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BLT reimagines the corporate HQ for new market

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

From left, Building and Land Technology’s Kathleen Williams, Jon Sabrowski and John Crosby at the new 200 Elm St. entrance to the BLT Financial Centre in Stamford. Photo by Bill Fallon

A GATHERING OF MORE THAN 100 commercial real estate agents, executives and municipal officials — all breakfast invitees of Stamford-based Building and Land Technology at its BLT Financial Centre — toured the building’s multimillion-dollar, 18 month remake recently.

If they recalled the days when the 1984 building was home to a single occupant, reinsurer General Reinsurance Corp., with a single East Main Street entrance, they saw instead a showcase vision for a different — multitenant — age.

“Single tenants for a building this size” — 588,345 square

feet — “are few and far between,” said Jon Sabrowski, leasing director for BLT. Sabrowski was among a team of BLT employees leading tours that included Kathleen Williams, leasing director; John Crosby, executive director; and James Phillips, portfolio manager.

BLT bought the building in 2012 and since then it has endured what Sabrowski termed “floor-tofloor gut renovations.”

The building now has two entrances, at 200 Elm St. and 695 E. Main St. The Elm Street entry features a modern, multistory glass atrium/tower where new elevators, for reasons of speed and smoothness of operation, evoke the spirit of “Star Wars.” » BLT, page 4

Talalay capitalizes on sweet dreams MATTRESS AND PILLOW COMPANY REBRANDS ITSELF

BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com PROMOTING SLEEPING HABITS DEVOID OF sleep apnea, snoring and spine and back problems, a Shelton-based mattress and pillow maker prides itself as a leader in healthy bedding.

When David Fisher assumed his role as CEO of Latex Foam International Holdings Inc. four years ago, he thought about renaming the rubber mattress manufacturing business for a number of reasons.

“When I first started working here, people thought we were a condom company,” Fisher said. “I thought we should change the name and make it more reflective of who we are and what we manufacture.”

Fisher recently renamed the company

Talalay Global, referring to the Talalay method of shaping liquid latex rubber by putting it through extreme heat and cold and a waffleiron-like mold. The liquid base is introduced to a closed mold that has been vacuumed of air. The mold is then frozen to stabilize the cell structure. Then as carbon dioxide gas is introduced, the mold is heated — or vulcanized — to cure the rubber. The end result is the creation of foam with uniform bubble distribution.

Talalay Global, which bills itself as the world’s largest manufacturer of latex mattresses and pillows, says the Talalay process uses a healthier alternative of base components than companies that make foam beds using petrochemical products, which reportedly emit volatile organic compounds as they age. » TALALAY, page 12

Talalay Global make its mattresses and pillows using latex foam rubber.

‘Billions’ to widen I-84 near Danbury FIVE MILES OF HIGHWAY ARE UNDER CONSIDERATION

BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

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ov. Dannel Malloy in a recent press conference said widening Interstate 84 in both directions through Danbury is critical for economic growth in western Connecticut and emphasized improving transportation will be a top priority during his second term.

Malloy is expected to lay out details of his vision for this project when he delivers his budget address to the General Assembly this month.

Nearly 50 percent of Danbury’s customers come from New York state, said Stephen Bull, president of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce. Widening the highway is a step forward in addressing a growing concern that congested roads dissuade would-be shoppers from crossing the border, he said.

The state Department of Transportation is studying how best to fund an expansion project on the 5-mile stretch of highway between exits 3 and 8 in Danbury, which city officials projected could be in the billions.

A major consideration is installing tolls to help fund the expansion. However, Danbury officials are opposed, saying tolls could cost the state more money in the end.

“The numbers I keep hearing are in the billions,” said Bull. “There’s no way tolls can come close to collecting that much. The administration and maintenance of the toll even if you have electronic ones, you need

Traffic moves on Interstate 84 near exit 1 in Danbury recently. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is supporting a plan to add a third lane to the interstate on a 5-mile stretch between exits 3 and 8 in Danbury. Photo by Carol Kaliff/ Hearst Connecticut Media

a whole bureaucracy and people who will bill those who run through it without paying.” The route is one of the main arteries to states east and north.

“We’re a gateway to New England from all points west,” said Bruce Tuomala, Danbury’s director of economic development. “If you’re

going to Boston, you’d have to go through Danbury. Same with if you want to go to Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you’ll be routed to take I-84.”

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said the city plans to facilitate conversations with the community, especially anticipating the

construction could cause increases in traffic jams and complaints.

“There’s going to be an impact there, but we have to see this as short-term pain for long-term gain,” Boughton said.

Boughton expressed optimism the project could be completed in five years.

Downtown living doesn’t stop for storms

BY HUGH BAILEY Hearst Connecticut Media

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hen planners promote transit-oriented development, it is situations like the recent winter storm they have in mind.

In some Bridgeport neighborhoods, where a growing number of people are able to live a life less dependent on cars, events that severely limit options for everyone else can be more or less shrugged off.

“With the bodegas and small grocers every couple of blocks, it’s easy to bundle up and head down the street if your fridge needs replenishing,” Becca Bryan, who lives in the South End and works downtown, said in an email. “The colder the weather, the cozier the neighborhood becomes.”

As described by the Regional Plan Association, transit-oriented development

“is a strategy for growth that produces less traffic and lessens impact on roads and highways. Households located within walking distance of transit own fewer cars, drive less and pay a smaller share of their income on transportation-related expenses.”

With roads out of the city not an option during the height of the storm, most people not living in a dense neighborhood were stuck. The state told people not to drive after 9 p.m. Jan. 26 and bus and rail service were suspended. But that didn’t mean downtown was closed.

Adam Wood, chief of staff to Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, said a number of downtown businesses were open.

“This is why we have such a focus on transit-oriented development in the city,” he said. “You don’t have to own a car, buy gas, move your car and all the rest if you want to live here.”

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Wood mentioned Tiago’s Bar and Grill, Barnum Publick House and the Holiday Inn among downtown businesses that did not close.

“Many places stayed open, and people were able to get there by walking to them,” he said.

Transit-oriented development has gained favor at the local and state levels, with the city of Bridgeport promoting the conversion of abandoned buildings downtown into apartments in part based on the appeal of a nearby transit hub.

In 2011, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the approval of the state’s first transit-oriented-development assistance grants. Most of the awards, which ranged from $250,000 to $850,000, were used to help plan around existing transit.

Another round approved last year was geared toward future transit plans, including

the New Haven-to-Springfield, Mass., rail line and the bus-rapid-transit system between Hartford and New Britain.

The Holiday Inn on Fairfield Avenue was one of the Bridgeport businesses that stayed open during the storm, providing a respite for people who had no way to get home on blocked roads.

“We did have a lot of people stay here,” said Michele Hudson, Holiday Inn’s general manager, describing the crowd as typical for a winter storm. “There were a lot of area businesses that had people who couldn’t get home and needed to be here the next day.”

She said utility workers also stayed at the hotel in case the power went out in the city.

Hearst Connecticut Media includes four daily newspapers: Connecticut Post, Greenwich Time, The Advocate (Stamford) and The News Times (Danbury). See ctpost.com for more from this reporter.

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State invests $1.1M to help homeless

he Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is awarding 15 private, nonprofit agencies $1.1 million to provide in-home support services to 176 recently housed people who have experienced chronic homelessness.

The services include referrals to mental health, substance abuse, dental and medical treatment; employment services; budgeting; landlord and tenant mediation; and daily living skills.

The people served were housed with the help of vouchers and rental subsidies through the state Department of Housing and other agencies to ensure that they use no more than 30 percent of their income toward rent.

Contributing to the effort in Fairfield County are Central Connecticut Coast YMCA’s Alpha Community Services in Bridgeport,

Avison Young relocates to MerrittView

Homes With Hope and the Continuum of Care in Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center services in Bridgeport and Norwalk, and Center for Human Development services in Danbury.

The news came as part of an announcement from Gov. Dannel Malloy that Connecticut is participating in Zero: 2016, a national initiative of the nonprofit Community Solutions that aims to to end veteran and chronic homelessness within two years.

“Connecticut has the opportunity to be

the first state in the union to end homelessness among our veterans as well as chronic homelessness for people with disabilities within two years,” Malloy said in a statement.

In a press release, the governor’s office said recent surveys show there are about 1,000 veterans and 2,400 chronically homeless people with disabilities in the state.

“We continue to see great progress in our efforts to end chronic and veteran homelessness,” said Evonne Klein, state Department

of Housing commissioner, in a statement.

“Acceptance into the Zero: 2016 initiative will bolster these efforts, providing us with another tool to help reach our goal of stamping out homelessness in Connecticut.”

Community Solutions on its website says it will work toward its mission by providing hands-on coaching and data tools as well as curating a national peer-to-peer learning network for participating communities.

— Crystal Kang

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oronto-based Avison Young, a commercial real estate services company with offices in Fairfield County and Manhattan, has leased 2,733 square feet at 383 Main Ave., Norwalk, in the MerrittView office complex.

The relocation from its New Canaan office comes less than a year after Avison Young first entered the Fairfield/Westchester market, the company said in a press release, and “reflects the firm’s aggressive growth in the region.” The company entered the tristate market in 2012 with the opening of its New York City office. It operates 62 offices in Canada, the U.S and Europe.

“Avison Young’s powerful tristate platform has helped us to quickly establish a strong Fairfield/Westchester presence in line with our aggressive expansion goals in the region,” said Sean Cahill, principal and managing director, in a statement. “Our new office space will enable us to continue to attract top talent and grow our book of business in a centralized location that is convenient to the area’s top business centers and our clients.”

Said Arthur Mirante, Avison Young principal and tristate president, “In a very short amount of time, we have positioned ourselves well for continued growth as we look to capitalize on our successes and further expand our team.”

Company clients include New Canaanbased Cambridge Hanover Industrial Property Investors’ 60 Commerce Drive in Trumbull and 1 Parrott Drive in Shelton properties, where Avison Young is the exclusive leasing agent.

— Bill Fallon

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Commercial real estate agents, executives and municipal officials gather for a breakfast and tour of the building.

The Elm Street entrance to the BLT Financial Centre. Photos by Bill Fallon

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The center core and new atrium will serve as a common entry for tenants, while recently signed tenant Deloitte LLP has direct access to its new headquarters via East Main Street.

Deloitte consolidated its Wilton and Stamford offices to occupy about 85 percent of the BLT Financial Centre’s “clock tower.”

The recent ribbon cutting for that deal, for 15 years and 117,000 square feet, attracted dignitaries including Gov. Dannel Malloy and Stamford Mayor David Martin, plus Deloitte executives and BLT CEO Carl Kuehner III. Sabrowski said, “Deloitte is basically an anchor tenant. Deloitte is all about quality — the best in class. As such it does a lot for our marketing, which seeks to attract best in class.”

According to BLT, “The property features a first-class amenities package, including a full-service cafeteria, a state-of-the-art fitness center, conference room, shuttle service to the (Stamford) transportation center and concierge service.”

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The “clock tower” portion of the building, home to Deloitte LLP.

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“The new fitness center is run by Exhale Spa, which runs high-end facilities in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago,” Sabrowski said.

“As far as amenities go, it’s a real gem.”

The six-floor, reflective glass-and-granite building has 1,480 parking spots with just six exposed to the elements, beside the new atrium. Construction is structural steel and concrete with ceilings, when finished, between 9 feet and 15 feet.

The Elm Street atrium reflects simulta-

neously three American flags atop flagpoles and — just beyond and a BLT Financial Centre selling point — Interstate 95 at exit 8.

“Today represents the reintroduction of this building to the marketplace,” Phillips said. “Our thrust is the update and showing people this is a world-class building. It’s great real estate. It’s got large floor plates and great views of the Long Island Sound. We’re excited to reintroduce an old building in a new way.”

Sabrowski said typical tenant ranges would likely be 25,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet, with spaces as small as 6,000 square feet also available.

“We’re open and ready for business,” Sabrowski said. “We’re not yet 100 percent complete, but we can deliver space in short time. We’ll hear comments from brokers today and, positive and negative, we’ll take them into account.”

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BY ALAN G. BADEY, CPA AND WILLIAM CONRON, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN

business success. Develop specific goals that will allow you to measure each person’s progress objectively.

ALAN G. BADEY

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Kirsten and Erik Nergaard and their Kick-It device.

rother-sister Stamford residents Kirsten and Erik Nergaard recently displayed their Kick-It device for soccer training at Family Fun Day at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich. Erik is a student at New York University and Kirsten at Philips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire.

“My sister and I are both recruited athletes and she has had the device tested at

Philips Exeter and I have shown the device at NYU,” Erik said.

The two also have demonstrated the patent-pending device — manufactured in China and described as “lightweight, portable and sturdy” — in New York, New Hampshire and Minnesota. The Facebook page is KickItAthletics.

— Bill Fallon

Cartus notches 60 years relocating employees

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anbury-based Cartus Corp. is making 60 years since its Wilton founding in 1955. The global moving company then billed itself as a “home-finding company with a small team of dedicated employees.”

Cartus in a press release said the company has 2,900 employees who helped more than 171,000 transferees move to or from 149 countries in 2014.

“Sixty years ago, the typical relocating employee might have been moving from, say, Dallas to Grand Rapids, Mich., then five years later we would help them with their next move to Chicago or the West Coast,” said Kevin Kelleher, president and CEO of Cartus and a 35-year Cartus employee. “But things have changed dramatically as the global mobility objectives of multinational corporations have become highly strategic and quite complex.”

Kelleher pointed out that as corporations have truly become global in their presences, their relocation needs have also expanded to keep pace.

“Cartus’ business has grown exponentially to a point where today, a typical transferee

might be a key executive in London being transferred to Hong Kong for a short-term assignment, followed by a move we manage for her to India on the way to finishing up in Brazil,” Kelleher said.

Cartus services include providing home sale and home purchase services, household goods shipping, property management, and assistance with resettling and finding rental and temporary housing as well as spouse/ partner career transitions. Other company services include intercultural and language training, reimbursement of moving expenses, international assignment compensation services, policy consulting services and company group moves.

Among successes, Cartus lists its Affinity Realty Reward program, through which U.S. financial institutions, associations, membership organizations and corporations are able to offer no-cost real estate assistance programs to their customers, members and employees. Annually, Affinity customers receive more than $50 million in cash back, Cartus reported, and $417 million across the 35-year life of the program.

— Bill Fallon

WILLIAM CONRON

Most family business owners expect their family, or families, will control their business in five years, but succession statistics undermine this belief. In fact, statistics show only 30 percent of family-owned businesses survive into the second generation, 12 percent are still viable into the third generation, and just three percent of all family businesses operate into the fourth generation or beyond. The statistics expose a disconnect between the optimistic beliefs of family business owners and the reality of the struggles family companies face to survive through the generations. Research indicates that family business failures can essentially be traced to one factor: a lack of family business succession planning. Experience has shown that the company’s chances of success improve when a family business takes steps to operate in a more corporate manner.

MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION PLANNING The first step to operating in a corporate manner is creating the proper structure. This structure should be documented in a well-developed operating agreement. Since family businesses encounter family dynamics that don’t apply to a standard business, not only should the operating agreement address issues such as advisory boards, officers, and duties of such positions, buy/sell provisions, and management authorities but they need to go further to outline items such as: • Communication requirements between management and family members; • How non-management family members will be part of a collaborative process; • How to deal with family conflict in the business. Consider having a separate sub-committee; and • How to clearly articulate acceptable and non-acceptable behavior.

Businesses are successful for many reasons, but choosing the right management is at the top of the list. Identification of your family talent for these important positions can be contentious, so make sure the skills that are needed are clearly delineated and agreed upon by the family group. As younger family members are developing, consider natural talents and skills and train family members to their strengths so that everyone can contribute. If the business is not right for one of the members, don’t force the issue. Putting someone in a position that they are not qualified or interested in will create an uncomfortable environment for both family members and non-family members, making it difficult to retain key talent. Each generation’s management should provide clarity on the expectations of the next generation. Consider having several meetings each year that include all family members, with sensitivity to in-laws, and have an open platform so all concerns and issues can be addressed. Focus on a business model where everyone (family and non-family members) is held accountable and work ethic is an important component of contributing to

When it comes to compensation, not all family members are created equal. It is a mistake to equate ownership to compensation. All positions in the business should have compensation models that are representative of fair market value. This would include performance incentives that motivate employees and reward productivity.

Profits in excess of compensation should be allocated as a dividend on ownership. Those that choose not to be active in the business can still participate in the success of the company.

Your family business may be the “golden goose” and should be treated as such. If treated properly from a financial aspect it can financially support multi-generations of lineage. A well-run business will keep enough capital in the business to generously support working capital, reinvestment in technology, equipment, and research and development. It should also keep a hardy “rainy day” reserve for times in which the business has downturns or needs to reinvent itself.

OWNERSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING Many family businesses struggle balancing future concerns (estate planning and control) with current needs (cash flow and tax minimization).

Understanding estate taxes and techniques to transfer ownership are critical to keeping the family business in the family. Today’s federal gift and estate exemption are in excess of $5 million, allowing a great deal of flexibility in moving ownership to future generations though gifting techniques. In addition, there are valuation freeze techniques that can be used, allowing older generations to protect their income stream while gifting future appreciation in value of the business to younger family members. For these reasons and more, entities with tax flexibility, such as C corporations and LLCs are critical.

LLCs are generally the entity of choice since they avoid double taxation on profits and allow capital gains treatment in the event of a sale of assets.

LLCs also permit multiple classes of ownership, allowing the family business to assign different valuations, rights and powers. The flexibility of these classes can give the family business the ability to keep family members happy while at the same time enabling it to operate akin to a corporate model.

Citrin Cooperman is a proud sponsor of the upcoming Family-Owned Business Awards which is being held on February 26, 2015, and honors some of the best family-owned businesses of Fairfield and Westchester counties.

For more information, visit westfaironline.com.

We look forward to seeing you there.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Alan G. Badey, CPA is the Managing Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and can be reached by phone at (914) 949-2990 or via email at abadey@citrincooperman.com.

William Conron, CPA is a Tax Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office and can be reached by phone at (203) 847-4068 or via email at wconron@citrincooperman.com.

Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and business-consulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Plainview, NY; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.citrincooperman.com.

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Equinox hosts Greenwich chamber event

he Greenwich Chamber of Commerce held its most recent “After Hours” event at Equinox, the glistening Greenwich health club on Old Track Road. A packed house enjoyed a raffle and catered foods and beverages from Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors and Golden View Firenze restaurant.

“It’s a cold winter night and we had a great showing,” said Marcia O’Kane, the chamber’s executive director. “Eighty signed up and 100 showed up.”

— Bill Fallon All photograph identi�ications are from left unless otherwise noted.

1. Bedford, N.Y.-based Campagna — The Barn at the Bedford Post Inn’s general manager KAT TEODOSIC and the inn’s service manager, MICHAEL MAZZELLA; WAG magazine and Fairfield County Business Journal account executive MARCIA PFLUG; and Stamford- and White Plains, N.Y.-based Rakow Commercial Realty Group’s MICHAEL ZINGONE.

2. Equinox’s DANIELLE CERVI, spa manager/ aesthetician, left, and personal trainer JULIE WANDZILAK. 3. LYNN B. GARELICK, principal of LBG Interior Design in Greenwich and BARBARA O’SHEA, broker associate with Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich.

4. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s BRITTANY FAHNER, left, and TAMARA MARTINEZ flank SHARI WOODS, aka Greenwich-based Chef Shari.

5. GABRIELA CARBONETTI of Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors on Putnam Avenue in Greenwich.

6. ROBERT BROOKER, executive representative, Old Glory Flag Co., Greenwich; and MATT MCKENNAN, senior planner, Yale New Haven Health System, Greenwich.

7. Greenwich Hospital’s STEPHEN BRONSON, senior operational financial analyst.

8. Golden View Firenze Executive Chef FRANCESCO CASU is flanked by restaurant manager DENNIS CZARNESKI, left, and owner Jeff Paradise.

9. JACQUELYN CARSON, principal of Manhattanbased Jacquelyn Luxury Bargain Box. (Cover photo: Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcia O’Kane. Photo by Christopher Semmes, ChristopherSemmesPhotography.com.)

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BY NORMAN G. GRILL

Strategy for getting a good loan

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he success of your business loans should be no accident. Every financing arrangement you make needs to be a carefully planned strategic move with reasonably predictable results. While a lender must be picky about its borrowers, the same holds true for you choosing a lender. The key is to find the right fit so that external financing can serve a strategic purpose.

From afar, the commercial lending process can appear comical. On one side you have the lenders, who want to manage their risk by loaning money to only successful business owners. On the other side, you have the business owners — many of whom believe they can’t truly become successful until they get the money.

To avoid this disconnect, you have to approach business financing as a partnership rather than a provider-customer relationship. If you were going into business with someone, you’d want to clearly understand his or her vision for your venture. It’s the same with lenders.

Let’s say you’re asking for money because your company has become so far behind on vendor payments that it needs the working capital to catch up. In this sce-

nario, you’ll need to make a case for how catching up on payments will allow you to get the raw materials needed to make a big push forward on sales.

Or you might need the money to open a new location in a city nearby. Here you’ll have to produce some solid market analysis that explains to the lender why your business stands a good chance of succeeding in a new locale.

The bottom line: Before you ask for a loan, devise a clear plan for what you plan to do with the money and how you’ll repay it.

You and your top managers should be able to verbally articulate your plan, but craft a written statement, too.

The statement doesn’t need to be a 50-page proposal. It can be as short as one page as long as it clearly describes your strategic challenge, your plan for overcoming it, and where and how the lender’s money plays into this solution.

As mentioned, every financing arrangement is a partnership. So you should be just as picky with your lender as that lender is with your financials. If you have a longstanding relationship with a local bank, make that your first call. There’s no understating the importance of good communica-

tion and an amicable rapport when negotiating terms, making payments and dealing with whatever business complications may come up.

But should your local bank not offer the size or scope of financing needed, or if you’d just like to get an idea of what else is out there, don’t hesitate to shop around.

Look for a lender with multiple loan products so you have a better chance at structuring one to your liking. And get some referrals regarding the strength of service and support.

If yours is a small business, check into the availability of Small Business Administration or other governmentbacked loan programs. These are often designed to boost local economies, so you may be able to get favorable terms and rates.

Last but not least, don’t limit yourself to only traditional lenders. In today’s competitive lending environment, businesses have a variety of alternatives to consider. These include angel investors, online peer-to-peer lending networks and crowdfunding.

This is the era of “big data.” Lenders are certainly active participants, keeping a keen eye on metrics that help accurately estimate risk of default.

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As you look for a loan, determine how each prospective lender will evaluate your default probability. Many lenders do so using spreadsheets that track multiple financial ratios. When one of these key ratios goes askew, a red flag goes up on their end — and should on yours as well.

Bear in mind that not every lender may use ratio-based evaluative methods — or use them alone. Some use communitybased scoring, by which a selected group of finance professionals rate and review companies based on their payment histories.

Others use proprietary commercial-scoring models that use creditor reports to develop credit scores for businesses.

Ideally, you should never view external financing as a reactionary measure.

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BY BRADLEY BARBER

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State’s wealthy investors opt for aerospace

t should come as no surprise that Connecticut’s high-net-worth investors are trending toward aerospace investments, even as others in the New York City metropolitan area are lukewarm at best in their feelings toward that sector.

A new Morgan Stanley poll shows that while aerospace was rated “good” by only 29 percent of respondents nationally, that number mushroomed to 40 percent in Connecticut.

The state’s high-net-worth investors are showing that they know their region and what makes it tick. Last year, for instance, the state received the welcome news that the federal government was planning on a significant expenditure of defense dollars in Connecticut.

That means jobs and stability for some of the world’s major players in the defense industry, including those behemoths operating in the Nutmeg State. For instance, at least one of the major aerospace firms headquartered in Connecticut has forecast a higher per-share yield in 2015 than was realized last year, in addition to higher sales.

The same firm is looking into a more aggressive sales and acquisitions posture in

Overall, analysts are predicting a bullish outlook for investing in 2015 and a reasonable rate of growth without undue inflation.

the coming year and has set aside a minimum of $1 billion for that purpose.

In addition, while industry rumors about sell-offs in Connecticut’s aerospace sector were rampant for some periods last year, they have since been quieted, lending an air of stability to the industry. Some corporate executives have noted that state defense

companies that have benefited from the influx of federal dollars are not likely to upset that apple cart.

On the downside, a significantly lower percentage of Connecticut high-net-worth investors see housing as a viable investment sector. In fact, while housing was rated highly by 46 percent of respondents nationally, and by 56 percent in New York, that number crashed to only 26 percent in Connecticut.

Once again the poll shows that Connecticut’s high-net-worth investors are keeping a close watch on events in their state.

Statewide, jobs have grown by about 25,000 in the past year, and some experts expect that trend to increase somewhat, although Connecticut’s pace is still behind the nation.

Analysts maintain that consumer confidence is significantly affected by the economy and a potentially difficult state budget for 2016 could have a negative impact.

And while a significant increase in jobs could spur a similar increase in demand for housing, Connecticut investors obviously don’t feel comfortable about that happening in the near future. For instance, a recent federal report shows that while there is increased demand for condominiums in

Connecticut, the median sale price of condos in the state has seen decreases.

Overall, analysts are predicting a bullish outlook for investing in 2015 and a reasonable rate of growth without undue inflation. Those investors who take the time to analyze their region’s strengths and weaknesses are certain to find investment opportunities that fit their portfolio and goals as well as those to avoid.

Those who take time to do valid research, seek out qualified advice and proceed with an investment plan that has a solid base will find that rewards are not only possible, but probable.

Bradley Barber is a complex manager with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Greenwich. He can be reached at 203-625-4815. The Morgan Stanley Investor Pulse Poll was conducted via telephone interviews Oct. 14 to Dec. 2 by GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications. A total 327 respondents in the greater New York metro market were interviewed using a listed sample of landline phone numbers pre-identi�ied as high-net-worth households ($100,000 or more in liquid investable assets).

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THE LIST

Construction Companies COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Listed alphabetically.

Top local executive(s) Name Email address Address Phone number: (area code 203 unless noted) Year company established Website

Services

Name Address Phone number: (area code 203 unless noted) Website

Top local executive(s) Email address Year company established

Services

Karp Associates Inc.

Arnold M. Karp inquiries@karpassociatesinc.com 1985

Building firm specializing in renovations, custom homes, construction management, real estate consulting

Pecora Brothers Inc.

Joseph Pecora jpecora@pecorabrothers.com 1995

Residential and commercial construction, consulting

Peter Schneider Builder Contractor Inc.

Peter Schneider peter@peterschneiderbuilder.com 1984

Homes, additions and major renovations

A. Pappajohn Co.

Gus Pappajohn info@apappajohn.com 1992

Construction management, general contracting, pre-construction

A. P. Construction Co.

Andrew B. Ashforth atank@apconst.com 1981

Construction management, general contracting

Building and Land Technology Corp.

Carl R. Kuehner III, Paul J. Kuehner info@bltoffice.com 1982

Full-service real estate development

Claris Construction Inc.

Philip Clark info@clarisconstruction.com 1991

Commercial, design/build, industrial, retail, medical, automotive, recreational

Phoenix Construction

Mary Ann White President NA

Construction firm with residential, commercial and environmental services

Luxury, new home construction

80 Old Dam Road, Fairfield 06824 256-9300 • pinecreekassociates.com

Pine Creek Assoc. Inc.

Tom Wrabel pinecreek86@optonline.net 1986

Remodeling and new home construction

RMS Companies

Mia Schipani mia@rms-companies.com 1995

General contracting, construction management

Matthew Schimenti 1994

Construction management, general contracting, pre-construction services

Sherman Building Design

Michael Carpanzo michael@shermanbuildingdesign.com 2009

Major renovations, general contractors, general construction

Signature Construction Group Inc.

Dan Tomai dtomai@signatureconstruction.com 1990

Construction management, general contracting

Sterling Associates LLC

Eric Salvesen sterlingassociates@earthlink.net 1996

Complete home renovations

Viking Construction Inc.

Anthony Gaglio Sr. info@vikingconstruction.net 1991

Wernert Construction Management LLP

Bruce Wernert build@wernert.com 1981

Worth Construction Co. Inc.

Michael Pontoriero worth@worthconstruction.com 1978

Construction management, general contracting

Wright Building Co.

Kelly M. Wright, president kellyw@wrightbuild.com 1985

Home building, renovations, additions and estate care

York Construction & Development

Nick Barile nick@yorkdev.com 2000

Real estate development, design/build, general contracting

66 Fort Point St., Norwalk 06855 523-0303 • apappajohn.com

707 Summer St., Stamford 06901 359-4704 • apconst.com

220 Atlantic St., Suite 600, Stamford 06902 846-1900 • bltoffice.com

153 S. Main St., Newtown 06470 364-9460 • clarisconstruction.com

Coastal Construction Group

1723 Post Road East, Westport 06880 521-4770 • ctcoastal.com

Construction Management Group LLC 58 Pine St., New Canaan 06840 966-3388 • cmgbuilders.com

Ryan Moran, Joe Feinlieb ryan@ctcoastal.com joe@ctcoastal.com 2003 Salvatore Zarrella Principal Member info@cmgbuilder.com NA

Full-service commercial and residential construction, manages planning and construction

Construction Solutions Group

Sylvan D. Pomerantz Sylvan@csgroupct.com 2003

Design/build, architectural services, construction management, commercial construction, renovations and expansions

Coppola & Sons Construction Co.

Emilio Coppola info@coppolaandsons.com 1973

Commercial, residential and industrial

Davenport Contracting Inc.

Brian MacDonald, Richard Koch bmacdonald@dvnport.com 1983

Custom home-building, additions, renovations

Design Limited Homes

Don Sharpe, Jane Sharpe jane@design-ltd.com 2000

Cedar and pine log cabins and post-and beam-style homes

Domack Restoration LLC

Jason Domack jasond@domackroofing.com 1974

Commercial roofing system, waterproofing, air and vapor barriers, exterior siding and trim, gutters and leaders, solar panels

ESRT Construction

Timothy W. Yahn mgolino@esrtconstruction.com 1987

Construction management and general contracting

Falciglia Construction

Tom Falciglia tom@falcigliaconstruction.com 1995

17 Brinckerhoff Ave., Stamford 06905 595-9882 • theconstructionsolutionsgroup.com

41 Orchard St., Stamford 06902 359-1625 • coppolaandsons.com

78 Harvard Ave., Stamford 06902 324-6308 • davenportcontracting.com

62 Underhill Road, Sandy Hook 06482 426-5539 • design-ltd.com

185 Charles St., Stratford 06615 502-2004 • domackrestoration.com

Metro Center, 1 Station Place, Stamford 06902 353-5220 • esrtconstruction.com

4 Alpine Road, New Fairfield 948-7897 • falcigliaconstruction.com

JCS Construction Group Inc.

9 W. Broad St., Stamford 06902 485-9612 • jcsconstructiongroup.com

JK Home Improvements LLC 3 Beau St., Norwalk 06850 984-8869 • jkhomeimprovements.net

General contracting, commercial and residential, construction and project management, interior construction design Commercial management, Justin Shaw, president general contracting, Deborah Catalano, chief operating officer pre-construction services, info@jcsconstructiongroup.com millwork division, commercial 2007 and residential

NA johnk@jkhomeimprovements.com 1996

Full-service home remodeling, general contractor, home improvement

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80 Main St., New Canaan 06840 972-3366 • karpassociatesinc.com

70 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich 06830 863-9555 • pecorabrothers.com

106 Rockwell Road, Bethel 06801 743-5548 • peterschneiderbuilder.com

P.O. Box 1033, Ridgefield 06877 914-490-7900 • phoenixconstructioncorp.com

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

Schimenti Construction Co.

650 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877 914-244-9100 • schimenti.com

14 Lily Pond Trail, New Milford 06776 860-354-4411 • shermanbuildingdesign.com

745 E. Main St., Stamford 06902 325-0628 • signatureconstruction.com

P.O. Box 766, Newtown 06470 426-0021 • sterlingassociatesllc.com

1387 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06607 353-0260 • vikingconstruction.net

76 Valley Road, Cos Cob 06807 869-1110 • wernert.com

24 Taylor Ave., Bethel 06801 797-8788 • worthconstruction.com

5 Myrtle St., Norwalk 06855 227-4134 • wrightbuildingcompany.com

210 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich 06870 698-3460 • yorkdev.com

Construction management, general contracting, design/build, pre-construction General contracting, construction management, designing, building, owner representation

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HEALTH CARE

Burke celebrates 100 years of rehabilitation

BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

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n 100 years, rehabilitative medicine has gone from a fledgling, unexplored field to a massive, multibillion-dollar specialty, and a venerable Westchester hospital has played a unique role in that growth.

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, N.Y., which celebrates its 100th anniversary in April, has a display of historical items in the lobby of Wood Pavilion on the campus. Visitors can examine the transformational role that Burke has played in rehabilitative medicine, which began before World War I. Illustrative of how far rehabilitation has come in 100 years, the historical display shows Burke’s commitment to improving the lives of patients referred from hospitals in Westchester County and New York City, as well as from Greenwich, Norwalk, Stamford and beyond.

At the far end of the display, a prosthetic leg from the early 20th century stands upright in a glass case.

“It’s basically a wooden peg with leather straps,” said Richard Sgaglio, Burke’s director of marketing and external relations.

“It’s heavy — it weighs around 50 pounds.”

Next to that prosthetic leg, a 3-D printer buzzed, strategically depositing plastic onto what will become a prosthetic arm for a child in South Sudan.

Founded by John Masterson Burke through his charity, the Winifred Masterson Burke Relief Foundation, the hospital opened in April 1915 on land purchased from the Society of New York Hospital.

“The diseases and conditions that we treat have changed and undoubtedly will change in the next century,” said Dr. Mary Beth Walsh, the medical director at Burke, in remarks at the dedication of the historical display. Visits to the display are free.

Among the items in the display are John Masterson Burke’s pocket watch, a World War I-era U.S. Navy uniform and architectural drawings of the hospital campus from McKim, Mead & White, the famed firm that also designed New York’s

A 3-D printer makes a hand that will be used as part of a prosthetic arm for a child in South Sudan.

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital’s campus was built on land purchased from the Society of New York Hospital and designed by famed architectural firm McKim, Mead & White.

Pennsylvania Station and Columbia University’s Morningside Heights campus, among other significant works.

In the early days, Burke treated patients with “splints, crutches and casts,” Walsh said. “Our ability to treat patients has changed significantly, although those things do still provide a lot of help.”

“One hundred years ago, rehab — the specialty — didn’t really exist, and this wasn’t called a hospital,”

Walsh told the Business Journal.

Originally, Burke treated patients with heart disease, pneumonia, and other ailments with a combination of rest and exercise. “It was rest and exercise in the proper mix.

It was really fairly simple.”

Walsh, a rheumatologist, has spent her 35 years at Burke researching treatments for arthritis, which used to be a crippling disease.

“I came here because there was an overwhelming need to develop a whole service for crippled rheumatoid arthritis patients, some of whom were quite young,” Walsh said. Previously, Burke had a “longstanding neurological focus. And the progress and change that has been made in my life in medical science is astounding.”

Nowadays, Walsh said that it is extremely rare for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis to end up crippled.

In addition to patient care, Burke maintains a strong research focus. Among the many notable researchers at Burke is Barry Jordan, one of the first neurologists to focus on the effects of contact sports such as boxing and football on the brain.

In addition to his role at Burke, Jordan is the chief medical officer for the New York State Athletic

Commission, and has been named to the NFL Players Association Mackey-White Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, the NCAA’s concussion task force and the Pop Warner Football advisory committee. His work has made him a significant figure in the research and discussion of brain trauma caused by repetitive injury from sports.

“When I first started working with boxing, I had suspicions that it would involve other sports, including soccer, football, hockey and rugby,” Jordan told the Business Journal last summer. “My major concern regarding boxing and contact and collision sports are the longterm consequences associated with participation in those sports, and the possible link between repetitive traumatic brain injury and the risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders.”

“Our commitment to reducing physical disability and ensuring that each patient has an opportunity to be restored and to restore himself to a maximal functional level will remain a hallmark,” Walsh said.

“I think where this hospital’s roots are deep and enduring is in providing hospital-based care for those folks that need it, regardless of their diagnosis.”

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HealthPrize appoints board of advisers

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orwalk-based HealthPrize Technologies LLC recently formed a board of advisers to help guide the medication-adherence company’s growth.

A company spokeswoman said the advisers — Katherine Milkman, Walid Gellad, Gabe Zichermann, James Kalustian and Michael Lewis — will provide a range of expertise to HealthPrize, which provides an online/ mobile platform aimed at getting patients to take their medication.

Milkman, an assistant professor at

the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, focuses her research on big data to document the ways people deviate from making optimal choices. She examines what factors cause one to lose self-control.

Gellad is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and assistant professor of health policy and management in the university’s Graduate School of Public Health, as well as an adjunct scientist at the Rand Corp. He is an authority on the topic of medication

adherence, HealthPrize reported.

Zichermann is chairman of GSummit, a gathering for experts across industries to share insights about “gamification,” using game-like approaches to engage customers.

He has authored books on how leaders can leverage gamification strategy in the face of competition. He co-founded the strategic consultancy and product lab Dopamine, where he works with brands and startups.

Kalustian is the former chairman of Ambassadors Group, an educational travel

company, and former chief operating officer of RxAnte, a venture-backed information technology company that focuses on improving health through focusing on medication adherence for chronic disease.

Lewis, a management consultant providing strategic and financial advice to health care companies and health care investment firms, formerly served as head of strategy and business development at Prodigy Health, a $600 million Aetna subsidiary. He was a member of Aetna’s corporate development and strategy group, securing a number of acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures, HealthPrize reported.

— Crystal Kang

Talalay — » From page 1

He lost 85% of his blood, but never his will to live.

Billy Davis Motorcycle accident survivor / Trainer

Billy describes his motorcycle accident as if it happened in slow motion.

Fortunately, the fast thinking of a passerby, and the rapid response of the trauma and surgery team at Westchester Medical Center saved his life and gave him back the greatest gift of all — a chance to see his son again.

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The company, founded in 1975, manufactures 22,000 mattresses and 1 million pillows a year. The mattresses are supplied to 300 different companies nationwide.

On average, retail stores sell these mattresses for $3,000 to $7,000. The company has distribution sites throughout the U.S. and customers from Europe, Asia and Australia.

Its two manufacturing sites for the Talalay products are in Connecticut and Texas.

As a supporter of healthy sleep, the company offers mattresses that support and even weight distribution and says its products keep the spine aligned and fully relaxed, preventing back pain and relieving tension in critical points throughout the body. The mattresses are guaranteed to last 10 to 20 years, depending on the model, and the pillows to last three years, Fisher said.

The company envisions expanding its line of products beyond bedding and into the living room space.

“We’ve looked at companies that produce furniture, and generally speaking, most of what we produce is relatively expensive,” Fisher said. “But we do have a customer based in Norway that produces high end furniture, and each month, we ship about two containers that are 40-feet-long to them.”

The name change also serves as a clean slate for a company recovering from hardship. Latex International filed for bankruptcy protection in May and sustained a fire in its principal dryer in June. The company announced in December that it reached an agreement with the committee representing its unsecured creditors and filed a joint reorganization plan in its bankruptcy case. A company spokesperson said Latex International was no longer for sale.

Hospice center opens in Danbury

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alling it “a journey that has been stressful, energizing, loving and worth every minute,” Cynthia E. Roy, CEO and president of Regional Hospice and Home Care, cut the ribbon Jan. 26 at the hospice’s Center for Comfort Care & Healing, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury.

Some 200 donors, political supporters and others attended, many of whom helped bring to fruition what the center called “a new era in end-of-life care to the people of Connecticut.”

Officials with the hospice billed the 36,000-square-foot facility as Connecticut’s “first and only nonprofit, family focused all-private-suite hospice center.”

More than 1,000 patients, many of them children, are expected to come to the center during the first year.

“A passing should be sacred,” Roy said.

“It should be honored. It should be witnessed. We are hospice workers. We are witnesses to this final sacred moment in

someone’s life. We are blessed and honored to help our patients and their families at this deeply personal time.”

The construction of the center came after nearly seven years of work by Regional Hospice and other advocates in end-of-life care to modernize hospice legislation in the state. Gov. Dannel Malloy and former Gov. M. Jodi Rell were among those who supported changes in legislation, which passed unanimously and which Malloy signed into law in 2012.

Roy said she expects patients will come to the new hospice center from a 50-mile radius surrounding Danbury, In addition, “Regional Hospice will continue to serve patients with hospice, palliative and comfort care in their own homes, nursing homes, assisted living homes, group homes and hospitals, as it has done for more than 30 years,” she said. “The new center is an additional option for those who seek it.”

— Bill Fallon

From left, former state Rep. David Scribner; Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton; Regional Hospice and Home Care CEO and President Cynthia E. Roy; Regional Hospice Vice President of Finance Linda Smitas; and state Rep. Janice Giegler.

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Not Just a Place to Hang Art Ridgefield Guild of Artists began in 1974 with 17 local artists who wanted a space to create and exhibit their art. This original group has grown to several hundred members over the past 40 years. Today, the guild is a well-recognized, regional and community-based art organization promoting both the visual arts and arts education.

But, did you know the guild offers much more than a place to hang art? Our current exhibition is “Humor Me,” a lighthearted member show meant to tickle your funny bone. This weekend, we offer two fun events to complement this theme.

The guild transforms into a comedy club on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. with “Stand Up and Humor Me,” featuring local comedians Jane Condon and Mina Hartong. Saturday afternoon, Feb. 7, 4pm, Ridgefielder and New Yorker magazine cartoonist and author Roz Chast will be on hand for a book signing.

Each exhibition includes a walk & talk, where selected artists discuss their artistic process, and an artists salon, where artists gather and mingle, bringing back that clubhouse feel of the guild’s early days.

RGA also provides an artistic outlet for the younger members of our community. We offer kids art classes and a multiarts summer camp. Our studio is a great spot for creative birthday parties and a place for scouts to gain their badges.

We also partner with Ridgefield High School to bring an annual student art show to our upstairs gallery.

We have collaborated with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra, the Ridgefield Library and SPHERE, a local nonprofit working with the developmentally disabled. We have an artist in residency program and host a town-wide art walk with the Ridgefield Arts Council.

Each year ends with “Festive Home,” a five-week holiday emporium fundraiser, featuring vignettes created by artists and area decorators. We just celebrated our 10th annual holiday event.

It’s evident we are not just a place to hang art. I invite you to visit Ridgefield Guild of Artists this weekend during our “Humor Me” events and at rgoa.org to discover all we offer.

Pamela Stoddart, executive director, Ridgefield Guild of Artists Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329.

For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

FCBUZZ

Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

Stepping Stones Brings Sun, Moon and Stars to Norwalk Opened Jan. 31 is the incredible exhibit “My Sky,” funded by NASA and created through a partnership between Boston Children’s Museum and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. My Sky is an exhibit about the universe. But it is also about each of us and how the sky above impacts our lives here on Earth. The sky is, after all, universal. It is something we all share. “My Sky” invites children and adults to explore the sun, the moon and the stars together in an immersive, inviting environment. Families are encouraged to “look up” not only when they visit the exhibit, but also in their everyday lives. And “My Sky” gives families the chance to practice science skills like observing, communicating, noticing patterns, predicting, imagining and more – science skills that are fundamental to astronomy and skills that scientists and engineers use every day.

Stepping Stone’s mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages 10 and under and enhance their understanding of the world. The museum seeks to create an environment that inspires lifelong learning and supports parents, caregivers and educators as facilitators of

children’s explorations. At Stepping Stones, play is serious business. We understand that children learn best by doing.

Our learning framework is a strong set of foundational ideas that guides the planning of all of the museum’s experiences – exhibits, programs, promotional events and partnerships.

To learn more and for directions and hours, visit steppingstonesmuseum.org.

Westport Arts Center and Wadsworth Atheneum Explore Coney Island History Curated by Westport Arts Center artistic director Helen Klisser During, “Coney Island: Side Show” features more than 50 works by 14 photographers. A companion show to the Wadsworth Atheneum’s “Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861 - 2008,” curated by Robin Jaffee Frank, this exhibition focuses on photographs that depict Coney Island’s attraction and transformation of people and place over the last 80 years.

These vignettes or “side shows” captured by major photographers such as Arthur Leipzig, Sid Grossman, Bruce Davidson and Morris Engel, are kindly on loan from Stephen Wilkes, “Coney Island Boardwalk, N.Y., Day to Night 2011”, archival digital c-print.

Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York, and are available for purchase. Also featured are works by Weegee will speak at the Westport Arts Center about Coney Island and major Connecticut photographers, Nathaniel Gibbons, on March 10. Frank is the chief curator and Krieble curaDouglas Healey, David Kalman and Stephen Wilkes. tor of American painting and sculpture at the Wadsworth There are two additional programs available to those cu- Atheneum Museum of Art. rious to learn more: Friday, Feb. 13, 11a.m., is a behind-theFor more information, contact the Westport Arts Center at 203scenes “Art Safari” of the Wadsworth’s exhibition “Coney 222-7070 or westportartscenter.org. The Westport Arts Center Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861 - 2008.” Also, gallery is open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 Robin Jaffee Frank, curator of the Wadsworth’s exhibition, p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., 51 Riverside Ave., Westport.

Visit FCBuzz.org for more information on events and how to get listed.

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Presented by: Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS FILED Aloupis, Lou and Scott Kaluczky, Stamford. Filed by Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara LLC, Greenwich. $466,290 in favor of Kevin P. Kennedy, Stamford.

Property: 381 Hope St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 12.

ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Athan, Elizabeth A., Shelton. Released by Jason Wescott. $450,000 in favor of Jennifer Sommers, Michael Forgey, Kay Forgey and Jacqueline McClardy, Shelton. Property: 7 Soundcrest Drive, Shelton. Filed Jan. 12.

Leask, Phoebe, et al., Stratford. Released by Brody Wilkinson PC, Southport. $781 in favor of Oronoque Village Tax District, Stratford. Property: Unit 93A in Seminole Lane, Stratford. Filed Jan. 12.

Vahora, Idrishbhai, et al., Trumbull. Released by Richard C. Feldman, New Haven. $75,000 in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, New Haven.

Property: 5133 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Filed Jan. 9.

BANKRUPTCIES Faragasso East Elm LLC, 402 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Chapter 11.

Assets: $500,000 to $1 million. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Creditors: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, $1.2 million. Debtor’s attorney: Donald M. Brown, Greenwich. Case no. 5:15-bk50049. Filed Jan. 12.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL All Seasons Construction, contractor for Augusta Drive Investments LLC. Change use of building to a commercial building at 2 Augusta Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,500.

Filed Jan. 13.

ARC Tec LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Gene Boshes. Demolish the interior partitions in an existing commercial space at 35 Courtland St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed Dec. 14.

Baybrook Remodelers, West Haven, contractor for University Veterinary Specialists Inc. Remodel the physical therapy suite for veterinary specialists with new partitions, new windows and door openings and remodel the bathroom in an existing commercial space at 880 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $64,000.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

CH Trap Falls Association LLC, contractor for Red Bull. Perform a tenant fit-up in an existing commercial space at 100 Trap Falls Road Ext., Shelton. Estimated cost: $94,500.

Filed Dec. 24.

G&W Development LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Perform a tenant fit-out to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 42 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 7.

Gesualdi Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Thomas J. McDonald, et al. Renovate the lobby in an existing commercial space at 777 Long Ridge Road, Buildings A and B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $750,000.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Greystar Development & Construction LP, contractor for Elan Kennedy Flats LLC. Construct a foundation for a new commercial structure at Kennedy Avenue, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Jan. 15.

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Jenhar Associates LLC, contractor for Chin Okwuka. Replace the external stairs in an existing commercial space at 16 E. Franklin St., Danbury.

Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Jan. 5.

JNC Contracting Associates LLC, Danbury, contractor for town of Ridgefield. Replace the kitchen floor, remodel a bathroom, move a wall and perform roof work to renovate an existing commercial space at 545 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $170,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Kuchma Corp., Bridgeport, contractor for 263 Golden Hill St. LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $33,700.

Filed Dec. 14.

Payuk, Steve R., Stamford, contractor for One Harbor Point Square LLC. Perform an interior fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2200 Atlantic St., Unit S1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $600,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Payuk, Steve R., Stamford, contractor for One Harbor Point Square LLC. Add an underground slab and perform mechanical alterations to an existing commercial space at 2200 Atlantic St., Unit S1, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Priority Fleet Services LLC, contractor for Eppoliti Industrial Realty Inc. Enlarge the car openings and install a new door to an existing commercial space at 15 Great Pasture Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Richards Corp., Terryville, contractor for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upgrade finishes in the toilet room, baptismal font and perform minor alterations in a church at 834 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $54,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Viking, Bridgeport, contractor for Bpt. Historic Ventures LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1115 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $493,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Viking, Bridgeport, contractor for Bpt. Historic Ventures LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1103 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $82,000. Filed Dec. 16.

RESIDENTIAL Abhiehek, Agrawal, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 34 Patriot Trail, Shelton. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Amaya General Contractor LLC, contractor for Yesika Pena-Herrera.

Remodel an existing single-family residence at 36 Carol St., Danbury.

Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Jan. 15.

AT Realty 2 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new singlefamily house at 1 Finney Lane, Unit 1A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $170,000.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Saaver LLC, Shelton, contractor for Riverdale Diner. Perform interior alterations in an existing commercial space at 521 River Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 30.

AT Realty 2 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new singlefamily house at 1 Finney Lane, Unit 1B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $170,000.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

SS Norden Club, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 4 Seabright Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Attina, Caroline and Philip Attina, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 35 Lilac Lane, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Tenzaca, Carlos, contractor for 9-11 Main Street LLC. Relocate two bathrooms and a handicapped bathroom in an existing commercial space at 9 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 8.

Barone, Nancy L. and Chris A. Barone, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing singlefamily residence at 255 Soundview Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $21,240.

Filed Dec. 30.

Three 75 Fairfield Ave Assocs, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations for a warehouse storage office in an existing commercial space at 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $444,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

BLT Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for BLT Reserve LLC. Construct a new residential five-plus family dwelling at Building 3 of Woodland Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $21 million. Filed Jan. 7.

Three Hundred & One Main St LLC, Danbury, contractor for self.

Construct a new retail store at 301 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Two Harbor Point Square LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Alter the interior of the second floor of an existing commercial space at 100 Washington Blvd., Unit S2, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $1.3 million. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Viking, Bridgeport, contractor for Bpt. Historic Ventures LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1135 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $135,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Breannan, Cheryl A., Shelton, contractor for self. Install gas forced warm air system in an existing singlefamily residence at 57 Church St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $12,680. Filed Dec. 29.

Ehrenkranz, Pamela, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Remove a gas fireplace in an existing single-family residence and replace existing wall and new wall with cabinets at 29 Hackett Circle North, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Llewellyn, Christine and Robert Llewellyn, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence, add new windows and a new door at 130 Fieldcrest Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $23,200. Filed Jan. 13.

Majoica, Miguel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add a basement bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 99 Fairview Ave. Ext., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,800.

Filed Dec. 12.

Martin, Gayle L., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Repair the Sheetrock on the property of an existing single-family residence at 2553 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $140. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

MK Remodeling, Fairfield, contractor for Vinivius Lopes. Demolish the porch on an existing single-family residence at 1309 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $21,000.

Filed Dec. 14.

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Mottolese, Peter J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Certificate of estoppel issued. Add a deck to an existing single-family residence at 77 Buckingham Drive, Stamford. For no cost paid.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

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Nyitrai, Hiedi, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform work on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 260 Vincelette St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed Dec. 16.

Palmiotto, Steven A., Danbury, contractor for self. Repair the roof on an existing single-family residence at 6 Morris St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Jan. 5.

Patric’s Carpentry LLC, contractor for Inez Tristao. Replace the electrical heating with gas heating in an existing single-family residence at 25 Driftway Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Jan. 12.

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Pivovar, Matthew, Shelton, contractor for self. Install a wood burning stove on the property of an existing single-family residence at 210 Meadow St., Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Dec. 30.

Pokhoday, Nataliya, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a powder room to finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 124 Dundee Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Queiroga, Robson, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the exterior of an existing single-family residence at 90 Huntington Road, Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 13.

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Eschert, Tara L. and Scott G. Eschert, Shelton, contractor for self.

Add a roof-mounted solar system to an existing single-family residence at 53 Suren Lane, Shelton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 29.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] ANTINOZZI ASSOCIATES COMPLETES ACADEMY Bridgeport-based ANTINOZZI ASSOCIATES, an architecture and interior design �irm, announced completion of NEW BRITAIN’S CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL’S (CREC) MEDICAL PROFESSION AND TEACHER PREPARATION (MP-TP) ACADEMY. Antinozzi Associates was awarded this $64.5 project million in 2010, which accommodates sixth through 12th grades for 700 students. Construction was completed in Summer 2014 for the start of the 2014-2015 academic year.

HOGAN NAMED CHAIRWOMAN-ELECT OF EDUCATION GROUP ANDREA HOGAN of Hamden, director for global education at QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY, was elected chairwoman of Region XI of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. As chairwoman-elect, Hogan serves on the leadership team in the New England region of NAFSA, which is billed as the world’s largest nonprofit for international education and exchange.

The new Capital Region Education Council’s Medical Profession and Teacher Preparation Academy.

Photo courtesy of Robert Benson Photography.

WIGGIN AND DANA ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

Jenny Chou.

Helen Heintz.

Evan Kipperman.

WIGGIN AND DANA, a law firm with offices in New Haven, Stamford, Greenwich and Hartford, announced three new partners: JENNY CHOU, HELEN HEINTZ and EVAN KIPPERMAN. Chou is a partner in the litigation department and white-collar

defense, government investigations and corporate compliance practice group. She advises clients in allegations of security violations, false claims and other regulatory matters.

Heintz is a partner in the private client services department. She advises clients in connection with tax-

efficient estate, gift and income tax planning and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

Kipperman is a partner in the corporate department. His clients include early stage companies, publicly held middle-market companies and private equity firms.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION granted the FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AGENCY $20,000 for its summer enrichment program. Serving Norwalk youth four days per week for six weeks during the summer break, the program offers educational activities for children.

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O’BRIEN GREEN JOINS OPERATION FUEL KIMBERLY O’BRIEN GREEN of West Hartford was appointed director of development for Hartford-based Operation Fuel, a nonprofit providing emergency energy assistance to low-income individuals, families, elderly and the disabled to areas including Fairfield County. Her responsibilities include managing the development, fundraising and marketing functions.

Kimberly O’Brien Green.

CRAVEN JOINS CARTUS CORP. Danbury-based CARTUS CORP., an international relocation service provider, appointed JACK CRAVEN vice president of business development

for the Midwest region. Craven most recently served as vice president of business development for Weichert Workforce.

THE CENTER HOSTS ANNUAL WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN FORUM

SUMMER PROGRAM RECEIVES $20K FROM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Students and high school volunteers from FCA’s summer enrichment program this past summer.

Andrea Hogan.

Stamford’s THE CENTER FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS COUNSELING AND EDUCATION (The Center) presents its third annual Women Empowering Women Forum, Feb. 25, 6-9 p.m., Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa, 242 Tresser Boulevard, Stamford.

Rebecca Surran, Emmy awardwinning anchor at News 12 Connecticut, is moderating the panel discussion titled, “Building Your Personal Brand.” Panelists include: MARY ABBAZIA, managing director, Impact Planning Group; RENIE ANDERSON, senior vice president, sponsorships and partnership management, NFL;

Rebecca Suran.

NATALIE GRAINGER, director, The Chelsea Piers squash program; and JUDY GROSS, CEO, Over 40 Females.

To register, call 203-348-9346 or visit thecenter-ct.org.

tion. Cookie-inspired items include a raspberry-swirl cheesecake, trifle, banana cream pie and ice cream sundaes. The desserts are available through Feb. 28, Parallel Post, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull.

ANGEL COMMERCIAL LEASES RETAIL SPACE

Temple Israel features Temple Israel Networking Group for individuals in their job search, 2 p.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. Event is free and open to the public.

Stamford’s Tuesday Morning Business Group features networking meetings, 7:30-8:30 a.m., every Tuesday, The Little Monkey Café, 471 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. For more information, email Cheryl at cherylcreativeservices@gmail.com or call 203-249-0487.

Katie Nugent.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES NEW ENGLAND PROPERTIES (BHHS), a real estate company with offices in Connecticut and Rhode Island, announced KATIE NUGENT of the Wilton sales office as sales executive of the month. Nugent won the award based on her sales results and commitment to the BHHS New England Properties.

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce is offering a tour of the new Regional Hospice and Home Care, 5-7 p.m., 30 Milestone Road, Danbury. The 36,000 square foot center features 12 private, pet-friendly suits, a chapel, library, hair salon, spa and dining room with a professional chef.

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

CONSTANT CONTACT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CHERYL HENCHAR, founder and CEO of Stamford-based CHERYL’S CREATIVE SERVICES, a marketing firm, was named the Constant Contact Rookie of the Year at a Constant Contact Conference in Florida. GAIL GOODMAN, CEO of Constant Contact and CHRIS LESTER, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Constant Contact, presented the award.

Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) presents a three-night computer lab program teaching the basics of Quickbooks, 6-9 p.m., Feb 3rd, 5th and 11th at the Stamford location. See the WBDC website for details.

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Trumbull’s PARALLEL POST, a restaurant offering modern American cuisine, is collaborating with the GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT to debut a limited-time-only dessert menu featuring the Girl Scout cookie collec-

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Christine O’Leary’s Stand-Up Comedy Workshop, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

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CHOYCE PETERSON INC., a commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm servicing Fairfield County and Westchester County, N.Y., appointed ADAM M. COGNETTA vice president. His responsibilities include advising corporate tenants with their real estate needs.

Women’s Business Development Council hosts a nine-week program to help attendees develop business plans and reach new levels of growth. The program is 6-9 p.m., every Monday, Feb. 23-April 27, in Shelton; 6-9 p.m., every Tuesday, Feb. 24 to April 28, in Stamford. For more information, contact Jamie Goddard at 203-353-1750 or jgoddard@ctwbdc.org.

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FACTS Rock Harbor Builders LLC, Sherman, contractor for Robert Dadamo and Anne M. Dadamo. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 8 Blackstone Court, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new residential unit with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms at 15 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $264,792. Filed Jan. 14.

Ross, Jason T., contractor for Brian S. Rinelli. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 126 Westville Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Jan. 8.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Install plumbing in an existing single-family residence at 560 River Road, Shelton.

Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Dec. 24.

S W Builders, Norwalk, contractor for Beverly Smith. Renovate the existing bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 381 Seltsam Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000.

Filed Dec. 13.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Install plumbing in an existing single-family residence at 560 River Road, Shelton.

Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Dec. 24.

Skakacz, Krystyna, Stamford, contractor for self. Add a shower to a half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 508 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,400.

Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

THD At Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Allison Rabin. Replace vinyl windows on an existing single-family residence at 28 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

THD At Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Louis N. Eveno, et al. Add fiberglass attic insulation in an existing singlefamily residence at 38 Puritan Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,419. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

THD At Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for John J. Dorsey. Install vinyl siding on an existing single-family residence at 6 Pleasant View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,312. Filed Jan. 7.

THD At Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for John H. Triebe and Linda E. Triebe.

Replace one window at an existing single-family residence at 36 Jeanette Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,100. Filed Jan. 7.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Construct a new residential four-plus family dwelling at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $953,700. Filed Jan. 14.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new residential unit with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms at 11 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $229,602. Filed Jan. 14.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new residential unit with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms at 13 Winding Ridge Way, Danbury. Estimated cost: $229,602. Filed Jan. 14.

Toll CT II Limited Partnership, Newtown, contractor for self. Install plumbing in an existing single-family residence at 560 River Road, Shelton.

Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Dec. 24.

Trinity Solar, contractor for Christine Qin, et al. Add solar panels to the roof of an existing single-family residence at 28 Sil Cam Drive, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $26,520. Filed Jan. 13.

Tyrrell, Diane and Gary W. Tyrrell, Danbury, contractor for self.

Replace the existing windows on an existing single-family residence at 11 Quien St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,792. Filed Jan. 5.

Williams Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Chan Bengho.

Construct a new kitchen and pantry in an existing single-family residence at 253 Guinea Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $51,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

Yanes Home Improvement LLC, Stamford, contractor for 5/9 Woodland Avenue LLC. Replace roof rafters, carpet, cabinets, add new floors, replace bathroom due to fire damage in an existing single-family residence at 9 Woodland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Jan. 12 and Jan. 16.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Baxter International Inc., et al., Deerfield, Ill. Filed by Jose Corea, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by a car owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the scope of his work. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any and all other legal and equitable relief in accordance with the claims of the plaintiff.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6047957-S. Filed Jan. 15.

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Dollar Tree Stores Inc., Cheshire.

Filed by Bernice Sanches-Otero, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Law Offices of John K. Cochane PC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she fell on boxes in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to secure boxes in the aisles of the stores. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as this court may deem equitable or proper.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6047892-S. Filed Jan. 12.

The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., New Haven. Filed by Beth Rheiner, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Capozziello & Capozziello LLC, Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she was hit by a mobile piece of equipment owned by the defendants and driven by an employee of the defendants in the scope of his work. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6047963-S. Filed Jan. 16.

Villas Hardwood Floors LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Joyce Meehan and Richard Meehan, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Law Offices of Lori M. Dion LLC, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this construction suit against the defendant alleging that they had paid for construction services which were completed in an unworkmanlike manor. The plaintiffs allege that the defendant was negligent in installing wood floors and were unjustly enriched. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive damages, attorney fees, costs and such other further relief as law or equity may provide.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6047920-S. Filed Jan. 13.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Connecticut Family Orthopedics PC, Danbury. Filed by Rosemarie Kakos and John Kakos, Danbury.

Plaintiff’s attorneys: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly treat the fracture of Rosemarie Kakos. As a result, the plaintiffs allegedly suffered emotional distress and severe pain. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016705-S. Filed Jan. 16.

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FIGURES McCoy Enterprises LLC, Brookfield. Filed by Daniel Cowles, Torrington. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Nicholas Law Firm LLC, Torrington.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on ice on a premise owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that it failed to give warnings of the defective condition of the icy area. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief as this court may seem just and equitable.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016700-S. Filed Jan. 15.

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Cherry Hill Construction Inc., North Branford. Filed by USA. Plaintiff’s attorney: Douglas P. Morabito, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this criminal case against the defendant alleging that they made false statements about a contribution to a plan and falsified tax returns.

Case no. 3:15-cr-00002-JBA. Filed Jan. 13.

Greenwich Construction LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Edan Park and Bob Koo Park, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Peter Newton Freiberg, White Plains, N.Y. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this construction suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant had placed an improper mechanic’s lien on the premised owned by the plaintiffs. Additionally, the plaintiffs allege that the defendant defrauded them by charging them more for labor costs than necessary. The plaintiffs seek an order discharging the mechanic’s lien.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024374-S. Filed Jan. 16.

Professional Dry Cleaning Services LLC, Stamford. Filed by Argo US, San Antonio, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: William E. Seiden, Avon. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for insurance coverage provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $9,395, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, statutory interest, costs and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024341-S. Filed Jan. 13.

Underwriters At Lloyd’s London, Hartford. Filed by Devra Sirot, Weston. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Offices of Mirto & Rasile LLC, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that she had a policy of homeowners insurance with the defendant. The plaintiff alleges that she had damages to her property due to a water leakage and that the defendant failed to compensate her. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and any other damages within the jurisdiction of the court.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024371-S. Filed Jan. 16.

ACI Auto Group LLC, et al., East Windsor. Filed by Rock Williams, South Windsor. Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this Truth in Lending suit against the defendants alleging that they fraudulently repossessed his vehicle before his first payment was due. The plaintiff claims damages, statutory damages, punitive damages and such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00058-WWE. Filed Jan. 14.

Conagra Foods Inc., Omaha, Neb. Filed by Associated Indemnity Corp., Novato, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Action: The plaintiff has brought this product liability suit against the defendant alleging that they manufactured a can of Pam which exploded on the countertop of the plaintiff’s insured, causing the plaintiff to pay out damages. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to properly design the products. The plaintiff claims $560,000 in monetary damages, costs and such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00063-VLB. Filed Jan. 14.

Hartford Life Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Valerie Sullivan, Martinez, Calif. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cummings, Lanza & Purnhagen LLC, South Windsor. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance contract suit against the defendant alleging that they failed to pay benefits due under the insurance contract and denied benefits without reasonable costs. The plaintiff claims $75,000 in monetary damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, expenses, costs and interest.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00055-AWT. Filed Jan. 13.

National Recovery Agency Inc., et al., Harrisburg, Pa. Filed by Danielle Evans, Naugatuck. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this telecommunications suit against the defendants alleging that they made automated calls to her cellphone without her permission, causing her damages in the form of unwanted cellphone charges.

The plaintiff claims costs, attorney’s fees, statutory damages, treble damages and such other and further relief as may be deemed necessary.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00043-JAM. Filed Jan. 12.

Walgreens, Deerfield, Ill. Filed by Kenneth Grayson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: self-representing. Action: The plaintiff has brought this disability discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that they lowered his performance based on his inability to perform tasks he was unable to perform due to his disability. The defendant allegedly changed his rate of pay while he was on his disability leave and eventually terminated him. The plaintiff claims $300,000 in monetary damages, back pay, lifetime employee discounts and health insurance.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00038-AVC. Filed Jan. 13.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Brown, Madge E. and Trevor C. Brown, et al., Danbury. Appointed committee: Eva M. DeFranco, Danbury. Property: 1 Ironwood Drive, Danbury. Amount: $275,100. Docket no. DBD-cv-06-5001128S. Filed Jan. 15.

Krawtschenko Jr., Nicholas, Shelton. Appointed committee: William J. Ryan Jr., Shelton. Property: 58 Fort Hill Ave., Shelton. Amount: $107,340.

Docket no. AAN-cv-14-6015502-S. Filed Jan. 5.

Lippman, Doris T., et al., Westport. Appointed committee: Frank W. Livolsi Jr., Westport. Property: 9 Woods End Lane, Westport. Amount: $727,559 Docket no. FST-cv-106006278-S. Filed Jan. 9.

Rieder, William, et al., Shelton. Appointed committee: James J. Tyma, Shelton. Property: 31 Little Fox Run, Shelton. Amount: $244,962. Docket no.

AAN-cv-14-6016094-S. Filed Dec. 30.

COMMERCIAL 10 Crane Street LLC, Ridgefield.

Seller: Steve Baluzy, Brookfield. Property: 10 Crane St., Danbury. Amount: $135,000. Filed Jan. 5.

131 Old Road LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Joan Marie Sheehy, Westport. Property: 131 Old Road, Westport. Amount: $800,000. Filed Jan. 12.

18 Euclid Avenue LLC, Weston.

Seller: John Gregor Jr. and Marilyn Brennan, Stamford. Property: 28 Avery St., Stamford. Amount: $190,000.

Filed Jan. 5.

215 BP Ave LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Thomas J. Castiello and Joseph L. Castiello, Derby. Property: 215 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $1 million.

Filed Jan. 5.

25 Sylvan Road South LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Trust Realty Corp., Westport. Property: 25 Sylvan Road South, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 9.

74 Myrtle Avenue LLC, Westport.

Seller: Estelle T. Margolis, Westport.

Property: Plots A and B, Map 7523, Westport. Amount: $650,000. Filed Jan. 15.

FACTS A J Atta, Greenwich. Seller: Krzystof Ciszewski, Naugatuck. Property: 79 Bassick Road, Trumbull. Amount: $600,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Broadway Trumbull LLC, Roxbury. Seller: Benedetto Di Marco and Asunta Di Marco, Trumbull. Property: 10-14 Broadway and 20 Whitney Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 19.

Broadway Trumbull LLC, Roxbury. Seller: Benedetto Di Marco and Sue Di Marco, Trumbull. Property: 6 Whitney Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $1.

Filed Dec. 19.

HH & C LLC, Monroe. Seller: 62 Perry Avenue LLC, Weston. Property: 62-64 Perry Ave., Shelton. Amount: $280,000. Filed Dec. 30.

KAKA Enterprises LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Michael Woodrow, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. Property: 1 Beaver Brook Road, Unit 13, Danbury.

Amount: $120,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Linden House LLC, Stamford. Seller: Leonard Mark, Stamford. Property: 10 Linden Place, Stamford. Amount: $750,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Myrtle Avenue Apartments LLC, Stamford. Seller: Eltrim Corp., Botsford. Property: 148 and 154 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed Jan. 13.

Nanoviricides Inc., West Haven.

Seller: Inno-Haven LLC, Shelton. Property: Long Hill Cross Road, Map 1741, Shelton. Amount: $4.2 million. Filed Jan. 7.

Nejame Development LLC, Danbury. Seller: Roy F. Hunt and Barbara J. Hunt, Danbury. Property: 10 and 10A Home Place, Danbury. Amount: $120,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Pinewood Lake Construction LLC, Trumbull. Seller: 642 Booth Hill LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 642 Booth Hill Road, Shelton. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 23.

PK Trumbull LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Madjac Holdings LLC, Trumbull.

Property: 4269 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $276,000. Filed Dec. 30.

Prindle Lane LLC, Bethel. Seller: Banta Corp., Chicago, Ill. Property: Prindle Lane, Danbury. Amount: $4.6 million. Filed Jan. 5.

Property Choices LLC, Huntington.

Seller: FSB Properties Inc., Flushing, N.Y. Property: 2685 Reservoir Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $212,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Provident Funding Associates LP, San Bruno, Calif. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Plano, Texas. Property: 2 Cross St., Shelton.

For an undisclosed amount paid.

Filed Dec. 31.

Quarf LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Richard Uve, Genaro J. Rubino and Robert P. Masotti, Stamford. Property: Lots 19, 20 and 21 of Crescent Manor Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 9.

RJR Builders LLC, Danbury. Seller: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 29 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Jan. 14.

RJR Builders LLC, Danbury. Seller: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 33 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Jan. 14.

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

Seller: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 14 Blueberry Lane, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 6.

TGM Anchor Point LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Harbor Financing LLC, Arlington, Va. Property: Parcels 100 and 140, Southfield Avenue, Stamford.

Amount: $165 million. Filed Jan. 15.

The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Seller: Marjorie A. Brelsford, Shelton. Property: 81 Peck St., Stratford. Amount: $115,500. Filed Jan. 12.

The Kalcar Corp., Stratford. Seller: Marjorie A. Brelsford, Shelton. Property: Lots 30-31, Hubble Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $49,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Town of Trumbull, Trumbull. Seller: Zera Krzysztof, Trumbull. Property: 225 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 30.

Two Gryphons Three Graces LLC, Westport. Seller: Peter E. Liggett and Jean E. Collins, Westport. Property: 25 Greenbriar Road, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 6.

Water’s Edge Of Shelton LLC, Torrington. Seller: CKB LLC, Shelton.

Property: Route 110 of River Road, Shelton. Amount: $246,000. Filed Dec. 30.

Windermere 14 LLC, Stamford.

Seller: Techno Development LLC, Stamford. Property: 191 Erskine Road, Unit 15, Stamford. Amount: $600,000.

Filed Jan. 7.

Woodland Pacific LLC, Stamford.

Seller: 17-21 Woodland Corp., Stamford. Property: 17-21 Woodland Ave., Stamford. Amount: $627,900. Filed Jan. 6.

Woodland Pacific LLC, Stamford.

Seller: VR Associates LLC, Stamford.

Property: 679, 691, 693, 707 and 711 Pacific St., Stamford. Amount: $15.1 million. Filed Jan. 6.

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26 Deepwood LLC, Trumbull. Grantor: Michael Melisi, Trumbull. Property: 73 Sherman Ave., Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 19.

260 West Broad Street LLC, Stamford. Grantor: Carlos W. Rosas, Stamford. Property: 260 W. Broad St., Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 15.

28 West Avenue LLC, Stamford.

Grantor: Carlos W. Rosas and Elizabeth P. Toribio, Stamford. Property: 28 West Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 15.

53 Holly St. Ext LLC, Danbury.

Grantor: Jorge M. Galhardo, Danbury.

Property: 53 Holley Street Ext., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 13.

65 Danbury Road LLC, Ridgefield.

Grantor: Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Property: 65 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 13.

926 BDM LLC, Trumbull. Grantor: Amanda Cusello, Kara Marie Jones, Tamara Ann Rizzardi and Jon Henry Gendron, Trumbull. Property: 27 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 31.

Alba, Agnes, Shelton. Grantor: Phoenix Realty Management LLC, Shelton.

Property: 10 Grandison Place, Shelton.

For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 16.

Bailey, Patricia and William M. Babyak, Danbury. Grantor: Rosemarie Babyak, Danbury. Property: 29 Olive St., Danbury. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Jan. 12.

Barnas, Donna M., Branford. Grantor: Michael Tarzia, Danbury. Property: 6 Fairview Drive, Unit 1, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Barrato, Charles and Joseph John Barrato, Westport. Grantor: Joseph J. Barrato, Westport. Property: 3 Appletree Trail, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 7.

Barrato, Joseph John, Westport.

Grantor: Joseph J. Barrato, Westport.

Property: 8 Clover Lane, Westport.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 5.

Beck, David, trustee, Westport.

Grantor: David Beck, Westport. Property: 64 Roseville Road, Westport.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 5.

Bojadzic, Ermina, Stamford.

Grantor: Christopher M. Brecciano, Stamford. Property: 204 Seaton Road, Unit 1, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 16.

QUIT CLAIM

Bookless, Pamela J. and Michael P. Negri, Stamford. Grantor: Michael P. Negri and Pamela J. Bookless, Stamford. Property: 398 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 15.

2 Island Hill Avenue LLC, Ridgefield. Grantor: Sturges Brothers Inc., Ridgefield. Property: 2 Island Hill Ave., Ridgefield. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 13.

Bumactao, Emily T. and Bjorn Bumactao, Trumbull. Grantor: Emily T. Bumactao, Trumbull. Property: 63 Greenbrier Road, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 30.

FIGURES Caputo, Gene Maria and John Caputo, Westport. Grantor: Robert S.C. Holland and Nancy L. Holland, Westport. Property: 9 Indian Point Lane, Westport. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 13.

Caracciolo, David, Stamford. Grantor: Dahlinda Caracciolo, Stamford.

Property: 308 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 7.

Carrieri, Laura, Shelton. Grantor: Laura Carriera and Peter Carriera, Shelton. Property: 2 Ashwood Circle, Unit 6, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 29.

Carvalho, Isabel F. and Antonio M. Fernandes, Brookfield. Grantor: Antonio Fernandes and Maria Alice Fernandes, Danbury. Property: Lot 42, Map 4578, Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 6.

Cauchon, Jason, Shelton. Grantor: Alan M. Cauchon and Diana Cauchon, Shelton. Property: Unit 161 of Indian Well Road, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 5.

Checca, Michael, Mullica Hill, N.J. Grantor: Julian Checca and Anna Checca, Trumbull. Property: 8 Fairview Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $10.

Filed Dec. 18.

Cohen, Donald S., Shelton. Grantor: Christine Fasciano, Shelton. Property: 221 Deer Run, Shelton. Amount: $1.

Filed Dec. 23.

Connor, Kathleen M., Stratford.

Grantor: James J. Connor and Kathleen M. Connor, Stratford. Property: 71 Riverbend Road, Unit 71B, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 9.

Conte, Donato V., Danbury. Grantor: Amy E. Conte, Danbury. Property: 1 Diamond Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 5.

Cookerly, Susan, Stamford. Grantor: Richard E. Gildersvleeve and Stamford Landing Slips LLC, Stamford.

Property: Building Q, The Village in Stamford Landing, Stamford.

Amount: $28,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Darby Builders LLC, Southbury.

Grantor: Soundview Crossing LLC, Southbury. Property: Lot 3, Map 4435, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 24.

Diquattro, Catherine M., Shelton.

Grantor: Catherine M. Diquattro, Shelton. Property: 10 Kanangum Trail, Shelton. For no consideration paid.

Filed Dec. 22.

Drozeck, Beatrice M., Shelton.

Grantor: Beatrice M. Drozeck, Shelton.

Property: 12 Wilson Lane, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 31.

Drozeck, Walter J., Shelton. Grantor: Walter J. Drozeck, Shelton. Property: 12 Wilson Lane, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 31.

Duh, Paul, Oxford. Grantor: CT Houses LLC, Monroe. Property: 11 Mount Pleasant St., Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 15.

Fabrizio, Tiziano and Karen Olsen, Trumbull. Grantor: Karen Olsen and Tiziano Fabrizio, Trumbull. Property: 208 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull.

Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 29.

Fasciano, Christine, Shelton. Grantor: Donald S. Cohen, Shelton. Property: 221 Deer Run, Shelton. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Building 1, Unit B2, Danbury. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Jan. 8.

Hansen, Knute C., Shelton. Grantor: Jane B. Hansen, Shelton. Property: 8 Whitewood Drive, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 22.

Harborside Associates LLC, Stratford. Grantor: Shorty Long Irons I LLC, Stratford. Property: 946 Ferry Blvd. and US Route 1, Stratford. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 16.

Hayes, Lisa Jill, Westport. Grantor: Arthur Hull Hayes and Lisa Jill Hayes, Westport. Property: Lot 4, Map 4469, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Holland, Nancy L. and Robert S. C. Holland, Westport. Grantor: John Caputo and Gene Marie Caputo, Westport. Property: 7 Indian Point Road, Westport. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 13.

Hope Realty Group LLC, Stamford.

Grantor: Raymond Gaudio, Stamford.

Property: 196 Hope St., Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Hope Realty Group LLC, Stamford.

Grantor: Raymond Gaudio, Stamford.

Property: 25 Puritan Lane, Stamford.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Joosten, Nicolas Antonio, Darien.

Grantor: Retained Realty Inc., New York, N.Y. Property: 595 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $220,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Kinsbourne, Daniel A., Ridgefield.

Grantor: Daniel A. Kinsbourne and Daniela Kinsbourne, Ridgefield. Property: 89 Bobby’s Court, Ridgefield.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Komm III, Frederick and Ryan Komm, Trumbull. Grantor: Ryan Komm, Trumbull. Property: Lot 24, Elaine St., Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 18.

Kona, Neelu, Shelton. Grantor: Neela Rajanaka, Shelton. Property: 69 Country Walk, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 23.

Konoski, Elaine Friend and Thomas Konoski, Trumbull. Grantor: Elaine D. Konoski, Trumbull. Property: 16 Green Acres Lane, Trumbull.

Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 19.

Schaub, Brenda and Thomas F. Schaub, Ridgefield. Grantor: Thomas F. Schaub and Brenda C. Schaub, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 9A, Map 4384, Ridgefield. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Siders, Lisa and David Caracciolo, Stamford. Grantor: David Caracciolo, Stamford. Property: 308 Rock Rimmon Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 7.

Silverstein, Heidi and Margaret Pederson, Seymour. Grantor: Martin Weinberg, New Canaan. Property: 124 Woodside Green, Unit 3D, Stamford.

For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 5.

Sovereign Realty One LP, Stamford. Grantor: Ignacio Gonzalez and Analia Castelo, Potomac, Md. Property: 53 Prospect St., Unit 511, Stamford.

Amount: $119,500. Filed Jan. 7.

Staley, Elaine Anne and Graham D. Staley, Osceola, Fla. Grantor: Graham Staley and Elaine Anne Staley, Westport. Property: 19 Sterling Trail, Westport. For no consideration paid.

Filed Jan. 8.

Statewide Homes LLC, Redding.

Grantor: Brendan Leahy, Redding.

Property: 92 Lafayette St., Unit 5, Stamford. For an undisclosed amount paid. Filed Jan. 14.

Stevens, Todd F., Trumbull. Grantor: Christine M. Talerico, Cheshire.

Property: 35 Windy Ridge, Trumbull.

Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23.

Studeny, Kristin L., Trumbull.

Grantor: Matthew Pavia, Trumbull.

Property: 37 Lake Ave., Trumbull.

Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 23.

Telesca, Vito and Bernadette G. Telesca, Danbury. Grantor: Vito Telesca and Bernadette Telesca, Danbury. Property: 18 Country View Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Testa, Suzanne, Trumbull. Grantor: Robert Andrew Testa, Trumbull.

Property: 16 Robinwood Road, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 14.

Vallejo, Patricia and Julio Abel Heredia, Danbury. Grantor: Julio Abel Heredia, Danbury. Property: Lot 11, Shannon Ridge, Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 15.

Verdes, Mirta A. and Alejo Verdes, Shelton. Grantor: Alejo Verdes and Mirta J. Verdes, Shelton. Property: 75 Sorghum Road, Shelton. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 9.

Wadolowski, Zbigniew and Beata Ochnicka, Trumbull. Grantor: Beata Ochnicka, Trumbull. Property: 26 Cottage Place, Trumbull. Amount: $1.

Filed Dec. 24.

Wadolowski, Zbigniew and Beata Ochnicka, Trumbull. Grantor: Beata Ochnicka and Zbigniew Wadolowski, Trumbull. Property: 26 Cottage Place, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 24.

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FACTS Wallach, David, Stamford. Grantor: Sandra Wallach, Stamford. Property: 34 Lumanor Drive, Stamford.

Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 14.

Welge, Robert T., Northbrook, Ill. Grantor: Robert T. Welge and Muriel R. Welge, Trumbull. Property: Lot 57, White Plains Estates, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Wells Fargo Bank NA, Stratford.

Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Stratford. Property: 15 Early Ave., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 16.

Zuckerman, Mark, Fairfield. Grantor: Mark Zuckerman, Fairfield. Property: 80 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 22.

RESIDENTIAL

Spatz, Ian M., West Haven. Seller: Anthony W. Sorge Jr. and Daryl S. Sorge, Trumbull. Property: 93 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $292,000.

Filed Dec. 31.

Watson, Kristin I. and Richard E. Watson, Shelton. Seller: Fred J. Del Bianco Jr., Shelton. Property: 122 Maltby St., Unit 2, Shelton. Amount: $69,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Renna, Emily A. and Michael Beers, Danbury. Seller: Jose Rodrigues and Nancy Rodrigues, Kennebunk, Maine. Property: 1 Country Way, Danbury. Amount: $260,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Spencer, Megan D., Norwalk. Seller: Jay Vincent and Robert J. Jalbert Jr., Stratford. Property: 4 Randall Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $300,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Weiler, Jeffrey, Danbury. Seller: Jeffrey Weiler, Danbury. Property: 96 Orange St., Stratford. Amount: $68,250.

Filed Jan. 13.

Rodriguez, Ovando, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Newbury Renaissance LLC, Danbury. Property: 23 Scuppo Road, Building 1, Unit 6, Danbury. Amount: $138,097. Filed Jan. 12.

Ruggiero, Joseph, Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Antonio F. Amaral and Maria L. Amaral, New Milford. Property: 14 Harmony St., Danbury. Amount: $364,500. Filed Jan. 5.

Salce, Barbara and Gary Salce, Stratford. Seller: Jeffrey E. Bloch, Fairfield. Property: 10 Hancock St., Units 3 and 4, Stratford. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Atilho, Madalena and Rogerio Atilho, Trumbull. Seller: Loreto Mallone, Trumbull. Property: 5 Meadow Wood Road, Trumbull. Amount: $330,000. Filed Dec. 24.

Santos, Isidro, Danbury. Seller: Marion Smith, Danbury. Property: 25 Mabel Ave., Danbury. Amount: $166,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Auslander, Brittany and Richard Auslander, New Milford. Seller: Charles R. Tuttle Jr. and Karen J. Tuttle, Danbury. Property: 37 Skyline Drive, Danbury. Amount: $200,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Schock, Tracy and Richard J. Schock III, Stamford. Seller: Peter J. Mottolese and Nina V. Mottolese, Stamford. Property: 77 Buckingham Drive, Stamford. Amount: $539,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Head, Kristen J. and Matthew L. Head, Norwalk. Seller: Barbara P. Dahill, Stamford. Property: 17 Ledge Lane, Stamford. Amount: $390,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Schwartz, James E., Westport. Seller: Bank of America NA, Charlotte, Va. Property: 9 Nursery Lane, Westport.

Amount: $775,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Hickey, Jill and Daniel A. Hickey, Wilton. Seller: James E. Mumby and Mary S. Mumby, Ridgefield. Property: 90 Standish Drive, Ridgefield.

Amount: $780,000. Filed Jan. 16.

FIGURES

Jahangir, Saima and Muhmud Jahangir, Stamford. Seller: Henry C. Leung, Stamford. Property: Unit 9 of Hayes House Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $298,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Alfonso, Hernando, Stamford.

Seller: Rosina DeMita, Greenwich.

Property: Plot 1, Map 8434, Stamford.

Amount: $675,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Henry II, Eliud, Shelton. Seller: 36 Wells Avenue LLC, Shelton. Property: 36 Wells Ave., Shelton. Amount: $249,900. Filed Jan. 12.

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Scimone, Mary and Anthony Scimone, Trumbull. Seller: Mary M. Scimone, Trumbull. Property: 20 Beachcroft Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 31.

Scott, Jason M., Wilton. Seller: Julia Arvan, Milford. Property: 77 Glenbrook Road, Unit 301, Stamford.

Amount: $185,429. Filed Jan. 14.

Holmes, Barrie and Allison L. Holmes, Westport. Seller: John F. Kennedy and Maria L. Casale, Westport.

Property: Lot B, Map 1917, Westport.

Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 15.

Sepkaski, Samantha A. and Charles G. Sepkaski III, Shelton.

Seller: Carmen M. Mancuso, Bridgeport. Property: 19 Copper Penny Lane, Shelton. Amount: $460,000.

Filed Dec. 23.

Hua, Chen Wen, Corona, Calif. Seller: Guo Chen and Yun Chen, Corona, Calif. Property: 10 South St., Unit 75, Danbury. Amount: $200,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Siecienski, Peter J., Danbury. Seller: Patricia W. Siecienski, Danbury. Property: 49 Saddle Rock Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 7.

Hund, Sarah E. and Michael P. Hund, Stamford. Seller: JLM Guilford LLC, Trumbull. Property: 856 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $471,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Snead, Verciene S., Stratford. Seller: Patricia A. Thomas, Stratford. Property: Lots 20, 21, 22 on D Street, Section A, Stratford. Amount: $112,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Hurd, Lordee and Scott C. Smith, Stamford. Seller: Kiermens Grunfeld and Sofia Grunfeld, Stamford. Property: 16 Bouton Street East, Unit 13, Stamford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Snowden, Julia Fish and Brendan Patrick Snowden, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Aram A. Bolduc and Rachel L. Bolduc, Windsor Locks. Property: Davenport Drive, Stamford. Amount: $864,900. Filed Jan. 14.

Springer, Sophia, Danbury. Seller: Frank S. Welte and Bozena Kupinska, Danbury. Property: 7 Stevens St., Danbury. Amount: $275,000. Filed Jan. 7.

Stein, Ronald, Trumbull. Seller: Dianne L. Saunders, Fairfield. Property: 546 Edison Road, Trumbull. Amount: $352,500. Filed Jan. 15.

Taher, Abu, Rabeya Khatun and Mazeda Khatun, Stamford. Seller: Gregory A. Koproski, Stamford.

Property: 6 Lipton Place, Stamford.

Amount: $530,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Tang, Shirley and Allan Hui, Stamford. Seller: Margery Ann Longstreet, Stamford. Property: Section 2, Map 10405, Stamford. Amount: $209,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Tercasio, Lisa A. and Joseph A. Ucci, Bridgeport. Seller: Michael Giaquinto and Robin Giaquinto, Shelton.

Property: 338 Buddington Road, Shelton. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Theriault, Linda and Eleanor L. Frashefski, Bridgeport. Seller: Karen Mirafiore, Stratford. Property: 510 E. Main St., Unit 215, Stratford. Amount: $124,900. Filed Jan. 9.

Tobin, Rosalind K., Trumbull. Seller: Rosalind K. Tobin, Trumbull. Property: 47 Regency Circle, Trumbull.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 12.

Weyer, Rita A., Shelton. Seller: Vincent Bogdansky and Antoinette Bodgansky, Shelton. Property: 539 Asbury Ridge, Shelton. Amount: $145,000.

Filed Jan. 13.

Whalen, Katherine M. and Bart W. Catalane, Providence, R.I. Seller: David A. Rogers and Joanne E. Rogers, Stamford. Property: 26 Half Moon Way, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed Jan. 16.

Williams, Franceita, Bridgeport.

Seller: Christopher M. Benigni, Stratford. Property: 232 Taft St., Stratford.

Amount: $195,000. Filed Jan. 7.

Yiongsmith, Craig, Trumbull.

Seller: Scott Smith, Stamford. Property: 1 Allan Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 2.

Coppola, Michael J., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 80 Twitchgrass Road, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 9.

Nagle, Jean, et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing LLC, Tempe, Fla. Property: 12 Sunrise Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12.

Phelps Jr., Robert S., et al. Creditor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Paramus, N.J. Property: 127 Four Brooks Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 13.

Zabazny, Agnieszka and Wojciech Zabazny Stamford. Seller: Greg Kuppenheimer, Greenwich. Property: 42 Deep Spring Lane, Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Williams, Linda, et al. Creditor: Retained Realty Inc., New York, N.Y. Property: 595 Hope St., Stamford.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 16.

Zakrzewski, Mariusz, Trumbull.

Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Stratford. Property: 100 Silver Lane, Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Valverde, Servio, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 3 Tilden Road, Danbury. Amount: $175,000.

Filed Jan. 5.

Zheng, Guiying and Ming Tong, Stamford. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 20 North St., Unit 5-1, Stamford. Amount: $121,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

W. Glenn Major, trustee, Westport.

Seller: Schmiedeck Construction LLC, Westport. Property: 2 Manitou Court, Westport. Amount: $11.9 million. Filed Jan. 15.

Zhu, Yuanjia and Xufel Zhu, Stamford. Seller: Darlene B. Hornstein and Richard Marvin Bock, Stamford.

Property: 1400 Bedford St., Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $260,000. Filed Jan. 12.

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Cascella, Kenneth P., et al. Creditor: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 427 Parkway Drive, Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 16.

Pina, Patricia and Joseph A. Tomonto, et al. Creditor: Darien Rowayton Bank, Darien. Property: Plot B, Map 5516, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed Jan. 8.

Zenke, Nancy and Thomas Dawicki, Trumbull. Seller: Michael Joyce and Carolyn Joyce, Trumbull.

Property: 63 Inwood Road, Trumbull.

Amount: $520,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Wang, Linyue, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Seller: Joseph J. Debartolo, Stamford.

Property: 21 Hackett Circle North, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed Jan. 8.

Cabral, Ademar, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 2 Oak Lane, Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Jan. 8.

Yiongsmith, Craig, Trumbull. Seller: Stephanie Campbell, Trumbull. Property: 1 Allan Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 2.

Tricario, James M., Westport. Seller: Coastal 15 Edgewater LLC, Westport.

Property: 15 Edgewater Hillside, Westport. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Jan. 16.

Wagner, Abe, Littleton, Colo. Seller: David E. Shellenberger, Danbury.

Property: 70 Lawrence Avenue Timber Oak, Unit 1406, Danbury. Amount: $348,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Bolack, Tracy L., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 414 Nichols Ave., Shelton.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 7.

Zusin, Oleg and Yelena Dyment, Pelham, N.Y. Seller: Yelena Dyment, Pelham, N.Y. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 5E, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 15.

FORECLOSURES Afsary, Rabaya, et al. Creditor: Salem Five Mortgage Company LLC, Salem, Mass. Property: Parcel 2, Map 13141, Stamford. Mortgage default.

Filed Jan. 12.

JUDGMENTS Akinruli, Joycelin, Danbury. $3,051 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: Fairview Drive, Unit 27-1, Building 3, Danbury.

Filed Jan. 12.

Ally, Rayman, Stamford. $5,644 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 1095 Hope St., Unit B, Stamford. Filed Jan. 13.

Bagley, Timothy, Shelton. $1,522 in favor of Griffin Hospital, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 45 Pawtucket Ave., Shelton. Filed Jan. 12.

Batterson, Robert, Shelton. $2,290 in favor of Connecticut Orthopedic Specialist, Wallingford, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 108 Okenuck Way, Shelton. Filed Dec. 29.

Benitez, Andrea, Stamford. $12,668 in favor of Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Livonia, Mich., by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 5, Stamford. Filed Jan. 13.

Carlucci Sr., Ronald, Stamford. $746 in favor of Stamford Oral & Maxillofacial, Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 60 George St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 5.

Clancy, Anna and Kenneth Clancy, Danbury. $884 in favor of Anesthesia Associates of Danbury PC, Danbury,

by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 16 Judith Drive, Danbury. Filed Jan. 12.

Dealmeida, Susan, Danbury. $12,352 in favor of Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 55 Topstone Drive, Danbury. Filed Jan. 8.

Feldstein, Paula M. and Richard Feldstein, Trumbull. $5,047 in favor of Yale New Haven Hospital Inc., New Haven, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 439 Church Hill Road, Trumbull. Filed Dec. 22.

Finley, Marie, Stratford. $12,901 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 45 Powder Mill Road, Stratford. Filed Jan. 12.

Furia, John, Trumbull. $2,415 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 27 Blue Ridge Drive, Trumbull. Filed Dec. 22.

Gary’s Seafood LLC, et al., Trumbull. $47,283 in favor of Val’s Ocean Pacific Sea Food Inc., New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 18 Pumpkin Hill Road, Trumbull. Filed Jan. 12.

Gillotte, Bernard C., Danbury. $994 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 3 Cooper Road, Danbury. Filed Jan. 13.

Goodrich, Errol, Stamford. $3,110 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 36 Jessup St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 14.

Hovanec, James R., Trumbull. $13,147 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 31 Harvest Hill Drive, Trumbull. Filed Dec. 18.

Kassisse, Lahoucine, Stamford. $719 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 147 Grove St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 13.

King, Justin G., Trumbull. $6,466 in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 82 Stoneleigh Road, Trumbull. Filed Dec. 29.

Leis, Edgard, Stamford. $20,493 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven.

Property: 213 Weed Ave., Stamford.

Filed Jan. 13.

Manion, Laura, Shelton. $4,074 in favor of Discover Products Inc., Andover, Mass., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 157 Grove St., Shelton. Filed Jan. 12.

FACTS Matz, Linda, Trumbull. $1,423 in favor of Santa Energy Corp., Bridgeport,

by Janine M. Becker, Bridgeport. Property: 733 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull.

Filed Dec. 29.

Tosado, Joesphine J., Trumbull. $8,930 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 3 Kaechele St., Trumbull. Filed Dec. 22.

Oliveira, Renata Virginia De, Shelton. $948 in favor of Neelima Kaushal M.D., Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 11 Cribbins Ave., Shelton. Filed Jan. 12.

Wilson, Wayne C., Shelton. $14,755 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford.

Property: 124 E. Village Road, Shelton.

Filed Dec. 29.

Pagnam, Flynn, et al., Stratford. $4,180 in favor of Napoli Foods Inc., Cheshire, by Eric H. Opin, Milford.

Property: 130 Grove St., Stratford.

Filed Jan. 5.

Pagnam, Flynn, et al., Stratford. $1,870 in favor of Napoli Foods Inc., Cheshire, by Eric H. Opin, Milford.

Property: 130 Grove St., Stratford.

Filed Jan. 9.

Palmer Jr., Everard, Stratford. $4,891 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 40 Tomlinson Place, Stratford. Filed Jan. 12.

Pereira, Joseph, Shelton. $1,822 in favor of Orthopedic Specialty Group PC, Fairfield, by Rossi Law Offices, Smithfield, R.I. Property: 127 Coram Road, Shelton. Filed Dec. 29.

Zamani, Djamshid J., Stamford. $18,965 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 101 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 13.

LEASES ELRAC LLC, by Eric Stone. Landlord: HD Danbury LLC, Danbury. Property: 49 Federal Road, Danbury. Term: 10 years, commenced November 1, 2006. Filed Jan. 13.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA Inc., et al., by John Thielke. Landlord: 2 Enterprise Drive LLC, Shelton. Property: 2 Enterprise Drive, Shelton. Filed Jan. 15.

Portanova, David, Stamford. $13,453 in favor of Joseph P. Sargent, Fairfield, by self. Property: 360 Thunder Hill Drive, Stamford. Filed Jan. 7.

Kulak, Pawel, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 170 Cupheag Crescent, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced January 14, 2014. Filed Jan. 14.

Reynolds, Jennifer, Danbury. $485 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 10 Anchor St., Danbury.

Filed Jan. 8.

Meyers, Jeffrey L., by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 82 Bullard Court, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced January 5, 2014. Filed Jan. 13.

Sandolo, Joseph, Stamford. $8,070 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank NA, West Des Moines, Iowa, by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 104 Wood Ridge Drive, Stamford. Filed Jan. 13.

Sovereign Realty One LP, by Thomas Polotaye. Landlord: Park View Cooperative, Stamford. Property: 53 Prospect St., Unit 511, Stamford. Term: 69 years, commencing January 6, 2015. Filed Jan. 7.

Scinto, John J., Trumbull. $1,879 in favor of Standard Oil of CT Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 30 Regina St., Trumbull. Filed Jan. 5.

LIENS

Scruggs, Mason E., Stratford. $13,172 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 90 Cedar St., Stratford. Filed Jan. 12.

Sebastiano, Pasquale M., Shelton. $2,822 in favor of Santa Energy Corp., Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Bridgeport. Property: 39 Pilgrim Lane, Shelton. Filed Jan. 6.

Shapiro, Kathryn P. and David Shapiro, Stamford. $33,706 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 74 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 5.

Temecula LLC, et al., Stamford. $92,267 in favor of Webster Bank NA, Stamford, by Susman, Duffy & Segaloff PC, New Haven. Property: 310 and 312 Soundview Ave., Stamford. Filed Jan. 16.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Abraham, Georgekutty, 9 Wendover Road, Trumbull. $67,136, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 29.

Badillo, Ernest C., 55 Hillandale Road, Danbury. $7,070, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

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CCI Technology Partners LP, Metro Center, Stamford. $14,641, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 6.

Des Interiors Inc., 68 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. $237,166, corporate income taxes. Filed Jan. 5.

Environmental Care LLC, 15 Green Farms Road, Westport. $7,410, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Ghuraibawi, Jennifer A. Al., 30 Golden Hill St., Trumbull. $34,316, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 29.

GSG Enterprises LLC, 70 Platt Road, Shelton. $15,919, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 6.

Hampford, John, 20 Maymont Lane, Trumbull. $34,951, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 29.

Integrated Medical of Danbury LLC, 46 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. $11,628, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 5.

Koczarski, Danielle R. and Mark J. Koczarski, 38 Maple Tree Ave., Apt. 5, Stamford. $89,395, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 16.

Koller, Alexander J., 12 L. Hermitage Drive, Shelton. $51,250, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22.

Land Hoe Maintenance LLC, 15 Thorpe St., Danbury. $13,660, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 12.

Muijen, Joni and Aldo Edwards Van Muijen, 30 Nutmeg Court, Ridgefield. $131,240, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

Ogalin, Christina M., 3425 Huntington Road, Stratford. $31,188, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 5.

Parrs, Elaine and Kenneth Parrs, 140 Nichols Ave., Shelton. $33,210, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 12.

Patterson, Jeong B. and John D. Patterson, 29 Intervale Road, Stamford. $8,045, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 6.

Philip Spadaro Contractor LLC, 295 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. $6,688, US return of partnership income and payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 6.

Baker, Lisa M. and James J. Baker, 6 Indian Spring Road, Danbury. $37,301, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 12.

Pia, Lori A. and David R. Pia, 221 Putting Green Road, Trumbull. $86,437, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 29.

Beck, Melinda and Edward G. Beck, 94 Cutspring Road, Stratford. $13,338, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Porteous, Paul N., 494 Bridgeport Ave., Unit 101-305 Shelton. $58,088, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22.

Berkshire Security Services LLC, et al., 525 Bridgeport Ave., Suite 101, Shelton. $60,636, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Dec. 29.

Renie, Francis J., 108 Lawn Ave., Stamford. $5,341, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 6.

FIGURES Ross, Whitney L. and Michael E. Lenoce, 15 Bushy Ridge Road, Westport. $17,591, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Santiago, Sam, 8 Lewelyn Road, Stamford. $76,479, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 6.

Thomas, Christopher A., 26 Gaylord Road, Trumbull. $81,126, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 22.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Vazzano, Kellie A., 2456 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. $31,694, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Dec. 29.

Brockwell, Sharon J., Westport.

Filed by T. Edward & Sons Co., Roxbury, by Thomas Awlasewics. Property: Lot 7, Map 5509, Westport.

Amount: $26,120. Filed Jan. 6.

Wood, Jaime and Chris R. Wood, 197 Hillspoint Road, Westport. $35,856, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Abraham, Georgekutty, 9 Wendover Road, Trumbull. $5,365, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Dec. 29.

Askalsky, Helen, 29 Sterling Road, Trumbull. $10,175, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Jan. 5.

Carpenter, Kevin P., 41 Erickson Drive, Stamford. $8,343, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 15.

Goldstein, Stephen A., 24 Compo Road North, Apt. 2, Westport. $2,540, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Griffin, David, 76 Maple Lane, Shelton. $3,709, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed Jan. 6.

Griffin, David, 76 Maple Lane, Shelton. $12,340, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed Jan. 6.

Griffin, Robbin and David Griffin, 76 Maple Lane, Shelton. $28,272, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 6.

Griffins Custom Home Framing LLC, 76 Maple Lane, Shelton. $40,010, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 6.

Griffins Custom Home Framing LLC, 76 Maple Lane, Shelton. $1,738, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 6.

Johnson, Mark C., 136 Deerhill Ave., Apt. 310, Danbury. $29,767, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 15.

Lulka, Nicholas, et al., 410 Surf Ave., Stratford. $290, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 5.

Middleton, Greg, PO Box 110009, Trumbull. $11,961, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Morales, Jasmine R., 7 Wilkes Road, Danbury. $26,096, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 5.

Preusch, Sharon L. and David W. Preusch, 19 Woodcrest Ave., Trumbull. $43,850, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 12.

Nine West Broad Property LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Superior Products Distributors Inc., Milldale, by Tina Ferro. Property: 9 W. Broad St., Stamford.

Amount: $9,042. Filed Jan. 7.

Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by J and G Glass Company Inc., Bridgeport, by Kevin Geignetter. Property: 23-25 Atlantic St., 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford.

Amount: $372,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by Bender Plumbing Supplies Inc., New Haven,

by James Narduzzo. Property: 23-25 Atlantic St., 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $79,775. Filed Jan. 6.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Khalil, Fahmy, Trumbull. Released

by Welco Inc., West Haven, by Elizabeth Falconio. Property: 41 Mooreland Road, Trumbull. Amount: $4,764.

Filed Jan. 8.

LIS PENDENS 2158 Barnum LLC, et al., Stratford.

Filed by John R. Bryk, Bridgeport, for Now Entity Inc. Property: 2152 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $20,000, dated September 2014. Filed Jan. 9.

Barreto, Lina and Alex Barreto, et al., Trumbull. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 91 Wilson Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated July 2005. Filed Dec. 29.

Bernaud, Richard L., et al., Trumbull. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bank of America NA, Charlotte, N.C. Property: 47 Bailey St., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $324,070, dated April 2013. Filed Dec. 19.

Canal Street Associates LLC, Shelton. Filed by Thomas J. Welch, for Canal Street Associates LLC. Property: 267 Canal St., Shelton. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Shelton. Filed Jan. 8.

Carvajal, Manuel Guillermo, et al., Shelton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 50-52 Perry Ave., Shelton.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $264,195, dated February 2007. Filed Dec. 31.

Corlew, Lauren and Nolan Corlew, et al., Danbury. Filed by Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange, for The Hills-Rivington Homeowners Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 23 Warrington Round Road, Unit 33-23, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 12.

Daly, Bruce M., et al., Trumbull.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 35 Elberta Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1 million, dated January 2004. Filed Jan. 5.

Demelo, Antonio C., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 48 Holley Street Ext., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $251,000, dated May 2006. Filed Jan. 5.

Dunn, Michael, et al., Shelton. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Pacific Union Financial LLC. Property: 24 Fawn Road, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $352,497, dated June 2013.

Filed Dec. 22.

Evans, Albert, et al., Trumbull. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 4319 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $380,000, dated November 2007. Filed Dec. 18.

Ferrarone, Joan M., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 150 Middle River Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $40,799, dated May 2007. Filed Jan. 5.

Garuzi, Marcelo, et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Los Angeles, Calif.

Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 328, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $130,000, dated March 7. Filed Jan. 5.

Gianfrancesco, Elizabeth, et al., Danbury. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Lexington Mews Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 2004 of Lexington Mews Condominium Association, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 5.

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FACTS MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 215 BP Ave LLC, Shelton, by Thomas L. Lonardo. Property: 215 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton. Property: 215 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Amount: $993,916.

Filed Jan. 5.

71 Sunnyside Avenue LLC, Stamford, by Frank Spargna. Lender: Pasquale Sparagna, Stamford. Property: Lot 35, Map 8962, Stamford.

Amount: $993,670. Filed Jan. 13.

CIFC 120 Main Holding Corp., Danbury, by James H. Maloney. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 120 Main St., Danbury. Amount: $200,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Country Club Development LLC, Ridgefield, by Reed L. Whipple. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 263 Peaceable St., Ridgefield.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 15.

Country Club Development LLC, Ridgefield, by Reed L. Whipple. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 257 Peaceable St., Ridgefield.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 15.

Crescent Road Partners LLC, Westport, by Victor Chaves. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire. Property: 108 Mill Plain Road, Danbury.

Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Jan. 15.

Myrtle Avenue Apartments LLC, Stamford. Lender: Eltrim Corp., Botsford. Property: 148 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Amount: $937,500. Filed Jan. 13.

Prindle Lane LLC, Bethel, by Gregory L. Steiner. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 Prindle Lane, Danbury.

Amount: $3.6 million. Filed Jan. 15.

RJR Builders LLC, Danbury, by Richard J. Ramey. Lender: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 29 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Jan. 14.

RJR Builders LLC, Danbury, by Richard J. Ramey. Lender: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties LLC, Ridgefield. Property: 33 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Jan. 14.

RMS-Hotel I LLC, Stamford, by Randall M. Salvatore. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport. Property: 909 Washington Blvd., Stamford.

Amount: $4 million. Filed Jan. 16.

Schaible Realty III LLC, Shelton, by Kenneth M. Schaible. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire. Property: 621 Howe Ave. and 25 Brook St., Shelton.

Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 23.

TGM Anchor Point LLC, Stamford,

by Michael G. Frazzetta. Lender: Walker & Dunlop LLC. Property: Parcels 100 and 104, Southfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $78 million. Filed Jan. 15.

The Kalcar Corp., Stratford, by Gary Tenk. Lender: Paul Chagnon, Hampton, N.H. Property: 81 Peck St., Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Water’s Edge Of Shelton LLC, Torrington, by Alan Temkin. Lender: Marnick LLC, Shelton. Property: 510 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $400,000. Filed Dec. 30.

NEW BUSINESSES 4Czon Cleaning Service, 163 Dale St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ernst St. Louis. Filed Jan. 15.

ACME Networking Group, 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Steven J. Samela. Filed Jan. 9.

All About Kids Family Day Care LLC, 12 Adams Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Nairobi Estefani Ciprian. Filed Jan. 7.

American Express Travel Desk of CT, 112 Prospect St., 5th Floor, New Canaan 06840, c/o Knight Holdings LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

American Express, 154 Triangle St., Danbury 06810, c/o Myco J. Foy. Filed Jan. 8.

Armagh Transport LLC, 20 Branch Road, Brewster, N.Y., 10509, c/o John C. Murphy. Filed Jan. 12.

Armenouli Y. Stauffer, 69 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Armenouli Y. Stauffer. Filed Jan. 6.

At Your Service Painting & Paper Hanging, 6 Netop Trail, Shelton 06484, c/o William Searles. Filed Jan. 13.

Baystate Financial, 33 Riverside Ave., 5th Floor, Trumbull 06611, c/o Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Filed Dec. 22.

Computer Taming Services, 32 Old Lantern Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Douglas Jenkins. Filed Jan. 14.

Constantine Bros Construction, 2484 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull 06611, c/o Vassilios Konstantinidis.

Filed Jan. 7.

Cornell & Company LLC, 44 Jog Hill Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Merial Cornell. Filed Jan. 13.

Dady Express, 46 Avery St., Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Ferjuste. Filed Jan. 2.

Dady Limo Service, 13 Raymond St., Stamford 06902, c/o Daniel Ferjuste.

Filed Jan. 2.

Deadly Demon Games, 62 Sleepy Hollow Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Andrew Gillies. Filed Jan. 13.

Esquipulas Landscaping LLC, 18 Woodrow St., Unit 2, Stamford 06902, c/o Gervin E. Recinos. Filed Jan. 8.

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FIGURES

European Cleaning Services, 123 Oldfield Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Arminda Atilho. Filed Jan. 14.

Lisa Michelle Interiors, 2 Quaker Lane, Westport 06880, c/o Lisa Stretton. Filed Jan. 5.

Superior Development, 31 Woodland Place, Apt. 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Zbigniew Frankowski. Filed Jan. 21.

Executive Placement, 189 Main St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Jean William Chizungu. Filed Jan. 9.

M & M Tree Service, 29 Raymond St., Stamford 06902, c/o Abraham De Jesus Romero. Filed Jan. 5.

Swartz Architecture, 134 Academy St., Stamford, c/o Donald Swartz. Filed Jan. 21.

Express Employment Professionals, 1 Bank St., Suite 306, Stamford 06906, c/o Ronald Pope and Wilma Pope. Filed Jan. 15.

Matty L’s Lawn and Tree Care, 12 Dartmouth Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Matthew Lacoursiere. Filed Dec. 17.

The Art of Construction, 14 Church St., Stamford 06906, c/o Artem Cherneha. Filed Jan. 6.

MB Pizza of Shelton, 350 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Edilberto R. Meastre Jr. Filed Dec. 17.

The Talents Network, 5 Peveril Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Jean Florian. Filed Jan. 12.

Mobile Wash, 15 Leeds St., Stamford 06902, c/o Maurice Turnier. Filed Jan. 5.

The Window People, 42 Magee Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o TWP Home LLC. Filed Jan. 7.

Fax On Wheels LLC, 2165 Barnum Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Lewis Copeland. Filed Jan. 12.

Firmitas Forms, 34 Great Hollow Road, Westport 06880, c/o Kurt Zitzmann. Filed Jan. 12.

Four Seasons Landscaping & Maintenance, 76 Roosevelt Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Emilio Delgrado Orellana. Filed Jan. 8.

Four Seasons, 76 Roosevelt Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Emilio Delgrado Orellana. Filed Jan. 8.

Gan Yeladim of Stamford, 770 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Chabad Lubavitch of Stamford Inc. Filed Jan. 16.

Generation Hair Salon, 6448 Main St., Trumbull 06611, c/o Cindy Rivera.

Filed Jan. 12.

GlenRo Spirit Shoppe, 528 Shelton Ave., Shelton 06484, c/o Lawrence Cass. Filed Jan. 16.

Greenwich Fence & Stone Wall Company, 21 Holcomb Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Domus Enterprise LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

Heather Bauer Nutrition, 21 Wood Grove Road, Westport 06880, c/o Ross Bauer. Filed Jan. 5.

Hickory Beeline Travel, 112 Prospect St., 5th Floor, New Canaan 06840, c/o Knight Holdings LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

Honest Handyman Helping Homeowners, 480 James Farm Road, Stratford 06614, c/o Mario Selitte. Filed Jan. 6.

Kappa Sigma Alumni Association, 15 Stephen Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Jonathan Piazza-Harper. Filed Jan. 12.

Krave Hair Studio & Spa, 3 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Bryan DeRosa. Filed Jan. 12.

Krismark, 52 Hedgehog Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Richard King.

Filed Jan. 13.

La Vera Pizzeria & Grill, 699 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o John S. Eren.

Filed Jan. 7.

Lawn Ranger Landscaping, 51 Brown Ave., Apt. 4, Stamford 06902, c/o Nelson Y. Garcia. Filed Jan. 20.

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Moves That Matter Fitness, 65 George St., Stamford 06902, c/o Ronald Monroe. Filed Jan. 2.

Nunzio’s Corner Kitchen, 27B Ryan St., Stamford 06907, c/o AB Restaurant Services Deli LLC. Filed Jan. 7.

Organized Interiors By Emily LLC, 80 Oriole Lane, Trumbull 06611, c/o Emily Maiocco. Filed Dec. 30.

RPO Theatrics Alc and Lighting, PO Box 432, Westport 06880, c/o Ryan O’Neill. Filed Jan. 12.

Thunder Lake Studios, 37 Douglas Ave., Stamford 06906, c/o Tyler Levander. Filed Jan. 20.

Today’s Investment, 236 Cove Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Joao P. Gallegos-Villacres. Filed Jan. 5.

Town Line Partners LLC, 345 Hawley Lane, Stratford 06614, c/o Brad N. Malicki. Filed Jan. 13.

Travel Desk of CT, 112 Prospect St., 5th Floor, New Canaan 06840, c/o Knight Holdings LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

Right Choice General Contractor, 157 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 25, Danbury 06810, c/o Allan Parizzo DeOliveira. Filed Jan. 12.

Uncle Macks Handy Work, 3 Miranda Lane, Stratford 06615, c/o Mack Roy Carter. Filed Jan. 9.

Rotary Home Healthcare, 1030 Barnum Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Srikanth Popuri. Filed Jan. 5.

V & G Car Solutions, 64 Soundview Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Victor A. Jaquez. Filed Jan. 20.

Sher Institute For Reproductive Medicine, 100 Technology Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o Integramed Medical Connecticut LLC. Filed Jan. 9.

Victory Combat Sports, 12 Larkspur Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Kevin Lillis. Filed Jan. 5.

Sikorsky Commercial Inc., 124 Quarry Road, Trumbull 06611, c/o Helicopter Support Inc. Filed Dec. 24.

Simply Entertaining, 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 11 East, Stamford 06902, c/o Ramkrishna Javalkar. Filed Jan. 16.

Slocum’s Lock and Key, 2324 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06905, c/o Patrick Slocum. Filed Jan. 13.

Spirit Tours Travel Agency Inc., 364 Westwood Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Julita Nizzardo. Filed Jan. 7.

Stamford Community Collective, 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 13D, Stamford 06905, c/o Jere C. Eaton.

Filed Jan. 5.

Stamford News & Deli, 225 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Zeel Inc. Filed Jan. 6.

Strategic Business Alliance, 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Steven J. Samela. Filed Jan. 9.

Weight Loss With Annamarie, 24 Lindberg Drive, Trumbull 06611, c/o Annamarie Rivera. Filed Jan. 13.

White Oaks, 25 Courtland Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Jamal Calderaro.

Filed Jan. 8.

Williams Auto Service LLC, 134 Jefferson St., Stamford 06902, c/o William D. Ramirez. Filed Jan. 7.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Bis-urea gelators for curable ink applications. Patent no. 8,940,935 issued to Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Calif.; Michelle N. Chretien, Mississauga, Calif.; Barkev Keoshkerian, Thornhill, Calif.; Jenny Eliyahu, Maple, Calif.; Daryl W. Vanbesien, Burlington, Calif.; and Adela Goredema, Mississauga, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Determining OEM of rebranded device. Patent no. 8,943,072 issued to Michael C. Burkard, Canandaigua, N.Y.; Lawrence W. Meyer, Fairport, N.Y.; Vijay Y. Kumar, Pittsford, N.Y.; Andrew D. Hinkhouse, Rochester, N.Y.; Walter Igharas, Webster, N.Y.; Eric A. Strong, Rochester, N.Y.; and Juan T. Golphin, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Dispenser head. Patent no. D721,581 issued to James Brown, Armonk, N.Y. Assigned to Biomed Packaging Systems, Inc., Norwalk.

Emulsified curable oligomerbased inks for indirect printing method. Patent no. 8,939,565 issued to Jennifer L. Belelie, Oakville, Calif.; Daryl W. Vanbesien, Burlington, Calif.; Barkev Keoshkerian, Thornhill, Calif.; Michelle N. Chretien, Mississauga, Calif.; Marcel P. Breton, Mississauga, Calif.; and Naveen Chopra, Oakville, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Lamination processes. Patent no.

8,939,548 issued to Tygh J Newton, Sherwood, Ore.; Ruander Cardenas, Wilsonville, Ore.; John R. Andrews, Wilsonville, Ore.; Tony R. Rogers, Milwaukie, Ore.; Mark Maynard, Salem, Ore.; James D. Padgett, Lake Oswego, Ore.; and Chanthy Luy, Tigard, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Latching assembly for an ink printhead. Patent no. 8,939,472 issued to Jeffrey John Bradway, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and apparatus for automatically entering data in a print order based upon a prose attribute entry. Patent no. 8,941,874 issued to Charles R. Myers, III, Penfield, N.Y.; and Marc F. Cote, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and system for aligning printheads that eject clear ink in an inkjet printer. Patent no.

8,939,536 issued to Mark A. Smith, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Simulated paper texture using glossmark on texture-less stock.

Patent no. 8,941,899 issued to Mu Qiao, Castro Valley, Calif.; Marc Rene, Rochester, N.Y.; William A. Fuss, Rochester, N.M.; Shen-ge Wang, Fairport, N.Y.; and Paul Conlon, South Bristol, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Sulfonamide-doped undercoat for imaging device. Patent no.

8,940,105 issued to Yuhua Tong, Webster, N.Y.; Jin Wu, Webster, N.Y.; Nancy L. Belknap, Rochester, N.Y.; and Helen R. Cherniack, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Swaged filter sandwich and weir plate. Patent no. 8,939,563 issued to David Paul Platt, Newberg, Ore.; and Joseph Andrew Broderick, Portland, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES

HEALTHCARE

#MandateWar Being Waged on Small Business

Worried About Health Insurance Penalties?

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very year the legislature’s Labor Committee drafts up schemes targeting certain big box retailers and fast food franchises in the state—claiming the large corporations are making billions so they can afford to pay extra costs to do business in Connecticut.

Now, some on the committee are taking aim at Connecticut’s smallest businesses, waging a full-scale mandate war against the mom-and-pop competitors of the lawmakers’ usual targets.

Connecticut is already a tough place for small businesses. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s latest Small Business Policy Index, which ranks the states on policy measures and costs impacting small business, placed Connecticut #41 this year—no better than where we were a year ago.

evidence people are coming in to work sick less often.

There is evidence, however, that the mandates have caused businesses to increase prices and reduce other employee benefits in order to offset the mandates’ costs. That results in employees taking home less pay.

Paid family leave talking points, which have saturated the airwaves in recent weeks, is that the U.S. and Connecticut are way behind the rest of the world in offering paid family leave.

f Expanding the state’s paid sick leave mandate to include small businesses f Implementing a new paid family leave policy to all businesses in the state You’ll hear a lot of claims that paid sick leave has had no cost impact on businesses—based on a think tank study. But not only has the study been debunked, a review of every study conducted on every paid sick leave policy in effect across the U.S. tells a different story.

Data shows that paid sick leave mandates have cost businesses money—including businesses that had a paid sick leave policy in place before the mandate was enacted.

What’s more, there is zero evidence that paid sick leave policies have reduced employee turnover and zero

ccess Health, the state’s health insurance exchange, has adopted an appeals process for employers who receive a warning that they may face penalties under Obamacare.

Under federal law some employers may face financial penalties if they do not provide minimum affordable health insurance coverage as defined by the law.

A warning letter may be sent to a business if an employee signs up for health insurance coverage from the state’s exchange and receives a premium tax credit.

Sometimes an employee will tell Access Health, either by accident or on purpose, that their employer did not offer affordable, minimum coverage (as defined by law)—when the business actually did.

Here’s the catch—individuals who are offered minimum, affordable coverage by their employers are not eligible for tax credits.

Small businesses are often praised as the backbone of our economy, but it’s very possible we’ll break their backs if we keep adding more and more costs and workplace requirements.

Yet some on the committee apparently are looking to add more pressure on Connecticut’s small businesses by:

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So if the employee misinforms Access Health, the employer could be put—unfairly—at risk because of the tax credit issued, meaning potential financial penalties for the employer.

Left unsaid is that while many other countries do offer more generous parental leave policies, according to a Pew Research Center study, they usually go hand in hand with a much higher gender pay gap.

But countries with no parental leave—like the U.S.— usually have much lower gender pay gaps.

Washington state passed a similar law a few years ago, but stopped short of implementing paid family and medical leave because it was going to cost taxpayers $1.2 billion dollars every two years.

The state’s historical pro-mandate attitude has made this state very difficult to operate a business.

To improve Connecticut’s economic competitiveness, we need to ignore the feel-good talking points and think about how these policies will impact small businesses. We need to be backing small businesses in the state, not breaking their backs. f Read more at gov.cbia.com

Up until now, employers had no way to formally appeal their employees receipt of a tax credit.

Last week Access Health’s board adopted an Appeals Procedure process on an emergency basis. This new process will become effective February 2nd.

In brief: f Employers have from the later of 90 days from the date the warning letter was sent or from the start of the plan year to appeal f Employers must fill out an appeals request form and demonstrate that their employer sponsored coverage meets affordability thresholds and minimum value Access Health will initiate a review, notifying the employer of the process and any other actions the business must take. Written notice of the decision will be provided within 90 days of receiving the appeal, or “within a reasonable time period due to administrative feasibility.” f Read more at gov.cbia.com

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