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Rising to the challenge GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. TAKING AIM AT PANERA BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ferent permutations of what could happen, and they have continued to change. “One can,” he deadpanned, “go crazy trying to keep up with all of it.” Wadleigh said the exchange’s employees meet regularly to discuss possible scenarios should the Affordable Care Act be altered, repealed, replaced — or left the same — under the Trump Administration. Should major changes occur, Access Health CT and similar exchanges in the other states could face radical modifications, if not outright disbandment. “It’s still too early to say anything with any certainty,” Wadleigh said. Indeed, the only certainty so far is

reat Harvest Bread Co. may not be a name familiar to many area residents, but that’s about to change as the Dillon, Montana, bakery/café chain takes aim at the Northeast — and at one competitor in particular. “There’s a real opportunity for somebody to compete with Panera,” Great Harvest Bread Co. President Eric Keshin told the Business Journal. “And we feel that we’re that somebody.” Though its approximately 215 stores pale next to Panera’s 2,000-plus, GHBC believes that both its business model and its wares are sufficient to take a considerable bite out of the Missouri-based bread behemoth, which posted third-quarter 2016 revenues of $684.2 million and is expected to report fourth-quarter revenues of around $728.2 million on Feb. 8. The 40-year-old GHBC thinks the Northeast is ripe for development, especially in the wake of Panera’s closing stores in Newtown, Darien and Westport last year. The corporation had little to say about the motives behind the closings — the leases were simply allowed to expire. It is not known whether Newtown's longstanding policy of not allowing drive-through windows for restaurants came into play. Keshin said those closings “opened a window for us. We feel that we can appeal to Fairfield and Westchester County diners because our restaurants operate as ‘freedom franchises’” — meaning that franchisees can personalize their décor and menu choices to suit their markets — “instead of all looking and feeling the same and just contributing to sprawl.” For example, an outlet in a predominantly Jewish area might find challah or babka among its top sellers, he said, while one in New Orleans might not

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Greenwich High School senior Derek Woo, a finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, researched pesticides and bee colony collapse. Photo by Rob Rozycki

With no Trump edict, business as usual for Access Health CT BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ith total enrollment figures likely to be down compared with last year and the future of the Affordable Care Act still

in doubt, Jim Wadleigh, CEO of the state’s health insurance exchange Access Health CT, said the preferred way of continuing to do business is continuing to do business. “If and as changes are made, we will react accordingly,” Wadleigh said from Access Health CT’s office in Hartford. “Since the election in November, we have seen dif-

Regeneron talent search spotlights nation's budding scientists BY ALEESIA FORNI aforni@westfairinc.com

machine learning tool that can detect small-cell lung cancer. A computational model demonstrating the effect of carbon tax policies on the global agricultural economy. A highperformance biodegradable battery for transient electronics. These are just a few of the 40 student-led research projects chosen as finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science and math competition for high school seniors. The competition is the result of an inaugural partnership between Tarrytownbased Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Society for Science and the Public, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that has produced and organized the Science Talent Search since its founding in 1942. “We thought it was important (to partner with the Society for Science and the Public) because it was an incredible opportunity to support scientific talent in our country,” said Potoula Gjidija, associate director of corporate citizenship at Regeneron. “We believe this talent search is a gateway to careers in the sciences.” The competition also holds a special significance for Dr. George Yancopoulos, Regeneron’s founding scientist and chief scientific officer, and Dr. Leonard S. Schleifer, Regeneron’s CEO who founded the company in 1988. Both are alumni of the Science Talent Search, selected when they were in high school in the 1970s. “For them, it was a really important avenue to give back to the Science Talent Search because they credit that experience with having really cemented their science career path,” Gjidija said. Regeneron took over the title sponsorship role of the talent search from Intel Corp., which sponsored the competition for 18 years. Prior to that, Westinghouse Electric Corp. was lead sponsor of the Science Talent Search from its inception in 1942. Regeneron, New York state’s largest and fastest-growing biopharmaceutical employer, is backing its commitment to the competition with $100 million in funding over 10 years. Gjidija said the company believes the contest showcases the critical role science plays in society. “By aligning with the Science Talent Search, we believe that together with the Society for Science and the Public, we can recognize the best and brightest young minds and really help to energize that talent pool as the next generation of innovators,” she said.

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Ethan Joseph Novek is one of two finalists from Greenwich High School in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. Photo by Rob Rozycki

Many of those young minds spring from Westchester County, where Regeneron is headquartered on the Landmark at Eastview life sciences campus in the towns of Greenburgh and Mount Pleasant. Of the 300 semi-finalists chosen from a pool of 1,700 entrants, 18 were from schools in Westchester. “It is really exciting to know that just in our own backyard here that we are doing a phenomenal job in our local schools in terms of cultivating scientific talent,” Gjidija said. “We’re proud that Westchester continues to produce a number of scholars for this competition and we’re committed to helping to continue to grow that talent pool within our own county as well as across the country.” Among the 40 finalists is Derek Woo, a senior at Greenwich High School whose research focused on colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon that occurs when the majority of worker bees in a colony disappear. Woo’s research found that pesticides migrate into corn plants through the soil and concentrate in droplets on the tips of corn plant leaves. The droplets contain a lethal dose of pesticide for the honey bee and contribute to colony collapse disorder. When Woo received the phone call that he was selected as a finalist in the program, “I was speechless,” he said. “My words came out slurred when I tried to respond. Receiving this award has been an honor and continues to motivate me to continue pursuing my interests in environmental science." Woo was among five finalists chosen from schools in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Other area finalists include Jonathan H. Chung from Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, Blake Hord from Dobbs Ferry High School, Audrey Saltzman from Byram Hills High School in Armonk and Ethan Joseph Novek from Greenwich High School. Finalists were selected based on the

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originality and creativity of their scientific research, along with their achievement and leadership both inside and outside of the classroom. Applicants submit a maximum 20-page research paper, teacher and mentor recommendations and a series of answers to essay questions. “The competition is looking not only at the merit of the scientific research that they’re submitting but also at the whole student and really looking to recognize students that demonstrate that they can be the next generation of scientific leaders in our country,” Gjidija said. The finalists will head to Washington, D.C., in March where they will undergo a judging process to determine the top 10 winners. The $1.8 million in awards range from $40,000 to a first-place payout of $250,000. “These kids own these projects and processes from the start,” said Andrew Bramante, a teacher of science research classes at Greenwich High School, which produced six semifinalists and two finalists. “They conjured up the idea, they devised the engineering, the experiments, and then they carried it through all the way to the point where they’re making a poster and they’re articulating the idea.” Bramante said the Science Talent Search gives students an opportunity to frame their research in ways that are relevant to those outside of the science community. “What the Talent Search requires them to do is really step back for a moment and really package it in a way that is not only scientifically sound, but also sort of understandable to sort of the lay person,” he said. “I’ve had students that are incredible technicians, but the skill to really say these things to a person that really doesn’t have the technical background is what comes after a lot of practice, and I think the Talent Search really pushes that forward.”

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Connecticut launches regional tourism marketing program BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

he Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a regional marketing program designed to expand its partnerships with organizations from every region of the state committed to promoting tourism. Feedback gathered during the Office of Tourism’s recent listening tour — where state tourism officials met with hundreds of leaders from tourism and cultural businesses, associations, chambers of commerce, councils of governments, arts and history coalitions and towns and cities from all across the state — helped to inform the new initiative.

Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, The Business Council of Fairfield County, Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut League of History Organizations, and Connecticut Humanities. The Office of Tourism is continuing to reach out to create partnerships with additional organizations across the state. Among the regional marketing pro-

gram’s priorities are optimizing, at no cost, partner organizations’ listing page on CTvisit.com, which attracted 4.2 million visitors last year; developing story ideas that can be integrated into the COT’s in-state, regional, national and international public relations outreach; gathering stories and imagery for the website and the state’s digital marketing program as well as its tourism e-newsletter, which reaches 250,000 consumers each month;

and suggesting destinations in the state to promote to international travel and group tour operators. “Together we're focused on driving more tourism business to each of our regions — by eliminating costly duplication of efforts while maximizing our collective clout when pitching to the media, sharing on social media and negotiating for advertising,” said Connecticut Office of Tourism Director Randy Fiveash.

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Concern over Trump travel ban increases calls to immigration lawyers BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

hen President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 that placed a temporary travel ban impacting nationals of seven Muslim-majority nations seeking entry into the U.S., his action created a backlash from protesters that flooded into airports denouncing the move. The day after the executive order, Bridgeport-based immigration attorney Alex Meyerovich witnessed the commotion up-close at John F. Kennedy International Airport. “I was at JFK on Saturday picking someone up and it looked like a war zone,” he said, noting a large presence of law enforcement officers brandishing weapons that came out to hold back the demonstrators. Meyerovich, who is a managing partner at the M.C. Law Group, quickly found himself fielding endless inquiries on what the president’s action would mean to immigrants affected by the decision. “I was getting calls throughout the

weekend from concerned people who were asking, ‘What is going to happen to us?’” he said. “These were nationals from Syria and Yemen that had family members waiting for their green-card process to be finalized. I had some crying people.” Trump’s executive order placed a 90-day ban on the entry of travelers from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia. The order created confusion on who could be turned away. Two days after the order was issued, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said green-card holders from the seven nations covered by the executive order would not be prohibited from entering the country. Douglas R. Penn, a Stamford-based business and immigration attorney, believed that Trump did not act outside of his authority with this action. “Does he have the power to do that?” he asked. “Yes. The amount of power the government has at the border is pretty much unlimited. And if you are not in the country, your odds of being able to challenge this are pretty limited.” Penn pointed out that the executive order also included a 120-day ban on refu-

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gees from entering the U.S. and an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees. The latter was particularly difficult for the local Syrian community, Penn said. “People in the process of bringing a family here or upgrading their status are probably affected. This is an indefinite freeze and they may be stuck in limbo.” But another Stamford-based attorney, John C. LaCava, challenged the president’s actions. “You just can’t deport somebody because you say they have to be deported,”

Does he have the power to do that? Yes. The amount of power the government has at the border is pretty much unlimited — Stamford attorney Douglas R. Penn

he said, noting that the initial confusion on green-card holders resulted in a violation of their due process. “If that security can be tossed aside with a stroke of a pen, it makes permanent residents feel a little less stable.” The Trump Administration hinted at a possible expansion of the travel ban, but to date that has not occurred. LaCava said that expanding the ban to other Muslimmajority nations could affect wealthy investors who are interested in bringing their financial strength to this country. “What if someone seeking to invest $1 million gets a green card and suddenly his country is on a list that says that green cards are not good?” he said. LaCava noted an increased level of inquiries by immigrants from a wide variety of countries regarding the citizenship process have been growing since the election. But local business leaders have yet to see any specific effects tied to this presidential policy. “I have not heard anything regarding impact on businesses,” said Jack Condlin, president and CEO of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. » » Immigration, page 13

High-risk ER patients focus of ‘WeCare’ BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

he Norwalk Community Health Center has rolled out a pilot program to identify and engage more with highrisk patients to improve care, build communications and ultimately save time and money. Roughly 180 patients have been registered in the program, called WeCare, since its launch last May, said Tiffany Sanders, the community health center’s chief medical officer, and about 35 currently are considered active participants. “The initiative is designed to identify patients who are ‘high risk’ or have a lot of needs,” said Sanders. “A fair amount of those patients utilizes the emergency department quite often, which can drive up health care costs in an unintended way.” WeCare is led by nurse practitioner Rebecca Mizrachi, who focuses on patients with chronic diseases or a record of making a numerous visits to the emergency room. Mizrachi’s goal is to meet with those patients and discuss how to better address their needs and management of their condition. She typically works with a team — often composed not only of physicians and other medical personnel but also alcohol and addiction rehabilitation therapists and even law enforcement — to come up with goals that are realistic for all. “We seek to help these high-risk patients to address all of their issues,” said Norwalk Community Health Center CEO Craig Glover. “That can extend in some instances to their housing and food subsidies.” Norwalk Hospital was instrumental in helping the health center at 120 Connecticut Ave. create the program, said Rowena Bergmans, vice president of clinical integration and population health at Western Connecticut Health Network, which includes Norwalk Hospital. Bergmans noted that under the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals must conduct a community health assessment and adopt an implementation strategy for addressing prioritized health needs at least every three years or face the loss of their nonprofit status. Norwalk met that directive three years ago and decided that a focus on high-risk individuals was a critical concern. “Our emergency department data showed that a lot of the people who kept cycling through had mental health or substance abuse problems,” Bergmans

said, “so we decided to focus on that population first.” Once identified, such patients usually must be approached by NCHC or the hospital’s community care team. “You cannot expect them to seek out either health care or social services on their own,” she said. “A lot of times these are people who, whether they have diabetes or alcoholism, are primarily seeking a roof over their heads.” The community health center and hospital teams meet once a month to discuss program patients’ progress and identify possible new WeCare patients. Sanders noted that part of the WeCare approach is “to treat each patient as an individual,” so staff is careful to explain the system to each identified patient, “after which we invite them to join.” Most see the benefit of the program, she said, “but there are some who still say, ‘No, thank you.’” “The program helps patients see the full spectrum of health care services that are available, not just emergency treatment,” said Glover. “We have encountered some patients who were used to using the emergency department for every single thing.” "Using the emergency room as a safety net is not in the best interests of the patient," Bergmans said. "They are not getting the long-term care they need that way." WeCare also flies in the face of payment systems that reimburse providers on a per-visit or per-procedure basis rather than on the quality of care received. Emergency room visits usually are significantly more expensive than regular office visits. “This gets much closer to a valuebased payment system,” Glover said. “We’re taking a more holistic approach to the needs of the patient.” Sanders said Norwalk Community Health Center is hopeful that other health care providers will use WeCare as a model for their own approach to managing highrisk patients’ conditions. “Our model is effective and efficient, helps with costs and provides the best care to the patient,” she said. The community health center is looking to add health care practitioners as the program grows, Sanders said. During the past three years, Bergmans said, Norwalk Hospital has seen about a 30 percent reduction in emergency room utilization and has helped secure housing for more than 40 people. Its community care team initiative has been expanded to Western Connecticut Health Network’s other member hospitals in Danbury and New Milford.

Citrin Cooperman Corner

Keys to Buying a Good Business BY SYLVIE GADANT, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN Buying a good business is no easy task today. Money is pouring into the lower middle market from private equity houses, family offices, and independent sponsors competing against strategic buyers who can always beat out the most SYLVIE GADANT sophisticated financial sponsors by paying a little more. It is a seller’s market and good businesses that are put up for sale will be snatched away by the highest bidder. In the past fifteen years, the lower middle market landscape has become more intermediated than ever: it is rare to find a company that is for sale and is not represented by a broker or investment banker. Auctions are plentiful, competition between buyers is fierce, and valuation multiples have reached an alltime high. In this highly competitive environment, with a low supply of quality businesses, how do you identify a good acquisition target for your business and persuade the owner to sell it to you? MIND YOUR NETWORK. As an operating executive or an entrepreneur, your connections to other business owners in your industry are invaluable. Use your network to its fullest extent. If you identify an acquisition target, find out if you are in any way connected to the owner. LinkedIn is a perfect tool to find connections. Turn a connection into a warm introduction. The right connection will bring you instant credibility. GETTING TO YES. Knowing who you are is not enough for a business owner to decide to close a deal: they need to trust you. Sometimes that’s what takes the most time in the acquisition process. Trusting someone does not come overnight. It might take a few months or even a few years. In M&A, time can be your friend and your enemy at the same time. Patience and determination are equal virtues to succeed in buying a good business today. DEFINE WHAT YOU ARE AFTER. Maybe it’s simply a business with a repeatable business model, a good stable of customers with recurring contracts, and healthy profit margins. No business is perfect; an imperfection might be where the opportunity is or where another buyer might decide to stay away. Sales might have plateaued. The management team might be close to retirement. The sales force might have the wrong incentive plan. The accounting system does not provide timely financial results. What is your vision for the company going forward? Many times, it’s about getting the company reengaged into a new compelling strategic direction that energizes its employees. IDENTIFY THE KEY PLAYERS. In any business, there are a handful of employees who makes the business go. It could be two sales people who maintain relationships with the company’s top customers. It could be the office manager who handles everything and answers all of your questions. These individuals are invaluable to the sustainability of the business. If one leaves,

your short-term performance will suffer. Find them and make sure that they embrace your vision, because they will become change agents within the organization after you take over. COMMUNICATE EARLY AND OFTEN. Any change brings confusion and anxiety amongst employees. The best way to avoid hearsay and naysayers is to communicate to your team as soon as the acquisition is completed, and then repeat your message as often as you can in small groups or individually, depending on the size of your company. HIRE AN ATTORNEY AND TELL THE SELLER TO HIRE ONE TOO. Obviously you need your own legal representation to draft and negotiate the definite purchase agreement. However, your counsel will do their best work if the other side is also represented by an experienced M&A attorney. The negotiations might be tougher, but at least you know you will eventually get to a deal. TRUST, BUT VERIFY. How do you define due diligence? In simple terms, it’s about validating the sellers’ representations about his/her business. You are trying to maintain a balance between building a relationship with someone you need to do a deal with, and checking everything they say along the way. EBITDA IS GREAT, BUT CASH IS KING. Your valuation might be based on a multiple of sales or EBITDA. However during the due diligence review, you should zero in on free cash flow, or essentially how much cash is left for the providers of capital (debt and equity). EBITDA is often used as a substitute for operating cash; free cash flow takes into account capital expenditures and paying for the increase in working capital needs. You should also compile weekly cash flow projections and estimate the minimum cash you need to leave in the business. The worse thing that could happen is that two days after your close you need to draw down on your line of credit to fund an entire payroll. HAVE A PLAN. Your plan should have goals that you are trying to accomplish short-term (first 90 days), mid-term (12-18 months), and longterm (5 years). Most people tend to try to do too much at once. The short-term column is full, while the mid-term and long-term columns might only have a handful of to-do’s. Be realistic with your goals: only the most urgent items should populate your short-term list. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sylvie Gadant, CPA, is a partner with the firm’s Private Equity Practice and is the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice leader. She coordinates and leads buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements for private equity firms, independent sponsors, family offices, and strategic buyers. She can be reached at 973.218.0500 or at sgadant@ citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and consulting firm with 10 locations throughout the Northeast United States. Visit us at www.citrincooperman.com.

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Access Health — » » From page 1

Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order to “minimize the economic burden of the Affordable Care Act pending repeal.” But as with his Jan. 27 executive order involving the detaining, barring and/or removal of certain refugees and immigrants, implementation of such orders can be a tricky business. In any case, Wadleigh was quick to affirm that even should the ACA, or Obamacare, be completely done away with, Connecticut policy holders will remain insured through the calendar year under Connecticut Insurance Department policy. He also noted that the law still requires that residents have coverage, and that anyone failing to sign up for coverage could be liable to a tax penalty of $695 or more. That’s a message that Access Health CT, Wadleigh and Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, who also serves as the exchange’s board chair, strove to get across via a media blitz in the waning days of the group’s open enrollment period, which ended at midnight on Jan. 31.

Jim Wadleigh

As of Jan. 26, 107,412 people had enrolled in health insurance coverage for 2017, a figure that Wadleigh said would probably increase to 110,000 to 112,000 by the end of open enrollment. Those numbers are down from 2016’s enrollment of 116,000. Not a huge shortfall, but Wadleigh said that based on the phone conversations his

Panera — » » From page 6

offer those at all, preferring to promote a king cake. Seasonal specialties such as Irish soda bread and/or Guinness and gouda bread can also be timed to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, Keshin said. Sandwiches, soups and salads are sourced from local farmers and vendors, and while the chain has a cache of hundreds of recipes, Keshin said that, again, franchisees can tweak those recipes or introduce their own to maximize local appeal. Another differentiator for the company is its “hub and spoke” bakery-café model, whereby franchisees can buy a large territory that includes a single Great Harvest Bread Co. bakery operation, usually measuring 3,000 to 3,200 square feet, and as many café-only units, typically around 2,200 square feet, as they desire in surrounding towns. The bakery locations are equipped with 40-loaf ovens to produce and deliver hand-milled breads to the nearby café-only locations throughout the day. According to company CEO Mike Ferretti, “All of the other big chains out there in the fast-casual bakery segment have one big box location every 10 or 15 miles that doesn’t bake from scratch.” Such competitors, he said, “are parbaking from frozen loaves that are mass manufactured by machines. They’re not milling the wheat berry in the stores and making everything from scratch like we do.” That “homemade” angle plays a big part in Great Harvest Bread Co.’s success, Keshin said. “All of our cafés have a bread board list-

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staff had with some residents, “confusion in the marketplace” had apparently led many to believe they didn’t have to buy health insurance. Along with that $695 penalty, Wadleigh said he was “very concerned that a year from now, if no changes are made (to the ACA), a lot of people are going to be angry with us.” As previously reported, Access Health CT’s board recently tightened its regulations for people trying to buy health insurance after the open-enrollment period, having found that some people were abusing the system by waiting to buy insurance only after becoming sick and dropping the insurance after they had recovered. Such people were using as a loophole an open-enrollment exemption that allows customers to enroll in the wake of such life-changing events as marriage, divorce, being laid off and the like. Wadleigh said that tightening the review process for such potential customers — to confirm that each one truly qualifies for the exemption — was driven by the exchange’s insurance carriers,

ConnectiCare and Anthem. Those carriers told Access Health CT that such moves could result in a reduction of 6 to 10 percent in insurance rates, “and that’s what we hope we see,” Wadleigh said. In addition, the board voted to require insurance companies to pay commissions to brokers who help customers sign up for 2018 coverage. This year, both ConnectiCare and Anthem stopped paying commissions, with the percentage of customers receiving help from brokers declining from 50 percent to 25 percent. Under the new guidelines, the insurers must pay broker commissions for plans sold for 2018 coverage. While not specifying how much the insurers must pay, the board ruled that they must pay the same commissions for individual-market plans sold both through Access Health CT and outside of the exchange. “We want to help our customers make informed decisions,” Wadleigh said, “and having brokers involved to help explain and advise them on what the best plan for them might be is a part of that.”

ing what’s fresh on that particular day and customers are invited to try a slice for free.” The cost of getting into the Great Harvest franchise business is also less expensive, he said. While Panera charges an initial fee of $35,000, the total investment required ranges from $942,000 to $1.6 million; the total average cost to open a Great Harvest bakery-café is about $315,000. The company is looking to open 25 locations with the hub-and-spoke model in the next 15 to 18 months, with Stamford being a particular target; the northern and southern shores of Long Island also hold promise, Keshin said. “We’re especially interested in the New York metro area, but we don’t have to be in

Manhattan to be successful,” he said. “We can be the prime spot in smaller towns … we’re the biggest thing in town in places like Owensboro, Kentucky.” Keshin said competitors like Panera are on notice. “We like to say that we make bread the way it was made in the Bible." Panera is doubtless aware of Great Harvest: Last year it sued Panera over its “Food as it should be” slogan, maintaining that it was too similar to its motto “Bread. The way it ought to be". That case is still pending. And in January, Panera announced all items on its menu and in its packaged grocery products will be free of all artificial ingredients.

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FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL MARKET MIXED IN Q4

Sales activity within the Fairfield County residential market ended 2016 with something of a whimper, according to new data released by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. During the fourth quarter of 2016, Fairfield County recorded an average sales price of $574,541, an 8.2 percent drop from both the third quarter and from the fourth quarter of 2015. The median sales price for the fourth quarter was $372,000, down 8.7 percent from the previous quarter and a 3.4 percent slide on a year-over-year measurement. For a year-to-date measurement, Fairfield County concluded 2016 with an average sales price of $601,347, down 11.7 percent from $680,825 one year earlier, and a median sales price of $375,000, down 7.4 percent from $405,000 one year earlier. But the number of sales saw an uptick, from 10,732 in 2015 to 11,690 by the end of last year; an increase of about 8.9 percent. Also on the decline was the inventory rate: the 4,157 actively listed properties in the fourth quarter represented a 28.4 percent drop from the third quarter’s 5,804 listings and a 27.2 percent tumble from the 5,714 listings in the fourth quarter of 2015. The fourth quarter marked the lowest inventory of any quarter tracked by Douglas Elliman in the past 12 years. As for the number of closed sales in the fourth quarter, the 2,536 transactions total was lower than the 3,321 closed sales in the third quarter, but slightly higher (1.1 percent) than the 2,508 recorded one year earlier. Within the property sectors, the average sales price for luxury residences in the fourth quarter was $2.13 million, down 6.9 percent from the third quarter and down 12.4 percent from one year earlier. The median sales price of $1.73 million was a 4.9 percent decline from the previous quarter and a 15.3 percent drop on a year-over-year measurement. The single-family market also saw weakness in the fourth quarter: the $648,661 average sales price was a 10.1 percent fall from the third quarter and an 8.2 percent year-overyear drop. The $422,000 median sales price in the fourth quarter was 9.8 percent below the level set one quarter earlier and 2.6 percent lower than the level set one year earlier. But there was some upward price movement in the condo market. The fourth-quarter average sales price of $352,183 was a 3.7 percent increase over the third quarter’s $339,636 level — but it was also 6.3 percent below the $376,035 level set in the fourth

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quarter of 2015. The median sales price of $260,000 was 1.9 percent lower from the previous quarter and 3.9 percent below the previous year. Within Fairfield County’s luxury submarkets, only Wilton experienced increases in both average sales prices and median sales prices on a quarterly and year-overyear measurement for its single-family and condo markets.

COWI NORTH AMERICA LEASES BRIDGEPORT SPACE

COWI North America, a bridge, tunnel and marine engineering consulting group, is relocating its regional offices from Trumbull to Bridgeport. The company has signed a lease for 8,204 square feet of space on the 10th floor at 1000 Lafayette Blvd. in Bridgeport. Avison Young’s Lori Baker and Sean Cahill served as landlord broker for Shelbourne Lafayette LLC, which owns 1000 Lafayette Blvd., and COWI was represented by Colliers International Group. “We looked at several suburban locations at the outset,” said Michael Siegel, Colliers office leasing specialist. “However, the inherent benefits of an urban setting — including access to mass transportation and neighborhood amenities — better met my client’s evolving needs.” COWI North America recently received a Gold Award in Structural Systems for erection engineering work on Manhattan's World Trade Center Transportation Hub, aka the Oculus, from the American Council of Engineering Companies.

HENKEL EXPANDING STAMFORD HQ

Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. has taken another 20,000 square feet at 200 Elm St. in Stamford, for a total footprint of approximately 155,000 square feet, as it prepares to relocate its North American corporate headquarters from Scottsdale, Arizona. Henkel, which last year completed a $3.6 billion acquisition of Wilton-based Sun Products, announced its relocation to Stamford in October, saying at that time that it planned to add 266 jobs. With the move expected to begin in the second quarter, the company now expects to add a total of about 500 jobs by the time it opens in

Stamford in the first quarter of 2018. The move to Stamford is a $50 million initiative, with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development providing financial support through the First Five Plus program via a 10-year, $20 million low-interest loan to support the project. In addition, the company may be eligible for up to $5 million in tax credits through the Urban and Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit program, which allows a dollar-to-dollar corporate tax credit of up to 100 percent of capital investment on eligible projects. The building at 200 Elm is owned by Building and Land Technology and is one of the two buildings at BLT Financial Centre, the renovated and reconfigured Class A office complex that formerly housed the headquarters of Gen Re. BLT noted that in addition to Henkel’s initial lease and new expansion, RSM, a provider of audit, tax and consulting services, recently signed a 27,800-square-foot lease at the property. Henkel's products include Wisk, Sun, Snuggle and Coast soap.

MKDA RELOCATING TO SHIPPAN LANDING

Commercial space planning and interior design firm MKDA is relocating from One Stamford Landing to 208 Harbor Drive at Shippan Landing. The company signed a 10-year lease for 4,550 square feet of office space on the second floor. The move, taking place the week of Feb. 6, coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Stamford design studio, which was launched as an extension of MKDA’s New York City headquarters to serve clients in the northern suburbs of Fairfield and Westchester counties. MKDA, founded in New York City in 1959, lays claim to being one of the nation’s longest — standing family-owned and operated corporate interior design firms. MKDA Stamford Executive Managing Director Julia Lindh said the timing of the move to Shippan Landing would result in “a larger, more connected and collaborative workplace that will support a more engaged workforce and improved results for clients.” A joint venture comprising George Comfort & Sons and Angelo Gordon & Co., Shippan Landing consists of six buildings of Class A office space on 17 acres at the Stamford Harbor waterfront. MKDA has collaborated with Comfort & Sons on a number of assignments, including The Beer Garden @ Shippan Landing and at the owner’s properties High Ridge Park in Stamford and The Centre at Purchase in Purchase, New York. The studio’s other notable projects include workspaces for Design Within Reach, Heineken, Guggenheim Partners, Tradition Energy, Finn Dixon and Bank of Ireland, as well as interior and exterior repositioning of commercial buildings 700 Canal St., 55 W. Post Road and 2187 Atlantic Ave. in Stamford.

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Partner Reinsurance Company of the U.S. (PartnerRe) is relocating its Northeast office from One Greenwich Plaza in Greenwich to 200 First Stamford Place in Stamford. The company signed a long-term lease for a 56,700-square-foot full-floor tenancy at the property, which is owned and operated by Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT). Other tenants at that location include Elizabeth Arden, Greenwich Investment Management, Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center and Cenveo. Edward Tonnessen of Jones Lang LaSalle represented PartnerRe in the lease negotiations while ESRT was represented by Senior Vice President Jeffrey Newman, Senior Leasing Associate Kimberly Zaccagnino, and Leasing Associate Tara Long.

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Paredim Partners LLC of Elmsford, N.Y. has acquired Parallel 41 Apartments, a 124unit Class A luxury apartment building in Stamford for $33.4 million. The acquisition marks Paredim’s entry into the Stamford luxury apartment market. Located in the downtown residential area at 1340 Washington Blvd., Parallel 41 offers proximity to all of Stamford’s urban entertainment, dining and recreational amenities as well as the CBD office market and Metro-North Commuter Railroad. In addition, the six-story, midrise elevator building, constructed in 2012, is nearly fully occupied. “We plan to further solidify the building’s position as a boutique, amenity-rich and value-oriented property as we have with similar projects in our portfolio of more than 2,000 units throughout the Fairfield, New Haven and other Connecticut markets,” said David Parisier, Paredim’s managing director and founding principal. — Phil Hall, Kevin Zimmerman

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THE LIST

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Colleges and Universities Ranked by number of full-time students. Name, address, phone number Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

President Admissions director(s) Email address Year college established

University of Connecticut *

Susan Herbst Nathan Fuerst 1881

Norwalk Community College

188 Richards Ave., Norwalk 06854 857-7060 • norwalk.edu

5151 Park Ave., Fairfield 06825 371-7999 • sacredheart.edu

1 University Place, Stamford 06901 251-8400 • stamford.uconn.edu

Sacred Heart University

Western Connecticut State University

181 White St., Danbury 06810 837-9000 • wcsu.edu

Fairfield University

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4000 • fairfield.edu

University of Bridgeport

126 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604 576-4000 • bridgeport.edu

Housatonic Community College

900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 06604 332-5100 • housatonic.edu

Albertus Magnus College

700 Prospect St., New Haven 06511 800-578-9160 • nd.albertus.edu

Number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in 2015-2016

Number of campuses within the county

School's operating budget

Type of institution

23,630

1,489 189

$2.3 billion

Public university

13,000

95 305

$4,188, annually

$53 million

Public two-year college offering more than 50 associate degrees and more than 20 certificate programs

6,813

281 521

$36,920 19,025, nonboarding

$168.4 million

Private nonprofit, Catholic university

John B. Clark Jay Murray murrayj@wcsu.edu 1903

4,195

222 493

$6,246.50, per semester, in-state; $12,677 per semester, out-of-state

Public university with 41 undergraduate programs

Rev. Jeffrey P. von Arx Karen Pellegrino pnicsaji@fairfield.edu 1942

3,970

266 312

$44,250, per year $725 per credit

WND

Private, nonprofit, Jesuit university

Neil Albert Salonen Karissa Peckham admit@bridgeport.edu 1927

2,886

128 329

$30,915, per year, boarding $104 million NA

Private, nonprofit, independent, nonsectarian university

Paul Broadie II Earl Graham egraham@hcc.commnet.edu 1966

685

74 295

$4,188, annual, full time, in state; $12,524, annual, full WND time, out of state

Community college

Julia McNamara Melissa Ulery, interim director admissions@albertus.edu 1925

1,515

48 140

$30,650 annually, nonboarding

WND

Independent, coeducational, liberal arts college. Catholic college in Dominican tradition

WND

Private, proprietary institution

Dr. David L. Levinson William Chagnon admissions@norwalk.edu 1961 John J. Petrillo Kevin O'Sullivan enroll@sacredheart.edu 1963

Not ranked

275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden 06518 582-8200 • quinnipiac.edu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

275 Windsor St., Hartford 06120 860-548-2400 • ewp.rpi.edu

Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent St., New Haven 06515 392-7278 • southernct.edu

University of Hartford

200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford 06117 860-768-4100 • hartford.edu hartford.edu

University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Road, West Haven 06516 923-7000 • newhaven.edu

$26,238 per year, in state; $11,224, nonboarding, in state

53 652

$26,250 per year for undergraduate, main campus; $13,680 per year for undergraduate degree online; and $10,950 for graduate degree online

John Lahey Joan Isaac-Mohr admissions@qu.edu 1929

8,229

398 630

$59,110 $46,140, nonboarding semester

$297.4 million

Private, coeducational university

5,781

441 NA

$68,244 annually; $49,520 nonboarding

Technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

439 512

$10,054, in state, nonboarding; $12,664, nonboarding, $218 million New England regional; $22,915, out of state, nonboarding, international

Public university offering 117 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools

$48,098, including room and board

96 undergraduate majors and 62 graduate-level degree

SEAN CONGDON ’14 B.A., PSYCHOLOGY

Shirley Ann Jackson Admissions committee info@ewp.rpi.edu 1824 Mary A. Papazian Alex Haakonsen, Lisa Galvin caputom3@southernct.edu 1893

7,456

Walter Harrison Richard Zeiser uofhart@hartford.edu 1957

5,209

Steven H. Kaplan Kevin Phillips admissions@newhaven.edu 1920

5,756

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independent, nonsectarian, “We have high expectations and Newtown Savings Bank has exceeded them on every count.” $33,740, annually; coeducational school offering – Mark Principi, 354 President, Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction, Sandy Hook, CT.

498

263 NA

AN ACTIVE & ENGAGED STUDENT LIFE AWARD-WINNING FACILITIES IN THE ARTS & SCIENCES This list a sampling of colleges and universities that are located in Fairfield County and the surrounding region. 65 is UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROGRAMS If you would like to include your institution in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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Full-time tuition / nonboarding semester

Donald W. Mroz Ted Lukomsky, campus; Gina Wellman, online graduate; Jeanna Sinn, online 7,537 undergraduate admissions@post.edu 1890

“I HAD VISITED A COUPLE Post University OF OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE REGION, BUT WCSU JUST Quinnipiac University FELT RIGHT TO ME.” 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury 06723 800-345-2562 • post.edu

Full-time/ part-time faculty

Newtown Savings Bank has all the products and services programs businesses need to succeed as they grow. But we’re also $43,858 annually,a partner you can count on, one that understands your nonboarding; $54,850, million Privategoals. university company and $241 believes in your long-term And the annually, boarding right partner can make a world of difference. To get started, contact Tony Giobbi, Chief Lending Officer, 203.364.2900.

Institutions listed as "not ranked" do not have campuses in Fairfield County, but are within close proximity to the region. Location listed does not include main campus address, but does include university-wide statistics.

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MaxEx dines out on 20 years of public relations success BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

aking a go of it as an independent public relations agency can be as daunting as opening a new restaurant - as many as 90 percent of which close in their first year, according to the old saw about the industry. But don’t tell that to Linda Kavanagh, owner of Stamford’s MaxEx Public Relations. Not only is the PR firm now in its 20th year, it’s also made a specialty of representing restaurants. Its current roster ranges from the stalwart Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria, which started in New Haven but now operates several restaurants, including ones in Danbury, Fairfield and Yonkers, N.Y., and Gabriele’s Steakhouse in Greenwich to South Norwalk’s hip Room 112 bar and one of SoNo’s latest additions, Peaches Southern Pub & Juke Joint. The confluence of restaurants and public relations is no coincidence: in her previous professional life, Kavanagh was a chef in New York for more than a decade. “I got burnt out, which the restaurant industry can do to you,” she said. “But I was fortunate enough to have someone take me under their wing and train me in the PR world.” That someone was publicist Gary Stromberg, founder of The Blackbird Group, a boutique PR firm based in Westport. “There are a lot of elements that public relations and the restaurant industry share,” Kavanagh said. “They’re both very event-driven, involve creativity and, when done right, an adrenaline rush — all of which was very comfortable for me. Combining the two made sense.” After meeting with Andy Pforzheimer, who was then opening his first Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar in South Norwalk, Kavanagh found her first client. Today, Pforzheimer’s Barteca Restaurant Group in Norwalk maintains establishments in five states and Washington, D.C. From there, MaxEx was off and running. “No one was really doing restaurant PR in Fairfield County or Westchester when we started out,” she said. “And that was right when the restaurant industry was really taking off in both places, so we were very fortunate.” “The restaurant industry is very incestuous,” which also worked in MaxEx’s favor, she added. “Word of mouth has always been the best way for us to get clients.” The firm’s roster can vary — she estimated that it now has 10 to 15 clients. Some keep MaxEx on retainer while others drop their business with her for a time and come back, Kavanagh said. “PR is about as much or as

Linda Kavanagh

little as the client wants. There are different goals and expectations with each one.” Kavanagh and her staff — Senior Associate Andrea Viscuso and Social Media Director Julie Webel — have also gone outside the restaurant industry by representing such lifestyle brands as The Pure House, a Westport designer and builder of energy-efficient passive homes, and Lord & Taylor, as well as travel and tourism clients such as Woolworth Building Lobby Tours in lower Manhattan. “The PR formula pretty much stays the same,” she said, “but it benefits us to have a niche. It reinforces your credibility and helps grow your business by building your knowledge of what you’re representing and pitching.” One common misconception about

public relations is that the publicist does all the work, she said. “Clients usually end up being even busier, so I always try to make sure they’re ready before we start. Arranging interviews or visits, helping to get the word out to the general population — that’s all something that the client should have a hand in.” Among the frustrations of the PR business, “There’s no instant gratification usually, and there’s no way to guarantee outcomes. It’s always deflating when something doesn’t work … when a client hasn’t worked any less hard than the next guy but it just didn’t happen. Maybe there was something about their concept that didn’t work or five other similar places opened that quarter.” A pet peeve of Kavanagh’s is the appar» MaxEx, page 13

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5 6 7

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4000 • fairfield.edu

University of Bridgeport

126 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604 576-4000 • bridgeport.edu

Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport 06604 332-5100 • housatonic.edu

Albertus Magnus College

700 Prospect St., New Haven 06511 800-578-9160 • nd.albertus.edu

Post University

800 Country Club Road, Waterbury 06723 800-345-2562 • post.edu

Quinnipiac University

Not ranked

275 Mount Carmel Ave., Hamden 06518 582-8200 • quinnipiac.edu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

275 Windsor St., Hartford 06120 860-548-2400 • ewp.rpi.edu

Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent St., New Haven 06515 392-7278 • southernct.edu

University of Hartford

200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford 06117 860-768-4100 • hartford.edu hartford.edu

University of New Haven

300 Boston Post Road, West Haven 06516 923-7000 • newhaven.edu

pnicsaji@fairfield.edu 1942 Neil Albert Salonen Karissa Peckham admit@bridgeport.edu 1927 Paul Broadie II Earl Graham egraham@hcc.commnet.edu 1966

3,970

2,886

$725 per credit

128 329

$30,915, per year, boarding $104 million NA

Private, nonprofit, independent, nonsectarian university

685

74 295

$4,188, annual, full time, in state; $12,524, annual, full WND time, out of state

Community college

1,515

48 140

$30,650 annually, nonboarding

WND

Independent, coeducational, liberal arts college. Catholic college in Dominican tradition

WND

Private, proprietary institution

THE LIST

Colleges and Universities

Julia McNamara Melissa Ulery, interim director admissions@albertus.edu 1925

WND

312

Jesuit university

Donald W. Mroz Ted Lukomsky, campus; Gina Wellman, online graduate; Jeanna Sinn, online 7,537 undergraduate admissions@post.edu 1890

53 652

$26,250 per year for undergraduate, main campus; $13,680 per year for undergraduate degree online; and $10,950 for graduate degree online

John Lahey Joan Isaac-Mohr admissions@qu.edu 1929

8,229

398 630

$59,110 $46,140, nonboarding semester

$297.4 million

Private, coeducational university

Shirley Ann Jackson Admissions committee info@ewp.rpi.edu 1824

5,781

441 NA

$68,244 annually; $49,520 nonboarding

Technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

439 512

$10,054, in state, nonboarding; $12,664, nonboarding, $218 million New England regional; $22,915, out of state, nonboarding, international $33,740, annually; $48,098, including room and board

independent, nonsectarian, coeducational school offering 96 undergraduate majors and 62 graduate-level degree programs

$43,858 annually, nonboarding; $54,850, annually, boarding

$241 million

Private university

Mary A. Papazian Alex Haakonsen, Lisa Galvin caputom3@southernct.edu 1893

7,456

Walter Harrison Richard Zeiser uofhart@hartford.edu 1957

5,209

354 498

Steven H. Kaplan Kevin Phillips admissions@newhaven.edu 1920

5,756

263 NA

Public university offering 117 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools

This list is a sampling of colleges and universities that are located in Fairfield County and the surrounding region. If you would like to include your institution in our next list, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com. Note: *

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“We have not had time to discuss the travel ban with our members, but we will be discussing it in the future,” said Mickey Herbert, president and CEO of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. “We will, of course, continue to monitor what impact this travel ban may have on businesses in the Bridgeport region.” Among the region’s universities, the executive order raised different levels of concern. University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst called for the creation of a committee that would determine how students and faculty would be affected by the travel ban while University of Bridgeport President Neil Salonen issued a statement reaffirming the value that international students brought to his school. John J. Petillo, president of Sacred Heart University, acknowledged that “some of our international students are directly impacted by the order,” but he went further in condemning the executive order. “This order goes against everything that Sacred Heart University stands for,” Petillo said in a press release. “We are Catholic in tradition and spirit. We uphold the Godgiven freedom and dignity of every human person. This is true both inside and outside the classroom. It is a living tradition we must uphold and a hallmark of who we are.”

ent fascination with a restaurant “failing.” “Whenever somebody closes, it’s always painted as a failure,” she said. “But a restaurant can close for many reasons. Maybe the owner is simply retiring or is transitioning to another business or has an offer to be bought. For some reason, people always jump to conclusions when a restaurant closes.” And Kavanagh disputes that old saw that 90 percent of restaurants go out of business in their first year, well, Kavanagh isn’t having any of that either. “That was popularized by an old Rocco DiSpirito ad for American Express, when he said that nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year,” she said. “But that’s bad information, and it isn't backed up by anything." Asked if she had any free advice for budding restaurateurs, Kavanagh — who’s also cofounder of the New England Culinary Group, a nonprofit organization composed of hospitality industry professionals — said, “Stay true to your concept. Don’t try to be everything to everybody, and don’t panic that you don’t have A-B-C on your menu when somebody else does. You can’t be reactionary or decide what to do out of fear that you’re missing out. Stick with your target market.” “Is every restaurant for everybody? Absolutely not. But that’s what can make dining such a great experience.”

CCM recommendations include sales tax changes

he Connecticut Conference of Municipalities has a plan that recommends changes to the state’s sales tax structure. “G over n ment s in Connecticut stand at a crossroads,” the CCM report stated. “For over a decade prior to the Great Recession, governments in the state benefited from a strong economy and stable revenues. But this stability has depended crucially on the local property tax and reliable and adequate state aid. The lack of diversity in revenue sources and uncertainty at the state level are now eroding the capacity of local governments to meet their obligations to the public.” The plan — which was presented Jan. 25 with the social media-friendly hashtag #ThisIsDifferentCT — seeks to expand the sales tax base by repealing 10 percent of the exemptions for what the group called “selected consumption categories.” The plan would also reduce the state sales tax rate by 0.75 percent to 5.60 percent while levying a statewide local sales tax at the rate of 1 percent. The report also urged changes to state law that would allow municipal

governments to require ongoing fees for the use of the public rights of way. The group also offered a proposal “requiring property owners of properties subject to state PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) reimbursement to pay the difference between the state’s statutory PILOT rate and the amount towns actually receive in state PILOT payments, up to 20 percent of the mill rate.” The report also recommended changes to the Municipal Employee Retirement System with the creation of an additional retirement plan for new hires. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, a member of the CCM board of directors, stressed that this proposal was not an attempt to push for tax hikes. “I have no interest in raising taxes,” he said in a statement. “What I like about this report are two things: it’s different, and if we’re able to turn some of these ideas into laws I believe we’ll be able to help reduce property taxes at the local level. I look forward to participating in a robust, very public debate about the ideas included in this document.” — Phil Hall

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Rebirth in Bridgeport

CHERRY STREET LOFTS PROJECT READIED FOR CONSTRUCTION

BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

he repurposing of rundown industrial properties into mixed-used developments is not a new concept. But the creation of the Cherry Street Lofts redevelopment project in Bridgeport’s West End neighborhood is taking on a new purpose through the erasure of a hulking site that has been an unwelcome eyesore for decades. The project is based within a city block bordered by Cherry Street, Howard Avenue, Railroad Avenue and Hancock Avenue. The American Gramophone Co. operated a factory on the site from 1870 until 1934. Over the years, additional buildings were constructed — the eight buildings on the property date from the 1930s — and different tenants occupied the industrial spaces until the 1980s when it became vacant. Over the years, the property’s acute lack of upkeep — most notably in a constellation of broken windows that are visible to I-95 motorists and Metro-North riders — personified the concept of urban blight, while its designation as a brownfield site complicated its rehabilitation. At a Jan. 31 groundbreaking for the project, Mayor Joseph Ganim acknowledged that the transformation of the property was being discussed during his initial years at City Hall. “If you talked to people who come in and out of the city, on I-95 and on the train, they always said this part of the town was the visual gateway that hundreds and thousands and millions of people see every day when they pass through Bridgeport,” he said. “And they leave with an impression. They may not know what’s going on in these buildings, but they see only the broken windows and they see buildings that need to be refurbished.” The Jan. 31 event was not the first groundbreaking at the site. A similar event took place with Ganim’s predecessor, Mayor Bill Finch, in the summer of 2015, but work on the project was delayed as different entities entered and exited the project and additional financing was arranged. For the first phase of the development, two of the property’s eight buildings will be razed because of structural deterioration as the site undergoes cleanup. Construction will then begin on 157 residential apartments — with 126 units set

aside for residents making no more than 60 percent of the area median income. This will be the first multifamily housing construction in the area in more than a decade. This phase will also include the construction of a community facility, a gym and a 40,000-square-foot outdoor recreational space. The first apartments are expected to be available in 18 to 24 months. A second construction phase, which has yet to be formally scheduled, will feature 154 additional apartments and a new home for the Great Oaks Charter School, along with housing for the school’s tutors. The

development was originally designed to include retail space for a supermarket, but that aspect of the project was later dropped. “In many ways, this marks the rebirth of this part of the city,” Ganim said. The project is receiving a major financial boost from the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, which is placing $35 million into the development — its first project based in Connecticut. The trust is buying Connecticut Housing Finance Authorityissued bonds for the $54.4 million adaptive rehabilitation of the buildings that will be transformed into housing units. Andrew

Nolan Pfeiffer, New York regional investment officer for the trust, noted that this was among the more complex projects that his group has participated in. “We worked with Corvus (Capital Partners LLC), The Pacific Companies and CHFA to create a new financing structure that was unique to this project, which included many things such as an early rate-lock to mitigate interest rate risk and structured drawdown bonds to help eliminate negative arbitrage,” he said. “It was complicated, and that was just the debt. This project had eight or nine other sources involved with it.” Pfeiffer added that his organization’s participation also came with a significant caveat. “Every investment we make, including here at Cherry Street Lofts, is required to be built with 100 percent union labor,” he said, adding that 235 jobs are being created on this project. For Peter Carroll, president of the Fairfield County Building and Construction Trades Council, the project is personal. “On behalf of a kid that grew up in the city — one of 11 kids from in the city — very, very proud that I can stand here today and say that this project is going to transform the city back to where it was when I was young,” he said. “The hundreds of members that belong to this community are going to go to work here in this community, with decent wages and decent benefits.”

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By BOB SOBOLEWSKI

Manufacturing: Opening minds to the new world of innovation

ith more than 4,500 manufacturing companies, Connecticut is no stranger to the world of innovation. In fact, some pretty cool things were first made here in our state, such as helicopters, erector sets, guitars, watches, sneakers, typewriters and bicycles. Most of these items continue to be mass-produced in plants of all sizes today — well, perhaps not typewriters. Manufacturing employs more than 18.6 million people in the U.S and in the last few years manufacturing jobs have increased by 500,000, according to the National Association of Manufacturing (NAM). In

Connecticut, there are about 160,000 people working in the manufacturing field, according to the state Department of Labor. The bottom line is stuff has to be made — and Connecticut companies have an ongoing demand for production workers, mechanical engineers, computer numeric control operators, machinists and much more. Unfortunately, many people have the wrong impression about manufacturing. These perceptions stem from a vast history of dark, dusty and dirty industrial environments. Today is a far different picture as manufacturing plants embrace new operational standards and lean processes. Most facilities maintain cleanliness, order and advanced

technology so they can be as efficient and productive as possible. Manufacturing is a process with many essential steps, including concept, design, sourcing, funding, production, testing, marketing, distribution and disposal. Staffing manufacturing companies requires many unique talents, especially in the high-growth fields such as precision machining, fiber optics and precision metal fabrication. State and community colleges across Connecticut are now offering certificate and degree programs focused on different disciplines within manufacturing, so graduates can enter the field earning competitive

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salaries. For instance, the median income for an aerospace engineering technician with a bachelor’s degree is about $77,000; a CNC operator with a certificate may earn a median income of $55,000, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor. Manufacturing is an ideal career for those who like to figure out how things work or enjoy making things. It is also for those who thrive in a world of innovation and critical thinking. It is a field where creativity and curiosity open the door for new methods, products and processes to be conceived and developed. Manufacturing accounts for more research and development in the nation, creating more innovation than any other economic sector, according to NAM. Manufacturing is a key driver in our economy, bringing in $1.48 of economic activities for every $1 in manufactured goods. This is why it is necessary to change perceptions and showcase all the positive aspects of the manufacturing landscape, especially as the older, more experienced workforce ages out. We need to invite students and their parents into Connecticut manufacturing plants for informational tours so they can see the magic that happens inside the spaces. We need to encourage internships for students so they can experience the work environment first-hand. We need teachers to become more connected to businesses through externships so they can share the possibilities and excitement of the manufacturing field in their classrooms. We need to ensure that curriculum design aligns with workforce demands so students come prepped and ready for a fulfilling career. And we need have people eager to take the helm to ensure all of the stuff essential to live, work and play is designed, made and distributed without missing a step. To find out more about Connecticut’s manufacturing initiatives and how your company can become involved, visit www. nextgenmfg.org. Bob Sobolewski is a management consultant and the retired head of the U.S. division of ebm-papst Inc. He is immediate past chairperson of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association board of directors and the founder of ingenuityNE, a nonprofit promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education among students throughout New England. He can be reached at bob@bobsobolewski.com. This article originally appeared on the website Connecticut by the Numbers.

FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS-FILED DiMenna Jr., John J., et al., Darien. Filed by Green & Sklarz LLC, New Haven. $724,883 in favor of UCF I Trust 1. Property: 37 Ridgeley St., Darien. Filed Dec. 27.

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COMMERCIAL BLCR Holdings LLC, Darien, contractor for self. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 22 Oak St., Darien. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed Jan. 11. Bling Signature, New York, N.Y., contractor for 200 Greenwich Ave LLC. Lease a wall sign on an existing commercial space at 200 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed January 2017. BLT Management LLC, Stamford, contractor for Two Harbor Point Square LLC. Construct a demising wall and two toilet rooms in an existing commercial space at 100 Washington Blvd., Unit S2, Stamford. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Brookside et al. LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace the overhead door on an existing commercial space at 4487 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 9. Carroll Construction Corp., Ridgefield, contractor for Aquarion Water Co. Construct a well in an existing commercial space at 30 Craigmoor Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,225. Filed Jan. 4. Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for the city of Stamford. Demolish police vehicle maintenance garage at 805 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20.

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Conrad Larose and William Larose, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 195/20 Liberty Square, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 12.

James Farrell Construction, Darien, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club Inc. Construct a new dock house on the property of an existing commercial space at 102 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed January 2017.

Copps Hill Common LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Install a pizza oven and fan in an existing commercial space at 103 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Jan. 4.

John J. Brennan Construction Co. Inc., contractor for Stamford Hospital. Upgrade the parking in an existing commercial space at 1 Hospital Plaza, Stamford. Estimated cost: $184,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20.

Edmonds Contracting Inc., Upper Saddle River, N.J., contractor for George Zupaniotis and Fran Zupaniotis. Construct a new office and kitchen in the basement of an existing commercial space and renovate the existing conference room at 1063 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed January 2017. Empire Telecom USA LLC, King of Prussia, Pa., contractor for Aquarion Water Co. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 671 South Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Dec. 15. Empire Telecomm USA LLC, King of Prussia, Pa., contractor for Country Club of New Canaan. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 95 Country Club Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Dec. 14. Empire Telecomm, Bridgeport, contractor for Bridgeport Hospital. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 267 Grant St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 9. First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, Stamford, contractor for self. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 1101 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.6 million. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Fortunato Construction Group, Kensington, contractor for Broward Properties. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 112 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $844,376. Filed Jan. 17. Galella/Correnty, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 44 Van Zant St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 13. Grasso Brothers General Contracting, contractor for Lake Avenue Associates Inc. Remodel the dining room and bar in an existing commercial space at 21 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $43,150. Filed Jan. 5. Hallas, Tom, Stratford, contractor for Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox. Add a concession stand to an existing commercial space at 4070 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Jan. 4.

KBM Sales & Construction LLC, Woodbridge, contractor for 3-11 Forest Street KKE LLC, et al. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 11 Forest St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $204,000. Filed Dec. 14. Liberty Auto, Bridgeport, contractor for Noamini Realty LLC. Add a canopy to an existing commercial space at 905 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Petrov, Liudmil, contractor for Frederick Schlosser. Repair the walls in an existing commercial space at 22 Dora St., Unit D, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. RAM Building, Trumbull, contractor for Corrow Real Estate Services LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $388,000. Filed Jan. 5. RAM Building, Trumbull, contractor for Corrow Real Estate Services LLC. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space at 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $84,000. Filed Jan. 5. Signature Construction Group of Connecticut Inc., Stamford, contractor for New Canaan Lumber Co. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 45 Grove St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Yolen, David, Norwalk, contractor for self. Change of Ownership Restaurant License at 456 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 10.

RESIDENTIAL A&A Quality Home Improvement, Norwalk, contractor for Rachel K. Mitchell. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 146 Cedar Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Jan. 4. Advanced Roofing Company Inc., Wilton, contractor for Donald C. O’Brien and Carolyn H. O’Brien. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 391 Weed St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Dec. 22. Aiello Roofing, contractor for Carolyn C. Wagner. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at Ezra Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,140. Filed Jan. 5.

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Signature Pools Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Angus 11 LLC. Construct an in-ground swimming pool and safety barrier on an existing commercial space at 11 Angus Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed January 2017.

Albrycht, Cory A., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 25 Bend of River Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20.

Site Acquisitions, Bridgeport, contractor for Bridgeport Phase 1 Owner. Replace the antennas on the roof of an existing commercial space at 955 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Alexander Holdings II LLC, Amityville, N.Y., contractor for Jaimy Vincent. Finish the basement with a sitting room, bedroom, office, bathroom, mechanical room and two closets at 36 Benedict St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed Jan. 13.

SPUS7 Riverpark LLC, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 800 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Alfieri Enterprises, contractor for self. Add two rooms to the basement of an existing single-family residence at 12 Revere Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed Jan. 4.

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Sullivan, Daniel E., Portland, Ore., contractor for 587 CTA LLC. Install two elevators in an existing commercial space at 587 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $201,000. Filed Jan. 9.

All Pro Home & Office Corp., contractor for Granite Stamford Executive Center H LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1111 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20.

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Moran Construction Management LLC, Easton, contractor for Campana 109 LLC. Renovate a retail space on the first floor of an existing commercial space at 111 Elm St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Dec. 19.

TA2 Rowayton LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 137 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Andrusyak/Vlasiyuchuk, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install five windows in an existing single-family residence and construct a rear deck at 4 Yew St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Nadler Modular LLC, contractor for the city of Danbury. Construct a new modular building on the property of an existing commercial space at Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $292,806. Filed Jan. 4.

Tallman, Jeff, Bridgeport, contractor for Jeff Tallman. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 365 Cherry St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Nolan, Peter J., Bridgeport, contractor for SC 28HP LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 145 Mason St., Greenwich. Cost undisclosed.. Filed January 2017.

Votze Butler Associates, Lowell, Mass., contractor for 644 West Putnam Owner LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 644 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $39,125. Filed January 2017.

Anthony Thomas Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 137 Park Village LLC. Construct a new singlefamily residence with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a half bathroom, a finished attic, basement, two-car garage, covered deck and open patio at 137 Park St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $580,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc., Stamford, contractor for self. Remodel the fitting room in an existing commercial space at 151 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Magna Construction Limited LLC. contractor for BDCM Real Estate Holdings LLC. Renovate the corridor and restrooms in an existing commercial space at 2187 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Mereator Company, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Build out a dividing wall in an existing commercial space at 3180 Main St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed Jan. 11. Meyer Carpentry, contractor for Hattco Darien. Perform an interior fitout in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 972 Boston Post, Darien. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 11.

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WEBSTER BANK NAMES THREE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Waterbury-based Webster Bank named three bankers to the position of senior vice president. Randall Blattner is senior vice president, director, business applications delivery. He brings more than 20 years of information technology experience to the chief information officer’s group. Blattner lives in Waterbury. He previously worked for the Bank of Oklahoma. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from St. Gregory’s University in Tulsa, Okla. Josephine Moran is senior vice president, sales manager, Webster Investment Services. She brings more than 25 years experience, most recently having worked for Columbia Bank in New Jersey. Moran lives in Newtown. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from the University of New Haven. Brian Runkle is senior vice president, transformation and operational excellence. He has more than 20 years experience, most recently working for GE Capital. Runkle lives in Westport. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, and a master’s degree from the University of New Haven.

FIRST HOSPITAL IN STATE TO ELECTRONICALLY MONITOR PRESCRIPTIONS Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford has become the first health care organization in the state to integrate the hospital’s electronic health records system with the state prescription drug database. Prescription drug abuse continues to receive local and national attention and legislation requires prescribing providers to review a patient’s controlled substance dispensation history prior to prescribing medications for longer than 72 hours. The hospital says integration with the state’s database is evidence of its commitment to patient safety and compliance with prescription drug monitoring. The hospital also says it can now more easily provide physicians with access to controlled substance prescription histories in real time, at the point of care, resulting in improved safety and prevention of overprescribing.

RIDGEFIELD CHORALE RAISES $3,500 FOR WOMEN’S CENTER The Ridgefield Chorale, a contemporary music-singing group with more than 70 members from Fairfield and Westchester counties, has donated $3,500 to the Women’s Center of Danbury. The sum represents the proceeds from the chorale’s holiday concert held at the Ridgefield Playhouse in December. The chorale is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization and each year donates proceeds of its holiday concert to another area nonprofit. The Women’s Center provides free and confidential services to prevent or lessen the trauma associated with domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life transitions to thousands of women, children and men annually. Its programs are supported by state and local governments, local United Way agencies and the people and businesses in the communities served, including Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman and Washington. Sponsors of The Ridgefield Chorale’s holiday concert were Allison and Jon Stockel, Reynolds+Reynolds Accounting & Consulting and the Ross family. from left: Daniela Sikora, director, Ridgefield Chorale; Samantha Conetta-Flynn, development director, Women’s Center; Patti Ross, member, Ridgefield Chorale; and Amy Day, president, Ridgefield Chorale.

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING

ACCOUNTING FIRM ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

UWWC CELEBRATES 20TH ANNUAL STAMFORD VOLUNTEER DAY

From left: Katie Hall, Tori Maxwell, Greg Sandor, Alpana Marwah, Marilyn Ferris and Vicky Zhang.

UWWC and Stamford agencies and nonprofits celebrate the commitment of awardees and honorees at Stamford Volunteer Day.

Reynold & Rowella, a regional audit, tax and consulting firm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan, announced new hires in both of its offices. Marilyn Ferris joins the Ridgefield office as a tax manager. She has more than 25 years experience in accounting and holds a master’s degree in accounting taxation from Sacred Heart University. Katie Hall joins the Ridgefield office as the firm’s human resource manager. She has experience in benefit-package design, enrollment, recruiting and payroll processing. Alpana Marwah joins the Ridgefield office as a senior associate experienced in the preparation of individual and business tax returns. She has her CPA designation. Tori Maxwell has joined the Ridgefield office as an associate. She has 10 years of public accounting experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University. She plans to become an enrolled agent. Greg Sandor joins the firm’s New Canaan office as a senior associate. He is a licensed CPA in Connecticut with more than 30 years experience in public and private accounting. He also has experience working with family businesses. Sandor was a seasonal tax preparer for the firm in 2015 and now joins Reynolds & Rowella as a full-time employee. Vicky Zhang joins the firms New Canaan offices as an associate. She has two years experience in public accounting and holds a master’s degree in accounting from Bentley University.

More than 30 Stamford residents were recognized for their volunteer contributions to the Stamford community at the United Way of Western Connecticut’s (UWWC) 20th annual Stamford Volunteer Day, Jan. 27. About 120 people attended the ceremony, which was held at the Harry Bennett Branch of the Ferguson Library. UWWC is based in Stamford and helps residents across northern Fairfield County, southern Litchfield County and the city of Stamford by focusing on education, financial stability and health. The purpose of Stamford Volunteer Day is to recognize volunteers who have contributed their time and talent to the Stamford community. This year’s honorees include Mary Trehan, “Outstanding Senior Volunteer” for her work at The Stamford Museum and Nature Center; Gene Waggaman,“Outstanding Adult Volunteer” for his work at Saint Joseph Parenting Center; Barbara Aronica and Peter Buck, “Outstanding Volunteer Couple” for their work at ARI of Connecticut; Edgehill’s Social Action Committee, “Outstanding Volunteer Group” for their work at Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County; and Keller Williams Realty, “Outstanding Corporate Group” for their work at Family Centers. Volunteers recognized as “Outstanding Youth Volunteers” included Yvette Wolpo for her work at The Stamford Museum and History Center; Peter Leventhal for his work at Inspirica; Zachary Groz and Jenna Hyman for their work at Domus Chester Addison Academy; and Marina Grandmont, Victoria Keonigsberger and Carli Levethan for their work at Neighbors Link Stamford.

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MONROE RESIDENT JOINS QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY

Robert D. Cottrell

Robert D. Cottrell of Monroe was appointed as director of the pathologists’ assistant program and clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Quinnipiac University in Hamden. Cottrell’s responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the university’s graduate pathologists’ assistant program, which prepares students to examine, process and prepare tissue specimens for clinical tests and procedures. The two-year program, one of 11 of its kind in the United States and Canada, is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Cottrell holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in health sciences as a pathologist’s assistant from Quinnipiac University, and he is certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Since 2002, Cottrell has worked for Greenwich Hospital, where he continues his role as pathologist’s assistant to maintain certification and accreditation. Prior to joining Quinnipiac, he also worked at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

WAYPOINT RESIDENTIAL WELCOMES DICORPO

Peter DiCorpo

Stamford-based Waypoint Residential, a real estate company specializing in multifamily properties, welcomed Peter DiCorpo to its team of senior executives. DiCorpo has been named chief operating officer and will oversee all financial activities. He has 22 years experience in real estate across all sectors and has demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to driving organizational improvements. Most recently, DiCorpo served as president of the U.S. Core Investment Platform for CBRE Global Investors where he oversaw the firm’s $10.2 billion core investment business in the U.S. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University, a master’s degree in professional accounting from the University of Hartford and a master’s degree in business administration from New York University Stern School of Business.

FCCF ANNOUNCES $2M AWARDED TO AREA NONPROFITS Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) has announced the recipients of its current grand-making cycle. A total of $1,910,263 was awarded to 74 organizations. FCCF is based in Norwalk and promotes philanthropy as a means to create change in Fairfield County. Among the goals FCCF would like to reach as a result of its efforts: all county youth to thrive by age 25; all county women and girls to reach their full potential; all county households to become economically secure; art to become available to everyone in the county; and for the county to benefit from an effective nonprofit sector. The grants awarded ranged from $1,000 to $250,000 and are being designated to the following outcome areas: 49 percent of the grants, totaling $928,200, are being awarded to the interest area that all county households become economically secure; 39 percent of the grants, totaling $100,000, are being awarded to help all county women and girls reach their full potential; and 4 percent of the grants awarded, totaling $85,000, are being awarded to promote the community’s art and culture presence. Among the 74 recipients were: McGivney Center and Burroughs Community Center in Bridgeport; Carver Center and Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk; Intake Organization and Stamford Symphony Orchestra in Stamford; Regional YMCA of Western CT and Danbury Youth Services in Danbury.

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TEITELL ELECTED TO HASKIN’S LABORATORIES’ BOARD

Ernie Teitell

Ernie Teitell, a partner in the Stamford trial law firm of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, was elected to the board of directors of Haskins Laboratories in New Haven. Founded in 1935, Haskins Laboratories is a private, nonprofit, research institute that primarily focuses on the science of the spoken and written word in terms of speech, language, reading and their biological basis. Teitell has 35 years experience in civil and criminal law, with areas of practice, including medical malpractice, product liability, serious personal injury and sexual abuse. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bethany College and his law degree from the Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. Teitell co-founded the Connecticut Child Justice Foundation, a nonprofit committed to ensuring that educational rights are fully protected and enforced for children who are under the custody and/or care of the Connecticut Department of Children & Families.

THE GLASS HOUSE WELCOMES LEWIS The Glass House, a site of National Trust for Historic Preservation located in New Canaan, has welcomed Hilary Lewis as its chief curator and creative director. Lewis has spent more than two decades focused on the work of Philip Johnson. As an architectural historian, curator and journalist she has researched, presented and written many materials on Johnson since her first collaboration with the architect in 1992. She spent more than a decade working directly with Johnson on texts, exhibitions and a multiyear project of recording his memoirs. Lewis received her training in architectural history and urban planning at MIT and Harvard, where she also taught. Since that time, she has co-authored “Philip Johnson: The Architect in His Own” and “The Architecture of Philip Johnson.” As a curator, Lewis also developed the show and catalog, “Philip Johnson: Architecture + Art” for the Johnsondesigned Kreeger Museum and in 2007, she was named the Philip Johnson Scholar at the museum. Until recently, she served on the Glass House’s advisory counsel.

PHILANTHROPY AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP), a Hartford-based association of grant makers committed to promoting and supporting philanthropy for the public good, is extending the deadline for nominations for the John H. Filer Award and Martha S. Newman Award to Wednesday, Feb. 15. The John H. Filer Award and the Martha S. Newman Award will be announced in time for the CCP annual meeting on May 12 and every other year thereafter, and the Nancy S. Roberts Award will be given in 2018 at the biennial CCP philanthropy conference and at each biennial conference thereafter. The awards recognize the following: the John H. Filer Award honors individual(s) who have demonstrated leadership in encouraging private action for the public good in Connecticut; the Martha S. Newman Award honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community; and the Nancy P. Roberts Award honors a foundation or grant-making organization for demonstrated innovation in philanthropy. For more, visit ctphilanthropy.org.

NEWINGTON ELECTRIC CO. PROMOTES PELLETIER Newington Electric Co. (NEC), a 60-year-old, second-generation electrical contracting company, promoted April Pelletier to executive vice president. She was also appointed general manager of its subsidiaries, which include CT Home Generator Systems, CT Generator Repair, CT Electric Car and CT Roof and Gutter Ice Melt Systems. Pelletier, who joined the company in 2006, began her career in 2000 as an electrician apprentice working for a commercial electrical contractor on large projects. In 2005, she became one of a few women in Connecticut to obtain her E-2 Journeyman’s license. When she joined NEC, she was an assistant in the billing and estimating department, and within two years she was promoted to the commercial servicing department as acting commercial service department manager.

DATES FEB. 6

SCORE Fairfield County is presenting “Running a Restaurant,” a workshop presented by Mark Moeller, president of The Recipe for Success, to review the fundamentals of opening a successful restaurant, 6-8 p.m. at the Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. To register, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting a night of Latin rhythms with Tiempo Libre, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203438-5795. Westport Country Playhouse is presenting a script-in-hand play reading of the comedy, “The Supporting Cast,” by George Furth, 7 p.m., 25 Powers Court, Westport. The reading will be directed by Anne Keefe, associate artist and curator of the play-reading series. Tickets are $20 each. For more, call the administrative office at 203-227-5137.

FEB. 8 Women’s Business Development Council is offering finance counseling to the Danbury area, 3-7 p.m. at Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, West Side Classroom Building, Danbury. The session is complimentary, but appointments are required. To register, visit ctwbdc.org.

FEB. 9 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting illusionist Mat Franco, the ninth-season winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” for a night of magic tricks, comedy and audience interaction, 8 p.m., 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795. Fairfield Theatre Co. is presenting Aaron Carter, a 90s pop star returning to the music scene with an electronic dance music album, 7-11 p.m., 70 Sanford St., Fairfield. For tickets, visit fairfieldtheatre. org. The Greenwich Historical Society is hosting a “Night of Beauty” with interior designer Mark D. Sikes, who will discuss the inspiration and creative process behind his new book, 6-8 p.m. at the Field Club of Greenwich, 276 Lake Ave., Greenwich. For tickets, visit greenwichhistory.org.

FEB. 10 The Ridgefield Playhouse is presenting Get The Lead Out to play some of Led Zeppelin’s most iconic songs, like “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Dazed and Confused” and Stairway to Heaven,” 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For tickets, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

FEB. 13 Women’s Business Development Council is offering finance counseling to the Danbury area, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Savings Bank of Danbury, 1 Kent Road, New Milford. The session is complimentary, but appointments are required. To register, visit ctwbdc.org.

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FACTS Anthony Thomas Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 137 Park Village LLC. Construct a new singlefamily residence with five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a half bathroom, a finished attic, basement, two-car garage, covered deck and open patio at 143 Park St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $580,000. Filed Jan. 10. Artisans, contractor for Martha Durkin. Add a master bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 68 Peach Hill, Darien. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 6. Beacon Devel, contractor for Christy Cortese. Demolish the front and back porch on an existing single-family residence at 24 Park Place, Darien. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Jan. 5. Beacon Devel, contractor for Christy Cortese. Add a new garage to an existing single-family residence at 24 Park Place, Darien. Estimated cost: $394,000. Filed Jan. 11. Belluscio Builders, contractor for 6 East Trail LLC. Remove and alter the garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 6 East Trail, Darien. Estimated cost: $540,000. Filed Jan. 11. Bergman, Pieter H., New Canaan, contractor for self. Rearrange the first floor in an existing single-family residence and move the bathroom, laundry room and family room at 100 Orchard Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Jan. 6. Better Home Building Association Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Bruce Zirinsky. Renovate the kitchen and refit three bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 17 Brookside Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed January 2017. Boggess, Lacy Jr., Danbury, contractor for self. Expand an open deck attached to an existing single-family residence and add an enclosed porch at 8 Westminster Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Jan. 4. Brass Rings, contractor for Mike Tortorella. Remodel a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 7 Sylvan Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $81,000. Filed Jan. 4. Braydan Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for 43 Highview LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence at 43 Highview Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed January 2017. Brindisi & Yaroscak LLC, Darien, contractor for Tracy H. Sutka. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 100 Ruscoe Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $26,400. Filed Jan. 12. Cable, Thomas, Easton, contractor for self. Install a propane tank in an existing single-family residence at 17 Sunset Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $1,300. Filed January 2017.

Caplan, Elizabeth and David Caplan, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a rear deck attached to an existing single-family residence at 6 Winterset Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 12.

FIGURES

Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Jennifer Vermeulen and John A. Vermeulen. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 114 Silver Spring Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 10.

F&J Riberios Construction, Tarrytown, N.Y., contractor for Dale Simon Capstick. Renovate the master bathroom and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 73 Sterling Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $310,000. Filed January 2017.

Carbin, Jarlath, Norwalk, contractor for Brian R. Lavigne and Kelly Lavigne. Add a new kitchen, dining room, mudroom, master bedroom and bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 43 Grace Circle, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $285,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Design By Day LLC, Stamford, contractor for Raymond F. Salvestrini Jr. Finish the basement, portico, kitchen and living room in an existing singlefamily residence at 15 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $72,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Fahey, Lindsey, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the laundry room, bathroom and bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 208 Sheephill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $107,000. Filed January 2017.

Carpentry Unlimited Inc., Stamford, contractor for Sharon T.Y. MacLachlan and James A. MacLachlan. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 45 Silvermine Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Digiorgi Roofing & Siding Inc., Beacon Falls, contractor for Janet E. Lawless and Patricia Carroll. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 109 Kensett Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $13,370. Filed Jan. 12.

Fraccoroli, Tony, contractor for Bereton. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 285 Brookside Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Jan. 3.

CC Handy Man, Massapequa, N.Y., contractor for Housten El Said. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 25 Sunshine Court, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed Jan. 13.

Dominguez, Manuel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert the garage into a bedroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 155 Lakeside Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Cepeda, Jeffrey, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remodel two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 325 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Donlon, Margaret M. and John F. Donlon, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add a half bathroom to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 15 Hidden Meadow Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Christie, Bill, contractor for Luci Watson. Add two bathrooms to an existing single-family residence at 23 Norman Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 11. Citarella, Levi, Easton, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 100 Hickory Knoll Drive, Easton. Estimated cost: $74,700. Filed January 2017. Complete Dismantling Services LLC, contractor for Twenty Second Street LLC. Demolish an existing twofamily residence at 19 Third St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Construction Solutions Group, Stamford, contractor for Patrick J. Hanna and Christina M. Hanna. Convert two bedrooms into a family room in an existing single-family residence at 66 W. Cross Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Jan. 11. Coral Sea Pools, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., contractor for Royâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Realty Group LLC. Install a pool and surrounding pool deck in an existing single-family residence at 100 Clapboard Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $97,000. Filed Dec. 15. Cruz, Arturo, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 320 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $22,300. Filed Jan. 13. DBI Development, Norwalk, contractor for James Lyons and Kelly Lyons. Construct a new superstructure with an unfinished basement, four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a front porch, a two-car garage and a rear deck at 34 Starlight Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $315,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Eri Building & Design, Darien, contractor for Michael P. Svagdis and Patricia L. Svagdis. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 37 Lambert Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 23. Ericson Contracting, New Canaan, contractor for James Basch and Jennifer Basch. Remove the staircase and refinish the floors in an existing single-family residence at 295 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $53,000. Filed Dec. 29. ESP Pine Street LLC, New Canaan, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story mixed-use commercial building at 121 Park St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $922,000. Filed Jan. 12. ETG Property, contractor for self. Pour the foundation for a new singlefamily residence at 12 Harbor Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 10. ETM Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 15 Merdian LLC. Finish the attic area in an existing singlefamily residence with a full bathroom at 15 Meridian Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 12. Exquisite Contractors LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Phillip Kaplan. Install vinyl siding onto an existing single-family residence at 44 Pine Hill Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,037. Filed Jan. 9.

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Franca, Jessica M., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Upgrade the kitchen in an existing single-family residence and create a living room at 113 Bayberry Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 5. Front Row Kitchens, Norwalk, contractor for William W. Walbert Jr. and Laura R. Walbert. Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 319 Valley Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $118,550. Filed Dec. 13. Gabriele, Mary Lynn, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove and replace a two-story porch on an existing single-family residence at 1288-1292 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Jan. 10. Gebulski Construction Inc., Bridgeport, contractor for Meghan P. Martucci and David N. Martucci. Renovate the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 29 Church St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Jan. 10. Germain Construction LLC, contractor for 124A West King Street LLC. Add a detached garage to the property of an existing single-family residence at 124A King St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 4. Hanscom, Raleigh W. III, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 49 Tanners Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $700. Filed Jan. 4. Henriquez, Guadalupe, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a bathroom within the basement of an existing space at 44 Lenox Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 11. Hertz Construction, contractor for Affordable Self Storage. Add a foundation for storage to an existing singlefamily residence at 131 Hollow Tree, Darien. Estimated cost: $500,000. Filed Jan. 5. Herzog, James, contractor for Jim Sullivan and Carter Sullivan. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 118 Five Mile River, Darien. Estimated cost: $700,000. Filed Jan. 6.

Iacono, Bruno, Norwalk, contractor for Greenwich Flyers LLC. Add an inground pool and spa to an existing single-family residence at 21 Rocky Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Leonard Markese Construction LLC, Wethersfield, contractor for Silver Hill Hospital Inc. Demolish an existing commercial space at 208 Valley Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 5.

JCM Services, Stamford, contractor for 100 Lewis St. Demolish an existing two-family residence at 100 Lewis St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,600. Filed January 2017.

Lobos, Hartford, contractor for Nicole Johnson. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 314-316 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Jan. 13.

Jones, Robert, contractor for David Gray and Laura Gray. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 131 Holmes Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Lombardi, Rocco, Greenwich, contractor for National Audobon Society. Change the window, doors and switches in a barn on the property of an existing single-family residence at 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed January 2017.

Kavounas, John, Greenwich, contractor for 40 Strickland Road LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence at 40 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed January 2017. Kavounas, John, Greenwich, contractor for 38 Strickland Road LLC. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence at 38 Strickland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,100. Filed January 2017. Kenneth L. Thomas II LLC, contractor for Andree Kaminsky. Elevate the existing single-family residence at 3 Weed Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $284,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. King Industries, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct woodpiles with timber piles and a top deck at 1 Jennings Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Jan. 11. Landwide Painting Services LLC, contractor for Tyson and Neka Warren. Alter the master bathroom and kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 489 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $89,140. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Larry DeLuca Excavating LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Michael S. Mohrin. Demolish a garage attached to an existing single-family residence at 11 Pleasant St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed January 2017.

Lormel Associates, Fairfield, contractor for Joseph Formato. Construct a new two-story retail apartment at 3044 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Jan. 10. Lourenco, Fernando, Greenwich, contractor for self. Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 29 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed January 2017. Markos, John, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 125 Austin St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 11. MCGW 2 LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish two unfinished rooms in a basement at 3 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed January 2017. McNally, Brian J., contractor for Susan C. Rubenovitch. Add to an existing single-family residence at 67 Old Boston Post Road, Unit 1, Danbury. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 5. McPhee Electric Ltd LLC, Farmington, contractor for CD Station LLC. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 15 Old Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $49,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Lasko Construction, Stamford, contractor for Charles C. Papp. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 22 Tremont St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed January 2017.

Mercer Builders Inc., Wilton, contractor for Mary Ellen Tobin Baker. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 121 Signal Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Lau Real Estate, Norwalk, contractor for self. Add a living room and sheetrock to an existing single-family residence at 8 Gordon St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Milbank Builders, contractor for Andrew Walsh. Remodel a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 29 Tory Hole, Darien. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Lauders, Jim, Fairfield, contractor for Neil Cullen. Remodel the hall bathroom, powder room, kitchen and basement in an existing single-family residence at 40 Pond View Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $181,000. Filed Dec. 29.

Monelli, Alan, Greenwich, contractor for Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Construct a new lavoratory building on municipal property at Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.4 million. Filed January 2017.

FACTS Morocho, Jose, Greenwich, contractor for self. Demolish the interior of an existing single-family residence at 30 Almira Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed January 2017. Mr. Remodeling, Bethel, contractor for Caron James Martha. Alter the interior of an existing master bathroom and enlarge it at 18 Rocky Brook Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Dec. 29. Mullen, William, Norwalk, contractor for Alberto Rauno and Mayra Rauno. Convert a half bathroom into a full bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 21 Hill St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Jan. 13. Mullen, William, Norwalk, contractor for Jonathan Meiers and Jeanne Meiers. Expand the second-floor bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 11 Peaceful Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Jan. 13. Munoz, Rick, Darien, contractor for self. Redo a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 19 Oakshade Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $36,000. Filed Jan. 6. Nadin, Glenn, Greenwich, contractor for Klaus G. Hedbabny and Katar Kedbabny. Replace the fuel storage tank in the property of an existing single-family residence at 111 Porchuck Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,707. Filed January 2017. New Ridge Builders, contractor for K. Maschoff. Add a master bathroom to an existing single-family residence at 10 Oakshade Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Jan. 6. Nukitchens LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Judith G. Halleran. Renovate the kitchen and dining area in an existing single-family residence at 101 Heritage Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Jan. 4. Ostasiewicz, George, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a two-car detached garage at 144 Perry Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 10. Pagano, Elizabeth R., Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 135 Long Hill Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $10,400. Filed Jan. 4. Paul Davis Restoration, Ridgefield, contractor for Pedro Molina. Repair the existing garage at 371 Chopsey Hill, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed Jan. 9. Peccerilli Construction Co., West Haven, contractor for Tamara Wilkinson. Construct a one-bay garage and a mudroom connector on an existing single-family residence at 155 Thurton Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $184,000. Filed Dec. 14.

Peralta, Cecilio J. and Carlos Peralta, Danbury, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 9 Fourth St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 4. Pirone Construction, contractor for Rod Benedict and Susan Benedict. Construct a new single-family residence at 15 Plymouth Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 5. Pizighelli, Fairfield, contractor for 415 Kent Ave. LLC. Repair fire damage to an existing single-family residence at 415 Kent St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 13. Pools by Jorge, Shelton, contractor for Michael A. DeVito and Amy D. DeVito. Add an in-ground pool and spa to an existing single-family residence at 57 Shagbark Drive, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $68,000. Filed Dec. 29. Premier Remodeling & Renovations, Ridgefield, contractor for Robert Lowell Creighton and Caroline Belser. Remodel and renovate the kitchen, dining room and open the laundry room in an existing singlefamily residence at 76 Sturbridge Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Dec. 22. RJ Alley Building Contractor LLC, contractor for Jean Jacob, et al. Remodel the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 185 Cedar Heights Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,084. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. RAK Construction, contractor for Long Brothers. Construct a new dwelling at 23 Lynn Court, Darien. Estimated cost: $528,000. Filed Jan. 6. Rasevych, Oleksandr, Norwalk, contractor for Marvin C. Kelly Jr. Update the master bathroom, kitchen and guest room in an existing singlefamily residence at 49 Indian Harbor Drive, Unit 3, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed January 2017. Remodeling Consultants of Fairfield, Mamaroneck, N.Y., contractor for John Sales and Amy K. Sales. Add to the side of a home and add a new mudroom and expand the kitchen at 93 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Dec. 21. RenovationOne LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Maiden Lane Group LLC. Add three bedrooms, a bathroom, a playroom, open porch and finish the attic in an existing single-family residence at 507 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 5. Rhoceo Developments LLC, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter an existing single-family residence at 22 Seeley Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Ridgefield Custom Renovations & Building LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for Rosemarie Canale. Convert a basement into a living area, bedroom, bathroom, wet bar and study in an existing single-family residence at 18 White Birch Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $47,328. Filed Jan. 3. Rivera, Jorge, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 75 Kevin Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 9. Roddy, Brian, Norwalk, contractor for Donna Schlegel. Enclose the existing rear deck on an existing singlefamily residence at 29 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 11. Rodriguez, Angel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Renovate the basement in an existing single-family residence at 1410 Carnegie Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 9. Rotella, Matias, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a new master bedroom and bath suite to an existing single-family residence at 21 Bramble Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed January 2017. RR Builders, contractor for Paul Hubbard. Add a shed and greenhouse to an existing single-family residence at 203 Long Neck Place, Darien. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 3. Santen, Janet, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a dormer addition to an existing single-family residence at 98 Long Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Scalise Building, contractor for Rob Warnock. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 43 Old Farm Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $508,000. Filed Jan. 4. Severino Builders Inc., Trumbull, contractor for Nelson Oliveira and Allison Oliveria. Renovate the kitchen, laundry room and powder room in an existing single-family residence at 88 Rocky Brook Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Jan. 13. Shay Homes, contractor for Ron Redmond. Add and alter an existing single-family residence at 18 Highfield Lane, Darien. Estimated cost: $380,000. Filed Jan. 4. Sheehy, Edward, Shelton, contractor for self. Renovate the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 63 Top Hill Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 4. Shterk, Yuriy and Korni Shterk, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a garage to an existing single-family residence at 13 Carriage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $95,000. Filed January 2017.

FIGURES Signature Pools, contractor for Suzanne Walkez. Add a hot tub to an existing single-family residence at 2 Coves End Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 3. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Fernando Ferreira. Upgrade the roof on an existing single-family residence at 215 Ruth St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 6. Solar City, Rocky Hill, contractor for Gelacio Garcia. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2325 Charron St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,700. Filed Jan. 5. Soriano’s Home Improvement LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Marco Osorio. Repair the fire damage to an existing single-family residence at 18 Country Club Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Jan. 10. Sound Beach Partners LLC, Stamford, contractor for Meadowlark Manor LLC. Construct a new singlefamily residence at 56 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed January 2017. Summer Rain, contractor for Pendo. Add a sprinkler system to the lawn of an existing single-family residence at 39 Old Farm Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 13. Suneja, Balraj and Tanu Girdhar, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform minor renovations to an existing single-family residence at 38 Glen Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 13. Superior Stone and Fireplace LLC, Hamden, contractor for Luke T. Brunalli and Beth Ann Tashjian. Install a pellet stove in the fireplace at 399 Old Stamford Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Dec. 19. Svagdis, Patricia L. and Michael P. Svagdis, New Canaan, contractor for self. Add new handrails to a deck on an existing single-family residence at 37 Lambert Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $9,750. Filed Jan. 4. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Maria B. Herrer and Marinelda Herrer. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 81B17 Park Ave., Unit 1707, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,519. Filed Jan. 5. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Julio F. Ordonez. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 8 Parker St., Unit D-4, Danbury. Estimated cost: $7,048. Filed Jan. 5. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Kyle Ursitti and Karen A. Ursitti. Replace the windows on an existing singlefamily residence at 5B Oak Lane, Unit 1, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,291. Filed Jan. 5.

THD at Home Services Inc., Atlanta, Ga., contractor for Thomas Bartek. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 28 Riverview Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,508. Filed Jan. 9. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Donald T. Conetta, et al. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 292 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,513. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Donald T. Conetta, et al. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 292 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,162. Filed between Jan. 16 and Jan. 20. Toll CT III Ltd Partnership, Newtown, contractor for Toll Connecticut III Limited Partnership. Add a retaining wall to an existing single-family residence at Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $166,500. Filed Jan. 4. TR Building and Renovation LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Paul J. Sullivan. Renovate the attic in an existing single-family residence and add a new office area at 142 Bridle Path Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Dec. 23. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Cheshire, contractor for Rensley Brown. Strip and reroof a dormer at 11 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Jan. 12. Wagner, Jane S. and Mandeep S. Ludu, Wilton, contractor for self. Alter an existing single-family residence at 152 Mather St., Wilton. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 4. Washflesh, Allen, Easton, contractor for self. Replace the windows on an existing single-family residence at 20 Rockhouse Road, Easton. Estimated cost: $6,624. Filed January 2017. Wayne Dimm Enterprises Inc., contractor for Ten South LLC. Replace the tile and sheetrock in an existing single-family residence at 10 South St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Jan. 5. Weldteck LLC, New Milford, contractor for National Trust For Historic Ponus Ridge. Install a pellet stove in the fireplace at 842 Ponus Ridge, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 15.

White, Elena and Theodore White, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the existing kitchen, add a second-floor master bedroom with a full bathroom and rebuild a fourseasons porch at 8 Pine Hill Avenue Extension, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 10. Wood Builders Inc., Wilton, contractor for Ellen Suchy. Elevate an existing single-family residence and add three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and a one-car garage at 19 River Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed Jan. 11. Wood Builders Inc., contractor for Kath Ferris. Add a new garage to an existing single-family residence at 6 Abby Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $245,000. Filed Dec. 30. Zaro Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for Eric K. Varma. Update five bathrooms, the kitchen and windows in an existing single-family residence at 524 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $395,000. Filed January 2017. Zorolan, Enrico, Darien, contractor for self. Remodel and tone two bathrooms and bedrooms in an existing single-family residence at 232 West Ave., Darien. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed Jan. 6.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT ACME Markets Inc., et al., Dallas, Texas. Filed by Jessica Gerges, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sousa & Minogue, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a wet surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the floor of their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv176961811-S. Filed Jan. 18.

Channel Marketing Associate (Shelton, CT) Coordinate cross functional teams of product managers, marketing and sales to develop and execute channel specific marketing strategies for branded and private label products. Specific responsibilities include: Design process management - manage creative budget and relationships with outside creative agencies and suppliers in the US and Europe; Develop promotions and sales material with the sales team; New product development - identify opportunities through market research and manage through development and launch; Forecasting, volume and budget tracking; and Coordinate bid and tender submissions for private label projects. Bachelor’s in Marketing or Marketing Management and 3 years experience in client and project management in a marketing and design firm working with cross functional teams required. Familiarity with European design and print agencies. Full-time. Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Email resumes to TPagano@imsfood.com. International Marketing Systems, LTD, 2 Corporate Drive, Suite 136, Shelton, CT 06484.

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FACTS Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Carlos Pabon, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-cv176961853-S. Filed Jan. 20. Bishop’s Corner Café LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Earl Schoolfield, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Herbert Mendelsohn, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this assault and battery suit against the defendants alleging that he was savagely beaten while on their premises and sustained injuries. This allegedly occurred due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to provide adequate security for their patrons and failed to keep their business safe for invitees. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other additional legal and equitable relief as the court may deem proper. Case no. FBTcv17-6961848-S. Filed Jan. 19. Bridgeport Health Care Center Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Ronbar Laboratories Inc., Long Island City, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel M. Jolles, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for laundry services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $23,575 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, costs, interest, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FBTcv17-6961818-S. Filed Jan. 18. Connecticut Commons LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Edwin Ortiz, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cocco & Ginsberg LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was hit in the head by a collapsing ceiling on property owned by the defendant. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly inspect their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $2,500. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961850-S. Filed Jan. 20.

Empire Wine & Liquor, et al., Tolland. Filed by Connecticut Distributors Inc., Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berdon, Young & Margolis PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for goods provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $50,497 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, an order of weekly payments and such other relief as is just and proper. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961779-S. Filed Jan. 17. First Stone Ridge Cooperative Corp., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Aaliyah Villaroel, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to apply ice and sand to their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other relief that the court deems just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961837-S. Filed Jan. 19. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Marco Rivera, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Friedler & Friedler PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961825-S. Filed Jan. 18. Geico General Insurance Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Jonathan Abrado, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendants alleging that he was hit by an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendants. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary damages, double or treble damages and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961770-S. Filed Jan. 17.

Gill Motors LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Jersey City, N.J. Plaintiff’s attorney: Hunt, Liebert Jacobson PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for an installment loan note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $17,705 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961812-S. Filed Jan. 18. Hawthorne Enterprises LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Stephanie Frezzo, Hasbrouck Heights, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a wet surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the vestibule floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv176961781-S. Filed Jan. 17. MBI Inc., Norwalk. Filed by Jean Perez, Mahopac, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: O’Connor Redd LLP, Port Chester, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he tripped over tools left by the defendant’s employees on property owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant’s employees in that they failed to properly inspect their premises to ensure that all tools were put away. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961866-S. Filed Jan. 20. Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Nina Gallop, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nancy Fairchild Sachs, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defective premise suit against the defendants alleging that the premise on which she resided with her son contained high lead levels and that the defendants were negligent in failing to inspect the premises adequately so as to ascertain the presence of lead. As a result, her son has suffered permanent injury. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs within the jurisdiction of this court on all counts. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961783-S. Filed Jan. 17.

FIGURES Q & R Associates LLC, et al., Fairfield. Filed by Rene Crowe, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip Russell LLC, Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this legal malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly inform the plaintiffs of the laws regarding affordable housing units. As a result, the plaintiff allegedly paid a lot more for the unit than she should have under the applicable laws. The plaintiff allegedly can now only sell her housing unit at a substantial loss. Plaintiff claims monetary damages, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages, prejudgment interest, post-judgment interest and any other relief in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FBTcv17-6961824-S. Filed Jan. 18. State Street Development LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Julia HantonDavies, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carswell Law Offices, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to apply ice and sand to their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-cv17-6961814-S. Filed Jan. 18. Three Hubbard Road LLC, Wilton. Filed by Deborah Miller, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Richard H. Raphael, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and their employees in that they failed to apply ice and sand to their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court and such other relief that the court deems just and equitable. Case no. FBT-cv176961772-S. Filed Jan. 17.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Christiane Melillo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. DBD-cv17-6021510-S. Filed Jan. 17.

Blue Sky Behavioral Health LLC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Melissa Tabolt, Pawling, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cramer & Anderson LLP, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to apply ice and sand to their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-cv17-6021537-S. Filed Jan. 20. Positive Innovations LLC, Shelton. Filed by Danpar Associates LP, New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely rent payments to the plaintiff as per a lease. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $14,334 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. DBD-cv176021532-S. Filed Jan. 19.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Asma Elidrissi, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Maddox Law Firm, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-cv17-6030890-S. Filed Jan. 17. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Suzan Candito, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tooher Wocl & Leydon LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-cv17-6030939-S. Filed Jan. 19.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Donna Krausman, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-cv17-6030945-S. Filed Jan. 19. Planet Organic Holdings Corp., Irvington, N.Y. Filed by BLR Stamford LLC, New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Frances B Granquist, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that it had failed to make timely rent payments to the plaintiff as per a lease. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $91,323 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, costs, interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. FST-cv176030895-S. Filed Jan. 17. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Mae E. Adams, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Griffith H. Trow, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may apply. Case no. FST-cv17-6030954-S. Filed Jan. 20. Yanes Home Improvement LLC, Stamford. Filed by Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, England. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris LLP, Southington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the plaintiff insured property in Stamford against loss. The property caught fire, allegedly due to the defendant allowing its employees to smoke near combustible materials. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and any other and further relief as this court deems proper. Case no. FSTcv17-6030959-S. Filed Jan. 20.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Davis, Jack H., et al., Darien. Appointed committee: Hale Cunningham Sargent, Darien. Property: 45 Greenwood Ave., Darien. Amount: $590,000. Docket no. FST-cv-146022187-S. Filed Dec. 21.

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FACTS Grant, Edna, et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Joseph A. Jaumann, Stratford. Property: 161 Hamilton Ave., Stratford. Amount: $61,520. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6033271-S. Filed Jan. 9. Neal, Richard F., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Anthony J. LaBella, Stratford. Property: 343 Circle Drive, Stratford. Amount: $159,824. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6034945-S. Filed Jan. 17.

Cava Mason Street 4C LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Janice A. McGinty and Edward McGinty, Greenwich. Property: Unit 4-C of Virginia Court Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $380,000. Filed Jan. 12. Connor Rose Realty Inc., New York, N.Y. Seller: Forest Street Properties LLC, Southbury. Property: 21 Forest St., Units 1 and 2, New Canaan. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Dec. 20.

King Street Properties LLC, Stratford. Seller: Albert V. Trentini, Stratford. Property: 1278 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Amount: $65,432. Filed Jan. 5. KNI Southfield 98-101 LLC, Darien. Seller: Allan G. Atherton and Margaret P. Atherton, Stamford. Property: 98 Southfield Ave., Unit 16, Stamford. Amount: $30,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 963 Wells Place, Stratford. Amount: $140,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Manolakes Family Limited Partnership, Bethel. Seller: Fairfield County Agricultural Extension Council Inc., Bethel. Property: 71-73 Stony Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $80,000. Filed Jan. 12.

F & S Meyer LLC, Greenwich. Seller: 12 Ridgebrook LLC, Greenwich. Property: Ridge Brook Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Jan. 13.

Matto Family Realty LLC, Shelton. Seller: Eusebio Pires, Shelton. Property: 14 Cliff Street Ext., Shelton. Amount: $210,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Galt Holdings LLC, Milford. Seller: Cathy A. Mikoliczyk and Edward Mikoliczyk, Stratford. Property: 35 Yukon St., Stratford. Amount: $112,350. Filed Jan. 17.

Newtown Youth and Family Services Inc., Newtown. Seller: 15 Berkshire Road LLC, Waterbury. Property: Parcel B, Map 5888, Newtown. Amount: $800,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Garden Properties LLC, Plainsboro, N.J. Seller: New Canaan REI LLC, New Canaan. Property: Lot 11, Map 3265, New Canaan. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Old Ansonia LLC, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 42 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel. Amount: $148,575. Filed Jan. 3.

Howard Securities US LLC, Darien. Seller: Five Mile Landing LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit 2 in Five Mile Landing II Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Jan. 11.

Par Parallel LLC, Stamford. Seller: P41 Stamford LLC, New York, N.Y. Property: 1340 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $47.2 million. Filed Jan. 12.

47 Connecticut Avenue LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Jeffrey Caldwell, Greenwich. Property: 47 Connecticut Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 12.

Hua Realty LLC, Westport. Seller: Rodney Twyne, Stratford. Property: 156 Larkin Court, Stratford. Amount: $75,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Property Edge LLC, Marion. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 45 Pasadena Ave., Stratford. Amount: $151,100. Filed Jan. 9.

791 Newfield Avenue LLC, Stamford. Seller: Methodist Church Inc., Stamford. Property: 791 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Amount: $570,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Huckleberry Drive LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Huckleberry House LLC, Norwalk. Property: 30 Huckleberry Drive South, Norwalk. Amount: $390,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Salerno Realty LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Margaret Goethner, Fairfield. Property: 394 Penfield Road, Fairfield. Amount: $765,000. Filed Jan. 6.

American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Brookfield. Seller: Pietro DiPilato and Marianna Ferrara, Newtown. Property: 9 Oak Ridge Drive, Newtown. Amount: $647,500. Filed Jan. 9.

ISR LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Edward F. Kosnik and Kay A. Kosnik, Greenwich. Property: Lot 8, Map 6451, Greenwich. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 12.

Sirva Relocation Credit LLC, Independence, Ohio. Seller: Joanna Rosen and Steven Rosen, Trumbull. Property: 12 Greenwood Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $292,000. Filed Jan. 6.

John Todd & Son Inc., Newtown. Seller: Stephen DeMarco, Bethel. Property: 29 Nashville Road, Bethel. Amount: $105,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Spin West Side 1 LLC, South Norwalk. Seller: West Side Development Partners LLC, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Property: Lot B-1, Map 14176, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 10.

COMMERCIAL 1937 Main Office LLC, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Seller: West Side Development Partners LLC, Pound Ridge, N.Y. Property: Lot B-1, Map 14176, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 10. 197 Southport Woods LLC, Southport. Seller: Deborah Truhowsky, Norwalk. Property: 197 Southport Woods Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $345,000. Filed Jan. 9. 21 South Avenue LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Sandor Kaali-Nagy and Karen Kaali-Nagy, New Canaan. Property: 21 South Ave., New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 20. 30 Relihan Road LLC, Darien. Seller: Robert H. Darby and Mary B. Darby, Shelton. Property: Lot 16, Map 2346, Darien. Amount: $625,000. Filed Dec. 21.

Ashton LLC, New York, N.Y. Seller: Edward F. Kosnik and Kay A. Kosnik, Greenwich. Property: 9 Ashton Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $5.5 million. Filed Jan. 12. AVH LLC, Greenwich. Seller: George Panos, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 35 Boulder Brook Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 11.

Kayandjay LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Kenneth Schur and Janet Adler Schur, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 2 N. Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 12.

BAO Partners LLC, Fairfield. Seller: 35 Kings Highway LLC, Stratford. Property: 35 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 11.

KC Summer Street Owner LLC, Stamford. Seller: Trinity Stamford Phase Two LLC, Boston, Mass. Property: Phase Two, Map 14547, Stamford. Amount: $96 million. Filed Jan. 17.

Cartus Financial Corp. Seller: Andrew N. Wiltshire and Vivienne R. Wiltshire, Wilton. Property: Lot 7, Map 1430, Wilton. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 13.

KC Summer Street Owner LLC, Stamford. Seller: Trinity Stamford Garage LLC, Boston, Mass. Property: Phase Two, Map 14547, Stamford. Amount: $8.2 million. Filed Jan. 17.

U.S. Bank NA, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Sheila Curran, Bradley J. Curran and Amanda P. Curran, Norwalk. Property: 616 Hope St., Apt. F, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 13. YT Properties LLC, Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 140 Grove St., Unit G-7B, Stamford. Amount: $152,000. Filed Jan. 9.

FIGURES RESIDENTIAL Abrams, Elizabeth A. and Leigh J. Abrams, Stamford. Seller: Anthony Segalas, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map 12681, Stamford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 5. Alvarez, Zofia R., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 28 Coldspring Road, Norwalk. Amount: $260,000. Filed Jan. 9. Ambrosey, Leon and Cynthia M. Ambrosey, Monroe. Seller: Barbara J. McHugh, Newtown. Property: 13 Longview Road, Newtown. Amount: $235,000. Filed Jan. 9. Arvelo, Leslie D., Norwalk. Seller: Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford. Property: 200 Courtland Ave., Stamford. Amount: $475,000. Filed Jan. 3. Bantin, Rommel, North Arlington, N.J. Seller: Diana Riera and Nilo Chacha, Stratford. Property: 2 Birch Drive, Stratford. Amount: $220,000. Filed Jan. 11. Barnes, Mairin, Haverford, Pa. Seller: Five Mile Landing LLC, Norwalk. Property: Unit 8 of Five Mile Landing II Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $915,000. Filed Jan. 13. Becht, Lisa Carey Grossman and Douglas James Becht, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Michael A. Quick, Floral Park, N.Y. Property: 5 Birch St., Norwalk. Amount: $515,000. Filed Jan. 17. Bell, Darlene, Bridgeport. Seller: Community Projects Trust, Trumbull. Property: 3391 Huntington Road, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 10. Berntson, Eric R., Norwalk. Seller: Jessica Goldkopf, Norwalk. Property: 15 Midrocks Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $430,000. Filed Jan. 11. Blais, Sarah A. and David M. Blais, New York, N.Y. Seller: Justin D. White and Alison G. White, New Canaan. Property: 44 Valley Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Dec. 5. Boguski, Mariusz and Martin Michalczyk, Stamford. Seller: Ian Farrison, Danbury. Property: 112 Kensett Drive, Wilton. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 11. Botella, Juan Claudion Fullaondo, Greenwich. Seller: Brian Frey and Melissa Frey, Stamford. Property: Lot 2, Map 648, Greenwich. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Jan. 11. Bradford, Christine W. and Richard D. Williams, New Canaan. Seller: Richard D. Williams, Las Vegas, Nev. Property: 150 Brush Ridge Road, New Canaan. Amount: $525,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Brainard, Sarah, Norwalk. Seller: Sherlie Williams, Norwalk. Property: 27 W. Main St., Unit 8, Norwalk. Amount: $130,000. Filed Jan. 9. Brewster, Hugh, Stamford. Seller: Robert I. Rosenbaum and Robin L. Rosenbaum, Stamford. Property: 180 Turn of River Road, Unit 18E, Stamford. Amount: $555,000. Filed Jan. 12. Briggs, Amanda, New Canaan. Seller: Dennis G. Podlesak and Regina K. Podlesak, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 96, Map 6583, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 21. Brindley, Rebecca N. and Samuel C. Brindley, New Canaan. Seller: Annette M. Sciarretta, Stamford. Property: 375 Belden Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 13. Cahill, Donna M. and James J. Cahill, Redding. Seller: Alfonso Cammarota Jr., Fairfield. Property: 300 Quincy St., Fairfield. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 11. Caldwell, Jeffrey T., Greenwich. Seller: Samuel Nathan Pomerantz and Mary Margaret Pomerantz, Stamford. Property: 72 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $617,000. Filed Jan. 13. Calomarde, Veronica and Leonardo Oscar Garcia-Berg, Stamford. Seller: Maria C. Gonazlez, Stratford. Property: 87 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5F, Stamford. Amount: $169,100. Filed Jan. 11. Calomarde, Veronica and Leonardo Oscar Garcia-Berg, Stamford. Seller: Todd A. Hood, Stamford. Property: 300 Broad St., Unit 208, Stamford. Amount: $208,000. Filed Jan. 11. Calomarde, Veronica and Leonardo Oscar Garcia-Berg, Stamford. Seller: Mikaiel Sherif, Stamford. Property: 51 Schuyler Ave., Unit 5-A, Stamford. Amount: $207,500. Filed Jan. 11. Campbell, Alison Nicole, Newtown. Seller: American International Relocation Solutions LLC, Brookfield. Property: 9 Oak Ridge Drive, Newtown. Amount: $575,000. Filed Jan. 9. Caray, Patricia A., Norwalk. Seller: Patricia A. Caray, Norwalk. Property: 12 Willard Road, Unit 2, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13. Catallo, Christine P. and Michael J. Catallo, Norwalk. Seller: Ann Myles, Wilton. Property: Lot 16, Map 1853, Wilton. Amount: $650,000. Filed Jan. 13. Cavalcante, Karina Bardeli and Rafael Viesta Da Silva, Stamford. Seller: Charles A. Rivera, Stamford. Property: 85 Camp Ave., Unit 1F, Stamford. Amount: $432,000. Filed Jan. 9. Centre, Kristen and Justin R. Centre, Stamford. Seller: Jeffrey Sirchio, Stamford. Property: Parcel 5-A, Map 8947, Stamford. Amount: $668,000. Filed Jan. 5.

Chapa, Maria Teresa Marin Y. Kall and Burak Alici, Stamford. Seller: Angel Carpio and Nicolas Belloni, Stamford. Property: 53 William St., Unit C, Stamford. Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 10. Charris, Maria Del Mar and Juan Carlos Charris, Stamford. Seller: Eileen Medvey, Stamford. Property: 61 Seaview Ave., Unit C-22, Stamford. Amount: $525,000. Filed Jan. 11. Chauhan, Lalitkumar, Stamford. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 7 Fourth St., Apt. 4H, Stamford. Amount: $220,100. Filed Jan. 13. Chen, Hui Juan, Zeming Huang and Tim F. Cen, Bronxville, N.Y. Seller: Silvia Sartori, Stamford. Property: 186 Seaton Road, Unit 22-C3, Stamford. Amount: $176,500. Filed Jan. 6. Clarke, Ketty N., Bridgeport. Seller: Ronald J. Demers and Lucille M. Demers, Stratford. Property: 193 Mary Ave., Stratford. Amount: $185,000. Filed Jan. 11. Colombo, Jennifer and Brian Mahon, Stamford. Seller: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd, Norwalk. Property: 165 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $376,000. Filed Jan. 11. Colorado, Manuela Patino and Thomas R. Patino Colorado, Norwalk. Seller: Todd A. Somma, Norwalk. Property: 26 Visconti St., Norwalk. Amount: $129,500. Filed Jan. 12. Colorado, Manuela Patino and Thomas R. Patino Colorado, Norwalk. Seller: Somma Construction and Real Estate LLC, Norwalk. Property: 26 Visconti St., Norwalk. Amount: $129,500. Filed Jan. 12. Conlin, Brittany C. and Michael R. Jones, Stratford. Seller: Willie B. McCallister, Stratford. Property: 128 Warwick Ave., Stratford. Amount: $319,000. Filed Jan. 17. Coreau, Joy E. and Andrew C. Coreau III, Norwalk. Seller: Carlos G. Miranda, Johnston, R.I. Property: 25 Victory Court, Norwalk. Amount: $330,000. Filed Jan. 13. Corry, Kerri and Matthew Corry, Norwalk. Seller: Phillip Alexander Sissener and Felicity B. Sissener, Norwalk. Property: Lot 18, Map 6469, Norwalk. Amount: $775,000. Filed Jan. 10. Cortorreal-Urena, Verioska E., Greenwich. Seller: Paul R. Newman, Stamford. Property: 490 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed Jan. 12. Crown, Katherine, Litchfield. Seller: Charles A. Crown, New Canaan. Property: Lot 929, Map 5396, New Canaan. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 8. Dean, Lise Mertens, Broken Arrow, Okla. Seller: Leota H. Rasmussen, Newtown. Property: Lot 30, Map 2265, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 9.

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FACTS Desai, Stefanie, Darien. Seller: John Randolph Watkins, Darien. Property: 5 Midbrook Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 13. Desai, Stefanie, Darien. Seller: John Randolph Watkins and James K. Watkins III, Darien. Property: 5 Midbrook Lane, Darien. Amount: $673,748. Filed Jan. 13. Diaz, Yakayra, New York, N.Y. Seller: Barbara S. Spiegel, North Haven. Property: Unit 11-A of Observatory Place Townhouses, Norwalk. Amount: $440,000. Filed Jan. 13. Djannati, Sedigh, Nyack, N.Y. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 406 W. Putnam Ave., Unit 2, Greenwich. Amount: $420,000. Filed Jan. 11. Edgecomb, Karen, Wilton. Seller: James M. Bardwell and Rebecca A. Young Bardwell, Wilton. Property: Lot 2, Map 1971, Wilton. Amount: $879,000. Filed Jan. 13. Esparza, Amy and Raul Esparza, Dallas, Texas. Seller: 27 Vanderbilt LLC, Norwalk. Property: 27 Vanderbilt Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $915,000. Filed Jan. 13. Esposito, Joann M., Norwalk. Seller: Jane M. Staff, Norwalk. Property: 105 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 18. Faiola, Jenna and Giancarlo Cowan, Norwalk. Seller: Kathryn A. Cohn, Norwalk. Property: 3 Tulip Tree Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $485,000. Filed Jan. 13. Falcone, Tracey, Norwalk. Seller: Anna B. Borges, Norwalk. Property: 17 Clinton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $205,000. Filed Jan. 9. Fogarty, Elizabeth M. and Phyllis T. Fogarty, New York, N.Y. Seller: Amanda B. Briggs, New Canaan. Property: 1057 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 20. Freed, Marian and Robert J. Martino, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. Seller: Ayers Realty LLC, Stamford. Property: 181 Turn of River Road, Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 9.

Gebauer, Snezana and Frederico Gebauer, New Canaan. Seller: James J. Walsh and Karla M. Walsh, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 1005, Map 7373, New Canaan. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Dec. 15. Geib, William J., Westport. Seller: 56 Spinning Wheel Road LLC, Fairfield. Property: 56 Spinning Wheel Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 13. Gerics, Susan and Joseph Gerics, Stratford. Seller: Kenneth Knowles and Robin Knowles, Stratford. Property: 466 Riverdale Drive, Stratford. Amount: $505,000. Filed Jan. 10. Gillen, Beth H. and Brian P. Gillen, Stamford. Seller: Meghan Kazanecki and Kevin Kazanecki, Stamford. Property: 1424 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $599,000. Filed Jan. 12. Gomes, Anique and Adaja Joseph, Stamford. Seller: Charles Copley Sr., Charles Copley Jr. and Susanne Gonzalez, Stamford. Property: 268 Culloden Road, Stamford. Amount: $365,000. Filed Jan. 12. Goodwin, Rhonda L. and Paul R. Goodwin, Monmouth Junction, N.J. Seller: Richard Morris Hunt, Stamford. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 11F, Stamford. Amount: $332,000. Filed Jan. 12. Greenspon, Claire S. and Robert A. Greenspon, Darien. Seller: Claire S. Greenspon, Darien. Property: 49 Old Farm Road, Darien. Amount: $350,000. Filed Jan. 12. Gutierrez, Carlos E., Port Chester, N.Y. Seller: Elisha Bajam, Stamford. Property: Unit 737 Fountain Terrace Condominium 2, Stamford. Amount: $167,000. Filed Jan. 13. Gutierrez, Wilfredo, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Sheila Hageman Terzi, Trumbull. Property: 1493 Broadbridge Ave., Stratford. Amount: $196,000. Filed Jan. 12. Haggerty, Kellie and Mark Scheets, Milford. Seller: Brian K. Smith and Rachel B. Smith, Stratford. Property: 45 Rosedale Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $255,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Gannalo, Steven and Jamie Gannalo, New York, N.Y. Seller: Jennifer P. Bensen, Darien. Property: 5 Glenwood Drive, Darien. Amount: $705,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Hanford, Eileen B. and Maurice James Hanford, Darien. Seller: Maurice James Hanford III and Eileen B. Hanford, Darien. Property: Lot A-1, Map 3253, Darien. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 20.

Garavel, Patricia and Paul Garavel, Norwalk. Seller: Dale R. Grothe, Norwalk. Property: Unit 19 of Saugatuck Landing, Norwalk. Amount: $710,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Haroldsen, Anastasia, Newtown. Seller: Albert Grunow, Stratford. Property: Unit 35 of Breakers Lane, Stratford. Amount: $7,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Garvin Jr., Kathleen and James F. X. Rudy Jr., New York, N.Y. Seller: Francis P. Gehring III and Kiersten E. Ohis, Darien. Property: Lot 6, Maps 4288, 4289 and 4290, Darien. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Dec. 19.

Hasselt, Michael, Stamford. Seller: Douglas Burke and Jenniene Peoples Burke, Stamford. Property: 220 Davenport Farm Lane West, Stamford. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 13. Hemson, Ashley L., Westport. Seller: Jose M. Villamil and Blanca I. Suarez, Pacific Palisades, Calif. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 116, Fairfield. Amount: $205,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Hetherington, Meaghan and Thomas S. Hetherington, Darien. Seller: Aaron M. Shockey, Darien. Property: Lot 65, Map 1557, Darien. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Jan. 10. Holloway, Shelby and Duane Holloway, New York, N.Y. Seller: Vincent N. Mistretta and Lee Ann Mistretta, New Canaan. Property: Lot 52, Map 4053, New Canaan. Amount: $2 million. Filed Dec. 16. Houser, Kyle, Stamford. Seller: Patricia R. Super, Stamford. Property: 25 Cedar St., Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Jan. 5. Hubina, Jennifer A. and Steven Hubina, Pelham, N.Y. Seller: A. Ruth Blackwood, Wilton. Property: Gruman Hill Road, Wilton. Amount: $625,000. Filed Jan. 13. Hunter, Deborah L. and Joseph L. Porier, Fairfield. Seller: Justin A. Egan, Fairfield. Property: 309 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. Amount: $415,000. Filed Jan. 9. Ivanina, Elena, Norwalk. Seller: Thomas Gladstone, Greenwich. Property: 12 Glenville St., Unit 209, Greenwich. Amount: $480,000. Filed Jan. 11. Jarrett, Catherine K.A. and Gregory W. Jarrett, Stamford. Seller: Rafael O. Mendoza and Vanne Borges, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 102, Stamford. Amount: $920,000. Filed Jan. 19. Jones, Ashton C., Boston, Mass. Seller: Maryann Jones, Rowayton. Property: Unit 274 of Roton Point Association, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 18. Jones, Cecilia Z. and William J. Jones, Fairfield. Seller: Michael DiCocco and Dawnmarie DiCocco, Fairfield. Property: 3949 Park Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $345,000. Filed Jan. 13. Kanca, Oluwatoyin and John Kanca, Norwalk. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 56 Fox Run Road, Norwalk. Amount: $507,000. Filed Jan. 9. Katcher, Anne, Mitchell Katcher and Michael Katcher, Stamford. Seller: 52 Stanton LLC, Florida. Property: 52 Stanton Lane, Stamford. Amount: $630,000. Filed Jan. 3. Katira, Arpita and Jigar Gada, Greenwich. Seller: Michael J. Reilly and Caitriona Reilly, Greenwich. Property: 12 Windsor Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $951,000. Filed Jan. 10. Katz, Polina and Michael Katz, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Rahul Gupta and Suraksha Kuba, Stamford. Property: 103 Rock Spring Road, Unit 6, Stamford. Amount: $610,000. Filed Jan. 6. Keeley, Elizabeth, Bridgeport. Seller: STG Holdings LLC, Stratford. Property: 30 Hawley Glen, Stratford. Amount: $205,000. Filed Jan. 11.

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FIGURES Keeshan, Margaret Dunlap and Conner MacNary Keeshan, Greenwich. Seller: Sharon Nomura and David Luchak, Greenwich. Property: 18 Heusted Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $995,000. Filed Jan. 11. King, Sarah and Sean King, Forest Hills, N.Y. Seller: Catherine Ednie, Stamford. Property: 64 Knickerbocker Ave., Stamford. Amount: $416,000. Filed Jan. 18. Konstantinis, Christina C. and Robert H. Konstantinis, Darien. Seller: Rose M. Warren, Darien. Property: 91 Heckler Ave., Darien. Amount: $605,000. Filed Jan. 18. Koranne, Swati and Bhavik Shah, Stamford. Seller: Brian P. Gillin and Beth Gillin, Stamford. Property: 600 Hope St., Unit 6, Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 10. Krasne, Sara L. and David J. Krasne, Westport. Seller: Soundview Property Associates LLC, Westport. Property: 6 Westway Road, Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Jan. 18. Lamprea-Rodriguez, Ligia and Glenn A. Rodriguez, Greenwich. Seller: Corey Johnson and Christina Johnson, Norwalk. Property: 30 Rae Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $502,500. Filed Jan. 18. Landegger, Eva, New Canaan. Seller: Forest Street Properties LLC, Southbury. Property: Unit 5 of Heritage Square, New Canaan. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Dec. 20. LeMoult, Doreen M. and Michael A. LeMoult, Darien. Seller: Bryan J. Nestor and Laura A. Nestor, Darien. Property: 18 Pasture Lane, Darien. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Jan. 17. Levy, Dori and Elli Levy, Stamford. Seller: 10 North Seir Hill LLC, Westport. Property: 10 N. Seir Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $556,280. Filed Jan. 10. Li, Yong Chen, Stanford. Seller: CIT Bank NA, Austin, Texas. Property: 78 Holcomb Ave., Stamford. Amount: $276,000. Filed Jan. 9. Limbadiya, Vasim, Stamford. Seller: Jordan M. Mendal, Stamford. Property: 42 Highland Road, Stamford. Amount: $505,000. Filed Jan. 17.

Lotty, Mark J., Fairfield. Seller: Dennis W. Rocheleau, Waupaca, Wis. Property: 460 Papurah Road, Fairfield. Amount: $555,000. Filed Jan. 12. Louis, Marie M. and Delva Louis, Stamford. Seller: Vasiliki Tzoanopoulos, Stamford. Property: 11 Barnstable Lane, Stamford. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 13. Ly, Frances and Michael Orans, New York, N.Y. Seller: Phillip N. Johns II and Karl J. Johns, Darien. Property: 71 Holmes Ave., Darien. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Dec. 30. Maddox, Bonita I., Norwalk. Seller: Mitsy Willard, Norwalk. Property: 149 Water St., Unit J13, Norwalk. Amount: $160,000. Filed Jan. 10. Marchese, Brendan P., Norwalk. Seller: Vera Marchese, Wilton. Property: 27 Lenox Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $444,000. Filed Jan. 12. Marin, Jorge Edgardo, Hempstead, N.Y. Seller: John P. Ohegyi and Adriana Ohegyi, Stratford. Property: 230 James Farm Road, Stratford. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 11. Massey, Dana L. and Todd R. Pekala, Darien. Seller: Andrew Kamensky and Dawn M. Kamensky, Darien. Property: 55 Andrews Drive, Darien. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Dec. 29. Matthews, Allysia J. and Christopher E. Matthews, New York, N.Y. Seller: Owen Thomas O’Donnell and Patricia O’Donnell, Norwalk. Property: 75 Weed Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $563,000. Filed Jan. 9. McCann, Caitlin E., Newtown. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 67 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $199,900. Filed Jan. 10. McCreary, Melinda L. and James B. McCreary, Stratford. Seller: Louise Ann Hosp, Stratford. Property: 551A North Trail, Stratford. Amount: $240,000. Filed Jan. 13. McGee, Katherine E. and Conner McGee, New Canaan. Seller: Linda Weber, Hobe Sound, Fla. Property: 465 N. Wilton Road, New Canaan. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Dec. 1.

Lindsay, William J., Mahopac, N.Y. Seller: Anita L. Deane, Monroe. Property: 21 Ridgedale Road, Lot 11, Bethel. Amount: $292,500. Filed Jan. 5.

McLean, Lindsie N. and Brian H. Scruton, Stamford. Seller: Anthony Consiglio and Toni Ann Consiglio, Fairfield. Property: 236 Papermill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $555,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Lo, Yuet Wa Shirra and Kwan Yin Garry Ng, Stamford. Seller: Zen Ming Lo, Tustin, Calif. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 8L, Stamford. Amount: $275,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Miranda, Cynthia and Jason Miranda Sr., Stratford. Seller: Peter Farkas, Fairfield. Property: 388 N. Abram St., Stratford. Amount: $262,500. Filed Jan. 17.

Loop, Jane H. and Gregory C. Loop, Stamford. Seller: Matthew Nussbaum and Lauren Nussbaum, New Canaan. Property: 3 Leslie Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $780,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Modi, Kenan, White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Tanzim Ahmad and Shaisat Ahmad, Stamford. Property: 10 Locus Lane, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Monks, Donna and Joseph Monks, Trumbull. Seller: Edward Ferraro and Sonya Ferraro, Boynton Beach, Fla. Property: 43 L’Hermitage Drive, Shelton. Amount: $315,000. Filed Jan. 6. Moody, Mary P., Westport. Seller: Lynroy Henry and Gary Johnson, Westport. Property: 25 Crescent Road, Westport. Amount: $405,000. Filed Jan. 9. Moore, Brock Van, New York, N.Y. Seller: Denise Kallas, Thad Kallas and Christopher Kallas, Monroe. Property: 7 Hubbard Court, Stamford. Amount: $447,500. Filed Jan. 17. Moore, Samantha and George Moore, Fairfield. Seller: Philip S. Avallon and Karen A. Avallon, Fairfield. Property: 270 Edward St., Fairfield. Amount: $904,000. Filed Jan. 12. Mozingo, Patricia and Jason Mozingo, Darien. Seller: Jacqueline H. Fitzgerald, Darien. Property: Lot 17, Map 1763, Darien. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Dec. 20. Mrijaj, Zer and Christina E. Ghuraj, Stamford. Seller: Christian Matos, Stamford. Property: 1197 Hope St., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $260,000. Filed Jan. 5. Mulcahy, Anita and Craig Mulcahy, Terryville. Seller: Thomas W. Fuchs, Danbury. Property: 10 Nelson Lane, Newtown. Amount: $310,000. Filed Jan. 9. Murray, Ayanna and Bryan A. Murray, Mount Vernon, N.Y. Seller: David Weisman, Stamford. Property: 30 Mill Valley Lane, Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Jan. 3. Natasi, Louis, Redding. Seller: Donald T. Evans and Scott A. Mas, Newtown. Property: 14 Osborn Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $610,000. Filed Jan. 10. Nichols, Lesley Isabelle DeLuppe and Colin Andrew Nichols, Norwalk. Seller: Steen L. Eriksen and Rachel A. Eriksen, Norwalk. Property: Lot 27, Map 6506, Norwalk. Amount: $915,000. Filed Jan. 12. Norrgard, Barbara E. and John T. Norrgard, Greenwich. Seller: John T. Norrgard and Barbara E. Norrgard, Greenwich. Property: Old Greenwich, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13. Ortiz, Ashley Dawn and Michael Ortiz, Stamford. Seller: Carolyn Guarino, Stamford. Property: Hope and Faucett streets, Stamford. Amount: $402,500. Filed Jan. 17. Park, Lisa, Stamford. Seller: Knight & Grabowski Properties LLC, Stamford. Property: 175 West Ave., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $484,900. Filed Jan. 9. Paulson, Katharin and Bryan Flemming, Norwalk. Seller: Sherry P. Paulson, Wilton. Property: 60 Turtleback Road, Wilton. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 12.

FACTS Pearson, Kerry S. and James R. Pearson, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Gordon J. Aysseh and Kesti R. Aysseh, Darien. Property: 4 Dellwood Road, Darien. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Dec. 20. Pepitone, David, Monroe. Seller: Thomas J. Keegan and Anne-Marie Keegan, Newtown. Property: 160 Fairfield Woods Road, Unit 34, Fairfield. Amount: $158,000. Filed Jan. 11. Perez, Rosa Amelia and Marcos Roberto Hidalgo-Brito, Stamford. Seller: Alton Davy Vansickle and Peter J. Somma Jr., Stamford. Property: 1306 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $445,000. Filed Jan. 13. Perri, Michele, Greenwich. Seller: Cheryl Schroeger, Stamford. Property: Unit 15 of Mead Landing Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 12. Peters, Sharon K. and Robert Peters, Darien. Seller: Condon-Brown Builders Inc., Norwalk. Property: 23 Park Place, Darien. Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Dec. 21. Philipp, William, Southbury. Seller: Glenn R. Kretkowski, Bethel. Property: 19 Ridgedale Road, Bethel. Amount: $370,000. Filed Jan. 6. Picardi, Carrie A., Stratford. Seller: John Amoroso and Julianne Amoroso, Stratford. Property: 260 Washington Parkway, Stratford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 11. Procaccni, Loren A. and Jeffrey A. Procaccni, Stamford. Seller: Rachel Girshick and Miriam Goldfarb, Hampton. Property: Lot 16, Map 7629, Stamford. Amount: $406,000. Filed Jan. 3. Rafiq, Yasir, Bethel. Seller: Irene Schiavo, Bethel. Property: 54 Hawleyville Road, Bethel. Amount: $435,000. Filed Jan. 11. Rasamny, Danielle and Robert Rasamny, Greenwich. Seller: Michael Coppola and Kerry Coppola, Darien. Property: 32 Miles Road, Darien. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 12. Re Jr., Charles J., Greenwich. Seller: Cos Como II LLC, Greenwich. Property: 93 Valley Road, Unit C, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Jan. 10. Rivera, Francisco, Norwalk. Seller: Beverly A. Weed, Norwalk. Property: 10 Edlie Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Robertson, Simone A. and JeanMarc Russ, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Serhat T. Krause and Beth Krause, New York, N.Y. Property: 131 Forest Drive, Newtown. Amount: $277,750. Filed Jan. 9. Robinson, Alexandra and Nicholas Robinson, Greenwich. Seller: Rod M. Bourgeois and Sarah L. Bourgeois, Greenwich. Property: 20 Ann St., Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed Jan. 10. Rodriguez-Gelpi, Jorge J. and Khamaly Marie Carattini-Torres, Norwalk. Seller: Jennifer Taraz, New Canaan. Property: 803 New Norwalk Road, New Canaan. Amount: $680,000. Filed Dec. 5. Rogozinski, Jessica and Devin Rogozinski, Stamford. Seller: Woody Lane Associates LLC, Fairfield. Property: Lot 60, Map of E.D. Hayes, Fairfield. Amount: $615,000. Filed Jan. 13. Rooney, Rebecca and Henry Rooney, Stamford. Seller: Paul A. Spurlock and Roni Zola, Stamford. Property: Lot 2, Map 8151, Stamford. Amount: $765,000. Filed Jan. 12. Sampath, Abhay, Stamford. Seller: Brian L. Boline, Stamford. Property: Unit 1F of Washington Heights Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $222,000. Filed Jan. 18. Sargent, Heather J. and John E. Sargent, Greenwich. Seller: 123 Zaccheus Mead LLC, Greenwich. Property: Zaccheus Mead Lane, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13. Schaeffer, Rita B. and Herbert P. Schaeffer, Verona, N.J. Seller: Janet L. Rooker, New Canaan. Property: 312 Elm St., Unit 6, New Canaan. Amount: $1 million. Filed Dec. 9. Schur, Janet Adler and Kenneth Schur, Palm Beach, Fla. Seller: Kenneth Schur, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 2 N. Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 12. Sebro, Ashleigh and Nathaniel D. Wilson, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Craig A. Somma, North Haven. Property: 2 Wild Goose Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $580,000. Filed Jan. 17. Selvarajan, Jillmon M. and Katarzyna L. Selvarajan, Norwalk. Seller: Donna M. Gargon, Boca Raton, Fla. Property: Lot 28, Glen Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $387,500. Filed Jan. 13.

Rivera, Wanda, Stratford. Seller: Sonia Noemi Butler, Stratford. Property: 170 Adams St., Stratford. Amount: $140,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Shcheglyuk, Mariya and Galyna Kernitska, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Janet P. Crane, Stamford. Property: 108 Webb Ave., Stamford. Amount: $480,000. Filed Jan. 11.

Roberti, Jennifer A., Fairfield. Seller: Christopher Swann and Caitlin Swann, Wilton. Property: 236 New Canaan Road, Wilton. Amount: $784,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Shribman, Laura and Daniel B. Schribman, Greenwich. Seller: Kismet Partners LLC, Greenwich. Property: 270 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Jan. 13.

FIGURES

Simcic, Christina, Spring Valley, N.Y. Seller: Matthew B. Reinecke and Michele L. Reinecke, Norwalk. Property: 40 Nash Place, Unit 3, Norwalk. Amount: $302,500. Filed Jan. 10.

Villa, Patricia M., Stamford. Seller: Antoneta Acedo-Restrepo and Leonel Restrepo, Stamford. Property: 50 North St., Unit 105, Stamford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Jan. 18.

Smith, Amanda M. and Douglas A. Smith, Newtown. Seller: Ernest LeonGambetta and Wendy L. Leon-Gambetta, Newtown. Property: Lot 15, Map 3141, Newtown. Amount: $640,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Villanueva, Angelo L., Stamford. Seller: Patricia Ann Kelly, Stamford. Property: 26 Weed Hill Ave., Unit 42, Stamford. Amount: $245,000. Filed Jan. 10.

Smyth, Jennifer V. and Brendon Smyth, Fairfield. Seller: Julian S. Fainlight and Linda McLaughlin Fainlight, Fairfield. Property: 347 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield. Amount: $800,000. Filed Jan. 13. Soh, Andy Y., Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: 302 Copper Square Drive, Bethel. Amount: $319,914. Filed Jan. 5. Solari, Madeline and Robert A. Solari, Norwalk. Seller: Triton Associates, Norwalk. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit M-5, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 10.

Viviano, Cheryl, Cutchogue, N.Y. Seller: Roger C. Eickhoff and Karen M. Eickhoff, Westport. Property: 2 Belaire Drive, Westport. Amount: $955,000. Filed Jan. 13. Walenta, Kathrine and Johnathan Hartley, Beacon Falls, N.Y. Seller: Micadam LLC, Redding. Property: 106 Plumbtrees Road, Bethel. Amount: $412,500. Filed Jan. 5. Wallon, Elizabeth M. and Shea Z. Wallon, Wilton. Seller: David C. Basile and Maryellen M. Basile, Wilton. Property: Lot 4, Map 4198, Wilton. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 12.

Solari, Robert A., Norwalk. Seller: Madeline Solari, Wilton. Property: 130 Sunrise Hill Road, Unit 56, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 9.

Walters, Marilyn F. and Daniel Edward Walters, Stamford. Seller: Marilyn F. Walters, Stamford. Property: 283 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 17.

Solari, Robert A., Norwalk. Seller: Madeline Solari, Norwalk. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit M-5, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 10.

Warshowsky, Justin, Stamford. Seller: Kevin J. Nugent and Teri A. Nugent, New Canaan. Property: 86 Glen Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 6.

Solari, Robert A., Norwalk. Seller: Madeline Solari, Wilton. Property: 18 Prospect St., Unit C-7, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 11.

Willis, Lavondra and Steven Willis, New Canaan. Seller: Jay S. Rosoff and Stacey P. Rosoff, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 7, Map 5376, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 12.

Stefanovic, Cindy, Norwalk. Seller: Andrew Bradley, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 28 of Rowayton Woods Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $30,000. Filed Jan. 13. Suban, Annmarie C., Stamford. Seller: Stewart C. Abbott and Jacqueline D. Abbott, Stamford. Property: 33 Pine Hill Ave., Apt. 3, Stamford. Amount: $291,500. Filed Jan. 13. Taylor, Kathryn H. and Matthew D. Taylor, New York, N.Y. Seller: Robert J. Ostrander, Laura M. Ostrander and Robert Ostrander, Darien. Property: 8 Edgerton St., Darien. Amount: $875,000. Filed Jan. 6. Thal, Fred, West Hartford. Seller: Patrick K. Henry, Fairfield. Property: 230 Alma Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $341,000. Filed Jan. 9. Thomas Jr., Richard Harold, Stamford. Seller: Harvey D. Villava and Alicia Villava, Stamford. Property: Lot 44, Map 968, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 3. Towers, Stephanie and Adam Towers, Norwalk. Seller: Rowayton LLC, Darien. Property: 15 Indian Spring Road, Norwalk. Amount: $815,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Wilson, Gabi Coatsworth, Fairfield. Seller: Gabi C. Wilson, Fairfield. Property: Lot 11, Paul Place, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 12. Zorn, Marta Stanbiszewska, Norwalk. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 8 Van Zant St., Unit 7, Norwalk. Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 13. Zsager, Peter Varga, Stamford. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 25 Forest St., Unit 5F, Stamford. Amount: $241,000. Filed Jan. 6.

FORECLOSURES Edman, Christopher, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 7 Stony Brook Road, Darien. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12. Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Inc., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 240 Sunnyridge Ave., Unit 79, Fairfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 9.

House, Daniel, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 1585 Main St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12. Howell, Michael, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA NA, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 1356 Elm St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 18. Kenney, Larry L., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, New York, N.Y. Property: 219 Middle Ridge Road, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 8. Peters, Robert, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 25 Old Spring Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 9. Puglisi, Vincent C., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 70B Heritage Hill, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 15. Velez, Moses, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 14 Eleanor St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 4.

Hogan, Kenneth, New Canaan. $736 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by the Law Office of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 122 Seminary St., New Canaan. Filed Dec. 1. Iannocone, Danelle C. and Craig H. Gilbert, Stratford. $2,860 in favor of Barry A. Feldman DDS, Cheshire, by Joseph P. Latino, Waterbury. Property: 146 Floral Way, Stratford. Filed Jan. 17. Jaquez, Marcia, Bethel. $2,501 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 603 Lexington Blvd., Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Jimenez, Maria, Bethel. $308 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Canaan Drive, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Kurkcu, Johanna and Thomas Kurkcu, Newtown. $7,229 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 2 Galilee Way, Newtown. Filed Jan. 6.

Wark, Lisa M., et al. Creditor: Western Connecticut CUT FCU, Bethel. Property: Lot 35, Map 98, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12.

Lucsky, James, Bethel. $1,519 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 50 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9.

JUDGMENTS

Luther, Kristen A., Norwalk. $760 in favor of Hartford Pathology Associates, Hartford, by G.A. Benoit, Waterford. Property: 65 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 13.

Atkinson, Tina, Norwalk. $408 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Broadview Terrace, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 9. Avidon, Vladimir L., Easton. $423 in favor of L.H. Gault & Son Inc., Westport, by the Law Office of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 10 Abbey Road, Easton. Filed Jan. 13. Cassio, Jessica, Bethel. $450 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 43 Linda Lane, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Connell, Barry, Bethel. $3,537 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 29 Benedict Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Correia, Tennette, Bethel. $1,150 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Hearthstone Drive, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Cross, et al., Weston. $2,152 in favor of Dominick Fuel Inc., Norwalk, by Dominick Angotta, Stamford. Property: 20 Ravenwood Drive, Weston. Filed Jan. 12. Freitag, Maria, et al., Weston. $127,189 in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 7 Tobacco Road, Weston. Filed Jan. 12.

Restivo, Donna, Stamford. $3,661 in favor of Stamford Hospital, Stamford, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 198 Little Hill Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 10. Roos, Mark, Bethel. $506 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 6 Cresview Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9. Santarelli, Annamarie, Bethel. $456 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 52 Whippoorwill Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 9.

LEASES 800 Post Road LLC, by Mikael Levey. Landlord: Berkshire Bank, Hartford. Property: 800 Post Road, Darien. Term: Three years, commencing March 1, 2017. Filed Jan. 12. CT Gardens LLC, by John Bergantino. Landlord: Retail Property Three LLC, Guilford. Property: 74 South St., Bethel. Term: 10 years, commenced Sept. 9, 2016. Filed Jan. 12. Sherwin-Williams Co., by Michael T. Cumming. Landlord: Stratford Industrial Park LLC, Stratford. Property: 100-B Benton St., Stratford. Term: Five years, commenced Dec. 26, 2016. Filed Jan. 9.

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FACTS LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED Amundsen, Marion and Paul Nelson, 9 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. $30,100, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Anfindsen, Bruce C., 28 Walmsley Road, Darien. $115,702, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Balasz, Ellen and James E. Balasz, 18 Starlight Drive, Norwalk. $50,000, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Beverage Express Inc., 1337 Main St., Stratford. $12,969, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 17. Borowik, Sandra and Michael Borowik, 70 Dulan Drive, Stamford. $10,662, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 18. Cardamone, James M., 88 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. $2,765, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Cardamone, Wendi L. and James M. Cardamone, 88 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. $2,054, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Colon, Alvin and Taina Denize, 188 Thunder Hill Drive, Stamford. $48,077, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Daley-Caravella, L. and D. Caravella, 25 Gurley Drive, Stamford. $34,632, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 18. Eller, Joy and Richard Eller, 33 Pine Ridge Road, Wilton. $61,624, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 9. Esteves, Robert, 30 E. Putnam Green, Greenwich. $56,135, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Gianunzio, Keith M., 14 Greenwood Ave., Darien. $20,180, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Jan. 4. Holmberg, Katie M. and Dwight A. Holmberg, 128 Sasco Hill Road, Fairfield. $29,047, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Keller, Betsy Heyman, 25 Sinawoy Road, Greenwich. $12,977, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Linver, Milosava M. and Mark L. Linver, 90 Birch Hill Road, Weston. $8,023, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 12. Maxfield, James R., 101 Washington Blvd., Unit 1218, Stamford. $24,722, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

FIGURES

Maxfield, Rosemary T., 77 Verplank Ave., Stamford. $24,722, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Smith, William, 28 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. $17,544, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

MECHANIC’S LIENS-FILED

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Merturi, Anna and M. Merturi, 129 Weed Ave., Stamford. $42,235, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4.

Tavella, Barbara A., 6 Springdale Court, Norwalk. $57,332, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Murillo, Fernando, 42 Blueberry Hill Road, Weston. $7,922, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 12.

Welcome, Wanda V., 616 Hope St., Apt. E, Stamford. $102,993, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Capital Equities Group LLC, Norwalk. Filed by Concrete Coring Co. LLC, North Haven, by Anthony Dota Jr. Property: 50 Washington St., Norwalk. Amount: $4,536. Filed Jan. 11.

111 WP Greenwich Associates LLC, Greenwich. Released by Innovative Structural Glass Inc., by Jared Alfin. Property: 111 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $110,317. Filed Jan. 9.

Ramos-Caro, Ana and Libio Caro Jr., 49 Nicholas Ave., Greenwich. $19,603, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Williams, Marie Jocelyne and Alix Williams, 14 Lawrence St., Norwalk. $10,837, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Romero, Rodolfo, 169 Columbus Place, Stamford. $27,809, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4.

FEDERAL TAX LIENS-RELEASED

Sabino, Joseph S., 91 Soundview Ave., Norwalk. $18,933, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Saccamano, Donald J., 399 Main St., Apt. 422, Norwalk. $32,901, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 17. Sagnelli, Caroline and Kenneth L. Sagnelli, 65 Deleo Drive, Stamford. $26,666, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Scott, Robin M., 8 Norden Place, Apt. 227, Norwalk. $3,792, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

Coco, Denise and Francis A. Coco, 73 Parade Hill Lane, New Canaan. $154,625, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 6. Connecticut Calibration Technologies Inc., 327 S. Main St., Newtown. $23,791, payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 9. Crowley, Thomas K., 501 Westport Ave., Unit 232, Norwalk. $7,950, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Elliott, William, 125 Lawn Ave., Stamford. $12,498, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10. Flores, Carmen D. and Emilio Robles, 17 Limerick St., Stamford. $3,228, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

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Jackson-Volcy, Leema and Jean S. Volcy, 30 Cloverlea Place, Stratford. $8,229, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 17. Kunnat, Thazam and J. Kizhekkeveettil, 26 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 7D, Stamford. $12,152, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 18. Loglisci, Nicholas, 43 W. Haviland Road, Stamford. $19,724, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Lucchesi, James G., 218 E. Rock Road, Norwalk. $42,673, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 17. McGrath, Stephen A., 85 Camp Ave., Apt. 151, Stamford. $50,984, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Rosa Carpentry & Marine Co., 427 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $6,855, payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 10. Sheldon, Joanne, 102 Rockledge Drive, Stamford. $2,406, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Siviglia, Gennaro B., 31 Hanrahan St., Stamford. $184,219, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 4. Walsh, Patrick, 1019 Mill Hill Terrace, Fairfield. $53,185, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 10.

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Flood, James C., New Canaan. Filed by Rob Peschko, Bethel. Property: 7 Indian Waters Drive, New Canaan. Amount: $7,734. Filed Dec. 16. Franklin Templeton Investments, Hartford. Filed by Preininger Construction Corp., Bridgeport, by Guy L. Smith. Property: 300 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $143,923. Filed Jan. 4. Kuczynski, Thomas, Stamford. Filed by Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by John P. Regan, Stamford. Property: Plot A, Map 2155, Stamford. Amount: $26,439. Filed Jan. 10. Manusky, Anne and Andrew Manusky, Easton. Filed by DHD Windows and Doors, Ridgefield, by Bruce R. Snyder. Property: Lot 43, Map 465, Easton. Amount: $2,462. Filed Jan. 9. Myrtle Avenue Apartments LLC, Stamford. Filed by TD & Sons Inc., Bethel, by Jerome A. Mayer, Newtown. Property: 148-154 Myrtle Ave., Stamford. Amount: $16,262. Filed Jan. 17. Nan, Xu, Stratford. Filed by Jonny’s Home Improvement LLC, Bridgeport, by Jonny Cardona. Property: 47 Cottage Place, Stratford. Amount: $31,599. Filed Jan. 10. O’Neill, Mary Kate and Frank Bistrian, Greenwich. Filed by Roger Poehlsen Construction LLC, Mahwah, N.J., by Roger Poehlsen. Property: 457 Taconic Road, Greenwich. Amount: $162,414. Filed Jan. 9. Sanchez, Mariana and Luis Sanchez, Norwalk. Filed by Interlock Industries Inc., Walpole, Mass., by Patrick J. Day, Hartford. Property: 11 and 11R Wilton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $13,923. Filed Jan. 12. Skanska USA Building Inc., Stamford. Filed by C.W. Brown Inc., by Thomas Porter. Property: 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. Amount: $599,974. Filed Jan. 10. Skanska USA Building Inc., Stamford. Filed by First Massey FNG Inc., Branford, by Yamin & Grant LLC, Waterbury. Property: 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Jan. 17. Witkins, Sherri and Daniel Witkins, Easton. Filed by J.D. Barrett & Associates LLC, Easton, by Jeri D. Barrett. Property: 718 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $2,600. Filed Jan. 10.

Carol, Vaughn, Wilton. Released by Chestnut Electric Corp., Wilton, by Thomas Travis. Property: 16 Nathan Hale Drive, Norwalk. Amount undisclosed. Filed Jan. 17. Daniels, Alice, New Canaan. Released by Within Reason Connecticut LLC, New Canaan, by Kelly Daniel. Property: 295 Country Club Road, New Canaan. Amount: $16,600. Filed Dec. 6. Prime Realty Group LLC, et al., Fairfield. Released by Renz Plumbing & Heating Inc., by James J. Renzulli III. Property: 563 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Filed Jan. 6. Witkins, Sherri and Daniel Witkins, Easton. Released by J.D. Barrett & Associates LLC, Easton, by Jeri D. Barrett. Property: 718 Sport Hill Road, Easton. Amount: $2,600. Filed Jan. 10.

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BUSINESS CONNECTIONS STATE BUDGET

STATE SPENDING

Will Refinancing Open the Door for Pension Reform?

Don’t Hold Your Breath: Surplus Is Already Spent

ood news: It appears Connecticut’s state budget for the

he pension agreement Gov. Dannel P. Malloy reached

Barnes wouldn’t say if the state is trying to renegotiate

current fiscal year has grown a small

with state employee unions is designed to spread

pensions, citing the confidentiality of labor talks.

surplus.

“We have publicly asked them to discuss further changes

At just over the half-way point in

to the SEBAC agreement with us, and I don’t think our

the 2017 fiscal year, the Malloy

position has changed,” Barnes said.

administration recently projected a

payments to the pension fund over several years so taxpayers won’t be saddled with annual installments as large as $6 billion. “We’re doing stuff in the short run that we need to do,” state budget director Ben Barnes told members of the

He and Malloy have said the plan will avoid a spike in annual payments to the fund of $6 billion by 2032.

legislature’s Appropriations Committee Jan. 24, before

had to undergo as many as four

deal with SEBAC, the State Employee

adjustments—better known as “deficit

Bargaining Agent Coalition.

mitigation plans”—this is no small

“What we’re trying to do is solve a

308%

State Retiree Pension, Healthcare Costs: Growth Trends

problem that is going to rear its ugly head in the coming decades.” But to some, including CBIA, the with the unions must be the first

await the February 8 unveiling of the Governor’s proposed two-year plan

163%

Pension costs*

step in a long-overdue and muchpension system.

for fiscal 2018 and 2019. Figuratively speaking, a $23 million budget surplus can evaporate in a blink

Healthcare costs

needed reworking of the state

feat. But neither is it a great comfort, as we

Source: Office of Fiscal Analysis

administration’s refinancing deal

of an eye. Literally speaking, not much

*Does not include teacher pensions

longer.

In written testimony to the

Guess how many days of government

committee, CBIA economist Pete agreement, but not the pension

bank account. Given that this year’s budget

they voted to endorse the governor’s

Gioia expressed support for the

$23.3 million balance in the state’s

function we get with a $23 million FY 2006

FY 2008

FY 2010

FY 2012

FY 2014

FY 2016

FY 2018

FY 2020

A week? Three days? One day?

fund’s overall health. “We concede that without this agreement, which is essentially a

budget surplus?

Since 2006, the growth in state employee pension and retiree health benefit costs has far outpaced that of the budget’s other fixed cost areas.

the state will be forced to make significant cuts to

Instead, they said, it sets annual payments at about

services, or yet again raise taxes–to unparalleled levels,”

$2.5 billion until 2021, after which they would stabilize

Gioia said.

and begin to decline.

“However, we still need an agreement to overhaul the

Senator Joan Hartley (D-Waterbury) said she views

entire State Employees Retirement System.

Malloy’s agreement with SEBAC as “the beginning of the

structural reform to make the SERS system sustainable,

a pace that consumes $23 million in just under 10 hours.

refinancing of the state’s obligation,

“This new pension agreement, by itself, provides no real

It turns out that the state spends at

That’s right, Connecticut spends about $57.5 million in a single day—or about $40,000 per minute.

solution” of the state’s pension issues, and was hopeful lawmakers would find that solution this session.

nor does it provide sufficient, long-term benefits to

Senators on the committee approved a Senate resolution

Connecticut taxpayers.”

on the deal by a 10-2 vote while House members approved

With projected billion-dollar-plus gaps between estimated revenues and expenditures looming ahead, this comes as a timely caution to the General Assembly—reinforcing the fact that Connecticut needs a sustainable

a House resolution 30-10.

budget, based on a predictable design

pay to calculate pensions, which can double and even

The resolutions now go to the respective chambers for

triple a retiree’s base pay, and stopping cost-of-living

a vote.

in a strategic, judicious fashion.

Real structural reform includes ending the use of overtime

increases that exceed in percentage points what the pension fund earns annually. “The problem is that it doesn’t go far enough in addressing the issues…with the overall pension program and unfunded liability and everything that goes with it,” said Rep. Arthur O’Neill (R-Southbury).

If no vote is taken, by law the agreement goes into effect automatically 30 days after the Jan. 4 opening of the legislative session.

 Read more at cbia.com

that delivers core government services More reasonable and forward planning, driven by structural budget reforms, might get us a budget that has more than 10 hours of breathing room at the end of the year.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of February 6, 2017 27

MEET OUR 2017 FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS WINNERS FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Accurate Lock and Hardware Bow Tie Cinemas Darien Sport Shop Devine Brothers Inc. The Dowling Group Garden Catering Hampford Research Inc. Nejame & Sons Prestige Industrial Finishing Company Santa Energy The Plastic Factory The Royal Closet Company William Raveis Real Estate

WESTCHESTER COUNTY

Admiral Real Estate Services American Tartaric Group Atlantic Westchester Inc. Empire City Casino Empress Ambulance Service Faust Harrison Pianos Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill Gregory Sahagian & Son Awning Company JP McHale Pest Management LGI Forensic Engineering Mike Risko Music The Briarcliff Manor Walter’s Hot Dogs

o y wned l i m a FBUSINESS AWARDS 2017 Join us for a networking reception with a buffet-style dinner and a ceremony to honor this year’s winners and a family-owned foundation, The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation, which supports projects and programs that honor Catherine’s memory and her passion for animals.

FEBRUARY 28 | 5:30 P.M. | 1133 WESTCHESTER AVE. WHITE PLAINS

RSVP NOW! WESTFAIRONLINE.COM/FAMILY-OWNED

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Anne Jordan Duffy, 914-358-0764 or anne@westfairinc.com For questions or more information, contact Rebecca Freeman at 914-358-0757 or rfreeman@westfairinc.com. SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

KELBY EDWARDS Certified Business Exit Consultant

Presented by the Fairfield County Business Journal and the Westchester County Business Journal

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