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February 24, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 8

STATE AND HOSPITALS BATTLE OVER MONEY

FCBJ this week THE LOTTERY

A national drawing for coveted visas enters the application phase … 3 M&A CHECKUP

Businesses are more inclined to sell part of themselves than the whole outfit … 8

DueLing anaLYses roiL the LeDgers

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

BY JENNIFER BISSELL

Short- and long-term planning earn Andi Gray’s attention … 11

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The response: “Cause for optimism in manufacturing.” And with the passion he obviously possesses for making things, Lisk, an engineer who takes notes on graph paper, offered a “Eureka!” response: “You got it!” Regionally, as three manufacturers attested in a University of Bridgeport forum co-sponsored by the Fairfield County Business Journal and WSHU Public Radio, you can make it here, but you have to be

fficials at the Connecticut Hospital Association say state budgeting policies will force hospitals to increase their rates by $1 billion in 2015 to make up for a loss of revenue and a provider tax. On top of the $235 million hospital provider tax already in place, which hospitals must pay, officials say some $710 million will be lost in missing Medicaid reimbursements if state funding persists at current levels next year. Like any other business, hospitals will need to increase their prices to make up the difference, said Stephen Frayne, CHA’s senior vice president of health policy. But to state Budget Director Benjamin Barnes, the idea is unconscionable. “I don’t know how they could make that argument with a straight face,” Barnes said. “I don’t believe it.” Given what he called the industry’s wide profit margins and already inflated prices, Barnes said he believes hospitals should and will absorb the costs. After absorbing some $500 million in unfunded Medicaid costs in 2012, hospitals still made a $700 million net profit, he said. Net income at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, for instance, was $85 million in 2012 after absorbing Medicaid losses,

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WOLF IS AT THE DOOR

The SEC now focuses on small-time infractions, knowing they lead to bigger trouble (and to the big screen) … 12

MEDIA PARTNER

Manufacturer Kenneth Lisk and University of Bridgeport School of Business Dean Lloyd Gibson.

MADE HERE MANUFACTURING FINDS ITS MOJO IN A TECH WORLD

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

KENNETH LISK, president of Lacey Precision Engineered Products in Bridgeport turned the tables on a reporter waiting to ask him a question recently. Lisk had just finished a hundred-person, packed-house manufacturing roundtable at the University of Bridgeport. “What did you just get out of it?” he asked.

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Karen DelVecchio: Making businesses connect

hen Karen DelVecchio was a stay-at-home mom in Trumbull looking after her three children, one of the activities she enjoyed was her involvement with the Tashua Elementary School PTA and Madison Middle School. Little did she know that the personal satisfaction she derived from advocating for schoolchildren would play a key role in opening up the door nine years ago to a new and exciting career path that catapulted her to the position of executive vice president of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC). As co-president of Tashua’s PTA and co-president of the PTA Council, “I learned to work very well with other parent volunteers to achieve the common goal of looking after the best interests of our children, specifically what the effects of potential cuts in the education budget would have on them.” That experience proved instrumental in 2005 when DelVecchio, who was working as a call center supervisor, learned from a friend that the Trumbull Chamber of Commerce (TCC), an affiliate of the BRBC, was looking for a new executive director. Her visibility in the Trumbull community as a result of her leadership role at the PTA and her people skills helped her to secure the position. As was the case with the work she did on the school committees, her responsibilities at the TCC called for her to foster excellent collaborative relationships with volunteers, namely the TCC board of directors. “I helped them to carry out their initiatives, from special events and awards to programming and monthly board meetings,” she said. Along the way, she gained exposure to the leadership and members of the BRBC’s five other affiliates: Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce, Stratford Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Leadership Council, Bridgeport Economic Development Corp. and Leadership Greater Bridgeport. More broadly, she worked with the business, government and not-for-profit communities throughout the organization’s large geographic footprint. The reward for doing the job so well was promotion to her current position in 2008, reporting to Paul Timpanelli, president and CEO. Under her direction, the BRBC, now

in its 139th year, has undergone a strategic analysis of its membership and marketing programs to “help us refine our recruitment and retention programs to fulfill our organization’s mission of creating an environment for business expansion in the region that will result in new jobs and increased tax base.” As a result of that study, the 1,000-member organization is enhancing its efforts to help small businesses succeed. “As they are the backbone of our economy, it’s our job to make small business owners aware of the services that are available to them,” she said. Along those lines, the new BRBC website, a project that DelVecchio has spearheaded, will launch later this year. Among the site’s new features is greater visibility for members by giving them opportunities to showcase their businesses. “In addition, partnerships with professional organizations outside BRBC’s traditional footprint such as in nearby Fairfield, Norwalk and Darien will also be forged to increase opportunities for our members to make business connections,” she said. To underscore the significance of job creation on the local economy, DelVecchio refers to a graphic slide that was created as part of a presentation at BRBC’s open houses. It contains seven facts that dramatically quantify the economic impact of 100 new jobs. They are: $110,895,000 in residential home sales; $5,530,000 in new personal income; $2,500,000 in bank deposits; $1,965,750 in new retail sales; $1,540,000 in durable goods sales; and $520,000 in sales tax income and $144,000 in property tax income. DelVecchio notes that BRBC is engaged in activities “you don’t often see to help improve the area’s economic environment.” A case in point is the partnership that the business membership organization entered four years

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ago with the city of Bridgeport’s BGreen 2020 plan to promote sustainability throughout the city. It’s an initiative that has already resulted not only in a citywide reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, but in the arrival of new green businesses moving into Park City, an eco-tech area designated for the development of green industries and green employment. “I love this job,” DelVecchio noted. “I get to the meet the most successful and hardworking businesspeople across the entire spectrum: presidents, CEOs, entrepreneurs, small business owners, home-based consultants, not-for-profit

leaders. I have great respect for their creativity and commitment to their enterprises that keep our region’s economic engine humming.” At the end of the day, what gives her the most satisfaction, she said, is when a member thanks her and her staff for helping to facilitate a business connection. Winners Circle is a regular feature that takes a look at successful women in business and at top attorneys, men and women, in the region. To nominate someone, contact Bill Fallon at bfallon@westfairinc.com.

Companies hiring foreign pros prepare for federal visa draw BY JOHN GOLDEN jgolden@westfairinc.com

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did my first DOMA case yesterday,” immigration lawyer Susan B. Henner said with a smile one recent morning at the small South Broadway office she shares with two associate attorneys and her husband’s criminal defense practice in downtown White Plains, N.Y. Her client, a naturalized U.S. citizen, is seeking a green card for his same-sex spouse overseas since a key section of the federal Defense of Marriage Act that kept the couple apart was declared unconstitutional last year. Henner, who is co-chairperson of the Westchester County Bar Association’s Committee on Immigration and Nationality Law, also does pro bono work on behalf of unaccompanied minors who illegally entered the U.S. and need legal representation here in the Safe Passage Project at her alma mater, New York Law School. About one-third of her work at the solo practice she opened in White Plains in 2001 involves those looking to bring family members into the U.S. Corporate clients account for another one-third of her work regionally.

Some of those clients want to retain or recruit foreign employees whose stay in the U.S. requires nonimmigrant visas, which grant temporary residence without the permanence and security, for both employer and employee, of a green card. The paperwork for those clients takes on special urgency this winter as an April 1 filing deadline approaches. On that date, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services begins accepting petitions for a limited number of H-1B visas — 65,000 randomly selected nationally from a general pool of applicants. Those visas allow foreign professionals to stay up to six years in the U.S. to work for specific employers. Applicants must possess at least a bachelor’s degree and must be sponsored by their U.S. employer. The H1-B visa regulations also require employers to file a Labor Condition Application with the U.S. Department of Labor, whereby the employer agrees to pay the foreign worker a designated prevailing wage for the professional position. Henner has seen the aftereffects of the federal government shutdown last fall in her filings for clients this winter. The Labor Department applications,

which normally took four to five days to process, are taking four to five weeks to go through the agency’s backlogged system, she said. Unable to access the federal agency’s website during normal business hours last month, “At one point we were going on in the middle of the night because we thought there would be less traffic,” Henner said. For the H-1B visas, “Now is the time that businesses really need to start working on them to be ready by April 1,” she said. In 2013, immigration officials, using a computer-generated selection system, reached the 65,000-visa cap in within the first week of April, Henner said. The agency sets a separate lottery cap of 20,000 visas for persons with master’s degrees. A total of 124,000 petitions for H-1B visas were filed last year, Henner said. “The numbers (of H-1B applications) were down for a few years because of the recession, but now they’re going back up,” she said. In her practice, “We’re starting to see an upswing again,” with about 15 applications to be filed this spring, compared with 12 in 2013 and 50 more than a decade

ago. “We’re starting to see people recognizing the need and they’re hiring again. Which is good — it’s good for our clients.” Henner steers through the visa process both foreign workers and the companies hiring them for a range of occupations. “We see a lot in the computer field, obviously,” she said. “I have a lot in the engineering field and a lot in the accounting field.” The attorney also works with many bilingual speech therapists from Colombia and other countries who will be placed in U.S. schools with Spanish-speaking students by speech therapy agencies. A Brooklyn manufacturer of flexible packaging materials recruits engineers overseas “because they find they need a level of training that a lot of engineers here don’t have. So they’ll recruit in India, in Israel.” In Rye Brook, a company with about 120 employees wants to secure an H-1B visa and hire as an account manager a foreign student who has been working at the company on an Optional Practical Training visa. That visa allows foreign students to remain in the country to » » Visas, page 6

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Expanding the bottle bill

n Valentine’s Day, the nonprofit consumer advocate group ConnPIRG — Connecticut Public Interest Research Group, founded 1974 and based in Hartford — delivered more than 4,000 petitions to legislators asking for an update to the state’s successful bottle bill. ConnPIRG helped pass the original bottle bill in 1978 to reduce the litter caused then primarily by beer and soda containers. The bill was updated in 2009 to include water bottles and today 70 percent of containers covered under the state’s bottle bill are recycled. Still, every year in Connecticut ConnPIRG says almost 300 million containers that are not covered by the bottle bill get the one-time trip to the dump ... or the storm drain or the L.I. Sound or the incinerator, “enough containers to blanket the entire stretch of I-91 in our state.” Containers still not covered include single-serving juices, teas, and sport and ener�y drinks. “The only difference between a bottle that is covered

by the deposit and one that isn’t is its contents,” ConnPIRG said in a prepared statement. “The bottles are the same. It’s time for an update.”

“every year in connecticut connPirg says almost 300 million containers that are not covered by the bottle bill get the one-time trip to the dump ... or the storm drain or the L.i. sound or the incinerator, “enough containers to blanket the entire stretch of i-91 in our state.” “We’re delivering this outpouring of public support to demonstrate Connecticut’s love for the bottle bill,” said ConnPIRG associate Sean Doyle of the

SPEAKING OF ... TRASH “i’LL teLL You what Me scares Me is PLastic. PLastic bags anD PLastic bottLes anD these things. whY Does MY water haVe to be in a bLooDY PLastic bottLe?” – Actress Helen Mirren

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Valentine’s Day petitions. “The bottle bill works, achieving higher recycling rates, reducing litter, and saving cities and towns money.” Bottles covered by the bill achieve significantly higher recycling rates than those without, ConnPIRG says: 70 percent vs. 25 percent. ConnPIRG collected most of the petition signatures in the fall, receiving support in every legislative district in the state and saying, “A growing list of mayors, first selectmen, recycling coordinators, conservation groups and other local leaders from around the state have endorsed the campaign because the bottle bill keeps their communities clean and save municipalities money in clean up and trash disposal costs.” The Environment Committee has said it will consider Senate Bill 67, the revised bottle bill, in the coming weeks. ConnPIRG appears unlikely to let the matter slip from the radar, which should benefit the scenery, wildlife and bottom lines.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of February 24, 2014

Made here — » » From page 6

on your toes. For reasons from real estate to transportation and beyond, the crowd heard firsthand that it is expensive to do business locally. Across a two-hour program, a consistent theme was of a fresh breeze on the factory floor. As was repeated several times: Gone is the dim lighting; gone are the medieval whips. Manufacturing is now lean, clean and technically driven. It is also savvy, as evidenced by Stratfordbased, 200-employee, 2,000-productline Bridgeport Fittings Inc., whose Executive Vice President Thomas S. Auray said, “We spend a lot of time and money defending company patents.” The company is family owned and once topped out at 340 employees. A recent modernization upped productivity and reduced scrap, yet still, “We’re not the cheapest guy in town,” he said. “But the other guys don’t make what they sell. We make 70 percent of what we sell in Stratford in-house.” Auray credited an in-house survey of a decade ago as an attention-getter and, perhaps, object lesson in modern manufacturing. “The survey said we were going from a great company to a

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work for one year after receiving a bachelor’s degree. “The problem a lot of companies have is they don’t contact you on time” to meet the April 1 deadline and lottery for the longer-term H-1B visa for employees, Henner said. OPT visas run from June to June. At Maid Brigade, a roughly 40-employee house cleaning business in Valhalla, office worker Petra Juraskova has retained Henner to handle her H-1B application this year, when her OPT visa expires. Maid Bridge owners Robin and Gary Murphy will create a position as human resources specialist for their valued employee if she is selected for a visa in the April lottery. A native of the Czech Republic, where her family owns a plumbing contracting business, Juraskova came to the U.S. and Westchester County on a tourist visa in 2005. “That was the last time I was home,” she said. Should she leave, U.S. immigra-

good company,” he said. “Good just isn’t going to cut it in a place like Connecticut where it’s expensive to do business.” Hiring a nimble workforce is key, but today’s manufacturing worker, too, must mimic the industry. Workers must be adaptable and, unlike the drone workers embodied in Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis,” entrepreneurial. The demand is real for such talent, as Kathy Saint, owner and president of Schwerdtle Stamp, a 135-year-old, family-owned business, said. The company makes stamping dies from materials like steel, brass and silicone with the motto: “They make the tools that put your art on your part.” Saint, who employs 20, said the work is there, but the work force can be wanting. She cited an in-house test that regional high school graduates routinely fail and said, “If you can find a tap-and-die worker without a job right now, then you know that person is not very good at what they do. Because if you are good, you have a job.” Lisk said, distilling life and history, “If you think about it, there’s manufacturing and there’s agriculture. You make something grow out of the ground or you make something by using resources to make it. Everything else is just shuffling money.”

Auray, Saint and Lisk constituted the panel. A measure of enthusiasm for their expertise surfaced at night’s end when they were swamped by audience members with questions after the official Q-and-A session was called on account of time. Hardly idle chatter, those who came forward included Dean Lloyd Gibson of the UB School of Business. The panelists graciously stayed late. Event moderation is usually a supportive role, but not so this night. At the podium to the panel’s left stood Jonathan J. Winkel, a regional business manager in software for Eastman Kodak Co. in Stamford and a member of the Governor’s Commission on Connecticut’s Future. That commission in December will deliver a “comprehensive report” to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on “challenges faced by Connecticut and Connecticut’s economy,” Winkel said afterward. The commission’s focus includes “existing resources and infrastructure and their ability to secure and enhance Connecticut’s key sectors,” said Winkel, “including insurance, financial services, life sciences and health care, advanced manufacturing and tourism. “Those are the drivers that we need to use to move forward.”

tion officials have advised her that she might be denied re-entry here “even if I followed the immigration law,” she said. Once in the U.S., she obtained an F-1 student visa that had been difficult to obtain in the Czech Republic. She took English as a second language classes at Westchester Community College and earned an associate’s degree in marketing. In 2012, she received a bachelor’s degree from Iona College, majoring in business administration in international business at the college’s Hagan School of Business. “It was always my dream to come to America,” Juraskova said at her desk at Maid Brigade, where her bookkeeping, payroll records and human resources work have expanded since her hiring nine months ago. It is her dream now to eventually obtain a green card and stay here permanently. To get that, she must first obtain the H-1B visa, she said. “We were really impressed with her performance,” Gary Murphy, the company’s operations director, said. “In a small business, we always need some-

one who can handle a lot of things thrown at them…She has the mindset for small business…In small business we’re always looking for talent. We want Petra to have a future here.” “It just blows me away that at the end of the day it comes down to a lottery,” Murphy said of the visa selection system. “It’s a matter of luck. It comes down to some broken immigration policy in the country that really needs to be addressed.” “It’s excruciating for Petra,” he added. For those who do not emerge a winner in the H-1B lottery, “You’ve got to be creative,” Henner said. “A large law firm will just be like, ‘Too bad, too bad, go home.’” But there are several other options for obtaining nonimmigrant visas. “That’s what people fail to realize,” she said. Juraskova has plans if she obtains her H-1B visa this year: a return visit and reunion with her family in the Czech Republic. “After nine years, yes,” she said.

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according to the most recent state hospital filing. The center had a 16.7 percent profit margin. Representatives say hospitals require a 4 percent operating margin to remain competitive. The 2012 median for hospitals was 5 percent. “If we did provide more funding, would they cut rates?” Barnes said. “I don’t think so. They are trying to make money. They want more money available to pay executives’ salaries and expand because they all have growth strategies.” “Everyone is going to be above average; everyone is going to grow,” he said, later acknowledging not every hospital is doing well financially. “How big do they need to be?” Historically Connecticut has reimbursed hospitals 70 percent of all costs incurred treating Medicaid patients, leaving the rest for hospitals to absorb. With growing Medicaid enrollment, due to a poor economy and Affordable Care Act changes, however, hospitals forecast the reimbursement gap will grow to $700 million in 2015. Barnes said the forecast seemed high. Last legislative session, hospital advocates fought hard to resist a new hospital provider tax and other funding cuts amounting to $650 million in hospital lost revenue from 2013 to 2015. The provider tax allows the state to receive matched federal funding on Medicaid payments and was originally intended to be returned to hospitals. Under the new law, however, the state elected to keep the revenue for other purposes. Last year, Frayne said the combination of cuts and taxes would eliminate services, reduce staff and delay infrastructure projects within one of the only industries thriving during the economic recovery. Whereas last year Frayne hinted about the possibility of raised costs for patients, this year he says the majority of losses will be passed on to patients in 2015 – a $500 increase per patient on average. “Hospitals are pursuing a variety of ways to address it,” he said. “There’s a tremendous effort to become more efficient and improve quality, but at some point there’s only so much you can do and the balance of that translates into a price increase.” No state reimburses 100 percent of Medicaid expenses, but most fund significantly higher or keep pace with inflation, Frayne said. The CHA like to see the provider tax eliminated within five years, plus a higher reimbursement rate from the state, he said.

Maintenance company represents the spectrum Most contracts go to the big outfits, for now

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number of small companies specializing in commercial cleaning, lawn care and other building services may see a spike in customer demand early next year. City Wide, a national building maintenance and management company, plans to open an office in Bridgeport by the end of the year. Rather than add another service vendor to the mix, however, the company specializes in contracting with the hundreds of existing service companies to meet clients’ building maintenance needs. The result, City Wide officials say, will be a stimulus for small service companies within 25 building service industries, ranging from pest control and painting to parking lot sweeping and window washing. A classic middle man, the company saves clients time and vendors the expense of advertising and sales. “A day care center looking for janitorial services only knows about the top 20 companies,” said Jeff Oddo, City Wide CEO. “They’ve never heard of the smaller

ones. They’ll get bids from the three biggest and when they contract, it will be with one of those vendors.” Open a telephone book — if you still have one — and you’ll see hundreds of companies offering lawn maintenance, carpet cleaning and lighting services, Oddo said. The top 20 percent of those companies will have professional sales and accounting services and the bottom 20 percent will be students, retirees or poor quality, he said. Targeting the middle 60 percent of companies, Oddo said City Wide seeks out the best remaining vendors with which to partner — offering free advertising, accounting and customer support — all for the same fee vendors normally receive. Oddo said the company can’t promise clients the lowest price or best quality. Instead, it promises to offer a one-stop shop for all building maintenance services, remove the hassle of vendor management and quickly address any service issues. Customer retention stands at 90 percent and above, Oddo said, driving the company’s rapid growth. Within the last 10 years, City Wide has grown from ser-

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vicing 3 million square feet to 100 million square feet. New clients usually start with only one building service need but will, on average, add four or five more services, he said. City Wide’s clients aren’t typically housed in commercial office parks or high-rise buildings, but instead at schools, churches, daycares, auto dealerships and warehouses. “Ask business owners what’s the least enjoyable part of their jobs and they’ll say the vendor management piece,” Oddo said. “That’s where we come in, one piece

at a time. We start with the biggest problems and after they see how easy it is, they add on services.” The Bridgeport office will be City Wide’s 37th market expansion, Oddo said. Each office produces $2 million to $5 million in revenue annually. But with Connecticut’s higher cost of living, Oddo said he expects the Bridgeport office to be on the higher end of the spectrum. “Citywide is an organization built upon a strong belief in serving others,” Oddo said. “We care about people, both the clients and our contractors.”

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of February 24, 2014

M&A fervor cools

coMPanies Prefer to triM than to seLL aLL BY BILL FALLON Bfallon@westfairinc.com

ith what it sees as “a sense of stability returning to the economy and to corporate boardrooms,” the “RBS Citizens Middle Market M&A Outlook 2014” released recently showed middle-market companies remain open to buying or selling, but are prioritizing to reinvest in existing operations. “Our latest survey indicates that the appetite for acquisitions and sales remains strong, but businesses are taking a more strategic, less urgent approach, which reflects a strengthening economy,” said Bob Rubino, executive vice president and head of corporate banking and capital markets for RBS Citizens. “As more middle market companies see top-line growth, owners are looking for strategic sales or acquisitions that can augment their reinvestment strate�y and help keep their momentum going.” Key findings from this year’s survey include: • Sellers are more interested in selling part of their business than the whole.

• Interest in raising capital remains steady, but companies are less likely to take on debt and are more likely to accumulate earnings, sell a business unit or divest assets to make investments. • Executives believe both this year and next will be a “buyer’s market.” • Nine of 10 survey respondents intend to engage a “friend in the deal” — an outside partner — to provide guidance throughout the M&A process; half of all buyers and 40 percent of sellers are considering partnering with a commercial bank. For the purposes of this survey, middle market businesses featured annual revenues of $5 million to $2 billion. This is the third merger-and-acquisition’s outlook RBS has conducted; 460 businesses were surveyed. The company called it “an in-depth look into the behaviors, attitudes and perceptions of executives about their corporate development strategies for the year ahead.” Based on this year’s results, the proportion of current and potential sellers in the market remains unchanged since 2012, but their motivations and intentions have shifted.

• Although just 6 percent of middlemarket executives are currently involved in a sale, more than one-third indicate they would be open to a deal if approached by a buyer with a strategic fit. • While sellers were willing to “sell it all” a year ago, a partial sale — selling an operating asset or division — has become more appealing than selling off the entire organization. • Being undervalued and underpaid by acquiring firms remains sellers’ primary concern; partial sellers are increasingly concerned about meeting postacquisition revenue targets. Fewer acquisitions were in process at the end of 2013 than in 2012, but deals this year are expected to be larger and more strategic. Signposts include: • Less urgency in the market has translated into fewer current deals in process in early 2014 and more potential buyers are on the sidelines: open to, but not actively seeking, buying opportunities. • Buyers are less reliant on M&A as a means of growing; their goals are now more likely to be expanding geographic reach, increasing production and prod-

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of February 24, 2014

THE LIST

Energy Services

Listed alphabetically

FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND REGION Next list: JULY 22 VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES

ENERGY COMPANIES

Listed alphabetically. Name Address Telephone (203) unless otherwise noted Website

Chickos Energy Services 69 Dart Hill Road, Milford 06461 882-0177 •‎chickosenergy.com

President/top local executive Year founded

Mark Chickos Owner 1956

Comfort King Energy

Michael Kerslake President 2005

CT Electrical Services

Bruce Angeloszek Owner 1994

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

16 Pamanata Meadows, Beacon Falls ‎06404 723-9052 •‎ctelectrical.com

Elektron Solar 49 Richmondville Ave., Suite 107, Westport 06880 557-3127 • elektronsolar.com

EMCOR Energy Services 301 Merritt Seven, Fifth floor, Norwalk 06851 849-7800 •‎emcorgroup.com

Environmental Energy Services

5 Turnberry Lane, Sandy Hook ‎06482 270-0337‎•‎eescorp.com

Gault Energy 11 Ferry Lane West, Westport 06880 227-5181 • gaultwenergy.com

GE Energy Financial Services Inc.

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

Kinsley Energy Group 14 Conneticut South Drive, East Granby 06026 (860) 844-2221 • kinsley-group.com

Tony Eason NA

Description/services

21 Northfield St., Greenwich 06830 629-3835 • northfieldfuel.com

Installation of oil tanks, boilers, warm air furnances and central air systems, complete sheet metal fabrication shop

Heating, cooling, propane and fuel oil delivery

Solar energy systems and electrical services

Intelligent energy solutions

Anthony J. Guzzo President and CEO 1994

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

Richard A. Nowak President 1992

Innovative chemistry for energy efficiency

Samuel Gault President 1863

Alex Urquhart President and CEO 1980

David Kinsley President 1964

Northfield Fuel

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 throught Fairfeild County

Conventional power, renewable energy, oil and gas reserves, oil and gas infrastructure Energy solutions provider for customers throughout the Northeast, distributer of Kohlet power systems, provider of prime movers for co-generations, biomass and landfill applications

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John O'Leary President 1985

Supplier of home heating oil, propane gas, electricity, heating and air conditioning installation and services, generators and diesel fuel

NRG Energy

David Crane President and CEO 1989

Energy services, including solar and thermal solutions

Prime Energy Corp.

Charles E. Drimal Jr. CEO NA

Independent oil and gas company engaged in acquiring, developing and producing oil and natural gas

700 Naugatuck Ave., Milford ‎06461 874-2512 • nrgenergy.com

1 Landmark Square, Suite 1100, Stamford ‎06901 358-5700 • primeenergy.com

PurePoint Energy L.L.C .

28 Knight St., Norwalk ‎06851 642-4105 • ‎purepointenergy.com

Sunshine Environmental Services Inc. 130 Railroad Hill St., Waterbury 06708 753-5353

Superior Plus Energy Services

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

Viridian Energy 1055 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901 (866) 663-2508 • viridian.com

Wesson Energy Inc.

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

Wilcox Energy

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

Tom Wemyss and David Neaderland Co-founders 2007

Thomas Tatoian President 1988

Keith Wrisley President NA

Solar energy provider

Fuel provider

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

Michael J. Fallquist Founder and CEO 2009

Green energy provider

Robert W. Wesson Owner 1996

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

David Foster President 1955

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

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Note: This list is a sampling of energy companies. To be included on future lists email jhottenroth@westfairinc.com

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Sweat the details when setting goals i’m struggling with prioritizing the short term (1-3 years) and the long term (4-5 years or more). seems like one gets our attention, gets on track and we forget to look at the other one. My fear is that people will get discouraged if they think nothing is getting done. and i’m concerned about what we’re trying to accomplish, is that realistic. sometimes it feels like we’re all over the place. THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Make a list of goals to help you stay on point while looking toward the business’ future. Work the plan. Draw on past successes when things get tough. Build a culture of plan, execute, follow through and deliver. Be a role model for the people around you. Bring employees and managers together. Get everyone on the same page by involving them in a companywide planning process. Teach everyone about the value of building and working a plan. Set both short- and long-term goals. Check that short term leads to long term. Turn goals into actions by planning out details. Ask people to build individual and department plans consistent with the company’s overall goals. Relate goals to personal needs and objectives. For example if the goal is to build sales, ask individuals to brainstorm how increased sales will make their lives better. What is it that they want if the company’s revenue and profits go up? Differences of opinion will inevitably arise about which goals to pursue and how to achieve those goals. Embrace differences rather than avoiding them. Include voices in the company that normally aren’t heard. The quiet ones may have key points to make that can help to insure a plan’s success. Build ways to measure how things are going. Use the results of actions taken, positive or negative, to boost motivation. Avoid getting mired in a moment of failure by focusing on where to go next while simultaneously dealing with immediate roadblocks. Willingly face challenges. For example, more sales might mean more work developing and delivering products or services. Stress points might blow up. Ask people to brainstorm what could go

wrong. Face obstacles by planning out how to avoid or deal with them. That kind of exercise will help everyone be more prepared and confident when problems inevitably do crop up. When things do go wrong, put ener�y towards �iguring out solutions. Avoid tearing the company apart trying to figure out who did what wrong. Of course it’s important to break down problems in order to understand them and not repeat mistakes. But when the focus is on moving forward to a better place, it’s more likely that the team will use breakdowns as opportunities to learn and grow. Teach your people about the value of working together, that there is strength in numbers. When one person gets tired or frustrated, another can pick up the slack. A team can accomplish geo-

metrically more than any one person. Use that team concept to keep up momentum. Show employees that you are concerned about their welfare. Express caring by focusing on individual development and security. Use the company as a vehicle to help people achieve their individual dreams. Remember that people are always watching what you do as much as, or more than, what you say. If you want people to be enthusiastically engaged, you’ll have to wear that enthusiasm like a mantle as you face the difficult times in the business. That said, it is also important that you let people see the vulnerabilities – your concerns that the plan may not work – so that they can assist with building the solutions. Inspire others by acknowledging the truth of where things stand and then

focusing everyone’s ener�y on going forward to achieve the possibilities of where you, and they, want to be. Looking for a good book? “Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization” by Diana Whitney, Amanda Trosten-Bloom and Kae Rader. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., a business-consulting firm that specializes in helping small to mid-sized, privately held businesses achieve doubled revenues and tripled profits in repetitive growth cycles. Interested in learning how Strategy Leaders can help your business? Call now for a free consultation and diagnostic process: (877) 2383535. Do you have a question for Andi? Email her at AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com or visit www. AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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fraudster to face significant punishment from the SEC. Recent comments made by Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Jo White make it clear that the SEC’s enforcement mission also includes searching out “red flags” in the financial industry and punishing minor violators before they become the subject of a Hollywood movie. White said, “Investors in our markets want to know that there is a strong cop on the beat… (they) do not want someone who ignores minor violations, and waits for the big one that brings media attention.” Financial services firms also should keep in mind that the SEC intends to impose harsher penalties going forward while also focusing more on individual conduct than it has in the past (versus primarily targeting firms). Said White, “Individuals tempted to commit wrongdoing must understand that they risk it all if they do not play by the rules. When people fear for their own reputations, careers or pocketbooks, they tend to stay in line.” Enforcement actions brought by the SEC in late 2013 support its initiative to halt minor violators and punish individual conduct. A few examples: • The SEC sanctioned two New Orleans investment advisers and an Ohio investment adviser in separate actions for repeatedly ignoring problems with their compliance programs. The actions arose from the SEC’s initiative targeting firms previously warned about compliance deficiencies that then failed to correct them. Sanctions imposed included firm and individual fines ranging from $175,000 to $225,000 as well as censures and a requirement the firms hire compliance consultants and other personnel to complete compliance training. • The SEC charged three unaffiliated investment advisers for violating the custody rule under the Investment Advisers Act. Violations included failure to maintain client assets with a qualified custodian and failure to engage an independent public accountant to conduct surprise exams. Penalties imposed included disgorgement, prejudgment interest, firm and individual fines of $60,000 to $250,000 and industry suspensions. • The SEC charged managing partners of a North Carolina investment adviser for allowing a third party to

influence its portfolio selection process despite telling investors the firm was solely responsible for making those choices. The partners agreed to dissolve their business, pay more than$472,000 and consented to industry suspensions. • The SEC sanctioned a Texas-based investment adviser who charged performance fees to private fund investors that were not “qualified clients” (a standard that must be met for an adviser to receive performance fee compensation). Although the adviser asked the investors to complete a questionnaire to verify their qualified client status, the SEC found that most of the investors did not complete the questionnaire. The SEC censured the adviser and charged the adviser with a $35,000 penalty (a reduced fine that reflects the adviser’s cooperation and prompt refunding of all performance compensation). In light of the SEC’s renewed focus on being a “beat cop,” operating a financial services firm requires more vigilance than ever about compliance. This includes: • Adopting, maintaining, enforcing and periodically testing and updating compliance policies and procedures that are specifically tailored to the operations of the firm. • Documenting compliance reviews and keeping track of how the firm resolves compliance deficiencies. • Regularly reviewing disclosures made to clients and others to identify and eliminate inaccuracies or misstatements. • Routinely educating personnel on ethical and compliance matters; immediately addressing lapses. • Keeping clear, concise and accurate records of all documentation and communications pertaining to the firm’s advisory business. Maintaining a rigorous compliance program can go a long way to demonstrating to regulators like the SEC that you are not the next wolf of Wall Street. You certainly don’t want the SEC to blow your whole house down. Katherine W. Grijns, an attorney with the Westport-based law firm Levett Rockwood P.C., practices corporate law, with special attention to investment adviser registration and compliance, hedge funds, private equity funds and other private investment funds and securities. She can be reached at kgrijns@ levettrockwood.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers The Amber Room, Colonnade 1 Stacey Road, Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 748-3800 • Fax: (203) 748-1472 Email: todd@theamberroom.net Website: theamberroom.net Electronic reservations: No Group rates: No Business center: No Restaurants: None Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: 10 to 1,100 Meeting room services and amenities: Grand ballroom with 10,000 square feet of space, breakout rooms, 26 acres for outdoor receptions and team building, audiovisual equipment, wireless Internet access, allinclusive day-meeting package, transportation, award-winning chefs Nearby places of interest: City Center Danbury, Ives Concert Park, Ridgefield Playhouse, Tarrywile Mansion, Railroad Museum, Military Museum, Danbury Fair Mall, Candlewood Lake, WCSU, Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 1979 SEE OUR AD ON PAGE S7

Antun’s of Westchester Catering & Events 96-43 Springfield Boulevard Queens Village, NY 11429 Phone: (914) 468-6400 • Fax: (914) 217-9026 Email: info@antunsofwestchester.com Website: antunsofwestchester.com Electronic reservations: No Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Dataports: No Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: 25 to 350 Meeting room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals, three distinct ballrooms set-up several ways to meet needs and requirements for morning, afternoon and evening meetings, with or without food service, on-site free parking, private patios attached to two rooms, menus and breaks customized for all budgets,

special menu selections if requested Nearby places of interest: Minutes from the Tappan Zee and George Washington bridges and convenient to the entire tri-state area, close to major shopping malls, movie theaters, historical sites and amusement parks Year founded: 1985

accommodations: Four junior suites, $345 to $435 • Suites: Seven, $455 to $840 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: Five to 150 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, complimentary Internet in guest rooms and suites, outdoor seasonal pool, lawn space for outdoor activities (team-building exercises), health club, tennis court, award-winning cuisine, Equus restaurant Nearby places of interest: Historic Hudson Valley, winery, antiquing, boutique shopping, outdoor activities, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Year founded: 1997

Bridgeport Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center

1070 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone: (203) 334-1234 • Fax: (203) 367-1985 Email: vmendez@hibridgeport.com Website: hibridgeport.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations 150 rooms, $159 and up • Upgraded accommodations: 48 rooms, $179 and up • Suites: Nine, $259 and up Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 11 Seating capacity: Five to 500 (theater style) Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, complimentary breakfast, lunch, dinner or coffee breaks served in conference room, audiovisual equipment available, task lighting or ambient lighting, Wi-Fi, white boards, easels, flip-chart pads and markers Nearby places of interest: Located near beautiful parks and miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound, playhouses for live theater, galleries, Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Barnum Museum, Beardsley Zoo, Bluefish Baseball Stadium/Arena at Harbor Yard, cabarets, Captain’s Cove, Discovery Museum Year founded: 1990

The Catlin Gardens Inn 2865 Route 6, Slate Hill, NY 10973 Phone: (845) 355-3555 • Fax: (845) 355-4221 Email: sales@catlingardens.com Website: catlingardens.com Electronic reservations accepted: No Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Three Meeting-room services/amenities: Three breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, on-site catering services, dedicated meeting-room tables, flexible seating arrangements, audiovisual and business support services, state-of-the-art technological equipment, zoned climate control, individual lighting, wireless Internet Nearby places of interest: U.S. Academy at West Point, High Point State Park, Catskill Mountains, Stewart International Airport Year founded: 1860; inn opened spring 2010

Castle on the Hudson

Centennial Golf Club

400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 631-1980 • Fax: (914) 631-4612 Email: sales@castleonthehudson.com Website: castleonthehudson.com

185 John Simpson Road, Carmel NY 10512 Phone: (845) 225-5700 • Fax (845) 228-4395 Email: info@centennialgolf.com Website: centennialgolf.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 20 deluxe rooms, $295 to $380 • Upgraded

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes

Restaurants: one Meeting room services and amenities: One catering facility with seating capacity of more than 100, golf outings from 20 to 216 players, banquet facilities Nearby places of interest: Located on the border of Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties, one hour north of Manhattan Year founded: 1998

Comfort Inn & Suites 20 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY 10532 Phone: (914) 592-8600 • Fax: (914) 592-7457 Email: ny618@choicehotels.com Website: choicehotels.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 72 rooms, $160 and up • Suites: 14, $250 and up Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Two • Seating capacity: 20 to 60 Meeting-room services/amenities: Fitness center, indoor pool, in-room safes, hardwired and wireless Internet, free local calls, free continental breakfast Nearby places of interest: Historic Hudson Valley, Pace University, Westchester Skating Academy, Westchester Broadway Theatre, New York Sports Club Year founded: 2000

Comfort Inn & Suites Goshen 20 Hatfield Lane, Goshen NY 10924 Phone: (845) 291-1282 • Fax: (845) 291-1283 Email: gm@cigoshen.com Website: comfortinngoshen.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 95 rooms, $109 and up • Suites: 40, $129 and up Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: One • Seating capacity: 10 to 75 Meeting room services and amenities: Special meals available

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elcome to The J House Greenwich and eleven14 Kitchen, a multifaceted contemporary hotel and dining destination, which combine stylish décor and high-tech amenities with warmth and hospitality. The bi-level, 85-room hotel combines high-tech with modern, plush comforts and amenities. Somewhat masculine, yet delicately sophisticated in décor, the rooms are equipped with Apple iPad controls, state-of-the-art LED televisions double as mirrored wall units and the latest in-room technology for business accessibility. The hotel also features meeting and event rooms and a state-of-the-art workout facility. An illuminated wall lined with pickled vegetables, infused vinegars and oils and an array of vibrant ingredients, greets guests as they make their way past the glassed-in pantry display kitchen into the bar and dining areas. The backdrop to the bar is a stunning brickfaced wood-burning open hearth, clad in custom copper panels. The expansive dining room consists of a diverse mix of furnishings with warm leather and cappuccino colors

SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED SETTING in our banquet suites, the wine room, the boardroom and the beautiful outdoor garden. Spearheading the eleven14 Kitchen restaurant and catered events is Executive Chef François Kwaku-Dongo, most well

throughout that are relaxed and comfortable, while exuding a lively spirit. Hanging light fi xtures offer a twinkling of light. Unlike anything that exists in the region, the design brings the inside outside. The open-air dining

Private events can be accommodated in our banquet suites, the wine room, the boardroom and the beautiful outdoor garden. known for his years at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in West Hollywood and Chicago. eleven14 Kitchen pays homage to the chef’s upbringing on his grandmother’s cocoa farm in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, where he grew up living off the bounty of the land. The menu is seasonal American, and as such, incorporates the chef’s many global influences, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible and a

and bar areas are protected from the weather by a clever system of trellises and heating units that allow the outdoor spaces to be used for much of the year. The property is adorned with lush gardens, a resort-style pool, an outdoor fireplace and cascading water feature, that all combined, provides the space with a unique energy –– day and night. Private events can be accommodated

nod to sustainable practices. Pure theatre is combined with wood-fired cooking in full view, where seasonal flatbreads, roasted vegetables, market fresh fish and free-range poultry and grass-fed beef preparations take on the wonderful smokiness of the woodfired open hearth. An artisan in his own right, Chef KwakuDongo introduces The Chocolate Lab, a unique sweet shop and café located just inside the hotel lobby. Chef’s pure, rich cocoa creations feature handmade truffles and fi lled chocolates, all handsomely packaged, as well as pastries, gelato, espresso and coffee drinks, and sandwiches and quick-fi x snacks for hotel guests on the go, as well as locals looking for a fun meeting place. The bar and lounge, both inside and outside, one of the largest gathering spaces in Fairfield County, is another sleek and sophisticated element in this grand setting. Top-shelf spirits, chef centric and classic cocktails, craft beers and an impressive wine program make this a prime social destination.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Castle Family Fun Center, The ROCK Sports Park Year founded: 2005

Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown 275 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 358-8822 • Fax: (203) 358-8811 Email: sean.meade@marriott.com Website: marriott.com/stfcy Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 94 rooms, $209 • Upgraded accommodations: 11 rooms, $219 • Suites: 10, $239 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Two Seating capacity: Two to 30 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation (cost if applicable), complimentary wired and wireless Internet, complimentary shuttle service Nearby places of interest: University of Connecticut Stamford campus, Landmark Square Year founded: 2005

Crowne Plaza Danbury Address: 18 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (203) 794-0600 • Fax: (203) 794-0600 Email: ccalo@crownplazadanbury.com Website: cpdanbury.com

Total square footage of meeting areas: 26,000 Number of restaurants: Two Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, high-speed Internet access, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Danbury Fair Mall, Connecticut Wine Trail, golf, Grand Prix Racing, museums Year founded: 1978

Website: kittlehouse.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 13 rooms, $147 single occupancy (plus tax) Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Five • Seating capacity: Two to 200 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals available, complimentary high-speed Internet access, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, Katonah Museum of Art, Jacob Burns Film Center, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1981

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Crowne Plaza White Plains 66 Hale Ave., White Plains 10601 Phone: (914) 821-1335 Email: tonya.inman@ihgcom Website: cpwestchester.com

Delamar Greenwich Harbor 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 661-9800 • Fax: (203) 661-2513 Email: info@thedelamar.com Website: thedelamar.com

Dave & Buster’s Restaurant 4661 Palisades Center Drive West Nyack, NY 10994 Phone: (845) 353-1555 Website: daveandbusters.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Number of guest rooms: 402 • Number of suites: 7 Meeting rooms: 17 Total square footage of meeting areas: 17,000 Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Meeting room services/amenities: Airport shuttle, indoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access, banquet facilities, fitness center, enclosed parking facility, executive level with lounge, sleep advantages program, IHG rewards Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sunnyside, Washington Irving’s House, Historic Hudson Valley Sites, New York City, Rye Playland Amusement Park, The Westchester (shopping mall), The Capitol Theatre, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, West Point Military Academy, Yankee Stadium Year founded: 1985

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Meeting-room services/amenities: Highvolume restaurant and entertainment complex offering corporate and group events, team building and family outings; interactive entertainment attractions include pocket billiards, shuffleboard, state-of the-art simulators, virtual reality and traditional carnival-style amusements and games of skill Nearby places of interest: Palisades Center (shopping mall) Year founded: 1982

Days Inn Newburgh 915 Union Ave., New Windsor, NY 12553 Phone: (845) 564-7550 • Fax: (845) 564-7560 Website: newburghdaysinn.com Email: cherrera@newburghdaysinn.com

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Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Number of guest rooms: 243 • Number of suites: 3 Number of meeting rooms: 10

Meeting rooms: One Seating capacity: 20 Meeting-room services and amenities: meeting room, boardroom, transportation Nearby places of interest: Stewart International Airport, free shuttle service, West Point Military Academy, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, MSMC, Orange County Choppers, Paul Jr. Designs, Newburgh Water Front, River Rose tours, Storm King Art Center, Brotherhood Winery, PepsiCo, Pilot Travel Center, Cessna Citation and Lockheed, Manheim New York Year founded: 1998

Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: town view, $409, Harbor View $499 • Suites: $850 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: Two to 200 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, plasma-screen TV, audiovisual, flexibility, water-front location Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Tod’s Point Beach, Greenwich Avenue shops Year founded: 2002

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 97 rooms, $79 to $121 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: No Business center: Yes

11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Phone: (914) 666-8044 • Fax: (914) 666-2684 Email: info@kittlehouse.com

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Red Oak, the premier limousine service in Westchester RELIEVING STRESS FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS

hat started as a small, family-owned limousine company 77 years ago has matched this area’s tremendous growth and is now acknowledged as “THE company to call” for business trips. Ed Stoppelmann, president and grandson of the founder, says “Our goal has been to provide service that helps relieve the stress of travel for business groups.” Red Oak

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vehicles ready to whisk everyone back to the airport. Unlike other companies that hire parttime drivers, who are really looking for other careers, Red Oak hires professional drivers only. All their chauffeurs have commercial drivers licenses and have been trained

large business groups. These vehicles have the most modern amenities and are meticulously maintained. They carry the CEOs of major corporations. Roomy buses carry large groups to different venues and very comfortable vehicles carry conventioneers for nights on the town. Red Oak does things a little differently for large groups.

Creating a successful event demands the very best.

Unlike other companies that hire part-time drivers, who are really looking for other careers, Red Oak hires professional drivers only. All their chauffeurs have commercial drivers licenses and have been trained in defensive driving. recognizes that the last thing an event planner or corporate travel manager needs is to worry about the transportation arrangements for their group. The list of companies that automatically call Red Oak for services is long and prestigious because of Red Oak’s superior knowledge of Westchester and the area, total reliability and professionalism. Red Oak has assembled the most diverse and comfortable fleet of luxury vehicles in the county, capable of accommodating small to

in defensive driving. They’ve undergone background checks and drug tests. Red Oak drivers care exceptionally about the service they deliver. From comfortable vehicles to professional drivers, to everyone at the home office, Red Oak works to help relieve every client’s stress.

For groups arriving from out of town, clients send Red Oak a manifest listing the names of people who are attending as well as fl ight information for each passenger. Red Oak uses the manifest to prepare the most efficient and economical transportation plan for each group. So there are no surprises. Red Oak’s Official Greeter meets large groups at the airport and other venues to make sure everything runs smoothly. At the end of the conference, often a nerve-fraying time, Red Oak has appropriate

Including how everyone gets there. You’ve chosen the best of everything, from speakers to venue. Make certain your transportation service reflects that standard. Red Oak Transportation has become Westchester’s premier business transport company by offering a range of vehicles and a standard of service beyond what others offer. All our drivers are on-staff uniformed professionals.We offer plush corporate sedans, fully appointed and roomy coach buses, airport shuttles and everything in between. Your attendees arrive safely, relaxed and on-time.

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Red Oak Transportation. An expression of your organization’s style.

Red Oak’s premium sedan, the Lexus LS460L.

Call The Professionals: 914.694.2222 or 800.477.LIMO (5466) or www.redoaktrans.com Celebrating 77 years of going the extra mile.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Dolce Norwalk 32 Weed Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850 Phone: (203) 852-7300 • Fax: (203) 852-7319 Email: info_norwalk@dolce.com Website: dolcenorwalk.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 120 rooms • Suites: One Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 31 Seating capacity: Two to 150 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, amphitheater, on-site audiovisual team, complimentary WiFi, Cyber Cafe, break-out service, ergonomic chairs, hardtop work tables, white boards, meeting planner

Nearby places of interest: Historic South Norwalk, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Stamford, Westchester Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Calf Pasture Beach, Westport Country Playhouse, shopping, restaurants Year founded: 2003

Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 43 Seating capacity: Six to 400 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, built-in rear-screen and LCD, touch-screen podiums, wireless Internet access, morning and afternoon refreshments Nearby places of interest: Piermont, Nyack, historic Hudson Valley Year founded: 1989

Dolce Palisades Hotel & Conference Center 334 Route 9W, Palisades, NY 10964 Phone: (845) 732-6000 • Fax: (845) 732-6000 Email: weldon@us.ibm.com Website: dolce-ibm-palisades.com

Doral Arrowwood

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: $400 (complete meeting package) Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Three Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 33 Total square footage of meeting areas: 33,000 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, 24-hour room service, special meals available, golf course, tennis, indoor/ outdoor pool Year founded: 1983

975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 939-5500 • Fax: (914) 323-5500 Email: jmeehan@doralarrowwood.com Website: doralarrowwood.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 206 rooms, $169 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two

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Hotels & Conference Centers Doubletree by Hilton Norwalk

Capital Corp. Year founded: 2000

789 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk CT 068521 Phone: (213) 853-3477 • Fax: 203-523-2292 Email: Jiuge@doubletreenorwalk.com Website: norwalk.doubletree.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Tarrytown

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: 185 rooms, $99 • Upgraded accommodations: 80 rooms, $179 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Seven Seating capacity: Two to 200 Meeting room services and amenities: Natural light, boardroom, Wi-Fi, banquet facilities, transportation Nearby places of interest: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Merritt 7 Corp., General Electric

accommodations: 36 rooms, $159 to $259 • Suites: Five, $249 to $700 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 19 Seating capacity: 10 to 800 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, day meeting packages available Nearby places of interest: Lyndhurst National Historic Site, Kykuit (Rockefeller estate), Hudson River, Palisades Mall (shopping center) Year founded: 2007

455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 631-5700 • Fax: (914) 631-4125 Website: tarrytown.doubletree.com

Edith Macy Conference Center 550 Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 Phone: (914) 945-8000 Email: macysales@benchmarkmanagement. com Website: edithmacy.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Number of guest rooms: 52

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 247 rooms, $109 to $249 • Upgraded

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he Amber Room Colonnade is an awardwinning premier catering venue located in the rolling hills of Western Connecticut. As a Danbury landmark, The Amber Room Colonnade’s modern architecture, exquisite interior design, twenty-six meticulouslylandscaped acres, impeccable service and outstanding cuisine have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1979. Today, The Amber Room Colonnade continues its long-standing heritage of hosting corporate and social events of all types, from weddings to bar/bat mitzvahs, meetings to trade shows, holiday parties to summer picnics, and beyond. Enjoy strolling our scenic gardens, courtyards and lawn, start treasured traditions, savor our award-winning cuisine, and experience all that The Amber Room Colonnade has to share. We offer exclusive services and amenities such as themed menus, attentive world class service, a 10,000 square foot grand ballroom, wireless internet access, extensive audio-visual and all-inclusive packages to ease the planning process.

Contact The Amber Room Colonnade for a personal meeting with the General Manager, Douglas Polistena and Catering Sales Manager, Rayhana Moghal. Douglas has been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, has personally overseen 2,000 events and is a man of precision. Rayhana has been in the sales industry for over 18 years and has an eye for detail to execute and bring any vision to life. We invite you to join in our passion for creating magnificent events to remember. We invite you to share in our passion for delivering exceptional meetings and events and memories to last a lifetime.

Stacey Road * Danbury, CT 06811 * 203-748-3800 www.theamberroom.net

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Hotels & Conference Centers Restaurants: One Meeting rooms: 10 Total square footage of meeting areas: 14,000 Meeting room services/amenities: Meeting spaces, including a 200-seat amphitheater, 11 breakout areas (many with fireplaces), complimentary wireless Internet, Hearthstone Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, outdoor patio, common area with fireplace for coffee breaks and receptions, lakeside dining packages, on-site conference planning, audiovisual technician, business services, complimentary parking, valet dry cleaning Nearby places of interest: Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens, Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson River Museum shopping at the Westchester Mall Palisades Center, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, villages of Pleasantville and Chappaqua Year founded: 1982

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 48 rooms, $109 • Upgraded accommodations: 139 rooms, $129 • Suites: Six, $295 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Dataports: No, Wi-Fi Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 15 Seating capacity: 10 to 500 Meeting-room services and amenities: Audiovisual equipment and support, video conferencing, team building Nearby places of interest: Antique Trail, Danbury Fair Mall, Litchfield Hills Wine Trail, golf Year founded: 1974

Emerson Resort & Spa

2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY 10524 Phone: (845) 424-4747 • Fax: (845) 424-3685 Email: info@thegarrison.com Website: thegarrison.com

5340 Route 28, Mount Tremper, NY 12457 Phone: (845) 688-2828 • Fax: (845) 688-2655 Email: info@emersonresort.com Website: emersonresort.com Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: Nine rooms • Upgraded accommodations: 12 • Suites: 32 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Seven Seating capacity: Eight to 100 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, complimentary Wi-Fi access, concierge, private dining, private airport shuttle service, team-building activities Nearby places of interest: Catskill Mountains, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, FDR Presidential Library and Museum Year founded: 1996/2007

Ethan Allen Hotel 21 Lake Avenue Extension Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (800) 742-1776 • Fax: (203) 748-0036 Email: sscott@ethanallenhotel.com Website: ethanallenhotel.com

Meeting rooms: Eight • Seating capacity: One to 1,200 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, built-in audiovisual, Wi-Fi, DVD, 60-inch plasma TVs, LCD projectors, two 40-mph indoor kart tracks, team-building center, VIP club room with shower facility Nearby places of interest: Westchester County Airport, Metro-North Train Station, golf, shopping, sailing, restaurants Year founded: 2007

Harvest Inn Motel 95 Boniface Drive, Pine Bush, NY 12566 Phone: (845) 744-5700 • Fax: (845) 744-6147 Email: harinn@juno.com Website: harvestinnmotel.com

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The Garrison

Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 38 rooms, $80 (plus tax) • Suites: One, $110 (plus tax) Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Dataports: No Meeting rooms: None Business center: Yes Nearby places of interest: Watchtower facility, horseback riding, hiking Year founded: 1992

Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $250 Group rates: No Restaurants: Two Dataports: Yes Business center: No Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: 30 to 230 Meeting-room services and amenities: Banquet facilities, on-site golf course, yoga center, day spa Nearby places of interest: DIA: Beacon, Boscobel National Historic Site, Garrison Golf Club Year founded: 1999

Heritage Hotel 522 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488 Phone: (800) 932-3466 • Fax: (203) 264-6910 Email: sales@heritagesouthbury.com Website: heritagesouthbury.com

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Meeting rooms: 25 • Seating capacity: One to 300 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, conference desk, complimentary wireless Internet, IACC approved conference center Nearby places of interest: Vineyards, antiques, ropes course Year founded: 1970

Hilton Pearl River 500 Veterans Memorial Drive Pearl River, NY 10965 Phone: (845) 735-9000 • Fax: (845) 735-9005 Email: robert.herrmann@hilton.com Website: hiltonpearlriver.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $189 to $249• Upgraded accommodations: $279 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 11, Seating capacity: 15 to 900 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, high-speed wireless Internet, indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, Jacuzzi Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Common Premiums Outlets, Palisades Center (shopping mall), 30 minutes to New York City Year founded: 1988

Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center 1 Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 967-2222 • Fax: (203) 351-1910 Email: hiltonstamfordsales@ pyramidhotelgroup.com Website: hiltonstamfordhotel.com

Grand Prix New York 333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 241-3131 • Fax: (914) 241-9191 Email: sales@gpny.com Website: gpny.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $139 • Upgraded accommodations: $259 • Suites: $399 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 352 rooms • Upgraded accommodations: 122 rooms • Suites: 10 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes

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Dine. Stay. Refresh. DISCOVER THE GARRISON.

estled in the Hudson Highlands, The Garrison is a destination close to New York City, but just far enough to give you the feeling that you’re in an incredible oasis. Offering a challenging and picturesque golf course, fine cuisine and a cozy inn, The Garrison is the perfect choice for your weekend getaway in the Hudson Valley. In addition, there are numerous private rooms with views of the Hudson River for corporate events and celebrations with your family and friends.

STAY THE NIGHT Just 10 minutes from the Metro-North train station, The Garrison has become a popular getaway for locals and Manhattanites, who enjoy casual elegance, fine dining and an area to explore the arts. Featuring four rooms in its cozy inn, The Garrison is located near many cultural sites, including Manitoga, Boscobel, West Point, Dia:Beacon, Storm King Art Center, the town of Cold Spring, and much

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more. Winter rates at the Inn start at $89 for weekdays and $125 for weekends.

The Garrison has various private rooms that can be reserved for corporate meetings, featuring casual elegance, breathtaking views of the Hudson River and exquisite food. With rooms to accommodate all different party sizes, The Garrison also provides audiovisual, a unique venue and experienced meeting

WINE AND DINE Valley Restaurant at The Garrison offers fine food and a wine cellar with more than 120 wines to choose from for any and all occasions. Valley is currently offering a myriad of specials events, weekend packages and fine dining at dinner and brunch for locals and tourists alike. Some of the events include prix fi x dinners, weekend packages at the Inn, The Tavern Dining Series at its sister property, Highlands Country Club, and PechaKucha Nights, which are informal gatherings where creative people in and about the region share their ideas, works, thoughts and holiday snaps in the PechaKucha 20x20 presentation (similar to a “show & tell” for all ages). Valley won the 2013 “Best of the Hudson Valley” award, sponsored by Hudson Valley magazine, in the category of “Best Restaurant With a View.”

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planners to help you make the most of your event. “The Garrison offers a spectacularly beautiful setting and a variety of private rooms to suit your gathering,” said Chip Allemann, The Garrison’s general manager. “We’re proud of our talented staff, picturesque views and fine cuisine.”

“Refresh” Button You can go away for the weekend, without going far. The Garrison offers the Hudson Highlands version of a getaway with all the essential elements — a special dining experience, a day of picturesque golf, and a memorable overnight stay. Enjoy nearby culture, the arts, West Point, and outdoor recreation while you’re here.

Dine. Stay. Refresh. Discover 845-424-3604 • thegarrison.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 30 Total square footage of meeting areas: 45,000 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, complimentary local shuttle, on-site catering and audiovisual, IACC certified conference center Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center (for shopping), Palace Theater, Rich Forum, Cove Island Park Year founded: 2008 (renovated)

Westchester Hilton 699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 939-6300 • Fax: (914) 939-4760 Email: ryehi-salesadmin@hilton.com Website: ryetown.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 447 rooms, $99 to $299 • Upgraded accommodations: $359 to $799 • Suites: $399 to $799 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 28 Seating capacity: One to 1,100 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool, bar, tennis Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park Year founded: 1973

Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center

rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, catering services available Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, IBM Research Park, Vassar College, Marist College, Vanderbilt mansion, Hyde Park, Newburgh waterfront, Culinary Institute of America Year founded: 1967

facilities, special meals available, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center with sauna Nearby places of interest: Golf, shopping, museums Year renovated: 2003

Holiday Inn – Mount Kisco 1 Holiday Inn Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 241-2600 • Fax: (914) 241-4742 Email: ddenises@mjhotels.com Website: hudsonvalleymanor.com

Holiday Inn Kingston 503 Washington Ave., Kingston NY 12401 Phone: (845) 338-04000 • Fax (845) 338-1908 Email: dharri@cooperhotels.com Website: holidayinnkingstonNY.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $179 to $229 with available upgraded accommodations Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One, plus nightclub Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: 1 to 300 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation Nearby places of interest: Sculpture collections at PepsiCo, IBM headquarters, Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1970

Electronic reservations accepted: No Restaurants: One Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 212 • Upgraded accommodations: 30 • Suites: 5 Group rates: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 34 Seating capacity: 100 to 400 Meeting room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, meeting packages available on website, special meals available, custom catering packages for all types of social events from weddings, showers, bar mitzvahs, anniversary parties and holiday gatherings Nearby places of interest: Horse Shows in the Sun, Belleayre, Hunter and Windham mountains, Hudson River cruises, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, wineries, hiking, biking, shopping and area festivals Year founded: 1968

Homewood Suites by Hilton 180 Breunig Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 Phone: (845) 567-2700 • Fax: (845) 567-2703 Email: patti.earl@hilton.com Website: homewoodsuites.com

Holiday Inn Middletown-Goshen

542 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: (845) 896-6281 • Fax: (845) 896-5410 Email: hifishkill.dos@gmail.com Website: holidayinn.com/fishkillny

68 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941 Phone: (845) 343-1474 • Fax: (845) 692-7155 Email: himidd@frontiernet.net Website: holidayinn.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 157 rooms, $109 • Suites: Two, $159 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 10, Seating capacity: Five to 700 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 100 rooms, $129 to $155 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: Up to 250 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: All suites Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Three Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, free wireless Internet Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Orange County Choppers Year founded: 2007

Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa 1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, NY 12428 Phone: (845) 210-1600 • Fax: (845) 210-1612 Email: info@honorshaven.com Website: honorshaven.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Deluxe: $95 to $160 • Executive: $108 to $175 • Suites: Executive, presidential and VIP, $122 to $190 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One (coffee shop) Business center: No Meeting rooms: 15 • Seating capacity: 50 to 900 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, shuttle bus transportation, standard audiovisual, Wi-Fi Nearby places of interest: Sam’s Point Preserve, Shawangunk Wine Trail, Monticello Gaming and Raceway, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Year founded: 1903 Year purchased: 2006

Hotel Sierra, Fishkill 100 Westage Business Center Drive, Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: (845) 897-5757 • Fax: (845) 897-4774 Email:judy.dalessandro@hotel-sierra.com Website: hotel-sierra.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 49 rooms, $119 • Suites: 86, $149 to $299 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Six Seating capacity: 8 to 140 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, meeting planner, audiovisual, catering Nearby places of interest: West Point Military Academy, Culinary Institute of America (CIA), FDR Library, Walkway Over the Hudson, Vanderbilt Mansion, historic Hudson Valley Year founded: 2006

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Crowne Plaza White Plains WHERE YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

t the Crowne Plaza in downtown White Plains your success, whether staying over for a short getaway, planning a business meeting or attending a lavish social event, is our only focus. The hotel has been a cornerstone in the market since 1985, however in 2013 a new look and feel was created to enhance the hotel’s outstanding service reputation. From the moment guests set foot in the hotel’s lobby and throughout their entire stay, they are greeted with personal contact, responsiveness to needs and a level of seamless service that will inspire success.

The new design, which was created with the modern business traveler in mind, combines contemporary and traditional elements.

The hotel’s $15-million renovation encompassed each of the 402 guest rooms, 17,000 square feet of function space and the hotel’s lobby, restaurant and bar lounge. The new design, which was created with the modern business traveler in mind, combines contemporary and traditional elements. Each guest receives a premium experience that helps high-achieving professionals stay at the top of their game. The hotel has combined seamless services and technology with an extreme level of comfort enabling guests to be productive and feel successful. The Crowne Plaza’s hallmarks continue to be centered around successful meetings and a great night’s sleep. The hotel’s meeting promise – Your Success Matters - includes a two-hour response guarantee to all meeting requests, a Crowne Meetings Director to work with the meeting planner from start to finish, and the Daily Meetings Debrief at the conclusion of each day of your meeting to help manage your budget. In addition to meetings success, the hotel offers the Sleep Advantage Program© that is designed to provide you with a better night’s sleep through premium

bedding, designated quiet zones, guaranteed wake up calls and the “Sleep Tight Amenity” gift to help you relax and rejuvenate. While meeting at the Crowne Plaza, guests will also enjoy the hotel’s contemporary restaurant - Whisk - and Mix Cocktail Bar & Kitchen. Whisk offers breakfast daily, which includes a bountiful buffet and ala carte

options. At In Mix Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, serving lunch and dinner, guests enjoy a variety of entrees and small-plate meals in addition to custom cocktails created by master mixologists. Every Saturday evening Mix Cocktail Bar & Kitchen offers a Prime Rib Special, and on the last Sunday of each month Whisk features Sunday Brunch.

The Crowne Plaza White Plains is proud to have been an integral part of the Westchester community and will continue to provide inspired meetings and successful events of all kinds. Please visit our website at www. cpwestchester.com for more information or contact the hotel’s sales and catering team at (914) 821-1345.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Hotel Zero Degrees 909 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 750-7800 • Fax: (203) 363-7920 Email: sales@hotelzerodegrees.com Website: hotelzerodegrees.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 12 rooms • Upgraded accommodations: 58 rooms • Suites: 2 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Up to three Seating capacity: 8 to 10 Meeting-room services and amenities: Projector, screen and audiovisual equipment, transportation Nearby places of interest: Stamford Center for the Arts, Mill River Park, Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, more

Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals available, LCD television, classroom type, theater style Nearby places of interest: Horse Show in the Sun, Hunter Mountain, Wyndham Mountain Year founded: 1980

than 70 restaurants, the Long Island South and beaches, New England hiking, Metro-North Train Station and access to all other Gold Coast towns Year founded: 2009

Howard Johnson Inn

Hyatt House, Shelton

2764 Route 32, Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: (845) 246-9511 • Fax: (845) 246-1753 Email: sam@hoteldetail.com Website: hojo.com/hotel/01656

830 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 225-0700 • Fax: (203) 225-6256 Website: hyatthouseshelton.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $79 to $130 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: One • Seating capacity: 25 to 100

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 33 rooms, call for rates • Upgraded accommodations: 14 one-bedroom suites, call for rates • suites: 80 studio suites, call for rates Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes

Meeting rooms: Two Seating capacity: 2 to 100 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, stylish and flexible event space, complimentary wireless Internet, audiovisual equipment, in-house meeting consultant, extensive variety of fresh menu options, daily and complete meeting packages available Nearby places of interest: PerkinElmer, BIC, Sikorsky, Prudential Financial Services, Hubbell Inc. and Pitney Bowes, west of New Haven and Yale University, north of Fairfield and Sacred Heart University. Year founded: 2010

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Hotels & Conference Centers Hyatt House White Plains

Hyatt Regency Greenwich

101 Corporate Park Drive White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 251-9700 • Fax: (914) 251-1699 Website: hyattsummerfieldsuites.com

1800 E. Putnam Ave. Old Greenwich, CT 06870 Phone: (203) 637-1234 • Fax: (203) 409-2940 Email: anne.farb@hyatt.com Website: greenwich.hyatt.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: One- and two-bedroom suites Group rates: Yes Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Three • Seating capacity: One to 70 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, catering, audiovisual equipment, personalized meeting planner Nearby places of interest: Downtown White Plains, Manhattan, Rye Playland Amusement Park, Bronx Zoo Year founded: 2000

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 373 • Suites: 12, $259 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two

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Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 30 • Seating capacity: Two to 1,000 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, full-meeting and conference center banquet space Nearby places of interest: Greenwich Avenue (shops and places of interest), Bruce Museum and Nature Center, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Greenwich beach, 40 minutes from Manhattan, walking and bike tours, sailing on Long Island Sound, local area golf courses, The Westchester (upscale shopping center in White Plains, NY), local restaurants Year founded: 1986

IBM Learning Center 20 Old Post Road, Armonk, NY 10504 Phone: (914) 499-2000 • Fax: (914) 499-2522 Email: ibmlearningcenter.com Website: weldon@us.ibm.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 182 single occupancy rooms, $129 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Dataports: Yes Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 31 Seating capacity: Four to 210 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, built-in rear screen and LCD, touch screen podium control, fitness center Nearby places of interest: Village of Armonk Year founded: 1982

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Hotels & Conference Centers Il Palio 5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 944-0770 • Fax: (203) 944-0855 Email: info@ilpalioct.com Website: ilpalioct.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Restaurants: One Private dining rooms: Three • Seating capacity: 10 to 70 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals available, Wi-Fi, projector, screen Year founded: 2001

Inn at Arbor Ridge 17 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: (845) 227-7700 • Fax: (845) 227-8812 Email: innatarborridge@gmail.com Website: InnAtArborRidge.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 57 rooms, $99.99 • Upgraded accommodations: • Suites: One bridal suite, $299.99; ﬁve junior, $129.99 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Dataports: No Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: One • Seating capacity: Two to 15 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals available, free Wi-Fi Year founded: 2008

Italian Center of Stamford Inc. 1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 322-6950 • Fax: (203) 322-1563 Email: catering@italiancenter.org Website: italiancenter.org

The Loading Dock

Electronic reservations accepted: No Business center: No Dataports: Wireless Internet Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: 25 to 600 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, full catering services, special meals available, 12,000 square feet of event space, four spacious function rooms, tented picnic grounds, four tennis courts, three volleyball courts, in-ground pool and cabana, softball field, basketball court, horseshoes, bocce courts Nearby places of interest: Located in North Stamford, close to Merritt Parkway Year founded: 1909

375 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 357-7400 • Fax: (914) 631-5399 Email: jayme@lodingdockevents.com Website: www.loadingdockevents.com Electronic reservations accepted: No Restaurants: Yes Business Center: No Meeting rooms: Four Total square footage of meeting areas: 12,000 Meeting-room services/amenities: Fully catered meeting and facility audiovisual coordination available Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Rye Playland Amusement Park, Bush-Holley Historic Society, Lakewook Mathew’s Mansion, IMAX, The Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 2008

Le Chateau Restaurant 1410 Route 35, South Salem, NY 10590 Phone: (914) 533-6631 • Fax: (914) 533-6763 Email: banquets@lechateauny.com Website: lechateauny.com

The Mansion at Colonial Terrace

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: 10 to 175 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, wireless Internet, audiovisual, outdoor garden, Hudson Valley views Nearby places of interest: Town of Ridgefield, Aldrich Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and Arts Year founded: 1973

119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Phone: (914) 737-0400 • Fax: (914) 737-0467 Email: terracesales@optonline.net Website: themansionatcolonialterrace.com Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 70 rooms offsite, approx. $120 • Upgraded accommodations: TBD • Suites: Three Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Eight Seating capacity: 10 to 700 Meeting room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, full-service conference and event center, copy service, wireless networking, audiovisual, notary public Nearby places of interest: Less than 35 minutes drive from Stewart International Airport and Westchester County Airport, in close proximity to major New York City and New Jersey airports, close to Metro-North Train Station, fishing, hiking, tennis, water sports, championship golf, spas, kayaking, biking, shopping and winery tours Year founded: 1945

LIFE The Place To Be 2 Lawrence St., Ardsley, NY 10502 Phone: (914) 591-4400 • Fax: (914) 591-4401 Email: steven@lifetheplacetobe.com Website: lifetheplacetobe.com Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: Four Seating capacity: 5 to 1,000 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual services, catering Nearby places of interest: Lyndhurst, historic Hudson River, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Year founded: 2009

Mapleton at Good Counsel - Catering & Conference Center 52 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603 Phone: (914) 798-1201• Fax: (914) 949-5169 Email: paulacaracappa@aol.com Website: divinecompassiononline.org/ mapleton.html

Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: Three rooms, varied rates for weekdays and weekends Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: 8 to 250 Meeting-room services and amenities: Wired and wireless Internet, video productions with sound, video conferencing, exclusive caterer (Caperberry Events), 15 acres of green space, veranda, banquet facilities, special meals available Nearby places of interest: Downtown White Plains, Pace Law School, City Center theaters, The Westchester (upscale shopping center), Galleria shopping mall, Westchester County Airport Year founded: 2010

Maron Hotel & Suites 42 Lake Avenue Extension Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 791-2200 • Fax: (203) 791-2201 Email: info@maronhotel.com or sales@maronhotel.com Website: maronhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 23 rooms, $99 to $119 • Suites 64, $129 to $249 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Five Seating capacity: 10 to 150 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special

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Hotels & Conference Centers meals available, transportation, banquet facilities on premise, catering, full-service restaurant and bar adjacent to meeting room, maximum occupancy 400, audiovisual equipment, wireless Internet, covered parking Nearby places of interest: Western Connecticut State University, Danbury Fair Mall, Ives Concert Park, multiple major corporations nearby Year founded: 1999

Mercury Hotel and Conference Center 2170 South Road, Route 9 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 462-4600 • Fax: (845) 462-3228 Email: janine@mercuryhospitality.com Website: choicehotels.com

Minnewaska Lodge

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 147 rooms, $79.99 to $189.99 • Upgraded accommodations: Six rooms, $99.99 to $189.99 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: 1 Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes (wired and wireless high-speed Internet) Meeting rooms: Nine • Seating capacity: 10 to 550 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, audiovisual, food and beverage service Nearby places of interest: IBM, Culinary Institute of America, FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

3116 U.S. Route 44/55, Gardiner, NY 12525 Phone: (845) 225-1110 • Fax: (845) 255-5069 Email: stay@minnewaskalodge.com Website: wminnewaskalodge.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: Forest -king rates, $149 to $245 and up • Upgraded accommodations: Cliff-king deck rates $169 to $265 and up • Suites: One, $249 to $365 and up Group rates: Yes Business center: No Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Two Seating capacity: 6 to 45 Meeting room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, coffee and tea bar, complementary snacks, audiovisual available Nearby places of interest: Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Preserve Year founded: 2001

• Newly Renovated Ballrooms and Conference Rooms Which Can Accommodate 10-500 People

ETHAN ALLEN HOTEL DANBURY’S LANDMARK BOUTIQUE HOTEL

estled in the gateway to New England in western Connecticut, stands Danbury’s Landmark Boutique Hotel. Since 1974, the Ethan Allen Hotel has honored guests with the unique blend of warm hospitality, elegance and the legendary style of Ethan Allen Home Interiors. The combination of 193 newly renovated spacious guestrooms, Ethan Allen supreme comfort bedding, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, new flatscreen TVs and Keurig coffee makers in each room help create a soothing ambiance and a relaxing escape. Our beautifully renovated ballroom is the perfect backdrop for weddings or any social gathering. For business meetings our Executive Boardroom fits the bill with

• State-Of-The-Art Multimed ia Capabilities teleconferencing capabilities and upgraded complimentary Wi-Fi. A culinary dining experience awaits you in our award-winning Fairfield’s Restaurant or for a more casual fare and weekend entertainment enjoys Fairfield’s Lounge. Our popular Sunday Brunch has been a long-time favorite in the local community. The hotel offers modern amenities and services of a full-service hotel, while delivering intimate luxury and comfort of a home-like atmosphere – a genuine departure from the ordinary. For more information, please call (800) 7421776 or visit our website www.ethanallenhotel. com. You can also read our five-star reviews on www.weddingwire.com.

• Upgraded High Speed WiFi Complimentary in all Guestrooms, Meeting and Public Space

Exit 4 off i-84 • Danbury, Ct 06811

203-744-1776

• 193 Newly Renovated Guestrooms Decorated In The Legendary Style Of Ethan Allen • 24-Hour Business Center With Fax, Copy, Printing and Internet Capabilities • Day Meeting Packages Or Custom Pricing • Dedicated, Professional Event Planner To Detail Event From Beginning To End

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Hotels & Conference Centers Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT 06382 Phone: (888) 226-7711• Fax: (860) 862-7174 Email: hotelsales@mohegansun.com Website: www.mohegansun.com/meetings Electronic reservations accepted: No Number of guest rooms: 1,175 • Suites: 185 Meeting rooms: 30 Total square footage of meeting areas: 100,000 Restaurants: 30 Business center: Yes Meeting room services/amenities: Over 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including the 38,000 square-foot Uncas Ballroom and convention center. Guests can count on Mohegan Sun’s CMP-certified staff members to arrange every detail from catering to business center needs. Nearby places of interest: Taughannick Falls, Wombi Rock, casinos, live entertainment, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars Year founded: 2002

Neuberger Museum of Art Pamela’s Traveling Feast 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 and Pamela’s Phone: (914) 251-6100 • Fax: (914) 251-6101 on the Hudson Website: neuberger.org 1 Park Place, Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: (845) 562-4505 • Fax (845) 562-8596 Email: Pamelas.travelingfeast@verizon.net

Electronic reservations accepted: No Restaurants: One Business center: No Meeting rooms: Two • Seating capacity: 80 to 200 Amenities: Art galleries, conference room Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens, Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center Year founded: 1974

Restaurants: One main dining room plus bar and lounge area Business Center: Yes Dataports: Wireless available Meeting rooms: Three Seating capacity: 120-160 in main dining room Meeting-room amenities: Podium, screen, American flag, wireless Internet, fax and copy machine access and a dance floor. Nearby places of interest: Newburgh Yacht Club Year Founded: 2005

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple St., New Haven, CT 06510 Phone: (203) 772-6664 • Fax: (203) 974-6780 Website: omninewhaven.com

The Performing Arts Center

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735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 Phone: (914) 251-6200 • Fax: (914) 251-6171 Email: dan.sedgwick@purchase.edu Website: artscenter.org

Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (800) 722-6646 • Fax: (845) 256-2124 Email: info@mohonk.com Website: mohonk.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 265 rooms, $510 to $940, double occupancy (rates include three meals daily) Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Dataports: Wi-Fi Meeting rooms: 14 • Seating capacity: 12 to 420 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, coffee breaks, working lunches, Wi-Fi, flip charts, LCD projectors, screen, podium, microphone, valet parking Nearby places of interest: New Paltz (Huguenot Street), Culinary Institute of America Year founded: 1869

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Meeting rooms: Eight to 10 Seating capacity: 5 to 1,300 Meeting-room services and amenities: Internet access, theatrical lighting and sound Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Garden, minutes from Metro-North Train Station Year founded: 1978

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 249 rooms, $229 • Upgraded accommodations: 50 rooms, $259 • Suites: 7, $475 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Wireless Internet Meeting rooms: 19 • Seating capacity: 10 to 1,000 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, dedicated catering and convention service managers Nearby places of interest: Downtown New Haven, Yale University, Shubert Theater Year founded: 1997

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center 40 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 485-5300 • Fax: (845) 485-4720 Email: mkangas@pokgrand.com Website: pokgrand.com

Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 10 Seating capacity: 25 to 400 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual service Nearby places of interest: Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Culinary Institute of America, Locust Grove Year founded: 1994

Poughkeepsie Inn 2625 South Road, Poughkeepsie NY 12601 Phone: (845) 452-6600 • Fax: (845) 454-2210 Email: gm.poughkeepsieinn@gmail.com Web site: poughkeepsieinn@gmail.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 50 rooms, $69.95 to $109.95 • Upgraded accommodations: 27 rooms, $89.95 to $109.95 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Dataports: No Meeting rooms: 1 Seating capacity: 40 to 50 Meeting room services and amenities: Chairs, tables, slide in screens Nearby places of interest: Walkway over the Hudson, Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Museum and Library, Culinary Institute, Vassar College, Marist College Year founded: 1960, renovated 2009

Radisson Hotel 1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Phone: (914) 576-3700 • Fax: (914) 576-3711 Website: radisson.com/newrochelle Email: diane.farah@radisson.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $109 to $400 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One

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Hotels & Conference Centers Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 115 rooms, $189 • Upgraded accommodations: 10 rooms, $209 • Suites: Three, $350 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Three Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Five Total square footage of meeting areas: 6,400 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, banquet and conference facilities, audiovisual, complimentary wireless Internet, complimentary parking located off I-95 Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park, New Roc City, Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens Year founded: 1976

Ramada Newburgh West Point 1289 Route 300, Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: (845) 564-4500 • Fax: (845) 564-4524 Email: maureen@ratanhotelgroup.com Website: ramada.com/newburgh Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 120 rooms, $79 to $159 • Upgraded accommodations: 3 rooms, $169 to $299 • Suites: 33, $119 to $199 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: No Meeting rooms: Five Seating capacity: 250 Meeting-room services and amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation Nearby places of interest: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Orange County Choppers, Storm King Art Center, wineries Year founded: 1972

Electronic reservations accepted: No Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $69.95 • Upgraded accommodations: $79.95 • Suites: $99.95 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Business center: Yes Dataports: Wireless Meeting rooms: Two • Seating capacity: 10 to 50 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, art gallery space, kitchen facilities Nearby places of interest: Hunter Mountain, Ski Windham, Total Tennis, Hudson Horse Show, Woodstock art galleries and shops Year founded: 2002

The Regency 425 E. Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 Phone: (845) 512-1615 Website: rocklandeventspace.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $129 • Suites: 50, $159 Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Seven Seating capacity: 10 to 400 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, complimentary breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, free wireless high-speed Internet, room service, all new ballroom Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Nyack-on-Hudson, Palisades Center (shopping mall) Year founded: 1970

Renaissance Westchester 80 W. Red Oak Lane, West Harrison 10604 Phone: (914) 694-5400 Email: peter.maruzzella@marriott.com Website: renaissancewestchester.com

Red House Inn 3249 Route 32, Saugerties, NY 12477 Phone: (845) 246-5533 • Fax: (845) 246-3138 Email: redhouseinn@yahoo.com Website: redhouseinn.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Number of guest rooms: 347 • Number of suites: 6 Meeting Rooms: 27 Total square footage of meeting areas: 20,294 Restaurants: One Business Center: Yes Meeting room services/amenities: Coffee/tea in room, concierge desk, room service from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., safe deposit boxes at front desk, shoe shine service Nearby places of interest: Strata Health Club, Saxon Woods Golf Course, Dunwoodie Golf Course, Centennial Golf Club, Sprain Lake Golf Course, Mohansic Golf Course, biking trail, jet-skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, Oakland Beach, Rachele Rose Day Spa, Tranquility Spa Inc Year Founded: 1977 hotel; 1905 mansion

Fairgrounds, Culinary Institute of America, Bard College, historic Hyde Park Year founded: 2007

Three rooms, $135 • Upgraded accommodations: Six rooms, $240 • Suites: One (two rooms), $350 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One (1 bar) Business center: No Dataports: Wireless Internet Meeting rooms: Four • Seating capacity: Eight to 50 Meeting room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation (cost if applicable), screen, projector, microphone, easel, flip charts, speaker phone, wireless Internet Nearby places of interest: Philip Johnson Glass House, downtown, MTA to New York City, Stamford and Greenwich Year founded: 1740

The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester 3 Renaissance Square White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 946-5500 • Fax: (914) 946-5501 Website: ritzcarlton.com

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4 Grinnell St., P.O. Box 292 Rhinecliff, NY 12574 Phone: (845) 876-0590 • Fax: (845) 876-0690 Email: info@therhinecliff.com Website: therhinecliff.com

Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $240 (seasonal changes) • Upgraded accommodations: $240 to $300 • Suites: $300 to $320 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: No Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: One • Seating capacity: 10 to 120 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, private rooms, on- and off-site catering, wheelchair accessible common areas Nearby places of interest: Dutchess County

Sheraton Stamford Hotel

Sam’s of Gedney Way 52 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 949-0978 • Fax: (914) 686-2013 Website: samsofgedneyway.com

The Rhinecliff

Suites: Six rooms $379 to $499 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 10 • Seating capacity: Two to 240 Meeting room services/amenities: Waterfront ballroom, complimentary Wi-Fi in meeting rooms, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available Nearby places of interest: Florence Griswold Museum, Chamard Vineyards, Essex Steam Train, Goodspeed Opera House, Lyme Art Association, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets, Fenwick Golf Course, Riverquest Year founded: 1989

700 E. Main St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 358-8400 • Fax: (203) 358-8872 Email: mgagnier@sheratonstamford.com Website: sheratonstamford.com

Restaurants: One Meeting rooms: One • Seating capacity: 40 to 100 Meeting-room services/amenities: Banquet facilities, special meals, private bathroom, lobby, projection screen, podium, microphone Year founded: 1986

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: $189 and up • Upgraded accommodations: $259 and up • Suites: $259 and up Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Three Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Seven • Total square footage of meeting areas: 12,000 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, wireless Internet access, on-site audiovisual, natural daylight in three rooms, all on one floor Nearby places of interest: White Plains train station three blocks away and Westchester County Airport nine miles away to bring you to a vast array of interesting places in the area Year founded: 2007

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa 2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Phone: (860) 243-0212 • Fax: (860) 388-1504 Email: sales@saybrook.com Website: saybrook.com

Roger Sherman Inn 195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone: (203) 966-4541 • Fax: (203) 966-0503 Email: info@rogershermaninn.com Website: rogershermaninn.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rate: Standard accommodations: 48 rooms, $189 to $329 • Upgraded accommodations: 27 rooms, $249 to $389 •

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations:

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 338 rooms, $179 to $329 • Upgraded accommodations: 38 rooms, $214 to $364 • Suites: Three, $300 to $500 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: One Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 16 Seating capacity: 2 to 500 Meeting room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, catering team for events, on-site audio visual services and equipment, convention services manager

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You’ve been searching and searching for the perfect venue… CONGRATULATIONS, YOU FOUND IT.

he Waters Edge at Giovanni’s has more than 25 years of experience in hosting flawless corporate events. From beautiful, airy suites to our intimate and alluring wine den, we have a space for every occasion. Exquisite catering options are sure to impress your guests, and our culinary excellence is underscored by attentive service. Every facet of The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is united by a philosophy of warmth and hospitality. That’s why Fortune 500 companies such as Philips®, Deloitte®, and PricewaterhouseCoopers® have trusted us with their corporate events for the past two decades. They know that The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s provides more than just a space –– it provides an experience. Whether for sales presentations, training seminars, employee outings, retirement dinners or corporate retreats, you can count on unforgettable events that will delight your guests. We offer six beautiful suites, each with their

own unique charm. Elegant lighting, direct water views and imported granite floors are some of the artistic flourishes that your guests will surely appreciate. Each suite comes fully equipped with a projector, a podium,

are available upon request. Best of all, our pricing is extraordinarily competitive, so you’ll pay only a fraction of what you’d pay at a hotel chain. While the spaces are gorgeous and the prices

At The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, we understand the importance of presentation and service – whether you need to impress an important business prospect or recognize your diligent employees, every detail counts. That’s why our staff is rigorously trained to provide the highest-quality service. and complimentary Wi-Fi (microphones and speakers available as well). Tables and seats can be arranged to your exact specifications, plus event planners and audiovisual experts

are unbeatable, it is our culinary expertise that truly distinguishes us. With fresh-off-theboat seafood, unrivaled Italian fare and handcut, certified Angus beef, our cuisine will

delight even the most discerning palettes. The executive chef personally oversees each meal, ensuring perfection on every plate, every time. At The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s, we understand the importance of presentation and service – whether you need to impress an important business prospect or recognize your diligent employees, every detail counts. That’s why our staff is rigorously trained to provide the highest-quality service. Their impeccable timing and attention to detail will astound your guests and keep you returning to The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s for years. We are conveniently located off exit 9 on I-95, in the charming town of Darien, Conn. To experience our unforgettable spaces, superb cuisine, and unprecedented service, contact our event planner today and begin organizing your next event. Phone: (203) 325-9979 Email: info@watersedgeatgiovannis.com Website: www.watersedgeatgiovannis.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers Nearby places of interest: Town Center Mall, Stamford restaurants, Metro-North/Amtrak stations Year founded: 1984

Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa 243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 357-9555 • Fax: (203) 324-6897 Email: pgriffith@stamfordmarriott.com Website: stamfordmarriott.com

Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Palace Theater, Rich Forum Year founded: 1987

Restaurants: One and two lounges Business center: Yes Meeting rooms: 11 • Seating capacity: 10 to 240 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout room, banquet facilities, special meals available, three upgrade meeting rooms, natural lighting, river views Nearby places of interest: West Point Military Academy, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, golfing, wineries Year founded: 1926

Tappan Hill Mansion 81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 631-3030 • Fax: (914) 631-5399 Email: chay@abigailkirsch.com Website: abigailkirsch.com

Trumbull Marriott 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT 06611 Phone: (203) 378-1400 • Fax: (203) 375-0632 Website: marriotttrumbull.com

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Upgraded accommodations: 400 rooms, $239 and up • Upgraded accommodations: 100, $275 and up • Suites: Six, $375 and up Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 26 Total square footage of meeting areas: 25,000 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual team on-site, wireless high-speed Internet hubs available for a negotiable fee, 26,000 square feet of meeting space, meeting planners on site Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Stamford theater and restaurant district, 50 minutes by Metro-North to New York City Year founded: 1977

Electronic reservations accepted: No Business center: No Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Four • Total square footage of meeting areas: 12,760 Meeting-room services/amenities: Breakout rooms, banquet facilities, high-end catering, dedicated event managers Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Philipsburg Manor Year founded: 1980

Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: 319 rooms • Suites: Four Group rates: Yes Restaurants: Two (one seasonal) Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: 17 • Seating capacity: Three to 700 Meeting-room services/amenities: Room safes, refrigerators, restaurant on site, indoor/ outdoor pool, one and one-half breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation (cost if applicable), dedicated event manager, in-house audiovisual staff, 24-hour business center, wireless Internet (cost), fitness center Nearby places of interest: Arena at Harbor Yard, Sports Center of Connecticut, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Beardsley Zoo, Yale Peabody Museum, Trumbull Mall Year founded: 1985

The Thayer Hotel 674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY 10928 Phone: (845) 446-4731 • Fax: (845) 446-2273 Email: info@thethayerhotel.com Website: thethayerhotel.com

Stamford Suites Hotel 720 Bedford St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-7300 • Fax: (203) 359-7304 Email: lauguutyn@stamfordsuites.com Website: stamfordsuites.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Suites: 45, $149 Group rates: Yes

Warwick Valley Bed & Breakfast 24 Maple Ave., Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: (845) 987-7255 • Fax: (845) 988-5318 Email: loretta@warwick.net Website: wvbedandbreakfast.com Electronic reservations accepted: Yes Rooms/rates: Standard accommodations: Three rooms, $120 to $145 • Upgraded accommodations: Three rooms, $140 to $185 • Suites: One, $185 Group rates: Yes Restaurants: None Business center: Yes Dataports: Yes Meeting rooms: Two Seating capacity: 10 to 30 Meeting-room services and amenities: Breakout rooms, lunch, snacks, relaxed atmosphere Nearby places of interest: Village at Warwick, Wawayanda State Park, Vernon Skiing Year founded: 1997

The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s 2748 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203) 325-9979 • Fax: (203) 359-3948 Email: info@watersedgeatgiovannis.com Website: watersedgeatgiovannis.com Restaurants: One (Giovanni’s Steakhouse) Meeting rooms: Six Total square footage of meeting areas:: 10079 Meeting-room services and amenities: Banquet and conference facilities, breakout rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual capabilities, easily accessible via Interstate 95 exit 9, valet parking, dedicated conference and event managers Nearby places of interest: Minutes to downtown Stamford and Metro-North Train Station, 30 minutes to midtown Manhattan Year founded: 1987 SEE OUR AD ON S21

Room/rates: Standard accommodations: $189 to $309 • Upgraded accommodations: $199 to $319 • Suites: $750 Group rates: Yes

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Hotels & Conference Centers Westchester Marriott 670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 333-2200 • Fax: (914) 631-2832 Email: peter.maruzzella@marriott.com Website: westchestermarriott.com

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Job market starts ’14 with a strong January

anuary started strong for the job market in Fairfield County, with a robust 14 percent increase in job posting activity. While impressive, the high activity level and increase can be attributed to the sustained annual trend of weak December activity, as seen every year for the last four years during the same period. As such the weakness of December results in the illusion, to some extent, that January was in fact stronger than it was. Case in point — January 2013 posted a 27 percent increase in job posting activity over December 2012.

for 2014, fairfield county will be directly impacted by how those in hartford choose to impact job creation.

Some key items of note regarding January: • Stamford led all towns in the county with the most jobs posted, followed by Norwalk and Westport. • The industries most actively hiring this past month were financial services, accounting and professional services. • Top job categories were administrative, accountancy and sales. While the increase in activity in January is somewhat watered down by the facts cited it nevertheless is a good sign and hopefully one that signals a sustained upward trend. It comes at a time when the national unemployment rate has dipped to 6.6 percent, albeit with mixed signals that suggest the rate is being held down artificially by the underemployed as well as by those who have stopped actively looking for work. Further, job creation numbers for January nationally were well below market expectations. For 2014, Fairfield County will be directly impacted by how those in Hartford choose to impact job creation. Specifically, in the past several weeks Gov. Dannel Malloy has proposed an increase in the minimum wage for the state to $10.10, a move that on the face of it will be seen as a job killer to some

extent. Add to the mix that we are just about to enter the full-blown campaign season, with an already crowded field vying for the Republican nomination while Malloy has yet to declare his intentions. All of this will then be complete with political posturing on an exponential level, designed to focus mainly on voters vs. just the issues that best serve the state. With that said Malloy has

recently proposed several new initiatives designed to help the sizeable population of unemployed state residents. A focus on a solid start to Q1 2014 with these numbers is sensible so long as the broader issues remain in focus. Signs of a solid foundation for the job market on which the state can build remain to be seen. A strong February will help solidify hopes for a solid year.

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Teachers supporting writers write Yourself free, the creative writing workshop in a 19th century carriage house in downtown westport, continues to build community through events such as “writers’ reads,” (all the sections come together to share their work), author talks, storytelling nights and special one-day workshops in everything from the art ﬁlm to understanding new word processing software. the next semester of weekly workshops starts at the end of March. on March 2, the center will co-produce with the westport country Playhouse: “tempting fate book Launch: a conversation between bestselling author Jane green and playhouse artistic Director Mark Lamos.” it is at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel white barn center at westport country Playhouse and tickets will be on sale at the playhouse. the event will beneﬁt our scholarship fund. for more information on classes and events, contact: tish fried, tishpatrick@gmail.com, (203) 557-4614.

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to celebrate the 100th anniversary of artist James flora’s birth, the rowayton arts center (rac) will mount a special show of works by the internationally recognized artist in its Portside gallery. flora and his artist wife Jane were rac founding members and remained active in the arts center until their deaths (she in 1985; he in 1998 at the age of 84). “the amazing art of Jim flora” is curated by Joel flora,

who will discuss his father’s life and work at 2:30 p.m., sunday, March 2, prior to a free reception at 4 p.m. he says, “My father had a wonderfully open and fertile imagination and i admired how he could access this store of fantastic images at will.” the show continues at rac, 145 rowayton ave., through March 22. admission is free. gallery hours are noon-5 p.m., tuesdaysaturday (closed sunday and Monday ). for information, visit rowaytonartscenter.org or call (203) 866-2744. flora created iconic jazz and classical album covers in the 1940s and ’50s. he also was a popular magazine illustrator, created distinctive paintings, woodcuts and prints, and wrote and illustrated 17 popular children’s books (including “the fabulous firework family,” “the Day the cow sneezed” and “Leopold, the see-through crumbpicker.” irwin chusid, flora’s biographer, wrote, “the work from his later decades displays a fascination with marine life – especially boats, steamships and harbors. a secondary artistic theme was his passion for Mexico (where he and his family lived in 1950 and ’51), including that country’s architecture, festive traditions and savory culture.”

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The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

bring the family to the Downtown cabaret theatre in bridgeport where, from March 1 - 30, the theater presents a brand new cabaret version of the classic tale “robin hood” as part of this seasons Kid’s stage productions. the greedy sheriff of nottingham is out to get every penny he can from the people of england and it is up to robin hood, Little John and the rest of the Merry Men to stop him. see what happens when robin hood gives himself up to save his true love, Maid Marian! after the run of “robin hood,” watch for the opening of “aladdin” in april. from its inception, the cabaret’s productions have been musical. the theater remains a nonprofit professional musical theater in the heart of connecticut’s largest city, dedicated to producing quality live theater for adults and children in a cabaret setting. all Downtown cabaret theatre shows are “bring your own food and beverage,” unless otherwise noted on the website. Patrons bring everything from homemade dinners to their favorite pizza take-out. the box office opens 90 minutes prior to each performance on show days. the house opens for seating 30 minutes prior to performance

time. for tickets and more information, visit the website at downtowncabaret.org or call (203) 576-1636.

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SPECIAL REPORT

LUXURIOUS LIVING

A room at the inn (and then some) the greenwich hosPitaLitY grouP sweats the DetaiLs BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

he Delamar Greenwich Harbor at 500 Steamboat Road in Greenwich, now 12 years old, is one of the world’s finer hotels — a room at the inn for a clientele that could stay, quite often, anywhere they want. Businesses, too, utilize the Greenwich waterfront property and its 500 feet of dockage for gatherings catered by L’escale, the on-site restaurant that has a sister restaurant, Artisan, at the Delamar Southport. “We see personal stays that become business stays,” said Daniel Coggins, regional director of operations for Delamar Greenwich Harbor (82 rooms) and Delamar Southport (44 rooms). “And the other way around, as well,” said Brandon Smith, sales coordinator at Delamar Greenwich Harbor, which is parent company Greenwich Hospitality Group’s flagship property. In addition to the Delamars in Greenwich and Southport, Greenwich Hospitality Group properties include a pair of Hotel Zero Degrees hotels in Stamford and Norwalk and a pair of historic hotels in Alpine, Texas: The Maverick Inn and the Holland Hotel. With the Greenwich Hospitality Group’s flagship Delamar Greenwich Harbor as a template, the company’s business model is either top-tier or, if the request is offbeat, top-tier coming right up. Attention to detail might mean discreetly hosting placard-free events, if requested, while an entire floor in Greenwich — the fourth — is accessed by designated elevator for those already at the top. (The service there includes concierge service 24/7/365, without interruption.) The town of West Hartford, too, is slated to gain a Greenwich Hospitality Group property: an approved luxury boutique hotel, along with residences, on two acres of a four-acre site at the intersection of Raymond and Memorial roads. As planned, “Delamar West Hartford will present a thoughtful combination of sophisticated standards of luxury and

highly personalized attention to each guest’s experience.” As for the businessperson, said Coggins, “Because of the overall look and feel of the buildings, it does not feel as if they are here for a business trip. They get more done in the open environment. We often see a meeting that’s scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. still going strong at 6:30 p.m. because the juices are flowing that well.” And, “We’re very discreet,” Coggins said. “No signs or labeling about who’s here today. Or on request we are glad to put up a sign. We welcome packages, too, and hold them to assist in the setup of a meeting. Sometimes things arrive a week early and we set them aside. We don’t shy away from any requests that our guests might have.” Among amenities are suites that partition off the bedroom, effectively creating a ready-made road office for the out-of-towner that is central to downtown Greenwich and Stamford with their noteworthy economies. Stays at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor last a single day to several months. Rates vary, but web reviews indicate the service and setting are worth the cost. The popular TripAdvisor website offers an 88 percent favorable rating. The Spa at Delamar, which dates to 2007 and which was renovated in 2013, recently added products from highend skin care companies Valmont and Biologique Recherche. “They’re very well known in the industry,” said Dana Jevarjian, communications brand manager for Greenwich Hospitality Group, based at Delamar Greenwich Harbor. From the moment of check-in to the moment guests leave, Jevarjian and company immerse them in what she termed “the Greenwich Hospitality Group experience,” which perennially ups the ante for service. Curiously in this old-fashioned New England winter, the Delamar Greenwich Harbor is a timeless relative to far-humbler inns as a port in a storm. A couple of repeat examples of winter business have surfaced: the hedge fund manager who must be at work in Greenwich and who dares not head home through the blizzard; and the more quo-

From left, Brandon Smith, Dana Jevarjian and Daniel Coggins.

tidian businessperson who has found him- or herself spending the night at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor on the company dime, equal parts reward and weather-eye on safety. During a sun-splashed meeting beside a gratis gourmet coffee nook and vases of fresh flowers, Jevarjian, Coggins and Smith ticked off a list of amenities that span secure conference rooms to complimentary continental breakfasts. The Delamar was among the first hotels to offer free Internet service, now a staple of hostels everywhere. “What differentiates us besides the luxurious property and our beautiful location on the water is the service we deliver,” Smith said. “With any hotel, it’s

about the service and here it’s deep-rooted in the staff so that every guest who walks through that door has a great experience.” “Most of our clients are extremely well-traveled,” Coggins said. “When they come to stay with us it’s not just about luxury, but an extension of their lifestyles. If we know they like pink lemonade and cookies, when they return it’s pink lemonade and cookies as a ‘welcome back.’ It might be a cup of coffee by the fire at 3 a.m. and they can turn up the fire; it’s like a cottage, an extension of home. Anything we can do. “We’re not a hotel per se, because that indicates there is a line at which service stops,” he said. “We don’t stop at that line.”

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BUSINESS JOURNAL BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 381 Conn Ave., Corp., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 225 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 7. BMP Construction Inc., Danbury, contractor for JBD Properties L.L.C. Pour foundations for a storage shed at an existing commercial space at 50 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $140,000. Filed Jan. 28. Claris Construction, Newtown, contractor for Brentwood Extensions L.L.C. Construct a new commercial building at 1945 Commerce Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $565,800. Filed Feb. 4. DiPaolo, Danile, Greenwich, contractor for 251 Mill Street L.L.C. Replace entry door to apartments and entry door to a retail space at 251 Mill St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Engineered Construction Installation Inc., Danbury, contractor for Intertech Associates. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 228 White St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3 million. Filed Jan. 27. ESRT Construction TRS L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Fifth Street Management. Install a roof-top generator on an existing commercial space at 777 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $125,000. Fyber Properties 365 L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 365 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 7. Gilbane, Glastonbury, contractor for St. Nicholas. Construct a new garage superstructure at 5500 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9.2 million. Filed Feb. 3. GMS Properties L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 74 N. Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 7.

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

Heaven, Marshall, Greenwich, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 16 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000.

All Phase Builders and Home Improvement, Danbury, contractor for Diane Autore. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 124A Deer Hill Ave., Unit 15, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Matarese Inc., Norwalk, contractor for self. Add counter and perform interior renovations to retail area of an existing tenant at a commercial space at 2 Winfield St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 5.

All Phase Builders and Home Improvement, Danbury, contractor for David J. Cheris and Taylor Cheris. Repair water damage to a single-family residence at 124A Deer Hill Ave., Unit 20, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Feb. 6.

R & F Danbury L.L.C., Brookfield, contractor for self. Perform an exploratory demolition at an existing commercial space at 14 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Anderson, Brad C., Norwalk, contractor for John E. Ellingsen and Paula C. Ellingsen. Remodel an existing bathroom in a singlefamily residence at 4 Lakewood Circle North, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $9,000.

R.S. Granoff Architects, Greenwich, contractor for Jenn Realty L.L.C. Construct a new entrance, new store-front windows and two new bathrooms in an existing commercial building at 125 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $100,000.

Atland, Jennifer and Forgione Atland, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new shed at an existing single-family residence at 247 Middle River Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,700. Filed Jan. 28.

RTD Enterprise L.L.C., Trumbull, contractor for 430 Park Ave. L.L.C. Perform exterior renovations to an existing commercial space at 426-430 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Atland, Jennifer and Forgione Atland, Danbury, contractor for self. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 247 Middle River Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Seaman, John J., Stamford, contractor for Salame Plaza L.L.C. Remove a temporary bathroom in an existing commercial space at 127 West St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Babcock, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform renovations in an existing singlefamily residence at 198 Route 37, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Sono Harbor Landing Associations, Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 50 Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 5. TJ & Sons Inc., Danbury, contractor for The Mill Owners Co., L.L.C., Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. TJ & Sons Inc., Danbury, contractor for The Mill Owners Co., L.L.C., Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 10 Glenville St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $42,000. US Inc., Wilton, contractor for self. Perform commercial alterations to an existing structure at 77 Danbury Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 21.

RESIDENTIAL 272 Palmer Hill Road L.L.C., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with an unfinished basement and attached three-car garage at 272 Palmer Hill Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $615,000. 3 Park Avenue L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Add one bathroom, move bedroom and closet toward rear of property at 3 Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $52,000. 3D Homes Design L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for Potari Vassiliki. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 15 Rodline Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Feb. 4. Alena, Same and Brian Ullman, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 449 Belden Hill Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Blue Line Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Andrew J. Blevin. Construct two new bathrooms and library on the third floor of an existing single-family residence at 64 Mill Valley Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $110,000. Bower Builders Inc., Newtown, contractor for Jack DeGrado and Rosemary R. DeGrado. Construct a new two story single-family residence with an attached two car garage and unfinished basement at 34 Bote Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1 million. Brady, Kevin M., Kent, contractor for Paul J. Brady and Eeva K. Brady. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 66 Riverside Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,000. Bridge, Samuel F. Jr and East Bridge, Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct a new greenhouse with potting and storage area at 437 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Campbell, Devin, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove basement apartment in an existing residential space at 38-44 Suggest Lane, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 4. Cepeda, Brookfield, contractor for self. Finish basement in an existing single-family residence at 7 Brookdale Lane, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Jan. 22. Chapman, Ruth, Greenwich, contractor for self. Close off den to create bedroom and raise roof to convert closet to new bathroom at 2 Carriage Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,000. Cox, Tamara and Steve Kalin, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 67 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $950,000. Filed Jan. 23. Coyle Modular Homes Inc., Greenwich, contractor for Allison E. Cox. Construct a new single-family modular home at 6 Meadow Marsh Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $575,000.

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Dayton Builders L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Jose Saquinaula. Renovate existing half bathroom, kitchen, lighting, cabinets and install new floors and fixtures in an existing single-family residence at 141 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $39,000. Filed Feb. 7. Deluca Excavating, Greenwich, contractor for MDCT 2 L.L.C. Demolish wood-frame construction and concrete block garage at 24 Midwood Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $45,000. Demers, Christian, Danbury, contractor for Jack T. Est and Annie E. Est. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 17 Ohehyahtah Place, Danbury. Estimated cost: $29,340. Filed Feb. 4. Derosa, Anthony, Greenwich, contractor for 43 Bramble Lane L.L.C. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with attached three-car garage and finished basement at 43 Bramble Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $900,000. Duke, Robert D., Wilton, contractor for Steve Kalin and Tamara Cox. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 67 Ridgefield Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Jan. 23. E. McCulloch & Co., Greenwich, contractor for Ali Rahimtula and Ande Rahimtula. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with attached two-car garage and finished basement at 36 Meyer Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $385,000. Elsa, Noja, Norwalk, contractor for self. Create accessory unit on second floor. Perform addition to bedroom, bathroom, family room and kitchen at 37 Truman St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 3. EMB Homes, Wilton, contractor for Lee Jungyon and Hyelee Jungmyon. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 6 Forest Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $52,000. Filed Jan. 23. Gregory, Susan and Hendrick Gregory, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 55 Edgewater Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $359,000. Filed Jan. 23. Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 44 Rocky Point Road. Construct a new two-story wood frame dwelling with an attached twocar garage at 44 Rocky Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. JEC & Remodelers L.L.C., West Harrison, N.Y., contractor for Iria Lee and Sam K. W. Shum. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with an unfinished basement at 30 Mimosa Drive Greenwich. Estimated cost: $650,000. Kevin O’Brien Design L.L.C., Greenwich, contractor for Jeremy Robertson. Remodel second-floor master bathroom, hall bathroom and relocate laundry at 20 Lockwood Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Lionetti, Chris, Darien, contractor for Gorman Morfitt. Repair porch column and comply with health code in an existing singlefamily residence at 12 McKinley St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Feb. 4. Mannion, Colleen A., Danbury, contractor for self. Convert a one-car garage into a family room in an existing single-family residence at 12 Valley Stream Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Maple Wood Holdings, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 7 Patterson Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $207,360. Filed Jan. 21. Maple Wood Holdings, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence at 9 Patterson Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $207,360. Filed Jan. 21. Maria Bondi Giresi, Greenwich, contractor for self. Repair roof, dormer structure and detached garage in an existing single-family residence at 40 Gerry St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $5,000. Meese, Karen and Philip Meese, Norwalk, contractor for self. Construct a storage shed at an existing single-family residence at 23 Flicker Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Feb. 4. Micadam L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Convert closet space into a full bath in an existing single-family residence at 20 South Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 4. Molnar, Scott, Trumbull, contractor for self. Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 431 Poplar St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,300. Filed Feb. 4. Morra, Brookfield, contractor for self. Perform unfinished work from a previous permit issued at 51 Candlestick Shores Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: unavailable. Filed Jan. 22. Mr. Handyman, Fairfield, contractor for Karl Evey. Perform interior renovations for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 1944 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,300. Filed Feb. 3. Nordic Custom Builders of Connecticut, Greenwich, contractor for Cynthia G. Biondi. Perform various renovations throughout the house. Gut and renovate two existing bathrooms at 4 Maher Court, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $462,500.

R.L. Renovations & Property Management, Norwalk, contractor for Maribel Anita. Rebuild and reconfigure front entry to an existing single-family residence at 24 Russell St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Feb. 6. RF Martens, New Fairfield, contractor for Jaun Castro. Finish basement in an existing single-family residence at 11 Walnut Ridge, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $18,400. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a six-unit residential townhouse building at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1.1 million. Filed Jan. 28. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two car-garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27.

Pecora Brothers Inc., Greenwich, contractor for 31 River Associates L.L.C. Perform minor wall revision work in an existing commercial space at 31 River Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500.

Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27.

Pepe, William S., Greenwich, contractor for self. Construct an underground garage with storage area and addition to driveway at 792 North St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $375,000.

Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a four-unit residential townhouse building at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $734,400. Filed Jan. 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group Inc., Chester, Pa., contractor for Danny Martins and Corbishley Martins. Replace 17 windows in an existing single-family residence at 8 Wilkes Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Power Home Remodeling Group Inc., Chester, Pa., contractor for Linda A. Webb. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at Denver Terrace, Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,175. Filed Jan. 29.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Angela Boltons. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 7 Yost St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,297. Filed Feb. 3. Quick, Brookfield, contractor for self. Fill in ground pool in an existing single-family residence at 20 Hunting Ridge Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27. Ridge Developer L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a single-family townhouse with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage and a deck at 12 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $183,600. Filed Jan. 27.

Rojas, Randall, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform a two-story addition to an existing single-family residence at 50 Houston Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed Feb. 5. Roseann, Munrow and Jeffery Roseann, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 9 Fox Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $2,200. Filed Jan. 21. Sanchez, Wilson, Danbury, contractor for self. Install a new window in the basement of an existing single-family residence at 5 Grandview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $300. Filed Jan. 30. Smith, Bridgeport, contractor for Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust. Gut and rehabilitate an existing single-family residence at 122 Atlantic St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Feb. 4. Southport Construction L.L.C., Westport, contractor for Mark Connelly and Deborah Connelly. Perform fit-out for a new two-car garage, mudroom, corridor and add rear deck to an existing single-family residence at 12 Oakland Court, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Feb. 7. Stranzl, Brandon, Greenwich, contractor for self. Finish basement in an existing singlefamily residence to create office, bathroom, play room and exercise area at 57 Lockwood Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $20,000. Summers Pasture L.L.C., Brookfield, contractor for self. Construct a new singlefamily residence at 2 Summers Pasture Lane, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $326,500. Filed Jan. 22. THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Adrianna I. Bertola-Emerson. Install three replacement windows in an existing single-family residence at 126A Triangle St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,853. Filed Jan. 28. THD at Home Services Inc., Hauppauge, N.Y., contractor for Leslie J. Harrington and Volona Harrington. Install one replacement window and one patio-gliding door at 23 Roosevelt Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,400. Traditional Building & Design, Darien, contractor for self. Construct a new singlefamily residence with a finished basement and attached three-car garage at 313 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1.2 million. Traisci, Brookfield, contractor for self. Finish basement in an existing single-family residence at 6 Apple Hill Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 27. Unknown owner, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Finish basement in an existing single-family residence at 24 Smoke Hill Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,820. Filed Jan. 24. Vetere, Lawrence II and Jessica Vetere, Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a deck at an existing single-family residence at 24 Clearview Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Jan. 30. Victor Construction, Westport, contractor for Matthew Ranalli and Mary Ann Ranalli. Construct new kitchen cabinets, gut and rebuild existing bathroom, remove wall and add slider at 24 Midbrook Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $55,000. Water’s Edge Pools, Stamford, contractor for Josh Rosen and Yael Rosen. Construct an in-ground swimming pool in an existing single-family residence at 41 Shore Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $70,000.

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COURT CASES

BRIDGEPORT DISTRICT COURT Alfa Laval Inc., et al., Richmond, Va. Filed by Ronald Zimmerman, Hummelstown, Va. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Early Lucarelli Sweeny & Meisenkothen, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product-liability suit against the defendants alleging he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff who seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Filed Feb. 3. Case No. 14cv6040831. F.D. Rich Co. Inc., Stamford. Filed by Hotel Appraisals L.L.C., Mineola, N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sugarman & Sugarman, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breachof-contract suit against the defendant alleging nonpayment for services provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $8,827 and claims damages, costs, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Jan. 24. Case No. 14cv6040680. Geico General Insurance Co., Washington, D.C. Filed by Jinhyunk Jung, Stamford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Sung-Ho Hwang, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor-vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with a motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. Additionally, the plaintiff alleges that the insurance company breached contract by delaying compensation. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs, punitive damages and such other legal and equitable relief as the court deems proper. Filed Jan. 27. Case No. 14vc6040705. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Maria Sharp, Seymour. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Antignani & Maresca P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor-vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 27. Case No. 14cv6040709. Omni Insurance Co., Lancaster, Pa. Filed by Lalone Magoundi-Massoueme, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Kimberly Andrade, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor-vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an unknown motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 27. Case No. 14cv6040695. Price Right of Main Street, Hartford. Filed by Mafalda Feola, Monroe. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on a wooden pallet owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due the alleged negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Jan. 28. Case No. 14cv6040772.

Teleteria Inc., New Canaan. Filed by Tim Church, Chico, Calif. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich L.L.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this collection suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant owes the plaintiff $78,180 for a past judgment and payment has not been made. The plaintiff claims money damages, attorney fees and costs, interest, post judgment interest and such other relief as the court deems fair, just and reasonable. Filed Jan. 28. Case No. 14cv6040730.

DANBURY DISTRICT COURT 48 South Main Street L.L.C., Danbury. Filed by Kenneth Doersch, Newtown. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Tremont & Sheldon P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that he fell into a hole in a parking lot owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to alleged the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Filed Feb. 6. Case No. 14cv6014592. ILO Enterprises L.L.C., Seymour. Filed by Bart’s Tree Service, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had not paid for goods provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $2,500, cost of suit and such other and further relief as the court may deem in equity. Filed Feb. 3. Case No. 14cv6014574. R. Mathison Floors L.L.C., Newtown. Filed by Daniel Noe, Newtown. Plaintiff ’s attorney: William K. Gernert, Waterbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant had been contracted to install wood flooring in the plaintiff ’s home yet had not done so in a professional manner. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, cost of suit, attorney’s fees, punitive and exemplary damages and costs of repair and replacement of the flooring as may be required. Filed Jan. 31. Case No. 14cv6014571. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Hartford. Filed by Linda Marquis, Danbury. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Guendelsberger Law Offices LLP, New Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a pool of oil spilling from a broken container in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injuries. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, but less than $75,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Filed Feb. 3. Case No. 14cv6014577.

STAMFORD DISTRICT COURT Ax Trading Group L.L.C., Rowayton. Filed by Activ Financial Systems Inc., Wheaton, Ill. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Law Offices of Becker & Zowine L.L.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to pay for software provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $48,125, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages within the jurisdiction of the court, interests and costs, attorney’s fees and any other legal or equitable relief the court may deem just. Filed Jan. 31. Case No. 14cv6021150.

PAG Greenwich, et al., Hartford. Filed by Louis Castaldi, Yonkers N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Thomas A. Virgulto, Hill & Hill L.L.C., Madison. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief to which the plaintiff may be entitled to at the time of judgment. Filed Feb. 3. Case No. 14cv6021157. Rogan Law, Scranton, Pa. Filed by The Lawyers Group Advertising Inc., Darien. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Ross M. Chintz, Darien. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for advertising services provided. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $12,549, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Filed Jan. 29. Case No. 14cv6021127. SLS Shoes Corp., Wilton. Filed by Keen Inc., Alameda, Calif. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Law Offices of Bruce A. Foodman L.L.C. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to pay for merchandise provided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $7,859, yet has not received payment. Additionally, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant misrepresented itself in the agreement. The plaintiff claims money damages of the amount due, cost of collections, accrued interest, bank fees, treble damages and all other relief the circumstances may require. Filed Jan. 29. Case No. 14cv6021133. Stop & Shop Supermarket Company L.L.C., Quincy, Mass. Filed by Bethany D’Erario, Norwalk. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Eddy & Associates, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she sustained injuries when a glass door shut on her in a store owned by the defendant. This dangerous condition was allowed to exist due to the alleged negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 and such other relief as this court may deem equitable and just. Filed Jan. 28. Case No. 14cv6021123. W. H. Law, Greenwich. Filed by Discover Bank, New Albany, Ohio. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Benjamin P. Mann, Esq. Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had defaulted on a credit account by failing to pay the minimum amount due. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $5,558, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of the amount due and court costs. Filed Jan. 29. Case No. 14cv6021130.

SUPERIOR COURT Backus Corp. d.b.a. William W. Backus Hospital. Filed by Paulette D. Kosloskey. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil-rights-jobs suit against the defendant related to the Family and Medical Leave Act. This case alleges the wrongful termination of the plaintiff, which was based on actions discovered via electronic monitoring. Defendant had been on leave during the installation of a monitoring system and had not been informed of its existence. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 14cv00147. Ted Bernstein. Filed by PHL Variable Insurance Company d.b.a. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant, related to commissions and seeking $117,000. Filed Feb. 6. Case no. 14cv00157.

Connecticut Judicial Branch, et al (Family Court). Filed by Susan Skipp, Litchfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought an Americans with Disabilities suit against the defendants and judges on court case involving plaintiff, seeking $478,908 for the alleged development of disabilities during court proceedings and subsequent denial of accommodations. Filed Feb. 3. Case no. 14cv00141. Federowicz et al. Filed by USA. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Christine L. Sciarrino, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a truth-in-lending suit against the defendants involving alleged fraudulent transfers of certain real property and funds. Filed Feb. 3. Case no. 14cv00140. Fitness Edge Inc. et al. Filed by Physician’s Physical Therapy & Physiology Inc. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Bellin & Associates Inc., White Plains, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought an other-statutory-action suit and a classaction suit, against the defendant. This case challenges the defendant’s practice of allegedly sending out facsimile advertisements without consent and without proper opt-out notice and thereby causing significant disruptions and expenses as a result. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 14cv00144. Hartford et al. Filed by Jonathan Bussolari. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Eagan, Donohue, Van Dyke & Falsey L.L.C., West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant alleging excessive and unreasonable use of force during an arrest. Filed Feb. 5. Case no. 14cv00149. Hartford Fire Insurance Company d.b.a. The Hartford. Filed by Renee A. Corsini Huebner. Plaintiff ’s attorneys: Madsen, Presley & Parenteau L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor-fair-standards suit against the defendant involving alleged denial of overtime compensation. Filed Feb. 3. Case no. 14cv00139. IPT L.L.C d.b.a. FM Facility Maintenance L.L.C. Filed by Gary Knott. Plaintiff ’s attorneys: Livingston, Adler, Pulda, Meiklejohn & Kelly, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights jobs suit against the defendant involving alleged age discrimination. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 14cv00143. Mass Mutual. Filed by Abu Hashem W.Q. Malick, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought a truth-in-lending suit against the defendant, caused by a breach-of-fiduciary duty, related to the insurance benefits that had allegedly accrued during the time the plaintiff was in prison. Filed Feb. 4. Case no. 14cv00146. Polish Falcons Alliance of America et al. Filed by Maxum Indemnity Company. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsbury L.L.P., Hawthorne, NY. Action: The plaintiff has brought an insurance suit against the defendant. Plaintiff seeks a declaration of parties’ rights and liabilities with respect to the duty to defend and availability of insurance coverage related to a lawsuit filed Feb. 3, 2008. Filed Feb. 6. Case no. 14cv00155. Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. Filed by Bubel et al. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Hayber Law Firm L.L.C., Hartford; and Lichten & Liss Riordan P.C., Boston. fair standards suit against the defendant involving alleged denial of overtime compensation. Filed Feb. 7. Case no. 14cv00162. Rich Product Corp. Filed by Dariusz Kaczor. Plaintiff ’s attorney: The Law Office of Mariusz Kurzyna, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor and Family and Medical Leave Act suit against the defendant alleging wrong termination. Filed Feb. 5. Case no. 14cv00152.

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Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corp. Filed by Zhahim Williams. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Cicchiello & Cicchiello. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights, job suit against the defendant related to alleged wrongful termination created by hostile work environment for persons of color. Filed Feb. 7. Case no. 14cv00163.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events PIZZELLA STEPS UP AT U.S. TRUST

BANK UPS LIBRARY ACCESSIBILITY

Betsy Conti

Mark Namm

U.S. TRUST announced ROBERT PIZZELLA was appointed managing director and regional investment executive for the Connecticut and Long Island region and will be based in the fi rm’s Fairfield County offices. In his new role, Pizzella will direct the region’s design, development and implementation of integrated investment advice and portfolio management strategies across seven offices. Prior to joining U.S. Trust, Pizzella served as a managing director and member of the senior leadership team for New England at MERRILL LYNCH PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT.

The UNION SAVINGS BANK FOUNDATION in Danbury awarded a grant of $2,500 to NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY. The funds will help support renovations needed to make the library compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will include an elevator and automatic entry/exit doors. The Union Savings Bank Foundation has awarded grants totaling $203,308 to 45 nonproﬁts in western Connecticut. Pictured from left are MARIE O’NEILL, Union Savings Bank executive vice president and chief marketing oﬃcer; LINDA FOX, library executive director; and FRAN DATTALO, Union Savings Bank president and CEO.

COOKING UP SOMETHING GOOD

BOOTS ON THE GROUND BATTLING CANCER

FAIRFIELD HOSTS TOP-TIER EXECUTIVE

DEANE INC.’s Stamford showroom has a newly renovated culinary center described as “state of the art, stylish” and encompassing the latest in kitchen design trends. “Our design team has created a new Culinary Center atmosphere that will inspire our clients and allied professionals to create designs throughout their homes,” said owner PETER DEANE. With showrooms in both Stamford and New Canaan, DEANE serves clients in Connecticut, Westchester County, N.Y. and New York City. Besides serving as a showroom for DEANE’swork, the culinary centers host events and cooking lessons by Stamford- and New Canaan-based Culinary Works, which works in both DEANE showrooms.

The BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE (BCA), founded in 1996, holds its annual mile-long Walk for Hope, a commemorative trek down Greenwich Avenue, honoring and remembering loved ones who have battled the disease. The date is Sunday, April 27, with a 10:30 a.m. check-in at 359 Greenwich Ave. There is a health fair, music by Shine Events and complimentary breakfast courtesy of Z Hospitality. The walk begins at 11 a.m. PEPSICO sponsors refreshments afterward. Walk co-chairpersons are CAROLINE BRECKER, NICOLE EWING and JULIE GENOVESE. YONNI WATTENMAKER is the BCA executive director The BCA is one of the largest private, noncorporate breast cancer organizations in the U.S. It has awarded more than $19 million in grants supporting its mission to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. For more information call (203) 861-0014 or go to the BCA website.

JOHN SCULLEY, a former CEO of APPLE and PEPSICO, will speak at FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY’S QUICK CENTER FOR THE ARTS Feb. 26., 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by the MARKETING CLUB OF FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY’S CHARLES F. DOLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. Sculley was behind marketing campaigns like the Pepsi Challenge and was recruited by Steve Jobs to helm Apple. His talk is titled, “Globalization – The Future of American Brands.” “I believe an entirely new middle class is taking shape and it will become the biggest defi ner for building billion-dollar businesses,” said Sculley. “But we are now talking about a very different middle class and a very different economy. For our new middle class, Amazon is replacing Walmart as our aspirational model of a store with exceptional price-value combined with superb customer convenience.”

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LUCKY 13 AT CARTUS

A STAND ON FRACKING WASTE

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For the 13th consecutive year, Danbury-based CARTUS CORP., a provider of global relocation services, was ranked one of the Top 125 companies for organizational development and training by Training magazine – a training industry publication. Cartus is the only relocation services provider to be included in Training’s Top 125. The rankings were announced Feb. 3 at a gala in San Diego. “We’re very proud to have been named to this prestigious list for 13 straight years,” said AMY MEICHNER, Cartus senior vice president, global human resources. “Our employees are dedicated to serving our clients and customers worldwide, and the collaboration between our learning and development staﬀ and our other business groups is what helps us identify the innovative solutions that are the foundation of our focus on service.”

HELP WANTED AT REED REED EXHIBITIONS is launching a sales academy at its Norwalk headquarters for the Americas. The Academy is targeting men and woman looking for that “first-job opportunity” in sales. Twenty jobs are available across the first year. Participants in the sales academy will get full-time employment, a full benefits package and an intensive sixmonth training program. If successful, they will have an opportunity to move into a sales role at Reed Exhibitions. Reed Exhibitions bills itself as the world’s leading trade show organizer; it runs 500 events in 42 countries and employs about 3,000 people. Norwalk is home to the company’s headquarters for the Americas division with about 350 employees in Connecticut. The Americas division also has offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

STATE REP. TONY HWANG, R-Fairﬁeld/Trumbull, and other lawmakers, environmental and consumer advocates and community leaders gathered in Hartford recently to announce a statewide legislative campaign to ban the importation, processing and/or treatment of fracking waste in Connecticut. The bipartisan sponsors of multiple fracking waste ban bills were joined by environmental and public health experts and community leaders to discuss the legislation and grassroots eﬀorts to support it. Fracking waste bills will be heard in the Ener�y and Technolo�y, Public Health and Government Administration and Elections committees of the General Assembly during this legislative session.

DEY RISES TO THE CHALLENGE The nonproﬁt CT CHALLENGE in Fairﬁeld welcomed PAMELA DEY as director of marketing, communications and digital strate�y, a new position. Dey brings more than 20 years experience in brand building and sales-generating program development using a range of cross-media marketing, promotion and communication tactics to the job, where she is charged with expanding outreach of health, wellness and nutrition programs to a broader audience of cancer survivors. She will also work in tandem with Lee Crouch, CT Challenge director of development, to create cause marketing programs and sponsorship opportunities.

FEB. 26

JOIN LOCAL BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS, EDUCATORS AND REFORMERS to discuss employment and ways to strengthen Connecticut’s workforce. Panels of public- and private-sector leaders will address topics such as business growth, employment trends and workforce evolution. UConn School of Business is sponsor along with the Business Council of Fairﬁeld County. Forum No. 1 is on ﬁnancial services: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7:45-9:30 a.m., UConn Stamford. There is no fee to attend. Three additional forums are slated on topics that include retail hospitality (March 6), health care (March 27) and manufacturing (April 17). Call Alisha Hawkins at (203) 6108570 or email ahawkins@workplace. org for more information and for the locations of the additional forums.

MAR. 4

STAMFORD’S STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION meets to discuss issues at the 15th Annual Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday, March 4, 7:30-9 a.m., Sheraton Stamford Hotel, 700 Main St. Topics include improving service, reliability and accountability on Metro-North; increasing the minimum wage; and the budget surplus vs. unfunded pension liabilities. Visit the chamber website for costs and more information or call (203) 3594761.

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W & D Associates L.L.C. et al. Filed by Lin et al. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Cohen & Thomas, Derby; and Hang and Associates P.L.L.C., Flushing, NY. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor, fair standards suit against the defendant involving the alleged denial of overtime compensation. Filed Feb. 7. Case no. 14cv00164. Yale University. Filed by Aubrey Novak. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Offices of William S. Palmieri L.L.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights, jobs discrimination suit against the defendant. The plaintiff alleges a hostile work environment, sexual harassment, stalking by an employee of defendant and discrimination. Filed Feb. 5. Case no. 14cv00152.

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South Water Street Owner L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Greenwich Loan Associates L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 88 S. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Feb. 6. The Kennedy Center Inc., Trumbull. Seller: Burant Associates L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: Map No. 1745, Main St., Stratford. Amount: $550,000. Filed Feb. 3.

RESIDENTIAL Amen, Rachel and Brian Robert Amen, Greenwich. Seller: Corinne Ferrante, Greenwich. Property: 15 Nedley Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $625,000. Filed Jan. 28. Baggett, Scott Lee, Newtown. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Property: 4 Castle Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $160,000. Filed Feb. 6.

37 Day Road L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Steven Warren and Emily Warren, Greenwich. Property: 37 Day Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Jan. 27.

Bahl, Ruchika and Samir Bahl, Chatham, N.J. Seller: David K. C. NG, Greenwich. Property: Unit 35 of Old Greenwich Gables Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Aqua L.L.C., West Hartford. Seller: Alan S. Abrams, Norwalk. Property: 148 East Ave., Unit 1C, Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Balbierer, Donna J., Brookfield. Seller: Douglas D. Balbierer and Donna J. Balbierer, Brookfield. Property: 9 Bonny Road, Brookfield. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Jan. 31.

Carnaree L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Peter DaPuzzo and Rachel DaPuzzo, Greenwich. Property: Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 30.

Bingham, Randall, Greenwich. Seller: 25 River L.L.C., Chappaqua N.Y. Property: Lot 3, Map No. 3003, Greenwich. Amount: $2 million. Filed Jan. 29.

Cassavecia Properties L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: David R. Smith Sr. and Floyd F. Smith, Norwalk. Property: 3 Mills St., Norwalk. Amount: $230,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Bridegan, Shanna and Jared Bridegan, Darien. Seller: Malmerea L.L.C., Norwalk. Property: 350 Sturges Ridge Road, Wilton. Amount: $712,000. Filed Jan. 23.

Cole Construction Custom Built Homes L.L.C., Brookfield. Seller: town of Brookfield. Property: Route 25, Map No. 3-4-2, Brookfield. Amount: $39,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Busino, Leslie, Newtown. Seller: Ronald F. Richter, Redding. Property: 28 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. Amount: $430,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Farm Creek Investors L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: John D. Flowers and Elizabeth Flowers, Hingham, Mass. Property: Lot 24, Map No. 187, Norwalk. Amount: $640,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Carvajal, Huver, Norwalk. Seller: Edward B. Goodnow, Darien. Property: Lot 416, Map No. 6635, Norwalk. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Grassy Plains Development L.L.C., Westport. Seller: Grassy Plains L.L.C., Westport. Property: 29 Grassy Plains Road, Westport. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Castillo, Christian A., Norwalk. Seller: Monique Antonelli, Devon. Property: 46 Baxter Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $210,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Mattera Construction 1 Plunkett Place L.L.C., Westport. Seller: Steven G. Lafontaine and Maria Park Lafontaine, Westport. Property: 1 Plunkett Place, Westport. Amount: $894,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Cervi, Danielle, Greenwich. Seller: John D. Huisman and Lois J. Huisman, Greenwich. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 416, Greenwich. Amount: $316,500. Filed Jan. 28.

Pinto Investment Group L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Dena Chelednik, Danbury. Property: 87-89 Liberty St., Danbury. Amount: $750,000. Filed Feb. 3. Richard Estates L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Linda Low, Greenwich. Property: Dwight Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Feb. 4. Ross Alan Inc., Armonk, N.Y. Seller: Maple Wood Holding L.L.C., New Fairfield. Property: Lots121 and 122, Map No. 743, New Fairfield. Amount: $205,000. Filed Jan. 29. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 30 Spruce Mountain Road, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 4. Sono Capital L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Mary Jane Bishop, Norwalk. Property: 238 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $43,750. Filed Feb. 4. Sono Capital L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Mary Jane Bishop, Norwalk. Property: 240 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $87,500. Filed Feb. 4.

Chen, Harrison Lon, New York, N.Y. Seller: Cecilia Mazza, Brookfield. Property: Lot 20 of Barkwood Falls Planned Community, Brookfield. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 3. Citrin, James M., Greenwich. Seller: Diego F. Rivero and Veronica Inhargue, Greenwich. Property: Shoal Point Lane, Map No. 7694, Greenwich. Amount: $5.1 million. Filed Feb. 4. Cloutier, Janine M., Stamford. Seller: Katherine L. Kirkman, Norwalk. Property: 6 College St., Norwalk. Amount: $286,000. Filed Feb. 4. Dailey, Michelle M. and Nils L. Dailey, Guilford. Seller: Jennifer Scott, Norwalk. Property: 8 Elmcrest Terrace, Unit 103, Norwalk. Amount: $141,000. Filed Feb. 4. Danby, Michele and Hassan Butt, Manchester. Seller: Arne Lewertoff and Katrin Lewertoff, Norwalk. Property: 27 Bettswood Road, Norwalk. Amount: $570,000. Filed Feb. 3. D’Ausilo, David, Stratford. Seller: Caroline D. Hutton, Westport. Property: 160 Compo Road North, Westport. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 6.

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Monda, Chelsea, Newtown. Seller: Robert Parker and Alissa Parker, Newtown. Property: Lot 8, Map No. 4163, Newtown. Amount: $357,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Rosh, Merideth Schlesinger, Sherman. Seller: David G. Carpenter and Pamela P. Carpenter, Sherman. Property: Unit 3 of Mill Pond Farm, Sherman. Amount: $1.1 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Davis, Jordan S., New York, N.Y. Seller: Raymond F. Miller and Virginia L. Miller, Easton, Md. Property: Unit 26 of Charles Cove Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $720,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Harnal, Hitesh and Deepi Verma, Greenwich. Seller: Karen Birgit Israelsson, Greenwich. Property: Unit 159 of Old Greenwich Gables Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $703,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Dolan, Elise M. and William Sawicki, Wilton. Seller: Nancy Gioielli, New Milford. Property: 32 W. Meadow Road, Wilton. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Hinds, Lori A. and Harriet E. Jill Deissler, Norwalk. Seller: Dominick Polito, Norwalk. Property: 7 Seir Hill Road, Unit No. 1, Norwalk. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Dufel, Christopher, Danbury. Seller: James R. Costanzo and Karen S. Asadoorian, Danbury. Property: Unit 40 of Barclays Commons Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Howie, Danielle and Marc Fischer, Norwalk. Seller: Troy A. Webb and Niclai Flintosh, Danbury. Property: 25 Horseshoe Drive, Danbury. Amount: $255,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Murphy, Elizabeth G. and Deborah S. Jamgocham, Greenwich. Seller: Deborah S. Jamgochan, Greenwich. Property: 5 Knollwood Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $2.7 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Kazan, Silye and Dimitri Kazan, Stratford. Seller: Carlo Guerrera and Lyndsay Ferro, Stratford. Property: 107 D. Fiddler Green Road, Stratford. Amount: $155,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Nardi, Diane P. and Crystal Rossi, New Fairfield. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: Lot 6, Map No. 1895, New Fairfield. Amount: $294,900. Filed Feb. 4.

Keogh, Carol and Mary Anne Franz, Stratford. Seller: Anton Glenbovitch and Inna Glenbovitch, Stratford. Property: 717 Hawley Lane, Unit 15, Stratford. Amount: $230,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Nazerali, Zulekha and Adam Aly Nazerali, Greenwich. Seller: Lelia G. Paterno and Enrique R. Villalobos, Greenwich. Property: 61 Stirrup Lane, Building 7, Greenwich. Amount: $555,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Keough, Patrick S., Newtown. Seller: Shawn E. Scofield and Vivien J. Scofield, Newtown. Property: 20 Turkey Hill Terrace, Newtown. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 5.

O’Brien, Karen, Norwalk. Seller: Lewis E. Vingo and Eward Patrick Vingo, Trumbull. Property: 7 Chestnut Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $418,966. Filed Feb. 6.

King, Velda M. and Michelle King-Riley, Naugatuck. Seller: Norman S. Winnerman and Barbara R. Winnerman, Danbury. Property: 28 Nancy Drive, Danbury. Amount: $265,000. Filed Feb. 6.

O’Connor, Delia M. and Paul Michael Poellot, Woodside, N.Y. Seller: Walter R. Kellogg and Maryann Kellogg, New Fairfield. Property: 31 Lion Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $255,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Kirk, Hillery and Tom Kirk, Plymouth. Seller: Herb Lance and Beverly Kaye Lance, Bethel. Property: 10 Jacobs Lane, Bethel. Amount: $735,000. Filed Feb. 4.

O’Halloran, Lisa and Thomas O’Halloran, Sherman. Seller: 890 Sherman L.L.C., Bethel. Property: 27 Long River Road, Home Site No. 9, Sherman. Amount: $785,000. Filed Jan. 24.

Liebergesell, Sachinko S., Darien. Seller: Ester Development L.L.C., Danbury. Property: Lot 55, Map No. 264, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Feb. 3.

Ortega, Monica E., Danbury. Seller: David R. Smith Sr. and Floyd F. Smith, Newtown. Property: Lots 53 and L56, Map No. 161, Newtown. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Lopes, Christina M. and Victor M. Lopes, Danbury. Seller: Westconn Development L.L.C., Bethel. Property: 2 Mac Alpine Way, Danbury. Amount: $344,500. Filed Feb. 6.

Ostreicher, Jay, Westport. Seller: E. Alpert Schurman, Fairfield. Property: 9 George St., Westport. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Vitale, Cathie R., and Todd A. Vitale, Greenwich. Seller: Maurice Musilli and Maria Musilli, Greenwich. Property: Deep George Road, Greenwich. Amount: $990,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Pakkala, Carole M. and Lawrence J. Pakkala, Norwalk. Seller: Patricia L. Leigh, Wilton. Property: Unit 24 of Silvermine Woods Condominium, Wilton. Amount: $850,000. Filed Jan. 22.

Warren, Emily and Steven Warren, Greenwich. Seller: Leonard Moscati and Margaret Moscati, Greenwich. Property: 43 Richmond Hill Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.7 million. Filed Jan. 31.

Parker, Sally A., Danbury. Seller: William C. Schaal Jr., Danbury. Property: 27 Woodcrest Lane, Danbury. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Wellington, Annamarie and Michael P. Wellington, Norwalk. Seller: Sheri M. Brown, Norwalk. Property: Lot. 6 on Section G, Norwalk. Amount: $240,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Patel, Nitirekha and Jaget N. Patel, Monroe. Seller: Finnmark Custom Homes L.L.C., Brookfield. Property: 8 Tree Farm Lane, Lot 9, Brookfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Westbrook, Carolliene, trustee, Greenwich. Seller: Carolliene Westbrook, Greenwich. Property: 1465 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 401, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4.

Poole, John Grier, Porchester, N.Y. Seller: Element 75 William L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 75 William St., Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Feb. 3.

White, Patricia L., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: JAC Steamboat L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 595 Steamboat Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 30.

Porgorzelski, Eileen F. and Walter Pogorzelski Jr., Brookfield. Seller: Newbury Village L.L.C., Brookfield. Property: 213 Still Water Circle, Brookfield. Amount: $341,199. Filed Jan. 31.

Wise, Heather L. and Eric S. Wise, Greenwich. Seller: Elizabeth G. Murphy, Greenwich. Property: Meadow Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Duncan, Marie, Norwalk. Seller: Upendra R. Shah and Manisha U. Shah, Norwalk. Property: 40 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 7. Dunford, Adam M., Danbury. Seller: Anuradha Bhavnani and Kapil Mirchandani, Danbury. Property: 32 Crows Nest Lane, Unit 20, Danbury. Amount: $247,000. Filed Feb. 4. Enkeboll-Katz, Elke and Lyle J. Katz, Westport. Seller: Peter J. Holewinski III and Mary Frances Walsh, Westport. Property: 98 Partrick Road, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 7. Federal National Mortgage Association, Seller: Yolanda Ihasz and Jeremy M. Ihasz, Stratford. Property: 2 Birch Drive, Stratford. Amount: Undisclosed. Filed Feb. 6. Fenton, Thomas P., Danbury. Seller: Thomas P. Fenton, Danbury. Property: 10 South St., Unit 74, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 3. Fernandes, Christina T., Danbury. Seller: Adam M. Dunford, Danbury. Property: 20 E. Pembroke Road, Unit 67, Danbury. Amount: $182,250. Filed Feb. 4. Ferrara, Christina and Leonard Ferra, Danbury. Seller: Joann Stoddard, New Fairfield. Property: 28 Barnum Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $285,000. Filed Jan. 27. Fischer, Barbara A. and Carl H. Fischer, The Villages, Fla. Seller: John O’Hara and Patricia O’Hara, Danbury. Property: 8 Valley View Road, Danbury. Amount: $362,000. Filed Feb. 3. Foy, Kerry and Shane Foy, Sherman. Seller: James L. Olencki and Karen M. Olencki, Danbury. Property: 18 Sunny Lane, Sherman. Amount: $420,000. Filed Jan. 22. Gardner, Alphonse and Anthony P. Graffeo, Newtown. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Property: 19 Cricket Trail, Newtown. Amount: $90,000. Filed Feb. 7. Giglio, Gina M. and Lawrence S. Giglio, Norwalk. Seller: Catherine C. Tirella and Joanne Albert, Norwalk. Property: Lot 24, Map No. 163, Norwalk. Amount: $357,500. Filed Feb. 7. Glover, Keturah L. and Matthew S. Glover, Monmouth Junction, N.J. Seller: Loretta DiLeo, Brookfield. Property: Lot 99, Map 2 of 2, Brookfield. Amount: $316,000. Filed Feb. 4. Gorden, Jason Van, Seymour. Seller: Brian O’Connor and Erica O’Connor, Newtown. Property: 37 Swamp Road, Newtown. Amount: $255,000. Filed Feb. 6. Grisanti, Mark, Greenwich. Seller: Edward Chin and Nancy Y. Chin, Greenwich. Property: Lot 5, Block B, Map No. 1307, Greenwich. Amount: $750,000. Filed Feb. 4. Hafez, Atalie, Wilton. Seller: Pamela M. Drolsbaugh, Wilton. Property: Revised Lot 3, Map No. 2595, Wilton. Amount: $675,000. Filed Jan. 24.

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Lopez, Yolanda S. and Alex E. Lopez, Newtown. Seller: Dean A. Fattibene, Newtown. Property: Lots 23 and 25, Underhill Road, Newtown. Amount: $455,500. Filed Feb. 6. Lynas, Jenny and Brett Lynas, New Fairfield. Seller: Douglas Hughes, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 25, Map No. 1122, New Fairfield. Amount: $285,000. Filed Feb. 4. Maloney, Shannon, Stratford. Seller: Mary Anne Franz and Carol Keogh, Stratford. Property: Unit 103D at Far Mill River Condominium No. 3, Stratford. Amount: $200,500. Filed Feb. 7. Matregrano, Lisa and Daniel Mahoney, Danbury. Seller: Patricia Brennan, Danbury. Property: 9 Farview Ave., Unit 2-7, Danbury. Amount: $175,000. Filed Feb. 4. May, Karen and Peter Navarra, Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Jean Early, Danbury. Property: 7 Caraway Drive, Danbury. Amount: $560,000. Filed Feb. 3. McLaughlin, Debra A. and Michael P. McLaughlin, Greenwich. Seller: Catherine M. Brennan, Greenwich. Property: 93 Birchwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $217,392. Filed Jan. 29. McMahon, Ada and Peter J. McMahon, Danbury. Seller: Phoenix Home Builders Inc., Bridgewater. Property: 9A Gereg Glen, Brookfield. Amount: $569,000. Filed Jan. 30. McNamara Jr., James M., Redding. Seller: Alan H. Nobes, Brookfield. Property: 3 Gallows Hill Road Extension, Redding. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Moore, William E., Greenwich. Seller: William E. Moore, Greenwich. Property: Lot 4, Map No. 5335, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 27.

Razzaia Jr., Frank A., New Fairfield. Seller: Miguelina Schneider, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 5, Map No. 793, New Fairfield. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Russ, Michelle M., and Matthew J. Russ, Greenwich. Seller: Katherine Cooper, Greenwich. Property: 38 Circle Drive, Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Jan. 30. Saeed, Salim A., Wilton. Seller: Louis J. Reda Jr. and Lisa H. Reda, Wilton. Property: Revised Lot 2, Map No. 5229, Wilton. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 4. Schiavi, Isabelle and Andres Recoder, Greenwich. Seller: Toni C. Goodrich, Greenwich. Property: Beechcraft Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Jan. 31. Sullivan, John, Greenwich. Seller: 20 Marks Road L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: Marks Road, Greenwich. Amount: $3.3 million. Filed Jan. 27. Tan-Vandermark, Stamford, Seller: Ronald Malloy, Stamford. Property: 81 Glenrock, Unit G81, Norwalk. Amount: $216,750. Filed Feb. 6. Torres, Precilla and Ramon O. Torres Jr., Scarsdale, N.Y. Seller: Lynn S. Birdsong and Terry B. Birdsong, Bellvue, Colo. Property: 51 Baldwin Farms, Greenwich. Amount: $2.6 million. Filed Jan. 31. Trombetta, Christina and Jonathan Merriam, Stratford. Seller: Denise L. Sullivan, Stratford. Property: 100 Marcus Drive, Stratford. Amount: $378,000. Filed Feb. 7. Trustees of The Rice 2000 Family Trust, New York, N.Y. Seller: Michael T. Fahey and Lindsey J. Fahey, Greenwich. Property: 317 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Feb. 7.

Xu, Shuyi, Stamford. Seller: Christopher Martens, Greenwich. Property: Unit 131 of Old Greenwich Gables Condominium, Greenwich. Amount: $580,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Rivera, Eric, North Haven. Seller: Deborah W. Farber, Danbury. Property: 12 Mountain Laurel Lane, Danbury. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Yeo, Julian and Lane Wilson, Danbury. Seller: Marilyn Sacco and Alfred Sacco, New Fairfield. Property: Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Map No. 139, New Fairfield. Amount: $615,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Riznyk, Eric J., Norwalk. Seller: Kathleen Byrnes Dibuccio, Glen Allen, Va. Property: 71 Aiken St., Unit F7, Norwalk. Amount: $184,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Zach, Juliana and David W. Zach, Brookfield. Seller: Shuming H. Zeng, Troy, Mich. Property: 34 Chester St., Brookfield. Amount: $355,000. Filed Jan. 27.

FORECLOSURES Antonik, Dale E. and Paul J. Antonik, Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 19 Division Street West, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Arkind-Murray, Anne, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 77 Range Road, Wilton. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 24.

Vilca, Gilmar, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 22 Lyon Ave., Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27.

JUDGMENTS Babbin, Barry T., Westport. $5,390, in favor of Mitchells of Westport, Westport, by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 72 Hillspoint Road, Westport, Filed Feb. 7.

Beauleau, April, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 10 Carleon Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 6.

Bartres, Sonia, Stratford. $891, in favor of Cavalry SPV I, L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 247 Clover St., Stratford, Filed Feb. 6.

Choi, Joo Ho, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 26 Harkim Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27.

Coiro, Dominick, New Fairfield. $1,368, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Smoke Hill Drive, New Fairfield, Filed Jan. 27.

D’Alba, Gregory, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA N.A. Property: 10 Mountain Laurel Lane, Redding. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 6.

Complete Restaurant Services, Danbury. $387, in favor of Eastern Bag and Paper Company Inc., Milford, by Bonnie D. Kumiega, Somers. Property: 151 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, Filed Feb. 3.

Gore, Kim M., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 4 Silver Beech Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3. Guaman, Juan C., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 17-17 1/2 McDermott St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3. Jefferson, Matthew A., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 4 Pomperaug Road, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 5. Laracuente, Jacqueline, et al. Creditor: Resurgent Capital Services L.P., Greenville, S.C. Property: 3 Cameron Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 28. Lopes, Alicione F., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 54 Pleasant St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 4. Merritt, Charlotte, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 22 1/2 Hickok Ave., Bethel. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 7. Notchick Jr., Stephen A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Plano, Texas. Property: 45 Dahl Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 7. Robison, Mona C., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 187 Flax Hill Road, Unit No. C-11, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 4. Saltourides, Despina, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 80 Country St., Unit 2N, Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 4. Savageau, Troy W., et al. Creditor: OneWest Bank FSB, Fort Washington, Pa. Property: 43 Secor Road, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31. Simons, William N., et al. Creditor: Chase Home Financing L.L.C., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 5 Hilldale Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 27. Stasiak, Brian, et al. Creditor: OneWest Bank FSB, Fort Washington, Pa. Property: 2 Erie Road, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 4. The Estate of Judith J. Shepard, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 322 Portland Ave., Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 30.

Cordeiro, Jose, Danbury. $1,711, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 Clairann Drive, Danbury, Filed Feb. 3. Debernardo, Donald, Stratford. $22,047, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 1470 North Ave., Stratford, Filed Feb. 7. Demarsico, Gina, New Fairfield. $895, in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 18 Rita Drive, New Fairfield, Filed Jan. 27. Ferenx, Pat, Greenwich. $2,256, in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 4 Armonk St., Greenwich, Filed Jan. 31. Fohn, Marta, Sherman. $2,749, in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by Tolisano & Danforth L.L.C., Ellington. Property: 22 Skyline Drive, Sherman, Filed Feb. 4. Goldstein, Jerold S., Stratford. $29,790, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 75 Airway Drive, Stratford, Filed Feb. 7. Hernandez, Lina, Danbury. $5,965, in favor of American Express Centurion Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Mark Sank & Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 31 Davis St., Danbury, Filed Feb. 3. Iantorno, Laura, New Fairfield. $815, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Ball Pond Road, New Fairfield, Filed Jan. 27. Jacovino, Linda, Stratford. $10,980, in favor of Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 35 Baxter St., Stratford, Filed Feb. 3. Keenan, Paul, Stratford. $3,334, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 439 Sherwood Place, Stratford, Filed Feb. 7. Kolich, Daniel, Greenwich. $2,789, in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by the Law Offices Of Gerald S. Knopf L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 75 Josephine Evaristo Ave., Unit 3, Greenwich, Filed Jan. 30. Lanigan, Michael, Brookfield. $567, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Laurel Drive, Brookfield, Filed Jan. 28.

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Lints, Craig A., Norwalk. $24,809, in favor of Nancy Holdings Corp., Great Neck, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 11 Grumman Ave., Norwalk, Filed Feb. 6.

McArdle, Patricia M., Newtown. $4,236, in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Del., by Tolisano & Danforth L.L.C., Ellington. Property: 41 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, Filed Feb. 3. McNamara, Michael, Newtown. $2,458, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Deer Lane, New Fairfield, Filed Jan. 28. Miles, Albert, Newtown. $4,051, in favor of Barclays Bank Delaware, Wilmington, Dela., by Tolisano & Danforth L.L.C., Ellington. Property: 32 Greenleaf Farms Road, Newtown, Filed Feb. 3. Nickerson, Beverly and Winton Nickerson, Danbury. $1,053, in favor of Wladimir Gedeon DDS P.C., Danbury, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 44 Taylor Ave., Danbury, Filed Feb. 4.

Vitolo, Alison, Bethel. $8,646, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 21 Shelley Road, Bethel, Filed Feb. 7. Ward, Gary, Norwalk. $22,733, in favor of Kent School Corp., Litchfield, by Cramer & Anderson LLP, Litchfield. Property: 252 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk, Filed Feb. 6.

LEASES Toll Bros Inc., by Gregory Kamedulski. Landlord: Valley Forge L.L.C. Property: 60 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Term: 5 years, commencing June 26, 2013. Filed Feb. 4. Tross Dialysis L.L.C., by Elise Duke. Landlord: Newtown Medical Office I L.L.C. Property: 164 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown. Term: 12 years, commencing Dec. 11, 2013. Filed Feb. 3.

LIENS

Nunez, William, Danbury. $696, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Hakim St., Unit 3, Danbury, Filed Feb. 3.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED

Pecquex, Bonnie and Daniel Pecquex, Wilton. $5,427, in favor Donald B. Zalucky D.D.S., Wilton, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 259 New Canaan Road, Wilton, Filed Feb. 2.

Carney, Brian, 39 Catherine St., Norwalk. $15,222, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3.

Perez, Anne, New Fairfield. $895, in favor of Danbury Radiological Associates P.C., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 242 Pine Hill Road, New Fairfield, Filed Feb. 3. Prohaska, Stephen, Brookfield. $1,231, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 11 Comstock Trail, Brookfield, Filed Feb. 6. Ricco, Jessica M., Stratford. $1,031, in favor of Capital One Bank N.A., Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 147 Shanley St., Stratford, Filed Feb. 6. Rojas, Aguileo, Danbury. $956, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 64 South St., Danbury, Filed Feb. 3. Romandi, Lori, Brookfield. $901, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 299 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, Filed Feb. 3. Romandi, Lori, Brookfield. $1,023, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 299 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield, Filed Feb. 3. Sabbagh, Nabeel, Danbury. $1,912, in favor of Danbury Diagnostic Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Moody Drive, Danbury, Filed Feb. 3. Samoila, Christian, Stratford. $642, in favor of the town of Monroe, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 239 Graham St., Stratford, Filed Feb. 3. Scarella, Robin G., Westport. $5,808, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by London & London, Newington. Property: 18 Moss Ledge Road, Westport, Filed Feb. 6. Silva, Christiane, Danbury. $864, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Parker St., Unit F-6, Danbury, Filed Feb. 3. Smith Brothers Woodland Management L.L.C., Brookfield. $86,532, in favor of Supremeforest Products Inc., Harwinton, by Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly P.C., Bristol. Property: 117 Whisconier Road, Brookfield, Filed Feb. 6.

Carney, Deborah and Brian Carney, 39 Catherine St., Norwalk. $48,434, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Chillybear, 180 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich. $19,051, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 7. Connelly, Gail P., 104 Lordship Road, Stratford. $74,787, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Cross, Dylan, 1 Harvey St., Norwalk. $63,378, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Driscoll, Carolyn M., 52 Lewis St., Apt. 3, Greenwich. $11,789, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Greene, John D., 8 Grant Ave., Greenwich. $10,657, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. JMCB Inc., 245 Mill St., Greenwich. $3,688, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3. Lautrec, A. De Toulouse and C. Lehr Lautec, 10 Scribner Hill Road, Wilton. $144,771, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21. Menard, Christine and Yves M. Berliet, 62 Wilson Ave., Norwalk. $15,082, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Mims, Bruce L., 2 Terrace Place, Danbury. $47,878, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4. Mix, Jennifer R. and Thomas E. Mix, 157 Long Meadow Hill Road, Brookfield. $156,241, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Murphy, Wendy J. and Jonathan A. Murphy, 294 Chesnut Hill Road, Wilton. $16,297, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21. Ogrady, Michele and Paul V. Ogrady, 32 Indian Hill Road, Wilton. $24,949, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Ogrady, Michele, 32 Indian Hill Road, Wilton. $4,516, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27.

Ross, Maribeth and Lawrence Ross, 53 Warncke Road, Wilton. $26,088, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21. Talley, Robert W., 304 Main Ave., Unit 239, Norwalk. $145,232, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Taylor, Gail K. and Edison A. Decd, 89 Lines Place, Stratford. $10,346, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Villa East Hairdressers, et al., 272 Soundview Ave., Greenwich. $20,281, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3. Wood, Curtis C. and Debo Ringold Wood, 11 Putnam Green, Apt. D, Greenwich. $42,985, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Zaffina, Caterina and John Zaffina, 32 Westway Road, Westport. $50,042, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Aitoro Sr., Vincent, 6 Surf Road, Westport. $8,865, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4. Boshart, Mary Ann, 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 59, Danbury. $36,598, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3. Caher Construction Inc., P.O. Box 83, Bethel. $2,402, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3. Caher Construction Inc., PO Box 83, Bethel. $41, payroll taxes Filed Feb. 3. Elefant Bakery & Luncheonette, 36 Liberty St., Danbury. $3,666, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3. Harrington, Claire and Robert J. Harrington, 22 Bulkley Ave., North, Westport. $4,144, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4. Harrington, Robert J., 22 Bulkley Ave., North, Westport. $78,799, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4. Harrington, Robert J., 22 Bulkley Ave., North, Westport. $188,968, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4. Hebert, Richard F., 110 Havemeyer Place, Greenwich. $5,463, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Lawler, Ana C. and Dwayne Lawler, P.O. Box 11222 Greenwich. $11,149, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 7. Vahos, William F., P.O. Box 7698, Greenwich. $40,367, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Wakeman, Melissa P. and Lawrence K. Wakeman, 377 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. $86,133, a tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27. Westport Music Center L.L.C., 1460 Post Road East, Westport. $27,268, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Carey, Dana and Casey Cary, Greenwich. Filed by Northern Lights Electric Inc., Bethel, by Michael T. Lusita. Property: 4 Dogwood Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $9,425. Filed Feb. 7.

Gouveia, Gary, New Fairfield. Filed by Mead Construction Company Inc., New Fairfield, by Gary Mead. Property: 7 Ridge Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $6,500. Filed Feb. 7. Jam Enterprises, Filed by Ludlow Associates L.L.C., Plymouth, by Thomas Catucci. Property: East of Center Road, Greenwich. Amount: $12,000. Filed Feb. 5. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Filed by Waterbury Masonry Foundation Inc., Waterbury, by Gina Misenti. Property: 99 Federal Road, Danbury. Amount: $11,800. Filed Feb. 4. North Water L.L.C., Norwalk. Filed by GBM Properties L.L.C., Northford, by Gerardo Malagone. Property: 20 N. Water St., Norwalk. Amount: $147,923. Filed. Feb. 3. STLJ L.L.C., Danbury. Filed by Waterbury Masonry Foundation Inc., Waterbury, by Gina Misenti. Property: 99 Federal Road, Danbury. Amount: $11,800. Filed Feb. 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Phoenix Home Builders Inc., Bridgewater. Released by B & R Construction Service L.L.C., Gaylordsville, by Robert Zaloski. Property: 9A Gereg Glen, Brookfield. Amount: $1,264, Filed Jan. 30. Zych, Lori and Douglas Zych, Greenwich. Released by Wenta Contracting, Newtown, by Robert Wenta. Property: 76 Meadow Road, Greenwich. Amount: undisclosed. Filed Jan. 29.

LIS PENDENS 541 Stratford L.L.C., Stratford. Filed by Cohen and Wolf P.C., Orange, for Oronoque Village Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 541B Narraganset Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on the statutory lien on the property for past due common charges, fees and expenses in the estimated amount of $2,606, dated January 2014. Filed Feb. 3. Barere, Joan Lund, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Alan P. Rosenberg, West Hartford, for Rowayton Woods Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 108 Rowayton Woods Drive, Unit 45, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent common assessments against a condominium unit. Filed Feb. 3. Berman, Richard J., et al., Westport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 48 Compo Mill Cove, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated October 2007. Filed Feb. 4. Butt, Samina, et al., Stratford. Filed by Pullman & Comley L.L.C., Bridgeport, for The Stratford Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 1700 Bridgeport Ave., Unit A27, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on liens for unpaid condominium assessments and fines. Filed Feb. 4. Diller, Janette, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: Unit 3 of Bruce Park East Condominium, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $937,500, dated October 2005. Filed Jan. 30. Durakis, Linda and William R. Green, Westport. Filed by Slossberg & Knuff L.L.C., Milford, for Thomas and Josephine Linden and 14 Koala L.L.C., Westport. Property: 14 Bluewater Hill, Westport. Action: brought for breach of contract regarding the sale of property. Filed Feb. 7.

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Enterprise Credit Co., Norwalk. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 37 Hollow Tree Road, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $420,000, dated April 2006. Filed Feb. 4. Fiorita, Jason, Greenwich. Filed by Kapusta Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 3 W. End Court, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $400,000, dated January 2014. Filed Jan. 28.

JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba P.C., Hamden, for The Lions Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 19, Building B at The Lions Condominium Association, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium property due to unpaid common charges. Filed Feb. 3. Mead, Mark E., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 1 Beaverbrook Road, Unit 11, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $155,000, dated November 2004. Filed Feb. 3.

Fitzpatrick, Bruce, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 26 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $843,000, dated September 2007. Filed Feb. 3.

Melvin, Patricia A. and George Meserole, Wilton. Filed by Gregory J. Ligelis, Stamford, for Investors Financial. Property: Parcel A, Map No. 2765, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $200,000, dated April 1991. Filed Jan. 28.

Fohn, Laszlo M., et al., Sherman. Filed by Collins Hannafin P.C., Danbury, for Candlewood Tax District. Property: 22 Skyline Drive, Sherman. Action: to foreclose tax liens on the tax lists of October 2007, October 2008, October 2009, October 2010 and October 2011. Filed Feb. 6.

Miller, Philip H., et al., Wilton. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: Lot A, Map No. 4969, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.2 million, dated June 1999. Filed Feb. 3.

GH Associates L.L.C. and Mark Kolier, Wilton. Filed by McCarter & English LLP, Stamford, for Sutherland Asset I, L.L.C. Property: 11 Grumman Hill Road, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage with respect to real property. Filed Feb. 6.

Mims, Bruce L., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 15 Comstock Trail, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $472,500, dated March 2006. Filed Jan. 28.

Gilbert, John, et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 2 Colby Lane, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $305,000, dated November 2006. Filed Feb. 4.

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Sweet Peas Baking Company L.L.C., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Mark Sank & Associates L.L.C., Stamford, for TWF Contracting Inc. Property: Lot 26, Map No. 2, Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a writ. Dated January 2014. Filed Feb. 7.

Syed, Asaduzzaman, Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin P.C., Danbury, for Westville Commons Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 103 at Westville Commons Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium property due to unpaid common charges. Filed Feb. 6. Tarpiniam, Heather, Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Central Mortgage Co., Little Rock, Ariz. Property: 12 Sniffen St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $195,000, dated September 2004. Filed Feb. 4. The Estate of Edith A. Vining, et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 40 Beth Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2010. Filed Feb. 4. Thomas, June, et al., Stratford. Filed by Cohen and Wolf P.C., Orange, for Oronoque Village Condominium Association Inc., Stratford. Property: 625A Onodaga Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on the statutory lien on the property for past due common charges and assessments. Dated Jan. 2014. Filed Feb. 3.

Owen, Deborah S., et al., Norwalk. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for PNC Bank N.A., Pittsburgh, Pa. Property: 20 Kendall Court, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $267,600, dated December 2007. Filed Feb. 3.

U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Filed by Cohen and Wolf P.C., Orange, for Westwood Village Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 29-7, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien on the property for past due common charges, fees and expenses in the amount of $2,838. Filed Feb. 6.

Gordon, Patricia, et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 4 Fleetwood Drive, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $80,000, dated November 2005. Filed Feb. 3.

Pleitez, Jose Hidardo, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 25 Oxford St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $339,000, dated October 2006. Filed Feb. 7.

Uygur, Julie, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Goldman Gruder & Woods L.L.C., Norwalk, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 22 Bedford St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $2.6 million, dated December 2010. Filed Feb. 7.

Hoffmann, Amy L., et al., Stratford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 40 Goldbach Drive, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated March 2007. Filed Feb. 3.

Randazzo, Gary, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 22 Cedarcrest Place, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $217,000, dated November 2006. Filed Feb. 7.

Vargas, Evelyn F., et al., Bethel. Filed by Kapusta Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 55 Reservoir St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on real property in the original principal amount. Dated August 2008.

Jaramillo, Tito H., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 4 Ivy St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $500,000, dated November 2006. Filed Jan. 30.

Resolute Holdings Ltd, et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 558 Lake Ave., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $1.1 million, dated May. 2006. Filed Jan. 28.

Jasensky, James, et al., Redding. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 817 N. Park Ave., Ext., Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated April 2012. Filed Feb. 3.

Russell Jr., Patrick F., et al., Stratford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 217 Short Beach Road, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated November 2005. Filed Feb. 6.

Javier, Raul G., et al., Greenwich. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 10 Artic St., Greenwich. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $624,000, dated April 2005. Filed Feb. 6.

Sharp, Joseph, et al., Bethel. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 23 Oxford St., Bethel. Action: to foreclose on delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated August 2008. Filed Feb. 4.

Johnson, Eleonore S.M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Cohen and Wolf P.C., Orange, for Woodland Hills Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 104 Woodcrest Lane, Home Site 104, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien on the property for past due common charges and assessments. Filed Feb. 6.

Soto, Debra J., Stratford. Filed by Robert F. Frankel, Stratford, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 140 Rockwell Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $45,600, dated March 2004. Filed Feb. 7.

Welty, Judith, et al., Wilton. Filed by Alan P. Rosenberg, West Hartford, for Wilton Crest Expandable Condominium Association Inc., Wilton. Property: Unit 63 of Wilton Crest Condominium, Wilton. Action: to foreclose on delinquent common assessments against a condominium unit. Filed Feb. 3.

MORTGAGES

Commercial Aqua L.L.C., Norwalk, by Elies A. Pimental. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., New Hyde Park, N.Y. Property: Unit 1C in Riverview East Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $277,000. Filed Feb. 4. Brookfield Development L.L.C., Brookfield, by Justin C. Shaw. Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 857-857a Federal Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1 million. Filed Jan. 27. Costal 15 Edgewater L.L.C., Westport, by Ryan P. Moran. Lender: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: Sherwood Circle, Hillspoint Road, Westport. Amount: $950,000. Filed Feb. 7.

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CTM Propeties L.L.C., Danbury, by Jose Carlos Marcal. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 27-29 Balmforth Ave., Danbury. Amount: $276,250. Filed Feb. 3. Danbury 10 Associates L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder P.C. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 1 Moss Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 3. DeMarco Holdings L.L.C., Bethel, by Stephen DeMarco. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 5 Nashville Road Extension, Bethel. Amount: $140,000. Filed Feb. 3. DMP Realty L.L.C., Greenwich, by Thomas J. Salvatore. Lender: Putnam County Savings Bank, Greenwich. Property: 1155 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Feb. 3. E W Batista Family L.P., Newtown, by Eduardo C. Batista. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 2 Springside Ave., Danbury. Amount: $402,750. Filed Feb. 4. Fairfield County Mutual Housing Inc., Norwalk, by Roger Willcox. Lender: city of Norwalk. Property: 25 Leonard St., Norwalk. Amount: $147,246. Filed Feb. 4. Lucky Four Realty L.L.C., New Haven, by John J. Esposito Jr. Lender: Lucky Charitable Trust Fund, New Haven. Property: 6 Harbor Road, Westport. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Feb. 4. Mattera Construction 1 Plunkett Place L.L.C., Westport, by Walter Mattera. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 1 Plunkett Place, Westport. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Feb. 7. Norwalk Mutual Housing Inc., Norwalk, by Roger Willcox. Lender: city of Norwalk. Property: 30 Chesnut St., Norwalk. Amount: $91,178. Filed Feb. 4. Norwalk Sound Limited Partnership, Norwalk, by Housing Specialists L.L.C. Lender: Richmac Funding L.L.C., Del. Property: Parcel No. B1, Map No. 5911, Norwalk. Amount: $14 million. Filed Feb. 3. Pinto Investment Group L.L.C., Danbury, by John Castro Pinto. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 87-89 Liberty St., Danbury. Amount: $562,500. Filed Feb. 3. Richard Estates L.L.C., Greenwich, by Richard Rosemarin. Lender: DB Private Wealth Mortgage Ltd., New York, N.Y. Property: 7 Dwight Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $2.3 million. Filed Feb. 4. South Water Street Owner L.L.C., New York, N.Y., by Roderick O’Connor. Lender: Civetta Cousins JV L.L.C., Bronx, N.Y. Property: 88 S. Water St., Greenwich. Amount: $3.5 million. Filed Feb. 6. Stanwich Road L.L.C., Greenwich, by Peter Cow. Lender: The Greenwich Bank & Trust Co., Greenwich. Property: 291 Stanwich Road, Greenwich. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Jan. 27. TC and WC L.L.C., Stamford, by Thomas E. Connor. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport. Property: 93 Woodward Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 7. The Kennedy Center Inc., Trumbull, by Michael G. Proctor. Lender: Burant Associates L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: Map No. 1745, Main St., Stratford. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 3. The Lake Club Inc., Wilton, by Jeffery M. Popper. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Louisville, K.Y. Property: 175-195 Thayer Pond Road, Wilton. Amount: $750,000. Filed Feb. 4.

The Lake Club Inc., Wilton, by Jeffery M. Popper. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Louisville, K.Y. Property: 175-195 Thayer Pond Road, Wilton. Amount: $1,664,857. Filed Feb. 4.

Construction Daybreak Construction L.L.C., Shelton, by Richard Patterson. Lender: Mtjeira L.L.C., Huntington. Property: 1745 Cutspring Road, Stratford. Amount: $60,000. Filed Feb. 7.

NEW BUSINESSES Anglomar Multi-Janitorial Services, 77 Fort Point St., Norwalk 06855, c/o Margorita Solorzano. Filed Feb. 4. Boatworks Yacht Sales, 95 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk 06853, c/o Clute C. Ely and Tammy A. Papp. Filed Feb. 4. Cashheatingoil.com, 708 Steamboat Road, Unit 16, Greenwich, c/o Peter Renehan. Filed Feb. 6. Dandy Dog Grooming, 72 N. Taylor Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Shirley Russo. Filed Feb. 4. Dwell Done Home L.L.C., 5 River Road, Suite 239, Wilton, c/o Valerie Kratky. Filed Jan. 23. Eventium Capital, 10 Autum Drive, Bethel 06801, c/o Nicholas Reed. Filed Feb. 6. Goodfellow Real Estate, 26 Mill Plain Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Todd Payne. Filed Feb. 6. Heritage Stoneworks, 45 Belmont Circle, Unit D, Danbury 06810, c/o Ilir Iljazi and Kristina Iljazi. Filed Feb. 3. JJD Contracting Unlimited Inc., 69 Smith St., Port Chester, N.Y. 10573, c/o Martha Paltin. Filed Feb. 4. K Mundo Travel II Inc., 44 Elm St., Danbury 06810, c/o Michael T. Kuhar. Filed Feb. 3. Launch Unlimited L.L.C., 196 Sheephill Road, Greenwich 06878, c/o Sharland Blanchard. Filed Feb. 3. Law Office of C. Anthony Vournazos, 107 Mill Plain Road, Suite 302, Danbury 06811, c/o C. Anthony Vournazos. Filed Feb. 3. Lawson’s Finest Liquids L.L.C., 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford 06615, c/o Matthew Gill. Filed Feb. 7. Makerbot Industries L.L.C., 1 Metrotech Center, 21st floor, Brooklyn N.Y., c/o Michael Brownter. Filed Feb. 6. Mike’s Television and Electronics, 154 Meadowview Ave., Stratford, c/o Michael Sinnott. Filed Feb. 7. New England Property Management, 21 Cove View, Stamford 06902, c/o Robert Radomski. Filed Feb. 5. Pamela Storm L.L.C., 74 Ryclers Lane, Wilton, c/o Pamela S. Lillis. Filed Jan. 23. Peligros Spirits Co., 801 Main Ave., Norwalk 06851, c/o Diageo Americas Supply Inc. Filed Feb. 6. Prospect Realty Group, 6 Fraser Road, Westport 06880, c/o Fraser Dixon L.L.C. Filed Feb. 7.

Reichler Editing, 27 Teapot Hill Road, Wilton 06897, c/o Paula R. Parker. Filed Jan. 27. Robert Radomski Carpentry, 28 Alden St., Stamford 06902, c/o Robert Radomski. Filed Feb. 6. Simple Household and Property Services, 39 Valerie Lane, Danbury 06811, c/o Jonathon Belot. Filed Feb. 6. Steven A. Springer DDS, 2 Old New Milford, Suite 1A, Brookfield 06804, c/o Steven A. Springer. Filed Feb. 3. T.J. Langer Fundraiser, 37 Castle Hill Drive, Bethel, c/o Gail Ingram. Filed Feb. 4. We Are Errands, 7 Hideaway Lane, Norwalk 06851, c/o Frank Gaffney. Filed Feb. 7.

PATENTS Apparatus and method for marking material fix level control in a printing apparatus. Patent no. 8,655,250 issued to Grace T. Brewington, Fairport, N.Y.; Anthony S. Condello, Webster, N.Y.; Frank J. Bonsignore, Rochester, N.Y.; Christopher Lynn, Wolcott, N.Y.; John Newell, Fairport, N.Y.; and Phillip Crispino, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Apparatus, systems and methods for belt-roll fuser latching. Patent no. 8,655,249 issued to Augusto E. Barton, Webster, N.Y.; Paul M. Fromm, Rochester, N.Y.; William A. Burton, Fairport, N.Y.; Stephen B. Williams, Marion, N.Y.; and Brian J. Dunham, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Correction of line width variation due to toner age. Patent no. 8,655,209 issued to W. Bradford Willard, Fairport, N.Y.; Paul L. Jacobs, Webster, N.Y.; and Brian Robert Conrow, Webster, NY. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and apparatus for using game mechanics to encourage smarter repository use by email users. Patent no. 8,655,968 issued to Robert J. St. Jacques, Jr., Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for enabling decentralized, trustworthy and collaborative sharing of services. Patent no. 8,654,386 issued to Hua Liu, Fairport, N.Y.; and Tong Sun, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method for image classification for copy-path billing. Patent no. 8,655,059 issued to Amal Z. Malik, Pittsford, N.Y.; Clara Cuciurean-Zapan, Fairport, N.Y.; and Xing Li, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Resource partitioning in a print system. Patent no. 8,654,375 issued to R. Victor Klassen, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corporation, Norwalk. Pitch-based high-quantization halftone dot linearization for rendering highquality color image. Patent no. 8,654,402 issued to Lalit Keshav Mestha, Fairport, N.Y.; Richard Leighton Howe, Webster, N.Y.; and Raja Bala, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method for dynamic deployment of cloud-based printing services. Patent no. 8,654,385 issued to Gueyoung Jung, Rochester, N.Y.; Lee Coy Moore, Penfield, N.Y.; Barry Glynn Gombert, Rochester, N.Y.; and Jean Pierre Van de Capelle, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES

EVENTS

Manufacturers Seek Better State Regulatory Climate

Connecticut Business Day

onnecticut manufacturers struggling to compete because of, in part, the state’s regulatory climate are asking the legislature—specifically the Government Administration and Elections (GAE) Committee—to join Gov. Malloy’s efforts to reform how regulations are developed. Many of the governor’s regulatory reforms have potentially significant impacts on businesses and the committee should move forward with a bill to make them “the law of the land,” say manufacturers. In his Executive Order 37, the governor directed state agencies to follow certain practices and procedures when developing future regulations, including:

f Providing a statement of policy goals advanced by the regulations and why additional regulation is needed f Assessing whether the regulations would encourage economic progress and job creation f Using economic incentives and other innovative tools to minimize the burdens of the regulations and still achieve their purpose

Sponsored by CBIA and the Connecticut Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

f Interacting with those who would be impacted by the regulations to ensure the language is understandable and help improve compliance Manufacturers would like these and similar measures to become state law so that they will last beyond the current administration and become common practice for years to come.

#MoveCTUp

Manufacturers throughout Connecticut— including members of CBIA, Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut, New Haven Manufacturers Association, and the Smaller Manufacturers Association of Connecticut are urging the committee to move this measure forward. f Read more at gov.cbia.com

oin hundreds of business leaders from across the state in engaging Connecticut state legislators and policymakers on business-related proposals and policies impacting the state’s economic landscape. This event is a great opportunity to ask questions, make recommendations, and learn more about what could impact your business this year at the State Capitol.

Date

SCAN TO REGISTER!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Time Registration: 7:15 am Program: 8:05 am–noon Place State Legislative Office Building 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford Cost

FREE

f Register at cbia.com/events

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WORKFORCE FORUM SERIES

W O R K F OR C E TR ENDS IN T ODAY ’S E CON O MY

Part Series.

Hosted by The WorkPlace And...

Please join local businesses, community leaders, philanthropists, educators and reformers to discuss employment and ways to strengthen Connecticut’s workforce. Dynamic panels of Connecticut-based public and private sector leaders will address topics such as business growth, employment trends and workforce evolution. Please join us at one or all four of the forums. FORUM #1 : FINANCIAL SERVICES Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 | 7:45 am to 9:30 am | University of Connecticut, Stamford CRAIGE WILDS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Director, Talent Acquisition, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

PANELIS T S JUNE N. WALKER

MICHELLE R. HITE

Senior Vice President, Human Resources First County Bank

Recruiting Director, Barnum Financial Group, an ofﬁce of MetLife

BRIAN G. BRADY

ARMANDO GONCALVES

Director, Stamford Learning Accelerator, UConn School of Business

President, Southern Connecticut, People’s United Bank

NO FEE TO ATTEND. Please register online today or conﬁrm your attendance with Alisha Hawkins at 203.610.8570 or ahawkins@workplace.org

FORUM #2

Retail Hospitality Thursday, March 6, 2014 8:00 am to 9:30 am Hilton Garden Inn, Norwalk

FORUM #3

Healthcare Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:00 am to 9:30 am Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport

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Manufacturing Thursday, April 17, 2014 8:00 am to 9:30 am OEM Controls, Shelton