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BUSINESS JOURNAL March 2, 2015 | VOL. 51, No. 9

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Newtown families fight gunmaker court move

BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

THE SOLID-CITIZEN BUSINESS › page 6 From left, Merle Berke-Schlessel, Cathy Greco and Donna Pfrommer at United Way of Coastal Fairfield County headquarters in Bridgeport.

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A FEDERAL JUDGE IN BRIDGEPORT will decide whether wrongful death litigation filed against the manufacturers and seller of the assault rifle used by Adam Lanza to kill 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown will stay in federal court.

Originally filed in Connecticut Superior Court in Bridgeport on behalf of the estates of nine of the victims and one survivor of the Newtown shooting, the suit seeks damages for wrongful death and loss of consortium from Remington Outdoor Company Inc. and Remington Arms Company LLC, the par-

ent companies of the manufacturer of Bushmaster rifles, and Riverview Sales in East Windsor, and the holder of its federal firearms license, David LaGuercia of Massachusetts.

Lawyers for Remington filed to move the case to federal court in Connecticut on Jan. 14, and the attorneys for the victims’ families have filed a motion to have the case sent back to state court.

In their filing, Remington’s attorneys argue Riverview Sales, which allegedly sold a Bushmaster XM-15E2S rifle to Nancy Lanza, Adam Lanza’s mother, cannot be sued for wrongful death under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which » GUNMAKER, page 3

Fed economist: Economy can absorb interest rate hike

BY ALEXANDER SOULE Hearst Connecticut Media CONSUMER SPENDING APPEARS TO HAVE finally rebounded as homeowners begin to see their properties begin to accumulate value once more — a trend that should be able to push through any near-term increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, according to a Federal Reserve Bank economist who spoke in Stamford on Feb. 25.

While speaking to the U.S. Senate’s banking committee Feb. 24, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen signaled the Fed might raise interest rates later this year, amid growing confidence nationally in the economic recovery.

That confidence is filtering into Fairfield County and Connecticut in fits and starts, as

described by Joseph Tracy, executive vice president and special adviser to the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, who spoke Feb. 25 at the Business Council of Fairfield County’s 15th annual National Economic Outlook and Regional Forecast event at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, with some 200 people in attendance.

The Great Recession differed from previous downturns in that households significantly cut spending and increased savings, as they saw the value of their homes plummet by 20 percent or more, Tracy said.

By contrast, housing largely held its value in prior recessions and Tracy said that gave families the confidence to maintain their lifestyles even if income was curtailed. It also previously » FED, page 6

From left, Chris Bruhl, president and CEO of The Business Council of Fairfield County; Rey Giallongo, board chairman and CEO, First County Bank, and board chairman, Business Council of Fairfield County; and Joseph Tracy, executive vice president, Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Photo by Bill Fallon

Hershey lawsuits not sweet for specialty stores SELLERS OF EUROPEAN CHOCOLATE IRKED BY COMPANY’S TRADEMARK DISPUTES

BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com

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n American company is winning its battle against European chocolates, at the expense of store owners and their customers in this region.

In separate lawsuits filed last year, The Hershey Co. and Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery Corp. tried to stop two distributors, Let’s Buy British Imports LLC and Posh Nosh Imports Inc., from importing and selling candies that the Pennsylvania-based company claims infringe on its trademarks.

Store owners that carry the chocolates in Westchester and Fairfield counties are selling the last of their inventory, unable to order Slater holds the European Kit Kat, top, and American version side-by-side. more and concerned about the effect on their business.

Mary Slater, owner of Post Road Market — Hershey versus small specialty retailers,” in Rye, N.Y., a deli and Irish goods store, said said Deb Hecht, manager of Goldenberry, a in the past six weeks she spent $5,000 on a New Canaan shop that sells goods from the final shipment of chocolate from overseas.

United Kingdom.

Her customers, who usually buy a few The candies cited in the lawsuit are a bars at a time, are stocking up on boxes popular purchase at retail shops here by of their European favorites while they can. expatriates craving a taste of home and Looking at the shelf of imported chocolates Americans who appreciate the creamier in her store, Slater wondered what she’ll European chocolate. Store employees said replace the candy with when she runs out. the lawsuits will hurt business, and they’re Cadbury alone makes up 60 percent of her upset and confused by Hershey’s actions. candy sales, she said.

“Chocolate compa“People will still come nies are supposed to have in, but not having the a warm and fuzzy repuchocolate is going to be tation, and this is really pretty hard,” she said. ugly and dark,” Hecht The candy bars tarsaid. geted by Hershey are the Hecht said she doesn’t European-made Nestle think the similar packagKit Kat, Toffee Crisp, ing and names confuse Yorkie and Rolo bars and customers, especially Mars Inc.’s Maltesers, because the imported which Hershey claims chocolates are more resemble the names and – Deb Hecht, manager of expensive than Hershey’s packaging of their own Goldenberry in New Canaan counterparts, and they chocolate products. The look different. For one, lawsuit also cites the Cadbury brand, which Hershey’s York patties are round and British includes a variety of chocolate bars. Hershey Yorkie bars are rectangular. is licensed to produce its own Cadbury chocChocolate sales at Goldenberry have not olate in the U.S. changed much yet, Hecht said. “I think peoIn the lawsuits filed in U.S. District Courts ple haven’t decided this is reality,” she said. in California and Pennsylvania, Hershey Eve Raymond, a co-owner of Penny argued the product similarities could mis- Ha’Penny, a European goods store in Wilton, lead customers, thereby damaging the brand said customers definitely would not switch the company has spent time and advertising to Hershey bars even if deprived of their money to establish. In the case against Posh favorite imported chocolate.

Nosh, the judge ruled in favor of Hershey, “Customers don’t want American chocoordering the distributor to recall its goods late; the cocoa content is different, the sugar infringing on Hershey’s trademarks from its content is way off,” Raymond said. “European distribution chains. The case against LBB is chocolate is creamier.” still pending.

Lisa Whitmore, co-owner of UK Gourmet “It’s a classic David and Goliath story in Newtown, said the quality of European milk that goes into candy is superior, which

“Chocolate companies are supposed to have a warm and fuzzy reputation, and this is really ugly and dark.”

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Mary Slater, owner of Post Road Market in Rye, N.Y., has two of the store’s last Cadbury dairy milk and caramel bars on hold for a customer. Photos by Danielle Brody

also makes a difference in taste. European chocolate includes more cocoa than American chocolate and excludes artificial flavors and genetically modified ingredients, she said.

Whitmore said her customers are stocking up, buying up to 40 bars at a time.

“People coming in are sad,” she said of her customers’ reactions to the lawsuits.

Her gourmet store already has sold out of milk chocolate Kit Kats, Rolos, Yorkies and some Cadbury brands. Whitmore said she is working with distributors to replace the candy with other European brands like Galaxy, which has chocolates similar to some Cadbury bars.

“Our customers feel they would rather have any Irish or British chocolate over the American version, no matter what it was,” Whitmore said.

Devotees of European chocolate are signing a petition to protest Hershey’s lawsuits on MoveOn.org, an online petition site. It had more than 36,000 signatures as of Feb. 25.

“There’s not, as a business owner, much that we can really do but sign petitions and disagree,” said Raymond. She called Hershey’s lawsuit a “power play” and said it will hurt her Wilton business.

Raymond and Whitmore said they don’t think shops like theirs that sell a select amount of candy could affect a company as large as Hershey.

Whitmore said her distributors, one of

which is the lawsuit defendant Posh Nosh, have depleted their inventory of imported chocolates targeted by Hershey and won’t re-stock. “Hershey is such a big company, no one can afford to compete with them in a lawsuit,” Whitmore said. “They just stopped selling it.”

Whitmore said European chocolate constitutes 5 percent of her sales in Newtown.

She said her store will still be OK because of its variety, but smaller shops could be devastated by the lawsuit.

An employee at Irish Mini Mart in Yonkers said the store still carries some imported chocolates but that the business will feel the void once those sell out. European chocolate accounts for 40 percent of sales at the store on McLean Avenue. “It’s going to be a big loss for us,” he said. “It’s not right.”

In Rye, Slater said she considered ordering from online distributors that ship directly from the U.K., but they have increased their prices. The price of the chocolate and shipping costs would make it unprofitable, she said. While the last of the chocolate sells, she is looking into South African distributors that sell European chocolate.

Slater said she’s in the dark about what will happen and doesn’t know if she’ll get the Cadbury Easter eggs, Crunchie bars and Flake bars she ordered six months ago.

“It’s just disappointing,” she said. “We have a huge community that counts on us for their chocolate, and they can’t get it anymore.”

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immunizes lawful gun sellers against tort claims. If Riverview Sales is dismissed from the case or found to be immune, the case could be heard in federal court, as none of the plaintiffs, who are all from Connecticut, are residents of the same state as any defendant.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005, carves out narrow exceptions to a lawful gun seller’s immunity, including so-called negligent entrustment, when a retailer sells a firearm to a buyer who the seller knew or should have known would use the product, and later does use the product “in a manner involving unreasonable risk of physical injury to the person or others.”

“A negligent entrustment action must involve a sale of a firearm by a seller to the same person who thereafter ‘use(s)’ the firearm to cause harm to himself or herself, or others,” Remington’s lawyers argue in their filing. “Here, the plaintiffs allege that Riverview Sales Inc. sold the firearm to Nancy Lanza. … They allege that three years later Adam Lanza ‘used’ the firearm to cause physical injuries to others.”

The families of the victims, however, want the case to be heard in Connecticut Superior Court, where it was originally filed, in part arguing that a decision by the federal court on whether Riverview Sales is immune from being sued by the plaintiffs would be premature.

In a memo filed by attorneys in support of a motion to remand the case to state court, the plaintiffs laid out arguments that a decision on Remington’s contention that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act provides immunity to Riverview Sales and potentially to the other defendants

is an attack on the plaintiffs’ entire case that should be made in state court, because “the Bushmaster defendants concede … that Riverview sold the XM15-E2S that was used in the Sandy Hook shooting to Nancy Lanza … (the defendants) do not point to any particular deficiency in plaintiff’s state law claims” and that because there are no deficiencies, the case should be remanded to state court.

“The defendants are essentially asking a federal court to decide the merits of the families’ entire case in order to dismiss Riverview and assert jurisdiction over the case,” said Josh Koskoff, an attorney who represents

the plaintiffs, in a press release announcing the plaintiffs would seek to have the case remanded.

The plaintiffs in the case are the administrators of the estates of victims Victoria Soto, Dylan Hockley, Benjamin Wheeler, Rachel D’Avino, Daniel Barden, Mary Sherlach, Jesse Lewis, Noah Pozner and Lauren Rousseau.

Natalie Hammond, who was wounded in the leg during the Newtown shooting, is also a plaintiff.

The case is pending before Judge Robert N. Chatigny in U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.

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Stratford to get new I-95 ramps

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lans for a full interchange at exit 33 on Interstate 95 are progressing via $24 million in funding that has been unanimously approved by the Greater Bridgeport and Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Stratford Mayor John Harkins made the announcement recently, calling it “a major deal.”

The money and the work are part of a broad-based municipal effort to centralize urban activities in downtowns, familiarly called transit-oriented development.

Funding — 90 percent — will be provided by the Federal Highway Administration’s national highway performance program; 10 percent is the state of Connecticut’s responsibility. The plan was included in an amendment, approved Feb. 17, to the fiscal year 2015-2018 state Transportation Improvement Plan. That federally approved plan is in place until October 2018.

Exit 33 will see the construction of two new ramps in Stratford: a northbound onramp at Ferry Boulevard and a southbound off-ramp near Barnum Avenue Cutoff and Veterans Boulevard.

Construction is projected to begin in 2017, but the right-of-way and design phases will begin this year.

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UConn remakes retirement equation THERE’S MORE THAN MONEY TO GOLDEN-YEARS PLANNING

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

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niversity of Connecticut researchers recently released a new tool to measure an individual’s financial readiness for retirement that is reportedly “fundamentally different from traditional predictors.”

Job adaptability, among other concerns, counts in the new factoring and previously did not.

The retirement index developed at UConn’s Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research in Storrs, according to a university statement, is the first to incorporate noneconomic factors in its calculation.

“This is a paradigm shift in how people are viewing retirement,” said Jay Vadiveloo, professor of mathematics and director of the Goldenson Center. Vadiveloo’s goal was to measure several other factors that affect one’s preparedness for retirement, in an attempt to provide “a more holistic measure.”

Standard retirement indexes measure an individual’s ability to retire by comparing his or her net assets today against the projected value of those assets at some point in

the future. The problem with this approach, said Vadiveloo, is that those projections are hugely dependent on the performance of financial markets.

Known as the National Retirement Sustainability Index, the new measure combines four additional factors into a basic model of retirement readiness.

By measuring an individual’s health status at retirement, level of job satisfaction, amount of financial planning and level of adaptability, the index aims to provide a more complete picture of what a person’s retirement is likely to look like. As a bellwether, it could give people thinking about retirement a broader list of options for improving their outlook, even in the face of an economic downturn.

According to Vadiveloo, the index demonstrates that retirement readiness should not be viewed as a manifest destiny driven by economic conditions, but instead as a state of affairs that can be managed and controlled by individual actions.

“Perhaps the easiest example is health,” Vadiveloo said. “The healthier you are at retirement, the lower your health care costs

are going to be.” Because the new index captures that variable, an individual who invests in his or her own health through diet and exercise, for example, will likely see the value of the index increase.

Similarly, individuals who have more adaptability — the ability and willingness to try different types of work — are more likely to earn supplementary income after retirement, which also increases the value of the index.

Vadiveloo acknowledged the index cannot project happiness or satisfaction at retirement, but it uses “noneconomic inputs to construct a more complete picture of financial readiness at retirement.”

“We have taken these seemingly subjective measures and quantified them in a rigorous way,” Vadiveloo said. His hope is that the index will be used in the financial services industry to help people plan for retirement.

Development of the index was supported by the Janet & Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research at UConn, described as a think tank for applied actuarial research that is dedicated to helping academia and industry work collaboratively to solve problems in the field.

The Stratford revival

BY CRYSTAL KANG This is the second of two articles. Last week’s article focused on Stratford’s efforts to clean abandoned former industrial sites.

In this article, the town is seen burnishing its business-friendly attributes.

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ew businesses are replacing old ones throughout Stratford, especially in the downtown business district.

A few restaurants have been sold to new owners, including McCoy’s Pub. The owner will turn the pub into a family-friendly restaurant called Nikki’s Bar & Grill, which was set to open at the end of February.

“Stratford is being discovered as a business-friendly town,” said Karen Kaiser, Stratford’s economic development director.

“Whereas a company that’s doing research before moving into a city or town is going from department to department spending weeks meeting with people, we’re doing it all in one meeting up front. We’re working with commercial national brokers and developers, networking and speaking with commercial lenders in the region.”

Recent deals include the $2 millionplus sale of Stratford Hotel on Lordship Boulevard.

Nouvo Pasta, a gourmet pasta production company that sells its products to star chef Mario Batali and stores such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Costco, is moving its Stratford factory to 130 Honeyspot Road Ext. The move doubles the company’s space and production capacity. A ribbon cutting is set for March.

St. Vincent’s Health Services recently held a grand opening of its urgent care center in a 20,000-square-foot, two-story building at 3272 Main St. Stratford Land Development plans to build and lease high-tech flex space in the Stratford Executive Park off of Lordship Boulevard. The developer received approval for tax abatements from the Town Council on one of the 500,000-square-foot buildings.

The developer plans to build out two mixeduse buildings.

Connecticut Distributors Inc. is expanding its business in Stratford with a 50,000-square-foot addition to its building on Lordship Boulevard. A few months ago, the town was in jeopardy of losing the business, Kaiser said. But the town met with the company, architects and economic development leaders and helped Connecticut Distributors find a way to expand on its property and still abide by town code.

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A property at 60 Beach Drive is also moving toward development, with the potential for a bar with a pool on the roof.

Residential projects have been dotting Stratford’s neighborhoods as well. One of the biggest developments was AvalonBay Communities’ apartment units, which were 95 percent leased as of January. Forest City Residential Management’s 1111 Stratford, a 128-unit apartment complex, is 100 percent leased since opening in 2013.

“Stratford used to be an unrecognized jewel, but now it’s definitely on the radar,” said Amy Knorr, economic development supervisor with the town. “Businesses from all over are calling us, and so many new businesses and developers are coming to town.”

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State revises deficit projections

BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

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fficials with the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management say the deficit in the state’s general fund for fiscal year 2015 will be $59.7 million less than previously predicted.

In a letter to state Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Office of Policy and Management Director Benjamin Barnes predicted a general fund deficit of $61.2 million for the fiscal year, $59.7 million less than the amount Barnes’ office predicted in January. The deficit projection was revised to reflect additional state revenue from a legal settlement and an expected growth in personal income tax receipts.

The deficit forecasts came shortly after the announcement of Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed two-year, $37 billion budget that includes a focus on fixing transportation infrastructure in the southwestern part of the state, including upgrades to Interstate 95 and the Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line.

Lembo said the state expects to collect $36 million from the settlement of a classaction lawsuit filed in 2010 by state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, now a U.S. senator from Connecticut, against bond rating agency Standard and Poor’s for publishing misleading ratings of certain mortgagebacked securities in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. The case was joined by 18 states and the U.S. Department of Justice and was settled for $1.375 billion.

“We alleged that S&P’s ratings of structured finance securities, including risky mortgage-backed securities, were directly influenced by the demands of the powerful investment banking clients who issued the securities and paid S&P to rate them,” state Attorney General George Jepsen said in a Feb. 3 statement announcing the settlement.

“In effect, S&P considered its own business

interests, contrary to its public statements that its ratings were objective. These actions had a very direct and serious impact on our national economy that is still being felt in communities and households in Connecticut and across our country.”

The Office of Policy and Management additionally forecasted a 25 percent growth in the amount of personal income taxes collected, though Barnes in the letter conceded that volatility in the amounts of income taxes collected make forecasting difficult.

“In April 2013, a sizable windfall was realized when income tax collections rose by 20 percent,” Barnes wrote in his letter to Lembo.

“This was followed by a major decline in April 2014, when income tax collections fell by 20 percent.”

Meanwhile, Barnes also reported that several state agencies would face budget shortfalls, the most significant being for the state’s Department of Social Services, which faces a $108 million net Medicaid shortfall.

Elsewhere, the comptroller’s office faces a $15 million shortfall in the retired employee health service, where claim costs are trending above budgeted levels, and an $8 million deficiency in the adjudicated claims account, in part due to a proposed settlement in a wrongful conviction case.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is expected to face a $5 million shortfall, while the Department of Correction is forecast to be $3 million short as a result of increased utility, food and maintenance costs.

Meanwhile, the state’s special transportation fund, which is kept separate from the general fund and is used to finance investment in the state’s transportation networks as well as pay the state Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations, is expected to have a $5.7 million shortfall, including a $20 million gap in the DOT’s rail operations account from Metro-North Railroad operational costs.

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Citrin Cooperman Corner

It’s Not Too Late for 2014 Business Tax Planning

BY BARBARA LANE, CPA AND SCOTT GALLAGHER, CPA CITRIN COOPERMAN

These new rules are quite complex and require virtually every business needs to make at least one election and possiblely send a special filing to the IRS.

BARBARA LANE

SCOTT GALLAGHER

In December, you worked hard on projecting the year-end profit of your business so you could plan your upcoming tax bill, but now that you’re pulling together the actual numbers, you find that the profit is higher than projected. Relax a little. Here are some post year-end actions that can be taken: • Employee bonuses earned during 2014, but not paid, can be deducted in 2014 as long as they are paid within 2 1/2 months of the company’s year-end when the company utilizes the accrual method of accounting. Caution — does not apply to 2% or more S corporation shareholders.

• Regardless of the method of accounting your business uses, retirement plan contributions can be deducted in 2014 even though they are not funded until the due date of the tax return, including extensions. So if you have a calendar year entity, the plan can be funded as late as September 15, 2015, and the deduction taken on the 2014 tax return.

• The Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit is often overlooked.

People still remember the R&D rules from the old days, where R&D expenses had to be for something that was “new to the world.” Now R&D costs just have to be for something that is “new to you.” If you have an engineer on staff, you own a tech or biotech company, are a software developer, or provide cloudbased technology, you might have qualified R&D expenses. The R&D credit can be as much as six percent of your qualified R&D expenses and be used to offset your tax liability.

• Utilization of Section 179, which allows qualifying capitalized new and used tangible business property to be fully depreciated in the year purchased, up to a maximum amount of $500,000.

Section 179 also allows qualified real property, which includes certain leasehold improvements, restaurant property, and retail improvement property, to be depreciated up to a maximum amount of $250,000 in the year of purchase.

• Fifty percent bonus depreciation can be elected for new business tangible property purchased during the year with a depreciable life of 20 years or less.

• The new tangible property regulations afford a number of opportunities.

o Safe Harbor Election for expensing items — This new election allows costs that formerly had to be capitalized to be expensed in the year of purchase.

If your business obtains “applicable financial statements,” the safe harbor is $5,000 per item. If not, the limit is $500. o Annual Partial Disposition Election — This election allows you to recognize the loss on the disposition of a structural component of a building or other asset. Prior to the new law, a replacement of a structural component would have to be capitalized and depreciated while the old component remained on the books being depreciated. The premise of this was that the component could not be separated from the whole.

Now you have the opportunity to write off the old component. If you’ve had significant improvements in the past that may have resulted in partial dispositions, you should consult your tax advisor to determine if it is worthwhile to claim the benefit. The opportunity to apply this election for prior years is limited to 2014. o Deductible Repair and Maintenance Expenses — certain repairs and maintenance expenses that were previously capitalized may now be expensed.

• Look for state credits. State credits are probably the most overlooked tax benefit.

Many states have “zone credits” for having your business in a disadvantaged area, alternative fuel credits, credits for persons with disabilities, and a host of others While this is a very brief overview, the point here is to be aware that there may be opportunities that are being overlooked.

It’s not too late to make 2014 a year of opportunity!

About the Authors: Barbara Lane, CPA is a Tax Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and can be reached by phone at (914) 949-2990 or via email at blane@citrincooperman.com.

Scott Gallagher, CPA is a Tax Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s White Plains office and can be reached by phone at (914) 949-2990 or via email at sgallagher@citrincooperman.com.

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United Way program attracts hundreds as mentors

BY BILL FALLON bfallon@westfairinc.com

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he Mentoring Institute of Coastal Fairfield County does not mentor, per se. It guides and supports the efforts of 14 regional mentoring efforts as an umbrella program, working with recruitment and acting as a conduit for best practices.

Founded in 2008, the institute is a program of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, which adds to the program’s clout via United Way’s 128-year-old local roots, its access to oak-doored offices and its estimable name recognition. To date the Mentoring Institute has attracted about 600 mentors.

“There is more power in collaboration than with institutions standing alone,” said Merle Berke-Schlessel, in her 14th year as president and CEO of the United Way of Coastal Fairfield County. She is a University of Bridgeport Law School graduate and former state administrative law judge who, in private practice, served as counsel in the public and private sectors.

The name, United Way, is part of the equation for the seven-year-old program.

“We’ve got a big brand and we’re able to raise the value of mentoring through the strength of our brand,” Berke-Schlessel said. “We don’t run mentoring programs; we shine a bright light on them. We enable other organizations to reach out to mentors in corporations, in municipalities and in the community.” Such outreach likely

includes testimonials from both mentors and mentees.

Mentoring Institute successes include enlisting the municipal leaders of Norwalk, Bridgeport, Trumbull, Monroe and Stratford for the cause.

In a January “National Mentoring Month” letter, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling praised extracurricular activities and their results.

“I have to add, though,” he said, “that there is no substitute in a child’s life for consistent, positive relationships with stable adults who spend time with them and listen to them – and the more such adults, the better. Parents are key, but others are also necessary, especially when families are facing challenges and could use a little help.”

Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek noted in a recent op-ed submission carried by a number of regional newspapers that United Way of Coastal Fairfield County serves 12 towns in Fairfield County, including his.

In addition to, in his words, “changing the odds for children,” Vavrek said, “Adults who mentor a young person often report feeling good about making a difference in the life of a child and feel they get the same, if not more, out of the mentoring relationship.”

Berke-Schlessel said of the elected officials, “They’ve put politics aside; they’re really rolling up their sleeves.”

Students involved in the program have found themselves mentored by businesspeople, doctors, engineers and architects. Mentee numbers are difficult to quantify, in part

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allowed people who lost their jobs to bankroll loans for startup businesses secured by the equity they held in their residences.

In Connecticut, personal expenditures dropped by nearly $2.5 billion between 2008 and 2009, according to data published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, a 1.6 percent decline that was the sharpest in the Northeast. Spending by Connecticut residents recovered within a year and as of 2012 personal expenditures were 8.8 percent above the level of five years earlier, though well behind the surge in spending of better than 13 percent in New York and Massachusetts.

With interest rates a key determinant in the housing market, Tracy said under the

Catherine Smith, commissioner, state Department of Economic and Community Development; and Stamford Mayor David Martin. Photo by Bill Fallon

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From left, Cathy Greco, Merle Berke-Schlessel and Donna Pfrommer at United Way of Coastal Fairfield County headquarters in Bridgeport. Photo by Bill Fallon

owing to the fluid movement of mentees into and out of the program, but Berke-Schlessel said, “There is plenty of data to show the kids who are mentored achieve higher-level outcomes than those who are not.”

The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County has a staff of 14, including Donna Pfrommer, executive vice president for brand management and volunteer engagement, who agreed with Vavrek, saying, “Some mentors tell us they get even more out of it than the mentees. They’re being

modest about their contributions, but that’s the way they feel.”

“The mentors love it,” said Cathy Greco, United Way of Coastal Fairfield County’s executive vice president for resource development. She said mentors gain personally, they become “shining examples” in their companies and the companies get their names out in a positive fashion. “It’s a winwin for everybody,” she said.

For more information, visit mentor-ct.org.

best scenario the Fed hits the timing right for any increase, with the economy at a selfsustaining stage of growth.

“Even though you’re raising interest rates and borrowing costs — which you might think would act as a bit of a deterrent or a tapping on the brakes — that’s offset by the natural growth that we’re seeing in the economy,” Tracy said. “The economy basically settles in at roughly what you think the potential growth rate might be.”

Tracy added that with the Fed’s balance sheet — funds banks hold on deposit at the Fed to satisfy reserve requirements — at an all-time high, the Fed is entering uncharted territory with respect to any increase in interest rates.

“The central bank has never yet had the

experience of trying to raise rates with the kind of excess reserves we have in the system,” Tracy said.

“They’ve been doing lots of testing of various tools and so they’re very confident they will be able to raise rates when they feel it is important,” he said. “But this will be the first time they’ve been trying to do it in this kind of environment with the kind of balance sheet that they have.”

Deloitte, the finance, risk management and tax-advisory firm with new offices in the clock tower of the BLT Financial Centre in Stamford, was event sponsor.

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

BY ANDI GRAY

ASK ANDI

Bring on new employees the right way We have yet to define a good onboarding process.

New employees tend to start and get thrown into the mix. How do we get new employees started right?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: It’s easier to onboard employees if you think of it as a process rather than an event. Divide up the work of onboarding. Build tools and checklists to help ensure everything gets done. Use the onboarding process to assess the employee.

Think of it as the difference between orienting someone to the company and starting a long-term plan for success.

It takes a while for employees to get on solid footing with their new employer. There are people to meet, forms to fill out, rules to learn, culture to understand and fit into, as well as a job to master. There’s a rush of activity, from finding out where the desk is to filling out legally required paperwork.

Learning where things are kept, how things work, meeting peers, bosses and subordinates — don’t try to master it all the first week.

Some things are required by law. Some things are optional, but can cause a lot of problems if overlooked. Some things will contribute to long-term retention. Have a plan to get through all of them, within a defined timeframe. Know who is responsible for getting the new employee through each piece.

Have a team of people involved on onboarding. One person is responsible for a tour of the facilities. Another goes over paperwork. Each department has someone who gives a tour appropriate to the level of the new employee. Someone talks about formal rules within the company. Another provides an orientation to the company culture. People in the department hiring the new employee should lay out a schedule for introductions and job training.

Make sure the legally required forms get filled out right away. Include noncompete and nondisclosure forms along with the W-2 and other government forms. Ask the new hire to initial a copy of the offer letter and put that on file.

Make sure the company rules and protocols are clearly laid out. It’s unfair to be upset with an employee who breaks the rules if no one has clearly explained what the rules

are. What’s the company’s start time? Policy for taking sick days? Rules about who to call if you’re not going to be on time? Who to go to if your boss isn’t available? Social media and computer use rules? This should mostly be covered in the employee manual. A crib sheet handout with essential information also can be helpful.

Talk with employees about the company overall. What’s the culture? What’s the history? What are the goals? New hires are easily overwhelmed with information. Boost retention by giving the new hire documents to refer to on their own time.

Consider giving a test periodically to assess how much information has been retained and how much needs to be repeated. Keep track each day and each week of how the new employee is doing mastering basics. Is the individual demonstrating the skills represented on the resume? How much on-the-job training will be required? Is the individual making connections with other people in the company? Is there a good fit?

Set goals for what to master within one to three months. Make a list of outside training, mandatory and optional, and plan time off from the job to get that training.

Once you build an onboarding process, you can use it as a tool in recruiting new hires. You’re looking for people who want long-term success with your company. Show them your company is serious about doing its part to make that happen.

In the interview process, make notes on what the candidate is looking for in terms of growth and development. Once hired, pull out those notes out and use them to craft the individualized portion of the onboarding process. Go from generalized introduction to the company to specific areas of interest, so that each employee gets an overview of what could be in store.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK? Try “Successful Onboarding: Strategies to Unlock Hidden Value Within Your Organization” by Mark Stein and Lilith Christiansen.

Andi Gray is president of Strate�y Leaders Inc., strate�yleaders.com, a business-consulting �irm that specializes in helping entrepreneurial �irms grow. She can be reached by phone at 877-238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Send it via email to AskAndi@strate�yleaders. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of Ask Andi articles.

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GE to pay $3.5M settlement

BY LEIF SKODNICK lskodnick@westfairinc.com

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eneral Electric Co. has agreed to pay a $3.5 million civil penalty as well as modify internal procedures regarding product safety in a settlement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The penalty, announced in late February, is part of a settlement of charges that Fairfieldbased GE knowingly failed to report to the safety commission defects and an unreasonable risk of serious injury concerning two models of freestanding dual-fuel ranges, a type of stove/oven, sold between June 2002 and December 2005, and various models of dishwashers sold between 2003 and 2010.

According to the commission, a connector in the range can overheat, and the dishwashers can short-circuit.

In April 2009, GE and the CPSC announced the recall of 28,000 dual-fuel ranges. The manufacturer did not report the hazards with the ranges to the commission until February 2009, by which point GE had received 13 reports of harness and wiring overheating in the back of the range, including five fires. GE received notice of the hazard in 2004, the CPSC reported.

GE did not report the hazard with the

dishwashers to the safety commission until September 2010. By then, GE had received several reports of fires that had occurred due to overheated control panels, including a report received in 2007, and the company had paid out settlements to consumers based on these reports, according to the CPSC. In 2010, GE and the safety commission recalled about 174,000 dishwashers.

Federal law generally requires reporting of substantial product hazards by manufacturers, distributors and retailers as soon as possible. In agreeing to the settlement, General Electric did not admit to the CPSC’s charges that its products contained defects that could create a substantial hazard or create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, or that the company failed to notify the commission in a timely manner, in accordance with the reporting requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Act. In addition to paying the $3.5 million civil penalty, General Electric has agreed that GE Appliances will maintain a program designed to ensure compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Act and a system of internal controls and procedures for recording, processing and reporting information regarding potential safety issues.

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THE LIST

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

TECHNOLOGY FIRMS

Technology Firms Listed alphabetically.

Name Address Area code: 203 unless otherwise noted Website

President/ top local executive Title Year founded

Description/Services

Name Address Area code: 203 unless otherwise noted Website

President/ top local executive Title Year founded

Anton/Bauer

Dan Fitzgerald President 1970

Manufacturer of batteries, chargers, cine, ultralights, gold mounts and accessories for the broadcast and professional video industry

Hubbell Inc.

40 Waterview Drive, Shelton 06484 475-882-4000 • hubbell.com

David Nord President and CEO 1888

International manufacturer of electrical and electronic products for nonresidential and residential construction, industrial and utility applications

Bertrand Loy President and CEO 1986

Manufacturer of enabling-process materials and process technology for semiconductor, display and life-science industries

1000 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 740-8425 • impea.com

Imperial Electronic Assembly Inc.

Tony Conte President 1988

Contract electronic manufacturing services company offering assembly and test capabilities

Ekin Binal CEO 1988

Manufacturer of digital-signal-processingbased technologies for the telecommunications industry

1 Corporate Drive, Commerce Park, Danbury 06810 President 1964 790-7800 • kimchuk.com

Kimchuk Inc.

Jim Marquis

Raymond M. Soto Chairman, president and CEO 1960s

Developer and manufacturer of seismic energy sources, energy source controllers, synchronizers and underwater connectors used in exploration for oil and gas

OEM Controls Inc.

Keith Simons President 1966

Developer and manufacturer of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems

Crane Co.

Max H. Mitchell President and CEO 1855

Developer and manufacturer of products for the areas of aerospace and electronics, engineered materials, merchandising systems and fluid handling

Omega Engineering Inc.

Milton Hollander President 1962

Manufacturer of process measurement and control items for temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH and conductivity

CTI Electronics Corp.

Peter Mikan President 1986

Manufacturer of human machine interface devices, including industrial keyboards, mouse pointing devices, industrial analog joysticks, aerospace grade trackballs and analog/digital motion controllers

Photronics Inc.

Peter S. Kirlin President 1969

Developer and manufacturer of photomask and sub-wavelength reticle technology

DAC Systems

Mark G. Nickson President 1988

Manufacturer of interactive voice-response systems for original equipment manufacturers

PowerSecure Lighting

James Leahy President 1991

Designer and manufacturer of highperforming LED lamps and fixtures

General Electric

Jeffrey R. Immelt CEO 1892

Developer and manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products

Hamar Laser Instruments Inc.

Rod Hamar President 1967

Manufacturer and distributor of laser alignment and calibration systems

Dinesh C. Paliwal Chairman, president and CEO 1953

Developer and manufacturer of audio and infotainment for commercial and consumer needs

14 Progress Drive, Shelton 06484 929-1100 • video.antonbauer.com

ATMI

(An Entegris Company) 7 Commerce Drive, Danbury 06810 794-1100 • atmi.com

BICOM

755 Main St., Building 3, Monroe 06468 268-4484 • bicominc.com

Bolt Technology Corp.

4 Duke Place, Norwalk 06854 853-0700 • bolt-technology.com

100 First Stamford Place, Stamford 06902 363-7300 • craneco.com

110 Old South Ave., Stratford 06614 386-9779 • ctielectronics.com

4 Armstrong Park Road, Shelton 06484 924-7000 • dacsystems.com

3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield 06828 373-2211 • ge.com

5 Ye Olde Road, Danbury 06810 730-4600 • hamarlaser.com

Harman International

400 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 328-3500 • harman.com

10 Controls Drive, Shelton 06484 929-8431 • oemcontrols.com

1 Omega Drive, Stamford 06907 359-1660 • omega.com

15 Secor Road, Brookfield 06804 775-9000 • photronics.com

650 West Ave., Stamford 06902 683-6222 • solais.com

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp. David G. Bohn

High-tech, high-product-mix electronic firm specializing in engineering design and electronic contract manufacturing services

Manufacturer of products for commercial, institutional, industrial and nuclear power facilities

31-35 South St., Danbury 06810 743-6741 • preferred-mfg.com

President 1920

Sysdyne

Jill Zhang President 1976

Developer of automated control systems and software products to ready-mix concrete producers, precast/prestress plants, block manufacturing and asphalt plants

Wentworth Laboratories Inc.

Stephen A. A. Evans Chairman and CEO 1967

Developer of wafer probers and accessories and cantilever probe cards and manufacturing equipment

Xerox Corp.

Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO 1906

Manufactures products for document management and workplace, including office equipment and production equipment

1055 Summer St., First floor, Stamford 06905 327-3649 • sysdynecorp.com

500 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 775-9311 • wentworthlabs.com

45 Glover Ave., Norwalk 06850 968-3000 • xerox.com

This list is a sampling of technology firms serving the region. If you wish your firm to be included in our next listing, please contact Danielle Renda at drenda@westfairinc.com.

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RECRUITMENT & HR

Staffing firms: Power is with the job seekers EXPERTS SAY TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE WITH BENEFITS PACKAGES

BY DANIELLE BRODY dbrody@westfairinc.com With companies looking to grow and to hire in Westchester and Fairfield counties, recruiters see 2015 as a job seekers market.

“We crossed that line last year unequivocally,” said Adam Samples, regional vice president of professional staffing firm Robert Half in Stamford. “In 2014 it became a trend.

In 2015, this is where we are.”

Samples, who oversees the company’s Westchester and Fairfield County offices, said businesses are hiring employees with all degrees of experience, but particu-

Adam Samples

larly for midlevel positions. It is common for candidates to be considering multiple job offers, he said.

“The power right now is in the hands of the candidates,” Samples said. “No question about it.”

Within the past year, from December 2013 to December 2014, the unemployment rates in Westchester and Fairfield counties have decreased, mirroring the national trend. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national jobless rate decreased from 6.7 percent to 5.6 percent during that period.

Last year, Westchester County’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.2 percent to 4.6 percent and Fairfield County’s moved from 6.1 percent to 3.9 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the state level, New York’s unemployment rate decreased from 7 percent to 5.8 percent and Connecticut’s jobless rate dropped from 7.4 percent to 6.4 percent.

Both Richard Greenwald, CEO of Concorde Staffing Inc., based in White Plains, N.Y., with an office in Stamford, and Samples said small to midsize companies are looking to hire. Those types of businesses make up most of the companies in Westchester and Fairfield counties, said Greenwald, who has seen the uptick within the last six months to a year.

“Overall you’re going to see an increase in hiring,” he said. “If companies want to grow, they need to increase their staff.”

Many qualified candidates have already become employed, said Greenwald, which gives job seekers an advantage.

“If you’re a qualified candidate for a job, you’re in the driver’s seat,” he said.

Greenwald also sees an increase in permanent-job openings over availability for temporary jobs. Samples said he has seen an increase in hiring for both types of positions.

GROWTH INDUSTRIES

Allison Madison

Greenwald said there is demand for jobs in accounting, finance, human resources and office support in Westchester and lower Fairfield counties.

Allison Madison, CEO of Madison Staffing Solutions in White Plains, said the medical field is a booming market with many hospi-

tals and medical centers opening and mak- employment in New York said Westchester ing acquisitions. A Bureau of Labor Statistics County’s average weekly wage is among the report on short-term industry employment top 25 highest national wages, at an average of $1,215 per week. The projections for 2013 to average wage per week in 2015 supports this, showFairfield County is $1,445, ing expected growth of 3.6 according to an economic percent in health care and summary from the bureau social assistance jobs. While on the Bridgeport area health companies are hiring released in February. those in the medical field, Samples said Fairfield Madison said they are also County has more prilooking to fill tertiary posivate equity and finance tions in areas like accountcompanies, which ing, finance and marketing.

– Richard Greenwald, lend themselves to She also sees growth in CEO of Concorde Staffing positions with higher the digital information secwages.

Westchester tor in cybersecurity and County has more health data, especially in the medical fields. The labor bureau’s report predicts care jobs, which tend to pay less, he said. “other information services” will grow 10.6 percent.

RECRUITING ADVICE Biotech and health care are growSamples said he tells his clients to be ing across the board, but especially in more competitive with their benefits packWestchester, said Samples. In Fairfield ages because of the nature of the job marCounty, he sees growth in ener�y as well as ket and changing attitudes of candidates. commodity and general financial services.

The younger generation of job seekers cares Samples has noticed an increase in start- more about work-life balance, flexibility and ing salaries and bonuses of about 3 to 4 per- opportunity for growth. cent each year in both counties.

“They’re a completely different working A Bureau of Labor Statistics report class,” said Samples, who said companies released in February about county wages and

“If you’re a qualified candidate for a job, you’re in the drivers’ seat.”

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have had to change in the past three to five years to attract these candidates.

Millennials are much more likely than the previous generation to leave a job after a couple of years if they are not satisfied, Samples said.

Madison, who works in White Plains, said among younger job seekers, there is stronger emphasis on the culture and coworkers, rather than the type of job they have.

“It’s a shift from boomers,” Madison said.

“Gen X, Y and millennials are more engaged with their environment opposed to their job title.”

Madison said companies should avoid relying on online job aggregators that use keywords to search resumes and find candidates. Instead, she said, companies could benefit from getting to know their candi-

dates in person.

“There is no algorithm for that chemistry, to find the perfect fit,” said Madison. “Meet, talk to candidates. There’s nothing that compares to that.”

Samples said job websites can be useful because they drive a large volume of candidates and advertise companies locally.

However, he said not to rely on them as the only source to recruit talent.

Overall, Samples and Madison said companies cannot take a long time to make hiring decisions. “If companies drag their feet too long, they’ll miss the boat on candidates,” Madison said.

Madison teaches the “80-20 rule” that companies should hire candidates that are an 80 percent fit, then make up the 20 percent with training.

“If you wait for the perfect person, that 80 percent perfect person is going to be gone in this job market,” Madison said.

New sensory aid wins award

W

afa Elmannai, a doctorate student of computer science and engineering at the University of Bridgeport who is designing “an intelligence framework” of different technologies to assist the visually impaired, has been selected by the Connecticut Technolo�y Council for its 2015 Women of Innovation Awards program.

Elmannai is among 56 honorees who will be recognized during the Women of Innovation Awards program at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville on April 1.

Elmannai’s system incorporates cameras, infrared sensors and an ultrasonic GPS system to assist at work and home. In a statement announcing the award, the university said Elmannai was driven by an interest in making an assistive program that is costaccessible and accurate.

The annual award recognizes women throughout Connecticut, in the workforce and in school, who are innovators, role models and community leaders in the fields of science, technolo�y, engineering and math — the so-called STEM arena.

The Women of Innovation were nominated by their peers and selected based on their professional experience, history of innovation, ability to think creatively and

solve problems, and demonstration of leadership, the university reported. Students were judged on inventiveness, accomplishment in science and technolo�y, independent research and academic achievement.

“Each year the Women of Innovation awards ceremony honors outstanding women who have made contributions in their professions, studies and in many cases, their communities,” said Beth Alquist, planning committee chairwoman for the Women of Innovation Awards program. “The 2015 Women of Innovation awards dinner is an inspirational time to celebrate these women and their accomplishments.”

Professor Khaled M. Elleithy, associate vice president for graduate studies and research and associate dean of the School of Engineering at UB, said “Wafa exemplifies a role model of Women in Innovation. She began working on a system to help the visually impaired after she noticed that many existing devices are limited in their capabilities or cost prohibitive.”

The Women of Innovation Awards presenting sponsors are Boehringer Ingelheim, medical device manufacturer Covidien, the law firm Day Pitney LLP and United Technologies Corp.

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Hotels & Conference Centers The Amber Room Colonnade

1 Stacey Road, Danbury, Conn. 06811 Phone: 203-748-3800 Website: theamberroom.net Electronic reservations accepted: no Group rates: no Business center: no Restaurants: no Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 10 to 1,100 Meeting room 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, all-inclusive day-meeting package, transportation, award-winning chefs Nearby places of interest: CityCenter Danbury, Ives Concert Park, Ridgefield Playhouse, Tarrywile Park and Mansion, Railroad Museum, Military Museum of Southern New England, Danbury Fair Mall, Candlewood Lake, Western Connecticut State University, The Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 1979

Avon Old Farms Hotel

279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon, Conn. 06001 Phone: 860-677-1651 Website: avonoldfarmsroad.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 160 rooms Rates: $154 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 10 to 150 Meeting room amenities: wireless Internet, meeting rooms set to preference, audiovisual equipment, catering service, outdoor receptions Nearby locations of interest: downtown Hartford Year founded: 1955

Castle on the Hudson

400 Benedict Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-1980 Website: castlehotelandspa.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 31 rooms, six suites Rates: $369 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 10 to 150

Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, complimentary Internet in guest rooms and suites, outdoor seasonal pool, lawn space for outdoor activities and teambuilding exercises, health club, tennis court, award-winning cuisine Nearby places of interest: Historic Hudson Valley, winery, antiquing, boutique shopping, outdoor activities, KyKuit (Rockefeller Estate), Sleepy Hollow Year founded: 1997, renovated in 2013

Website: comfortinngoshen.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 95 rooms, 40 suites Rates: $98 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: 10 to 75 Meeting room amenities: special meals available Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Castle Family Fun Center, The ROCK Sports Park Year founded: 2005

Centennial Golf Club

185 John Simpson Road, Carmel, N.Y. 10512 Phone: 845-225-5700 Website: centennialgolf.com Electronic reservations: yes Restaurants: one Meeting room services: one catering facility with seating capacity of more than 100, golf outings for 20 to 216 players, banquet facilities Nearby places of interest: golf club is located on the border of Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties, one hour north of Manhattan Year founded: 1998

Courtyard by Marriott Shelton

780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-929-1500 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 149 rooms, 12 suites Rates: $129 and up Guest rates: yes Restaurants: one, serving breakfast Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 350 Meeting room amenities: four breakout meeting rooms, wireless and hardwired Internet and business services, including copy service, fax service and a full business center Nearby places of interest: Perkin Elmer, Sikorsky/UTC, Energizer, Prudential, Hubbell, General Electric, Unilever, BIC, Fairfield and Trumbull office parks, Waterview, Villa Bianca, Tashua Knolls, Grassy Hill Country Club, Fairfield University, Bridgeport University, Sacred Heart University, University of New Haven and Yale University Year founded: 1987

Comfort Inn & Suites

20 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, N.Y. 10532 Phone: 914-592-8600 Website: choicehotels.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 85 rooms, 15 suites Rates: $160 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 20 to 60 Meeting room amenities: fitness center, indoor pool, hardwired and wireless Internet, free continental breakfast Nearby places of interest: Palisades Center, The Westchester Mall, Phillipsburg Manor, Westchester Community College, Westchester Medical Center, Historic Hudson Valley, Pace University, Westchester Skating Academy, Westchester Broadway Theater Year founded: 2000

Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Downtown

275 Summer St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-358-8822 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 105 rooms, 10 suites Rates: $129 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 40 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation (cost if applicable),

Comfort Inn & Suites – Goshen 20 Hatfield Lane, Goshen, N.Y. 10954 Phone: 845-291-1282

complimentary hardwired and wireless Internet, complimentary shuttle service Nearby places of interest: University of Connecticut Stamford campus, Landmark Square Year founded: 2005

Crowne Plaza Danbury

18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, Conn. 06810 Phone: 203-794-0600 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 238 guest rooms, three suites Rates: $103 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 700 Meeting room 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, renovated 2012

Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown

66 Hale Ave., White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-682-0050 Website: cpwestchester.com Electronic reservations: yes Rooms/suites: 402 rooms, seven suites Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 17 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: airport shuttle, indoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access, banquet facilities, fitness center, enclosed parking facility, executive level with lounge, sleep advantages program 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, The Capitol Theatre, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Yankee Stadium Year founded: 1985

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Hotels & Conference Centers Crabtree’s Kittle House Restaurant & Inn

11 Kittle Road, Chappaqua, N.Y. 10514 Phone: 914-666-8044 Website: kittlehouse.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 12 rooms Rates: $147 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four • Seating capacity: 120 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals available, complimentary high-speed Internet access, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah Museum of Arts, Jacob Burns Film Center, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1790

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Days Inn Newburgh

Palisades Center 4661 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, N.Y. 10994 Phone: 845-353-1555 Website: daveandbusters.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting room amenities: high-volume 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 Year founded: 1982

915 Union Ave. I-84, New Windsor, N.Y. 12553 Phone: 845-564-7550 Website: daysinn.com Electronic reservations: yes Rooms/suites: 97 rooms Rates: $63 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 20 Meeting room amenities: meeting room, boardroom, transportation Nearby places of interest: Stewart International Airport, Orange County Choppers, National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, United States Military Academy at West Point, Orange County Fair Speedway, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Hudson River, Bear Mountain State Park Year founded: 1998

Delamar Greenwich Harbor

500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Phone: 203-661-9800 Website: delmargreenwich.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 78 rooms, four suites Rates: $247 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 12 to 350 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, plasma-screen television, audiovisual, flexibility, waterfront location, Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Tod’s Point Beach, stores on Greenwich Avenue.

Year founded: 2002

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Hotels & Conference Centers Dolce IBM Learning Center

20 Old Post Road, Armonk, N.Y. 10504 Phone: 914-499-2000 Website: ibmlearningcenter.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 182 rooms Rates: $134 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 33 • Seating capacity: 208 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, built-in rear screen and LCD, touch screen podium control, fitness center, complimentary Wi-Fi and wired Internet access Nearby places of interest: village of Armonk Year founded: 1982

Dolce Norwalk

32 Weed Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06850 Phone: 877-813-4153 Website: dolcenorwalk.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 120 guest rooms Rates: not available Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 31 Seating capacity: six to 240 Meeting room amenities: venues with natural lighting, ballroom, boardroom, amphitheater, teambuilding activities, video conferencing, business services available, complimentary wireless Internet access, ergonomic chairs, hardtop work tables and white boards Nearby places of interest: South Norwalk, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Stamford, Westchester Airport, LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Calf Pasture Beach, Westport Country Playhouse, shopping and restaurants Year founded: 2003

Dolce Palisades

334 Route 9W, Palisades, N.Y. 10964 Phone: 845-732-6000 Website: dolcepalisades.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 206 rooms Rates: $95 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 43 Seating capacity: six to 400

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tarrytown

Meeting room amenities: executive chairs, tiered classrooms, amphitheatre, business center, natural lighting, catering, wedding coordination and wireless Internet access Nearby places of interest: LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, Westchester County Airport, Piermont, Nyack, Hudson Valley Year founded: 1989

455 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-5700 Website: doubletree3.hilton.com Electronic reservations acceptable: yes Rooms/suites: 247 rooms Rates: $161 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 Seating capacity: 10 to 800 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation and day meeting packages available Nearby places of interest: Westchester County Airport, La Guardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Lyndhurst National Historic Site, Kykuit (Rockefeller estate), Hudson River, Palisades Mall Year founded: 2007

Doral Arrowwood

975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-417-4722 Website: doralarrowwood.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 373 guest rooms, seven suites Rates: $161 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: three Meeting rooms: 33 • Seating capacity: 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment, refreshment breaks, ballroom, amphitheater, executive boardroom, enhanced lighting, full-service audiovisual capabilities, high ceilings, adjacent offices, breakout rooms, refreshment break areas and ergonomic conference chairs Year founded: 1983

Edith Macy Conference Center

550 Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 Phone: 914-945-8000 Website: edithmacy.com Electronic reservations acceptable: yes Rooms/suites: 52 rooms Rates: call for rate information Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven Seating capacity: five to 200 Meeting room amenities: ergonomic chairs in all conference rooms, individually climate-controlled conference rooms, white boards in all conference rooms, standard audiovisual equipment is provided, LCD projectors, easels with pads and markers, monitors, DVD/VHS players and Internet connectivity Nearby places of interest: Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Gardens, Bear Mountain State Park, Hudson River Museum, Westchester Mall, Palisades Center, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, villages of Pleasantville and Chappaqua Year founded: 1982

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Norwalk

789 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06854 Phone: 203-853-3477 Website: doubletree3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 265 rooms Rates: $99 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven Seating capacity: six to 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment rental, business center, complimentary printing service, express mail, fax, meeting rooms and photo copying service printer, Wi-Fi access Nearby places of interest: Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Merritt 7 Corp., General Electric Capital Corp., Stepping Stones Museum, Concours d’Elegance Classic Car Show, Norwalk Oyster Festival, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Stew Leonard’s Year founded: 2000

Emerson Resort & Spa

5340 New York 28, Mount Tremper, N.Y. 12457 Phone: 845-688-2828 Website: emersonresort.net Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 27 rooms, 26 suites Rates: $159 and up Group rates: yes

Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity not available Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual, on-site meeting attendant, full-service concierge, fax/copy/ email services, catering/room service and airport/train shuttle service Nearby places of interest: Catskill Mountains, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, FDR Presidential Library and Museum Year founded: 1996/2007

Ethan Allen Hotel

21 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury 06811 Phone: 914-744-1776 Website: ethanallenhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 193 rooms Rates: $109 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 Seating capacity: 10 to 500 Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, sound system in the grand ballroom to include iPod plug-in capabilities, LCD projector, projection screens, flipcharts, overhead projectors, laser pointers, wireless handheld and lavaliere microphones and podium Nearby places of interest: Antique Trail, Danbury Fair Mall, Litchfield Hills Wine Trail, golf Year founded: 1974

The Garrison

2015 US 9, Garrison, N.Y. 10524 Phone: 845-424-3604 Website: thegarrison.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: four rooms Rates: $89 and up Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: three Seating capacity: 30 to 200 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, on-site golf course, yoga center, day spa and fitness center Nearby places of interest: DIA Art Foundation Beacon, Boscobel National Historic Site, Garrison Golf Club Year founded: 1999

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Hotels & Conference Centers Grand Prix New York

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-241-3131 Website: gpny.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: eight Seating capacity: 10 to 500 Meeting room amenities: private conference and dining rooms with audiovisual equipment and Wi-Fi, catering options from executive chef, event planners and team-building activities, including racing, bowling and gaming Nearby places of interest: Westchester County Airport, Metro-North train, golf, shopping, sailing, restaurants Year founded: 2007

Heritage Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk

522 Heritage Road, Southbury, Conn. 06488 Phone: 203-264-8200 Website: heritagesouthbury.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 163 rooms, five suites Rates: $119 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 25 • Seating capacity: 225 Meeting room amenities: amphitheater, two ballrooms, one boardroom, ergonomic chairs, non glare conference tables, natural light in all rooms, access to outdoor courtyards from the conference center, team-building activities, complimentary wireless Internet access, hardtop work tables, business center and audiovisual staff and equipment onsite Nearby places of interest: vineyards, antiques and ropes course Year founded: 1970

560 Main Ave., Norwalk, Conn. 06851 Phone: 203-523-4000 Website: hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 170 rooms Rates: $179 and up Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: nine to 117 Meeting room amenities: 24-hour business center, fitness center and 24-hour snack bar Nearby places of interest: La Guardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Westchester County Airport, Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk Year founded: 2001

Hilton Pearl River

500 Veterans Memorial Drive, Pearl River, N.Y. 10965 Phone: 845-735-9000 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 150 rooms Rates: $219 and up Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 25 • Seating capacity: 300 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Palisades Center, 30-minute travel to New York City Year founded: 1988

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Hotels & Conference Centers Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center

1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-967-2222 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 484 rooms Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 30 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Palace Theatre, Rich Forum, Cove Island Park, Stamford Center for the Arts Year founded: 2008 renovated

Hilton Westchester

699 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, N.Y. 10573 Phone: 914-939-6300 Website: hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 445 rooms Rates: $229 and up Restaurant: one Meeting rooms: 34 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart and markers, all-day nonalcoholic beverage service, per person pricing, meal options, healthy and fun break options, LCD projector and screen or monitor Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park Year founded: 1973

Holiday Inn Bridgeport-Trumbull-Fairfield

1070 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Phone: 203-334-1234 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 209 rooms, 111 single-bedded rooms, 89 double-bedded rooms, five suites Rates: $96 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six Seating capacity: 10 to 444 Meeting room amenities: slide projector, DVD player, digital projector, flip chart and markers, LCD projector, lectern,

Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport

microphone, modem lines, overhead projector, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: The Barnum Museum, Downtown Cabaret Bridgeport, City Lights Gallery and Ballpark at Harbor Yard Year founded: 1990, renovated in 2010

180 Breunig Road, New Windsor, N.Y. 12553 Phone: 845-567-2700 Website: homewoodsuites3.hilton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 125 suites Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: five Seating capacity: 10 to 200 Meeting room amenities: audiovisual equipment rental, business center, express mail, fax, modem, photo copying services and printer Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Orange County Choppers Year founded: 2007

Holiday Inn Middletown-Goshen

68 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, N.Y. 10941 Phone: 845-343-1473 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 100 rooms Rates: $96 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 250 Meeting room amenities: slide projector, cable modem, DVD player, digital projector, flip chart and markers, group and event packages, LCD projector, laser disc, lectern, microphone, modem lines, overhead projector, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: golf, shopping and museums Year renovated: 2003

Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa

1195 Arrowhead Road, Ellenville, N.Y. 12428 Phone: 845-210-1600 Website: honorshaven.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 235 rooms, including executive, presidential and VIP suites Rates: $119 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 16 • Seating capacity: 800 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, 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

Holiday Inn – Mount Kisco

1 Holiday Inn Drive, Mount Kisco, N.Y. 10549 Phone: 914-241-2600 Website: ihg.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 122 rooms Rates: $163 and up Group rates: yes Restaurant: one Meeting rooms: three Seating capacity: 12 to 275 Meeting room amenities: DVD player, LCD projector, lectern, microphone, modem lines, VCR and whiteboard Nearby places of interest: sculpture collections at PepsiCo, IBM headquarters, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate) Year founded: 1970

Hotel Zero Degrees

909 Washington Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-363-7900 Website: hotelzerodegrees.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 70 rooms Rates: $90 and up Group rates: yes Restaurant: none Meeting rooms: 11 outside locations through partnerships with local restau-

rants and other facilities Seating capacity: 16 to 600 Meeting room amenities: projector, screen and audiovisual equipment and transportation Nearby places of interest: Stamford Center for the Arts, Mill River Park, Bartlett Arboretum, Stamford Museum and Nature Center, more than 70 restaurants, the Long Island Sound and beaches, New England hiking, Metro-North Train Year founded: 2009

Hyatt House, Shelton

830 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-225-0700 Website: shelton.house.hyatt.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 33 rooms with standard accommodations, 14 one-bedroom suites and 80 studio suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 14 to 90 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, complimentary wireless Internet, audiovisual equipment, meeting consultant, 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 University and Yale University, north of Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University Year founded: 2010

Hyatt House White Plains

101 Corporate Park Drive, West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-251-9700 Website: whiteplains.house.hyatt.com Executive reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: one-and two-bedroom suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: five to 70

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Garrison Golf Course Offers the Total Package

raised by Golf Week magazine for its “million-dollar views” and championship course that requires precision on the greens, The Garrison Golf Course offers the total package: stunning vistas, challenging play and the ideal escape with dining and stay packages.

Located in the Hudson Highlands, The Garrison is easily accessible for metro visitors and regional residents alike to enjoy this gem for a day of golf, group outing, special event or a getaway trip, complete with a stay in the intimate four-room country inn and fine dining at its critically acclaimed Valley restaurant.

The Garrison’s 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed by Dick Wilson in 1961 to take advantage of the challenging terrain and extraordinary scenery and it doesn’t disappoint. From the striking 11th hole that looks across the Hudson River to West Point to the rolling hills, woodlands, deep ravines and historic stone walls on the property, the natural beauty will give golfers pause as they strategize on their next shot.

From experienced to new, golfers will find everything needed for the ideal golf experience, including a fully stocked Pro Shop, a PGA professional on site, a driving range, a practice putting green and more. Promotions this season include Ladies Day when lunch is included with a round of golf on Wednesdays all season, and Golf and Lunch packages available weekdays in April.

Planning a memorable golf outing for charitable or corporate events is easy working with our professional event planners. From Shotgun to Tee Time outings, boxed lunches to buffets, The Garrison offers customizable packages to fit any need. It will be a day your clients, colleagues and friends will talk about long after the final hole.

Open to the public on a daily fee basis from April through November, weather permitting, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy all The Garrison offers. Membership does, however, provide a number of benefits unique to the region, including two-hour, members-

only weekend golf from 8 to 10 a.m.; 30-day advanced tee time reservations; and no cart or initiation fees.

While visiting the area, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure and cultural experiences. Plan to kayak the Hudson, take in a football game at West Point, visit museums like Dia:Beacon, enjoy an outdoor

summer production at Boscobel or dine with live summer music in July at The Garrison’s Valley restaurant after your round. Golf at The Garrison will keep you coming back.

2015 Route 9, Garrison, NY, 10524 845-424-3604 www.thegarrison.com

Golf Outings at

The Garrison Golf Club Bring your golf outing group to The Garrison Golf Club. Our championship, 18-hole par 72 golf course offers challenging terrain and extraordinary scenery. Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River, West Point, and surrounding valleys from our perch some 800 feet above the river.

Outings at The Garrison:

Shot Gun and Tee Time outings are available. Golf Club membership is not required to book an outing at The Garrison.

Cart fee included Variety of customized food & beverage packages available • Driving range and practice putting green available

Customized cart designs Yardage book included • Fully stocked pro shop • PGA Golf professional on-site • Scoring available

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Custom, delicious cuisine options for your group include: bagel breakfasts, breakfast buffets, box lunches, BBQ buffets, plated meals, bar packages, and more.

Golf. Dine. Stay.

Discover The Garrison Call Marysa McCollum, Membership Manager

845-424-3254 • thegarrison.com • marysamccollum@thegarrison.com

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Hotels & Conference Centers Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, catering, audiovisual equipment, personalized meeting planner Nearby places of interest: White Plains, Manhattan, Rye Playland Amusement Park, Bronx Zoo Year founded: 2000

Hyatt Regency Greenwich

1800 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich, Conn. 06870 Phone: 203-637-1234 Website: greenwich.hyatt.com Executive reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 373 rooms, 12 suites Rates: call for rate information Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 1,200 Meeting room amenities: ballroom, amphitheater, catering, 24-hour business center, wireless and wired Internet, complimentary transportation, audiovisual equipment and experts, multilingual staff, valet and self-parking, salon and spa and gold outing planning Nearby places of interest: shops at Greenwich Ave., Bruce Museum, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Greenwich beach, 40-minute travel to Manhattan, walking and biking tours, sailing on Long Island Sound, local area golf courses, The Westchester Year founded: 1986

Il Palio Restaurant

5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, Conn. 06484 Phone: 203-944-0770 Website: ilpalioct.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: three private dining rooms Seating capacity: 10 to 70 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals available, Wi-Fi projector, screen Year founded: 2001

Inn at Arbor Ridge

LIFE, The Place to Be

17 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 Phone: 845-227-7700 Website: innatarborridge.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 57 rooms, five junior suites, one bridal suite Rates: $89 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one Seating capacity: two to 15 Meeting room amenities: banquet facility, special meals available, free Wi-Fi Year founded: 2008

2 Lawrence St., Ardsley, N.Y. 10502 Phone: 914-591-4400 Website: lifetheplacetobe.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: 29,000-square-feet of New York City-style loft space Meeting room amenities: full-service catering by Abigail Kirsch, casual buffet menus, ceremony site available on premises, Kosher catering available, permanently installed plasma and projection screens, four mini AMF bowling alleys, rock climbing wall, laser tag, 3,000-square-feet of arcade games Nearby places of interest: Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City, Sleepy Hollow, Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Lyndhurst, Hudson River Year founded: 2009

Italian Center of Stamford Inc.

1620 Newfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06905 Phone: 203-322-6950 Website: italiancenter.org Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: four Seating capacity: 25 to 600 Meeting room services: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, full-service catering services, special meals available, 12,000 square feet of event space, tented picnic grounds, four tennis courts, three volleyball courts, in-ground pool and cabana, softball field, basketball court, horseshoes, bocce court Nearby places of interest: close in distance to Merritt Parkway Year founded: 1909

The Loading Dock

The Industrial Park 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, Conn. 06902 Phone: 203-357-7400 Website: loadingdockevents.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity: unavailable Meeting room amenities: Abigail Kirsch catering, audiovisual coordination available Nearby places of interest: Bruce Museum, Rye Playland Amusement Park, BushHolley Historic Society, Lakewood Mathew’s Mansion Museum, IMAX, The Maritime Aquarium Year founded: 2008

Le Chateau Restaurant

1410 NY-35, South Salem, N.Y. 10590 Phone: 914-533-6631 Website: lechatauny.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: four • Seating capacity: 10 to 175 Meeting room amenities: complimentary Wi-Fi, audiovisual support, extensive dining solutions, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, wireless Internet, audiovisual outdoor garden, scenic views Nearby places of interest: Town of Ridgefield, Aldrich Museum, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Hudson Valley Year founded: 1973

The Mansion at Colonial Terrace

119 Oregon Road, Cortlandt, N.Y. 10567 Phone: 914-737-0400 Website: colonialterracecaterers.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: eight • Seating capacity: 700 Meeting room amenities: conference team leaders, privacy, theme meals, continental breakfast, morning coffee break, afternoon break, business center, audiovisual needs, high-speed wireless Internet.

Nearby place of interest: 35-minute travel to Stewart International Airport and Westchester County Airport, in close proximity to major New York City and New Jersey airports, close to MetroNorth train, fishing, hiking, tennis, water sports, championship golf, spas, kayaking, biking, shopping and winery tours Year founded: 1945

Mapleton at Good Counsel – Catering & Conference Center

52 N. Broadway, White Plains, N.Y. 10603 Phone: 914-798-1201 Website: mapletonatgoodcounsel.com Electronic reservations accepted: no Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 12 to 150 people Meeting room services and amenities: wired and wireless access, video projection with sound, video conferencing capabilities, private business suite, banquet facilities Nearby places of interest: White Plains, Pace University Law School, City Center theaters, The Westchester, The Galleria, Westchester County Airport Year founded: 2010

Maron Hotel & Suites

42 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, Conn.

06811 Phone: 203-791-2200 Website: maronhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 86 rooms Rates: $79 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: five Seating capacity: 10 to 140 people Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special 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, major corporations nearby Year founded: 1999

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You’ve been searching and searching for the perfect venue…

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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

plus event planners and audiovisual experts 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

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. fully equipped with a projector, a podium, and complimentary Wi-Fi (microphones and speakers available as well). Tables and seats can be arranged to your exact specifications,

a hotel chain.

While the spaces are gorgeous and the prices are unbeatable, it is our culinary expertise that truly distinguishes us. With fresh-off-

the-boat seafood, unrivaled Italian fare and hand-cut, 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.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Minnewaska Lodge

3116 Route 44/55, Gardiner, N.Y. 12525 Phone: 845-255-1110 Website: minnewaskalodge.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 26 rooms Rates: $149 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: two Seating capacity: 14 to 60 Meeting room 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

Mohegan Sun

1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, Conn. 06382 Phone: 860-862-8000 Website: mohegansun.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 1,200 Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: 40 Meeting rooms: 30 • Seating capacity: nine to 276 Meeting room amenities: catering, audiovisual services, personalized gaming tournaments and lessons, theme parties and special events, team-building and sports activities, designed group tours, live entertainment options, specialty merchandise and unique gifts, ground transportation services and business center Nearby places of interest: Taughannick Falls, Wombi Rock, casinos, live entertainment, nightclubs, more than 75 shops, restaurants and bars Year founded: 2002

Mohonk Mountain House

Pamela’s Traveling Feast and Pamela’s on the Hudson

1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 Phone: 845-765-3286 Website: mohonk.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 259 rooms Rates: $498 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 14 Seating capacity: 12 to 420 Meeting room 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, Culinary Institute of America Year founded: 1869

Poughkeepsie Inn

1 Park Place, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550 Phone: 845-562-4505 Website: pamelasonthehudson.com Restaurants: one main dining room plus bar and lounge area Meeting rooms: three • Seating capacity: 120 to 160 in main dining room Meeting room amenities: podium, screen, wireless Internet, fax and copy machine access and a dance floor Nearby places of interest: Newburgh Yacht Club Year founded: 2005

The Performing Arts Center

Purchase College 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 Phone: 914-251-6200 Website: artscenter.org Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting rooms: four theaters Seating capacity: 1,300 Meeting room amenities: Internet access, theatrical lighting and sound Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Garden, Metro North Train Year founded: 1978

Neuberger Museum of Art

735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 Phone: 914-251-6100 Website: neuberger.org Electronic reservations accepted: no Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 80 to 200 Meeting room amenities: art galleries, conference room Nearby places of interest: PepsiCo Sculpture Gardens, Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center, White Plains Year founded: 1974

Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center

40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: 845-485-5300 Website: pokgrand.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 195 rooms, 10 suites Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 12 Seating capacity: 25 to 400 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual services Nearby places of interest: Vanderbuilt Mansion National Historic Site, FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Culinary Institute of America, Locust Grove Year founded: 1994

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

155 Temple St., New Haven, Conn. 06510 Phone: 203-772-6664 Website: omnihotels.com/hotels/newhaven-yale Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 306 rooms Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 19 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, catering and convention service managers Nearby places of interest: New Haven, Yale University, Shubert Theater Year founded: 1997

2625 South Road, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: 845-452-6600 Website: poughkeepsieinn.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 77 rooms Rates: $70 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: none Meeting rooms: one • Seating capacity: 40 to 50 Meeting room amenities: chairs, tables, slide-in screens Nearby places of interest: walkway over the Hudson, Vanderbilt Mansion, FDR Museum and Library, Culinary Institute of America, Vassar College, Marist College Year founded: 1960, renovated 2009

Radisson Hotel New Rochelle

1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 Phone: 914-576-3700 Website: radisson.com/newrochelle Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 125 rooms, three suites Rates: $214 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six • Seating capacity: 20 to 250 Meeting room amenities: airport shuttle service to La Guardia Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport, business center, wired Internet access in all rooms, multilingual staff and valet service Nearby places of interest: Rye Playland Amusement Park, New Roc City, Bronx Zoo, Botanical Gardens Year founded: 1976

Renaissance Westchester Hotel

80 W. Red Oak Lane, West Harrison, N.Y. 10604 Phone: 914-694-5400 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 342 rooms, six suites Rates: $129 and up Group rates: yes

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Hotels & Conference Centers Restaurants: one Meeting Rooms: 27 • Seating capacity: 650 Meeting room amenities: 25 breakout rooms, event planers, business equipment, wired and wireless Internet access, catering options, business services, meeting equipment and meeting services, including a copy center, decorator, security guard, photographer and specialty lighting 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

The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester

3 Renaissance Square, White Plains, N.Y. 10601 Phone: 914-946-5500 Website: ritzcarlton.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 146 guest rooms, including 38 executive, one-bedroom and specialty suites Rates: $349 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 11• Seating capacity: 750 Meeting room amenities: ballroom, five breakout rooms, executive boardroom, pre-function area, multilingual staff, fullservice business center Nearby places of interest: Metro North train, Westchester County Airport, The Westchester, The Galleria, White Plains Year founded: 2007

Roger Sherman Inn

Sheraton Stamford Hotel

195 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, Conn. 06840 Phone: 203-966-4541 Website: rogershermaninn.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 15 rooms, three suites Rates: $125 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: seven dining rooms • Seating capacity: eight to 180 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, indoor and outdoor seating, transportation, wireless internet Nearby places of interest: Philip Johnson Glass House, Amtrak, Stamford and Greenwich Year founded: 1740

700 E. Main St., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-358-8400 Website: sheratonstamford.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 376 rooms, three suites Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 16 • Seating capacity: 300 Meeting room amenities: Wi-Fi, flip chart, screens support package, food service, bottomless coffee station Nearby places of interest: Town Center Mall, Stamford restaurants, Metro North/Amtrak stations Year founded: 1984

Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa

243 Tresser Blvd., Stamford, Conn. 06901 Phone: 203-357-9555 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 502 rooms, six suites Rates: $329 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 22 • Seating capacity: 1,000 Meeting room amenities: 18 breakout rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, breakout rooms, banquet facilities, special meals available, transportation, audiovisual team, meeting planners Nearby places of interest: Stamford Town Center, Stamford theater and restaurant district, 50- minute travel via MetroNorth to New York City Year founded: 1977

Sam’s of Gedney Way

50 Gedney Way, White Plains, N.Y. 10605 Phone: 914-949-0978 Website: samsofgedneyway.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Meeting rooms: four dining areas Seating capacity: 12 to 100 Meeting room amenities: banquet facilities, special meals, private bathroom and lobby area Year founded: 1986

Saybrook Point Inn and Spa

2 Bridge St., Old Saybrook, Conn. 06745 Phone: 860-395-2000 Website: saybrook.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 82 rooms, including suites and three-story suites Rates: $299 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six, in addition to outdoor space • Seating capacity: unavailable Meeting room amenities: waterfront ballroom, Wi-Fi, 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, Fenwich Golf Course, Riverquest Year founded: 1989

Tappan Hill Mansion

81 Highland Ave., Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-631-3030 Website: abigailkirsch.com/exclusivelocations/tappan-hilltarrytown/ Electronic reservations accepted: no Meeting rooms: two • Seating capacity: 500 Meeting room amenities: garden terraces, wireless web access, audiovisual services, event management services breakout rooms, banquet facilities, Abigail Kirsch catering Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Phillipsburg Manor Year founded: 1980

The Tarrytown House Estate and Conference Center

49 E. Sunnywide Lane, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10591 Phone: 914-591-8200 Website: tarrytownhouseestate.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 212 rooms and suites Rates: $199 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: yes Meeting rooms: 30 • Seating capacity: 350 Meeting room amenities: 24-hour technology resource center, conference concierge, conference planner, business center, on-staff audiovisual professionals, wireless internet, ergonomic chairs, hardtop work tables, natural lighting, staging Nearby places of interest: 25-minute travel to Manhattan, Hudson Valley, Neuberger Museum of Art, Grand Prix New York Racing, Cortlandt Heritage Museum, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, U.S. Military Academy at West Point Year founded: 1964

The Thayer Hotel

674 Thayer Road, West Point, N.Y. 10996 Phone: 845-446-4731 Website: thethayerhotel.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 151 guestrooms and suites, including two presidential suites and 22 executive suites Rates: $169 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 10 Seating capacity: 20 to 300 Meeting room amenities: wireless Internet in all rooms and common areas, 6,500-lumen projection systems, advanced lighting controls, projection screen, flip-chart, paper and pens, unlimited snacks and beverages, custom catering options, refreshment breaks, river views Nearby places of interest: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, golfing, wineries Year founded: 1929

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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, 26 meticulously landscaped 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.

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Contact The Amber Room Colonnade for a personal meeting with General Manager Douglas Polistena and Catering Sales Manager Alisha Turchick. Douglas has been in the hospitality industry for more than15 years, has personally overseen 2,000 events and is a man of precision. Alisha has been in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and has an eye for detail to execute and bring any vision to life.

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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.

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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.

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Hotels & Conference Centers Trumbull Marriott Merritt Parkway

180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, Conn. 06611 Phone: 203-378-1400 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 319 rooms, six suites Rates: $219 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: 17 • Seating capacity: 700 Meeting room amenities: 15 breakout rooms, banquet facilities, transportation, event manager, audiovisual staff, 24-hour business center, wireless Internet 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

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Water’s Edge Resort & Spa

2748 Boston Post Road, Darien, Conn. 06820 Phone: 203-325-9979 Website: watersedgeatgiovannis.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Restaurants: one Meeting rooms: six Seating capacity: 10 to 600 Meeting room amenities: flexible meeting space, microphone, podium, screen, WiFi, audiovisual experts available upon request, meeting planners available, direct water views, ample parking Nearby places of interest: minutes to downtown Stamford and Metro North train, 30-minute travel to midtown Manhattan Year founded: 1987

1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, Conn. 06498 Phone: 860-399-5901 Website: watersedgeresortandspa.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 101 rooms and suites, 68 villas Rates: $149 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: three Meeting rooms: 12 • Seating capacity: 300 Meeting room amenities: high-speed Internet, views of Long Island Sound, 24-hour business center, sales and conference managers, catering options, technical requirements Nearby places of interest: towns of Westport and Norwalk, Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk Year founded: 1985

Westchester Marriott

670 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, N.Y. 10581 Phone: 914-631-2200 Website: marriott.com Electronic reservations accepted: yes Rooms/suites: 439 rooms, five suites Rates: $259 and up Group rates: yes Restaurants: two Meeting rooms: 23 • Seating capacity: 1,100 Meeting room amenities: 20 breakout rooms, exhibition space on-site, banquet facilities, audiovisual Nearby places of interest: Kykuit (Rockefeller Estate), Philipsburg Manor, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York City, Yankee Stadium Year founded: 1981

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Give Where You Live Fairfield County businesses, their employees and customers can make a difference in our region March 5 by joining Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and Bank of America for Giving Day. It is well documented that businesses do well by doing good. Giving Day offers 24 hours of online giving to more than 300 vetted local nonprofit organizations throughout Fairfield County.

No matter how small or large the company, it’s an ideal way to “give where you live” and engage employees, involve customers, give back to the community and be a benevolent neighbor.

Our goal is to raise $1 million between midnight and 11:59 p.m., March 5, through secure, online donations at FCGives.org.

It’s easy and fun. On March 5, go to FCGives.org and choose your favorite local causes and communities and select which nonprofits you want to support. Even donations as modest as $10 will add up. Gifts will also help nonprofits compete for 30 cash prizes ranging from $500 to $25,000.

These additional awards are funded by lead sponsor Bank of America and other businesses, institutions and individuals.

Fairfield County’s nonprofits can use every dollar. Recent national research conducted by the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that in 2013, 78 percent of Connecticut nonprofits saw a significant increase in demand for their services.

Unfortunately, due to reduced contributions, 57 percent were unable to meet that demand.

Local nonprofits help feed the nearly one in 10 Fairfield County families that struggle to find their next meal and the nearly 35,000 children living in food insecure households.

They help bolster our cultural programs, strengthen our schools, shelter the homeless, treat the ill, train the unemployed, protect our environment – the list goes on.

Whether your passion is helping to feed the hungry, give books to children, support the arts, find animals their forever homes or other causes, you can make a local impact.

Please join us online at FCGives.org for Fairfield County’s Giving Day. Every contribution can make Fairfield County an even better place for us to work and call home.

Give where you live!

Juanita T. James, president and CEO Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

Supporter, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy.

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

For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

FCBUZZ

Arts & Culture of Fairfield County

WPKN Hosts Record Fair March 7 Saturday, March 7, WPKN 89.5FM presents, “Music Mash ’15 Record Fair,” where vinyl LPs, CDs and memorabilia are for sale in downtown Bridgeport at the Read’s Artspace Building. The fair will feature 50 tables manned by individuals and New England’s top dealers and vendors, offering music ranging from rock, jazz, blues, garage, psychedelia, country, soul, new wave & punk, reggae, ska to ephemera. The show officially opens at 10 a.m. with a $5 admission fee.

There are early-bird hours from 8-10 a.m. for an additional fee, for those looking to get a jump on what’s available to collectors.

Once again, there will be many special musical celebrities. The inaugural event featured guests at the WPKN booth, including Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth from Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club; Hilton Valentine from The Animals; Rusty Ford of

Lothar and the Hand People; Charlie Karp of the Buddy Miles Express; White Chocolate and others.

Read’s Artspace is a transformed urban landmark building, in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, which once housed Read’s Department Store. Now it is home to several hundred artists and contains a large gallery space, well suited for the Record Fair. The Artpsace is at 1042 Broad St., Bridgeport, with parking available on Cannon Street.

WPKN 89.5FM is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, and is the very best in listener-supported community radio. The station reaches a potential listenership of 1.5 million people in Connecticut, Long Island and parts of New York and Massachusetts. Programs on WPKN include live and recorded music, news public affairs, community outreach programs and spoken word. For more information, visit wpkn.org.

Mimosa Brunch Honors 250 Years of Wedding Dresses A limited number of tickets (100) will be available for this exclusive event that celebrates Fairfield Museum’s new exhibit titled, “Fashion & Fantasy: 250 Years of Wedding Dresses.”

The exhibition highlights the changing styles of wedding gowns over several centuries, from 18th-century silk and military-inspired Civil War dresses to the ubiquitous white dress of today.

The brunch is Sunday, March 8, noon-2 p.m. Fairfield fashionistas will have the opportunity to meet New York fashion designer and Fairfield native James Coviello and enjoy his runway show of special-occasion fashions.

Learn about upcoming fashion trends while being treated to a delicious Mimosa Brunch catered by Festivities.

The white wedding dress began gaining in popularity in the early 19th century, but it was Queen Victoria who really popularized the white wedding dress when she wore an elaborate white gown at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. This exhibition looks at how fashions and the traditions of “the big day” have changed over time. A highlight of the exhibit is a 200-year-old, sky-blue silk and linen embroidered gown worn by Lucy Nichols of Stratford who married the Rev. Philo Shelton in 1781.

The Fairfield Museum and History Center is a community cultural arts and education center, at 370 Beach Road, Fairfield. For more information, call 203-259-1598 or visit Fairfieldhistory.org.

Visit FCBuzz.org for more information on events and how to get listed.

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COMMERCIAL 1010 Washington SLG Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self.

Perform an interior fit-out and expansion of an existing commercial space at 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $83,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

AAA Bongiorno, contractor for Shelter For The Homeless Inc. Demolish a building at an existing commercial space at 190 Stillwater Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $37,300. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

AG-GCS ShippanLanding Owner LLC, Stamford, contractor for self.

Perform an interior demolition on the second floor to accommodate conference center build-out at 208 Harbor Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $23,065. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

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All Season’s Construction LLC, Stamford, contractor for Town Grove LLC. Renovate multiple units in an existing multifamily residence at 180200 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Claris Construction Inc., Newtown, contractor for Ridgefield Waterside Properties LLC. Renovate the second floor of an existing commercial space at 746 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $65,000.

Filed Feb. 12.

Coppolino, Anthony, contractor for Candlewood Lake Station Inc. Perform a fit-out of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 330 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 9.

Elder-Jones Inc., contractor for Danbury Mall LLC. Perform a tenant fitout to an existing commercial space at 7 Backus Avenue Main, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $575,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system.

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ESRT Construction TRS LLC, Stamford, contractor for ESRT First Stamford Place SPE LLC. Perform an interior alteration to an existing commercial space at 151 Greenwich Ave., Unit 300, Stamford. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Gesualdi Construction Inc., Stamford, contractor for Thomas J. McDonald, et al. Reconfigure the office layout for a tenant in an existing commercial space at 777 Long Ridge Road, Unit A, Stamford. Estimated cost: $180,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

JCS Construction Group Inc., contractor for Nine West Broad Property LLC. Perform an interior fit-out in the corridor of an existing commercial space at 9 W. Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform a fitout of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 101 Broad St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $297,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Landmark Square 1-6 LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform an interior fit-out of an existing commercial space at 101 Broad St., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $375,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Rizzo Corp., contractor for Beaver Brook Group LLC. Construct a commercial steel building from pre-engineered parts at 14 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $1.6 million.

Filed Feb. 5.

Banton Construction Co Inc., contractor for Robert Breakstone and Mary Breakstone. Repair the foundation of an existing single-family residence at 86 Carol St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $28,500. Filed Feb. 10.

Schimenti Construction Co. LLC, Ridgefield, contractor for 89 Danbury Road LLC. Remodel the existing salon and create a walk-through in an existing commercial space at 89 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $800,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Baptista, Valentin, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Repair the rear porch of an existing single-family residence at 51-55 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Signature Construction Group of CT Inc., Stamford, contractor for One Stamford Plaza Owner LLC. Alter the interior of an existing commercial space at 263 Tresser Blvd., Stamford.

For no amount paid. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

SLRS-High Ridge Road LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate an existing commercial space to convert into a bakery at 1101 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $160,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Catherine Carriero. Replace vinyl windows and doors in a condominium at 146 Cold Spring Road, Unit 11, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,980.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Liu, Baiqiu, contractor for Brookfield Square of Brookfield. Add a sign to the exterior of an apartment at 270 Federal Road, Unit 5, Brookfield. For an unknown amount paid. Filed Jan. 5.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for 222 Seaside Avenue LLC. Replace vinyl windows and doors in a condominium at 222 Seaside Ave., Stamford.

Estimated cost: $3,980. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

McPheee Electric Ltd LLC, contractor for TSI Realty Co. Swap out equipment and install antennas in an existing commercial space at 1241 E. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

TJ & Sons Inc., Danbury, contractor for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 900 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $71,036. Filed Feb. 3.

Molstre, Phil, Stamford, contractor for self. Renovate the interior of an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1101 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $19,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Osrock Partnership, Stamford, contractor for self. Extend the existing deck with concrete footing and woodframed structure at 401 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $4,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Perez, Max, Bridgeport, contractor for the city of Bridgeport. Add a roof to a municipal building at 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Puma, Blanca, contractor for 238 Main Street Restoration LLC. Add a refrigerator and a shelf to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 238 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Feb. 4.

TLC Services LLC, contractor for Coni LLC. Put up two walls and a door in a room at 90 Morgan St., Unit 203, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Westower Communications Inc., Stamford, contractor for Regency Towers Association Inc. Building permit application pending review at 1 Strawberry Hill Court, Unit LB, Stamford. Estimated cost: $27,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

RESIDENTIAL Aiello Roofing, contractor for Rafferty. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 336 Federal Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $9,500. Filed Jan. 20.

Assaf, Samir Y., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct an addition for a family room and a deck at an existing single-family residence at 8 Shannon Ridge Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Bauchner, Leonard, Danbury, contractor for self. Create a third bedroom at an existing single-family residence at 72 Ball Pond, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $500. Filed Feb. 11.

BCZ Holdings Co. LLC, contractor for homeowner. Renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence, finish the basement and add heating at 19 Old Turnpike, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Jan. 15.

Blansfield Builders, Danbury, contractor for Caplan/Seaman. Construct a new house at 13 Kellogg St., Brookfield. Estimated cost: $850,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Blonski, contractor for homeowner.

Remove the half bath in an existing single-family residence and enlarge the kitchen at 5 Hillandale Road, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $25,000.

Filed Jan. 16.

Bodner, James, contractor for Paulsen Hendricka. Remove and replace the kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 1 E. Hayestown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $11,230. Filed Feb. 5.

BP Properties LLC, Stamford, contractor for self. Convert a family room in an existing single-family residence to create a new bedroom at 29 Lillian St., Unit 3, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Civitano, Marc Thomas, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Remove the old roofing shingles and replace the roof on an existing single-family residence at 51 Caprice Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Clark Construction of Ridgefield Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Patricia Wall and Richard Wall. Remodel the powder room and the existing master bathroom and hall full baths with new cabinets and flooring in an existing single-family residence at 9 Woodcock Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Feb. 4.

CT Basement Systems Inc., Seymour, contractor for Soche Rollins.

Finish the basement for a media and exercise room in an existing singlefamily residence at 36 Bryon Ave., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $38,976.

Filed Feb. 11.

Daprato, Louann, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a lower-level accessory dwelling unit at 146 Limekiln Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $8,500. Filed Feb. 4.

Delafield, John L., contractor for self. Place a mobile home behind the existing firehouse at 268 Turn of River Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Eddie, Bridgeport, contractor for Dominique Wright. Renovate the interior and exterior of an existing singlefamily residence at 680 N. Ridgefield Road, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Elite Rentals LLC, Danbury, contractor for self. Replace the missing sheetrock and kitchen cabinets in an existing single-family residence at 5E Woodside Ave., Unit 49, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Fernsky, Kevin, Trumbull, contractor for Carol Fraher. Renovate the interior of a kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 338 McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $23,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Garcia, Eddie, Bridgeport, contractor for Damian Huari. Reroof and insulate an existing single-family residence at 1138 Park Ave., Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Harmon, Michael, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct two front dormers and expand both sides of the rear dormer. Add new siding, roofing, remodel the master bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Construct a front porch and a rear deck at 14 Twopence Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Feb. 5.

HM Construction, Fairfield, contractor for Lloyd Bailey. Repair fire damage to an existing single-family residence at 898 Hancock Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $27,000.

Filed Feb. 12.

J & M Construction & Son LLC, contractor for Elon Mileikowsky, et al.

Renovate the kitchen and bathrooms in a condo at 1 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 4E, Stamford. Estimated cost: $62,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

John D’Aquino Carpenty LLC, contractor for Callo Caterina, et al. Legalize the kitchen addition in an existing single-family residence at 189 Brushy Hill Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 5.

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Juliano, Justin E., Danbury, contractor for homeowner. Legalize the basement for a family room in an existing single-family residence at 44 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 5, Danbury.

Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 9.

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NEWSMAKERS [PLUS AWARDS AND EVENTS] ‘AFTER HOURS’ AT THE BRUCE

AQUARION SEEKS NOMINEES FOR 2015 AWARDS PROGRAM

“After Hours” at the BRUCE MUSEUM, a program hosted March 5, offers evening gallery hours and a variety of activities for attendees with free admission from 5 to 8 p.m. Experts will be available for discussion and questions, including PETER SUTTON, executive director; JACK A. SOMER, owner and collector of the antique maps currently on display; TARA CONTRACTOR, the museum’s Samuel K. Kress interpretative fellow and an expert on the Hohenbuchau Collection paintings; and DANIEL KSEPKA, the museum’s curator of science.

Participants can partake in marine tank animal feedings and take photographs with the museum’s specimen of an American Black Bear.

Bridgeport-based AQUARION WATER CO., a public water supply company serving parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is seeking nominees whose volunteer efforts have protected or improved Connecticut’s natural resources for its Environmental Champion Awards. The company will name winners in �ive categories: adult, student, small business, large business and nonpro�it. Awards

ABILITY BEYOND APPOINTS TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER

Participants can take photographs with the museum’s replica of an American Black Bear.

PATENT PROPERTIES APPOINTS LITAN Stamford-based PATENT PROPERTIES INC., an intellectual property company, appointed ROBERT E. LITAN as chief economist. Litan has experience as an economist, attorney, commentator and analyst and senior government official. Litan received his doctorate in economics and his law degree from Yale University and his bachelor’s in economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Robert E. Litan

DOROMAL JOINS HARRIS ALLIED Manhattan-based HARRIS ALLIED, a recruiting �irm, appointed LISA DOROMA l as director of the �irm’s new Southern Connecticut regional of�ices and lead recruiting efforts for

include a $1,000 award for the student winner and $2,500 contributions to environmental nonpro�its selected by the other category winners. Winners will be honored June 6 at a special event to be held at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport.

The deadline for nominations is May 6. Self-nominations and re-nominations are welcome. For more information, visit aquarionwater.com.

Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. Doromal has more than 15 years of technology recruiting, business development and relationship management experience.

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ST. VINCENT’S NEW LOCATION CENTRALIZES SERVICES Bridgeport-based ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH SERVICES opened a 16,000-squarefoot facility in Stratford, ST. VINCENT’S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER, 3272 Main St. The building houses St. Vincent’s �ifth urgent care clinic, which opened in early February. The facility also features a community education center, which will offer lectures and presentations, with kitchen facilities for healthy nutrition and cooking demonstrations. Also planned for this site are wound care and cardiology testing. All services will be opening in late spring/early summer.

Bethel-based ABILITY BEYOND, a nonprofit providing services and programs to individuals with disabilities in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., announced KIM WOULARD-SMITH as its talent acquisition manager.

In this role, Woulard-Smith’s responsibilities include managing the recruitment staffing strategy. She holds a bachelor’s in communications, public relations from Marquette University.

CONNECTICUT’S ‘LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR’ BENCHMARK LITIGATION, a national publication, named WIGGIN AND DANA , a law �irm with of�ices in Stamford and Greenwich, as the 2015 Connecticut Litigation Department of the Year. The award was

announced at the third annual Benchmark Litigation U.S. awards ceremony, Jan. 19 at the Essex House in New York. Firms in all 50 states and the District of Columbia were reviewed in the selection process.

TEEN CHEFS BATTLE WITH MAPLE SYRUP Four teenage chefs are competing in Stamford-based FIRST COUNTY BANK’s teen chefs challenge during this year’s maple sugar festival weekend. Teen chefs work to create the best-tasting recipe, as judged by the public, using maple syrup as an ingredient, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 7, Stamford Museum & Na-

ture Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. The chefs include: AARON GRUEN of Weston, 12; TALIA RAICH of Stamford, 10; ADAIAH STEVENS of Danbury, 13; and SHEARIAH STEVENS of Danbury, 15.

This year marks the 15th anniversary of First County Bank sponsoring the festival.

DATES AMERICARES APPOINTS TROWBRIDGE JR.

MARCH 3

Stamford-based AMERICCARES, an emergency response and global health organization, appointed RICHARD K. TROWBRIDGE JR. as chief financial officer and senior vice president of operations. Trowbridge is responsible for overseeing finance, logistics and gift-in-kind distribution operations. He holds a bachelor’s in history and economics from Tufts University, an MBA from the University of Michigan and a CPA certification from the University of Illinois.

MARCH 2

MORSTAD NAMES SIMPSON AS ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Richard K. Trowbridge Jr.

GAIL LILLEY ZAWACKI of Westport, a sales associate affiliated with the COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE WESTPORT-RIVERSIDE office, attended a global luxury summit at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, Calif. The event was hosted by NRT LLC, the parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. She was among a group of 35 invited real estate professionals who hold the Coldwell Banker Previews International Specialist designation for luxury homes.

Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club of Danbury host “Business After Business,” a networking event, 5-7 p.m., Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave., Danbury.

To RSVP, visit exchangeclubBAB.eventbrite.com.

MARCH 6

Gail Lilley Zawacki

Ridgefield Playhouse presents Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats, “Cique Ziva,” Arts in Education, 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

MARCH 5

ZAWACKI ATTENDS GLOBAL LUXURY SUMMITT

MARCH 4

FASHION WEEK COMES TO FAIRFIELD MUSEUM

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Westport Library present a complimentary small-business workshop titled, “Organizing Your Mobile Devices and PC,” 6p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport. Check-in begins 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker Bob Freund.

Danbury Area Computer Society features a discussion titled, “Start an Online Business in your Spare Time,” led by Mike Brooks, president and CEO at Nuclear Chowder Marketing, 7:30 p.m., Danbury Hospital Auditorium, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury.

Laura Simpson

Greenwich-based MORSTAD, a marketing and branding firm dedicated to the financial services industry, named LAURA SIMPSON as its new account director. Simpson has more than 10 years experience launching loyalty programs and brand-identity campaigns. Simpson holds a bachelor’s in marketing from Northeastern University.

Richter Arts features the second presentation of its film series, sponsored by the Savings Bank of Danbury, 3 p.m., Farioly Room, Danbury Library. Two short films are on tap under the same banner: “The Final Exhibition.” The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 203-744-0427.

Ridgefield Playhouse presents George Thorogood and The Destroyers, 8 p.m., 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield.

World Affairs Forum hosts its “Ambassadors’ Roundtable Breakfast & Lecture,” with a discussion titled, “Women in Afghanistan: Challenges and Opportunities Post-2014,” 7:15 a.m. for breakfast and 8-9 a.m. for presentation, Stamford Yacht Club, 97 Ocean Drive W., Stamford. Guest speaker includes Charlotte M. Ponticelli.

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

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSMAKERS NEWSLETTER One of James Coviello’s special occasion dresses to be on display at Fairfield Museum.

The FAIRFIELD MUSEUM AND HISTORY CENTER hosts a “Fashion & Fantasy Mimosa Brunch,” noon to 2 p.m., March 8, in conjunction with its new exhibition, “Fashion & Fantasy: 250

Years of Wedding Dresses.” (Details in FCBuzz this issue.) Tickets are available at fairfieldhistory.org and proceeds will go toward the museum’s educational programming.

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FACTS Kelmendi, Dino, Stamford, contractor for self. Replace wood shingles with stucco at an existing single-family residence at 0 Robin Hood Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Sturges, Michael, Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize the addition and extend the deck at an existing singlefamily residence at 2 Parkwood Terrace Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,357. Filed Feb. 5.

Layda Carpentry LLC, Newtown, contractor for Anissa DeMatteo and Stephen DeMatteo. Renovate a portion of the existing finished basement into a playroom, an exercise area, office and storage at 51 Remington Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Feb. 6.

THD at Home Services Inc., Shrewsbury, Mass., contractor for Edna Cusack, et al. Replace vinyl windows and doors in an existing single-family residence at 33 Four Bricks Circle, Stamford. Estimated cost: $25,500. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Lopez, Hector, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add fire doors to an existing single-family residence at 611 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and a patio at 29 Country View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $302,022. Filed Feb. 3.

Martone, Glenn, contractor for Candlewood Lake Station Inc. Demolish a canopy and pumps at an existing single-family residence at 330 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield.

Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 9.

Mcelree, Melissa R., Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize the basement for a family room in an existing single-family residence at 15 Maplecrest Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $17,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Memoli, Margaret, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Legalize the work in the basement and second-floor bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 70 Nelson Terrace, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $6,000.

Filed Feb. 11.

Ofer, Yaron, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Remodel the existing bathroom on the main level of an existing single-family residence at 546 Ridgebury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,156. Filed Feb. 12.

Oladunjoye, Samuel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove the kitchen and renovate the interior of an existing single-family residence at 6264 Burnsford St., Bridgeport. For no amount paid. Filed Feb. 12.

Paul R. Crouse Remodeling, Southington, contractor for Khosrow Fozouni and Rennee Fozouni. Finish a family room and install plumbing for a wet bar at 247 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $66,816.

Filed Feb. 11.

Peoples Products Inc., contractor for Mascia. Replace the windows and doors at an existing single-family residence at 8 Patricia Drive, Brookfield.

Estimated cost: $21,050. Filed Jan. 20.

Perrakis, contractor for homeowner.

Enlarge the kitchen and add to the mudroom at 2 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield. Estimated cost: $38,000.

Filed Jan. 15.

Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and a patio at 31 Country View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $294,882. Filed Feb. 3.

Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and a patio at 33 Country View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $286,620. Filed Feb. 3.

Toll CT II LP, Newtown, contractor for Toll CT III Limited. Construct a new townhouse with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms, a two-car garage and a patio at 35 Country View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $205,734. Filed Feb. 3.

Trinity Heating & Air Inc., contractor for John J. Ryan, et al. Install solar panels on the roof of an existing single-family residence at 191 Crystal Lake Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,564. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

William Construction LLC, contractor for Randall M. Stein, et al.

Remodel a kitchen, install new cabinets, countertops and lighting in an existing single-family residence at 33 Edgewood Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

Wilson, Intriago, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Add fire doors to an existing single-family residence at 114 Norman St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,600. Filed Feb. 12.

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

BRIDGEPORT SUPERIOR COURT Compendium Systems Corp., West Palm Beach, Fla. Filed by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., et al., Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Sugarmann & Sugarmann, New Haven. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiffs for merchandise delivered.

The plaintiffs have declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $154,015 due and have made a demand for the balance; no payment has been made. The plaintiffs claim money damages of at least $15,000, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048304-S. Filed Feb. 10.

I2 Consulting LLC, Fairfield. Filed

by Arcus Technologies, Arlington Heights, Ill. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacobs & Rozich LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for services provided. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $8,800, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or less, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048310-S. Filed Feb. 10.

The Southern New England Telephone Co., et al., New Haven. Filed

by Douglas Tesla, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: David J. Laundano, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that his son fell when his dog leash got caught up in the wires owned by the defendants in a public park. This accident was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendants in that they failed to maintain the telephone pole in a safe condition. The plaintiff claims $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048277-S. Filed Feb. 9.

Wright, Carolyn, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Convert a third floor to add extra living space on the second floor of an existing single-family residence at 1826-1828 North Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $5,000.

Filed Feb. 11.

Pimpinella Construction Co. Inc., contractor for Frank A. Lycherini, et al. Perform interior renovations to a residential apartment to repair damage caused by fire at 885 Summer St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $45,000.

Filed between Feb. 9. and Feb. 13.

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FIGURES The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC, Quincy, Mass. Filed

by Peter Syla, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Rosenberg & Press, Stratford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he slipped on a hole in a ground owned by the defendant and sustained injury.

This dangerous 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 interest and costs. ase no. FBT-cv15-6048294-S. Filed Feb. 10.

The Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co., Shelton. Filed by Casey Kudravy, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Marcarelli-Naizby Law Firm, Madison. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages.

The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant.

The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048342-S. Filed Feb. 11.

Trumbull Shopping Center #2 LLC, Hartford. Filed by Trude Weitzner, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Donahue & Brown LLC, Fairfield.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a rock in a parking lot owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to properly inspect the parking lot. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FBT-cv15-6048307-S. Filed Feb. 10.

DANBURY SUPERIOR COURT Geico Indemnity Co., Hartford.

Filed by Dawn Williams, Brookfield.

Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Office of Norman J. Voog LLC. 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 money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016833-S. Filed Feb. 13.

Goodfellow Properties V LLC, Danbury. Filed by Joicilane De Araujo, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan Barry & Associates, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy stairwell owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to inspect the premise to make sure it was reasonably safe. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs and all such other relief as may be just and equitable.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016816-S. Filed Feb. 10.

Target Corp., Hartford. Filed by Amy Parkinson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Collins and Associates L.L.C., Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on a metal bumper in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to inspect the premise to make sure it was reasonably safe. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs and all such other relief as may be just and equitable.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016829-S. Filed Feb. 13.

Walmart Stores Inc., Hartford.

Filed by Mercedes Schettini, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph S. Dobrowolski, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on a protruding piece of metal in a store owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees in that they failed to inspect the premise to make sure it was reasonably safe. The plaintiff claims judgment and money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and all such other relief as may be just and equitable.

Case no. DBD-cv15-6016831-S. Filed Feb. 13.

STAMFORD SUPERIOR COURT 263 Shippan Ave LLC, et al., Norwalk. Filed by Ilma Berltran, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of John J. LaCava, Stamford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendants alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendants and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendants and their employees in that they failed to keep the sidewalk free of ice. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024530-S. Filed Feb. 9.

Highpoint Association Inc., et al., North Haven. Filed by Mohammad Khan and Ghazala Khan, Norwalk.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter LLC. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this suit against the defendants alleging that they failed to properly maintain the plumbing system, which caused water to leak into the plaintiff’s condominium unit, creating damages. The plaintiffs claim judgment, damages, attorney fees, costs and such other relief as the court may deem equitable and just.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024559-S. Filed Feb. 13.

SZ Restoration & Sheetmetal LLC, et al., Stamford. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Tyson A. Fung, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $11,429, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or less and court costs.

Case no. FST-cv15-6024560-S. Filed Feb. 13.

FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT 1018 Hancock LLC, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by LNV Corp., Plano, Texas.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohn, Birnbaum & Shea, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendants alleging that they have defaulted on their mortgage note. The debt has been sold from the original creditor to the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims a foreclosure of the mortgage, immediate possession of the premises, damages of $286,000, attorney’s fees and costs and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00192-VLB. Filed Feb. 11.

M & M Transport Services Inc. Filed by Adis Delic, New Britain.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Madsen, Prestly & Parenteau, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair labor suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to pay overtime or the minimum wage. The plaintiff claims unpaid wages, liquidated damages, penalty damages, lost compensation, punitive damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees injunctive relief and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00195-MPS. Filed Feb. 11.

Barberino Car Country LLC, et al.

Filed by Veronica Conley-Coleman.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiff has brought this truth in lending suit against the defendants alleging that they misrepresented a vehicle sold to the plaintiff as a nonrental car. The plaintiff also alleges that they overstated the trade in value of the vehicle to be traded in during an advertisement.

The plaintiff claims actual damages, punitive damages and attorney’s fees.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00200-AWT. Filed Feb. 12.

FACTS Ultimate Professional Grounds Management Inc., Wolcott. Filed by Christine Svenningsen, Katonah, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nixon Peabody LLC, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this suit against the defendant alleging that it invaded her privacy by posting pictures of her residence on its website. The plaintiff has made a request to have the pictures taken down, yet the defendant has not complied. The plaintiff claims injunctive relief, compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00173-JAM. Filed Feb 9.

Best-Lock Construction Toys Inc., Miami, Fla. Filed by Lego A/S, Denmark. Plaintiff’s attorney: Day Pitney LLP, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that it had infringed on the plaintiffs “Friends” figurine patent by manufacturing similar figurines.

The plaintiff claims actual damages, enhanced statutory damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00179-AWT. Filed Feb. 10.

Mega Brands Inc. Filed by Lego A/S, Denmark. Plaintiff’s attorney: Day Pitney LLP, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this patent infringement suit against the defendant alleging that they had infringed on the plaintiffs “Friends” figurine patent by manufacturing similar figurines. The plaintiff claims actual damages, enhanced statutory damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00182-VLB. Filed Feb. 10.

Hartford Hospital, Hartford. Filed

by Gerrie Ann Diaz, Hartford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Mariusz Kurzyna, New Britain. Action: The plaintiff has brought this employment discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that the employees of the defendant created a hostile work environment by making offensive remarks about her race. The plaintiff claims monetary damages.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00205-VLB. Filed Feb. 12.

Asset Acceptance, et al., Warren, Mich. Filed by Vito Carlucci, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lemberg & Associates LLC, Stamford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this fair debt collection suit against the defendants alleging that they improperly took money out of the plaintiff’s bank account despite the plaintiff fulfilling the obligations of debt payment to the defendant. The plaintiff claims $25,000 in actual damages, statutory damages, costs and such other and further relief as deemed necessary by the court.

Case no. 3:15-cv-00206-CSH. Filed Feb. 13.

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FIGURES

Kaoson LLC, Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Seller: Fuchi Shu, Danbury. Property: 15 Boughton St., Unit 15, Danbury.

Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Bortner, Steven C., Westport. Grantor: Steven Bortner, Westport. Property: 1 Sturges Hollow, Westport. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 2.

Ferrari, Ernest F., Westport. Grantor: Ernest F. Ferrari Jr., Westport. Property: 220 Hillspoint Road, Westport.

Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 9.

Anrico, Thomas J., Stratford. Seller: Shirley M. Anrico, Stratford. Property: 410 Maple Oak Drive, Unit 41, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 13.

Pan Family Holding Company LLC, Stratford. Seller: Shannon Realty Corp., Stratford. Property: 11 Woodend Road, Stratford. Amount: $532,500. Filed Feb. 13.

Bosco, Anthony and Bonnie Maiden-Fountain, Stratford. Grantor: Bonnie Maiden-Fountain, Stratford.

Property: 46 Lindsley Place, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 5.

Fiaschetti, Janice A., Brookfield.

Grantor: Luis F. Fernandes and Almerinda C. Palhete-Fernandes, Brookfield. Property: 8 Galloping Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 11.

Ayala, Juan D., Stratford. Seller: LPP Mortgage Ltd., Plano, Texas. Property: 3699 Broadbridge Ave., Unit 122, Stratford. Amount: $63,500. Filed Feb. 6.

Pay Dirt LLC, Ridgefield. Seller: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 61 Madeline Drive, Ridgefield. Amount: $252,000.

Filed Feb. 6.

Coffey, Judith J. and William J. Coffey Jr., Danbury. Grantor: William J. Coffey Jr. and Judith J. Coffey, Danbury.

Property: 45 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4.

Higgins, Rhena, Stratford. Grantor: Frank Rassavage, Stratford. Property: 30 Morehouse Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 9.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Seller: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 604 Sienna Drive, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 5.

Coffey, William J. Jr., Danbury.

Grantor: William J. Coffey Jr. and Judith J. Coffey, Danbury. Property: 19 Dana Road, Danbury. Amount: $1.

Filed Feb. 4.

Horta, Joaquim, Brookfield. Grantor: Joaquim Horta and Maria Horta, Brookfield. Property: 64 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield. No consideration paid. Filed Jan. 20.

Sir-4 Melon Patch LLC, Westport.

Seller: Gerald C. Cushman and Betty J. Cushman, Westport. Property: 4 Melon Patch Lane, Westport. Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 3.

Country Wide Solutions LLC, Bethel. Grantor: Jacqueline Roe and Daniel Roe, Danbury. Property: 10 Griffing Ave., Unit A, Danbury. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11.

Nolting, Sheila H., Stratford. Appointed committee: Claire Davidas, Stratford. Property: 20 Winthrop Woods, Stratford. Amount: $126,000.

Docket no. FBT-cv-11-6023732-S. Filed Feb. 11.

Richards, Vanessa and Torrey Schlesing Martin, Westport.

Grantor: Torrey Schlesing Martin, Westport. Property: 21 Maple Avenue South, Westport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4.

SMG Properties LLC, Ridgefield.

Seller: Keith Dion, Brookfield. Property: 304 Federal Road, Unit L12, Brookfield. Amount: $33,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Rothberg, Harvey J., Stamford.

Grantor: The Harvey J. Rothberg Revocable Trust, Stamford. Property: 17 Windwood Road, Brookfield. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 4.

COMMERCIAL

The Town of Ridgefield. Seller: 137 Ethan Allen Highway LLC, Westport.

Property: 137 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield. No consideration paid.

Filed Feb. 3.

Damia, Fulvio and Jeffrey Damia, Chatham, N.Y. Grantor: Ugo J. Damia and Joan G. Damia, Danbury. Property: Lot 2, Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 5.

DeFlumeri, John L. and Steven L. Macko, Danbury. Grantor: Steven L. Macko and John L. DeFlumeri, Danbury. Property: Orchard Street, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 3.

Ruzika, Richard J., Anderson, S.C. Grantor: Christine Ruzika, Danbury.

Property: Lots 187 and 188, Map 420, Danbury. Unknown amount paid.

Filed Feb. 3.

Deveaux, Barbara E. and Edmund C. Deveaux, Danbury. Grantor: Edmund C. Deveaux, Danbury. Property: 30 Tammany Trail, Danbury.

Unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 9.

Shapiro, Naomi Tandet, Ridgefield.

Grantor: Naomi Shapiro, Ridgefield.

Property: Unit 7 of Quail Ridge II Condominium, Ridgefield. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 5.

Dewis, Jennifer and Walter Carozzi, Westport. Grantor: Jennifer Dewis, Westport. Property: 30 Hillandale Road, Westport. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11.

Sharkany, Gloria, Ridgefield. Grantor: Gloria L. Sharkany, Ridgefield.

Property: 13 Griffith Lane, Ridgefield.

No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 13.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE DEEDS Cooper, Mary, et al., Stratford.

Appointed committee: Frederic S. Ury, Fairfield. Property: Unit 25C of Happy Hollow Circle of Far Mill River Condominium 2, Stratford. Amount: $177,339. Case no. 3:13-cv-1244-AWT. Filed Feb. 2.

Dovosz, Karen A., Stratford. Appointed committee: Harold L. Rosnick, Stratford. Property: 100 River Valley Road, Stratford. Amount: $220,000. Docket no. FBT-cv-126029741-S. Filed Feb. 4.

Glick, Daisy, Danbury. Appointed committee: Sanford D. Kaufman, Danbury. Property: 15 Scuppo Road, Unit 602, Danbury. Amount: $243,419.

Docket no. DBD-cv-136011944-S. Filed Feb. 4.

1125-7 Sheridan Realty LLC, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Merchant-Mark Associates Limited Partnership, East Windsor.

Property: 1606 Barnum Ave., Stratford.

Amount: $6.2 million. Filed Feb. 10.

1791 Post Road East LLC, Westport.

Seller: Rudolph Sabados and Christopher Sabados, Fairfield. Property: 1791 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $2.4 million. Filed Feb. 3.

Augusto DaSilva Enterprises LLC, Danbury. Seller: VMF REO1 Inc., Dover, Del. Property: 35 Spring St., Danbury. Amount: $53,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Black Lab Ventures LLC, Wilton.

Seller: JP Realty Development LLC, Stamford. Property: Lot 12, Map 1413, Ridgefield. Unknown amount paid.

Filed Feb. 12.

BOK Holdings LLC, Brookfield. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 7 Alexander Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $145,000. Filed Feb. 4.

QUIT CLAIM 34 Owenoke Park LLC, Westport.

Grantor: WA LLC, Westport. Property: 34 Owenoke Parkway, Westport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11.

Ahluwali, Suman, Danbury. Grantor: Ram Sarup, Danbury. Property: 25 Padaram Road, Unit 13, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Alriche, Marie S., Stratford. Grantor: Jean Buissereth, Stratford. Property: 191 Winfield Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 13.

Arbo, Kristine J., Stratford. Grantor: Violet G. Johnson, Stratford. Property: Unit 757 A of Oronoque Village Condominium 26, Stratford. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 2.

Dobbs, Annette and Lisa Jackson, Stratford. Grantor: Annette Dobbs and Lisa Jackson, Stratford. Property: 374 Allyndale Drive, Stratford.

Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4.

Elite Rentals LLC, Danbury. Grantor: Malini Basdeo, Danbury. Property: 29 N. Nabby Road, Danbury. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 10.

Urkiel, Richard, Armenia, N.Y. Grantor: Charlotte L. Urkiel, Brookfield. Property: 13A and 13B Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 4.

FCB REM LLC, Stamford. Grantor: First County Bank, Stamford. Property: 100 River Valley Road, Stratford.

Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 4.

VMF REO1 Inc., Dover, Del. Grantor: VMF REO1 Inc., Dover, Del. Property: 35 Spring St., Danbury. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 3.

Williams, Josette H. and Henry A. Williams II, Ridgefield. Grantor: Josette H. Williams, Ridgefield. Property: Lots 112, Map 4269, Ridgefield.

No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 6.

Family & Children’s Aid Inc., Danbury. Seller: Steven L. Macko, Danbury. Property: 22 Orchard St., Danbury. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 9.

Archiere, Patricia A. and Michael G. Archiere Sr., Danbury. Grantor: Patrick W. Archiere Sr. and Barbara A. Archiere, Danbury. Property: 206 1/2 Osborne St., Danbury. Unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 9.

ILO Enterprises LLC, Bethel. Seller: Ruth Young, Southbury. Property: 112 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield.

Amount: $100,000. Filed Feb. 5.

Blackett, Elizabeth, Stratford.

Grantor: Elizabeth Blackett and David Blackett, Stratford. Property: 1564 Elm St., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 13.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America NA, Plano, Texas. Property: 59 Round Hill Road, Stratford.

Unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 2.

Borges, Moises S. and Mithermay T. Garcia, Danbury. Grantor: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 16 Drover Road, Brookfield. Amount: $158,026. Filed Jan. 28.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 346 Birdseye St., Stratford. Unknown amount paid. Filed Feb. 9.

JOMD LLC, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 23 Griffing Ave., Danbury. Amount: $92,100. Filed Feb. 3.

U.S. Bank Trust NA, Brookfield.

Grantor: Household Realty Corp., Brookfield. Property: 7 Alexander Drive, Brookfield. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 4.

RESIDENTIAL Alvarez, Annajeanne and Edgar G. Alvarez, Danbury. Seller: Robert T. Schullery and Susan M. Schullery, Kent. Property: 57 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Amount: $340,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

Backner, Amy J., Burton L. Backner and Thomas H. Backner, Glendale, N.Y. Seller: Burton L. Backner, Amy J. Backner and Thomas H. Backner, Glendale, N.Y. Property: 155 Carol St., Danbury. No consideration paid.

Filed Feb. 3.

Basdeo, Malini, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 5 Woodside Ave., Unit 49, Danbury. Amount: $52,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Beno, Karis A. and Paul D. Beno, Stratford. Seller: Neil Velasquez Jr., Stratford. Property: Lots 29 and 30, Map of Building Lots, Stratford.

Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 13.

Bilodeau, Ginette, Danbury. Seller: Newbury Village L.L.C., Brookfield.

Property: 214 Still Water Circle, Brookfield. Amount: $410,000. Filed Feb. 13.

Blake, Dennis A., Stratford. Seller: Vincent P. Autuori, Shelton. Property: 11 Milford Ave., Stratford. Amount: $274,850. Filed Feb. 10.

Blanchard, Jean M. and Daphny Dolce, Bridgeport. Seller: Santa R. Pantojas, Stratford. Property: 312 Jackson Ave., Stratford. Amount: $163,000.

Filed Feb. 3.

Brody, Zachary, Madison. Seller: Matthew Lipschutz and Rebecca A. Laursen, Westport. Property: 24 Strathmore Lane, Westport. Amount: $415,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Burdick, Kara C., Stratford. Seller: Kenneth Kohlbrenner and Meredith Kohlbrenner, Stratford. Property: 707 Hawley Lane, Unit 4, Stratford.

Amount: $249,900. Filed Feb. 11.

Burton, Thomas A., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Albert Rivera and Theresa Rivera, Danbury. Property: Lot 9R, Section 4A, Map 4498, Danbury.

Amount: $355,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Caba-Vinas, Hugo E., Danbury. Seller: Diana Peck, Brookfield. Property: 14 Scuppo Road, Unit G8, Danbury.

Amount: $112,000. Filed Feb. 9.

Campbell, Jennifer and John Campbell, Norwalk. Seller: Nicholas T. Cappiello III and Keri Cappiello, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel 11, Map 2921, Ridgefield. Amount: $507,000.

Filed Feb. 13.

Caplan, Margaret Brennan and Arthur L. Caplan, New York, N.Y. Seller: Howard Roughan and Christine Roughan, Naples, Fla. Property: Lot 3, Map 8499, Ridgefield. Amount: $1.6 million. Filed Feb. 3.

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FACTS Capone, Trina and John Capone, Brookfield. Seller: Mary L. Mc Callen and Carlo Greco, New Milford. Property: 6 Murphy’s Lane, Brookfield.

Amount: $478,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Cardile, Theresa A., Danbury. Seller: Gordon Day, Ridgefield. Property: 9 Woodcrest Lane, Danbury. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 3.

DiLorenzo, Helinda, Danbury.

Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 28 Old Pasture Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $716,431. Filed Feb. 3.

Edouard, Oxane and Edouard Edouard, Bridgeport. Seller: Margaret M. Dattolo, Stratford. Property: 76 Elmhust Ave., Stratford. Amount: $182,500. Filed Feb. 5.

Castagna, Angelina and Carlo Castagna, Brookfield. Seller: Newbury Village L.L.C., Brookfield. Property: 131 Still Water Circle, Brookfield.

Amount: $430,802. Filed Feb. 4.

Evaristo, Victor M., Jr., Bethel.

Seller: Robert Kuhr, Queens, N.Y. Property: 9 Carol St., Danbury. Amount: $42,500. Filed Feb. 5.

Caulderbanks, Catherine A., Martina Caulderbanks, Catherine Raniolo and Toni Caulderbanks, Danbury. Seller: Anne M. Thomas, Danbury. Property: 510 Lexington Blvd., Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 3.

Handel, Victor H., Danbury. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 18 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $315,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

Chang, Josepine and Jo Chang, Danbury. Seller: Christopher Chamberlain, Ridgefield. Property: Unit 81 in Casagmo Condominium Phase II, Ridgefield. Amount: $143,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Chu, Christa and Andrew P. Schmidt, Stamford. Seller: Henry Thomas Hazzard, Ridgefield. Property: 12 Outpost Lane, Ridgefield.

Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Coelho, Geraldo, Danbury. Seller: Deutsche Bank Trust Co., Danbury.

Property: 126 Triangle St., Unit 14A, Danbury. Amount: $54,600. Filed Feb. 10.

Danbury Automotive Group Realty LLC, Danbury. Seller: Albert L. Silvestri and James Silvestri, Danbury.

Property: 58 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Amount: $725,000. Filed Feb. 3.

DeJesus, Shehnaaz, Brookfield.

Seller: Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury. Property: 17 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield. Amount: $291,000.

Filed Jan. 21.

Delarosa, Raphael, Danbury. Seller: Priscilla Moreira, Naugatuck. Property: 35 Center St., Danbury. Amount: $220,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Delehanty, Sarah A. and Patrick Delehanty, Brookfield. Seller: GWC Developments LLC, Brookfield.

Property: 7 Granite Drive, Brookfield.

Amount: $630,000. Filed Jan. 20.

Handel, Victor H., Danbury. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 19 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $315,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

Handel, Victor H., Danbury. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 24 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $315,000.

Filed Jan. 20.

Hazzard, Henry Thomas, Ridgefield. Seller: William A. Wardwell Jr., Bristol, R.I. Property: Stony Hill Village, Unit 33, Brookfield. Amount: $159,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Horner, Scott D., Danbury. Seller: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 29 Cedar St., Danbury.

Amount: $183,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Howard, Claudette and Andrew Howard, Stratford. Seller: Paul Gaudron, Stratford. Property: 1460 Elm St., Unit 327, Stratford. Amount: $150,000.

Filed Feb. 3.

Jennings, Ann and Charles Felix, Stratford. Seller: Kenneth Morehouse and Arlene S. Morehouse, Stratford.

Property: Stonybrooks Garden Cooperative, Stratford. Amount: $50,000.

Filed Feb. 3.

Kane-Civitano, Caroline F. and Joseph D. Civitano III, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Timothy M. Williams and Dorothia H. Williams, Danbury. Property: Lots 26 and 28, Map 2764, Danbury.

Amount: $525,000. Filed Feb. 4.

DeMattia, Diane H. and Anthony DeMattia, Fairfield. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 166 Bridgeview Place, Stratford. Amount: $219,900. Filed Feb. 11.

Leblond, Debra M. and Edward C. Leblond Jr., Danbury. Seller: Brenda Kirla and Ronald J. Kirla, Mesa, Ariz.

Property: 58 Chambers Road, Danbury. Amount: $322,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Denyko, Richard M., Stamford. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 28 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $324,900.

Filed Jan. 14.

Ledwith, Christopher J., North Salem, N.Y. Seller: Julian Simon Oxley, South Hadley, Mass. Property: Lot 19 on Candlewood Shores, Brookfield.

Amount: $320,000. Filed Jan. 20.

DeStefano, Linda and Mark A. DeStefano, Brookfield. Seller: Ronald B. Gaeta, Brookfield. Property: 30 Obtuse Road North, Brookfield. Amount: $850,000. Filed Jan. 16.

Loewy, Bruce T., Astoria, N.Y. Seller: Blansfield Builders Inc., Danbury. Property: 4 Pine St., Brookfield.

Amount: $359,000. Filed Feb. 13.

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Long, Edward J., Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Edward Spauster, Danbury. Property: Unit 161 in Lake Place Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $347,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Mabkhouti, Saloua and Youness Bekkali, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 45 Pocono Lane, Unit 42, Danbury. Amount: $300,900.

Filed Feb. 9.

Manente, Adria E. and Joseph A. Manente, Stamford. Seller: Paulette O’Neill McLaughlin and Patrick J. McLaughlin, Danbury. Property: Lot 16, Map 2840, Danbury. Amount: $348,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Marini, Frank, Westport. Seller: James E. Schwartz, Westport. Property: 14 Sunrise Road, Westport.

Amount: $510,000. Filed Feb. 10.

McGivney, Denise M. and Robert McGivney, New Milford. Seller: Cirmin Development LLC, Douglaston, N.Y. Property: 29 Oak Branch Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $269,900. Filed Jan. 15.

Mischner, Stefanie, Danbury. Seller: Paul Shehnaaz, Brookfield. Property: 90 Homestead Lane, Brookfield.

Amount: $125,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Mulak, Eugene S., Brookfield. Seller: William H. Fleck and Julie T. Fleck, Brookfield. Property: 47A Pocono Ridge Road, Brookfield. Amount: $460,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Murphy, Patrick, Fairfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 78 Hartland St., Stratford. Amount: $214,900.

Filed Feb. 13.

Muscat, Tal and Michael J. Muscat, Eastchester, N.Y. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 26 Old Pasture Drive, Danbury. Amount: $539,549.

Filed Feb. 3.

Park, Lauren, Norwalk. Seller: Marcia R. Van Hise, Stratford. Property: Unit 631 B of Oronoque Village Condominium 25, Stratford. Amount: $220,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Perez, Juan, Stratford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 59 Oakland St., Stratford. Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Perry, Elizabeth I. Knapp, Ridgefield. Seller: Robert A. Salvestrini and William Salvestrini, Ridgefield. Property: Parcel A, Map 9302, Ridgefield.

Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Pesale, Catherine and Robert Pesale, Huntington. Seller: Irene A. Harrigan, Stratford. Property: 1215 Prospect Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 10.

Peterson, Clinton R., trustee, Jupiter, Fla. Seller: Clinton R. Peterson, Jupiter, Fla. Property: 122 Cayuga Lane, Unit B, Stratford. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 5.

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FIGURES Phares, Judy M. and Paul Scott Phares, Westport. Seller: Judy M. Phares and Paul Scott Phares, Westport. Property: 3 Lamplight Lane, Westport. Unknown amount paid.

Filed Feb. 6.

Ram, Yaron, Fairfield. Seller: Jose Floran and Daisy Alicea, Stratford.

Property: 35 Allen St., Stratford.

Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Reiske, Marlene and Ronald Reiske Sr., Brookfield. Seller: Roxanna Turco, Brookfield. Property: 44 Mist Hill Drive, Brookfield. Amount: $263,500. Filed Feb. 4.

Risch, Thomas M., Westport. Seller: 4 Sandpiper Court LLC, Westport.

Property: 4 Sandpiper Road, Westport. Amount: $875,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Rosa, Patricia M., Brookfield. Seller: Patricia Rosa, Brookfield. Property: 42 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 3.

Rosser, Bettina B., trustee, New York, N.Y. Seller: Bettina Rosser, New York, N.Y. Property: Unit 45 in Quail Ridge Condominium, Ridgefield. No consideration paid. Filed Feb. 13.

Salik, Marjorie and Jacob Salik, Westport. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 303 Bayberry Lane, Westport. Amount: $850,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Salvesen, Eric Gerald, Brookfield.

Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Manchester, N.H. Property: 26 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. Amount: $145,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Sandoval, Rosa L. and Manuel G. Guaman-Calle, Danbury. Seller: Robert F. Ruedemann and Jean A. Ruedemann, Danbury. Property: 18 Skyline Drive, Danbury. Amount: $161,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Scaros, Emily and Robert Altman, New York, N.Y. Seller: Francesco T. Malagisi and Emily S. Malagisi, Ridgefield. Property: 54 Buck Hill Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $665,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Schwartz, Jennifer and Robert T. Barisciano, New York, N.Y. Seller: Christopher S. Marriott and Lisa Marriott, Westport. Property: 8 Bobwhite Drive, Westport. Amount: $1 million.

Filed Feb. 5.

Sellers, Robert E. Jr., Cape May Courthouse, N.J. Seller: John E. Rayner and Patricia Rayner, Brookfield. Property: 22 Laurel St., Danbury. Amount: $187,500. Filed Feb. 10.

Shoushani, Hannah, Brookfield.

Seller: Tony Shoushani and Paula Shoushani, Brookfield. Property: 9 Albert Road, Danbury. Amount: $100,800. Filed Feb. 3.

Silva, Veronica R., Danbury. Seller: Matthew F. Larkin and Sara G. Farfaglia, Danbury. Property: 157 Shelter Rock Road, Unit A-8, Danbury.

Amount: $171,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Tratenberg, Reid, Westport. Seller: Matthew T. Mitchell, Westport. Property: 76 Compo Mill Cove, Westport.

Amount: $1.9 million. Filed Feb. 6.

Gorman, Sean T., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 211 Fourth Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Turner, Jennifer L. and Ronald J. Turner Jr., Chicago, Ill. Seller: James M. Soyak, Ridgefield. Property: 15 Mamanasco Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $792,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Holloway, Tyrone, et al. Creditor: Chase Home Financing L.L.C., Beaverton, Ore. Property: 108 Linton St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

FORECLOSURES

Jeannine, Foley Tammy, et al.

Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 11 Clearview Drive, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

70 Cambridge Street LLC, et al.

Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 70 Cambridge St., Stratford. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 13.

Kennedy, Jeffrey D. Creditor: PNC Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 280 Wakelee Ave., Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 13.

Aviles, Frank A., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Highlands Ranch, Colo. Property: 160 Hollywood Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Basher, Abraham Joseph, et al.

Creditor: American Tax Funding L.L.C., Jupiter, Fla. Property: 35 Spring St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3.

Berkeley-Kodnia, Beth, et al.

Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 346 Birdseye St., Stratford. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 9.

Bifano, Julie A., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 59 Round Hill Road, Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 2.

Borer III, Ken F., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 327 Candlewood Lake Road, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Cando, Manuel R., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 41 Belmont Circle, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3.

Collins, Karen L. and Kevin P. Collins, Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dunham, N.C. Property: 112 Fiddler Green Road, Unit 112-A, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 13.

D’Elia, Daniel A., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 60 Barton Drive, Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 6.

Downe, Doris A., et al. Creditor: Town of Stratford. Property: 16 Goodwin Place, Stratford. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 3.

Falco, Joseph, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., San Antonio, Texas.

Property: 264 Weber Ave., Stratford.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Gallagher, Elizabeth, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 21 N. Pleasant Rise, Brookfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Macolino, Robert J., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif.

Property: 155 Sunnybank Ave., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 3.

Metlife Home Loans, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1460 Elm St., Unit 433-B, Stratford. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 13.

Olds, Kristi L., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 1925 Elm St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 5.

Palmer, Joseph Scott, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: Whisconier Village, Brookfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 11.

Poirier, Rene, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: Unit 54 of Stony Hill Village, Brookfield. Delinquent common charges. Filed Jan. 20.

Rodriguez, Isabel, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 32 Coalpit Hill Road, Unit 10, Danbury. Delinquent common charges. Filed Feb. 11.

Rubio, Ana Maria, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 6 Fern St., Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 3.

Teixeira, Manuel R., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Fla. Property: 19 Garry Knolls St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 9.

Vaneron, Trishia, et al. Creditor: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury. Property: 10 Hillside Court, Brookfield.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 15.

Waller, Thomas, et al. Creditor: Flagstar Bank, Troy, Mich. Property: 18 Crestdale Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Zambrano, Gladis, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 59 Balmforth Ave., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

FACTS Zuzick, Mark, et al. Creditor: One West Bank FSB, Pasadena, Calif. Property: 54 Eaton St., Stratford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

JUDGMENTS Antignani, Stephen R., Stratford. $11,718 in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 1216 North Ave., Stratford. Filed Feb. 3.

B & D Real Estate LLC and Brian T. Scott, Stratford. $2,764 in favor of Charles DeFilippo, Peter Keenan and Christian Ilies, Hamden, by Peter A. Berdon, New Haven. Property: 250 Beaver Dam Access Road, Stratford.

Filed Feb. 9.

Baez, Felix, Stratford. $1,890 in favor of Standard Oil of Connecticut Inc., Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 285 Booth St., Stratford. Filed Feb. 3.

Boyle, Barbara, Danbury. $736 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5 Elmcrest Drive, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Broderick III, James G., et al., Brookfield. $3,758 in favor of Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor,

by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 7 Blackwood Road, Brookfield.

Filed Feb. 6.

Brower, Joseph R., Danbury. $2,987 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 60 Stetson Place, Danbury. Filed Feb. 3.

Budnick, Shawnell S., Stratford. $18,530 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 932 Riverton Terrace, Stratford. Filed Feb. 9.

Cacciola, Judy, Ridgefield. $451 in favor of Danbury Diagnostic Imaging, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 594 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 13.

Carajamarca, Carlos, Danbury. $882 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 114 Rose Hill Ave., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Cowan, Deborah, Danbury. $442 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Oil Mill Road, Unit 3, Danbury. Filed Feb. 3.

Dalessandro, Lisa and John Dalessandro, Brookfield. $5,022 in favor of New Milford Hospital, New Milford,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Edna Court, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 28.

DiLuca, Gary, Westport. $34,703 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 17 Tamarac Road, Westport. Filed Feb. 2.

Dovale, Linda and Alfredo Dovale, Danbury. $784 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 194 Franklin Street Ext., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Garcia, Caron and Eric B. Garcia, Danbury. $737 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 92 Elm St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Gilles, Courtney, Brookfield. $8,999 in favor of Cach LLC, Denver, Colo., by J.A. Cambece Law Firm PC, Beverly, Mass. Property: 4 Berkshire Drive, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 23.

Gilles, Courtney, Brookfield. $1,941 in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Gerald S. Knopf, Stamford. Property: 4 Berkshire Drive, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 4.

Grogan, Maryann, Brookfield. $1,088 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Dean Road, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 28.

Gross, Marni, Brookfield. $15,100 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 12 Pritten Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 4.

Hall, Robert, Danbury. $1,041 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 4 Country Way, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Heredia, Fabiola, Danbury. $2,838 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 29 Osborne St., Danbury.

Filed Feb. 3.

Hornyak, Jane, Danbury. $1,355 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 E. Hayestown Road, Unit 19, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Howard, Donna R., Danbury. $2,504 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 28 Meadowbrook Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 3.

James, Raymond S., Brookfield. $28,017 in favor of U.S. Equities Corp., South Salem, N.Y., by Linda Strumpf, New Canaan. Property: 66 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 22.

John, Anthony, Danbury. $1,018 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Westwood Drive, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Jones, Tekenyia N., Stratford. $1,708 in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Va., by London & London, Newington. Property: 395 Birdseye St., Stratford. Filed Feb. 9.

Lilly, Robert, Ridgefield. $1,137 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Woodland Way, Ridgefield. Filed Feb. 3.

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FIGURES

Luckner, Wayne, Danbury. $800 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 161 Middle River Road, Danbury.

Filed Feb. 3.

Spillane, Brian P., Stratford. $2,931 in favor of Asset Acceptance LLC, Warren, Mich., by Tobin Melien & Marohn, New Haven. Property: 307 Allyndale Drive, Stratford. Filed Feb. 3.

Malpeso, Pasquale, Westport. $820,000 in favor of Charlotte Malpeso, Westport, by Kevin F. Collins. Property: 11 Muvron Court, Westport. Filed Feb. 11.

Stavola, Angelo, Stratford. $725 in favor of Advanced Radiology Consultants LLC, Trumbull, by Nathanson Cipriano and Gambardella PC, Hamden. Property: 130 Honeyspot Road, Stratford. Filed Feb. 10.

Marquis, Linda, Danbury. $497 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 50 Ball Pond Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Mascolo, Michael, Brookfield. $818 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 6 Hillside Circle, Brookfield.

Filed Jan. 28.

McCarty, Richard W., et al., Brookfield. $3,775 in favor of Connecticut Light & Power Co., Windsor, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 12A Richards Road, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 6.

Munoz, Jenny and Lucio Santander, Danbury. $1,680 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 10 Lincoln Ave., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Niarhos, Tedd G., Brookfield. $10,716 in favor of FIA Card Service NA, Newark, Del., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff PC, East Hartford. Property: 3 High Acre Road, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 16.

Phinit, Phay, Danbury. $424 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 17 E. Pearl St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Polgano, Laura, Brookfield. $474 in favor of Northeast Radiology, Brewster, N.Y., by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 13 Deer Run Road, Brookfield. Filed Jan. 28.

Raymond, Selina, Danbury. $445 in favor of the Danbury Office of Physician Services PC, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 231 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Robison, Chris, Westport. $4,715 in favor of the Family Dental Group Fairfield LLC, Fairfield, by Abraham M. Hoffmann, Trumbull. Property: 21 Half Mile Common, Westport. Filed Feb. 11.

Rodriguez, Arismendy, Danbury. $1,514 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 22 Spring St., Danbury.

Filed Feb. 3.

Romero, Joseph, Danbury. $395 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 44 Dana Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Russell, John, Danbury. $1,612 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 29-2, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Thongkham, Khamla, Danbury. $700 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 59 Southern Blvd., Danbury. Filed Feb. 10.

Wilk, Michael, Brookfield. $1,928 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury,

by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 25 Bayview Drive, Brookfield.

Filed Jan. 28.

Zapata, Ramon, Danbury. $10,835 in favor of Mutual Security Credit Union Inc., Danbury, by The Law Office of Becker & Zowine LLC, Bridgeport.

Property: 43 Acre Drive, Danbury.

Filed Feb. 3.

Fraczek, Edyta and Mariusz Gaik, 490 Sherwood Place, Apt. C7, Stratford. $5,214, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 2.

Powers, Pamela R. and Peter J. Finley, 19 Broad St., Westport. $1,963, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9.

Gaik, Mariusz, 490 Sherwood Place, Apt. C7, Stratford. $54,702, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 4.

Saugatuck Tree and Logging, et al., 117 Whisconier Road, Brookfield. $14,549, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Jan. 28.

Hallmark Designs In Wood LLC, 11 Precision Road, Danbury. $11,354, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3.

James, Raymond S., 66 Obtuse Road South, Brookfield. $43,349, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 28.

Jolly, Donald A., 127 Briar Ridge Road, Danbury. $106,356, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 3.

Masri, Dory and Nabil Masri, 15 Green Farms Road, Westport. $13,808, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 5.

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED Abbey Roas Riverside LLC, Westport. Filed by Fordham Marble Company, Inc., Fairfield, by Myron P. Sardo.

Property: 33 Riverside Ave., Westport.

Amount: $2,260. Filed Feb. 9.

Anton, Eleanore, Stratford. Filed

by JP Maguire Associates Inc., Waterbury, by James P. Maquire. Property: 36 Reitter St., Stratford. Amount: $2,150. Filed Feb. 11.

Mazerski, Mike P., 592 Canaan Road, Stratford. $280,163, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 2.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED

Zering, Joseph E. and Robert Osterman, Brookfield. $2,235 in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury,

by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury.

Property: 18 Sunset Hill Road, Brookfield. Filed Feb. 4.

Motofit LLC, 10 Mill Plain Road, Danbury. $16,787, quarterly payroll taxes.

Filed Feb. 10.

Silverman Realty, Westport. Released by USA Security Services Inc., Paramus, N.J., by Joseph A. Fiscella.

Property: 55 Greens Farms Road, Westport. Amount: $1,196. Filed Feb. 9.

LEASES

Sabbagh, Mary and Bassam Sabbagh, 10 Royal Road, Danbury. $5,236, a tax debt on personal income.

Filed Feb. 3.

Jennings, Ann and Charles Felix, by self. Landlord: Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford.

Property: 80 Marsh Way, Stratford.

Term: 3 years, commenced Jan. 30, 2015. Filed Feb. 3.

PFE Electric Corp., 28 Kenosia Ave., Danbury. $55,069, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 3.

Sanchez, Nelson, 97 Osborne St., Apt. 1, Danbury. $37,976, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 10.

Senkowicz, Steven J., 720 Woodend Road, Stratford. $21,529, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Feb. 2.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED

Senkowicz, Steven J., 720 Woodend Road, Stratford. $21,529, failure to collect or pay tax penalty. Filed Feb. 9.

Byrd, Patrick D., 50 Saw Mill Road, Unit 3323, Danbury. $49,916, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 3.

Smith, Scott, 13 Turtle Ridge Court, Ridgefield. $13,396, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 9.

Collins, Daniel C., 32 Middlebrook Lane, Ridgefield. $57,812, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 3.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

CT Fence & Landscaping LLC, 27B Station Road, Danbury. $58,708, quarterly payroll taxes and payroll taxes.

Filed Feb. 5.

Case, Terrence L., 23 Obtuse Rocks Road, Brookfield. $34,252, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 28.

Espinal, Carlos, 2 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. $176,350, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 3.

Fosnaugh, Suzanne C. and Ernest L. Fosnaugh, P.O. Box 2119, Danbury. $4,835, a tax debt on personal income.

Filed Feb. 3.

Espinal, Carlos, 2 Stadley Rough Road, Danbury. $183,402, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 10.

Ferguson, Jennifer L. and Daniel R. Ferguson, 10 Falls Drive, Brookfield. $169,659, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Jan. 28.

Garrett, Jamie G. and Bryan Garrett, 30 Blackman Road, Ridgefield. $14,818, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 3.

Post Road Capital Management LLC, 5 Rustic Lane, Westport. $3,510, U.S. return of partnership income tax.

Filed Feb. 9.

LIS PENDENS Barnum Avenue Properties LLC, Stratford. Filed by Kapusta, Otzel & Averaimo, Milford, for NPA Associates LLC. Property: 771 Barnum Ave. Cutoff, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $532,000, dated April 2009. Filed Feb. 5.

Barry, Cameron, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Lake Place Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 12 Boulevard, Unit 15-103, 103 Lake Place South Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 5.

Bedard, Ross, Darlene Berdard and Matthew B. Babon, Stratford.

Filed by George F. Martelon Jr., Milford, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 960 Success Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 13.

Benedetti, Luiz, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for 95 Park Manor Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 95 Park Ave., Unit 8, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 3.

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FACTS Capital One Bank (USA) NA, NA, Richmond, Va. Filed by Bendett and McHugh PC, Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank NA, Frederick, Md. Property: 112 Easton Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $699,000, dated August 2006. Filed Feb. 11.

Colliga, Carol, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Park Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1, Building 10 of Park Ridge Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 3.

Delavega, Robert, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Danbury Mill Condominium Association Inc., Danbury.

Property: Unit 24 in Danbury Mill Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 3.

DeSalvo, Rose, et al., Stratford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen PC, Hartford, for Onewest Bank NA, Pasadena, Calif. Property: Unit 51A of Ornonque Village Condominium 2, Cedar Bark Lane, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $427,500, dated August 2006. Filed Feb. 11.

Francis, Pundy, et al., Stratford.

Filed by George F. Martelon Jr., Milford, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 161 Vought Place, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 13.

Green Empire Cleaners LLC, et al., Brookfield. Filed by Tibbetts Keating & Butler LLC, Darien, for Harrison Vickers and Waterman LLC. Property: 33 Hidden Brook Drive, Brookfield.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $550,000, dated December 2006. Filed Feb. 4.

Hausman, Lindsay A., et al., Brookfield. Filed by Russell Stutsky, Naugatuck, for Wilpak LLC. Property: 3 Carlins Way, Lot 4, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $66,000, dated January 2008. Filed Jan. 29.

Hoffman, Sidney Allison, et al., Stratford. Filed by George F. Martelon Jr., Milford, for Stonybrook Gardens Cooperative Inc., Stratford. Property: 1155 Success Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 13.

Jeney, Rebecca, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Park Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Danbury.

Property: Unit 15, Building 10 of Park Ridge Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 3.

Kelley, Emelia, et al., Stratford. Filed

by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Short Beach Condominium, Stratford. Property: 115 Short Beach Road, Unit 308A, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 5.

Lawrence-Phillip, Bernadene N., et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Park Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 6, Building 10 of Park Ridge Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 3.

Marie Cunningham Investments, Stratford. Filed by Greene Law PC, Farmington, for Chesworld (TL) LLC. Property: 78 Pine Tree Trail, Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on tax liens for nonpayment of taxes and take immediate possession of the premises.

Filed Feb. 11.

Mcardle, Stefanie and William P. Mcardle Jr., et al., Brookfield.

Filed by Robert N. Talarico, Danbury, for Union Savings Bank, Danbury.

Property: 23 Iron Works Hill Road, Brookfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $134,000, dated August 2003. Filed Jan. 30.

Montgomery, Kimberly, et al., Danbury. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg PC, West Hartford, for Park Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 8 Rose Lane, Unit 25-10, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 9.

Ribeiro, Jose F. and Jimmy V. Ribeiro, et al., Danbury. Filed by Collins Hannafin Garamella Jaber & Tuozzolo PC, Danbury, for Crossroads Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 1-5 in Crossroads Condominium, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien for delinquent common charges and assessments and take immediate possession of the premises. Filed Feb. 5.

Tomaino, Victor M., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Jones, Damia, Kaufman, et al., Danbury, for Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 37 Abbott Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $145,000, dated June 2008. Filed Feb. 3.

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Warner, Mary Ellen, et al., Westport. Filed by Vincent J. Freccia III, Stamford, for Marshall Goldberg, trustee. Property: 12 Franklin Ave., Westport. Action: to foreclose on a judgment lien in the original principal amount of $92,855, dated January 2013. Filed Feb. 6.

MORTGAGES 1125-7 Sheridan Realty LLC, Bronx, N.Y., by David Diamond. Lender: Capital One NA, Melville, N.Y. Property: 1606 Barnum Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Feb. 10.

22 Locust Ave LLC, Danbury, by John J. Gattuso. Lender: Citibank NA, O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 32 Cleveland St., Danbury. Amount: $178,750. Filed Feb. 3.

300 Avon Street LLC, Stratford, by Wayne Browning. Lender: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 300 Avon St., Map 2204, Stratford.

Amount: $1 million. Filed Feb. 6.

34 Owenoke Park LLC, New Canaan, by Sandor Kaali-Nagy. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield.

Property: 34 Owenoke Park, Westport. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Feb. 11.

75 Research Drive, Stratford, by Thomas Ramos. Lender: Webster Bank NA, Cheshire. Property: 75 Research Drive, Stratford. Amount: $360,000. Filed Feb. 13.

A & S Properties Inc., Danbury, by Andrew J. Buzzi Jr. Property: Eastern States Development Corp., Danbury.

Property: 4-6 Division St., 14 Division St., 14B Division St. and 3 Victor St., Danbury. Amount: $455,600. Filed Feb. 9.

Alliant Investments LLC, Danbury,

by Raymond Bartko. Lender: Malcolm McClustky, Palm Beach, Fla. Property: Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield.

Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Brookfield Storage Limited Partnership, Weyouth, Mass., by Bryce Grefe. Lender: C-III Commercial Mortgage LLC, Irving, Texas. Property: 27 and 28 Del Mar Drive, Brookfield.

Amount: $3.2 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Country Wide Solutions Bethel,

by Daniel G. Roe. Lender: RCN Capital Funding LLC, South Windsor. Property: 10 Griffing Ave., Unit A, Danbury.

Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Genoa Deli Inc., Ridgefield, by Saverlo D’Arcangelo. Lender: Jeffrey Babitz and Donna Darnell, Carmel, N.Y. Property: 113 Danbury Road, Unit 10, Ridgefield. Amount: $500,000.

Filed Feb. 11.

Hyundai Capital America, Danbury, by Samuel F. DiFeo. Lender: Danbury Automotive Group Realty LLC, Danbury. Property: 58 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Amount: $580,000.

Filed Feb. 3.

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FIGURES Novy International Inc., Danbury,

by George Novy. Lender: Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, Naugatuck.

Property: 6 Abbott St., Danbury.

Amount: $476,250. Filed Feb. 3.

Pan Family Holding Company LLC, Stratford, by Bao Quan Pan. Lender: Sanie Zhang and Yanping Li, Stratford. Property: 11 Woodend Road, Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 13.

Pay Dirt LLC, by William R. Deickler.

Lender: Frank C. Calise, Ridgefield.

Property: Lot 8, Map 7329, Ridgefield.

Amount: $140,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Ridgefield Modular Home Corp., Ridgefield, by Michael Liguori. Lender: Mahopac Bank, Brewster, N.Y. Property: 24 North St., Ridgefield.

Amount: $700,000. Filed Feb. 11.

NEW BUSINESSES American Prosperity Group, 2103 Main St., Stratford 06615, c/o Rebecca L. Miller. Filed Feb. 4.

America’s Choice Services, 94 Day St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Joann Hughes and Randy Hughes. Filed Jan. 29.

Audrey Cozzarin Design, 19 Kendall Court, Norwalk 06850, c/o Audrey Cozzarin. Filed Feb. 2.

B-Art, 75 Lounsbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Kenichi Hirokawa. Filed Feb. 13.

Bemarc LLC, 12 Laura St., Apt. 1, Norwalk 06854, c/o Esteban Bermeo.

Filed Feb. 5.

Benchmark Senior Living At Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o B-XII Ridgefield LLC. Filed Feb. 9.

Bestway, 1178 High St., Cumberland, R.I., 02864, c/o Vikar Vahora. Filed Feb. 5.

Brush Strokes by Robert, 40 Ingleside Ave., Norwalk 06850, c/o Robert A. Bray. Filed Feb. 4.

Carrillo Home Improvement, 23 1/2 First St., Norwalk 06854, c/o Salomon Carrillo Espinoza. Filed Jan. 30.

Ela Jade, 190 Nas Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Lyndsy Amenta. Filed Feb. 6.

Elite III Asphalt Services, 7 Rolf’s Drive, Danbury 06810, c/o William J. Stanley III. Filed Feb. 11.

Garda CL Atlantic Inc., 700 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Fla 33442, c/o Carl Gauvreau. Filed Feb. 3.

Hamil & Tamucci Dental Practice, 5 Eversley Ave., Suite 208, Norwalk 06851, c/o Jeffrey A. Tamucci.

Filed Jan. 26.

Independence 4 All, 17 Lawrence Ave., Danbury 06810, c/o Diane Marie Herzman. Filed Feb. 3.

Joseph S. Duva, 4 Jason Court, Brookfield 06804, c/o Jason S. Duva.

Filed Jan. 20.

Western Rehabilitation Care Center, 107 Osborne St., Danbury 06810, c/o Senior Philanthropy of Danbury LLC. Filed Feb. 4.

PATENTS

Matt Grimes Law Firm LLC, 11 Orchard St., Brookfield 06804, c/o Matthe J. Grimes Jr. Filed Feb. 10.

The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C.

Mist Hill Property Maintenance, 32 Mist Hill Drive, Brookfield 06804, c/o Kyle Embree. Filed Feb. 4.

Apparatus and method for disallowing devices for print driver printing.

Patent no. 8,964,212 issued to David Salgado, Victor, N.Y.; and Kathren A. Korsky, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Move In Memory, 10 McKay Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Julian Colley. Filed Feb. 10.

New Kais Place Inc., 45 Padanaram Road, Store 3, Danbury 06811, c/o Qing Na Chen. Filed Feb. 4.

North Western Mutual, 26 Hakim St., Danbury 06810, c/o Nathan Pineda. Filed Feb. 9.

OT Florist, 22 Broad St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Balaek 2 LLC. Filed Feb. 3.

Par Pharmaceutical, 555 Lordship Blvd., Stratford 06615, c/o Barry J. Gilman. Filed Feb. 4.

Republic Foil, 55 Triangle St., Danbury 06810, c/o Garmco (USA) Inc. Filed Feb. 3.

Robert M. Weiner Attorney At Law, 500 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Robert M. Weiner.

Filed Feb. 10.

RTF Firearms Training, 440 Greenfield Ave., Stratford 06614, c/o Carole Kamienski. Filed Feb. 3.

Sagni’s Handyman, 63 Grace Church St., Port Chester, N.Y., 10573, c/o Bruno Sagni. Filed Jan. 28.

Self Preservation Society, 524 Canaan Road, Stratford 06614, c/o Kwasi Agyeman Jr. Filed Feb. 4.

Start Fresh Recovery, 184 East Ave., Suite 1D, Norwalk 06851, c/o CT Recovery PC. Filed Jan. 29.

Storm Guard of Ridgefield CT, 135 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield 06877, c/o Paul Kreutzer. Filed Feb. 3.

Tavern On 37, 2 Pembroke Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Nicole Moss. Filed Feb. 5.

The System Basketball Club, 119A Boardman Road, East Haven 06423, c/o Michael Hvizdo. Filed Feb. 4.

Think Inc. Interviews, 13 Glendenning St., Norwalk 06851, c/o Karen Manfredi. Filed Feb. 4.

Total Tile and More, 43 Summit Ave., Norwalk 06854, c/o Woyciech Sobotka. Filed Feb. 5.

Auto-developing new print queues and print attribute subsets. Patent no.

8,964,234 issued to David C. Robinson, Penfield, N.Y.; and Gerald A. Wedekind, Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif.

Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Electrically resistive coatings/layers using soluble carbon nanotube complexes in polymers. Patent no.

8,962,736 issued to Kock-yee Law, Penfield, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Invisible composite security element.

Patent no. 8,962,065 issued to Edul N. Dalal, Webster, N.Y.; and Wencheng Wu, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Latch apparatus for retaining a flexible circuit cable within a receptacle mounted on a circuit board. Patent no. D722,980 issued to Matthew D. Savoy, Webster, N.Y.; and Glenn M. Keenan, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method of correcting streaks using exposure modulation and spatially varying TRCs. Patent no. 8,964,256 issued to R. Enrique Viturro, Rochester, N.Y.; and Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and systems for creating a printer model based on print columns. Patent no. 8,964,247 issued to Helen Haekyung Shin, Fairport, N.Y.; Thomas F. Wade, Rochester, N.Y.; and Lisa Michelle Bozek, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Single function BTR with zero media wrap angle. Patent no. 8,965,245 issued to Mark A. Atwood, Rush, N.Y.; and Roger Gaylord Leighton, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method for applying computational knowledge to device data. Patent no. 8,965,949 issued to Tracy E. Thieret, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Systems and methods for self-adaptive episode mining under the threshold using delay estimation and temporal division. Patent no. 8,965,830 issued to Gueyoung Jung, Rochester, N.Y.; and Shanmuga-Nathan Gnanasambandam, Victor, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

Not the Time to Put Brakes on Job Growth

T

he two-year budget proposed by Governor Dannel Malloy will strike a serious blow to business confidence and the state’s economic recovery.

Under the Governor’s $40 billion proposed budget, key investment incentives will be dramatically reduced while previously scheduled tax reductions—including the corporate tax surcharge—remain in effect.

“Although we recognize the difficult challenge facing the Governor and the legislature in closing budget deficits, we shouldn’t close gaps by inhibiting investments by the very companies that drive our economy,” CBIA president and CEO Joe Brennan said.

“The best way to grow revenues is to grow our economy. Although we have seen better job growth numbers of late, we are not reaching our full economic potential and won’t until we improve our economic competitiveness.

“By raising costs on key industries, we’re making the state less competitive.”

The proposals that increase costs on job creators would: f Reduce the value of investment incentives for research and development, capital purchases, and other key economic drivers; f Reduce the net operating loss carry-forward, an important tax mechanism to encourage investment in Connecticut; f Continue indefinitely the 20% corporate tax surcharge that was scheduled to be eliminated this year; f Continue the credit reduction for the insurance tax that was scheduled to be eliminated this year; f Increase numerous fees paid by businesses.

In addressing projected billion-dollar deficits for each of the next two years, the Governor’s plan includes raising revenues by $900 million and cutting $1.3 billion in spending. State spending would increase by 3.3% in 2016 and 3.1% the following year.

Under the Governor’s plan, businesses would provide

$496 million of that new revenue, even with his proposal to eliminate the business entity tax, a $250 fee levied every two years on all companies.

Malloy also wants to cut the state sales tax—increased four years ago to 6.35%—to 6.2% in November and 5.95% in 2017.

“We can pay for it by simplifying our tax code, removing some exemptions, and by reigning in loopholes and corporate tax credits,” Malloy said in his address to the General Assembly.

“To call those loopholes is totally misleading,’’ Brennan said.

“They are not loopholes. They are policies adopted by a majority in the legislature and signed by a governor. … They’re not some arcane way for people to avoid paying taxes.

“It’s going to be more difficult for us to attract advanced manufacturers, biopharmaceutical companies, and insurance and real estate companies that take advantage of these credits if these changes go forward.” f Read more at gov.cbia.com

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DOCTORS of DISTINCTION

Saluting those who go beyond the diagnosis

2015 A UNIQUE AWARD PROGRAM CELEBRATES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF FIVE PHYSICIANS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY JUDGED BY A PANEL OF PEERS AND SCHOLARS TO BE THE MOST EXEMPLARY IN THE PROGRAM’S CATEGORIES. THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY ACCOUNTING AND CONSULTING FIRM CITRIN COOPERMAN, THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL, AND QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY FRANK H. NETTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.

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

NOMINATIONS will be open from now until April 6. To nominate please visit westfaironline.com for instructions and nomination forms or call Holly DeBartolo at (914) 358-0743.

NOMINATE a DOCTOR IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: }}HUMANITARIAN AWARD: In recognition of a physician

whose project or service significantly enhanced the quality of life for people in the region, the nation, or the world.

}}LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: In recognition of a physi-

cian respected for a lifetime career in the medical profession.

}}LEADERSHIP IN MEDICAL ADVOCACY AWARD: In recognition

of a physician who has provided exceptional leadership in the form of advocacy on behalf of the medical profession at the local, state, or national level.

}}COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: In recognition of a physician

for providing pro bono patient medical care services for people in need.

}}EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL RESEARCH AWARD: In recognition

of a physician whose ingenuity or clinical research significantly contributed to the advancement of medical practice.

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

May 12

5:30 p.m.

SPONSORS

The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk