was founded

by Helene Godin, also operates two stores in New York City and one in Westchester’s Hastings-on-Hudson. Its daily baking is centralized at a kitchen in Pleasantville.

FIRST NIAGARA CHANGES NAME

First Niagara Risk Management has completed its transition to KeyBank, changing its name to Key Insurance & Benefits Services, Inc. and promising FNRM customers greater access to a broader array of services. Key Insurance & Benefits offers risk management programs to protect business resources and assets, as well as consulting services for employee health and wellness programs.

“We’re excited to take the final step toward joining KeyBank as part of Key’s acquisition of First Niagara Group,” said Kirk Jensen, KIB managing director and senior executive. The $4 billion acquisition, completed on July 29, created the 13th largest U.S.-based commercial bank.

“We’re still evaluating all the ways we can tap KeyBank’s resources to do even more for our clients,” Jensen said.

Headquartered in Cleveland, KeyBank has been making a concerted effort to expand its presence in Connecticut since the acquisition of Buffalo-based First Niagara.

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In tragedy-touched Newtown, parents oppose school closing plans

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN ktzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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ublic education can be an emotionally fraught issue for many, but that has been especially true in Newtown.

In addition to the razing of its Sandy Hook Elementary School in the wake of the Dec. 14, 2012 attack by a gunman who killed 20 first–graders and six staff members, the town has narrowly avoided closing two schools over the last two years: Hawley Elementary School, which dodged being shuttered in June 2015 and Newtown Middle School, whose proposed closure was voted down on Dec. 6.

The move to close Hawley, which opened in 1921, stemmed from a 2014 study commissioned by the town to examine public school enrollment trends.

Milone & MacBroom Inc., a consulting firm in Cheshire, reported that all projection scenarios showed a continued decline in enrollment. “The low projections show a 28 percent decline out to 2024—25, while the high projections show a 17 percent decline over the 10–year horizon,” the study found.

A committee of school officials, including Newtown Superintendent of Schools Joseph V. Erardi, took the Milone report as the basis for its own study, which advised that closing Hawley would save nearly $13 million in building and renovation expenses and about $1.1 million in operating costs.

But Newtown parents were already wary of the psychological effects of shuffling students around the system. About 60 percent of Hawley’s 300 students would have been sent to the new Sandy Hook Elementary, which opened in fall of 2016. Dozens of homemade “S.O.S. – Save Our Schools” signs sprang up around town and roughly 500 parents showed up at the normally sparsely attended board of education meetings.

School board officials capitulated and cleared the way for the new, $50–million Sandy Hook Elementary School’s initial enrollment of about 450 children to be drawn entirely from the Sandy Hook area, with the remainder of Newtown’s public school students in kindergarten through fourth grade continuing to attend the town’s three other elementary schools.

The school board’s Future Forecast Committee in 2016 also presented several

options to address the declining enrollment issue, including closing the middle school, which opened in 1953 as Newtown High School, and reconfiguring the school system so that Reed Intermediate School would have housed grades five through seven and the high school grades eight through 12.

But again hearing opposition to the plan from parents, the board voted unanimously on Dec. 6 not to close the middle school.

“Unfortunately, political pressure can get in the way of good decision–making,” Erardi told the Business Journal. “It’s always regretful when elected officials feel pressure to do something that doesn’t take into account what’s right for the children.”

Erardi, who began his tenure in Newtown in April 2014, noted that closing the two schools would have saved the town about $1 million per year. “The question then becomes, do you save the million a year now by closing a school, just to have to build a brand–new school at a cost of $75 million to $100 million in a few years when the trend reverses?” he said.

The superintendent said the school closure issue resulting from declining enrollment is one faced “by every rural and suburban area of Connecticut. The cities are for the most part continuing to grow.”

But emotions probably played a larger part in Newtown than in other communities, he added. Sandy Hook Elementary students displaced by the closure of the original school were bused or driven by parents to Chalk Hill Middle School in nearby Monroe from January 2013 through the 2015–16 school year.

Last summer, some 5,500 visitors toured the new 86,000 –square– foot Sandy Hook Elementary prior to its official opening on Aug. 29. “We had private sessions for families, faculty and staff, including those who had left after 12/14, and current staff,” Erardi said. “Everyone who felt they needed or wanted to see it and be comfortable with it, were welcomed in.”

“This is a school district, a community and a town that were taken to their knees,” the superintendent said. We’ve been able to rebuild in a number of ways and refocus on what’s right for the kids as far as the culture and climate.”

“It’s the same everywhere,” he added.

“If you can’t make a difference one student at a time, then you shouldn’t be here. But I’m immensely proud of our 1,000 staff members and I think we’re doing a darned good job.”

Citrin Cooperman Corner Your Passport to Business Success

BY ALAN G. BADEY, CPA AND MARK L. FAGAN, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN School of Business and Fairfield County Business Journal, Citrin Cooperman brought together three leading and iconic business executives.

Moderated by Mark Fagan, managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office, the event featured panelists discussing their careers and hard-earned business expertise.

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The history of Westchester and Fairfield Counties can be traced back to well before the birth of the United States. For over 240 years, entrepreneurs have built flourishing businesses, helping to sustain a strong economy, creating jobs, and supporting the long tradition of business growth and prosperity in the area.

Over the last 38 years, Citrin Cooperman has had the distinct pleasure of helping local families and companies meet their business and personal goals. Both communities have grown substantially, without losing their entrepreneurial spirit and close-knit feel.

Citrin Cooperman has had the fortune to grow similarly. Throughout our growth, one of the firm’s main focuses has been to continue being part of and supporting the local communities from which we’ve stemmed.

Last year’s inception of Citrin Cooperman’s Passport to Business Success greatly enabled us to stay focused on our mission to stay true to our roots.

This monthly Citrin Cooperman Corner column, focused on leadership, profitability enhancement, starting a business, best practices, and more, is only a part of our local programs for the Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Articles, webinars, panel discussions, seminars, networking events, awards programs, and more, are brought to you through Citrin Cooperman’s Passport to Business Success, which is geared towards local business owners and produced by fellow members of your community.

Throughout 2017, our mission is to continue to help you improve your processes, grow your business, and meet your goals. We’ll be sharing stories from our clients so you can learn through others’ experiences, directly from your neighboring business owners. The first client we’ll be featuring is MeritDirect, a leading provider of global multi-channel marketing solutions, based in Rye Brook, NY. MeritDirect’s aggressive growth over the past few years is a direct result of savvy cost saving strategies and successful onboarding and transition strategy for newly acquired firms and clients.

In addition to client stories and articles on the business issues we get asked about most, we will also be continuing our marquee events program, which include CEO Evolution, Women at the Wheel, and the Above the Bar Awards.

CEO EVOLUTION

The CEO Evolution is an annual seminar series aimed at identifying and recognizing those CEOs and leaders who have risen to the top and evolved as industry leaders. This event brings together some of the most notable and dynamic CEOs to share their experiences, strategies, and best practices to help others gain insight into becoming better leaders. This past year, in conjunction with the University of Connecticut

WOMEN AT THE WHEEL

The 2016 Driving Your Business: Women at the Wheel event featured three extraordinary millennial women CEOs and executives sharing their management secrets of success at the Westchester Country Club. A warm welcome from Citrin Cooperman Partner Mary Paladino, CPA, kicked off the panel discussion in what promised to be a revealing and informative leadership seminar. Moderated by Chelsea Rosen, manager at Citrin Cooperman, the event featured women leaders sharing their stories about breaking the glass ceiling and succeeding in their respective industries.

ABOVE THE BAR

Co-hosted by Westchester County Business Journal, The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and Citrin Cooperman, the Above the Bar awards honor the best of the best in the Westchester legal community. This past year marked our 10th annual Above the Bar event which honored five leading attorneys and one promising law student. Valuation and Forensic Services Practice Leader, Gary Karlitz served as master of ceremonies for the event.

YOUR LOCAL PASSPORT

We look forward to 2017 and we hope you join us on the journey. Grab your Passport to Business Success and let’s go! To be added to our communications lists to receive invitations to our thought leadership seminars and read our client stories, please contact Laura Di Diego at ldidiego@citrincooperman.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Alan G. Badey, CPA, CGMA, is the managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and has over 25 years of experience providing a wide range of tax, business consulting, and profitability consulting services.

As a specialist in strategic planning and business consulting, Alan works closely with business owners to develop their companies and translate complex issues into actionable plans. His services extend to a wide array of strategic issues regarding profitability, consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and tax planning. Alan can be reached at 914.949.2990 or at abadey@citrincooperman.com.

Mark L. Fagan, CPA, is the managing partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office. With over 25 years of audit and business advisory experience, he has developed expertise in mergers and acquisitions, and profitability consulting. Mark counsels businesses and CEOs in a wide range of industries, including technology, financial services, private equity, manufacturing and construction. He can be reached at 203.847.4068 or at mfagan@ citrincooperman.com.

Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and consulting firm with 10 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Visit us at www.citrincooperman.com.

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report by Castlight Health, a health care information company, opioid abuse costs U.S. employers about $10 billion a year in absenteeism and medical expenses and costs the U.S. economy as a whole nearly $56 billion.

On Dec. 22, Malloy, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and state Attorney General George Jepsen announced the state was donating 80,000 drug deactivation kits free of charge to residents to safely dispose of unused prescription medications. The biodegradable Deterra drug disposal kits, donated by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and available at more than 600 pharmacies in Connecticut, can each deactivate and destroy up to 45 pills by adding warm tap water.

Malloy in October announced the Connecticut Opioid Response (CORE) Initiative, a strategic plan to address use, addiction and overdose that essentially codifies many of the methods already in use by hospitals and other health care organizations.

Connecticut spends “over $65 million a year on treatment for opioid dependency,” Malloy said. “This plan will help ensure that those dollars are spent on the best and most effective ways possible.”

The CORE plan “legitimizes what we’ve been saying and doing,” said Dr. Jeremy Barowsky, medical director of Greenwich Hospital’s Addiction Recovery Center. “It gives us some shared language that we can use with other hospitals, physicians and medical specialists and underscores that this is not a fringe issue — this is something that kills more people than gun violence, HIV/AIDS or auto accidents.”

As did other interviewees, Barowsky said that much of the blame for the epidemic could be placed on physicians overprescribing opioids, with the result that patients faced a higher risk of becoming addicted to painkillers. Once their prescriptions run out or their cost becomes too high, “A lot of people turn to street drugs like heroin,” he said.

“Heroin is much more available and cheaper than it used to be,” Barowsky said.

“But it’s often laced with something even more powerful” such as Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid used to sedate elephants.

Harris, the consumer protection commissioner, has seen that addiction scenario wreak tragedy in his own family. His brother in law, after being injured in a 40-foot fall at his job, went from prescribed opioids to heroin to methadone before eventually overdosing. “I tell that story to illustrate how common this problem has become,” Harris said.

At Western Connecticut Health Network, which includes Danbury, New Milford and Norwalk hospitals, Charles Herrick, a psy-

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Dr. Jeremy Barowsky, medical director of Greenwich Hospital's Addiction Recovery Center.

chiatrist, said emergency department staff regularly receives instruction and training to gain a better understanding of overdose protocols and works with nonprofits like the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism and Connecticut Counseling Centers to provide education and support to opioid users and their family, friends and other caregivers.

The Connecticut counseling centers serve in part as methadone clinics, Herrick said. “Just as with heroin, methadone doesn’t have the same image that it did 30 years ago. Historically both were perceived to be negative and criminal,” he said, but young people today are more open to going to methadone clinics to help wean themselves from heroin.

“The typical heroin user today is a middle–class, suburban white male” with an average age of 23, said Barowsky at Greenwich Hospital.

Dr. Katherine Michael, a psychiatrist at Norwalk Hospital, said Western Connecticut Health Network has had great success with its telemedicine program when it comes to addiction diagnosis and treatment.

Patients at the New Milford Hospital are seen via iChat by crisis clinicians at Danbury Hospital, with the result that “they don’t necessarily have to be shipped to Danbury for evaluation and then ride back,” she said.

At Greenwich Hospital’s Addition Recovery Center, Barowsky said he is looking to add two or three people to the center’s eight–employee staff in the new year.

“It’s good because it’s creating jobs, but it’s not so good because of why the need exists in the first place,” he said.

Meanwhile, last month the CDC released new tools and materials to give health care providers additional resources to reduce opioid abuse and overdose, including a new

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app and videos.

Connecticut in 2015 passed legislation allowing prescribers to prescribe, dispense or administer naloxone — commonly sold under the brand name Narcan — directly to customers requesting it. As an antidote to an opioid overdose Narcan’s use had reversed more than 26,000 overdoses as of June 2014, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control.

Harris said that 363 pharmacies around the state now carry Narcan, with the Walgreens chain “coming online soon.” His consumer protection department’s website features a map showing where those pharmacies are located.

State officials recently approved Hartford’s Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center’s medical marijuana research program, which will compare the effectiveness of medical marijuana versus oxycodone in patients with post—traumatic acute, subacute and chronic pain from multiple rib fractures.

Harris said the new program aims to provide another alternative to opioid prescriptions and to underscore how the state is “leading the nation in this kind of research.”

Mental health can also be a contributing factor in opioid addiction. “People with mental health issues tend to be more prone to becoming addicted and vice–versa,” said Miriam Delphin–Rittmon, commissioner of the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “In a lot of cases, if mental health conditions such as depression are not properly diagnosed or treated, people turn to what’s popularly called ‘self—medication’. Ultimately that leads to a situation where they can crash and burn.”

Delphin–Rittmon said her agency recently received two federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grants — $371,000 to address prevention and $1 million over three years to expand access to buprenorphine, a semi–synthetic drug used to treat opioid addiction. And she noted that the 21st Century Cures Act recently signed into law by President Obama includes $1 billion in new opioid funding over two years.

Although Connecticut’s ranked 26th among states in the number of overdose deaths in 2015, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has sent Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell a letter urging them to funnel some of that money to the state. Sen. Chris Murphy (D), whose mental health reform bill was included in the 21st Century Cures Act, said he had phoned Burwell to make a similar plea.

Delphin–Rittmon said the state apparently is eligible for $5.5 million. Her department is working on an application for a 21st Century Cures grant before a Feb. 17 deadline.

“We want to apply for every last cent we can,” she said.

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2,000 square feet, has a 120—person capacity, while the 1,200—square—foot bar and music space on the second floor, can hold 135, thanks to a rooftop deck.

“The Juke Joint is sort of Peaches’ alter ego,” Fredericks said. “Downstairs is very comfortable, come as you are, while upstairs is where you can let loose a little bit. That’s where we encourage ‘responsible rowdiness.’” Local bands tending toward southern rock, though not exclusively, are already building followings there, she said.

Although “southern pub” sounds like an odd juxtaposition, Fredericks said it’s been a long–simmering concept — “I’ve had it for about 20 years” — that is freeing when it comes to décor and menu, as no one has a fixed idea of what a southern pub looks like. In this case, it’s high ceilings, distressed wood and exposed brick walls that accent the many antiques she’s collected during trips to the South.

Dishes include Redneck Charcuterie (Benton’s country ham, Tasso ham, pickled vegetables, house–made pimento cheese, bacon jam, whole–grain mustard, Ritz crackers and country toast); Carolina Pig Tails served with barbecue sauce and buttermilk ranch; Panhandle Shrimp ‘n’ Grits; and of course the Bucket o’ Chicken.

Fredericks credits executive chef Paul Failla, formerly of Bar Sugo at 102 Wall St., and beverage director Tom Siano, formerly of Washington Prime at 141 Washington St., with building the creative food and drink menus.

Although the now–defunct Jax & Co. and the still–extant Mama’s Boy, which she sold in 2015, were created with the South in mind, Fredericks said only Peaches has truly realized her dream.

“Mama’s Boy was a little bit industrial and modern,” she said of the eatery at 19 N. Water St., “and there’s a sense of sophistication there that wasn’t quite what I wanted — South Norwalk is a little more highbrow.

This neighborhood is more gritty… it looks right for what we’re doing. It’s a really cool neighborhood.”

Her career in the food industry began in high school, when she bussed tables at a Ridgefield diner; later she worked at the Rainbow Room and Windows on the World in Manhattan. Then the world of music came calling and she began working as “project manager, road manager, assistant, whatever,” Fredericks said, for the Rolling Stones on their Steel Wheels comeback tour, Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, among others.

“I’d get burned out on one and go back to the other,” she said. “I went out on the road with Eddie Money last summer. But I’m happy to be focused on Peaches now.

I’m back where it’s sane!”

ASK ANDI

BY ANDI GRAY

Lowering the debt load My goal for this coming year is to have the company get debt free. We have to come up with a plan on how to pay off our lines with suppliers and the bank.

What’s the best way to do that?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Pay off debt and build up cash reserves at the same time.

Figure out how much is reasonable debt, how much is too much. Make a budget based on realistic assumptions. Lower the most costly loans first.

The goal is to eventually get the business financially strong enough that you can use other peoples’ money because you choose to, not because you have to. Why do you want to use debt instead of asking investors to chip in and take shares in exchange? Because generally the cost of debt is much lower than the cost of equity.

A budget is a tool that every business owner needs to have in place, to plan how the finances of the business are going to

work. Work from the bottom up, including things such as tax payments on profits, profit distribution to shareholders, paying off debt and building up cash reserves. Once you figure out what you can afford to pay towards debt every month, split it in half.

Pay half toward debt; half goes into savings.

Why do you want to build up savings while you’re trying to pay off debts? Savings have a greater value to your business than a mere reduction in debts. Because of the way lending ratios work, savings can have a multiplier effect.

Know your ratios. There are various ratios and any good banker will help you figure out which ones you should be looking at regularly. There are two ratios that we look at all the time.

The first is the current ratio: current assets divided by current liabilities. Always have current assets worth at least two– and–one–half times what you have in current liabilities. Current liabilities typically include credit card debt, accounts payable and lines of credit. Current assets typically

include cash, bank account balances, and accounts receivables.

The second is the debt–to–equity ratio: total liabilities divided by shareholders’ equity. Keep debt under two times equity.

Equity is the value of the shares of the company. Debt is all debt, including current liabilities, leases and loans. If your debt—to— equity ratio is okay, but your current assets to current liabilities ratio is off, see if you can convert some of your current liabilities into a long–term loan so you can slowly pay it down over time.

As you work to pay off debt, take the indirect route. Build up value in the business by putting $1 toward savings as you put $1 toward paying off debts. It may take you longer to get rid of debt, but the business will be safer. Put savings into an account that you don’t dip into.

Make a plan to pay off your debt over time, starting with the most costly loans first. Keep in mind that this may not mean the highest amount outstanding to an individual lender. Evaluate the interest rate

you’re paying on every credit card, loan and line of credit.

Automate your debt payments, either through online payment systems or internal controls. Make a plan to pay off debt using a set percentage of the income you receive.

Making these controls automatic will mean less temptation to try and pay your loans at the end of the month when you’ve already allocated that money elsewhere.

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THE LIST

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

INSURANCE AGENCIES

Insurance Firms Ranked by the number of licensed brokers in the county. Listed alphabetically in the event of a tie.

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Top local executive(s) Email address Year agency established

Number of licensed brokers in county

Number of employees in the county

Peter Novak, Brendan Naughton and Timothy Ludwig 1886

300 (115 Westchester County, 80 Hudson Valley, N.Y.)

NA

Risk management, life insurance, disability, long-term, business planning and protection, employee benefits program, fringe benefits, retirement planning and investments, college funding programs, financial strategies

Jeffrey L. Rubin jeff.rubin@hubinternational.com 1952

37

41

Property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits and personal insurance

Gary Adams, Tony Cervone, Kathy Piro, Pam Stenger & Vicki Sicilian Senior sales and marketing manager gary.adams@bearingstar.com 1996

19

NA

Personal auto, home, condo, renters, umbrella liability, flood, recreational vehicles and life

DiMatteo Group Inc.

Robert Lesko and Kim DiMatteo llesko@dimatteogrp.com 1960

16

NA

Insurance, accounting and financial services for families and small businesses

Abercrombie Burns McKiernan & Company Insurance Inc.

Kevin P. McKiernan Christopher McKiernan info@abmck.com 1952

13

NA

Personal and commercial lines, life, health and disability

Merit Insurance Inc.

Sean Carroll scarroll@meritinsurance.com 1936

12 (Three Westchester County, N.Y.)

NA

Property and casualty, personal insurance, employee benefits (group life and health)

360 Corporate Benefit Advisors

Paul Lambert plambert@360cba.com 1984

11

NA

Employee benefits, medical, dental, life, disability, long-term care, travel, accident, voluntary benefits

Carlson & Carlson Inc.

Peter E. Carlson Jr. pcarlson@carlsonandcarlson.com 1920

10

12

Personal lines, commercial lines, life, health, group insurance and employee benefits

WM. F. Malloy Agency Inc.

William Malloy wmalloy@malloyins.com 1945

NA

Homeowners and car insurance premiums, individual or family health insurance policies, including disability, long-term care and Medicare supplement insurance; insurance for small businesses, including employee health insurance plans, business liability insurance, business property insurance and workers' compensation insurance; group life insurance plans

The Insurance Center

Paul K. Improta Paul.improta@theinsurancectr.com 1925

11

Commercial and personal property and casualty Insurance, specializing in contractors, restaurants, nonprofits, property managers, professional offices, retailers, manufacturers, wholesale distributors, homeowners associations, errors and omissions insurance, cyber liability and data breach insurance

Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co.

1

501 Merritt 7 Corporate Park, Fifth floor, Norwalk 06851 359-5300 • charteroakfinancial.com

2

HUB International Northeast Ltd.

777 Commerce Drive, Fairfield 06825 337-1800 • hubinternational.com/northeast/

3

Bearingstar Insurance

501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 06468 254-0875 • bearingstar.com

4

79 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484 924-5411 • dimatteogrp.com

5

30 Old Kings Highway South, Second floor, Darien 06820 655-7468 • abmck.com

6

1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 310, Shelton 06484 367-5328 • meritinsurance.com

7

1375 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 06824 800-357-1840 • 360corporatebenefitadvisors.com

8

15 Wilmot Lane, Riverside 06878 637-7575 • carlsonandcarlson.com

87 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06902 351-9898 • malloyins.com

9

6 Stony Hill Road, Suite 210, Bethel 06801 730-0634 ext. 102 • theinsurancectr.com

10

8

NA

Personal insurance, including homeowner, auto, umbrella, yacht; commercial insurance, including property, casualty, workers' compensation, umbrella, directors and officers bonds; and group health insurance, including life, disability and nonprofits

Hatfield Insurance Agency Inc.

Guy Hatfield ghatfield@hatfieldinsuranceagency.com 1905

6

NA

Home, auto, business, marine, life, disability, surety and expert witness services

Ganim Financial

Lawrence J. Ganim, Valerie S. Koch lganim@ganimgroup.com 1985

5

9

Life, disability, long-term care and group medical insurance

4

5

Business, professional, home, auto, valuables, umbrella, life, group and individual medical, directors and officers

Robert J. Mills Jr. mills.mills@snet.net 1953

3

5

Automobile, boats, motorcycles, bonds and commercial risk

John H. Wygal, president Debbie Wygal, marketing director and office manager jwygal@jwygal.com 1995

2

4

Individual retirement plans, long-term care, Medicare, health, life, long/short-term disability, travel, auto, homeowners, umbrella, renters, business insurance, including dental, disability, health, life and vision

(A division of Cross Financial Corp.)

30 Buxton Farm Road, Suite 120, Stamford 06905 321-0001 • insurexchg.com

1735 Post Road, Fairfield 06824 256-5660 • hatfieldinsuranceagency.com

12

2429 North Ave., Bridgeport 06604 335-0851 • ganimgroup.com

13

1200 Summer St., Stamford 06905 321-1020 • heinsurance.com

15

9

Ward Bennett, president ward@insurexchg.com 1985

The Insurance Exchange Inc.

11

14

10

Hagendoorn & Emond Insurance Inc.

Mills & Mills Insurance

35 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton 06897 762-8373 • millsandmillsinsurance.com

John H. Wygal & Company LLC 161 East Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk 06851 831-8555 • jwygal.com

Bruce Emond bemond@heinsurance.com 2000

This list is a sampling of insurance firms that serve the region. If you would like to include your firm in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

NA

8

Types of insurance sold

Not available.

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S

EDUCATION

SPECIAL REPORT

Governor’s top aide settles into state university system post

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN ktzimmerman@westfairinc.com

T

hough only five years old, the state’s Board of Regents for Higher Education, which governs the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, has hardly had a smooth go of it. But that looks to be changing with the board’s unanimous vote in December to extend the contract of the state system’s president, Mark Ojakian, through Aug. 31, 2020.

It’s a welcome sign of stability for CSCU, which includes 17 state colleges and universities with a cumulative enrollment of about 85,000 students, after it burned through two presidents in its first three years.

The first, former University of Maine President Robert A. Kennedy, resigned after about a year on the job after it was discovered that he’d paid more than $250,000 in raises to staff without the regents’ board’s approval.

His successor, Gregory Gray, former chancellor of Riverside Community College District in California, resigned at the end of 2015, two years into a three-year contract, amid complaints from faculty and legislators alike that he acted in a cavalier and autocratic manner.

“The idea that by staying here another year I’ll be the longest-standing president is pretty surprising,” Ojakian recently told the Business Journal. Plucked in August 2015 from his position as Gov. Dannel Malloy’s chief of staff to replace Gray on an interim basis, the 63-year-old Ojakian was given the permanent title last month at the same salary of $335,000.

“I’m willing to travel all around and actively listen to people,” he said when asked about the regents’ vote of confidence.

“I don’t have and I don’t pretend to have all the answers, but I think I’ve proven that I’m willing to work with everyone to find workable solutions.”

Ojakian noted that while he’d spent six years as senior adviser to the commissioner at the Connecticut Department of Higher Education, “I don’t come from academia. I have a master’s but not a doctorate.”

“But I believe I have the skill set that’s right for this position,” he said.

Mark Ojakian speaks with Connecticut students.

“I’m a strategic person with great political skills. Working as the governor’s chief of staff taught me how to build a consensus between Democrats and Republicans around important pieces of legislation.

I’m able to bring everybody to the table to discuss the valuable things that everyone can offer — in this case, faculty, students and administrators.”

“I’m willing to take the tough questions,” Ojakian added. “And I’ll always be honest with people. I never commit to something I can’t deliver on.”

Such skills could play a significant role in the coming months as CSCU, like so many government-run entities, faces what Ojakian calls “the new economic environment in Connecticut. As we continue to look for state support, we cannot raise tuition to the point where people can no longer afford to attend our schools.”

Ojakian did back a tuition increase last spring that was approved by the Board of Regents, with a 5 percent rise at Western, Southern, Eastern and Central Connecticut state universities and a 3.5 percent increase at community colleges.

Ojakian's creativity has been shown in a pair of programs launched this fall at Asuntuck Community College in Enfield.

Students from nearby Massachusetts can attend at in-state tuition rates, while as part of a “second chance” federal program in which Asuntuck was one of four community colleges in the state chosen to participate, inmates receive instruction to “help them as they begin to transition back to society,” Ojakian said.

While CSCU’s 11 other community colleges reported decreasing enrollment this fall, with an average decline of 4.6 percent, and its four regional universities averaged

a 0.8 percent decrease, Asuntuck saw its enrollment rise by 18.5 percent.

“We can’t continue to do business as usual,” Ojakian said. “We want to be creative when it comes to enrollment as well as retention. That’s one of my biggest goals.”

The CSCU president also has taken pains to assure undocumented students that they will continue to be supported during a Trump presidency. “I have heard concerns from our DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the Obama immigration policy that allows certain undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation) and other undocumented students,” Ojakian said in a Dec. 12 statement, “who feel particularly vulnerable and scared about what lies ahead for them and their families …. I also want to reaffirm that at CSCU we are committed to social justice, to celebrating our diversity and fostering a climate of inclusion and respect for one another.”

“To be very clear, we will continue to unequivocally support our undocumented students and provide whatever legal or other services we can during this uncertain time,” Ojakian said.

“It’s too premature to make any pronouncements” about specific measures, Ojakian told the Business Journal. “DACA students know where I stand. Once President—elect Trump actually becomes president and actually does something, then I will react to it specifically. But hiring attorneys to say you’re a sanctuary school has no legal standing and gives a false sense of security.”

Looking ahead to the end of his term in 2020, Ojakian said, “I’d like to have a structure in place where students can move seamlessly between two — and four — year systems.

There are still a lot of people who don’t know about what our community colleges offer.

I’ve heard that in some cases high school students are being actively discouraged from going to community colleges.”

“But these schools offer a very inexpensive, high — quality education that can either get them started towards a bachelor’s degree or to receive an associate’s degree.

And I’m very honored to be leading this system.”

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Sacred Heart University joins the world according to GARP

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

W

hen Sacred Heart University’s Jack Welch College of Business learned in October that it had been accepted as an academic partner by the Global Association of Risk Professionals, the Jersey City-based organization that grants financial risk manager certification to financial services industry executives, it found itself in a rather exclusive group.

“The FRM status is recognized worldwide and to be among 60-odd academic institutions worldwide with GARP affiliation is very meaningful for our students,” said Mark Ritter, executive-in-residence at the Welch business school. “When our students are applying for jobs, anyone in risk management or in the financial world will know exactly how they’re trained, exactly what they’ve done and know what standard they are.”

“We are very pleased to welcome Sacred Heart University to the GARP Partnership for Risk Education,” said Chris Donohue,

GARP‘s managing director, when announcing the university’s new status. “The master’s in finance and investment management program offered by the Welch College of Business is a comprehensive program specifically developed with the requirements of global risk management in mind.

Upon completing this program, students will be well-positioned to pursue the FRM designation and a career in the global risk management profession.”

The private university in Fairfield is only the second Connecticut school with GARP certification, joining the University of Connecticut. Although there is no cost for membership in the association, “Standards are very high,” Ritter said.

“Every major bank and financial institution is a member,” he said. “I am a member as an individual, having been in banking for 20-odd years.”

“We had to go through a process where we handed over our curriculum to GARP and they assessed our curriculum. We had to comply to 70 percent of what they’re looking for in respect to students being certified for an FRM. It was about three months’ worth of work, going backward and forward

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Former investment banker Mark Ritter, executive-inresidence at Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business. Photo by Phil Hall

between GARP and ourselves, before they understood our curriculum and we understood what they were looking for.”

With the new partnership with GARP, students seeking the FRM certification will not have to pay for all of their exam costs and certain books will be available at discounted prices. The FRM test can either be taken while the student is still in pursuit of a degree or after graduating.

For Ritter, having the chance to gain

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FRM certification could not have come at a more serendipitous time, especially as risk management has become an acute priority in the financial world.

“When Dodd-Frank was enacted in 2010 and the rules were promulgated by the CFTC, the SEC etc., the emphasis on proprietary trading and risk-taking within banks declined,” he said. “However, the compliance aspect — whether that is operational risk, market risk, credit risk, etc. — has increased. Furthermore, supply chain risk and operational risk are key topics at the moment. When looking at logistics, people are looking at that in greater detail – whereas before, it was seen as more of a backoffice function. Now it is very much in the forefront because there is so much money to be made or lost.”

Ritter said that students that obtain FRM certification will find themselves with a major advantage once they leave school.

“One of my roles is to help our students find meaningful positions based on their skill set,” he said. “We believe our association with GARP will further enhance our students’ ability to seek roles in risk management positions.”

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BRIEFLY

CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS SOUGHT

The Connecticut State Department of Education has issued a request for proposals for new state and local charter schools — the first time in the nearly three years since it last requested such applications.

Applications must be received between July 1 and Aug. 15 of 2017. The state Board of Education will decide whether to approve each application within 90 days of receipt.

In a Dec. 27 statement announcing the opening of the application period, state Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell said, “Our goal is for all public school

opportunities in Connecticut to be highquality options for families, and we work to support charters, magnet schools and traditional public schools to continuously improve the quality education they provide. In Connecticut, charters are located in the communities that serve the highest need families and provide high quality choices for students and families. They play an important role in offering a diverse array of high-quality public school choices for families in our state.”

As it now stands, there are nearly 9,100 students attending the state’s 24 charter schools, including six in Bridgeport, two in Stamford and one in South Norwalk.

When the Education Department last sought charter proposals in September 2013, it approved and funded four of eight applications. In 2012, three of seven applications were approved, while in 2011 none of the seven applications received was approved.

UCONN SET TO DEFY TRUMP ON ILLEGALS

The president of the University of Connecticut has announced that the school will defy any new Trump Administration policies that would call for the investigation and arrest of illegal immigrants in the student body.

UConn President Susan Herbst said the University of Connecticut Police Department will not arrest illegal immigrant students based on administrative warrants issued by federal agencies including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the Department of Homeland Security. Herbst added that the school will continue to admit illegal immigrants as students.

“UConn is doing those things which are the essential elements of the sanctuary policies that have been adopted in several large U.S. cities,” Herbst said. “Those elements include: law enforcement policies that do not question the immigration status of those who seek police assistance,

law enforcement not detaining individuals based on civil immigration holds, confidentiality of records that include immigration status, and the issuance of photographic identification to facilitate access to services.”

S&P GIVES UNIVERSITY AN A

Fairfield’s Sacred Heart University has announced that Standard & Poor’s upgraded the school’s long-term rating from BBB+ to A. Only three other private colleges in the state — Trinity, Wesleyan and Yale — received an A or higher from the ratings agency.

“Enrollment continued to grow into fall 2016 as the university expands both its undergraduate and graduate programs,” said S&P’s report on the school.

“We are pleased with the increase in our financial resources and all that has allowed us to do for our students,” said Michael Kinney, SHU senior vice president for finance and administration. “To have S&P validate our strong financial profile with this rating increase is very gratifying.”

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The White House has announced the implementation of the Northeast Ocean Plan, which is promoted as a collaborative effort by the federal government, private sector and environmental entities to share oceanrelated data in the New England region.

The new plan includes a data portal that will provide information on the oceanic ecosystem and the commercial and scientific activities occurring in the waters off New England.

According to a White House statement attributed to Christy Goldfuss and John P. Holdren, the co-chairs of the National Ocean Council, the portal will “allow scientists, stakeholders and the public to easily obtain and use information about the marine environment and engage in decision-making processes such as National Environmental Policy Act review by identifying who may be affected by proposed activities or where additional information is needed.”

The 203-page Northeast Ocean Plan stated a focus on a “comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach (that considers) the ‘big picture’ of ecological, economic, cultural, and other needs in our region.” It is also being positioned as guaranteeing a new era of “transparent, efficient government decision-making” that will “reduce duplication and inefficiency in decision-making and coordinate among agencies and governments based on a common vision, common information sources and clear decisionmaking processes.”

A similar plan for the Mid-Atlantic region was also announced, and additional plans are scheduled for the oceanic territories in the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific.

— Kevin Zimmerman, Phil Hall

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS—FILED Maher & Murtha LLC, et al., Newtown. Filed by Goldstein and Peck PC, Bridgeport. $2,233 in favor of HNG Real Estate LLC. Property: 102 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. Filed Dec. 7.

ATTACHMENTS—RELEASED Reilly Brothers Contracting LLC, New Fairfield. Released by Robert A. Ziegler. $27,000 in favor of East Haven Builders Supply, East Haven. Property: Lot 2, Map 3234, New Fairfield.

Filed Nov. 22.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL A. Runzuelli Family LP, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform a tenant fit—out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 240 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Accent Signs LLC, contractor for 80 WEP—1351 LLC 50 Percent, et al. Install signs on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

AG—GCS Shippan Landing Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the railing on an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $135,000.

Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Blackwell Construction LLC, contractor for High Ridge Office Park LLC. Add a demising wall to an existing commercial space at Turn of River Road, Building 5, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken.

Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: John Golden c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

Bollyky, Laszlo J., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 31 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $310,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

J A Rosa Construction LLC, contractor for the town of Stamford.

Install a new interceptor in an existing commercial space at 195 Hillandale Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,665. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Boston HP LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct new medical office suites in an existing commercial space at 1281 E. Main St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $2.5 million. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Jensu Realty LLC, Westport, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit— out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 17 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,800.

Filed Dec. 1.

City of Norwalk, contractor for self.

Renovate the kitchen and reception area in an existing commercial space at 299 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,555. Filed Dec. 9.

Magna Construction, Stamford, contractor for Greenwich Manov LLC. Renovate the open area on the property of an existing commercial space at 1063 Boston Post Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Nov. 30.

City of Stamford, contractor for self.

Put up a retaining wall on an existing commercial space at 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Construction Associates Inc., contractor for Oracle USA Inc. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 900 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

DVA Associates LLC, Weston, contractor for self. Change the name on a building at 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Empire Telecom USA LLC, North Billerica, Mass., contractor for 36 Ritch Avenue LLC. Swap the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 36 Ritch Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed December 2016.

Fabrizio, William J., contractor for Cappelli Louis Family Limited Partnership. Construct an accessory structure on an existing commercial space at 421 Atlantic St., Unit ASCAI—3, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,420.

Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Gardner Construction & Industrial Services Inc., contractor for Rich— Taubman Associates. Install a retail kiosk in an existing commercial space at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Gavrielidis, Mike and Chris Gavrielidis, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Rehabilitate three front offices in an existing commercial space at 79 Seaview Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Dec. 6.

GB Zeolla LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a tenant to the second floor of an existing commercial space at 193 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Norwalk Home Improvements LLC, Tarrytown, contractor for self.

Perform a tenant fit—out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 230 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 2.

R & M Custom Contractors LLC, contractor for West Avenue Realty Associates LLC. Remove a wall in an existing commercial space at 650 West Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Reilly Builders LLC, contractor for Livewell LLC. Pour the foundation for a new commercial building at 25 Gardiner St., Darien. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Sabia, Salvatore J., contractor for the town of Stamford. Install a generator in an existing commercial space at 110 Haig Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Sono Metro LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Secure a commercial building at 11 Chestnut St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed Dec. 2.

South Coast Improvement, contractor for VTR Stamford LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 77 Third St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $578,313.

Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Stamford Sign & Graphics, contractor for Legacy Stamford LLC. Install two storefront signs on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 900—910 Summer St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Nov. 28 and Dec 2.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Green Pastures LLC. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 237 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000.

Filed December 2016.

The Eversly Condo, Norwalk, contractor for self. Reconfigure the lobby area in an existing commercial space at 5 Eversley Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Vasser, Bryan M., Stamford, contractor for Stampar Associates LLC. Add letters to an existing commercial space at 1980 W. Main St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Vasser, Bryan M., Stamford, contractor for UB Stamford LP. Add letters to an existing commercial space at 2215 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

WEI, Flushing, N.Y., contractor for Better Environments LLC. Perform commercial alterations to an existing space at 24 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 1.

RESIDENTIAL 25 Fairview Terrace LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single—family residence at 25 Fairview Terrace, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed December 2016.

550 Riverview LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single—family residence at 550 River Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Filed December 2016.

ARS Services Inc., contractor for Robert E. Callahan, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 181 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,900. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Better Built Basements LLC, Berlin, contractor for Jones Congiu and Frank Congiu. Finish a portion of the basement in an existing single—family residence for a recreation room and storage at 3 Rowayton Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000.

Filed Dec. 8.

Bradford Estates, Darien, contractor for Francis Piantidosi and Florence Piantidosi. Install piles and piers in an existing single—family residence and demolish the interior at 197 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Build Right Home Solutions LLC, Cromwell, contractor for Maria Ebner.

Strip and reroof an existing single— family residence at 21 Sable St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,445. Filed Dec. 9.

Canaan Construction Ltd, New Canaan, contractor for Greyrock Associates LLC. Relocate the bedroom and bathroom in an existing single— family residence at 11 Sunset Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $185,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Carpentry Unlimited Inc., contractor for Joseph Mysza, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 317 Thornridge Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Chi—Kou, Cheng, Norwalk, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single—family residence at 80 County St., Unit 6E, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,000.

Filed Dec. 5.

Clermont LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single— family residence at 4 Jorfran Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed December 2016.

Complete Dismantling Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for John F. Homan and Kara K. Homan. Demolish an existing single—family residence at 24 Whiffle Tree Lane, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for Carl Lupinacci.

Demolish a multifamily residence at 30 Garden St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 12 and Dec 16.

Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for Carl Lupinacci.

Demolish a multifamily residence at 26 Garden St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 12 and Dec 16.

Connecticut Roofcrafters LLC, West Haven, contractor for Laura Kottler. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 63 Neptune Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,300. Filed Dec. 7.

Corbett, Ruth, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single—family residence at 83 Olmstead Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,337. Filed Nov. 28.

CRS Lakeside Hill LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Stephen Auslender and Lorne Auslender. Perform alterations to an existing single—family residence at 7 Orems Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $102,000. Filed Dec. 1.

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DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Barry McLaughlin. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 23 Shepherd St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,123. Filed Dec. 2.

Eben Ezer Roofing Corp., Stamford, contractor for Brian McGuire and Analia McGuire. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 131 Mariomi Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 18.

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M&T BANK’S WEINSTOCK JOINS BOARD OF HDF

Michael Weinstock

Michael Weinstock, market president for M&T Bank in Connecticut, has been appointed to the board of the Housing Development Fund (HDF), which helps first-time homebuyers become homeowners through free counseling and lending products, assists developers in building affordable housing units with financing and supports homeowners through its programs. With more than $120 million funds under management, HDF provides programs for pre-development, acquisition, rehabilitation and construction of affordable housing, as well as payment and closing cost assistance loans to low — and moderate — income families in Connecticut, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester counties in New York. Weinstock, who joined M&T Bank in 1996, has held past roles with the March of Dimes Rockland/Westchester County Division, where he served as chairman, the Foundation Board for the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield and the board of the Westchester region of the American Diabetes Association, where he was honored with its “Father of the Year” award in 2013.

SCAILS ELECTED TO AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL Lisa Scails, executive director of the Danbury-based Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut – a nonprofit that promotes and advocates for arts, history and culture – was elected as a member of the advisory council for the private sector of Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit with offices in Washington, D.C., and New York that is dedicated to advancing the arts and arts education in the country. Scails will advise Americans for the Arts’ staff on developing programs and services that will build a deeper connection to the field and network membership. The private sector council and the network it serves, including arts and business councils, business committees for the arts, united arts funds and local arts agencies, promotes the message that business support for the arts is integral to its success and longevity. Scails will serve a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2017 through Dec. 31, 2019.

UBER CONNECTICUT LAUNCHES ‘PROJECT JUMPSTART’ Uber Connecticut, the local branch of an international transportation network based in San Francisco, donated $1,500 to the Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew (BARC) as part of a new community outreach effort known as “Project Jumpstart.” The award presentation took place during Uber’s Fairfield driver and family holiday party at the Fairfield Theater Company, an annual event that celebrates the achievements of Uber’s driver partners. The goal of Project Jumpstart is to validate charitable causes and organizations that Uber driver-partners support. Under the initiative, Uber will donate $1,500 to an organization each quarter. BARC, a nonprofit that provides aid to dogs in need throughout Connecticut, is the first award recipient for Project Jumpstart in Connecticut.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING

SAVINGS BANK OF DANBURY WELCOMES COLINDRÉS

FIRST COUNTY BANK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT RECIPIENTS

Savings Bank of Danbury welcomed Samantha Colindrés as assistant vice president, marketing director. In this role, her responsibilities include the development of corporate marketing plans and tactical marketing strategies. Colindrés brings more than 12 years marketing experience in financial services, specifically with creative graphic design, marketing campaign development and marketing strategy. Prior to joining, she worked for Rockefeller & Co., its subsidiary RockIt Solutions and, most recently, Fi-Tek LLC, where she served as a marketing associate. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from Marist College.

Samantha Colindrés

UNION SAVINGS BANK WELCOMES MAGUIRE

Jill Maguire

Danbury-based Union Savings Bank welcomed Jill Maguire as an assistant vice president and senior branch manager of the bank’s Ridgefield branch. Maguire’s responsibilities include overseeing management and business development for the Ridgefield branch, at 100 Danbury Road. Prior to joining, she served as a retirement planning specialist at Danbury-based Matson Financial Advisors, having previously spent 18 years at Fairfield County Bank, where she held the titles of branch manager and business development officer. Maguire of Ridgefield is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and a member of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Ridgefield Rotary Club, where she has served as its president.

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Hart Magnet Elementary School young student scientists with principal Linda Darling, left, and teacher Audra LaMonica, middle, receive a FirstClass Teacher Grant for the “Geology Rocks!” program, presented by Reyno A. Giallongo Jr., right, president of First County Bank Foundation and chairman and CEO of First County Bank.

First County Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Stamford-based First County Bank, announced the recipients of its FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers, a new grant program developed exclusively for kindergarten through sixth grade teachers in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan and Westport public school districts. The grant was designed by First County Bank Foundation to help teachers fund programs fostering creative education in and beyond the classroom. Requested grant amounts could exceed $1,000 and principal authorization is required. The grant recipients include Andrew Pearce from Columbus Magnet School; Catherine Byrne from Hamilton Ave. School; Beverly Boyd, Audra LaMonica, Tammy Childs, Linda Kuehn and Susan Christiano from Hart Magnet Elementary School; Monica Strobel, Gregory Herrmann, Melissa Smith, Liz Hirtenstein and Judy Kinzler from Julia A. Stark Elementary School; Joan Skloot from Marvin Elementary School; Lucila Telesco and Lisette Guerra-Rhazali from Newfield Elementary School; Sharlene Turner from Rogers International School; Keely Norton from Scofield Magnet Middle School; Erin Gray from Springdale School; and Tracy O’Neill from Westover Magnet School.

FIFTH ANNUAL SANDY HOOK 5K TO BE HELD IN NEWTOWN

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY’S WELCOMES NEW AGENT

Trey Bickers

William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, a real estate firm with more than 1,000 sales associates in 28 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts and Westchester County, N.Y., welcomed Trey Bickers as a sales agent based out of the firm’s Southport brokerage. Bickers of Fairfield been involved in real estate for the past 11 years, serving as a licensed real estate appraiser and co-owner of a small family business that has been operating for more than 40 years. He is also an avid health, fitness and sports enthusiastic, having coached at the high school level through the years.

NBC UNIVERSAL EMPLOYEES BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO CHILDREN IN STAMFORD 2016 Sandy Hook 5K Race committee

The organizers of The Sandy Hook 5K, an initiative to honor the memories of the lives lost and support those impacted by the tragic events of Dec. 14, 2012 in Sandy Hook, announced that its fifth annual race will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2017 on the campus of Fairfield Hills in Newtown, beginning at 9 a.m. with staggered kid’s fun runs, followed by the 5K race at 9:45 a.m. Rated the fourth best road race in Connecticut by Best of Connecticut of AmericanTowns Media, the Sandy Hook 5K has increased to 2,500 runners, the largest since the race moved back to Newtown. The Newtown Memorial Fund will serve as the fiduciary to collect and process all donations, which will be donated to the Collaborative Recovery Fund administered by the Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, which pays the out —of— pocket mental health expenses for those who have been most impacted by the tragedy. Additionally, a percentage of the proceeds will go directly to the chosen nonprofits of those that lost loved ones. Online registration will open on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at 4 p.m. on the official race website, 5krunforshf.org. The registration fee for the 5K is $30, $10 for the kid’s runs and $26 for the virtual runners.

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES ANNOUNCES AWARDS AND LICENSURES Bethel-based Financial Strategies Investment Advisor Services, a tax preparation, investment advisory and insurance firm servicing the greater Danbury area, announced its recent awards and licensures. Edward A. Tomasko was awarded the “Enrolled Agent” designation, a status that is the highest credential awarded by the Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS, recognized nationwide. In addition to his tax specialization, Tomasko has a master’s degree in business administration and is a certified financial planner.

Catherine B. McGrath recently received her license as an insurance broker for life, accident and health and credit and travel insurance in Connecticut and New York. She also serves as the company’s marketing director, working to educate and support clients on financial planning and solutions.

Employees of NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution, the division of NBCUniversal that is responsible for the production, sale and distribution of its products to national broadcast television, donated more than 160 toys to the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford as part of the company’s annual holiday toy drive. Each of the 60 NBCUniversal volunteers received a personalized “wish card” from a child at the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, which specified the toys that he or she wished to receive. In addition to the wish card program, NBCUniversal also purchased extra toys to be donated to other children at the club. The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford services more than 1,500 youth annually with an average daily attendance of 500 members, from kindergarten through 12th grade, at two club locations in Stamford.

STAMFORD YOUNG ARTISTS PHILHARMONIC CELEBRATES 58 YEARS The Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic (SYAP), an organization that strives to educate, enrich and inspire young people through the power of music, is celebrating 58 years of helping the students in its three orchestras to perfect their musical skills, learn the value of teamwork and gain confidence through performing. In the 2015 to 2016 year, SYAP grew from 97 to 124 members from throughout Connecticut and New York, with its season finale being held at Carnegie Hall. SYAP plans to launch its summer festival this year, a new program including an intensive rehearsal schedule and finishing with a challenging concert, open to all young musician interested in remaining engaged in their music training during the summer months.

LAURALTON HALL’S STOCKING STUFFER DRIVE The students of Lauralton Hall in Milford, an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women, partook in the spirit of the season for its stocking stuffer drive. The school’s National Honor Society chapter assembled more than 40 gift bags filled with personal care items and Stop & Shop gift cards and delivered them on Dec. 15 to the Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport, a nonprofit providing literacy and life —skills training to low— income women. The students also donated large boxes filled with replacement items that they had collected during the drive, which totaled more than 500 items.

DATES JAN. 7

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Craig’s Fine Jewelry are presenting a live screening of The Met Opera Live in high definition, Verdi’s Nabucco, at 12:55 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203—438—9748.

JAN. 13 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting Jefferson Starship for its brand new tour, “Carry the Fire Tour 2017,” featuring classic rock hits and concert rarities, including “Volunteers,” “White Rabbit,” “Wooden Ships,” “Somebody to Love” and “Count on Me,” 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203—438—5795.

JAN. 14 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting The Coasters, known for hit songs “Yakety Yak,” “Poison Ivy,” “Searchin’” and “Charlie Brown,” 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203—438—5795.

JAN. 15 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting “The Wall Theatrical Extravaganza: A Floydian Spectacle,” a live theatrical rock performance, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203— 438—5795.

JAN. 19 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting Buster Poindexter for a martini swigging, tuxedo clad evening of rock and roll, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203—438—5795.

JAN. 20 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting 20—time Grammy Award winner Pat Metheny, who has won countless polls as “Best Jazz Guitarist” and awards, including three gold records for (Still Life) Talking, Letter from Home and Secret Story, 7:15 p.m. wine tasting in the lobby for ticket holders with artwork by Elisa Keogh, 8 p.m. performance, 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203—438—5795.

JAN. 21 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting comedians Rich Vos, Pete Correale and Robert Kelly for a non—stop evening of laughs, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203— 438—5795.

JAN. 25 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt for an acoustic evening of storytelling and music making, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203—438—5795.

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FACTS Eben Ezer Roofing Corp., Stamford, contractor for Brian McGuire and Analia McGuire. Add siding to an existing single—family residence at 131 Mariomi Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Nov. 18.

Isaian House, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the bathroom on the first floor of an existing single— family residence at 120 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed Dec. 12.

Elite Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John B. Riis. Renovate the interior of an existing single—family residence at 56 Weskum Wood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $82,000.

Filed December 2016.

J. Wood Construction, contractor for Oak Crest Development. Finish the basement in an existing single—family residence at 56 Maple St., Darien. Estimated cost: $46,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Erdelyi, Dorothy Wattenberg, Norwalk, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 13 Linden Heights, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Evens, Richard A., New Fairfield, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single—family residence at 46 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 17.

Evolve Building Group LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Eleanor MacNeill.

Renovate the kitchen in an existing single—family residence and remove the closet at 136 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Foldeak, Dorothy, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a rear deck to an existing single—family residence at 6 Vail St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Grossman, Adam, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish the attic in an existing single—family residence at 13 Yost St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Hamilla, William, Bridgeport, contractor for Gretchen Crowley. Add new vinyl siding to an existing single— family residence at 5 Dewal Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,500.

Filed Dec. 2.

Harahan, Lynn and Stephen Harahan, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Build out an accessory apartment at 2 Colonial Road, New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 18.

Harrington, Deborah and Jeffrey Harrington, Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen, bathrooms and add a bathroom to an existing single—family residence at 1860 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Higgins, Molly B. and Brian Thomas Higgins, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add a screened porch and front porch to an existing single—family residence at 72 Beech Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $13,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Ingalls, Edward B., contractor for John P. Murphy, et al. Add a generator to an existing single—family residence at 163 Mill Brook Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

J.D. Demolition, Norwalk, contractor for Stephen Mettler and Stacy Mettler. Demolish an existing single— family residence at 2 Wing Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

J.P. Maguire Associates, Waterbury, contractor for Brian Hamilton and Roseann Hamilton. Renovate the bathroom, kitchen, siding and roofing on an existing single—family residence at 39 Midrocks Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $91,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Jonas Design Build LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Victorson LLC. Add new siding and windows to an existing single—family residence and remove the old kitchen and bathrooms at 562 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed December 2016.

Katsikis, Joannis, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a shed to the property of an existing single—family residence at 59 Avery St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $200. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

KB Builders, contractor for Chang Yen. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single—family residence at 11 Denhurst Place, Darien. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 5.

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Lau Real Estate, Norwalk, contractor for self. Expand the bathroom on the second floor of an existing single—family residence and add two bedrooms and one full bathroom at 8 Gordon St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Lecher Development LLC, New Canaan, contractor for James H. Baird III and Elizabeth G. Baird. Renovate the master bathroom, finished attic, kitchen and mudroom in an existing single—family residence at 182 W. Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Lezaja, Sanja, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish an existing single—family residence at 91 White Oak Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Lucas, Theodore L., contractor for Mark Stahl, et al. Add a generator to an existing single—family residence at 275 Briar Brae Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Ly, Chan, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add new vinyl siding to an existing single—family residence at 56 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Marthowitz, Roburn and Harry Marthowitz, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish out the basement in an existing single—family residence at 16 Heritage Island Road, New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 30.

McJean, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Replace the decking on an existing single—family residence at 110 Lake Drive South, New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 30.

Keller, Andrew, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install a portable spa in an existing single—family residence at 10 Island Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Moriordy Construction, Stamford, contractor for Benno Meier. Demolish an existing single—family residence at 340 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed December 2016.

L21 Construction, contractor for CL Darien Partners. Pour the foundation for a new single—family residence at 72 Kensett Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Move, Veronica C., New Fairfield, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single—family residence at 28 Hillandale Ave., New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 21.

L21 Construction, contractor for CL Darien Partners. Pour the foundation for a new single—family residence at 71 Kensett Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Olson Development LLC, Newtown, contractor for Michael Annika Sotirhos. Remodel the interior of an existing single—family residence at 545 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $328,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Lanni General Contracting LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Tomaz Pogacnik. Construct a new two—family residence with eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, two fireplaces, a finished attic and an open patio at 50 Oak St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Lanni Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Tomaz Pogacnik. Demolish an existing single—family residence at 50 Oak St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 22.

Pat Munger Construction Co., Branford, contractor for Robert Schwartz. Add a new roof to an existing single—family residence and add an exit door at 52 Day St., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $48,500. Filed Dec. 6.

Patricia, Thrane, Greenwich, contractor for self. Replace the garage roof on the property of an existing single—family residence at 28 Upland Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed December 2016.

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FIGURES Pools by Murphy, contractor for Jennifer Chernichaw. Install an in— ground pool on the property of an existing single—family residence at 12 Casemens St., Darien. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Rocky Hill, contractor for Gertrude L. Paight, et al. Replace the windows in an existing single—family residence at 194 Joffre Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $12,355. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Power Home Remodeling Group LLC, Rocky Hill, contractor for Martha D. Vernazza. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 109 Willowbrook Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,374. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Quality of Living Builders, contractor for Scott Zionie and Jamie Zionie. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single—family residence at 15 Holmes Court, Darien. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Nov. 30.

R M S Construction LLC, contractor for Sylvan Knoll Section 1 Inc. Remove the walls on the interior of an existing single—family residence on Sylvan Knoll Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Reed, Gifford D., Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel the kitchen and master bathroom in an existing single—family residence at 500 River Road, Unit 20, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed December 2016.

Renato Gsaparian Associates LLC, Fairfield, contractor for Bradley K. Colton and Melissa T. Colton.

Construct a new single—family residence with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a three—car garage, a covered patio, a finished attic and an unfinished basement at 92 Conrad Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $750,000. Filed Nov. 16.

Richard, James D., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a deck to an existing single—family residence at 279 Eden Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Rich—Taubman Associates, Stamford, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 230 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Riga LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Heather Foster. Strip and reroof an existing single—family residence at 28 Park Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Riggs, James, Bridgeport, contractor for Jennifer Weiss. Enclose the patio area in an existing single—family residence at 45 Daniel Drive, Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Dec. 12.

Rob Deleon Services, contractor for Phillip Karp. Demolish part of an existing single—family residence at 29 Stony Brook Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Robidioux Landscaping Inc., New Canaan, contractor for David R. Frame and Malia M. Frame. Install an in—ground pool on the property of an existing single—family residence at 113 Old Studio Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Robidioux Landscaping Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Brian J. Bisesi.

Install an in—ground pool on the property of an existing single—family residence at 115 Old Studio Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $105,000.

Filed Nov. 28.

Roddy, Brian, contractor for Chin Singh—Guidry. Add a full bathroom and dormer to an existing single— family residence at 287 West Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $46,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Ross Solar Group, Danbury, contractor for Richard Dowdle and Tania Dowdle. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 150 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $46,000.

Filed Nov. 15.

S & W Building & Remodeling Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Peter Antonopoulos. Renovate the bathrooms in an existing single—family residence at 186 Heritage Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Saranac Builders, contractor for Steve Moore and Joanne Moore. Renovate the kitchen and utility room in an existing single—family residence at 35 Intervale Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Seaman Construction, Rowayton, contractor for ESP Wexford II LLC. Demolish an existing single—family residence at 121 Park St., New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Solar City Corp., San Mateo, contractor for Caroline Gonzales and Arturo Gonzales. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 2 Norvel Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $12,220. Filed Dec. 5.

Solar City Corp., San Mateo, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 9 1/2 Spring Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,108.

Filed Dec. 5.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Karen Free Royce. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single—family residence for a special event at 53 Maher Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed December 2016.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Linda E. McMahon. Add temporary tents to the property of an existing single—family residence for a special event at 47 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000.

Filed December 2016.

THD at Home Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Thomas S. Turk and Silvia R. Prandi. Perform minor residential building improvements at 6 Antler Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $8,605. Filed Dec. 1.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Jeanne A. Barry Living Trust. Replace the windows in an existing single— family residence at 11 High Line Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,708.

Filed between Dec. 12 and Dec 16.

The Gardiner Group LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Michael Chen and Jeanette L. Chen. Finish the basement with a bar, theater and sitting room in an existing single—family residence at 75 Pastures Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $135,000.

Filed Nov. 21.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for Nancy J. Halstead, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 118 Old Barn Road North, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,607. Filed between Dec. 5 and Dec 9.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Cheshire, contractor for James E. Kahn and Joseph Kahn. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 446 Valley Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,607. Filed December 2016.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Slippy/ Zdayko. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 8 Bookhill Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,200. Filed Dec. 5.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Donald Parks.

Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 3 Skyview Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $47,234. Filed Dec. 6.

Vivint Solar Developer LLC, Lehi, Utah, contractor for Maria Morales.

Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single—family residence at 19 Ivy Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,100. Filed Dec. 6.

Webb, Gary, Danbury, contractor for William B. McDowell and Monica B. McDowell. Tear down and rebuild a deck attached to an existing single—family residence at 491 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Nov. 28.

Wild III, James, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Renovate the porch, decking and sunroom on an existing single—family residence at 49 Rita Drive, New Fairfield. Cost undisclosed. Filed Nov. 30.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT All My Sons Moving & Storage of Connecticut Inc., Stratford. Filed by Dwight Rich, et al., Bridgeport. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Mitchell & Sheahan PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this labor suit against the defendant alleging that they were forced to work “off the clock” for the defendant as employees. The defendant allegedly failed to compensate the plaintiffs for work done prior to arriving at the jobsite. The plaintiffs claim a tolling of the statue of limitations, an injunction enjoining the defendant from engaging in unlawful labor practices, unpaid wages, damages, back pay, front pay, interest, punitive damages, costs, disbursements, attorney’s fees, witness fees, prejudgment interest, post—judgment interest and such other and further relief as the court finds just and necessary. Case no.

FBT—cv16—6061102—S. Filed Dec. 12.

All My Sons Moving & Storage of Connecticut Inc., Stratford. Filed by Keith Matyasovszky, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mitchell & Sheahan PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this labor suit against the defendant alleging that it retaliated against him for reporting its unlawful labor practices to the Connecticut Department of Labor. The defendant allegedly told the plaintiff that its policy was different from Connecticut law. The plaintiff claims a tolling of the statue of limitations, an injunction enjoining the defendant from engaging in unlawful labor practices, unpaid wages, double damages, back pay, front pay, interest, punitive damages, costs, disbursements, attorney’s fees, witness fees, prejudgment interest, post—judgment interest and such other and further relief as the court finds just and necessary. Case no.

FBT—cv16—6061104—S. Filed Dec. 12.

Bank Street Real Estate Management Corp., et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Carmella DiMarino, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: John Luckart Jr., Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she tripped down stairs owned by the defendants and sustained injury.

This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect their stairs to ensure that they were in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Case no.

FBT—cv16—6061107—S. Filed Dec. 12.

Bereket LLC, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Sei Fuel Services Inc., Dallas, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carole R. Bernstein, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to purchase fuel from the plaintiff pursuant to a sales agreement. The plaintiff has declared that the defendants purchase and pay for the rest of the gasoline, yet they have failed to do so.

The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees, prejudgment interest and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and proper. Case no. FBT—cv16— 6061158—S. Filed Dec. 14.

Bridgeport Hospital, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Claudia Linden, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly transport the plaintiff on a bed while she was undergoing surgeries and bumped the bed into the elevator. As a result, plaintiff allegedly suffered weakness and severe pain.

Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain.

Case no. FBT—cv16—6061128—S. Filed Dec. 13.

J&M Sales Inc., Gardens, Calif. Filed

by Foxanne Arroyo, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew M. Amendola, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a dolly left between two clothing racks in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that allowed their dolly to be left out in the open in a place where the customers would walk. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court, costs, and any further relief that this court may deem just, equitable and appropriate. Case no. FBT—cv16— 6061114—S. Filed Dec. 13.

Katona Corners LLC, Fairfield.

Filed by Posto Café Ind., Georgetown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brian E. Lambeck, Georgetown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had leased property to the plaintiff. The defendant allegedly entered the leased premises and removed the plaintiff’s personal property and locked the plaintiff.

The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs, attorney’s fees, costs and such further relief that the court may deem just and equitable. Case no.

FBT—cv16—6061136—S. Filed Dec. 13.

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Mid—Century Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Gicel Corado, Stamford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of James O. Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FBT—cv16—6061132—S. Filed Dec. 13.

RK International Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’ attorneys: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business—loan agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $25,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, expenses, costs, immediate possession of collateral from defendants and such other and further equitable relief as may be required. Case no.

FBT—cv16—6061101—S. Filed Dec. 12.

The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., et al., New Haven. Filed by Joseph Kolenda, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped on an uneven patch of cold asphalt owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect thr area where a tripping hazard was protruding from the ground.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT— cv16—6061122—S. Filed Dec. 13.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Kohl’s Department Stores Inc., Cheshire. Filed by Desiree Remling and Robert Remling, Mahopac, N.Y. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Cramer & Anderson LLP. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that Desiree Remling slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to apply salt and sand to their parking lot. Robert Remling is suing for loss of consortium. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD—cv16—6021266—S. Filed Dec. 12.

FIGURES Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc., et al., East Hartford. Filed by Domenick Priore, Shrub Oak, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: David J. Scully, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he suffered injuries in a construction accident caused by the defendants when he was performing electrical work during the course of his work. The plaintiff allegedly tripped over debris and fell onto an electrical panel, which exploded.

This accident was allegedly caused by the defendants by overloading the danger the electrical box posed. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, compensatory damages, punitive damages, interest, costs of the suit incurred hererin and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no.

DBD—cv16—6021266—S. Filed Dec. 12.

Progressive Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Gina Musilli, Stamford.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Christina Hanna, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages.

The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no.

FST—cv16—6030574—S. Filed Dec. 12.

Electric Boat Corp. Filed by Sally Wade. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williamson, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she had to undergo an evaluation of her mental health and was allegedly put on unpaid leave unless she agreed to submit to her psychiatric treatment, in breach of her religious beliefs. The treatment is allegedly unrelated to her job and unnecessary for her to continue working. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16—cv— 02041—RNC. Filed Dec. 13.

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STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT

Auro Bindo Pharma USA LLC, et al. Filed by various states of The United States of America. Plaintiff’s attorney: Laura Johnson Martella, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this antitrust suit against the defendants alleging that they entered into contracts and conspiracies to artificially restrain trade, inflate prices, maintain prices and reduce competition for Doxy DR and Glyburide. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendants from continuing to act in an anti—competitive manner, a disgorgement of profits, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity.

Case no. 3:16—cv—02056—VLB. Filed Dec. 15.

MBI Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Eric Michael Sorenson, Moose Lake, Minn. Plaintiff’s attorney: self—representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that he paid for a ring he had brought from the defendants. The defendants allegedly billed him again for the same ring and used harassing debt collection tactics to collect a debt, which had already been paid for, causing damages. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendants continuing from infringing, actual damages, nominal damages, compensatory damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, post—judgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16— cv—02029—SRU. Filed Dec. 12.

Dreamworks Kitchens Inc., Hartford. Filed by Shari Lampert, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Stephen J. Curley LLC, Stamford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of construction contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to perform repairs and refurbishments of the plaintiff’s property in a workmanlike manner, causing damages. The defendant allegedly chipped and stained the floors. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST—cv16— 6030587—S. Filed Dec. 13.

Grade A Market Inc., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Patricia Dewitt, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Casper & Detoledo LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an avocado on the floor of a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries.

This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to inspect the floor of their store to insure it was in a walkable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and costs. Case no. FST— cv16—6030577—S. Filed Dec. 12.

Mario & Johnathan Corp., et al., Newark, N.J. Filed by Safety Insurance Co., Boston, Mass. Plaintiff’s attorney: Donald P. Cianci, Columbia. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that they issued a car insurance policy to a subroger. The defendants’ vehicle allegedly struck the subroger in the course of their work by failing to keep proper lookout. This allegedly caused the plaintiff to be forced to pay out $8,591 in insurance claims to the subroger, causing damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and post—judgment interest. Case no.

FST—cv16—6030586—S. Filed Dec. 13.

Almost Family Inc., Danbury. Filed

by Lynn A. Volpe, Paterson, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Willinger, Willinger & Bucci PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she got a DWAI and was terminated while a male employee allegedly had a similar incident and was allowed to stay. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendant and preventing it from continuing to infringe on the basis of sex, reinstatement, back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no.

3:16—cv—02043—SRU. Filed Dec. 14.

California Casualty Insurance Exchange. Filed by Vincent Carbone and Beth Carbone, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that they 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 plaintiffs allege that their injuries are the legal responsibilities of their insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages of $500,000, costs and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no.

3:16—cv—02057—RNC. Filed Dec. 15.

World Fuel Services Inc., Greenwich. Filed by Ian Workman, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark P. Carey PC, Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this age discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that it did not allow him to work home during an office move, despite allowing other, younger, employees to do so. After the move, an offer was made to the younger employees, but not to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, liquidated damages, prejudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:16—cv—02048—JAM. Filed Dec. 14.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Fortunato, Patrick J., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: James L. O’Rourke, Stratford. Property: 1751 N. Peters Lane, Stratford. Amount: $263,200. Docket no. FBT—cv—16— 6055148—S. Filed Dec. 2.

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FACTS McDowell, Linda, Glenn McDowell, Rocky McDowell, Stephanie McDowell and Timothy McDowell, Stratford. Appointed committee: Louis C. Zowine, Stratford. Property: 37 Winter St., Stratford. Amount: $126,000. Filed Dec. 6.

75 Cos Cob Unit 15 LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: John A. Giacobbe and Marissa J. Giacobbe, New Rochelle, N.Y. Property: Unit 15 of Cos Cob Avenue Condominium, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1.

Vogel, Anne M. and Frank R. Vogel, Newtown. Appointed committee: Jennifer J. Tunnard, Newtown. Property: 91 Alberts Hill Road, Newtown.

Amount: $300,000. Docket no. DBD— cv—15—6017853—S. Filed Dec. 1.

84 Clearview Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Frances B. Spisinski, Stamford. Property: Lot 20, Map 1002, Stamford. Amount: $295,000. Filed Dec. 1.

COMMERCIAL 100 Feely Holdings LLC, Chicago, Ill. Seller: Dirty Dogs LLC, Stratford.

Property: 100 Feeley St., Stratford.

Amount: $893,000. Filed Dec. 5.

110 Goodwin LLC, Chicago, Ill. Seller: Joegert LLC, Stratford. Property: 110 Goodwin Place, Stratford.

Amount: $475,000. Filed Dec. 5.

120 Goodwin LLC, Chicago, Ill. Seller: Bad Dogs LLC, Stratford. Property: 120 Goodwin Place, Stratford.

Amount: $532,000. Filed Dec. 5.

130—132 Kenwood Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Robert M. Horvath, Marblehead, Mass. Property: 130—132 Kenwood Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $10.

Filed Dec. 5.

19 Frederick LLC, Norwalk. Seller: The Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 19 Frederick St., Stamford. Amount: $183,740. Filed Dec. 12.

21 Londonberry Drive LLC, Pelham Manor, N.Y. Seller: Mark J. Lesser and Beth D. Lesser, Greenwich. Property: 15 Lafayette Court, Unit 15—7A, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million.

Filed Dec. 2.

22 Mimosa Drive LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Naoki Achiwa, Greenwich.

Property: 22 Miomosa Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 2.

249 Hamilton Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Panagiotis D. Chlebogiannis, Stamford. Property: 249 Hamilton Ave., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 1.

30—32 Garden Drive LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Robert M. Horvath, Marblehead, Mass. Property: 30—32 Garden Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 5.

357—359 High Street LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Robert M. Horvath, Marblehead, Mass. Property: 357—359 High St., Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 5.

6 East Trail LLC, Darien. Seller: Omar Safwat, Darien. Property: 6 East Trail, Darien. Amount: $975,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

85—87 Garden Drive LLC, Fairfield.

Seller: Robert M. Horvath, Marblehead, Mass. Property: 85—87 Garden Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 5.

90—92 Kenwood Avenue LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Robert M. Horvath, Marblehead, Mass. Property: 90—92 Kenwood Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $10.

Filed Dec. 5.

ARS Estates LLC, Stamford. Seller: Mark Kraemer, Stamford. Property: Units 7D in One Strawberry Hill, Stamford. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 5.

August February LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: David Gwozdz and Traci Gwozdi, Greenwich. Property: Riverside Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Bethel Hotel LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: 11 Stony Hill Road LLC, Brookfield. Property: 11 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $5.5 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Blackshaw Hunchar LLC, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Seller: Greens Farms Centre Associates, Woodbridge. Property: 1835 Post Road East, Westport.

Amount: $4.2 million. Filed Dec. 5.

BPP Lafayette Putnam LLC, Chicago, Ill. Seller: Alecta Real Estate Usa LLC, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 1 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $70.4 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Caldas Realty LLC, Brookfield.

Seller: David Palmer, Danbury. Property: 4 Stone St., Danbury. Amount: $375,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Cassavechia Properties LLC, Norwalk. Seller: David R. Smith Sr. and Floyd F. Smith, Norwalk. Property: 3 Mills St., Norwalk. Amount: $230,000.

Filed Dec. 6.

Dharbor Corp., Greenwich. Seller: Chrisriver Corp., Greenwich. Property: 15 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich.

Amount: $2 million. Filed Nov. 29.

DK Realty Group LLC, Tarrytown, N.Y. Seller: 1625 Realty Corp., Stamford. Property: Lots 41, 42, 43 and 44, Map 64, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 5.

Elk Home Partners III LP, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Neil M. Rosen and Roseann Rosen, Greenwich. Property: Lot 11, Map 367, Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 2.

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G. Allen Group LLC, Danbury.

Seller: Gregory Fedders, Ridgefield.

Property: Farmingville Road, Map 1146, Ridgefield. Amount: $132,500.

Filed Nov. 14.

The Open Door Shelter Inc., Norwalk. Seller: 143 South Main Street LLC, Norwalk. Property: 143 S. Main St., Norwalk. Amount: $581,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Good Counsel Inc., Hoboken, N.J. Seller: Charles W. Hatcher and Patricia W. Hatcher, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 29 Sail Harbour Drive, New Fairfield.

For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 18.

Victorson LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Alice Teischgraeber, Greenwich.

Property: Lot 3, Map 6248, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Nov. 30.

Bradford, Darrell, Redding. Seller: Victorian Associates LLC, Danbury.

Property: 31 Lake Ave., Danbury.

Amount: $501,500. Filed Dec. 6.

Bruckenthal, Marie J. and David F. Bruckenthal, Danbury. Seller: Mark A. Horton and Susan J. Horton, Danbury. Property: 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 1, Danbury. Amount: $230,000.

Filed Dec. 5.

Chowdhury, Adnan M., Hollis, N.Y. Seller: Mark A. Mulhern and Ernest P. Mulhern, Stamford. Property: 44 Dean St., Stamford. Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Cifarelli, Jenna N. and Gregor Vidmar, Norwalk. Seller: Nicholas M. DiMinno and Theresa A. DiMinno, Danbury. Property: 36A Golden Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $455,000.

Filed Dec. 5.

Bubb, Debora A. and Howard Bubb, El Dorado Hills, Calif. Seller: Brian Desrosier and Michelle E. Desrosier, Ridgefield. Property: 94 Golf Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 23.

Cioffi, Christine and Anthony Cioffi, New Fairfield. Seller: Deborah Badolato, Danbury. Property: 28 Caldwell Terrace, Unit 2901, Bethel. Amount: $345,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Abear, Leigh, Stamford. Seller: Rebecca A. Obrinsky, Norwalk. Property: 64 Glenrock, Norwalk. Amount: $223,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Buchholz, Jennifer, Darien. Seller: Christopher P. Barton and Hope W. Barton, Darien. Property: Lot 57, Map 1522, Darien. Amount: $690,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Cole, E. Clifford, Stamford. Seller: Nancy H. Cole, Stamford. Property: 123 Harbor Drive, Unit 702, Stamford.

For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1.

Linda and Marc’s LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Ralph D’Arinzo Builders LLC, Stamford. Property: 47 Larkin St., Unit 7, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Arastu, Zeeshaan F. and Ahmed I. Arastu, Norwalk. Seller: Katarina M. Rosboch, Norwalk. Property: 3 Oakfield Road, Norwalk. Amount: $465,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Buchsbaum, Benjamin, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Athena Property Solutions LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 15, Map 4582, Norwalk. Amount: $550,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Collins, Timothy, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Seller: William L. McGarrie, Westport.

Property: 103 Compo Road South, Westport. Amount: $750,250. Filed Dec. 5.

M. Sottile LLC, Stamford. Seller: Ralph D’Arinzo Builders LLC, Stamford. Property: 47 Larkin St., Units 4 and 5, Stamford. Amount: $450,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Arnaudov, Iliyan, Norwalk. Seller: Eugenio M. Cannata, Norwalk. Property: 25 Grand St., Unit 238, Norwalk.

Amount: $215,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Builter, Linda R., Fairfield. Seller: Helen G. Kapetan and Peter N. Kapetan, Naples, Fla. Property: 245 Unquowa Road, Unit 12, Fairfield.

Amount: $367,500. Filed Dec. 2.

DeIglesias, Martha Patricia Fuentes and Roberto C. Iglesias, Newburgh, Ind. Seller: William S. Gilbreath and Anne T. Gilbreath, Norwalk. Property: Unit 5 of Orchard Lakes, Norwalk. Amount: $568,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Jana—K Properties LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Seller: Keith Bruni, Fairfield.

Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 80, Fairfield. Amount: $209,000. Filed Dec. 5.

KJS Revocable Trust, Danbury.

Seller: New Energy of Danbury LLC, Danbury. Property: 8 Fairview Drive, Unit 1, Danbury. Amount: $80,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Millstone Property Holdings LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Millstone Properties LLC, Wilton. Property: Parcel A and B, Map 2761, Wilton. Amount: $5.9 million. Filed Dec. 2.

Millstone Property Holdings LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Millstone Cottage LLC, Wilton. Property: Millstone Road, Wilton. Amount: $475,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

Ninewood Ventures LLC, Stratford. Seller: Sylvia Krieger Frumer, Stratford. Property: 756B Quinnipiac Lane, Unit 756B, Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Principal Sporting Club Corp., Danbury. Seller: Sophie Shail, Danbury. Property: 25 Coal Pit Hill Road, Danbury. Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 56 General St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1.

Spruce Ridge Craftsmen Inc., New Fairfield. Seller: Warwick Road LLC, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 18, Warwick Farm, New Fairfield. Amount: $150,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Stellar Connecticut Holdings LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Roy Joseph Salame and Melissa Cleveland Salame, Greenwich. Property: 16 Hedgerow Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.4 million.

Filed Dec. 1.

The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Seller: Fred D. DiGiacomo, Stratford. Property: 20 Briarfield Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $178,000. Filed Dec. 6.

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YT Properties LLC, Great Neck, N.Y. Seller: Sean Melsopp, Stamford. Property: 40 Standish Road, Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 6.

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Baron, James, Norwalk. Seller: Robert J. Ragone, Mooresville, N.C. Property: 8 Singing Woods Court, Norwalk. Amount: $595,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Barton, Hope W. and Christopher P. Barton, Darien. Seller: Douglas Campbell III and Gwynne M. Campbell, Darien. Property: 7 Alpine Lane, Darien. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Bennett, Garrett, New York, N.Y. Seller: Darren Humphreys, Norwalk.

Property: 4 Point Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Dec. 7.

Beobide, Josephine, Goldens Bridge, N.Y. Seller: Anthony Pascente and Marlene Pascente, Ridgefield.

Property: Unit B—11 of Treetops of Ridgefield, Ridgefield. Amount: $560,000. Filed Nov. 7.

Bernardo, Clara N., Bethel. Seller: Andrea DiMarino, Bethel. Property: 7 Ridge Road, Bethel. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Blandon—Talavera, Ramon Antonio, Danbury. Seller: Lutheran Home of Southbury Inc., Southbury.

Property: Lot A, Map 2042, Danbury.

Amount: $240,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Bogner, Julius, Brookfield. Seller: East Peru Inc., Brookfield. Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit B—74, Danbury.

Amount: $61,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Boulekhyam, Mohammed, Norwalk. Seller: Michael A. Madsen, Norwalk. Property: 5 Greenfield Road, Norwalk. Amount: $395,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Burbank, Susan and William A. Burbank, Newtown. Seller: Michael Grillo and Michele A. Grillo, Newtown. Property: 7 Winter Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $694,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Burkhart, Lauren and Kenneth David Manosh, Newtown. Seller: Joseph T. Kanaan and Jennifer P. Kanaan, Newtown. Property: 3 Quarry Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $442,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Calabrese, Allison C. and Matthew F. Calabrese, Old Lyme. Seller: Kristin LaValli, Stamford. Property: Unit 6 in Chesterfield Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $222,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Calka, Louisa C. and James A. Calka, Darien. Seller: Elaine W. Kuck, Darien. Property: 12 Ward Lane, Darien. Amount: $410,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Capuano, Michelle B., Stamford.

Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 136 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Cardamone, Teresa and David Cardamone, St. Augustine, Fla. Seller: James A. Marcucilli and Nancy E. Marcucilli, Newtown. Property: 38 Farm Field Ridge Road, Newtown.

Amount: $406,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Chavez, Nancy L. and Armando Chavez Jr., Fairfield. Seller: Jacqueline Zarate, Fairfield. Property: Lot 121, Map 1330, Fairfield. Amount: $529,950. Filed Nov. 30.

Demaku, Blerta, New Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 20 Orehill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $116,000. Filed Nov. 30.

D’Esposito, Christopher, New Fairfield. Seller: Charles George Berendsen, Redding. Property: 7 Mountain Laurel Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Desrosier, Michelle, Ridgefield. Seller: David R. Whitehouse and Cynthia A. Whitehouse, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 4, Map 8847, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Nov. 23.

Dizenzo, Jessica and Vincent D. Dizenzo, Stratford. Seller: Anthony J. Dragone Jr., Stratford. Property: 20 Far Mill Drive, Stratford. Amount: $379,900. Filed Dec. 8.

Donnelly, Sabrina N. and Sean S. Donnelly, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Margaret Nadriczny, Darien. Property: Lot 6, Map 2578, Darien. Amount: $600,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Dougherty, Thomas R., Astoria, N.Y. Seller: Anish Thakkar, Stamford.

Property: 1193 Hope St., Unit 6, Stamford. Amount: $276,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Drenckhahn, Kim C., Stamford.

Seller: Jonathan Drenckhahn, Stamford. Property: Lots 11 and 19, Larkin St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1.

Drusbosky, Jo Ann, Orange. Seller: Marc E. Papini and Brian R. Papini, Fairfield. Property: 798 Reef Road, Fairfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Dec. 2.

FACTS Duda, Steven, New Fairfield. Seller: Ryan Howley and Amy Howley, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 74, Map 1052, New Fairfield. Amount: $324,000.

Filed Nov. 23.

Dzujna, Alicia L. and Aaron M. Dzujna, Danbury. Seller: Philip R. Beck, Brian A. Beck and Karen B. Huminski, Shelton. Property: Lot 64, Map 179, Fairfield. Amount: $167,500. Filed Dec. 6.

Egerton, Kerry and Joshua Egerton, Ridgefield. Seller: Kelly M. Pikor, Ridgefield. Property: 75 Round Lake, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 28.

Gisondi, Jessica and Michael Gisondi, Fairfield. Seller: Edward C. Callanan and Heather E. Callanan, Fairfield. Property: 51 Winoca Road, Fairfield. Amount: $740,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Goldstein, Loren and Keith J. Clarke, Tuckahoe, N.Y. Seller: Kevin M. Fischer and Teri L. Fischer, Ridgefield. Property: 363 Limestone Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $705,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Griffin, Laurie, Ridgefield. Seller: Yvonne Eileen Hellerung Verbanic, Ridgefield. Property: 59 North St., Ridgefield. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Ekaterina, Frank, Bridgeport.

Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 116 Canaan Court, Building 83, Apt. 23, Stratford. Amount: $20,500. Filed Dec. 6.

Gustafson, Stephen David and Brian Patrick McGunagle, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Virginia G. Goelz, Westport.

Property: 3 Old Orchard Road, Westport. Amount: $900,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Erim, Sebnem, Purchase, N.Y. Seller: Donna J. McGuinn, Greenwich. Property: Unit 8 of Cobb Island Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Nov. 30.

Hallaba, Nahed and Tarek Hallaba, Greenwich. Seller: Tarek Hallaba and Nahed Hallaba, Greenwich. Property: Lot 28, Map 7739, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1.

Faccioli, Erica A. and Diego Faccioli, Middle Village, N.Y. Seller: Margaret S. Slater, Ridgefield. Property: 355 North St., Ridgefield. Amount: $590,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Handschumacher, Kurt and Craig Shiavone, Westport. Seller: Janet Beasley, Westport. Property: Lot 5, Map 1874, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 16.

Farias, Joyce and Reginaldo Farias, Ridgefield. Seller: Heather Scott, Ridgefield. Property: 8 Lakeside Drive Extension, Ridgefield. Amount: $295,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Hines, Patricia A., Stratford. Seller: Evan Bush, Oxford. Property: Lot 676, Map of Lordship Manor, Stratford.

Amount: $342,500. Filed Dec. 7.

Fuks, Joachim Z. and Randi A. Fuks, Armonk, N.Y. Seller: David Ross and Tenley Reed, Greenwich. Property: 528 Riversville Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Gager, Virginia R., Stamford. Seller: Stewart D. Gager and Virginia V. Gager, Naples, Fla. Property: 2289 Bedford St., Unit B—4, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Gagliano, Dana and Matthew V. Gagliano, Fairfield. Seller: Matthew V. Gagliano and Dana Gagliano, Fairfield. Property: 1981 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid.

Filed Dec. 1.

Galante, Roseanne, New Fairfield.

Seller: Toll Connecticut III LP, Danbury. Property: 51 Winding Ridge Way, Home 12, Danbury. Amount: $568,568. Filed Dec. 1.

Gauthier, Nadege, Norwalk. Seller: Susan S. Jackson, Stratford. Property: 60 Lindas Run, Stratford. Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Giola, Saskia, Bethel. Seller: Aziz Seyal and Mahmedlatif Vora, Fairfield.

Property: 17 Idlewood, Unit 134, Bethel. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Giordano, Bryan J., Meriden. Seller: Marilyn G. Lindmark, Stratford. Property: 48 B. Huron Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $155,500. Filed Dec. 5.

Hoffman, Jessica and Adam Hoffman, Greenwich. Seller: Shalanie McLaughlin and William Wang, Greenwich. Property: 20 Licata Terrace, Greenwich. Amount: $940,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

Houle, Michele B., Stratford. Seller: Susan Ianniello, Stratford. Property: 111 Fiddler Green Road, Unit B, Stratford. Amount: $220,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Hubbard, John Parker, Danbury.

Seller: Thomas J. Peck, Ricevill, Tenn.

Property: 5 Nabby Road, Unit A—14, Danbury. Amount: $44,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Iannacone, Jessica L. and Nicholas T. Iannacone, Norwalk. Seller: Susan D. Baran, Fairfield. Property: Lot 42, Map 1673, Fairfield. Amount: $401,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Ibanez—Walker, Juan Eduardo, Greenwich. Seller: Chrisriver Corp., Greenwich. Property: 5 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4.9 million. Filed Nov. 29.

Ines, May Rose and Reynaldo Ines, Stamford. Seller: Carmen Gladys Cosinga, Stamford. Property: Lot 65, Map 955, Stamford. Amount: $469,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

Jennings, Esther and Jean— Jacques Jennings, New Fairfield.

Seller: Anthony S. Cioffi and Christine Cioffi, Danbury. Property: 6 Smoke Hill Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $600,000. Filed Dec. 1.

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FIGURES

Joachim, Steven, New York, N.Y. Seller: Laura Kostin and Jeremy Kostin, Greenwich. Property: 23 Hunt Terrace, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Lopez, Mariana D. and Luis E. Odonez, Danbury. Seller: Luis Tapia and Norma Lojano, Hamden. Property: Westville Avenue, Map 8493, Danbury. Amount: $320,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Kalbag, Parul and Hemant Kalbag, New York, N.Y. Seller: Stephen Weintraub, Westport. Property: 8 Rivard Crescent, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Lye, Christina and Victor Lye Jr., Shelton. Seller: Richard R. Rau and Jean B. Rau, Newtown. Property: 17 Longview Heights Road, Newtown.

Amount: $455,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Kass—Yirenkyi, Francis, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Mary F. Petrino, Stratford.

Property: Lot 21, Map 848. Stratford.

Amount: $295,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Macancel, Blanca, Danbury. Seller: Ratan W. Sarkar, Danbury. Property: 13 W. Wooster St., Danbury. Amount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Kennelly, Corinne Tonelli, Fairfield. Seller: William L. Kenny and Jennifer M. Kenny, Fairfield. Property: 164 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $490,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Madaffari, Maryann, Norwalk. Seller: Cassavechia Properties LLC, Norwalk. Property: 3 Mills St., Norwalk.

Amount: $433,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Knisley, Kelly and Kevin Knisley, Danbury. Seller: Spruce Ridge Craftsmen Inc., New Fairfield. Property: 9 Patterson St., New Fairfield. Amount: $493,972. Filed Nov. 21.

Kommaraju, Navaneetha and Vinod Addidam, Greenwich. Seller: Clifford C. Meyer and Leanne M. Meyer, Greenwich. Property: 4 Irvine Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Konchalski, Camile, Jeffrey A. Konchalski and Ronald S. Konchalski, South Salem, N.Y. Seller: Jon A. Finkbeiner and Brenda Finkbeiner, Coldwater, Mich. Property: 41 Farm Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $310,000. Filed Nov. 23.

Korchinski, Stella and Dennis Korshinski, Southport. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, for HSBC Bank USA NA, 115 Sherwood Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $561,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Kostin, Laura I. and Jeremy E. Kostin, Greenwich. Seller: Franco E. Pagano and Patrizia L. Pagano, Greenwich. Property: Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.9 million.

Filed Dec. 2.

Kowalski, Jeffrey J., Bethel. Seller: Dinah L. Potter, Bethel. Property: 16 Hudson St., Unit 25D, Bethel. Amount: $145,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Lashey, Kim M. and Joshua I. MacDonald, New York, N.Y. Seller: Israel C. Stein, Bridgeport. Property: 175 Villa Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $331,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Lathouris, Peter V., Norwalk. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 50 Winfield St., Norwalk. Amount: $368,548.

Filed Dec. 8.

Lawrence, Sheena M. and Sean Lawrence, Greenwich. Seller: Old Wagon LLC, Southport. Property: 35 Old Wagon Road, Greenwich.

Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Dec. 2.

Lofthouse, Debra, Greenwich. Seller: Charles T. Genovese Jr., Stamford.

Property: 18 Harvard Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $385,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Madigan, Orla Mary and Ryan Thomas Conniff, Greenwich. Seller: Adam S. Berry, Greenwich. Property: Lots 31 and 32, Map 828, Greenwich.

Amount: $680,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Malhan, Nagina and Akash Sadhu, Stamford. Seller: Thomas B. Farris, Stamford. Property: 48 Eighth St., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Marren, Elizabeth T., Darien. Seller: Elizabeth T. Marren, Darien. Property: Lot 1, Map 906, Darien. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 2.

Matis, Tracy L. and Matthew R. Matis, Harrisburg, Pa. Seller: Thomas R. Jones and Virginia M. Jones, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 11 and 13, Map 6800, Ridgefield. Amount: $732,500.

Filed Nov. 14.

McFadden, Edith Sara and Michael C. McFadden, Naples, Fla. Seller: Andrew Bradley, Norwalk.

Property: 170 Rowayton Woods, Norwalk. Amount: $538,000. Filed Dec. 8.

McIlmurray, Spencer J., Fairfield.

Seller: Andrew G. Becker, Fairfield.

Property: 222 Stinson Road, Fairfield.

For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 30.

Meyer, Leanne M. and Clifford C. Meyer, Greenwich. Seller: Jan H. Meyer and Priscilla C. Meyer, Stamford.

Property: 321 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 2.

Michelson, Nichole and Benjamin Michelson, Fairfield. Seller: Good Counsel Inc., Hoboken, N.J. Property: Unit 26 of Sail Harbour Club, New Fairfield. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Nov. 18.

Montana, Kelly and Matthew Montana, Newtown. Seller: Natalie H. Hoeffel, Newtown. Property: 12 Old Green Road, Lot A, Newtown.

Amount: $455,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Muhlbauer, Gina and James Muhlbauer Jr., Stamford. Seller: Eric Erbsland, Jennifer Erbsland and Deborah Antonecchia, Norwalk. Property: 36 Stonybrook Road, Norwalk. Amount: $534,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Music, Mehmed, Stamford. Seller: Babita N. Goberdhan, Stamford. Property: 248 Seaton Road, Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $140,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Nagai, Makoto and Yashushi Nagai, Greenwich. Seller: 5 Carol LLC, Norwalk. Property: Lot 33, Map 2932, Greenwich. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed Dec. 2.

Natsoulos, Stavros, South Plainfield, N.J. Seller: 17 Mill View Terrace LLC, Milford. Property: 17 Mill View Terrace, Ridgefield. Amount: $639,000.

Filed Nov. 8.

Newbury, Sarah A. and Jamie M. Newbury, Ridgefield. Seller: Justin Warshowsky and Emily Warshowsky, Stamford. Property: 160 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford. Amount: $736,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

Oetting, Daphne K. and Christopher William Oetting, Norwalk.

Seller: Jonathan Adams and Lina Adams, Norwalk. Property: Lot 33, Map 5344, Norwalk. Amount: $485,000.

Filed Dec. 7.

Overman, Jaime and Jeffrey Overman, Darien. Seller: ETG Properties LLC, Darien. Property: Plot 10, Map 2096, Darien. Amount: $4.4 million.

Filed Dec. 1.

Pantaleoni, Rosemary, Ridgefield.

Seller: 36—8 Victoria Holdings LLC, Ridgefield. Property: Unit B—8 of Victoria Gate, Ridgefield. Amount: $524,000. Filed Nov. 18.

Pareja, Leila Christina Sando and Ricardo Pareja Muller, Stamford.

Seller: Eileen R. Frohman, Darien.

Property: 1133 Shippan Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $627,800. Filed Dec. 2.

Payne, Kerry and Justin Stailey, Norwalk. Seller: Emily Miles, Huntington, N.Y. Property: 25 Grand St., Unit 129, Norwalk. Amount: $199,000.

Filed Dec. 8.

Pelazza, Mark and Todd Allen Pelazza, Stamford. Seller: Beatrice Pelazza, Stamford. Property: 341 Chestnut Hill Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 2.

Perales, Elisa A., Stamford. Seller: Larisa Leschiner, Stamford. Property: Unit 1B in Cove Harbor Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $179,000.

Filed Dec. 5.

Pereira, Giselle C. and Matthew Klypka, Jersey City, N.J. Seller: Matthew A. Mozelak, Newtown. Property: 5 Winton Farm Road, Newtown.

Amount: $694,888. Filed Dec. 1.

Pereira, Sasha R. and Sidonio Pereira, Stamford. Seller: Wendy J. Rolon and Maria L. Narvaez, Stamford. Property: 17 Hope St., Unit 9B, Stamford. Amount: $270,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Perekslis—Schmitt, Katherine L. and Thomas J. Schmitt, Stamford.

Seller: Cicada LLC, Greenwich. Property: 70 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 5—2D, Stamford. Amount: $190,000.

Filed Dec. 12.

Perry, Deborah and Alex Perry, Danbury. Seller: Rosemary J. Pantaleoni, Ridgefield. Property: 1 Morganti Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $775,000.

Filed Nov. 30.

Piec, Grzegorz, Ridgefield. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 88 Stony Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $323,000. Filed Nov. 10.

Politica, Maria R., Stratford. Seller: Steven R. Politica, Stratford. Property: 140 Barrister Road, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Poritskyy, Pavlo, Norwalk. Seller: Angelo Tromba and Gloria P. Tromba, Barnstable, Mass. Property: 3 Seir Hill Road, Unit D, Norwalk. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Quigley, Mark, Danbury. Seller: George S. Quigley, Danbury. Property: 12 Chuck Wagon Lane, Danbury.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 8.

Reeves, Erin Elizabeth and Matthew David Reeves, Stamford.

Seller: Katherine L. Lynch, Stamford.

Property: 40 Brownley Drive, Stamford. Amount: $560,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Reinecke, Michele and Matthew Reinecke, Norwalk. Seller: Matthew Tackman and Rebecca Tackman, Westport. Property: 5 Rockmere Road, Norwalk. Amount: $492,450.

Filed Dec. 5.

Robustelli, Katie, Stamford. Seller: Ashley Marie Perretta, Stamford.

Property: 1204 Hope St., Unit 9, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Rodriguez Jr., Angel L., Monroe.

Seller: Frederick A. Hine Jr. and Kenneth Charles Hine, Fairfield. Property: 186 Vesper St., Fairfield. Amount: $277,000. Filed Nov. 30.

Rosen, Roseann and Neil Rosen, Stamford. Seller: Cathy Goldschmidt Huskins, Stamford. Property: 38 Wescott Road, Stamford. Amount: $837,500. Filed Dec. 2.

Rousseau, Heather H., Stamford.

Seller: Attila D. Libertiny, Norwalk.

Property: 25 Scribner Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Salvatore, Antonio, Norwalk. Seller: Dennis J. Vagnone and Nancy Vagnone, Norwalk. Property: 9 Park St., Unit 4B, Norwalk. Amount: $112,000.

Filed Dec. 7.

Sanchez, Jessica, New York, N.Y. Seller: James Kelleher and Robyn Kelleher, New Fairfield. Property: 32 Lakeshore North, New Fairfield. Amount: $585,000. Filed Nov. 21.

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FACTS Saradin, Scott, Danbury. Seller: Lisa Santasiero, Sebring, Fla. Property: 12 Spruce Mountain Trail, Danbury.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Schmidt, Nicholas and Kendall L. Schmidt, Ridgefield. Seller: Joann M. Kish, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 87 and 88, Map prepared for Howell J. and Agnes K. Smith, Ridgefield. Amount: $240,000. Filed Nov. 14.

Scipio, Rudene, Stratford. Seller: Robert J. Armstrong and Carol L. Armstrong, Stratford. Property: 195 Lighthouse Ave., Stratford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 6.

Thatcher, Chelsea Prince and Adam Thatcher, Ridgefield. Seller: Jeffrey Miller, Ridgefield. Property: 229 Mountain Road, Ridgefield.

Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Zaeske, Adina Dodi and Mark Alan Zaeske, Greenwich. Seller: Mark A. Zaeske and Adina Zaeske, Greenwich.

Property: 12 Stallion Trail, Greenwich.

Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 29.

Torres, Cecelia and Juan Carlos Magallon, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: Clinton M. Koenig and Patricia A. Koenig, New Fairfield. Property: 200 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Nov. 21.

Zuccaro, Steven J., Chappaqua, N.Y. Seller: G. Margaret Fiero, Midlothian, Va. Property: 5 Benedict Road, Bethel.

Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Trevisani, Dino A., New York, N.Y. Seller: Robert W. Ebling III and Gail Ilse Ebling, Ridgefield. Property: 2 Parley Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $775,000. Filed Dec. 1.

FORECLOSURES

Sgrulletta, Melissa M. and Joseph R. Sgrulletta, Ridgefield. Seller: Bennett’s Farm Associates LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 229 Bennett’s Farm Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.1 million.

Filed Nov. 16.

Verrillo, Eugenie, Stratford. Seller: Chaya S. Piotrkowski and Kenneth W. Reynolds, Stratford. Property: 155 Short Beach Road, Unit 106, Stratford.

Amount: $92,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Shepard, Melissa M., Newtown.

Seller: Albert Mazur and Ann Mazur, Newtown. Property: 42 Jeremiah Road, Newtown. Amount: $298,000.

Filed Dec. 2.

Villafane, Yesenis and John Bermudez, Stamford. Seller: Judith Haracsek, Houston, Texas. Property: 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Unit 6C, Stamford. Amount: $313,500. Filed Dec. 2.

Shore, Colette R. and Michael S. Shore, Greenwich. Seller: Charles E. Otto and Wendy Halsey Otto, North Palm Beach, Fla. Property: Lots 58 and 59, Map 419, Greenwich. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Vinca, Lindita and Lutfi Vinca, Newtown. Seller: National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn. Property: 32 Cedar Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $506,500. Filed Dec. 6.

Sirkin, Mark D., Mt. Kisco, N.Y. Seller: Karen A. Beadon, Ridgefield.

Property: 45 Acorn Place, Ridgefield.

Amount: $755,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Vogel, Jennifer M. and Justin Vogel, Ridgefield. Seller: James P. Carroll and Lisa E. Carroll, Ridgefield. Property: 100 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield.

Amount: $733,000. Filed Dec. 1.

States, Linda J., Merrick, N.Y. Seller: Krisztina Augusztin, Norwalk. Property: Unit 98 in Sunrise Hill Town Houses, Norwalk. Amount: $302,000.

Filed Dec. 8.

Strait, Kathleen M., Pasadena, Calif.

Seller: James D. Leamy and Mary H. Leamy, Fairfield. Property: 252 Shoreham Village Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $620,000. Filed Dec. 5.

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Volberg, Michaela and Daniel Volberg, Greenwich. Seller: Ronald C. Reckston and Sharon Reckston, Greenwich. Property: 12 Neighborly Way, Greenwich. Amount: $1 million.

Filed Dec. 5.

Walsh, Eric J., Danbury. Seller: Safet Sadiku, Danbury. Property: 28 Hillandale Road, Danbury. Amount: $390,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Armstrong, Ross H., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 23 Deer Park Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 7.

Cummings, Dana A., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 268 Berkshire Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 1.

Berr, Victoria A., Danbury. $10,544 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 6 Huntington Drive, Danbury. Filed Nov. 30.

Berr, Victoria A., Danbury. $10,171 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 6 Huntington Drive, Danbury. Filed Nov. 30.

Besse, Rosemary, Newtown. $382 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Appleblossom Lane, Newtown. Filed Dec. 5.

Beverly, Donald, et al., Bridgeport. $6,548 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 1168 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 1.

Cummings, Thomas, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 7 Scott St., Norwalk.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 1.

Brenner, Scott, Danbury. $1,734 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Cushing Drive, Danbury. Filed Dec. 5.

Lupinacci, Tamara A., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 125 Warner Hill Road, Unit 48, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 2.

Dare, Folasade, Danbury. $1,030 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Peace St., Unit B, Danbury. Filed Dec. 5.

Rodrigues, Jairo A., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 130 Lansing St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 1.

Gallant, Elaine B., Norwalk. $25,121 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by the Law Office of V. Michael Simko Jr., Shelton. Property: 5 Orange Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Nov. 18.

Wilson, Thomas E., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 78 Cooper Road, Ridgefield.

Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 16.

Zavorskas, Todd, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 121 Fayerweather Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 1.

Sumberaz, George, Ridgefield.

Seller: Charles Silverman and Melissa Silverman, Ridgefield. Property: 120 Prospect Ridge, Unit 18, Ridgefield.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 15.

Wang, Xiaolin and Zheng Li, Fairfield. Seller: Stone Financing LLC, Fairfield. Property: Parcel B, Map 6845, Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 30.

Sundstrom, Katherine A., Middletown. Seller: Doranne Viviano, Danbury. Property: 114 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $284,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Webb, Tieanna P. and Terrence W. Murray, Stratford. Seller: David A. Jackson and LaDeira K. Jackson, Stratford. Property: 140 College St., Stratford. Amount: $235,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Symes, Catherine G., Brookfield.

Seller: Zhihong Yang and Haihang Sun, Hartsdale, N.Y. Property: 8 Roosevelt Drive, Newtown. Amount: $285,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Wigglesworth, Darrin, Darien.

Seller: Paula Palitz, Stamford. Property: 103 Houston Terrace, Stamford.

Amount: $485,000. Filed Dec. 2.

Austin, Kerri, Ridgefield. $11,481 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 87 Grandview Drive, Ridgefield. Filed Dec. 5.

Williams, Michelle and Joseph A. Williams, Harrison, N.Y. Seller: William D. Ross and Carolyn P. Ross, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 24, Map 2845, Ridgefield. Amount: $525,000.

Filed Dec. 1.

Aziz, Sultanabanu Abdul, Danbury. $599 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 126 Triangle St., Apt. 53, Danbury.

Filed Dec. 5.

Wolf, Andrea and Robert Wolf, Ridgefield. Seller: William P. Garland and Patricia A. Garland, Ridgefield.

Property: Parcel 2, Map 8761, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 7.

Beavers, Robin J., Bridgeport. $16,279 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 722 Brooks St., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 1.

Symons, Jenny Valentini and Bryan J. Symons, New Fairfield. Seller: Raymond E. King, New Fairfield.

Property: Princeton Lane, Map 2399, New Fairfield. Amount: $400,000.

Filed Nov. 28.

FIGURES

JUDGMENTS Alexis, Nadine, Danbury. $1,713 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 2 Ashley Court, Danbury.

Filed Nov. 30.

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Green, Gladys and Dane Clark Green, New Fairfield. $2,845 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by the Law Office of V. Michael Simko Jr., Shelton. Property: 24 Hudson Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Nov. 30.

Haddad, Conrad G., Danbury. $396 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 20 Abbott Ave., Danbury.

Filed Dec. 5.

Hojjat, Babak, Stamford. $325,159 in favor of RBS Citizens N. A., Riverside,

by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 56 Jordan Lane, Stamford. Filed Nov. 29.

Jackson, Rosemary, Danbury. $471 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 27 Birch Road, Danbury.

Filed Dec. 5.

Klein, Daniel, Danbury. $903 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Mabel Ave., Danbury. Filed Dec. 5.

Latorre, Doris, Bridgeport. $12,951 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 54 Harlem Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 1.

Manero, Constance, Greenwich. $46,466 in favor of Costello & McCormack PC, Fairfield, by Costello, Brennan and DeVidas PC, Fairfield.

Property: Unit 306 of Palmer Point Condominium, Greenwich. Filed Dec. 5.

Marcus, Anne and Hal Marcus, Ridgefield. $1,682 in favor of Montanari Fuel Services Inc., Ridgefield,

by Joel M. Jolles, Hamden. Property: 25 Sharp Hill Lane, Ridgefield. Filed Dec. 5.

Markel, Dennis, Danbury. $638 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Cedar Crest Drive, Danbury.

Filed Dec. 5.

Marks, Cynthia A., et al., Danbury. $12,508 in favor of Bureaus Investment Group Portfolio 15 LLC, Northbrook, Ill., by William E. Seiden, Avon.

Property: 237 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Filed Nov. 28.

Polley, Sandra, Danbury. $4,430 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 26 Eastwood Road, Danbury.

Filed Dec. 5.

Sono Ely LLC, Norwalk. $2,931 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 3 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Filed Dec. 5.

Suares, Annette, Norwalk. $1,554 in favor of Norwalk Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery LLC, Norwalk, by Abraham M. Hoffman, Trumbull.

Property: 36 Elmwood Ave., Norwalk.

Filed Nov. 28.

Ward, Rufus, Danbury. $2,027 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Cherokee Drive, Danbury. Filed Dec. 5.

Zephir, Philippe, Norwalk. $2,066 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 4 Harvann Road, Norwalk.

Filed Nov. 28.

LEASES Arenas, Cecilia and Daniel A. Pinto, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Building 78, Apt. 18 of Success Village Apartments, Stratford. Term: 99 years, commenced Nov. 22, 2016.

Filed Nov. 28.

Ayavaca—Villa, Jorge Luis, by self.

Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 163 of Success Village Apartments, Building 37, Stratford. Term: 38 years, commenced Nov. 29, 2016. Filed Dec. 6.

Ekaterina, Frank, by self. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Apt. 23 of Success Village Apartments, Building 83, Stratford. Term: 39 years, commenced Dec. 2, 2016. Filed Dec. 6.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS—FILED A M S Press Inc., 25 Van Zant St., Suite 1B3, Norwalk. $11,269, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 5.

Atkinson, Matthew E., 146 Mimosa Circle, Ridgefield. $178,958, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 7.

Backos, Theone and Antonios Backos, 31 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $212,274, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Balin, Rene A., 27 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 16C, Danbury. $16,984, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28.

Buzz LLC, 78 Lake Ave., Danbury. $7,933, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 5.

Corridon, Christopher, 1 Rippling Brook Road, Westport. $249,924, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Critzman, Anthony, 286 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. $10,030, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28.

F&D Falls Excavating Co Inc., 99 N. Lake Shore Drive, Danbury. $16,507, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 28.

Gonzalez, Ventura, 39 Concord St., Norwalk. $68,492, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 2.

Gordon, Diane M. and Matthew H. Gordon, 30 High St., Greenwich. $49,428, a tax debt on income earned.

Filed Dec. 5.

Grogins, David, 21 River Ridge Court, Stamford. $15,916, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 12.

Izzo, Bernard P., 3 Izzo Lane, Westport. $30,459, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Schwartz, Dana and Joseph A. Castello, 3 John St., Greenwich. $287,356, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 2.

Selikoff, Michael A., 105 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. $19,491, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 6.

Selikoff, Nancy B. and Michael A. Selikoff, 105 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. $13,463, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 6.

Shea, Susan and John Shea, 372 Rowland Road, Fairfield. $68,422, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 29.

Simms, Travis, 28 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Jr., Norwalk. $32,528, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 2.

FACTS Tamburro, Joseph, 12 Tower Drive, Norwalk. $18,530, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Dec. 5.

Urbanovych, Andriy, 24 Appletree Lane, Norwalk. $6,282, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Wilson, Polly J. and Philip A. Obrien, 132 Seth Low Mountain Road, Ridgefield. $19,046, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14.

Thanasoulis, Carolyn, et al., 57 Pole Bridge Road, Newtown. $24,728, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Vakos, Robert A., 3 Newtown Terrace, Norwalk. $3,993, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 5.

Votre & Associates PC, 90 Grove St., Suite 209, Ridgefield. $12,316, corporate income taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 7.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS— RELEASED

MECHANIC’S LIENS—FILED

Bean, James W III, 60 Lawson Lane, Ridgefield. $365,507, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14.

Agnes, Reutter, Huntington, N.Y., Filed by Highline Decorating Inc., Greenwich, by Roddy Hipps. Property: 384A Sequoia Lane, Stratford.

Amount: $4.6 million. Filed Dec. 6.

Bustillo, Juan C., 64 Dupont Place, Apt. 2, Bridgeport. $38,564, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 30.

Daniels, Tracy and Nahum Daniels, 555 Webbs Hill Road, Stamford. $237,052, property taxes. Filed Dec. 1.

Getz, Edwin S., 1607 Bedford St., Stamford. $7,473, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 1.

Griffin, Timothy G., 583 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. $410,524, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28.

Griffin, Timothy G., 583 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. $504,834, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28.

Mastrone, Joan, 42 Hampton Road, Bridgeport. $12,031, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 29.

Panish Controls Inc., 191 Bennett St., Unit 203, Bridgeport. $21,364, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 29.

Pastor, Betzabeth A., 16 Stony Hill Road, Ridgefield. $13,502, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 14.

Priano, Jason, P.O. Box 2691, Danbury. $49,556, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 28.

Spada 1 Enterprises, 499 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. $7,111, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 29.

Spadaccino, Patrick M., 499 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. $13,598, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes.

Filed Nov. 29.

Spadaccino, Patrick M., 499 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. $115,466, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 29.

Spadaccino, Patrick M., 499 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. $27,566, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 29.

Terreionge, Renee, 3254 Broadbridge Ave., Bridgeport. $15,693, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 29.

Martinez, Marguerite and Tamas Biro, Danbury. Filed by T.J. & Son Inc., Danbury, by Peter C. McEwan. Property: 2—8 Mill Plain Road, Danbury.

Amount: $10,840. Filed Nov. 29.

MECHANIC’S LIENS—RELEASED Finch, Halina and Martin Finch, New Fairfield. Released by The Reilly Brothers Contracting LLC, New Fairfield, by Patrick Reilly. Property: 15 Lavelle Ave., New Fairfield. Amount: $29,235. Filed Nov. 22.

Partlow, Victoria and Daniel Partlow, Westport. Released by All In One Construction Group LLC, by Edmond Warchick. Property: 2 Turkey Hill Lane, Westport. Amount: $47,100.

Filed Dec. 6.

Reilly Brothers Contracting LLC, New Fairfield. Released by East Haven Building Supply, East Haven, by Sharon Saucier. Property: Lot 15, Map 3346, New Fairfield. Amount: $20,655.

Filed Nov. 22.

LIS PENDENS Adams, Bonnie S. and Brien C. Adams, et al., Stamford. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 64 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $291,000, dated July 2006. Filed Dec. 12.

Almstead, John, et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 34 Tanglewood Court, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $499,999, dated May 2006. Filed Nov. 22.

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Barrera, William A., Norwalk. Filed

by Jonathan M. Robbin, New York, N.Y., for Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 40 Myrtle St., Norwalk. Action: to seek a declaratory judgment recording the mortgage on property described. Filed Dec. 5.

Bellido, Heriberto, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 41 Quarry St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $263,273, dated April 2008. Filed Dec. 2.

Blake, Nicole, Stratford. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 15 Johnson Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $235,042, dated September 2009. Filed Dec. 1.

Brown, Leon W., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 354 Pearl St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $98,049, dated July 2002. Filed Dec. 1.

Chalghin, Alaa, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Selene Finance LP. Property: 56 Raymond St., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $268,472, dated May 2007.

Filed Dec. 2.

Coffey, Yvonne, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Birchwood Condominium Association Inc., Danbury.

Property: 27 Crow’s Nest Lane, Unit 12—E, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 5.

Darragh, Noalee, et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 21 Woodland Way, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $416,000, dated November 2006. Filed Nov. 23.

DeLuca, Frank A., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC. Property: 105 Maureen St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $334,500, dated January 2013. Filed Dec. 8.

DiCocco, Jennifer, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Coachlight Square Association of Bridgeport Inc. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 50, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 1.

FIGURES Duprey, Michael A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1208 Wells Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, dated October 2004. Filed Dec. 6.

Ives III, Dermod, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: Unit 17 of Strawberry Woods Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated October 2009. Filed Dec. 2.

Mortenson Jr., Robert L., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 47 Grey Rock Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $504,000, dated December 2004. Filed Dec. 2.

Enang, Joe S., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, R.I., for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1645—1647 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $397,758, dated April 2005. Filed Dec. 2.

Janssen, Jay D., et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Ditech Financial LLC. Property: 19 Buck Hill Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $380,150, dated December 2012. Filed Dec. 1.

Nash, Jennifer J., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 25 Vanech Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated May 2009. Filed Dec. 1.

Kanzler, Jason P., et al., Westport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 39 Oak View Circle, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $101,000, dated July 2010. Filed Dec. 7.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 61—63 Granfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer—use lien for nonpayment of sewer—use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 1.

Erdo, Elaine L., et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for American Advisors Group. Property: 112 Comstock Hill Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $938,250, dated February 2015. Filed Dec. 8.

Esker—Zerrusen, Jackie, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 16 Cornwall Road, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $364,000, dated April 2007. Filed Dec. 8.

Fantasia, Dorothy E., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Franklin G. Pilicy PC, Watertown, for Deerfield Woods Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: Unit 133 in Deerfield Woods Condominium, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 7.

Forth Sr., William J., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 75 Lines Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $165,000, dated August 2006. Filed Dec. 9.

Frederick, Sheila L., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 5 Regency Drive, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated March 2007. Filed Dec. 1.

Hernandez, Miriam, Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 603 Wilmot Ave., Apt. 2, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer—use lien for nonpayment of sewer—use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 1.

Hernandez, Vivian, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Valley Avenue, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $242,987, dated February 2015. Filed Dec. 1.

Keeler, Frances M., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 55 Cady St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $585,000, dated April 2009. Filed Dec. 5.

Kriz, Edward M., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 745 Whipporwill Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $115,000, dated June 1993. Filed Dec. 6.

Kurimsky, Gary F., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co. Property: 281 Henry Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $226,000, dated December 2006.

Filed Dec. 6.

Lorusso, Christopher J., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Prof— 2013 Legal Title Trust II. Property: 34 Albin Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $324,000, dated February 2007. Filed Dec. 12.

Macchiarulo, Angela, et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 570 Danbury Road, Unit B3, Ridgefield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $252,750, dated February 2012. Filed Nov. 8.

Medina, Adriano, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Birchwood Condominium Association Inc., Danbury.

Property: 27 Crow’s Nest Lane, Unit 2—K, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 5.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport. Property: 24 Park St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer—use lien for nonpayment of sewer—use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 1.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority of the city of Bridgeport. Property: 204—206 Holly St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer—use lien for nonpayment of sewer—use fees and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 1.

Pettway, Priscilla, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I., for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 180 Ryan Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $81,825, dated May 2000. Filed Dec. 2.

Pierce, Kim, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 11 Woodside Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $224,000, dated December 2008.

Filed Nov. 29.

Pinto, Miluska, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 2—4 Zant St., Unit A—5, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $98,000, dated December 2002. Filed Dec. 1.

REI Holdings LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Keith K. Fuller, Enfield, for RCN Capital Funding LLC. Property: 167 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.3 million, dated August 2016. Filed Dec. 7.

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FACTS Sanango, Manuel, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 92 E. Liberty St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $297,500, dated July 2007. Filed Nov. 30.

Scandizzo, Maria R., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 27 Northill St., Apt. 2X, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $224,350, dated March 2009. Filed Dec. 5.

Silva, Virginia, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 3 Oak Trail, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $178,000, dated August 2009. Filed Nov. 30.

Simonson, Robert M., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 24 Khakum Wood Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.5 million, dated June 2007. Filed Dec. 2.

Sirico, Gail D. and Lewis A. Sirico, et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Riverbend Association Inc. Property: 14 Newtown Road, Unit B—3, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Nov. 28.

Stafford, Clinton, et al., Ridgefield.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 64 Ramapoo Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $330,000, dated April 2006. Filed Nov. 10.

Turenne—Louis, Florence, Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 6 Fairweather Drive, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $373,000, dated February 2008. Filed Dec. 6.

Villamil, Jose M., et al., Fairfield.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 116, Fairfield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $264,000, dated June 2007.

Filed Dec. 5.

Weide, Richard A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 777 Huntington Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,000, dated July 2007. Filed Dec. 8.

Weinberger, Mark L., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 181 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,000, dated June 2004. Filed Dec. 6.

Wildman, Trevor A., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 14 South St., Unit 16, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $272,388, dated November 2009.

Filed Dec. 1.

MORTGAGES 2067 Barnum Avenue LLC, Stratford, by Thomas D. Rich. Lender: Milford Bank, Milford. Property: 2067 Barnum Ave. and 488 and 190 Thompson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $571,000. Filed Dec. 2.

2180 Kings Highway DE LLC, Fairfield, by Louis L. Ceruzzi Jr. Lender: People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 2260 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $10.2 million. Filed Dec. 2.

AV Legacy Properties LLC, Norwalk, by Karina C. Avila. Lender: Provost Capital LLC, Weston. Property: 166 King St., Bridgeport. Amount: $145,832. Filed Dec. 1.

BER Holdings LLC, Westport, by Roger J. Leifer. Lender: Thrivent Financial For Lutherans, Minneapolis, Minn. Property: Post Road East, Map 8123, Westport. Amount: $6.3 million.

Filed Dec. 5.

Bethel Hotel LLC, Bethel, by Hardik Patel. Lender: Massachusetts Business Development Corp., Wakefield, Mass.

Property: 11 Stony Hill Road, Bethel.

Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Bethel Hotel LLC, Bethel, by Hardik Patel. Lender: New England Certified Development Corp., Wakefield, Mass.

Property: 11 Stony Hill Road, Bethel.

Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Caldas Realty LLC, Brookfield, by Angelo F. DaCunha. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 89 Riverford Road, Danbury. Amount: $281,250. Filed Dec. 5.

CLT Capital Partners LLC, Fairfield, by James Gardiner. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Tract B, Map 2389, Buckfield Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million.

Filed Dec. 2.

Cullman Land Company LLC, by Edgar M. Cullman Jr. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Westmont, Ill. Property: 107 Hickory Road, Stamford.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Dec. 5.

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FIGURES

Daniel M. McCabe LLC, Stamford,

by Daniel M. McCabe. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich.

Property: 1200 Summer St., Suites 201A, 201B, 201C and 202, Stamford.

Amount: $50,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Stamford Center For The Arts Inc., Stamford, by Michael L. Widland. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 61 and 307 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $100,000.

Filed Dec. 5.

DMC Advisors LLC, by Matthew C. Kennedy. Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 15 Oakwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.1 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Tats LLC, by Rodrigo Vidal Trigueiro Veira Ribiero. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Westmont, Ill. Property: Dairy Road, Map 3354, Greenwich. Amount: $4.6 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Elek LLC and LLJ Inc., Norwalk,

by Edward E. Lamy. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 216 East Ave. and 83 Fort Point St., Norwalk.

Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Frog Pond Land LLC, Pomfret Center, by Gregory A. Vasileff. Lender: Emil J. Kocur and Mary T. Kocur, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Property: 740 and 744 North St., Greenwich. Amount: $184,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Insite Towers Development LLC, Alexandria, Va., by David E. Weisman.

Lender: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, New York, N.Y. Property: Parcel D—1, Map 8830, Ridgefield.

Amount: $477 million. Filed Nov. 16.

Maritime Village I LLC, Norwalk,

by Clayton H. Fowler. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 19 Day St., Norwalk. Amount: $11.1 million. Filed Dec. 6.

Mattera Construction 18 Mayflower Parkway LLC, Westport, by Walter Mattera. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 18 Mayflower Parkway, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 2.

Miller Street Investments LLC, Fairfield, by Raymond J. Forehand.

Lender: Westport National Bank, Westport. Property: 23 Miller St., Fairfield. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 1.

Norwalk Electric Co., Southport, by Nathaniel Yordon. Lender: Norwalk Bank & Trust, Norwalk. Property: 566 Main Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed Dec. 5.

R B Properties LLC, Westport, by Richard B. Benson. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 12 Sterling Drive, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 5.

Sandoval Enterprises LLC, Norwalk, by Homero Sandoval. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 1901 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport.

Amount: $965,000. Filed Dec. 5.

Shook Properties LLC, Danbury, by Richard Shook Jr. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 31—16, Danbury.

Amount: $70,139. Filed Nov. 28.

Shook Properties LLC, Danbury, by Richard Shook Jr. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 111 West St., Danbury. Amount: $129,361.

Filed Nov. 28.

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The Elms Development Company LLC, Ridgefield, by Stephen J. Scala.

Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 500 Main St., Ridgefield. Amount: $756,759. Filed Nov. 21.

Traditional Building & Design LLC, Darien, by Joseph M. Pagliarulo. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 7 Carriage Road, Greenwich. Amount: $552,500. Filed Dec. 1.

Tucker Poland Street LLC, Bridgeport, by Jeffrey Giannone. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown.

Property: 27—36 and 67 Poland St., Bridgeport. Amount: $862,500. Filed Dec. 1.

NEW BUSINESSES Aleksei Sletnev, 2 Springdale Court, Norwalk 06851, c/o Aleksei Sletnev.

Filed Dec. 9.

Alex, 45 Taylor Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Oleksandr Radysh. Filed Dec. 2.

G&M Deli Grocery LLC, 1070 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Gedeon K. Tshiendele. Filed Dec. 2.

Sono Limousine LLC, 9 Hanford Place, Norwalk 06854, c/o Carlos Chrisotomo. Filed Dec. 8.

G Kosienski Construction, 74 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gary J. Kosienski. Filed Dec. 6.

Sova Dance & Puppet Theatre, 4 Chestnut St., Bethel 06801, c/o Adelka Polak. Filed Nov. 28.

Halstead Property, 379 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Halstead Connecticut LLC. Filed Dec. 6.

Speedy Pizza, 134 West St., Danbury 06810, c/o DLR Brothers LLC. Filed Dec. 5.

Hawkeye Press, 29 Fire Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Foilman LLC. Filed Nov. 22.

Taylor—Anthony Financial, 10 Wall St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Anthony Fusco. Filed Dec. 1.

JBSL Snacks, 77 Vinci Drive, Apt. 5B, Greenwich 06830, c/o Alberto Figueroa. Filed Nov. 30.

Turbocharger Dynamics, 6 Dogwood Ave., Danbury 06811, c/o Gary S. Konow. Filed Dec. 1.

Jet Limo LLC, 595 Siwanoy Road, Greenwich 06830, c/o Rogerio C. Dacunha. Filed Dec. 6.

William E. Lopez—Deleon, 251 Mill St., Apt. 2, Greenwich 06830, c/o William E. Lopez DeLeon. Filed Dec. 2.

Kishore Ranade MD, 83 Stonecrest Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Kishore Ranade. Filed Nov. 9.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSES

Le Spa Esthetics LLC, 715 Danbury Road, Suite 105, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Carine Belchior and Marinete Penna.

Filed Nov. 29.

Liberty Tax Service, 4324 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jonue Moran.

Filed Dec. 5.

Lienhard + Associates, 154 River Road Extension, Greenwich 06807, c/o John A. Elizabeth. Filed Dec. 5.

Barre Excel, 580 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Bodyquest LLC. Filed Dec. 2.

New Canaan Travel Softball, 68 Turtleback Road South, New Canaan 06840, c/o Jessica Connolly and Robin Biasotti. Filed Nov. 28.

Best Western Bethel, 11 Stony Hill Road, Bethel 06801, c/o Bethel Hotel LLC. Filed Dec. 1.

Our Town Crier, 36 Lyons Plains Road, Westport 06880, c/o Betsy Pollak. Filed Dec. 5.

Bill McGeary Photography, 118 Barry Ave., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Bill McGeary. Filed Nov. 28.

Puppies, 255 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Lauren Meren. Filed Dec. 1.

C&J Management LLC, 241 Lewis St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Eduardo Jimenez. Filed Dec. 7.

Radysh Carpentry, 45 Taylor Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Oleksandr Radysh. Filed Dec. 5.

Charlie Fandino Painting, 304 Main Ave., Apt. 137, Norwalk 06851, c/o Carlos Fandino. Filed Dec. 7.

Rainbow Reflexology, 767 Post Road East, Unit 4, Westport 06880, c/o Minglan Xia. Filed Dec. 5.

EKS Engineering, 4 Musket Ridge Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Nicholas Ciminello. Filed Nov. 23.

RL Painting, 69 Grand St., Apt. 3, First floor, Danbury 06810, c/o Romulo A. Leite. Filed Dec. 1.

Executive Premier Properties, 772 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Executive Real Estate Inc. Filed Dec. 5.

Robert & Sons Home Improvement, 90 South St., Apt. 4, Danbury 06810, c/o Eli Haddem. Filed Dec. 1.

FineSys, 499 Spring Water Lane, New Canaan 06840, c/o John Lu and Jenny Lu. Filed Nov. 28.

Franco’s Deli and Pizza, 54 Liberty St., Danbury 06810, c/o Mayra J. Caceres and Francisco Marin. Filed Nov. 28.

Sleepy’s LLC, 1085 Post Road East, Westport 06880, c/o Mattress Firm Filed Dec. 6.

SM Park LLC, 4B Elizabeth St., Bethel 06801, c/o Silvia Park. Filed Dec. 2.

850 Degrees Wood Fired, 424 Main St., Ridgefield 06877, c/o Lawrence Debany. Permit no. LCT.0000538.

Filed Nov. 7.

Bartolo, 103 Danbury Road, Unit C, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Julia C. Michaelsen. Permit no. LCA.0007444.

Filed Nov. 22.

Best Cellars At A&P, 48 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Christopher W. McGarry. Permit no.

LIP.0012793. Filed Nov. 28.

Stop & Shop Supermarket, 125 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Ronald J. Esposito. Permit no.

LGB.0012557. Filed Nov. 28.

Vinland Holdings LLC, 88 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Elizabeth P. Thompson. Permit no. LIP.0014774.

Filed Dec. 2.

PATENTS Business process behavior conformance checking and diagnostic method and system based on theoretical and empirical process models built using probabilistic models and fuzzy logic. Patent no.

9,530,113 issued to Yasmine Charif, Rochester, N.Y.; and Julien Bourdaillet, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Endless flexible members with a polymeric release agent for imaging devices. Patent no. 9,527,224 issued to Edward F. Grabowski, Webster, N.Y.; and Yuhua Tong, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Enhancing a saptio—temporal resolution of a depth data stream. Patent no. 9,525,860 issued to Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y.; Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; Himanshu J. Madhu, Webster, N.Y.; and Michael C. Mongeon, Walworth, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

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Connecticut’s Hungry for a New Path

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continue to remain optimistic about Connecticut’s enormous economic potential.

Take a look at the base industries in Connecticut, from manufacturing, financial services, and research, to bioscience.

We have a mix of industries that is the envy of any state in the U.S. and any country in the world. We are sitting on a generation’s worth of work and growth.

Unfortunately, we cannot reach that economic potential when we’re currently facing a billion dollar budget deficit.

The largest contributors to this deficit are the undefined constitutional spending cap, unfunded liabilities of the state employees’ pension system, and ballooned spending in the long-term care and corrections systems.

The original spending cap, passed in 1991, was a mechanism that worked with the proper safety valves. Over the years, however, the legislature has weakened the cap by exempting entire categories of state spending.

The cap needs to be tightened.

A strong, fair spending cap definition must be put before the new legislature to be voted on.

I give kudos to the Governor for refinancing the current unfunded pension liabilities to make payments more stable into the future.

Now, the state employee unions have to come back to the table, and deal with the size and magnitude of this accumulated problem.

If re-negotiations are resisted, the state will be forced to find money in other ways, which could result in more state employee layoffs and cut costs of essential services.

Another pragmatic solution is to increase job growth and revenue to afford funneling more payments into the system.

Home- and community-based care is preferred among many residents I’ve spoken to, and can save the client thousands of dollars and the state millions, all the while still receiving quality healthcare with an increase in personal independence.

Connecticut’s nonprofit human service providers are willing and able to partner with the state to fill this need.

Reforms to the corrections system can save the state millions of dollars by continuing to reduce the prison population, and encouraging prisoners to enter workforce development programs so they can transition back into civil society with a job and a newfound purpose.

Right now, the economy is job one for the Governor and the legislature.

We need to create more opportunities for our people and find places in which to unburden them from debts of the past.

We have become a target for companies and folks alike to move away from. We operate in a highly competitive environment, not just nationally, but globally.

Where is Connecticut’s Economy Headed?

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etwork with other industry leaders, hear the economic forecast for 2017 from top state and national economists, get real-time analysis on the state’s fiscal issues, and explore solutions for kick-starting Connecticut’s economy.

And, be a part of the interactive discussion as an expert panel addresses the question: What will it take to fix it?

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Eric Rosengren President, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The 2017 Economic Summit + Outlook is presented

by CBIA and the MetroHartford Alliance and made possible by our generous sponsor, Webster Bank.

Date: Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 Time: Check-in & networking breakfast: 7 am

We need to remain at the top of our game.

The way we’ve always done things may not be the way we always need to, or should do, moving forward.

Place: Marriott Hartford Downtown 200 Columbus Blvd., Hartford

Cost:

Connecticut is hungry for a new path.

Pete Gioia is an economist with CBIA. Follow him on Twitter @CTEconomist.

 Read more at cbia.com

Program: 8:30 am–noon

CBIA & MetroHartford members, $95 Nonmembers, $130; Students, $50 Table of 10, $850

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