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JANUARY 7, 2019 VOL. 55, No. 1

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A view of Main Street in downtown Danbury, one of Fairfield County’s Opportunity Zones. Photo by Renato Ghio. Right: The three-story, 30,000-squarefoot building at 59 Broad St. in Stamford, located within one of that city’s five Opportunity Zones. President Donald Trump signing the executive order to establish the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council on Dec. 12. Photo courtesy The White House.

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Trump’s Opportunity Zones Effects of shutdown land at Westchester Airport promise greeted with tempered enthusiasm

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BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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pportunity, so they say, knocks — and when it comes to Fairfield County’s 17 designated Opportunity Zones, the federal government may soon be knocking with more money.

On Dec. 12, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish the White House Opportunity and

Revitalization Council to improve revitalization efforts by streamlining, coordinating and targeting existing federal programs to Opportunity Zones.

“Fifty-two million Americans live in economically distressed communities,” according to the executive order. “Despite the growing national economy, these communities are plagued by high poverty levels, failing schools and a scarcity of jobs.”

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a federal tax incentive for investors to reinvest unrealized capital gains into Opportunity Zones through Opportunity Funds. Under the terms of the program, the governor of each state was required to submit a plan to the federal government designating up to 25 percent of the qualified census tracts in their state as Opportunity Zones, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury.

In May, Gov. Dannel Malloy announced that all 72 OZs he had nominated in 27 municipalities had received approval. Those include seven in Bridgeport, five in Stamford, three in Norwalk and one each in Danbury and Stratford.

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pkatz@westfairinc.com AS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT shutdown entered its 13th day on Jan. 3, impacts were starting to be felt within the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic control tower at Westchester County Airport, the Business Journal learned. This included uncertainty over whether an important piece of safety equipment used to help guide pilots for landings in the worst weather could be put back into service by the intended date of Jan. 11. There also was uncertainty whether new trainee controllers would be able to join the control tower staff as scheduled on Jan. 7.

Airline passengers, as well as operators of business jets and other gener-

al aviation aircraft using the airport, continued to see no outward effects of the shutdown. However, a continuously repeating radio message was beamed to pilots from the control tower, alerting them that Westchester’s instrument landing system runway alignment indicator lights for Runway 16 were out of service. This lighting system helps pilots approaching the airport from the north » AIRPORT

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Stamford 2030 District on target with most goals, expanding its reach MAIN OFFICE TELEPHONE 914-694-3600 OFFICE FAX 914-694-3699 EDITORIAL EMAIL bobr@westfairinc.com WRITE TO 701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604

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he Stamford 2030 District, the collaborative initiative aimed at reducing that city’s energy and water consumption and transportation-related emissions by 50 percent by that future date, has made such significant strides toward achieving its goals that it is expanding its reach.

The District, which began life in 2014 as an initiative of The Business Council of Fairfield County, was originally focused on the fast-growing city’s downtown area. It has since grown to include all of Stamford and now includes more than 40 members and 100 buildings. It covers more than 12 million square feet of primarily large office building space.

According to Program Manager Emily Gordon, “We’re one of the smallest cities to participate in the program. When we started, we were the smallest.”

Now totaling 20 districts nationwide, the nearest to Stamford is in Ithaca, New York. The 2030 Districts Network is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit group dedicated to establishing and maintaining a global network of communities “to catalyze transformation in the built environment and the role it plays in mitigating and adapting to climate change,” according to the organization.

The network includes more than 394 million square feet of commercial real estate whose owners have committed to working to achieve the Architecture 2030 Challenge for Planning goals to reduce resource use. Over 990 organizations have agreed to be part of the network, with more than 1,600 buildings committed.

Gordon said that additional specific data about what has been accomplished in Stamford is still being compiled for a report due in the spring, but that achieving the District’s goals appears to be on target.

After its first year, members achieved about 24 percent more efficiency than the national median. According to its last report in 2016, member buildings were collectively operating 21 percent better than the baseline, representing enough energy to power 2,467 homes for a year. District-wide energy consumption was estimated to be 7 percent lower than the identified district energy baseline.

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Getting buy-in from building owners “depends on who you’re talking to,” she said. “Overall these issues are on people’s radar — they recognize the need for energy efficiency and sustainability, both from an environmental and an economic point of view.”

The economics of making a building “greener” can be an obstacle.

“Most people struggle with how to achieve those goals,” Gordon said, “especially when it comes to small- and mid-sized building owners. Most of them don’t know where to start, or they feel they don’t have the resources to make the necessary changes.”

“Larger companies have staffs to manage their buildings,” noted Joe McGee, vice president, public policy and programs at The Business Council of Fairfield County, which is based in Stamford. “Smaller buildings … don’t have a professional building manager on staff.

“It’s hard work — it really is — but it has to be done.”

Gordon noted that the organization has a number of tools and resources available on its website,

including comparative analyses and case studies, as well as educational events and tech platforms that can help building owners coordinate with their utilities to upload data and to identify and address various issues.

There is also an ongoing effort to provide opportunities for building owners to visit others “to see how they’re doing it, to share best practices,” McGee said. “A lot of the buildings here are very similar because they were built around the same time period.”

Therein lies another potential problem.

“A lot of these buildings were constructed in the 1970s, under a standard that is very different than today,” he said. “Even metering can be a problem — a lot of times they’ll have just one meter in a multitenant building.

“Then there’s lighting,” McGee continued. “Even the building we’re in doesn’t have the most efficient lighting, or you have an air conditioner that’s been built into the wall. The transformation of an older building that was constructed in the

1970s can be a big challenge.”

But the rewards can be big, too, he said. Not only are utility incentives available for those making their buildings more efficient and sustainable, “but people, tenants, are increasingly asking about it,” McGee said. “And younger people today want to work for a company that looks like it’s cutting edge. This is one way of achieving that.”

Gordon added that health advantages are another consideration. “Poor ventilation and lighting can negatively affect productivity,” she noted.

While single-family building owners are not part of Stamford 2030’s mandate, the group is increasing its outreach to apartment building owners, Gordon said.

The Stamford group is also expanding its focus on resiliency.

“We’re working with the city on some pilot projects to try to figure out how you measure resiliency,” she said. “We know how to measure energy and water usage, but how do you measure and rate resiliency?

That’s one of the open questions that needs to be addressed.”

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SUITE TALK Bruce Carlson completes five-year run as president and CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council

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ogy that’s on the edge. We’re going to be doing through smaller events what I call Tech Talks — instead of TED Talks — where the opportunity to talk about how that technology is being integrated into this industry. The best example of that: blockchain is being actively looked at by the insurance companies, but it’s not going to stop in the insurance industry. The next industry is probably the legal industry, where legal and real estate run into each other. I think being able to put on activities like that, which are very targeted and focused on the technology community to come and listen, is where the council is going.”

he Connecticut Technology Council will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, but without Bruce Carlson as president and CEO. Carlson ended his fiveyear run in the leadership role on Dec. 31. In his last interview as the head of the statewide trade association, Carlson spoke with Business Journal reporter Phil Hall on the strengths and challenges that face Connecticut’s technology industry.

What is the overall state of today’s Connecticut technolo�y industry?

“Strong and getting stronger. My sense of it: the technology industry is going to continue to take Connecticut out of the economy doldrums that it’s been in. In Fairfield County, you guys are doing great — Stamford had a strong base and you’re getting a lot of reverse commuters. New Haven is absolutely one of the top biotech centers in the country. Across the board, we have this strong tech community and the companies are growing.”

What are the highgrowth areas within this high-tech environment?

“It’s regional. You’ve got the fintech world of Stamford, the biotech world of New Haven. In Hartford, there is a big push on insuretech to connect with the insurance companies. And the Hartford Healthcare System is pushing for a health care IT accelerator.

Software development and digital media are areas that people didn’t know much about 10 years ago, but are now mainstays in the state of Connecticut.”

What about defense industry-related technolo�y?

“Look at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Pratt & Whitney and

Bruce Carlson. Photo by Phil Hall.

My sense of it: the technology industry is going to continue to take Connecticut out of the economy doldrums that it’s been in.

Sikorsky. They’re saying that between the three of them, they’re going to be hiring something like 45,000 employees between now and 2030. A lot of that is replacement, because the industry worker base is aging in place and retiring.

These guys are looking at contracts for subs and helicopters that are going out to 2050. The defense industry in Connecticut is really strong.”

Many business owners have raised grumbles or worse about the business environment within Connecticut. Has this been a complaint that you’re dealing with?

“We have a proliferation of incubators and accelerators around the state. With that, you have a proliferation of new business startups. In 2017, there were the greatest

number of business startups in the state of Connecticut that ever happened. You name the town and there is an incubator within walking distance in that town, whether it’s Danbury or Stamford or Bridgeport. So, that is now in place and it is very helpful for getting businesses started.

“We do a lot of surveys to find out from our members what they care about.

We don’t hear the problems that get expounded by a CBIA about how you need to lower the taxes and lower the state spending. We hear from our companies that they need more workforces — taxes are maybe fourth or fifth on a list of what they need. I understand for certain industries in Connecticut and certain sized companies, running a company in Connecticut is challenging. But the com-

panies we’re focused on, the startup and scaleup companies, Connecticut is a good place and getting better.”

Where do Connecticut’s colleges and universities �it into this picture?

“The schools in Connecticut have been a good place for technology to blossom. Yale and UConn are leaders with the research that they’re doing and the spinning out of the companies they’re involved in. Also, they are beginning to get more industry investment. Comcast has a huge investment in cybersecurity at UConn, so it’s a two-way street for them.”

What is going to be on the Connecticut Technolo�y Council’s agenda for 2019?

“We’re going to really push on the idea of technol-

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Looking back on your �ive years at the helm of the council, what were your most satisfying achievements?

“We have really shifted the council. When I took over, we were doing the big celebratory events. But as I got there and did a lot of discussions with people, I found that folks really wanted to have more information and more intense networking time with people. We’ve gone to smaller events — we have more smaller events throughout the state — and we created a set of key strategies.

“When I took over, the board chair said to me, ‘Why do we have a tech council?’ The history of the tech council started as an advocacy agency for the fledgling IT industry back in 1994. Now, IT is interspersed into everything we do, so now is there a need for it? We shifted and we’re technology agnostic — we have technology companies from all industry verticals in the state, but many of them have the same concerns — and that’s what we developed our strategies around.”

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ASK ANDI Setting a new salesperson on the path to success We have a new person on board to help us with sales. She said she doesn’t want a boss, she’s used to working on her own, setting her own goals and hitting them. She is on a base plus commission, so we are taking some risk and so is she. We know we have to keep track of what she brings in, set goals and talk about meetings/groups she’s attending. What’s the best way to approach managing a salesperson who’s used to being so independent?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: You both need to know and agree to what she’s going to be accountable for delivering. While sales in the door is the bottom line, it may take her awhile to get to the numbers she needs to hit to pay for herself, and in the meantime you and she need to know if she’s making progress. Remember that she’s an employee and that gives you

every right to know what’s going on. Figure out now if she can be accountable or if it’s a smoke screen.

Start with an up-front, written agreement on what the sales rep needs to deliver in the next 12 months. How much revenue does she need to produce? How many sales should come from new vs. existing customers? What does the average sale look like?

Once targets are agreed upon, ask her to break it down into activities that will lead to achieving those revenue and account goals. A skilled salesperson should understand the value of building a playbook of how she’ll close. Opposition should be a warning sign.

To be successful in sales requires a great deal of focus, discipline and honesty about where things are at any time.

Create a weekly schedule: How many new people does she need to meet? How many visits to existing customers? How many prospects should she add? How many should she disqualify? She’ll need to replace each dead and sold prospect with 5 to 10 new prospects in order to keep her sales funnel full.

Consider the volume and workload related to sales. How many proposals does she need to write to get a sale? Who will help her write those proposals?

Are there templates to help?

What about sending out emails and intro letters and other marketing tools?

Have a discussion about existing customers. Even if she’s not going to sell to them, she can still build relationships and get referrals to use when selling to other prospects.

You can help by making introductions to people you know. Accompany her on sales calls to show her how you do it, and then observe her and give her feedback.

It’s your responsibility as a manager to oversee your sales rep’s work. That includes regular meetings

where you discuss what she’s doing and review reports to see where she’s making progress and where she might need help. A smart sales rep knows she’ll do better with someone looking over her shoulder, ready to offer suggestions on how to get over hurdles.

Use the next month to find out if your new sales rep is willing to meet regularly, present a recap of what she’s been working on, discuss what’s working and what’s not and provide you with insight on how she’s progressing toward bringing in the new business she promised. If she tries to keep you in the dark, she may not have as much to show you as she knows she should.

Don’t let her fool you. Make it clear you’re there to help her succeed, but in order to

do that, she has to regularly share with you, in detail, how things are going.

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SUITE TALK Chris Bruhl, president and CEO of The Business Council of Fairfield County

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ow approaching his 29th year at The Business Council of Fairfield County, President and CEO Chris Bruhl has a unique perspective of the county’s and state’s economic realities, as well as some singular ideas as to how to improve upon them.

When Bruhl joined the BCFC in 1990, Fairfield County’s population stood at about 829,000, compared with the roughly 950,000 that live here today. The median household income has more than doubled from $45,500 to $94,200. The number of private establishments in all industries has grown from nearly 29,000 to just over 35,000.

Yet it’s hardly a secret that Connecticut, as a whole, continues to underperform. According to the state’s Department of Labor, in October Connecticut’s unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent — an improvement over January 2018’s 4.5 percent, but still behind the rest of the Northeast and the country. The state’s total economic output has grown by .02 percent since 2011, compared with 18 percent for the nation as a whole.

High taxes, a gaping state budget deficit and businesses and people leaving the state — although high-profile companies like Stamford’s Henkel and Indeed have increased their workforces, and United Van Lines’ annual study of people moving to and from each state found Connecticut losing a net of just 400 from 2017 to 2018 — have contributed to the perception that this is a state in decline.

But Bruhl said he was upbeat about Connecticut’s — and, in particular, Fairfield County’s — future. He spoke with the Business Journal’s Kevin Zimmerman on Dec. 19 to discuss what he sees as the county’s strengths, the Business Council’s hopes

for the state’s incoming governor — and how the state needs to look beyond its borders for more opportunities.

What is the state of Fair�ield County’s business environment at the moment?

“I’d say it’s pretty strong, and that it will continue to be so in the future. Fairfield County is often looked at as its own economy, rather than a collection of 23 municipalities. And we have some major employers who are very involved with global trade, which certainly helps.

“The metro New York economy should keep growing through 2019, and Fairfield County will benefit from that. The fact that we have so many financial services companies here leads to some disproportionate wealth in Fairfield County, as opposed to the rest of the country. But the Wall Street effect can be disproportionate as well — the reaction to weeks of decline in the economy is felt in Fairfield County in a way that it may not be in, say, Knoxville, Tennessee.”

What do you foresee incoming Gov. Ned Lamont doing for the county?

“He’s the first person in probably two generations with a private sector business background to be in the governor’s office in Connecticut, and I expect he will bring a different perspective to certain issues than what we’ve been seeing. He’s a Greenwich resident and has been for quite some time, which should have some influence. He will have an understanding of Fairfield County as an important part of the state of Connecticut and will understand the issues, needs and contributions that it makes.

“That’s not necessarily the current point of view of large parts of the legis-

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lature — they really attend to meeting the needs of the state of Connecticut and we’re somehow not included in that comprehensive strategic thinking. It’s not intentional, but it’s become an experiential reality.”

So you and the Business Council are enthusiastic about the possibilities under Lamont?

“We will be supportive as we have been of each governor. During a transition like this there’s always a feeling that it’s a fresh start. But he’s shown a willingness to try new things. I would observe that when he ran for U.S. Senate (in 2006) and did not win, he did not leave the field of public policy and public service, like he could have.

He’s remained engaged in a number of data-driven policy initiatives as a citizen, and has worked to understand the issues and to bring people together.”

Is there a particular issue that you’d like to see at the top of his “to-do” list?

“As an organization, we see transportation — in particular community rail — as the single most urgent and pressing issue in coastal Connecticut. Rail contributes the most effectively and efficiently to the growth of New York City.

“But the growth of Manhattan and Brooklyn have reached certain limits, so now you’ll be seeing increasing growth in the Bronx, Queens, Westchester County and certainly Fairfield County and on into New Haven County. And that calls for not just improved rail service within the state, but outside Connecticut as well.

“We can no longer confine ourselves to just the state. None of our cities can be self-sufficient economically on their own — we have to participate regionally and even nationally.

“There is also the ongoing need here for affordable housing … and to refocus on education. There are moral consequences of failing to embrace the bedrock truth that all children can learn.

Providing ample educational opportunities has been a stated value of Connecticut for a very, very long time — but it has not been an achievement.

“By not addressing that need, we’re not keeping pace with the job market.

From both a moral perspective and an economic perspective, we have no choice but to ensure education for all our children.”

I’d like to go back to your comments about thinking regionally and even globally, as opposed to the sort of isolationist attitude that many believe we have as a state. What can be done to improve that situation?

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“There are four cities outside of Connecticut that we as a state should have a strategy of understanding and working with where we can, in terms of infrastructure, the flow of ideas and talent and building relationships. New York City and to a lesser degree Boston are two of them, and we’re doing allright there.

“But the other two are Providence and Albany.

We really need to embrace Providence — they’re physically close to us and can give us additional scale to compete more nationally. A third of Electric Boat’s employees live in Rhode Island, and they’re one of the four largest private sector economic drivers in our state.

“In addition to being New York’s capital, Albany is a gateway to western New York. We can’t define ourselves by our borders, but by national scale. Connecticut needs to pay attention to those four major cities outside our borders in order to grow.”

What’s prevented us from doing that?

“Historically we’ve been very ‘Connecticut-only’ focused. A lot of people who live here define Connecticut as ‘outside of …,’ ‘on the outskirts of…’ or ‘adjoining’ somewhere else. But when you take into consideration the megalopolis that runs from Washington, D.C. to Boston, you realize that we’re within 300 miles of a third of the American population. And we’re really right in the middle of it all.

“If we start to work with our neighbors instead of viewing them as competitors, we can collectively gain access to all sorts of resources and scale. And that positions us better for growing global competition. If we see and understand ourselves that way, we can get rid of the ‘Connecticut blahs’ that so many of us seem to have.”

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ic growth means we’re investing across the board — in housing, in business, in transportation and more,” Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein said at the time. “With partnerships at every level of government and in the private sector, we’re promoting a state where residents will want to live, work and raise a family.”

The OZ program was actually created last year as part of Trump’s $1.5 trillion Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, but had gained little traction with the public until the Dec. 12 executive order. Even so, what monies might be forthcoming from the federal government for OZs remains unclear. No dollar figure was specified in the executive order.

“The zones are a really interesting and creative idea,” Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Catherine Smith told the Business Journal. “We have been aggressively working with those 27 municipalities to do all we can to market the sites to potential investors.”

“What we’re hoping to do is attract investors into our area to help support our ongoing revitalization efforts,” said Betsy Paynter, executive director of redevelopment agency CityCenter Danbury.

“These are areas that can’t grow by themselves — they need private investment.”

Paynter said the Trump announcement evinced “great timing,” as Danbury’s Downtown TOD

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properly align their aircraft when there are extremely low cloud ceilings and sharply reduced visibility, during what are called Category II approaches. Without the lights, they would have to divert to an airport with a fully functioning system or better weather.

The Business Journal learned that the lighting system had to be taken out of service because three of its bulbs burned out. The FAA employees who normally would be tasked with restoring the system were among those on furlough because of the shutdown, the Business Journal was told.

The Business Journal also was told that three trainee controllers due to start work on Jan. 7 at the airport’s control tower could not do so if the shutdown continued.

The FAA differentiates between fully certified controllers and trainees who reach various levels of certification as they work in control towers actually handling aircraft.

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Planning Study, which in part will look to develop underperforming properties around the city’s train station, is expected to be finalized this month.

Malloy’s initial nomination of Danbury “shows how confident the state is in our downtown,” Paynter said. “We’re looking to create a downtown neighborhood that includes retail, grocery stores, restaurants — the whole ‘live, work, play’ concept. New investments and new construction will help bring that about.”

The city, along with the nonprofit Connecticut Economic Resource Center and law firm Pullman & Comley, is hosting a free informational event Jan. 23 at the Palace Theater to provide background and analysis of the new program, as well as recommendations for those interested in working to develop Opportunity Zones.

Stamford Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden acknowledged the potential for OZs, but tempered his enthusiasm by noting that federal guidance on how to move forward was still forthcoming.

“We’re working with our state delegates, the DECD and neighboring communities” to get the ball rolling, Madden said. “It’s a great idea — we just need to see where it’s going.”

DECD Commissioner Smith said she shared that concern.

“We’re keen on the program, but it’s still wanting when it comes

Fairfield County’s Opportunity Zone locations.

Westchester is supposed to have 15 fully certified controllers on staff, but has been operating with only 11 for more than a year, the Business Journal learned.

“The longer that this goes on, the more anxious everybody feels, especially those who are already furloughed,” said Doug Church, the deputy director of public affairs for the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), the union which represents FAA controllers, maintenance personnel and others. “The sense of frustration is palpable.”

When interviewed by the Business Journal on Jan. 3, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said air services to the public haven’t been affected. “What we understood was that in the first few weeks of a shutdown we could get by, but that ultimately the shutdown would start to cause some major problems for us,” Latimer said.

“Over time, if you can’t provide the proper staffing in the tower,

the proper … equipment, if you can’t provide the proper screening and security screening at the gates, you’re going to diminish service.”

Latimer targeted President Donald Trump’s handling of the government shutdown. “Ultimately, if this were a permanent shutdown, if this is the philosophy, ‘I give nothing unless I get everything I want,’ we’re going to have a problem at the Westchester County Airport and we’re going to have other problems,” he said.

Church noted that the passage of time was beginning to take a toll on the NATCA members. “They can’t understand why their work and their pay is a bargaining chip. This is very important work. Those who come to work will continue to do it. But each day the government is shut down weakens our aviation system.”

Numerous attempts to obtain comment from the FAA were unsuccessful. The FAA public affairs staff members were not immediately available because of the government shutdown.

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to some of the regulations,” she said. “For real estate investors, it should be very helpful and grow pretty quickly. But when it comes to entrepreneurs, startups, etc., it’s very unclear if the regulations will accelerate that kind of investment.

We think they should.”

Smith noted that the DECD has launched a beta version of an OZ website that she hopes can officially launch in the new year.

“We are submitting official comments to (the U.S. Department of ) Commerce (during the week of Dec. 28),” she said, “where we’ll outline our concerns. Then there will be another round of discussions about regulations and guidance, which will probably take a few months. Or more, if the (federal government) shutdown continues.”

And that is not the only top-level complication involved. Amazon’s HQ2 project in Long Island City, New York, is in an OZ — the company is reportedly expecting to receive up to $3 billion in tax incentives from the state — while both Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner own properties within OZs. In addition to the former’s Trump National Golf Club, Kushner reportedly owns at least 13 properties in OZs in New Jersey, New York and Maryland.

While golf courses by their nature cannot receive OZ funding, and Kushner’s ownership predates the OZ program’s requirement that such properties be purchased after Dec. 31, 2017, property prices in those areas have reportedly risen sharply.

Westchester County Airport control tower. Photo by Bob Rozycki.

Solid holiday sales in stores and online

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lthough the numbers may be subject to some changes in the coming weeks, there’s evidence that the 2018 holiday season produced solid sales for both retailers who operate in brick-and-mortar locations as well as those selling online.

Some of the positive data is found in a Mastercard SpendingPulse report from the Purchasebased credit card giant and U.S. visitor counts from the Simon Property Group, which operates in North America, Europe and Asia.

Simon’s holdings include The Westchester in White Plains, The Shops at Nanuet, Woodbury Commons in Central Valley and the Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut.

“Internet clearly is performing exceptionally well — we saw 19.1 percent growth of online sales — but roughly

87 percent of sales still are taking place in a store,” Steve Sadove, senior advisor for Mastercard, told the Business Journal. Sadove provided an analysis of the SpendingPulse report on holiday shopping from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24, which showed total sales growing 5.1 percent from last year’s level to reach $850 billion, the strongest growth in six years.

Sadove’s background includes serving as CEO and chairman of Saks Incorporated, chairman of the National Retail Federation, chairman of the Harvard Business School Club of New York and president of Clairol.

Mastercard has developed algorithms which take into account sales on all brands of credit cards, as well as debit card and cash sales.

“The numbers we are talking about are for the totality of retail, not just the Mastercard section, so it gives you a full perspective of what’s going on,” Sadove said.

“Even the brick and mortar was up a little more than 3 percent during the holiday season, so it’s not that brick and mortar is going away,” he said. Sadove noted that some retailers are moving to create an omnichannel experience for customers by adapting to the internet and the ubiquity of mobile devices, and are “having to be sharper, not just in price, but in providing a unique differentiated experience.”

Sadove told the Business Journal that a healthy bottom line for retailers depends on their ability to get product into the hands of their customers. “They want it anywhere, anytime they want to be able to buy it. They may buy it online. They may pick it up in a store. They want it shipped from a store. They want quickly delivered product at great prices.”

Sadove noted that sales in the department store sector were down 1.3 percent during the holiday season.

“That’s a small sliver of the

total retail pie and, within department stores, there are some winners and some that are losers.”

Les Morris of mall operator Simon noted that data from across its portfolio of properties showed a 2 percent overall uptick in traffic at the start of the holiday shopping season. “Some properties were showing 3 percent to 9 percent increases over last year,” Morris told the Business Journal.

Morris said that although final numbers for Christmas week weren’t yet available, there was no reason to back away from the optimism expressed just after Thanksgiving by David Simon, chairman and CEO of the company, who said, “The strong economy and positive consumer sentiment, along with an attractive range of deals, festive activities, dining and entertainment, all combined to deliver excellent traffic for our centers, brands and retailers.”

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THE LIST: Insurance Agencies

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

INSURANCE AGENCIES

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

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

1

Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co.

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

2

HUB International Northeast Ltd.

3

Bearingstar Insurance

4

DiMatteo Group Inc.

5 6

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

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

79 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484 924-4811 • dimatteogrp.com

Number of employees in the county

Types of insurance sold

Peter Novak, Brendan Naughton and Timothy Ludwig 1886

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

N/A

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

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

37

41

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

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

19

N/A

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

Robert Lesko and Kim DiMatteo llesko@dimatteogrp.com 1960

16

N/A

Insurance, accounting and financial services for families and small businesses

WM. F. Malloy Agency Inc.

William Malloy wmalloy@malloyins.com 1945

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13

Abercrombie Burns McKiernan & Company Insurance Inc.

Kevin P. McKiernan, Christopher K. McKiernan, and Thomas J. McKiernan info@abmck.com 1952

12

12

Personal and commercial lines, life, health and disability

Sean M. Carroll, James Benson and Edward Buckmir Scarroll@meritinsurance.com Jbenson@meritinsurance.com Ebuckmir@meritinsurance.com 1936

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28

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

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

12

N/A

Automobile, boats, motorcycles, bonds and commercial risk

Peter E. Carlson Jr., president; Douglas N. Carlson, executive vice president; and Donald M. “Tripp” Freeman III, executive vice president Pcarlson@carlsonandcarlson.com Dcarlson@carlsonandcarlson.com Tfreeman@carlsonandcarlson.com 1920

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13

All lines of Insurance for individuals, families and small-business owners

Paul Lambert, Sean Carney and Jason Jaworoski plambert@360cba.com 1984

10

10

Group employee benefits, medical, dental, life, disability, vision and dental

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

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

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

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

Mills & Mills Insurance

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

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Carlson & Carlson Inc.

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360 Corporate Benefit Advisors

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The Insurance Center

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

1375 Kings Highway East, Suite 215, Fairfield 06824 203-292-8181 • 360cba.com

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

The Insurance Exchange Inc.

(A division of Cross Financial Corp.)

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

11

Ganim Financial

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Hagendoorn & Emond Insurance Inc.

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

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

Hatfield Insurance Agency Inc. 1735 Post Road, Fairfield 06824 256-5660 • hatfieldinsuranceagency.com

13

Number of licensed brokers in county

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

Merit Insurance Inc.

10

Top local executive(s) Email address Year agency established

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

Lawley Insurance

22 Thorndal Circle, Third floor, Darien 06820 656-0332 • lawleyinsurance.com

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

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Ward Bennett, president ward@insurexchg.com 1985

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N/A

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

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

6

8

Life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, group medical, group life insurance, group dental insurance and group disability insurance

4

5

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

Guy C. Hatfield ghatfield@hatfieldinsuranceagency .com 1905

4

7

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

2

4

Bill Lawley, Chris Ross and Mike Lawley, principals and Dan Mahoney, branch partner 1955

2

N/A

Bruce Emond bemond@heinsurance.com 2000

Home, auto, business, marine, life, long-term care, expert witness services

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

Personal auto, home and umbrella insurance policies; business insurance; risk management consulting; and flood insurance

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

N/A = Not available.

Entries are based on the most recent responses to our survey and/or information made public by the firms.

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EDUCATION FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

Sacred Heart University students volunteer at American Indian reservation

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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hen one thinks of American Indian reservations in Connecticut, the casino-fueled wealth of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes offer sterling examples of business success stories. But the situation is strikingly different at the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation in La Plant, South Dakota, where poverty and unemployment levels are among the most acute in the nation.

“The poverty is worse than most Third World countries,” said Jody Bortone,

associate dean of Sacred Heart University’s (SHU) College of Health Professions and an associate professor of occupational therapy, who observed how “generations of abuse, genocide and trauma” have battered a geographically and economically isolated population.

Once a year for the past five years, SHU’s nursing and occupational therapy students have spent a week at the reservation as part of a program coordinated with Simply Smiles, a Bridgeportbased nonprofit. The students work at a school and a clinic on the reservation and at a tribal hospital located in Eagle Butte.

“The mission of the university is the commitment to serve the human community, especially the poor,” added Bortone, who piloted this program with Linda Strong, an associate professor and director of community partnerships. “It is very important for students to engage with a variety of people.”

One of the most striking aspects of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation, at least from a Fairfield County perspective, is the vastness of land coupled with the relative scarcity of people living there.

“There is wide open prairie grass as far as the eye can see,” said Bryan Nurnberger, founder and president of

Simply Smiles. “The reservation is about the size of Connecticut, but whereas Connecticut has 3.7 million people, the reservation has 9,000. And it is the most impoverished place in the country.”

Bortone added that the reservation’s remoteness contributes to the health problems that plague its residents.

“The hospital at Eagle Butte is 36 miles way,” she explained. “While that doesn’t sound like much, there are no gas stations in the town we’re going to. And Eagle Butte is not a full-service hospital — you would either go to Pierre, which is one-and-a-half hours away,

or Rapid City, which is four hours away. If there is an emergency call, you have at least a half-hour wait before help arrives.”

During the last SHUSimply Smiles trip to the reservation in October, the occupational therapy students worked with teachers and students, observing the treatment of children with disabilities while offering teachers updates on lesson planning and student recreation. The nursing students volunteered at local walk-in clinics and saw first-hand the medical and mental health issues that are prevalent on the reservation.

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clinics that provide medical care,” Nurnberger said, adding that the nursing students focus on the most serious health issues at the reservation including diabetes and nutritional deficiencies.

And although the SHU students were guests at the reservation, their guest rooms were a far cry from Fairfield County housing.

“Our accommodations are extremely primitive,” Bortone recalled. “We had unheated barracks, latrines and no showers. And in October, it is not warm. But the students who elected to go tend to be very resilient and flexible and they reacted very positively.”

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18-year-old entrepreneur mixes inspiration and fashion in MADE Clothings

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

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avid Alvarez is not your typical 18-year-old University of Bridgeport business management student. For starters, his young life has been dominated by serious health issues that impacted his mobility.

“Since I was young, I had to run and walk on tiptoes,” he recalled. “By middle school, I was not able to get up the stairs. I could walk for 10 minutes, but then I would need to take a break.”

Throughout his childhood and early

teen years, Alvarez’s condition seemed to defy diagnosis. When he was 16, a neurologist was able to pinpoint the cause of Alvarez’s health issues. “I had a neuromuscular disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which deteriorates my muscles,” he continued. “If I don’t work on that, I could get into a vegetative state.”

This diagnosis coincided with a Food and Drug Administration approval of a medicine to treat spinal muscular atrophy. The results of this treatment became almost immediately apparent.

“Compared to before, I can get out of a chair much easier,” he said. “I am way

bigger than I was before. I used to be super, super, super skinny.”

Inspired by his journey to improved health, Alvarez sought to inspire others through his experience and the lessons he absorbed in an entrepreneurship class at Seymour High School.

Alvarez created MADE Clothings, which features T-shirts that boast the word “MADE” at heart level — the “A” in “MADE” is replaced with a red ink Japanese character for “made.”

“The word ‘made’ represents those who have made it or are in the process of making it through any hardship,” Alvarez

University of Bridgeport student David Alvarez modeling a T-shirt from his MADE Clothings line. Photo by Phil Hall.

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explained, adding that he chose the red for the Japanese character because it symbolized “love, passion and desire.”

Alvarez’s shirts are unisex designs running the size gamut from small to extra large with a retail price of $24.99.

He initially sought out an online distributor to handle the manufacturing and then switched to Seymour-based screen printing and embroidery company Grand Concepts.

Although he set up an online site at madeclothings.com and maintains social media pages at Facebook and Instagram, Alvarez has found he gets more customer interest when he relates the story behind his endeavor.

“I just started talking to people about my story,” he said. “And as soon as I told them about my mission statement, they just started giving me money and saying, ‘I want a shirt to support you.’ People love the story.”

Alvarez has employed guerrilla-style retailing at his high school and college campuses, and he estimated that he’s sold about 50 shirts. While schoolwork dominates his schedule, he uses his spare time to expand his nascent business.

Alvarez is toying with other startup business ideas, including a plan for a social media marketing platform, and he is hopeful that he can take his experiences into a career as an inspirational speaker.

“I want people to know that if they have something or they are going through something, it’s not the end of the world,” he said.

“I know because I’ve been there. I want to empower people — not just go out there and do your best, but to let them know that if you really put your mind to it, you can really do anything you want to in life.”

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EDUCATION

Sacred Heart University gets into the co-working business

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

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acred Heart University (SHU) has entered the co-working movement.

The Fairfield-based university has signed an agreement with Verizon and Alley, which operate co-working spaces nationwide. The new “Alley Powered by Verizon” space, situated on SHU’s West Campus — the former General Electric headquarters — at 3135 Easton Turnpike, will be that partnership’s first Connecticut venture and its first to be located on a college campus.

“We’ve been interested in testing out the concept in an academic setting,” said Verizon Global Real Estate Manager Workplace Strategy and Coworking Lead Nick LiVigne.

“We felt that Sacred Heart’s technology, engineering and computer sciences curriculum seemed like a natural fit.”

The 11,000-square-foot space will offer various levels of memberships and services that include private office space, hot desks — where multiple workers use a single workstation during different times — meeting and conference room space, events, recruiting services, marketing services and programming services.

SHU will provide the fully furnished and equipped turnkey facility and a dedicated project coordinator to help identify, activate and create engagement between the innovation community and the university’s faculty, staff, administration and student body.

SHU also will establish a Student Concierge Service that members can use as a resource for making connections with various university programs, internships, recruiting, events, speaker sessions, office hours and mentoring. Members will also have fee-based access to the labs and facilities that include computer, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, engineering/design, gaming, finance and motion-capture labs.

Alley, which is headquartered in New York City, will oversee marketing and advertising to develop a community of members, manage member experience and help coordinate events and programs.

“This is something we have been talking about with our advisory board for about a year,” SHU provost Rupendra Paliwal said. “We wanted to address the question of how we could provide more opportunities for our students to interact with entrepreneurs, which is something our students have expressed an interest in.

“The university is always looking to create a learning environment and a learning experience for our students that can help prepare them for their professional life,” Paliwal added.

“Something like this helps to keep our academics pertinent and relevant to what’s happening in the business world.”

Set to open in late 2019, the facility “is exactly the kind of innovative and entrepreneurial platform that Connecticut desperately needs,” said SHU President John J. Petillo. “The symbiotic relationship between business and technology is critical for incubation, economic growth and job creation. With our partners Verizon and Alley, and the many small and large businesses and organizations that choose to align with our innovation center, we will introduce a new creative working model and rich opportunities for fostering talent, ideas and business growth.”

“This is a major boost to Fairfield’s economic development efforts to bring more

jobs and businesses to our town,” remarked Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau, who said the initiative “certainly goes a long way to helping replace the loss of GE in our community.” That company exited Fairfield in 2016 in favor of Boston.

According to LiVigne, the co-working spaces allow Verizon to tap into local startup and innovation networks, build relationships with potential partners and open new doors for ideas and technology.

The new center at Sacred Heart will further Verizon’s commitment to cultivate strong relationships with academic institutions with emerging technology curricula, LiVigne said.

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“Sacred Heart has long been committed to innovation and creative thinking, making it a natural fit for attracting and building a successful startup community,” said Alley CEO Jason Saltzman. “Fairfield County has several corporations and businesses that stand to benefit from the work that will be done here, not to mention its ideal location between New York City and Boston.

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GOOD THINGS COMMUNITY ART PROJECT AT THE BRUCE

EAO NORTH AMERICA RECEIVES INNOVATION AWARD

An exhibition of small artworks created entirely by the public for the public is being organized by the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Art lovers of all ages, interests and abilities can submit a depiction of “your place” as part of this new community art project.

Based on the popular 2012 exhibition of self-portraits, “Your Face Squared,” the Bruce now asks participants to turn to the landscape for creative inspiration and be a part of “Your Place Squared: A Community Art Project.” It can be a favorite scene or setting, your home, a room or any space that you treasure as your own. The artworks can be created in any medium, including writing, drawing, painting, photography and collage. The criteria for display include art that must be original and anonymous, 6” x 6” inches in size and no thicker than 3”, and cannot be toxic or harmful. A signed consent/waiver form must accompany each piece. There is a limit of 10 submissions per individual.

The Museum will accept artworks from Jan. 2 through March 1, for exhibit in the museum’s Bantle Lecture Gallery from March 9 through June 2. During the exhibition visitors can also create additional pieces in the gallery, which will be added to the show. More information about the exhibition and the consent form for submissions will be available at brucemuseum.org and at the museum’s visitor services desk.

“As a community-based institution highlighting art, science and natural history, an exhibition featuring art about the places that mean the most to our members and visitors is a wonderful project for the Bruce to support,” said Anne von Stuelpnagel, director of exhibitions. “We look forward to displaying all kinds of imaginative works.”

NEW ADDITION TO VIDAL/ WETTENSTEIN’S TEAM Vidal/Wettenstein LLC, the veteran commercial real estate firm located in Westport, has appointed Silvester Garza to its team. Garza grew up in Bridgeport and has worked in both the jewelry and insurance industries accumulating an impressive track record. He joins Vidal/Wettenstein on the heels of its 50th anniversary.

“I am excited for his ambition and vision,” said Heather Lucas, who has been with the firm for more than 15 years. “In this ever-evolving industry, it is important to gain fresh perspective taking into account his youth and exuberance.” Garza is fluent in English and Spanish and is currently completing a degree in business administration.

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Amy Pal

RIDGEFIELD ENTREPRENEUR JOINS ALDRICH MUSEUM BOARD From left: Dan DiGioia, marketing manager; Joe Torzillo, vice president sales HMI components; Kate Pikosky, vice president finance; Jim Valentino, president North America; and John Pannone, vice president sales HMI systems. Image provided by Fred Oroli Photography.

EAO, the partner for innovative, intuitive and reliable human machine interfaces (HMIs), announced that it has received the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce 2018 Innovation Award, which recognizes companies throughout the chamber’s region that are leaders and provide innovation, job growth and stimulate the economy.

“This award is testament to EAO’s commitment to fostering innovation and growing manufacturing here in North America,” said Jim Valentino, president, EAO Corp., North America. “EAO has a long and proud history of developing new technologies and solutions that solve our clients’ complex HMI challenges. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of everyone at EAO for their dedication to continually transform ideas into products that revolutionize the interac-

tion between humans and machines.”

“EAO is a leading manufacturer of HMI components and systems, but more importantly, is a company that continues to innovate its business,” said Bill Purcell, president, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce. “The company is a pillar of our business community here in Shelton and the chamber is pleased to present the company with the 2018 Innovation Award.”

EAO recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of its North American headquarters, located in Shelton. As a solutions-focused partner, EAO provides a range of local engineering and manufacturing capabilities to maximize domestic content requirements to support North American industries. By doing so, the company helps its customer base meet the requirements for the U.S.-manu-

factured “Buy America” initiative.

In early 2018, EAO’s North American operations earned International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 certification.

Through consistent innovation, EAO has developed into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of HMI components and systems. EAO provides customized HMI solutions and value to many markets that include transportation, machinery and heavy duty and specialty vehicles.

EAO is a Swiss-based family-owned company founded in 1947 with worldwide headquarters in Olten, Switzerland. It has developed into one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality switches, keyboards, sophisticated control elements and complete HMI control units and HMI systems.

A FRENCH AFFAIR AT UNIVERSITY’S ART MUSEUM The Fairfield University Art Museum’s (FUAM) upcoming exhibition, “A French Affair: Drawings and Paintings from The Horvitz Collection,” will be on view from Jan. 25 through March 29, in the museum’s Bellarmine Hall Galleries in Bellarmine Hall on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield.

Produced by some of the most prominent artists of the Renaissance Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical epochs, the 80 works on view comprise two separate exhibitions — Imaging Text: Drawings for French Book Illustration and 17th and 18th-century French paintings. All come from The Horvitz Collection, one of the world’s finest and most distinguished holdings of French art.

“It is a privilege for the Fairfield University Art Museum to present this captivating array of paintings and drawings by some of the leading protagonists of French art of the ancien régime and post-Revolutionary period, lent by the renowned Horvitz Collection,” said Linda Wolk-Simon, the Frank and Clara Meditz director and chief curator.

Renowned for its breadth and quality, The Horvitz Collection has been the focus of many national and international exhibitions and

Cybele Maylone, executive director of The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, and Eric G. Diefenbach, chairman of the board, have announced that Ridgefield entrepreneur Amy Pal has been elected to join the Board of Trustees.

Pal has been a dedicated supporter of the museum for many years. Recently she organized community fund-raisers to benefit the museum, including the March 2018 Hair Ball and the 2017 Whiplash Fashion Show.

Nominated as one of the top 25 Ridgefield influencers in 2018 by Ridgefield magazine for her business savvy, Pal first opened a cycling studio, then Whip Salon, and continued her philanthropic efforts in the community, in particular her work for The Aldrich.

“Amy has been an incredible supporter of the museum for some time and is a force here, in Ridgefield and beyond…,” said Maylone.

“It’s an incredible honor for me to join the Board of The Aldrich. The Aldrich was one of the main reasons I moved my family to Ridgefield in 2010. I thought it was incredible that there was this world-class contemporary art museum in this lovely suburban town and living here eight years has reinforced what a huge asset the museum is to our community. Supporting The Aldrich became one of my goals when I started a business in town and had a platform for fundraising. I want to help contribute to The Aldrich’s success by serving as a link between the museum and the business community and by continuing to develop new, exciting, unique events that raise money while introducing the museum to new audiences,” said Pal.

Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), Death of Cleopatra. The Horvitz Collection. Photo courtesy Michael Gould.

scholarly publications and it now contains nearly 2,000 drawings, paintings,and sculptures.

The exhibition is curated by Alvin L. Clark Jr., curator, The Horvitz Collection and the J.E. Horvitz research curator emeritus, Department of Drawings, Division of European and American Art, Harvard Art Museums/Fogg.

Support for the exhibition is provid-

ed by the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Fairfield University Art Museum has organized a full roster of public programs.

For more information on the exhibition and related programs and to register for events, visit fairfield.edu/museum.

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

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SHIPMAN & GOODWIN ATTORNEY APPOINTED TO CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER BOARD Andrew M. Zeitlin, a partner in the Shipman & Goodwin LLP law firm, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors of the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, the only hospital in the state dedicated exclusively to the care of children. It is nationally recognized for its comprehensive, world-class health care, which it provides in more than 30 pediatric specialties and subspecialties. The Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health is also a national leader in community-based prevention and wellness programs.

Zeitlin practices in the areas of business litigation and bankruptcy. He represents clients in both federal and state courts and in arbitration proceedings in a variety of matters. His work also includes trial and appellate matters. He has been listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer in the area of business litigation since 2013.

In addition to his practice, Zeitlin has demonstrated his commitment to community involvement by serving on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford and the United Way of Western Connecticut. He also coordinates the firm’s pro bono program assisting Holocaust survivors in applying for pensions from the German government.

Left: NBCUniversal employees welcomed staff and children from the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford into the Stamford Media Center. Right: Stamford Media Center emcee and warm-up entertainer J Hype with children from the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford.

On Dec. 17, NBCUniversal hosted its fifth annual holiday toy drive event at the Stamford Media Center where it’s located. Employees handed out gifts to children and staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford.

Each year, children that participate in after-school programs at the Boys & Girls Club make holiday wish lists for NBCUniversal employees. This year, hand-made cards were distributed to participating NBCUniversal staff members who fulfilled 40 children’s gift wishes.

“We always look forward to our holiday toy drive, but receiving hand-made cards from each child this year was a special change to our annual tradition,” said Tracie Wilson, executive vice president, creative affairs of NBCUniversal. In addition to the annual holiday toy drive,

NBCUniversal employees, including show host Steve Wilkos, have volunteered their time at the Boys & Girls Club’s facility in downtown Stamford.

“In the past five years, NBCUniversal has been able to donate over 250 personalized gifts and welcome over 50 Boys & Girls Club children into the Stamford Media Center. These shared moments of holiday and community celebration are cherished by each and every one of us,” said Vinnie Fusco, vice president and general manager of Stamford Media Center.

The Boys & Girls Club of Stamford has been serving the children of Stamford since 1927, providing youth development programs, after-school and evening activities and summer camp for the boys and girls of Stamford grades K—12. It runs over 50

programs during the course of the year in its two Clubhouses, the Mary C. Rich Clubhouse on Stillwater Avenue and the Yerwood Center on Fairfield Avenue.

The Club’s mission is to enable all youth, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Club provides young people with a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, grow and develop positive relationships with peers and caring adults. It serves over 1,600 at-risk youth each year, and over 450 boys and girls each day through its after-school programs or the summer camp.

It provides innovative programs in five core areas: Character and Leadership, Education & Career Development, Arts, Health & Life Skills, and Sports & Recreations.

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM MADE CUDDLY DELIVERY TO MARIA FARERI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, N.A., has awarded $149,000 to Fairfield County nonprofits during its most recent grant cycle.

Funding was allocated to 24 nonprofit organizations in support of activities that ranged from basic-needs services and affordable housing initiatives, to education and workforce development programs.

Some of the grant recipients included Connecticut Zoological Society (d.b.a.

Beardsley Zoo), Kids in Crisis, Shepherds, Family Centers, Norwalk Education Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), Sterling House Community Center and The Kennedy Center.

“We are proud to partner with a number of nonprofit organizations that are creating positive change for individuals and strengthening our communities,” said Karen Galbo, executive director of the Foundation.

In total, People’s United Community Foundation awarded $875,500 during its third grant cycle of 2018 to 171 organizations throughout the communities it serves in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. The grants were disseminated in alignment with the foundation’s three areas of focus, including 43 percent to community and economic development, 37 percent to youth development and 20 percent to affordable housing initiatives.

DANBURY’S ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO TOOK TOP HONORS FROM NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

CONNECT WITH westfair communications From left: Jeannie Sweeney, certified child life specialist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital; Robert Townes, director of public affairs at Stepping Stones Museum for Children; Lauren Nittoli, certified child life specialist at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital; and Linda McDonald, manager of special events and donor relations at Stepping Stones.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY NONPROFITS ENRICHED WITH $149,000 IN GRANTS

Robert Townes, director of public affairs at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, and Linda McDonald, manager of special events and donor relations at the Norwalk-based children’s museum, delivered 57 BooZoo to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York. The stuffed animals, donated by the award-winning mu-

seum’s visitors, supporters and staff, were given to children who spent the holidays in the hospital.

Developed by Stepping Stones as a mascot for its early childhood literacy initiative, BooZoo is an adorable, lab/beagle mix toy puppy who lives in TotTown, an exhibit at the museum.

Stepping Stones Museum for Children at 303 West Ave. is committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children and families. For more information about Stepping Stones, to book a field trip or schedule a class, workshop or facility rental call 203-899-0606 or visit steppingstonesmuseum.org.

The Danbury Arthur Murray Dance Studio students and teachers returned home with top honors from the Holiday Ball at Gaylord’s Resort and Conference Center in Oxon, Maryland.

Fairfield’s Deb Hendrickson won top solo for her Fred and Ginger performance and Brookfield’s Dawn Grabover took second place in the all-around division.

Placing third in the Future Champion Professional Competition was teacher Julio Sirianni and his partner, Samantha Lovetere. Danbury’s own Arthur Murray Dance Studio captured second place in the top Studio Category.

“We are so proud of all our dancers, they are all winners. And congratulations to the organizers of this fantastic event. Can’t wait to come back next year,” said Andy Cabell, studio owner.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial 23 Connecticut Avenue LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self.

Exploratory demo —— remove sheetrock and put new sheetrock and paint at 23 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Advanced Window Systems LLC, contractor for Michael Bednar, et al. Install vinyl replacement windows at 637 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,800. Filed Nov. 27.

AF Contracting LLC, contractor for Alan L. Faria. Interior renovation —— kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, painting, new lights and some new plugs, replace windows and install new stairs going to the second floor at 66 Colonial Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $88,756. Filed Nov. 28.

AP Construction, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place SPE LLC. Interior renovations of existing elevator lobby ceiling on multiple floors within First Stamford Place buildings at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 200, Stamford. Estimated cost: $126,940.

Filed Nov. 29.

Dibico Construction of Connecticut, Greenwich, contractor for Crosby Robert & Lauren. Remodel kitchen, refinish all floors and interior painting at 10 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $320,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Dwyer, John G., Trumbull, contractor for Greenwich Avenue PR. Renovate the interior of an existing retail space to “Taqueria” 22 seats at 10 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Dec. 21.

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

Edgewood Carpentry & Contruction, Port Chester, New York, contractor for Rockhill Real Estate. Demolish multifamily dwelling at 15 Oak Ridge St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Eiges Alison and Aaron 60 Connecticut Avenue, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish lower level into a bedroom and install a bathroom at 60 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Forstone Management Associates LLC, contractor for Forstone 750 LLC. Construct alterations to ninth and 10th floors at 750 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,200,000. Filed Nov. 29.

Francis Development LLC, contractor for Getty Petroleum Corp. Convert garage area into retail space, add to glass partitions in place of garage doors, open existing office space, add new interior lighting and outlets, add walk-in cooler for retailer at 59 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $92,345. Filed Nov. 28.

Frattaroli Development Group, Greenwich, contractor for Lauridsen Family. Renovate kitchen and maintain all required fire-resistance ratings at 64 Ford Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Garro, Hector D., Norwalk, contractor for House of Monty.

Change siding at 15 Robertson Lane, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $4,250. Filed Dec. 21.

Greatview LLC, contractor for Greatview LLC. Construct six new townhouses. Each one is proximally 2,916 square feet at 26 Highland Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $2,817,180. Filed Nov. 28.

The Home Depot USA INC., contractor for Andrea Valerio, et al. Install six replacement windows with no changes in structure at 5 Verplank Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $7,953. Filed Nov. 26.

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JFC Real Estate Development LLC, contractor for Daniel Block, et al. Install 20Kw propane generator at 9 Frost Pond Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,750. Filed Nov. 28.

Truitt, James H., Norwalk, contractor for The Halsam Co. Construct a demonstration wine room and a wall dividing two rooms at 68 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Dec. 21.

Knight & Grabowski Construction LLC, contractor for K&G Properties LLC. Preform interior alterations to kitchen, bathrooms and living room and add garage and bedroom at 14 Westcott Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $192,210. Filed Nov. 28.

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc., contractor for Gourish Katre, et al. Remove and replace 28 square feet of shingles and roofing material, install ice and water barriers at 115 Brook Run Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,261.

Filed Nov. 29.

Knight & Grabowski Construction LLC, contractor for Orchard K&G Associates LLC. Construct two new single-family townhomes and rehabilitate existing single-family home at 17 Belltown Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $660,295. Filed Nov. 28.

Wedge Construction LLC, contractor for 1111 Summer Street Venture LLC. Construction trades needed for this jobsite project include electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and mechanical at 1111 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $155,980. Filed Nov. 26.

Martin Maintenance LLC, contractor for Wed Us LLC. Add a space in the back area of the building and a coat closet in the front at 299 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,125. Filed Nov. 28

Wedge Construction LLC, contractor for 1111 Summer Street Venture LLC. Trades needed for this jobsite project include electrical, plumbing, sprinkler and mechanical at 1111 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $318,230. Filed Nov. 26.

Oceanview Pool & Patio, Southport, contractor for MM LLC. Construct in-ground swimming pool and required safety barrier withfFencing/safety devices compling with state building code at 6 Deer Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000.

Filed Dec. 21.

Oceanview Pool & Patio, Southport, contractor for Civitillo. Construct in-ground swimming pool, spa and required safety measures at 11 Knoll St., Riverside. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Pieka Construction Inc., Fairfield, contractor for 7 Welwyn Road LLC. Build a new two-story house with partial attic and cellar at 7 Welwyn Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $650,000.

Filed Dec. 21.

RW Remodeling Services LLC, contractor for Sasha R. Pereira, et al. Kitchen renovation, including removal of a partial wall, addition of a support beam, including footing in basement at 17 Hope St., Unit 9B, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Nov. 26.

White Birch Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for White Otis E. and Juliette W/S. Rebuild an existing car garage at 115 N. Water St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Residential Guiracocha, Jorge, contractor for Stefanee Marie Mondonedo Bonilla, et al. Replace roofing at 30 Puritan Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,200. Filed Nov. 27.

Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Nielsen Lars. Construct a boat house for storage of boats at pond at 22 Close Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Dec. 21.

The Home Depot USA Inc., contractor for Tracy S. Gamble et al. Install two vinyl replacement windows at 36 Vernon Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,058.

Filed Nov. 29.

Mayne Construction LLC, Newtown, contractor for Michael Storm. Insulate the attic with spray foam, build a storage room, frame carpet, sheetrock, paint, trim door railing around pulldown stairs and electric work at 16 Lockwood Drive, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $29,800. Filed Dec. 21.

Rusinko, Stanislav Ridgefield, contractor for Ana and Robert Arsov. Refinish basement at 121 Valley Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Dec. 21.

SMC Builders, Stamford, contractor for Michael Wilkins. Renovate kitchen, add beam to open wall, add gas for stove and for existing fireplace at 40 Ettl Lane, Unit 15, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 21 .

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Linda E. McMahon. Private party tents, lights, outlets, gas, propane and heat equipment at 47 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Stamford Tent, Stamford, contractor for Elizabeth Epley. Private party tents, lights, outlets, gas, propane and heat equipment at 480 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 21.

THD At-Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, contractor for Caroline P. Hoffman. Install Anderson 100 series windows in first floor with no structural changes at 205 W. Lyon Farm Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,691. Filed Dec. 21.

Truitt, James H., contractor for Vickie Leach Michael. Renovate two bathrooms, kitchen, flooring and painting throughout at 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 7F, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Nov. 26.

Vinylume Inc., contractor for Gail Piro. Remove existing shingles and install new asphalt shingles at 133 Sweet Briar Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,2000. Filed Nov. 29.

Vinylume INC, contractor for Gail Piro. Remove existing siding and install new vinyl siding with all applicable accessories at 133 Sweet Briar Road, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $56,6000. Filed Nov. 29.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Amica Mutual Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Robert Kaufmann, Monroe. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy G. Vishno, Fairfield. Action: The defendant, suddenly and without warning caused the front of his car to collide with the rear of plaintiff’s car. As a result of that collision, the plaintiff suffered some injuries to his neck. The plaintiff claims monetary damages. Case no. FBT-CV17-6067361-S. Filed Dec. 10.

Arias Jiminez, Falen, Norwalk.

Filed by Suprena Shuler, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Diana P. Lonergan, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff was struck from behind by the defendant vehicle, as a result the plaintiff suffered serious injuries and pain of the cervical spine. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, such other and further relief as in law and equity may pertain. Case no. FBT-CV186070302-S. Filed Dec. 11.

Boyd, Tenisha, Bridgeport.

Filed by Richard Ramos, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph de Lucia, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was struck from behind by the defendant vehicle. As a result, he suffered serious injuries and pain of the cervical spine.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages through the jurisdiction of the court. Case no. FBTCV18-6076200-S Filed Dec. 3.

Hinsch, Justin, Sioux Falls, South Carolina. Filed by Courtney Mellers, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The defendant, entered the left lane of State Street and collided with the passenger side of the plaintiff’s vehicle. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries and pain in thoracic and lumbar spine.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of this court. Case no. FBT-CV186079023-S. Filed Dec. 7.

Kodiak, Natasha, Trumbull.

Filed by Patrick Mezick, Monroe.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Matthew S. Hirsch, Trumbull. Action: The defendant drove her vehicle into the rear of plaintiff’s vehicle, the impact of which caused the plaintiff to sustain and suffer injuries. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages and such other relief as the court deems just and equitable. Case no. FBTCV18-6077006-C Filed Dec. 17.

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Facts & Figures Perez, Anthony Isaac, Bridgeport. Filed by Jose A. Antunez, Meriden. Plaintiff’s attorney: David A. Roche, Norwalk. Action: The defendant collided with the rear end of the plaintiff’s motor vehicle, causing serious and severe personal injuries to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, double and treble damages and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable.

Case no. FBT-CV18-6080310-S. Filed Dec. 18.

Danbury Superior Court Lucsky, Michael F. et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Highlands, Colorado. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & Mchugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff filed a foreclosure of the mortgage and immediate possession of the mortgaged premises. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV18-6028900-S Filed Oct. 12.

Mattio, John T., Danbury. Filed

by Sikorsky Financial Credit Union Inc., Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Action: The plaintiff is a holder of an agreement by which monies were loaned to the defendant, in which the defendant promised to repay with interest, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of suit in the event of default. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV186028235-S Filed Aug. 8.

National Surety Corp., Hartford. Filed by Peter Haug, Bethel.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. DBD-CV18-6028567-S. Filed Sep. 11.

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Nikprelevic, Vaso, New City, New York. Filed by Larry Grunfeld, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard Arconti, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff and defendant formed a joint venture for the purpose of exporting clothing to be sold in the country of Serbia.

The parties agreed that plaintiff would lend money to the defendant to start the venture. The defendant was unable to make any payments and proposed to settle his debt by selling his interest in a warehouse building in Serbia.

The plaintiff learned that the warehouse building did not belong to the defendant, therefore the defendant owes the entire amount of principal and interest. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. DBD-CV18-6028602-S. Filed Sep. 13.

Toll Brothers Inc., et al., Horsham, Pennsylvania. Filed

by Lawrence Dwyer, Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Tinley Renehan & Dost LLP, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff and his wife purchased a home. At the time of the purchase the driveway was unfinished and defendants were responsible for the safe completion of the driveway. The plaintiff was in the process of exiting his vehicle when the plaintiff’s left foot got caught in a gully between the edge of the asphalt and the Belgian block, causing the plaintiff to twist his left knee, lose balance, fall against his vehicle and the Belgian blocks and suffer injuries and damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV18-6029175-S Filed Oct. 1.

Stamford Superior Court Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. Hartford. Filed by Laura Martinez Sandoval, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Barr & Morgan, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries affecting the plaintiff’s earning capacity and was unable to work. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV18-6039040-S. Filed Nov. 28.

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Elliptica Studios LLC, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Laura Laboissonniere, Greenwich.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Russo & Rizio LLC, Southport. Action: The plaintiff suffered oppressive harm from the defendant by cancelling business account without consulting the plaintiff, withdrew the funds from the business bank account, took control of the business funds and failed to run payroll as scheduled, failed to make an equal financial contribution as made by plaintiff and mismanaged the defendant LLC assets. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs. Also, a judicial decree dissolving and ordering the winding up of the Defendant LLC and receive such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FST-CV18-6037805-S. Filed Aug. 21.

Hillard Bloom Shellfish Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Connecticut Indemnity Adjusting LLC, Wallingford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Peterson Zamat LLC., North Haven. Action: The plaintiff was hired by the defendant to advise and assist with negotiating an insurance claim for a property.

Plaintiff assisted and advised on defendant’s behalf and as the settlement was near the defendant canceled the contract without paying the plaintiff and kept the entire proceeds for itself. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV18-6037534-S Filed Sep 31.

Midland Sales Inc., et al., New Britain. Filed by Roseann DeLeon, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Martinez Alex J. Law Offices LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision when the defendant/driver struck the rear of the plaintiff’s vehicle. As a result of the negligence and carelessness of the defendant/driver, the plaintiff suffered severe injuries.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Case no. FSTCV18-6038404-S. Filed Oct. 9.

Rafael Ferrer, aka R Ferrer, Westport. Filed by American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff regularly generated account statements reflecting an unpaid balance and mailed to the defendant. These statements were neither disputed nor returned.

Therefore, the defendant allegedly still owes the plaintiff a sum of money. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges. Case no. FST-CV186038615-S Filed Oct. 24.

Fairfield Housing Corp., Fairfield. Seller: Joyce Russo, Fairfield.

Property: 980 High St., Fairfield.

Amount: $2,102,139. Filed Dec. 14.

Klein, Jonathan and Stephanie Klein, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Seller: 144 Tuller Road Associates LLC, Greenwich. Property: 62 Serenity Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $999,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Lopes, Marcia, Bridgeport.

Seller: Cynthia Hayes-McGhee, Bridgeport. Property: 842 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec.3.

Commercial

Morehouse Land Trust LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Luna Land LLC, Stamford. Property: 325 Morehouse Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $605,000. Filed Dec. 19.

108 New England Avenue LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Richard B. Wadell, Fairfield. Property: 704 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield.

Amount: $175,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Northwind Homes LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Ruby Carlucci, Stamford. Property: 10 Northwind Drive, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Dec.7.

DEEDS

Brentwood Properties LLC, Southport. Seller: Kerry L. O’Sullivan and LeeAnn O’Sullivan, Friendsville, Tennessee. Property: 145 Brentwood Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Brentwood Properties LLC, Southport. Seller: Kerry L. O’Sullivan and LeeAnn O’Sullivan, Friendsville, Tennessee. Property: 149 Brentwood Ave., Fairfield.

Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Chen’s Brother Realty LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Thev Bank of New York Mellon FKA, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Property: 178 Osborne Lane, Fairfield.

Amount: $520,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Cherrone, James and Marian Cherrone, Southport. Seller: Westway Road LLC, Trumbull.

Property: 473 Westway Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,225,000.

Filed Dec. 10.

Cuevas Colunna, Thony and Kissy Sabrina Jimenez Sanchez, Bridgeport. Seller: Thony Cuevas Colunna, Bridgeport.

Property: 36 Lee Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec.3.

Dutton, Chase and Alison Dutton, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller: Wildwood Homes LLC, Shelton. Property: 67 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $415,000.

Filed Dec. 19.

Remmell, Diana, Fairfield.

Seller: Salerno Realty LLC, Fairfield. Property: 86 Quincy Road, Fairfield. Amount: N/A. Filed Dec. 10.

Walton Place LLC, Stamford.

Seller: The First Congregational Church of Stamford, Stamford.

Property: 1 Walton Place, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Dec.7.

Residential Adintori, Michael P. and Leah Marie Adintori, Fairfield. Seller: Robert T. Merchant Jr., Fairfield.

Property: 12 Campfield Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $223,000.

Filed Dec. 14.

Angotta, Michael Jr., Danbury.

Seller: Neil J. Rinehimer and Heather Rinehimer, Fairfield.

Property: 224-226 Melville Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $355,250.

Filed Dec. 14.

Bistritskaya, Larisa, Stamford.

Seller: John M. Thomas, Fairfield.

Property: 218 Bedford St., Unit 3B, Stamford. Amount: $172,000.

Filed Dec.6.

Blanco, Sebastian and Soraya Blanco, Greenwich. Seller: Karen A. Kelly, Stamford. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 8G, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec.6.

Rivas, Miguel, Stamford. Seller: Liberty Development Group LLC, Stamford. Property: 59 Liberty St., Unit 47, Stamford.

Amount: $405,000. Filed Dec.4.

Bocchetta, Gina Lynn K., Stamford. Seller: Yao Lu and Zidan Wu, Norwalk. Property: 637 Cove Road, Unit B16, Stamford. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec.6.

Roberts, Dwayne and Latavia Richards, Bridgeport. Seller: Wesley Jose Mendonca, Bridgeport. Property: 33 Ives Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Dec.3.

Builter, Linda R., Fairfield. Seller: Thomas J. Hope and Karen L. Hope, Fairfield. Property: 423 Oldfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $545,000, Filed Dec. 18.

Sciuto, Thomas D. and Kasuko Sciuto, Milford. Seller: Westway Road LLC, Trumbull. Property: 493 Westway Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,100,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Sevilimedu, Kendra and Ramesh Sevilimedu, Stamford.

Seller: Jacek Siciak, Trumbull.

Property: 19-19 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $184,000.

Filed Dec.3.

Trustee of the Antje Bender Living Trust Stamford. Seller: Antje Bender, Stamford. Property: 246 Dolphin Cove Quay, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec.4.

Case, Melissa, Briarcliff Manor, New York. Seller: John Miscioscia Jr. and Victoria C. Miscioscia, Fairfield. Property: 147 Crane St., Fairfield. Amount: $400,000.

Filed Dec. 19.

Cieplinski, Frank M., Southport. Seller: Frank E. Cieplinski Jr. and Barbara M. Cieplinski, Southport. Property: 50 Oxford Road, Southport. Amount: $500,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Cuevas Colunna, Thony and Kissy Sabrina Jimenez Sanchez, Bridgeport. Seller: Thony Cuevas Colunna, Bridgeport.

Property: 36 Lee Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec.3.

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Facts & Figures Curtis, Aaron and Shannon M. Curtis, Bridgeport. Seller: Michael Zaremski, Fairfield. Property: 205 Meadowcroft Road, Fairfield. Amount: $545,000.

Filed Dec. 19.

Deb, Bishuja and Bisnu Dey, Stamford. Seller: Anna Srednicka, et al., Stamford. Property: 77 Maple Ave., Second floor, Stamford. Amount: $380,000. Filed Dec.6.

Farouki Karim and Elizabeth Farouki, Seattle, Washington.

Seller: Zachary Brez and Jennifer Kangas, Fairfield. Property: 104 Edward St., Fairfield. Amount: $2,332,500. Filed Dec. 14.

Fox, Ashlee F. and Michael A. Zarolinski, Fairfield. Seller: Anne T. Berman, Fairfield. Property: 309 Birch Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,425,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Gehani, Asha R. and Anish K. Ajoomal, Southport. Seller: Michael Sapanski and Samantha Shremshock, Southport. Property: 239 Hulls Highway, Southport.

Amount: $641,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Gifis, Michael H. and Christine P. Gifis, Fairfield. Seller: Samuel D. Lota Jr. and Carol J. Lota, Fairfield. Property: 55 River St., Fairfield. Amount: $770,000.

Filed Dec. 19.

Guiza-Alvarado, Lilia Andrea, Cos Cobb. Seller: Eduardo T. Guiza, Bogota, Colombia. Property: 291-293 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. Amount: $90,000.

Filed Dec.6.

Heumann, Clara Louisa Baur and Nelson Heumann, Southport. Seller: William A. Douglas III, Fairfield. Property: 608 Harbor Road, Southport. Amount: $2,640,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Lama, Tenzin, et al., Old Saybrook. Seller: Teresa A. Dellaripa, Stamford. Property: 45 West Ave., Stamford. Amount: $494,500.

Filed Dec.6.

Lopes, Marcia, Bridgeport.

Seller: Cynthia Hayes-McGhee, Bridgeport. Property: 842 Reservoir Avenue, Bridgeport.

Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec.3.

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Maffucci, Debra and James J. Maffucci, Southport. Seller: Debra Maffucci, Southport.

Property: 44 Knolls, Southport.

Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 11.

Restrepo, Yolanda and Maria Sileo, Norwalk. Seller: Ashok Kumar Kush, Stamford. Property: 59 Courtland Ave., Stamford.

Amount: $134,000. Filed Dec.7.

Mannetti, Jessica, Fairfield.

Seller: Matthew Asman and Jennifer Asman, Fairfield. Property: 197 Ruane St., Fairfield. Amount: $517,000. Filed Dec. 11.

Riccobono, Zachary and Hannah Riccobono, Fairfield.

Seller: Tomasz M. Martyniak, Shelton. Property: 95 Greenleigh Road, Fairfield. Amount: $660,000. Filed Dec. 12.

McKeon, Thomas F. and Julie A. McKeon, Fairfield. Seller: Ralph Tavella and Leslie McIntyre Tavella, Fairfield. Property: 80 Carlynn Drive, Fairfield.

Amount: $1,815,000. Filed Dec. 11.

McKernan, Jason and Amy McKernan, Fairfield. Seller: Scott E. Gottlieb and Julie K. Gottlieb, Fairfield. Property: 153 Applegate Road, Fairfield. Amount: $498,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Merlone, Ryan N. and Erin M. Merlone, Stamford. Seller: James T, Leach, Fairfield. Property: 1764 Jennings Road, Fairfield.

Amount: $465,000. Filed Dec. 14.

Michaca Villegas, Jose Felipe and Jessica B. Michaca, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Jennifer Lawrence, et al., Silver Spring, Maryland. Property: 56 Ward Lane, Stamford. Amount: $452,000. Filed Dec.6.

Moscicki, Marcin, Santa Monica, California. Seller: Dalila Rivera, Stamford. Property: 256 Washington Blvd., Unit 10, Stamford. Amount: $230,000. Filed Dec. 4.

Newman, Kara Michelle, Stamford. Seller: Patricia G. Riddle Stamford. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 9A, Stamford. Amount: $449,000. Filed Dec.6.

Nicaisse, Nancy, Greenwich. $6,912.75 in favor of Arnold Goldberg and Sons Electric LLC, Woodbridge, by Kenneth M. Rozich, New Haven, Property: 75 View St., Greenwich. Filed: Dec.11.

Nitzburg, George and Emily Chasan, Fairfield. Seller: Carleen Lyden-Kluss, Weston. Property: 2930 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield.

Amount: $595,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Pucheta, Estela, Stamford. Seller: M&T Bank, Stamford. Property: 9 Davenport Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $820,000. Filed Dec.6.

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Roberts, Dwayne and Latavia Richards, Bridgeport. Seller: Wesley Jose Mendonca, Bridgeport. Property: 33 Ives Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Dec.3.

Scheiner, Joseph and Meira S. Scheiner, New York, New York. Seller: Nikiforos Mathews and Lambrina Mathews, New Canaan. Property: 127 Fifth St., Stamford. Amount: $935,000.

Filed Dec.6.

Satterfield, Carmen, Kris Satterfield and Errick Satterfield, Stamford. Seller: Dorothy Agostino, Stamford. Property: 377 Glenbrook Road, Unit 17, Stamford. Amount: $320,000.

Filed Nov. 29 Segovia, Luis, Fairfield. Seller: Michael Douglas Quintanilla and Gina A. Anselmi, Stamford.

Property: 54 W. North St., Unit 202, Stamford. Amount: $117,500.

Filed Dec.6.

Sevilimedu, Kendra and Ramesh Sevilimedu, Stamford.

Seller: Jacek Siciak, Trumbull.

Property: 19-19 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $184,000.

Filed Dec.3.

Sherwood, Christopher W. and Jacqueline Sherwood, Fairfield. Seller: Turgut Parlakkailic and Nuran Parlakkailic, Fairfield. Property: 6-8 Campfield Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $390,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Soyland, Kristopher, Stamford. Seller: Hillary J. Hastings and Christy L. Renn, Stamford.

Property: 49 Glenbrook Road, Unit 206, Stamford. Amount: $372,000. Filed Dec.6.

Ulrich, William and Catherine Ulrich, New York, New York.

Seller: Mark D. Inglis and Stephanie Inglis, Fairfield. Property: 78 Christmas Tree Lane, Southport.

Amount: $1,700,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Vitolo, Peter and Kristin Viglietta, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Seller: Jamie M. Newbury and Sarah A. Newbury, Stamford.

Property: 160 W. Haviland Lane, Stamford. Amount: $758,000.

Filed Dec.6.

Woodward, Michelle C. and David S. Woodard, Danbury.

Seller: Nancy L. Schneider, Danbury. Property: 22 W. Redding Road, Danbury. Amount: $387,500. Filed Nov. 14.

Wang, Zhiyi and Shu Man Tang, Stamford. Seller: Gene Kevin Davis, et al., Stamford.

Property: 149 Grove St., Stamford.

Amount: $560,050. Filed Dec.6.

FORECLOSURES Da Silva, Marcos F., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 220 Thorme St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec.3.

Drennan, William Gregory and Jessie Whelan Drennan, Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Property: Doubling Road, Greenwich.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 27.

Franklin, Diane Creditor: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, Anaheim California. Property: 1555 Old Town Road, Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec.3.

Frost, Leroy A. Creditor: US Bank National Association TRS. Property: King Street, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 19.

Hegeman, Frank M. et al., Creditor: Citimortgage Inc. Property: Stanwich Road, Greenwich.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 28.

Lohnn, Jorgen and Danice Lohnn. Creditor: Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 370 Flintlock Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 21.

Moise, Micheline B., et al.

Creditor: U.S. Bank Trust N.A., San Diego, California. Property: 110-112 Herkimer St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Dec.3.

Morales, America, et al. Creditor: CitiMortgage Inc., Chicago.

Property: 298 Rosewood Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed Dec.3.

Pasard, Glenford, et al., Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 4F, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 7.

JUDGEMENTS Chung, Karen, et al., Bloomfield. $2,557 in favor of Connecticut Gas Corp., East Hartford,

by Nair & Levin PC. Bloomfield.

Property: 98 E. Euclid Ave., First floor, Bloomfield. Filed: Dec. 3.

Davis, Sherline, Bridgeport. $101.70 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California,

by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 242 Cityview Ave., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec 3.

Ferrando, David, et al., Bridgeport. $2,558 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven,

by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield.

Property: 112 Burnsford Ave., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Hernandez, Solimar, et al., Bridgeport. $2,300 in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield, Property: 172 Prince St., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Hodge, Gynell, Bridgeport. $2,682 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven,

by Nair & Levin, PC, Bloomfield.

Property: 38 Morningside Drive, Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Laws, Shalishea S., Bridgeport. $6,776 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., Richmond, Virginia, by Dora Richwine, Newington. Property: 109 Robin St., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Menzie, Robert, Bridgeport. $12,419 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California,

by Schreiber/Cohen LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 75 Vanguard St., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Minor, Kim, et al., Stratford. $4,036 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven,

by Nair & Levin PC. Bloomfield. Property: 107 Willow Ave., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Nelson, Trevor M., Bridgeport. $1,626 in favor of Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center of the town of Hartford, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 720722 Artic St., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

Orengo, Lorna, Bridgeport. $22,753 in favor of Foundation Finance Co., Wall, New Jersey,

by Tobin & Marohn, New Haven, Property: 3855 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Filed: Dec. 3.

LIS PENDENS Babashak, John F., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for the Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 135 Davenport Farm Lane West, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $801,500, dated April 2007. Filed Nov. 8.

Duque, Juan M., Greenwich.

Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC for the Federal National Mortgage Association.

Property: 23 Rockmere Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose a mortgage to Federal National Mortgage Association. Filed Dec. 14.

Gregory, Raymond, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh, P.C. for JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association. Property: 17 Chestnut St., Greenwich.

Action: foreclose a Mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. from Raymond Gregory. Filed Dec. 6.

Henriques, Mary T., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for the Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 1663 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose a mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. from Mary T. Henriques. Filed Dec. 3.

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Hogan, Wade Tyler, et al., Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Property: 25 Pleasant St., Greenwich. Action: is brought to foreclose a Mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from Wade Tyler Hogan. Filed Dec. 17.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al., Fairfield.

Filed by Jacobs, Walker, Rice & Barry LLC. Manchester, for The Ridge Homeowner’s Association NC. Property: 1789 Fence Row Drive of The Ridge, Fairfield.

Action: to foreclose on an assessment pursuant to Section 47-258 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Filed Dec. 3.

The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 55 Hunting Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $642,000, dated May 2011.

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One Commerce Drive LLC, et al, Fairfield. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport.

Property: 1 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Nov. 19.

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Dynamic print media weight determination system and method. Patent no. 10,166,790 issued to Michael John Wilsher, Letchworth Garden City, Great Britain; Simon Neil Jowett, St. Albans, Great Britain; Paul Simon Golding, Hertford, Great Britain; Stephen Canning, Baldock, Great Britain. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Electrical connector for cables containing both power and control conductors. Patent no. 10,170,860 issued to Steven James Johnson, Buchanan, Michigan; Jason Peter Thomas, Mesa, Arizona and Joseph E. Richard, Shelton. Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton.

Food steamer. Patent no.

D836,966 issued to Wong Chi Ho Kurt, Hong Kong, China. Assigned to Conair Corp., Stamford.

GFCI self-test software for autonomous monitoring and fail-safe power denial. Patent no. 10,168,388 issued to Stephen Paul Simonin, Northfield. Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton.

High-efficiency fuel cell system with carbon dioxide capture assembly and method. Patent no. 10,170,782 issued to Mohammad Farooque, Marlboro, New Jersey; Carla Juhas, Bethlehem and Ramakrishnan Venkataraman, Danbury. Assigned to FuelCell Energy Inc., Danbury.

Illuminating bollard. Patent no. D837,432 issued to Armin Ahrari, Chino, California; Carol Acedo, Fort Worth, Texas; David Dutra, Santa Ana, California; Kevin Lu, Fountain Valley, California; Dean Dal Ponte, Glendale, California; Syed Raza, Ranchos Palos Verdes, California and Robert Nankil, Fullterton, California. Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton.

Lock. Patent no. D837,032 issued to Stephen Cavanna, Branford; Douglas Greene, Bethel; Kevin Houlihan, North Salem, New York; Nicolas Ivanoff, Asonia; Adam Jonovski, Fullterton, California; Timothy Marshall, Wolcott; Joseph Moya, Johnstown, Ohio; Mark Schiller, Fairfield; Douglas Walker, Middlebury and Patrick Wind, Darien. Assigned to Zephyr Lock LLC, Newtown.

Method and systems for thickening an interior region of a fill object. Patent no.

10,171,704 isued to Xing Li, Webster, New York; Arindam Das, Konnagar, India and Ranita Bej, Kolkata, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Methods and systems for segmenting multiple documents from a single input image.

Patent no. 10,169,877 issued to Mohan Palaniyappan, Tiruchengodu, India and Sankaralingam Madasamy, Tirunelveli, India. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Multipanel display project board whose panels pivot between fully folded and fully deployed orientations and whose header panel pivots between fold-in and fold-out orientations. Patent no. 10,170,024 issued to Craig McGrath, Pawling, New York and Steven A. Schulman, Norwalk.

Assigned to Royal Consumer Products LLC, Norwalk.

Outdoor luminaire. Patent no.

D837,433 issued to Armin Ahrari, Glendale, California and Robert Nankil, Buena Park, California.

Assigned to Hubbell Incorporated, Shelton.

Rail inspection apparatus and method. Patent no.

10,168,304 issued to Steven J. Prince, Norwalk and Jan Kocur, Shelton. Assigned to Sperry Rail Holdings Inc., Shelton.

System and method for image specific illumination of image printed on optical waveguide. Patent no. 10,168,279 issued to David C. Craig, Pittsford, New York and Chu-Heng Liu, Penfield, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for fatigue monitoring. Patent no. 10,167,090 issued to Andrew Brookhart, Wallingford; Raymond J. Beale Jr., Stratford and Matthew Harrigan, Horseheads, New York. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford.

Unsupervised ontolo�y-based graph extraction from texts. Patent no. 10,169,454 issued to Salah Ait-Mokhtar, Mont b on no t- S a i nt- M a r t i n , France and Vassilina Nikoulina, Grenoble, France. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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