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Heather Carey removes the mystery from healthy cooking Heather Carey in her Southport kitchen. Photo by Phil Hall.

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eather Carey rarely gets angry, but the Southportbased culinary nutritionist will admit to being more than a little unhappy when she finds people indulging in soda, juice or alcohol. “I am very anti-soda and anti-juice — they are all full of sugar,” she stated. “I would rather eat the whole orange than extract the juice out of it. And there are not many health benefits to alcohol. The mainstream media tries to promote it as healthy. I would say drink it because you want to relax, but don’t drink it because you think you’re getting a big

health benefit.” As the owner of the consultancy Green Palette, she is focused on helping people use food in a positive manner. Through a mix of one-on-one counseling, private cooking lessons and group culinary demonstrations in her oversized Green Palette kitchen, Carey views her professional mission as taking the mystery and confusion out of nutrition and making it a practical aspect of daily life — especially for those with health issues that can be alleviated with a better diet. “My intention was to always be very handson with people and show them how to take all of that nutritional information and

translate it into their own system,” she explained. “A lot of people are overwhelmed with a medical diagnosis and don’t know where to start. I try to make it very easy — healthy cooking can be simple.” This was not Carey’s original career plan. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1990 as a political science major, she admitted that she was “kind of wandering through life” without a specific professional goal. A lifelong interest in healthy cooking and healthy eating helped guide her to Manhattan’s Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health where she earned a chef’s certificate. She launched a career as a private chef, but realized something was amiss. “All of my clients had health issues,” she recalled, adding that her desire to learn more about the ther» HEATHER

Regional median credit scores range from excellent to ugh BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com CREDIT SCORES ARE BASED SOLELY on the specific credit history of an individual and not on the town or city where that person resides. Nonetheless, it seems that some localities have populations blessed with median credit scores that are uncommonly strong. A recent survey published by the personal finance website WalletHub number crunched the median credit scores of 2,572 U.S. localities using data provided by the consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion. While the Westchester and Fairfield region is known for a high-

er-than-average population of top-income residents, only one place cracked the top 20 ranking with the highest credit scores. Indeed, only three locations in each county managed to score above the 750 level that is considered the mark of excellent personal credit. Scarsdale was the highest-ranking municipality from the region on the WalletHub listing, ranked in 20th place with a median credit score of 770, tying with three other locations (California’s Danville and Manhattan Beach and New Jersey’s Westfield). However, Scarsdale was not the highest-ranking New York place on the WalletHub » CREDIT

PROFITS AND PASSIONS Father and son entrepreneurs launch F45 Training franchise in Westport BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

fter Brian Trainor graduated from the University of Maryland in 2015 with a degree in finance, he landed a job as an analytics manager with a health care technolo�y company. But the corporate world’s appeal began to dissipate. “I always worked 9 to 5,” he recalled. “They say it’s 9 to 5, but it’s really 8 to 8.” Outside of the office, Trainor gained certification to be a personal trainer, working with family members and friends to get them into better shape. Realizing that being a desk jockey was not his career path, he consulted with his father, also named Brian Trainor, who runs a home health care business and previously managed a Curves for Women fitness center franchise. The Trainors agreed to team up on a new business endeavor centered on fitness and wellness. “When Brian told me that he really wanted to go out on his own, we did our research and looked into different businesses,” the elder Trainor noted, with the pair investigating different �ym franchises. “We kept seeing and hearing great things about F45 Training. That started out in Australia and took the country by surprise.” The younger Trainor visited existing F45 Training centers in Manhattan and Port Chester, New York, and, with no degree of exaggeration, found that he “fell in love with the actual process. I talked with other F45 owners. They seemed to love the product.” On Dec. 8, the Trainors opened their F45 Training franchise at 222 Post Road West in Westport. The elder Trainor acknowledged that opening a fitness center right before Christmas “was not the most opportune time, but it worked out well because we got our kinks out of the way and were able to get a jump-start on Jan. 1.” Since its debut, the Trainors culled more than 150 members with some traveling into Westport from Norwalk, Wilton and Weston. Unlike a traditional �ym where members take a solitary navigation through a constellation of machines, the F45 Training center is open and airy with no cum-

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The two Brian Trainors at their new F45 Westport operation. Photo by Phil Hall.

bersome apparatus to be found. And unlike �yms where members focus on a solitary pursuit of muscle building and flab reduction, the F45 Training process is designed to be a group effort with all members participating in scheduled classes. “All of the workouts are functional, meaning everyday movements like pulling, pushing, squatting, jumping, lifting, hinging,” the younger Trainor stated. “Everything you do on an everyday basis, we are trying to make you more efficient and effective. ‘45’ stands for 45 minutes. Every single workout that we do is 45 minutes long, on the dot. It starts at 5:15 in the morning and ends at 6 every single time.” The younger Trainor added that the regimen offers a “great mix of cardio and resistance classes, so we break them down in separate days. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are always cardio. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays are always resistance. And Saturday is our Hollywood Class — it is our only hour-long class and is a combi-

nation of both.” The Westport facility features nine televisions posted on the walls that broadcast what the day’s workout session will entail. The younger Trainor noted that two to three personal trainers are on hand to walk members through the exercises. “The best thing I like about it is that it’s all time-based and not rep-based, meaning that you get 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds of rest,” he added. “That means everybody is starting and stopping at the same time, which means there is no competition involved. You can go as slow as you want or as fast as you want, which makes it scalable to all fitness levels.” “It is personal training in a group atmosphere,” observed the elder Trainor. “And the beauty of the 45 is that you never do the same workout twice. There are over 3,000 exercises in the database so it is constantly changing. So, when someone comes here they don’t have to decide what they are going to do and when they are going to do it. It’s already laid out for them and

they know it’s going to be different and vibrant every day.” While the F45 Training program involves a recommended meal plan for members, the Trainors go the proverbial extra mile by addressing the specific needs of each individual. “We have a registered dietitian on staff who is there for all our members,” said the younger Trainor. “Who happens to be my daughter,” interjected his father with a laugh. “She’s a registered dietitian who graduated out of Columbia and works with college athletes. We don’t charge anything extra.” The Trainors have promoted their business by going door to door to the neighboring businesses on the Post Road and handing out fliers, and they even conducted a class at the Athleta store in Westport. For their first two months in business they offered a free two-week trial for prospective members. They are now continuing with a one-week free trial because, according to the elder Trainor, “we are that confident in the product.”

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Retail environment seeks to reinvent itself BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

airfield County’s retail sector will be shaped over the next 12 months by a last hurrah in an approach to traditional retailing and new approaches to bringing consumers back to the brickand-mortar environment. In an interview with the Business Journal, Kim Galton, director of retail for Houlihan Lawrence’s Commercial Group, pointed to Norwalk’s SoNo Collection as “one of the last traditional malls that we will see built in New England.” The 700,000-square-foot retail center is under construction with a scheduled opening for October. And while Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s were announced as the development’s anchor stores, the SoNo Collection’s other tenants have yet to be announced.

“SoNo Collection will result in a 3 percent increase in available retail rental stock,” said Galton, who added that the one downside to this development is the potential for additional gridlock thanks to the megamall’s location at South Norwalk Exit 15 on Interstate 95, which is already a congested area. “I’m worried about the traffic patterns there.” The arrival of SoNo Collection is counterbalanced with the conundrum facing the region’s other traditional malls, as well as the surplus number of strip malls along the area’s main commercial routes. “They need to figure out (the) need to reinvent themselves,” observed Galton, who noted that vacant retail spaces in these settings are being filled with a new breed of ephemeral tenants. “We are seeing many more pop-up stores there. Landlords are demonstrating more flexibility in asking rents and

Norwalk’s SoNo Collection, now under construction, is scheduled to open in October.

term lengths.” Galton also traced a new wave of occupants moving into the local retail spaces, with a dominant presence of health and fitness businesses, food retailers specializing in healthy and nutritional items and stores that seek a more experiential retail relationship with customers. She added that some

national retailers are also spinning off smaller brands into stand-alone stores, most notably the Bluemercury cosmetics line from Macy’s, while the presence of e-commerce entities like Bonobo and Warby Parker have shown a blurring of online and traditional retailing. But Galton acknowledged that not every vacant

retail space will be filled by a retail tenant — and the erosion of national retailers is not being filled by an equal number of new store openings. In many cases, retail is giving way to other types of commercial real estate. Galton pointed to the growing number of medical walkin centers for both general health and specialized focal

treatments that have taken over properties that were created for retailers, and she noted the long-vacant IGA supermarket in Fairfield that is being repositioned as a franchise of the Goddard School, a chain of preschool institutions. “Reinventing space (will be) key for the next five years,” she said. Also key is a stable rent environment. Galton cited data from Costar that showed the average retail rent for the fourth quarter was roughly $36 per square foot, and she did not forecast “major increases or decreases.” However, there is an anomaly in this picture: Bridgeport, the state’s largest city, is the odd man out when it comes to new retail activity in Fairfield County. “In Bridgeport, they are looking for more residential opportunities than commercial opportunities,” Galton said. “I don’t think Bridgeport will be a target for more upscale retail.”

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Lawmakers see momentum for Bridgeport casino; tribes unimpressed BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

lans to build a casino in Bridgeport, which consistently have come up snake eyes over the past few years, may finally move decisively forward this year, according to state lawmakers and the city’s mayor. “It sometimes takes a couple of years for (legislators) to get used to an idea or concept before it can cross the finish line,” said state Rep. Steve Stafstrom, a Democrat representing Bridgeport. Stafstrom expressed optimism that the General Assembly will pass a bill aimed at clearing the way for adding gambling institutions to the pair of officially sanctioned ones in Mashantucket (the Foxwoods Resort and Casino) and Uncasville (Mohegan Sun). That bill, HB 7055, would “create a competitive bidding process for a resort-casino that would allow the state to choose a development with the most economic impact to the state,” as well as establish an official gaming commission that would gather together reviews of those bids by the state Department of Consumer Protection and the Department of Economic & Community Development, as well as public comments. Stafstrom, one of 15 members of the House and Senate to introduce the legislation on Jan. 31, introduced a similar bill to establish a bidding process last year, which won House approval but never came to a vote in the Senate. “We’ll have more time to analyze bills this year,” he said, noting that last year’s legislative session ran from Feb. 7 to May 9 while this year’s runs from Jan. 9 through June 5. Stafstrom further noted that Gov. Ned Lamont “has made comments to the effect that he is open to the process (of establishing additional casinos in the state), which is also encour-

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A rendering of the proposed MGM Resorts development in Bridgeport.

aging to us.” The “us” includes state Rep. Ezequiel Santiago, another Democrat who represents Bridgeport and is co-sponsoring HB 7055. Santiago also noted the longer session and the fact that Democrats now have significant majorities in both houses of the Assembly. Santiago made the case that Connecticut is running the risk of losing considerable revenue to other states if it does not act now to increase its gambling activity. In addition to the MGM Springfield resort/ casino, which opened in Massachusetts last August, there are a number of casinos operating in New York state, including Empire City Casino in Yonkers. “The market we’re in is so close to Long Island,” Santiago said. “We’re a ferry ride away and that market has not been considered. “Bridgeport’s location, its access to various transportation modes — I-95, the ferry, the train, the bus terminal — make it an ideal location.” MGM has been itching

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for several years to build a $675 million casino in the city’s Steelpointe Harbor. Those plans call for: a 100,000-square-foot casino with 2,000 slot machines and 160 table games; a 300-room hotel; 30,000 square feet of retail space; a 20,000-square-foot entertainment venue with a 700seat theater; and 60,800 square feet of dining space that would include five restaurants and six bar and lounge locations. The company pressed its point at a forum held Feb. 9 at the city’s Housatonic Community College. Those discussions, attended by various local stakeholders, served mainly to paint MGM as an attractive partner for the city and looked at traffic and safety concerns as well as potential revenue. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, a longtime proponent of the casino, said MGM’s numbers spoke for themselves. The company has said its Steelpointe Harbor casino would create at least 2,000 permanent jobs and an annual tax revenue stream of $316 million

for the state, as well as nearly 5,800 jobs in construction and local business. Ganim further noted that the Feb. 9 confab included a discussion with New Haven Mayor Toni Harp about opening a workforce development center in that city to staff the operation — an idea that was first broached in 2017 when MGM made its initial Bridgeport pitch. “It would be sort of a ‘BridgeHaven’ approach,” Ganim said, “to take advantage of the job opportunities being created in both of Connecticut’s largest cities.” The cities worked together last year on a joint proposal to attract Amazon’s new headquarters. The mayor said, however, that he was taking HB 7055’s wording to heart, in that it is seeking an open bidding process for any company looking to open a casino in the state, not just MGM. Ganim further said the Steelpointe Harbor proposal should be viewed as an “entertainment complex,” not just a casino — and one that would fit in well with the area’s 10,000-seat Webster

Bank Arena, the under-construction, 5,500-seat Harbor Yard Amphitheater, and the Poli Palace and Majestic theaters, both undergoing renovations. Also part of the equation are the tribes that operate Foxwoods (the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation) and Mohegan Sun (the Mohegan Tribe). The tribes operate the casinos under exclusive revenue-sharing agreements that require them to pay 25 percent of their slot machine revenues to the state. That amount came to about $263.7 million last year, a 2.6 percent decrease from 2017’s $270.7 million. While Stafstrom and Santiago both underscored that the tribes — which in 2015 formed a partnership, MMCT Venture, to allow them to work together to build a third, jointly owned casino in Connecticut — would be welcome to join the open bidding process, MMCT spokesman Andrew Doba flatly said they would not. “The tribes have worked with the government of Connecticut for the past

25 years in an arrangement that’s been beneficial to everybody,” Doba said. “They have no interest in participating in an open bidding process after they’ve generated $80 billion for the state.” Doba noted that federal law maintains that allowing another casino operator in Connecticut would break the tribes’ compact with the state. “There is no commercial casino in the country that’s open right now that can make up what the tribes currently pay to Connecticut,” he said. Last year, the tribes presented a report maintaining that, if another casino was approved, their payments could be put into escrow until litigation was resolved. “Should the state lose that litigation it could result in an up-front permanent loss of more than $1 billion in revenue over a four-year period ($270.7 million times 4) while potential casino sites are identified, bids and proposals are submitted to the state, the state reviews proposals and issues a license and a casino is eventually constructed,” according to the report. MMCT is working to establish its own $300 million gambling site in East Windsor, Tribal Winds Casino, which would compete with MGM Springfield. The tribes received state approval for that project in 2017, but it has been stalled by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s inaction on revising the compact to allow that casino. Doba noted that a bipartisan, bicameral bill, SB 11, is now under consideration. It would remove the requirement of the DOI’s approval from the East Windsor operation. Santiago maintained that the compact “has basically tied our hands,” but that a successful bidder “would help us find a way to get from Point A to Point B. If we lose the funding from the tribes, we need to find a way to make that up.”

Bridgewater exec reportedly ﬁred over ofﬁce romance

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Danbury’s Tech Air acquired by French industrial gas giant Air Liquide ers, the company has about 550 employees with annual revenues of about $190 million. It has operations in 50 locations in California, Texas, the Northeast and Southeast. Air Liquide said that customers will benefit from an expanded offering as well as a wider distribution network and a leading digital platform. “Growth through acquisition has been a key component of Airgas’ business model and remains a core part of our long-term strate�y,” said Pascal Vinet, CEO of Airgas Inc. and executive committee member of Air Liquide. “We look forward to welcoming the Tech Air team to Airgas, and integrating their complementary capabilities and resources to enhance service for our customers.” Air Liquide’s revenue was $23 billion in 2017.

BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com Danbury’s Tech Air — a packager and distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies — is being acquired by a subsidiary of French multinational firm Air Liquide, the world’s largest supplier of industrial gases by revenue, for an undisclosed amount. The transaction, whereby Air Liquide’s Airgas will acquire Tech Air, is subject to approval by U.S. antitrust authorities, which is expected later this year. Founded in 1935, Tech Air has since 2011 been owned by New York-based private-equity firm CI Capital Partners and Tech Air management. Serving more than 45,000 custom-

high-ranking executive at Bridgewater Associates reportedly lost his job as the result of a romantic relationship with a coworker. According to a Bloomberg News report based on input from “people with knowledge of the matter,” Bob Elliott, head of Bridgewater’s foreign-exchange research and a 13-year veteran at the Westport-based hedge fund, was involved in a relationship with a female colleague who worked in another department within the company. Bloomberg’s anonymous sources insisted that “office romances are relatively common at the firm,” but employees need to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to such liaisons. Elliott reportedly told his superiors about the relationship and was fired in December, while the woman — who had been at Bridgewater for three years and not publicly identified — was also fired. Bridgewater’s founder Ray Dalio repeatedly cited “radical transparency” as being among the firm’s core principles, but the company declined requests to comment on the story. Elliott’s LinkedIn page offered a not-so-subtle jab at his former employer, noting, “After 13 years at Bridgewater, looking for new challenge in a different professional environment.” This is the latest incident where an interoffice romance story at Bridgewater bubbled into the media. In November 2017, The Wall Street Journal reported on a $1 million settlement with a female employee who had a consensual relationship with Greg Jensen, co-chief investment officer. That woman eventually left the company, while another female employee who complained that Jensen groped her backside left the company on her own accord and did not receive a financial settlement. Dalio was reportedly personally involved in mediating both cases and assigned James Comey, who was Bridgewater’s general counsel at the time, to conduct his own internal investigation. The incidents took place in 2014, but only came to light three years later when The Wall Street Journal published a story based on anonymous sourcing. Dalio responded to the coverage on Twitter by stating, “A good principle is ‘Don’t believe everything you read in the newspapers.’ ”

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apeutic aspects of the culinary arts encouraged her to pursue a Master’s Degree in culinary nutrition from New York University. “Look at your plate — everything has a purpose,” Carey said, noting that the concept of healthy nutrition as the natural equivalent of a medicine cabinet “is my whole philosophy.” However, she draws the line at blaming doctors for not incorporating nutritional considerations into many of their diagnoses. “Doctors cannot be specialists in everything,” she said. “We need the medical world. Their job is to diagnose and prescribe medications, so I don’t fault any doctor. That’s where someone like me, a nutritionist, comes in. I am an expert in food. So, I think there is a benefit for both.” Carey observed the growing awareness of food allergies and insisted that no obstacle to healthy

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list — Pittsford in upstate Monroe County came in 15th place at 774. Scarsdale was one of three Westchester municipalities with a median credit score above 750 — the others were Yorktown Heights (ranked 95th at 761) and Bronxville (ranked 130th at 758). Over in Fairfield County, Darien scored the highest median credit score, placing 51st with 765. Darien was also the highest-ranked Connecticut locality on the list. Joining Darien in the range above 750 was Ridgefield (placed 81st at 761) and Westport (placed 97th with 760). Trumbull barely missed out above the desired 750 ranking, coming in with a median credit score of 749. Credit score ratings between 600 and 649 are widely considered to be examples of poor credit risk. The region’s two lowest-ranked municipalities fell into that category. Bridgeport ranked 2,377 out of 2,572, recording a median credit score of 638 while Mount Vernon, coming in 2,392nd place, produced a median credit score of 636. They were still higher than Camden, New Jersey, which scored last on the list with a median credit score of 543. Four cities — East St. Louis, Illinois; Chester, Pennsylvania; Harvey, Illinois; and Detroit — tied for the second-lowest median credit score with 552 each. The Villages, Florida, was the city with the highest median credit score of 806 while another Florida locality, Sun City Center, came in second with a 791 median credit score.

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A lot of people have gluten issues and sensitivities, but there is always an alternative. There is always a good substitute.

Rounding out the top of the list were Sun City West, Arizona (789); Saratoga, California (784); Green Valley, Arizona (783); Los Altos, California (782); Estero, Florida (780); Lexington, Massachusetts (776); and Needham, Massachusetts (776). According to WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez, these locations appear to have a surplus number of financially responsible residents. “What the top 10 cities have in common is a large share of residents with excellent credit scores, up to 85.5 percent in The Villages, as well as a low percentage of residents with bad credit, the lowest being 2.4 percent in the same locality,” said Gonzalez. “Some things that contribute to maintaining a high credit score are above-average income and a low share of delinquencies. In Saratoga, only 0.5 percent of residents are delinquent on their debts.” Gonzalez recommended that individuals take a proactive approach in ensuring their credit rating doesn’t slip. “Keeping your open accounts in good standing is one of the most important things,” she added. “This simply means staying current on your credit cards and loans. Another thing that’s affecting your credit score is credit utilization ratio. Try to keep it below 30 percent on each credit card, as anything more than that would indicate financial distress. The length of your credit history also goes into calculating your credit score. This is why it’s best to keep your old accounts open, even if you no longer use them — provided, of course, they don’t incur any fees.”

eating is too great. “A lot of people have gluten issues and sensitivities, but there is always an alternative,” she said. “There is always a good substitute.” In her work at Green Palette, Carey guides her clients in conversations about nutrition and instructions on the basic skills of cooking — not just in terms of ingredients, but also the tools of the trade. “If you don’t know how to set your kitchen up properly, it can be very frustrating,” she said, adding that her lessons include “showing you the best pots and pans to get, the best knives and how to sharpen your knife.” Carey’s group classes can seat up to 10 in her Green Palette kitchen and she carefully details food preparation and stovetop protocol. A recent class on soups included demonstrations on making butternut squash soup with turmeric and ginger and chicken and barley soup

with kale. She also detailed what she dubbed a “three-herb drizzle to make your soup taste better,” pointing out that the anti-inflammatory nature of herbs helps to encourage good health as well as good taste. Carey stressed that her in-person instructions carry more resonance than hunting for recipes in a magazine or online. “They can come here to watch me cook, then take the recipes home and practice themselves,” she said of her classes. “It’s better than just reading a recipe and seeing a picture.” Outside of the Green Palette kitchen, Carey has also hosted corporate presentations designed to bring her message to the office worker crowd. In these offerings, Carey advocates the importance of meal planning and bringing lunch to work while avoiding grab-andgo meals and junk-food snacks. “Without planning, we are going to create a lot of confusion

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and overwhelm healthy eating,” she said. “It’s way too easy to order takeout or fall back on the deli down the street. I usually tell people what they made for dinner could be next day’s lunch — it’s an easy grab. And having good snacks on hand doesn’t have to be complicated. It could be an apple with peanut butter or almond butter. But make sure you are wellstocked at home if you are bringing food to work.” As for the argument that this type of planning is too complicated in today’s busy world, Carey is not buying that excuse. “I really get it — I’m a mom and I have a busy career right now,” she said. “But if your goal is to eat healthy and eat well it has to be a priority. You can make it a priority. And it doesn’t have to be complicated — it doesn’t mean seven new dinners a week. You can fall back on your favorites and reliables.”

ASK ANDI Making the right choices I have to try to prioritize my days better. There’s a lot on my plate and I feel like I’m being pulled in too many directions at once, which makes things really challenging. On top of that I have to deal with constant interruptions. I don’t want to set myself up for failure. I know that I should focus on my top priorities, but how do I know what those should be? THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: What’s really important is that I delegate, monitor and be ready to adjust. Learn how long it takes to really do stuff. Checking things off on a to-do list is rewarding. Taking breaks is healthier than trying to push through. Make a list of things that will make you happy. More time off. Why? Describe how you’d use that time off to be happy. Focus on earning more revenue and profit. To what purpose? Write out a list of things that additional revenue and profit will provide for you and your business. Defining the outcomes will likely increase your commitment as you get in touch with the things your goals will enable. Once you know what you want to accomplish, it’s time to put together your task list. Include all the things that will have to get done in order to achieve your goals. This list is likely to be massive so don’t get overwhelmed. Each morning and afternoon review the to-do list. Check off what’s done and add more things based on what’s come up and what you’ve learned during the day. The more stuff on the

list, the better. Don’t worry if it’s more than you can get to. Don’t bother trying to do everything on your nextsteps lists. It’s not possible without help. Even if you might be able to do something better, asking other people to help will reduce the stress on you and free you up to focus on more important tasks. To reduce the to-do list to what you can effectively manage, assign as many tasks as possible to other staff members. Use emails and meetings to hand out assignments. Ask the people who are supposed to own individual assignments for estimates of when each task will be completed. If they choose a date that’s too far out, explain the problem and renegotiate due dates. Find out how long it really takes to get things done by using next-steps lists, due dates and follow up to check off tasks when they’re completed. Keep a log of typical tasks and projects, with notes on how much time to budget the next time a similar project comes up. Both for yourself and for all of the employees who count on you, don’t overlook opportunities

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eports about coworking spaces opening may have become commonplace, but there’s a new twist on the concept taking place at 55 Merritt Blvd. in Trumbull. That’s where Levco Mechanical Group, a mechanical contractor specializing in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration, has created a coworking space catering to tradesmen and craftsmen. The Norwalk company has engaged Colliers International in Stamford as the leasing agent for the 110,000-square-foot building, which was the site of Unilever before it moved to Shelton in 2017. “We are excited about offering something different and unique to tradesmen, craftsmen or anyone looking for good, clean space with very flexible terms, unbeatable parking and even deluxe offices already built out,” said Levco Mechanical Group President and CEO Robert Levene. “The idea of a co-located commercial community is an innovated way to repurpose what was originally a multinational corporate headquarters campus.” Leasing of the site will be led by a Colliers team con-

sisting of Senior Managing Director Robert Miller, Client Services Coordinator Tim Johnson and Managing Director Enzennio Mallozzi. Lease term lengths are available from as short as three months to as long as 10 years. The site currently has a listing rent of $8 NNN. Levco can build double height space for tenants in which the asking rent would be $16 NNN. NNN stands for net, net, net, pass-through expenses of leasing that are paid by tenants or lessees in addition to rent or lease fees. The NNN fees are property taxes, property insurance and common area maintenance. Miller explained that such an arrangement is important when dealing with tenants who may come and go at all hours and require different levels and uses of power. “This is a new idea that’s different and unique,” Miller said. “Tradespeople, contractors, landscapers all usually end up in their own separate buildings. Here they can cohabitate with other people and bounce ideas off each other, or even help each other with servicing their clients,” features that are regularly touted by white-collar coworking companies, which are likewise focused around flexible lease lengths and space requirements.

Levco owns the building and is managing the property. “They even have a small office there,” Miller noted. Johnson said the former Unilever building checked most of the boxes that Levco was looking for. “It’s a conveniently located property, right off of Route 8, which provides direct access to I-95, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway,” he said, “and there are over 400 parking spaces.” As to why Levco didn’t stick with its home base in Norwalk, Johnson said, “There’s really been a depletion of industrial property there and in Stamford that would be suitable for this. There are a lot of companies getting priced out of Stamford, Norwalk and the surrounding area.” Miller said that Colliers had already had one showing at the space, and that he anticipated lease signings to begin to be finalized as the year goes on. “We’re always kicking around ideas on how to readapt older buildings for the current marketplace’s needs,” he said. “When this idea popped up, it seemed like a natural.” He noted, however, that the space is not limited to the coworking concept. “We’re happy to lease to anyone in the traditional manner as well.”

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THE LIST: Power Companies ENERGY COMPANIES

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION

Listed alphabetically. Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

President/ top executive Title Year founded

BantamWesson **

Craig Snyder President 1996

Home energy audits, heating and cooling products, equipment installation and repair

Cannondale Generators Inc.

Paul Bonomo Owner 1990

Generator installation and maintenance

Comfort King Energy Services

Michael Kerslake President 2005

Heating, cooling, propane and fuel oil delivery

CT Electrical Services

Bruce Angeloszek Owner 1994

Solar energy systems and electrical services

EMCOR Energy Services

Anthony J. Guzzo President and CEO 1994

Mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, LEED certification design/build, life safety, facilities services

EnterSolar **

Paul Ahern Founder and president 2005

Solar energy company for businesses looking to convert to solar power solutions

Environmental Energy Services (EES)

Richard A. Nowak President 1992

Clean coal technology company providing innovative chemistry for energy efficiency

Eversource Energy *

James J. Judge Chairman, president and CEO 1927

Electric energy and natural gas company serving all of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island; recently acquired Aquarion Water Co., a water utility company

Gault Energy

Samuel Gault President 1863

Supplier of home heating oil, propane gas, electricity, heating and air conditioning, installation and services, generators, energy audits and indoor air quality products to homes and businesses in Fairfield County

GE Energy Financial Services Inc.

David Nason President and CEO 1980

Conventional power, renewable energy, oil and gas reserves, oil and gas infrastructure

Kinsley Energy Group

David Kinsley President 1964

Energy solutions provider for customers throughout the Northeast, distributer of Kohler power systems, provider of prime movers for co-generations, biomass and landfill applications

Northeast Generator Co.

Louis Holzner President 1964

Backup power systems, generator sales and installation, service and repairs to families and businesses

NRG Energy **

Mauricio Gutierrez President and CEO 1989

Energy services, including solar and thermal solutions

Tom Wemyss and David Neaderland Founders 2007

Solar energy provider

Santa Energy Corp.

Thomas S. Santa President and CEO 1940

Energy supplier to all of New England with relationships in petroleum, natural gas and electricity for residential, commercial and wholesale consumers

Sunshine Environmental Services Inc. **

Thomas Tatoian Owner 1988

Fuel and water tank removal, excavation

Superior Plus Energy Services

Andy Peyton President 1922

Full-service delivery of heating, oil, propane and kerosene

The United Illuminating Co. ** ***

Anthony Marone CEO 1899

Electric distribution company for residential, commercial and industrial customers

Viridian Energy

Michael J. Fallquist Founder and CEO 2009

Green energy provider

165 Railroad Hill St., Waterbury 06708 756-7041 • bantamwesson.com

390 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897 293-6104 • cannondalegenerators.com

199 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877 515-8088 • comfortkingenergy.com

16 Pamanata Meadows, Beacon Falls 06403 723-9052 • ctelectrical.com 301 Merritt Seven, Sixth floor, Norwalk 06851 849-7800 • emcorgroup.com 805 Third Ave., 20th floor, New York 10022 888-225-0270 • entersolar.com 5 Turnberry Lane, Sandy Hook 06482 270-0337 • eescorp.com

300 Cadwell Drive., Springfield, Mass. 01104 800-286-5000 • eversource.com

11 Ferry Lane West, Westport 06880 227-5181 • gaultenergy.com

800 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 06902 357-6400 • geenergyfinancialservices.com

14 Connecticut South Drive, East Granby 06026 860-844-6100 • kinsley-group.com

625 John St., Bridgeport 06604 336-3031 • northeastgenerator.com 734 Naugatuck Ave., Milford 06461 874-2512 • nrg.com

PurePoint Energy LLC 22 South Smith St., Norwalk 06855 989-2905 • purepointenergy.com

154 Admiral St., Bridgeport 06605 800-937-2682 • santaenergy.com 130 Railroad Hill St., Waterbury 06708 753-5353

150 Day St., Seymour 06483 888-2535 • superiorplusenergy.com

P.O. Box 1564, New Haven 06506 499-5973 • uinet.com

535 Connecticut Ave, Sixth floor, Norwalk 06854 866-663-2508 • viridian.com

Wheelabrator Bridgeport LP 6 Howard Ave., Bridgeport 06605 800-963-4776 • wtienergy.com

Wilcox Energy **

1179 Boston Post Road, Westbrook 06498 860-399-6218 • wilcox-energy.com

Robert "Bob" C. Boucher Jr. Wheelabrator's president and CEO 1975

David Foster President 1955

Description/Services

Waste-to-energy facility

Full-service delivery of heating oil, biofuel and propane; installation and service of HVAC systems

This list is a sampling of energy companies serving the region. If you would like to include your company in our next list, please contact Peter Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com. * Company formed by the merging of Northeast Utilities and its operating companies, Connecticut Light & Power, Public Service of New Hampshire, Western Massachusetts Electric and Yankee Gas with NSTAR Electric & Gas. ** Company located outside of Fairfield County but serves the region. *** Subsidiary of Avangrid.

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JPMorgan Chase study ﬁnds optimism among Connecticut business owners BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

ost small and midsize businesses in Fairfield County have a positive outlook regarding the economy and expect their businesses to continue growing this year, reflecting a national trend, according to JPMorgan Chase. The New York-based company — whose local presence includes branches in Bridgeport, Danbury, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, Norwalk and Stamford, among others

— last month issued its annual Business Leaders Outlook report. Among its findings: 73 percent of midsize companies (defined as those with annual revenues of $20 million to $500 million) and 55 percent of small companies (those with annual revenues of $100,000 to $20 million) remain optimistic about the national economy, although those figures are down 16 points and 8 points, respectively, from a year ago. Also, 91 percent of small and mid-size companies plan to maintain

or increase their capital expenditures. John Gambardella, the bank’s region director, middle market commercial banking, Connecticut, said the reasons for that included that 81 percent of mid-size companies and 60 percent of small businesses expect their revenue and sales to increase in 2019, while 74 percent of the former and 58 percent of the latter expect to see higher profits. “We’re seeing the same levels of optimism in Connecticut and in Fairfield County,” Gambardella said.

“The key for us is to stay informed about where our clients are and to help them plan for the future, to take action. If you stand in place, especially with the national and even global competition that many of our clients face, then your competition is going to run past you.” Pepper Anderson, managing director, market manager, Connecticut, said a confluence of events was helping to drive optimism here, including the positive effects of the changes to the tax code embodied in the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,

signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, and the fact that there is now single-party leadership in Hartford. “There are a lot of individuals and business owners who think having one party in charge when it comes to policy issues means agreement is more likely — and that that will give them greater traction when it comes to moving forward,” she said. Anderson said the bank is increasingly working with business owners looking to maximize what they can get out of the tax code reform and other recent

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developments like the establishment of opportunity zones. “I had two clients recently purchase buildings in opportunity zones in Fairfield County,” she said. “They’re really interested in the opportunity they represent to expand their businesses in a brickand-mortar kind of way, as well as the opportunity to get involved with them as investment opportunities.” She noted, however, that “there’s still a lot of regulatory information we need to get” before the OZ » JPMORGAN CHASE

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program can really take off. As for tax reform, Anderson said her team had conducted a record number of analyses for clients — “three times the record,” she said, though exact figures were not immediately available — that included everything from estate plans and saving strategies to philanthropic goals and working in the most efficient manner possible with lowered corporate tax rates. Among the report’s other findings: 66 percent of mid-size companies plan to hire more full-time personnel and 80 percent plan to increase compensation in the next year. Small businesses rated 36 percent and 41 percent, respectively, on the same questions, while 54 percent of mid-size businesses and 28 percent of small companies said they were “very” or “extremely” concerned about finding the right level and amount of qualified candidates to fill open jobs. In addition, 75 percent of mid-size and 52 percent of small companies said they were already preparing to face disruptive technolo�y changes and challenges, defined as something that displaces an established technolo�y and shakes up the industry or is a groundbreaking product or service that creates a completely new industry. Actions being taken to address those challenges include designating an in-house person or team to identify threats and opportunities; developing proactive countermeasures; collecting additional data for analysis; creating a contingency plan;

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and implementing regular firewall testing. Anderson said JPMorgan Chase regularly dispatches staff to clients’ offices to help them shore up their security and “tighten themselves up.” A new report from Accenture predicts that, in the private sector, over the next five years companies face losing some $5.2 trillion in value creation opportunities from the digital economy to cybersecurity attacks. Anderson said the bank is actively looking to expand throughout Connecticut, “which itself is a reflection of the optimism we see broadly across the state.” A JPMorgan Chase spokesperson said the bank was prepared for the possibility of another partial federal government shutdown. “At the start of the shutdown,” she noted, “we reached out to customers to offer help and automatically refunded checking account overdraft and service fees. We also activated our Special Care Line with a team of specialists who extended payments on customers’ car loans, provided 90-day relief on mortgages and removed minimum payments on credit cards, limiting the impact on credit reports. And we’re looking at ways to help small businesses, such as bridge loans for our customers seeking SBA real-estate loans.” The bank also committed $1 million to Feeding America and United Way Worldwide, which helps to provide meals, financial services, counseling and other assistance to federal workers and their families, she added.

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GOOD THINGS BRIDGEPORT PROSPERS RECEIVES $150,000 GRANT A local collective impact movement, Bridgeport Prospers, has received $150,000 from StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to bring communities together around data to make decisions and improve results for kids. Bridgeport Prospers will use this grant to advance the Baby Bundle, which benefits children from birth to 3 years old (and their caregivers) to ensure their good health, well-being and developmental success. The award is part of StriveTogether’s Cradle to Career Community Challenge, which seeks to create local change to enable economic mobility. The program’s goal is to strengthen and align the many systems, such as education, employment, health and housing, that shape opportunity for children and families in America. “We are humbled and honored that StriveTogether has recognized the promise of focusing on early years by funding our birth to 3 initiative,” commented Allison Logan, executive director of Bridgeport Prospers. “Science tells us that the first three years of life are the most crucial for a child’s ability to grow and thrive, since they lay the foundation for all social, physical and cognitive development.” The Baby Bundle assumes that no single action or intervention will produce a broad, sustainable impact. Instead, real change requires a “bundle” of actions, both evidence-based and innovative. The Bridgeport Prospers approach involves multiple initiatives and multiple stakeholders. To date, partners range from local providers in health care, education and support services, to statewide agencies such as the Connecticut Department of Social Services and the Office of Early Childhood. Bridgeport Prospers is moving forward to engage additional partners — such as pediatricians, obstetricians and faith leaders — in the work. “Through these actions and collaborations, we seek to ensure that all Bridgeport children are happy, healthy and ready for preschool at age 3,” Logan said. Bridgeport Prospers has been awarded a grant from the Community Challenge’s Promising Practices Fund, which is intended to find local projects applying bold strategies that can be spread across StriveTogether’s national network. These projects will focus on deeper community engagement and align education with other sectors such as health, housing and transportation. Eleven community-based organizations were awarded grants of up to $150,000 for one year. “StriveTogether launched the Cradle to Career Community Challenge because we refuse to settle for a world in which a child’s ability to thrive is dictated by factors like race or income,” StriveTogether President and CEO Jennifer Blatz said. .

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IMAGES 2019 OPENS ON GIVING DAY

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is investing in the future of the region with its extensive scholarship initiative. Cyrus Brown was a proud scholarship fund recipient in 2018.

NEARLY $1 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BY FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Photo by Jen Edney/Edney Epics.

The Fairfield Museum continues to celebrate the exceptional work of talented photographers from across the region through the IMAGES 2019 Juried Photography Show, which opens Thursday, Feb. 28. A jury of three professional photographers will select approximately 40 photographs for the exhibition, and the selected photos will be shown alongside the inspiring work of adventure photographer Jen Edney. All of the images will be on display at the Fairfield Museum through April 28 in the Jacky Durrell Meeting Hall and the Ruth Carlson Horn Gallery.

The public is invited to an Opening Reception and Giving Day Event on Feb. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. The party will feature local food, specialty beverages courtesy of Fairfield’s Bigelow Tea and entertainment provided by Fairfield musician Billy Ruegger. The jurors, Douglas Foulke, Brad Smith and Edney, along with First Selectman Mike Tetreau, will be in attendance. Hailing from Nebraska, Edney has clocked over 50,000 offshore miles. She was recently named by National Geographic as one of “Nine Female Photographers

Who Push the Limits.” Edney captures on-site action and human emotion from unique and often surprising perspectives, photographing from below the water and above the rig. Her first sailing photography work in 2009 covered American sailor Zac Sunderland, the first person under 18 years of age to sail solo around the world. From 2017 to 2018, Edney was chosen as an onboard reporter for the Volvo Ocean Race, sailing’s most dangerous event. She trained for weeks to be able to survive on boats traveling up to 40 knots in waves as high as 30 feet.

DINNER ANYONE? Brody and Associates served dinner at the Gillespie Center, a nondenominational homeless shelter for men and a place where both men and women in Westport can sit down to have a warm meal. The dinner on Feb. 4 included fresh roasted chicken, pasta salad, fresh vegetables, corn, juice and more. Information for these features has been submitted by the subjects or their delegates.

From left, front: Lindsay Rinehart, Barbara Leone-Dembin and Kate Bogard; back, from left: Bob Brody and Alex Friedman. Photo by Barbara Leone-Dembin.

The largest provider of college scholarships in the region, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF), will award this year $1 million to more than 450 Fairfield County high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students to jumpstart their path to success. These awards range from $500 to $8,000 and some of the scholarships are renewable. Since the Community Foundation Scholarship Program was established in 1992, more than $9 million has been awarded. With more than 175 scholarships to choose from, students applying to two- and four-year educational institutions and for technical certificate programs may qualify for any number of opportunities. Scholarships through FCCF are available for high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students residing in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Milford, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull and Westport. There is an online application at fccfoundation.org. The application deadline is March 21. In addition to the numerous scholarships listed on its website, FCCF, located in No rwalk, offers a wide selection of scholarships directly through most high schools in Fairfield County. Students and parents are encouraged to visit their high school’s websites or contact their guidance departments for additional information about current Fairfield County Community Foundation scholarships available and instructions on how to apply.

ART MUSEUM AND HUMANITIES INSTITUTE HOST NEW EXHIBITION

Rose Dionisio

DIONISIO PROMOTED AT HUB Formerly serving as vice president of private client services with the Personal Insurance Division of HUB International Northeast, Rose Dionisio was recently promoted to first vice president. Based out of HUB’s Fairfield office, Dionisio leads the Private Client Unit in Connecticut, responsible for managing and retaining existing private-client relationships while developing growth strategies to drive new and organic business revenue. An employee of HUB since 2014, Dionisio is a resident of Danbury.

The three-dimensional installation of sculptural and photographic work is on display.

The Fairfield University Art Museum and the Humanities Institute in Fairfield are hosts of the exhibition, “Ghosts: French Holocaust Children,” an installation of sculptural and photographic work by Hirsch Projects in the museum’s Walsh Gallery, Quick Center for the Arts, from now through March 2. During World War II, more than 11,000 Jewish children were deported from France to Nazi death camps. These children were among more than 75,000 French Jews deported under the Nazi plan for the “Final Solution to the Jewish question.” Of those French Jews transported, only 2,564

CALLING ARTISTS FOR NEW EXHIBITION The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum (LMMM) at 295 West Ave. in Norwalk is calling for artists for a juried exhibition titled “Historic Grounds & Modern Gardens.” The submission deadline is noon on March 18. The exhibit will run from April 11 to June 23 with a reception Thursday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to all artists, this exhibition will be juried by artist and trustee Gail Ingis who will select approximately 30 works from digital submissions. Size is limited to not more than 60 inches on any side. Media limited to paintings and drawings, including oil, acrylic, pastels, ink, graphite or mixed media. No photographs, prints or giclées. Fee is $40 for two entries, $10 each for additional entries. File size must be minimum 5”x7” and high resolution, 300dpi. This juried exhibition will be held in the Billiards Room at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum. Artists can enter their work by visiting the museum’s website at lockwoodmathewsmansion.com. The jurying process will be conducted online. For additional information, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com. Accepted artwork must be framed and wired ready for hanging. Labels will be provided by LMMM and attached to the artwork. Artists will receive 70 percent of proceeds from artwork sold; 30 percent will support the museum’s educational and cultural programs. Notification of selected artists will be emailed by Friday, March 22. Accepted artwork must be hand delivered Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delivery details will be emailed to artists.

survived the Shoah. At most, 300 of these Jewish children survived. Ghosts: French Holocaust Children is a three-dimensional installation of sculptural and photographic work, which acts as an ethereal commemoration to these children’s abbreviated lives. The project was created based on documents and photographs collected by author, lawyer and Nazi-hunter Serge Klarsfeld that have been reinterpreted and presented in the form of three 1/5-scale boxcars containing over 600 expressionistic portraits of these deported children, plus a series of mural-sized individual portraits.

This Hirsch Projects exhibition is the result of collaboration among Robert Hirsch, Bob Collignon, Richard Schulenberg, Anne Muntges and Serge Klarsfeld. Hirsch, an artist, curator and author, has published scores of articles about visual culture and interviewed numerous eminent imagemakers. His work has been exhibited in more than 200 solo and group shows. The Fairfield University Art Museum is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., when the university is in session. For more, visit fairfield.edu/museum.

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FULFILLING REAL ESTATE NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITH DISCRETION Chilton & Chadwick, a boutique real estate team in Greenwich, has added a new division to its company — The Sports, Entertainment and Fashion Division (SEF), which will focus on fulfilling the real estate needs of people in those industries. Members of the firm’s SEF division have had to go through extensive training in confidentiality, discretion, privacy and had to sign additional nondisclosure agreements to work in this division in order to protect the confidentiality of each transaction. “We are committed to keeping your real estate transaction stress to a minimum through experience and a proactive approach to managing stress points while offering concierge solutions. Not only can our partners handle your actual move, but we have a network that can give you expert advice on your children’s schooling, design your home and so much more,” said Chilton & Chadwick CEO and Founder Chadwick Ciocci. “It is important that real estate agents understand the unique needs of people in the sports, entertainment and fashion fields, so in light of that, we will be excited to announce over the next couple of weeks several new hires for this new division, including a professional baseball player, entertainment attorney and former fashion executive, just to name a few,” explained Ciocci. Chilton & Chadwick is an exclusive real estate team within Kinard Realty Group. In addition to real estate, it also offer services in art advising and acquisition, jewelry acquisition, private jet and yacht chartering and household staffing.

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From Left: Danielle Munday; Steven A. Kolenik III, MD; and Hanna Kim, MD

Connecticut Dermatology Group of Greenwich, 600 W. Putnam Ave. and 50 Holly Hill Lane, was invited to join the recent Greenwich Equinox Be Well Event, which featured information on health and wellness, beauty, skincare and body care. Equinox offered specialized classes, guest speakers and experts from the medical, nutritional, skincare, makeup and physical fitness fields. Steven A. Kolenik III, MD of the Con-

necticut Dermatology Group Greenwich office said, “I spoke to many people at the event about the importance of those over the age of 30 having a full body skin exam once a year. I educated them on Mohs skin cancer surgery and all aspects of dermatology and proper skin care. Our thanks to Equinox Greenwich, which is clearly a world-class facility.” Hanna Kim, MD and Danielle Munday, PA-C of Connecticut Dermatology

also spoke at the event. Their focus was on healthier, glowing skin, reduced body fat and naturally balanced hormones. They spoke about the Fraxel and Clear + Brilliant laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, SculpSure body treatment that gets rid of stubborn fat on any area of the body in just 25 minutes and BioTE, the bio-identical hormone replacement therapy procedure for balanced, optimized hormones for both men and women.

Rocco & Associates Wealth Management Inc. in Fairfield has announced it will offer free estate planning information on Wednesday, March 6, at the Colony Grill, 1520 Post Road, Fairfield, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Staying on top of your wills, health directive, powers of attorney, trusts and other critical documents can be a daunting task without the right support. Many people fail to realize the importance of these planning documents until it is too late. In an effort to help simplify the lives of its clients and friends, Rocco & Associates will be hosting a grab ‘n’ go event where attendees will be encouraged to bring copies of their documents. To register call 203-255-6022 or email eric.johnson@roccoandassociates.com.

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GOOD THINGS THREE STAFF ADDITIONS AT CIRONEFRIEDBERG Adam O’Feeney MBA, Jitendra M. Damania CPA and Debra Burke CPA, MBA, have joined Bethel-based CironeFriedberg LLP. O’Feeney will serve as tax manager, bringing 12 years of background, including the past nine years with a Fairfield County regional CPA firm. His experience includes clients in various industries, including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, real estate, retail, architecture and engineering. O’Feeney is a graduate of Nichols College, Dudley, Massachusetts, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 2006. In 2018, he received his Master of Business Administration degree from Amberton University, Garland, Texas. He has been an active participant in the activities of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Damania will serve as a supervisor, bringing 29 years of CPA firm and private industry accounting and tax skills. He received his Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Commerce degrees from the University of Bombay, Mumbai, India, and his Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of New Haven. Burke joins the firm as a tax senior with more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Boston College and her Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Connecticut. Tony Cirone, CironeFriedberg’s managing partner, said, “We are pleased that our new team members are bringing their many years of tax and audit experience to our firm to share their expertise for the benefit of our clients.” With roots going back to 1945, CironeFriedberg has offices in Bethel, Bridgeport and Stamford.

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RACE COASTAL ENGINEERING HONORED

Amanda L. Miller, AIA and Richard W. Oﬀ, AIA

HOFFMANN ARCHITECTS PROMOTIONS

Fort Nathan Hale Pier.

At the recent American Council of Engineering Companies’ annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Connecticut, Race Coastal Engineering was awarded a 2019 Engineering Excellence Award for its design of Fort Nathan Hale Pier in New Haven Harbor. Closed to the public after Superstorm

Sandy destroyed it in 2012, Hale Pier, which the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection deemed a hazard, was awarded funding to restore it. The city of New Haven contracted Race Coastal Engineering of Stratford to design a new, storm-resilient fishing pier accessible to all visitors.

Race performed the preliminary design, prepared permit applications and final construction drawings and provided construction-phase consulting. Through the construction phase it collaborated with Terry Contracting & Materials and completed the project on time and on budget.

SKIP THE PLASTIC NORWALK WEBSITE DESIGNED

TFI Envision Inc. was engaged by Skip the Plastic Norwalk to design its website — skiptheplasticnorwalk.org — after having developed the award-winning Skip the Plastic Norwalk and Skip the Straw Norwalk logos. “Thanks to TFI Envision’s incredible design work, the response to all of the ma-

terials, including our new website, has been outstanding. It has truly helped us build recognition and respect within the community. We’ve even had other communities reaching out to us in hopes of using the same design because they felt it was so effective. We respectfully declined,” said Skip the Plastic Norwalk founder Betty Ball.

Since 1975, TFI Envision of Norwalk has specialized in developing strategic design and marketing solutions for branding, packaging, promotion, digital and corporate communications, helping organizations achieve their marketing and communication goals with compelling, consistent messaging that is on brand and on target.

An architecture and engineering firm specializing in the rehabilitation of building exteriors, Hoffmann Architects recently announced the promotion of members of the technical staff. Tai Mahmuti, PE, has been promoted to project engineer, in recognition of his advanced credentials, experience and contributions to the firm. After joining Hoffmann Architects in 2015 as project coordinator, Mahmuti earned a promotion to senior project coordinator in 2017 and to project manager later that year. He earned his engineering degree from Carleton University in Ontario and is a licensed structural engineer in the state of New York. Amanda L. Miller, AIA, earned a promotion to senior staff architect with her increased experience and responsibilities. Miller joined the firm in 2017 as staff architect and in 2018 she was selected for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Civic Leadership Program. After earning a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame, Miller completed the master’s degree program in design studies at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Richard W. Oﬀ, AIA, has been recognized with a promotion to senior staff architect, for his knowledge, technical capabilities and valued contributions to the restoration of historic buildings. After joining Hoffmann Architects in 2016 as project representative, Off rapidly earned promotions to senior project representative, project coordinator and staff architect. A member of the Association for Preservation Technology International and the U.S. Green Building Council, Off earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master’s degree in architecture and urban design from Columbia University. Founded in 1977, Hoffmann Architects specializes in the rehabilitation of the building envelope. The firm’s work focuses on the exteriors of existing structures, diagnosing and resolving deterioration within facades, roofing systems, windows, waterproofing materials, plazas/terraces, parking garages and historic and landmark structures.

CALLING FOR COMMUNITY-MINDED VOLUNTEERS The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk will be holding special orientation sessions on March 9, 12 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to recruit volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities, are passionate about history, art and culture and enjoy meeting people from the tri-state area and from all around the world. A background in history is not required. Youth 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. The museum relies on dedicated volunteers for a variety of tasks, including guided tours, gift shop sales, monitoring events, working on exhibitions, school/youth group outreach and coordination, archival projects, marketing and media production. Applicants can volunteer weekly or occasionally, to help on a specific project or event. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is located at 295 West Ave. in Norwalk.

STUDENT RECOGNIZED FOR CREATING CHARITY The Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) recently selected Bronson Starsiak of Simsbury as the recipient of the “Young Advocate Award.” Starsiak was recognized for co-founding S.K.O.R.E.— Students Keen on Recycling Equipment. The nonprofit collects new and gently used sports equipment and partners with underserved schools, teams, churches and communities to help outfit students for sports in order to promote health, self-esteem and collaboration. The “Young Advocate Award” honors K-12 students that have advocated for physical activity and health. It is the first time in six years that CTAHPERD has deemed anyone worthy of the award. The organization praised Starsiak’s dedication to creating the charitable cause with fellow Simsbury High School students. Starsiak was honored at CTAHPERD’s annual awards reception in November at the Red Lion Hotel in Cromwell. Those interested in donating equipment or hosting a donation event can contact SKORE at skorebig.com. Schools, churches and other organizations in need of SKORE can reach out as well.

Karen Bosworth, president of the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and Bronson Starsiak, co-founder and president of SKORE.

OPERATIONSINC CELEBRATES 18TH ANNIVERSARY OperationsInc, a national provider of human resources, payroll, talent acquisition and training and development services, recently celebrated its 18th anniversary. The Norwalk-based HR outsourcing and consulting firm, which was founded as a one-person consultancy by CEO David Lewis in 2001, has grown to employ more than 90 individuals and supports a base of more than 1,600 clients throughout the U.S. and abroad. “I am very proud of what we have accomplished as a company and who we have become as a leader in the world of HR consulting,” said Lewis. “We look forward to more years of expansion and success.” In addition, 2018 was another year of great growth for OperationsInc. The firm hired over 20 new employees, launched and enhanced several key services and added more than 2,000 square feet of space at its Norwalk offices to support the expanded headcount. OperationsInc, which is located at 535 Connecticut Ave., has been named a Hearst Media Top Workplace for six consecutive years.

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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial City of Norwalk, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Reconstruct two bathrooms near main entrance at 300 Grumman Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 4. D.A. Construction Management, Branford, contractor for 36 Ritch Avenue LLC. Upgrade and replace equipment at existing telecommunications facility at 36 Ritch Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed January 2018. Flejter, Konrad, Riverside, contractor for Campbell Adrien S&K. Remodel master bathroom and Jack and Jill bathroom at 9 Bennett St., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed January 2018. Jonas Design Build, Greenwich, contractor for 206 Stanwich Road LLC. Construct a single-family dwelling with finished basement, three-car garages with rear-covered terrace at 206 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,600,000. Filed January 2018. Jones-Nabby LLC, Danbury, contractor for Jones-Nabby LLC. Reroof 19 McKay Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 12. Merritt Construction LLC, Monroe, contractor for Steamboat Road Association c/o The Berni Co. Perform a minor interior alteration, remove two walls and build a new trading desk at 660 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed January 2018. New England Construction Inc., Danbury, contractor for Four Star Realty LLC. Split warehouse area at 35 Lake Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 3.

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:

Noble Construction Management, South Salem, New York, contractor for 54 Pecksland LLC. Renovate master bathroom, two bathrooms and finishes at 54 Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed January 2018. Ohl Christopher, New London, contractor for Sherwood Place LLC. Remove bay window at 15 Sherwood Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed January 2018. Porticullis Partners LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Lockwood Road LLC. Renovate a family room, breakfast area and kitchen addition. Build a new second floor with bedrooms, bathrooms, attic-level balcony and playroom at 151 Lockwood Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed January 2018. Remodeling Consultants, Mamaroneck, contractor for 1 Ford Lane LLC. Construct a second-story storage in existing garage at 1 Ford Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed January 2018. Stanley Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Renovate interior of 218 units at 261 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $650,000. Filed Jan. 2. SunRun, Norwalk, contractor for Laksabi Ismail. Install roof solar panels at 7 Springdale Cottage, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,639. Filed Jan. 4. Thirty-two-Forty-one Knight Street LLC., Norwalk, contractor for Thirty-Two-Forty-one Knight Street LLC. Perform renovations for new tenant at 39 Knight St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 4. Timpany Norwalk Real Estate LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Timpany Norwalk Real Estate LLC. Perform renovations for new tenant at 420 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 4. Turner Construction, Shelton, contractor for Greenwich Country Day. Construct a new wastewater treatment system, including electrical service at 257 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,867,000. Filed January 2018. United Roofing & Sheet Metal, Danbury, contractor for HLS LLC. Install membrane roof at 37-41 Crosby St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Dec. 12.

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Vanguard Organization Inc., Danbury, contractor for Jones-Nabby LLC. Install garage door and firewalls at 19 McKay Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $77,873. Filed Dec. 31.

Bard, Soleng and Christina D., Norwalk, contractor for Soleng Bard. Replace kitchen cabinets, granite tops and wood stove at 27 Rockmeadow Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Vanguard Organization Inc., Danbury, contractor for Newtown Road Properties Inc. Re-roof 68 Newtown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $87,473. Filed Dec. 27.

Black River Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for John and Paula Addeo. Add new screened porch, stairs to grade and open deck at 22 Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $120, 000. Filed Jan. 8.

Wadia Construction, New Canaan, contractor for Benesar LLC. Build a new covered porch on the south elevation. Perform an interior renovation for kitchen and bathrooms at 10 Pilot Rock Lane, Riverside. Estimated cost: $496,000. Filed January 2018. Yi, Sonny, Norwalk, contractor for Sonny Yi. Perform renovations for new tenant at 213 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Residential Advanced windows, Berlin, contractor for Johnson Theolin. Replace siding at 25 Sunshine Circle, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $14,989. Filed Jan. 25. Alliance Specialties LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Bruce and Prudence Lev. Install two air conditioner units, generator and liquid petroleum tank at 13 McKinley St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $26,300. Filed Jan. 3. Ambrosio Landscape Solutions, Redding, contractor for Michael L. and Abby Pillari. Demolish existing deck and reconfigure new deck at 15 Sheffield Way, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed January 2018. America’s Choice Services LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Executor’s Covenants. Renovate first and second floors, kitchen and full bathroom and new flooring at 7 Devon Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Jan. 9. Argus Development LLC, Old Greenwich, contractor for Kathleen E. O’Malley. Perform a new one-story addition and interior renovation at 6 Gilliam Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $225,000. Filed January 2018. Aylward, Paul J., Norwalk, contractor for Goeller Loretta Deming. Re-roof 8 Old Field Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,850. Filed Jan. 2.

Bruneau, Stevenson, Bridgeport, contractor for Stevenson Bruneau. Alter interior first floor at 179 Orland St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Jan. 25. Builders Unlimited, Bridgeport, contractor for Mohamed Yousry. Alter interior of 2370 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 25. C&C Home Finishing LLC, New Fairfield, contractor for Kush Arvind-Venkata. Add a second story on existing covered porch at back of house on existing foundation. Perform work on family room on bottom floor and master bedroom and bathroom extension on top floor and walk-in closet at 33 Midbrook Lane, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $98,800. Filed January 2018. Cecio Paul A. Jr. and Phyllis T. W. Cecio, Greenwich, contractor for self. Add a bathroom within existing dining room at 14 Watch Hill Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed January 2018. Chin, Susan Riverside, contractor for self. Add a powder room, combine two bathrooms into one, add master bedroom, bathroom, closet and replace existing kitchen cabinets at 49 Long Meadow Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $180,000. Filed January 2018. Dhar, Patricia, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish an existing attic space at 477 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed January 2018. Ed Rostal, New Rochelle, New York, contractor for 5 Star Holding LLC. Repair porch, guardrail and steps at 1357 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 23. ETM Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Eve R. Epstein. Remove wall and add new LVL beam at 17 Harstrom Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 3.

Fletcher Development, Norwalk, contractor for Jeffrey Goldberger. Construct a single-family dwelling with finished basement and threecar garage at 269 Palmer Hill Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,200,000. Filed January 2018. Ginise, Michael, Old Greenwich, contractor for self. Complete inspection process for pool at 10 Hassake Road, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed January 2018. Green Secure Capital LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Green Secure Capital LLC. Renovate new kitchen cabinets, new bathroom at 32 Dorset Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 8. Gunther, Emily, Norwalk, contractor for Zhang Hui. Remove and replace roof at 33 Blue Mountain Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $76,000. Filed Jan. 9. H & J Roofing LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Arthur Crisci. Re-roof 19 Lorena St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Jan. 2. H&J Roofing LLC., Norwalk, contractor for Barbara M. Rosett. Re-roof 98 Ferris Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $9,650. Filed Jan. 4. High Tech Roofing Restoration, Greenwich, contractor for Rahul Glover. Install new roof at 58 Long Meadow Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $13,700. Filed January 2018. Jeffrey Fletcher, Riverside, contractor for Peter and Sandy Helmer. Renovate master bathroom and hallway bathroom on second floor at 1 Prescott Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed January 2018. Knudsen & Knudsen Inc., Riverside, contractor for Michael Dornemann. Remove and replace existing roof at 390 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $65,500. Filed January 2018. Lamco Construction Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Brett R.Wilson and Chiara V. Cowan. Open existing porch with windows and heating at 31 Old Saugatuck Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 9. Lametta, Thomas J., Norwalk, contractor for Thomas J. Lametta. Add second floor at 12 Saxon Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Lucianos Wood Flooring LLC, New Haven, contractor for R. Nalewajek. Renovate three bathrooms and one kitchen at 6 Wyndover Lane, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed January 2018. Matesevac, Joseph, Cos Cob, contractor for James Gould. Renovate master bedroom and bathroom, guest room and bathroom at 94 Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed January 2018. Miller, Margie B., Norwalk, contractor for Margie B. Miller. Renovate and re-configure kitchen, living room, bathroom, relocate basement and install condenser side at 19 Pheasant Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $102,095. Filed Jan. 8. Moonlit Construction LLC, Greenwich, contractor for Thomas Stott. Renovate second-floor bathroom and maintain all required fire resistance ratings at 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 328, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed January 2018. Motta, Helio, Danbury, contractor for Joseph Motta. Renovate bathrooms, kitchen, drywall; replace trims and all doors at 477 Norman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Jan. 23. Noble Construction Management, South Salem, New York, contractor for Michael and Debra Yelner. Repair water damage in kitchen, two bathrooms and basement at 64 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed January 2018. Orax Corporation Stamford, contractor for Alexander Andrew. Create a new handicap bathroom, new painting, tiling, plumbing and electrical at 148 Mason St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed January 2018. Posigen CT, LLC, Bridgeport, contractor for Steve Miller. Re-roof 347 East Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Jan. 24. Pro Klean Cleaning & Restore, North Haven, contractor for Francis Jr. and Kat Burgweger. Reroof, including plywood replacement, shingles, joists and decking at 24 Cat Rock Road, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $29,886. Filed January 2018.

Facts & Figures R Pelton Builders, East Berlin, contractor for Duanhua Tu and Zhang F. Install and mount roof solar panels at 17 Livingston Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $25,590. Filed January 2018. Rodriguez, Juan, Bridgeport, contractor for Juan Rodriguez. Finish basement, remove kitchen and reroof 55 Parkview Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 25. Sardone Builders Inc., Riverside, contractor for Doug Behrman. Renovate a master bathroom, mudroom, three bathrooms, family room and add a laundry room at 17 Midwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed January 2018. Sobczak, John J., Norwalk, contractor for Chiappetta Roche and Marcela Roche. Remove existing roof and re-roof 10 Grumman Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,980. Filed Jan. 3. Stein, Steven J. and Susan V., Greenwich, contractor for self. Complete inspection process for pool at 33 Montgomery Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed January 2018. Sun Run, San Francisco, California, contractor for Kraig Steffen. Reinforce structure for solar panels at 120 Brittin Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 25. Titus Built LLC, West Redding, contractor for Crumbine Jeffrey War. Extend finished basement, adding two rooms, one half bath and update existing mudroom at 28 Loading Rock Road, Riverside. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed January 2018. Trinity Solar, Cheshire, contractor for Nabor Hernandez. Reinforce structure for solar panels at 105 Elmsford Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Jan. 23. Tsionis, George V., Norwalk, contractor for George V. Tsionis. Renovate first and second floors, install three air conditioning units, retaining wall at 4 Lorena St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Tunney, Nancy B. and Bryan J. W. Tunney, Greenwich, contractor for self. Fill in existing walkway to conditioned space, construct new roof at front porch and a new master suite on second floor at 106 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $450,000. Filed January 2018. Tycon Construction, Hamden, contractor for Braulio Marquez. Renovate windows, doors and fire-rated doors at 424-426 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,395. Filed Jan. 23. Van Veen, Edward, Stamford, contractor for Robert E. Ayache. Remove and replace sheetrock and install insulation and wood flooring because of water damage at 5 Corrigan Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed January 2018. Vanderhorn, Colin, Greenwich, contractor for self. Repair existing stairs to basement and new slab at 299 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed January 2018. Velardo Site Management Inc., Ossining, New York, contractor for Nua Skrelja. Perform interior renovations for a new roof, new entry; demolish deck and install patio at 15 Hettiefred Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed January 2018. Vivint Solar Developer LLC, North Haven, contractor for Kevin Judge. Install roof solar system panels at 37 Old Kings Highway, Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $19,778. Filed January 2018. Wakeman, Sally, Greenwich, contractor for self. Renovate kitchen and two bathrooms on second floor. Replace kitchen windows and family-room door at 11 Mayfair Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $400,000. Filed January 2018. Wood Builders Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Ernest R. Cotter. Convert garage to bedroom, great room/kitchen and dining room at 4 Bittersweet Trail, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 9. Zakhar, Theodore, Norwalk, contractor for Cottage Commons Condos. Remove and re-roof 25 Cottage St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $31,955. Filed Jan. 4.

COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Bobbie, Dennis, Bethany. Filed by Breakwater Key Association Inc., Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pilicy & Ryan PC, Watertown. Action: The plaintiff provides assessment of common expenses in all units in a condominium where the defendant is owner of one of the units. The defendant has an outstanding balance due to pay for common assessments, including late fees and charges. The plaintiff claims a foreclosure of the condominium common charge lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages in excess of $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV196082468-S. Filed Jan. 15. Evans, Nancy, et al., Stratford. Filed by Teresa Dixon, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was an invitee at the defendants’ premises. The plaintiff was walking down the back of the premises, when she slipped on ice and fell violently to the ground and suffered severe 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-CV19-6082140-S. Filed Jan. 29. Gonzalez, Carmen M., heir and/ or beneficiary of the estate for Ruben Gonzalez Jr., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Benchmark Municipal Tax Services Ltd., Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Epstein Juda J. Law Office, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ certificate of lien. The defendants defaulted and no tax has been paid. The plaintiff seeks foreclosure of the lien, possession of the premises, 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-CV196082398-S. Filed Jan. 14.

Medina-Nieves, Julio A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by The Bridgeport Wilmot Apartments Inc., Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen and Wolf PC, Orange. Action: The plaintiff has a statutory lien on the defendants’ property. The plaintiff has provided notice and made a demand for payment of the amount due. As a result, the plaintiff commenced foreclosure action of the premises. The plaintiff seeks foreclosure of the lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages is less than $2,500, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-18-6080393-S. Filed Nov. 13. Ross, David, V., Fairfield. Filed by Farmington Bank, Farmington. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendant’s mortgage. The defendant defaulted on the terms of the agreement and has failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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-18-6079472-S. Filed Oct. 4.

Danbury Superior Court AJ Dental Group, PC, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bank of America N.A., Chicago, Illinois. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff is the current owner and holder of a loan agreement with the defendants who failed to pay the plaintiff the entire indebtedness. 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. DBD-CV19-6029545-S. Filed Dec. 14. Bobbitt, Robert C., et al., Danbury. Filed by Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher Gerard Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff is the owner of the defendants’ mortgage for which they failed to pay the principal balance plus interest. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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. DBD-CV-19-6029806-S. Filed Jan. 16.

Ruopp, Stephanie, Danbury. Filed by Chubb Insurance Co., Chesapeake, Virginia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joel Marc Jolles, Hamden. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision 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. DBD-CV-19-6029731-S. Filed Jan. 7. Venuti, Annmarie P., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. as trustee, Coppell, Texas. Plaintiff’s attorney: Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington. Action: The plaintiff was assigned the defendants’ mortgage for which he defendants defaulted on the terms and have failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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. CV19-6029551-S. Filed Dec. 14. Yadav, Chandramohan, Danbury. Filed by Cach LLC, Greenville, South Carolina. Plaintiff’s attorney: Howard Lee Schiff PC Law Office, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiff purchased the defendant’s debt from Webster Bank. The defendant has failed to make payment in full. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-18-6028979-S. Filed Oct. 22.

Stamford Superior Court Bernstein, Alexis, Greenwich. Filed by Cavalry SPV I, LLC, Valhalla, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Action: The plaintiff holds the rights, title and interest of a credit account held by the defendant for which the defendant defaulted and has failed to pay the plaintiff the amount due. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages and is less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-18-6038690-S. Filed Oct. 31.

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Chin, Mee K., Greenwich. Filed by Wendy Chin, Broomfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Philip Russell LLC, Cos Cob. Action: The plaintiff received a securing payment note by the defendant. The defendant executed and delivered to plaintiff a mortgage deed of a property and failed to make full monthly payments and defaulted on the note. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the mortgage, possession of the mortgage premises, 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. FST-CV-18-6039028-S. Filed Nov. 27. Garcia, Mercedes, et al., Stamford. Filed by David Barr, Stamford Plaintiff’s attorney: Lampert Toohey & Rucci LLC, New Canaan. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant in a parking lot and plaintiff 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. FST-CV-18-5020413-S. Filed Sep. 24. Milbank Manufacturing Company, Kansas City, Missouri. Filed by Charles Durkin III, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff purchased a product from the defendant that caused irregularities in the electrical workings of the plaintiff’s house. The defendant claims an order permitting counsel to inspect the product at issue and perform expert testing to evaluate claims asserted by plaintiff. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039730-S. Filed Ja. 23. Pflueger, Derek, et al., Stamford. Filed by Glen Haven Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ackerly & Ward, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff provides assessment of common charges for the condominium. The defendants have failed to pay. The plaintiff claims foreclosure of the lien, possession of the premises, monetary damages and is less than $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV-196039804-S. Filed Jan. 29.

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Facts & Figures DEEDS Commercial 1234 Lindley Street, LLC., Bridgeport. Seller: Louise C. Grom, Bridgeport. Property: 1234 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Amount: $100,000. Filed Dec. 21. 477 Norman Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: Marcia Alves Dos Santos, Milford. Property: 477 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Dec. 21. Baptiste, Natalie S., Springfield Gardens, New York. Seller: Meyen Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 321 Goddar Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $271,000. Filed Dec. 20. Brittenham, Charles, Stamford. Seller: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, New York. Property: 245-247 Nichols St., Bridgeport. Amount: $231,000. Filed Dec. 20. Browne, Thomas and Auris Browne, Yonkers, New York. Seller: 43 Autumn Street LLC., Bridgeport. Property: 43 Autumn St., Bridgeport. Amount: $204,000. Filed Dec. 24 Cornerstone Asset Management LLC, Stamford. Seller: Cowles Street LLC, Norwalk. Property: 45 Cowles St., Bridgeport. Amount: $369,900. Filed Dec. 20. Diaz Insurance Inc., Weston, Florida. Seller: Robert J. Slesh Sr. and Lauraine A. Slesh, Stamford. Property: 18 Magee Ave., Stamford. Amount: $820,000. Filed Dec. 28. Florez Solis and Brilli Solanyi, Bridgeport. Seller: Saint Andrew Roman Catholic Church Corp., Bridgeport. Property: 40 Tesiny Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $285,000. Filed Dec. 18. Jeco Estates LLC, Hallandale Beach, Florida. Seller: Beverly Palumbo and Paul Palumbo, Bridgeport. Property: 177 Seaver Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $188,000. Filed Dec. 13. Moran Real Estate LLC., Bridgeport. Seller: Vin-Vaz Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 3900 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $445,000. Filed Dec. 13. Roblanc, Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: DLW Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 358-360 Grand St., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 17.

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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Seller: PennyMac Loan Services LLC, Village, California. Property: 15 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 1B, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Dec. 18. Tri State Property LLC, Trumbull. Seller: Ophir Sahar, Trumbull. Property: 178-180 Beers St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 19.

Day, Mark, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Seller: Eder de Lima and Nayara Caixeta, Bridgeport. Property: 275 Clark St., Bridgeport. Amount: $242,500. Filed Dec. 18. Defilippo, Michael, Bridgeport. Seller: Norma E. McDaniel, Bridgeport. Property: 397 Queen St., Bridgeport. Amount: $138,000. Filed Dec. 19.

Meeks, Lee, Stamford. Seller: Eric J. Lee, Stamford. Property: 91 Strawberry Hill Ave. Unit 822, Stamford. Amount: $183,800. Filed Dec. 28. Oliveira Jr., Mario, Fairfield. Seller: Raymond Engen, Trumbull. Property: 36 Ives Court, Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Tavarez, Freddy, Bridgeport. Seller: Miriam Caribe and Norberto Caribe, Bridgeport. Property: 106 Luther St., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Dec. 14. Tejeda, Karen V., Bridgeport. Seller: Daniel Pizarro, Bridgeport. Property: 158-160 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $296,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Delisser, Florenzel F., Bridgeport. Seller: Gypsy J. Portugal, Bridgeport. Property: 453 Evers St., Bridgeport. Amount: $163,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Paris, Carmen and Luis Rivero, Bridgeport. Seller: Pedro Cabral and Amparo Cabral, Milford. Property: Regency Condominium Unit No.3F, Bridgeport. Amount: $83,000. Filed Dec. 7.

Dutan, Jaime R. and Noelia Elizabeth Dutan, East Elmhurst, New York. Seller: Thomas A. Maniscalco Jr., Monroe. Property: 41 Laurel Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $225,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Paulino, Henry and Rosanna A. Martinez, Bridgeport. Seller: John Jakubec and Kim M. Jakubec, Bridgeport. Property: 141 E. Eaton St., Bridgeport. Amount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Vilbaldo, Rene and Lizzeth C. Vilbaldo, Bridgeport. Seller: Jorge L. Azar, Bridgeport. Property: 81 Pixlee Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $240,000. Filed Dec. 20.

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Eck, Christopher and Sarah Eck, New City, New York. Seller: Harriet Pauling, Bridgeport. Property: 88 Plankton Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $195,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Polite, Kareem J. and Rushawn Polite, Bridgeport. Seller: Linda A. Bayusik, Shelton. Property: 730 Queen St., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Yacovelli, Paul, Bridgeport. Seller: Robert H. Washburn and Christine M. Washburn, Bridgeport. Property: 77 Richfield Road, Bridgeport. Amount: $213,750. Filed Dec. 12.

Alcantara, Angel, Bridgeport. Seller: Casabianca LLC, Stratford. Property: 26 Clifton Place, Bridgeport. Amount: $168,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Enright, Barbara Marie, et al., Stamford. Seller: Barbara Marie Enright, Stamford. Property: Unit E of Gatehouse Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 27.

Rogers, Brian, Stamford. Seller: Lucille M. Uribe, Stamford. Property: 59 Courtland Ave., Unit No.3-V, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 27.

Flores-DeLeon and Karla Yescenia Toledo-Rodriguez, Stamford. Seller: Robert T. Richardson, Stamford. Property: 77 Colonial Road, Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 28.

Roman, Elizabeth, Stamford. Seller: Brittany Adams, Bridgeport. Property: 368 Intervale Road. Bridgeport. Amount: $245,000. Filed Dec. 17.

Turano, Patrick and Emily Turano, Stamford. Seller: 59 Fawn LLC, Darien. Property: 59 Fawn Drive, Stamford. Amount: $530,000. Filed Dec. 28. Walter Cabrera Home improvements LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Arcangel Homar and Diana Homar, Bridgeport. Property: 410 Priscila St., Bridgeport. Amount: $163,000. Filed Dec. 20.

Barzola, Cintya, Bridgeport. Seller: 523 West Taft LLC, Easton. Property: 523-525 W. Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $330,000. Filed Dec. 13. Bell, Sean, Stratford. Seller: 525 Pearl Harbor Street Associates LLC, Trumbull. Property: 525 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Amount: $205,000. Filed Dec. 18. Braun, Gerald M., Stamford. Seller: Michael Downs and Janel Downs, Stamford. Property: Unit 601, Condominium of The Village, Stamford. Amount: $416,000. Filed Dec. 28. Case, Lester C. and Wesley Ramone Case, Bridgeport. Seller: Blanca DeJesus, Bridgeport. Property: 1883 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Amount: $168,000. Filed Dec. 18. Coretti, Rosemarie, Stamford. Seller: Maryann Barber, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 225, Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Dec. 27 . Crackett, Lorena, Trumbull. Seller: 533-535 Gregory Street LLC, Trumbull. Property: 533-535 Gregory St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 13.

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Franzese, Frank M., Stamford. Seller: Marc Wallick and Leah Wallick, Stamford. Property: Unit 16, Hill-An-Dale Village Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $407,000. Filed Dec. 26. Jean, Rene L., Bridgeport. Seller: Jimmy N. Dumeny, Bridgeport. Property: 390 Charles St., Unit 305, Bridgeport. Amount: $89,000. Filed Dec. 19. Johnson, Dianne M. and Angella M. Brown, Bridgeport. Seller: Hugo S. Mejia and Rigoberto Rosales, Bridgeport. Property: 5-7 Lawn St., Bridgeport. Amount: $260,000. Filed Dec. 21 Laguerre, Carlie and Joseph Derigin, Stamford. Seller: Enrico Jelani and Shareen Jelani, Stamford. Property: 19 Bouton Street East, Stamford. Amount: $433,000. Filed Dec. 28.

Rosano Milone, Maria and Elizabeth Caccamo, Stamford. Seller: Felicia Rosano, Stamford. Property: 12 Stephen St., Stamford. Amount: $182,500. Filed Dec. 28. Rosen, Gary I. and Elizabeth Kavaler, Stamford. Seller: Barbara Arbitrio and Rocco Arbitrio, Stamford. Property: 42 Pinnacle Rock Road, Stamford. Amount: $955,000. Filed Dec. 27. Simpson, Chriscinthia and Eric O. Simpson, Bridgeport. Seller: Aaron T. Gaymo and Danita L. Gaymon, Bridgeport. Property: 75 Hickory St., Bridgeport. Amount: $250,000. Filed Dec. 11. Snyder Jr., John M. and Margart E. Snyder, Stamford. Seller: Richard W. Winiarski, Stamford. Property: 323 Weed Ave., Stamford. Amount: $499,900. Filed Dec. 26. Sroka, Samuel and Amy Sroka, Stamford. Seller: Scott J. Stenquist and Nicole E. Stenquist, Stamford. Property: 112 Elmbrook Drive, Stamford. Amount: $599,000. Filed Dec. 22.

Velasquez, Myrna D., Bridgeport. Seller: Jonathan Klein and Lisa B. Klein, Bridgeport. Property: 1445 Capitol Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $303,000. Filed Dec. 9.

FORECLOSURES Boskello, Joseph A., et al., Creditor: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 3 Fletcher Ave., Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 19. Drennen, Willam Gregory, et al., Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 100 Doubling Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 27. Frost, Leroy A., et al., Creditor: Bank of America N.A. Property: Lot 4, King St., Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 19. Hegeman, Frank M., et al., Creditor: Citimortgage Inc. Property: 339 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 28. Reiss, Craig B., Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 5 Dartmouth Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Nov. 13. Tulud, Emmanuel R., et al., Creditor: HSBC Bank USA. National Association. Property: 33 Windy Knolls, Unit A, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Dec. 17.

Desai, Krishna S., Fairfield. $1,458, in favor of Standard Security Systems, Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 239 Collingwood Ave., Fairfield. Filed Oct. 31. Klein, Sam, et al., Greenwich. $288,604, in favor of Zisholtz & Zisholtz, Mineola, New York, by Maureen Oconnell, Mineola, New York. Property: 131 Pecksland Road, Greenwich. Filed Jan. 4. Merdinoglu, Robin L., Fairfield. $5,013, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) N.A., Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 125 Brion Drive, Fairfield. Filed Oct. 15. Reed, Michael, Southport, $13,367, in favor of TBF Financial LLC, Deerfield, Illinois, by Jacobs & Rozich LLC., New Haven. Property: 621 Center St., Southport. Filed Feb.1. Rosier, Kathleen, Greenwich. $1,693, in favor of Dearfield Lane Association, Greenwich, by Henry A. Orphys, Greenwich. Property: Dearfield Lane Association, Greenwich. Filed Jan. 14. Salamone, Gary L., Fairfield. $15,161, in favor of American Express National Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Kristen A. Mazur, Stamford. Property: 25 Carlynn Drive, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 4. Vomvas, Dimitrios N., Fairfield. $17,923, in favor of Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, North Carolina, by Rubin & Rothman LLC, Islandia, New York. Property: 1040 Burroughs Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 4. Walker, Heidi, Greenwich. 199,132, in favor of Peter Kent, North Grafton, Massachusetts, by David G. Volman, Shelton. Property: 55 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Filed Oct. 29.

LIENS Federal Tax Liens Filed Bishop, Teresa, 647 Bronson Road, Southport. $4,358, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 8.

JUDGMENTS

Digiulio, Jay M., 56 Sherwood Place, Greenwich. $468,719, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 26.

Carney, Gerard, Fairfield. $11,945, in favor of American Express Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Property: 29 Alden St., Fairfield. Filed Oct. 11.

Dream Spa Greenwich LLC, 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. $7,569, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 26.

Facts & Figures Fronzi, Theresa, 175 Farist St., Fairfield. $7,062, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 3.

Alpha Blue Properties LLC, 123 Henry St., Greenwich. $2,742, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 1.

Major, Alfred and Linda Major, 193 Hobart Ave., Greenwich. $363,400, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 26.

Blizzard, Jeffrey and Ellen Blizzard, 70 Bowman Drive, Greenwich. $3,138, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 9.

Newman, Larry E. and Beth L. Newman, 10 Ridge Road, Cos Cob. $45,067, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 26.

Cortese, Pasquale P., 212 Davis Ave., Greenwich. $835, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 17.

Ocallaghan, Daniel Gerard, 22 Millard St., Fairfield. $500, civil proceeding tax. Filed Nov. 20.

Feyza, Kalaycioglu, 351 Pemberwick Road, Unit 301, Greenwich. $139, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 25.

Odice, Linda, 114 Pope St., Fairfield. $8,625, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 12.

Frattaroli, Nello, 71 Valley Road, Greenwich. $4,099, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 29.

Paolini, Marsha, 205 Roseville Terrace, Fairfield. $6,230, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 29.

Goshchinsky, Arkady and Sushko Yelena, 51 Forest Ave., Unit 16, Old Greenwich. $445, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 6.

Perri, Robert A., 2 Sweet Briar Lane, Cos Cob. $56,526, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 26.

Liodori, Louis, 9 Moshier St., Greenwich. $2,679, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 15.

Raquet, Walter, 78 Zaccheus Mead Lane, Greenwich. $32,589, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 8.

Peterkin, Lorraine, 22 Grand St., Greenwich. $79, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 24.

Sinha, Uma, 14 Pierce Road, Riverside. $28,597, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 27.

Real, Isabel Teresa, 41 Woodland Drive, Greenwich. $3,186, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 9.

Skovron Jr., John A., 67 Bedford Road, Greenwich. $4,490, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 14.

Soot, Gitta Jr., 9 Tomahawk Lane, Greenwich. $7,528, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 6.

Tovar, Libia and David Tovar, 2 Hunt Terrace, Greenwich. $17,363, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 27.

West East LLC, 115 River Road, Greenwich. $4,720, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 6.

Weeks, William H., c/o Weeks Family Office, Greenwich. $221,146, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 22. Weisbecker-Arnone, Jane, 14 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. $55,370, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Dec. 27. Winckler, Nicole, 44 Second St., Fairfield. $3,866, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Nov. 8.

Federal tax liensreleased 90 RHR LP, 90 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. $32,564, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 6.

Wolterstorff, Robert M., et al, 54 Old Stone Bridge Road, Cos Cob. $6,695, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 7. Yates, Jennifer J., 45 William St., Apt. A, Greenwich. $2,063, civil proceeding tax. Filed Feb. 6.

LIS PENDENS Andre, Bruny, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 16 Hazel St., Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-uses liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 16.

Annakie, Davis, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 455 Hope St., Suite 4G, Stamford. Action is brought to foreclose a mortgage to Wachovia Mortgage from defendant. Filed Jan. 15. Barroso, Anibal J., Fairfield. Filed by Halloran & Sage LLP, Westport for Fatima M. Barroso. Property: 352-Wheeler Park Ave., Fairfield. Action: the plaintiff, claims inter alia, an interest on the property located at 352-Wheeler Park Ave. Filed Nov. 15. Delicata, Alfred A., et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Sterling National Bank. Property: 67 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Action is brought to foreclose a mortgage to Astoria Federal Mortgage Corp. from defendant. Filed Jan. 18. Diaz, Henry, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 14 East nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-uses liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 15. Feican, Maria E., et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 16 Beau St., Norwalk. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose a mortgage from the defendant. Filed Jan. 16. Gonzalez, Lisa M. and Rafael B. Gonzalez, Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: 98 Youngstown Road, Fairfield. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose a mortgage from the defendant. Filed Nov. 13. Harte, Heath D., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 13 Stone Wall Drive, Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 16. Hernandez, Aura, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 87 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Action: is brought to foreclose a mortgage to Astoria Federal Mortgage Corp. from defendant. Filed Jan. 22.

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Facts & Figures Josaphat, Mariel L., et al, Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Property: 2 1/2 W. Couch St., Norwalk. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose a mortgage from the defendant. Filed Jan. 4. Leach, Hubert, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Paul Lewis Otzel, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Property: 11 Fillow St., Norwalk. Action was brought for the foreclosure of a mortgage originally to Bank of America N.A. Filed Jan. 17. Lewis, Robert L., et al., Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh, PC, Farmington, for 21st Mortgage Corp.. Property: 149 Sasco River Lane. Fairfield. Action is brought to foreclose a mortgage to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Filed Nov. 27. Lionetti Jr. Theodore M., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 11 Sleepy Hollow Park, Stamford. Action is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 15. McCormack, Nicholas, et al., Norwalk. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for U.S. Bank Trust National Association. Property: 1 Osborne Ave., Norwalk. Action is brought, inter alia, to foreclose a certain mortgage from the defendant. Filed Jan. 14. Moavero, Irene, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 26 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. Action: is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 16.

Pflueger, Derek, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Glen Haven Condominium Association Inc. Property: Unit No.5, Glen Haven, Stamford. Action: is brought to foreclose a lien held by plaintiff. Filed Jan. 15.

Ludlow Center for Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, by Marvin J. Ostreicher. Landlord: Ludlow Realty LLC, Fairfield. Property: 118 Jefferson St., Fairfield. Term: Twenty-five years, commenced Aug.15, 2006. Filed May 29.

Salerno, David, Fairfield. Filed by Aldrich & Aldrich, Westport, for Javier Mandjuano. Property: 26 Old Hickory Road, Fairfield. Action is brought claiming a legal interest on property in demand dated Aug. 10, 2018. Filed Nov. 13.

Standen, Michael A. and Karin Standen, by Edward Sinclair Jr. Landlord: The Indian Harbor House Owners Corp., Greenwich. Property: Apartment 4C North, Indian Harbor House, 630 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Term: Thirty-one years, commenced Sept 20, 2018. Filed Sep. 20.

Sheehan, John A., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Claudia M. Sklar, Hartford, for Wilmington Savings Fund Society. Property: 2 Roxbury Road, Norwalk. Action: is brought claiming a foreclosure of a mortgage from defendants. Filed Jan. 8. Torres, Margarita, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 42 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Action: is brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use fees, foreclosure of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendants. Filed Jan. 16. Toth, Eric Z., Fairfield. Filed by Franklin G. Pilicy, Watertown, for Sunnyridge Condominium Association Inc., Property: Unit 94, Sunnyridge Condominium. Fairfield. Action is brought to foreclose on property due to unpaid common charges by the defendant. Filed Nov. 14.

LEASES Abadir, Adel Ramsey and Dale Maree Abadir, by Edward Sinclair Jr. Landlord: The Indian Harbor House Owners Corp., Greenwich. Property: Apartment 2B North, Indian Harbor House, 630 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Term: Thirty-one years, commenced Nov. 1, 2018. Filed Nov. 1.

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Vera, Ardamina, by John Jordan. Landlord: Putnam Park Apartments Inc., Stamford. Property: Putnam Park Apartments, Apt. N.76, Greenwich. Term: Thirty-two years, commenced Aug. 15, 2018. Filed Aug. 17.

Herman, Gilbert and Leonida Herman, Stamford, by Gelucia Salamone. Lender: Peoples United Bank, N.A. 850 Main St. Bridgeport. Property: 52 Wilder Road, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 26. Higgins, Thomas E., Stamford, by M. Cassin Maloney Jr. Lender: Citibank N.A., 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Montana. Property: 14 Cogswell Lane, Stamford. Amount: $1,025,000. Filed Dec. 26. Jawa, Aarti and Arashinder Dhaliwal, Stamford, by Lloyd Stout. Lender: Citibank, N.A., 701 E. 60 Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 88 Maple Tree Ave., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed Dec. 26.

MORTGAGES

Malde, Bhagesh and Mala Malde, Riverside, by Lloyd Stout. Lender: Citibank, N.A., 701 E. 60 Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 194 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Amount: $414,000. Filed Dec. 26.

104-107 Myrtie Avenue LLC, Stamford, by John F.X. Lender Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank N.A. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 104-108 Myrtie Ave., Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Mallozzi, Paola, Stamford, by Manny Espino. Lender: National Bank, 4270 Ivy Pointe Blvd., Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 52 Heming Way, Stamford. Amount: $1,325,000. Filed Dec. 26.

20 Warren Street LLC, Stamford, by Nicholas F. Cognetta Jr. Lender: Citizens Bank N.A. 1 Citizens Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island. Property: 20 Warren St., Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Merole, Joseph D. and Kathleen E. Merole, Stamford, by Sai Darshan H. Gowda. Lender: TD Bank, N.A., 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware Property: 27 Estwick Place Stamford. Amount: $60,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Adams, Parks Glenn and Jennifer Leigh Adams, Stamford, Joshua F. Gilman. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 8 Sussex Place, Stamford. Amount: $397,700. Filed Dec. 26. Bouchard, Deborah R., Stamford, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Pitney Bowes Employees Federal Credit Union, 27 Waterview Drive, Shelton. Property: 2539 Bedford St., Unit 33C, Stamford. Amount: $80,000. Filed Dec. 26. Franzese, Frank M. Stamford, by Stephen J. Screlz. Lender: UMC Mortgage Co., 25 Melville Park Road, Melville, New York. Property: 100 Hope St., No. 16, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed Dec. 26. Gaudiano, Rosa, Stamford, by Elizabeth L. Grajeda. Lender: First County Bank, 117 Prospect St. Stamford. Property: 33 Caldwell Ave., Stamford. Amount: $60,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Pasard, David, et al., Stamford, by Antonio Faretta. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 1111 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, Ohio. Property: 409 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Amount: $52,000. Filed Dec. 26. Rotante, Paul M. and Traci L. Rotante, Fairfield, by Maria Henryk. Lender: First Country Bank, 117 Prospect St. Stamford. Property: 182 Minvielle Road, Stamford. Amount: $356,000. Filed Dec. 26.

NEW BUSINESSES Apex Restaurant Solutions & Supplies, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth Floor, Stamford 06902, c/o Basileo Worldwide Inc. Filed Dec. 28. Beardelish 3043 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Catherine Simms. Filed Dec. 26. EB222 Catering, 47 East Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Enrique Blasio. Filed Dec. 26 .

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PATENTS Acoustic transfude 3-D printing. Patent no. 10,201,930 issued to Eliud Robles Flores, Rochester, New York; David S. Derleth, Webster, New York; David C. Craig, Pittsford, New York; John S. Facci, Webster, New York; Varun Sambhy, Pittsford, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Aryl substituted indoles and the use thereof. Patent no. 10,202,344 issued to Donald J. Kyle, Yardley, Pennsylvania; Chiyou Ni, Belle Mead, New Jersey; Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, New Jersey; Jiangchao Yao, Princeton, New Jersey. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford.

Azamorphinan derivatives and use thereof. Patent no. 10,202,382 issued to Jae Hyun Park, Chandler, Arizona; Laykea Tafesse, Robbinsville, New Jersey. Assigned to Purdue Pharma LP, Stamford. Emissions control systems and methods. Patent no. 10,202,884 issued to Jessica Lynn Plummer, Erie, Pennsylvania; Gail Leroy Detar, Erie, Pennsylvania; Shashi Kiran, Erie, Pennsylvania; Shridhar Shrikant Kulkarni, Erie, Pennsylvania; Lawrence Heverley III, Ripley, New York. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk. Extra-aural headphone device and method. Patent no. 10,206,053 issued to Todd S. Welti, Thousand Oaks, California. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Handle. Patent no. D840,209 issued to William Harrington, Charleston, Rhode Island; Robert F. Smith, Waterbury; James M. Buckley, New Hartford. Assigned to Unger Marketing International LLC, Bridgeport. Extracting an embedded database from a physical object. Patent no. 10,201,938 issued to Jonathan D. Levine, Rochester, New York; Donald M. Pangrazio III, LeRoy, New York; David R. Vandervort, Walworth, New York; Reiner Eschbach, Webster, New York; Robert Eero Nuuja, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Fluid level sensor with orientation indicator. Patent no. 10,201,979 issued to Blake T. Weimer, Woodburn, Oregon. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Hard-surface cleaning device. Patent no. D840,626 issued to James M. Buckley, New Hartford. Assigned to Unger Marketing International LLC, Bridgeport. Holder for pet chew toy. Patent no. D840,610 issued to Peter Toolan, Westport; Evan L. Ryan, Highland Park, Illinois. Assigned to Benebone LLC, Westport. In-use water-tight coupler for an electrical floor box. Patent no 10,205,311 issued to Nelson Bonilla, Shelton; Thomas L. Scanzillo, Monroe; Scott Barry Wurms, Shelton. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Methods and system for diagnosing an engine component based on an engine-speed profile during an engine-shutdown event. Patent no. 10,202,926 issued to Shailesh Nair, Bangalore, India; Pradheepram Ottikkutti, Erie, Pennsylvania. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk.

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