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BUSINESS JOURNAL February 9, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 6

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THE TOWN REUSES WHAT IT HAS

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DESTINATION FAIRFIELD An artist’s rendering of what the Fairfield Metro train station will look like with a mixed-use concourse building.

A PICTURESQUE RESIDENTIAL TOWN ANCHORED by major educational institutions, corporations and a host of luxury automobile dealerships, Fairfield faces the challenge of attracting new businesses. Abandoned industrial buildings and vacant properties on Commerce Drive fail to contribute tax dollars, and space is limited for new projects.

But in recent years, the economic landscape has changed. With the addition of a third train station in eastern Fairfield, the town is now pushing for a multimillion-dollar economic development project by demolishing old factories and studying creative ideas for how to utilize another 36-acre site on the east side of town, the former home of Bullard, a metalwork company.

Decades ago, the Bullard site was home to a factory that made cast iron and brass during World War II, said Mark Barnhart, Fairfield economic development director.

Part of the factory was converted into retail and a multiplex cinema. BlackRock » FAIRFIELD, page 15

YWCA recognizes 10 who make a difference

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com MORE THAN 400 ATTENDEES AT the Greenwich YWCA’s 38th annual Brava Awards made for the event’s biggest showing to date, capstoned by a rolling roar of approval that filled the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich as event co-chairwoman Jennifer Port called the 10 Brava winners to the dais to accept their awards.

A host of VIPs and involved citizens joined government officials, including Greenwich

First Selectman Peter Tesei who welcomed the crowd, and YWCA officials for the two-hour lunch event.

Asked if the 10 winners possessed traits in common, YWCA President/CEO Adrianne Singer said, “You’d think they would, but today’s awards are all over the map. Every one tells a different story.”

The winners were Fox newswoman Gretchen Carlson; Terry Lamantia, partner with KPMG LLP; Mimi Duff, portfolio manager

with Tudor Investing Corp.; Karen Kelly, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, First County Bank; Abby Kohnstamm, executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Pitney Bowes Inc.; Ellen Komar, vice president for patient care and chief nursing officer, Stamford Hospital; Victoria Newman, founder/executive director, Greenwich Education Group; Carolyn Reers, wealth adviser and managing director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank; Cindy Rinfret, owner, » YWCA, page 6

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The art and heart of the deal

BY FRANK PAGANI

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Salvatore Campofranco Photo by Bob Rozycki

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or Salvatore Campofranco, real estate has been a labor of love ever since he was a kid on Long Island where he used to help his father who ran a homebuilding business.

“On Saturdays, I cleaned up the homes that my father built before the occupants moved in,” he recalls. “I learned very early the pride that comes with building a better place for families.” He also developed an appreciation for some of the disciplines that went into creating living spaces. “I watched my father confer with architects reviewing the plans at the site and saw how those visions became a reality.”

That experience has served Campofranco very well in his 35 years as one of the region’s most prominent figures in residential and commercial real estate. As founder and managing member of Westport-based Luzern Associates LLC, he oversees a real estate investment company that redevelops a select group of significant size residential, mixed-use and Class A office properties in Connecticut and Boston. What they have in common is that they have experienced a dramatic turnaround, thanks to the business acumen, hands-on experience and expertise of Campofranco and his team of versatile professionals.

Getting favorable bottom line results has, of course, brought smiles to the company’s partners and investors. Considering that Luzern was established in 2007 — one year before one of the worst recessions unfolded — rebounding from down times in the real estate market has been particularly sweet.

“My father, who was a World War II veteran, experienced a boom market in the 1950s and 1960s, but I recall how the gas crisis of the 1970s impacted that,” he says.

“When I began my career in 1980 after graduating from (St. John’s University with a B.S. in accounting), the real estate road ahead would undergo a number of downturns — notably the slump in the late 1980s-early 1990s, the dot-com implosion in 2000 and, of course, the worst recession since the Great Depression that started in 2008.”

As a veteran of slumps and the opportunities that present themselves in-between those dips, he observes, “Time is your best ally in real estate.” That stick-to-itiveness, plus the good fortune of having “great partners and a very supportive family, helped me to navigate a very tough and stressful period of time.” He cited the 92,000-squarefoot office space at 372 Danbury Road in Wilton that was part of Luzern’s portfolio when the market plunged. The property was only 40 percent occupied, but

Campofranco and his partners remained committed and, seeing the long-term potential, proceeded with extensive renovations in 2009. The persistence and investment paid off as new blue chip tenants signed on, thereby increasing the market value of the property. In early 2014, the property sold for $19.2 million.

Campofranco is proud of 372 Danbury Road, which has been well received by the community. Having a beneficial effect on the local economy is another aspect of real estate that he enjoys, pointing to the 360 Hamilton Ave. office building in downtown White Plains. The building had been vacant and a stigma for more than 10 years. While Campofranco served as COO and executive vice president of Reckson Associates Realty (a position he held for more than 10 years before going out on his own), the company made the decision to renovate 360 Hamilton, which paid off.

“It was a risky decision but turned out to be a highly desirable office destination, one that all the tenants loved. But more important, one can argue that it set the stage for the greater redevelopment and revitalization of the city’s downtown that soon after ensued.”

Campofranco’s interest in attracting and retaining Westchester employers led to his appointment to the Westchester County Association’s Executive Committee Board of Trustees, a position he held for more than 11 years, concentrating on initiatives aimed at promoting Westchester as an attractive business destination.

Similarly, as chairman of the building committee for ArtsWestchester — for which he also served as member of the executive committee board of trustees — his efforts were instrumental in the nonprofit’s acquisition and redevelopment of The Peoples National Bank & Trust Building at 31 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, as its new Arts Exchange headquarters.

There’s no question that the art of the real estate investment deal drives Campofranco, but there is much more to the man. His number one passion is his family — wife Alice and children Nicholas and Victoria. They enjoy taking ski vacations together and have a second home in Vermont for that purpose. “In addition to my family, I have been very blessed to have enduring and sincere friendships that started out as business relationships.”

He also loves fly fishing, which given the nature of his business, may be a fitting metaphor for the reward that comes with being patient – if not today, then perhaps tomorrow. But the odds are over time that you’ll catch a fish, and the catch may be something to shout about.

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SKI & SPORT CONNECTS CUSTOMERS WITH ‘NEXT LEVEL OF SKIING’

BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

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t’s business as usual at Ski & Sport of Westport-Ridgefield, a business operated by siblings Pam and Gio Alberino with locations in the two Fairfield County towns. The mid-afternoon rush hits at 3 p.m. when school ends. The phone is ringing off the hook at the Ridgefield store and the Alberinos are talking with customers, helping kids try on snow gear and periodically restocking shelves and racks with boots and boards.

Days before a recent winter storm, the stores picked up business with families gearing up to hit the slopes. Post-storm, the Alberinos have seen a steady influx of customers who are spending on gear and travel.

that he enjoyed gearing up families to have a memorable experience on the slopes.

“It was his demeanor that drew people to him,” Gio said. “He had a magnetic personality. He was approachable and very friendly, and for him it was all about giving people a shopping experience they’ll remember.”

In 2012, Susan closed the New Canaan store and passed on the torch to her children, who had been operating the family business

out of Westport since 2010 and Ridgefield since 2003. Both stores are surrounded by a huge community of skiers, Gio said.

The siblings grew up as competitive skiers who spent half the year on the slopes, and they maintain a passion for the winter sport. That love informs their business as they provide the customer-care experience they learned from their father and sell what they consider to be top-of-the-line, reliable

products, Gio said.

“Our background as competitive skiers gives our businesses a competitive edge,” Gio said. “We know what skiers at that level need to have to be successful. Everything in our store has been tested, and it’s got to fit with us. We don’t just sell brands for the sake of selling brands. We carry brands that’ll make people feel beautiful, comfortable and get them to the next level of skiing.”

Pam and Gio Alberino pose at Ski & Sport the day before a winter storm.

“With lower gas prices, people have more money to spend,” Gio said. “When the economy was not so great, people were doing ‘staycations.’ But now, families are willing to go longer distances into the mountains.

They’re doing a vacation package — renting a house for the season and going up for a day or weekend. So it’s changing. It means better days and more business coming in.”

The Alberino family has been outfitting four to five generations of skiers since the siblings’ father, John, and mother, Susan, opened shop in 1976. John, a Naples, Italy, native, was a salesman at Bob’s Sports in New Canaan when he first came to the U.S., outfitting wealthy businessmen, including Tom Watson Jr., former IBM Corp. president, who was featured in his snow gear in Sports Illustrated. Later, John’s boss encouraged him to start his own business, and Ski & Sport of New Canaan was born.

The ski apparel and equipment business had its humble beginnings operating out of a small store. After nearly 30 years of running the business, John died in 2004 and Susan took over. Gio, who has been working for his parents since age 13, said he remembered his father was a very personable and approachable businessman. He said John had a way of engaging with customers and it was evident

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HK Group notches United Bank lease in Westport

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ranco Fellah, executive vice president at Westport-based HK Group, recently announced transactions totaling 12,076 square feet, with more than half that amount going to a single tenant, the expanding United Bank.

Glastonbury-based United Bank leased 6,590 square feet at 55 Greens Farms Road, Westport. The Fairfield County expansion of the bank is being led

by Maureen Hanley-Bellitto, United Bank senior vice president.

“Franco came highly recommended to us,” Hanley-Bellitto said. “He was a consummate professional and we thoroughly enjoyed working with him. We love our space in Westport and couldn’t be more pleased to have joined the Westport business community.”

Francois DuPont Jewelers leased 800 square feet of retail space at Sconset Square Shopping Center, Westport. The company moved from Main Street.

XT Capital Partners of New York City, a financial company, leased 500 square feet of office space at 311 Post Road East, Westport.

CueScript Inc., makers of teleprompters used worldwide, leased 1,631 square

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And, in West Hartford, Eyeglasses.com, an optical shop, leased 2,555 square feet of retail space at Blue Back Square shopping center.

It is the company’s second store. Eyeglasses.

com already operates a retail store in downtown Westport at 147 Post Road East.

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Rocco & Associates launches its succession plan

occo & Associates Wealth Management, a 40-year-old Fairfield-based firm founded “to assist individuals and families across all aspects of their financial lives,” announced Charlie Rocco, son of founder and former President Joe Rocco, assumed the role of president and chief operating officer Feb. 1.

The company reported the move is part of a larger plan to transition itself to the next generation while providing long-term stability for its clients.

Joe Rocco will fill the newly created role of CEO and assist in guiding the firm’s strategic mission, but will be stepping down from the day-to-day management to better work with clients, he said in a press release announcing the succession.

Charlie Rocco has been with the firm three years and is being promoted from his position as vice president of strategic development.

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commitment to this business, to my clients and to my family when Charlie joined the firm,” Joe Rocco said in the press release. “After 40 years of running a small business serving our community, I am excited to take a step back and focus on what I love to do: helping clients fulfill their financial aspirations and prepare for the future. This is the next generation’s company; Charlie and my son-inlaw Eric have done a great deal to get our firm ready for the future and make sure we will be around for another 40 years.

“This is their company now and I could not be more excited for what is on the horizon for our firm, our clients and the community we serve,” he said.

Eric Johnson, who served as director of business development, will take on a larger role as vice president and will sit on the firm’s executive committee.

“I’m lucky to have a brother-in-law with the experience in both finance and small business that Eric has,” Charlie Rocco said in the press release.

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“A major challenge for financial advisers today is the lack of a sustainable succession plan,” Johnson said. “As more and more advisers approach retirement without an exit strategy, many clients are concerned with what will happen to them when their advisor retires. We do not have that problem at Rocco & Associates. This is the first step in a wellprepared plan that will see the firm transition without seeing our clients worry about what will happen to their financial plan in the future.”

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Hospital consolidations a growing trend in state

BY DIRK PERREFORT Hearst Connecticut Media

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s health care organizations look to survive in a rapidly changing industry, hospitals are increasingly turning toward consolidation.

Nearly half of the 31 hospitals in Connecticut have merged with larger networks in an effort to reduce costs and improve patient care amid declining revenues and new government regulations that are forcing the industry to reinvent itself.

It was a year ago this month that Norwalk Hospital joined the Western Connecticut Health Network, making a trifecta that includes Danbury and New Milford hospitals. The relationship, hospital officials said, is working.

While revenues have declined — a national trend in the industry — the affiliation has allowed the network to save more than $6 million during the past fiscal year. And officials hope to save as much as $140 million during the next five years.

The shift in the industry comes at a time when the federal government is looking to move to a value-based reimbursement approach, where organizations are paid not

for the individual patient services provided but for the perceived value of care a hospital provides to a community. It’s a big change for hospitals, much of whose funding comes from Medicare and, to a smaller but growing extent, Medicaid, programs for the elderly and disabled and people with low incomes.

About 61 percent of the Western Connecticut Health Network’s patient revenue comes from those government programs, according to Steven H. Rosenberg, the chief financial officer for the organization.

“The state and federal governments essentially control more than half our revenues,” he said. “That makes getting expenses under control that much more important.”

BEATING THE AVERAGE

Stephen Frayne, the senior vice president of policy for the Connecticut Hospital Association, said that while reimbursements through Medicare have been increasing at about 1.5 percent on average, it’s not enough to cover the increased costs of providing those services. Reimbursements through Medicaid, he said, have been either flat or declining in recent years.

“If half of our business is shorting you

on an annual basis, that’s a big problem,” he said. “That puts a lot of pressure on hospitals, and that pressure will only continue to mount as we move to get more people covered” under the Affordable Care Act. The revenue problem, Rosenberg said, is only made more difficult in light of declining in-patient admissions across the country due to lower readmission rates and an increase in patients who are admitted for observation rather than for treatment of an illness, which are reimbursed at lower rates. Danbury Hospital, however, has beat the national average, losing less than 2 percent of its in-patient activity during the past fiscal year.

Initial savings during the past fiscal year, Rosenberg said, came from reducing overhead and consolidating back office functions that don’t impact patient care. Savings were also achieved, he said, by standardizing vendors among the network and moving both Danbury and New Milford hospitals under one medical license, which eliminates the need for duplicate audits and other reporting requirements.

Dan Debarba, the president of both Danbury and New Milford hospitals, said they are also trying to improve quality and reduce costs by standardizing patient care

throughout the network. Each medical facility, he said, had its own protocol for handling an illness and what tests to perform. By standardizing the care using best practices, the network can save money through eliminating some procedures and tests that may be unnecessary or redundant while ensuring that correct procedures are used.

Dana N. Sodikoff, an analyst with Fitch Ratings who specializes in the health care industry, said the Western Connecticut Health Network has been proactive in dealing with changes in the industry.

“They made some moves early on that were very beneficial,” she said. “They are spreading their costs out over a larger area and are gaining more exposure in the service area. It makes a lot of sense.”

In October 2013, Fitch gave the health network an “A” rating with a stable outlook, citing improved operational performance due to savings initiatives, a strong physician network, a manageable debt burden and adequate liquidity.

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

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“Since 1977 the Brava Awards have honored women who reach the top in their careers,” Singer said. “We’ve seen many individuals and many endeavors: health, finance, television, corporate America. But they are all mentors in some way in their communities.”

“They’re all very talented women,” said YWCA Communications Director Barry Nova, 82, who came out of retirement as an advertising and marketing executive six years ago to work for the Y. “But more than that, they’re mentors to other women. That they all give back is key; it says a lot about who they are and how much they care.”

The Greenwich YWCA runs 125 programs, including athletics, for which it is well known, plus partial college-scholarship

Adrianne Singer, 11-year president and CEO of the Greenwich YWCA

and Kaleidoscope after-school programs.

This year, the Y expects to award about 200 scholarships; Kaleidoscope runs school days,

Shelly Tretter Lynch, YWCA board member.

Aundrea Amine, chaiwoman of the board, Greenwich YWCA.

Kyle Wirtz, Greenwich YWCA director of health and fitness.

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And, Nova said, “We’re the only licensed provider of health services to domestic vio-

The Brava Award winners and friends rally for an informal event photo. Photos by Bill Fallon

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BY MICHAEL BOCCARDI

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Challenge 2015: Safe storage of client data

ow can the onslaught of headlines announcing yet another corporate data breach not compound the stress of preparing for another tax season?

Thoughts of keeping a client’s sensitive personal information and financial records secure in the months leading up to ‘T-day’ certainly weigh heavily on the minds of those who practice accounting. While firewalls and anti-virus software are starting points, they are no longer enough to ensure that financial data remain safe.

As illustrated by data security breaches at national retail and banking giants over the past year, it may be getting harder for consumers to trust any business entity with which they have relationship. Nobody is exempt from a cybersecurity breach. Whether information is mistakenly backed up to an unsecured server, an encryption flaw arises or an internal threat strikes, accountants and their clients can easily find their highly sensitive information exposed. This unfortunate scenario results not only in lost time, income and productivity for the business, but possibly irreparable damage to a heretofore stellar reputation. So, what steps do accountants need to take to ensure that client data remains secure?

Risk mitigation is critical. Part of mitigating risk lies is identifying what types of information need to be protected and where they will be stored.

Interestingly, a 2013 Michael Boccardi survey by CPA2Biz, the American Institute of CPAs’ for-profit technology subsidiary, revealed that as cloud adoption rates across the industry continued to rise, 43 percent of firms surveyed were “somewhat confident” or “not confident at all” in cloud vendors’ ability to manage data breaches. That’s a 15 percent increase over 2012. So if you’re outsourcing your IT to a managed services provider, be sure they can meet both your cloud computing and your data security needs.

Depending on the size of your firm and the number of clients, you may elect to house your data in an off-site data center. For many financial services companies — banks, accounting firms, mortgage brokers — this approach offers the right blend of redundancy, resiliency and monitoring.

If you opt to use a data center, it is important to understand where your data will live and what is being done to protect it. On the physical side, this includes security guards, secure entry and 24/7 monitoring. On the virtual side, it involves intrusion detection, antivirus applications, firewalls and data pathway security. Regarding physical structure, ask: Is the data center’s address publicly disclosed?

Are there redundant power feeds? Is the data center built above the flood plain? Are there other tenants? How is access monitored?

For accounting firms transitioning from on-site to off-site data storage, the change can be nerve-wracking. Thus, it is critical to carefully screen prospective partners and choose the provider that can meet all of your current data storage, compliance and security needs and offer a scalable solution that will continue to meet your business needs well into the future.

If an off-site data center solution isn’t right for your firm, there is still plenty that can be done to keep data safe within your physical space. They key is careful planning — starting with “what will be done to keep data secure” and stemming to “how will we respond if a data breach occurs?”

Let’s start with the physical space: Where will your server live? Does the room have adequate cooling and backup power in place?

How is the room secured? Next comes the pathway through which your data will travel: What has been done to secure the pathway?

How will you ensure it remains secure? Who will monitor for intrusion? What is the process that will be followed if intrusion is detected? Lastly, in the era of “Bring Your Own Device,” consider how employees’ personal devices used for business will impact policies and processes.

Should a data breach be detected, it is important that, by protocol, clients are informed about the incident and its impact in a timely manner and educated about the corrective measures being taken.

Regardless of on-site or off-site data storage and security, having a comprehensive and up-to-date data security program in place is key to successful business continuity and sustained return on investment.

Michael Boccardi is president, CEO and a co-founder of Cervalis, a Norwalk-based provider of IT infrastructure and managed services solutions. Contact Cervalis at 203-602-2020.

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Instill order in sales to gain foresight The part of sales I’ve struggled with is tracking and getting control of what we should be doing. For all intents and purposes, forecasting is nonexistent.

How do we start?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Knowing what is expected in sales can lead to predictable, profitable growth. Figure out how much of the year’s sales will likely roll in and how much business needs to be created. Tracking proposal priority is part of managing sales activity. A good customer relationship management system can be worth its weight in gold but needs a strong leader to implement.

The goal of any well-run company is to have predictable, profitable growth over a long period of time — years, not months.

Revenue that is up some years but down others can destroy profits as the company constantly struggles to get ahead of the next change in direction.

Make the goal big enough to stay ahead of inflation. Resist the temptation to take on

too much growth at any one time. A good growth rate for most companies is 10 percent to 20 percent per year. Over time, at that rate, most businesses can double revenue and triple profit.

Most companies experience rollover from one year to the next and repeat orders from existing clients that won’t take a lot of effort to bring on. Figure out how much of the annual goal for sales will come easily and how much has to be created from scratch.

Set separate goals for each category: • Roll over from last year; • Existing clients likely to reorder with little or no prompting; • Existing and new clients with potential that has to be pursued; and • New clients that have to be found.

Breaking sales down into these categories will help you scope the amount of effort that has to be put into sales for the upcoming year.

Tracking proposal priority Keeping track of sales activity is essential. A spreadsheet to manage proposals can be invaluable. List all active prospects, using columns and dates to indicate what stage

they are at: information gathering, confirming needs, preparing a proposal, negotiating, closed or implemented.

Put someone in charge of managing the activity in the proposal spreadsheet. That person needs to watch for a steady flow of prospects at every stage. Additionally, watch that prospects move steadily from one stage to the next. Anything that gets stuck is referred to management to look at why it’s stuck and if they can help get it moving. The person watching the proposal spreadsheet can also predict resources needed because they can see how the volume of activity flows through the sales pipeline. With practice the spreadsheet can turn into a tool to predict future sales, based on historical trends.

In addition to a proposal spreadsheet, a customer relationship management, or CRM, system will provide valuable information regarding sales activities. Start simple.

Assign someone responsibility for picking and implementing a CRM system. Make sure that person has the time, experience in sales, management skill and clout to get things done.

Plan on taking six months to a year to fully implement the system. Learn to do the

basics first. Start with scheduling activities and using the system to log all contacts, which can be the most immediately gratifying parts. Users find they can look up history and see an increasingly full calendar going forward. Get people to rely on the system for information on who is/has been contacted.

Boost engagement because people see the value of what’s contained within.

Give the leader of project authority to compel people to comply. Make sure your project leader has demonstrated ability to lead and train. It’s not the project for a rookie to cut their teeth on – it’s too important to the future of the company.

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THE LIST

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION

Colleges and Universities Rank

Ranked by number of full-time students (includes both graduate and undergraduate).

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

1

University of Connecticut*

2

Post University

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

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

Southern Connecticut State University

3

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

4

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

5 6

Quinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute*

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

Norwalk Community College

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

7

University of New Haven

8

Sacred Heart University

9 10 11 12 13

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

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

University of Hartford

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

Fairfield University

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4070 • fairfield.edu

Western Connecticut State University

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

University of Bridgeport

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

Housatonic Community College

President Admissions director(s) Email address Year college established

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

Number of campuses within the county

Susan Herbst Nathan Fuerst Director of admissions 1881

31,119

Don Mroz Veronica Montalvo admissions@post.edu 1890

Full-time/ part-time faculty

Full-time tuition / nonboarding semester

2

1,485 NA

8,281

1

Mary A. Papazian Alex Haakonsen haakonsena1@southernct.edu 1893

7,642

Dr. John Lahey Joan Issac-Mohr john.isaacmohr@quinnipiac.edu 1929

7,602

14

Albertus Magnus College

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

Type of institution

$24,518 per year $9,858, nonboarding

$2.1 million

Public university

49 588

$26,250 per year $13,125, nonboarding

WND

Private, for-profit university

0

439 567

$14,824 per year $4,578, nonboarding

$200 million

Public four-year university

3

665 403

$19,000 per semester NA

$402 million

Private, nonsectarian university

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

7,028

0

440 NA

$64,194 per year $46,700, nonboarding

NA

The nation's oldest technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

Dr. David L. Levinson William Chagnon admissions@norwalk.edu 1961

6,950

1

100 200

$1,799 per semester NA

$44 million

Public university

$16,665 per term NA

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

5,811

0

263 379

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

5,356

3

249 415

Walter Harrison uofhart@hartford.edu 1957

5,235

0

350 438

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

4,508

1

256 355

2

216 379

James W. Schmotter Jay Murray murrayj@wcsu.edu 1903

$48,564 per year

Private, nonprofit university

Private nonprofit, Roman

$132 million School of nonboarding Professional and Continuing Studies $35,050, Catholic university

$46,962 perSocial year Private, nonsectarian, • Digital and Media NA Marketing Courses $32,758 nonboarding

$43,170, per year

coeducational university

WND

Jesuit, liberal arts university

$29,980, nonboarding Healthcare Innovation Workshop Series $5,169 per semester,

4,422

Neil Albert Salonen 123 Karissa Peckham 3,865 2 admit@bridgeport.edu Graduate School of Business Administration369 1927

• Traditional MBA

Elizabeth G. Roop • Executive MBA interim president 1,843 1 Earl Graham Graduate School of Education egraham@hcc.commnet.edu 1966 • Educational Leadership Julia McNamara • School Psychology Nilvio Perez 1,469 0 admissions@albertus.edu Graduate School of Social Service 1925

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$209 million

• Opportunities for adult undergraduate learners

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

School's operating budget

• Master of Social Work

74 295

46 108

* Location listed is located within or in proximity to Fairfield County; does not include main campus address.

in-state Six Intensive Weekend Workshops:

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$31 million Public university $11,037 per semester, out-of-state Leadership and Critical Thinking in Healthcare NA

• Healthcare Data Security and Information Systems $27,900 per year NA

$91 million

Private, nonprofit university

• Healthcare Policy and Regulatory Issues • Data Analytics for Healthcare $3,866 per year NA

WND

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Community college

$27,888, per year

coeducational, • Healthcare and EthicalIndependent, Advertising evening andMarketing grad programs may vary NA

WND

liberal arts college. Catholic college in Dominican tradition

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392-SCSU • southernct.edu

4 5 6

Quinnipiac University

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute*

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

Norwalk Community College

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

7

University of New Haven

8

Sacred Heart University

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

9

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

10 11 12 13 14

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

University of Hartford

Fairfield University

1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield 06824 254-4070 • fairfield.edu

Western Connecticut State University

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

University of Bridgeport

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

Housatonic Community College

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

Albertus Magnus College

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

1893 Dr. John Lahey Joan Issac-Mohr john.isaacmohr@quinnipiac.edu 1929 Shirley Ann Jackson Admissions committee info@ewp.rpi.edu 1824

7,602

3

THE LIST 7,028

0

665 403

$19,000 per semester NA

440 NA

Colleges and Universities

$402 million

Private, nonsectarian university

$64,194 per year $46,700, nonboarding

NA

The nation's oldest technological research university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

Dr. David L. Levinson William Chagnon admissions@norwalk.edu 1961

6,950

1

100 200

$1,799 per semester NA

$44 million

Public university

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

5,811

0

263 379

$16,665 per term NA

$209 million

Private, nonprofit university

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

5,356

3

249 415

$48,564 per year $35,050, nonboarding

$132 million

Private nonprofit, Roman Catholic university

Walter Harrison uofhart@hartford.edu 1957

5,235

0

350 438

$46,962 per year $32,758 nonboarding

NA

Private, nonsectarian, coeducational university

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

4,508

1

256 355

$43,170, per year $29,980, nonboarding

WND

Jesuit, liberal arts university

$31 million

Public university

James W. Schmotter Jay Murray murrayj@wcsu.edu 1903

4,422

2

216 379

$5,169 per semester, in-state $11,037 per semester, out-of-state NA

Neil Albert Salonen Karissa Peckham admit@bridgeport.edu 1927

3,865

2

123 369

$27,900 per year NA

$91 million

Private, nonprofit university

1,843

1

74 295

$3,866 per year NA

WND

Community college

1,469

0

46 108

$27,888, per year evening and grad programs may vary NA

WND

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

Elizabeth G. Roop interim president Earl Graham egraham@hcc.commnet.edu 1966 Julia McNamara Nilvio Perez admissions@albertus.edu 1925

* Location listed is located within or in proximity to Fairfield County; does not include main campus address.

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STRATFORD GETS AGGRESSIVE WITH BROWNFIELDS

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

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ot yet 3 years old, the Stratford Redevelopment Agency represents the town’s foreclosure-backed plan to remediate brownfields and get them back on the tax rolls. In so doing, Stratford assumes what town officials acknowledged recently were “the headaches and expenses” of testing and remediation at the likes of former gas stations and manufacturing sites.

The upside is developer interest where previously there was none.

“Since we’ve been pretty lucky as far as remediation with our grant work, we’ve received a lot of calls from potential developers,” said Karen Kaiser, the town’s director of economic development. Prior to town involvement, she said developers feared “the shadows and ghosts” such sites can present.

The RDA’s mission is to “devise and implement a diverse plan to promote industrial, economic and commercial development.” Its successes to date have begun with foreclosures of tax-delinquent sites that bear the additional burden of contamination. Site testing and remediation are funded by state and federal grants.

The Mercer coal towers in Stratford. Photo by Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media

To date, the agency has secured eight grants totaling $5,659,000. The biggest grant — $2.85 million from the state Department of Economic and Community Development’s brownfield redevelopment program — is set to remake a Longbrook Avenue industrial site beginning this month.

Four foreclosed properties — including the 540 Longbrook Ave. former Contract Plating site — are now owned by Stratford through the RDA, started by

Mayor John Harkins and piloted by a trio of Stratford municipal workers: Kaiser, Town Attorney Tim Bishop and Brian Carey, the town’s conservation administrator.

Bishop said the foreclosure process offers the town time and protection. “We don’t have liability for the property and it gives us time to put together funds and a good plan,” he said. “Because we used foreclosure we have some breathing room. If we had bought the properties, remediation

would have had to happen up front. By taking them in foreclosure, we can hold them and assess all their issues.”

The threat of foreclosure has had the additional benefit of producing $350,000 in delinquent tax payments last year. In a typical pre-RDA year, that figure was $50,000, the officials said. “We’re working aggressively to bring those properties more than 10 years behind in taxes to foreclosure or get them to pay,” Kaiser said.

Each brownfield by the nature of its history is unique. The manufacture of Corsair airplanes and “Huey” helicopter engines left their marks on the Stratford waterfront at the Stratford Army Engine Plant, while carbon residues are the problem at a 1-acre site on Stratford Avenue, the Mercer coal towers.

Those differences and others, according to the town officials, make brownfield parcels antagonistic to boilerplate solutions.

The ready-for-remake Contract Plating site will host Harkins to kickoff the cleanup effort there Feb. 11, 11 a.m. It and the Mercer coal towers — a former fuel and bulk coal storage facility that received a $200,000 federal Environmental Protection Agency cleanup grant — have a pair of similar, town» BADLANDS, page 14

BY BRYAN GARCIA

C-PACE boosts clean ener�y investment

C

onnecticut property owners continue to make clean energy improvements and realize immediate cash flow from energy savings with the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, program.

Now entering its third year, the program helps commercial, industrial and multifamily property owners and nonprofits access affordable, long-term, low-interest financing for energy upgrades to their buildings without any money down.

Using money saved on energy bills, building owners repay C-PACE financing through a benefit assessment charge on the property, typically spanning 20 years, making it easy to finance multiple improvements. C-PACE enables comprehensive energy-efficiency

and renewable energy projects and is a good business decision for building owners looking to immediately increase their bottom line and lower their energy costs.

Since the program launched in January 2013, more than $65 million in long-term C-PACE financing has been approved for upgrades to more than 90 commercial properties statewide, occupying more than 5 million square feet. Energy-efficiency improvements are projected to reduce property owners’ utility bills by 20 percent to 40 percent overall, while solar energy projects are generally saving more than 50 percent (with many achieving savings of more than 90 percent).

“C-PACE plays a pivotal role in helping Connecticut businesses lower their electric

bills, thereby creating a more competitive business climate, economic growth and job creation in Connecticut,” said Eric Brown, director of the Environmental Policies Council at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. Previously, Brown was a senior environmental analyst with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. “Most impressive is that C-PACE is achieving its success by leveraging minimal ratepayer dollars to attract significant private capital investment. C-PACE is an outstanding example of Connecticut innovation that’s helping our state achieve its economic, energy and environmental goals simultaneously.”

C-PACE financing has helped a cross section of businesses in Connecticut, includ-

ing family-owned businesses like Shagbark Lumber, industrial manufacturers like Bourdon Forge and Polamer Precision, commercial real estate property owners like Northeast Quality, community-based nonprofit organizations like YMCAs, The Bushnell theater, sports complexes like Insports and religious institutions like Calvary Temple Christian Center. The program has recognized those businesses and building owners who are on the cutting edge, among the first to use C-PACE financing to take control of their energy costs.

These individuals are leading the way among businesses in Connecticut.

“I strongly recommend the C-PACE » C-PACE, page 14

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C-PACE — » » From page 13

program,” said Peter Corbett, CEO and president of Insports, a multisport recreation center in Trumbull, which is saving more than $90,000 in energy costs annually thanks to $1 million in C-PACE financing for solar panels, high-efficiency lighting and heating and cooling improvements. “There’s no state like Connecticut for financing renewable-energy projects. Our new upgrades have helped to significantly improve lighting quality for our customers and reduce our carbon footprint.”

Bishop John R. Thompson Sr. and copastor Jenice Thompson used C-PACE to finance energy upgrades at Calvary Temple Christian Center. Calvary leveraged more than $51,000 in C-PACE financing to convert from oil to natural gas heating and to install a new gas boiler in its 145-year-old house of

worship in Bridgeport, saving $14,000 a year.

“Our congregation sang praises on another level when we announced the planned improvements,” said Jenice Thompson, who is also a Realtor. “Now that the boiler is replaced, everybody comes in with a smile because they are thrilled it’s warm enough to hold church services in the winter.”

Today, nearly 90 percent of commercial and industrial properties in Connecticut, representing more than 105 towns, have access to C-PACE capital, and more than 100 contractors have been trained to provide energy improvements through C-PACE. Qualifying improvements include: installation of high-efficiency lighting; heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades and controls; variable-speed drives on motors, fans and pumps; high-efficiency chillers, boilers, furnaces and water-heating systems; building-envelope improvements; energy-management systems; windows; and

renewable-energy systems, such as solar and fuel cells. Estimated energy reductions for C-PACE projects are validated to ensure savings exceed assessment charges over the term of the benefit assessment.

Contractors are growing their businesses with C-PACE as well. More than 100 contractors across the state are using C-PACE as a tool to convert more leads into closed deals. Not only is this tool making it possible for contractors to close deals that were not previously feasible financially, it also enables them to develop deeper and more comprehensive energy solutions for their customers.

C-PACE also spurs economic development for cities and towns across Connecticut.

Energy improvements provide a more competitive environment for attracting and retaining businesses through lower energy costs, while creating new jobs and reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants.

The program is administered by the Connecticut Green Bank (formerly the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority) the nation’s first full-scale green bank, which accelerates private investment in clean energy deployment, fostering statewide economic prosperity, job creation and energy security. C-PACE has received recognition nationally including a State Leadership in Clean Energy award from the Clean Energy States Alliance for effectively accelerating the adoption of clean energy technologies.

C-PACE is making it easier for building owners to access cleaner, cheaper and more reliable sources of energy, while allowing those businesses to take control of their energy costs and make good business decisions.

Bryan Garcia is president and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank. For more information, visit c-pace.com and ctcleanenergy.com.

Badlands — » » From page 13

The Innovators Series A Gathering of Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Entrepreneurs who find food to be the music of love.

Learn from entrepreneurs who put their hearts, love and souls into wine, food and startups to create businesses that are eatable, drinkable and profitable.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 5:30pm - 7:30pm 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm — Wine and Cheese 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm — Program and Q&A 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm — Networking

Panelists: Bill Alletzhauser, Founder, The Winemakers Boutique Heidi Vanderwal, Founder, Elegantly Casual Cuisine Gabe Wolff, CEO Wink Frozen Desserts

The Innovators Series is held in the Schelfhaudt Gallery located in the Arnold Bernhard Center at 84 Iranistan Ave. There is no fee but please RSVP to mjfoster@bridgeport.edu or 203-576-4696.

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owned parcels directly behind them in the cleanup queue.

Through the same foreclosure process that gained control of the sites on Longbrook and Stratford avenues, the town has gained title to 993 Honeyspot Road, the former Peasely Products manufacturing site, and an EPA Superfund site at 576/600 E. Broadway in Stratford.

Carey said developers shy away from problems like PCBs (a thick lubricant) and asbestos; many brownfields are contaminated with fuels. “Without government funding, these projects would not go forward,” Carey said.

Bishop said that “after 10 years, in some cases 15 years” without paying taxes, “These properties were never going to come back on the tax rolls.”

The RDA has five, mayor-appointed members: Randy Vidal, partner with Westport-based commercial real estate services firm Vidal/Wettenstein; Tony Nizzardo, partner with Stratford-based N&S Electric Inc.; Tom Malloy, president/CEO, Wilton-based Altus; George Perham, vice president, Bridgeport-based architecture and design firm Antinozzi Associates; and Rich Whalen, retired executive, Fairfieldbased Bigelow Tea. Their work is building. “To date the town has taken title to four blighted properties and is in the process of foreclosing on many more,” the agency said in a statement. “This agency is assigned with the task of getting these properties cleaned up, redeveloped and back on the town’s tax rolls, growing the grand tax list.”

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Realty Advisors Inc., which owns nearly 10 acres of the site, plans to build office, hotel and conference facilities and an ancillary retail space by the station in the years to come.

Ten acres is reserved to maintain open space and create a walking trail. The remaining 10 acres will be set aside to create parking spaces for the Fairfield Metro station.

“With the new rail station coming in, we’ve seen a lot of new investments in the area,” Barnhart said. “The former property of Syms-Filene’s clothing retailer went through a bankruptcy proceeding and the property was sold as part of the reorganization plan. It was purchased by Orthopaedic Specialty Group, and they’re building out medical offices and an urgent care center in the 40,000-square-foot building.”

He said the construction project is slated to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year.

Lacking large tracts of land zoned for commercial use, the town has welcomed adaptive reuse of its properties. Sportsplex@ Fairfield, 85 Mill Plain Road, was built on the site of Fairprene, the sheet-rubber division of DuPont. The Fischel Properties-owned

building was retrofitted for indoor recreational use.

The former home of Handy & Harman Ltd., a precious metals processing business, off Grasmere Avenue and Kings Highway was torn down and redeveloped into a Whole Foods retail plaza.

“You have older vestiges of manufacturing heritage that dates back many years,” Barnhart said. “A lot of these properties have had environmental challenges associated with them.”

Fairfield commercial tenants are choosing to stay in the area for an extended amount of time. The town has one of the lowest rates of office vacancy and lowest number of underutilized properties, Barnhart said.

Wanting to establish long-term relationships with small businesses, Fairfield sought resources from universities and businesses to open up a co-working space for startups.

“One of the things we were involved in this past year is starting up a business incubator with Fairfield University and Kleban Properties,” Barnhart said. “The Fairfield Accelerator and Mentoring Enterprise, or FAME, is identifying new and emerging businesses and providing office space, tech support and other resources for startups to flourish and grow and remain a strong part

of the local economy.”

The incubator, which launched in late 2013, is at 1499 Post Road in the Fairfield Center Building. A group of small-business tenants occupy the workspace.

“We have lot of folks who had a corporate career and for one reason or another decided to strike out and start a business on their own,” Barnhart said. “We help people in the process, connect them with resources both through the university and outside of that and hopefully give them an opportunity to grow and sink their roots here and hope they continue to flourish in Fairfield.”

Fairfield’s theater scene is exploding in the transit center next to Fairfield station.

Fairfield Theatre Co. approached the town asking to use the underutilized industrial building next to the train station and convert it into a 150-foot theater stage.

Not only was the space acoustically sound for music, but it changed the landscape of the theater and live-music culture, which began to boom in the downtown, Barnhart said. He said the company is now moving into an adjoining warehouse space and creating a second theater that will seat 600 people.

“The capital campaign to build out that space into two performing arts venues is

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underway and it’s an opportunity to attract different artists,” Barnhart said. “They also do films, lectures and children’s programs — not just live music. In terms of its impact on the downtown it’s immeasurable.

Restaurants and businesses in the downtown will feel the impact of the Fairfield Theatre Co.’s expansion.”

In an era when technology can drive a business’s decision to move into a city or town, Barnhart said he wants to expand his industrial technology department and revamp the town’s website and use multiple channels of communication to provide businesses with additional resources.

“We’re struggling constantly with ways in which businesses are seen as no different compared to any others to consumers,” Barnhart said. “We’ve got to use a variety of different mediums to provide information to the business community to help them grow their social media presence. We need to keep our website updated because consultants who help businesses select sites to move into are basing their research on the town or region’s website. The challenge for us is to make sure our website is well designed as a good marketing tool. That’s an area we’ll focus on making improvements to this year.”

I am living a new chapter in my LifeStory “I had a great career at Talbots and I traveled widely for the better part of 17 years opening new stores.

I’ve always been on-the-go and my independence is very important to me. That’s why I chose The Bristal as my home. I live here with my cherished Madeline the Maine Coon cat and we’re both very happy.

She adapted as well as I have and she’s a tough customer. I also enjoy the freedom to pursue my interests in the area and go out with my friends as I always have. I have everything I need to be happy.”

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Supper and more at Stamford Museum

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We’re off to a running start for 2015 at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center with several new initiatives and programs. In the fall, we hosted our first Farm to Table Supper celebrating the bounty of the summer set in the Bendel Mansion — a perfect historic venue. We have just the right mission and message with Heckscher Farm and our Organic Garden. Our vision for our guests is to experience a “delicious revolution” of getting back to basics, promoting great chefs and the locavore food movement, enjoying a unique evening touring the galleries and socializing over a beautiful supper.

With the success of our fall supper, we will be hosting our Winter Farm to Table Supper on Saturday, Feb. 28, a casual, rustic dinner featuring qwner/chef Tim LaBant of The Schoolhouse at Cannondale. The evening will begin with artisanal hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails to be enjoyed with a special preview tour with the artist James Gurney of the Stamford Museum’s new exhibition, “Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney,” organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum. The exhibition will also feature added selections from the Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s paleontology collection. A limited number of tickets are still available for this special evening by visiting our website at stamfordmuseum.org.

In early March, the newest addition to Heckscher Farm will be opening – Heckscher WILD! Bringing world habitats to life, Heckscher WILD! will feature live exotic animals and plants from across the globe and provide visitors a chance for interaction with these animals through feedings, demonstrations and special events. The exhibit will house some favorite Stamford Museum & Nature Center animals, including lizards, snakes, turtles and tarantulas. We will also utilize this new space for our growing school programs and birthday party business.

After 17 years, we are moving our largest fundraising event — our 18th Annual Food & Wine Celebration — to a Saturday.

This fun “party on foot” will be held Saturday, June 6, featuring fine wines, delicious tastings from the area’s top caterers and restaurants and a silent auction stocked with one-of-akind items and experiences. We are always looking for new corporate and individual supporters.

We hope you’ll join us for any or all of these exciting events!

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Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

Mardi Gras celebration at the Edgerton Center Let the Good Times Roll! Join the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Friday, Feb. 14, for a Mardi Gras celebration with opening act, Funky Dawgz Brass Band and headlining band, Jen Durkin & The Bizness.

Funky Dawgz are a New Orleans style second line brass band. Hailing from the University of Connecticut, the 10-piece funky groove machine is loaded with highenergy horns and a backbeat that is irresistibly funky. Jen Durkin & The Bizness, led by powerhouse Jen “Pipes” Durkin, will supply a night of dance-worthy funk music. The program is part of the Edgerton’s “Connecticut Own” series, which features homegrown musicians as they make waves nationally.

The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University offers a wide array of performing arts attractions throughout the year in its newly renovated and air-conditioned 776-seat auditorium. The center is also available for rentals and community events. Tickets

are $10 for general public and $5 with a Sacred Heart student ID. The bar will be open for those over 21 with valid ID. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 203-371-7908 or visit edgertoncenter.org for tickets and more information.

‘Chroma is Key’ at the Schelfhaudt Gallery

Melissa H. Mulrooney, executive director & CEO Stamford Museum & Nature Center Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

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

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The Schelfhaudt Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center at the University of Bridgeport opens a new show Friday, Feb. 13, titled “Chroma is Key (freedom from the grey).” The chroma of a color is a measure of how pure or intense it is, how saturated the color is. You reduce the chroma of a paint color by adding a neutral gray with the identical value as the color you want to change. In art, color can depict the natural world or express inner feelings of the artist. It can also be used in a separate scientific way of visual exploration. This exhibition explores some of the ways artists use color.

The Schelfhaudt Gallery is one of the largest and most prestigious galleries in the Fairfield area, boasting more than 3,200 square feet of exhibition space. Located by the beautiful shoreline of Long Island Sound, it is an oasis for culture and the arts. For more information, visit at schelfhaudtgallery.com or call 203-576-4034.

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FACTS & FIGURES on the record BANKRUPTCIES Scott Swimming Pools Inc., 75 Washington Road, Woodbury. Chapter 11. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $1 million to $10 million. Creditors: Walter Whitney, $3 million; J.M. Scott Associates Inc., $314,207; Harleysville Insurance, $114,427; Superconsulting LLC, $50,000; BWM Financial Services, $46,355. Type of business: Limited liability company. Debtor’s attorney: Harlow, Adams and Friedman, Milford. Case no. 5:15-bk-50094.

Filed Jan. 22.

State Drive-In Cleaners Inc., 224 Post Road East, Westport. Chapter 11. Assets: $0 to $50,000. Liabilities: $100,000 to $500,000. Creditors: Sovereign Bank NA, $104,817; Petro Oil, $24,000; Bank of America, $24,000; Evans Feldman & Ainsworth LLC, $5,356. Type of business: Limited liability company. Debtor’s attorney: Thomas V. Battaglia Jr., Stratford. Case no. 5:15-bk-50098. Filed Jan. 22.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL A P Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Four Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Renovate an existing interior office space in a commercial space at Tresser Boulevard and 107 Elm St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $740,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

A P Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Edgehill Property Corp. Perform three triple-story additions and an interior renovation to an existing commercial space at 122 Palmers Hill Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10 million. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

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A. Secondino & Son Inc., Branford, contractor for American Pet Products Manufacturing. Install a parking lot light pole on commercial property at 253-255 Glenville Road, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $4,590. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Bacco, Kenneth F., New Canaan, contractor for ESP Wexford II LLC. Remove wall and door and install new walls in an existing commercial space at 2 Pine St., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Bowden, Clarence, Norwalk, contractor for Calvary Baptist Church.

Perform interior renovations to the first floor only at 114 S. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $68,700. Filed Jan. 21.

Calltharp Construction Service, East Haddam, contractor for 239 Greenwich Associates LLC. Demolish the ceilings, walls and floors for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 239 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Chimblo III, Anthony J., Greenwich, contractor for Pastore, Marion W. and Anthony Pastore. Clean up a restaurant, which was damaged by a fire at 15 Grand St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Demott, Glenn W., Stamford, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place SPE LLC. Replace the wall sign on the exterior of an existing commercial space at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 300, Stamford. Estimated cost: $24,000.

Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Homeowner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Add a mechanical lift to an existing commercial space at 38 Lake Drive South, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 7.

I Level Signs, contractor for 515 Commerce Drive. Add a new wall sign to the exterior of an existing commercial space at 515 Commerce Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,900.

Filed Jan. 20.

IMG Contracting LLC, Norwalk, contractor for IMG Development LLC. Construct a new single-family residence with four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms at 15 Juniper Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $425,000. Filed Jan. 22.

JCS Construction Group Inc., Stamford, contractor for the city of Stamford. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at Harbor View Ave., Lot 5, Stamford. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

JCS Services Inc., Stamford, contractor for Ivy Putnam Property LLC. Remodel the interior office in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 41 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $121,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Dr. Jacobs, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform a fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Route 35, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $418,055. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

GFC Fawcett LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform an interior office build-out to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1 Fawcett Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $210,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Livingston Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for GEH Properties LLC. Install partitions on the first floor of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 133 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Greenwich Hospital Association, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate the interior walls of an existing commercial space at 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

McPhee Electric, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich American Center. Add three antennas and one fiber line to an existing rooftop wireless installation on a commercial space at 1 American Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Harbor Financing LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace four signs at an existing commercial space at 100 Southfield Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $11,500. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

New Canaan Ave LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Coco Healthy Spa. Perform work on a tenant space in an existing commercial facility at 99 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Pavarini North East Construction, Stamford, contractor for Covenant of Sacred Heart. Expand a dining room in an existing commercial space at 1177 King St., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $1.8 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for One Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Suite 1200, Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

A P Construction Co., Stamford, contractor for Greenwich Plaza Inc. Perform a tenant fit-out on the third floor of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 2 Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Perschino, Glenn A., contractor for 4180 Black Rock LLC. Perform an interior demolition for all rooms to prepare for an interior remodel in an existing commercial space at 4180 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 16.

St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations in the classroom of an existing commercial space to create private tutor rooms and a conference room at 8 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

AA Building & Wrecking, contractor for D. Charles LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 228 Eastlawn Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $13,500. Filed Jan. 12.

R.S. Granoff Architects, Greenwich, contractor for East Putnam Avenue I LLC. Construct a new mixeduse building and perform related site work at 1381 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Real Deal Estate LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing commercial space at 50 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Sullivan, Daniel E., Portland, contractor for 34 Oakwood Ave. Association LLC. Install an elevator in an existing commercial building at 34 Oakwood Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $102,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Sullivan, Daniel E., Portland, contractor for 8 Willard Road LLC. Install an elevator in an existing commercial building at 8 Willard Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $62,400. Filed Jan. 23.

AA Building & Wrecking, contractor for Durtex Investments LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 42 Flax Road, Fairfield.

Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed Jan. 16.

AA Building & Wrecking, contractor for Mark R. Connelly and Lisa B. Connelly. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 94 Sherman Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Jan. 22.

AF Contracting LLC, Stamford, contractor for Robert Carlson, et al.

Renovate four bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 5 Bennett St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Renzuli Associated, Norwalk, contractor for Kid’s First. Perform a tenant fit-up to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 495 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Ten Fifty-Five Stamford Association, Stamford, contractor for self.

Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Estimated cost: $363,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

RSN Properties LLC, contractor for Powerscourt Properties LLC. Perform a fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1525 Kings Highway, Suite 108, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Jan. 15.

Thomas Kane Building & Remodeling, contractor for PFS Associates Partnership. Perform an interior demolition in an existing commercial space at 2000 Post Road, Fairfield.

Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Jan. 16.

American Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for 18 Halock Drive LLC. Construct a new two and onehalf story single-family residence with a crawl space, attic, attached garage and a rear deck at 18 Halock Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $385,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

RSN Properties LLC, contractor for Powerscourt Properties LLC. Perform a fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1525 Kings Highway, Suite 101, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $300. Filed Jan. 15.

Trustees of Ridges Meth Church, Stamford, contractor for self. Upgrade the parking lot at an existing commercial space, Lot 14, High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $80,000.

Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Anersen, Brad C., contractor for Robert Gruber and Iris H. Gruber.

Remodel the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 32 Hanford Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Jan. 21.

RSN Properties LLC, contractor for Powerscourt Properties LLC. Perform a fit-up in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1525 Kings Highway, Suite 103, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Jan. 15.

Turner Construction, Shelton, contractor for Eagle Hill School. Demolish the existing auditorium for a new multipurpose room and convert three apartments in a school at 45 Glenville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4.5 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Associated Design & Development LLC, contractor for Windermere Street LLC. Add a one-story, two-car garage addition and two-story side addition with a rear deck and a front porch at an existing singlefamily residence at 314 Windermere St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $90,000.

Filed Jan. 13.

Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for Four Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to the common area in the 11th floor of an existing commercial space at Tresser Boulevard and 107 Elm St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: Not available. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for Three Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Perform interior alterations to the restrooms in an existing commercial space at 301 Tresser Blvd., Stamford.

Estimated cost: Not available. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Walsh, Thomas, New York, N.Y. contractor for Pascarella Mason St. Add new wall outlets, new fixtures, conduit systems for data and security services in an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 165 Mason St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $175,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

RESIDENTIAL 3 Mill Pond Court LLC, Greenwich, contractor for self. Upgrade electrical equipment and plumbing in an existing single-family residence at 3 Mill Pond Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

B II Builders LLC, contractor for Durtex Investments LLC. Rebuild a dwelling on an existing foundation at 42 Flax Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $298,500. Filed Jan. 20.

Bacco Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Danyal Ozizmir. Construct a spa and a safety barrier at 85 Club Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Bank Brothers Services, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Place LLC. Gut and remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 100 Western Junior Highway, Unit 28G, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $26,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] NORWALK ECONOMIC FORUM

THE SIVBA GROUP JOINS COLDWELL BAKER COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., announced BARBARA and ARNIE SIVBA and THE SIVBA GROUP are now af�iliated with the company’s Danbury of�ice. The Sivba Group

The city of NORWALK, GREATER NORWALK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and UNITED BANK of�icials gathered recently at the Norwalk economic forum, which was spon-

sored by United Bank. Attendees included, from left, ED MUSANTE , president of the chamber; DINA DEVINE and KIM KARL of United Bank; MAYOR HARRY RILLING; GREG PASTOR and KATE ERIC of

United Bank; FRED CARSTENSEN; LIZ STOCKERM Norwalk’s economic development director; and MIKE SUTTON , chamber executive committee chairman and board member.

ARTON JOINS LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS BOARD Norwalk’s LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM has appointed HUNTER ARTON to its board of trustees. Arton currently serves the city of Norwalk as the community outreach administrator for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. In this role, she has received more than

$500,000 in grant funds for the recovery of Norwalk’s homes from Superstorm Sandy.

Arton holds a master’s degree in community counseling from Wake Forest University, where she also received her undergraduate degree.

Fairfield-based ROCCO & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. announced the re-

organizations and $500 to the CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK, $1 for every pound.

ANN’S PLACE APPOINTS TWO BOARD MEMBERS Danbury-based ANN’S PLACE, a nonprofit supporting people living with cancer and their loved ones, appointed WILDA MORGAN HAYES and BETH ANN FETZER to its board of directors.

Hayes led Ann’s Place for 16 years, through its expansion of services and construction of its permanent home. She retired in 2013.

Fetzer currently serves as the community development officer and assistant vice president for Savings Bank of Danbury. She is affiliated with numerous committees, including United Way of Western

FAMILY CENTERS APPOINTS NEW MANAGER FAMILY CENTERS, a nonprofit offering educational and human services in Fairfield County, appointed ERIN TISHMAN its manager of clinical services for Darien and New Canaan.

Tishman’s responsibilities include overseeing all counseling and clinical programs serving the Darien and New Canaan communities and supervising the Center for HOPE and The Den for Grieving Kids.

Tishman holds a bachelor’s in psycholo�y from St. Michael’s College and a master’s in counseling psycholo�y from Rosemont College. She

Erin Tishman

is specially trained in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, marriage and family and group therapy.

Hunter Arton

ROCCO & ASSOCIATES’ TURKEY DRIVE RESULTS sults of its first annual turkey drive.

The firm donated more than 500 pounds of turkey to nationwide

provides residential real estate services in Danbury, Brook�ield, Bridgewater, Bethel, New Fair�ield, Newtown, New Milford, Redding, Ridge�ield, Roxbury, Southbury and Washington and surrounding communities.

MENTOR APPRECIATION NIGHT THE STAMFORD PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION (SPEF) celebrated its volunteer mentors and program partners at its second annual mentor appreciation night, Jan. 28, UConn Stamford, 1 University Place, Stamford. SPEF

honored the contributions of RICHARD BULLITT, community volunteer; SEAN MASTERSON from management consultants McLagan, corporate volunteer; CYNTHIA AGUILAR, college volunteer; and ANNAMARIA CSIZMADIA, outstanding service award.

REYNOLDS & ROWELLA HIRES WILSON

Wilda Morgan Hayes.

Beth Ann Fetzer.

Connecticut, The Bridge to Independence and Career Opportuni-

ties and Danbury’s Aging in Place Planning Council.

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REYNOLDS & ROWELLA LLP, a consulting, audit and accounting firm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan, appointed Joe Wilson as tax manager for the Ridgefield office.

Wilson has 15 years of accounting experience, most recently serving as a tax manager for Sheltonbased Venman & Co. LLC. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s in professional accountancy with a concentration in taxation from Clemson University.

Joe Wilson.

BROWN WALSH JOINS MURTHA CULLINA LLP

THE KENNEDY CENTER RECEIVES $15,000 FOR CAREGIVER PROGRAM

DATES FEB. 9 - MARCH 23 Ridgefield Playhouse presents Christine O’Leary’s Stand-Up Comedy Workshop, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield. To register, call 203-438-5795.

WCSU NAMED ‘AMAZING CAMPUS ARTS CENTER’

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Darien Library present a complimentary small-business workshop titled “The Myths and Realities of Starting a Nonprofit Organization,” 6-8 p.m., Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m.

From left: Anthony Mucherino, a Kennedy Center client, and his father, Andrew Mucherino, are among those to benefit from a grant.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION donated $15,000 to Trumbull’s THE KENNEDY CENTER, a nonprofit rehabilitation for people with disabilities and special needs, for its Caring for the Caregiver pro-

gram. The program teaches adult children with disabilities to assume caregiving roles of their elderly parents, who act as their caregivers.

The program has helped 551 families since its inception in 2003.

Cherly Henchar of Cheryl’s Creative Services, a Stamford Chamber of Commerce member, presents a discussion with Arun Sinah from Access Communications, with topics including “60 Ways to Grow Your Email List” and “What Every Business Should Know About its Website,” 7:30-9:30 a.m., Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford. To register, email cherylscreativeservies@gmail.com.

LAW FIRM DONATES TO HOMES WITH HOPE

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce is featuring a workshop titled “Social Media & Reputation Management: How to build your brand, not destroy it,” noon to 2 p.m., 39 West St., Danbury. To RSVP, visit reputationmgmt.eventbrite.com.

FEB. 14

COMMONFUND APPOINTS TWO Wilton-based COMMONFUND, an investment manager for institutional investors, appointed BRIAN RONDEAU as director of risk management and ALEX GURVICH as director of the asset management group for its risk management and investment teams.

Prior to joining, Rondeau served as vice president of risk at Harvard Management Co. Gurvich recently served as managing partner and quantitative equity portfolio manager for The Rockledge Group. He is currently a doctorate candidate in the financial engineering program at Stevens Institute of Technolo�y.

Temple Israel features “TING,” Temple Israel Networking Group for individuals in their job search, 2 p.m., 14 Coleytown Road, Westport.

Event is free to the public.

FEB. 11

COLLEGEDEGREESEARCH.NET , a search engine helping students with college options, named the VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY to its “25 Most Amazing Campus Arts Centers” lists. WCSU is listed ninth amongst 10 art centers throughout the nation.

FEB. 10

MURTHA CULLINA, a law firm with an office in Stamford, appointed SUZANNE BROWN WALSH to its trusts and estates department. Brown practices estate planning particularly for families of children with special needs, elder law and estate and trust administration.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.

FEB. 9

Suzanne Brown Walsh

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Ferguson Library present a complimentary workshop titled “Setting Goals and Staying on Track,” 6-8 p.m., Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m.

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Chris Botti’s Valentine’s Gala, 5:30 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

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

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSMAKERS NEWSLETTER Gail Kelly and Ira Bloom, attorneys for Berchem, Moses & Devlin PC, flank Jeff Weiser, president of Homes for Hope.

BERCHEM, MOSES & DEVLIN PC, a law �irm with of�ices in Milford, Norwalk and Westport, donated $1,000 to Westport-based HOMES FOR HOPE, a nonpro�it.

Homes for Hope provides food, emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing and other services to those affected by homelessness.

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FACTS Full Stride Properties, Darien, contractor for self. Amend a permit for kitchen with new electrical work and plumbing at 139 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Gardiner Group, contractor for SBB Ventures LLC. Renovate two bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and add one full basement in an existing single-family residence at 289 New Norwalk Road, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Gilleran, Nancy D. and James R. Gilleran, Fairfield, contractor for self.

Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 33 Melody Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

Glen Gate Co., Danbury, contractor for Richard L. Perren and Laurie A. Perren. Add an in-ground pool to an existing single-family residence at 94 Winfield Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Godlewski, Andrzej, Bridgeport, contractor for Ryan Youngsaye and Lai Vivian Youngsaye. Perform interior alterations to the existing full bath, convert an existing bathroom to a closet and add a master bathroom to a single-family residence at 2 Surrey Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Homeowner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish the basement in an existing single-family residence at 11 Rock Ridge, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 7.

McLevy Builders Inc., contractor for Shoreline Estates LLC. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 131 Oldfield Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Imperial Construction Management, Rye, N.Y., contractor for self.

Construct a new single-family residence with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, office, attic, basement, two-car garage and an open patio at 29 Strawberry Hill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $675,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Mendoza, Edgar, Norwalk, contractor for self. Repair the rear deck and stairs at 6 North Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Ireland, Kathleen and Kevin Ireland, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Re-install the staircase in an existing single-family residence to access basement at 40 Allen Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Jan. 23.

J A Rosa Construction LLC, Wolcott, contractor for Greenwich Chateau Condominium. Perform masonry corrections around the door of an elevator in a condominium at 4 Lafayette Circle, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

J P Maguire Associates Inc., contractor for Alphonsus J. Donahue.

Repair an existing single-family residence due to fire damage at 52 Adelaide St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Green, Darrin, et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Install a fireplace in an existing single-family residence at 10 Suburban Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Jaime Mora Carpentry LLC, Fairfield, contractor for EMB Homes III LLC. Add stairs to the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 14 Little Fox Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Hart Restorations LLC, contractor for Karen M. Taylor and Paul C. Taylor Jr. Add a front porch to an existing single-family residence at 43 Beaumont Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Jaiswal, Hemant, et al., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence, finish the basement, add a terrace, a screened porch, a covered deck and an attached four-car garage at 5 Harkim Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Hellthaler, Christopher, contractor for Franck Girard and Monique Girard. Repair the basement in an existing single-family residence from water damage at 63 Shagbark Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $11,000.

Filed Jan. 23.

Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Jennifer Mary Brown. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 16 Maher Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $29,250. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Judy S. Ong. Construct a new single-family dwelling with a basement squash court, viewing area and a rear terrace at 629 North St., Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Jennifer Mary Brown. Demolish an accessory garage on the property of an existing single-family residence at 16 Maher Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

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Karp Associates Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 61 Juniper Road LLC. Renovate the master bedroom and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 61 Juniper Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $130,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Manongsong, Rufa P., Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform work on the bathroom in the basement in an existing single-family residence at 35 Rockmere Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Mazzamurro, Michael A., Stamford, contractor for Mary McLetchie.

Install a roof-mounted solar system on an existing single-family residence at 15 Albin Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $50,625. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

McGuire, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform a vertical addition to an existing single-family residence at 16 Flak Lane, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Murphy, Rory, contractor for Michael S. Seay, et al. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 121 Harpsichord Turnpike, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Namco, New Fairfield, contractor for homeowner. Add an above-ground pool to an existing single-family residence at 27 Oak Tree Lane, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,400. Filed Jan. 7.

Neupmann Fine Carpentry, Danbury, contractor for Liane R. Tel and Martin L. Tel. Finish an existing attic space for a playroom and bathroom in a single-family residence at 1 Coachlamp Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Oestmann, Henry, Norwalk, contractor for self. Renovate the existing full bathroom to add new fixtures and tiles in a single-family residence at 4 Leatherwood Road, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Old Greenwich Gables, Stamford, contractor for self. Repair the sheetrock and flooring from water damage in an existing single-family residence at 51 Forest Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Patrick Kennedy LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Todd D. Plosker and Bonny Plosker. Add to the mudroom, kitchen, powder room, bathroom and dormers. Relocate the laundry and renovate the master bathroom at 39 Kelley Green, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Peerless Construction LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 14DH LLC. Construct a new single-family residence with a finished basement, and an attached three-car garage and a screen porch at 14 Dawn Harbor Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2.4 million.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Perkins, Charlene, et al., Greenwich, contractor for Kevin O’Brien Design LLC. Complete inspection process to provide entrapment protection at 56 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Petre, Robert, Greenwich, contractor for Gillespie Design & Build LLC. Update the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 14 Dorchester Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

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FIGURES Power Generator Service LLC, contractor for Stamford Grove Associates. Install a gas generator in an apartment at 51 Grove St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $210,000. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

R and P Contracting LLC, contractor for Richard Piccirillo Jr., et al.

Remodel the interior of an existing single-family residence at 700 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Raedle, Daniel R., Greenwich, contractor for self. Change windows and doors on an existing single-family residence at 83 Rockwood Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Raymond, David C., contractor for Francis A. Blair and Sarah. Perform a two-story addition to the family room of an existing single-family residence at 343 N. Cedar Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Regency Builders, Norwalk, contractor for Wiley B. Maddox and Maria W. Maddox. Create two bedrooms and one bathroom in an existing unfinished attic space over the garage at 100 Perkins Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Rohinsky, Ronald, contractor for 160 Old Dam LLC. Pour the foundation for a new two-and one-half story one-family dwelling with a twovehicle carport beneath at 160 Old Dam Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Roina, Richard, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install a fireplace stove insert in an existing single-family residence at 6 Bayne St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,613. Filed Jan. 20.

Roof Diagnostics Solar and Electric, Middletown, contractor for Concetta Aquino, et al. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 42 Division Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $2,000.

Filed Jan. 21.

Thomas Kane Building & Remodeling, contractor for Deborah K. Owens. Elevate a two-story one-family dwelling with an attached one-car garage at an existing single-family residence at 166 Colonial Drive, Fairfield.

Estimated cost: $175,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Thompson Woodwork, contractor for Kusum Das Sanjiv. Finish the attic in an existing single-family residence at 31 Deacon’s Way, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Tortorella, Angel, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a laundry and bathroom in basement of an existing singlefamily residence at 13 Center Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Toth, Pat, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform a tenant fit-up to a building at 3 Dunham Drive, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $40,005.

Filed Dec. 23.

Tucciarone, James, contractor for Christopher Leavey, et al. Demolish an existing single-family residence at 11 Colonial Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 23.

US Home Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Katherine Anne Voellmicke, et al. Perform work on the bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 13 Ledge Lane, Stamford.

Estimated cost: $12,810. Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Varshisky, Marina, Greenwich, contractor for self. Expand and alter an existing single-family residence and remove portion of detached garage at 18 Huntingham Drive, Greenwich.

Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Viesto, Anthony J., Darien, contractor for Adam Potter and Thomas Wallace. Remodel the kitchen and the master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 7 Hawthorne Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Wescorp., Greenwich, contractor for 644 West Putnam Associates.

Perform an interior office fit-out to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 644 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $320,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Westchester Modular Homes, Bethel, contractor for Barbara Myka Naik, et al. Construct a new modular home, a garage slab, an unfinished basement, patio, side porch and a retaining wall at 84 Glen Ridge Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $345,000.

Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Wingnutz Home Improvement LLC, contractor for Ross P. Raggio and Sarah Burn. Remodel a full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 250 Glenarden Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,100. Filed Jan. 21.

Wu, Betty and Daren Betty, Greenwich, contractor for self. Update a bathroom between the first and second floors in an existing single-family residence at 5 Raymond St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed between Jan. 1 and Jan. 26.

Yanes Home Improvement LLC, contractor for 5/9 Woodland Avenue LLC. Update carpets, kitchen cabinets and tile floors in an existing multifamily residence at 5 Woodland Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000.

Filed between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23.

Zeoli Building Inc., contractor for Genevie Tucker and Richard F. Tucker. Remodel the kitchen and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 800 Verna Hill Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $35,000.

Filed Jan. 12.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT 277 Fairfield Avenue LLC and Kuchma Corp., Bridgeport. Filed by Davier Paches, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim, Ganim & Ganim PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he fell down the stairwell on property owned by the defendants and sustained serious injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to secure the railing to the wall of the staircase.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs, and such other relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6047994-S. Filed Jan. 20.

Caterpillar Inc., Hartford. Filed by the town of Stratford, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Jackson Law Group LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had provided an engine for the plaintiff that had malfunctioned while under warranty. The engine had allegedly continued to malfunction even after the defendant claimed to have repaired it. The plaintiff claims damages, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may provide.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048071-S. Filed Jan. 22.

GCA Parkour LLC, Fairfield. Filed by Julita Farkas, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jeremy C. Vishno Law Firm, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that her son fell onto concrete on property owned by the defendant and sustained serious injury. This accident allegedly occurred due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to provide proper instruction, failed to provide supervision and failed to have an padded floor. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048003-S. Filed Jan. 20.

Hilton Worldwide Inc., Hartford. Filed by Dorees Baum Erodici, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daly, Weihing & Bochanis, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she fell on a mat on property owned by the defendant and sustained serious injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to secure the mat to prevent it from slipping. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048025-S. Filed Jan. 21.

FACTS Paradigm Healthcare Development LLC, Hartford. Filed by Xerox Financial Services LLC, Norwalk.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Evans, Feldman & Ainsworth 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 a lease. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $284,425, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest of 10 percent, post-judgment interest of 10 percent and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048041-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Pollack-Westfair Associates Limited Partnership, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Fairfield Clothiers LLC, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Kevin A. Coles, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property suit against the defendants alleging that a fire occurred in a building the plaintiff was leasing from the defendants, damaging plaintiff’s personal property. This fire allegedly occurred because the defendants had failed to inspect the premises and failed to install smoke detectors. The plaintiff claims monetary damages, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048031-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., Mayfield Village, Ohio. Filed

by Andrew B. Ribeiro, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney PC. 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. FBT-cv15-6048038-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Sham Shield Powerwashing LLC, et al., Willimantic. Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. 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 promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $21,079, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees, expenses and such other and further equitable relief as the court deems just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048006-S. Filed Jan. 20.

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STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT

2475 Realty LLC, et al., Syosset, N.Y. Filed by Petroleum & Franchise Capital LLC, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zeisler & Zeisler PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they have defaulted in their monthly obligations to the plaintiffs and failed to provide the plaintiffs with financial information and tax returns required by the contract. The plaintiffs have accelerated the amounts of $1.9 million due and made a demand for the payment, yet have not received any payment.

The plaintiffs claim money damages, administrative fees, default interest, attorney’s fees, costs, expenses and such other legal or equitable relief as the court may deem appropriate.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016725-S. Filed Jan. 21.

Caladri Development Corp., et al., Hartford. Filed by J & G Glass Company Inc., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Robinson & Cole LLP, Hartford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a subcontractor agreement, despite meeting the terms and conditions of the agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $435,000 due and has made a demand for the balance, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, interest, court costs and such other or further relief as this court deems just and equitable.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024415-S. Filed Jan. 22.

Anntaylor Inc., New Haven. Filed by Betty Ann Demayo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Romanello Law Firm LLC. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on a pool of water in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, costs and such other relief as may be just and proper.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016727-S. Filed Jan. 21.

CVS Pharmacy Inc., et al., Hartford. Filed by Kevin Frederick, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Hill & Hill LLC, Madison. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that he slipped on an icy ramp on property owned by the defendants. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted the ramp to remain covered with snow and ice. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Case no. FST-cv156024381-S. Filed Jan. 20.

BDG 45 Eagle LLC, et al., Hartford.

Filed by Tina Magnuson, Garner, N.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Collins and Associates LLC, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy lot on property owned by the defendants.

This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they permitted the area to remain covered with snow and ice. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, and such other and further relief as this court may deem equitable and just.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016711-S. Filed Jan. 20.

Swedrock Strength LLC, et al., Redding. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Plaintiff’s attorneys: Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. 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 on a credit plan. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $21,183, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages and court costs.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016741-S. Filed Jan. 23.

McCann Worldgroup LLC, et al., New York, N.Y. Filed by IPSOS MMA Inc., et al., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Martin LLP, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they have solicited secrets from the plaintiffs while employed by them. The employee allegedly joined a competitor, the defendant and breached his noncompetition contract. The plaintiffs claim injunctive relief, monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other and further relief that the court deems just and proper.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024396-S. Filed Jan. 21.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT Artee Collections Inc., Hudson, Mass. Filed by Silverman Westport Realty Associates LLC, White Plains, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Meister Soelig & Fein LLP, New York, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant was a tenant of the plaintiff.

The defendant allegedly repudiated the parties written, binding, lease contract and vacated the premises. The plaintiff claims $440,000 in monetary damages, compensatory damages, attorney’s fees, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00084-AWT. Filed Jan. 20.

FIGURES General Cable Industries Inc., Willimantic. Filed by William Monatalvo, North Windham. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello LLP, Hartford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this age discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that his supervisor at the job with defendant was changed. The new supervisor was allegedly hostile toward older employees and threatened employees who used vacation time, sick time or medical leave. The plaintiff was allegedly fired for a pre-textual reason to mask the employer’s discrimination against older workers. The plaintiff claims lost wages, employee benefits, front pay, monetary damages, liquidated damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00081-WWE. Filed Jan. 19.

Light Spectrum Enterprises Inc., Feasterville, Pa. Filed by Light Sources Inc., Orange. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cantor Colburn LLP, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it sold, imported, used or offered the plaintiff’s “Premier One Bulb” light bulb, which was patented by the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims an injunction enjoining the defendant from continuing to infringe, damages, treble damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00087-JAM. Filed Jan. 21.

RDA Consulting Corp, Canton, Mass. Filed by the trustees of the I.U.O.E. Local 478 Annuity Fund, et al., Hamden. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Robert M. Cheverie & Associates PC, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this employee benefit suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make contributions to the plaintiffs’ fund under the collective bargaining agreement. The plaintiffs claims $17,000 in monetary damages and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00099-SRU. Filed Jan. 22.

TD Bank NA, Wilmington, Del. Filed

by Caroline Austin, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Izard Nobel LLP, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this class action suit against the defendant alleging that it engaged in unfair and deceptive “double counting” of debit card transactions in order to increase overdraft fees, in violation of the agreement it had made with consumers. The plaintiff claims injunctive relief, damages and restitution, treble damages, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, attorney’s fees, costs and expenses.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00088-VLB. Filed Jan. 21.

Trans Continental Credit And Collection Inc., White Plains, N.Y. Filed

by Carol L. Oliwa, Ellington. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Kimmel & Silverman PC, Danielson. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendant alleging that they had attempted to collect a debt by sending the plaintiff a letter with her account number visible on the cover of the envelope. Additionally, the defendant allegedly sought to collect an amount, which was not owed and was already being paid to the original owner of the debt. The plaintiff claims statutory damages, actual damages, attorney’s fees and all other relief.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00102-JCH. Filed Jan. 23.

Trustmark Companies, et al., Worchester, Mass. Filed by Barbara E. Safran, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark P. Carey PC, Southport.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that she had become disabled and had to apply for benefits. The defendants allegedly deducted $1,000 per month from the plaintiff’s social insurance rider and failed to pay disability benefits. The plaintiff claims a judgment against the defendants to cease and desist from withholding benefits, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, interest, costs and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00090-RNC. Filed Jan. 22.

GAA Portfolio Management Developer (AQR Capital Management - Greenwich, CT) Responsible for construction, optimization, & mgmt of AQR’s glbl multi-asset portfolios. F/T. Reqs Master’s degr in Comp Sci, Comp Engnrg, IT, Info Netwrk’g, or rel fld & 2 yrs exp in job offered or in gather’g technicl reqs in spprt of portfolio mgmt systs or trad’g & order mgmt systs. (In lieu of Master’s degr & 2 yrs exp as stated, will also accept Bach’s degr (or forgn equiv) & 5 yrs exp as stated). All stated exp must incl each of the follow’g: prgrm’g exp in Python, SQL & Windows; GUI dvlpmnt in C# or C++; client-srvr based mdl; & multi-threaded prgrm’g. Must also have 1 yr exp in VBA & w/ visualization of lg-scale data. Must pass co technical review. Resume: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: Meghan Kies, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job Code AQR-5571.

Global Stock Selection Portfolio Management Analyst (AQR Capital Management - Greenwich, CT) Engage in critical tasks rel to implementation & enhancemnt of GSS group’s unique portfolio mgmt strats. F/T. Reqs Master’s degr in Econ, Finan, Math of Finan or rel quant fld. Must hav edu, train’g, or exp in follow’g: portfolio optimization theory & quant portfolio construction techniques includ’g mean variance optimization & equity multifactor portfolio construction mdls; quant forecast’g mdls using basic script’g langs (Python, Perl, MATLAB, or R); adv functs in Excel includ’g VBA & mdl’g skills; & utiliz’g MS SQL Srvr & mrkt data prods such as Bloomberg (API).

In lieu of Master’s degr & exp as stated, will accept Bach’s degr & 3 yrs exp as stated. Resume: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: Meghan Kies, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job Code AQR- 73.

Portfolio Solutions Associate (AQR Capital Management - Greenwich, CT) Dvlp comprehensive understnd’g of all AQR prodcts, strats, rsrch & capabilities. F/T. Reqs Master’s degr in Econ, Math, Stats, Finan or rel quant fld & 2 yrs exp in job offerd or wrk’g at a buy-side asset mgmt firm w/ at lst $25 Bill in assets under mgmt (AUM). All stated exp must incl: multivariate regression & stat analysis; tech rsrch, analysis, & publication; Adv Excel & prgrm’g in SQL, VBA &/or Python; portfolio analysis & engag’g clients on multi asset classes include’g fixed income, equities, commodities, & alt strats; & wrk’g w/ invstmnt vehicles incld’g mutual & prvt invstmnt funds. Must also hav Series 7, 3, & 66 licenses. Resume: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: Meghan Kies, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Job Code AQR- 58.

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FACTS Wells Fargo Bank NA. Filed by Allyson Smith, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Seeley & Berglass, New Haven.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this truth in lending suit against the defendant alleging that she entered into a mortgage agreement with the defendant. The defendant allegedly failed to properly disclose the number of payment and the due dates of the payments. The defendant allegedly refused to honor request to rescind mortgage. The plaintiff claims she is entitled to rescind the mortgage, statutory damages, actual damages, cost, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as in law or equity may appertain. Case no. 3:15-cv-00089SRU. Filed Jan. 21.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Szabo, Isabel, et al., Norwalk. Appointed committee: James M. Rubino, Norwalk. Property: 9 Burlington Court, Norwalk. Amount: $360,000.

Docket no. FST-cv-126014508S. Filed Jan. 12.

COMMERCIAL

Harmony Real Estate LLC, Norwalk. Seller: J. C. Ehrlich Co. Inc., Pa. Property: Lot 15, Map 612, Lot 1, Map 469, Lot 16, Map 13408, Norwalk.

Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Jan. 21.

Hoffman Management LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Minh Nguyen, Bridgeport. Property: 256-258 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $103,750. Filed Jan. 20.

Hoffman Management LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Wilson Intriago, Queens, N.Y. Property: 114-118 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

IJ Group LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Lavender Associates Limited Partnership, Norwalk. Property: North Avenue, Map 8655, Norwalk. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Jan. 16.

LC Management LLC, New Canaan.

Seller: Brendan M. Reidy Jr., New Canaan. Property: Lot 2A, Map 245, New Canaan. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Nov. 13.

Omamahshah Inc., Stamford. Seller: US Bank NA, Richmond, Va. Property: 83-85 Beardsley Park Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $137,000. Filed Jan. 21.

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31 High Street Unit 1 LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Heather Tarpinian, Norwalk.

Property: 31 High St., Unit 1-1C and Unit 2-2A, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

31 High Street Unit 12 LLC, Norwalk. Grantor: Heather Tarpinian, Norwalk. Property: Unit 1A, Building 3 of Highland Mews Condominim, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

324 Strawberry Hill LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Heather Tarpinian, Norwalk.

Property: Unit A-103 of Su San Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

41 Pine Hill Avenue LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: Heather Tarpinian, Norwalk.

Property: Unit 4-1C of Highland Mews, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

Alves, Ondina, Bridgeport. Grantor: Marquis Lawson, Bridgeport. Property: 77-79 Butler Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 21.

Bashir, Ejaz, Norwalk. Grantor: Shabaz B. Qureshi, Norwalk. Property: 118 W. Cedar St., Unit 1, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 14.

Pereira Family Investment LLC, Monroe. Seller: Luma LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 40 Logan St., Bridgeport. Amount: $375,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Blake, Patronella V., Matthew J. Blake, Richard A. Blake and Daniel P. Blake, Port Orange, Fla. Grantor: Joseph Valiante, Norwalk.

Property: Lots 41 and 42, South End Bouton Street, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 14.

Realty Strategies LLC, Monroe.

Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 3 Olean St., Norwalk. Amount: $75,000.

Filed Jan. 22.

Braiotta, Bianca M., Norwalk.

Grantor: Bianca M. Braiotta, Norwalk.

Property: 115 Fillow St., Unit 12, Norwalk. For an unknown amount paid.

Filed Jan. 15.

9 Girard Street LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Sandra M. Porter, Norwalk. Property: 9 Girard St., Norwalk. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 8 Bari Drive, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 21.

Cadden, Sharon D. and Stephen M. Cadden, Norwalk. Grantor: Stephen M. Cadden, Norwalk. Property: 22 Blue Mountain Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22.

90 Deramo PL LLC, Bridgeport.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 90 Demaro Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $150,500. Filed Jan. 21.

Tagr Development Company LLC, Fairfield. Seller: David A. Caulfield and Kathleen E. Caulfield, Bridgeport.

Property: 435 Gilman St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $170,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Class A Special Assets LLC, Norwalk.

Grantor: George P. Holley, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Property: 7 Twilight Place, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 15.

BBB Investors LLC, Fairfield. Seller: MNL Town Line LLC, Stamford. Property: Units A-3, A-11, A-13, A-15, A-16 and B-303 in Town Line Center Conominium, Norwalk. Amount: $960,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Waldorf Properties LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Black Diamond Group LLC, Trumbull. Property: 165 Andover St., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 22.

291 Greenley Road LLC, New Canaan. Seller: Sloane C. Castleman, Incline Village, Nev. Property: Parcels C, C1, C2 and C3, Map 3142, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Nov. 12.

8 North Vona LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Jaspal Singh Mayell and Parkash Mayell, Stamford. Property: North Avenue, Map 5174, Norwalk. Amount: $265,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Belcam Holdings LLC, Greenwich.

Seller: Peyton R. Patterson, New Canaan. Property: 112 Clearview Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $5.1 million.

Filed Nov. 11.

Benedetto & Hayman Associates LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: David M. Shields, Fairfield. Property: Lot 221 of Greystone Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Dacunha Builders LLC, Brookfield. Seller: John J. Chen and Alice M. Chen, New Canaan. Property: 66 Field Crest Road, New Canaan. Amount: $981,252. Filed Nov. 11.

Waldorf Properties LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Dorothy Rutkin, Bridgeport. Property: 515-519 Jane St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Waldorf Properties LLC, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Ronald Voloshin and Cindy Smernoff, Bethany. Property: 515-519 Jane St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22.

QUIT CLAIM 100 Spring Hill Street, Norwalk.

Grantor: Heather Tarpinian, Norwalk.

Property: Lots 5 and 6, File no. 220, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

Coach Light South Apartments LLC, Bridgeport. Grantor: Lee Everetts, Stratford. Property: 161 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 21.

Falls, Mary Beth and Domenick Tiberio Jr., Newtown. Grantor: Marie Jeannine Clarke, Newtown. Property: 34 Brookside Court, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 519-521 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 20.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1585 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 22.

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FIGURES Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 9 Burlington Court, Norwalk.

For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: PNC Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 28 Virginia Drive, Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 21.

Flanagan, Carole and Hollis William Whitman, Bethel. Grantor: Hollis William Whitman, Bethel.

Property: 35 Vail Road, Bethel. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Forte, Edmilson, Stratford. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 850-852 William St., Bridgeport. Amount: $80,019.

Filed Jan. 21.

FV-I Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Grantor: FV-I Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colo. Property: 25 Cartright St., Unit 2-C, Bridgeport. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 21.

Garcia, Enrique, Bridgeport. Grantor: Maria T. Garcia, Trumbull. Property: 68-70 Amsterdam Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 21.

Genna, Seelena, Newtown. Grantor: Paul Genna, Newtown. Property: Lot 6, Map 3322, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 22.

Gerbert, Kimith D., Norwalk. Grantor: Robert C. Gerbert Sr., Inverness, Fla. Property: Unit 33 of Rowayton Woods Condominium, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 20.

Gould, Sandra and Donald Leonard, Newtown. Grantor: Donald Leonard and Sandra Gould, Newtown. Property: 38 Joal Court, Newtown. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 13.

Hall, Emily Rebecca, Norwalk.

Grantor: Emily Hall and Bharath Manu Akkara Veetil, Norwalk. Property: Unit 261, Map 9738, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 20.

Hegedus, John Andrew, Michael Donald Hegedus and Steven James Hegedus, Norwalk. Grantor: Patricia A. Pearcy, Norwalk. Property: Cossitt Road, map of Ppoperty prepared for Harold A. Karlsen, Norwalk.

Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 13.

Iannitelli, Vinent and Joseph Suppa Jr., Bridgeport. Grantor: Two Cousin Properties LLC, Commack, N.Y. Property: 64 Charron St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 21.

Johnson, Sonia and Alrick Brown, Bridgeport. Grantor: Alrick Brown, Bridgeport. Property: 259-261 Olive St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 22.

Kasy Apartments LLC, Nanuet, N.Y. Grantor: Bally Realty LLC, Nanuet, N.Y. Property: 1913 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Jan. 22.

RESIDENTIAL Acosta, Cesar, Bridgeport. Seller: Immacula Bruneus, Bridgeport. Property: 373-375 Salem St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $184,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Akole, Vaishali S. and Sunil C. Akole, Norwalk. Seller: Hugo Toro and Erkia Toro, Greenwich. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit M-7, Norwalk.

Amount: $179,500. Filed Jan. 13.

Amador, Jessica R., Bridgeport. Seller: Matthew J. Hunyadi, Bridgeport.

Property: 218 Rosewood Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $139,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Barchi, Richard, Bethel. Seller: Bank of America NA, Simi Valley, Calif.

Property: 29 Old Hawleyville Road, Newtown. Amount: $130,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Barros, Antonio and Scott W. Stelling, Norwalk. Seller: Richard A. Scott and Vicki L. Scott, Norwalk. Property: 69 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $505,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Bennett, Jean N., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Eben Hoyt Jones and Julie Zdziarski Jones, Boulder, Colo. Property: Cross Ridge Road, Map 1339, New Canaan. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Nov. 17.

Beria, Andres, Bridgeport. Seller: Shebian Kamrudin and Chitrupa Raghunandan, Bridgeport. Property: 94 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $130,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Birstein, Binnie, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 16 Naromake Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Borges, Matthew, Danbury. Seller: George Faith and Pauline E. Faith, Newtown. Property: 3 Camelot Crest Road, Newtown. Amount: $265,000.

Filed Jan. 15.

Butcher, Pascale, Norwalk. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 6 Ohio Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $270,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Chiluisa, George A., Bridgeport.

Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 195 Seeley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $42,500.

Filed Jan. 21.

Convertito, Daniela, Monroe.

Seller: Charles Kozulko, Brookfield.

Property: 81 Waller Road, Bridgeport.

Amount: $189,500. Filed Jan. 20.

Dance, Nils R., Redding. Seller: Jeffrey Scott Flynn and Suzanne M. Flynn, Bethel. Property: 15 Sycamore Court, Bethel. Amount: $335,000.

Filed Jan. 13.

DaSilva, Cerza, Bridgeport. Seller: Ramon Garcia, Bridgeport. Property: 315 Wade St., Bridgeport. Amount: $82,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Debarros, Victor Hugo Moura, West Haven. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas.

Property: 20 Amsterdam Ave., Unit 1G, Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000.

Filed Jan. 15.

Donahue, Andrea M. and Kevin P. Donahue, Newtown. Seller: Richard E. Crogan II and Jacqueline D. Jacques Crogan, Newtown. Property: 21 Canterbury Lane, Newtown. Amount: $657,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Everetts, Lee, Stratford. Seller: Janet Hine, Bloomfield, N.Y. Property: 161 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $466,666. Filed Jan. 21.

Everetts, Lee, Stratford. Seller: Scott Everetts, Trumbull. Property: 161 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $466,666. Filed Jan. 21.

Falconieri, Thomas A., Bethel.

Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 91 Nashville Road, Bethel. Amount: $230,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Ferguson, Jennifer M. and Brian S. Ferguson, Bethel. Seller: RMS Bethel LLC, Stamford. Property: Unit 410 of Copper Square Condominium, Bethel. Amount: $331,395. Filed Jan. 12.

Freeman, Christine and Richard Freeman, Norwalk. Seller: Daniel Lipka and Linda Lipka, Norwalk.

Property: 65 Murray St., Norwalk.

Amount: $414,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Nichols, Leyla, Newtown. Seller: Christopher Brian Stites, Newtown.

Property: 6 Little Brook Lane, Newtown. Amount: $130,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Nielsen, Dena A. and Jason R. Nielsen Jr., Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: General Real Estate Holdings LLC, Danbury. Property: 22 Apollo Road, Bethel.

Amount: $434,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Nyilas, Ann M. and Robert T. Nyilas, Norwalk. Seller: Lawrence M. Kaczmarek and Virginia M. Kaczmarek, Norwalk. Property: Lot 9, Alvin Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $615,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Pelzel, Kenneth, Newtown. Seller: Katherine Brennan, Newtown. Property: Lot 2, Map 3697, Newtown.

Amount: $267,500. Filed Jan. 22.

Petridis, Eleftherios, Norwalk. Seller: Zahid S. Mir and Irina V. Nechaeva, Norwalk. Property: 95 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $235,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

Pizighelli II, Martin A., Bridgeport.

Seller: Annalisa Ewald, Norwalk.

Property: Unit 3104 of The Lofts at Lafayette Condominium, Bridgeport.

Amount: $64,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Plosker, Bonny B. and Todd D. Plosker, New Canaan. Seller: Ellen M. Ross, Fairfield. Property: 39 Kelley Green, New Canaan. Amount: $1 million. Filed Nov. 19.

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Poyak, Katalin and Steve Poyak Newtown. Seller: David French and Sons Builders LLC, Newtown. Property: 5 Twist Hill Lane, Newtown.

Amount: $400,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Singh, Pardeep, Westport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee New York, N.Y. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit K5, Norwalk. Amount: $147,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Camacho, Carlos, et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 167 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 20.

Helbling, Christopher, Norwalk. $3,775 in favor of Silver Hill Hospital Inc., New Canaan, by Mark Sank & Associates LLC, Stamford. Property: 5 Allen Road, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 16.

Preston, Jane A. and Mark G. Preston, Norwalk. Seller: Karen E. Haney, Norwalk. Property: 3 Cliffview Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $509,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Svoronos, Liliya and Spryridon Svoronos, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: James Andrew McEntire and Simone J. McEntire, New Canaan. Property: 225 Marvin Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Nov. 17.

Castaldo, Marianne, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 116 Edna Ave., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 20.

Massarella, Marie and Anthony Massarella, New Canaan. $43,313 in favor of The Connecticut Light and Power Co., Berlin, by The Law Offices of Alexander G. Snyder LLC, Waterbury. Property: 54 Forest St., New Canaan. Filed Nov. 18.

Rojas, Victor M. Vargas, Norwalk.

Seller: John A. Soltes and Elizabeth J. Soltes, Norwalk. Property: 20 Rampart Road, Norwalk. Amount: $443,450. Filed Jan. 13.

Rotunda, Katrina A. and Joseph M. Rotunda, Monroe. Seller: Mahbub Alam and Dilwara Begum, Newtown.

Property: 23 Washington Ave., Newtown. Amount: $240,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Rua, Maria and Manuel Rua, Bridgeport. Seller: Eleanor L. Frashefski, Stratford. Property: 2080 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $136,000.

Filed Jan. 21.

Santa, Sandra, Norwalk. Seller: Claudia Cornejo, Norwalk. Property: 21 Cottage St., Norwalk. Amount: $163,300. Filed Jan. 20.

Schultz, Laura and Matthew Merrick, Bethel. Seller: Regina L. Hebert, Newtown. Property: 2 Anthes Ave., Newtown. Amount: $318,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Selsky, Nathan, Norwalk. Seller: Stanley W. Drazkiewicz and Jerri T. Drazkiewicz, Norwalk. Property: 36 Neptune Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $660,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Sen, Gargee and Saurabh Sen, Madison, Wis. Seller: Robert L. Gabor and Stella C. Gabor, Newtown. Property: 1 Rose Lane, Newtown. Amount: $449,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Sentementes, Jane, Norwalk. Seller: Lynne P. Alexander, Norwalk. Property: Lot 2, Map 3287, Norwalk. Amount: $315,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Shaw, Sheila H. and Robert J. Notley, Norwalk. Seller: Anton Standeiner, Norwalk. Property: Lot 43, Map 5049, Norwalk. Amount: $593,000.

Filed Jan. 15.

Taliercio, Claudia and Andre R. Taliercio, Norwalk. Seller: Jessica Feigen and Adam Feigen, Norwalk.

Property: 7 Morgan Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $419,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Tkacik, John G., Bridgeport. Seller: Thomas J. Marticek, Stratford. Property: 142 Pearsall Place, Bridgeport.

Amount: $135,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Tran, Michelle and Johnny Phothisarath, Bethel. Seller: Mark A. Clendinning and Barbara C. Clendinning, Bethel. Property: 3 Blue Spruce Court, Bethel. Amount: $303,000.

Filed Jan. 21.

Upton, Dina, Westport. Seller: Peter Koziolkowsky, Norwalk. Property: 150 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk.

Amount: $575,000. Filed Jan. 13.

Vaz, Domingos, Shelton. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 17 Clinton Ave., Unit B, Norwalk. Amount: $141,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Villarreal, David E., Bridgeport.

Seller: Joseph G. Bucko III, Bridgeport.

Property: 345 Glendale Ave., Unit A-2, Bridgeport. Amount: $65,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Wilamowsky, Eli, Lawrence, N.Y. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 283-285 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $93,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Wu, Yusheng, Wilton. Seller: Wilson Giraldo, Norwalk. Property: 29 High St., Unit G, Norwalk. Amount: $149,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Zanette, Sandra, Bridgeport. Seller: FV-I Inc., Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Property: 25 Cartright St., Unit 2-C, Bridgeport. Amount: $40,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Siano, Robert, Stamford. Seller: Tonya Gojani, Greenwich. Property: Unit F4 of Winnipauk Village Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $295,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Zanin, Mark, Darien. Seller: Kathleen V. Davey, Norwalk. Property: 173 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk.

Amount: $379,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Silva, Lilia D., Bethel. Seller: Mary Ann Oertel, Bethel. Property: 22 Hudson St., Unit 3, Bethel. Amount: $163,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Zong, Haihong, Norwalk. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1 Minerva Place, Norwalk.

Amount: $281,500. Filed Jan. 12.

Simon, Gabrielle, Fairfield. Seller: Dominick Tamburri, Norwalk.

Property: 14 Lincoln Ave., Norwalk.

Amount: $225,000. Filed Jan. 16.

FORECLOSURES Alt, Maria, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 277 Park St., Unit 5, New Canaan. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 11.

Didemetrio, Ugo S., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 29 Regency Drive, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 12.

Ellis, La’Chesa, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 605 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Madisetti, Sumesh, et al. Creditor: Webster Bank NA, Waterbury. Property: 2 Hill Court, Unit 2-B, Norwalk.

Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 20.

Otzel, Michael, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank NA, Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 44 Terry Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Rodriguez, Henry A., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank NA, Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 23 Bonnie Brae Drive, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 20.

Monte, John De., et al., Bridgeport. $24,643 in favor of The United Illuminating Co., New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 4 Woodbrine Road, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 20.

Perry, Luana, Bethel. $2,078 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 45 Granite Drive, Bethel. Filed Jan. 22.

Rodriguez, Felix, Norwalk. $1,780 in favor of LVNV Funding LLC, Denver, Colo, by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 16 Ivy Place, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 15.

Schlegel, Goesta, Norwalk. $8,305 in favor of American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 3 Hillwood Place, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 20.

Sandoval Shorepointe Development LLC, et al. Creditor: CGCMT 2006-C5 Selleck Street LLC, Norwalk.

Property: 1 and 3 Selleck St., Norwalk.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Terra-San LLC, et al., Norwalk. $5,200 in favor of Alliance Entertainment LLC, New Haven, by Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Property: 12 Wakerobin Road, Norwalk. Filed Jan. 12.

JUDGMENTS

Urbano-Capoziello, Nelly, Bridgeport. $5,566 in favor of Southern CT Gas Co., Bridgeport, by Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, New Haven. Property: 139 Hawthorne St., Bridgeport.

Filed Jan. 20.

Benz, Ellen M., Bethel. $3,694 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass.

Property: 19 Mansfield St., Bethel.

Filed Jan. 20.

Boyle, Timothy B., Bethel. $4,031 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 107 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 16.

Colville, Robert K., New Canaan. $15,663 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 867 Valley Road, New Canaan. Filed Nov. 11.

Doorly, David, Bethel. $567 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 18 Putnam Park Road, Bethel. Filed Jan. 22.

Ganesh, Uma, Norwalk. $2,619 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 21 Osborne Ave., Norwalk. Filed Jan. 20.

Grosner Sr., George J., Newtown. $65,000 in favor of Robert H. Hall PC, Newtown, by Sienkiewicz & McKenna PC, New Milford. Property: Unit 1 of Walnut Tree Village Condominium, Newtown. Filed Jan. 20.

Walsh, Nancy and Michael Walsh, New Canaan. $919 in favor of Hoffman Landscapes Inc., Wilton, by Riefberg, Smart, Donohye & NeJame PC, Danbury. Property: 881 Valley Road, New Canaan. Filed Nov. 20.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED B & G Marina Inc., P.O. Box 159, Norwalk. $4,193, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed Jan. 22.

Cicirello, Guiseppe, 38 Wilton Ave., Norwalk. $12,436, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 20.

Garvin, Kevin V., 6 Cricklewood Lane, Norwalk. $75,478, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 20.

M Lato Excavating & Tree Care Service LLC, 17 Dairy Farm Road, Norwalk. $11,563, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 20.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bien, Amy B., 82 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. $225,401, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

Binch, Susan M. and James G. Binch, 363 Canoe Hill Road, New Canaan. $125,873, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Nov. 12.

Fee, Patrick, 14 Bobwhite Drive, Norwalk. $1,671, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

Gorham, Carolyn D., 58 Beacon St., Norwalk. $6,538, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

Pierz, Marcia and Philip J. Pierz, 1 Island Drive, Unit 15, Norwalk. $707,608, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

Smith, Stewart A., 38 Plymouth Ave., Norwalk. $20,417, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 13.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED 34 Oakwood Avenue Associates LLC and Anthony Tomas Builders LLC, Norwalk. Filed by EP Construction LLC, Danbury, by Patricia Cappellari. Property: 34 Oakwood Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $144,000. Filed Jan. 12.

Aronson, Justin J., New Canaan.

Filed by Fairfield Insulation, Brewster, N.Y., by Denice Galiano. Property: 536 Ponus Ridge Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $10,650. Filed Nov. 19.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Easton Enterprises LLC, Bridgeport. Released by Premier Enterprises KM LLC, Bridgeport, by Komica Cole.

Property: 151 James St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $4,099. Filed Jan. 21.

Harris, Deborah L. and Rodney J. Harris, Bridgeport. Released by Mutual Security Credit Union Inc., Bridgeport, by John DeBisceglie.

Property: 65 Texas Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $45,000. Filed Jan. 21.

VMI Inc., New Canaan. Released

by NES Equipment Services Corp.,

by Laura Pavey. Property: 272 Elm St., New Canaan. For an unknown amount. Filed Dec. 1.

LIS PENDENS Alvardo Sr., Jose A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by John T. Moranski, Fairfield, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 154-D Virginia Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Artley, Annette and Hollis E. Artley, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 250 N. Bishop Ave., Unit 30, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Jan. 20.

Bertrand, Robert N., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Fawn Ridge Condominium Inc., Wilton. Property: 90 Fawn Ridge Lane, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 23.

Brownie-Jarvis, Sophia and Kent Jarvis, 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: 388 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Cleary, Kyle P., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by The Witherspoon Law Offices, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 3305, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $243,000, dated March 2012. Filed Jan. 20.

DiSanto, Lorenzo and Pasquale DiSanto, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 48-50 Benham Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Jan. 20.

Elmished, Jennifer Ruth and Hesham A. Elmished, et al., Norwalk.

Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York, N.Y. Property: 98 Shorefront Park, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $588,000, dated November 2007. Filed Jan. 23.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Black Rock Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 132 Bennett St., Unit 204, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 22.

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FACTS Gombos, Christine and George Gombos, Bridgeport. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 115 Rooster River Road, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Jan. 20.

State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 185 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 1A, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on lien for succession taxes and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Ismail, Bernadine, Bridgeport.

Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 610 Wilmot Ave., Unit 5, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Vargas-Reyes, Katy Y. and Juan C. Reyes, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for American Tax Funding LLC. Property: 283-285 Marion St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Jan. 20.

Koummal, Aziza, 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: 584 Dewey St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use charges and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 22.

Plavnicky, Richard, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Nob Hill Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 78-A Mencel Circle, Unit 225, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 22.

R. Merced Realty LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by James R. Byrne, Hartford, for Sutherland Asset I LLC. Property: 1327-1329 E. Main St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $132,000, dated June 2007. Filed Jan. 22.

Sikora, Lilian and Peter Sikora, Bridgeport. Filed by The Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for Tower Lien LLC. Property: 124 Old Battery Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Silk III, John J., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Harbor Point Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport.

Property: 69 Harbor Ave., Unit A-4, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 22.

State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 1144 and 1154 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on lien for succession taxes and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 21.

Vielot, Pamela and Gerald Vielot, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by the Marcus Law Firm, North Branford, for MTAG Caz Creek Connecticut LLC and MTAG Services LLC Property: 32 Yarrington Court, Unit 19, Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on tax liens levied by the city of Bridgeport and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Jan. 21.

Wells Fargo Bank NA Frederick, Md. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba PC, Hamden, for Skyview Condominium Association, Norwalk. Property: Unit 1C of Skyview Condominium, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 14.

Wilson, Mitchell, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Fox Ridge Manor Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 205 Glendale Road, Unit 4, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an association lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Jan. 15.

MORTGAGES

COMMERCIAL 32 Cross Street LLC, New Canaan,

by Santo Silvestro. Lender: The Norwalk Community College Foundation Inc., Norwalk. Property: 32 Cross St., New Canaan. Amount: $469,700.

Filed Nov. 17.

9 Girard Street LLC, Westport, by Stephen Smith and James P. Donaher. Lender: James P. Donaher, Westport. Property: 9 Girard St., Norwalk.

Amount: $235,000. Filed Jan. 14.

Belcam Holdings LLC, Greenwich,

by Steve Sarracino. Lender: First Republic Bank, San Francisco, Calif.

Property: 112 Clearview Lane, New Canaan. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Nov. 12.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Bridgeport Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Bernadette Hickman-Maynard. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 138 Grove St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 21.

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Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Bridgeport Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Bernadette Hickman-Maynard. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 122-124 Grove St., Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Bakes Law, 745 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Peeka LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

Maroon Construction, 152 N. Quarry St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Jermaine A. Harriuth. Filed Jan. 15.

Bruculino, 20 N. Main St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Pasta Nostra Inc. Filed Jan. 16.

Mexico Isabelis Beauty Salon LLC, 264 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Reyes Tapia. Filed Jan. 12.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at Bridgeport Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Bernadette Hickman-Maynard. Lender: People’s United Bank, NA, Bridgeport.

Property: 108 Grove St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $100,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Capstone Language Services, 165 Birdseye St., Apt. A3, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Daniel Rodrigues Da Silva.

Filed Jan. 26.

MG Painting, 17 Harriet St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Marco Antonio and Duran Guzman. Filed Jan. 15.

Cartier Beauty Studio LLC, 2710 North Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Debora D. Fava. Filed Jan. 13.

Milla Auto Service, 18 Kellee Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Augusto Gabriel Milla. Filed Jan. 15.

Connectedtek, 1 Muller Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Jeffrey Levene. Filed Jan. 15.

Multiservices Express LLC, 25 S. Main St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Dilcia A. Luque Vasquez and Jaquelyn Lainez Umana. Filed Jan. 15.

Coach Light South Apartments LLC, Bridgeport, by Lee Everetts.

Lender: Janet M. Hine, Bridgeport.

Property: Ellsworth Street and Barnum Avenue, Bridgeport. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Dacunha Builders LLC, Brookfield,

by Aramando DaCunha. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 66 Field Crest Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Nov. 11.

Hoffman Management LLC, New Canaan, by Edelstein & Lochner LLP, Pleasantville, N.Y. Lender: Patriot National Bank, Stamford. Property: 256258 Olive St. and 114-118 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $170,625. Filed Jan. 20.

IJ Group LLC, Norwalk, by Jason Milligan. Lender: Patriot National Bank, Stamford. Property: 37 North Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Jan. 16.

Saint Paul’s Limited Partnership, New Haven, by Sella Mosquera. Lender: Mutual Housing Association of South Central Connecticut Inc., New Haven. Property: 1525 Noble Ave. and 412 Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Jan. 21.

NEW BUSINESSES DMMFUB, 115 Lindley St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Henry Reyes, Kendall Lanham and Anthony Davis. Filed Jan. 14.

166-168 Monroe Street, 155 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Lynda A. Aubin-Clarke and Robert P. Clarke. Filed Jan. 16.

Construction Solutions G.C., 37 Ferris Ave., Unit 10, Norwalk 06854, c/o Gonzalo Mesa. Filed Jan. 21.

Crystal Core Healing, 60 Howard Ave., Norwalk 06855, c/o Benny Dawson. Filed Jan. 20.

El Scimto 1973, 2438 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Angel M. Vazquez III. Filed Jan. 13.

Flat Roof Doc, 42 Stevens St., Apt. 2, Norwalk 06850, c/o Ignatius Ferreira and Torri J. Kenney. Filed Jan. 12.

General Home Maintenance & Remodeling Services, 8 Shadow Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Pedro L. Alvarado.

Filed Jan. 21.

GEO Fence and Painter, 1422 Kossuth St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Eliezer Perez. Filed Jan. 13.

Green Choice Lawn Care Service LLC, 24 Summitt Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Jorge Doblado. Filed Jan. 15.

His Grace Carpet And Uphostery Care, 554 Connecticut Ave., Apt. 320, Norwalk 06854, c/o Olaiwaju Kolade.

Filed Jan. 13.

J & C Services, 5 Auburn St., Apt. B, Norwalk 06854, c/o Claudia M. Borjas.

Filed Jan. 13.

Johanna Express Co., 6 Durando Place, Bridgeport 06605, c/o Gabriel Moran. Filed Jan. 12.

Nette’s Design, 27 Neptune Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Shernette P. Williams. Filed Jan. 20.

New England Fashion & Design Association, 24B Monroe St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Deco World. Filed Jan. 14.

New Living Enterprise, 183 Livingston Place, Unit 12, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Efrain M. Tirado. Filed Jan. 20.

New Living Photography, 183 Livingston Place, Unit 12, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Efrain M. Tirado. Filed Jan. 20.

New Seven Nails and Spa, 99 New Canaan Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk 06850, c/o Xiam Peng Bu. Filed Jan. 16.

Peraltas, 1844 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Ignacia C. Peralta. Filed Jan. 21 Sama Yoga Center, 28 France St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Rebekah Jacobs Fletcher. Filed Jan. 22.

Seardch Pro Web Agency, 10 Harvann Road, Norwalk 06850, c/o Jeffrey Levene. Filed Jan. 15.

Sky Zone, 360 Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Norwalk 06854, c/o Edward Kim. Filed Jan. 13.

Starbrite, 19 Osborne Ave., Apt. 3, Norwalk 06854, c/o Maria Z. Barcenas. Filed Jan. 16.

Acceptance Transportation Limo Services, 13 Novak St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Joseph Beauchamps Jr. Filed Jan. 22.

Kathy’s School of Music, 745 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o K Sharp LLC. Filed Jan. 13.

Agave Café, 1425 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Karina Palomo and Gerardo Palomo. Filed Jan. 22.

Little Zion, 11 Robins Square East, Norwalk 06854, c/o Word Faith Church of God In Christ Inc. Filed Jan. 12.

Sunrise Masonry, 255 Sunrise Terrace, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Danny Rodrigues. Filed Jan. 14.

Living 2 Live Again Ministries, 565 N. Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Carlena Russell. Filed Jan. 21

Techvisio, 42 Wall St., Norwalk 06851, c/o David Borrero, Cesar Perez and Eduardo Santos. Filed Jan. 21.

M and R Tax Returns, 10 West Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Augusto L. Milla and Alberto M. Regalado. Filed Jan. 14.

Tito’s Ark Market, 857 Kossuth St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Rashene Thisper. Filed Jan. 14.

Apricot Bar and Grill, 7 Wall St., Norwalk 06850, c/o Melkon Vaitanian. Filed Jan. 22.

Areanu Associates, 1 Paradiso St., Norwalk 06854, c/o David A. Dellalo.

Filed Jan. 14.

B.O.L.D. Be Original Live Different, 56 Nutmeg Circle, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Tiaro Moore. Filed Jan. 22.

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Mark Harris Jr., 9 Steppingstone Road, Norwalk 06850, c/o Mark Harris Jr. Filed Jan. 14.

Sun Kissed Glove, 3008 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Nicole Meclina. Filed Jan. 14.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Active-biased electrodes for reducing electrostatic fields underneath print heads in an electrostatic media transport. Patent no.

8,947,482 issued to Palghat S. Ramesh, Pittsford, N.Y.; Joannes N. M. de Jong, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; and Gerald M. Fletcher, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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

Image pinning for substrate media handling. Patent no. 8,948,675 issued to George Cunha Cardoso, Webster, N.Y.; Martin Krucinski, Webster, N.Y.; and Richard W. Seyfried, Williamson, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and system for controlling multiple printers in a TISP or TIPP system for increased stability. Patent no. 8,948,643 issued to James A. Winters, Alfred Station, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Pneumatic sheet registration and clamping with vectored air flow. Patent no. 8,944,588 issued to Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; and James Joseph Spence, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Split, nonmetallic electrical insulating bushing. Patent no. D721,652 issued to Lawrence J. Smith, Stamford.

Assigned to Bridgeport Fittings, Inc., Stratford.

Substituted morphinans and the use thereof. Patent no. 8,946,255 issued to Andrew Kassick, Scotch Plains, N.J.; Jeffrey Lockman, Princeton Junction, N.J.; and Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, N.J. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford.

Systems and methods for implementing automated workstation elevation position tracking and control. Patent no. 8,947,215 issued to Barry P. Mandel, Fairport, N.Y.; and Michael R. Furst, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for treating an opioid-induced adverse pharmacodynamic response.

Patent no. 8,946,253 issued to Michele Hummel, Marlton, N.J.; Donald J. Kyle,Yardley, Pa.; and Garth Whiteside, Princeton, N.J. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford.

Systems, methods, software and interfaces for analyzing, mapping and depicting search results in a topical space. Patent no. 8,949,259 issued to James E. Brei, Milford, Mich. Assigned to Cengage Learning, Inc., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

Budget Gaps Show Why Spending Reforms Needed

F

aced with a widening budget deficit for this fiscal year, Gov. Malloy last month made further spending cuts to many state agencies and programs, and again asked the legislative and judicial branches to make voluntary cuts.

That’s because as revenues continue to decline and Medicaid spending rises, the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) newly forecast a budget gap of $121 million for fiscal year 2015. This is nearly $90 million higher than the previous deficit projection.

The legislature’s Office of Fiscal Analysis believes the budget shortfall could be worse and would require the governor to submit a formal deficit mitigation plan.

Meanwhile, OPM Secretary Ben Barnes said the administration also was working out the next biennial state budget, which could be as much as $1.3 billion in the red.

Connecticut’s budget continued budget crises are mainly based on a wide gap between expected revenues and planned spending.

Much can be done to narrow that gap. And Connecticut must balance the new, two-year state budget without further tax increases or borrowing, and within the state’s spending cap.

“These repeated, persistent shortfalls reinforce the need for the state to change its budget processes and fundamentally reform state spending to do more with less,” said Pete Gioia, CBIA economist and vice president.

Most important, the state needs to step up its efforts to make state government more effective and efficient in order to maximize tax receipts that often fluctuate with the economy.

CBIA recommends several reforms that could improve

state government and help control state spending, such as: f Use zero-based budgeting throughout state government—that is, start each budget cycle afresh without simply accepting previous spending levels f Mandate state agencies to measure the results of state programs that cost more than $1 million; continue to lean state agencies to make them more effective and efficient f Open bidding on state services that Connecticut’s private sector could perform as well as or better than state government A healthier state fiscal condition will be a boon to the state’s economy—which in turn will more easily provide the revenues needed for critical state services and programs. f Read more at gov.cbia.com

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