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Norwalk Hospital amps up emergency care BAUER CENTER WILL SOON HOLD 45 BEDS BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

ith the opening of its Bauer Emergency Health Care Center last month, Norwalk Hospital nearly doubled its emergency treatment space and further cemented the hospital’s status as an emergency care leader. The wrap-up completion date is this fall when the facility will reach its full size. The project was made possible through a $2.5 million gift by philanthropists George and Carol Bauer of Wilton, who have raised millions for Norwalk

Dr. Benjamin Greenblatt, chairman of emergency medicine at Norwalk Hospital. Photo by Reece Alvarez

efforts across some 40 years. “It is absolutely a state-of-theart health care center, of which we are very proud,” said Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. “It brings the emergency care center to a whole new level.” The 32 ,0 0 0 - s qu a re -fo ot facility opened Jan. 21, the first of two phases that included 20 emergency care beds. The effort will expand to 45 beds by fall. “The staff is excited,” said Dr. Benjamin Greenblatt, chairman of emergency medicine at the hospital. “We have been getting used » NORWALK, page 12

Stamford looks to shred red tape with new website PORTAL WILL FIGHT ENERGY-KILLING ‘LABRYNTH OF REGULATIONS’

BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com ANNOUNCING THE RECENT LAUNCH OF Stamford’s Small Business Portal, Mayor David R. Martin was joined by state and national legislators and by a host of business community members

to discuss the business support site and the challenges facing the community. “We in the city of Stamford don’t give loans out,” Martin said at the Jan. 29 roundtable in the Ferguson Library in Stamford. “We don’t train small businesses.

But I am trying to knock out some of that difficulty of starting up a business in Stamford and that’s what this is about. “One of the few things we are experts at in government is coming up with bureaucracy,” he said. “Small businesses have to maneuver through a labyrinth of regulations and it just kills that energy.” Enter the Stamford Small Business Portal, a recently launched city website dedicated to providing support for small business owners to navigate the startup process and for current » STAMFORD, page 19

From left, Stamford Mayor David Martin, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and small business owner Jeré C. Eaton of PrintabiliTees in Stamford. Photo by Reece Alvarez

Investing angels set up shop and seek pitches BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

tartups are not only for Silicon Valley, according to the Westchester Angels. Jeff Loehr, Sandy Wollman and Jonathan Rosen, businessmen with a range of experience, founded the Westchester Angels to mentor and invest in companies close to home. Loehr, who has worked in IT and consulting internationally, said when he started investing in companies, the process involved hours of travel. He realized there were companies in Westchester he wanted to fund, but there was no angel group. Last year he, Wollman and Rosen created Westchester Angels, a group of accredited investors who find and vet startups for potential investments. Angel investment typically comes after a startup has raised money from friends and family, but before it seeks venture capitalist funding, Loehr said. Westchester is an ideal location for startups because of the close proximity to the city with a lower cost, opportunity for benefits and access to skilled labor, he said. Loehr sees growth in technology in general

and more specifically in biotechnology and financial technology and in food and consumer products. “We think there’s a nascent startup scene here — we think there are enough potential investors, there’s enough potential interest,” Loehr said. “We’ve come across a lot of great entrepreneurs who are working and starting up businesses here in the Westchester area.” Rosen said they are interested in businesses based in Westchester and southern Connecticut because the angels can be more involved if they can easily meet with the entrepreneurs. Wollman said the goal is not only to write checks, but to mentor startups. “We’re finding that the angel investment community as a whole is a very collaborative community,” he said. “People are willing to share their toys and advice in the sandbox, if you will, and we’re trying to add that value back. This is the culture that we’re trying to create — we’re serious about investing, but we want to add value for entrepreneurs wherever we possibly can.” The group has about 15 investors and seeks more. Investors need to comply with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s requirements, some of which include having an earned income of at least $200,000 for

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the past two years or having a net worth of more than $1 million. Entry into Westchester Angels costs $750 per year, which entitles investors to come to meetings and hear presentations from fundable, scalable startups, Rosen said. Entrepreneurs have to have risked their time and money and have raised a round of “friends and family money,” according to Rosen. The group also looks for companies that have proof of concept and a strong management team. The angels will invite vetted companies with promise to pitch their businesses live. If investors are interested, they move to the “due diligence” phase, which involves thoroughly investigating financials, talking to customers and raising other questions to reduce risk. Now, angels invest individually, but they could have a pool of funding in the future, Rosen said. He said the founders’ diverse backgrounds bring different skill sets to the group. Rosen practiced law at his own firm, ran a high-end furniture business with his father, worked at a Westchester-based contracting company and in between, founded two startups. Now he is managing partner of Collaberex, lead-generation groups for business to business. Loehr has worked for companies such as Rio Tinto andDiamler AG in Berlin and has advised large and small-scale companies. Now he is a partner at his consulting firm, stratalis. Wollman worked internationally as the co-partner of a textile supplier, was a finan-

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cial planner and the director of pro bono at the Financial Planning Association. He started the Small Business Advisory Alliance, which offers free mentorship for emerging or existing business owners. It is now merging with ICanNY, a Hudson Valley-based incubator and accelerator. “We’re in a unique position with the Westchester Angels to bring it all together,” Wollman said. “I’m excited about the future of the Westchester Angels to really make a difference and to create that entrepreneurial spirit here in Westchester that needs to be created.”

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HighTower and RDM and the benefits of scale ‘RDM IS NOT BROKEN AND I’M CERTAINLY NOT RETIRING’

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hicago-based HighTower, a financial advisory company, said recently RDM Financial Group Inc., a Westportbased investment adviser with $700 million under management, will merge. Ron Weiner is founder, president and CEO of RDM Financial Group and managing partner at HighTower Advisors. He has more than 30 years experience in the investment industry and has been named as a Barron’s Top 100 Independent Advisor seven separate years. The firm has offices in Westport, Boca Raton, Fla., and New York City. He can be reached at 203-255-0222 or at rdm@rdmfinancial.com

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“Ron Weiner’s contributions to the industry and passionate advocacy for his clients are truly remarkable,” said HighTower founder and CEO Elliot Weissbluth. “When a highly distinguished independent adviser who has run his own firm for many years decides to become a partner with us, it is a powerful validation of our platform, our brand and our financial strength.” The FCBJ asked Weiner to examine the impetus for the merge. His response came under the heading: “RDM Financial adds scale, services, advanced technology with HighTower merger.” Said Weiner: “The financial advisory business is much more than just buying

stocks and bonds, it’s very much about people and relationships. The benefits of scale and advanced technologies add significantly to an advisory firm’s capabilities that can no longer be ignored. “After decades of success, RDM Financial decided it was time to seek out these attributes. RDM recently announced its merger with one of the largest advisor-owned independent advisory firms in the U.S., HighTower Advisors LLC. “RDM has always been entirely focused around client needs. But in our quest, we knew we must also be able to compete based on price, service and differentiating technological capabilities. “RDM is not broken and I’m certainly not retiring. The firm as a whole will not change. But these market forces led us to believe the time was right to take this step. “Investors today are looking for stateof-the-art reporting and advanced website design. We wanted to enhance our trading and research, in addition to providing comprehensive, client-focused advice. HighTower provides all of this. Their platform will allow us to pick and choose which technologies and investment products and managers are best suited for our clients. “Additionally, we will also be offering additional services, including investment banking referral partners, private banking and alternative investments. Given HighTower’s scale, over $30 billion in client assets, they were able to negotiate better pricing which will add to the clients’ bottom line and attract new assets to the business. “RDM Financial today stands with approximately $700 million in assets under management. As we’ve grown, we realized adding these capabilities is the best way to stay relevant in the space and provide clients a better overall value proposition. “It takes scale to provide the amount of capital needed to build state-of-the-art technology and client data security. Most advisors do just fine when it comes to these capabilities, but taking them to the next level and continually upgrading requires additional

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resources beyond those typically available to midsized firms. “I imagine other practices of our size will be seeking to add scale, additional advanced product offerings, and advanced technology. It also would not surprise me if firms respond to these competitive needs by pursuing deals similar to the RDM Financial/ HighTower merger. “Not just any firm with scale is worthy of a long-term partnership. It is essential to find a firm that shares your cultural philosophy. As fiduciaries, our focus at RDM Financial is always on the client, and HighTower is perfectly aligned with that. They were designed from conception not to have proprietary products or balance sheet risk. The company’s operations are clearly centered on the client, not the firm, which is quite different than most advisory businesses out there. “Many of the largest wirehouses and investment advisory firms are publicly traded and therefore responsible for delivering profits to shareholders. HighTower’s shareholders are the advisers, themselves. This model calls for the benefit of both the adviser and HighTower to be directly linked to client performance. This uniquely puts everyone on the same page with the ultimate beneficiary being the client. “There are 15 staff and management personnel at RDM. My responsibility as CEO is to plan for the firm’s long-term future. RDM Financial reached the point where I was spending too much time being a CEO and not enough time doing what love — being with clients. “Our partnership with HighTower will allow us to continue to grow and function at a higher level because much of the dayto-day processes are either automated or assembled in a more functional platform. These heightened efficiencies will allow us to be much more client focused, which will ultimately benefit the client. “Simply put, this merger makes great sense for RDM and our clients. And I believe similar firms of our size and philosophy will follow suit.”

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Citarella hosts chamber’s biggest event ever NEW HIGH-END FOOD STORE IN GREENWICH TARGETS RYE TO STAMFORD

Nancy Haddad, new business development director, U.S. Computer Connection in Stamford, and John Fazio Jr. of Sandler Training, with offices in Farmington and Southbury. Haddad said U.S. Computer is participating in the 2016 Stamford Hackathon by hosting the “Network Security for Business & Healthcare Lunch & Learn” at the Stamford Innovation Center, 175 Atlantic St.in the old Town Hall, Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m.

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he Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will host more than 30 events and programs this year. It will have a tough time equaling the recent Chamber After Six event at the new Citarella store at 600 W. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich and at Citarella’s next-door wine shop, which attracted some 250 attendees, a chamber record. The 20,000-square-foot specialty food store, which opened softly last summer and which is now fully open employing 100, presented a smorgasbord of gourmet foods and beverages. Citarella founder and owner Joe Gurrera offered brief remarks and afterward said, “Over the years, our customers in Manhattan and the Hamptons have asked time and time again for us to open stores in Connecticut and Westchester. We looked for years for the right opportunity and found the perfect location and space for us to build our largest market to date. Our location at 600 W. Putnam Ave. was selected because it’s within a short drive of several communities including Rye, Purchase, Stamford and of course Greenwich. We wanted a location that was centrally located with high population density within a suburban area.” “This is our first one of the year,” chamber President and CEO Marcia O’Kane said of the event. Citing the official tally of 230 attendees, O’Kane said walk-ins were pushing that number to at least 250. “This is the biggest networking event in the history of the chamber. It speaks to the popularity and growth of our chamber membership. We have over 30 programs and events per year and during 2015 every single one has enjoyed record attendance.” Gurrera said the site was originally to

Realtor Maria T. Ruggeberg with William Raveis Real Estate’s Field Point Road office in Greenwich (its other Greenwich office is on Sound Beach Avenue in Old Greenwich). She said a Raveis effort spearheaded by her coworker Margriet McGowan had raised 500 pounds of fruit – toward a 750pound total – to be donated to the nonprofit Neighbor to Neighbor in Greenwich.

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Citarella, which was founded in Manhattan with an emphasis on seafood in 1983 (continuing a business begun in 1912), now features an A-Z offering of different gourmet foods.

be an office. “We were very appreciative of the town of Greenwich Zoning Board for their help with the realization of our vision — transforming a facility intended for office space into a gourmet market and wine store,” he said. “The local market has a deep appreciation

for high-quality, fresh food,” Gurrera said. “We believe our famous selections of seafood, prime dry-aged meat, along with our vast selection of hot and prepared foods would be a welcome addition to the community. “Citarella is proud of our 100-year heritage starting as a small seafood shop on

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Manhattan’s Upper West Side. We offer food lovers the finest ingredients and handle them with tender, loving care. Our family is thrilled to be in Greenwich and we look forward to become part of the fabric of the community like we’ve done in Manhattan and the Hamptons.”

A quest for the wisdom of life’s experiences THE ‘SAGE-ING’ MOVEMENT IS HERE

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s opposed to countries like Japan — instilled with a deep appreciation for ancestry and the wisdom of elders — the U.S. is, if not unappreciative of its elders, more defined by youth culture. Jerome Kerner of cross-border Lewisboro, N.Y., and the national “Sage-ing” movement are trying to change that. “In older societies before the industrial age and among indigenous peoples it is the elders who were looked at for tradition, storytelling and wisdom,” Kerner said. “We are dealing with a culture that thinks only youth is beautiful, or that ageing only brings problems like adult diapers or skin creams.” Through day-long workshops Kerner brings together groups of up to 20 elders who are willing to discuss their past and their mortality and share those thoughts with their communities.

Jerome Kerner is the only certified Sage-ing leader in the Westchester/ Fairfield County region. “It is about hearing others, not trying to fix them,” he said. “That creates a much deeper and gratifying relationship. In a society that embraces the elder, it is not what you look like or how you move it is what you have to give from a deeper place, a place of carrying on tradition and what you know about life.” Founded in 2004, Sage-ing International is a nonprofit organization that seeks to foster meaning in the second half of life. A popular phrase of the organization reads: “From age-ing to Sage-ing.” With chapters sparsely spread across the U.S. and Canada, Kerner is the only certified Sage-ing leader in the Westchester/Fairfield County region. He has held several workshops in Westchester County and as far away as Maryland. He now plans to expand his workshops to Connecticut with a planned event in Wallingford on April 9 and a tentative workshop in the works with Temple Shearith in Ridgefield.

Katonah resident Jo Voege is in her seventies and participated in one of Kerner’s workshops, which she said helped her to gain perspective on the legacy she will leave children and grandchildren. “I found it very interesting and deep,” she said. “We spent some time, looking backwards at our lives, the good, the bad, any feelings we had maybe about where we need forgiveness. Then we looked forward at what

we might want to do with some of our talents and what goals we may be thinking about in the future. It made us really focus and examine our lives.” Sharing the gifts of a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and experience through service and legacy are the primary focus of the workshops, Kerner said. “The goal is to create an atmosphere where the elder is not only respected, but

encouraged to remain active and not to be isolated,” he said. “The passing on of who you are as a person and what your values are, what your life’s philosophy was, so that grandchildren, great grandchildren and future generations will have an ability to know you from that perspective.” For more information about the Sageing workshops, contact Jerome Kerner at 914-763-6911.

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Distressed home sales rebound ASTERISK FOR CONNECTICUT

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onnecticut ranked second in the nation for the largest share of distressed home sales in November 2015 at 18.1 percent, according to an analysis of real estate trends by the California-based data and analytics company CoreLogic. Across the metro regions of Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport distressed home sales fared better with 15.3 percent of total home sales sold in distress in November 2015, a 3 percent decrease from November 2014.

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Nationally distressed sales, which include real-estate owned (REO) and short sales, accounted for 11.9 percent of total home sales nationally in November 2015, down 1.9 percentage points from November 2014 and up 1.4 percentage points from October 2015. According to CoreLogic, the national month-over-month increase was expected due to seasonality and the magnitude of the change was in line with previous Novembers. Maryland had the largest share of distressed sales of any state at 20.2 percent in November 2015 While the numbers may seem a cause for concern, the company cautions there will always be some level of distress in the housing market, and rightfully so, it added, as distressed sales help clear out foreclosed properties. CoreLogic said the pre-crisis share of distressed sales was traditionally about 2 percent. If the current year-over-year decrease in the distressed sales share continues, it will reach that “normal” 2-percent mark in mid-2019. The company also cites additional positive indicators. Within the distressed category, REO sales accounted for 8.7 percent and short sales accounted for 3.2 percent of total home sales in November 2015. The REO sales share was 1.5 percentage points below the November 2014 share and is the lowest for the month of November since 2007. The short sales share fell below 4 percent in mid-2014 and has remained in the 3 to 4 percent range since then. At its peak in January 2009, distressed sales totaled 32.4 percent of all sales, with REO sales representing 27.9 percent of that share. All but nine states recorded lower distressed sales shares in November 2015 compared with a year earlier.

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participating is Feb. 14. Planet Fuel is reporting a boost in interest this year from the new guidelines that n organic fruit juice startup founded urge consumers to limit intake of added by a husband-wife team in Fairfield sugars. Planet Fuel features organic fruit is seeking crowdfunding in the form juices, which the company said are “exactly of advance orders totaling $60,000 the kind of snack drink recommended in the national dietary guidelines for Americans.” so it can grow. “We started Planet Fuel because we were Planet Fuel Beverage Co. co-founders, Amy and Tom Barnouw, said they expect convinced that there is a need for healthier, new federal health guidelines, released Jan. organic options in the kids’ beverage seg7, will increase interest in the company and ment,” Amy Barnouw said. “We all occasiontheir crowdfunding effort. The deadline for ally need a refreshing boost but not with products loaded with artificial sweeteners, dyes and preservatives. The nation’s health leaders are recognizing that nutritious juice is much better than sugary drinks. Choosing products made with organically grown fruits is even better. ” In addition to funding production and distribution, the company plans to add a third flavor, Mango-Pear-Lime, to its existing lineup and will unveil a new packaging look. Planet Fuel beverages has launched a crowdfunding effort.

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“We’re asking our loyal consumers and supporters to help fuel our growth by preordering Planet Fuel,” Tom Barnouw said. “In return we’ve put together some great ways to say thanks!” By visiting PlanetFuel.com, supporters can select from several reward levels. The promotional campaign will feature the company’s new brand ambassadors from the television show, “American Ninja Warrior,” including James “The Beast” McGrath, Joe “The Weatherman” Moravsky and Drew Dreschle, billed as “Real Life Ninja.” The company also partners with the Connecticut Food Bank, which allows supporters to pre-purchase product to donate directly to the food bank’s kids’ backpack program to bridge the weekend meal gap for school-age children who struggle with hunger. “One in five children in Connecticut is food insecure,” Shipman said, thanking Planet Fuel. “We embrace the notion that all of Connecticut’s school children deserve healthy options and we value the opportunity to work with this mission-driven Connecticut business to ensure that kids have the food and nutrition they need to thrive in school.”

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“Already, one in seven calories consumed by youth are from added sugars in products like soda and sports drinks,” said Jane L. Delgado, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. “The impact has been particularly harmful in Hispanic and African-American communities that are the subject of intense marketing by the sugar-sweetened beverage industry.”

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Keeping the nest egg intact I don’t want to save money and then spend it to get through our slow months. Every year it feels like we give back all our profits when it gets quiet. Help! THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Savings are essential. So is fiscal discipline. Know what you can and cannot afford to do. As the business grows, be careful not to increase volatility. Consider getting into complementary business. Without enough savings to fall back on, time gets wasted managing cash flow. Vendor relationships fall apart when bills are

past due. Discounts are lost. Customers catch on and look for other options. Employees find out and get nervous. Missed marketing opportunities puts more pressure on sales. The list goes on. Having three to six months of operating revenue in cash, in the bank and readily accessible is just plain smart. Most businesses aren’t even close to that number. Why so much? Multiple things can go wrong at once. You run out of juggling room. And then the business closes its doors. Take a hard look at why the business is or could be short on cash. Spending more than you make is a bad idea. Is overhead productive? Can cost of goods sold go lower? Will customers pay more?

In today’s service-oriented economy, most businesses’ biggest expense is payroll. Admit when you don’t have enough work or when you don’t need everyone. Use layoffs. Mandate vacations during slow times. Use vacation blackouts when all hands are needed on deck to maximize revenue. Look at turnover; it’s costly to ramp up people and then let them go, only to train someone else later. Good employees will look for opportunities to be busy all the time. Encourage people to pitch in and learn additional tasks. Consider how much goes into training. Get more efficient and trainees can produce revenue sooner. Automate and standardize training to ensure all bases are covered. Set

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across the U.S. The fund operates under Connecticut’s insurance reinvestment tax credit program. The program is designed, according to a statement from Petros Partners, “to encourage and assist in the creation, development and expansion of Connecticut businesses by providing them access to both capital and operational expertise.” Jim Stanislaus, Petros’ co-founder and managing director said, “We are thrilled to have created the fund and become a part of the Connecticut entrepreneurial and investment community. This continues our tradition of partnering with exceptional local management teams to create real value and economic growth.” Mansoor Ghori, also Petros’ co-founder and managing director, said, “As veterans of the Austin entrepreneurial economy and national financing markets we look forward

to bringing our experience and success to bear in Connecticut.” Schwimmer is now Petros Connecticut’s managing director. “We created this new fund to bring much-needed growth capital to our local Connecticut economic ecosystem,” said Schwimmer. “It is highly complementary to our work at the Stamford Innovation Center. Our joint mission is to grow the entrepreneurial community and create jobs in Fairfield County and Connecticut. Hopefully this will be the first of several targeted investment initiatives to bring capital to our local

small businesses, which traditionally have had difficulty accessing larger, more traditional resources. I am thrilled that Petros Partners has brought their expertise to this critical mission.” Schwimmer’s resume includes founder of Stoneybrook Capital, a managing director at Commonwealth Capital and co-founder of Chemical Venture Partners. He has invested in businesses, including distance education, communications and media, retailing, consumer products, business services and manufacturing. — Bill Fallon

Starwood expansion includes New York hotel

tamford-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans to expand its presence in New York state by 10 hotels in the next three years. The bulk of that growth will be in the New York City metropolitan area, but Rockland County also stands to gain a hotel. Starwood said it will grow its portfolio in New York from 12 to 22 hotels by the end of 2018 across its Aloft, Element and Four Points brands. The news coincides with Starwood’s report from the 2016 American Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles, where the company reported 92 new hotel deals in 2015, an increase of 44 percent over the previous year. During 2015, the company opened 43 new hotels, nearly double the 2014 number and cited a five-year growth trajectory. The new hotels push the company’s total hotel count above 600. “Our strong growth in North America played a significant part in Starwood’s record-breaking growth last year, fueled by notable increases across our brand portfolio, particularly our select service and our luxury brands,” said Simon Turner, president of Global Development for Starwood, of the West Coast report. “North America remains an extremely important market for the company, with 55 percent of our existing portfolio and one third of our global pipeline, and we see continued growth momentum across all of our brands in 2016.” Starwood reported for 2015 its Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien and Tribute Portfolio — all described as upper upscale — more than

doubled their number of openings and quadrupled their number of new rooms added compared with 2014. Regarding the New York expansion, Starwood’s global brand leader for the Starwood Specialty Select brand, Brian McGuinness said, “As Starwood’s global pipeline driver, Aloft, Element and Four Points have never been stronger.” He said they held “widespread appeal among today’s international traveler” and included a “tech-forward mindset and innovative programming—a sweet spot in the category.” In 2018, the company said it will open Element Spring Valley in Rockland County, featuring a location in the Spring Valley Marketplace, a shopping center with more than 25 shops and restaurants. Starwood also listed upcoming openings that included two Four Points Hotels in Manhattan — Downtown and Hudson Yards — as well as Aloft Hotels opening this year near JFK International Airport and next year near LaGuardia Airport. Next year will also see a Midtown Manhattan hotel and 2018 will see one in Flushing, Queens, which also will accommodate LaGuardia Airport. “We are thrilled with the balanced growth we achieved in 2015, which grew our pipeline in North America by over 30 percent,” said Allison Reid, senior vice president of North America development for Starwood. “The number of conversions we signed last year was up significantly and new build activity also increased. Owners and developers are showing continued strong interest in Starwood’s brands, powerful network, global booking platforms and loyal customer base.”

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THE LIST

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION

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

President Admissions director(s) Email address Year college established

University of Connecticut *

Norwalk Community College

3 4

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

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

Quinnipiac University

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

Post University

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

Southern Connecticut State University

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

Sacred Heart University

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

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

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

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

Fairfield University

University of Bridgeport

Western Connecticut State University

Housatonic Community College

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

Not ranked

Albertus Magnus College

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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

University of Hartford

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

Number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in 2014-2015

Number of campuses within the county

Susan Herbst Nathan Fuerst 1881

23,407

Dr. David L. Levinson William Chagnon admissions@norwalk.edu 1961 John Lahey Joan Isaac-Mohr john.isaacmohr@quinnipiac.edu 1929 Don Mroz Kathryn Reilly, main campus; Gina Tricario, online graduate; and Jeanna Sinn, online kreilly@post.edu gtricarico@post.edu sinn@post.edu 1890

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

Full-time tuition / nonboarding semester

1,489 NA

$25,538 per year; 10,522, nonboarding

14,372

100 $3,598 annually; $482 200 per three-credit course (2014-2015)

8,858

399 572

7,646

School's operating budget

Type of institution

$2.3 billion

Public university

Public college

$42,320 $21,160, nonboarding semester

$430 million

Private, nonsectarian university

44 493

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

WND

Private, proprietary university

$9,600, in-state boarding; $21,870 out-of-state boarding; $4,900 in-state, $218 million nonboarding; $10,935, out-of-state nonboarding

Public university offering 117 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools

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

6,788

439 593

John J. Petrillo Kevin O'Sullivan enroll@sacredheart.edu 1963

6,113

263 499

$36,920 $18,460, nonboarding

$158 million

Private nonprofit, Roman Catholic university

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

4,524

266 312

$44,250, per year $725 per credit

WND

Private, nonprofit, Jesuit university

Neil Albert Salonen Karissa Peckham admit@bridgeport.edu 1927

4,435

127 407

$28,800 per year NA

$95 million

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

4,250

205 388

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

1,843

74 295

1,515

48 140

5,781

429 NA

$66,172 per year; $48,100, nonboarding

354 498

$33,740, per year; $48,098, including room NA • Undergraduate Degrees and board

263 NA

$17,165 per semester; • Digital and Social Media Courses/Certificate room and board costs $226 million Private university vary depending on residential life charges • Healthcare Workshops/Certificate

Julia McNamara Melissa Ulery, interim director admissions@albertus.edu 1925 Shirley Ann Jackson Admissions committee info@ewp.rpi.edu 1824 • Traditional MBA Walter Harrison Richard Zeiser • Executive MBA uofhart@hartford.edu 1957

Gabelli School of Business

Westchester University of New Haven

Full-time/ part-time faculty

5,274

Graduate School of Education

Steven H. Kaplan • Educational Leadership (EdD) Kevin Phillips • Childhood Education5,048 (MST) admissions@newhaven.edu 1920 • Bilingual Education (MST)

Private, nonprofit,

independent university Academic excellence at our Westchester address. $5,587 per semester, in-state; $11,722 per semester, out-of-state

Public university

Take advantage of Fordham’s prestigious graduate, $3,866 per year WND Community college NA undergraduate, and professional $29,160, per year; Independent, coeducational, development programs. evening and grad liberal arts college. Catholic WND programs vary

college in Dominican tradition

Technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

Opportunities for adult learners

independent, nonsectarian, coeducational

This list is a sampling of colleges and universities located within the region. If youof would likeService to include your institution in our next list, Graduate School Social • Post Baccalaureate Pre-Med/Pre-Health Program please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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BY JOHN R. NOLON

Smart growth and the new downtown dream

hile single-family home sales are rebounding and office parks being renovated — aspects of the market that are familiar urban neighborhoods are catching up and fueling the economy by spiking construction and retail jobs, increasing real estate sales, brokerage commissions, financing, title coverage and providing urban amenities to newly formed households looking for lively and livable places to work and live. These efforts in the cities and villages that host our colleges, hospitals, affordable housing, restaurants and entertainment venues make both themselves and traditional suburban development more viable. Workers and residents, for example, are attracted to a transformed mixed-use office park on the Platinum Mile when they can access the shopping, night life and services available in a rejuvenating White Plains, Tarrytown or Port Chester. Our region is not alone in this transformation. In many places, urban development of this type is called smart growth, a term coined to describe the radical changes in state policy in Maryland at the hand of former Gov. Parris Glendening. He invested state funds in priority growth areas to foster new development and in conservation areas to preserve natural resources. Smart growth is criticized by some as being too vague but the reverse is true. It is very precise. Consistent with market trends, private investors and governments simply decide to grow and invest in designated growth areas and where to conserve, preserving the natural environment that is essential for ecological services, public health, and livability. There is nothing vague about it. This is a market-driven trend caused by changing demographics and aided by private-public partnerships that involve all sectors of the private market and a surprisingly well-coordinated effort on the part of the federal, state, and local governments. What was barely perceptible in the real estate market 15 years ago is rapidly becoming a booming business. Developers make it clear that they will invest in this new market but only where local mayors and councils are champions of economic development, where a clear local vision for development is in place, and where the local land use approval process works efficiently. Several of our cities and villages are leading the effort to attract development. Many real estate companies are transforming themselves into developers of mixed-use complexes, transit-oriented buildings, and sustainable neighborhoods. Those who serve real estate development are paying attention, changing their business models as needed to get ahead of and capitalize on this trend.

Local governments set the stage for the zoning that permits smart growth by developing a vision for their future in a comprehensive plan, transit area plan or local waterfront revitalization plan. Zoning that conforms to these plans makes it clear what type of investments will be approved. When this is complemented with a project review process that is transparent and predictable, the locality becomes development-ready and developers are all the more interested in investing there. These plans regulations, and streamlined approval processes are clues to the market as to future opportunities. Gradually over the past few years the policies of the state of New York have caught up with our smart-growth developers and their municipal allies. The state has adopted a smart-growth infrastructure plan, new

energy plan and vision, complete street infrastructure policy, Main Street program, climate-smart communities program, and transit-oriented development policies and programs. Together, these state efforts create a clear target for local governments and developers to address. Nearly $800 million are made available annually through nearly a dozen state agencies, awarding projects that hit this mark. Here are some examples of those smartgrowth projects in Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley: ■ The local waterfront revitalization plan in the city of Peekskill and the rezoning of land around the Metro-North station there where city-owned parking lots provide potential for new transit-oriented development. ■ An urban renewal plan nearing adop-

tion in the village of Brewster, one of the first urban municipalities in decades to adopt such a plan, which will also lead to the transformation of the downtown adjacent to the Metro-North station. ■ The initiation of a no-nonsense planning effort in the city of White Plains that will yield new ideas about how properties in the White Plains Multimodal Transportation Center neighborhood can be redeveloped to create an inviting gateway and new development opportunities. ■ The partnership between developers RD/RXR and the city of New Rochelle to use city-owned land and a newly adopted downtown renewal plan and zoning to jump-start the redevelopment of a large area centered on the Metro-North station in the downtown » SMART GROWTH, page 17

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sinn@post.edu 1890

Southern Connecticut State University

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

Sacred Heart University

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

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

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

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

Fairfield University

University of Bridgeport

Western Connecticut State University

Housatonic Community College

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

Not ranked

Albertus Magnus College

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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

University of Hartford

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

University of New Haven

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

degree online

Mary A. Papazian Alex Haakonsen, Lisa Galvin caputom3@southernct.edu 1893 John J. Petrillo Kevin O'Sullivan enroll@sacredheart.edu 1963

THE LIST 6,788

439 593

Colleges & Universities

$9,600, in-state boarding; $21,870 out-of-state boarding; $4,900 in-state, $218 million nonboarding; $10,935, out-of-state nonboarding

Public university offering 117 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools

6,113

263 499

$36,920 $18,460, nonboarding

$158 million

Private nonprofit, Roman Catholic university

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

4,524

266 312

$44,250, per year $725 per credit

WND

Private, nonprofit, Jesuit university

Neil Albert Salonen Karissa Peckham admit@bridgeport.edu 1927

4,435

127 407

$28,800 per year NA

$95 million

Private, nonprofit, independent university

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

4,250

205 388

$5,587 per semester, in-state; $11,722 per semester, out-of-state

Public university

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

1,843

74 295

$3,866 per year NA

WND

Community college

1,515

48 140

$29,160, per year; evening and grad programs vary

WND

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

5,781

429 NA

$66,172 per year; $48,100, nonboarding

Technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

5,274

354 498

$33,740, per year; $48,098, including room and board

independent, nonsectarian, coeducational

5,048

263 NA

$17,165 per semester; room and board costs vary depending on residential life charges

$226 million

Private university

Julia McNamara Melissa Ulery, interim director admissions@albertus.edu 1925 Shirley Ann Jackson Admissions committee info@ewp.rpi.edu 1824 Walter Harrison Richard Zeiser uofhart@hartford.edu 1957 Steven H. Kaplan Kevin Phillips admissions@newhaven.edu 1920

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Smart growth — » From page 15

and opening up project opportunities for RD/RXR and existing owners - developments that meet the new market’s hunger for sustainable neighborhoods. ■ Several large-scale development efforts underway in Yonkers and Mount Vernon that now seem a reality in neighborhoods that the public sector has been trying to revitalize for decades. ■ In the northern part of the market area, Poughkeepsie and Newburgh both have become more development-ready through a variety of efforts including creating a land bank, revitalizing in-rem properties, selective demolitions, rezoning, and creating downtown revitalization plans attuned to the needs of the emerging market. In Fairfield County similar smart growth efforts are underway. In Stamford, Building and Land Technology is transforming the former 500,000-square-foot Pitney Bowes facil-

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ity overlooking Long Island Sound. This is use South Norwalk neighborhood. The building, constructed in 1972, is an exciting component of the developer’s Silicon Harbor project, a “live, work, play” undergoing a complete renovation by Capital development that features offices, stores, res- Equities Group, a private real estate investtaurants and 2,360 residential apartments in ment firm working in the mixed-use SoNo neighborhood. Capital Equities Group is nine buildings. The state of Connecticut is helping rede- cooperating with the city to make improvevelopment in older industrial areas with a ments to a park adjacent to the building and new grant program that will spur brownfield to construct landscaping beds on the lot redevelopment throughout Connecticut. in front of the building. The company foreThe program will be administered by the sees similar external improvements at other Connecticut Department of Economic and properties it owns adjacent to this project. These are all examples of what happens Community Development. Grants are intended to help communities develop implemen- when local plans and zoning designate pritation plans for remediating and redevelop- ority growth districts and developers and ing clusters of brownfield sites. As in New municipalities form partnerships to develop York, this is one of several state programs intelligently in them. What is smart about designed to revitalize urban neighborhoods, these projects, in addition to being sensitive downtowns, and waterfront districts for to powerful new market trends and utilizbusinesses, housing, and public amenities ing existing infrastructure, is that they also greatly reduce, on a per household basis, that will generate jobs and revenues. In Norwalk, CBRE Group’s Westchester/ water consumption, energy use, materiFairfield County office is marketing a als needed, and impervious coverage that 190,000-square-foot, 13-story building, to be causes storm water runoff and flooding. also be4:32 more particucalled SoNo Place, in the revitalizing, mixed- They 1can SCSU_MBA_CPA_Fairfield_7.375x7.125.qxp_Layout 12/15/15 PM affordable, Page 1

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owners to access resources normally hidden in what Martin acknowledged are sometimes difficult-to-approach government services. “If we were a corporation trying to make money, the level of service we have as a government to help people get their various licenses and permits and whatnot — we would go out of business pretty fast,” he said. The portal was created in the summer of 2015 under the direction of Thomas Madden, director economic development for Stamford, and a team of six student interns. According to intern and UCONN student Stephen Strosser, the site is a first for any municipality in the state to provide a full complement of resources, from the permits and licenses required to start a business to marketing and financial resources for growing and maintaining it. “This is a step-by-step instruction manual for how you can start your business,” Strosser said.

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have been created in this country since the bottom of the recession, 90 percent of them have been created in small businesses,” Murphy said. Both Murphy and Martin emphasized that among all the talk of General Electric’s departure from Fairfield, job gains have been overshadowed for companies like Synchrony Financial and the thousands of jobs produced by small business. “They are on track for adding 400 jobs,” Martin From left, Stamford Mayor David Martin, Small Business Portal intern Stephen said of Synchrony. “I think Strosser, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and state Rep. Caroline Simmons, DStamford. Photo by Reece Alvarez we are doing fine. We have more financial services jobs in Stamford today than just Multiple tiers of government were represented via the participation of U.S. Sen. Chris before the recession started.” Getting ahead of the stream of local Murphy, D-Conn., and state Rep.Caroline Simmons, D-Stamford, at the roundtable and national bad press on the county was a concern raised by members of the small with Martin. “If you think about all the jobs that business community in tandem with how

Stamford is marketing itself to attract and promote business. “We chop this state up into tiny little districts,” Martin said. “The ability for these municipalities to cooperate together is extremely limited and as a result we all under invest. So the city of Stamford does nothing in marketing. I wish I had more money, but even if I did I wouldn’t do enough because I can’t afford to market for the benefit of Greenwich and Norwalk and everybody else.” He added that there is entrenched bias in the established media sources, but despite these headwinds, Martin was optimistic for Stamford’s future as a leader in Connecticut, where, he said, it currently generates significantly more economic activity than any other city in the state. “I think Stamford is exceeding phenomenally well against a structural organization that is very much bias against it,” he said. “We don’t have it all worked out, there are lots of places where we need to improve the way we do things, not just to save money, but to make it easier for people to succeed — who have the right to succeed.”

2016 recession? Not likely, says economist BY REECE ALVAREZ ralvarez@westfairinc.com

here has been a notably rocky start to 2016 in financial circles — China’s stock market and oil prices tanking in tandem — but a leading economist with the state’s largest business organization cautions that rumors of a pending 2016 recession are exaggerated. “The sky is not falling,” wrote Connecticut Business and Industry Association vice president and economist, Pete Gioia in his Jan. 28 report. “Yes, Moody’s has upped the probability that our economy will fall into a recession over the next six months, raising the risk from 13 percent (in November) to 16 percent (in December),” he said. “Hardly cause for alarm.” Contrary to headlines amplifying a chorus of recession fears, Gioia predicts the U.S. economy will grow at a rate of 2.5 percent this year, with no recession. “It is far likelier,” he said. “While there are definite losers in the economy — think oil producers in the central United States — by and large, Main Street and consumers are

doing just fine. Credit is abundant and there’s moderate growth in jobs and in the housing market.” However, he cautions that China’s economic woes warrant vigilance, particularly if the country’s decline continues. Homing in on the Fairfield County economy, Chris Bruhl, president and CEO of The Business Council of Fairfield County, said reports of a looming recession, particularly regarding a downturn in the wake of General Electric’s plans to relocate its headquarters out of the county, are greatly exaggerated. “Connecticut is a state that has continuously readapted its economy over several centuries,” Bruhl said. “It may take us a while to wake up to the urgency of change, but we always have.” One of the biggest challenges facing the county in 2016 will be making sure its companies have the talent to meet the growing demand for digital expertise, he said. Bruhl cited companies such as New Oak Capital, Indeed and the county’s newest unicorn (a company valued at more than $1 billion) Datto, all of which have opened offices in Fairfield County in recent years as they

have expanded. “These three companies are going to need 350 highly paid, digital workers of all kinds from big data to coders,” he said. “We are seeing transition — a rebalancing — that will lead to growth, but it is not going to be explosive growth in 2016.” While opportunity abounds, Bruhl said Gioia is correct in his caution of economic headwinds concerning China and volatility in global oil markets. “We are not going to have four percent growth, but between two and three sounds completely reasonable,” Bruhl said. Gioia’s forecast follows the 2015 CBIA/ Farmington Bank 4th Quarter Economic and Credit Availability Survey, which found almost 90 percent of Connecticut business leaders anticipate continued modest growth in their businesses this year. Shadowing Gioia’s assertions on credit availability, the report found 87 percent of respondents reported being able to satisfy all their borrowing needs, up from 79 percent last quarter. Also, more than a quarter (27 percent) reported their business using earnings to finance operations, up from 11 percent last quarter.

“These are some of the most encouraging signs that the economy is turning around,” said Gioia. “They are significant because investment, the ability to get and meet capital needs, sustains that expected employment boost.” The CBIA reports the survey also found: ■ 62 percent of respondents are making capital investments, mainly to improve production or sales, trim operational costs, and invest in technology; ■ 83 percent report credit availability is not a problem; 94 percent have had no changes in lending terms; ■ 31 percent describe the Connecticut lending climate as good or excellent, while 50 percent consider it average; ■ 94 percent were able to fully or partially meet borrowing needs over the last three months; and ■ 69 percent own their firm’s building or real estate in Connecticut. The Farmington Bank Credit Availability Index, which speaks to the health of Connecticut’s credit markets, also showed improvement this quarter in current conditions and future expectations with a rating of 64.2, up from 61.1 last quarter.

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A Theater’s Eye There’s something happening in the theater arts world in Fairfield County and Kristin Huffman, Broadway performer and master teaching artist, spotted an opportunity to bridge and elevate our local communities five years ago. Kristin founded New Paradigm Theatre Company Inc. as a platform to synergistically foster creative leaders guided by highly trained Broadway, film and television eyes. Fast forward to 2016, Kristin’s mission remains focused and her artistic vision is sharp, with an objective that’s part arts equity and part adding to the joy of live theater. “Connecticut has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the arts,” wrote Sherry Shamer Cohen of BroadwayWorld.com in a recent profile. “What makes The New Paradigm Theatre different from others? A lot, actually.” As a performing arts nonprofit, NPT remains collaborative and true to the study of personality and human behavior. Its theater arts education programs enhance a student’s complete intelligence through classes, seminars and workshops, placing the student side by side with a master professional, who combines artistic techniques with experiential and project-based learning activities. This transformative platform of professionals and students, working collaboratively, fosters creative and critical reasoning skills. Such skills are indeed necessary for problem solving, global thinking and leadership growth — all for the benefit of a sustainable, harmonious community. Its professional productions are designed as “theater shows on the move” with a limitless community reach and endless collaborations with community-based organizations, nonprofit theaters and school districts. This year Kristin Huffman will produce a musical with a Fairfield County twist — it will include Broadway leads and student performers that will be scholarship based. Alongside the production, a film documentary will record the youth’s production experience. This will be big! BuildOn, Bridgeport Council of Churches and the United Way of Coastal Fairfield are a few of NPT’s community-based partnerships that will help advance the organization’s sustainable harmony initiatives throughout Fairfield County. It will all kick off with a bold musical opening in the second half of the year. Stay tuned by visiting nptheatre.org. Michelle A. Hopson, acting managing director and CEO New Paradigm Theatre Company Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email info@CulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

Museum Exhibitions Focus on Hunger and Habitat Destruction The Housatonic Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of two new installation pieces by New York artists Mary Giehl and Kim Waale, with an opening reception for the artists Thursday, Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. There will be an informal gallery talk by the artists 5:30-6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. “Rice Is Life,” Giehl’s work, is the visual manifestation of world hunger. She uses rice, the main food staple for people around the globe, as a sculptural medium. Giehl’s work beautifully documents the largest populations within developing nations such as sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean that depend on rice as the mainstay of their diet. Kim Waale’s work, “Simulacrutopia (again),” leads us on a melancholy journey to a “make-believe” environment that bears no relationship to the real one. With both artists using maps to orient the viewers, the installations are intended to raise awareness about our relationship to the environment. Both exhibits will be on view Feb. 12-March 18. On March 18, the last day of the show, from noon-5:30 p.m, the public is invited to bring a canned food item to be donated to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and in return will receive one of the bowls from the “Rice Is Life” installation to keep. For

more information, visit the museum’s website at hcc.commnet.edu/artmuseum/.

A Tranquil View: Works by John C Traynor at Sorelle Gallery Sorelle Gallery Fine Art is delighted to announce its ﬁrst exhibition of 2016, “A Tranquil View,” Works by John C. Traynor,” on display Feb. 11-March 14. Please join the artist for an opening reception Thursday, Feb. 11, 5-8 p.m. Traynor will be on hand to give an enlightening lecture on his painting methods, philosophies and his extensive art-fueled travels. Traynor is an internationally acclaimed American impressionist painter renowned for his masterful, distinctive use of color and light. Establishing atmosphere and mood through composition, pigment and painterly texture is essential to Traynor’s process. His painting style references 19th century painters and the Dutch Masters. Constant travel and painting on location is a prime source of inspiration for his landscapes. Traynor studied ﬁgure painting at the Art Students League of New York as a merit scholar with Frank Mason. In Vermont, he continued his art studies with Mason and Carroll N. Jones Jr, and later received sculpture instruction from Brother Jerome Cox in Florence, Italy. Traynor’s artwork is seen in more than 1,000 private and public collections in the U.S. and abroad. The Sorelle Gallery, at 84 Main St. in New Canaan, specializes in a wide variety of contemporary art from both emerg-

ing and established artists. The experienced staﬀ serves both residential and corporate customers. The gallery oﬀers monthly exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations that are designed to showcase important talents. For more information, visit the website sorellegallery.com.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record ATTACHMENTS RELEASED Russo, Louis, New Fairfield. Released by Anne Jasorkowski. $38,527 in favor of HBR Danbury LLC. Property: 11 Hammond Road, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 11.

BANKRUPTCIES Severed Realty Co., P.O. Box 306, Trumbull. Chapter 7. Assets: $100,000 to $500,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Type of business: Limited liability company. Case no. 5:16cv-500095. Filed Jan. 22.

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COMMERCIAL A Team General Contracting and Development LLC, contractor for Bellwether R.E. Capital LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 717 Atlantic St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $230,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Aivalis Holdings LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations to an existing commercial space at 1372 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. BLT Management LLC, contractor for Two Harbor Point Square LLC. Add an illuminated sign to an existing single-family residence at 100 Washington Blvd., Unit S2, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Danbury Automotive, contractor for CM Realty 2 LLC. Add new sidewalks to the property of an existing commercial space at 52 Newtown, Danbury. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bill Fallon c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 3 Westchester Park Drive, Suite G7 White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: (914)694-3600 Fax: (914)694-3680

DDI General Contracting, contractor for Red Lobster Restaurant. Remodel the restrooms in an existing commercial space at 34 Backus Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Jan. 12. Elite Contractors LLC, contractor for Charles J. Troccolo Jr. Change use of ownership at an existing commercial space at 59 Federal Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 21. Islamic Society of Western, contractor for self. Add a two-story addition to an existing commercial space at 388 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $827,748. Filed Jan. 21. KBE Building Corp., Farmington, contractor for The Housing Authority of the City of Stamford. Construct a new mixed-use commercial building at 215 Stillwater Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $21.5 million. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Lamanna & Sons LLC, Newtown, contractor for Saint John Urban Development Corp. Reduce an existing commercial space to its core at 873 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $415,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Lin, Linqing, contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Remove and replace the sheetrock on an existing commercial space at 7 Backus Ave Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 19. Magna Construction Limited, Stamford, contractor for Canal Street Partners LLC. Perform an interior renovation in an existing commercial space at 700 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Magnifico, Giuseppe, et al., contractor for self. Add an illuminated sign to an existing single-family residence at 480 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Moody-Fantel Properties Inc., contractor for self. Construct a new self-storage building in the property of an existing commercial space at Shelter Rock Road, Building 1, Danbury. Estimated cost: $185,904. Filed Jan. 21. Moody-Fantel Properties Inc., contractor for self. Construct a new self-storage building in the property of an existing commercial space at Shelter Rock Road, Building 2, Danbury. Estimated cost: $364,062. Filed Jan. 21.

Moody-Fantel Properties Inc., contractor for self. Construct a new self-storage building in the property of an existing commercial space at Shelter Rock Road, Building 3, Danbury. Estimated cost: $364,062. Filed Jan. 21. MS Holdings LLC, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 550 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $105,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Murgatroyd, Michael, contractor for Boehringer Ingelheim. Install new light poles in an existing commercial space at 39 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 14. Northeast Tent Productions, contractor for Stamford Yacht Club. Install temporary tents on the property of an existing commercial space for a special event at 97 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. RBS Americas Property Corp., Stamford, contractor for self. Add an exterior roof sign to an existing commercial space at 600 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $132,250. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Site Acquisitions Inc., contractor for Southern New England Telephone Co. Remove and replace existing antennas at an existing commercial building at 555 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Skanska USA Building Inc., contractor for The Stamford Hospital. Demolish an office building attached to the hospital at 166 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $362,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. The Deluca Construction Co., contractor for Grace M. Lasalandra. Add a new roof onto an existing commercial space at 229 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22.

RESIDENTIAL A Ernest Bothwell, Norwalk, contractor for Jean Bothwell. Remove the Bilco door and install a new door at 139 Woodward Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 16. Andrzejewski, Lukasz, Stamford, contractor for self. Create a bedroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 50 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Avozhieva, Denitsa, et al., contractor for self. Remove the closet in an existing single-family residence at 0 Summer St., Unit S1381B, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22.

Balek Construction LLC, contractor for Phyllis Finn. Expand a deck on an existing single-family residence at 631 Long Ridge Road, Unit 34A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $76,560. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Barney, Kenneth A., contractor for Edwin Schrijvers Trust. Add to an existing single-family residence at 14 Smoke Hill Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Bernadini, David, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing singlefamily residence at 80 Route 39, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 22. Cofone, Thomas J., et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Build a roof over the patio of an existing single-family residence at 197 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Coletti, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a deck extension on the property of an existing single-family residence not connected to the house at 3 Whipstick, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,200. Filed Dec. 16.

Liebel, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 2 Columbia Drive, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,700. Filed Dec. 24. Nurzia Const. Corp., New Fairfield, contractor for self. Repair the roof of an existing single-family residence at 14 Sherry Lane, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,900. Filed Dec. 24. Penny, Wong, Stamford, contractor for self. Repair the concrete stoop in an existing single-family residence at 152 Harpischord Turnpike, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Plasencia Cristina, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Convert an existing single-family residence into a two-family residence at 26 Betts Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Plonowski, Mark B., contractor for Karen Mizrachi, et al. Repair an existing single-family residence damaged due to plumbing failure at 22 Vincent Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $38,500. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22.

ECB Realty, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a new structural roof to an existing single-family residence at 9 Brush Hill Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Robles, Erika M., Stamford, contractor for self. Expand the square footage of an existing single-family residence at 354 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15.

Eminente, Loris, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Legalize the bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 10 Sunset, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 23.

Schreyer, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 16 Crestway, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Dec. 16.

Flagship Custom Homes LLC, contractor for Patricia M. O’Connor. Renovate a kitchen in an existing singlefamily residence and install a ground deck at 168 Colonial Road, Unit 8, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,632. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22.

Schreyer, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 40 Hillside, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Forbes, Irma, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace an old pool with a new one at an existing single-family residence at 108 Hannahs Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15. Homeowner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a den to the bedroom in an existing single-family residence at 1B Inglenook, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Dec. 14. Homeowner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a beam to an existing single-family residence at DeMayo, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Dec. 15. Liebel, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 2 Columbia Drive, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,360. Filed Dec. 24.

Sears Home Improvement Products Inc., Rocky Hill, contractor for Jorge M. Lopez, et al. Replace five windows in an existing single-family residence at 44 Hillandale Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,265. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22.

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Sherwood, Maryne, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate bathrooms in a two-family residence and replace the countertops in the kitchens at 223 Fairfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed between Jan. 18 and Jan. 22. Strom Inc., contractor for Robert N. Oudsema III, et al. Finish an exercise room, sauna and bathroom in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 23 Saddle Hill Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Jan. 11 and Jan. 15.

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CECA WELCOMES BADAN Cynthia Badan joined New Canaan-based Competitive Edge College Advisors (CECA) as an educational adviser to students applying to college or considering a “gap year” before college and those applying to private secondary schools. She also works with students looking to enhance their academic and/or athletic credentials. Badan additionally works as a part-time employee of the New Canaan Country School in community development as an athletic coach in the middle and upper schools for field hockey, lacrosse and squash.

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GOOD THINGS HAPPENING BRIGHTON HEALTH GROUP ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP Stamford-based Brighton Health Group (BHG) — a health care enterprise building products that align the interests of health care providers, employer and other plan sponsors, families and payers — appointed Simeon Schindelman as CEO of Brighton Health Plan Services. Schindelman has assumed authority over all aspects of Brighton Health Plan Services, including both MagnaCare and a new commercial platform that is in early-stage development. Joseph Berardo Jr., former MagnaCare CEO, will continue to serve on the BHG board of directors and in an advisory role to Schindelman. Schin-

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delman held previous positions as chairman and CEO at Bloom Health

and in executive roles at Medica Health Plans and UnitedHealthcare.

UWWC ENCOURAGES FREE TAX HELP Danbury-based United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) encourages residents earning $62,000 or less to use a free, online tax preparation service to access tax credits. MyFreeTaxes, a mobile-optimized software program allowing free federal and state tax preparation and filing in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., saves fil-

ers an average $200 in fees by using the platform. Files can enter data into the MyFreeTaxes site anytime from anywhere, making it easy to update the documents from home, at work or on mobile devices. MyFreeTaxes is provided by United Way, with the support of a grant from the Walmart Foundation.

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THE BRUCE FEATURES THE ‘EVOLUTION OF BEAUTY’ Greenwich’s Bruce Museum is featuring Richard Prum, who will discuss “The Evolution of Beauty,” Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich. Focusing on the connections between art and science, the talk is part of the annual Marjorie Sims Lawrence Memorial Lecture Series. Prum is the director of the Franke Program in Sciences and the Humanities; William Robertson Coe Professor of Ornithology, Yale University; and head curator of vertebrate zoology, Peabody Museum of Natural History. The event begins 6:30 p.m. with

SIOR AWARDS UCONN SCHOLARSHIPS The Connecticut/Western Massachusetts Chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) announced the University of Connecticut (UCONN) scholarship recipients for the 2015-2016 academic year. A total $11,000 was awarded to four students from UCONN’s School of Business, all majoring in real estate

and urban economics. The scholarships are funded by the chapter-sponsored Samuel F. Pierson and Carl F. Traub scholarships, with matching dollars provided by The SIOR Foundation. The scholarship recipients are: Francesca Michel, Brendan Moore, Abigail Murphy and Alexandra Michaud.

GREENWICH CHAMBER HOLDS NETWORKING EVENT Richard Prum

light refreshments, followed by the 7 p.m. lecture. For more, visit info@brucemuseum.org.

NATHANIEL WITHERELL HAS A NEW CHAIRMAN The Nathaniel Witherell, the town of Greenwich’s short-term rehabilitation and skilled-nursing facility, announced that David G. Ormsby, a member of its board of directors since 2004 and its chairman for the past 10 years, is resigning. The board of directors elected Larry Simon, a member of the board, to succeed Ormsby as its chairman. From 2000-2011, Simon served on the Greenwich

Board of Estate and Taxation and has previously served on the boards of Greenwich Land Trust, United Way of Greenwich, the Bruce Museum and the League of Women Voters. He was a cofounder and officer of Health Management Systems, a coordinator of benefits for Medicare and Medicaid programs in more than 40 states, from 1974 until his retirement in 1997.

EOS PARTNERING WITH OPERATION FUEL East Hartford-based Environmental Office Solutions (EOS) and Hartford-based Operation Fuel are partnering to promote recycling and reduce landfill waste, while helping Connecticut residents who need energy assistance. EOS will donate to Operation Fuel when businesses and organizations collect used print cartridges (inkjet and laser/toner cartridges) for EOS to recycle. The amount of the do-

nation will be determined by the type and quantity of cartridges collected by EOS. Operation Fuel is a nonprofit providing emergency assistance through its statewide network of fuel banks to lower-income working families and individuals, the elderly and disabled individuals who are in financial crisis. Companies and organizations that want to participate should contact Brian Marconi at bmarconi@eosusa.com.

TAWA INDIAN CUISINE RELOCATES Tawa Cuisine is moving to a larger, more versatile space in the Glenbrook neighborhood of Stamford, from its original location in downtown Stamford. A Summer Street restaurant since 2010, Tawa has prepared home-style Indian cuisine

for patrons in its two-story space. The move to 487 Glenbrook Road affords Tawa a larger space, private parking and an outdoor patio component for Chef Kausik Roy to provide more offerings. For more, visit tawaonline.com.

Marcia O’Kane, president and CEO, Greenwich Chamber, and Joe Gurrera, owner, Citarella. Photo provided by Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce held its first networking event of the year at Greenwich-based Citarella, a seafood market. The crowd of more than 200 represented a record attendance. The event, held Thursday, Jan. 27, included tasting and carving stations of cheese, internation-

al wines, artisanal pizza, sushi, poached salmon, lasagna, fresh-squeezed juice, handmade mozzarella and desserts. All attendees were eligible to win prizes, including tickets to the Greenwich Symphony and monogrammed tote bags. (See story page 6.)

SUSAN G. KOMEN APPOINTS NEW CEO Farmington’s Susan G. Komen Southern New England — one of more than 100 affiliates of Susan G. Komen, a network of breast cancer survivors and activists — appointed Lori van Dam of Newton, Mass,. as its new CEO. She has served as the interim CEO for the organization since October. Komen New England is a recent merger between the Connecticut and Massachusetts affiliates of Susan G. Komen. A graduate of Swarthmore College, van Dam has held leadership roles in both forprofit and nonprofit organizations, including as president of CC Newco, an international au

DATES FEB. 9

Women’s Business Development Council is featuring “Launch Pad: Get Started on Your Business Plan,” a workshop to instruct participants how to move from the working stage to the developmental stage, 6-8 p.m., Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Avenue Extension, West Side Campus, Room 208, Danbury. WBDC is also featuring “Things Your Parents Never Taught You: Building Personal Credit,” a workshop on building/improving credit, 6-8 p.m., WBDC, 184 Bedford St., Suite 201, Stamford. For more, visit ctwbdc.org. The Connecticut Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization is hosting its “Key Executive Program” for an interactive day of education and inspiration, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stamford Campus of the University of Connecticut, University Conference Center, 1 University Place, Stamford. For more, visit eoct.org. SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Darien Library will present “Your Elevator Speech,” a complimentary small-business workshop, 6-8 p.m., Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

FEB. 11 Ridgefield Playhouse features Bebel Gilberto, a multi-Grammynominated singer-songwriter, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795. Women’s Business Development Council features “Exploring Entrepreneurship,” a seminar about exploring the option of entrepreneurship, 6-8 p.m., Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10 Progress Drive, Second floor, Shelton. For more, visit ctwbdc.org.

Lori van Dam

pair program, and as president of PlanettRan, a company providing

chauffeured transportation in hybrid vehicles.

CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION NAMES PRESIDENT Hartford’s Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation named David Kinahan as the new foundation president. Kinahan will assume his responsibilities as president on Jan. 18, 2016. Kinahan has 25 years experience in development,

volunteer and management spanning health care, academia and research-based organizations. Previously, he served as the vice president of development at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

SCORE Fairfield County and cosponsors the Wilton Library and Wilton Chamber of Commerce present “Don’t Get Done in By Email,” a complimentary smallbusiness workshop, 6-8 p.m., Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Bud Freund and Matt Baier. For more, visit scorefairfieldcounty.org.

FEB. 12 Ridgefield Playhouse features country musician Phil Vassar, as part of his #noPHILter tour, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. For more, call the box office at 203-438-5795.

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FACTS 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 AK Contracting Inc., et al., Southport. Filed by David J. Rainey, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: D’Agosto & Howe LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he 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 warn people about the icy conditions on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and any other legal or equitable relief that the court may deem justified. Case no. FST-cv16-6054645-S. Filed Jan. 19. Candlelight Terrace Association Inc., Shelton. Filed by Sandra Semper, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Skyers, Skyers & Harrell LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a slippery sidewalk by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to maintain the sidewalk in a reasonable condition. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6054738-S. Filed Jan. 22. Ganim’s Garden Center & Florist LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Nick’s Carting Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Fournier Law Firm LLC, New Haven. 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 trash removal services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $23,274 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, attorney’s fees, costs of suit, interest and such other and further relief in law or equity as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv16-6054724-S. Filed Jan. 22.

Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Kim S. Chung, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6054715-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Petsmart Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Katherine Kingston, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pamela Mourges, Moore, O’Brien & Foti, Middlebury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a slippery floor in a store owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to maintain the floor on their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6054729-S. Filed Jan. 22.

Geiger Landscaping LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Madison Supply Co LLC, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Abraham M. Hoffman, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $5,513 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney’s fees, court costs and post judgment interest. Case no. FST-cv16-6054635-S. Filed Jan. 19.

Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by John Champagney, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Louis A. Rubano, Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, 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 judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6054666-S. Filed Jan. 19.

Granite State Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by 938 Crescent Avenue LLC and Seaview Plastic Recycling Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michael S. Lynch, Bai, Pollock, Blueweiss & Mulcahey PC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant insured a building owned by the plaintiffs. The pipes allegedly burst in the building, yet the defendant has allegedly failed to pay out insurance under contract. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other relief as the court deems proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6054736-S. Filed Jan. 22. Kat Burki Inc., Westport. Filed by Creative Media Marketing Inc., New York, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari LLC, Hamden. 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 public relation services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $28,418 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, attorney’s fees, costs of suit, interest and such other and further relief in law or equity as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv16-6054714-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Romeo Construction, Danbury. Filed by Gwendolyn D. Harrell, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: D’Agosto & Howe LLC, Shelton. 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 its employees in that they failed to warn people about the icy conditions on their premises and failed to perform a proper inspection of their premises. The plaintiff claims monetary damages and any other legal or equitable relief that the court may deem justified. Case no. FST-cv16-6054678-S. Filed Jan. 19. Swim Seventy LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Enviroshield Inc., Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas L. Kanasky Jr., Bridgeport. 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 environmental remediation services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $26,238 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims attorney’s fees, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief in law or equity as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-cv16-6054700-S. Filed Jan. 20.

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FIGURES Wade’s Dairy Inc., et al., Westport. Filed by Anita Clinton-Briley and James Briley, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Nicole L. Augenti LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that they were hit by a car driven by an employee of the defendants and owned by the defendants. The plaintiffs claim monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6054638-S. Filed Jan. 19.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Family Practice Dentistry and Laser Dental Care LLC, et al., Westport. Filed by Deanna DiVincenzo, Redding. Plaintiff’s attorney: Silver, Golub & Teitell LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendants alleging that they acted outside the scope of their dental practice and provided care outside of the scope of their dental practice. As a result, plaintiff allegedly died from taking vertigo medication prescribed to him by the defendants. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any further relief in law or equity, which may appertain. Case no. DBD-cv16-6018993-S. Filed Jan. 20. Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Roopa Goswami, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Piazza, Simmons & Grant LLC, Stamford. 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 judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. DBD-cv16-6018971-S. Filed Jan. 19.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT Atlantic Asset Management Group LLC, Hartford. Filed by Source Capital Group Inc., Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Stephen J. Curley, Stamford. 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 asset management fees for the asset management services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding balance of $21,214 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, interest, costs and such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Case no. FST-cv16-6027441-S. Filed Jan. 19.

Callari Auto Group, et al., Darien. Filed by Michael Nedder, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nedder & Associates LLC, Darien. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of warranty suit against the defendants alleging that he purchased a car from the defendants, which had a disengaged piston. The plaintiff’s insurance carrier has refused to pay for the repair and stated that the vehicle suffered from a mechanical failure not covered by insurance. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, attorney’s fees, costs, punitive damages and any other relief as in law and equity may appertain. Case no. FST-cv16-6027429-S. Filed Jan. 19. JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, et al., Hartford. Filed by Connecticut Mason Contractors Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Michelson, Kane, Royster & Barger PC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that the plaintiff agreed to provide materials and labor in exchange for payment. The plaintiff has filed a mechanic’s lien on the premises to secure payment of $78,537, yet has not been paid. The plaintiff claims $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6027485-S. Filed Jan. 22. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Nikole MacDonald, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Carl A. Secola Jr. LLC, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv16-6027451-S. Filed Jan. 20. The Connecticut Light & Power Co., et al., Hartford. Filed by Steven Munchnikoff, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pickel Law Firm LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he tripped on a cord on a sidewalk owned by the defendants and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted their sidewalk to have a cord on it which presented a hazard. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems fair and equitable. Case no. FST-cv16-6027444-S. Filed Jan. 19.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Conair Corp., Stamford. Filed by Man Q. Corp., Taiwan. Plaintiff’s attorney: DiMuro Ginsberg PC, Alexandria, Va. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it offered for sale and sold hair-accessory products, which infringed on the products offered by the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiff claims damages, an injunction enjoining the defendant and preventing it from infringing, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:16-cv-00091-SRU. Filed Jan. 20. Murchkin Inc., Van Nuys, Calif. Filed by Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC and International Refills Company Ltd., Chesterfield, Mo. Plaintiff’s attorney: McCormick, Paulding & Huber, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it offered for sale and sold diaper pale products, which infringed on the products offered by the plaintiff, causing damages. The plaintiffs claim damages, an injunction enjoining the defendant and preventing it from infringing, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:16-cv-00094-VLB. Filed Jan. 21. UAG Fairfield CM LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Michael Pragano, North Haven. Plaintiff’s attorney: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti PC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this job discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that an employee of the defendant told him he couldn’t be promoted due to his age. The plaintiff was allegedly terminated in retaliation for bringing this issue up with his superiors. The plaintiff claims back pay, damages, liquidated damages, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:16-cv-00086-SRU. Filed Jan 20. Wells Fargo Bank and HSH Nordbank AG, New York, N.Y. Filed by Avon Capital Holdings LLC. Plaintiff’s attorney: Leydon & Main Legal Group PC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this tort action suit against the defendants alleging that they agreed to provide $150 million to Fund Elite to finance the purchase and pay premium on life-settlement policies. The plaintiff allegedly paid $60 million to contribute to the life trust and owned 100 percent of the fund. The defendants allegedly kept changing the criteria the submitted policies needed to satisfy and dragged out the refinancing process. The fund allegedly surrendered it assets to the defendants due to the lack of funding and allowed the settlement policies to lapse. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees, costs, prejudgment interest and such other and further relief as in law or equity may pertain. Case no. 3:16-cv-00101-RNC. Filed Jan. 22.

FACTS DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Dimitri, Taranov, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Alan P. Link, Stamford. Property: 15 Stanwick Place, Stamford. Amount: $321,000. Docket no. FST-cv-156024896-S. Filed Jan. 21. Fedorko, Mildred M., et al., Stratford. Appointed committee: Alfred J. Cali, Stratford. Property: 25 Rockaway Ave., Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-13-6036018-S. Filed Jan. 14. Gibbons, Suzanne, Stratford. Appointed committee: Daniel C. Ford, Stratford. Property: 120 Lenox Ave., Stratford. Amount: $150,018. Docket no. FVT-cv-12-6031637-S. Filed Jan. 13. Zoumboulis, Jill, et al., Stamford. Appointed committee: Mary Badoyannis, Stamford. Property: 49 Glenbrook Road, Unit 104, Stamford. Amount: $215,000. Docket no. FST-cv15-6024320-S. Filed Jan. 21.

COMMERCIAL 1075 NA Company LLC, Easton. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 1075 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $131,857. Filed Jan. 22. 112 Prospect Street LLC, Greenwich. Seller: DeFranco & Knight LLC, Stamford. Property: 112 Prospect St., Stamford. Amount: $900,000. Filed Jan. 15. 430 Waterview LLC, Milford. Seller: The Putney Associates LLC, Harrison, N.Y. Property: 430 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. Amount: $2 million. Filed Jan. 14. 56-66 Viaduct Road LLC, Westport. Seller: ISIS Realty Associates Limited Partnership, Stamford. Property: 5666 Viaduct Road, Stamford. Amount: $7.2 million. Filed Jan. 13. 62 Viaduct Road, Westport. Seller: ISIS Realty Associates Limited Partnership, Stamford. Property: 62 Viaduct Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Jan. 13. 65 Freeman LLC, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: HSBC Bank USA NA, Coppell, Texas. Property: 65-67 Freeman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $35,505. Filed Jan. 22. 67 Cedar Drive LLC, Mystic. Seller: Robert Q. Underhill Jr. and Karen O. Underhill, Brookfield. Property: 5 Pine Island, New Fairfield. Amount: $62,000. Filed Dec. 28. 76-86 Viaduct Road, Westport. Seller: Isisters LLC, Norwalk. Property: 7686 Viaduct Road, Stamford. Amount: $11.5 million. Filed Jan. 13.

9 Viaduck Road LLC, Westport. Seller: I-SIS Realty Inc., Stamford. Property: 9 Viaduct Road, Stamford. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 13. Beachwood Properties LLC, Fairfield. Seller: U.S. Bank NA, trustee Coppell, Texas. Property: 211 Fourth Ave., Stratford. Amount: $161,175. Filed Jan. 22. Belgrave Management, Great Neck, N.Y. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 435, Stamford. Amount: $145,000. Filed Jan. 11. Cedar Ridge Construction LLC, Stratford. Seller: Robert W. Dillon, Stratford. Property: 39 Euerle St., Stratford. Amount: $70,000. Filed Jan. 19. Creston Capital LLC, Stratford. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 4221 Main St., Stratford. Amount: $162,800. Filed Jan. 20. ECB Realty LLC, New Fairfield. Seller: 100 Route 37 LLC, Cold Springs, N.Y. Property: 100 Route 37, New Fairfield. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Dec. 24. EMXM LLC, Danbury. Seller: C & I Inc., Danbury. Property: 16 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 4. EMXM LLC, Danbury. Seller: 3 R’s & B General Partnership, Danbury. Property: 18, 20 and 22 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Amount: $2 million. Filed Jan. 4. French Speaking Bethany Free Methodist Church, Stamford. Seller: Friendship Baptist Church of Stamford Inc., Stamford. Property: 145 Lawn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 12. Harriet Property LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Harriet Manor LLC, Stamford. Property: 185 Harriet St., Bridgeport. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 20. Lau Properties LLC, Greenwich. Seller: Patrick K. Kershaw, Del Haven, N.J. Property: Lot 17, Map 862, New Fairfield. Amount: $11,000. Filed Jan. 19.

FIGURES

Panzer Properties Inc., Norwalk. Seller: Kevin Charles Vecsey, Shelton. Property: 99 Abner Court, Unit 99, Bridgeport. Amount: $69,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Akhlaq, Shagufta R. and Numra Akhlaq, Danbury. Grantor: Numra Akhlaq, Danbury. Property: 5 Ellsworth Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 172 Hollister St., Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 12.

Ariano, Robert A., Danbury. Grantor: Robert Ariano and Margaret Ariano, Danbury. Property: 0 Shepard Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 19.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 8 Skyline Drive, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 21.

Bank of America NA, Bridgeport. Grantor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 25 Rockaway Ave., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 14.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Manchester, N.H. Seller: Flagstar Bank FSB, Mich. Property: 280 Roosevelt Ave., Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 14.

Beaver Dam Properties, Hunt Valley, Md. Grantor: Eastern Savings Bank FSB, Hunt Valley, Md. Property: Unit 2 of Lindale Manor, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 20.

Sell My Rentals LLC, Stratford. Seller: Stratford Ave LLC, Hampton, N.H. Property: Lot 18, Map 29, Stratford. Amount: $310,000. Filed Jan. 21.

BLV Living Trust, Stratford. Grantor: Vonette Booker, Stamford. Property: 51 Canaan Road, Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Severed Realty Corp. Seller: Yoney Realty Corp. Property: 679 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 21.

Bond, Danta J. and Digna Torres, Stratford. Grantor: Danta J. Bond, Stratford. Property: 401 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22.

Tiago’s LLC, Danbury. Seller: Stephen Fako, Carol Bennett, JoAnn Baril, Peter Traisci and John P. Renoff, Botsford. Property: 123 Westville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $220,000. Filed Jan. 14. US Commercial Finance LLC, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 753 Stratford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 11. Victorian Woods Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 980 Lindley St., Unit 306E, Bridgeport. Amount: $38,000. Filed Jan. 21.

QUIT CLAIM 1590 Stratford Avenue LLC, Milford. Grantor: Efrain Crespo, Milford. Property: 1590-1596 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22.

Lin Property Management LLC, Flushing, N.Y. Seller: Jerome Dewitt Lee, Red Oak, Texas. Property: 60 Ryan Ave., Stratford. Amount: $100,500. Filed Jan. 20.

2 Milltown Road LLC, New Fairfield. Grantor: Ernest P. Hefferon and Brenda J. Hefferon, New Fairfield. Property: 2 Milltown Road, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Dec. 30.

Pan’s Realty of Shelton LLC, Shelton. Seller: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 265 Dewey St., Stratford. Amount: $100,100. Filed Jan. 13.

56-66 Viaduct Road LLC, Westport. Grantor: ISIS Realty Associates Limited Partnership, Stamford. Property: 56-66 Viaduct Road, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 13. 875 Barnum Avenue LLC, Stratford. Grantor: Antoinette LaReau, Stratford. Property: 875 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22. Adzima, Mary Ellen M. and Matthew R. Adzima, Stratford. Grantor: Mary Ellen M. Adzima, Stratford. Property: 155 Founders Highway, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 11.

Cecunjanin, Ibrahim, Bridgeport. Grantor: Kadrija Cecunjanin, Bridgeport. Property: 185 Bretton St., Unit B-4, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 20. Collazo, Adrion, Stratford. Grantor: Patricia A. Miller, Stratford. Property: 251 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 22. Collazo, Eduardo, Stratford. Grantor: City of Bridgeport. Property: 120124 Orchard St., Bridgeport. Amount: $20,000. Filed Jan. 19. Cree, Conseulo and John R. Cree, Stamford. Grantor: John R. Cree, Stamford. Property: 100 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 12. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Grantor: Bank of America NA, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 69 Cove Road, Unit B18, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 14. Diaz, Gregorio, Stratford. Grantor: Marianita Lopez, Stratford. Property: 16 Chatlos Heights, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 12. DMC Group LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Jose P. Boa, Danbury. Property: 50 Federal Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 14. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 12 Taft St., Stratford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 15. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Highlands Ranch, Colo. Property: 422 Indian Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 20.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 34A Padanaram Road, Unit 120, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 1 Fair Lane, New Fairfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 11 Blaine St., Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Fenstra, Pam and Victoria C. Jarvis, Stamford. Grantor: Victoria C. Jarvis and Pam Fenstra, Stamford. Property: 91 Van Buskirk Ave., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Quicken Loans Inc., Detroit, Mich. Property: 4735 Main St., Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 12. Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Grantor: Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc., Houston, Texas. Property: 88-90 Suggetts Lane, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 20.

Fraser, Carol and Michael Dunn, Stamford. Grantor: Michael Dunn, Stamford. Property: Lot 119, Map 1274, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 11. German, Bruce A. and William G. German, Milford. Grantor: Donald J. German, Stratford. Property: Dock 17 Breakwater Key, Stratford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 15. Vano, Lori and Kenneth G. Vano, Stratford. Grantor: Pamela A. Ghione, Stratford. Property: 25 Colonial Drive, Stratford. Amount: $175,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Employer: SkyWorks Capital, LLC Location: Greenwich, Connecticut SkyWorks Capital LLC seeks a Senior Associate for their Greenwich, Connecticut office. Will assume responsibility for various aspects of consulting, financing or asset management projects, including: overview of the review and management of proprietary databases; reviewing and managing various financial analyses, evaluation models and documentation pertaining to current assignments; overseeing the creation and updating various quantitative and qualitative proprietary research reports; and direct day-to-day management and review of assignment processes, including supervising a team of three analysts, among other responsibilities. Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or related. Must have: Series 7 and Series 63 certification; five years’ experience in modeling financing, operating & ownership structures in the aviation industry, including various lease/ sale-leaseback & export-credit or commercial debt financing, EETC or ETC structures; Five years’ experience in creating & maintaining transaction-specific discounted cash flow models, Mergers & Acquisitions models & comparative company valuation analysis models in the aviation industry; Four years’ experience with aircraft-type specific maintenance programs & procedures & lease return condition compliance analyses; Four years of experience creating and interpreting airline and investor financial statements & reports, including airline route profitability reports; Four years of experience reading & interpreting aircraft maintenance status reports, aircraft appraiser reports & aircraft-related financial documentation; Three years’ experience in working with industry-specific databases such as IATA, The Airline Analyst, Ascend Flightglobal, AVITAS, ASG, Aircraft Value Analysis Company; Three years’ experience analyzing the comparative economics of the different asset types in the aviation space, including regional, narrow body and wide body jets and turpoprop aircraft; and constructing ownership and operating cost models; Three years’ experience in the aviation consulting space, including network & fleet planning, maintenance advisory, business planning, asset finance, fleet & financial restructuring, due diligence & aircraft investment analysis & advisory; Three years’ experience working with quantitative & qualitative issues surrounding a placement of a new aircraft order & any associated terms and conditions. Domestic and international travel up to 50% required. Qualified applicants submit resume by mail only to: Attn: Nancy A. Zajac, SkyWorks Holdings, LLC, 283 Greenwich Ave, 4th Floor Greenwich, CT 06830 and ref: HE-SA.

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FACTS Woelfel, Ellen, Oakville. Grantor: Chris A. Ford, Woodbury. Property: Middle Ledge, Tomac Harbor, Diana Rock, Stamford. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 19. Young, Judith E. and Walter G. Young, Stamford. Grantor: Walter G. Young, Stamford. Property: Lot 7, Map 8102, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 11.

RESIDENTIAL Abilhomme, Cynthia and Woody Eliezer, Stratford. Seller: Scott H. Csizmadia and Terri A. Csizmadia, Stratford. Property: 675 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 11. Agblonon, Fifame Eckarte Ines and Harold Mahunan B. Agblonon, Stamford. Seller: Diane Aquino, Stamford. Property: 192 Richmond Hill, Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $260,000. Filed Jan. 11. Agustin, Marco Tulio, Patterson, N.Y. Seller: Nancy Zook and David Beale, New Fairfield. Property: 7 Satterlee Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $199,000. Filed Dec. 30. Clarke, Adrienn and Thomas Kantor, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 153 State Route 39, New Fairfield. Amount: $225,200. Filed Jan. 20. Corday, Neil, Danbury. Seller: Margaret L. Kraus, Danbury. Property: 63 Brittania Drive, Danbury. Amount: $268,000. Filed Jan. 11. Cordeiro, Mario, Danbury. Seller: George M. Topalis and Bonnie M. Topalis, Ruskin, Fla. Property: 5 Flint Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $288,000. Filed Jan. 11. Cuffaro, Colleen and Michael Cuffaro, Westport. Seller: Joseph W. Schott and Carin-Anna Pfeiffer, Westport. Property: Parcel B, Map 4473, Westport. Amount: $580,000. Filed Jan. 19. Cummins, Kelly Lynn and Frank Rossetti, New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: Jeffrey D. Clachko and Betsy H. Clachko, Westport. Property: 201 Wilton Road, Westport. Amount: $995,000. Filed Jan. 12. Curry, Samantha, Danbury. Seller: Barry O’Connor, Danbury. Property: 151 Shelter Rock Road, Unit 38, Danbury. Amount: $182,500. Filed Jan. 14. Dagostino, Laura, New Windsor, N.Y. Seller: Thomas J. Wiedl Jr., Donna Dirico and James Dirico, Jensen Beach, Fla. Property: Mazur Drive, Danbury. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 12. D’Andrea, Deborah, Stamford. Seller: Arnold D’Andrea, Stamford. Property: Lot 35, Map 4120, Stamford. Amount: $67,000. Filed Jan. 21.

D’Angelo, Elizabeth A., Branford. Seller: TBJT LLC, Fairfield. Property: 220 Clinton Ave., Stratford. Amount: $347,250. Filed Jan. 15. DeMeo, Anthony, New York, N.Y. Seller: 36 Whitney LLC, Westport. Property: 36 Whitney St., Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Jan. 19. DeSouza Jr., Miron, Danbury. Seller: Kathryn E. Reed, Danbury. Property: 4 Valley View Drive, Danbury. Amount: $203,000. Filed Jan. 20. Dorlean, Charlene, Bridgeport. Seller: Patricia Paz, Bridgeport. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 202, Bridgeport. Amount: $58,000. Filed Jan. 19. Dugas, Thomas, Stratford. Seller: Lois Itchkawitz, Stratford. Property: 476A Commanche Lane, Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 19. Edelman, Bonnie N. and John G. Edelman, Ridgefield. Seller: Stephen E. Myers, West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 4 Manitou Road, Westport. Amount: $4.5 million. Filed Jan. 13. Elsas, Jessica, Westport. Seller: Jessica A. Elsas, Westport. Property: 8 Cedargate Lane, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 19. Etkind, Laura A. and Matthew H. Etkind, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Melissa Oddo and Jeffrey Oddo, Stamford. Property: Unit 10-E in The Village at River’s Edge, Stamford. Amount: $427,000. Filed Jan. 11. Evans, Robin, Stamford. Seller: Elizabeth Gott, Stamford. Property: 425 Ocean Drive West, Stamford. Amount: $4 million. Filed Jan. 20. Fayad, Imad S., Danbury. Seller: Patricia A. Linabury, Alhambra, Calif. Property: 45 Fairview Drive, Unit 2, Danbury. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 12. Fernandes, Alan L., Bridgeport. Seller: Rayna Carcamo, Stratford. Property: 142 Regency Terrace, Stratford. Amount: $126,700. Filed Jan. 13. Fernandez, Samuel, West Haven. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 168-170 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,200. Filed Jan. 19. Fitzpatrick, Kevin D., Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Seller: James H. Fleischman and Joan A. Fleischman, Sherman. Property: 8 Laurel Hill Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $5,000. Filed Jan. 19. Fox, Stella J., Stamford. Seller: Stella J. Fox, Stamford. Property: 22 Summit Place, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Jan. 21. Frank, Joanna Lowin and Mark Stephen Frank, Stamford. Seller: Nicole Donvito, New York, N.Y. Property: 455 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: $401,500. Filed Jan. 14.

FIGURES Masso, Karen, Stamford. $15,750 in favor of Frank J. Masso III, by Catherine P. Whelan, Greenwich. Property: 73 Tremont St., Stamford. Filed Jan. 22.

Greenwood, Edward J., Trumbull. Seller: Ronald G. Estime and Sandra A. Ineichen, Bridgeport. Property: 881 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport. Amount: $210,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Ennis, Lillian, et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 240 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 2-A, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 19.

Adu, Stephen, Stratford. $1,904 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 25 Garibaldi Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 21.

Torres, Jeannette, Bridgeport. Seller: Glenn Georgette, Linda Georgette and Kathleen Frances Georgette, Fairfield. Property: 240 Soundview Ave., Stratford. Amount: $181,000. Filed Jan. 19.

Ernsteins, Paula, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 4206, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 21.

Balbierer, Brian, New Fairfield. $1,191 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 4.

Escudero, Orland R., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 134 Euerle St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 13.

Deslin, Robert, Danbury. $4,297 in favor of Hoffman Fuel Co. of Danbury Inc., Trumbull, by Hoffman Fuel. Property: 137 Franklin Street Extension, Danbury. Filed Jan. 11.

Medaglia, Anthony, New Fairfield. $453 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Clover Leaf Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 4.

Doppke, Kelly L., Danbury. $429 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 48 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. Filed Jan. 4.

Miller, Diane, New Fairfield. $2,317 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Brush Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 4.

Dostilio, Nicholas J., Danbury. $919 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 56 Abbott Ave., Danbury. Filed Jan. 4.

O’Toole, Tara, Stratford. $3,725 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 1701 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Filed Jan. 21.

Echevarria, Angel S., Bridgeport. $1,252 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 692 Shelton St., First floor, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 13.

Pagues, Jenis L., Bridgeport. $8,508 in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 540 Saunders Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 15.

Zhao, Yuan and Yichao Pei, Stamford. Seller: Virginia P. Atkins, New York, N.Y. Property: Unit J of Chesterfield II Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed Jan. 22. Zhong, Wuling and Michael Guanghua Zhong, Laguna Woods, Calif. Seller: John Alfero and Barbara Alfero, New Fairfield. Property: 1B Inglenook Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $40,900. Filed Jan. 21. Zuckerman, Sarah and Jeffrey Zuckerman, New York, N.Y. Seller: Mattera Construction 15 Old Orchard Road LLC, Westport. Property: 15 Old Orchard Road, Westport. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Jan. 19.

FORECLOSURES Akula, Srinivasa R., et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 21 Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 21. Auerbach, Steven L. Creditor: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 127 Glendale Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 13. Beaver, Sylvia, et al. Creditor: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 510 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 19. Carmona, Joaquin, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 280-282 Marion St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 19. Chien, Hyun Hee, et al. Creditor: Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 116 Canaan Court, Building 83, Apt. 23, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 12. Citifinancial Services Inc., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 359 Evers St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 11. Costantini, Mark, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 115 Short Beach Road, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 19. Cruz, Angel M., et al. Creditor: Bank of America NA, San Diego, Calif. Property: 26-28 Hayes St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 19. Cunliffe, Carol A., et al. Creditor: Quicken Loans Inc., Detroit, Mich. Property: 4735 Main St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12.

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Fidalgo, Denis, et al. Creditor: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 2393 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 21. Garrett, Scott, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 87 Saugatuck Ave., Westport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22. Gilbert, John, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 2 Colby Lane, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 13. Han, Hannah, et al. Creditor: Caliber Home Loans Inc., San Diego, Calif. Property: 116 Canaan Court, Building 83, Apt. 23, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 11. Linden, Francis G., et al. Creditor: Colonial Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 130-A Chestnut St., Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 13. Mackey, Jill H., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 32 Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 19. Martinez, Hernando, et al. Creditor: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 805 Round Hill Road, Fairfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 19.

Fagans, Arlene M., New Fairfield. $1,199 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 10 MacLean Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Dec. 24. Freeman, Michael, Bridgeport. $9,092 in favor of Main Street Acquisition Corp., Norcross, Ga., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 180 Moffitt St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 20. Gayle, Desrine, et al., Bridgeport. $3,308 in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Co., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 112 Gem Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 5.

McCree, Betty A., et al. Creditor: Wilmington Trust NA, Wilmington, Del. Property: 1359 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 6.

Gegeny, Joseph, New Fairfield. $757 in favor of Valley Emergency Medical Services, Derby, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 15 Newfane Road, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 11.

Williams, Karen, et al. Creditor: Water Pollution Control Authority, Bridgeport. Property: 101 Manila St., Bridgeport. Foreclosure of sewer liens. Filed Jan. 13.

Gillotte, Bernard C., Danbury. $30,506 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 3 Cooper Road, Danbury. Filed Jan. 4.

Wilson, Ewart S., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 480 Dogwood Drive, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 14.

Gonzalez, Angel, Bridgeport. $4,824 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 550 Clark St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 5.

JUDGMENTS

Griffith, Cherene, Bridgeport. $16,343 in favor of American Express Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 29 Maybrook Road, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 20.

Adams, Linda and Gary Adams, New Fairfield. $534 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 18 Albion Road, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 4.

Martinez, Joel, Danbury. $786 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 13 Orchard St., Danbury. Filed Jan. 4.

Medaglia, Anthony, New Fairfield. $2,113 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 11 Clover Leaf Drive, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 4.

Reichl, Mia and Charles Reichl, Danbury. $448 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 102 King St., Danbury. Filed Jan. 4. Rich III, Louis N., New Fairfield. $22,042 in favor of The Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 357 State Route 37, New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 5. Robert M. Lincer MD, Stamford. $5,000 in favor of Mandy Greenberg, MD, Stamford, by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford. Property: 65 Saddle Hill Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 19. Robinson, Nichole L., Bridgeport. $1,577 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 50 Luther St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 15. Roldan, Raymond, Stratford. $4,481 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 24 Beach St., Stratford. Filed Jan. 22. Roldan, Raymond, Stratford. $990 in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, Calif., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 24 Beach St., Stratford. Filed Jan. 22. Silveira, Alzira, Stamford. $983 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 27 Mercedes Lane, Stamford. Filed Jan. 12.

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FACTS Simao, Gail, Danbury. $1,444 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Oak Ridge Gate, Danbury. Filed Jan. 4. Sullivan, Marc, Stamford. $8,835 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 130 Lenox Ave., Suite 31, Stamford. Filed Jan. 12. Vasquez, Dionicio G., Bridgeport. $8,619 in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, N.Y., by Matthew R. Bardos, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 2 Chatham Terrace, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 12. Villavicencio, Juana, Danbury. $1,916 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Topstone Drive, Danbury. Filed Jan. 4. Williams II, Raymond T., et al., New Fairfield. $10,355 in favor of TriTown Teachers Federal Credit Union, Westport, by Fiore & Fiore PC, Norwalk. Property: 28 Merlin Ave., New Fairfield. Filed Jan. 8. Williams, Shervin, Bridgeport. $2,011 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 7 Armstrong Place, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 19. Wilson, Teresa, Bridgeport. $725 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 30 Folino Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 5. Yoshida, Kyoko, Stratford. $2,063 in favor of Santa Energy Corp., Bridgeport, by Janine M. Becker, Bridgeport. Property: 25 Bittersweet Lane, Stratford. Filed Jan. 11.

LEASES Kondor, Ruth, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 21 Sikorsky Place, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced Jan. 16, 2016. Filed Jan. 15. Krystopowicz, Brian, John Krystopowicz and Stephen Krystopowicz, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 336 Stonybrook Road, Stratford. Term: 3 years, commenced Dec. 31, 2015. Filed Jan. 15. Prum, Chandra, by self. Landlord: Success Village Corp., Stratford. Property: 245 Success Ave., Building 13, Bridgeport. Term: 99 years, commenced Dec. 11, 2015. Filed Jan. 19.

LIENS

Arruzza, Joseph, 77 Woodridge Drive South, Stamford. $28,725, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13. Asset Security Inc., 12 Laurelwood Drive, New Fairfield. $15,500, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Jan. 4. Asset Security Inc., 12 Laurelwood Drive, New Fairfield. $19,890 and corporate income taxes. Filed Jan. 20. Baker Jr., Andre F., 985 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. $33,462, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 6. Barry Children Trust, 32 Clapboard Ridge, Danbury. $91,804, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 11. Barry, Jana and Alan Barry, 32 Clapboard Ridge, Danbury. $91,804, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 11. Barry, Jana and Alan Barry, 5 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. $91,804, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 11. Barry, Maximillian J., 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 107, Danbury. $91,804, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 11. Branch, Carla, 84 Abner Court, Unit A, Bridgeport. $23,102, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 6. Bridgeport Health Care Center Inc., 600 Bond St., Bridgeport. $189,859, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 13. Creative Pension Design & Administration Inc., 259 Main St., Stamford. $4,876, failure to file correct information returns tax penalty. Filed Jan. 20. Kennedy, Kevin M., 3193 Main St., Bridgeport. $84,480, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 12. Menz, Thomas R., 359 Washington Parkway, Stratford. $117,015, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Jan. 19. Mullins, Tanya D., 281 Grand St., Third floor, Bridgeport. $10,818, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 12. Nicholson, Lord, 387 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. $30,809, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 12. O’Halloran, Lisa and Justin O’Halloran, 1314 Shippan Ave., Stamford. $15,855. a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13. Silva, Eduardo G., 102 Commercial St., Bridgeport. $44,222, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 6.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED

Tabi, F. Frederik, 62 Wallacks Drive, Stamford. $2,433, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13.

Arruzza, Joseph, 77 Woodridge Drive South, Stamford. $4,915, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13.

Thornberry, Thomas, 660 Prospect Drive, Stratford. $2,093, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 19.

FIGURES

Toth, Szilvia and Paul E. Smith, 508 Roxbury Road, Stamford. $147,213, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Tucei, Renee N. and Alan L. Tucei, 33 Morningside Drive North, Westport. $58,453, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 12.

25 Bank Street LLC, Stamford. Filed by Erection & Welding Contractors LLC, Berlin, by Dale Applegreen. Property: 25 Bank St., Stamford. Amount: $18,890. Filed Jan. 14.

United Cerebral Palsy Association, 2326 E. Main St., Bridgeport. $21,558, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 20. Vancho, John P., 85 Old Long Ridge Road, Stamford. $60,781, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 20. Wagner, Eric, 7 Gillotti Road, New Fairfield. $11,899, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 28. Yorio, Melissa and Anthony J. Yorio, P.O. Box 8143, New Fairfield. $27,834, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 19.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bogdanski, Mela and William J. Patchett, 7 Gaymoor Circle, Stamford. $27,130, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13. Bogdanski, Mela and William J. Patchett, 7 Gaymoor Circle, Stamford. $66,780, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 13. Bohling, Sally and Bradley Bohling, 34 Turkey Hill Road South, Westport. $83,377, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 19. Brennan, Joanne and Walter J. Brennan, 975 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport. $13,711, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 20. Bridal Suite LLC, 95 Bedford St., Stamford. $11,659, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 13. Charter Arms Corp., 430 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. $55,971, quarterly federal excise tax. Filed Jan. 19. Charter Arms Corp., 430 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. $14,813, payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 19. Charter Arms Corp., 430 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. $58,255, corporate income taxes and quarterly federal excise tax. Filed Jan. 19. Charter Arms Corp., 430 Sniffens Lane, Stratford. $18,793, payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 19. David, Carrie, 145 Jackson Ave., Stratford. $9,822, property taxes. Filed Jan. 22.

28 Week of February 8, 2016 • FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL

Dear, Victoria, Westport. Filed by Roccie’s Asphalt & Landscape Co. Inc., Stamford, by Vincent Engongoro. Property: 5 Guard Hill Road, Westport. Amount: $9,960. Filed Jan. 11. Murray, Kevin, New Fairfield. Filed by Green Comfort Solutions Inc., New Fairfield, by Katherine K. Currinary. Property: 12 Hilltop Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $1,273. Filed Jan. 20. Ray, Bridget, Westport. Filed by L.H. Gault & Sons Inc., Fairfield, by Steven Galyas. Property: 149 Riverside Ave., Westport. Amount: $8,951. Filed Jan. 21. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by A. Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, by Gus Pappajohn. Property: 23-25, 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $5.2 million. Filed Jan. 11. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by Oldcastle Precast Inc., Telford, Pa., by Daniel M. Nyce. Property: 23-25, 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $106,942. Filed Jan. 12. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by A. Pappajohn Co., Norwalk, by Gus Pappajohn. Property: 23-25, 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $75,525. Filed Jan. 14. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by FGB Construction Co., Norwalk, by Angela F. Bothwell. Property: 23-25, 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $95,524. Filed Jan. 15. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by Environmental Control Inc., Stratford, by Christopher Douglas. Property: 25 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 20. Seaboard Hotel Lts Associates LLC, Stamford. Filed by J and G Glass Company Inc., Bridgeport, by Kevin Geignetter. Property: 23-25, 35 and 37 Atlantic St., Stamford. Amount: $198,500. Filed Jan. 22. Summer House Owner LLC, Stamford. Filed by Erland Construction Inc., by Charles S. Vaciliou. Property: Unit 2, Map 14512, Stamford. Amount: $6.1 million. Filed Jan. 11. The Stamford Hospital, Stamford. Filed by Professional Electrical Contractors of Connecticut Inc., Norwood, Mass., by James Thomas Bisson Jr. Property: 30 Shelburne Road, Stamford. Amount: $38,509. Filed Jan. 21.

The United Illuminating Co., Bridgeport. Filed by P & C Fence Co., Bridgeport, by Jennifer Caruso. Property: 50 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $679,320. Filed Jan. 13.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Anderson, Clova M., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Welch, Teodosto, Stanek & Blake LLC, Shelton, for Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 760-2 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated March 2008. Filed Jan. 13.

Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC, Springfield, Mo. Released by United Steel Inc., Hartford, by Lynn M. Caouette. Property: Waterview Avenue and East Main Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $785,959. Filed Jan. 21.

Andral, David, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Stearns Lending LLC. Property: 95 Kings College Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $172,812, dated September 2014. Filed Jan. 11.

BLD Parcel 1 Owner LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Released by Fabon Precast LLC, Savage, Minn., by Jeff Prewitt. Property: 349-353, 361 Stratford Ave., 283 Pembroke St., 303 Pembroke St., 315-317 Pembroke St., 30-36, 42-44, 52-54, 66, 72-74 Ann St., 262, 278-280, 290 E. Main St., 375 and 405 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $51,555. Filed Jan. 12.

Antinori, Luis, et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for South Gate Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 163 South St., Unit 79, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan 11.

BLD Parcel 1 Owner LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Released by NCI Group Inc., Rome, N.Y., by Candy Snyder. Property: East Main Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $63,018. Filed Jan. 21.

Arevalo, Marin A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Eastwood Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 155 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 11.

CIFC 120 Main Holding Corp., Danbury. Released by O&G Industries Inc., Torrington, by Paul J. Patch. Property: 120 Main St., Danbury. Amount: $9,666. Filed Jan. 12. Dimarco Constructors LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Released by Fabon Precast LLC, Savage, Minn., by Jeff Prewitt. Property: 349-353, 361 Stratford Ave., 283 Pembroke St., 303 Pembroke St., 315-317 Pembroke St., 30-36, 42-44, 52-54, 66, 72-74 Ann St., 262, 278-280, 290 E. Main St., 375 and 405 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $51,555. Filed Jan. 12. Leavitt, Patricia Ann and James Bruce Leavitt, Westport. Released by Klaffs Inc., Norwalk, by Peter Nisenson. Property: Parcel C, Map 6773, Westport. Amount: $20,392. Filed Jan. 19.

LIS PENDENS Aguilar, Iveles, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Eastwood Condominium Association of Bridgeport Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Unit 157 of Eastwood Condominium, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 11. Aleman, Jose Carlos, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 90 Cowles St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $120,000, dated January 2007. Filed Jan. 6.

Begler, Gregory S., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 8 Brushy Hill Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $221,154, dated July 2002. Filed Jan 14. Berger, Georges L., et al., Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Village Square Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1707 at Village Square of Danbury, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan 12. Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 470 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Jan. 11. Clinton, Julius, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 264 Black Rock Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed Jan. 11. Cruz, Carlos N., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 453455 King St., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $158,482, dated December 2006. Filed Jan. 15.

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DOCTORS of DISTINCTION

Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2016 A UNIQUE AWARDS PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIVE PHYSICIANS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUDGED BY A PANEL TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES. THIS PRESTIGIOUS THIRD ANNUAL EVENT IS SPONSORED BY ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM CITRIN COOPERMAN, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL, AND QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY FRANK H. NETTER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

Open to nominations from the public, this is an opportunity to recognize those physicians who make an impact each and every day on people’s lives.

NOMINATIONS will be open from now until March 31. To nominate please visit westfaironline.com for instructions and nomination forms or call Danielle Brody at (914) 358-0757.

}}HUMANITARIAN AWARD: In recognition of a physician whose project or service significantly enhanced the quality of life for people in the region, the nation, or the world. }}LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: In recognition of a physician respected for a lifetime career in the medical profession. }}LEADERSHIP IN MEDICAL ADVOCACY AWARD: In recognition of a physician who has provided exceptional leadership in the form of advocacy on behalf of the medical profession at the local, state, or national level. }}COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: In recognition of a physician for providing pro bono patient medical care services for people in need. }}EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD: In recognition of a physician whose ingenuity or clinical research significantly contributed to the advancement of medical practice. }}MOST PROMISING MEDICAL STUDENT: In recognition of a medical student whose passion for the profession, high academic achievement and sensitivity to medical ethics and patient care show promise of an outstanding new physician.

AWARD PRESENTATION A distinguished panel of judges will choose a winner in each category, all of whom will be awarded at the elegant reception and ceremony below.

May 3

5:30 p.m.

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