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Call of the wild, 2016 BUSHCRAFT AS BUSINESS MODEL IN RIVERSIDE

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teve Lancia has since 2008 run NorthCamp Outdoor Survival Skills, based in Riverside and with a camp in Columbia County, N.Y. In that time he has educated hundreds in what it takes to survive, either in the wild or in an urban environment in collapse. Most of his clients are women. “People are surprised to hear that,” he said. “They think it’s all about being macho. It’s not. Women learn better, too. They are the ones who get the fire going first.” The art of survival in the wild is predicated upon getting found, which makes it different from sur-

vival when practiced in an urban environment, “where,” he said, “the purpose may be that you don’t want to be found.” NorthCamp teaches both urban and wild survival, plus a combat-infused version that is gaining in popularity and, accordingly, in frequency of offerings in 2016. Lancia, whose undergraduate degree is in forestry from West Virginia University, is also an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow, a fraternity of shared accomplishment within Scouting. His enthusiasm for camping and all it entails never left him. He has professionally taught kayaking and skiing and said that, given a knife, he could » WILD, page 9

Steve Lancia, founder and principal, NorthCamp Outdoor Survival Skills in Riverside. Photo by Bill Fallon

Industry pros defend data encryption BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com A NATIONAL DEBATE ON DATA encryption has followed the recent terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Calif., and Paris, with some lawmakers calling for legislation to mandate access for law enforcement and government agencies to “back doors”

that will allow them to decipher encrypted data. “Criminals in the U.S. have been using this (encryption) technology for years to cover their tracks,” wrote Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) in a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed. “The time has come for Congress and technology companies to discuss how

encryption — encoding messages to protect their content — is enabling murderers, pedophiles, drug dealers and, increasingly, terrorists.” Yet here in Connecticut some industry professionals see the targeting of encryption as a scapegoat — Neil Weicher, founder and chief technology officer of the Stamford-based data encryption and database security firm NetLib — is among them. “Politicians and security officials are ignoring the well-known rule of unintended consequences,” he said. “It will have minimal or no effects on terrorist communications, which we have seen, often tend toward the low tech.

On the other hand, it will create a devastating financial and regulatory burden on American businesses, who can never be sure that their data and intellectual property — and that of their customers — is secure.” With a master’s degree in computer science from Columbia University, Weicher founded NetLib after observing massive security lapses in companies over the decades he has worked in the tech industry. “They were completely unprotected,” he said. He now makes his living protecting databases from security breaches, which are increasingly becoming the norm, he said.

The global computer magazine PC World reports that in 2015, not a week went by without a major data breach, significant attack campaign or serious vulnerability report. Weicher refers to the service his company provides as the “red dye in the money bags” that destroys currency once stolen from a bank. His proprietary software works in a similar way by making data unusable once it has been compromised. But despite the increase in attacks on data, Weicher said handing over the keys to decipher encrypted data to government » DATA, page 6

Dynamic design duo BY MARY SHUSTACK mshustack@westfairinc.com

f there’s one thing that the families who work with D2 Interieurs come to know about the Weston-based interior-design firm’s approach, it’s the proverbial expect the unexpected. Clients aren’t, for example, going to come away with a house filled with subtle, safe surroundings. D2 doesn’t do, as creative director Kerri Rosenthal says, “the grays, the beiges, the greiges” so long associated with traditional – and many might say boring – design. No, D2 Interieurs is about bold strokes, bursts of color and plenty of sophisticated shine. As founder and owner Denise Davies says, “If this is what you want, buckle your seatbelt because this is what you’ll get.” And D2, which marks its fifth anniversary in May, has found a ready audience for its work, which while daring is strongly rooted in functionality and livability. “What we specialize in is moving young families from the city,” Davies says. Those families, headed often by couples in their 30s, are bringing a fresh perspective to life after the city. “They want to move here but they don’t want a traditional home,” referring to what’s inside as opposed to the physical structure. Davies and Rosenthal, both longtime Weston residents with children, know what’s needed. Stairways need runners. Fabrics should not only look good but also hold up to rough wear. Carpets can be lush but must also be durable. It was, Davies and Rosenthal say, their second project that showed them precisely how

their work could make life easier for families. They went into a home where they were, literally, stepping on Legos. The result? Creating a “Lego Room” for the family’s children, an award-winning design that proved as stylish as it was practical. They also keep in mind that rooms need to grow with families. “We’re designing kids’ rooms for the long haul,” Davies says, showing how a recent room designed for a child under age 3, with surface tweaks such as new bedding, can carry them through their teenage years. When it comes to trends, they say it’s more about creating an inviting backdrop for family life. “I think the modern is coming into play more,” Rosenthal says, clarifying that she means not the design movement but rather the “contemporary, now” sensibility. Mix prints. Embrace color. It’s about, she adds, “being a little fearless with your design.” At D2, there’s a palpable synergy in place. Davies and Rosenthal finish each other’s sentences. Their styles complement each other, while also reinforcing their sophisticatedwith-an-edge approach. Davies calls on her interior-design background while also serving as the company’s official photographer, while Rosenthal contributes both her artist’s eye – and her work. Many projects either include a Rosenthal painting, which are also sold in galleries, as an element or feature rooms built around a particular work. Both agree that what has propelled D2 ever forward is the way they work, including the actual nuts and bolts that allow them to keep a pace that in 2015 alone included more than a dozen full-house projects.

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Kerri Rosenthal, left, and Denise Davies of D2 Interieurs. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

“Our process is very unique,” says Davies. “We have such a very tight process,” Rosenthal agrees. And it’s one they’ve finetuned to perfection. “That’s what gets us through.” In brief, Davies and Rosenthal meet with a client in their impressive headquarters, new space on Davies’ home property. From the first steps in the door, where a Vespa is jauntily parked, and up the stairs to the lightfilled white space lined with fabric samples, one can sense the creativity that underlies every move. There, the team conducts an intense conversation that touches on both likes and needs to help them craft an incredibly detailed plan. Three months later, the family sees its new space, down to the last detail. “This is our signature, which is something called ‘the last layer,’” Davies says of the way they bring a van full of finishing touches. “We curated a lot of items,” she adds, whether it’s one-of-a-kind lamps or vintage details. “We’re constantly looking for new resources. We don’t like to repeat.” As Rosenthal adds, “It’s constantly trying to be fresh and new.” It is that final tying together that reflects the people who will live and grow within the rooms. “We treat the house as a whole because every room has to flow,” Davies says. “You

never want to work on a house and feel ‘Oh, the decorator just left.’” While projects take up the day-to-day work, D2 is always looking ahead. Two years ago, the company began designing and manufacturing its own rug line. “It’s the next natural step,” Davies says. Called RODA, its name is a play on both the beloved television character of Rhoda Morgenstern as well as the first two initials of their own last names. Next up is Happy Walls wallpaper featuring Rosenthal’s artwork, plus a collection of custom mirrors. “Down the road we could be doing tabletops,” Rosenthal adds. D2 is also testing the commercial waters, having recently worked on the Westport flagship of JoyRide Cycling Studio. “We’d love to do a restaurant,” Rosenthal says. “Give us an inn in the Hamptons.” Davies says there are many rewards to the work of D2. “Our goal is, of course, to get our name out there and make money,” but it’s also to help create “artful, thoughtful homes.” As she says, “What we do is we give the clients homes they can live in.” And really, that’s all a family wants, Rosenthal agrees. “In the end, we leave — and it’s their home.” For more, visit d2interieurs.com.

Starwood ups its Thailand footprint

Stew Leonard’s is now bigger wheel in cheese

BY BILL FALLON

Bay Hotel Co., Ltd. to expand Starwood’s robust footprint in Thailand,” said Rajit Sukumaran, senior vice president for acquisitions and development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “With its tamford-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. recently announced the idyllic beaches and lush rainforests, Phuket signing of an agreement with Grand Bay draws an unwavering number of inbound and Hotel Co. Ltd., which is owned by Bangkok- domestic travelers, making it a strategic marbased Apex Development Public Co. Ltd., to open ket for Sheraton and further driving formidable the Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort in January growth for Starwood in Asia Pacific.” The 200-room resort will include three din2019 on Thailand’s largest island. Starwood currently operates five Sheraton ing venues, meeting and event space, a spa, a fully hotels in Thailand, including Sheraton Royal equipped fitness center and an outdoor swimOrchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers; Sheraton Hua ming pool. “We are delighted to partner with Starwood Hin Resort & Spa; Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas; Sheraton Samui Resort; and Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and we are confident that our Pattaya Resort. The brand’s development pipe- respective strengths will steer this project toward line also includes Sheraton Phuket Kalim Beach success, elevating the hospitality offerings in Phuket with the iconic and globally renowned Resort, which is slated to open in 2018. Starwood said the addition supports its goal Sheraton brand,” said Pongphan Sampawakoop, of adding 150 hotels in the next five years, an CEO of Grand Bay Hotel Co. Ltd. The boards of directors of Starwood Hotels & effort called Sheraton 2020. In Thailand, Starwood operates a total 22 Resorts Worldwide Inc. and Marriott International properties under eight of its brands, including St. Inc., based in Bethesda, Md., in November unaniRegis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, mously approved a $12.2 billion deal the compaWestin, Le Méridien, Aloft and Four Points by nies termed a definitive merger agreement under which they will create the world’s largest hotel Sheraton. ALS_Fairfield_Business_Journal_ad_V1.qxd:Layout 1 9/1/15 9:12 AM Page 1 “We look forward to partnering with Grand company.

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Service union inks new work pact BY COLLEEN WILSON cwilson@westfairinc.com

anitors in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County and their employers have struck a deal for a new fouryear contract that was set to expire in about a week. More than 3,500 janitors who clean about 250 buildings in the seven-county region of the 32BJ Service Employees International Union will receive higher pay and maintain benefits as part of the agreement with the Hudson Valley/ Fairfield County Contractors Association, the collective name of contractors including ABM Industries Inc. and United

Services of America Inc. The new contract — which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2016 and expires Dec. 31, 2019 — incrementally raises minimum wages by a total of $1.95 per hour throughout the span of the agreement. Though some of the region’s commercial cleaners are paid more, the current minimum hourly rate is $14.10, which gradually increased by a total of $1.25 since 2012. One union priority that was not included in the contract agreement was an increase in the number of full-time worker hires. Franklin Soults, a spokesman for 32BJ SEIU, said in an email that the union is pushing and strategizing for

more full-time hires in both Connecticut and New York. “In 2012 we got the contract to include a provision that buildings over 400,000 square feet would be staffed by full-time workers, so we know the market can move in that direction,” Soults said. That provision is also included in the contract that starts in 2016. Negotiations on the new contract began in November and took about five weeks. An agreement between the two parties was announced Dec. 22 and ratified by the union Dec. 28. A spokeswoman for the employers’ association did not respond to a request for comment.

People’s United grant boosts affordable housing

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ridgeport-based People’s United Community Foundation, which awards grants to nonprofits in communities served by People’s United Bank, also based in Bridgeport, has awarded a grant of $8,000 to New Neighborhoods Inc. in Stamford “to develop and preserve affordable housing in Fairfield County.” New Neighborhoods is a nonprofit developer and manager of low- and moderateincome housing with properties completed and on the drawing board in Stamford, Norwalk, Danbury and other Fairfield County communities. It will celebrate its 50 anniversary in 2017 as a developer of affordable housing in what it calls “one of the least affordable housing markets in the country.” “We thank the Foundation and the Bank for recognizing the importance of affordable housing as a safety net and springboard to self-sufficiency,” said Ross Burkhardt, New Neighborhoods’ president and CEO. The funds will be leveraged to move more than 100 units of housing through the nonprofit developer’s pipeline and into construction. When completed, the units will benefit families, retirees, veterans and others who don’t earn enough to rent a standard apartment. The wage considered necessary either to rent or buy a basic 2-bedroom in Stamford and Norwalk, according to the nonprofit, is $37 per hour.

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Tammy Torres, People’s United Community Foundation administration and agency liaison director, left, and Donna M. Donaldson, New Neighborhoods Inc.’s board director.

New Neighborhoods said it has developed and preserved 165 units of housing for qualified low- and moderate-income buyers and has 450 units of developed rental housing in its property management portfolio in Stamford, Norwalk and Danbury. It has plans both collaboratively and on its own to add another 200 units of housing in Fairfield County over the next two years.

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Winter retailers sweat Citrin Cooperman Corner through warm holiday season Your Passport to Business Success

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hile exceptionally warm weather this November and December has been welcome among residents who remember the bitter cold snaps of last winter, retail stores, particularly those specializing in outdoor sports equipment and apparel, are feeling the burn from record breaking warm weather. “The number one gift for Christmas is apparel,” said Howard Davidowitz, chairman of Davidowitz & Associates Inc., a national retail consulting and investment banking firm headquartered in Manhattan. “A lot of businesses in apparel have been murdered and you see that reflected in the bad performance of Nordstrom, Macys, Dillard’s — almost across the board negatives,” he said. “When warm weather like this comes, it kills the outerwear business.” The slump in sales has also been felt on the county level, where some among longestablished local businesses like Mitchells, Outdoor Sports Center in Wilton, and Ski and Sport of New Canaan, Ridgefield and Westport are counting this pre-winter sales season among the worst they have seen. Aside from the plummet in sales at the start of the great recession in 2008, this has been the worst start to a winter season in decades, said Pam Alberino, whose family has operated their collection Ski and Sport shops for 40 years. Sales are down 20 to 25 percent so far this season, she said. Alberino said many of her customers, including her own family, have yet to break out winter apparel let alone shop for new items. Many East Coasters canceled or rearranged ski trips over the holiday season, she said, though ample snowfall in the mountains of the western states has kept business moving along. With the National Weather Service reporting Christmas Day temperatures setting record highs in the mid-60s in Bridgeport and Danbury and the average temperature for December 11.8 degrees above normal in New York City, it hasn’t been a stellar year, said Scott Maxwell, general manager of Outdoor Sports Center. The drop in outdoor sports activity has made its biggest impact on extreme sports apparel and equipment, but he doesn’t think this winter will be a washout, he said. After Christmas, temperatures have begun to be more seasonable and this has allowed ski slopes to produce badly needed snow, he said.

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The slopes at Woodbury Ski Area in Litchfield County have suffered under the warm weather this year and in turn the retailers who equip and cloth winter sports enthusiasts.

Maxwell can’t recall a winter on record where there hasn’t been at least some snow in Connecticut and is optimistic business and winter activity will resume in January and February. Woodbury Ski Area in Litchfield County normally aims to open Nov. 1, but due to the warm weather this year the slopes did not open until just prior to Thanksgiving, said Chandler Brill, director of skiing at Woodbury. “The warm weather has hurt our business. It has hurt everybody’s business,” he said. “Most local ski areas are small businesses and it has hurt employment and revenue opportunities for the ski industry in New England across the board.” With winter recreation plans melting away and customers walking into Mitchells of Westport in Bermuda shorts, Jack Mitchell, CEO of The Mitchell Family of Stores, said some adjustments may have to be made such as possible mark downs for winter items like heavy jackets and sweaters. As with other the other retailers, Mitchell is confident the typical Connecticut cold will settle in soon and sales of winter items will rebound. “It could always be better,” he said. “But the holiday season was still good.” Alberino of Ski and Sport is also making adjustments to contend with offset sales with plans to start sales in January — earlier than usual and at more competitive pricing, she said. Citing the light snowfall on Dec. 29, which marked the first snow of the season, she too remains optimistic for the coming winter months. “I am optimistic,” she said. “If you look at last year it rained Christmas Eve and then we had a good amount of snow. I think the cold is going to get here and the winter will go later — just look at how late the season goes into April.”

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and law enforcement agencies is a knee-jerk reaction to recent events based on fear, not common sense. He adds that even institutions intending to secure and protect data, such as the Internal Revenue Service, have been the subject of recent scandals and data breaches, and states there is no way to ensure that those holding the keys to encryption will always use them ethically — a point echoed by Brian Kelly, chief information security officer at Quinnipiac University for the last nine years. “With 20 plus years in information security I am leaning towards encryption,” he said. “It’s designed to make data secure. If you put in backdoors and allow certain entities, whether national international or local, it really weakens security and becomes this moral and ethical debate of when do they access the encryptions.” Kelly’s background includes 20 years as an Air Force officer working on computer network defense.

He compares providing what are known as backdoors, entry points in software that allow the bypassing of security protocols, to giving every law enforcement agency the keys to every home in the communities they serve. “We would be freaked out about that,” he said. As with Weicher, he recognizes there are needs — particularly on a local level —

of the country’s largest businesses including JPMorgan Chase, Target, Home Depot, Anthem and Ebay affecting hundreds of millions of customers in total. With the scale and frequency of data theft, Kelly said citizens have reached “breach fatigue” and anticipates the malaise around the issue will continue until either corporations feel an impact to their bottom lines or the physical well-being of citizens is threatened. “I don’t think there are not enough fines or legal proceeding that are impacting those companies,” he said. “General consumers just don’t care anymore; they hear it on the news and feel like there is nothing they can do personally.” At Quinnipiac, Kelly has seen a generational shift in perceptions of digital privacy, with the student data he is tasked with protecting at times being given away freely by students through social media sites, he said. He believes that as this new cohort enters the workforce, perception on privacy and security will evolve, possibly alongside legislation to hold corporations accountable for the troves of data they hold. “I think we are just at the beginning of this dialogue,” he said.

Matrix CEO dies in car crash

len Nelson, 48, CEO of the Matrix Realty Group on Long Island, owner of the multitenant Matrix building in Danbury, died Dec. 20 in a one-car crash on Long Island. “The Matrix family is deeply saddened to report the tragic and untimely loss of leader, Glen Nelson,” the company said in a statement announcing the news. “Glen was lost to us on Sunday, Dec. 20, at the age of 48 in an unexpected automobile accident near his home in Port Jefferson, N.Y. Glen

Neil Weicher, founder and chief technology officer of the NetLib data encryption and database security firm in Stamford. Photo courtesy of NetLib

when police may need to access encrypted data, but said technology already exists that allows for this type of specific access. On the macro level, legislation should focus less on access and more on accountability, he said. “The onus is on the corporations to encrypt the data,” he said. Weicher points out that high-profile data breaches such as that of apparel retailer T.J. Maxx in 2007, where the credit and debit card information for 47.5 million customers was exposed, was the result of lax security mechanisms, particularly regarding encryption. Both Weicher and Kelly argue that once a backdoor to encryption is created, regardless of who holds the key, the possibility of a breach increases and puts customers and organizations at risk. Kelly points to tech-industry leader Apple’s refusal to create backdoors for government access to encrypted data as an indicator of where some organizations at the forefront of technology stand on the issue. In just the last few years massive data breaches have occurred among some

leaves behind a tremendous legacy, both professional and personal and is grieved by his entire family, especially his four children: Brianna, Phillip, Christopher and Gina, his fiancée Susan and her son Mitchell and his former spouse and mother of his children, Sandy Nelson.” The company said Nelson “rose from humble beginnings to create a business which was built almost entirely on his strength of character. “His humility would prevent him from

attributing his success to anything other than the team around him, which he called incredible, and his own good luck,” Matrix said. “Glen found success while upholding an irreproachable standard of honor, integrity and loyalty. His work ethic, dedication, and single-minded focus allowed him to achieve things that seemed impossible in the moments they were happening and even now in retrospect.” Matrix reported that a comprehensive succession plan is in place, “which will

ensure the continuity of the company.” Enrico Scarda — described by the company as “an experienced real estate professional, Glen’s business partner and a longtime friend” — is now acting CEO. The Matrix building in Danbury is the 1.2 million-square-foot former Union Carbide headquarters, now with multiple tenants across the spectrum of industries and services, plus newly made shared work spaces. — Bill Fallon

Witherell buttons up and is rewarded for the effort

he Nathaniel Witherell, the town of Greenwich’s short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility, said recently it received an award of $129,156 from Eversource Energy, a publicly traded, Fortune-500 energy company headquartered in Hartford and Boston, recognizing the energy efficiencies incorporated into Project Renew Witherell, the site’s $27 million capital improvement push. Project Renew included the installation of high efficiency lighting, heating and cooling systems, plus other unspecified energy

conservation devices. Project Renew, according to Witherell, “has dramatically improved the infrastructure and environment” with upgrades that include increasing the number of private rooms from 26 to 64 as well as remodeling and decorating 87 resident rooms. The project has also brought a new 4,000-square-foot rehabilitation center; new family reception areas; modernization of three elevators and the addition of a new fourth elevator; and a new emergency generator. Of the total construction costs of $27

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million, Friends of Nathaniel Witherell contributed $4.6 million, secured $4.5 million from the sale of historic rehab tax credits to Eversource Energy, and assisted with the state of Connecticut providing an additional $12 million over a 20-year period. After completion of an energy audit, Eversource Energy awarded the money to the town in recognition of the energy savings achievement under its program for incentives for commercial/industrial retrofit projects. The Witherell in a statement cited Stephen Soler, co-chairman of the town’s

Nathaniel Witherell Building Committee, which supervised Project Renew, and a member of The Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors, as playing an important role in securing the funds. In accepting the check on behalf of the town, First Selectman Peter Tesei thanked Eversource Energy and all those who were involved in procuring the award. He said it was an example of leaving no stone unturned to assist in funding the town’s major capital projects. — Bill Fallon

BY AL ALPER

Technology upgrades for 2016

s the task of keeping our gadgets upgraded demonstrates, there is a lot in the realm of technology to understand or even just to be aware of. For the mobile businessperson or socalled frequent f lier, two big technology products have just hit the market that really make an impact. The first is Microsoft’s new Surface Book, featuring a high-resolution screen that packs a massive 3000 x 2000 pixels, offering high definition within 13.5 inches of screen real estate. The laptop/tablet offers up to 16GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, providing the power of a desktop in something that can fit in a backpack (along with a change of clothes). Additionally, the Surface Book offers up to 11 hours of battery life — or in traveler’s terms, enough juice to work continually while f lying across the country, and then land and still have half the battery life. That’s a big deal. The second product for the businessperson on the go is in phone form, specifically, the Samsung Note 5. This

phone packs enough power to act as a backup work station, which is especially helpful for on-the-road presentations or laptop failures. The Samsung Note 5 is great at multi-tasking, with a bullet-proof Android operating system that allows a user to be completely mobile — no need for a printed boarding pass, and presentations can run off of the Samsung Note 5 without missing a beat. (To a lesser degree, the iPhone 6S rivals the Samsung Note 5 in size, and for those Apple-loving users who can’t give up the operating system or user interface, the iPhone 6S is as close as they’ll get to achieving all of these features.) On the desktop level, the next big technological advancement is Windows 10. The reason (at least in part) is that the Surface Book comes with it already installed. Microsoft has brought back the comfortable familiarity and easy accessibility of the Windows 7 user interface, and incorporated some of the Windows 8 features. Windows 10 is also very lightweight, so to speak, in that it requires a much smaller system footprint to run

and runs much more quickly. Apps running on this operating system will also update faster and will perform better. The best new app for anyone is Everypost. This app basically allows any user with a mobile device or desktop to generate posts with just a few key strokes, and then sends out the post to every social media platform connected to it – whether it’s Facebook or Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram, this app posts to all of them at once. Other apps offer similar services, but this app tries to be all things to all people. Everypost only posts across social media platforms, and can post audio, video, images, text — everything. Another app that is proving its worth is Microsoft Lens. This app allows users to scan documents at almost any angle, and can then autocorrect the document and render it as a PDF. Microsoft Lens also integrates beautifully with the Microsoft Office product; together, they offer some optical character recognition, which is when a computer can translate scanned or handwritten images into a digital form.

For those that don’t use Microsoft Office, Turboscan is a product very similar to Microsoft Lens, offering the ability to take pictures, recognize optical characters and render as PDF. The majority of business executives at the highest levels today did not have a cell phone or Internet access when they were in high school, let alone elementary school. Understanding the technological advances of today’s generation takes some effort, but the efficiency and expanded accessibility that come along in the form of apps and operating systems make the required learning worthwhile. Al Alper is CEO and founder of Absolute Logic (absolutelogic.com), which since 1991 has provided technical support and technolo�y consulting to businesses of up to 250 employees in Connecticut and New York. He is also a national speaker on IT and security issues and author of, “Revealed! The Secrets to Hiring the Right Computer Consultant.” He can be reached at al.alper@absolutelogic.com or 203-9366680.

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THE LIST

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

INSURANCE AGENCIES

Insurance Companies Ranked by the number of licensed brokers in the county. Listed alphabetically in event of tie. Top local executive(s) Email address Year agency established

Number of licensed brokers in county

Peter Novak, Brendan Naughton 1886

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

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

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

Bruce Rogers Regional insurance director contact@fnrm.com 1946

Commercial property and liability, employee benefit plans, workers' compensation, automobile and boats, directors and officers liability insurance, employment practices, professional liability, fine arts and collectibles

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

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

DiMatteo Group Insurance LLC

Robert Lesko and Kim DiMatteo llesko@dimatteogrp.com 1960

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

Personal and commercial lines, life, health and disability

Merit Insurance Inc.

Sean Carroll scarroll@meritinsurance.com 1936

360 Corporate Benefit Advisors

Paul Lambert plambert@360cba.com 1984

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

Carlson & Carlson Inc.

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

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

WM. F. Malloy Agency Inc.

William Malloy wmalloy@malloyins.com 1945

Homeowners insurance and car insurance premiums and 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

Ward Bennett, president ward@insurexchg.com 1985

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

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

Ganim Financial

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

Life insurance, fixed and variable; private placement life insurance; disability income insurance; long-term care insurance; group medical; group life insurance; group disability income insurance; and group long-term care insurance

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

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

Automobile, boats, motorcycles, bonds, all types of commercial risks

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

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

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

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

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

Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co.

HUB International Northeast Ltd.

First Niagara Risk Management Inc. *

Bearingstar Insurance

5 6 7 8 9

40 Richards Ave., Norwalk 06854 853-2727 • firstniagara.com/insurance

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

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

581 Post Road, Darien 06820 655-7468 • abmck.com

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

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

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

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

10 11 12

The Insurance Exchange Inc. (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

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

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

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

161 East Ave., Suite 103, Norwalk 06851 831-8555 • jwygal.com

Hagendoorn & Emond Insurance Inc.

Mills & Mills Insurance

John H. Wygal & Company LLC

Bruce Emond bemond@heinsurance.com 2000

12 (Three Westchester County, N.Y.)

Additional services

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

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

This list is a sampling of insurance agencies located in the region. If you wish to include your insurance agency in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. * Information from the 2015 listing.

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survive alone in the Northeast woods, perhaps even gain weight. “For 45 years I’ve been building knowledge of the outdoors. The best tool we have is right on our shoulders.” Can he teach a person rooted in 2016 to thrive in the wild? “Absolutely,” he said. “I don’t like the word ‘survive.’ It’s got a desperate connotation. I prefer ‘thriving.’” To survive and perhaps to thrive, Lancia preaches the “Rules of 3.” “Under most circumstances an individual can live for three minutes without breathing or with severe bleeding,” he said. He ticked off survival deadlines in descending order, all focused on three. “A person has three hours to live with exposure to heat stroke or hypothermia,” he said. “The average person can go three days without water and three weeks without food. “If you believe and accept these Rules of 3, then you set up priorities: first aid, shelter, fire, water, signaling and food. That’s what we teach. “Food is extremely important, but it’s usually last,” he said. New York’s Touro School of Medicine recently contracted NorthCamp to learn, perhaps, to see things differently. “We teach, discuss, practice and learn to see things for

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what they can be, not for what they are,” Lancia said. “For example, that’s not a jacket; it’s a cervical collar.” The company hires a staff of retired military and police personnel as needed — typically two to four at a time — as when NorthCamp staff taught a New York City company’s 2,500 guests in the Adirondacks last summer. Closer to home, in Gallatin, N.Y., the NorthCamp camp features a LEED platinum-certified cabin as headquarters and a staff chef. “We’re like the Club Med of survival schools,” Lancia said. “We’re all about you learning survival skills, not enduring survival hardships.” He described a NorthCamp adventure as costing a fraction of an out-ofstate golf outing. “Instead of $3,000 to golf in Virginia Beach, they’ll spend $300 and enjoy a weekend at my survival camp.” Dinner might be Cornish game hens roasted on an open fire and served with sautéed kale and pistachio-nut salad. New in 2015 and due back multiple times in 2016 is NorthCamp’s Ultimate Survival Weekend. It features wilderness bushcraft skills plus training in hand-to-hand combat, personal defense and weapons usage, selection and improvisation. “I find everyone we teach to be receptive,” Lancia said. “Every time I teach a class, no matter where it is or who I’m with, I’m living the dream.” He admires the native Lenape people of this region, embracing

some of their skills through what he termed bushcraft. “The art of bushcraft is doing more with less.” Available hand-to-hand combat training notwithstanding, the typical lessons hew to basics: learning the double halfhitch, simpler kin to the taut-line, is one of

“If you’re really prepared mentally and physically, survival is just a mild inconvenience.”

– Steve Lancia, owner of NorthCamp

them. Students also learn to remain cool in an emergency. “Avoid panic,” Lancia said. “Conquer fear.” He said those basics will help on land or water. Given numbers, “Function as a team to find solutions.” “If you’re really prepared mentally and physically, survival is just a mild inconvenience,” he said. Envisioning a catastrophe, he said, “You may not make it home or to work, but you’ll survive and then you move forward.” For that catastrophe in the urban jungle,

Lancia said, “You’ll definitely want a weapon.” Artillery may be in short supply, however, so Lancia advises rocks and spears or, better yet, slingshots and bows and arrows. An arrow, he noted, travels more ably through water than does a bullet owing to the inertia of the shaft. “It’s great for fishing.” A walking stick is many tools, including a weapon. If he found himself living on Manhattan Island or Long Island, Lancia said his preparations would include an inflatable boat and access to transportation – he mentioned a bicycle or a motorcycle – on the mainland. In any survival situation, attitude counts for plenty. “There are people who say, ‘I can do this,’” he said. “And there are people who say, ‘I cannot do this.’ They are both right.” Lancia’s years in the business have made him a go-to source for survival information and no survival story was bigger last year than the escaped Dannemora convicts in upstate New York. Their downfall was getting tired and sloppy, Lancia told media outlets throughout New England and as far west as Buffalo, N.Y. “Of course, they broke into cabins. That helped them.” He offered no sympathy for their outdoor skills, noting they had robbed to survive. The old escapee ploy of hunkering down all day and moving only at night gets tired after a few days, Lancia said. “It’ll drive you crazy,” he said. “Pretty soon you get tired and you get sloppy. You leave a candy bar wrapper behind.”

Bridgeport students working on robot monkey for space project

wo University of Bridgeport undergraduates — Phillip Carroll and Joshua Hauge — have been awarded $5,000 scholarships toward the spring 2016 semester from the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium to further their work in so-called near space (high-altitude) payload structures and robotic movement. Both students have been working alongside students and faculty from the School of Engineering on a high-altitude ballooning project led by technology management professor Neal Lewis. The project has developed a small robotic puppet, designed to look like a monkey that will be launched on a highaltitude balloon and used to educate

young students about space flight. Said Lewis, “Phil has worked on the animation of the robot’s motions and outer body physical appearance, while Josh has concentrated on fabrication of the structural housing for the robot. We’ve learned a lot about the harshness of the ‘near space’ environment while at the same time we try and make the robot’s housing look like a 1960’s Project Mercury space capsule to help teach young students about the history of the American space program.” Jani Marcari Pallis, Connecticut Space Grant director at UB, said: “Phil and Josh are a critical part of our student team and Connecticut Space Grant has recognized their work with the award of these scholarships.” — Bill Fallon

‘Near space’ explorers Phillip Carroll, left, and Joshua Hauge.

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SHU amps up physician assistant program BY BILL FALLON

application process opened in April, “reflecting the rapid nationwide growth in demand bfallon@westfairinc.com for physician assistants.” Up to 150 people acred Heart University’s College of will be interviewed for 28 seats in the inauHealth Professions is working with gural class. The SHU MPAS program will be in Stamford Hospital to launch a new full-time, 27-month master of phy- Stamford, on the second floor of Stamford sician assistant studies (MPAS) program, Hospital’s Tandet Building, next to the main with an initial class of 28 students starting hospital on West Broad Street. The 13,000-square-foot space is in the in fall 2016. SHU has applied for the program to process of a full renovation and will include a be accredited by the Accreditation Review state-of-the-art lab, classrooms and a patientCommission on Education for the Physician assessment suite. The program will consist Assistant, based in Georgia. If successful, the of a 12-month classroom phase followed by accreditation would arrive in March. The a 15-month clinical phase providing 2,000 school already has secured the state license hours of experience in several medical specialties. All students will complete clinical to run the program. The school reported in a prepared state- rotations primarily at Stamford Hospital “as ment that more than 800 applicants have well as other SHU-affiliated hospitals and sites,” applied to attend the program since the health-care SCSU_MBA_CPA_Fairfield_7.375x7.125.qxp_Layout 1 12/15/15 4:32SHU PM reported. Page 1

From left, Clinical Associate Professor Harry Pomeranz; Teresa Thetford, physician assistant program chairwoman; and Ariana Balayan, associate director of graduate admissions. Photo by Tracy Deer-Mirek

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dents will be prepared to practice medicine on health care teams with physicians and other providers. A certified physician assistant, according to SHU, “is a graduate of an accredited physician assistant educational program who is nationally certified and state-licensed to practice medicine in a variety of settings with the supervision of a physician.” Physician assistants can prescribe medications in all 50 states. The school reported a goal of the program is to improve access to quality health care in Fairfield County and surrounding communities, including rural and urban medically underserved populations. Thetford said SHU will emphasize primary care and population health and wellness as well as patientcentered care that is individualized. “What makes us stand out will be our focus on patient-centered primary care and addressing the needs of the medically underserved,” said Thetford. “As health care in the U.S. continues to evolve, the need for primary care providers, both physicians and physician assistants, will grow,” said Dr. Henry Yoon, associate director, Family Medicine Residency program at Stamford Hospital and medical director of SHU’s MPAS program. “As a teaching hospital of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons, medical academics and a sense of continuously improving the care we provide now and in the future are deeply engrained in our culture.” The aging of the population, chronic health needs and increasing demand for health services driven by the Affordable Care Act are primary factors in the decision to establish the MPAS program at SHU, the school said. SHU said the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth of 38 percent for physician assistants between 2012 and 2022 and, according to the American Academy of Physician Assistants, only 22 percent of Connecticut physician assistants work in primary care.

BY JOE CIRASUOLO

Top school superintendent lists 2016 priorities

he Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents is advancing its 2016 public policy agenda for purposes of fostering equity, excellence and innovation in Connecticut’s public schools. This aligns with a vision that articulates schools that are personalized so that every child learns what they need to know to be productive members of Connecticut’s workforce. CAPSS considers this to be particularly important for the economic well-being of the state’s business community, which in turn is important for the economic wellbeing of every citizen in the state. Every child in Connecticut has a moral and legal right to an effective educational program. The most important state policy decisions that affect recognition of this right are ones that determine funding levels, which guarantee the provision of special services to children who have special needs and which provide for high quality pre-kindergarten educational experiences for all children in the state. The latter is particularly important because unless children have a high quality pre-K experience, it will be difficult for them to leave public education prepared to be productive members of the workforce. It is also important for state policy: ■ Not to hinder the ability of local communities including local members of the business community to decide how much to spend on local school systems and on how to spend that money. ■ Not to so overburden local communities with unpaid state mandates so that the local business community is not asked to share an inordinate share of the cost of local education. CAPSS, therefore, is recommending the following. ■ That the 2.5 percent spending cap on municipal budgets be repealed. ■ That the funding cap on the Special Education Excess Cost Grant be removed and that the State redefine excess cost to be three times a district’s per pupil expenditure. ■ That the burden of proof in special education due process be assigned to the party that brings the matter to due process. ■ That the number of children enrolled in pre-school programs in Connecticut increase every year until every 3- and 4-year-old is enrolled in a high-quality educational program. The opportunity for every child to be prepared to be productive members of the state’s workforce cannot be established unless every child is given the amount of time that they need to learn; every child is taught in a way that aligns well with how they learn; and unless every child’s program is based as much as possible on their interests so that learning becomes something

that children own instead of something that is done to them. In addition, children will not be prepared without the services of excellent teachers and administrators who are held accountable for growth in student learning in an accurate, fair and responsible manner that has as its primary focus the improvement of instruction. CAPSS, therefore, is making the following recommendations: ■ Revise state statutes to allow students to progress based on demonstration of competencies as opposed to attending school 180 days a year for 13 years. ■ Enact state statutes that promote multiple pathways for learning such as workplace internships, independent study, early college enrollment and/or project based experiences outside of school and that ensure equal opportunity for students to

access such paths. ■ Enact state statutes that establish a schedule of state tests whereby the tests would be offered four times each school year so that students could access the tests at the time during the school year when their teachers decide they are ready. ■ Strengthen state statutes that allow school districts to grant high school diplomas based on student demonstrations of competencies instead of seat time by authorizing multiple assessment pathways that can be accessed by students when teachers deem them ready. ■ Revise state statutes to reflect a threeto six-year high graduation time frame for calculating graduation rates and to include as graduates students who successfully complete high school in adult education programs and students who receive a passing

grade on the GED exam. The best source for improvement in instruction is the reflection that highly competent teachers and administrators apply to what they do on a regular basis. This reflection is the primary foundation for all innovation which is in turn the primary basis for a system that is continually improving itself. Public policies, therefore, have to remove the shackles imposed from outside the system to free up those inside the system to put in place the innovations that will prepare students to be productive members of the workforce. CAPSS, therefore, is making the following recommendations. Joseph Cirasuolo is executive director of the West Hartford-based Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents, founded in 1907 and popularly called CAPSS. He can be reached at 860-236-8640.

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Play With Your Food Offers a Lot to Chew On … and Lunch JIB Productions’ flagship program, Play With Your Food, kicks off its 14th season Jan. 12-14 in Westport; Jan 19 in Fairfield; and Jan. 20-21 in Greenwich. January through April, audiences enjoy monthly staged readings of one-act plays with professional actors, preceded by a gourmet lunch catered by stellar local restaurants, followed by discussion with the actors. Lunch begins at noon. Plays begin at 12:30 p.m. concluding by 1:30 p.m., just in time to call it a long lunch! Founded in 2003 by myself and Producer Nancy Diamond, JIB’s Play With Your Food continues to attract sell-out crowds. Along with day-to-day operations handled by Managing Director Inge Maki, I spend a good deal of time reading and seeing plays in order to put together a menu of witty, intelligent and provocative fare. Combining raucous comedy and edgy drama, 2016 will be as compelling as ever with plays by recognized award winners and new, emerging voices. We look for small gems that pack a wallop. We like to give the audience a lot to think and talk about. This season audiences will see plays by Pulitzer Prize winners David Auburn, Wendy Wasserstein and Lanford Wilson, topical drama by Neil LaBute, Michael McKeever, Lynn Nottage and surprises from newer writers, including Kitt Lavoie and Matthew Lopez. Lopez, a writer for HBO’s “The Newsroom” will be represented by “The Sentinels,” a short play informed by the events of 9/11. This is s a sweet, surprisingly funny play, and a special treat for me as the author is the nephew of my old friend from “A Chorus Line,” Priscilla Lopez. Priscilla was the original Diana Morales and I was her understudy! JIB’s season has expanded to include “Short Cuts,” selected shorts from well-known film festivals. After two soldout evenings of award-winners at Norwalk’s Garden Cinema this fall, JIB plans to return with more next season. JIB also collaborates with libraries, corporations and fundraisers to create special performances. Whether at regular venues or private events, JIB’s hand-selected plays read by professional actors combined with delicious food provide the perfect recipe for an unforgettable event. Program details — plays and restaurants — are listed on web site jibproductions.org, Carol Schweid, artistic director JIB Productions Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairﬁeld County

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

‘William Kentridge: The Nose Series’ The Center for Contemporary Printmaking (CCP) announces the opening of “William Kentridge: The Nose Series,” on display Jan. 10-March 19. The opening reception is 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 10. This is an exhibition of 30 prints (each measuring approximately 5” x 8”) by world-renowned artist and South African native William Kentridge. The exhibition is on loan from David Krut Projects, an arts, design and projects gallery space in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Manhattan. Krut commented, “In 2002 the David Krut Workshop was established in Johannesburg as a resource for emerging South African artists to gain experience auditioning works and gain exposure in New York. Jillian Ross, manager and master printer of DKW, has collaborated with William Kentridge on many projects, including The Nose Series of 30 etchings and a book of the artist’s text relating to each print.” The center has planned two events in connection with the Kentridge exhibition: Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m., mezzo-soprano Wendy Gerbier will perform operatic selections at the center. This event is free and open to the public. It is also the culminating activity for her students at Norwalk Housing Authority who will be printing at the center on consecutive Tuesdays in February in connection with the exhibition. On March 6, 4-6 p.m., Play With Your Food, an award-winning performance troupe based in Fairfield, Greenwich and

Westport, will present, “Political Meets Theatrical: Staged Readings from the Edge.” Tickets are $40 for nonmembers and $30 for members. For more information, visit contemprints.org.

Silvermine Art Center’s New Member Exhibit Opens On Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10, an exhibit celebrating the 16 new artists that have joined the Silvermine Guild during the calendar year 2015 will open. There will be a reception in the Silvermine Gallery 2-4 p.m. The new guild members honored in the new member show include Michael Brennecke, Leah Caroline, Eric Chiang, Chris Coffin, Sara Conklin, Lauren Cotton, Rose-Marie Fox, Elisa Keogh, Michael David Kozlowski, Dan Makara, Perry Obee, Mary Elizabeth Peterson, Bryan Reedy, Marlene Siff, Ian Smith and Lisa Thoren. Criteria for new members of the Silvermine Guild include excellence of technique, cultural or social relevance clarity and continuity of style and professional accomplishment. These artists have exhibited their work regionally and nationally, some internationally. All are exploring new territory in their particular disciplines or media. They join a distinguished group of professional artists comprised of more than 300 members who work in a wide array of media and are represented in prestigious museums and private and corporate collections. Originating from famed sculptor Solon Borglum’s critique group, the Knockers Club, the Silvermine Guild of Artists is a hub for some of the most talented artists in the Northeast.

The galleries at the Silvermine Arts Center are a hub of artistic production and expression for some of the finest artists in the New England Region. With a complex of five galleries and a sculpture garden, the Silvermine Galleries organize an ambitious exhibition schedule of over 20 shows annually. For more information, visit SilvermineArt.org

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COMMERCIAL 500 North Ave. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1794-1796 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 11. Acme Sign Co., contractor for LRT Properties LLC, et al. Construct a new sign on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 984 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Action Construction, contractor for Stamford Hospitality LP. Renovate the office space in an existing commercial space at 2701 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Crown Castle, Mahwah, N.J., contractor for First Baptist Church. Add antennas onto an existing commercial space at 115 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 7. D & A Construction Management, Branford, contractor for Duhallow Trails LLC. Install antennas on an existing commercial space at 1491 Central Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 8. D & A Construction Management, Branford, contractor for MCM. Install antennas on an existing commercial space at 40 Woodlawn St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 8. First Stamford Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a demising wall in an existing commercial space at 21 Harbor View Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18.

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Gesualdi Construction Inc., contractor for Collins Myano Sub LLC. Renovate the office space in an existing commercial space at 30 Myano Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Gibson, Sallyane B., Monroe, contractor for self. Add a sign to the interior of an existing commercial space at 590 Main St., Unit 3, Monroe. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 4. Koffe House Corp., Wolcott, contractor for Joan Benedetto. Remodel a Dunkin Donuts facility at 979 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $91,400. Filed Dec. 15. Kurpiewski, Gary, contractor for Nicole Noel LLC. Remodel the hair salon in an existing commercial space at 57 North St., Suite 116, Danbury. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 8. Lucero, Cynthia, Monroe, contractor for self. Perform an interior tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space at 590 Main St., Unit 3, Monroe. Estimated cost: $1,200. Filed Dec. 1.

RESIDENTIAL 195 Birmingham Street, Bridgeport, contractor for Vilma Uehara. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 195 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 7. 26 Bonheur Road, Trumbull, contractor for Danielle Balino. Construct a rear full dormer and two front-window dormers in an existing singlefamily residence at 62 Herkimer St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 15. 57-20-1 Granger St., Corona, N.Y., contractor for Ronald Lopez. Add siding, windows, roof and perform an interior renovation in an existing single-family residence at 98 Price St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 17. 57-20-1 Granger St., Bridgeport, contractor for Ronald Lopez. Add doors and a roof to an existing single-family residence at 98 Price St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 17.

One Stamford Realty LP, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior tenant fit-out in an existing commercial space at 201 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3.8 million. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18.

Adrian’s At Your Service LLC, Terryville, contractor for Jeffrey E. Fox and Laura M. Fox. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 201 Westport Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $195,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Property Group of Connecticut Inc., contractor for Riverhouse Associates. Reduce the interior of an existing commercial space to its core at 39-73 Riverside Ave., Unit 266, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18.

Bailiwick Roofing and Siding, Wilton, contractor for Victoria GullottiMazzella. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 37 Oak Ledge Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $7,119. Filed Dec. 8.

Pustol and Associates, Naugatuck, contractor for One Commerce Drive LLC. Erect a temporary construction trailer on the property of an existing commercial space at 2155 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 16. Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for Canal Street Partners LLC. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 700 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $195,000. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for One Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Snowy Creek Site Developers, CenterConway, N.H., contractor for Chapin & Bangs Co. Add a temporary cell tower to an existing commercial space at 220 Evergreen St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 11.

Balderama Bros LLC, contractor for Eneas P. Feyre, et al. Update the bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 1 Shore Road, Unit 15, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,850. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Bear Paw Builders Inc., Westport, contractor for Seeley Farm LLC. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 105 Seeley Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed Dec. 18. Blonstein, Jessica, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the waterdamaged walls in the kitchen of an existing single-family residence at 771 Westport Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2015. Broderick Gifford, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 94 Silver Spring Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed Dec. 1. Castino Corp., contractor for Fanny Galvis. Add a studio sunroom to an existing single-family residence at 315 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $46,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18.

Cepeda, Jeffrey, Corona, N.Y., contractor for Pro-Buy 1-15 Corp. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 179 Maple St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $600. Filed Dec. 18. Chan, Anthony, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install generators in an existing single-family residence at 62 Ken Court, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Chowdury, Arif, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Build-out a basement in an existing single-family residence at 645 W. Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 8. Coles, Celia, Easton, contractor for self. Create a storage space and a guest bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 39 Old Orchard Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed November 2015. Deusen, Diana Van and Glenn C. Deusen, Weston, contractor for self. Add a new barn to the property of an existing single-family residence at 14 Wood Hill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $44,925. Filed Dec. 8. DiGiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Joanne Freundlich, et al. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 48 Woodbrook Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,510. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Dunsby, Catherine, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and repair a roof on an existing single-family residence at 65 Redding Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $8,700. Filed November 2015. Dupre, Richard, Weston, contractor for self. Repair the nonstructural fire damage in a garage and a pantry area at 68 Weston Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 14. Eastern Restorations LLC, contractor for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Strip the roof and install an ice and water shield on an existing single-family residence at 1241 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,850. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Ferlazza, Tom, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 232 Judd Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed November 2015. Fernandez, Sergio, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add roofing and siding to an existing single-family residence at 385 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Dec. 8. FJ Dahill Co., New Haven, contractor for ABCD. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 460 Lafayette St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $86,680. Filed Dec. 14.

Florent, Nallhani, Monroe, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 244 Shelton Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $5,865. Filed Dec. 1. G J C Construction LLC, West Redding, contractor for Jeromir Kosar. Perform residential alterations to an existing single-family residence at 525 Nod Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 16. Godden, Joseph, Weston, contractor for self. Enclose a porch and add insulation and heating at 25 Richmond Hill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 16. Goldberg, Debra Wise and Craig Goldberg, Weston, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 20 Joanne Lane, Weston. Estimated cost: $3,600. Filed Nov. 30. Goldstein, Lee, Easton, contractor for self. Insert a wood fireplace into an existing single-family residence at 10 Brianna Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed November 2015. Guastella, David, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Expand the existing bedrooms and add a bathroom on the second floor of an existing singlefamily residence at 20 Turner Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Hall, Marjorie, Easton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 267 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed December 2015. J N Ruddy LLC, contractor for Trimodia LLC. Renovate the kitchen, powder room and two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 59 Elm Street Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Katz, Dana and Adrian Katz, Weston, contractor for self. Replace a skylight and the roof on an existing single-family residence at 15 Hart Lane, Weston. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 15.

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Keith G. Realty & Construction LLC, contractor for Keith Grabisch. Install propane tanks with gas lines in an existing single-family residence at 52 Black Twig Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,300. Filed between Dec. 7 and Dec. 11. Kettle Ridge Construction LLC, contractor for Cynthia Meehl and Brian G. Meehl. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 4 Edgewater Circle, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 9.

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BRIGHTON HEALTH GROUP NAMES NEW LEADERSHIP Brighton Health Group (BHG), a health care enterprise, announced the appointment of Simeon Schindelman as CEO of Brighton Health Plan Services. Schindelman has assumed authority over all aspects of the health plan service, including both MagnaCare and a commercial

platform that is in early development. Joseph Berardo Jr., former CEO of MagnaCare, will continue to serve on the BHG board of directors and in an advisory role to Schindelman. Schindelman was previously chairman and CEO at Bloom Health. Simeon Schindelman

SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN STAMFORD Stamford-based United Way of Western Connecticut’s volunteer center is seeking applications from seniors attending a Stamford high school – public or private – for its annual Roberta K. Eichler Heart of Gold Scholarship. The scholarship awards $5,000 to

support the education of a student volunteer. Applications are due to the volunteer center at 1150 Summer St., second floor, Stamford, by Fri., Jan. 29. Application information can be found at uwwesternct. org/volunteer.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING THE KENNEDY CENTER DEBUTS 2016 CALENDAR

GREENWICH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES WINNERS Greenwich Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday party at Greenwich’s Bruce Museum in December. The winners for the chamber’s annual storefront decorating contest were announced for each section of Greenwich, including: Saks Fifth Avenue in Central Greenwich; The First Bank

of Greenwich in Cos Cob/Riverside; Something Special Flowers in Old Greenwich; and Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary in Byram/Pemberwich/ Glenville. A special award was given to Greenwich Green & Clean for the “Best Holiday Lights in Town.”

Michael Daly of Fairfield, left, created the “Ketchup” painting featured in The Kennedy Center’s “A Unique Perspective” calendar for July. He is congratulated by Armando Goncalves, southern Connecticut market president, People’s United Bank, and Karen Galbo, director, People’s United Community Foundation.

Trumbull-based The Kennedy Center, a nonprofit rehabilitation center for individuals with special needs, has released its 2016 Kennedy Center calendar titled, “A Unique Perspective.” This year’s calendar is a tribute to the late Lois Gerety, who served as a Kennedy Center art therapist for more

than 27 years and who was the project manager behind “A Unique Perspective.” The calendar features the works of 20 Connecticut artists with disabilities and illustrates how people with disabilities can be productive, contributing members of their community.

Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

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DIMATTEO GROUP SPONSORS FAMILY

MOOTE NAMED ‘PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR’ Hartford’s Connecticut Children’s Medical Center named Douglas J. Moote as “Physician of the Year.” Moote has been with Jefferson Radiology for more than 15 years and with Connecticut Children’s as a pediatric radiologist since 2000. He holds a medical degree from the University of Western Ontario.

JAN. 8

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring David Bowie, who will perform his album, “The Man Who Sold the World,” 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795. Douglas J. Moote

IMAGINATION LIBRARY RECEIVES $41K

From left, Debra Soulsby, development coordinator, BHcare; Rosemarie Esposito, DiMatteo Group; Barbara Gelozin, DiMatteo Group; and Tammy Burrell, chairwoman of the holiday drive and secretary, board of directors, BHcare.

Shelton’s DiMatteo Group — a family-owned business specializing in insurance, employee benefits, income tax and financial services – purchased a variety of gifts for a local family through BHcare

in Ansonia. BHcare, a nonprofit behavioral health care provider, assists individuals and families affected by mental illness, domestic violence and substance abuse.

United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) announced that Pitney Bowes, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Procter and Gamble (Duracell) and Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Tri-State Area awarded $41,600 in combined grants to support the Imagination Library program. UWWC partners

FIRST COUNTY BANK WELCOMES FERGUSON

COMMUNITY PLATES WELCOMES ALBRECHT

Stamford-based First County Bank welcomed Steven “Steve” G. Ferguson of Norwalk to the bank’s business banking division as assistant vice president, business development officer. Prior to joining, Ferguson served as president of small business lending at First Niagara. Collectively, Ferguson has more than 20 years experience in banking and leadership roles.

Community Plates, an organization that strives to end American food insecurity by transferring fresh, unusable food that would have otherwise been thrown away from restaurants, markets and other food industry sources to

GREENWICH HOSPITAL PROMOTES TWO Greenwich Hospital promoted two senior executives to leadership positions. Susan Brown was appointed vice president of operations and patient care services and chief nursing officer and Marc Kosak was promoted to senior vice president of administration. Brown has been with the hospital for more than 30 years, serving as chief nursing officer since 2008. She will keep her current

with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to provide an ageappropriate children’s book every month to each child enrolled in the program at no cost to their families. The Imagination Library was started by The Dollywood Foundation in Tennessee to encourage reading with young children at home.

food-insecure families, appointed Kate Albrect of Westport as its new site director for Fairfield County. Albrect previously ran a small catering company in central London, delivering healthy lunches to desk-bound office workers.

nursing responsibilities and lead operations. Kosak has been with the hospital since 2004, initially serving as administrative director of physical medicine and then vice president of administration for seven years. His responsibilities will include overseeing ancillary and support services and will serve as the liaison for Greenwich Hospital Community Health initiatives.

Farmington-based KBE Building Corp. (KBE) promoted James Culkin to chief operating officer and executive vice president. Timothy O’Brien, chief financial officer, has also been promoted to executive vice president. Culkin’s new responsibilities include overseeing field operations, procurement services and estimating. He joined KBE in 1996 and holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Penn State

James Culkin

University. O’Brien’s new responsibilities include directing all support services for KBE projects. He

Timothy O’Brien

also joined KBE in 1996 and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bryant University.

The C.H. Booth Library is hosting a networking event for people in the entrepreneurial, homeoffice and small-business community, noon to 1 p.m., C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St., Newtown. Guest speaker Hilda Maria Valdespino will present, “Maximizing Your Networking Experience.” For more, visit chboothlibrary. com. SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Norwalk Public Library present “Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Five Workshops to Lead You to Start-Up Success,” a complimentary smallbusiness workshop, 6-8:30 p.m., Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorenorwalk. org.

JAN. 13

World Affairs Forum is hosting “Demographic Vulnerability: Where Population Growth Poses the Greatest Challenges,” a discussion led by Robert J. Walker, 5:30 p.m. cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, 6:30-8 p.m. presentation, Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. For more, visit worldaffairsforum.org.

JAN. 20-MARCH 14

PROJECT MUSIC RECEIVES $7,500 Stamford-based Project Music, a nonprofit music education program, received a $7,500 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to support its operating costs. Project Music is an after-

JAN. 12

Women’s Business Development Council is hosting an information session to discuss WBDC’s resources for business and personal financial education, noon to 1 p.m., webinar. To register, visit ctwbdc.org.

KBE BUILDING CORP. CONGRATULATES TWO Steven G. Ferguson

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school music education program providing free music lessons, instruments and mentorship to K-6 inner-city youth. Dedicated to the memory of Anthony D. Truglia, who founded the original program

in the late 1960s, the current program began in 2014 in collaboration with the city of Stamford and Chester Addison Community Center, in addition to foundation and private supporters.

Ridgefield Playhouse is featuring Songwriting with Kevin Brody, a workshop about how to structure songs, craft lyrics and write toward genre, Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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FACTS Pang, Julia, Easton, contractor for self. Replace a window on an existing single-family residence at 17 Drew Barrie Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed November 2015. Passaro, Barbara, Monroe, contractor for self. Add a generator to the interior of an existing single-family residence at 11 Fresh Meadow, Monroe. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Dec. 2. Passineau, Erin and Brian Passineau, Monroe, contractor for self. Renovate a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 187 Meadow End Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Dec. 1. Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Cythia Janshego. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 27 Rockledge Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,331. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Qualey, Christian, Newtown, contractor for Three Eighty Seven LLC. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 387 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed Dec. 18. Reis, Elivanio, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remodel a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 14. Reyes, Myrna, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Build-out an attic and remove the storage and a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 508-510 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 11. Riga LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Albert J. Pykosz and Linda A. Pykosz. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 38 Grumman Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $13,195. Filed Dec. 8. Rudden, Mary Elizabeth, Easton, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 83 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed December 2015. Saffioti, Tom, Forest Hills, N.Y., contractor for Kevin Ho. Add stairs to an existing single-family residence at 49 Smith St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Dec. 7. Sainrilus, Jean, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add fire doors to an existing single-family residence at 136 Poplar St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 11. Salem, Elizabeth and Matthew Salem, Weston, contractor for self. Repair the roof and siding on an existing single-family residence at 2 Steephill Road, Weston. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 8. Salgar, Badea Ines E., Weston, contractor for self. Renovate a bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 134 Ledgewood Drive, Weston. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for John F. Brock. Construct temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 42 Charter Oak Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 16. Stewart, Joseph, New Milford, contractor for Barry J. Judelson and Ellen M. Judelson. Add an in-ground swimming pool to an existing single-family residence at 94 Stuges Ridge Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Dec. 16. Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Redo two existing bathrooms on the first floor of an existing single-family residence at 602 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $41,184. Filed Dec. 11. Sunrun Installation Services, Cottage, N.Y., contractor for Robert Maty. Add structure reinforcing for solarpanel installation at 149 Judson Place, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $18,392. Filed Dec. 18. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for James Q. Feerick and Hayley Feerick. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 30 Flintlock Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,535. Filed Dec. 8. Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and a two-car garage at 51 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $197,580. Filed Dec. 8. Toll Connecticut II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and a two-car garage at 53 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $197,580. Filed Dec. 8. Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and a two-car garage at 55 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $275,835. Filed Dec. 8. Totilo, Michael A., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a foundation under an existing single-family residence to create a basement area at 172 Highview Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Unger, Bradley Craig, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 415 Thayer Pond Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 1. Vittorio, Robert, Monroe, contractor for self. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 81 Knor Road, Monroe. Estimated cost: $3,200. Filed Nov. 19.

Watson, Mary, Easton, contractor for self. Add a generator to the interior of an existing single-family residence at 21 Delaware Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed December 2015. Webster, Jonathan, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the roof of an existing single-family residence at 6 Manor Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $26,000. Filed November 2015. Williams, Wallace, Easton, contractor for self. Repair the roof of an existing single-family residence at 10 Deepwood Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $14,700. Filed November 2015. Wilson, Scott, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the windows in an existing single-family residence at 389 N. Park Ave., Easton. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed November 2015.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Allstate Insurance Co. and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Daniel Byxbee and Rigaud Francois, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wesley M. Malowitz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiffs were operating a dump truck while employed by the state of Connecticut, when they were hit by a school bus. The party that allegedly caused the accident was uninsured. The plaintiffs were under the insurance of the defendants, which has refused to pay out damages to the plaintiffs, in breach of contract. The plaintiffs claim money damages, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054007-S. Filed Dec. 15. CRM Solutions LLC, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff’s attorney: J.A. Cambece Law Firm, Beverly, Mass. 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 line of credit. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $23,622 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may be required. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054114-S. Filed Dec. 18.

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FIGURES Framilo LLC, et al., Bethel. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: 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 overdraft line agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $26,695 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, expenses, court costs and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053999-S. Filed Dec. 15.

MFL Associates LLC, et al., Brookfield. Filed by People’s United Bank NA, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: 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 promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $50,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, expenses, court costs and such other and further relief as the court shall deem just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv15-6053998-S. Filed Dec. 15.

Georgetown Subaru Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Jessica Williams, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of A. Scott Falls LLC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she brought her car to the defendant to get it repaired. After she picked up the vehicle from the defendant, the front tire fell off, causing injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054074-S. Filed Dec. 16.

National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburg, Pa, et al., Hartford. Filed by Carl Desir, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wesley M. Malowitz, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff was operating a school bus and was hit by a box truck. The party that allegedly caused the accident was uninsured. The plaintiff was under the insurance of the defendants, which have refused to pay out damages to the plaintiff, in breach of contract. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054008-S. Filed Dec. 15.

Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, Portland, Maine. Filed by Geico, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mazza and Leblanc, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that its subrogor was hit by a car driven by an employee of the defendant and owned by the defendant, causing injuries. This accident allegedly occurred due to the negligence of defendant in that it failed to keep a proper lookout. The plaintiff was forced to pay out insurance payments for damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages greater than $2,500 but less than $15,000. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054093-S. Filed Dec. 16. Mamas Construction LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Cach LLC, Denver, Colo. Plaintiff’s attorney: J.A. Cambece Law Firm, Beverly, Mass. 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 line of credit. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $15,098 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as may be required. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054116-S. Filed Dec. 18.

Rickard Realty Corp., Hartford. Filed by Denis Rickard, West Redding. Plaintiff’s attorney: Candace V. Fay, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that he is a shareholder of the defendant. The defendant has allegedly acted in a fraudulent manner by operating with only one director, failing to hold annual meetings, failing to furnish annual statements and failing to keep accurate records. The plaintiff claims an appointment of a receiver, a decree dissolving the corporation, attorney’s fees, costs and any such other and further relief that the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-cv15-6054097-S. Filed Dec. 17. Victoria Fire and Casualty Co., Hartford. Filed by Krystal Key, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: William J. Hennessey, 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-cv15-6054073-S. Filed Dec. 16.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT New England Energy Management Inc., Brookfield. Filed by Terex Washington Inc., Waverly, Iowa. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had delivered and installed lighting for the plaintiff in exchange for money. However, the lighting was allegedly defective and the defendant only refunded part of the costs to the plaintiff. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $75,169 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, court costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018721-S. Filed Dec. 15. U.S. Granite Inc., Danbury. Filed by Jean M. Macaluso and David J. Jelkovac, Ridgefield. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Jonathan M. Victor, New Fairfield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of construction contract against the defendant alleging that it failed to properly install a granite countertop in the plaintiffs’ house. The plaintiffs were allegedly forced to pay out additional money to have the cracks fixed. The plaintiffs claim money damages, costs, attorney fees, interest and such other relief as to equity and law may apply. Case no. DBD-cv15-6018716-S. Filed Dec. 15.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Allstate Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Karen Leone, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Fox & Fox LLP, 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 judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv15-6027155-S. Filed Dec. 16. Linden House Association Inc., et al., Stamford. Filed by Luke Leitkowski, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Michael Skiber, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on a slippery surface 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 make reasonable inspections of the premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, court costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Case no. FST-cv15-6027121-S. Filed Dec. 14.

FACTS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Community Renewal Team LLC. Filed by Thaddeus Taylor, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Self-representing, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that he was hired by the defendant and became aware that he was being paid less than his coworkers. The plaintiff allegedly complained about unequal pay and was fired as a pretext to mask unlawful racial discrimination. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages and punitive damages. Case no. 3:15-cv-01816-JCH. Filed Dec. 9.

Credit One Bank. Filed by Ronisha Saucier. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kimmel & Silverman PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it called the plaintiff’s cell phone with an automatic dialer in an attempt to collect a debt from a third party unknown to the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff claims actual damages,statutorydamages,trebledamages and such other and further relief. Case no. 3:15-cv-01817-MPS. Filed Dec. 14. Hartford Healthcare Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by Patricia Longobardi, Wallingford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Henna Kapadia LLC, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employment discrimination suit against the defendants alleging that their employees made discriminatory comments about the plaintiff’s age. The defendants allegedly fired the plaintiff and fabricated a pretext to mask unlawful age discrimination. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages, liquidated damages, interest and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:15-cv-01793-RNC. Filed Dec. 4. P & B Capital LLC, Buffalo, N.Y. Filed by Jerilee Batista, Bristol. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan G. Cohen, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that it made calls to the plaintiff’s cell phone using an automatic dialing system in an attempt to collect an alleged debt, causing damages. The plaintiff asked the defendant to stop calling her, yet they allegedly refused. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, costs, fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:15-cv-01796-MPS. Filed Dec. 4. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va. Filed by Jerilee Batista, Bristol. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan G. Cohen, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that they made calls to the plaintiff’s cell phone using an automatic dialing system in an attempt to collect an alleged debt, causing damages. The plaintiff asked the defendant to stop calling her, yet it allegedly refused. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, costs, fees and such other and further relief as may pertain in law or equity. Case no. 3:15-cv-01820-RNC. Filed Dec. 14.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS 11 Precision Road LLC, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Patrick J. Walsh, Danbury. Property: 11 Precision Road, Unit 1, Danbury. Amount: $660,000. Docket no. DBD-cv-156016869-S. Filed Dec. 7. Dezenzo, Amy, et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Lucas Hernandez, Stratford. Property: 10 Rowland St., Stratford. Amount: $105,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-14-6047059-S. Filed Dec. 9. Raguskus, Stephen, Stratford. Appointed committee: Robert G. Golger, Stratford. Property: 96 Sutton Ave., Stratford. Amount: $80,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-11-6019164. Filed Dec. 10.

COMMERCIAL 11 Old Hyde Road LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Citi Bank, Austin, Texas. Property: 11 Old Hyde Road, Weston. Amount: $162,500. Filed Dec. 7. 1J Acquisition LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Ruben O. Fernandez and Sheila A.M.W. Fernandez, Greenwich. Property: Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Dec. 16. 24 Hollow Wood Lane, Rye, N.Y. Seller: Franco Fazzolari and Teresa Fazzolari, Rye, N.Y. Property: 24 Hollow Wood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. 30 William Street LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Evan Cooper, Greenwich. Property: William Street, Greenwich. Amount: $605,000. Filed Dec. 2. 38-44 Main Street LLC, Shelton. Seller: Kimball Development LLC, Monroe. Property: 2 Victoria Drive, Monroe. Amount: $509,600. Filed Dec. 10. 50 Sumner Road LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jacqueline Cohen-Janoff and Mitchell Janoff, Greenwich. Property: 50 Sumner Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Dec. 18. 79JE LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Ruth Anne Cosgrove, Port Chester, N.Y. Property: Lot 79, Map 279, Greenwich. Amount: $395,000. Filed Dec. 4. Bridge Road LLC, Monroe. Seller: Richard E. Greene and Harry G. Greene, Purlear, N.C. Property: 9 Bridge Road, Monroe. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 2. Go Key Realty Consulting Ltd., Mount Sinai, N.Y. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 216 Godfrey Road East, Weston. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 12.

FIGURES

IL Mandorlo LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Meads Point Land Co., Greenwich. Property: Lots A and B, Map 5044, Greenwich. Amount: $35 million. Filed Nov. 30.

Chen, Guizhen, Trumbull. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 86 Purdy Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $194,000. Filed Nov. 24.

Jordan, Margaret D. and Joseph Jordan, Weston. Grantor: Margaret D. Jordan, Weston. Property: 24 Laurel Lake East, Weston. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 23.

Kam Fai Realty LLC, Stratford. Seller: Cheung’s Realty LLC, Stratford. Property: 138 Jackson Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8.

Cit Bank NA, Austin, Texas. Grantor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Austin, Texas. Property: 11 Old Hyde Road, Weston. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 7.

Kaye, Annette G. and Richard G. Kaye, Wilton. Grantor: Richard G. Kaye and Annette G. Kaye, Wilton. Property: 28 Powder Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 4.

Erickson, Thomas H., Greenwich. Grantor: Thomas H. Erickson, Greenwich. Property: Unit 413 of Common II Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 15.

Lahiff, Maureen C., Westport. Grantor: Paul T. Lahiff Jr. and Maureen C. Lahiff, Westport. Property: 7 Hazelnut Road, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 52 Randall Ave., Unit 6, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 11.

Leblanc, Kevin and Ryan S. Rozycki, Bridgeport. Grantor: Ryan A. Rozycki, Norwalk. Property: 132 Rennell St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 9.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn. Seller: Yi Wang and Erica Y. Shen, Stamford. Property: 99 Prospect St., Unit 5M, Stamford. Amount: $130,000. Filed Dec. 10. Schmiedeck Construction LLC, Weston. Seller: Myron E. Goldblatt Jr. and Eileen W. Goldblatt, Westport. Property: 39 Compo Parkway, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 17. SIR-2 Brightfield LLC, Westport. Seller: Sandi Martin, Westport. Property: 19 Center St., Westport. Amount: $685,000. Filed Dec. 7. State of Connecticut, Monroe. Seller: Alderwoods Inc., Houston, Texas. Property: Monroe Turnpike, Route 111, Monroe. Amount: $18,900. Filed Nov. 10.

QUIT CLAIM 10 Berkeley Street LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Mohamed Nasir and Rehana Aktar, Stamford. Property: Lot 5, Map 1248, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 11. 324 LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Jonathan W. Cutler and Matthew B. Fasone, Greenwich. Property: Lots 5 and 6, Map of Overlook Park, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 7. Adams, Julia P., Janet R. Adams and Douglas T. Adams, Wilton. Grantor: Thomas T. Adams, Wilton. Property: Lot 8A, Map 3853, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 16. Banks Tavern LLC, Fairfield. Grantor: Susan L. Feliciano, Weston. Property: 264 Lyons Plain Road, Weston. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 4. Berenstein, Olga, Stamford. Grantor: Olga Berenstein, Stamford. Property: Unit 36 of Strathmore Lane, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 14. Blanchette, Joanne, Monroe. Grantor: Janet Shrake, Monroe. Property: 48 Pinto Lane, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. Brewster, Geri D., Ridgefield. Grantor: Geri D. Brewster, Ridgefield. Property: 274 Old Sib Road, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 10. Cambridge Drive RE LLC, Westport. Grantor: Cambridge Drive RE LLC, Westport. Property: 20 Cambridge Drive, Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 13.

Fisher, Alison L. and John E. Fisher, Westport. Grantor: Alison L. Fisher, Westport. Property: 24 Ferry Lane, Westport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 14. Flanagan, Sarah, Monroe. Grantor: Marilou M. Flanagan, Vero Beach, Fla. Property: 1 Milbank Ave., Unit 3D, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 30. Gaboardi, Laurie, Bethel. Grantor: Jeffrey Bruno and Gregory White, Bethel. Property: 11 Henry St., Bethel. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 10. Gill, Manpreet, Westport. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 360 Masarik Ave., Stratford. Amount: $42,500. Filed Dec. 8. Guberman, Lois Ann, Weston. Grantor: F. Neil Horner, Weston. Property: 14 Carrier Road, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 16. Gutierrez, Eddie, Trumbull. Grantor: Bailio Gutierrez, Easton. Property: 1117 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 10. Harper Jr., Richard B., Greenwich. Grantor: Richard B. Harper Jr. and Marueen F. Harper, Greenwich. Property: 18 Roosevelt Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 30. Helderrman, Bianca and Robert B. Earle, Westport. Grantor: Robert B. Earle, Westport. Property: 8 Hockanum Road, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Hinkle, Judith L., Westport. Grantor: Judith Lee Hinkle, Westport. Property: 49 Hills Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 9. House of Monty 21 MacArthur LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Brent Montgomery and Courtney Montgomery, Greenwich. Property: Lot 509, Map 2906, Greenwich. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 4.

LHAP LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Andrew Prozes and Laura Heery, Greenwich. Property: Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 4. Litvinoff, Sharon Elaine and Marc Craig Litvinoff, Westport. Grantor: Sharon E. Litvinoff, Westport. Property: 101 Lansdowne, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 14. Lukowski, Andrzej, Bridgeport. Grantor: Phyllia S. Whitmore, Monroeville, Pa. Property: Success Village Apartments, Unit 217, Building 40, Stratford. Amount: $21,000. Filed Dec. 9. Masciola, Mary, Monroe. Grantor: John M. Masciola Sr., Monroe. Property: 51 Scenic Hill Lane, Monroe. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 18.

Mirafiore, Antonella, Donela Mirafiore Proto, Roberto Mirafiore, Bruno Mirafiore and Rose Young, Stratford. Grantor: Maria Marietta Mirafiore, Stratford. Property: 15 Rosedale Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Murphy, Michelle J., Weston. Grantor: Gregory T. Murphy and Michelle J. Murphy, Weston. Property: 24 Birch Hill Road, Weston. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Nov. 9. Murray, Thomas J., Weston. Grantor: Thomas J. Murray, Weston. Property: 65 Norfield Road, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 14. O’Keefe-Bave, Ann and John H. Bave, Mamaroneck, N.Y. Grantor: Ellen T. Marren, Greenwich. Property: Apt. 1-F of Putnam Hill Apartments, Greenwich. Amount: $375,000. Filed Dec. 4. Owusu-Afriyie, Ebenezer and Agnes Adjel, Stratford. Grantor: Agnes Adjel, Stratford. Property: Lot 83, Swanson Avenue, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 16. Peck, Thomas D., Rochester, N.Y. Grantor: Christopher F. Peck, Monroe. Property: 226-228-230 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 3. PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Grantor: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 88 Jackson Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 14.

FEATURE PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK

MULTI-UNIT INVESTMENT PROPERTY— WAPPINGER, NY Location: U.S. Route 9, Wappinger Square Feet: 9,500 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Utilities: Well / Septic / Fuel Oil / Electric Acreage: 1.02 ± Acres Suitable For: Commercial/Office Sale Price: $1,495,000 Lease Price: Available Upon Request Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL BUILDINGWAPPINGER, NY Location: Airport Drive, Wappinger Space: 11,740 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Acreage: 3.81 ± Acres Suitable For: Warehouse / Storage Manufacturing / Distribution Asking Price: $1,100,000 Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

FREE STANDING RETAIL / WAREHOUSE BUILDING- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY Location: U.S. RT 44 / NYS RT 55 Area Square Feet: 14,800 ± SF Acreage: 1.83 ± Acres Suitable For: Retail / Shop / Display /Warehouse Utilities: Municipal Water & Sewer/ Gas & Electric Asking Price: $775,000 Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

RESTAURANT / COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR LEASE- HYDE PARK, NY Location: U.S. Route 9 / Albany Post Road near Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic sites Square Feet: 7,070 ± SF Total, To Be Confirmed Acreage: 0.92 ± Acres Suitable For: Restaurant / Commercial Use Listing Price: $13.00 Per SF, Triple Net Contact: info@crproperties.com (845) 485-3100 / www.crproperties.com

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FACTS Provey, Dorothy N., Monroe. Grantor: Joseph R. Provey, Bridgeport. Property: 49 Great Oak Farm, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. Reynolds, Susan C., Jeffrey R. Chrisey and Margaret G. Cennamo, Simpsonville, S.C. Grantor: Margaret G. Cennamo, Susan C. Reynolds and Karen L. Chrisey, Simpsonville, S.C. Property: 90 Overland Drive, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 9. Rothermel, Camie and Carl Rothermel, Greenwich. Grantor: Carl Rothermel, Greenwich. Property: Lot 5, Crawford Terrace, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 15. Salomon, Adler and Solange Salomon, Wilton. Grantor: Robert Salomon and Ricardo Priva, Wilton. Property: 264 Thunder Lake Road, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 9. Servos-Newman, Diane M. and David J. Newman, Monroe. Grantor: David Newman and Diane Newman, Monroe. Property: 28 Bellevale St., Monroe. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 7. Shrake, Janet, Monroe. Grantor: Joanne Blanchette, Monroe. Property: 48 Pinto Lane, Monroe. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 3. Solomon, Barbara J. and S. Derek Solomon, Weston. Grantor: Barbara J. Solomon, Weston. Property: 17 Timber Mill Lane, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 15. Tran, Van, West Haven. Grantor: Mai Tran, Milford. Property: 694-698 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Tre Sor LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Frank L. Fiorito, Greenwich. Property: 71 Josephine Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 7. Weyenth, Trina G. and John H. Weyenth, Wilton. Grantor: John H. Weyeneth and Trina G. Weyeneth, Wilton. Property: Plot 1, Map 1523, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 7. Wilton Commons 2 LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Wilton Commons Apartment Limited Partnership, Stamford. Property: Unit 2 of Congregate Housing, Wilton. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 2. Wologodzew, Alexander, Newtown. Grantor: Barbara Strashun, Newtown. Property: Lot 2, Map 6379, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 10. Zoar LLC, Milford. Grantor: 27 Sidney Street Corp., Milford. Property: 27 Sidney St., Stratford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 8. Zoar LLC, Milford. Grantor: The Dock Inc., Milford. Property: East Main Street, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 8.

RESIDENTIAL Ackley, Daniela C. and Peter T. Ackley, Weston. Seller: John H. Zimmerman and Sara C. Zimmerman, Wilton. Property: 9 Norfield Farm Lane, Weston. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 16. Adams, Roy O., Trumbull. Seller: William M. Raiano and Kathy Raiano, Stratford. Property: Lot 1, Map 2953, Stratford. Amount: $345,000. Filed Dec. 15. Aktar, Rehana and Mohammed Nasir, Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 10 Berkeley St., Stamford. Amount: $452,000. Filed Dec. 11. Alexandrou, Bella and Alexis Alexandrou, Greenwich. Seller: Fairchild Preserve LLC, Bronxville, N.Y. Property: Lot 3, Map 7654, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Dec. 14. Arasada, Saikiran and Padmalaya Arasada, Milford. Seller: Brad Axelrod and Kathleen Axelrod, Monroe. Property: 1 Castlewood Drive, Monroe. Amount: $397,500. Filed Nov. 19. Bassett, Susan and Douglas Bassett, Westport. Seller: James Kempner, Westport. Property: Lots 94 and 95, Map 2430, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 16. Bennett, Jennifer and Christopher P. Bennett, Monroe. Seller: Oscar E. Guidoli, Monroe. Property: 303 Fan Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $236,000. Filed Dec. 9. Berger, James W., Greenwich. Seller: Frances H. Berger, Greenwich. Property: Lot 9, Map 2048, Greenwich. Amount: $4.4 million. Filed Nov. 30. Bernabe, Arley John, Danbury. Seller: Justin B. Renda and Vicki L. Renda, Bethel. Property: 1207 Lexington Blvd., Bethel. Amount: $143,273. Filed Dec. 9. Bernabe, Arley John, Danbury. Seller: Justin B. Renda and Vicki L. Renda, Danbury. Property: 1207 Lexington Blvd., Danbury. Amount: $143,273. Filed Dec. 9. Carrubba, Duane, Monroe. Seller: Mary E. Arsenian, Newtown. Property: 15 Owl Hill Road, Monroe. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 10. Case, Winsome, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Barbara T. Kachmar, Stratford. Property: 163 Porter St., Stratford. Amount: $169,000. Filed Dec. 14. Chacon, Nilsa and Anthony Caceres, Bridgeport. Seller: Jimmie Davis Jr., Stratford. Property: 91 Everett St., Stratford. Amount: $140,000. Filed Dec. 8.

FIGURES

Chen, Jilong and Yanqin Guo, Stratford. Seller: Shifu Liang, Fang He and Mei Liang, Stratford. Property: 150 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $253,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Ford, Betty and Timothy Ford, Stratford. Seller: Joshua E. Baum and Shana M. Baum, Stratford. Property: 900 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Amount: $360,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Kinsman, Alicia R. and Douglas B. Kinsman Jr., Stratford. Seller: Coutney Bosch-Tanguy, Monroe. Property: 9 Farm View Road, Monroe. Amount: $322,700. Filed Dec. 9.

Sandoval, Homero, Norwalk. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 41 The Avenue, Greenwich. Amount: $467,800. Filed Dec. 2.

Chingas, Alexanderr Hart, Weston. Seller: Elaine Fields, Weston. Property: 10 Fanton Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Dec. 16.

Fortin, Laurel and Daniel Fortin, Darien. Seller: Mary E. Guggeis, Wilton. Property: Parcel I, Map 1370, Wilton. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 14.

Morgan, Heather and Andrew Morgan, Greenwich. Seller: Martha Carleton and Edward L. Glenn, Greenwich. Property: Lot 2, Map 257, Greenwich. Amount: $650,000. Filed Dec. 2.

60 Padanaram Road, Unit 20, Danbury. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Cotronei, Laura and Christopher J. Cotronei, Fairfield. Seller: Richard A. Sheingold and Joan S. Sheingold, Weston. Property: 56 Tannery Lane South, Weston. Amount: $865,000. Filed Nov. 9.

Frangione, Susan M., Michael P. Frangione and Mark Frangione, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Seller: Luke T. Frangione Jr. and Theresa A. Frangione, Greenwich. Property: Lot 116, Map 96, Greenwich. Amount: $975,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Criscuolo, Finizia and Luca Criscuolo, Greenwich. Seller: Suhyom Lm, Greenwich. Property: 51 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Dec. 8. Cummins, Richard, Wilton. Seller: Louis Cristantiello and Lisa M. Cristantiello, Wilton. Property: Parcel A, Map 2311, Wilton. Amount: $785,000. Filed Dec. 11. Dabroi, Kristen and James E. Dabroi, Mesa, Ariz. Seller: Witold Ortonowski and Izabela Ortonowski, Ridgefield. Property: 111 Blackman Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $715,000. Filed Dec. 9. Damasceno, Onofre B., Stratford. Seller: Cheryl D. Butler, Stratford. Property: 8 Vernon St., Stratford. Amount: $175,300. Filed Dec. 18. Djurkovis, Ismet N., Greenwich. Seller: Jasmine C. Burgess, Greenwich. Property: Unit 2E of Virginina Court Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $365,000. Filed Dec. 14. Dosela, Dorota and Jaroslaw Kosela, Stamford. Seller: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 103 Milwaukee Ave., Bethel. Amount: $242,000. Filed Dec. 9. Dube, Taina, Norwalk. Seller: Maureen Stevens and Michael B. Nahoum, Bethel. Property: 11 Chipmunk Terrace, Bethel. Amount: $218,000. Filed Dec. 9. Dudeja, Neha and Nikhil Shivalkar, College Park, Md. Seller: Christopher Arcoleo and Caroline Arcoleo, Ridgefield. Property: 22 Old Redding Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $480,000. Filed Dec. 9. Duran, Iris, Naugatuck. Seller: Mary Cervone, Stratford. Property: 119 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $135,500. Filed Dec. 11. Fazio, Mary Ellen and Joseph Fazio, Wilton. Seller: Ronald F. Stephens, Westport. Property: 3 Black Birch Road, Westport. Amount: $780,000. Filed Dec. 8. Fishbein, Elisabeth and Adam Diamond, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jessica Shaw Occi and Michael T. Occi, Westport. Property: 45 Red Coat Road, Westport. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 16.

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Greenfield, Rachel and Richard S. Greenfield, New York, N.Y. Seller: Gregory M. Enriquez and Bethann Enriquez, Westport. Property: 20 Burr School Road, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 14. Grillo, Natalie and Richard Grillo, Weston. Seller: John Arrias, Weston. Property: 124 Old Easton Turnpike, Weston. Amount: $495,000. Filed Nov. 25. Gross, Roy, Jaffa Gross and Pinchas Gross, Madrid, Spain. Seller: 26 Edgewood Avenue Condominiums LLC, Greenwich. Property: Unit 1, Map 8528, Greenwich. Amount: $615,000. Filed Dec. 10. Honnaya, Vishanath and Rajashree Honnaya, Monroe. Seller: Alan R. Haven and Susan A. Haven, Monroe. Property: 60 Trailside Drive, Monroe. Amount: $705,000. Filed Nov. 9. Howard, Brittany A. and Alrick H. Man V., Fairfield. Seller: Chinh Nguyen and Cindy Le, Temple, Texas. Property: 10 Pine Hill Drive, Monroe. Amount: $130,000. Filed Nov. 25. Iacuri, Arthur, Trumbull. Seller: James V. Massey, Orange. Property: 53 Wedgewood Road, Unit A, Stratford. Amount: $96,250. Filed Dec. 10. Iadanza, Cosmo, Stamford. Seller: Alicia Labrosciano, Stamford. Property: 60 Wilson St., Stamford. Amount: $228,000. Filed Dec. 11. Kane, Joseph M., Greenwich. Seller: Rocco Roberto and Donna Rosequist, Brookfield. Property: 70 Josephine Evaristo Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $595,000. Filed Dec. 18. Kannon, Rhona and Jason Kannon, Weston. Seller: Jason Esser Kannon and Rhona Karyn Kannon, Weston. Property: 21 Ten Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Clock Lane, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 4. Keating, Sara M. and Christopher T. Cook, Chenora. Seller: Thomas Roth and Theresa M. Roth, Westport. Property: 16 Weathervane Hill, Westport. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Dec. 8. Kendall, Anne F. and Ruth L. Israely, Westport. Seller: Rowland H. Coleman Jr. and Mary M. Coleman, Weston. Property: 11 Nordholm Drive, Weston. Amount: $510,000. Filed Dec. 9.

Parrella, Sherri R. and Michael J. Parrella, Stratford. Seller: John F. Chipman and Dorota Chipman, Stratford. Property: Lots 481-482, Map 5, Stratford. Amount: $232,000. Filed Dec. 7. Paulo, Juan E., Bridgeport. Seller: Leonardo Scotti and Nancy Scotti, Stratford. Property: 134 Dewey St., Stratford. Amount: $139,000. Filed Dec. 9. Petti, Danni and David Petti, Rye, N.Y. Seller: 259 Bruce Park Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Property: Lot 12, Map 96, Greenwich. Amount: $867,000. Filed Dec. 9. Pina, Angel, East Elmhurst, N.Y. Seller: Wilmington Trust, Wilmington, Del. Property: 4 Golden Hill St., Bethel. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 9. Powell, Athenia, East Elmhurst, N.Y. Seller: 144 Chelsea Street LLC, Shelton. Property: 144 Chelsea St., Stratford. Amount: $234,000. Filed Dec. 16. Rusenko, Oxana and Petro Rusenko, Stamford. Seller: Roberto Rulli and Adelina Rulli, Stamford. Property: 1056 E. Main St., Saunders, Ninna and Richard Saunders, New Canaan. Seller: David Galassi and Desiree Galassi, Redonodo Beach, Calif. Property: 151 Huntingtown Road, Newtown. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 8. Sepelak, Kathleen and Philip Sepelak, Stratford. Seller: Michael N. Perugini and Evelyn A. Perungini, Monroe. Property: 40 Glen Hollow Drive, Monroe. Amount: $421,000. Filed Dec. 2. Shannon, Elizabeth and Vincent Shannon, Danbury. Seller: Joseph A. LeRose and Pamela LaRose, Sherman. Property: 15 Coalpit Road, Danbury. Amount: $210,000. Filed Dec. 9. Stevens, Nathaniel, Greenwich. Seller: James B. Rosenblum, Greenwich. Property: 48 Spring St., Unit 1, Greenwich. Amount: $900,000. Filed Dec. 16. Strain, Michael Joseph, Stratford. Seller: Heiko Bosler, Milford. Property: Lot 12, Map of South Village for Edward C. and Helene N. Lucas, Stratford. Amount: $198,900. Filed Dec. 16. Sturgeon, Meghan D. and Richard A. Sturgeon, New Milford. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 11.

Suvansri, Suthee, Stamford. Seller: David T. Klansky, Stratford. Property: 47 Shanley St., Stratford. Amount: $75,600. Filed Dec. 14. Testani, Paula V., Trumbull. Seller: Edward J. Sullivan, Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Property: 210 Ocean Ave., Stratford. Amount: $375,000. Filed Dec. 11. Vandenberg, Danielle and Ola Tobias Ludvig Jonsson Vandenberg, Greenwich. Seller: Tobias Jonsson Vandenberg and Danielle Vandenberg, Greenwich. Property: 34 Grossett Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 16. Vassel, Tamara, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 59 Round Hill Road, Stratford. Amount: $179,900. Filed Dec. 9. Vecchione, Jane and John J. Vecchione, Greenwich. Seller: John J. Vecchione and Jane Vecchione, Greenwich. Property: Unit 169 of Old Greenwich Gables, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 16. Veneruso, Rebecca and Guy Veneruso, Monroe. Seller: Lucille Soltesz, Boynton Beach, Fla. Property: 101 Osborn Lane, Monroe. Amount: $180,000. Filed Nov. 9. Walters, Marilyn E. and Michael A. Walters, Weston. Seller: Joseph J. Cina and Marilyn A. Cina, Weston. Property: 134 Godfrey Road East, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Nov. 12. Zhara, Nataliya and Volodymyr Zharyy, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: William M. Rappoport, Weston. Property: 1 Ledgebrook Drive, Weston. Amount: $585,000. Filed Dec. 10.

FORECLOSURES Bosse, Kevin P., et al. Creditor: M & T Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 25 Ellsworth St., Unit 12, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 9. Constantini, Lisa, et al. Creditor: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 500 E. Main St., Unit 124, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 9. Grace, Salandra, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 12 Taft St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 16. Griffin, Dawn D., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 120 Old Bridge Lane, Unit 34A, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 10.

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FACTS Jennings, Daniel E., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 110 Beachview Ave., Unit 212, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 8.

Lazor, Alexander, Monroe. $4,815 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 15 Gerardo Drive, Monroe. Filed Nov. 9.

Kayembe, Lyse, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 140 Clover Hill Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 9.

Moretti, Joseph, Monroe. $2,494 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 276 Spring Hill Road, Monroe. Filed Nov. 30.

Klopfer, Lisa, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 8 Grandview Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 10. Martinez, Ryann, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 140 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 4. Michelich, Renzo, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 1006 North St., Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 3. Pawilcz, Daniel, et al. Creditor: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 223, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 14. Silva, Wayter D., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 554 Bruce Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 16. Zucoloto, Thaisa, et al. Creditor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 44 William St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 10.

Pittori, Kathrine A., Monroe. $25,581 in favor of American Express Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 202 Josies Ring Road, Monroe. Filed Nov. 13. Rodriguez, Brigido, Bridgeport. $569 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 291 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 8. Som, Rasin, Danbury. $12,528 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 63, Danbury. Filed Dec. 7. Tandet, Debra R., Stamford. $1,268 in favor of Greenwich, Ear, Nose & Throat, Greenwich, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 66 W. View Lane, Stamford. Filed Dec. 9.

LEASES JUDGMENTS Bang, John J., Danbury. $20,469 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 9 Crown St., Danbury. Filed Dec. 8. Basu, Avi and Ratna Subrahmanyam, Stamford. $3,250 in favor of Artscape Organic-Care LLC, Stamford, by Taylor & Fedor, Westport. Property: 52 Blackberry Drive, Stamford. Filed Dec. 11. Flood, Mary E., Stratford. $2,666 in favor of Milford Hospital, Milford, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 306 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. Filed Dec. 7. Glass, Kerri, Ridgefield. $21,990 in favor of The Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, by Michalik, Bauer, Silvia & Ciccarillo LLP, New Britain. Property: 187 Farmingville Road, Ridgefield. Filed Dec. 11. Lazor, Alexander, Monroe. $5,095 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Calistro & Airone LLC, Madison. Property: 15 Gerardo Drive, Monroe. Filed Nov. 9.

ATC Sequoia LLC, by Edward P. Maggio Jr. Landlord: Verizon Wireless, Bedminster, N.J. Property: 2 Sunny Lane, Westport. Term: 27 years, commenced March 27, 2015. Filed Dec. 16. Roberto, Cynthia and Kevin Coyne, by self. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Greenwich. Property: 171 Putnam Park Apartments, Greenwich. Term: 38 years, commenced July 2, 2015. Filed Dec. 16.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Advanced Custom Software Solutions Inc., 80 Cos Cob Ave., Greenwich. $10,428, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 9. Berry, Christopher F., 2 Putnam Hill, Apt. 3K, Greenwich. $7,497, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 16.

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Daly, Patricia and Olaseni Shoroye, 23 Backus Ave., Danbury. $69,565, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8.

Farmer, Susan M. and William Farmer, 93 Park Ave., Apt. 1506, Danbury. $7,680, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8.

Fleisch, Richard C., 139 Pepper St., Apt. E3, Monroe. $8,974, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 17.

Ginex, Francesca and Glenn C. Connelly, 14 Forest Road, Weston. $13,202, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8.

Horton, Vernal F., 700 Summer St., Apt. 4L, Stamford. $65,058, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 1. Kunevsky, Olga E. and Joseph A. Kunevsky, 73 River Road, Weston. $23,286, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 30. Lilly, Brian, 17 Turner Lane, Wilton. $34,125, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8. Mchale, Bartholomew J., 22 Annjim Drive, Greenwich. $118,425, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 9. Pagnani, Amy and Frederick J. Pagnani Jr., 255 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. $38,549, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 9. Pinch, Judy and Robert Miller, 127 Lords Highway Blvd., Weston. $77,069, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 30. Richard, Ednere C. and Brian P. Lamb, 21 Mackenzie Glen, Greenwich. $100,360, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 15. Rivera, Betty and Robert Rivera, 35 11 O’Clock Road, Weston. $37,633, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 18. Rosato, Ernest F., 140 Cutler Road, Greenwich. $19,905, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 9. Stadnyk, Donna and John Stadnyk, 30 Eastview Road, New Fairfield. $28,459, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 10. Vogt, Mary E. and Michael R. Vogt, 12 Rocky Ridge Road, Westport. $61,273, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 7.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED A & B Mechanical LLC, 453 Pepper St., Monroe. $12,942, U.S. return of partnership income, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 30. Carroll, Michael P., 324 Barn Hill Road, Monroe. $20,833, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 2. Compounded Solutions In Pharmacy L, 179 Main St., Monroe. $34,263, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 2.

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Inzitari, Frank, 19 Woodrow St., Stamford. $19,345, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8. McMannus, Virginia and James McDade, 15 Yogananda St., Newtown. $11,508, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 8. Old Post Road Saloon LLC, 554 Old Post Road, Unit 3, Greenwich. $3,655, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 9.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 41 Riverside LLC, Greenwich. Filed by M.R. Concrete Corp., Brewster, N.Y., by Antonio Ribeiro. Property: 41 Riverside Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $4,690. Filed Dec. 16. Carrara, Deborah, Wilton. Filed by DAD Co., by Donald Aulenti. Property: 176 Range Road, Wilton. Amount: $1,700. Filed Dec. 14. Filar, Linda G., Greenwich. Filed by Tomas Electric LLC, Norwalk, by Joseph F. Tomas. Property: 15 Mortimer Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $25,000. Filed Dec. 16. Healey, Doris H., Ridgefield. Filed by Pella Windows and Doors, Monroe, by Bruce R. Snyder. Property: 12 Keeler Close, Ridgefield. Amount: $988. Filed Dec. 10. Lebedenko, Angela and Ratmir Timashev, Greenwich. Filed by Carmina Roth Interiors LLC, Greenwich, by Carmina Roth. Property: 573 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Amount: $59,867. Filed Dec. 11. Somer, Lisa and Gilbert Hollander, Wilton. Filed by Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by John P. Regan, Stamford. Property: Lot 78, Map 1872, Wilton. Amount: $42,919. Filed Dec. 1.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Guzman, Denisse, Bridgeport. Released by Lyon & Billard Co., Meriden, by David H. Raisner. Property: 112 Chalmers Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $15,361. Filed Dec. 9. Ruderman, Linda, Greenwich. Released by American Carpentry LLC, Stamford, by Todd Smith. Property: 465 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $70,234. Filed Dec. 17.

Zhang, Lisa John and Hui John Zhang, Weston. Released by The Willis Pool Co., Woodbury, by Robert Willis. Property: 86 Treadwell Lane, Weston. Amount: $56,406. Filed Nov. 16.

LIS PENDENS Abed, Wendy, et al., Westport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1A Plunkett Place, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $725,000, dated December 2006. Filed Dec. 8. Adam, Elizabeth H., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 51 Glen Ridge Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $560,000, dated June 2006. Filed Dec. 2. Anderson, Kimberly, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for New Penn Financial LLC. Property: 2955 Madison Ave., Unit 24, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $163,600, dated January 2013. Filed Dec. 9. Andrews, Barbara J., et al., Bethel. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 63B Taylor Ave., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $128,000, dated August 2006. Filed Dec. 9. Barr, Alison A., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 14 Cedarwood Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.7 million, dated April 2007. Filed Dec. 15. Beck, Mitchell R., et al., Monroe. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 272 Fan Hill Road, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $508,250, dated May 2006. Filed Dec. 11. Capola, Thomas, et al., Weston. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 54 Old Hyde Road, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $712,000, dated August 2005. Filed Dec. 11.

Carmen R., Vila, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 130 Shanley St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $222,591, dated July 2006. Filed Dec. 8. Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 729-735 Howard Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for non-payment of sewer use charges. Filed Dec. 7. Constante, Linda, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 7 Rodline Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $180,504, dated February 2012. Filed Dec. 8. Cross, Liza, et al., Weston. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 20 Ravenwood Drive, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $616,000, dated September 2005. Filed Nov. 23. Demato Sr., Peter J., Stratford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 161 Breakers Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $320,000, dated August 2005. Filed Dec. 11. Dunlap, Brenda D., et al., Weston. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 141 Georgetown Road, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $433,719, dated June 2011. Filed Nov. 18. Dunn, Linda A., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 9 Ferris Drive, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $938,250, dated November 2011. Filed Dec. 2. Fiore, Joseph, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 28 Mountain Wood Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $362,000, dated July 2006. Filed Dec. 11. Garuzi, Marcelo, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 328, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $130,000, dated March 2006. Filed Dec. 17.

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FACTS Gyimah, Kwasi, et al., Stratford. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Selene Finance LP. Property: 540 Greenfield Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $245,370, dated November 2009. Filed Dec. 17. Hayden, Deborah, et al., Monroe. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 43 Gerardo Drive, Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $100,000, dated February 2002. Filed Nov. 9. Hutchinson, Denise, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 88-90 Wheeler Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $310,000, dated October 2005. Filed Dec. 9. Hyde, Claudia, et al., Stamford. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford, for 33 Greenwich Avenue Condominium Association Inc., et al. Property: 33 Greenwich Avenue Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 10. Knickerbocker, Richard, et al., Newtown. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 6 Shadblow Trail, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $177,000, dated January 2007. Filed Dec. 10. Lamb, Robert, et al., Weston. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 9 Cedar Hills, Weston. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $450,000, dated April 2008. Filed Dec. 4.

Modos, David P., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 15 Maplewood Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $616,000, dated December 2005. Filed Dec. 8.

Smith, Harley, et al., Monroe. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 607 Main St., Monroe. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $284,000, dated October 2006. Filed Nov. 13.

Moran, Jorge L., Stamford. Filed by Kathryn Emmett, Stamford, for city of Stamford. Property: 740 Atlantic St., Stamford. Action: for partial acquisition of real property necessary for right of way reconstruction. Filed Dec. 11.

Sobotka, Joseph, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Cit Bank NA Property: 200 Judith Terrace, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $544,185, dated March 2006. Filed Dec. 16.

Morejon, Dania, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 17 Midland Ave., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $442,400, dated June 2005. Filed Dec. 11.

Tiso, Mary T., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Chevy Chase Funding LLC. Property: 6 Clark St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.6 million, dated March 2005. Filed Dec. 17.

Orchard Hill Development LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1871-1897 Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for non-payment of sewer use charges. Filed Dec. 7.

Valentine, Michael, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 160 Broadbridge Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,690, dated August 2005. Filed Dec. 8.

Pond, Victoria M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 670 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for non-payment of sewer use charges. Filed Dec. 7. Puchowicz, Louis and John Puchowicz, et al., Stratford. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Far Mill River Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 55 Wedgewood Road, Unit 55B, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 17.

Martinez, Daniel, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for Habitat for Humanity of Fairfield County Inc. Property: 247A William St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $68,883, dated August 2010. Filed Dec. 10.

Rocco, Guy, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 1139-1141 Main St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $221,500, dated July 2004. Filed Dec. 16.

Martinez, Dimas, et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 21 High Park Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $288,000, dated July 2005. Filed Dec. 9.

Salgado, Hernan, et al., Stratford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 315 Park St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $344,000, dated February 2006. Filed Dec. 16.

Miller, Sarah L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 681 King St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $261,108, dated February 2011. Filed Dec. 17.

Santos, Odette M. and Jose F. Santos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 413-415 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for non-payment of sewer use charges. Filed Dec. 9.

MORTGAGES 11 Elmwood LLC, Westport, by David M. Vynerib. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 11 Elmwood Road, Westport. Amount: $552,500. Filed Dec. 15. 138 Havemeyer Place LLC, Greenwich, by James B. Cummings. Lender: First Republic Bank, San Francisco, Calif. Property: 138 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 9. 24 Hollow Wood Lane, Rye, N.Y., by Franco Fazzolari. Lender: Suma (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 24 Hollow Wood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $540,000. Filed Dec. 3. 251 Greenwich Avenue LLC, Greenwich, by Nancy P. Blagys. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 251 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $138,000. Filed Dec. 8. 392 Davis Avenue Associates LLC, Greenwich, by Michael Caridi. Lender: The Galinn Fund LLC, White Plains, N.Y. Property: 392 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $4 million. Filed Dec. 14. 487 North Street LLC, by Alfred Aanonsen. Lender: Frode FossSkiftesvik, Greenwich. Property: 487 North St., Lot 2-3, Greenwich. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 11. 70 Silo Circle LLC, Greenwich, by Charles Demmon. Lender: Demmon Funding Company LLC, Greenwich. Property: 70 Silo Circle, Greenwich. Amount: $485,000. Filed Dec. 9.

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FIGURES Cambridge Drive RE LLC, Woodside, N.Y., by Jacob E. Axel. Lender: Farmington Bank, Farmington. Property: 50 Cambridge Drive, Monroe. Amount: $4.2 million. Filed Nov. 13. Cambridge Drive RE LLC, Woodside, N.Y., by Jacob E. Axel. Lender: Farmington Bank, Farmington. Property: 50 Cambridge Drive, Monroe. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Nov. 13. Elm Street Farm LLC, Monroe, by John M. Kimball. Lender: Monroe Retail Properties LLC, Monroe. Property: 176 Elm St., Monroe. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Nov. 18. Fina Realty LLC, Greenwich, by Michael F. Kristoff. Lender: The First Bank of Greenwich, Greenwich. Property: 87 N. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $290,000. Filed Dec. 11. Half Way Tree Holdings LLC, Greenwich, by Louis Van Leeuwen. Lender: Patriot Bank NA, Stamford. Property: 209 River Road Ext., Greenwich. Amount: $592,800. Filed Dec. 11. KCP RE LLC, Coconut Grove, Fla., by Jeffrey A. Safchik. Lender: Security Benefit Life Insurance Co., Topeka, Kan. Property: 304 Elm St., Monroe. Amount: $550 million. Filed Nov. 20. MR Garfield Avenue Realty LLC, Enfield, by Frank Antonacci. Lender: United Bank, Glastonbury. Property: 80, 130 and 134 Garfield Ave., Stratford. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Dec. 8. Shelter Rock Associates LLC, Brookfield, by William P. Hoadley. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 22 Shelter Rock Lane, Danbury. Amount: $7.8 million. Filed Dec. 9. The Stepney Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Inc., Monroe, by James Mace. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 88 Main St., Monroe. Amount: $300,000. Filed Nov. 10. Town Line Commons LLC, Danbury, by Anthony M. Rizzo Jr. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 1-7 South St., Danbury. Amount: $5.2 million. Filed Dec. 8. Wilton Commons 2 LLC, Stamford, by Renee Dobos. Lender: Department of Housing, Hartford. Property: 21 Station Road, Unit 2, Wilton. Amount: $5.7 million. Filed Dec. 2.

NEW BUSINESSES Absolute Value Management, 1111 E. Putnam Ave., Suite 300, Greenwich 06878, c/o Jeffrey Woerz. Filed Dec. 4. Absolute Value Property Management, 1111 E. Putnam Ave., Suite 300, Greenwich 06878, c/o Jeffrey Woerz. Filed Dec. 4. Belltown Wine & Spirits, 583 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Chintal Patel. Filed Dec. 15.

C.D.A + A Cleaning Services, 3 Booth Terrace, Greenwich 06830, c/o Dora L. Deosa. Filed Dec. 15. Christies Country Store, 161 Cross Highway, Westport 06880, c/o Nash Investments LLC. Filed Dec. 17. Claude Stewart Inc., 979 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Barbara Bowman. Filed Dec. 10. Connecticut Custom Fire Training, 16 Topstone Road, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Paul DeBartolomeo. Filed Dec. 8. Cooking Done Easy + Eveny Planning LLC, 323 Fairfield Ave., Apt. 218, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Karen D. May and Ronda Jackson. Filed Dec. 11. Fairfield Roofing, 5 Evans Court, Westport 06880, c/o Salvatore Zucaro. Filed Dec. 9. Havas Adrenaline, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Adrenaline LLC. Filed Dec. 11. Irving Levine Automotive Distributors Inc., 118 South St., Danbury 06810, c/o Jeff Levine. Filed Dec. 10. J & S Homecare Services LLC, 955 Connecticut Ave., Suite 5219-5220, Bridgeport 06607, c/o Jordian Gordon. Filed Dec. 11. King Concrete LLC, 11 Forty Acre Mountain Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Valter Carvalheiro and Carlos Roberto De Abreu. Filed Dec. 10. La Parada CT LLC, 1132 Norman St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Starling J. Ortiz. Filed Dec. 10. Mercedes Realty Group, 1 Booth Place, First floor, Greenwich 06830, c/o Maria De Las Mercedes Bassani. Filed Dec. 1. Pearl Associates, 44 Calhoun Drive, Greenwich 06830, c/o John Pearl. Filed Dec. 16. Re Napoli Pizzeria & Chicago Italian Beef, 216 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich 06870, c/o Lon Gashi. Filed Dec. 10. Stamford Liquor Store, 583 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o William Gerardi. Filed Dec. 15. Stamford Wine & Liquor, 583 Newfield Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o William Gerardi. Filed Dec. 15. Twilight Vapor Lounge, 108 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Saiyam K. Shah. Filed Dec. 9. Victor S. Parisi, 137 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich 06870, c/o Victor Parisi. Filed Dec. 2.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSE Bareburger, 38 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Timothy J. Shea. Permit no. LIR.0018921. Filed Dec. 11.

PATENTS Device management services via mobile devices. Patent no. 9,220,005 issued to Michael C. Burkard, Canandaigua, N.Y.; and Eugene S. Evanitsky, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Dispense-end seal for toner containers. Patent no. 9,217,956 issued to Paul M. Wegman, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Fuser member coating compositions. Patent no. 9,217,969 issued to Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Jonathan H. Herko, Walworth, N.Y.; Lanhui Zhang, Webster, N.Y.; and Lin Ma, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for comprehensive imaging of a scene using a single-pixel camera. Patent no. 9,219,867 issued Xuejin Wen, Fairport, N.Y.; Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; and Lalit K. Mestha, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for delivery of scan jobs in disconnected network topologies. Patent no. 9,219,737 issued to Gavan Leonard Tredoux, Penfield, N.Y.; and Premkumar Rajendran, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for graphical processing unit (GPU) accelerated large-scale web community detection. Patent no. 9,208,535 issued to Changjun Wu, Rochester, N.Y.; and Tong Sun, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for detecting an object borderline. Patent no. 9,218,538 issued to Fan Zhigang, Webster, N.Y.; Hengzhou Ding, Webster, N.Y.; Yonghui Zhao, Cupertino, Calif.; and Shen-Ge Wang, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Methods and systems for managing print device licenses using a cloud administration system. Patent no. 9,218,578 issued to Robert William Burke Jr., Stanley, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Robust and computationally efficient video-based object tracking in regularized motion environments. Patent no. 9,213,901 issued to Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, NY.; Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y.; Thomas F. Wade, Rochester, N.Y.; and Daniel Hann, Williamson, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for detecting customer cost/contract avoidance in operation of image-forming devices. Patent no. 9,207,888 issued to Jason C. Tsongas, Rochester, N.Y.; and Matthew O. Scrafford, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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