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BUSINESS JOURNAL January 12, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 2

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TIME AND TIDE SHAPE AN INDUSTRY BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com THE LONG ISLAND SOUND AND its marinas bob with pleasure craft six months of the year. But for the full length of Fairfield County’s shoreline in winter, phalanxes of boats on blocks in white plastic wrap dominate the scene, looking more like buoys than boats. Come April, with May the busiest month for launches, their hulls will again crease the waves. At the Greenwich Water Club, however, the door swung open on a cold January day to find the office busy with clients. “Between the two yards, we wrap about 400 boats,” said Rick Kral, principal and founder of the 25-year-old Greenwich Water Club at 49 River Road in Cos Cob. The club maintains two marinas: a 6-foot-deep facility in Cos Cob with 270 slips and a 15-foot-deep

SHORE LEAVE FOR BOATS Rick Kral, left, and Pat Bradbury of the Greenwich Water Club. Photo by Bill Fallon

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Long-term �inance REBY ADVISORS JOINS ITS CLIENTS TARGETING LIFESTYLE SUSTAINABILITY BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com REBY ADVISORS, A FINANCIAL PLANNING and wealth management firm with 13 employees, recently opened a Manhattan office — at 250 Park Ave. — to complement its headquarters on Ridgebury Road in Danbury and a third office in Florida. Company principal and founder Bob Reby this year celebrates 30 years since he set up his

financial advisory business in White Plains, N.Y., with a single employee. The push to Manhattan is to better serve a client base for whom New York City means either home or work. “With our new office we’re ready to help New York City residents and commuters confidently transition into retirement,” Reby said. For clients, the company model is designed to minimize risks to lifestyle and earn, as he said, “predictable streams of income they won’t outlive.” Reby said 10,000 baby boomers per day

are retiring. “Most of them worry whether they have enough money to last a lifetime or whether they can sustain their lifestyles in retirement,” he said. The business operates on a referral model. Reby said growth is imminent, with a pair of still-unnamed boutique advisory firms set to join Reby Advisors — under the Reby banner — as soon as the next few weeks. In 2000, Reby “reinvented” the company, » REBY, page 6

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Investments provide boost, but not always new jobs PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES LEAD FUNDING IN STAMFORD, STATE

BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media

tamford companies tallied fewer investments in 2014 than the previous year from venture capitalists and others who take equity stakes in growth businesses. But with one company going public, the city could yet see a big return. Though a sliver of the overall economy, the venture finance sector can be an important bellwether in gauging the willingness of investors to make risky equity investments in startups based on the information they receive from entrepreneurs, who use that money to add jobs. Those jobs can run the gamut, from startup executives to workers manning the pitchers at Half Full Brewery. The brewery was among 10 Stamford companies that reported raising a combined $37.8 million in financing last year to the Securities and Exchange Commission, a review of SEC listings from throughout 2014 shows. While well below the totals of the previous year, Stamford may have added a potential blockbuster with the lightning initial public offering of stock by Loxo Oncology. Within weeks of its formal launch in May 2013, Loxo reached a collaborative agreement with Array BioPharma that would lead to its cherry-picking a potential cancer treatment from the Colorado-based company. Loxo agreed to pay as much as $222 million if it develops the treatment successfully, and as much as $213 million for each additional product candidate that Loxo develops successfully directed at other cancer targets. Loxo believes its approach can inhibit tumor growth that result in cells multiplying out of control.

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After raising nearly $24 million from private investors last May, within three months Loxo (Nasdaq: LOXO) held an initial public offering of stock to secure an additional $72 million. “Fundraising is never an easy task. However, I think our investors were excited by several success stories over the last several years with cancer drug development approaches similar to ours,” said Loxo CEO Joshua Bilenker in an email. “Recent stock market outperformance in the biotech sector has certainly helped private companies raise venture capital.” In an August conference call, Array BioPharma’s CEO singled out Loxo for its rapid launch and capitalization under Bilenker. “It really represents a great example of

innovation, speed and value creation,” said Array BioPharma CEO Ron Squarer, referencing Loxo. “They were in the clinic ... just 10 months after the formation of the company.” It remains to be seen whether Stamford will see the fruits of Loxo’s rapid growth in terms of jobs. Maintaining a small Stamford office as its headquarters, Loxo also has an office in the San Francisco area, where its chief medical officer works and which would presumably be the focus of investments as it proceeds through clinical trials. “Many of our investors and board members are East Coast-based, so it was logical to have our corporate team here,” Bilenker said. “We also work with academic scientists in New York and Boston, who are easily visited by train from Stamford. ... Over the next few years, we expect our corporate team in Stamford to grow, though more of Loxo’s hiring will take place in our West Coast office.” The same question applies to Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, founded in Australia but listing a Stamford headquarters office where it is led by CEO Tom McCarthy. Spinifex lodged the second-largest funding total of any Stamford company at just more than $6 million, as it works to develop an oral drug to alleviate chronic pain.

Jordan Giles stacks completed six-packs of Bright Ale on a pallet at Half Full Brewery in Stamford in May. The brewery was among 10 Stamford companies that reported raising a combined $37.8 million in financing last year to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Photos by Lindsay Perry

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has actively been recruiting life sciences companies through an initiative called Bioscience Connecticut. Thanks in part to investments of $70 million and $60 million in a pair of New Haven pharmaceutical developers, Connecticut companies increased by 13 percent the growth capital totals they reported to the SEC, whether in the form of equity, convertible debt or rights to acquire shares in the future. Danbury-based Odyssey Logistics & Technology reported the highest totals of any private financings in Connecticut, securing $84 million in new capital across a pair of deals. Like Greenwich-based XPO Logistics, Odyssey helps other companies schedule the transport of goods, in its case via rail, truck or container ship. Odyssey’s massive round was enough to push Fairfield County’s fundraising totals to $218 million, a slight increase over the figure for 2013. Other companies in the region registering funding of $5 million or more included: Women’s Marketing Holdings, a brand agency based in Westport; Remedy Partners, a Darien company developing a new health insurance platform; Etouches, a Norwalk company with a cloud-based platform for managing events; and DefenseMobile, a Westport business that

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A crowd gathers for drinks and games at Half Full Brewery in February 2013.

markets a mobile smartphone platform to veterans and service members. After Loxo Oncology and Spinifix Pharmaceuticals, the Stamford company with the biggest private financing deal was American Halal, which sells prepared foods under the Saffron Road label at Whole Foods and other grocery markets. Under CEO Adnan Durrani, American Halal amassed $2.5 million last year in outside funding. Other consumer companies to register funding included Sportwater Beverages, which reported raising $800,000, and Half

Full Brewery, which filed notice it had raised $200,000. More than two years after pouring its first pitchers, Half Full Brewery today offers tours and tastings on Homestead Avenue on Stamford’s West Side as it looks to expand distribution throughout the tristate area. Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See stamfordadvocate.com for more from this reporter.

Building Stamford’s workforce from inside and out MAYOR SHARES ADVICE WITH STUDENTS, COMMENTS ON CITY’S JOB MARKET

BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

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re you reliable? Can they count on you? And are you going to be engaged?” These are the questions Stamford Mayor David Martin asked a room full of high school students enrolled in Future 5, a nonprofit program that provides resources to guide low-income students on a pathway to educational and career success. The event was a precursor to Future 5’s six-week program called Job Prep, which teaches soft skills through seminars and includes interactive group sessions and team-building activities. At the end of the program, students get the opportunity to job shadow with companies such as The Ashforth Co. and Nielsen, where they get their first taste of the corporate environment. About 25 students participated in the Q&A session, with Martin answering questions on topics ranging from his educational background and job experiences to his outlook for Stamford’s job market. He stressed the importance of position-

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ing oneself for success on the job through preparation and a passionate pursuit of opportunities. A few Future 5 graduates attended the event to hear Martin talk about creating more job opportunities. Florence Grant, a sophomore at Northeastern University in Boston, said when she enrolled in Future 5 in Stamford, she found a mentor who stuck with her throughout the whole college application process. “Take advantage of every opportuMayor David Martin speaks during a Q&A session at Future 5 in nity here at Future 5,” said Grant, who Stamford. hopes to work in movie and TV production after graduation. “The mentors here ever you want to do if you put your mind, are amazing. Because of them I got into col- determination and ambition towards it.” As for attracting young people to live and lege, and I was also able to get a scholarship.” Samuel Alabre, a senior at Dominican work in Stamford, Martin said the downCollege in Orangeburg, N.Y., who also fin- town is increasingly expanding and developished Future 5, said the program instilled a ing to meet the population’s needs. “You see bars and restaurants in the confidence in him that carries into his job downtown, which has grown further with interviews. “I’d like to pursue audio arts and produce plans to put up housing,” Martin said. “We music,” Alabre said. “I just want to put forth reached a critical mass. We’re finding more my fullest ability and let other people see my and more young people want to live in passion and tell them that you can do what- Stamford, whereas before they didn’t. We’ll

continue to have more energy and vibrancy in the downtown area, which will spill out into other areas, creating interrelated dynamics. UConn has also been growing and expanding its program.” Two challenges the mayor foresees will impact job opportunities are the MetroNorth Railroad’s performance and the Stamford school system. “If there’s uncertainty about MetroNorth, businesses are not going to relocate here,” Martin said. “If (businesses) can’t operate if employees are 10 minutes late, they can’t move here. Reliability is that important. What’s the reputation of our school system? There’s a lot of challenges there. I think Stamford (schools) are much better than their reputation.” Martin also touched on the importance of diversity in the workplace, including in his own administration. “I’m trying to appoint diverse people to our commissions, to various positions in government,” Martin said. “We have the most diverse fire commission and police commission we ever had in Stamford, and we’ll continue to do diversity training.”

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Historic Greenwich property sells; restaurant eyed

airfield-based Ares Real Estate LLC recently co-brokered a deal along with Greenwich Commercial Property LLC for the sale of 33 Lewis St. in Greenwich, a one-time speakeasy. Fairfield-based Anthis Corp. was the buyer of the landmark, multistory building described as “just 150 feet from the corner of Greenwich Avenue.” “This is one of the largest transactions we have handled to date,” said Sara Weidel, agent at Ares Real Estate. “We worked hard, along with Greenwich Commercial Property LLC, who represented the seller, to ensure a negotiating process that not only produced a satisfactory outcome but also led to a respectful passing of the title between the former owner and the new owner Anthis Corp.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Anthis Corp., according to a statement, cited favorably the building’s “location, history and suitability as a future restaurant hot spot.” The site has already hosted several restaurants, including recently Toscana Greenwich. The new owners have experience in the Connecticut restaurant industry. The statement said their belief is “the 7,500-square-foot space remains ideally suited and located for a restaurant catering to an

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Sikorsky aircraft increasingly �ill African skies

ikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered an offshore-outfitted S-76D helicopter to South Africa-based Titan Helicopter Group, making for the first S-76D in Africa. A ceremony marking the deal was held Dec. 17 at Associated Aircraft Group, a Sikorsky company based in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Stratford-based Sikorsky is a subsidiary of Hartford-based United Technologies Corp. Titan Helicopter Group was established in 1993 and is headquartered in South Africa. Its fleet currently features Sikorsky S-76 A++, S-76C and S-76C+ helicopters as well as the S-61N aircraft.

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The S-76D helicopter that Titan will operate will be on lease from Milestone Aviation Group, which has headquarters in Ireland and Ohio. Milestone has 86 Sikorsky aircraft in its fleet. “The S-76D helicopter has quickly spread to various markets around the world and Africa is another key region with many potential customers,” said Ed Beyer, vice president, Sikorsky Commercial Systems & Services, in a press release. “It’s always a pleasure to work with Titan as well as Milestone Aviation, and we can’t wait to see how the S-76D will elevate their business.” Sikorsky has delivered more than 800

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S-76 helicopters to customers globally since 1979. According to Sikorsky, The new S-76D helicopter’s equipment includes “Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines; a THALES TopDeck integrated avionics system and fouraxis autopilot; Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) incorporated into fleet monitoring and analysis; active vibration control; and all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades.” Sikorksy reported that in addition to the oil and gas sector, the S-76D is in high demand for VIP and executive personal transport. — Bill Fallon

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Boats — » » From page 1

marina in Shelton with 60 slips. All serve the same type of boats, with the average length 28.2 feet and most in the 18-foot to 40-foot range. The tidy white bubbles lined up in the Greenwich Water Club parking lot appear to grip the boats, but mostly they do not. The process involves washing and blocking the boat. All sensitive areas – like electronics arrays — are protected from the plastic. As such, the dayslong process involves creating a wooden structure to keep plastic and boat separated. Standing beside employee Pat Bradbury and several wrapped boats, Kral said Greenwich Water Club wraps for “about 90 percent” of the club’s clients. Some, Kral said, use their boats year-round, even if they never leave the dock. The protective plastic is completely recycled come spring, Kral said, noting. “We

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shifting from a commission-based model to fee-based. The reason, he said, was a more sophisticated consumer seeking lower-pressure, but consistent, financial advice. “We love bringing in new families,” he said. “But most of our efforts go toward keeping existing clients happy. This involves more time in advising for a fee.” The equation, he said, has always come down to: Does the value of the advice outweigh the value of the fee? “I feel comfortable saying we care more than most,” he said. “If you work here — and I cannot say enough in praise of our team — you care about people and advise them like you would your own parents. My one-liner is: We deliver sophisticated financial strategies in simple, easy-to-understand ways.” Reby, 52, maintains the physique of a lifelong competitive tennis player, which he is. He took up golf at 30 and plays to a six

reuse the wood, as well.” Some boats — those for sale are wrapped in clear plastic for inspection by prospective buyers. The charge to wrap a boat runs $15$25 per foot. Kral said the top-tier boating world sails on and largely kept its sails full during the recession. “The high-end boats were always there,” Kral said. “It’s the bread-and-butter, blue-collar boater who is doing the belt-tightening. Boating can be both expensive and timeconsuming. I don’t believe the industry will see big improvements in growth, but we can sustain where we are. “Consumers are looking for value added, and that’s where the club comes in – a whole social community comes into play,” he said. The club’s motto is “Recreation Redefined.” The clubhouse features leather furniture and boating-themed retail goods. According to the company, “The four-season, waterfront retreat and recreational facility for men, women and children offers something for everyone.”

Programs and opportunities include rowing, a fitness center with personal trainers, the clubhouse with annual events and three swimming pools. Classes include mat Pilates, yoga and indoor cycling. There are also junior aquatic programs and team competitions. The club also offers power boats, stand-

handicap. “Athletics features a refuse-to-lose mentality that for me carries over,” he said. “It also provides lessons in integrity and ethics — no bad line calls allowed. They say in business it takes one round of golf to really get to know someone. For tennis it is probably two or three times.” Reby, who lives in Ridgefield, has for years spent time in Florida. This year he rented space in West Palm Beach to assist his Florida clients. The company staffs the office on an as-needed basis. Reby Advisors moved to Danbury in 1988, just months after the crash of October 1987. Reby, who is a certified financial planner, ticked off a number of financial storms his company has weathered since then, from the savings-and-loan crisis of the early ‘90s to the recent recession, saying Reby Advisors has remained steady in growth throughout. He admitted, however, “That October ‘87 crash was an eyeawakener.”

Bob Reby, principal and founder of Reby Advisors.

Boats lined up in Cos Cob. Photo by Bill Fallon

up paddleboards and kayaks for members. Other amenities include the NewEngland-style inn, full-service marina, meeting rooms, a nursery and dining room with outdoor dining deck. “The challenge is to make an industry that’s inviting to the entire family, and that’s where we’re going,” Kral said.

Starwood Hotels reports on its 2014 successes

tarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. recently reported it opened 74 hotels in 2014, representing 15,000 rooms in 26 countries. The Stamford-based company also signed 175 new hotel management and franchise agreements last year, which is a 15 percent increase compared with 2013. Starwood officials said the company completed more new deals in 2014 than in any year since 2007. It was the company’s

fifth consecutive year of increased signings. “With more than 1,200 hotels in 100 countries, we’re on the frontlines of global change and continue to see increasing demand for innovative, design-led brands, playing to Starwood’s strength,” said Frits van Paasschen, Starwood president and CEO, in a press release. Company officials in the press release said Starwood plans to reach the following milestones this year: build its 300th

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hotel in the Asia Pacific and China, 150th hotel in China, 90th hotel in Africa and the Middle East, 175th luxury hotel, 750th “upper upscale” hotel and 300th midmarket hotel. “Looking ahead, emerging markets remain a focus for us, but recovering economic conditions and increased availability of financing have also led to strong growth in North America and Europe,” said Simon Turner, president of global

development for Starwood, in the press release. North America accounted for more than one third of Starwood’s signings last year, Turner said, and the availability of construction lending yielded a more than 50 percent increase in new-build hotel signings compared with 2013. Globally, Starwood renewed or extended 76 existing agreements with owners in 2014. — Crystal Kang

Nailing an online presence

CONTRACTORS HAVE A NEW WAY TO CRACK THE SOCIAL MEDIA EQUATION BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

hile many businesses now embrace social media and digital marketing tools to gain an edge, construction contractors are still finding their digital voices. Contractors by a factor of 10-1 lack a digital presence to attract new customers and garner greater market share. To combat this problem, entrepreneur and hedge fund industry veteran Jeff LaCava started TotalHousehold Inc. in Danbury, a digital marketing service for contractors who don’t have the resources and tools to build their online presence. He said what he found was alarming. “We found a lot of contractors that had a difficult time marketing themselves and had little to no Internet presence,” LaCava said. “To give an example, out of our entire database of 1.3 million contractors, only 9.5 percent had websites and most of them were severely outdated.” Websites are one of the most important marketing tools for any business,

LaCava said. With the ubiquity of smartphones, tablets and the Internet, homeowners are going to choose services that they can easily find via a Web search. LaCava said a company’s first impression is important and cited Apple Stores as an example. He said walking into an Apple Store, even without buying a product, customers make an assessment about the company. “You walk in and see the hardwood floor, soft lighting and clean lines,” LaCava said. “You already made an assessment about the product by looking at your surroundings. If companies don’t give any visuals for people to go by except for a name and a product, people need more information. They need to access a website themselves — not just hear about it from a neighbor.” As a starting point, contractors can utilize TotalHousehold.com as a free website platform. If they decide to create their own website, the digital marketing company can consult and provide a package with advice on what tools to employ and how to expand an online presence.

The website also offers homeowners an online database of millions of contractors throughout the U.S. who have been reviewed by other homeowners and who specialize in everything from fixing minor leaks to spearheading dream home projects. A search engine filters results based on categories and its geolocation feature further helps yield relevant matches. From May to December, the business has generated nearly $100,000 in revenues for its digital marketing services, which start at a base level of $500. “I’ve been building this company for two years, primarily funding it myself,” LaCava said. “I want to have the product built up to point where it could generate revenue, so we didn’t really start marketing it until April 2014. We have strategic relationships with credit card processing companies, loan and escrow account services. We’re looking to raise $2 million in revenues by the end of this year and around $300,000 by the first quarter.” In February, TotalHousehold plans to launch its first mobile app for contractors,

which provides a picture and video taking feature within the app. TH Pro will provide a way for homeowners to review contractors upon completion of a service. The company is also actively looking to raise more capital through new private investors this year. Down the road, LaCava said there’s potential that Angie’s List, a paid subscription supported website containing crowd-sourced reviews of local businesses, may be up for sale. “I reached out to them because I have friends in the hedge fund industry that could help me buy it if it does go up for sale,” LaCava said. “We also signed on with a private company in Connecticut to help with fundraising and investor marketability. That company is taking our information and repackaging it for investors and showcasing them through road shows.” TotalHousehold consists of LaCava and a team of a manager, salesperson and recent University of Connecticut graduate who is the head of content. The business has 25 active clients and plans to add 10 more this month. Each month about 60 to 80 companies are added to its website.

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THE LIST

Commercial Developers

FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEXT LIST: JAN. 20 INDEPENDENT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

Listed alphabetically.

The Ashforth Co. *

707 Summer St., Fourth floor, Stamford 06901 359-8500 • ashforth.com

Berkshire Industrial Corp.

Brian P. Heelan, SVP and director of operations Kim DePra info@ashforth.com 1896

WND

2 Parklawn Drive, Bethel 06801 743-7201 • berkshirecorporatepark.com

info@berkshirecorporatepark.com 1969

Building and Land Technology

Carl R. Kuehner III Ted Ferrarone

200 Atlantic St., Sixth floor, Stamford 06802 846-1900 • bltoffice.com

Collins Enterprises LLC

1455 E. Putnam Ave., Second floor, Old Greenwich 06870 358-0004 • collins-llc.com

Covington Development LLC *

322 Clock Tower Commons, Brewster, NY 10509 845-279-9565 • covington-development.com

Empire State Realty Trust /

Metro Center, 1 Station Place, Stamford 06902 353-5200 • empirestaterealtytrust.com

info@bltoffice.com 1982

Dwight Collins Amanda Vocaturo

dcollins@collins-llc.com 1990

Harold Lepler Larry Nadel

info@covingtondevelopment.com

Project cost range (by millions $)

$1 to $20

15,000

Bethel

WND

6 million

Stamford

200,000

50, flex space

Full-design build, from land planning to construction management

More than $100

70, residential

Real estate development, investment, construction, management and ownership

Yonkers

$20 to $100

90, apartments

Full-service real estate company, acquisitions, developments, assets and property management, financing and consulting

136,000

Carmel

$1 to $20

25, multifamily

Full development services

Includes 14 classrooms

Fairfield

$24 million

700,000

Stamford

$20 to $100

$1 to $20

Anthony E. Malkin, chairman, CEO and president 1987

Fischel Properties

Jonathan Eckman

501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield 06825 696-1000 • fischelproperties.com

jeckman@fischelproperties.com 1970

125,000

Fairfield

Mack-Cali Realty Corp. **

Mitchell E. Hersch Ilene Jablonski

Jersey City, WND N.J.

info@mack-cali.com

1949

736 units, in partnership with Ironstate Development

Marcus Partners Inc.

David P. Fiore Tony Bonacci Sr.

206,000

Rockleigh, N.J.

$20 to $100

Robert D. Scinto bob@scinto.com

294,000

Trumbull

$1 to $20

Randy Salvatore info@@rms-companies.com

60,000

Stamford

$1 to $20

135,230

Stamford

$20 to $100

1.2 million

Norwalk

More than $100

R.D. Scinto Inc. *

RMS Companies *

2008

1974

75 Camp Ave., Stamford 06907 968-2313 • rms-companies.com

1995

Seaboard Properties *

John DiMenna Jr. Greg Stanton

1 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 357-1600 • seaboardproperties.com

Stanley M. Seligson Properties 605 West Ave., Norwalk 06850 857-5600 • seligsonproperties.com

gstanton@seaboardproperties.com 1993

Stanley M. Seligson Jeff Kaplan jkaplan@seligsonproperties.com

1985

This listing is a sample of commercial developers that serve the region. If you wish your company to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Source: * ** /

Leasing, marketing, constrution, legal, accounting, asset and property management

85, residential

Development, leasing, management, construction

1, multifamily

Full-service commercial real estate development company, including new construction and rehab developments, real estate brokerage, property management and business consulting

100, multifamily

Lease analysis, development feasibility and entitlement studies, sustainable design recommendations, proforma analyses and more

63, medical lab

Real estate investment, development and management

1920

343 Thornall St., Edison, N.J. 08837 732-590-1000 • mack-cali.com

1 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Shelton 06484 929-6300 • scinto.com

1980

Thomas L. Rich Francine Manfredi fmanfredi@fdrich.com

64 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 762-7200 • marcuspartners.com

Construction, property management and investments

222 Summer St., Stamford 06901 359-2900 • fdrich.com

F.D. Rich Co.

other

Locality

retail

Square footage

Construction classification percentages Services provided

office

Largest project under construction

industrial

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

hotel

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

Information obtained from respondents and company websites. Information from our 2013 listing. Although located outside of the county, company serves the region. Information taken from company website.

NA Not available. WND Would not disclose.

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Site selection, acquisition, construction

WND

Real estate developer

50, apartments

Stamford-based owners, managers and developers of hotel, office and apartment projects located in Stamford

90, residential

Owner and manager of a real estate portfolio in excess of one million square feet of residential, office, retail, medical and light industrial buildings

BY DANIELLE M. CYR

Social media planning tips for 2015

new year is the perfect time to evaluate what marketing tactics worked well during the prior year and what areas could be improved. Among the many tactics to evaluate as part of this annual marketing audit is social media. Be it Facebook or Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest, it’s important to identify which channels are attracting the right audiences, engaging constituents in meaningful ways and positively impacting your business’ bottom line. As you hone your social media marketing program for 2015, keep these tips topof-mind: • Quality should always trump quantity. Feeding the ‘content beast’ isn’t easy. Social media is a living, breathing organism and doesn’t fair well when neglected. That said, opting to generate a high volume of content at the cost of quality isn’t prudent. When building your monthly content calendar, be realistic about your marketing team’s bandwidth. Further, focus on content that is highly relevant to your target audience(s) and helps move prospects through the sales funnel, starting with awareness and ending with action. Be sure to generate content that speaks to audiences at various phases of the sales process, answers key questions and builds brand trust. • Think visually. In December, photosharing platform Instagram officially surpassed Twitter’s 284 million active users, reaching 300 million active users. An active social community, Instagram users share a total of 70 million photos per day. While the platform’s user demographics may or may not align with your company’s target audience(s), Instagram is a testament to the power of using visuals to effectively communicate with online audiences. Whether you commit to building a photo library to enhance social media updates throughout the year, creating custom visuals to accompany blog posts or hosting a photo contest to engage your online audience, focus on using imagery to tell your company’s compelling story. • Focus on integration. The most effective marketing programs strategically blend online and offline marketing to achieve measurable objectives. They help to achieve overall business goals and keep the company’s target audience in mind. When evaluating your social media successes and missteps from 2014, identify how integration among social media platforms — and other marketing channels — can help to optimize success. Perhaps you’re a commercial real estate broker and could use the photos of your latest listing to enhance email marketing and make a blog post highlighting the property more compelling. Maybe you’re a small business exhibiting at an industry trade show

and want to get more value out of your time at the show – think pre- and post-event blog posts, a series of Facebook factoids or Tweetworthy show takeaways. • Be human. In recent months, many marketing trades have focused on the concept of ‘business-to-human’ marketing. While the terminology may be new, the concept is tried and true — be authentic and focus on your audience. In a digital world, it’s easier than ever to automate online marketing. And, while this approach can save time and streamline processes, automation can come at the cost of human voice and interaction. It’s important to find ways to strike a balance between increasing efficiency and remaining authentic and interactive. If you opt to pre-schedule updates during peak seasons or use automa-

tion tools to increase consistency of communications, be sure it doesn’t come at the cost of acknowledging and engaging your audiences. The bottom line: Relationships matter. • Embrace the concept, not the medium. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hear Peter Shankman present a social media workshop and one key takeaway remains a top priority today. As Shankman told his audience, it’s not about being successful on Twitter — it’s about being successful communicating in 140 characters. As social media platforms come and go, it’s important to take the ‘lessons learned’ with you and apply them to the next social media marketing channel. If Twitter were to go away, it’s important to know how you can leverage short, succinct communications moving forward to engage

audiences and drive conversion. Likewise, if Instagram were to go away at some point in the future, it’s important to know which visual marketing lessons you could apply to a new communication channel. As the social media marketing landscape continues to evolve, it’s paramount to remain focused on the channels that generate the greatest return on investment. While some companies may define ROI as sales, others may define it as increased reach or bolstered engagement. Danielle M. Cyr is vice president of integrated marketing for Co-Communications, a marketing and public relations agency with of�ices in Farmington, Mount Kisco, N.Y., and Manhattan. She can be reached at Danielle@ cocommunications.com.

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Food is the only subject at this Schoolhouse

Seared lamb chops and creamed corn.Photographs courtesy of the restaurant.

BY GEORGETTE GOUVEIA

im LaBant, chef/owner of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale in Wilton for the last eight years, lives in a house two miles from the restaurant, which is only open Wednesdays to Sundays. And that is all by design. LaBant has a wife, co-owner Julie, and four children, whom he enjoys spending time with. So perhaps the first rule of The Schoolhouse is balance family and work. The restaurant is actually in a former one-room schoolhouse that dates from 1872. A kitchen was added to the back in 1980. “It’s been a restaurant from 1980 to 2004, but it was a casual hot dog-hamburger kind of place,” says LaBant, who leased the building in 2006 and gutted it for a ninemonth renovation that preserved the molding and the blacksmith’s nails, among other 19th-century details. “It’s modern but reflective of the time period,” LaBant says of the Shaker-style wainscoting, slate bar and white, dark-chocolate brown and salmon palette. “It’s a bit of a mix but comes off pretty well.” As for the palate, well, LaBant

thinks of that in terms of a palette as well. “It’s my personal palette – the mood of the season, the creativity of myself and the staff.” The menu may feature chestnut soup, Portuguese octopus, lamb sausage, Painted Hills short ribs, Berkshire Pork loin, dark chocolate soufflé and spiced bread pudding. It changes frequently with no one item generally appearing for more than two months. “We support sustainable Connecticut farmers,” he says, “but it’s winter in New England and the leaves are off the trees. Nothing’s growing.” LaBant orders from different purveyors, making the most of winter vegetables like Brussels sprouts, squash and parsnips. He also uses a root cellar and the different foodpreservation techniques that New Englanders have relied on for centuries, like pickling and curing. “We’re not cooking for a family though, but for a restaurant,” he adds, “and our amount of storage is limited.” LaBant grew up in Wilton with a mother who was a “fantastic cook.” But it wasn’t until

The Schoolhouse in winter.

he was nearing the end of college (Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio) that he got in front of a stove. He cooked out in Boulder, Colo., and got a job at IBM in IT sales. By then cooking had taken hold and he completed his culinary training at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., where he earned high honors and numerous awards. This son of New England went on to sharpen his skills in Boston under Frank McClelland, chef/owner of L’Espalier on Boylston Street, and Ming Tsai, perhaps best-known for the PBS series “Simply Ming.” LaBant was shopping around for real estate for the catering business he had started when he saw The Schoolhouse and realized the space deserved a restaurant. Tim

LeBant Catering & Events is still going strong. Perhaps another reason that The Schoolhouse is in ses-

sion Wednesdays through Sundays. As LaBant says, “Never bite off more than you can chew.”

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The Business of Orchestras Symphony orchestras have flourished for more than 250 years; today there is a question about their future. Thirty-five years ago when I joined the Stamford Symphony as CEO, it was essentially a social club, run by a volunteer group of music lovers, with community musicians performing concerts in the high school. At the time, orchestras such as these were populating cities throughout America. The League of Symphony Orchestras was helping the mainly volunteer-run orchestras to learn the business of orchestra management. Today there are degrees offered in nonprofit arts management and the successful management of an orchestra requires business acumen. How to ensure the business viability remains complex in the orchestra industry compounded for the Stamford Symphony by the proliferation of competition. Additionally, there is not a more efficient way to perform. Composers wrote symphonies for specific instruments; we cannot reduce the number of musicians and effectively perform the music. The orchestra industry is further challenged by the diminished interest in live performances, particularly classical music. Full orchestra concerts as performed by the Stamford Symphony are costly, with the ticket income never paying for the full expense. (An orchestra is considered financially stable if 40 percent of the budget is earned and 60 percent contributed.) In the for-profit world, this would raise a flag suggesting the closing of the organization. Today as the orchestra industry struggles to find the relevant business model, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures have become necessary. Not only orchestra combinations, but other arts-related organizations are joining forces. Contracted services, whereby a concert is purchased by an organization for their own need has become significant. Orchestras are presenting great artists without the orchestra, in a recital format, in order to earn money. The declining interest in classical music by the young population is attributed to the budget cuts for music education in the schools. Additionally, the time constraint from the pressure for students to participate in competitive sports as a ticket to college has left little time for music lessons. The ability to play an instrument (think bassoon) can also provide a college pass! I believe that orchestras and classical music are an essential part of every developed civilization. I look forward to hearing from you. Barbara J. Smith-Soroca, CEO and president Stamford SymphonyMember, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

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

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Bridgeport Theatre Company Presents ‘The Wiz’ Bridgeport Theatre Company (BTC) continues its ﬁfth season with the 1975 award-winning musical “The Wiz,” running Jan. 16-Jan. 31 at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport. Under the artistic direction of Eli Newsom, Bridgeport Theatre Company operates in residence and presents the Community Theatre Series for the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. “The Wiz” is a musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” in the context of African-American culture. Bridgeport Theatre Company proudly presents the show with a multiracial cast. The hit musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and was adapted into a popular ﬁlm starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. The popular, family-friendly show features the hit songs “Home” and “Ease on Down the Road.” There will be a preview performance Thursday, Jan. 15,

8 p.m., with all tickets just $18. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout each performance and patrons are encouraged to pack picnics (BYO everything format) for the full ‘Cabaret experience.’ Following “The Wiz,” BTC’s mainstage season will include “Lord of the Flies,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “A Few Good Men.” Open-call auditions are held throughout the season. BTC is also known for its concert and special productions, which include LoveBites: AntiValentine’s Concert and BTC Rocks: The Beatles White Album on April 3, and the 2015 Playathon on June 5. Bridgeport Theatre Company was founded in May 2010 by a group of Connecticut-based performing artists. For additional information about Bridgeport Theatre Company and directions to the theater, visit BridgeportTheatre.org.

The Silvermine Arts Center Invites You to Come Visit in 2015 The Silvermine Galleries much-anticipated show of new guild members runs through Feb. 15. An opening reception was slated for Jan. 11. Several of the Silvermine Guild of Artists’ newest members will be exhibiting work that explores the territory between two media. Photography and glasswork, video and sound, drawing and collage and painting and sculpture are a few of the disciplines that inform each other in this new exhibition. Silvermine’s new artists are also a surprisingly international group. Two are Brazilian artists, born in Belo Horizonte; one is from Gunma Prefecture, Japan; another was born and educated in the Croatian capital, Zagreb. Criteria for new members for the Silvermine Guild of Artists include excellence of technique, cultural or social relevance, clarity and continuity of style and professional accomplishment. These artists have exhibited their work regionally and nationally, some internationally. All are exploring new territory in their particular disciplines or media. They join a distinguished group of professional artists comprised of more than 300 members who work in a wide array of media and are represented in prestigious museums and private and corporate collections.

Also, registration is ongoing for classes and workshops for the winter semester at the Silvermine School of Art. The school oﬀers more than 300 courses and workshops per semester in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, digital imaging, printmaking, glass working and photography. Please check our website for detailed course descriptions and to register online, silvermineart.org.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Defosche, Christopher, Easton. Released by Richard C. Feldman. $100,000 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, New Haven, Property: 40 Fairview Ave., Easton. Filed Dec. 15. Finch, Barry N., New Fairfield. Released by Matthew C. Mason. $243,315 in favor of Fairfield Country Bank, Fairfield. Property: 47 Beaver Bogg Road, Fairfield. Filed Dec. 18. Glanz, Robert S., Bridgeport. Released by James E. Coyne. $300,000 in favor of Teresita Torres-Velotti, Bridgeport. Property: 3000 Madisen Avenue Condominium, Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 18.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 2510 Bedford Street Associates LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior tenant fit-out of an existing commercial space at 2510 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. A P Construction, contractor for George Comfort and Sons. Perform an interior renovation to an existing commercial space at Turn of River Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

ABA 934 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a sign to an existing commercial space at 934 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Acme Sign Co., Stamford, contractor for 695 East Main Stamford LLC. Add a new sign to the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 695 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. BLT Management LLC, Stratford, contractor for Waterfront Office Building Ltd-Partnership. Remove wall covering, shelves, carpet tile and add new floors to an existing commercial space at 78 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. BLT Management LLC, Stratford, contractor for 695 East Main Stamford LLC. Add a new sign to the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 695 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Demott, Glenn W., contractor for Stamford Square Associates. Add a new sign to the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 3001 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Gilbane Building Co., contractor for the town of Fairfield. Add three stories to a wing and one story to a cafeteria in a high school at 785 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $0. Filed Dec. 23.

RMS Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Three Hundred Forty Five Main. Remove an interior wall on an existing commercial space at 345 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stratford, contractor for John Kastrati. Construct a new single-family home at 205 Weed Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Roxbury Swimming and Tennis Club Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace the existing floorboards and railings on the north side of the tennis pavilion at 240 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stratford, contractor for self. Lift house, add a new foundation and perform interior renovations at 69 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

RESIDENTIAL

Cassidy, Maureen, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the boiler in an existing single-family residence at 65 N. Park Ave., Easton. Estimated cost: $11,985. Filed December 2014.

Allen, Steven, Easton, contractor for self. Install a new gas boiler in an existing single-family residence at 25 Hall Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed December 2014. Andre, Marc G., Fairfield, contractor for self. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence to prepare for future construction at 34 Sherman St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Dec. 23. Arnow Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for John Kastrati. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 205 Weed Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. At Realty 2 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate an existing single-family residence at 1 Finney Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

HPHV Direct LLC, contractor for Nuconn Dismantling LLC. Perform interior renovations to an existing commercial space at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Belfor USA Group Inc., contractor for Pichitra Dejkunchorn, et al. Reconstruct insulation walls, fixtures and floor coverings tat an existing multifamily residence at 17 Radio Place, Unit 17, Stamford. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Merritt Construction LLC, Monroe, contractor for SQ Pequot 200 LLC. Install new windows, entry doors, awning, bathroom lobby and bathroom in an existing commercial space at 200 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Bhatia, Deepak J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Convert a garage into an office and a family room at an existing single-family residence at 37 Island Heights Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

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Neslo, contractor for the city of Danbury. Install a partition to an existing commercial space at 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,155. Filed Dec. 23.

Broach, Glise, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace roof shingles on an existing single-family residence at 129 Adams Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $6,600. Filed December 2014.

Paschlidis, Leonard, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace a sign at an existing commercial space at 217 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $180. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Buxton, Donald K., contractor for Jacqueline B. Vacheron. Remove and replace a roof of an existing singlefamily residence at 95 Intervale Road, Unit 31, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,900. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

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Rich-Taubman Associates, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform a fitup to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $4.2 million. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

A. P. Construction, contractor for Stamford Square Associates. Construct a structural steel assembly for the tenant signage on the roof of an existing commercial space at 3001 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Canfield, Jim, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the oil tank in the garage of an existing single-family residence at 275 Maple Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $2,840. Filed December 2014.

Connolly, Ken, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace roof shingles on an existing single-family residence at 43 Sport Hill Parkway, Easton. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed December 2014. Drucker, Robert M., Stamford, contractor for self. Convert a tandem garage to a one-car garage with a back room at an existing single-family residence at 18 Faucett St., Unit D, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Fairfield County Restoration Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Mr. and Mrs. Franco. Renovate the master bathroom at an existing single-family residence at 93 Gardiner St., Darien. Estimated cost: $15,060. Filed Nov. 17. Fairfield County Restoration Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Richard Tavella and Kathleen Tavella. Perform renovations to an existing singlefamily residence at 7 Quarry Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed June 24. Fry, Dennis, Easton, contractor for self. Add a fireplace insert to an existing single-family residence at 101 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $500. Filed December 2014. Garga, Sunil, Easton, contractor for self. Perform work on the deck, outdoor fireplace and plastic covering on an existing single-family residence at 290 Judd Road, Easton. Estimated cost unavailable. Filed December 2014. Kane, Kevin, contractor for National Church Residences of Stamford. Replace the sign at a condominium complex at 511 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Kloter Farms Inc., contractor for Samuel R. Eisnitz, et al. Add a freestanding storage shed to an existing single-family residence at 74 Bentwood Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Kukharkin, Nikolai, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Build a new single-family house with an attached three-car garage at Lot B-R of Nathan Hale Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Larry N. Cassavechia and Deborah Cassavechia. Replace windows at an existing single-family residence at 32 Clearview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,604. Filed Dec. 22.

L C P Construction Management, contractor for Steve Finkel and Nicole Raucher. Perform work on the upstairs bathroom and install a new bathroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 127 Haviland Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Restoration Real Estate LLC, contractor for Thomas F. Gizicki. Attach a spa to the end of a deck at an existing single-family residence at 204 Riverbank Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Lakeview Development Inc., contractor for James P. Griesing and Margaret J. Griesing. Add a new garage, a master bathroom and repair the roof of an existing single-family residence at 8 Driftwood Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $375,000. Filed Dec. 22. Lazarte, Ricardo M., contractor for James Procaccini, et al. Move a window at an existing single-family residence at 25 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Lazarte, Ricardo M., contractor for James Procaccini, et al. Replace a window at an existing single-family residence at 25 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Lazarte, Ricardo M., contractor for James Procaccini, et al. Replace a window at an existing single-family residence at 25 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Love Where You Live Homes LLC, Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish a basement with a bath and exercise room in a new dwelling at 62 Lindbergh Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 23. Marinho, Maria C., Danbury, contractor for self. Add three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and an unfinished basement to an existing single-family residence at 13 Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $230,300. Filed Dec. 22. Murray, Rosenberg, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace a tank in an existing single-family residence at 21 Wedgewood Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $2,450. Filed December 2014. Norris, Michael, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Add a new bathroom to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 37 Mohegan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

Rocksolid Construction LLC, contractor for Devon Hyde, et al. Repair a deck damaged by a moving truck at 7 Piave St., Unit 16, Stamford. Estimated cost: $700. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Romano, Filomena, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Install a prefabricate shed in the backyard of an existing single-family residence at 36 Stanton Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Rossamando, Kelly, Easton, contractor for self. Remodel the existing kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom at 24 Wimbledon Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $27,235. Filed December 2014. Rossomondo, Gilbert, Easton, contractor for self. Remove and replace the boiler in an existing single-family residence at 24 Wimbledon Lane, Easton. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed December 2014. Schiavi, Amber, Fairfield, contractor for self. Convert a porch to a heated space at an existing single-family residence at 381 Church Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $16,800. Filed Dec. 23. Sheehan, John, Easton, contractor for self. Install an oil tank in an existing single-family residence at 15 Gate Ridge Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $1,200. Filed December 2014. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Joseph F. Dellaquila, et al. Add a new solar array on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 58 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,863. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Partha Sarkar, et al. Add a new solar array on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 57 Acre View Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,387. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new retaining wall at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $21,248. Filed Dec. 22.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] NINTH ANNUAL MONKEY LOVE VALENTINE DRIVE COLLECTION

SENIOR SERVICES OF STAMFORD ADDS TRUSTEES SENIOR SERVICES OF STAMFORD, a nonprofit that provides support services for seniors across Fairfield County, is adding seven community members to its board of trustees. The new board members include, JEROME BERKMAN, attorney, Day Pitney LLP of Stamford; KRISTELLA GARCIA, executive and monument consultant, Bosak Funeral Home of Stamford; ROBERT JAMES, entrepreneur and former executive, AT&T, IBM Corp.; KARI POLLAK, special events manager, Stamford Hospital Foundation; MARY LOU RINALDI, former human resources executive, GE Capital; SAMUEL J. STARKS, private practice attorney in Stamford; and PATRICIA SQUIRES, executive director, Stamford Emergency Medical Services Inc. The new board members’ terms run until June 2017.

THE SYMPHONY EXECUTIVE MENTOR SERIES CONTINUES

Session four, “Executive Brain,” extends the business lecture series.

SYMPHONY WORKPLACES WESTPORT is hosting several learning sessions over the next few months to provide business skills required for executives and entrepreneurs. The series

teaches science-based business tools and share tips to solve business challenges and increase your network. The most recent event was facilitated by Enas Coaching’s LEAH ZVEGLICH and was held Jan. 9.

AMBER ROOM DONATES $20,000 TO ANN’S PLACE

WBENC CERTIFIES BCM MEDIA Jennifer Sneider, owner, J-Cuts.

JENNIFER SNEIDER, owner of J-Cuts in Shelton, is collecting stuffed monkeys for the ninth annual MONKEY LOVE VALENTINE DRIVE COLLECTION. This drive benefits child victims of abuse, neglect, poverty and illness, adopted children and frightened children involved in police calls. Last year’s collection distrib-

uted more than 2,000 stuffed monkeys to various organizations. Donations may be dropped or mailed to J-Cuts from now through Feb. 6, 505 Howe Ave., Shelton. For health and safety reasons, donated monkeys must be new with tags. For more information, call JCuts at 203-924-4107.

The Amber Room Colonnade presents a $20,000 check to Ann’s Place.

Brenda McKenna.

TFI ENVISION EARNS AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AWARD Norwalk-based TFI ENVISION INC. was selected by the national CAR CARE COUNCIL WOMEN’S BOARD and the AUTOMOTIVE COMMUNICATION COUNCIL as the winner of the 2014 Automotive Communications Award in the categories of “Ad Campaign to Technician Repair/Audience” and “Co-op/Partnering Cam-

paign.” The awards were presented to ELIZABETH P. BALL, president and creative director, and MARY ELLEN BUTKUS, vice president, along with client PHIL HUTCHENS, vice president of engine management marketing, at Standard Motors Products Inc., at the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo Show in Las Vegas.

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THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND NATIONAL COUNCIL (WBENC) has certi�ied Darien-based BCM MEDIA, a private media-consulting �irm. Two years old, BMC Media is one of 12,000 certi�ied women’s business enterprises in the country. BRENDA MCKENNA, managing director and founder, has worked with clients, including Crowley Maritime Corp., Copper Development Association and Fuji Film Medical Systems.

Danbury-based AMBER ROOM COLONNADE, a catering venue, presented a $20,000 donation to Danbury-based ANN’S PLACE, a community-based cancer support organization. The donation, presented Dec. 17, reflects proceeds from the Amber Room’s sixth annual AMBER ROOM RUN

FROM THE SUN 5K, held Aug. 21. Participants can register for the next race at jbsports.com or call 203-481-5933. The first 350 preregistered runners receive technical running shirts. Awards are given to the fastest runners in numerous age groups.

CORPORATE AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES SELECTED FOR STAMFORD LOCATIONS CORPORATE AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER was named as the preferred audiovisual vendor for THE STAMFORD PLAZA HOTEL and CONFERENCE CENTER and THE LOADING DOCK. The Stamford Plaza Hotel, at

2701 Summer St., has 448 guest rooms, 37 meeting rooms and the capacity to hold 1,600 guests in the main lobby. The Loading Dock, located at 375 Fair�ield Ave., offers 15,000 square feet of event space.

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Lehár’s “The Merry Widow,” The Met Live in highdefinition, free for students ages 18 and under with photo identification, 6 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Playhouse features “The Adventures of Harold & The Purple Crayon,” presented by Enchantment Theatre Co., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

Dr. Aaron Bernard directs Georgina Pappas, a medical student at Quinnipiac University, as she examines a patient at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on Quinnipiac’s North Haven campus.

QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY’S FRANK H. NETTER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE received a $250,000 grant from THE MAXIMILIAN E. & MARION O. HOFFMAN FOUNDATION INC., a nonprofit donating to groups

that further education, medicine and the arts. The gift will create the Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Primary Care Fellowship, offering four-year scholarships to students in the medical school’s class of 2019.

LOGICSOURCE PROMOTES GIBSON Hartford-based DAY PITNEY LLP, with offices in Greenwich, New Haven, Stamford and West Hartford, promoted SUSAN YLITALO to partner in the Stamford market. JENNIFER PAGNILLO and JUDITH BLANK will also be promoted to partners in the Greenwich and Hartford offices. Ylitalo focuses her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration and charitable giving.

Ridgefield Playhouse presents country music singer/songwriter Phil Vassar joined by special guest Bobby McGrath, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

JAN. 19

DAY PITNEY LLP PROMOTES YLITALO TO PARTNER

FRANK H. NETTER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE RECEIVES $250,000

JAN. 17

BRIAN E. MORAN, an attorney with Robinson & Cole, a law firm with offices in Stamford, Hartford and New London, published a book titled, “The Justice Imperative: How Hyper-Incarceration Has Hijacked the American Dream.” The book outlines how the criminal justice system has failed in Connecticut and offers 30 recommendations for reform. The text is available for $5.95 for Kindle and $8.99 in paperback on Amazon.com.

CENTER for its regional transportation system. These vehicles will help meet the transportation needs of people with disabilities.

The YWCA Greenwich is featuring a 10week language class for children looking to learn Spanish and Mandarin. Classes will be held Tuesdays for kindergarten through first graders, 3:45-4:4:30 p.m. and Thursdays for grades two and three, 5-5:45 p.m. For more information, contact Geri Smiles at 203-869-6501 or g.smiles@ywcagreenwich.org.

JAN. 16

The NORMA F. PFRIEM FOUNDATION donated three Quest vans and one Nissan Altima to Trumbull-based THE KENNEDY

SCORE Fairﬁeld County and co-sponsor the Ferguson Library present a complimentary small-business workshop titled, “Technology Trends that are Changing Small Business,” 6-7:30 p.m., Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m.

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From right, Paul Miller, chairman of the Norma F. Pfriem Foundation, with Martin D. Schwartz, president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, pictured with a youth who will benefit from the donation.

DATES JAN. 12

ROBINSON & NORMA F. PFRIEM FOUNDATION COLE ATTORNEY DONATES TO THE KENNEDY CENTER PUBLISHES CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOOK

South Norwalk-based LOGICSOURE, a sourcing and procurement services firm, named KRISTEN GIBSON as the first chief human resources officer. Gibson is responsible for directing the company’s corporate and employee nationwide development. She has more than 15 years of experience in operations management. Gibson holds a master’s degree in business administration from Bellevue University and a bachelor’s

Fairﬁeld Museum and History Center hosts “Museum After Dark,” a complimentary wine and cheese evening featuring authors Laura Heiss and Jill Smyth to discuss their new book, “The Merritt Parkway: The Road that Shaped a Region,” 6-8 p.m., 370 Beach Road, Fairfield.

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FACTS Vlahakis, Dennis, Stamford, contractor for John Vlahakis, et al. Replace a single-storage two-car garage with a three-car garage with a living space above and add a new master bathroom on the second floor at 1716 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $360,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Walker, Jennifer L. and Joseph R. Walker, Fairfield, contractor for self. Add one story to an existing singlefamily residence and remodel the interior at 20 Colonial Drive Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 23. Wandzel Construction LLC, contractor for Nancy Persico, et al. Add a master bathroom, relocate laundry and add additional outlets at 118 Old Barn Road North, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26. Water’s Edge Swimming Pools Inc., contractor for Richard A. Kohlberger, et al. Construct a new inground pool and spa on the property of an existing single-family residence at 134 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.

COURT CASES

Decisionwise Inc. Filed by Communico Ltd. Plaintiff’s attorney: Edmund J. Ferdinand III of Ferdinand IP, LLP, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought a trademark suit against the defendant. This action arises out of defendant’s violation of plaintiff’s trademark rights and to a series of marks featuring the word Magic in connection with course materials and educational services. Case no. 3:14-cv-01887-RNC. Filed Dec. 17. Dollar Tree Stores LLC Filed by Royal Consumer Products Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher J. Major of Meister Seelig & Fein LLP, New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought a contract suit against the defendant, seeking $518,000. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant has failed and refused to tender payment for goods ordered from plaintiff that were delivered and invoiced. The plaintiff has made a demand for payment but has not received any payment. Case no. 3:14-cv-01884-AVC. Filed Dec. 16. Global Spectrum LP Filed by John Freeman. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Daniel James O’Connell and Sarah Anne Ornelas of O’Connell Plumb & MacKinnon PC, Springfield, Mass. Action: The plaintiff, director of Rentschler Field, home of UConn’s football team throughout several management changes, has brought a job discrimination suit against the defendant. Case no. 3:14-cv-01879-SRU. Filed Dec. 16.

Steven Sachetti. Filed by Anthony Allegrino, Mahwah, NJ. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal property suit against the defendant seeking $500,000, stating the plaintiff is entitled to immediate possession of the property being wrongfully detained by the defendant. Said property involves a Jackson Pollack painting, valued at $60,000 and if officially authenticated by an expert between $80-150 million, that had been stored in a shipping crate on the defendant’s real property, originally gifted to plaintiff by Dazel Thompson on Feb. 25, 2002. Case no. 3:14-cv-01865-AWT. Filed Dec. 12.

Town of Groton. Filed by Dexter Herron. Plaintiff’s attorney: Magdalena B. Wiktor of Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau LLC, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff, an African-American police officer since November 1995, has brought a job discrimination suit against the defendant as a result of defendant’s alleged discriminating conduct and actions. As of December 2014, every police officer employed by defendant holding the rank of lieutenant or higher is white. The plaintiff claims money damages, injunctive relief, costs and attorney fees and other relief. Case no. 3:14-cv-01850-WWE. Filed Dec. 10.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. et al. Filed by Peter Alpert and Rebecca Drill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lewis H. Chimes of the Law Offices of Lewis Chimes, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a personal injury suit against the defendants for allegedly failing to take proper safety precaution for its beachfront, properly monitoring its beachfront and failing to provide proper warnings pertaining to the dangerous waterfront and surf conditions. As a result, plaintiffs have filed claims of negligence and loss of consortium relating to a severe spinal cord injury while staying as a guest at defendant resort in St. Lucia, Mexico, December 2012. Case no. 3:14-cv-01872-SRU. Filed Dec. 15.

True View Surgery Center One LP, et al. Filed by Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. (CIGNA), et al. Plaintiff’s attorneys: David Ring, Jenny R. Chou and Tadhg Dooley of Wiggin & Dana, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought an insurance suit against the defendants arising from defendants’ fraudulent scheme of luring plan members to an out-of-network, physician-owned surgical center; waiving members’ cost-share obligations in violation of plaintiff’s plan terms and then charging exorbitant and fraudulent facility fees. Defendants have unjustly obtained approximately $10 million in overpayments since 2012. Case no. 3:14-cv-01859-AVC. Filed Dec. 11.

Supreme Forest Products Inc. et al. Filed by Michael Kennedy. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Michael John Reilly and Emanuele Robert CicchiMetro-North Railroad Co. Filed ello of Cicchiello & Cicchiello L.LP, by Erik Lungren. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have American Adjustment Bureau George J. Cahill of Cahill, Goetsch brought a wrongful termination Inc. Filed by Carol L. Oliwa, et al. & Perry PC, New Haven; Beck S. suit against the defendants. Plaintiff Plaintiff’s attorney: Angela K. Troccoli Fineman, Charles A. DeLuca and worked for defendants since 2002 of Kimmel & Silverman PC, Daniel- Thomas S. Lambert of Ryan Ryan and employment was terminated son. Action: The plaintiff has brought DeLuca, Stamford; Robert O. Hickey, after plaintiff filed an Occupation, a consumer credit suit against the Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has Safety and Health Administration defendant. Plaintiff states the defen- brought a federal employer liability (OSHA) complaint against the dedant sought to collect debt related to a suit against the defendant, seeking fendants, a business responsible for medical bill using a clear plastic win- monetary damages. Plaintiff received construction, land clearance and dow envelope, which had her account injuries May 17, 2013 while employed supply of construction materials. number visible, causing damages. as locomotive engineer for defendant. Case no. 3:14-cv-01851-JAM. Filed Case no. 3:14-cv-01870-JAM. Filed Case no. 3:14-cv-01874-JBA. Filed Dec. 10. Dec. 15. Dec. 16.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT

Auto Sales & Service et al. Filed by Ryan Cook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. Blinn of the Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought a truth-in-lending suit against the defendants to recover actual damages, statutory damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs. Plaintiff was told the advertised price was a “cash price,” which differed from a price involving a financial agreement. The price did not disclose a finance charge on the retail installment contract or the additional insurance coverage. Case no. 3:14-cv-01849-SRU. Filed Dec. 10. Brightwater Capital LLC, et al. Filed by Ramon Conley. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joanne S. Faulkner of the Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit suit against the defendants. Lawsuit arises from personal credit card debt with Belden Jewelers. The plaintiff alleges defendants did not have procedural Connecticut Department of Banking licensing to pursue debt collection. Case no. 3:14-cv-01886-RNC. Filed Dec. 17.

National Credit Systems Inc. et al. Filed by Stephanie Balcerzak. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joanne S. Faulkner of the Law Offices of Joanne Faulkner, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit suit against the defendants to remedy defendants’ prohibited debt collection activity related to unpaid rent, which had been paid. Case no. 3:14-cv-01862-RNC. Filed Dec. 12. Paradigm Healthcare Development LLC Filed by Kimberly St. Pierre, a registered nurse. Plaintiff’s attorney: Barbara E. Gardner, Manchester. Action: The plaintiff has brought a wrongful termination suit against the defendant due to the alleged gender-discriminatory environment under the pretense the position had been eliminated. Plaintiff’s employment concluded Oct. 9, 2013. Case no. 3:14-cv-01876-AVC. Filed Dec. 16.

FIGURES

Supreme Forest Products Inc. et al. Filed by Welch. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Michael John Reilly and Emanuele Robert Cicchiello of Cicchiello & Cicchiello LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a wrongful termination suit against the defendants. Plaintiff worked for the defendants since 2009 and employment was terminated after plaintiff filed an Occupation, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) complaint against the defendants, a business responsible for construction, land clearance and supply of construction materials. Case no. 3:14-cv-01852-SRU. Filed Dec. 11.

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US Bank National Association, et al. Filed by Jeffrey Gallagher, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit suit against the defendants, objecting to the defendants’ fair debt collection tactics. The plaintiff claims $1,000 in monetary damages. Case no. 3:14-cv-01877-VLB. Filed Dec. 16. US I Inc. Filed by P & S Printing LLC aka Minutemen. Plaintiff’s attorney: Aytan Y. Bellin of Bellin & Associates, White Plains, NY. Action: The plaintiff has brought a telecommunications suit against the defendant, seeking $2.5 million for allegedly transmitting more than 5,000 unsolicited fax advertisements. Case no. 3:14-cv-01893-WWE. Filed Dec. 17. Wells Fargo Bank. Filed by Joy Robertson. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Vincent F. Sabatini and Megan Leigh Piltz of Sabatini & Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought a job discrimination suit against the defendant. Plaintiff, an African-American born 1957, alleges his employment was wrongfully terminated in December 2013 for an ethics violation of allowing employees credit by accepting unearned referral. The plaintiff claims $500,000 in damages. Case no. 3:14-cv-01861-VLB. Filed Dec. 11.

Whole Foods Market Group Inc. Filed by David Blackett. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Robert Burdette Michell and Jessica Slippen of Mitchell & Sheahan PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a wrongful termination suit against the defendant related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Plaintiff, a seafood team manager since July 2011, has required intermittent medical leave since a workplace accident Sept. 11, 2012, including the time period of November 2012 through January 2013. As of January 2013, plaintiff was cited for unsatisfactory work and employment was terminated. The plaintiff claims $1.3 million. Case no. 3:14-cv-01896-JAM. Filed Dec. 17.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Hutchins, Alicia B. and David R. Hitchins, et al., Newtown. Appointed committee: David L. Grogins, Newtown. Property: 172 Currituck Road, Newtown. Amount: $343,250. Docket no. DBD-cv13-6011629-S. Filed Dec. 22.

COMMERCIAL 254 Folino Dr LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Bridgeport, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 7, Kevin Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $226,000. Filed Dec. 22. 72 Dora Circle LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Irving, Texas. Property: 100 Edna Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $129,900. Filed Dec. 23. Bank of America NA, Fort Worth, Texas. Seller: Donna Duncan, Brookfield. Property: 57B Knollcrest Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $301,672. Filed Dec. 3. Beneficial Financial I Inc., Brandon, Fla. Seller: Juan M. Oquendo and Italina Oquendo, Seymour. Property: 98 Hooker Road, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 18. Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: Peter E. Opinante and Stefanie M. Opinante, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 2891, New Fairfield. Amount: $520,000. Filed Dec. 5. Infinity Enterprises LLC, Danbury. Seller: DMC Group LLC, Danbury. Property: 8 and 10 Comstock St. and 13 Liberty St., Danbury. Amount: $490,000. Filed Dec. 23.

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Lewisville, Texas. Seller: Andrew Harrison and Tammy Harrison, Newtown. Property: 10 Wine Sap Road, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 18. Redding Land Trust Inc., Redding. Seller: Henry A. Sanford, Redding. Property: 27 Turney Road, Redding. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 11. Sealy Gardens LLC, Lawrence, N.Y. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Bridgeport. Property: 125 Goddard Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec. 18. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: M&T Bank, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Property: 643-647 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 18. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 193 Pilgrim Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 18. St. Pio By The Sea LLC, Westport. Seller: Maryann L. Tallon, Shelton. Property: 45-51 Hanford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $245,000. Filed Dec. 23. Swampfield LLC, Mystic. Seller: Steiner Inc., Bethel. Property: 6 Prindle Lane, Unit 2, Danbury. Amount: $4 million. Filed Dec. 23. Tails of Courage Inc., Danbury. Seller: Paul M. Fagan and Donald L. Gardner, Danbury. Property: 39 Smith St., Danbury. Amount: $251,000. Filed Dec. 22. Tasrevah LLC, Monroe. Seller: Patrick F. Boland and Helen M. Boland, Fairfield. Property: 110 Clinton St., Fairfield. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 23.

QUIT CLAIM 12 Turnberry Lane LLC, Newtown. Grantor: 164 Mount Pleasant Road LLC, Newtown. Property: 11 Turnberry Lane, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 26. A&B Bridgeport Property I LLC, Long Island City, N.Y. Grantor: Alessandro Marini and Breyten Meisner, Queens, N.Y. Property: 79 Lloyd Place, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. Adamchak, Juliana and Matthew Adamchak, Babylon, N.Y. Grantor: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport. Property: 6 Brook Wood Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $477,000. Filed Dec. 15. Albano, Rita and Renato Anastacio Dos Santos, Bethel. Grantor: Rita Albano, Bethel. Property: 39 Maple Ave. Extension, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 12.

FACTS Ariola, John, New Fairfield. Grantor: Bartolomeo Ariola and Anne Marie Ariola, New Fairfield. Property: 5 Fawncrest Drive, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Baker, Michael F., Fairfield. Grantor: Michael F. Baker and Kay Cross Baker, Fairfield. Property: Lot 10, Map 3973, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. Berg, Samantha and Evan R. Berg, Fishkill, N.Y. Grantor: Maryann Smith, Brookfield. Property: 4 Pond Ridge Road, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 18. Bresky, Donald R., Easton. Grantor: Donald R. Bresky, Easton. Property: 41 Harvest Moon Road, Easton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 1. Brown, Arthur, Newtown. Grantor: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 40 Oil Mill Road, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 23. Brunswick 81 Northfield LLC, Greenwich. Grantor: Brunswick School Inc., Greenwich. Property: 6 Fox Run, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Brunswick School Inc., Greenwich. Grantor: Michael Neal Altman, New York, N.Y. Property: 8 Fox Run, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Brunswick School Inc., Greenwich. Grantor: E. Alexandria Stewart, New York, N.Y. Property: 6 Fox Run, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Carnick, Gregory R., Newtown. Grantor: GRC Construction LLC, Newtown. Property: 27 and 31 Beechwood Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Carvahlo, Ana Christina and Paul Fadus, Newtown. Grantor: Nicholas Fadus, Newtown. Property: 63 Hanover Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 12. Cominsky, Julianne and Matthew J. Spennato, Bethel. Grantor: Julianne Cominsky, Bethel. Property: 37 Codfish Hill Road Extension, Bethel. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Dec. 23. Crisa, Elisabeth S., Fairfield. Grantor: Elisabeth S. Crisa, Fairfield. Property: 934B S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Curley, Brian and Patricia A. Kenyon, Bridgeport. Grantor: Patricia A. Kenyon, Bridgeport. Property: 225 Seaside Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 18. Dawson, Janet, Hamden. Grantor: Mad Max LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 66 Hanford St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23.

Denkin, Nicole Maria Andrade and Robert Scott Denkin, Ridgefield. Grantor: Nicole M. Andrade, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 2, Map 9001, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 15.

Perciney, Myrtha Paulemon and Jean Marc Paulemon, Bridgeport. Grantor: Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 188 East Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $104,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: SunTrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Property: 302 Dover St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 18.

Perry, Marie A., New Fairfield. Grantor: Roger J. Perry, Englewood, Fla. Property: Lot 28, Map 298, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 15.

Fields, Melissa and Michael Devlin, Bethel. Grantor: Elizabeth Liao Chan and Ngit Yin Lee, Bethel. Property: 1 and 3 Taylor Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. Figueroa, Alejandro, Bridgeport. Grantor: Maria I. Figueroa, Bridgeport. Property: 707 Park St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 18. Fletcher-Kelly, Ellen and Kevin Kelly, Fairfield. Grantor: Kevin Kelly, Fairfield. Property: 131 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 24. Flores, Marilin and Hugo Ernesto Flores, Bridgeport. Grantor: Habitat For Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 186 East Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $104,000. Filed Dec. 22. Manfredonia Jr., Robert J., Newtown. Grantor: Robert J. Manfredonia Jr., Newtown. Property: Lot 13, Map 7208, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 15. McDonald, Mary V., Angus M. McDonald and Jean M. McDonald, Bethel. Grantor: Jean M. McDonald, Bethel. Property: 23 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 17. McNally, Edward, Bridgeport. Grantor: Susan M. Jocis, Bridgeport. Property: Building 55, Apt. 248 in Success Village Cooperative, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. McWilliams, William M., Danbury. Grantor: Barbara A. McWilliams, Bethel. Property: Lot 3, Map 7816, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. Melcher, Susan L. and Robert P. Melcher, Fairfield. Grantor: Mark Bento and Nancy Bento, Fairfield. Property: Lot 12, Map 3378 and Lot 15, Map 3378, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 24. Nguyen, Banh and Kieu Nguyen, Milford. Grantor: Edward McNally, Bridgeport. Property: Building 55, Apt. 248, Success Village Cooperative, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Nieves, Marangely, Bridgeport. Grantor: Marangely Nieves, Bridgeport. Property: 2904 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. O’Brien, Kelly A. and Gregory E. O’Brien, Fairfield. Grantor: Kelly O’Brien, Fairfield. Property: 285 Daybreak Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 24.

Pietrorazio, Vincent J., Newtown. Grantor: Nancy Aline Pietrorazio, Newtown. Property: Lot 2, Map 4135, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 22. Russo, Lindsay Dorothy and Christopher B. Russo, Bridgeport. Grantor: Christopher B. Russo, Bridgeport. Property: 180 Brooklawn Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23. Skuba, Diane Linda, Newtown. Grantor: Diane Linda Skuba, Newtown. Property: 24 Buttonshop Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 22. Souza, Silva de and Jose Afonso, Danbury. Grantor: MDA Trucking Corp., Danbury. Property: 73 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Souza, Silva de and Jose Afonso, Danbury. Grantor: Keilla Santana, Danbury. Property: 70 Topstone Drive, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Speirs, Ellen B., Newtown. Grantor: Jeffrey R. Speirs and Ellen B. Speirs, Newtown. Property: 39 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 16. Speirs, Jeffrey R., Newtown. Grantor: Jeffrey R. Speirs and Ellen B. Speirs, Newtown. Property: 39 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 16. Taylor, Catherine A., Fairfield. Grantor: James C. Taylor, Fairfield. Property: 2940 Redding Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 24. Taylor, Catherine A., Fairfield. Grantor: James C. Taylor, Fairfield. Property: 54 Catamount Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 24. Vergara, Jill S., Fairfield. Grantor: Edward A. Vergara, Fairfield. Property: 271 Old Post Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 24. Well Spring LLC, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Grantor: Diane DeLuna, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Property: Lot D, Davidson St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23. Zumba, Ana L. and Thelmo Tenesaca, New Fairfield. Grantor: Thelmo Tenesaca, New Fairfield. Property: 6 Marlboro Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 19.

FIGURES RESIDENTIAL Alfaro, Lauren, Bridgeport. Seller: Pierre Makhraz, Bridgeport. Property: 495 Glendale Ave., Unit 16, Bridgeport. Amount: $139,000. Filed Dec. 22. Alvarez, Mario S., Stratford. Seller: Bank of America NA, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 1657 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,000. Filed Dec. 22. Ayala, Hugo and Juan D. Ayala, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3200 Madison Ave., Unit 34, Bridgeport. Amount: $67,500. Filed Dec. 22. Baker, Lisa and Roy W. Colson, Danbury. Seller: Nicole M. Skoda, Newtown. Property: Parcel B, Map 6452, Newtown. Amount: $320,000. Filed Dec. 19. Barnum, Kristen A. and Leonard M. Sauro, New Fairfield. Seller: Gregory S. Baumgart, Newtown. Property: 9 Darien Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $127,500. Filed Dec. 2. Baron, Jeff, Newtown. Seller: Bank of America NA, Chandler, Ariz. Property: 4 Sunny Acres Road, Bethel. Amount: $50,500. Filed Dec. 8. Bass, Mark, South Orange, N.J. Seller: Lida Saw, Easton. Property: 20 Knollcrest Road, Easton. Amount: $825,000. Filed Dec. 8. Bernstein, Brian, Trumbull. Seller: Michael P. Kenney, Easton. Property: 23 Oak Ridge Drive, Newtown. Amount: $110,000. Filed Dec. 9. Bien-Amie, Guy Philippe, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 159 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $43,000. Filed Dec. 23. Bires, Jaclynn M. and Todd-Alan Bires, Easton. Seller: Astoria Bank, Easton. Property: 190 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $429,900. Filed Nov. 10. Blonstein, Oliver, New York, N.Y. Seller: Emily S. Gordon and Daryl G. Holbrook, Westport. Property: 771 Westport Road, Easton. Amount: $485,000. Filed Dec. 16. Bredow, Denise and Robert G. Bredow, Carmel, N.Y. Seller: Dunham Pond Development LLC, Brookfield. Property: Unit 6 at The Woods at Dunham Pond, New Fairfield. Amount: $298,204. Filed Dec. 18. Brosmith, Catharina B. and Randall M. Salvatore, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 70 of Cooper Square, Bethel. Amount: $492,996. Filed Dec. 12. Buccieri, Lori and Albert Buccieri, New Fairfield. Seller: Jean Daniels, New Fairfield. Property: Lots 2218, 2219, 2220, 2221 and 2222, Map 103A, New Fairfield. Amount: $22,140. Filed Dec. 15.

Cadena-Perez, Alejandra and Adam D. Levy, New York, N.Y. Seller: Peter R. Wallace and Susan V. Galardo, Newtown. Property: 10 Canterbury Lane, Newtown. Amount: $625,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Disciorio, Kaitlin M. and David V. Imbrogno, New Fairfield. Seller: May E. Steinberg, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Property: 14 Douglas Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Caixeta, Nayara and Eder De Lima, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 275 Clarke St., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Escobar, Silvana and Marco Mendieta, Danbury. Seller: John B. Reale, Danbury. Property: Lot 38, Map 3138, Danbury. Amount: $235,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Carnick, Jessica A., Newtown. Seller: Gregory R. Carnrick, Newtown. Property: 27 and 31 Beechwood Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23.

Ferry, Alma and Charles Ferry, New Fairfield. Seller: Rodney B. Helm, New Fairfield. Property: 58 Ridge Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Cheong, David and Esther Lee, Fairfield. Seller: Split Pease LLC, New Canaan. Property: 153 Pease Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $802,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Flanigan, Kevin, New York, N.Y. Seller: William S. Harazim and Deborah R. Harazim, Carlsbad, Calif. Property: 8 High Trail Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Cialone, Antonio, Bridgeport. Seller: Andres Silva Vargas, Bridgeport. Property: 122 Glenvale Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Flores, Anderson, Bridgeport. Seller: Juan A. Rivera, Bridgeport. Property: 612 Ogden St., Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Conley, Tammy and Roselinde Torres, Ridgefield. Seller: Pernel Berkeley, Ridgefield. Property: 147 Chestnut Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Dec. 23. Cruz, Carma M. and Joseph M. Cruz, Danbury. Seller: Daniel S. Cornell Jr., Salem, Mass. Property: 13 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Amount: $115,000. Filed Dec. 22. Day, Nancy M. and Walter M. Day, New Fairfield. Seller: Andrew J. Ruffler and Sherri A. Ruffler, New Fairfield. Property: 3 Musket Ridge Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $333,000. Filed Dec. 9. Delaney, Heather R. and Kyle P. Delaney, New York, N.Y. Seller: Peter C. Ferry, Fairfield. Property: Lot 1B, Map 6987, Fairfield. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Dec. 24. DeLuca, Anna G., Redding. Seller: AJLZ LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 37 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 15. Depuy, Nancy A. and Fred W. Depuy, Newtown. Seller: Stony Brook Road LLC, Brookfield. Property: 10 Stony Brook Road, Newtown. Amount: $155,000. Filed Dec. 12. DiBlase, Christopher, New Fairfield. Seller: Allan Costa and Patricia P. Costa, New Fairfield. Property: Wood Creek Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 12. Dickenson, Michael, Fairfield. Seller: Jason Doyle and Elizabeth Doyle, Southport. Property: 668 Kings Highway West, Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed Dec. 23. Digilio, Lorraine, Douglaston, N.Y. Seller: Chevy Chase Bank, Plano, Texas. Property: 6 Waters Edge Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $749,900. Filed Dec. 26.

Floum, Patti and Mark Floum, Easton. Seller: Michael E. Hines and Nancy H. Hines, Easton. Property: 360 Morehouse Road, Easton. Amount: $536,000. Filed Dec. 23. Fortune, Alfred and Francia Fortune, Bridgeport. Seller: Rhoda J. Williams, Bridgeport. Property: 380 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 18. Foster, Antoinette, Danbury. Seller: Frederick Strout and Marin Trebing, Danbury. Property: 27 Caldwell Terrace, Unit 2902, Bethel. Amount: $306,000. Filed Dec. 22. Fraser-Abder, Pamela, Fairfield. Seller: Allen W. Steeves, Easton. Property: 3 Dogwood Drive, Easton. Amount: $394,000. Filed Dec. 23. Fuentes, Lorento P., Newtown. Seller: William E. Nicholson and Junis M. Nicholson, Newtown. Property: Lot 21, Map 3436, Newtown. Amount: $364,000. Filed Dec. 15. Fuentes, Sonia G., Bridgeport. Seller: Marisol Binn, Bridgeport. Property: 29-31 Sherwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $143,000. Filed Dec. 18. Galicia, Henry, Bridgeport. Seller: 1065 Kossuth LLC, Norwalk. Property: 1065 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,000. Filed Dec. 23. Gasparino, Lauren M. and Richard D. Gasparino, Monroe. Seller: Sandra N. Rosenberg, Easton. Property: 21 Wedgewood Drive, Easton. Amount: $625,000. Filed Dec. 15. Gaudett, Jocelyn M. and Justin M. Swann, Oxford. Seller: Anthony Dotolo, Newtown. Property: 20 Settlers Lane, Newtown. Amount: $320,000. Filed Dec. 22.

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FACTS Gentile, Giovina and Gennaro Gentile, Pawling, N.Y. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: Home 39 in Newtown Woods Condominium, Newtown. Amount: $438,239. Filed Dec. 19.

McQuade, Maryellen O. and David H. Chung, Pringeton, N.J. Seller: Robert L. Michal and Louise E. Michal, Brookville, N.Y. Property: 8 N. Beach Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $387,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Gerace, Andrena and Anthony R. Gerace, Bethel. Seller: John H. Kappes III and Gina M. Kappes, Bethel. Property: 230 Chestnut Ridge Road, Bethel. Amount: $437,500. Filed Dec. 22.

Mead, Steven S., Southbury. Seller: James A. Wright Sr. and Anna L. Wright, Bethel. Property: 21 Sand Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $245,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Giacopassi, Krista L., Fairfield. Seller: Michael P. Giacopassi, Redding. Property: 193 Berkeley Road, Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 23. Gill, Sandra N. and Anthony J. Gill, Discover Bay, Ga. Seller: William Zeyer and Maura Zeyer, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 84, Map 2042, Ridgefield. Amount: $515,000. Filed Dec. 22. Golda, Madeleine and Gregory J. Golda, Bethel. Seller: Robin Soderstron Schuyler and Paul Schuyler, Bethel. Property: 26 Governors Lane, Bethel. Amount: $337,900. Filed Dec. 15. Goncalves, Devair, Hyannis, Mass. Seller: Bank of America NA, Simi Valley, Calif. Property: 36-38 Madison Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $159,600. Filed Dec. 22. Marston, Margo, Newtown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 21 Indian Hill Lane, Newtown. Amount: $278,000. Filed Dec. 9. Martinez, Gerbeth Mejia and Ronaldo Mejia Martinez, Danbury. Seller: Laura J. Ambrose, Danbury. Property: 173 S. King St., Danbury. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 22. Martucci, Gina M. and Michael J. Martucci Jr., New Fairfield. Seller: Brookfield Global Relocation Services LLC, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 2, Map 2891, New Fairfield. Amount: $495,000. Filed Dec. 5. Mauricio, George, Bridgeport. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 475 Harrall Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 18. McBurney, Jennifer, Bridgeport. Seller: Marilou Reed, Bridgeport. Property: 515 Courtland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $243,000. Filed Dec. 22. McCarthy, Robert T., Patterson, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 226 State Route 37, New Fairfield. Amount: $161,250. Filed Dec. 1. McDonald, Kim and Joseph J. McDonald Jr., Stormville, N.Y. Seller: Lemuel Y. Morehead and Lynn M. Morehead, New Fairfield. Property: 8 Park Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Dec. 18. McGerald, Katherine and Evan McGerald, Ridgefield. Seller: E. Allen Kelley, Ridgefield. Property: North Street, Ridgefield. Amount: $486,342. Filed Dec. 23.

Mejia-Gomez, Susan and Carlos A. Mejia, Norwalk. Seller: William E. Kohlbacker, Bridgeport. Property: 304-306 Federal St., Bridgeport. Amount: $198,000. Filed Dec. 23. Michelsen, Kathleen M. and Christopher B. Michelsen, Danbury. Seller: Toll CT III LP, Newtown. Property: 32 Country View Road, Danbury. Amount: $685,777. Filed Dec. 23. Mills, Judith N. and William B. Mills Sr., Westport. Seller: Carol Crikelair and Janis Mansi McNutt, Darien. Property: 95 Westwood Drive, Easton. Amount: $480,000. Filed Nov. 26. Mockovak, Mark, Newtown. Seller: Robert A. Cedergren and Lisa J. Cedergren, Newtown. Property: 4 Cottonwood Trail, Newtown. Amount: $157,500. Filed Dec. 10. Molokotos, Thanasis M., Easton. Seller: Susan L. Davis and Richard J. Henley, Easton. Property: 72 N. Park Ave., Easton. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 15. Moore, Julie A. and Michael T. Moore, Danbury. Seller: Timothy J. Saunders and Lauren Saunders, Jupiter, Fla. Property: 21 Richter Drive, Danbury. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 22. Morgan, Kelly and Nicholas Morgan, Danbury. Seller: Owen L. Mehle and Cheryl A. Warner, Norwalk. Property: 10 Bari Drive, Newtown. Amount: $240,000. Filed Dec. 17. Mutuski, Laureen A. and John L. Mutuski, Easton. Seller: A. William Erspamer and B. Heidi Erspmer, Easton. Property: 78 Blanchard Road, Easton. Amount: $535,000. Filed Dec. 12. Navarro, Jose B., Bridgeport. Seller: Emanuel S. Juste and Marie St. Juste, Bridgeport. Property: 509 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec. 23. Nebenzahl, Samuel, Lakewood, N.J. Seller: Bethel Woods LLC, Bethel. Property: 18 Forest Way, Unit 11, Bethel. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 19. Neil, Lori R. and Timothy W. Neil, Ridgefield. Seller: Diane Polsky, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel A-4, Map 8130, Ridgefield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Dec. 17. Neuhs, Christopher H., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Timothy W. Neil and Lori R. Neil, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 71 and 72, Map 2024, Ridgefield. Amount: $435,000. Filed Dec. 16.

FIGURES

Nolan, Leah Elizabeth, Bethel. Seller: Mary Sue Bosch, Redding. Property: 6 Church Camp Ground Road, Bethel. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Stanton, Kaitlin J., Ridgefield. Seller: Dolores Katz, Ridgefield. Property: 100 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $168,500. Filed Dec. 15.

O’Connor, Kathleen and Ryan P. O’Connor, Teaneck, N.J. Seller: Joel Alan Kaplan and Barbara Kaplan, Ridgefield. Property: 143 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $515,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Striebe, Matthew, Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 39 Euclid Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Oliveira, Ulisses Pereira De, Danbury. Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 28-32 Starr Ave., Unit 7, Danbury. Amount: $95,000. Filed Dec. 23. Pan, Sizhong and Jin Long, Ridgefield. Seller: RJR Builders LLC, Danbury. Property: 25 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $925,000. Filed Dec. 19. Pasquini, Phoebe A., Stamford. Seller: Susan G. Von Eggers, Newtown. Property: 10 Franklin Court, Newtown. Amount: $443,750. Filed Dec. 18. Pavia, Michelle and John Pavia, Newtown. Seller: Robert Nasinka and Mary Ellen Nasinka, Newtown. Property: 9 Bishop Circle, Newtown. Amount: $374,000. Filed Dec. 24. Peart, Ora, New Canaan. Seller: Hale Kamaci, Bridgeport. Property: 475 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $172,000. Filed Dec. 23. Pingaro, Stephanie D., Danbury. Seller: Anthony R. Gerace and Andrenna Carroll-Gerace, Bethel. Property: 1514 Lexington Blvd., Unit 1414, Bethel. Amount: $285,000. Filed Dec. 22. Plastina, Lisbelia and Joseph Plastina, Norwalk. Seller: Paul M. Seo and Connie Seo, Easton. Property: 16 Manor Lane, Easton. Amount: $455,000. Filed Dec. 3. Potter, Tara Fontane and Brian Potter, Stamford. Seller: Robert M. Lapre and Nicole D. Lapre, New Fairfield. Property: 1 Ansonia Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $276,000. Filed Dec. 8. Reed, Katherine L., Bridgeport. Seller: Alice B. Baksay, Easton. Property: 331 Black Rock Turnpike, Easton. Amount: $247,000. Filed Dec. 22. Repking, Nancy Ann and Edward Alvin Repking, St. Peters, Mo. Seller: Jeffrey M. Holmes and Amy T. Colletti-Holmes, Newtown. Property: 82 Currituck Road, Newtown. Amount: $380,000. Filed Dec. 16. Ribiero, Orlando and Marceli Halmenschlager, Orlando, Fla. Seller: Stephen Roberts, Westbrook. Property: 26 Hundred Acres Road, Newtown. Amount: $36,000. Filed Dec. 15. Riedel, Erin L. and Christopher J. Mantz, Danbury. Seller: Ridgeview Commons LLC, Brookfield. Property: 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Unit 16, Danbury. Amount: $344,418. Filed Dec. 23.

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Tanner, Kara K. and James W. Tanner, Danbury. Seller: Thomas A. Schrameck and Geraldine Schrameck, Paulden, Ariz. Property: Parcel B1, Map 5222, Newtown. Amount: $340,000. Filed Dec. 12. Teutemacher, Holly A., Ridgefield. Seller: Gregory R. Staiti and Andrea B. Staiti, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel B., Map 6318, Ridgefield. Amount: $695,000. Filed Dec. 17. Thomas, Sudan M., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Epifanio Robeldo, Bridgeport. Property: 464 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $69,750. Filed Dec. 22. Tran, Katie, Bill Tran and Brian L. Phan, Danbury. Seller: Lynn E. Morse, Danbury. Property: 150 Triangle St., Danbury. Amount: $425,000. Filed Dec. 23. Valente, Nicholas A., Danbury. Seller: Michael T. Moore and Julie A. Moore, Danbury. Property: Lot 108R, Map 4572, Danbury. Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 23. Valiska, Patricia A. and John A. Valiska, Danbury. Seller: Joseph Macari and Gina V. Macari, Danbury. Property: 27 E. Gate Road, Danbury. Amount: $428,000. Filed Dec. 18. Varvaro Jr., Antonio, New Fairfield. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 10 Carleon Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $48,000. Filed Dec. 15. Vrabel, Ryan C., Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Judithanne Lindner, New Fairfield. Property: 36 Fleetwood Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $320,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Zito, Lauren M. and Jason A. Cratty, Danbury. Seller: Wells Fargo Financial America Inc., Danbury. Property: 125 Westville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $195,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Sealund, Nancy R., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 45 Dodgingtown Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 11.

FORECLOSURES

Tulloch, Douglas M., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 99 Sterling Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 22.

Arriaga, Milton, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 64 Livingston Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 23. Artmeatreas, Spencer, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 193 Pilgrim Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 18. Block, Ida and David Block, et al. Creditor: Town of Newtown. Property: 39 Botsford Hill Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 15.

Waldir, Brandao, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 475 Glendale Ave., Unit 19, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Dec. 22. Zerella Jr., Joseph A., et al. Creditor: Peoples United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 12 Dogwood Drive, Easton. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 10.

JUDGMENTS

Caporale, Patricia L., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 34 Midway Drive, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 15.

Bettes, Jonathan B., Bridgeport. $36,546 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 800 Clinton Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 23.

Cora, Norma, et al. Creditor: Suntrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Property: 5 Pilgrim Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 22.

Brito, Luis R., Danbury. $5,647 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 35 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22.

Delucia, Hilda M., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 2 Huntington Court, Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 19. Dubois, Jonathan, et al. Creditor: Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 39 Carroll Court, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 23. Evans, Oscar A., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 267 Coleman St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 23. Garcia, Jose L., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 107 Marconi Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 18.

White, Kathryn G. and Eugene R. White III, Forest Hills, N.Y. Seller: Brad S. Hantverk and Lisa A. Hantverk, Brandenton, Fla. Property: 30 Windmill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $585,000. Filed Dec. 15.

Hook Jr., Leon D., et al. Creditor: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 561 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 22.

Wilson, Janet Henry and Dwight Wilson, Bridgeport. Seller: Amiel Dabush Dorel, Weston. Property: 414 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $260,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Lizabeth Y., Cyr, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 21 Appleblossom Lane, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 12.

Zimmerman Jr., Stanley E., Wilton. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 5 Inglenook Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $101,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Marroquin, Maria N., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 526-528 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 18.

Zito, Alicia K. and Peter V. Zito, Danbury. Seller: Thomas J. Ashmore and Betty J. Ashmore, Danbury. Property: 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 143, Danbury. Amount: $215,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Rivera, Luis, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 29 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 18.

Campano, Michael, Redding. $68,100 in favor of FIA Card Services NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 2 Brick School Drive, Redding Filed Dec. 18. Chanchavec, Miguel, Danbury. $1,475 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 15 Harmony St., Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Clark, Elyse, Newtown. $3,112 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 4 Glenmor Drive, Newtown. Filed Dec. 12. Connolly, Christopher, Danbury. $400 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 158 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Cordova, Deborah, Danbury. $880 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 136 Pembroke Road, Unit 48, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Crain, Robert, Danbury. $1,157 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 35 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Denatale, Jeannie and Damian Denatale, Danbury. $597 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 29 Cherokee Drive, Danbury. Filed Dec. 23.

FACTS Devine, John M., Danbury. $1,824 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Jeffrey St., Danbury. Filed Dec. 22.

Sayers, Suzanne, Bethel. $18,949 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 53 Nashville Road, Bethel. Filed Dec. 17.

Devoe, Annette, Newtown. $1,308 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 39 Swamp Road, Newtown. Filed Dec. 9.

Scalia, Margaret, Danbury. $488 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 41 Judith Drive, Danbury. Filed Dec. 23.

Goncalves, Rogerio, Danbury. $2,383 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5-7 Mannion Lane, Unit 5, Danbury. Filed Dec. 23.

Schneider, Kim, Newtown. $8,263 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 17 Settlers Lane, Newtown. Filed Dec. 8.

John, Anthony L., Danbury. $1,130 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Westwood Drive, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22.

Storms, Joyce C., Danbury. $7,041 in favor of Mutual Security Credit Union Inc., Danbury, by Brian S. Cantor, Fairfield. Property: 20 Tarrywile Lake Road, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22.

Johnson, Lori A., et al., Bethel. $11,551 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 27 Pleasant St., Bethel. Filed Dec. 17. Juers, Lourdes and William Juers, Bethel. $413 in favor of Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC, Danbury, by Eric H. Opin, Milford. Property: 17 Sky Edge Drive, Bethel. Filed Dec. 15. Kusche III, Charles W., Easton. $963 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 288 Westport Road, Easton. Filed Nov. 21. Livingston, Willie F., Danbury. $29,269 in favor of The Connecticut Light & Power Co., by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 33 Abbott Ave., Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Londa, Manuel, Bridgeport. $104,331 in favor of Bank of America NA, Denver, Col., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 159 Hamilton Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 23. Marrero, Miguel A., Bridgeport. $877 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 1239 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Filed Dec. 18. Mars, Mark, Danbury. $431 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Clearbrook Road, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Peters, Elizabeth M., Newtown. $1,644 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 9 Arrowhead Lane, Newtown. Filed Dec. 8. Robinson, Madeline, Danbury. $444 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Scuppo Road, Unit A-18, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Sanzari, Sharon G., Easton. $8,533 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 82 Marsh Road, Easton. Filed Dec. 22.

Thomas, Sherly T. and Mathews Thomas, Danbury. $371 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 19 Cedar St., Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Thomas, Sherly T., Danbury. $659 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 19 Cedar St., Danbury. Filed Dec. 22. Violante, Olimpio, Danbury. $368 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 81 Purcell Drive East, Danbury. Filed Dec. 22.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Anwar, Mumtaz, 276 Osborne Hill Road, Fairfield. $366,808, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 23. Bryson, Kristin A. and David A. Bryson, 114 Nod Road, Ridgefield. $259,852, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Charney, Dorothy, PO Box 1823, New Fairfield. $25,881, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Cochran, Lori L. and Nathan W. Dougall, 550 Morehouse Road, Easton. $52,630, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17. Collins, Kevin F., 1150 Summer St., Easton. $20,435, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 24. Connor III, Robert W., P.O. Box 473, Newtown. $46,358, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 16. Country Air Heating & Cooling, et al., 26 Paugussett Road, Newtown. $2,414, failure to file correct information returns tax, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 16.

Dimaggio Plumbing and Heating Inc., 15 Chimney Hill Road, Sherman. $39,475, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Nov. 4. Dougall, Nathan W., 550 Morehouse Road, Easton. $20,065, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 17. Franzese, Kristin E. and James V. Franzese, 2 Parley Lane, Ridgefield. $23,680, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Haas, Ilene A. and Todd J. Haas, 83 Asmara Way, Easton. $6,965, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Ivstvan, Susanne and Joseph Ivstvan, 1 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield. $26,052, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 15. Klein, Virgina, 48 Lounsbury Road, Fairfield. $49,060, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 26. Lee, Sandra Brandon and Andrew J. Lee, 35 Tuckahoe Road, Easton. $34,570, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 8. Ridgefield Salon and Spa Inc., 10 Roberts Lane, Suite 5, Ridgefield. $16,672, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 15. Ridgefield Salon and Spa Inc., 10 Roberts Lane, Suite 5, Ridgefield. $63,114, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 15. Rodrigues, Dennis J., 31 Goodsell Hill Road, Redding. $113,320, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 8. Santos, Monica, 8 Sunset Trail, New Fairfield. $34,309, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 15. Weiss, Gerry, P.O. Box 338, Newtown. $16,971, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 8. Wilburn, Steven E., 22 Sawmill Road, Sherman. $136,866, failure to file correct information returns tax. Filed Nov. 18.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Anderson, Roberta C., 50 Lake Drive, New Fairfield. $341, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 1. Armstrong, S., 11 Hyvue Drive, Newtown. $11,997, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Collins, Kevin F., 1150 Summer St., Easton. $20,435, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 15. Direction East Inc., 101 Wooster St., Bethel. $212,834, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 22.

FIGURES Direction East Inc., 101 Wooster St., Bethel. $148,796, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 22.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Edmonds, Dale A., P.O. Box 21, Sherman. $10,910, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Oct. 28.

Loles, Kalliopi, et al., Easton. Released by GT Electric LLC, by George P. Tsilfidis. Property: 451 Judd Road, Easton. Amount: $49,412. Filed Dec. 15.

Etzel, Cynthia E., 65 Taunton Lake Road, Newtown. $928,458, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 16. Fetto, Jeanine A. and Erich J. Diller, P.O. Box 669, Sherman. $31,016, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 4. Fortunatos Villa Pasta, 249 Route 39, New Fairfield. $2,889, payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 8. Gaspero, William G., 267 Newtown Pike, Redding. $83,483, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 18. Gaspero, William G., 267 Newtown Pike, Redding. $69,832, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 18. Marshall III, Jerome E., 195 Deep Valley Road, Sherman. $649,378, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 18. Mauro, Kristine S. and Mark Klimm, 45 Boggs Hill Road, Newtown. $5,813, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Nutmeg Precision Co Inc., 141 Davenport St., Fairfield. $38,478, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 26. O’Leary, Kathleen D., 21 Wilton Road East, Ridgefield. $16,850, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22. Pettit, Melinda W. and John C. Pettit, 444 Hemlock Road, Fairfield. $36,993, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 26. Soltis, George, 133 West St., Apt. 23F, Fairfield. $40,812, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 23. Williams, Duane A., 31 Beeholm Road, Redding. $347,100, failure to file correct information returns tax. Filed Dec. 15. Wright, Arthur, 1091 Black Rock Road, Easton. $51,862, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 15.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Noble Danbury LLC, East Meadow, Mass. Filed by Crestview Construction & Trucking Inc., Southwick, Mass., by John E. Dziengelewski. Property: 58 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Amount: $72,872. Filed Dec. 18. Tozzo, Maria, Danbury. Filed by Plumbtrees Plumbing & Heating LLC, Danbury, by Jeremy Bunblasky. Property: 53 Balmforth Ave., Danbury. Amount: $5,000. Filed Dec. 23.

LIS PENDENS Agosti, Paul G., et al., Easton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 90 Marsh Road, Easton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $317,000, dated September 2003. Filed Dec. 15. Ahamed, Rashid, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing LLC, Rapid City, S.D. Property: 93-95 Waldorf Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $356,000, dated December 2006. Filed Dec. 18. Andura, Krystyna, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg LLP, Stamford, for Success Village Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 363A Granfield Ave., Building 6, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 18. Barrows, Edward M., et al., Bethel. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 138 Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $260,000, dated June 2006. Filed Dec. 22. Breden, Kristy A. Schiavo, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 11 Kingswood Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $118,000, dated May 2007. Filed Dec. 22. Brunetti Sr., William F., et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 77 Butterfield Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $234,000, dated April 2007. Filed Dec. 22. Christofor, Steven S., et al., Ridgefield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 4 Ramapoo Hill Road, Ridgefield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $344,000, dated February 2007. Filed Dec. 22.

Dalton, Gethin, Redding. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Capital Mortgage Services of Texas. Property: 23 Brookside Road, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $391,039, dated August 2012. Filed Dec. 18. Dellaventura, Cathy G., et al., Bethel. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for PHH Mortgage Corporation, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 150 Grassy Plains St., Unit 4, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $140,000, dated September 2003. Filed Dec. 18. Deusen Jr., Rodney J. Van, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 157 Longdean Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $422,262, dated April 2009. Filed Dec. 22. Dibernardino, Vincent J., et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 7 Lyrical Lane, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $157,343, dated January 2010. Filed Dec. 18. Furey, Christopher A., et al., Danbury. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 8 Tanglewood Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $552,000, dated December 2004. Filed Dec. 22. Giannone-Schmeiler, Maria, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 2418, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $184,000, dated February 2008. Filed Dec. 23. Godinez, Edna, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 213 Wade St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $330,000, dated March 2006. Filed Dec. 22. Hartley, King, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 69 Minturn Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $284,000, dated December 2006. Filed Dec. 18. Heidl, Peter J. and Francine M. Maibauer, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Cartwright Towers Condominium Association Inc. Property: 80 Cartright St., Unit 5-M, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 18.

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FACTS Henry, Jason Anthony, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 155 Pleasantview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $222,200, dated September 2006. Filed Dec. 18. Henton, Keith Arnold, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Live Well Financial Inc. Property: 48 Grove St., Unit 50, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $414,000, dated December 2008. Filed Dec. 18. Hug, Peter C., et al., Easton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 255 N. Park Ave., Easton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $535,000, dated June 2007. Filed Nov. 24. Jackson, Sharon A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 234-236 Sheridan St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $157,700, dated July 2003. Filed Dec. 22. Johnson, Henry, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 3 Newfield Court, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 23. Jumaralli, Rasheed, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 79 Lansing St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $260,000, dated July 2006. Filed Dec. 18. Kalin, Edward B., et al., Easton. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for M&T Bank, New York, N.Y. Property: 225 Banks Road, Easton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $280,000, dated March 2003. Filed Dec. 17. Karageorge, James, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 573-575 Reef Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $427,500, dated June 2005. Filed Dec. 26.

Kirby, Juliette, Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 332 Indian Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $318,250, dated February 2007. Filed Dec. 18. Konstantinis, Patricia P., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 137 Greenbrier Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $250,000, dated July 2005. Filed Dec. 26. Longo, Jason, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 35-37 Jetland Place, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 23. Malaver, Mauricio, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 69 Sunnyridge Ave., Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $187,740, dated July 2009. Filed Dec. 22. Meza, Norberto, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 19 Wildman St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,000, dated March 2003. Filed Dec. 22. Molnar, Scott, Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 85-87 Lenox Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $133,000, dated August 2003. Filed Dec. 18. Mone, Eugent T., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing Corp. Property: 59 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $417,000, dated July 2007. Filed Dec. 22. Nelson, Curtis A., Bridgeport. Filed by Welch, Teodosto Stanek & Blake LLC, Shelton, for Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 207 Hillcrest Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $138,000, dated February 2011. Filed Dec. 18. Nicholson, Curtis and Lloyd J. Nicholson, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd. Property: 54 Wallace St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 22.

Nunez, Berkis, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 95 Chamberlain Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $251,000, dated February 2006. Filed Dec. 18. O’Sullivan, Paul F., et al., Newtown. Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: Lot 2, Map 3652, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $302,242, dated April 2012. Filed Dec. 12. Palacios, Anival, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 615-617 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $210,400, dated July 2006. Filed Dec. 18. Parks, Charlene, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 311 Bronx Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $256,500, dated May 2006. Filed Dec. 22. Perkins, Patricia L., et al., Danbury. Filed by Riefberg, Smart, Donohue & Nejame PC, for Chatfield Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1A, Building 1 in Chatfield Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 22. Porco, Michael, et al., Newtown. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for the Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 901 Main St., Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $313,000, dated April 2007. Filed Dec. 9. Pratt, Collin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 243-245 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 22. Ramos, Efrain, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 761 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $173,600, dated January 2006. Filed Dec. 22.

FIGURES Redmond, Kevin, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 539 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Dec. 23. Wheeler, Eileen B. and Jonathan C. Wheeler, Fairfield. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for VFP Investments I LLC. Property: 1139 Mill Hill Road, Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a judgment lien against the defendant in the amount of $3 million. Filed Dec. 24. Whittingham, Christopher G., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Wilmington Trust Co., Wilmington, Del. Property: 227-231 Grove St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $259,000, dated October 2006. Filed Dec. 22. Yacovelli, Michelle, et al., Newtown. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 12 Sky Top Drive, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $295,000, dated March 2005. Filed Dec. 18.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL Bethel Woods LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y., by Nathan Kahn. Lender: TBG Funding LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 74 Nashville Road, 14 and 10 Forest Way, Units 13 and 15 Bethel Woods, Bethel. Amount: $425,000. Filed Dec. 17. Copps Hill Court Realty Inc., Ridgefield, by Christopher J. Couri. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 75-81 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 19. Flying Red Horse LLC, Trumbull, by David M. DeLuca. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 3861 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $180,000. Filed Dec. 22. French Street Medical Center LLC, Bridgeport, by Marsel Huribal. Lender: Citibank NA, Irving, Texas. Property: 276 French St., Bridgeport. Amount: $788,000. Filed Dec. 22. IJI Holdings-CT LLC, Newtown, by Laura S. Nowacki. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 10 Queen St., Newtown. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 23. Infinity Enterprises LLC, Danbury, by Jorge Sousa. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 8 and 10 Comstock St. and 13 Liberty St., Danbury. Amount: $367,500. Filed Dec. 23.

Munson Properties LLC, Fairfield, by Calvin F. Munson. Lender: Yvonne C. Ross, Fairfield. Property: 1390 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $25,000. Filed Dec. 24. Newtown Professional Center LLC, Newtown, by Peter D. Licht. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 172 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. Amount: $800,000. Filed Dec. 23. Prithvi PC, Newtown, by Rakesh Vali. Lender: Live Oak Banking Co., Wilmington, N.C. Property: 119 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 22. SBA Towers IV LLC, Boca Roton, Fla., by Neil Seidman. Lender: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., New York, N.Y. Property: Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $4 million. Filed Dec. 22. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fairfield, by Christine Brown. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 690 Old Post Road, Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Dec. 23. Tasrevah LLC, Monroe, by Mark Haversat. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 110 Clinton St., Fairfield. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 23.

NEW BUSINESSES AAA Northeast Inc., 120 River St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Mark A. Shaw. Filed Dec. 22. Accounting For Your Success, 78 Cooper Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Judith S. Isele. Filed Dec. 17. Baystate Financial, 33 Riverside Ave., Westport 06880, c/o James Fago. Filed Dec. 26. Big Shots by Cindy, P.O. Box 661, Sherman 06784, c/o Cynthia O’Connor. Filed Nov. 5. Catastrophic & Rehabilitation Management, P.O. Box 8121, New Fairfield 06812, c/o Gayle Solk and Steve Solk. Filed Dec. 3. D.I.C.E., P.O. Box 31, Sherman 06784, c/o Jo A. Sutter. Filed Oct. 14. Euphoria, 1563 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 06825, c/o Adil LLC. Filed Dec. 18. Express Your Health, 65 Eastlawn St., Fairfield 06824, c/o Catherine Grosshart. Filed Dec. 17. Fairfield Inn, 417 Post Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o David Samuel Welchman III Filed Dec. 17. Fancy Style Tile and Coating, 44 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Johny Edwin Garcia Flores. Filed Dec. 22.

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Greenfield Consulting, 2490 Black Rock Turnpike, Unit 183, Fairfield 06825, c/o Jeffrey Michael Casucci and Alicia V. Casucci. Filed Dec. 26. Hawkins Delafield and Wood, 1145 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Bruce Leane. Filed Dec. 26. Iwaszkiewicz Carpentry, 260 Homestead Lane, Fairfield 06430, c/o Wojciech Iwaszkiewicz. Filed Dec. 18. Jeta Hair Extensions, 2635 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jenille Taylor and Harris Howell. Filed Dec. 24. John Hogan Scholarship Fund, 120 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Operation Vet - Fit Inc. Filed Dec. 23. Little Things Handyman Service, 16 Harvard Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Darren Malachi. Filed Dec. 22. Louis Russo Fund, 120 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Operation Vet - Fit Inc. Filed Dec. 23. Lucjan Danek Consulting, 368 Connecticut Ave., Unit 7, Bridgeport 06607, c/o Lucjan Danek. Filed Dec. 18. Mr Brown Trucking Co., 455 Trumbull Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Hal Brown. Filed Dec. 22. Petch Consulting, 392 S. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824, c/o Joan Petch. Filed Dec. 22. Rumors, 22 Mill Plain Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Java Junkie Smoothies LLC. Filed Dec. 18. Sanchez Construction LLC, 408 Poplar St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Francis Sanchez. Filed Dec. 18. Source 4 Teachers, 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 315, Bridgeport 06604, c/o J. Jeffrey Fox and Kevin Bush. Filed Dec. 23. URHere, 11 Ameridge Drive, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Mark Lazakus. Filed Dec. 18. WCHN Aco, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Western Connecticut Health Network Physician Hospital Organization Aco, Inc. Filed Dec. 22. Winter Pros, 51 Taylor Ave., Bethel 06801, c/o Brandon Weiss. Filed Dec. 11. Workshops In Psychodynamic A Spiritual Development, 41 Waters Edge Way, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Anne Cathrine Singer. Filed Dec. 18.

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Ratepayers Continue to Pay Price for Poor Infrastructure

Should Staff Be Allowed to Donate PTO? Some employees have asked if they can donate paid time off (PTO) to a coworker who’s exhausted his time but needs more due to a personal crisis? Is allowing this advisable?

educing energy costs is essential to improving the economic competitiveness of Connecticut and New England, and one of the key factors to lower costs is having a reliable, modern, and sufficient infrastructure to bring nearby supplies of natural gas and electricity to the state and region.

It’s an admirable request, but in this case, it’s best not to proceed by the seat of one’s pants. One option is to establish guidelines and recordkeeping procedures for a PTO bank into which donated time is deposited. Doing so may aid in avoiding certain problems, including:

The critical link between infrastructure and cost was demonstrated again when the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently approved significant rate increases to energy bills due to an increase in the cost utility companies must pay for the electricity they provide to their customers. Why the increase in this so-called generation charge? Because the utilities are having to pay more for the energy they purchase from generators that operate in New England. And the main reason they’re paying more for the natural gas is our region’s insufficient pipeline capacity. Until Connecticut and New England get the natural gas pipeline infrastructure we need to bring low-priced natural gas that is close to the region, and until we take advantage of nearby, plentiful sources of clean and affordable energy—such as zero-emission, lower-cost hydroelectric power being generated in Quebec— we’ll continue to pay a steep penalty. Plus, our region will continue to trail economically behind other parts of the country that are benefitting from similar energy opportunities. What’s more, the lack of gas infrastructure is leading to not only high energy prices, especially during the winter months, but this lack of infrastructure could also impact businesses using natural gas obtained under “interruptible” contracts with suppliers. Interruptible contracts allow suppliers to temporarily shut off gas to these business customers if there is not enough of it to supply gas-fired power plants.

“Renewables like solar, fuel cells and wind have a definite role in the marketplace and Connecticut’s energy future,” he said. “They bring electric power right to the customer. And without the need for distribution lines, they are attractive from a public relations standpoint in that they foster a ‘green’ image which, for businesses, can mean attracting customers as well as employees, and their costs are coming down making them more affordable for some customers.” However, from the perspective of global competitiveness and the health of Connecticut’s economy, building the infrastructure needed to access adequate supplies of nearby natural gas and hydropower is an economic imperative. The potential to drastically transform Connecticut’s competitive position for energy is there, said Brown. “Gas and hydropower, combined with homegrown generation of zero-emission nuclear power and, when needed, energy from one of the cleanest coalfired power plants in the country, and the growing availability of renewable power powered by solar, fuel cells, biomass, and wind, can create a highly reliable, affordable, and competitive portfolio.” f Read more at gov.cbia.com

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Fortunately, utility companies and many public officials in Connecticut are working feverishly to ensure the much-needed pipeline and electricity transmission infrastructure is built. However, they face rigid opposition from others who see infrastructure expansion as harmful to the economic viability of certain other low- or zero-emission energy sources, such as wind and solar power. These sources are generally more expensive and less reliable due to their dependency on specific weather conditions.

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It’s an unfortunate debate, according to Eric Brown, CBIA’s director of energy and environmental policy.

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