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Iowa caucus disaster ‘not going to happen’ in Connecticut BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

f you ask Connecticut’s Secretary of the State Denise Merrill if the state is in danger of repeating the infamous Iowa caucus debacle when tallying its primary and general election results this year, you will get a hearty laugh. “That’s not going to hap-

pen here,” she said. The reason, Merrill said, is simple: Connecticut’s voting process relies on paper ballots “that undergo a rigorous post-election audit and (is) run by election professionals at the state and local level. Although it may take a little longer to report results, Connecticut’s reliance on paper is our best defense against threats to our cybersecurity.”

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The Feb. 3 Iowa Democratic caucus, whose victor, Pete Buttigieg, wasn’t finalized until Feb. 9, was marred by the use of a vote tabulation app called Shadow, whose enormous technical errors contributed significantly to a three-day delay in reporting results. The Shadow app was distributed through mobile app testing platform TestFairy, instead of official app stores on Android and iOS, which boast higher security and performance requirements. The poor performance has already caused other states that had contracted Shadow to tally their results, like Nevada, to cancel those plans, and has resulted in » IOWA

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eactions to Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State address, and the nearly concurrent release of his budget proposal, were mixed. While most observers agreed with the governor’s “cheerleader in chief” remarks — “No more bad-mouthing the great state of Connecticut” — he declared there was some divisiveness about the substance of what he is proposing. “It was very positive that the governor focused a lot on economic development and job creation,” said Joe Brennan, president and CEO

of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA). “The economy has been showing better signs for the last three quarters, and while job growth is still lagging, it looks like we’re starting to turn the corner.” But Brennan was less upbeat about Lamont’s proposal to raise revenue, in part, by eliminating $28 million in previously approved tax relief for Connecticut businesses, and maintaining the 10% surcharge that had been set to expire in tax year 2021, saying that the switch, which “we had not anticipated,” could be a net negative. Fairfield’s Republican First Selectwoman and former state Rep. Brenda » TOLL

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aymond Girard opened a Pound Ridge-based dealership for St. Charles Kitchens, a cabinet manufacturer, in 1961. That business evolved over the decades, changing names and locations. Today, the company is known as Deane Inc. and is co-managed by Girard’s grandson Peter Deane. With showrooms in Stamford and New Canaan and clients in Connecticut and New York, Deane Inc. has received national attention for its distinctive design aesthetics. Last year, the company was awarded the inaugural Luxury Kitchen Recycling Awards from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and Renovation Angel for its innovative repurposing of design materials. The NKBA also included Deane Inc. in its 2015 book “Kitchen and Bath Design Principles: Elements, Form, Styles.” In this edition of Suite Talk, Business Journal Senior Enterprise Editor Phil Hall interviews Deane about his approach to kitchen design.

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Why would a homeowner decide to seek out your services, as opposed to taking the do-it-yourself route to remodeling their kitchen? “Our projects are not just about cabinetry. Working with our design team, who can source different materials and trends, allows you to deliver a cohesive look. All the components are methodically selected and represent hours of work. Seeing space differently and translating your needs is what sets us apart.” How many projects do you handle, on average, per year? And how far in advance would a homeowner need to book your services? “We manage approximately 100 projects within a given year. These projects are all in different stages — ranging from preliminary design, production or installation. A realistic timeline for planning your project would allow for approximately six weeks for the up-front design phase, three months for cabinet

production and four to six weeks for the completion of installation.” Have there been projects and assignments that you’ve turned down? “Occasionally there are projects that are on an extremely tight timeline. Due to the customization of our designs and high-end nature of our products, their delivery takes time. Therefore, clients need to make a decision if they want to invest in this process or select stock products that are readily available. Ultimately, we want all our clients to love the finished result.” Every home renovation show that I watch on television has an island in the kitchen. Is an island essential for a kitchen, or is it possible to forego it? “Designing a kitchen starts with proper space planning. If there is an opportunity to integrate an island into your new kitchen based off specific clearances between countertops and traffic flow and usage patterns, then we will integrate that into our project design. When possi-

ble, the island serves as a focal point and gathering point in the room and is a wonderful addition to any kitchen.” What is your opinion of television programs that give the impression that kitchen and home design are easy? “It’s deadly. We set expectations for our clients at the beginning of our process and what they can expect from a timeline for their project. Good design takes time and we never want to sacrifice quality in order to cut corners. Generally speaking, the clients who come to us are looking to make the investment in their home and have realistic ideas on how the process works best.” Outside of work, what are your favorite kitchen-centric activities? “Cooking at home with my wife who owns Culinary Works, enjoying time with family and friends as well as dining out for culinary adventures.”

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China’s coronavirus catastrophe global economic output. “Even if the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control quicker than SARS was in 2003, the economic impact now looks likely to be of at least a similar scale,” wrote Mark Williams, chief Asia economist at Capital Economics. The event spread to the equities markets as China’s stocks plummeted on Feb. 3. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said the outbreak will slash U.S. economic growth by 0.4 percentage point in the first quarter with the number of tourists from China

plunging and exports to the Asian nation slowing. China may find it challenging to live up to its commitment to purchase $200 billion worth of U.S. exports over the next two years following its trade deal with the world’s largest economy. David Lafferty, chief market strategist at Natixis Investment Managers in Boston, said, “The virus outbreak represents this unknown that, frankly, markets aren’t very good at handicapping. It’s almost like an open-ended risk.”

People in Thailand are wearing face masks as a result of the coronavirus.

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he crisis unfolding in China with the coronavirus killing more than 1,100 people may become an economic catastrophe crippling the world’s second-largest economy. More than 44,000 cases have been diagnosed in China. Zhang Ming forecasts economic growth will fall by 1 percentage point to 5% during the first quarter if the epidemic lasts until the end of March. The Chinese economist described that as his most optimistic scenario and didn’t provide a prediction in the event the outbreak that originated in the city of Wuhan lasts longer. Wuhan’s $214 billion economy accounts for just under 2% of the nation’s GDP. It has been described as a steel manufacturing, auto and logistics center with a population of 11 million people. “The wild card is not the fatality rate, but how infectious the Wuhan virus is,” according to Citigroup. “The economic impact will depend on how successfully this outbreak is contained.” The jobs outlook is certain to worsen with the unemployment rate likely to rise beyond 5.3%. A more negative outlook was provided by Nomura analysts who think growth could plummet 2 percentage points or more during the first quarter. The state-

run publication Global Times wrote the crisis may cut 2 percentage points from GDP growth in the quarter. The crisis comes after the country’s growth slowed to a near 30-year-low of 6% during the fourth quarter. Cities and communities of all sizes that closed themselves off to the outside world crushed the tourism sector that normally would have generated billions during the Lunar New Year holiday. Airlines suspended service to and from China as hotels have offered refunds. Travel from China to the U.S. has dropped 20% and it is down by more than 50% from the U.S. to China. Flights between the nations are being limited to a few U.S. airports. Those returning from China are subject to the possibility of a 14-day quarantine. The country’s consumers spent more than $145 billion last year on holiday travel, entertainment, dining and shopping. Consumer spending has been decimated as Starbucks and McDonald’s have closed hundreds of locations in China. Ikea has announced that it is closing all 30 of its stores in the country “until further notice.” Toyota has stopped production in China. The epidemic has generated comparisons with the SARS outbreak that killed about 800 people from 2002 to 2003. Reports have estimated its worldwide cost at $33 billion, representing 0.1% of international GDP in 2003. The difference between SARS and the coronavirus: China now accounts for a much larger share of

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Capitol Corner Connecticut has ‘a long way to go’ LAMONT REFUSES TO MENTION ‘TOLLS,’ SLAMS TRUMP BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN

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ttracting more business to Connecticut, reducing some taxes and tuition fees, legalizing marijuana — and, of course, bringing tolls back to state highways — were some of the themes of Gov. Ned Lamont’s State of the State address Feb. 5 in Hartford. “The state of our state is strong and getting stronger — but we still have a long way to go,” he said. Lamont declined to use the word “tolls” when speaking briefly about his 10-year, $19 billion CT2030 transportation initiative. “I know the choices to fund these improvements are between the Democrats’ plan to levy a small user fee on the heavy trucks that do the most damage to our bridges and the Republicans’ proposal to divert money from the Rainy Day fund,” he said. “We can do it right now — can I see a show of hands?” he joked before saying that a solution would arrive “soon enough.” The governor also voiced a need “to reset our state’s relationship with the business community. In the last year, I have personally visited nearly 100 businesses,” that is part of General Dynamics, including Electric Boat, which has more than 12,000 Connecticut employees — the most in 30 years — and will be hiring 18,000 over the next decade. Lamont singled out Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman, whose team has “brought together more than 400 investors, developers and municipal leaders to launch ctopportunityzones.com, where thousands of people have taken a look at areas of the state that have been left behind for too long.” He also noted that Department of Administrative Services Commissioner Josh Geballe will soon roll out a

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Some of the best investments we can make as a state are in companies that are already here. Rather than rely on risky, up-front grants to lure outof-state companies we’re introducing performancebased incentives and rewarding companies that create goodpaying jobs here in Connecticut.

“one-stop process for businesses” that have had to individually visit a number of departments “just to do business with the state. “Josh is also planning for the tsunami of state employee retirements over the next few years,” Lamont added, “which he sees as an opportunity for government to show that we can do more with less. For example, based on my second executive order, we are already centralizing IT and personnel to provide better services at about 20% less cost.” The governor also mentioned Stamford. “Remember those headlines from Stamford about the world’s largest finance trading f loor sitting vacant? No longer!” he exclaimed, noting WWE’s plans to take over the former UBS building at 677 Washington Blvd. Mentioning credit agen-

cies’ and investors’ upgrades of their outlook on Connecticut, Lamont said: “Yes, Connecticut, we got our mojo back, but that only matters if we have an economy that works for everybody, starting with a vibrant and growing middle class.” Lamont said his administration was acting to make higher education more affordable. Starting this year, UConn will eliminate tuition for all students of families earning less than $50,000 a year and community college will be debt-free for recent high school grads. “Some of the best investments we can make as a state are in companies that are already here,” Lamont said. “Rather than rely on risky, up-front grants to lure out-ofstate companies we’re introducing performance-based incentives and rewarding companies that create good-paying jobs here in Connecticut.”

Lamont also took some swipes at the White House, addressing the cutting of federal funds for programs like Planned Parenthood (“Our budget will start making up the difference”), its controversial approach to dealing with illegal immigrants (“Connecticut knows immigrants and refugees enrich the communities that offer them shelter”) and its stance on climate change. “The White House may not believe in climate change, but the Navy does,” the governor said. “The admiral who oversees our nation’s submarine f leet told me one of the big selling points of our submarine base in Groton is our higher elevation. New construction is moving up the hill and they’re moving their utilities from the basement to the top f loor. If the submarine f leet worries about rising tides, so should we.” Turning to legalizing recreational marijuana — a subject that drew decidedly more lukewarm applause than most of his other topics — Lamont said Connecticut is working with its neighboring states to create a responsible position. “Like it or not, legalized marijuana is a short drive away in Massachusetts and New York is soon to follow,” he said. “Coordinated regional regulation is our best chance to protect public health by displacing illicit sellers with trusted providers. And it’s an opportunity to right the wrongs of a war on drugs that has disproportionately impacted our minority communities.” Gambling on sporting events was also mentioned. “I want to work with you to ensure we stand up a responsible sports betting platform that promotes economic growth for our state and is fair to our tribal partners,” he said. “Let’s work to ensure Connecticut isn’t left behind as our neighboring states continue to move forward on gaming while also avoiding endless litigation.”

Capitol Corner BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com Connecticut’s Democrat leaders have introduced a marijuana legalization bill that would allow adults 21 and older to possess and buy up to 1½ ounces of cannabis from a licensed retailer. The bill was filed on Feb. 6 by Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney, House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz, state Rep. Matt Ritter and state Sen. Bob Duff, who represents Norwalk and parts of Darien. In many ways similar to legislation that failed to be called for a vote during last year’s session, the 108-page SB 16 would provide a means for individuals with prior cannabis convictions to have their records expunged. Another bill, HB 5019 — introduced by the same four lawmakers — directly addresses terms for the erasure of criminal records. SB 16 also would establish a nine-member Cannabis Equity Commission to “promote and encourage full participation in the cannabis industry by persons from communities that have been disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition and enforcement.”

Lamont releases $1.7B bonding bill BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com Gov. Ned Lamont has released his long-awaited bonding bill, which at $1.7 billion is about $300 million more than he had originally envisioned as part of his self-imposed “debt diet.” Lamont had announced a compromise deal on the state bond package at the end of January. The bond package provides $200 million over two years to the Department of Transportation for “construction, repair or maintenance of highways, roads, bridge or bus and rail facilities and equipment.” Those improvements include: • I-84 widening between exits 3 and 8. • I-91, I-691 and Route 15 interchange improvements. • I-95 improvements to reduce congestion. • Rehabilitation and repair for the I-95 Gold Star Bridge. • Reconfiguration of the Route 7 and Route 15 interchange in Norwalk. It also includes $55 million over two years for “alterations, renovations and improvements” at the XL Center in downtown Hartford. The bond package had been delayed for the past several months, with the governor refusing his approval until state law-

The commission, which would be overseen by the Department of Consumer Protection, would be required to make recommendations on restorative justice policies by Jan. 1, 2021, in addition to creating micro-licenses for cannabis retail and delivery operations. The bill includes a 3% tax on retail marijuana sales. Retailers and manufacturers would be taxed $1.25 per dry weight gram of cannabis flower. Advocates have projected that Connecticut could make $70 million in the first year of legalization and approximately $160 million in each following year. Recreational marijuana shops in Massachusetts took in more than $420 million in sales in the first full calendar year of legalization, according to state data. In addition, requiring a drug test for THC as a condition of employment would be considered “an unlawful discriminatory practice” by most potential employers. The bill leaves room for individual municipalities to determine their own policies when it comes to allowing retail sales of marijuana within their jurisdictions, but they would not be allowed to prevent delivery services from operating within their borders. Existing registration fees for medical cannabis patients would be eliminated under the measure.

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makers adopted a tolls proposal or demonstrated an alternative means of paying for upgrades to the state’s transportation system over the next few years. After several delays on that front, the General Assembly is expected to vote on tolls on Feb. 18 or 19. The bond package also frees up municipal aid for snow-clearing and other roadway maintenance. The Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST), which represents municipalities with fewer than 30,000 residents, said it was heartened by the bond package finally moving forward. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, which represents all 169 cities and towns in the state, also spoke in favor of the move, but said it preferred that bonding not be tied to the tolls issue. The bond package also includes: • Up to $5 million for the Small Business Express program to help spur job growth. • Up to $40 million over two years for the state Department of Labor for workforce training. • Up to $22 million over two years for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities for research laboratories, telecommunication improvements and advanced manufacturing programs. • Almost $40 million over two years for the Judicial Department for upgrades at courthouses and other buildings. • Up to $90 million over two years for dredging and improving the state’s deep-water ports.

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grams for at least a year before you use it,” the Secretary said. Connecticut has “the best kind of protection” against cyber threats, Merrill said, “because we do not allow any of our data to be connected to the internet. And we have multiple backups for our voter registration files.” She acknowledged the state is under constant attack by what she called “bad actors.” “We get an average of 1 million pings a day on our state systems,” Merrill said. “They could be from Russia, Iran or even maybe domestic. “But even though we have an electronic election management system, we have local officials type the results in by hand. It takes a little longer, but it’s worth it.” While Merrill said she feels good about the legitimacy of vote tabulation in the state, she warned that cyber-based “creators of propaganda” are a more worrisome concern. “They’re spreading false information about our elections,” she said. “In 2018, there was one website telling people that the election was being held on a different day.” Such attacks are often aimed at lower-income and less-educated voters — often, particularly in big

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any number of late-night TV hosts’ wisecracks. But while Merrill also had a chuckle over the Shadow fiasco, she underscored that protecting voters’ identities and ballots is no laughing matter. “Some of our best protections come from the things we don’t do,” she declared. The Iowa episode “was not about accuracy, but the timing,” Merrill said. “The results were delayed, not necessarily inaccurate, because the app didn’t work properly. “Elections are much more complicated than they used to be,” she continued. “We use some technology, mainly to computerize voter registration files” — which are made available for public inspection, with copies made available upon request by municipal registrars — “but you have to be very, very careful before you introduce new technology.” As opposed to Iowa’s Democrat party — which apparently signed up for Shadow without going through the expected due-diligence process — “You need beta-testing, pilot pro-

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Kupchick said deferring such tax relief sends the wrong message to businesses considering coming to Connecticut. “The governor should know that consistency is very important to growing the economy,” she said. “When you announce you’re going to phase something out and all of a sudden the governor says we’re not doing that, it’s not good for me and the other towns that are looking to grow their grand lists. “We need five- to 10-year plans, not year-to-year. Predictability is very important to business, and it makes them nervous when that predictability isn’t there.” Brennan said the CBIA largely welcomes the state’s new economic development strategy — the Jobs CT initiative’s “earn as you go” approach to granting incentives, rather than the front-loaded process favored by former Gov. Dannel Malloy — but cautioned that how it could impact small businesses remains to be seen. Under that program, businesses creating 25 or more full-time jobs can retain (or be rebated) 25% of the withholding taxes from the new employment for up to seven years.

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Brennan said the CBIA was also viewing Small Business Express 2.0 with hopeful caution. Named and partly patterned after another Malloy program and administered by the Department of Economic and Community Development, that initiative will focus on partnering with banks, helping to guarantee their loans and spur more private investment in small businesses. Joe McGee, vice president, public policy and programs at The Business Council of Fairfield County, felt that Jobs CT was “a little cleaner” than Malloy’s approach, as “It’s tied directly to job growth and since it’s based on payroll, you can see what they’re doing when you collect the payroll tax.” McGee wondered if perhaps the approach shortchanged small businesses that typically have fewer than 25 employees. “But If they’re able to grow quickly, they could benefit as well,” he said. “It’s something worth debating.” He also spoke in favor of the Small Business Express retooling. “You don’t want government competing with banks,” he said. “But having the state encourage banks to loan more money is a very smart move.”

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On the issue of using tolls to help improve the state’s transportation infrastructure, McGee said he was confident that the Jan. 31 public hearing on the matter had been more than sufficient in addressing the issue. “Opponents thought (the public hearing) would kill tolls, but I thought just the reverse happened,” he added. “I think (Lamont) will get his vote (to approve tolls).” Kupchick suggested that when it comes to tolls, Lamont “needs to once and for all just give it up. He’s changed positions so many times, and the way it stands now it’s not going to make anywhere near the money that’s needed.”

Acknowledging that Republicans and Democrats are sharply divided on the tolls question, Kupchick said the governor needs to show more willingness to compromise. State Rep. Caroline Simmons (D-Stamford) said the current iteration of Lamont’s toll proposal — 12 gantries on bridges around the state with only heavy trucks having to pay — was a suitable compromise. “It’s not what everyone wanted,” she said, “but from an economic perspective it gives us a secure revenue source, which is a top issue for businesses.” Simmons said the tolls initiative will help address the fact that

cities, minorities — in an attempt at quashing turnout, Merrill said. “But they also go after students who may not know where and when to vote,” she said. Since the 2016 presidential election — amid ongoing concerns about alleged interference by foreign governments — cybersecurity efforts “have gotten a lot better,” she said. The Secretary said she regularly meets with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) head of cybersecurity to remain aware of the latest developments. “A lot of this activity comes from the dark web,” she said. She also noted the launch by the National Association of Secretaries of State of #TrustedInfo2020, whose mission is to drive voters directly to election officials’ websites and verified social media pages to ensure they are getting accurate election infor¬mation. “Cybersecurity is obviously a very difficult issue to keep a handle on. There are billions of dollars being spent to affect Americans’ opinions and votes,” she said. “In addition to what we’re doing, we’re asking everyone to let us know if there’s something suspicious going on.”

“30% of our roads and bridges are structurally deficient.” Another Democrat, Newtown First Selectman Dan Rosenthal, disagreed. Noting that he concurred with the town’s Legislative Council’s passage of a “no tolls” resolution at the end of January, Rosenthal wondered if trucks wouldn’t seek to bypass the planned toll on the Rochambeau Bridge over the Housatonic River on I-84 at the Newtown-Southbury border, shifting — and doing greater damage — to town roads and negatively impacting Newtown’s quality of life. Rosenthal questioned whether tolls proponents had fully considered such issues and further wondered if state Democrats’ plans to push for the legalization of recreational marijuana had been fully vetted. “If we’re just looking at legalization from a revenue standpoint, what does that say about our social conscience?” he asked. Minus something similar to the blood-alcohol test used to determine if a driver has had too much to drink, and with other questions of where liability lies should something go wrong, Rosenthal said he was against the idea.

In Court Greenwich securities broker facing fraud charges BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

Manhattan judge has blocked a securities broker from disposing assets of several Rye Brook companies he controls, pending a trial on fraud charges. New York Attorney General Letitia James is trying to shut down ACP Investment Group and affiliates and to permanently bar managing partner Laurence G. Allen of Greenwich from selling securities, claiming he has looted $13 million from the enterprises. “A shocking level of self-dealing” has been revealed, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Barry R. Ostrager ruled on Feb. 4, including “misappropriation of enormous sums of ACP capital and outright fraud.” Allen had stated in a December email that the attorney general’s

allegations are without merit, the lawsuit is a “misdirected interference with private contracts among sophisticated investors” and the state does not understand the nature of his business. But after reviewing 58 documents and hearing Allen and 10 witnesses testify at a five-day hearing, Ostrager found that the attorney general “has established a likelihood of success” in a June trial. Without the restraining order, Ostrager said, “the wind-down of the fund will likely proceed in a manner that furthers Allen’s self-interest to the detriment of the limited partners.” Allen launched an ACP fund in 2014 with $17 million in contributions from 75 limited partners. He controls ACP, broker-dealer NYPPEX Holdings, several similarly named entities and other enterprises. As general partner, Allen had substantial discretion in man-

aging ACP. But the partnership agreement also restricted him from receiving carried interest payments — a type of performance fee based on a fund’s returns — until the limited partners got back their entire capital plus 8% interest. ACP could pay broker fees to NYPPEX, but had no obligation to pay the broker’s overhead or administrative expenses. But Ostrager found that ACP never returned the limited partners’ entire original investments, and it had invested $5 million in cash and a $1 million credit line in NYPPEX. From 2008 to 2018, NYPPEX paid Allen more than $6 million. A former NYPPEX treasurer, Robert Zimmel, testified that every certification he and Allen signed from 2013 to 2017, including valuations, was a lie. When ACP’s limited partners began to question their investments, Allen persuaded them to

A shocking level of selfdealing has been revealed, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Barry R. Ostrager ruled on Feb. 4, including misappropriation of enormous sums of ACP capital and outright fraud.

amend the partnership agreement, allegedly based on false statements, to allow him to collect carried interest. Allen then distributed more than $3.4 million in carried interest payments to himself. “Mr. Allen has offered the fanciful explanation of the suspicious circumstances,” Ostrager noted, that NYPPEX “will produce windfall profits for the ACP limited partners because the value of NYPPEX Holdings exceeds $100 million.” “The court does not credit any of this testimony,” Ostrager stated, “and finds that ACP was essentially a piggy bank to fund a failing broker-dealer, its failing parent, and Mr. Allen.” “In short,” Ostrager ruled, “the court cannot allow Mr. Allen or any of the companies he controls to make any decisions with respect to the remaining and very modest assets of ACP.”

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In Brief The last picture show BRIDGEPORT’S SHOWCASE CINEMAS CLOSED, TO BE REPLACED WITH HOUSING

REPORT: GREENWICH BILLIONAIRE’S DEAL TO ACQUIRE THE NEW YORK METS ‘ON LIFE SUPPORT’

The curtain has come down on Bridgeport’s last movie theater after more than a quarter-century run. Showcase Cinemas at 286 Canfield Ave. in the city’s Black Rock neighborhood was put up for sale in 2014 by its parent company, National Amusements. Real estate developers Spinnaker Real Estate and Eastpoint LLC will demolish the theater and replace it with a market-rate apartment complex. The theater’s 500-space parking garage is expected to remain. The 12-screen theater, with a total of 3,000 seats, opened on Oct. 15, 1993, and was notable for being among the few Fairfield County cineplexes to schedule Bollywood films alongside the Hollywood fare. Online reviews of the theater praised its concession offerings, but criticized its failure to replace the old-school, auditorium-style seating with the stadium and reclining seating that has become standard in many cineplexes. At its peak, Bridgeport was home to more than 20 movie theaters. The city’s only venues for cinematic events are the Bijou Theatre and Klein Memorial Auditorium, which offer occasional screenings for festivals and special events. National Amusements will continue to operate Fairfield Cinemas

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at Bullard Square, around the corner from Showcase Cinemas and over the town line in Fairfield.

XEROX INCREASES OFFER PRICE FOR HP TAKEOVER

Xerox Holdings Corp. has announced that it will launch a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of HP Inc. at a price of $24 per share, up from its previously proposed bid of $22 per share. The Norwalk-headquartered company stated that the offer will be composed of $18.40 in cash and 0.149 Xerox shares for each HP share, for a total of about $34 billion. The tender offer will not be subject to any conditions related to financing or due diligence. Xerox did not cite a specific date for this offer, noting in a press statement that “it would be on or around March 2, 2020.” Xerox initially announced its desire to acquire HP in November, but the Palo Alto, Californiaheadquartered company has repeatedly rejected Xerox’s overtures. Last month, Xerox opened a new front in its takeover bid with a plan to nominate 11 directors to the HP board. Xerox CEO and Vice Chairman John Visentin insisted that the HP

executive team was ignoring the will of its shareholders in snubbing Xerox’s offer. “HP shareholders have told us they believe our acquisition proposal will bring tremendous value, which is why we lined up $24 billion in binding financing commitments and a slate of highly qualified director candidates,” Visentin said.

IQVIA OF DANBURY DEBUTS FLUSTAR APP FOR TRACKING FLU AND COLD DATA

IQVIA of Danbury is offering FluSTAR, a mobile app designed to track flu and cold severity this winter. According to the company, the app uses near real-time updates for flu-and cold-related illnesses for every ZIP code in the country as well as regional and national activity. The data is gathered using nonidentified patient information gathered through several surveillance methods, including rapid assays, laboratory confirmation and clinical diagnosis records. The app also provides a combined index based on all relevant conditions — flu, fever, cough and strep — and includes a symptom tracker to further trace seasonal impacts.

Greenwich billionaire Steve Cohen’s $2.6 billion acquisition of the New York Mets may be a strikeout. The deal, first announced in December, is “on life support,” according to the New York Post. Under the original scenario, longtime owner Fred Wilpon would have remained in control of the team as CEO for five years while his son Jeff would continue as COO for the same period. The Wilpons would then cede day-to-day operations of the team to Cohen, the president and CEO of Stamford’s Point72 Asset Management. Not included in the deal was ownership of SNY, the team’s regional sports network. “But sources familiar with the talks said the Wilpons pushed late to maintain some control of the franchise beyond the five-year window,” the Post reported. “There also appears to have been some disagreement over the long-term status of SNY. Details are murky on the SNY front, but initial reports might have overstated the simplicity of the Wilpons retaining ownership of the network as a separate entity.” Cohen has declined comment on the matter. The team issued a statement saying that, “The parties are subject to confidentiality obligations, including a mutual nondisclosure agreement, and therefore cannot comment.” Wilpon had tried to sell the Mets to another billionaire, hedge fund

manager David Einhorn, in 2011. That deal collapsed amid accusations that the Wilpons were trying to tweak the sale’s terms midway through the process, resulting in Einhorn’s exiting the negotiations and accusing the Wilpons of bad faith. Should the Cohen deal collapse, it would be the second time in less than a month that a high-profile Mets transaction has failed. On Jan. 16, the team announced it was parting ways with Carlos Beltrán, who had been hired as its manager on Nov. 1, after Beltrán’s apparent involvement in the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal came to light.

LAW FIRM VERRILL TAKES NEW SPACE ON WESTPORT’S RIVERSIDE AVENUE

Law firm Verrill has relocated its Westport office from 33 Riverside Ave. to 355 Riverside Ave. in a move it said will better meet its growing need for advanced technology, common spaces, shared workspaces and conference rooms. The 355 Riverside location is comprised of approximately 15,000 square feet, with space for 30 professionals, a board room, training center and conference rooms, together with open collaborative spaces. Prior to Verrill leasing space, the building was completely renovated by owner Baywater Properties. The firm, which employs approximately 130 attorneys, also has offices in White Plains; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Providence; and in Portland and Augusta, Maine.

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which enables prices to be kept on the low side. “The reality in this industry is that more than 80% of all black car rides to/from the airport are returning empty,” LUXY CEO Joe Salemme said. “LUXY is determined to fix this imbalance so that drivers, carservice companies and travelers greatly benefit from efficient and affordable airport rides. LUXY aspires to do for the car transportation industry what Priceline did for airlines and hotels — optimize unused inventory.”

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David Ogilvy, a leading figure in the Greenwich luxury real estate market for more than three decades, died on Feb. 3 at the age of 77 of complications from multiple myeloma. Ogilvy was born in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1942 and moved with his family to Old Greenwich when he was 5 years old. His father, also named David Ogilvy, was the co-founder of the influential Ogilvy & Mather advertising agency, but the younger man chose to stake out his own career in real estate. He founded the Greenwich real estate brokerage David Ogilvy & Associates in 1985, which later became the Greenwich affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate company. Throughout his career, Ogilvy was regularly ranked as the top-selling broker in Greenwich. In 2014, he generated national headlines with the $120 million sale of Copper Beech Farm, which broke the record for the most expensive U.S. single-family home sale. Last July, he closed his firm and migrated with eight of his real estate agents to Sotheby’s International Realty. During his career, Ogilvy served as president of the Greenwich Association of Realtors and the Greenwich Land Trust, and also served on the advisory council of the Greenwich Historical Society. Among the awards he earned were the Connecticut Audubon Society’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement Award in 2008 and the Greenwich Rotary Club’s 2010 Citizen of the Year Award.

RIDGEFIELD’S CHEFS’ WAREHOUSE ACQUIRES CAMBRIDGE PACKING

The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., a Ridgefieldbased distributor of specialty food products, has acquired Cambridge Packing Co., a provider of beef, poultry, pork and seafood products in the New England market that is based in Boston. Chefs’ Warehouse stated that the transaction was expected to generate approximately $50 million in annual net sales. The executive leadership and workforce of Cambridge Packing will be absorbed into The Chefs’ Warehouse operations.

BIC DEBUTS MADE FOR YOU GROOMING PRODUCTS LINE

BIC has rolled out a new line of grooming products under its Made for You brand. The new products, which are designed to complement the Shelton-based company’s Made for You refillable razor system, consist of shaving cream, body lotion and face lotion, marking the first time BIC is offering products in those categories. BIC is selling the new Made for You products exclusively on Amazon.

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In Brief WWE stock gets a smack down

Owner of Stamford mall being acquired for $3.6B by Simon Property Group

WWE’s headquarters in Stamford. Photo by Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media.

BY PAUL SCHOTT

Stamford Town Center. Photo by Jason Rearick / Hearst Connecticut Media.

WWE reported rising quarterly revenues on Feb. 6, but its stock dropped as investor doubts persisted about its long-term prospects. Revenues in the fourth quarter hit about $323 million, up 18% year over year — a record quarterly total for the firm that helped offset declines in the previous three quarters and reflected higher domestic-rights fees for its flagship TV shows “Raw” and “SmackDown.” Profits jumped to about $69 million, compared with $41 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. “For the year, we achieved record revenue and adjusted (earnings),” Frank Riddick, WWE’s interim chief financial officer, said in a statement. “However, with the delay in completing a Middle East distribution agreement as well as lower business performance than anticipated, our results were at the low end of (performance) guidance.” After the quarterly numbers were released, the company’s stock slid nearly 10%. WWE also announced it was exploring “strategic alternatives” for its subscription-based online WWE Network — scenarios that the company indicated could include selling the rights to that platform. In the fourth quarter, the subscription-based online WWE Network’s average number of paid subscribers decreased 10% to 1.42 million. Feb. 6 marked the company’s first earnings call since announcing Jan. 30 that WWE Co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson had left the company. WWE indicated that its board had decided to remove them from their positions. “This decision did not reflect a change in our strategy,” WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon said. “The management transition was based on a different view of execution of our areas of focus.” On Oct. 4, “SmackDown” debuted on Fox’s broadcast channel after previously airing on cable’s USA Network. The move to Fox marks the first time that WWE’s programming has run year-round on one of the four main U.S. broadcast networks. In its debut on Fox, “SmackDown” drew nearly 4 million viewers. It has consistently led other Friday night programs since then, but its audiences have struggled to rival the total for the first show on Fox. Viewership for “SmackDown” increased 20% from the fourth quarter of 2018 when it was shown on USA. WWE’s overall online viewership continues to grow. In 2019, digital video views increased 10% to 34.5 billion. The WWE announced last year that it will relocate its headquarters in 2021 from the east side of Stamford to a 415,000-square-foot site at 677 Washington Blvd. Paul Schott is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at pschott@stamfordadvocate.com or 203-964-2236.

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Simon Property Group Inc. is acquiring an 80% stake in Taubman Centers Inc. in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. Taubman’s properties include the Stamford Town Center mall, which it announced was being put up for sale in October. What impact the Simon deal will have on that sale is unclear. Earlier this month, Stamford Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden said that selling the 853,000-square-foot mall at 100 Greyrock Place requires signoffs from five parties: Taubman; Macy’s, which owns its pad site; Reckson, which also owns part of the site; the Stamford Urban Redevelopment Commission, which owns Center Drive, the mall’s ramps and helix structure; and the city of Stamford, which owns the land under the site’s parking structure. The mall had an 83% occupancy rate as of mid-January, he said, adding that the city “is pretty much ready for a new owner to come in and present.” Under terms of the Simon deal, the Taubman family will remain a 20% partner in the company. Taubman owns, manages and/or leases 26 “super-regional shopping centers” in the U.S. and Asia, including Westfarms in West Hartford and The Mall at Short Hills in New Jersey, consisting of approximately 25 million square feet of gross leasable area. It will continue to be managed by its existing executive team under the leadership of Taubman Chairman, President and CEO Robert S. Taubman, in partnership with Simon. Simon’s Connecticut properties include Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, while its New York properties include The

Westchester in White Plains; The Shops at Nanuet; Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove; Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station; and Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley. The parties have agreed to work together to implement best practices to achieve operational efficiencies and will eliminate Taubman’s public company costs immediately following closing. Simon Chairman of the Board, CEO and President David Simon said the deal will enhance Taubman’s ability “to invest in innovative retail environments that create exciting shopping and entertainment experiences for consumers, immersive opportunities for retailers and substantial new job prospects for local communities.” The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in mid-2020.

SONO 50 LANDS THREE TENANTS

Three new tenants have been announced at SoNo 50, the newly renovated 14-story office building at 50 Washington St. in Norwalk. The new tenants at the 188,000-squarefoot property are IT recruiting firm RightClick, which leased 5,278 square feet on the fifth floor; technology investment manager KCL Capital, leasing 2,400 square feet on the fourth floor; and software provider SHI International, taking 2,400 square feet on the fifth floor. CBRE’s Joseph Weaver and Steven Greenbush completed the deals on behalf of the owner, Capital Equities Group, which acquired the property — built in 1970 — in 2014. — Kevin Zimmerman and Phil Hall.

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Pregnant employees must receive notice of rights

ince 2017, Connecticut law has required employers with three or more employees to provide all new employees with a notice regarding pregnancy discrimination and accommodation in the workplace. Many employers have overlooked this requirement. This is not the only pregnancy-related notice requirement. Employers have 10 days to provide this same notice as soon as they learn the employee is pregnant. If ever there was a law that’s easy to overlook, this is the one.

PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO PREGNANT EMPLOYEES

In 2017, then-Gov. Dannel Malloy signed into law An Act Concerning Pregnant Women in the Workplace that amended the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) to modify existing protections and add a number of new protections for pregnant employees. Among other things, under the CFEPA, employers with three or more employees may not: • Terminate or refuse a woman employment because of her pregnancy. • Refuse to grant a pregnant employee a reasonable leave of absence for disability resulting from her pregnancy. • Deny an employee disabled as a result of pregnancy any compensation to which she is entitled as a result of the accumulation of certain accrued benefits. • Refuse to reinstate the employee to her original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent pay and accumulated seniority, retirement, fringe benefits and other service credits upon her signifying her intent to return, unless, it is impossible or unreasonable to do so due to a change of circumstances for the employer. • Limit, classify or segregate a pregnant employee in a way which would deprive her of employment opportunities. • Fail or refuse to make a reasonable accommodation for an employee or job applicant due to pregnancy, unless the employer can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. • Require an employee to take a leave of absence if a reasonable accommodation can be provided in lieu of the leave. • Force a pregnant employee to take a reasonable accommodation they do not need or retaliate against an employee who requests a reasonable accommodation they do need.

is pregnant within 10 days of learning about the pregnancy. This is another one of those unexpected notice requirements employers tend to overlook. We urge you to look over the protections afforded to pregnant employees under CFEPA. We also urge you to review

your onboarding procedures to make sure the CFEPA notice is included in the forms you give new hires. And make sure to train your supervisors on the notice requirement and the contents of the notice. The first step in preventing a lawsuit is understanding the rules.

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Robert G. Brody is the founder and managing member of Brody and Associates, LLC, a management-side labor, employment and benefits law firm with offices in Westport. He can be reached at rbrody@brodyandassociates.com or 203454-0560.

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Family-owned businesses to be honored BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

t the foundation of the U.S. economy are family-owned businesses and leaders among them will be honored Feb. 25 by Westfair Communications during an event to be held at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains beginning at 5:30 p.m. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau and the nonprofit Conway Center for Family Business, family businesses account for 64% of the U.S. gross domestic product and 78% of all new job creation. The Census Bureau calculates that family companies comprise 90% of all business enterprises in the U.S. It’s been estimated that about 35% of the Fortune 500 companies are family controlled. Family-controlled firms produce a return on investment that’s estimated at 6.65% greater than nonfamily firms, according to the figures reported by the Conway Center.

This is the seventh year for the event. Westfair publishes the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG magazine. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation. Catherine was a student at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. On Dec. 4, 2012, a gunman entered the school and killed the 6-year-old girl, 19 other children and six adults. The foundation, which honors her memory and love of animals, has established a 34-acre sanctuary in Newtown that is open to the public. Plans are for it to eventually have animals on-site. Keynote speaker for the event is business writer Charles Slack, whose works include profiles of some of America’s business pioneers. Slack’s latest book is “Liberty’s First Crisis,” which explores individual liberty and freedom of speech. The businesses being honored are: AFC Urgent Care Bridgeport, an urgent care center and walk-in clinic serving families

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in Bridgeport, Stratford, Fairfield and Trumbull. Albert Palancia Agency, Inc., a property and casualty insurance agency for all types of construction, real estate and hospitality insurance. AMHAC, All Makes Heating & Air Conditioning Corporation is an award-winning heating and air conditioning company that has been in business for more than 60 years. Bilotta Kitchen & Home, a leader in residential kitchen projects with award-winning designers unmatched for their talent, passion and innovation. BMW of Darien dealership that strives to provide the most compelling car-buying and ownership experience through commitment to exceptional customer service. Cartwright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals, a full-service tent and event rental company with every color table linen, dozens of dinnerware options, thousands of tables, chairs and tents to accommodate hundreds of guests. Club Fit, a full-service health and fitness club that has fitness, aquatic centers, great kid

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activities, tennis and more than 155 classes weekly at each location. D’Errico Jewelry LLC, which takes you into the joy, excitement, delight and sparkle of this symbol of love — the diamond. E.L. Wagner Company, Inc., unmatched residential and commercial pool construction, with special emphasis on high-end projects for discerning homeowners looking to build, renovate or upgrade a custom pool or backyard. It is the oldest swimming pool company in the U.S. Eye Designs of Westchester, a full-service optical store with two locations in Scarsdale and Armonk. Each location features independent lines from different countries. Gavin Audiology and Hearing Aids PLLC, a family practice whose goal is to help you hear your world. HealthSearch Group, a leading and innovative search firm with local expertise and a national reach. Little Friends, a full-service, childcare facility building a loving, safe, fun and positive environment for young children, their families and staff members. McMichael Yacht Brokers, providing services to the boating public, including fuel and provisioning while servicing the needs of sailors, fishermen and recreational boaters of Long Island Sound. Milo Kleinberg Design Associates (MKDA), a growing national interior design and architecture firm. Nazzaro Inc., offering a wide variety of excavation services, including pond restoration and construction. New Crystal Restoration, holding the distinction as Westchester County’s first and oldest emergency fire and water damage restoration company. Oak and Almond Restaurant, a Tuscanoven restaurant group fueled from oak and almond woods providing an earthy quality to menu items. Paraco Gas, one of the largest independently owned propane companies in the Northeast. Plaza Realty & Management Corp. is a complete real estate company specializing in property management, both residential and commercial, real estate sales and leasing and a select area of specialty services. Trapp Opticians, a retail optical company with referrals from doctors who specialize in eye exams and post-surgical eye patients. Westchester Funeral Home, Inc., which for more than five generations has served the communities of Eastchester, Bronxville, Yonkers and the surrounding areas. Westerly Marina Inc., a facility that offers boat building, repairs and dock rentals that was voted the best marina in Westchester. Event sponsors in the bronze category are: The Kensington Assisted Living Residence in White Plains; Yankwitt LLP; Val’s Putnam Wines & Liquors; United Corporate Services, Inc.; and KL Tech Consulting LLC. Supporters include: Buzz Creators; Barnum Financial Group — The SKG Team; the Bristal Assisted Living; and Blossom Flower Shops. Event information is available from Olivia D’Amelio at odamelio@westfairinc.com.

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STAMFORD SOUTH END’S FAIRWAY MARKET MAY LAY OFF ALMOST 150 PEOPLE

Stamford’s Fairway Market. Photo by Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media.

BY PAUL SCHOTT

airway Market could close its South End grocery and wine store in Stamford and lay off approximately 150 employees there and shutter other locations if buyers for those sites do not emerge, the bankrupt chain has told Connecticut officials. The plan counters a statement Fairway made when it filed for Chapter 11 protection on Jan. 23 when it said that its stores were staying open and that it did not expect any “service interruptions” during the bankruptcy proceedings. If the Stamford closing were carried out, it would strip the South End of its only supermarket. “For all other locations where the company does not currently have a contract with a buyer, if the company does not enter into a contract with a buyer, or offer an employee an opportunity to transfer to another of the company’s stores, the company currently expects that the entire plants are to be closed and all separations at those locations will occur according to the (enclosed) schedule,” Charles Farfaglia, Fairway’s senior vice president of human resources, said in a Jan. 24 letter to the state Department of Labor (DOL). Fairway has agreed to sell for about $70 million its five stores in Manhattan and its product and distribution center in The Bronx. At the same time, it is “actively marketing” its 13 other tri-state store locations, including Stamford, according to Farfaglia. If a sale agreement is not reached beforehand, the company expects up to 147 employees at its grocery store at 699 Canal St., and adjoining wine store at 689 Canal St., would be laid off between March 24 and April 7. The job cuts could impact 117 clerks; about two-dozen managers, assistant managers and supervisors; and other positions such as butchers and security personnel. Westport-based private equity firm Sterling Investment Partners, which acquired a majority stake in Fairway in 2007, declined to comment. Including its New York and New Jersey locations, more than 2,000 Fairway jobs could be at risk, according to reports.

Any store closings or mass layoffs are “currently expected” to be permanent, Farfaglia said. Fairway’s Stamford employees are union members, according to DOL records, with the Westport-based United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 371. Fairway’s Stamford grocery-wine complex has operated since its November 2010 debut in a then-new building. It represents Fairway’s sole location in Connecticut. The nearest full-service grocery store is the Super Grade A ShopRite one mile east at 200 Shippan Ave. If the store shuttered, the city would look to bring in another food establishment, according to Thomas Madden, the city’s economic development director. “We have already spoken with several potential tenants that could potentially take over the store, answering their questions about the market conditions here in Stamford and directing these potential tenants to (landlord) BLT,” Madden said in an email. “The Stamford store is among the more profitable stores in the Fairway Market chain. It is important to point out that the company is in financial trouble, and the bankruptcy, it is not reflective of the market conditions in Stamford.” Last year, the approximately 85,000-square-foot property on Canal Street was put up for sale by BLT, which is also the developer of the surrounding Harbor Point neighborhood. No asking price was mentioned in its listing. The property was appraised at about $35 million in 2018, according to the Vision Appraisal database. This bankruptcy marks Fairway’s second in the past four years, after previously filing in 2016. The initial bankruptcy came three years after the company’s initial public offering and reflected a company that was struggling with major debt and growing competition from other grocery chains. Fairway Market was founded in 1933, originally operating as a fruit-and-vegetable stand on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Paul Schott is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at pschott@stamfordadvocate.com or 203-9642236.

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Is cloud computing really safe? BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

ast December, a survey of U.S. business professionals by the British commercial property management firm Savoy Stewart determined that several data-intensive industries had a profound distrust of cloud computing. The survey found 92% of health care professionals, 88% of financial services professionals, 67% of insurance professionals and 35% of tech sector professionals expressed a distrust of cloud computing.

Tech sector respondents had the best understanding of what cloud computing encompasses, with 77% of respondents claiming knowledge. Only 40% of health care professionals, 32% of financial services professionals and 18% of insurance professionals acknowledged an understanding of what cloud computing was all about. The one area where these industries found agreement involved why they distrusted cloud computing, with data leaks and lack of control being cited as the primary concerns. This apprehension was not unique to the U.S. market.

Inside the cloud: A view of the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center’s Magellan Cloud Computing System. Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Energy.

Savoy Stewart found similar levels of agitation and confusion surrounding cloud computing in the major Western European economies. Last month, the National Security Agency (NSA) issued an advisory with technical guidance for procuring and securing systems reliant on cloud service providers. According to the agency, it conducted an analysis of security observations related to Microsoft Office 365 and detected “advanced persistent threats associated with managed service providers, including cloud vendors.” The NSA issued a guide that sought to mitigate the

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potential problems in this technology. “With careful implementation and management, cloud capabilities can minimize risks associated with cloud adoption, and empower customers to take advantage of cloud security enhancements,” the NSA guide stated. “Security in the cloud is a constant process and customers should continually monitor their cloud resources and work to improve their security posture.” And this raises the question: is cloud computing safe for businesses? The answer, it seems, isn’t clear. » CLOUD

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many breaches involving cloud-stored data are the result of carelessness on the part of the user, ranging from weak passwords to trusting the wrong in-house staff with sensitive material. “A real threat might come from the customer using those services,” he warned. “Many data breaches are the result of human error based on how their cloud computing service is set up.” The second consideration for cloud computing safety involves the platform host. Buddy Pitt, director of technical development at Network Support Co. in Danbury, urged would-be cloud computing users to run a due diligence test on the potential platforms they might use. “What are their security measures?”

Pitt asked. “How are they set up to back up data? Will you need another cloud provider or a third party for backing up data? On the Internet, there is 99.9% uptime, but in any given year you will have three days of downtime.” Pitt recalled news from last November when National Veterinary Associates (NVA), a California company that owns more than 700 animal care facilities around the world, was hit by the Ryuk strain of ransomware that targets cloud providers. “That took operations offline and impacted 400 veterinary clinics,” he added. Too many people are under the mistaken belief that the cloud platform is inherently safe just because it is off-site. “It’s just someone else’s computer,” said Michael Schechter, president and CEO at Computer Experts Group Ltd. in Katonah. “It makes it seem sexier and more secure than it is. But it’s just someone else’s computer in someone else’s data center.” Schechter added that many smaller businesses have been dubious regarding cloud computing, but not because of high-tech questions. “It is usually the small-business owners that tend to view any change with a crooked eye,” he said. “They believe, ‘If it is working for me so far, and that seems very different from what I’m used to.’ ” Schechter warned that these smaller businesses — with many lacking in-house IT staff — might actually be less safe outside of the cloud. “If you think you’re too small to be a target, you should know that most ransomware attacks are on smaller companies because they didn’t have the wherewithal to protect themselves, cybersecurity-wise,” he said. Jaime Urteaga, founder and CEO at Digital Chair Inc. in White Plains, agreed, noting that cloud computing may not be perfect, but for many companies it is the better choice than going it alone. “Ultimately, there’s nothing that’s 100% safe,” said Urteaga. “Everything is open to some sort of attack. But cloud computing is safer than what we had before.”

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Death, taxes … and cyberattacks seeing all aspects of the firm’s information technology services, including management, operations, security and strategic planning. He also serves as president and chief operating officer of FoxPointe Solutions, a division of The Bonadio Group dedicated to cybersecurity, compliance and information risk management. He can be reached at jroman@ foxpointesolutions.com.

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U.S. government is even using a few as part of its extensive cybersecurity strategy. The trick at this stage in their development is to objectively evaluate how the use of AI, machine learning, blockchain or any combination of the three may fit into your cybersecurity needs. John Roman joined The Bonadio Group in 2018 as chief information officer, over-

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rom CEOs to college students, cybersecurity is on everyone’s radar. And cyberattacks aren’t disappearing anytime soon. For businesses these incidents are inevitable. It’s not a matter of if a breach will occur, but when. It’s critical that companies continuously evaluate their cybersecurity tools and processes to help prevent, detect and manage the repercussions of a cyberattack. It’s understandable how many decision-makers get overwhelmed at the prospect of implementing policies and investing in solutions. The types of cyberthreats they are aiming to prevent are varied and ever-changing and cybersecurity software options are seemingly endless. Too often, as a result of incorrect or insufficient information, businesses either forgo cybersecurity entirely or they select the newest, shiniest tool because “it has to be the best.” From blockchain to artificial intelligence (AI) to machine learning and beyond, not all new technology will suit every business or mesh well with current cybersecurity measures. The first step is understanding technologies beyond the hype. There is a lot of confusion surrounding AI and machine learning/robotic process automation (RPA). The two may seem similar but are actually very different. The true definition of artificial intelligence is the ability of a computer system to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making and translation between languages. RPA is defined as a computer system replicating tasks that a human being would normally do, similar to a sophisticated macro like those found in Microsoft Word or Excel. Companies use RPA for its various applications, like automating administrative tasks to providing call center-like services. Another common buzzword these days is blockchain. In terms of widespread adoption, blockchain, an emerging technologic advancement, is still in its infancy stages. The most popular and well-known use of blockchain is related to cryptocurrencies where blockchain is used to maintain a public transaction ledger. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that can be exchanged directly between two people without involving any third party such as a bank. Bitcoins are created on a blockchain and stored in a virtual wallet. Any developing technology can be paired with cybersecurity risks. AI, RPA and blockchain are no exception. All have associated information security risks. Cryptocurrencies have been stolen from virtual wallets by hackers who can never be found. However, it’s not all bad news. These technologies have proven useful in protecting against cybercrimes and the

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Good Things BRUCE TO HOST FILM SERIES CELEBRATING WOMEN ARTISTS

Patricia LeBel-Lasse

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PARALEGAL NAMED TO ACEDS GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD

CONNECTICARE’S NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Patricia LeBel-Lasse, a paralegal in the litigation and internal investigations departments of the law firm Pullman & Comley LLC, has been named to the Global Advisory Board of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), the world’s leading e-discovery training and certification professional association, serving law firms, governments and academic institutions across the globe. LeBel-Lasse joined Pullman & Comley in 2000 and has more than 30 years of legal and business experience. The ACEDS Global Advisory Board is comprised of experts in e-discovery, legal technology, software, services, academia and the judiciary. The 19-person board includes leaders at major U.S. companies such as Microsoft and Sprint, as well as a justice of the New York Supreme Court.

ConnectiCare announced the appointment of Brian Pagliaro as its senior vice president, chief sales and marketing officer who will lead the sales, account management and marketing teams. Pagliaro will be responsible for the company’s membership growth working with brokers across all commercial market segments. A Connecticut native, Pagliaro has worked in the Northeast as well as North Carolina serving in various senior leadership positions at Tufts Health Plan in Massachusetts and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. He has also worked extensively in brokerage and consulting firms in Boston; Providence; Rhode Island; and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

From left: Anna Campbell Bliss, Frida Kahlo and Yayoi Kusama

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is hosting a month-long film series to honor the achievements of four extraordinary women in the fields of art and architecture. At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Bantle Lecture Gallery, the museum’s Celebrating Women Artists Film Series begins March 4 with The Life and Times of

Frida Kahlo. The March 11 program is Arc of Light: A Portrait of Anna Campbell Bliss, followed by two documentaries March 17 about architect Zaha Hadid, Zaha: An Architectural History and Phaeno, Building as Landscape. The series concludes on March 25 with Kusama Infinity: The Life and Times of Yayoi Kusama, a film about the world’s

top-selling woman artist. The film presentations are free to museum members and visitors with paid admission. A brief discussion will follow each film. Reservations are required. Visit the Calendar section at brucemuseum.org to reserve your seat for a specific day or call 203-869-0376.

SKINCARE FIRM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PHYSICIANS OPENS IN STAMFORD

CREDIT UNION PARTNERS WITH TECHNICAL SCHOOL Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union announced a new partnership with Porter and Chester Institute, a technical school with locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, to offer education loans to its students. The partnership comes as the result of previous collaboration between the two businesses that created an opportunity to help students get a quality education. As a part of their partnership, the credit union is also leveraging its custom technology to streamline its application process for education loans. Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union is headquartered in Rocky Hill and is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Hartford, New Haven, Middlesex or Tolland counties as well as the cities of Shelton, Stratford and Bridgeport.

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SkinCeuticals SkinLab by NicholsMD will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of its new location at 24 Harbor Point Road in Stamford with the city’s Mayor David Martin joining the celebration Feb. 18 at 10.a.m. SkinCeuticals General Manager Tina

Fair and Dr. Kim Nichols of NicholsMD will also be on hand for the ceremony. SkinCeuticals is the brand known for advanced, professional-grade skincare backed by science in partnership with physicians in the U.S. It is a holistic skincare destination

offering cutting-edge, physician-validated services. An exclusive friends and family discount will be offered to those who book appointments in the week following the ribbon-cutting.

MEET AND GREET VOLUNTEERS AT LMMM The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum at 295 West Ave. in Norwalk will be holding special orientation sessions on March 7, 14 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to meet and greet and recruit new volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities, are interested in history, arts and culture and enjoy meeting people from the tristate area and from around the world. An informational tour and light refreshments will be provided by the museum’s management team. A background in history is not required. The museum relies on dedicated volunteers for a variety of tasks, including guided tours, gift shop sales, monitoring community and fundraising events. Applicants can volunteer weekly or occasionally to help on a specific project or event. Youth (16 and up) and adults who are interested in volunteering to help this National Historic Landmark can fill out an application online at lockwoodmathewsmansion.com or email Melissa Feliciano Erickson, manager, museum services, at MFeliciano@lockwoodmathewsmansion. com or call 203-838-9799, ext. 115.

CHUBB GIFT HELPS MARITIME AQUARIUM

Sabrina Pray Forsythe

VOLUNTEERS RESPOND WITH DEDICATED SERVICE The 2020 benefit to support the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. is set for March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Greenwich Water Club at 49 River Road in Cos Cob. The purpose of this fundraiser is to benefit the wide range of emergency services provided by the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, which Patrol provides a broad spectrum of services to residents, including firefighting, salvage operations, traffic and scene control at emergencies. In 2019, the Patrol responded to more than 1,000 emergency calls. The Patrol’s dedicated members are all volunteers who train and donate their time solely out of love for what they do. Sabrina Pray Forsythe will be presented with the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Chiefs Award for her dedicated service. More than 200 guests from Greenwich and surrounding towns will be on hand for dinner, dancing and auctions. Underwriting, sponsorships and program advertising opportunities are available at various levels for this event. Contact the Patrol at events@ ccfpp.org for more information. For tickets, visit ccfpp.org/events.

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From lef: Mark Fries of Peoples United Insurance, Jon Pensa of Chubb, Donna Monks of Peoples United Insurance Agency, Aquarium President Jason Patlis and the Aquarium’s COO Dave Truedson. Photo courtesy Maritime Aquarium.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will make significant energy-efficiency upgrades thanks to a gift of $120,094 from insurance provider Chubb. The amount is the value of a credit received by Chubb through the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program. Funds will be used to in-

stall energy-efficiency improvements to the Aquarium’s 135,000-square-foot facility. The Maritime Aquarium is a not-forprofit organization whose mission is to educate visitors about — and to create stewards for — Long Island Sound. It accomplishes this by allowing visitors to get close to more than 300 species native to the

Sound and its watershed, including sharks, seals, sea turtles, river otters, jellyfish and other animals. The Aquarium also features hands-on educational programs and displays, public study cruises out onto the Sound and Connecticut’s largest IMAX movie theater, with a screen that’s six stories high.

MOHEGAN SUN AMONG TOP 10 BEST WORKPLACES FOR DIVERSITY

The Corporation for New Milford Economic Development, a nonprofit organization founded to expand and develop new business opportunities in the town, has elected Kristen N. Gizzi, executive director of Litchfield Crossing LLC, to its board of directors. As executive director of New Milford’s largest retail shopping center, Gizzi oversees the company operations and supervises and coordinates the Crossing’s marketing, social media and public relations strategies and campaigns. Gizzi also serves as director of real estate for Ecco Development LLC, a real estate investment and property management firm and has served as general counsel for Ecco III Enterprises Inc., a New York-based heavy highway, environmental and infrastructure company.

DENTAL CLINIC’S SENIOR PROGRAM

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTS 106 NONPROFITS FOR GRANTS Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in Norwalk announced the results of its current grantmaking cycle. Competitive grants totaling $1,609,290 were awarded to 106 nonprofit organizations that align with the Community Foundation’s result areas and its vision to close the opportunity gap in Fairfield County by eliminating disparities in income, education, employment, housing and health. The types of grants include program capacity, building support and general operating support. A complete list of grantees, information about applying for a grant and general information are available at fccfoundation.org.

NEW MILFORD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELECTS LITCHFIELD CROSSING EXEC TO BOARD

Joining leading brands and organizations such as Cisco, Progressive Insurance and Adobe, Mohegan Sun, which is Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s (MGE) flagship destination in Unc-

asville, was among the top 10 on the recently announced “100 Best Workplaces for Diversity” by Fortune magazine. Mohegan Sun team members with disabilities make up approximately 13%

of its workforce, which is one of the highest marks on Fortune’s list of 100 U.S. companies. The report also shows Mohegan Sun’s workforce with 48% women.

For years, low-income senior citizens in the Greater Bridgeport area have received top-quality care from the Fones Dental Hygiene Clinic at the University of Bridgeport. The clinic offers many oral treatments at minimal fees. However, for more extensive procedures, patients had to be referred to off-campus public facilities, many of which are already operating beyond capacity. With a grant from the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation, the Fones Clinic will soon be able to provide limited dental care services on-site through a program called Senior Smiles. Beginning in July 2020, Senior Smiles’ patients will be able to receive free basic dental care at the Fones Clinic. For Bridgeport residents, 25% of males and 29% of females 65 years and older live below the poverty level. This translates to more than 8,000 Bridgeport seniors, not including low-income seniors who are not Medicaid eligible or lose their dental insurance upon retirement, making it very difficult to find affordable insurance.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial 55 Arch LLC, Greenwich, contractor for 55 Arch LLC. Remove finishes at 55 Arch St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed December 2019. Alden O. Revocable Trust 50% & Sherman, Norwalk, contractor for Alden O. Revocable. Perform replacement alterations at 21 Lois St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Nov. 20. Bruce Park Association LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Bruce Park Association LLC. Connect hair washing function at 209 Davis Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 2019. CES Danbury Solar LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Steven Klocke. Install roof-mounted panels at 2 Rockridge Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $53,000. Filed Nov. 20. Czarnowski Display Service, Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Land Development LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 100101 N. Water St. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Nov. 20. Fairfield Pool Associates LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jose and Jovanna Saquinaula. Install inground swimming pool at 141 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Nov. 19. Freitag Sophia B., Norwalk, contractor for Sophia B. Freitag. Perform replacement alterations at 98-100 Washington St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Nov. 21. HM 39 Wall LLC, Barber Shop, Norwalk, contractor for HM 39 Wall LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 39 Wall St. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699

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HM 39 Wall LLC, Beauty Salon, Norwalk, contractor for HM 39 Wall LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 39 Wall St. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Joanne Bullock and Clinton E. Barnes. Install roof-mounted panels at 14 Hawthorne Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $47,000. Filed Nov. 19.

Hoffman Contracting LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Wait John & Corinne. Replace kitchen cabinets at 2 Heusted Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed January 2020.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed January 2020.

Signature Pools Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Richard Zannino. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 30 Lismore Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $87,500. Filed January 2020.

Loparco Association Inc., Greenwich, contractor for St. Roch’s Church. Construct handicap ramp at 10 St. Roch’s Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed December 2019.

W&W Construction, Cos Cob, contractor for 20 E. Elm Street LLC. Replace damaged window at 20 E. Elm St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed January 2020.

The Home Depot USA, Atlanta, Georgia, contractor for Peter Vataj. Remove and replace windows at 30 Weaver St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,339. Filed January 2020.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Jeremy and Jessica Murphy. Prepare for a private party at 201 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,060. Filed January 2020.

Significant Homes LLC, New Canaan, contractor for Aspen Properties LLC. Build a new single-family home at 50 Upland Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500,000. Filed December 2019.

Magna Construction Limited LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Merritt 7 Venture LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 101 Merritt 7, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $744,000. Filed Nov. 18.

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Larry DeLuca Excavating LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for 81 Bible Street LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 81 Bible St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $2,400. Filed December 2019.

Ocean North Pools LLC, Stamford, contractor for Keith and Amy Hirsch. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 49 Dandy Drive, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $96,000. Filed January 2020.

Merritt Construction LLC, Monroe, contractor for Easy Street Properties LLC. Remove interior finishes for future Sun River Management Project. 2 Arch St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed November 2019. NuConn Dismantling LLC, Stamford, contractor for Easy Street Properties LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 2 Arch St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $37,580. Filed November 2019. Pure point Energy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for David Adler Brett. Install roof-mounted panels at 17 Pequot Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $226,000. Filed Nov. 25. Pure point Energy LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Chandler S. Richardson. Install roof-mounted panels at 1 Harrison Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,851. Filed Nov. 25. Schimenti Construction Company LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Land Development LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 100-101 N. Water St. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $384,000. Filed Nov. 18. Solar Wolf Energy Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Eric M. Farrel. Install roof-mounted panels at 13 Chatham Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,500. Filed Nov. 20. Sunrun Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Zeng Huang. Install roof-mounted panels at 35 Homer St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,875. Filed Nov. 25. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Ethan S. Rothstein. Install roof-mounted panels at 7 Orchard Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Nov. 19.

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AP Construction, Stamford, contractor for The Mill Owners Co LLC. Alter interiors of 33 residential units at 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $8,491,000. Filed November 2019. Brank, William, Greenwich, contractor for Yang Jae Hyuk. Remove and install new kitchen cabinets at 10 Ridge Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed January 2020. Brighindi, Steven G., Norwalk, contractor for Tamara S. Weinberg. Remodel and expand kitchen and install new cabinets at 100 Seaview Ave., Unit 1D, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Nov. 19. Chiappetta, Thomas, Norwalk, contractor for Thomas Chiappetta. Renovate master bathroom at 4 Christopher Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Nov. 21. Collins, Gerald, Norwalk, contractor for Gerald Collins. Renovate kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and construct new entrance at 6 Marvin St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Nov. 21. Elite Home Contracting LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Qian Xiaomei. Remodel bathroom by replacing bathtub, sink, toilet and installing new tile at 107 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $6,900. Filed January 2020. Hannigan, Patricia J., Old Greenwich, contractor for Patricia J. Hannigan. Perform replacement alterations at 5 Oak Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $500. Filed December 2019. Henry Showah Construction LLC, Trumbull, contractor for Greenwich Place Acquisition. Renovate kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms at 100 Putnam Green, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $44,000. Filed November 2019.

Larry DeLuca Excavating LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for 81 Bible Street LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 81 Bible St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $5,200. Filed December 2019. Lawrence Lacey, Seymour, contractor for 566 Round Hill LLC. Construct spa and safety barrier at 566 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed January 2020. Livingston Builders LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Brian J. Donnelly. Add garage and family room at 34 Hassake Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed January 2020. Malves Construction, Bridgeport, contractor for Winthrop Drive LLC. Build two-story residence with finished basement, porch, patio at 14 Winthrop Drive, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $900,000. Filed January 2020. Mennino, Thomas, Norwalk, contractor for Bruce M. Billig. Extend rear deck of single-family residence at 12 Morehouse Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $16,500. Filed Nov. 19.

Oceanview Pool & Patio, Southport, contractor for Serenity Two LLC. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 19 Deerpark Meadow Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed December 2019. O’Donnell, Jordan, Clifton, New Jersey, contractor for First Sterling Corp. Replace existing flat-roof system at 197 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed January 2020. Pecora Bros, Greenwich, contractor for Family Center Inc. Renovate bathrooms at 20 Bridge St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed December 2019. Ramos, Maria M., Norwalk, contractor for Maria M. Ramos. Remodel kitchen, bathrooms, vinyl siding, roof and finish basement at 7 Newfield St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $112,000. Filed Nov. 18. Rombout, Bernard, Norwalk, contractor for Christopher D. Bubbers. Repair structure at 119 Gregory Blvd., Unit 27, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Silk Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Silk Street LLC. Renovate kitchen, add full bathroom, new windows and siding at 6 Silk St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,001. Filed Nov. 19. TR Building & Remodeling, New Canaan, contractor for Michael C. Bodson. Renovate finished basement at 2 Indian Knoll Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed December 2019. Tracy Tseung, Riverside, contractor for Tracy Tseung. Remodel bathroom at 6 Bonwit Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed December 2019. Tramontano, Paul, Greenwich, contractor for Paul Tramontano. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 206 Otter Rock Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed December 2019. United Cleaning & Restoration, Norwalk, contractor for Frank M. Belinske. Remove and re-roof 31 Rome St. Norwalk. Estimated cost: $33,000. Filed Nov. 18. United Cleaning & Restoration, Norwalk, contractor for Nieri Chinaka Trustee of the Rowland. Install new vinyl siding at 28 Nolan St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,705. Filed Nov. 18.

Michael’s Article Fourth Trust & Sarno, Norwalk, contractor for Michael’s Article Fourth Trust & Sarno. Remodel and repair windows, bathrooms and remove and re-roof 54 William St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $22,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Sconzo, John M., Greenwich, contractor for John M. Sconzo. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 422 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $91,000. Filed January 2020.

US Home Services LLC, Stamford, contractor for Putnam Parks Apartments Inc. Replace kitchen cabinets, appliances, wood floor, paint entire unit at 84 Putnam Park, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed January 2020.

Murphy, Joseph, Brookfield, contractor for Richard McVey. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 134 Indian Head Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $110,000. Filed November 2019.

Seaman Construction Inc., Rowayton, contractor for 28 Windrose Way LLC. Demolish single-family residence at 201 Shore Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed January 2020.

Zaro Carpentry LLC, Stamford, contractor for Mike Rolla. Update bathrooms and kitchen, paint and finish floor at 34 Baldwin Farm North, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $85,0000. Filed January 2020.

Northeast Tent Productions, Stamford, contractor for Riverside Yacht Club. Prepare for a private party at 102 Club Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $7,450. Filed January 2020.

Signature Pools Inc., Norwalk, contractor for 269 Palmer Hill Road LLC. Construct swimming pool and safety barrier at 22 Hillcrest Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $82,500. Filed December 2019.

Facts & Figures COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Calderon-Castro, Leonardo, New Britain. Filed by Victoria Davis, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-20-6092986-S. Filed Jan. 2. Esposito, Thomas C., et al, Easton. Filed by David Lyon, Redding. Plaintiff’s attorney: Trantolo and Trantolo LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was attacked and bitten by the defendants’ dog causing the plaintiff injuries and damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206093016-S. Filed Jan. 3. Lawrence, Rolando, Bridgeport. Filed by Andrew Staddart, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Perkins & Associates, Woodbridge Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-20-6092991-S. Filed Jan. 2. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Hartford. Filed by Cindy Ruiz, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Weber & Rubano LLC, Wallingford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206092864-S. Filed Dec. 30. Staab, Gary, Greenwich. Filed by Simone Bailey, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206092603-S. Filed Dec. 18.

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Crus, Nestor, et al, Flushing, New York. Filed by Mercy St. Amand, Danbury. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Hastings Cohan & Walsh LLP, Ridgefield. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV20-6034744-S. Filed Dec. 18.

Collins, Jordan, Hamden. Filed by Joseph Milite, Naugatuck. Plaintiff’s attorney: Brandner & Ponzini, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV20-6045035-S. Filed Dec. 26.

Kimberly Danbury Limited Partnership, East Hartford. Filed by Lovie Thompson, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was walking on a sidewalk maintained by the defendant when she was caused to fall due to a crack in the sidewalk, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206034900-S. Filed Jan. 6. Santoro, Kerry, et al, Ridgefield. Filed by Devin Anthony Thomas, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV20-6035096-S. Filed Jan. 21. Shaw, Kathleen, Bethel, Filed by Matthew Vibbert, Bethel. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-20-6035009-S. Filed Jan. 14. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Hartford. Filed by Mayra Judith Acevedo-Garcia, Danbury. Plaintiff’s Attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by an uninsured motorist. The defendant is required to provide a policy that contains provisions for uninsured motorist benefits for the plaintiff. The defendant has not paid compensation to the plaintiff for her injuries and losses. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-20-6034833-S. Filed Dec. 30.

Highland Sewer & Drain Service LLC, Greenwich. Filed by Bruce M. Rose, Greenwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip Russell LLC, Cos Cob. Action: The plaintiff hired the defendant to install a drainage system on his property. During the installation, the defendant damaged the sprinkler system and electrical wiring. In addition, the drainage system was a complete failure. Defendant breached the contract by failing to install a functional drainage system, therefore the plaintiff has been damaged. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-20-6045008-S. Filed Dec. 23. Hutton, Michael S., Matthews, North Carolina. Filed by Sean Naso, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Maddox Law Firm LLC, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-206045223-S. Filed Jan. 10. Schutt, Jennifer, Greenwich. Filed by American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Zwicker and Associates PC, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff is a banking association, which the defendant used for a credit account and agreed to make payments for goods and services. The defendant failed to make payments. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FSTCV-20-6045017-S. Filed Dec. 24.

Wall Street Opportunity Fund LLC, Norwalk. Filed by the city of Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: City of Norwalk Corporation Counsel. Action: The plaintiff and defendant entered into an easement agreement that allowed for the city and the public to travel across the Leonard Street parking lot. However, the defendant installed concrete blocks that interfere and obstruct the public from accessing the easement over the parking lot property. As a result of the defendant’s actions, the plaintiff has been harmed. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs . Case no. FST-CV-196044766-S. Filed Dec. 5.

Mettis, Pavlos and Ting Chun Yeh, Stamford. Seller: Beautiful Economical and Comfortable Homes LLC, Fairfield. Property: 140 Grove St., Unit G-6, Stamford. Amount: $155,000. Filed Sept. 24.

DEEDS

S.P.A.Z. Property LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 30 Stevens St., Unit 308, Bridgeport. Amount: $51,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Commercial Chiu, Sherard, Stamford. Seller: Third Street Development LLC, Stamford. Property: 20 Third St., Unit 22, Stamford. Amount: $617,000. Filed Sept. 16. Colindres, Hugo, Stamford. Seller: 21 Dryden St., Stamford. Property: 21 Dryden St., Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed Sept. 12. Joy, Jessica L. and Daniel J. Padover, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115-44 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $586,118. Filed Sept. 20. Khan, Ferdous, Bridgeport. Seller: 300 Wood Avenue LLC, Stratford. Property: 390-392 Wood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $330,000. Filed Sept. 3. Lipton, Matthew and Emily Elsden, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115-46 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $573,309. Filed Sept. 13. Little Oak LLC, Stamford. Seller: Melanie S. Allen, Stamford. Property: 20 North St., Unit 7-1, Stamford. Amount: $137,750. Filed Sept. 16. Magardichian, Bedros and Erin Campbell, New York, New York. Seller: Glenbrook Road Stamford Connecticut LLC, Sanford, North Carolina. Property: 125 Prospect St., Unit 1B, Stamford. Amount: $132,000. Filed Sept. 19. Matkovich, Martin A. and Frank Altese, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 159-11 Colonial Road, Unit 8, Stamford. Amount: $913,106. Filed Sept. 5.

Mortgage Assets Management LLC, Washington, D.C. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA, Washington, D.C. Property: 279 Stamford Ave., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Sept. 23. Pesante, Lisa, Stamford. Seller: ProSave Development Inc., Stamford. Property: 68 Windward Lane, Stamford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Top Notch Holdings LLC, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Seller: William J. Monroe. Property: 459 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $390,000. Filed Sept. 3. Vertigo Real Estate LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Priscila Colon, Bridgeport. Property: 30 Stevens St., Unit 105, Bridgeport. Amount: $60,000. Filed Sept. 3. Wilson, Katlyn and James David Wilson, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115-26 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $759,443. Filed Sept. 9. Zhang, Li, Stamford. Seller: Rightway LLC, Fairfield. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 1112, Stamford. Amount: $185,500. Filed Sept. 9.

Residential Biswas, Palash K. and Lipika R. Mallick, Stamford. Seller: Juanita I. Evans, Stamford. Property: 55 Bonner St., Stamford. Amount: $575,000. Filed Sept. 11. Bolivar, Paula and Demetrio Bolivar, Bridgeport. Seller: Parveen Chowdhury, Bridgeport. Property: 814 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $238,000. Filed Sept. 4. Bothe, Britt W., Bridgeport. Seller: Patricia Fried, Bridgeport. Property: 262 Sailors Lane, Bridgeport. Amount: $540,000. Filed Sept. 3. Brust, Thomas D., Riverside. Seller: Wendy Hsu, Stamford. Property: 34 Rachelle Ave., Stamford. Amount: $564,000. Filed Sept. 5.

FCBJ

Cabrey, Andrew and Kerby Lewis, Stamford. Seller: Adam McPherson and Margherita McPherson, Stamford. Property: 110 Woodridge Drive South, Stamford. Amount: $565,000. Filed Sept. 5. Cano Bedoya, Juan David and Cristina Mersey, Mount Vernon, New York. Seller: Darryl Greene and Nicole Greene, Stamford. Property: 156 Woodbury Ave., Stamford. Amount: $601,000. Filed Sept. 9. Castellana, Chrystalee, Stamford. Seller: Christopher DelVecchio and Ellen DelVecchio, Stamford. Property: 81 Berrian Road, Stamford. Amount: $510,000. Filed Sept. 20. Chen, Xie, Stamford. Seller: Tatyana Stepanova, Bridgeport. Property: 270 Broad St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept. 3. Cooper, Eric, Stamford. Seller: Jason M. Maczuba and Bonnie S. Bocchino, Stamford. Property: 61 Seaview Ave., Unit 27, Stamford. Amount: $422,000. Filed Sept. 13. Costa, Kirsten, Stamford. Seller: Richard E. Kapusta Jr., Stamford. Property: 137 Knox Road, Stamford. Amount: $453,000. Filed Sept. 10. Curry-Jones, Valerie E. and Lonnie Jones, Elmont, New York. Seller: Mary Sabato, Stamford. Property: 45 Dora St., Unit B, Stamford. Amount: $335,000. Filed Sept. 23. De Los Santos, Adriano Paulino, Shirley, New York. Seller: Franklin T. Landivar, Danbury. Property: 65-67 Palm St., Bridgeport. Amount: $330,000. Filed Sept. 5. Doherty, John William, Darien. Seller: Aaron H. West and Rachel West, Stamford. Property: 168 Belltown Road, Unit 39, Stamford. Amount: $335,000. Filed Sept. 5. Dumeny, Jimmy, Bridgeport. Seller: Paula Moore, Stamford. Property: 153 Oaklawn Ave., Stamford. Amount: $240,000. Filed Sept. 10. Flottmeyer, Andrew, Rochester, Minnesota. Seller: Todd Hayes, Ridgefield. Property: 246 Seaside Ave., Unit 4, Stamford. Amount: $315,000. Filed Sept. 10. Ganchala, Pedro J., Stamford. Seller: Hong Chen and William Chen, Chappaqua, New York. Property: 236 Seaton Road, Unit 3, Stamford. Amount: $185,000. Filed Sept. 12.

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Facts & Figures Goodman, Benjamin J. and Chelsea E. Graves, Bridgeport. Seller: Dwight D. Young, Bridgeport. Property: 30-32 Hope St., Bridgeport. Amount: $400,000. Filed Sept. 5.

Oliveros, Noe and Claudia Godoy, Stamford. Seller: Linda R. Fairweather, Norwalk. Property: 228 Culloden Road, Stamford. Amount: $330,000. Filed Sept. 24.

Guerra-Nunez, Oscar I. and Susan E. Wilson, Stamford. Seller: Hwang Chunga and Wesley G. Banes, Stamford. Property: 8 Clover Hill Drive, Stamford. Amount: $495,000. Filed Sept. 11.

Panton, Jacques R., Bridgeport. Seller: Maykel B. Teodoro, Bridgeport. Property: 610 Clark St., Bridgeport. Amount: $345,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Hazelwood, Maddona Y. and Camron Buday, Bridgeport. Seller: Sukrija Cecunjanin, Shelton. Property: 103 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $298,000. Filed Sept. 4. Jacobs, Christopher and Amelia Jacobs, Long Island City, New York. Seller: Julia Louise Dzafic and Anel Dzafic, Stamford. Property: 83 Wood Ridge Drive South, Stamford. Amount: $640,000. Filed Sept. 12. Kitajima, Masanari, Stamford. Seller: Brittany Ann Summa, Stamford. Property: 40 Cerretta St., Unit 22, Stamford. Amount: $225,000. Filed Sept. 5. Knight, Christopher A., Stamford. Seller: James Wairath, Red Hook, New York. Property: 239 Hamilton Ave., Unit 60, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Sept. 25. Lemel, Stella, Dobbs Ferry, New York. Seller: Laura Barrow, Stamford. Property: 48 Dean St., Unit 2, Stamford. Amount: $301,064. Filed Sept. 13. Liamzon Thompson, Anna, Norwalk. Seller: Timothy Shaw and Rebecca Shaw, Stamford. Property: 555 W. Hill Road, Stamford. Amount: $714,700. Filed Sept. 6. Lipin, Joan, Branford. Seller: Lawrence Charles Katz, Shirley, New York. Property: 3200 Park Ave., Unit 3E, Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Sept. 3. Marrocolla, Anthony and Elisabeth R. Marrocolla, Stamford. Seller: William W. Allyn III and Elizabeth Rise Allyn, Stamford. Property: 138 Dannell Drive, Stamford. Amount: $514,000. Filed Sept. 16. Minaidis, Filippos and Varvara Malliri, Stamford. Seller: Louis A. Papaleo, Stamford. Property: 14 Holly Cove Circle, Stamford. Amount: $950,000. Filed Sept. 24. Morocho, Edison G. and Manuel R. Yunga, Port Chester, New York. Seller: Maria L. Espinal, Trumbull. Property: 26 East Ave., Stamford. Amount: $657,500. Filed Sept. 9.

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Perlin, Vitaly A., Stamford. Seller: Reyno A. Giallongo Jr. and Cheryl M. Palmer, Stamford. Property: 320 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford. Amount: $642,500. Filed Sept. 17. Rahman, Anisur, Stamford. Seller: Peter K. Adamis, Stamford. Property: 21 Elm Tree Place, Stamford. Amount: $465,500. Filed Sept. 5. Restrepo, Monica, Stamford. Seller: Angelica Sanchez-Truskowski, Stamford. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 5N, Stamford. Amount: $216,000. Filed Sept. 17. Richardson, Steve and David Palmer, Bridgeport. Seller: Lawanza Holder and Eric Holder. Bridgeport. Property: 74 Village Lane. Bridgeport. Amount: $265,000. Filed Sept. 4. Santiago, Sr. Monserrat, Bridgeport. Seller: Isa Marie Furnari, Trumbull. Property: 61 Trojan Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $235,000. Filed Sept. 3. Singh, Abhishek and Alisa J. Nichols, Stamford. Seller: Rodolfo Giacone and Lisa Giacone, Stamford. Property: 36 Frisbie St., Stamford. Amount: $491,000. Filed Sept. 13. Telima, Rosemarie, Stamford. Seller: Blanca I. De La Cruz, Stamford. Property: 5 Owen St., Stamford. Amount: $490,000. Filed Sept. 20.

FORECLOSURES

JUDGMENTS

Ampson, Maudlyn, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Coppell, Texas. Property: 149 Eagle St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27.

Bronson, Peter and Ornella Bronson, Norwalk. $1,396, in favor of Urology Associates of Norwalk PC, Norwalk, by Abraham M. Hoffman, Trumbull. Property: 230 New Canaan Ave., Unit 2, Norwalk. Filed Dec. 2.

Bolling, George M., et al. Creditor: US Bank National Association, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 183 Read St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3. Constantini, Joseph M., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank Trust Company, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 6 Benson St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 17. Harp, Brice S., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 60 Washington Terrace, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 29. Kolesnikov, Igor. Creditor: Bridgeport Park Apartments Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 59 Rennell St., Unit 11, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 21. Kotos, Daniel J. and Holly A. Weldon, Creditor: US Bank National Association, Irvine, California. Property: 77 Bartram Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3. Morrison, Sophia, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 112 Emerald St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Ortiz, Jesus, et al. Creditor: Benchmark Municipal Tax Services LTD, Bridgeport. Property: 45 Columbia St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 15.

Verret, Megan and Francis J. Verret, Bridgeport. Seller: Pamela Weil, Bridgeport. Property: 67 Quinlan Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $476,000. Filed Sept. 4.

Ortiz, Jesus, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, Jacksonville, Florida. Property: 284 Lafayette St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 4.

Wargo, Brody J., Bridgeport. Seller: Mark Lewis and Maria Schlotterhausen, Bridgeport. Property: 49 Greenwood St., Bridgeport. Amount: $140,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Pacora Brocca, Luis Alejandro, et al. Creditor: CitiMortgage Inc., Ewing, New Jersey. Property: 155 Grandfield Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Zabala Vargas, Timoteo S. and Marilene Rodriguez Dos Santos Zabala, Bridgeport. Seller: Susy Reyes, Bridgeport. Property: 31 Bell St., Bridgeport. Amount: $106,000. Filed Sept. 3.

Tumba, Beatrice, et al. Creditor: US Bank National Association, Fort Mill, South Carolina, Property: 258 Salem St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28.

Davila, Sabina, Bridgeport. $4,572, in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 2146 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 21. Degani, Mario, Stamford. $5,701, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 257 Four Brooks Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 22. Eznat, Farrah, Bridgeport. $3,296, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 30 Dixon St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 21. Foster, Sophia J., Bridgeport. $2,122, in favor of Turning Point Coaching LLC, Bridgeport, by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford. Property: 239 French St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 21. Hall, Keena, Stamford. $1,130, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 40 Amelia Place, Stamford. Filed Jan. 21. Leguizamo, Gustavo, Stamford. $1,918, in favor of Petro Inc., Woodbury, New York, by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 1127 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed Feb. 4. Neville, Cathy, Norwalk. $5,695, in favor of Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio, by Schereiber Law LLC, Salem, New Hampshire. Property: 12 Arrowood Drive, Norwalk. Filed Dec. 2. Pariello, Dianne, Bridgeport. $1,009, in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 234 Robin St., Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 21. Rascoe, Derrick, Bridgeport. $1,723, in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 60E Leslie Road, Bridgeport. Filed Jan. 21.

Singh, Fred, Stamford. $3,958, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, Warren, Michigan, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 54 Myrtle Ave., Unit 1, Stamford. Filed Dec. 27. Thielen, Eric, Stamford. $1,551, in favor of Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat PC, Greenwich, by the Law Offices of Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 308 Erskine Road, Stamford. Filed Jan. 8. Vasquez, Yvonne, Stamford. $3,422, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 55 Big Oak Lane, Stamford. Filed Dec. 27. Zatorsky, John, Norwalk. $7,501, in favor of Norwalk Hospital Association, Norwalk, by Lovejoy and Rimer PC, Norwalk. Property: 12 Rocky Point Road, Norwalk. Filed Dec. 12.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Balunek, Philip D. and Kim L. Balunek, 6 Woodcrest Road, Norwalk. $2,197, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 2. Charles, Remy and Rosemela Charles, 46 Anderson St., Stamford. $1,105, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 15. Charles, Remy and Rosemela Charles, 83 Orchard St., Stamford. $1,528, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 15. Charlestin, Fresnel and Virgiline Charlestin, 191 Frederick St, Stamford. $3,000, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 24. Childakos, Argyrios and Melissa Childakos, 81 Soundview Ave., Stamford. $4,400, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 13. Chrzanowski, Arkadiusz and Agnieszka Chrzanowski, 714 Hope St., Stamford. $16,795, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 1. Dais, Cassandra M. and Hampton Dais, 21 Windward Road, Norwalk. $23,495, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9. Henkin, Julian D. and Mariola B. Henkin, 74 Cranbury Road, Norwalk. $16,773, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 25. Hernandez, Giglia M., 102 Frederick St., Stamford. $1,563, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 14.

FCBJ

Hinckley, Joseph and Julia Matthews Hinckley, 823 Cove Road, Stamford. $5,700, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 21. Kastrati, Xhavit, 1392 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $3,800, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 17. Lanasa, Robert P., 206 Sunrise Hill Road, Norwalk. $6,998, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 2. Lazarte, Carmella, 1353 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $4,500, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 10. Marroquin, Abel, 21 Church St., Stamford. $2,700, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 17. Mastronardi Lasalva, Marcella T., 279 Newtown Ave., Norwalk. $1,087, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 25. McHugh Lyons, Maureen, 29 Ashton Road, Stamford. $7,100, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 17. Mesa, Russell, 9 Walter Ave., Norwalk. $8,535, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 21. Muriel, Yamitza, 57 Platteville Ave., Unit D, Norwalk. $2,045, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9. Pacific Union Financial LLC, 155 Little Hill Drive, Stamford. $2,900, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 24. Parisi, Anthony J., 260 W Cedar St., Norwalk. $17,563, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 2. Smalls, SInclair and Rose Smalls, 39 Glasser St., Norwalk. $8,949, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9. Tinto, Gizelle L., 2 Naples Ave., Unit B, Norwalk. $7245, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 2. Tutak, Agata, 104 Burwood Ave., Stamford. $1,800, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 24. US Bank National Association, 83 Beachview Drive, Stamford. $2,900, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 17. Young Jr., Kenneth M., 156 Winfield St., Norwalk. $137,026 civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 9. Zap, Helen M., 38 Carlisle Place, Stamford. $1,600, civil proceeding tax. Filed Oct. 17.

Facts & Figures LIS PENDENS Bell Jr., Samuel F., et al, Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 497 Westport Turnpike, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 22. Briggs, Lucius G., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 94 Bailey Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 22. Brodsky, Gerald L., et al, Greenwich. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wilmington Trust NA. Property: 7 Will Merry Lane, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 20.

Knowles, Stephen M., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. Property: 1660 Bronson Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 13. Levi, Hecht, et al, Greenwich. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Fairfield House Condominium Association of Greenwich Inc. Property: Unit 4G Fairfield House Condominium, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. Martin, Paula, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for US Bank National Association. Property: Lot 34, Map 2. Lambert Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 12.

Chrysadakis, John, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for US Bank National Association. Property: 43 Vermont Ave., Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 13.

Michalczyk, Martin M., et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Podium Mortgage Capital LLC. Property: 50 Stuart Ave., Unit E-3, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Jan. 10.

Delpilar, Debrosse, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-4. Property: 26 Reynolds Drive, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 8.

Nisbett, Judith C., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 4 Mallard Road, Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Jan. 13.

Escott, Manuel S., et al, Norwalk. Filed by Glass & Braus LLC, Fairfield, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB. Property: 206 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Jan. 10.

Owen Associates LLC, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Malon Construction LLC. Property: 443 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 20.

Flynn, Eileen, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Korde & Associates PC, New London, for New Residential Mortgage LLC. Property: Unit G43 Ridgewood Condominium, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 8.

Reid, Daniel G., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Korde & Associates PC, New London, for Newrez LLC. Property: 2246 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 26.

Friedman, Daniel R., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for the city of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 167 Collingwood Ave., Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 3. Holland, Mary C., et al, Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Bank of New York. Property: 453 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 3G, Cos Cob. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 25. Isbrandtsen, Hans, et al, Greenwich. Filed by O’Connell Attmore & Morris LLC, Hartford, for US Bank Trust National Association. Property: 299 Riversville Road, Greenwich. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.

Seymour, Kristen, Fairfield. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for US Bank National Association. Property: 76 Arbor Terrace, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 15. Shay, Tara L., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Milford Law LLC, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 229 Alberta St., Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 25. Skomal, Magda K., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Fairfield Manor Condominium Association Inc. Property: 1000 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Dec. 3.

LEASES 2458 Main Street Holdings LLC. by Carmen Massimino. Landlord: 2458 et al Main Street LLC, Easton. Property: 2458-24622466 Main St., Bridgeport. Term: 5 years, commenced Jan. 1, 2020. Filed Jan. 27. 2458 Main Street Holdings LLC. by Carmen Massimino. Landlord: Main & Capitol LLC, Easton. Property: 2450 Main St., Bridgeport. Term: 5 years, commenced Jan. 1, 2020. Filed Jan. 27.

MORTGAGES Avila-Guerrero, Ariel, Norwalk, by Dina Thornheim. Lender: Homebridge Financial Services Inc., 194 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey. Property: 45 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $543,750. Filed Nov. 22. Borges, Debra A. and Michael P. Mattera, Norwalk, by David W. Stergas. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank NA, 101 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 23 Deerfield St., Norwalk. Amount: $225,000. Filed Nov. 20. Curcio, Nancy, Norwalk, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Tri-Town Teachers Federal Credit Union, 61 Jesup Road, Westport. Property: 88 Cranbury Road, Norwalk. Amount: $50,000. Filed Nov. 21. Evans, Susy and David L. Evans, Norwalk, by Charles J. Shilimkus. Lender: Loan One, 461 Beecher Road, Gahanna, Ohio. Property: 9 Dewal Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $215,000. Filed Nov. 20. Freeman, Andrew, Norwalk, by John J. Bove. Lender: Leader Bank NA, 864 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, Massachusetts. Property: 24 Hunt St., Rowayton. Amount: $243,000. Filed Nov. 20.

Lashmore, Daniel, Norwalk, by Philip V. D’Atessio. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia. Property: 36 Burchard Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $392,000. Filed Nov. 21. Mitchell, John and Shonna Mitchel, Norwalk, by Carl A. Ferraro Jr. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia. Property: 6 Cindy Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $431,250. Filed Nov. 20. Porada, John A. and Debbie Lynn Davis, Norwalk, by Scott Rogaland. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N A, 1111 Polaris Park Way, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 42 Allen Road, Norwalk, Amount: $400,000. Filed Nov. 20. Sun, Ning, Norwalk, by N/A. American Federal Mortgage Corp., 360 Route 24, Chester, New Jersey. Property: 13 Ingleside Ave., Norwalk Amount: $240,000. Filed Nov. 21. Szatkowski, Daniel A. and Aneta Szatkowski, Norwalk, by Eugene M. Kimmel. Lender: Loandepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 14 Lancaster Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $394,800. Filed Nov. 20. Thomsen, Melissa M., Norwalk, by George M. Cohan. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 16 Hillside Place, Unit G4, Norwalk. Amount: $162,000. Filed Nov. 22. Weller, Meghan Wrenn, Norwalk, by Kevin D. Florin. Lender: Prosperity Home Mortgage LLC, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 300, Chantilly, Virginia. Property: 100 Richards Ave., Unit 311, Norwalk. Amount: $166,500. Filed Nov. 21.

NEW BUSINESSES

Gilliland, Nathan M. and Heather L. Gilliland, Norwalk, by Jeffrey S. McGregor. Lender: Lakeview LoanServicing LLC, 4425 Ponce de Leon, Blvd., Coral Gables, Florida. Property: 8 Bobwhite Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $448,275. Filed Nov. 20.

289 Alba LLC, 289 Alba Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Lucrecio Junio de Aguiar. Filed Jan. 2.

Holmes Jr., Carl, Norwalk, by unreadable. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc.,1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 6 Byrd Road, Norwalk. Amount: $432,203. Filed Nov. 22.

City Pizza & Grill, 2133 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o City Pizza LLC. Filed Dec. 30.

Krieger, Kimberly and Brian D. Tyson, Norwalk, by John R. Hall. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 3 McAllister Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $325,000. Filed Nov. 20.

B & G Transport, 180 Houston Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Benny I. Garrett. Filed Jan. 9.

Connecticut Electronic Systems, 235 Wilson St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o James Carusone. Filed Jan. 10. D’Green Pickles, 768 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Debra Montalvo. Filed Jan. 13.

EB222 Café and Catering, 4 Largo Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o Enrique Blasio. Filed Dec. 6. Gifted Hands Boxing Academy, 5 King St., Black Rock 06605, c/o Joseph Goss Jr. Filed Dec. 31. Gina’s Beauty Bar, 3135 Main St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Gina l. Bohannon. Filed Jan. 8. Grand Garage LLC, 1041 Madison Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Ana Gabriela Zhunio Salinas. Filed Jan. 9. Green Life Landscaping LLC, 463 Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Maria Francisco. Filed Jan. 14. Inspire Wellness, 1000 Lafayette Blvd., Suite 1100, Bridgeport 06604, c/o Mesheka Lowers. Filed Dec. 30. Interstate Limousine, 137 Dunn Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Jose Caicedo. Filed Dec. 11. Ivy’s Gourmet, 652 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Ivy’s Gourmet LLC. Filed Dec. 6. JJT Dreams LLC, 1659 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Jesus Tavarez. Filed Jan. 6. Junco and Son 2 LLC, 1367 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Melvi Morel Severino. Filed Jan. 14. Karen’s Ecuadorian Restaurant LLC, 1204 E Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Maria Lema. Filed Jan. 8. King Construction Co., 6 Soundview Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Luis Reyes. Filed Dec. 10. Lenz Law Firm, 3715 Main St., Suite 406, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Kenneth Lenz. Filed Jan. 10. Masanti Cleaning Services, 693 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Raul Pena. Filed Dec. 31. Park City Acounting, 145 Arlington St., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Brent Eric Simeon. Filed Dec. 31. Re-Bath Fairfield County, 48 Union St., Unit 3E, Stamford 06906, c/o The Prevailing Group LLC. Filed Dec. 9. Serve superior, 100 Research Drive, Suite 10, Stamford 06906, c/o Daniel Callervik. Filed Dec. 11.

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Southern Catering & Food Truck Services, 18 Chestnut St., Stamford 06902, c/o Craig D. Smith. Filed Dec. 6. Speaking to your Spirit, 45 Monroe St., Unit C3, Bridgeport 06605, c/o Cheryl A. Palmer. Filed Jan. 7. Those Weirdos, 810 Harvard Ave., Unit 3, Bridgeport 06605, c/o Da’Shana Ellis. Filed Jan. 14. Top Quality DBA LLC, 21 Davis Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o US Contractors. Filed Jan. 3. Zig Zag LLC, 1367 Boston Ave., Bridgeport 06601, c/o Michael Jaser. Filed Jan. 13.

PATENTS Electrical connector for cables containing both power and control conductors. Patent no. 10,559,922 issued to Steven James Johnson, Buchanan, Michigan; Jason Peter Thoams, Mesa, Arizona. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Heat transfer fluids and corrosion inhibitor formulations for use thereof. Patent no. 10,557,070 issued to Bo Yang, Ridgefield; Aleksei Gershun, Southbury; Peter M. Woyciesjes, Woodbury. Assigned to Prestone Products Corp., Danbury. Methods for data collection and distribution. Patent no. 10,559,048 issued to Kathryn E. Giusti, New Canaan; Walter M. Capone, New Canaan; Louise Perkins, Trumbull. Assigned to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Inc. Multimode configurable network audio. Patent no. 10,560,312 issued to Shawn Nageli, South Jordan, Utah; Iain Gregory, Northville, Michigan; Jon Sager, Newbury Park, California. Assigned to Harman, Stamford. Multisided cable clamps. Patent no. 10,557,568 issued to Jeffrey Sean Jones, Birmingham, Alabama; Rabih M. Al Ghossein, Hoover, Alabama. Assigned to Hubbel Inc., Shelton. Registration system with independent laterally adjustable nips. Patent no. 10,556,765 issued to Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster; Seemit Praharaj, Webster; Jason Mathew LeFevre, Penfield; Paul J. McConville, Webster; Chu-heng Liu, Penfield. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk.

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