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helping direct movies you’ve heard of (“The Brothers McMullen”) or producing movies you haven’t (“Loser Love”) and, finally, of translating those skills to food.

They had been friends when a family friend of Gallia’s needed a caterer. Gallia suggested Michael.

“I was already working 60 to 70 hours a week and Gallia thought this would be a good thing,” he said. (Gallia had earlier

ith the nation slowly recovering from recession, the economy will continue on an upward trajectory this year, said Peter Gioia, Connecticut Business & Industry Association economist and vice president.

His remarks came at the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Economic Outlook & Development Review event sponsored by Fairfield County Bank at the Continental Manor.

“Connecticut is being dragged into sustainable recovery because it sells a lot of goods and services out of state,” Gioia said.

“Now more customers are able to purchase those goods and marginally more people are being employed.”

Gioia said an improving job market may cause the unemployment rate to rise as job seekers who have given up their search go back to job hunting. Connecticut will experience job gains of 20,000 to 24,000 this year and up to 28,000 next year, which is “pretty darn good compared to where we’ve been,” he said.

Gioia said the potential shortage of the labor force will be the “tipping point” as baby boomers retire, a process already begun. He added that an immigration bill in Congress could potentially solve the labor force shortage in the coming years.

“People who are immigrants are much more likely to be entrepreneurs and start their own businesses than people who were

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MEDIA PARTNER Gallia and Michael Batt in their Greenwich company kitchen.

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CHEF AND FILMMAKER TURN TALENTS TO UNIQUE CATERING

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OF THE TWO — GALLIA AND MICHAEL BATT — it is a chore to pick the livelier journey to 10 years of Food Design L.L.C. success in Greenwich: his of first loving to cook, then of getting his big chance in Manhattan, leading to a romantic, Michelin three-star restaurant honeymoon tour with wife Gallia; or hers, of

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Winter’s toll LOST PRODUCTIVITY AND SALES BEDEVIL BUSINESSES

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hile it normally snows fewer than 30 inches a year, the region has already endured double that. For each day schools close and workers stay home, businesses lose out. For many, sales are down and workers have fallen behind.

At the A&P in Riverside, consumers opt for the traditional milk-eggs-bread purchases, but before any snowstorm, customers at Crisfield’s Prime Meats in Rye, N.Y., reach for pot roasts and ground beef.

Still, Crisfield’s owner John Johnston estimates the store’s revenue is down 15 percent this winter.

“For a mom and pop store like us, that’s a lot,” he said. “But what are we going to do?” he added. “Go home and cry? There’s nothing we can really do.”

Nearly all of Crisfield’s workers live nearby and don’t mind coming in to work during inclement weather, Johnston said. During large storms, usually only those in management positions will come in and it’s not a hard decision to tell workers to stay home, they said. The store only staffs a handful of workers at a time.

But for larger companies, where dozens of employees commute several miles to work, the decision can be more complicated, said Mitch Tublin, an independent business consultant in Stamford.

Several liability and safety issues are at play when it starts to snow. Many parents can’t leave their children at home, and if employees do go to work, there’s the chance they’ll be snowed in when they go to leave.

“Instead of monitoring the weather channel and thinking about how you’re going to call it, tell employees in advance that you’re going to close and start thinking about how to help people be productive at home,” Tublin said.

A national speaker on productivity, Tublin said managers’ time is better spent thinking of ways employees can work from home, rather than on how bad the weather will be.

“At work there’s constantly meetings and phone calls and you can’t ever just sit down and focus,” Tublin said. “It’s almost a blessing if you’re able to be at home and you don’t have to do those other things. You can just focus on a project and knock out in one day.”

Not every position lends to working from home, but there are creative ways to use workers’ days out of the office, he said. Extra training and educational materials can be assigned as homework.

Annual human resource paperwork can be done from home.

Sales workers can “go the extra mile” during a storm and call clients to offer help, Tublin said. Whether it’s a lastminute delivery or an extra hand for shoveling, clients will look at sales reps differently after the storm, he said.

In a Business Journal survey of more than 50 workers in Fairfield and Westchester counties, nearly all respondents agreed they spent more days at home this winter than last. Where they differed, however, was the number of days and how productive they were while home.

Nearly an even spread, about 23 percent of respondents, said they stayed home one to two days; 35 percent stayed home three to four days; and 25 percent stayed home five to six days.

Johannes Banck, who owns his own IT support company in Westport, usually works from home, but said he spends a key portion of his time visiting clients and running errands. This winter he canceled plans to travel for four days as clients took off work due to the weather.

Banck said he encourages his customers to take advantage of new technology to work from home. But most don’t jump on the chance to use services like video chatting.

“The main reason is that smaller businesses haven’t seen the monetary benefit that could be derived from those kinds of communication,” he said. “The status quo is always more comfortable.

You need to find the reason for stepping out of the comfort zone.”

On a productivity scale from zero (no work) to five (more than usual), survey responses from those working from home were spread out across the board.

About 51 percent of respondents rated their productivity between three and five, while 49 percent rated their productivity between zero and two. At best this means the group accomplished 40 percent of what they normally do.

Regardless of productivity, most agreed they should have stayed home those days. About two thirds said they should have stayed home at least one more day.

On the days respondents said they

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PRODUCTIVITY LEVEL WORKING FROM HOME Productivity level working from home 6%

0: Didn't work 1: Worked very little

17%

2: Worked half as much 24%

3: Worked little less than normal 17%

4: Worked the same amount 5: Worked more

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*Data from a Business Journal poll of 50 workers in Fairfield and Westchester counties.

Business sign on the Post Road East in Westport.

should have stayed home, several reported car accidents, long commutes, stress and additional headaches shoveling snow.

One Fairfield County resident who works in Westchester County said it took

CORRECTION In an article on page 39 in last week’s edition on The Greenwich Hospitality Group, a sentence should have read: The Delamar was among the first hotels to offer free Internet service, now a staple of hotels everywhere.

four hours to commute home when it normally takes 35 minutes. The type of worker who can accomplish more work at home, the respondent said those four hours at home would have likely produced two days worth of work.

CORRECTION Hospitals in Connecticut are expected to raise their rates by $216 million in total in 2015 due to the state provider tax and missing Medicaid payments. The increase equates to $104 per patient. This information was incorrect in an article on the front page of last week’s edition.

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Critical budget year has CBIA’s attention

Proposed changes to the state budget address some of Connecticut’s competitive priorities and lay the groundwork for further revisions to improve the state’s economy and finances.

That’s according to CBIA vice president and economist Pete Gioia, who testified before the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee on HB 5030, containing Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposed state budget revisions.

Gioia said that CBIA supports much of the proposal but sees areas for improvement and has ongoing concerns about the state’s fiscal and economic condition.

Gioia’s comments were part of the CBIA report dated Feb. 21 that is the organization’s most recent government affairs accounting.

“While the state’s economy is improving, many employers are struggling and few are confident enough to add significant numbers of jobs,” Gioia said.

The report said further: “Effectively managing the state budget is critical to giving businesses the confidence to create jobs and increase their investments in the state.

“And doing that will boost Connecticut’s competitiveness, its standing in national economic and business climate rankings, and ability

to retain businesses and attract companies and jobs to the state.”

Gioia said, “With the state slowly bouncing back,” policymakers should prudently allow for “careful and calculated spending” that will help the state’s recovery. He said the budget proposal does that in several areas that jibe with priorities of the CBIA’s 2014 Government Affairs Agenda, including: • education initiatives; • manufacturing support; • long-term health care reforms; • LEAN initiatives to improve government efficiency; and • transportation infrastructure.

“But lawmakers also need to keep focusing on ways to make state government more effective and efficient,” according to the CBIA. Gioia cited state employee retirement benefits, long-term health care and the state’s correctional system as areas of spending growth that weaken the state’s ability to meet needs in other important services. And the CBIA said in its report, “As both CBIA and Connecticut Voices for Children agree, above-average growth in certain areas of the budget threatens to reduce discretionary spending in such vital areas as education, human services, transportation and public safety.”

The CBIA also said, “Connecticut’s

SPEAKING OF … PERSONAL BUDGETS “The national debt is totally unlike a family budget for about a gazillion reasons, not the least of which being that families cannot raise money by fiat or deflate the size of their debt unilaterally and that family members die instead of existing infinitely.”

— Journalist Matt Taibbi “Many women have asked me if it is possible to have a well-built wardrobe on a limited budget. ‘Money,’ I tell them, ‘is no guarantee of taste, and an overstuffed wardrobe is often as bare as a skeleton when it comes to wearable apparel.’”

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unfunded liabilities are a serious obstacle to balancing any budget. The governor’s proposal to add $100 million to accelerate pension contributions is a good idea but state employee unions could offer reasonable ways to reduce these long-term obligations.

“The revised budget also promotes greater use of home health care versus institutional care where appropriate.

This again is a good idea with the potential to save millions of dollars — if Connecticut can commit to a comprehensive and accelerated effort at easing home care options.

“More needs to be done to reform corrections and reduce recidivism.”

As for trimming the state bureaucracy, said the CBIA: “Streamlining state government has begun in Connecticut with notable successes, for example, in the state Department of Energy and Department of Environmental Protection.

“While the governor proposes to expand the use of lean practices, the technique should be applied throughout all major agencies to improve effectiveness, customer service, efficiency, and cost savings.

“Hand-in-hand with lean efforts should be measuring how well state programs are working. Some parts of the state have begun to use results based accounting (RBA), but lawmakers currently have no way to review, measure and report results. RBA should be a core requirement in all state programs.

“Controlling state spending is difficult, but lawmakers must make the tough decisions now to improve the fiscal climate while fully protecting our still fragile economy.”

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tamford Mayor David Martin recently joined Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the national bipartisan coalition of mayors across the U.S. to “fight for common-sense gun laws that will save lives by keeping illegal guns out of dangerous hands.”

The city in the last three years has

the sake of public safety. The coalition recently announced that it has joined forces with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America — solidifying a nationwide movement of Americans working together to end gun violence.”

Since 2011, Stamford Police have seized more than 1,300 weapons

“Gun violence shakes the foundation of our community,” Martin said. “It tears apart families and paralyzes our neighborhoods. It cannot be tolerated. I stand here today to communicate a simple message: It is time to end gun violence. Enough is enough.”

removed 1,300 weapons, including guns, from the streets. Martin used the forum to announce yet another gun buyback later this month.

Martin was joined by representatives from Mayors Against Illegal Guns, The ENOUGH Campaign, Brady Campaign (named for Ronald Reagan press secretary James Brady, shot along with the president in March 1981), Moms Demand Action, Connecticut Against Gun Violence and Women on Watch.

“Gun violence shakes the foundation of our community,” Martin said. “It tears apart families and paralyzes our neighborhoods. It cannot be tolerated.

I stand here today to communicate a simple message: It is time to end gun violence. Enough is enough.”

Members of Mayors Against Illegal Guns include Democrats, Republicans and Independents in big cities and small towns alike, the mayor’s office said in a prepared statement. “While their backgrounds may differ, on the issue of gun violence they are united for

through a combination of enforcement and gun buybacks. Martin announced the Stamford Police will hold another gun buyback Saturday, March 29, at the West Side substation.

Every day 33 Americans are killed by guns, Martin reported.

The coalition called on Washington, D.C., to take meaningful action to address the issue of gun violence and, it said, will continue to do so until progress is made. Targeted initiatives include: • requiring every gun buyer to pass a criminal background check; • submitting records of prohibited purchasers to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; • making gun trafficking a federal crime; and • passing stronger laws that keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and protect victims of domestic violence.

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Get in Touch with Your Bottom Line

By Mark L. Fagan, CPa Citrin CooPerMan Maximizing profitability requires patience, structure, and attention to detail.

Cultivating this type of success over decades takes creativity, foresight, and the ability to adapt to an environment that is perpetually changing. When it comes to your profit, many factors can impact your success. Here are a few less obvious to note: • Keep what’s most important close at hand.

“We make our money on the buy,” said both Peter and Robin Schaffer, CEO and President, respectively, of Case Paper, one of the largest paper merchants and converters in the United States. “The price at which we buy our product is the most critical component of our success, so Robin and I do most of the purchasing ourselves,” Peter said. Stay on top of the most important aspects of your business. You’ll thank yourself at year-end.

• See beyond technology. Using dashboards and other financial reporting tools is a great way to monitor your business, especially when you have multiple geographic locations.

Don’t, however, expect these devices to give you all the information you need. “Reports can only go so far,” Robin said. “Visiting our locations regularly gives us a much better understanding of what is going on, as well as the ability to solve problems as they emerge and jump on opportunities quicker.”

• Pay attention to culture. At Case Paper’s recent 70th Anniversary Celebration, it was evident that the corporate culture was that of a close, family business, despite having more than 350 employees. “We create an atmosphere where people are appreciated,” Robin said. “We don’t embarrass or dress them down in front of others.” Peter agreed. “We keep ourselves accessible to all employees, and if we need to give bad news, we do it face-to-face.”

• Introduce price increases sooner. Get your customers used to small, periodic increases rather than larger increments. It’s also important to relay the cost increases that are out of your control. “Freight is a big cost for us,” Peter said. “When gas prices spiked, we added a fuel surcharge and our customers understood.”

• Create incentives and penalties. Employee accountability is an important part of a healthy corporate culture. Rewarding employees for generating revenues and exceeding profitability targets is critical. Consider other

ways to enforce accountability, including incentives for improving inventory turnover or penalties for carrying excessive or old inventory.

• Review each job description. Do you know what all your employees do every day? A productive and efficient workforce goes a long way to creating profit. Knowing each employee’s duties and how long those duties should take is critical to understanding your payroll requirements. Human nature dictates that people tend to take as long as time allows to complete a task. Once you’ve identified employees who can take on more duties, create a plan to assign meaningful projects, eliminate open position searches, or consider trimming your workforce.

• Visit your customers. Understanding your customers’ businesses is a way to increase revenues and enhance the relationship.

Communicating with customers in person, especially when not for a specific business purpose, can be invaluable. “Visiting allows us a chance to identify other ways we can help fulfill their needs,” Robin said.

• Maintain your discipline. What is the No.1 biggest failure companies face? Management.

Enforce day-to-day execution of strategy and processes from management down. Expect yourself and your employees to complete tasks in superior fashion. I recently moderated the “CEO Evolution Roundtable,” which featured Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as a panelist. Linda asks her employees to “treat every day like it’s their first day at work.”

• Look to the future. A deep understanding of your business, market, and customers will help predict changes. Over the next five years, both Robin and Peter expect Case Paper to develop its resources into other ancillary businesses. “There is a lot of consolidation in the distribution industry, and more talent is becoming available. That gives us opportunities.”

About the Author: Mark L. Fagan is the Managing Partner of Citrin Cooperman’s Connecticut office.

With more than two decades of audit, tax, and business advisory experience, Mark is a renowned expert in business formation, profitability enhancement, and mergers and acquisitions.

He can be contacted at: 203.847.4068 or mfagan@citrincooperman.com. Citrin Cooperman is a full-service accounting and businessconsulting firm with offices in White Plains, NY; Norwalk, CT; New York City; Livingston, NJ; and Philadelphia, PA.

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From left, Peter Gioia, Felix Serrano and Tim Sheehan shared insights at a recent Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce event.

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born in the U.S.,” Gioia said. “They end up being net employers of people who are born in the U.S.” North America as a whole is on its way to energy independence, which will boost the U.S.’s economy and safety, Gioia said.

Other indicators of economic improvement include strong activity in the stock market, profitability in U.S. firms, moderation in gas prices, resolution to the debt ceiling argument in Washington, D.C., and improvements in manufacturing.

Felix Serrano, chairman for the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency Commission, and Tim Sheehan, executive director of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency, provided overviews of ongoing and existing economic developments in the city.

One example is the General Growth Properties’ (GGP) purchase of the 12.6acre District 95/7 redevelopment property.

Serrano said it’s too premature to make assumptions on what the developer plans to do with the West Avenue building site.

“While there’s much public speculation that GGP is advancing a mall development, neither the agency commission, its staff nor anyone involved with the city government has yet seen an actual development plan from GGP,” Serrano said.

Sheehan added that the city plans to focus on mixed-use developments, which he said has its challenges. Norwalk has a strong multifamily housing development sector. But the challenge is swaying renters to come back into the communities by providing high accessibility to transit and work opportunities. Single-living options, also, are needed for renters between ages 20 and 34, as opposed to family-sized homes.

Fairfield’s office space market is depressed and will remain that way in

the foreseeable future, Sheehan said.

The county’s availability of office space was 22.5 percent last year, marking the 10th straight quarter in which the market remained flat at 22 percent. Norwalk’s top office space availability rose to 22.4 percent from 21.4 percent last year.

Norwalk remains the second largest retail market in the Bridgeport-metro area with approximately 6.2 million square feet of space. Stamford is the largest with a little over 7 million square feet. Norwalk has the lowest overall retail vacancy rate at roughly 3.6 percent in both the Bridgeportmetro area and Westchester County, N.Y., Sheehan added.

Among Norwalk’s completed and ongoing economic development projects are: • the five-story Spinnaker’s SoNo Ironworks development at 20 North Water St., featuring 107 apartments and more than 20,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space; • the completion of Cervalis’s 167,000-square-foot data center; • a Phase 2 Avalon Bay project at Norden Place, which calls for adding 240 apartments and four single-family homes; • the sale of a seven-story building with 150,000 square feet of office space at 40 Richard Ave.; and • Lowe’s property purchase closing on its future site on Connecticut Avenue.

Sheehan said Norwalk’s planning and zoning department issued more than 1,500 permits last year, which is the highest number since the city began keeping track in 1992.

The way to combat economic development challenges in Norwalk is to ensure that the development plans and projects are “consistent with and positively contribute to the environment,” Sheehan said. He added that the city must approve development projects that “not only enhance the city’s grant list but make the city a better place.”

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tipped her hand, in general, saying, “I think busy is good.”)

Details of that meal included a pair of pigs roasted on the beach and a totally new food presentation every two hours across a daylong event. “The execution was flawless,” Gallia said. “They were thrilled.” And, “At that point I fell in love with catering. A lot of the same skill sets involved in filmmaking are involved in catering.”

Michael is chef at the catering and event company Food Design and in that role has struck a balance between French and American fare that he sized up recently with a “typical meal.”

Asked for a specific challenge, the couple cited an event for 450 where 60 percent of the menu had to be foods no one had ever seen. Several planning sessions and several tastings by committee later produced, for example, “a take on lobster mac-andcheese with orzo pasta in a sake cup with a demitasse spoon.” That unique delicacy proved so popular it is now a regular offering.

The French influence could be found in duck confit a l’orange. He uses the duck leg, which most do not, cooking it “very slowly” in duck fat, about four hours. “This is the old French style of cooking duck,” he said.

The American angle might come from the greens, which, along with other ingredients, are sourced as locally as possible. In this case, Michael sees a quick-wilted arugula serving as the bed for a potpourri of brazed vegetables. “It would be infused with very different things than the French would do.”

Michael and Gallia spoke in the company’s standalone office/kitchen at 28 Old Field Point Road. From there, they and a staff of six permanent workers,

including client relations and event manager Melanie DeVuyst, and 80 service employees that come on as needed run a full calendar of catered events for up to 1,000. An intimate meal for as few as three would constitute the company’s smallest catered affair.

A recent Food Design service includes to-go prepared meals — delivered — that have become a hit with established clients. The service arose when corporate business fell off in the recession, but corporate types, having eaten Food Design food at some point, still wanted the food.

Gallia, who is the company catering director and event coordinator, said, “They get excellent, custom service without the cost and commitment of a private chef, Monday to Thursday. It’s been going great. On the weekends it’s back to events; that’s our primary focus.”

Offerings can be gluten-free, highend, sugar-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Asked for a specific challenge, the couple cited an event for 450 where 60 percent of the menu had to be foods no one had ever seen. Several planning sessions and several tastings by committee later produced, for example, “a take on lobster mac-and-cheese with orzo pasta in a sake cup with a demitasse spoon.” That unique delicacy proved so popular it is now a regular offering.

Catered events are covered well beyond soup-to-nuts. Besides the food, the business arranges invitations, décor, entertainment, even valet parking. “Staffing,” they agreed, “is huge with us.” May 3 marks the eighth consecutive year the company will cater the regional, black-tie Red Cross Ball for which a private hangar at the Westchester County (N.Y.) Airport has been reserved. The company event radius runs Old Lyme to New York City, with the majority of the work in the Greenwich area. In the summers, the company focus shifts to the Hamptons, where the Batts often find themselves working for the same clients they first engaged locally.

“Whatever event is called for, we do them all,” Gallia said. “Our whole premise is we cater to you. It stems from the food and grows from there. One client has a wedding for 400 and wants a beef-fish-poultry menu or your mom is 75 and you want a dinner with her favorite foods.”

One specialty of the custom service is creativity. “If there’s something new we come up with it new and test it here,” she said.

The website is fooddesigncatering. com.

Avalon Bay sets sights on Somers

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argeting the northern Westchester housing market, the Fairfieldbased arm of Virginia luxury developer Avalon Bay Communities Inc., plans to build 152 townhouse-style apartments at Baldwin Place, a residential section in the cross-border town of Somers, N.Y. The estimated $38 million to $40 million project would include 17 two- and three-story apartment buildings, each with eight to 10 units, that would take up 17 acres in an 80-acre planned hamlet.

At a recent Somers Town Board meeting, representatives of Avalon Bay Communities Inc. discussed their concept, which they said aligns with the town’s master plan guidelines for the hamlet. The master plan calls for development of up to 80,000 square feet of assisted living space, 40,000 square feet of professional and commercial office space and 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

“When AvalonBay drew up a conceptual plan late last year, we tried to stay within the framework of the approved master plan for the planned hamlet,” said Grant Jaber, senior development director at Avalon Bay’s Fairfield office. The town adopted the master plan in 2009.

The 183,700-square-foot complex would include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with about 23 affordable housing units.

A 72-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, The Mews, already exists in the hamlet. AvalonBay plans to develop only the 152-unit residential complex and renovate an existing 4,000-square-foot building as a clubhouse for tenants.

With more than 1 million square feet of office space and Pepsi Beverages Co., the bottling division of PepsiCo Inc., headquartered there, Somers is “a tenant-generating community,” Jaber said.

“The empty nesters are going to be living here,” he said. “There will also be a big transitional market of people who just got a job in Somers and want to buy a house, but they need a temporary place to stay while they look. Then there’s the young professionals who are a growing demographic in our nation and attracted to rental housing.”

Monthly rents would be about $1,800 for one-bedroom apartments, from $2,400 to $2,600 for two-bedroom apartments and from about $2,600 to $3,000 for three-bedroom apartments, Jaber said.

Avalon Bay, which owns 273 luxury apartment complexes nationally, has

developed residences in New York in White Plains, Bronxville, Greenburgh, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle. Avalon at Ossining, a 168-unit apartment complex, recently opened on North Highland Avenue in that village.

At a Feb. 6 town board meeting, Somers Supervisor Rick Morrissey said Avalon Bay’s conceptual plan provides plenty of open space, which would reduce the environmental impact as the project takes shape.

“We still have more work to do, but we’re working towards a formal submission of a site plan application to the planning board by mid-May to June this year,” said Jaber. The Somers planning board is lead agency for the town on the Avalon Bay development.

Avalon Bay Communities proposes a 152-unit project In Somers, N.Y.

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STATE SAFEGUARDS FOOD FOR THE POOR

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy recently announced plans to use federal energy dollars to keep 50,000 low-income families in Connecticut from going hungry.

The news comes after President Barack Obama this month signed into law a Farm Bill that trims food stamp programs nationally.

The state plans to use $1.4 million of its federal energy assistance funding to preserve approximately $66.6 million annually in food stamp benefits for households in Connecticut, said Ben Barnes, state Office of Policy and Management secretary, in a written statement.

The Farm Bill this year increases the amount of direct cash benefit a household must have in order to be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, called SNAP, or food stamp benefits. Under the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the state Department of Social Services will increase the standard utility allowance benefit per household from $1 to $20.01

by March 15.

“This will help ensure that current beneficiaries eligible for this portion of

the SNAP benefit, nearly 50,000 of the total enrollment of 227,000 in Connecticut, are not negatively impacted and new enrollees are able to receive a higher amount of federal SNAP benefits,” said Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby in a written statement.

Nationally, 850,000 SNAP recipients could lose a major portion of their food stamp benefits if states fail to meet new standards of the law under the 2014 Farm Bill. The bill also outlines plans to expand federal crop insurance and end direct government payments to farmers.

AUTISM PROJECT PROVES A WINNER

The Autism Project at Trumbull-based The Kennedy Center recently was awarded $4,589 for its work.

The money was part of an online competition run by the website Aspergerexperts.com.

Ellen Livingston, autism project manager with The Autism Project at The Kennedy Center, applied.

Livingston highlighted the many groups served and services offered by The Autism Project.

Her main point was that, due to The

Kennedy Center’s fundraising efforts and commitment to families, no family pays full cost for group programs. All group programs are subsidized by 50 percent of the actual cost to run the program.

“The Asperger Experts” opened up the voting to its online community, narrowing down 300 applicants to a pool of five.

“These dollars will greatly benefit many of our new and existing children and families,” the center said in a prepared statement. “Everyone involved with The Autism Project would like to say ‘thank you’ to the Asperger Experts and to wish them continued success.”

XEROX LANDS $28M CONTRACT

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“PatientPoint’s work with Xerox will enable it to maintain focus on putting data in the hands of both healthcare industry players and patients for better health outcomes,” said Charles Fred, group president of health care provider solutions at Xerox, in a written statement.

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The announcement was followed by multiple news reports about Sikorsky’s plan to cut 600 jobs, close to 4 percent of its global workforce, with most of the downsizing happening in Stratford and the cuts being equally split between salaried and union employees.

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The topic was “the myths and realities of the college recruiting process.”

More than 40 people attended.

Recruiters and coaches shared tips for athletes to leverage their competitiveness with academic achievements as a means to open options in the college recruiting process.

Panelists included Lee Jones, who moderated, and Kevin Rusch of Competitive Edge; Eric Pellini, assistant track coach at New Canaan High School; Rob Trifone, head football coach at Darien High School; Marj Trifone, head girls swimming coach at Darien High School; and Courtney Bennett, former Darien High School lacrosse player.

The discussion covered the likes of planning for admissions, understanding the recruiting process, requisite athletic and academic strategies, how to express interest in a school to get on its radar, when to start contacting coaches, the best way to get college exposure as an athlete, nutrition and the latest NCAA regulations.

From left, Eric Pellini; assistant track coach at New Canaan High School; Courtney Bennett, former Darien High School lacrosse player; Kevin Rusch, owner of Competitive Edge; Marj Trifone, head girls swimming coach at Darien High School; Rob Trifone;,head football coach at Darien High School.

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THE LIST

Listed alphabetically

FAIRFIELD COUNTY Next list: MARCH 10 FOOD BEVERAGE COMPANIES

TECHNOLOGY FIRMS

Technology Firms Listed alphabetically.

Name Address Telephone (203) unless otherwise noted Website

President/top Description/services local executive Year founded

Anton/Bauer 14 Progress Drive, Shelton 06484 929-1100 • antonbauer.com

Dan Fitzpatrick President 1970

Manufacturer of batteries, mounts and other component parts for the broadcast and professional video industry

Imperial Electronic Assembly Inc. 1000 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 740-8425 •impea.com

Tony Conte President 1988

Contract electronic manufacturing services company offering assembly and test capabilities

ATMI 7 Commerce Drive, Danbury 06810 794-1100 • atmi.com

Doug Neugold Chairman, CEO and president 1986

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

Kimchuk Inc. 1 Corporate Drive, Commerce Park, Danbury 06810 790-7800 •kimchuk.com

Jim Marquis President 1964

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

Developer of digital-signalprocessing based technology for the telecommunications industry

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

Keith Simons President 1966

Developer and manufacturer of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems

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

Omega Engineering Inc. 1 Omega Drive, P.O. Box 4047, Stamford 06907 359-1660 •omega.com

Milton Hollander President 1962

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

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

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

Peter S. Kirlin President 1969

Developer and manufacturer of photomask and subwavelength reticle technology

CTI Electronics Corp.

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

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

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

James Leahy President 1991

Designer and manufacturer of high-performing LED lamps and fixtures

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

NA 1988

Manufacturer of interactive voice-response systems for original equipment manufacturers

Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corp.

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

David G. Bohn President 1920

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

Jeffrey R. Immelt CEO 1892

Developer and manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products for business and consumer needs

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

Jill Zhang President 1976

Manufacturer and developer of automatic control panels and software products to concrete producers

Rod Hamar President 1967

Manufacturer and distributor of laser alignment and calibration systems

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

Developer and supplier of testing and measurement equipment for semiconductor testing

Dinesh C. Paliwal Chairman, president and CEO 1953

Stephen A. A. Evans Chairman and CEO 1967

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

Questions or comments call 694-3600, ext. 3005.

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

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

General Electric 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield 06828 373-2211• ge.com Hamar Laser Instruments Inc. 5 Ye Olde Road, Danbury 06810 730-4600 • hamarlaser.com Harman International 400 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901 328-3500 •harman.com

Ekin Binal CEO 1988 Raymond M. Soto Chairman, president and CEO 1960s

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Hubbell Inc. 40 Waterview Drive, Shelton 06484 (475) 882-4000 •hubbell.com

David Nord President and CEO 1888

Manufacturer of electrical and electronic products for a broad range of noresidential and residential construction, industrial and utility applications

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The Fairfield and Westchester County Business Journals have selected several women who made an impact locally and globally and will feature them at a special event April 3, 5:30 P.M. at the Wainwright House, 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye. But we know there are hundreds of other women who contributed significantly in 2013 and we wish to recognize them too at our event.

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Revocable living trusts: The facts and fiction

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ver the last 10 to 15 years much has been written about the revocable living trust (RLT) by estate and financial planners, some of which has been factually accurate and some of which has been purely fictional. In truth, there are a number of benefits as well as some drawbacks to an RLT. While many default to a last will and testament when planning the future of their estate, I urge seniors to consider the RLT as a potentially preferable option.

Created during an individual’s lifetime, an RLT determines how property which is titled in the name of the trust is to be managed and distributed while he or she is alive and upon death.

The RLT has been gaining in popularity over the past decade, particularly among the baby boomer generation.

Created during an individual’s lifetime, an RLT determines how property which is titled in the name of the trust is to be managed and distributed while he or she is alive and upon death. The RLT’s grantor, or creator, retains the power to freely amend and revoke the trust as well as to reacquire its assets.

In New York, the same person can be both the grantor and sole trustee so long as one or more other person holds a beneficial interest (can be vested or contingent — for the present or future). A lifetime trust will be deemed to be irrevocable, which generally means it cannot be amended or revoked by the grantor, unless it expressly provides that is revocable.

ADVANTAGES

The use of an RLT as an estate planning tool provides the following benefits over a last will and testament: • It avoids the cost and time of probate and its attending expenses and requirements; • It is more difficult to challenge than a last will and testament; • It protects a grantor’s privacy (unlike a will, its provisions are not accessible for public review);

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• Its assets will be available for immediate distribution after the death of the grantor, subject to ensuring sufficient assets are available to pay estate taxes and debts; • No gift tax consequences of making transfer of assets to the trust; and • Continuation of management of the trust assets in the event the grantor becomes disabled or incapacitated.

THE DISADVANTAGES ARE:

• You must transfer (re-title) all of your assets, including the titles to any real property, to the RLT during your lifetime.

Additionally, any assets acquired during the trust’s existence must be transferred to the trust.

• The cost of having an attorney prepare an RLT can be a little more than the cost of preparing a last will and testament.

THE FICTION

While an RLT offers many benefits, it does not have any distinct estate tax planning advantages over a last will and does not necessarily eliminate the need for a last will in its entirety. It is entirely possible that you may not have transferred all of your assets into an RLT during your lifetime. This creates a need for the existence of a will — to transfer the assets that are in your name alone at the time of your death.

Furthermore, assets transferred to an RLT are not protected for purposes of Medicaid eligibility or long-term care planning. Since the trust is revocable, it is considered an available resource for Medicaid and would be subject to a spend down to meet eligibility levels.

It is important to fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of all available options when planning the future of an estate. I would advise anyone considering a revocable living trust or last will to consult with an experienced attorney to determine the best course of action for their circumstances.

Anthony J. Enea is a managing member of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano L.L.P. with offices in White Plains and Somers. He is the immediate past chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section and was named Westchester County’s Leading Elder Care Attorney at the 2013 Above the Bar Awards. He can be reached at (914) 948-1500 or A.Enea@esslawfirm.com.

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BY ANDI GRAY

Putting a spotlight on operations My operations manager doesn’t want to cut hours and get new people on board. Even though the people she relies on aren’t doing her any favors, she’s continuing to funnel work to them instead of fixing the problem. What should I do?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Make sure you and your operations manager are on the same page. Set goals to define what improvement means to both of you. Agree to a list of action steps and dates so that you both can measure progress. Make sure to get training for the new people so they have a better chance of doing a good job when they get called on to perform their increasing duties.

Start by checking the facts. Make time to meet and find out, specifically, what you and your operations manager do and don’t agree on.

• What is really concerning you about the department? Does your operations manager see it the same way?

• How much loyalty does the operations manager feel toward the employees who have been around a longer period of time?

• Does your operations manager have any motivation to mix things up or is change perceived as more work, more disruptions and more opportunities for things to go wrong?

• How comfortable is your operations manager at training new employees? Is there enough time in the day to train new people?

• What does the manager see as consequences if new people get more work and the people who’ve been around longer get less work?

Make it clear that you expect change.

Ask your operations manager to set goals for how the department will improve over the coming year. Then talk through how those improvements require additional personnel and changes in performance from the existing team.

Ask the operations manager to create structure within the department that will support quality and training initiatives. Ask the operations manager to assign responsibility for quality and training to leaders among the current employees. Get train-the-trainer help, if needed, for both the operations manager and the people assigned to be responsible for quality and training.

Decide together on specific improvements you’d like to see. Estimate a time

frame for accomplishing those improvements. If you’re still committed to seeing new people get more work, make it clear how much you want them to get and by when. Put a number on the kind of cost savings or reduction you’d like to see resulting from changes such as improved throughput and eliminating errors and redos.

You don’t want bad habits to be trained into the new team. Pick your best people to pass on their good habits.

Break out tasks that need training into smaller units. Pick people in the organization who are excellent at performing specific tasks. Ask them to train others on how to do what they do well. Develop a training manual that can be used to codify best practices.

Wrap up by discussing how improving performance in operations will make your manager’s life better. Recognize that there is always more than one way to

make changes. Allow your operations manager freedom to make his or her own decisions within boundaries that are defined by the goals you’ve agreed to.

Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., strategyleaders.com, a business consulting firm that specializes in helping small to midsize, privately held businesses. Call for a free consultation and diagnostic process: (877) 238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Email her: AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com.

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Serious leisure: planes, yachts, second homes

hether you plan to travel abroad or spend time on the beach, with summer just around the corner, now is the time to finalize plans and travel arrangements. But what if this season, instead of your usual summer routine, you had the option to buy a plane, yacht or vacation home?

Investing in a plane, yacht or vacation home can improve the overall vacation experience for some travelers, serving as a personal measure of return-oninvestment and fulfilling a lifelong goal while enhancing an appetite for travel.

Nevertheless, with such highly specialized assets, there are several important implications to be aware of when making an investment decision, specifically when considering options for financing.

Crafting a thoughtful plan is of the utmost importance when one is considering taking the next step in financing a plane, yacht or vacation home. The plan must carefully consider monthly or quarter payments, interest rate alternatives, and competitive amortization schedules.

When considering an aircraft purchase, it is essential to determine the type of plane and avenue of financing that best suits the investor’s needs. To hedge some or all of the exposure to interest rate risk, credit solutions could include progress payment construction

loans for new jets that can convert to tax leases, or permanent loans and interest rate swaps for aircraft financing. Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations can make a significant impact on the investor’s final decision. Therefore, it is important to take time to determine which type of ownership structure is financially beneficial to an investor’s plan.

Likewise, tax implications also may impact financing decisions. An aviation finance specialist can help ensure that maximum tax benefits of ownership flow through to the appropriate individual or shareholder. Specialists can assist in understanding FAA and IRS guidelines for ownership and operation of an aircraft, as well as work with tax advisers to evaluate tax lease financing as a viable option to traditional debt financing.

Choosing an aircraft and making an informed purchase decision can be daunting, especially with a large supply of aircraft currently on the market. To help with the process, review current market information on values and available aircraft — from single-engine turboprops to long-range jets. Educating oneself on the aviation market is the best solution whether for a refinance or refitting of an existing aircraft or evaluating the purchase of a new or pre-owned aircraft.

Investing in a yacht can be an extraordinary purchase for sea-lovers, but one that requires considerable expertise in both the acquisition and financing processes. An appropriate credit solution aligned with a structure of ownership and cash flow should be established, whether the client is searching for the right craft, constructing a new one or having a current yacht refitted.

Just as a yacht reflects her owner’s lifestyle, so, too, should her financing structure. Work with an adviser on a recommended approach to structuring credit, including loan terms, repayment options and amortization schedules. Solutions may be simple or more complex, such as incorporating an interest rate swap as a risk management strategy or implementing a currency hedging approach for a foreign construction project.

U.S. Trust clients often choose to register their yachts in a foreign jurisdiction, for reasons, including crew hiring, estate planning issues and tax considerations.

Our goal is to help clients best meet their individual needs by providing them all relevant and necessary information.

When building a custom yacht instead of buying a completed yacht, keep in mind that construction projects require an added level of expertise and knowledge of working with clients, surveyors,

brokers and shipyards. Before embarking on custom creation, consider the vast amount of planning and funds required as part of the construction.

Investing in a vacation home may be ideal for clients who travel to a specific destination annually or often throughout the year. Home buyers are slowly starting to return to the residential real estate market for second homes given the historically low interest rates and attractive prices.

Low rates and bargain house prices notwithstanding, purchasing a vacation home can be complex. The most effective mortgage solutions take into account a detailed understanding of an investor’s wealth management goals and economic status. As part of the overall wealth management strategy conversation, further discussion should take place around how long an investor plans on owning the property and how the purchase fits into the investor’s estate plan.

As summer quickly approaches, perhaps travel and destination can become part of your long-term financial plan this year. Bon voyage!

Andy McGrade is Fairfield County-based managing director and market investment director for U.S. Trust with responsibility for investment culture, client experience, platform leverage and risk controls.

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erchem, Moses & Devlin P.C., with offices in Milford and Westport, merged Feb. 3 with the Norwalk firm Kimmel & Kimmel L.L.C. and also added five other lawyers practicing in diverse areas.

The firm now employs 40 attorneys, skilled in a battery of legal arenas that include land use and public sector law, serving in the latter as counsel to 25 to 30 boards of education and to a roll call of municipalities, either as town attorneys or representing towns as needed, depending on how officials structure the arrangement. (Easton, for example, favors representation; Westport has a town attorney; both engage Berchem, Moses & Devlin.)

The firm relocated from within Westport to a bright, 5,000-square-foot office on Post Road East six months ago.

The new space was a bit big at the time, but Managing Partner Ira Bloom said planning, not extravagance, was involved in the footprint.

“We took more space than we needed six months ago anticipating adding three or four more lawyers here, which we just did,” he said, seated in his office recently.

The increased presence in Fairfield County features attorneys with a focus on business services, trusts and estates, litigation and the public sector, plus family law.

The firms hires broadly in two categories: established attorneys with their accumulated oomph and younger — though likely not brand new — lawyers.

Riffling through his memory without notes, Bloom ticked off Milford, where a firm partner is city attorney; Norwalk, where another is Norwalk corporation counsel; and Ansonia, where the corporation counsel is John P. Marini, one of the new hires.

Bloom cited several examples of the “good fit” the new attorneys brought to the 80-year-old firm. Peter V. Gelderman, a Fairfield land use/municipal lawyer is one of the recent arrivals.

Gelderman will be based in the

Berchem, Moses & Devlin Managing Partner Ira Bloom in Westport.

Westport office. He has served as assistant town attorney for Westport (where Bloom for 16 years has served as town attorney) and as town attorney for Trumbull. He is a former member of the Trumbull Town Council. His experience includes business and commercial transactions, commercial and residential real estate, condo law and civil litigation.

“The addition of the Kimmel & Kimmel law firm and Mr. Gelderman represents major growth for our new offices on Post Road East,” said Bloom, adding the in-town relocation would “establish a significant presence” for Berchem, Moses & Devlin in Fairfield County.

The merger with father-and-son Kimmel & Kimmel — Eugene, the father, is now senior counsel at Berchem, Moses & Devlin and son Gregory is senior partner — came after negotiations in 2013. Bloom distilled the yearlong discussions, saying, “We talked. They had interest. We had interest.” Kimmel & Kimmel brought with it a family law practice, which Berchem, Moses & Devlin until that point lacked.

Bloom himself joined the firm six

years ago in a similar strategic acquisition. He was already the Westport town attorney, among other duties, when his firm, Wake See & Dimes, merged with Berchem, Moses & Devlin.

Bloom said that although the firm dates to 1933, the three named partners do not date to that era and all still practice: Robert Berchem, Marsha Moses and Michael Devlin.

In a prepared statement, Berchem said, “These new lawyers at our firm bring a wide range of experience that will enhance service to our growing statewide client base. Our growth has always come through strategic steps aimed at improved service to clients.”

During a transition period, Kimmel & Kimmel will continue to operate its Norwalk office. In addition to divorce and family law, Kimmel & Kimmel concentrates in the areas of real estate, personal injury and criminal law.

The firm’s 32 attorneys in Milford work fluidly with the eight in Westport.

As Bloom wrapped up his meeting for this story, he took a conference call from

a Milford-office attorney on a Westport issue. “They come here or we go there,” he said. “There are 40 of us; it’s just that eight of us work here.”

Facts and figures and concerns for new hires are only part of a conversation with Bloom. He is married and the father of two grown children, each of whom has pursued higher education, though neither is an attorney. The framed print above his desk is of Taos Pueblo by Georgia O’Keeffe and he briefly shares his enthusiasm for both O’Keeffe and the pueblo, which he has visited.

Bloom, by his admission, reads a lot: often technical material. His field is changing, he said, and he must keep up.

Beyond that, “I’m interested in this as a lawyer.”

Competitive pressures come from next door, from other states and from other countries, he said. And Berchem Moses & Devlin will continue to look for strategic talent. “It’s a changing world and it’s changing very quickly. You have to keep up with it.”

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of March 3, 2014 17

BY SCOTT FITZGERALD

M

HR can plug profit leaks you didn’t know you had

id-sized organizations tend to underestimate the true expense (the total cost of ownership, or TCO) of processing payroll, administering employee health and welfare benefits and managing other key HR systems and functions.

Each employee requires some $2,000 in administrative costs in the final annual tally.

If you’re like many companies, your HR department may have one or two people handling health, payroll and other tasks in-house across a number of different systems or spreadsheets with very little or no unification. But what most companies don’t know is that there are significant “hidden costs” eating away at your bottom line. Shining a light on them reveals: • Direct Labor Cost: the salary plus benefits of HR staff handling administration; • Direct Nonlabor Costs: cost of consultants, vendor fees and facilities, G&A

(general and administrative); • Indirect Labor Costs: includes supervisors or managers supporting admin-

When you put it all together average midsize business is spending $2,000 per employee per year istration (collecting hours, answering benefits questions, auditing data); and • Tech System Costs: including installation, upgrades and maintenance.

When you put it all together average midsize business is spending $2,000 per employee per year. That means if you have 200 people, your total cost of ownership for handling those administra-

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tive functions in-house across multiple systems is $400,000 per year.

There are three steps an organization can take to reduce that number before it hits your P&L (profit and loss): • outsource payroll and HR administration (companies that outsource reduce their total ownership cost or TOC by 18 percent); • utilize a common vendor or solution to manage multiple functions (companies that outsourced multiple functions to a single vendor reduce their TOC by 32 percent); and • spend more time focusing on strategic efforts (including things such as employee engagement and training).

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BUSINESS JOURNAL ATTACHMENTSRELEASED Marini, Attilio, Trumbull. $140,569 in favor of Stefanidis L.L.C. Property: Lot 44, Map No. 894, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 7.

Sansone, Carole E., Trumbull. $29,000 in favor of Fairfield County Bank. Property: Lot 44, Map No. 424, Trumbull. Filed Feb. 7.

BANKRUPTCIES 18 Beaver Brook Road L.L.C. 18 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Chapter 7, filed Feb. 11. Case no. 14bk40196. Assets: $100,001 - 500,000. Liabilities: $500,001 - $1 million. Creditors: Newtown Savings Bank, related to property purchase Oct. 3, 2008 for $508,000. Current fair market value $455,000, debt owed $490,349. Type of business: Limited liability company.

Debtor’s attorney: Romanello Law Firm, Danbury.

60 SHELTER ROCK ASSOCIATES L.L.C. 143 W. Main St., New Milford. Chapter 11, filed Feb. 13. Case no. 14bk50217. Assets: $1,000,001 - $10 million. Liabilities: $10,000,001 - $50 million. Creditors: Robert McKay, Greenwich, $3,964,047; Sharp Electronics, Mahwah, N.J., $1,334,378; city of Danbury Tax Collector, Danbury, $93,177; Arthur Steinberg, $80,000; Joseph Sansone Co., St. Louis, Mo. $63,535; Sandak Hennessey, Stamford, $61,589; et al. Type of business: Limited liability co.

Debtor’s attorney: Mark Stern and Associates, Norwalk.

BUILDING PERMITS

commErciaL 1460 Barnum Avenue L.L.C., Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 1450 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $9,000. Filed Feb. 14.

2 Trap Falls L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Wiss Janey. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 2 Trap Falls, Shelton. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed Feb. 6.

2 Trap Falls L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Butler. Install a kitchen sink in an existing commercial space at 2 Trap Falls, Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 7.

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43 Monroe Turnpike L.L.C., Trumbull, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 51 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Lucibello, Andrew, Wallingford, contractor for 1700 Park Ave. L.L.C., Perform fit-up in an existing commercial space at 586 Pequonnock St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Gabriele, Alfred Q. Appleton Jul, New Canaan, contractor for self. Perform additions to kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 33 Carter St., New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Aspen Partners L.L.C., contractor for Triple Crown Real Estate Inc. Perform fitout for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $115,700. Filed Feb. 14.

Mountain View Holding L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Electri-Cable. Perform office fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 10 Mountain View Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $286,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Gardiner Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 47 Jelliff Mill L.L.C. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with two bathrooms, two bedrooms, finished basement and unfinished attic at 47 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed Feb. 12.

PAC Group L.L.C., Harwinton, contractor for Silver Hill Hospital Inc. Remove pole-mounted flood lights and replace with campus low-light post lights at 208 Valley Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Gardiner Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 47 Jelliff Mill L.L.C. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with two bathrooms, two bedrooms, finished basement and unfinished attic at 47 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Beardsley, David S., Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing retail store at 278 Leavenworth Road, Shelton.

Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 6.

Construction Resources Inc., Farmington, contractor for the town of New Canaan. Perform alterations to combine two patient rooms in an existing commercial space at 3 Farm Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Enterprise Shelton Lot 1 L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Select Business. Perform office fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Enterprise Shelton Lot 1 L.L.C., Shelton, contractor for Select Business. Install a break-room sink in an existing commercial space at 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton.

Estimated cost: $1,600. Filed Feb. 7.

GR Capital L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story commercial building with associated site work and retaining walls at 1086 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 14.

Imian Partners, New Canaan, contractor for 65 Locust Avenue L.L.C. Perform office fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 65 Locust Ave., New Canaan. Estimated cost: $23,500.

Filed Feb. 14.

Jarvis Construction, contractor for ADPS L.L.C. Perform commercial alterations at 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 14.

JM Custom Builders L.L.C., contractor for Westfield Shopping Town. Relocate door and demolish wall for storage area at 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 12.

JM Custom Builders L.L.C., contractor for Westfield Shopping Town. Perform sheetrock work, ceiling and floor alterations in an existing commercial space at 5065 Main St., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Kings Capital Construction Group Inc., Stamford, contractor for GHP Buxton L.L.C. Perform alterations for new tenant in an existing commercial space at 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Kuchima Corp., Bridgeport, contractor for John Broadcannon. Construct an interior stairway in an existing commercial space at 1087 Broad St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $8,700. Filed Feb. 12.

Primrose Construction, contractor for SV 140 Monroe Turnpike L.L.C. Perform fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 140 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $103,500.

Filed Feb. 12.

Red Oak Contractors L.L.C., contractor for Interlude Realty L.L.C. Perform fit-out for a new tenant in an existing commercial space at 25 Trefoil Drive, Trumbull.

Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Snug Harbor L.L.C., Milford, contractor for Wescon Tool and Die. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 128 Long Hill Cross, Shelton. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Super Power Construction Inc., Flushing, N.Y., contractor for Westover L.L.C. Perform interior alterations for foot spa in an existing commercial space at 10 Maple St., Unit 10, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 7.

rEsiDEntiaL 303 Greenwich Avenue L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Demolish a twofamily house at 303 Greenwich Ave., Stamford. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Bell Atlantic Inc., contractor for MIP Trumbull L.L.C. Replace existing antennas on an existing commercial space at 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Denninger, Margaret, Stamford, contractor for self. Perform additions to an existing single-family residence at 231 Roxbury Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: None, sixyear letter issued. Filed Feb. 10.

Federal National Mortgage Corp., contractor for self. Add second floor, rebuild deck to an existing single-family residence at 1300 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $316,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Ferrira, Joaquim, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family dwelling at 158 Alice St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $85,000. Filed Feb. 11.

FSA Construction Services, Wilton, contractor for Stephen C. Fog and Wendy D. Fog. Enclose an existing screened porch for a dining room and run a new gas connection to the new stove at 30 Siwanoy Lane, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 7.

Gardiner Inc., New Canaan, contractor for 47 Jelliff Mill L.L.C. Construct a new two-story single-family residence with three bathrooms, three bedrooms, finished basement and unfinished attic at 47 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $550,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Hauser, Nancy, Shelton, contractor for self. Finish room in an unfinished attic at 45 Country Place, Shelton. Estimated cost: $4,320. Filed Feb. 4.

J.N. Ruddy L.L.C., Stamford , contractor for Phillip E. Kucera, et al. Perform bathroom remodel in an existing single family residence at 43 Harbor Drive, Unit 105, Stamford. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed Feb. 11.

Kanta, Janos, contractor for 10 Jerome Ave L.L.C. Add dormer and bathroom on second floor at 10 Jerome Ave., Trumbull.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Kelcy, Kirik-King, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Construct a half bath on the second floor at 37 Seabright Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Khamarji, Nicholes, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Replace seven fire doors in an existing single-family residence at 2373-2375 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $4,200. Filed Feb. 10.

LTW Builders, New Canaan, contractor for Builders Inc., LTW. Construct a new pool house at an existing single-family residence at 82 Winfield Lane, New Canaan.

Estimated cost: $75,000. Filed Feb. 12.

McLain, David W., Stamford, contractor for self. Construct an in ground pool in an existing single-family residence at 50 Deep Spring Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: None, certificate of estoppel issued.

Filed Feb. 5.

MCloud, Sandra, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Perform single-story, family-room addition and interior alterations at 60 Daniel Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Mosley, Michael, Shelton, contractor for self. Strip and reroof an existing singlefamily residence at 23 Wakelee Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Nacewicz, Edward, Trumbull, contractor for self. Remodel kitchen and three bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 108 Canoe Brook Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Oja, Stuart, Shelton, contractor for self.

Replace 17 windows in an existing singlefamily residence at 122 River Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $13,940. Filed Feb. 14.

Pacora, Luis, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 155 Granfield Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $12,000.

Filed Feb. 12.

Pagiarini, Dan, contractor for Michael Margoligs and Quartney Margoligs. Finish basement with office and full bath in an existing single-family residence at 80 Salem Road, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Pools by Murphy, contractor for Michael P. Cafaro. Construct an in-ground pool in an existing single family residence at 4719 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa. contractor for Xavier Gordon, et al. Replace seven windows in an existing single-family residence at 43 Dora St., Unit 2, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,690.

Filed Feb. 7.

Pro-Star Builders L.L.C., contractor for Peter Smith and Kasie Smith. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 100 Hilltop Drive, Trumbull. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 11.

R & F Services of CT L.L.C., Trumbull, contractor for Watermark at 3030 Park.

Perform interior renovations in an existing single-family residence at 3030 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $21,000.

Filed Feb. 11.

Ralph J., Matto, Shelton, contractor for Liquid Lunch and Joy Lee Restaurants.

Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 434 Howe Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $2,300. Filed Feb. 11.

Rowley, Christopher, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Frame-out office and bedroom at 32 Redding Place, Bridgeport.

Estimated cost: $4,800. Filed Feb. 11.

S & G of Shelton, Shelton, contractor for self. Remodel kitchen and bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 8 Haverhill Drive, Shelton. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Shelton Square Ltd., Shelton, contractor for Out Post Pizza. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space at 888 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Estimated cost: $5,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Teora L.L.C., Greenwich, contractor for James Caldero and Maytte Caldero. Renovate an existing open deck at 303 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Testa, Bob, Norwalk, contractor for Elizabeth Ascue. Add a single story for bedroom, dining room and living room at 27 Mayflower Drive, Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Thomas, Daniel, Bridgeport, contractor for self. Remove porch enclosure and construct open porch at 205 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Valiante Builders L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for Michael A. Farideh Coady.

Remove existing wood paneling and install new sheetrock on walls in basement.

Install recess lights at 186 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan. Estimated cost: $14,000.

Filed Feb. 2.

Vinylume Inc., contractor for Monica J. Jalife, et al. Install vinyl siding on an existing single-family residence at 379 Cascade Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $28,345. Filed Feb. 7.

Wasilewski, Christopher Jr., Shelton, contractor for self. Add second-floor addition to an existing single-family residence at 11 Ridgefield Road, Shelton. Estimated cost: $16,520. Filed Feb. 11.

COURT CASES

briDGEPort District court Al-Makkahie Food Service L.L.C., et al., Monroe. Filed by Mike Abdel Sayed, Milford. Plaintiff ’s attorney: The Jackson Law Group L.L.C., Milford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a commercial term promissory note. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance, 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.

Filed Feb. 4. Case No. 14cv6040890.

Big D L.L.C. and Camelot Development L.L.C., Fairfield. Filed by Jedidiah Light by his mother Renee Johnson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Law Office of Toby M. Schaffer, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this defective premise suit against the defendants alleging that the premise on which she resided with her son contained high lead levels and that the defendants were negligent in failing to inspect the premises adequately so as to ascertain the presence of lead.

As a result, her infant son has suffered permanent injury. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs within the jurisdiction of this court on all counts.

Filed Feb. 6. Case No. 14cv6040900.

Bridgeport Pharmacy L.L.C., Bridgeport. Filed by Alexander Tomassini, Derby. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Thomas M. Yuditski, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that he was hit by a car driven by an employee of the defendant. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Feb. 4. Case No. 14cv6040855.

Bud Construction Inc., Stamford.

Filed by Concrete Cutting Company Inc., Port Chester, N.Y. Plaintiff ’s attorney: Gesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari L.L.C., Hamden. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging it had not paid for services provided to the defendant. The plaintiff made a demand for the balance of $1,200 yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims damages, taxable costs, post judgment interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 7.

Case No. 14cv6040930.

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Celebrating 125 years, Pequot Library brings culture to life Walk into Fairfield’s first public library and you’ll experience a mission that extends far beyond most traditional lending libraries. Pequot Library is housed in a historic building, framed by a Great Lawn, on more than three acres in Fairfield, within the charming village of Southport. A small gem to be discovered, Pequot Library is a vibrant programming library where patrons arrive for high-impact cultural events and leave enriched and inspired.

Come and experience award-winning, professional musical performances in the prized acoustic of the auditorium/concert hall (which is perhaps the finest performance venue of its size in the region). Discover distinctive exhibitions in The Perkin Gallery integrating Pequot’s nationally significant special collections, local artists’ work and renowned traveling displays from partnering institutions. Enjoy stimulating public programs; meet best-selling authors; explore important issues of the day with recognized experts and view thought-provoking films and documentaries. More than 19,750 individuals of all ages are educated and entertained by more than 350 programs each year.

Pequot Library brings literature, art, music, science and the humanities to the community. Given to the community 125 years ago by original benefactor Virginia Marquand Munroe, Pequot continues its long legacy, open and “Free as the air to all!”

A member-supported, not-for-profit, Pequot is a library for the 21st century – a current, thriving educational and cultural pillar of Fairfield County where life becomes more interesting.

A warm and welcoming cornerstone of the region, Pequot provides professional library services (fully integrated with Fairfield’s and the statewide public library system), encouraging and inspiring a life-long passion for reading and learning. In addition, Pequot hosts seasonal intergenerational events: 4thof July bike parade, holiday caroling party and open house, campout and pot-luck dinner and a summer book sale (the best in New England).

Go to pequotlibrary.org for information about upcoming and fulfilling programs, events and membership.

Join us today!

Martha Gates Lord Executive Director, Pequot Library Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

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

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

For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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NEW CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS “THE CIVIL WAR: A FEMININE VIEW” The New Canaan Historical Society presents a three-part Civil War lecture series in March, “The Civil War: A Feminine View,” which will coincide with Women’s History Month and focus on extraordinary women and the roles they played in the Civil War. The first lecture March 6 at 8 p.m., “Aunt Hattie’s House,” is a one-woman show set in 1865, written and performed by Emma Palzere-Rae who brings Harriet Beecher Stowe to life at the height of her fame. The second, March 13 at 8 p.m., “They Called Me Lizzy” is the story of Elizabeth Keckly’s journey from slavery to the White House as the dressmaker for Mary Todd Lincoln and is performed by Stephanie Jackson. For the third in the series, March 20 at 8 p.m., in “If I could only go too,” Dione Longley will describe how Connecticut women created the nation’s first soldiers’ aid society in Bridgeport and, using diaries and letters of the time, illustrates the important role of women in the Civil War. Started in 2010, the lecture series in March has focused on different aspects of the Civil War and Connecticut’s, and often New Canaan’s involvement. Each lecture is open to the public with a per person cost of $5 for members of the society, Staying Put New Canaan and students.

Charge for all others is $10. Please visit our website, nchistory.org for more information.

Seen here is one of several Connecticut memorials at Gettysburg.

WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE’S “DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER, AND A FLY” IS FOR FAMILIES Westport Country Playhouse will continue its 2013-14 Family Festivities Series with a musical presentation of “Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly,” based on the bestselling books

by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, on Sunday, March 9, 1 and 4 p.m., recommended for age 4 and up. Tickets are $20.

Running time is approximately 1 hour. Pre-show activities begin an hour before each performance at noon and 3 p.m.

“Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly” is a coming-of-age musical produced by Omaha Theater Company. Worrying Worm, Fearless Fly and Sassy Spider find that it’s not easy being a bug, especially on the first day of school, until every creature finds its special talent. Spider waits anxiously to shed his skin; Worm feels self-conscious and embarrassed for having no legs; and Fly’s 327 brothers and sisters drive her so crazy that she can hardly focus on schoolwork.

The audience will relate to the quirky crawlers as they face problems and milestones common to everyone. In

conjunction with the Family Festivities Series, the playhouse will host a book collection of gently used and new children’s books for Read to Grow Inc. For more information or tickets, call the box office at (203) 227-4177, or toll-free at 1-888-927-7529, or visit Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court, off Route 1, Westport.

Tickets are available online at westportplayhouse.org.

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

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Oasis Partners L.L.C., New Canaan.

Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business credit line note. The plaintiff declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $15,857, yet has not received payment.

The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and proper. Filed Feb. 7.

Case No. 14cv6040927.

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., Hartford. Filed by Beechmont Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berchem, Moses & Devlin P.C., Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that it was misled by the defendant into believing the association was fully insured when it was underinsured. There was a fire in the plaintiff’s insured properties and the insurance limit was grossly inadequate to cover reconstruction and replacement costs for the larger buildings. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interest and costs, interest, taxable cost of suit and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Filed Feb. 4.

Case No. 14cv6040848.

T. Noel Fisher Construction L.L.C., Litchfield. Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business overdraft line agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due and has made a demand for the balance of $5,975, yet has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages, interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Filed Feb. 4.

Case No. 14cv6040865.

Danbury District Court A New Beginning Salon and Spa, Bethel. Filed by Jennifer Malta, Newtown.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Steven P. Kulas. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personalinjury suit against the defendant alleging that she was given improper hair-color treatment and suffered injury. This was allegedly due to the negligence of the defendant in that it should have known of the dangerous characteristic of the product applied and used due caution.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as the court deems just and equitable. Filed Feb. 7.

Case No. 14cv6014603.

J. Iapaluccio Inc., Danbury. Filed by Brennan Wright, Bristol. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cody N. Guarnieri of Brown, Paindiris & Scott L.L.P., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that he suffered injuries in a construction accident caused by the defendant. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendant for failing to properly monitor the construction site and by failing to keep an excavator under proper and reasonable control. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs, punitive damages, costs of the suit incurred herein and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper.

Filed Feb. 7. Case No. 14cv6014607.

Middleoak Mutual Assurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Joseph Murphy, et al., Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tooher Wocl & Leydon, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor-vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with a motorist and suffered injury. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his motorist insurance company, the defendant. Additionally, the plaintiff alleges that the insurance company breached contract by delaying compensation. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs, and such other legal and equitable relief as the court deems proper. Filed Feb. 7.

Case No. 14cv6014600.

Stew Leonard’s Danbury L.L.C., et al., Stamford. Filed by Laura Garcia, et al., Carmel, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mulvey & Korotash, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages within the jurisdiction of the court. Filed Feb. 6.

Case No. 14cv6014594.

Stamford District Court Benchmark Senior Living L.L.C., Hartford. Filed by Diane Vogth-Eriksen, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Stewart M. Casper, Casper & de Toledo L.L.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this improper firing suit against the defendant alleging that she had been fired for cooperating with a government agency to investigate the death of a resident and an outbreak of chorea. As a result she suffers financial loss, humiliation and emotional distress. Plaintiff claims back pay and front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees and costs, removal of defamatory documents in plaintiff’s personnel file and such other and further relief as the court deems necessary and proper. Filed Feb. 4.

Case No. 14cv6021190.

Connecticut Coffee and Grill, Norwalk. Filed by D.A. Vento Refuse L.L.C., Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Marc J. Grenier of De Panfilis & Vallerie L.L.C., Norwalk.

Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging it had entered into a written agreement with the plaintiff agreeing to perform waste collection for five years.

The defendant entered into another agreement with another waste collector and failed to properly terminate the contract, entitling the plaintiff to liquidate damages. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $7,500, interest, costs, attorney’s fees, and such other relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 4. Case No. 14cv6021182.

Federal Insurance Co., Warren, N.J. Filed by Michael K. Urban, Greenwich.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Keldel, Weldon & Cunningham LLP, Wilton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that he suffered a loss to his property due to water damage.

He has submitted a claim to the insurance company, yet has not been compensated by the plaintiff for his loss, resulting in a breach of contract. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as is just and equitable. Filed Feb. 7. Case No. 14cv6021201.

on the record

Little Friends L.L.C., Greenwich. Filed

by Lisa LaBarbera and Tyler Tots Inc., Harrison, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan L.L.C., Greenwich. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that she would be employed by the company only in an advisory role. The defendant failed to honor a contractual agreement and was unable to pay the tax liability of one of the plaintiffs. Due to this, the plaintiff’s primary residence was attached by the IRS in an effort to secure payment. The plaintiff seeks rescission of the settlement agreement and return of all center assets, direct and consequential monetary damages, incidental damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, exemplary damages, prejudgment interest and costs and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 3.

Case No. 14cv6021166.

Stamford Veterinary Center P.C., Stamford. Filed by Midwest Veterinary Supply Inc., Lakeville, Minn. Plaintiff’s attorney: London and London, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging it has not been paid for goods provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $28,971, which he has not yet received.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, interest, costs, attorney’s fees, an order on the guarantor for reasonable weekly payments and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 4.

Case No. 14cv6021180.

SUPERIOR COURT Electrified Discounters Inc. et al.

Filed by MI Technologies. Defendant’s attorneys: Gordon and Rees L.L.P., San Diego, Ca. and Glastonbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Morrison and Foerster, San Francisco, Calif. Action: The plaintiff has brought a trademark infringement suit against the defendant for allegedly misrepresenting its product line. Plaintiff cited defendant for false and misleading advertising, false designation of origin and unfair competition as a result of allegedly and inaccurately claiming the defendants manufacture, not simply distribute, a generic product from China, which both plaintiff and defendant distribute.

This false designation allows for preferential search rankings on the Amazon. com, Google.com, Ebay.com, BlueJay.com and PriceFalls.com websites. Filed Feb. 13.

Case no. 14cv00186.

Force et al. Filed by Joel Ira Furst, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendants, seeking $50 million in damages. Allegedly defendants, a worker at Laurel House and a psychiatrist at Stamford Hospital, had plaintiff arrested at Laurel House and brought by ambulance to Stamford Hospital against plaintiff’s consent. Filed Feb. 11.

Case no. 14cv00174.

Bruce J. LaChance. Filed by James Torlai. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, a state trooper, for making an arrest without probable cause and without warrant. Filed Feb. 12. Case no. 14cv00185.

New London et al. Filed by Daniel Golodner. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jay L. Schoenhorn and Associates L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendants, New London police officers for allegedly repeatedly and unlawfully entering yard without warrant and without other legal basis. Filed Feb. 11. Case no. 14cv00173.

Peddie et al. Filed by the trustees of the Teamsters Local No. 667, Health Services and Insurance Plan. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert M. Cheverie and Associates, East Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a Labor: E.R.I.S.A. suit against the defendants, alleging the employer’s insurance, Liberty Mutual, paid workman’s compensation related to defendant’s claim of injury on or about Aug. 24, 2011. Prior to this payment, defendant’s employee retirement plan overpaid defendant. They are seeking a recovery of that difference of $39,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Case no. 14cv00168.

Pfizer, Inc. Filed by Spivey et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ury and Moskow, Fairfield.

Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal-injury suit against the defendant, Lipitor (atorvastatin) manufacturer. The otherwise healthy plaintiff sought Lipitor to help lower cholesterol levels but by taking the product, the plaintiff’s medical profile now includes type 2 diabetes, an irreversible condition. Allegedly, there had not been adequate warnings that a potential relationship between the product and changes to blood sugar levels could develop this medical issue. Plaintiff is seeking $10 million in damages. Filed Feb. 10. Case no. 14cv00170.

Stanadyne Corp. Filed by Greg Frontier. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cicchiello and Cicchiello, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor, family and medical leave act suit against the defendant.

Plaintiff cited several medical issues and intermittent recovery periods requiring medical leave, such as surgery for his irregular heartbeat in November 2012, followed by surgery on his wrist in January 2013, and a car accident in February 2013, as well as age, born in 1954, as factors in wrongful termination. Filed Feb. 11.

Case no. 14cv00178.

Stop & Shop Supermarkets Company L.L.C. Filed by Marco Sepulveda. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Law Office of Erin I. O’Neil-Baker L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights American with disabilities/employment suit against the defendant for wrongful termination. Allegedly, rather than provide appropriate accommodations for plaintiff’s disability, requiring a store reassignment to allow for a shorter commute, which plaintiff had repeatedly requested, plaintiff was terminated. Filed Feb. 14.

Case no. 14cv00191.

USA. Filed by General Electric Co. Plaintiff’s attorneys: Bingham McCutchen: David J. Curtin and Kiara L. Rankin, in Washington, D.C. and Michael C. D’Agostino, Hartford . Action: The plaintiff has brought a refund taxes suit against the defendant, seeking $6.58 million as a result of refund and recovery of $439,332,365 paid in 2000 tax year as well as the underpayment interest of $219 million. The tax consequences of GE’s restructuring and sale of part of its former reinsurance business in 2002 to respond to financial and regulatory issues confronting that business were erroneously assessed.

Filed Feb. 14. Case no. 14cv00190.

Wells Fargo Bank NA et al. Filed by Ella Maude Jack, Bloomfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, pursuant to The Bill of Rights related to the denial of access in open court to file affidavits on Jan. 21, 2014. Filed Feb. 14. Case no. 14cv00189.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE US Bank National Association, Fort Mill, S.C. Appointment committee: Robin A. Kahn, Redding. Property: 286 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Amount: $761,045. Docket no. DBD 10-6005265S. Filed Feb. 10.

COMMERCIAL 1135 Post Road E. L.L.C., Westport. Seller: Frank Geifer, Weston. Property: 1135 Post Road East, Westport. Amount: $2.5 million. Filed Feb. 10.

227 Bedford Street Associates L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y. Seller: Ramer Bedford Street L.L.C., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 227, 231 and 235 Bedford St., Stamford.

Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Feb. 4.

243 Pacific St., L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: TMSL Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport.

Property: 241-243 Pacific St., Bridgeport.

Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 12.

48 Green Meadow Lane L.L.C., Manhasset, N.Y. Seller: REVX-632 L.L.C., Dillon, Mont. Property: Green Meadow Lane, Lot 7, Map No. 2431, New Canaan.

Amount: $865,893. Filed Dec. 30.

Avatar Real Estate Two Holdings L.L.C., Deerfield Beach, Fla. Seller: Corporate Drive Business Suites L.L.C., Stratford.

Property: Unit B105 of Corporate Drive Business Park Condominium, Trumbull.

Amount: $172,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Seller: Leonard R. Green and Mary C. Green, Bridgeport. Property: 218 Virgina Ave., Unit D, Bridgeport. Amount: $113,045. Filed Feb. 11.

FM Investments L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A. Property: Parcel B, Map No. 3969, New Canaan. Amount: $780,000.

Filed Dec. 20.

LoStocco Brothers Stamford L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Bruce Vukson, Stamford.

Property: Lot 37, Map No. 355, Stamford.

Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Quadrat Property Series L.L.C., Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Property: 10 Jerome Ave., Trumbull. Amount: $210,000. Filed Jan. 28.

Albion Realty L.L.C., Westport. Grantor: Stuart Adam, Westport. Property: 39 Sturges Highway, Westport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Barnum Landing II L.L.C., Bridgeport. Grantor: Coastline Terminals of Connecticut Inc., New Haven. Property: 492 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $21,429. Filed Feb. 11.

Boateng, Freda O., Trumbull. Grantor: Household Realty Corp., Pomona, Calif.

Property: Lot 21 on Boston Ave. Park, Stratford. Amount: $185,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Butterfly Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Grantor: Shellion Properties L.L.C., Stamford. Property: Hanover Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

Chang, Li S., New Canaan. Grantor: Hsuan C. Chang, New Canaan. Property: Lot 2, Map No. 3457, New Canaan. Amount: $1.

Filed Dec. 20.

Chow, Elizabeth C. and Edward C. Chow, New York, N.Y. Grantor: Elizabeth C. Chow, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 8, Map No. 3606, New Canaan. Amount: $1.

Filed Dec. 20.

DeJesus, Raquel, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Grantor: Antonio DeMoura Neto, Bridgeport. Property: 133 Primrose Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Farley, John U., Bethel. Grantor: 9 South Street L.L.C., Bethel. Property: 9 South St., Bethel. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 21 Totem Trail, Newtown. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 125 Victory St., Bridgeport. For no consideration.

Filed Feb. 10.

Realty Strategies L.L.C., Monroe. Seller: Monica Lekuch, Newtown. Property: 7 Tanglewood Lane, Newtown. Amount: $155,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 65 Oliver St., Bridgeport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 11.

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Branch Banking and Trust Co., Greensville, S.C. Property: 277 Berkshire Road, Newtown. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 12.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1855 Old Town Road, Bridgeport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 11.

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

Seller: PNC Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: 211-C Louisiana Ave., Unit 344, Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 10.

Fleisher, Vasso, trustee, New Canaan.

Grantor: Vasso Fleisher, New Canaan.

Property: Unit 147 of Old Forge Green Condominium, New Canaan. Amount: $1.

Filed Jan. 27.

Viva Brazil L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Celio Dasilva, Bridgeport. Property: 75 Marcel St., Bridgeport. Amount: $120,000.

Filed Feb. 12.

Franklin, Margaret H. and Edward Franklin, New Canaan. Grantor: Margaret H. Franklin, New Canaan. Property: 419 Cedar Lane, New Canaan. For no consideration. Filed Jan. 21.

VPR L.L.C., Milford. Seller: Jay Ambay L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 200 Ferry Blvd., Stratford. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 14.

QUIT CLAIM 34 Orchard Drive L.L.C., Wilton. Grantor: Elaine B. Sullivan, Stephen E. Benko Jr. and David Benko, New Canaan. Property: 34 Orchard Drive, New Canaan. For no consideration. Filed Jan. 21.

Adam, Stuart, Westport. Grantor: Albion Realty L.L.C., Westport. Property: 43 Sturges Highway, Westport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Franklin, Margaret H., New Canaan.

Grantor: Edward A. Franklin and Margaret H. Franklin, New Canaan. Property: 419 Cedar Lane, New Canaan. For no consideration. Filed Jan. 21.

Giacobbe Construction L.L.C., Trumbull. Grantor: Joseph N. Giacobbe Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 53-55 Suburban Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

Godin, Russell, Shelton. Grantor: Dawn M. Godin, Shelton. Property: 31 Birchbank Road, Shelton. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 6.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • Week of March 3, 2014 21

NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events MURTHA CULLINA’S BERCHEM ON HEALTH LEGAL COMMITTEE

BARBAGIOVANNI STEPS UP WITH ANTINOZZI

FRESH-MINTED CPA AT REYNOLDS & ROWELLA

The AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION has appointed HEATHER O. BERCHEM, a MURTHA CULLINA partner since 2010, to its legal committee.

The association is a nonprofit federation of state health organizations, together representing more than 11,000 nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities, plus assisted living, developmentally disabled and subacute-care providers that care for approximately 1 million elderly and disabled individuals each day.

Berchem is chairwoman of Murtha Cullina’s Long-Term Care Practice Group and a member of the Health Care and Information Security and Privacy Practice groups.

With more than 115 attorneys in six offices throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, Murtha Cullina L.L.P. offers a full range of legal services.

Fairfield County architectural and design fi rm ANTINOZZI ASSOCIATES has promoted STEPHANIE BARBAGIOVANNI to senior associate.

Barbagiovanni began working with the fi rm as an interior design summer intern while attending the University of New Haven. She joined fulltime in 2003 and works closely with corporate clients, in-house architectural staff, outside consultants, and product vendors to create interior spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. She joins Jose Imery, David Ferris, Kevin Matis and Patti McKeon as fi rm associates.

REYNOLDS & ROWELLA L.L.P., a regional consulting, audit and accounting fi rm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan announced STEPHANIE SHELDON, audit associate, has been licensed as a CPA by the Connecticut Board of Accountancy. She has recently completed CPA certification requirements for course work and qualifying hours of practical experience.

She joined Reynolds & Rowella last September and lives in Ridgefield.

Reynolds & Rowella now employs 41 people in its two offices, including Collene F. Torres, CPA/MBA, who recently joined Reynolds & Rowella as a senior tax associate, and Nancy Raphael, who joined as an audit associate. Both live in Norwalk.

ATTACKING FRAUD NEW HOME FOR BCM BCM MEDIA L.L.C., a private media consulting firm, moves to larger office space next month.

The new location will be 30 Old Kings Highway South, Darien.

With a little less than a year in business, BRENDA MCKENNA, managing director said, “It’s just the right time, my business is growing very fast and the needs of my clients and the services we offer are expanding rapidly.” The firm currently handles strategic media planning and buying for Crowley Maritime Corp. in Florida and the Copper Development Association in New York City. Her firm recently created a new advertising campaign for Wagner Swimming Pools in Darien, which will debut in targeted local media vehicles this month.

The Texas-based ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS, billed as the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and the leading provider of antifraud training and education, has awarded ADAM M. FORMUS of Stamford the industry’s Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, Formus met stringent criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the examiners.

CFEs examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information and confessions; write investigation reports; advise clients as to their fi ndings; testify at trial; understand the law as it relates to fraud and fraud investigations; and identify the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud. CFEs to date have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

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NEW COMMERCIAL LENDER AT BANKWELL SUSAN KORNBERG has been named vice president, commercial lender, at New Canaan-based Bankwell.

Bankwell President HEIDI DEWYNGAERT made the announcement.

Kornberg joins the organization with more than 20 years in the fi nancial and commercial loan industry, and will be responsible for developing commercial and industrial lending throughout Connecticut.

Kornberg earned her B.A. at Vassar College, an M.B.A. in fi nance at the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Bankwell has six branches throughout Fairfield County.

DATES

MARCH 16, 18

HULK AND WWE BACK IN THE RING Stamford-based WWE’s HULK HOGAN will host “WRESTLEMANIA 30” Sunday, April 6, at the MercedesBenz Superdome in New Orleans. Hogan will make his return to WWE this Monday on “Raw,” which airs 8 p.m. on USA Network and then on “WWE Raw Backstage Pass,” on the new streaming WWE NETWORK Monday night at 11:05 p.m.

MARCH 19

“PURIM SCHPIEL AND MEGILLAH READING,” 10:30 a.m.; free and open to the public. Purim carnival follows at 11:30 a.m.; Temple Israel, 14 Coleytown Road, Westport. For information, call Temple Israel at (203) 227-1293. And Tuesday, March 18 at 2 P.M. “TING” (Temple Israel Networking Group for individuals in their job search), Temple Israel; free and open to the public. For information, call Temple Israel at (203) 227-1293.

THINKING ABOUT STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS? SCORE Fairfield County’s “Simple Steps For Starting Your Business” is designed to avoid startup pitfalls and put you on the road to success.

SCORE Fairfield County and co-sponsor the Ferguson Library present a free small business workshop series, “Simple Steps For Starting Your Business: Five Workshops to Lead You to StartUp Success,” with the new cycle starting Wednesday, March 19, 6-8 p.m. Check-in starts at 5:30 P.M. at the Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford. Register at scorenorwalk.org or call (203) 831-0065.

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Gonzalez, Kelly and Michael Gonzalez, Stratford. Grantor: Kelly Brown, Stratford. Property: 121 Ravencrest Drive, Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 14.

Harbor Hill Homeowner’s Association, Westport. Grantor: Gordon-Fane Construction Co., Westport. Property: Harbor Hill, Map No. 8325, Westport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Harris, Craig C., Newtown. Grantor: Heidi A. Harris, Newtown. Property: Forest Drive, Lots 16 and 17, Map No. 5670, Newtown. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 12.

Ibarra, Patricia C. and Jorge Ibarra, Bridgeport. Grantor: Jorge Ibarra, Bridgeport. Property: 79 Hollywood Ave., Bridgeport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 11.

Jelliff Mill Falls L.L.C., New Canaan.

Grantor: 47 Jelliff Mill L.L.C., New Canaan.

Property: Parcel No. 221, Map No. 5533, New Canaan. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Dec. 30.

Jelliff Mill Falls L.L.C., New Canaan.

Grantor: Bryan Gardiner and Cheryl Gardiner, New Canaan. Property: Jelliff Mill Road, Map No. 7490, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 30.

Mak, Helen H., Bridgeport. Grantor: Terese Andre Mak and Edwin Steven Mak Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 364 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Masood, Ruby, Jamaica, N.Y. Grantor: Ruby Masood, Jamaica, N.Y. Property: 170 Knowlton St., Stratford. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 14.

Masood, Ruby, Jamaica, N.Y. Grantor: Ruby Masood, Jamaica, N.Y. Property: 45 Allen St., Stratford. For no consideration.

Filed Feb. 14.

Masood, Ruby, Jamaica, N.Y. Grantor: Ruby Masood, Jamaica, N.Y. Property: 65 Allen St., Stratford. For no consideration.

Filed Feb. 14.

Millman, Gladys, Westport. Grantor: Ira Millman, New York, N.Y. Property: 12 Hawk Hill Lane, Westport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Nakano, Jillian Vella and Michael Nakano, Newtown. Grantor: Steve Nakano and Michael Nakano, Newtown. Property: 9 Alder Lane, Newtown. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 11.

Pascsik-Kolek, Jacqueline and Louis J. Kolek, Westport. Grantor: Robert J. Palcsik and Marion C. Palcsik, Pomona Beach, Fla. Property: 19 Harborview Road, Westport. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Reaney, Jeffry S., trustee, Stratford.

Grantor: Donald R. Reaney, Stratford.

Property: 60 Coe Ave., Stratford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 14.

Spina, Cheryl and Louis B. Spina, Stratford. Grantor: Spina Limited Partnership, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 545 of Ameridge Condo, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Teitelbaum, Patricia M., Newtown.

Grantor: Fred Sgammato and Georgette Sgammato, Newtown. Property: Diamond Drive, Lot 7, Newtown. For no consideration. Filed Feb. 10.

Wright, Barbara G. and George Wright IV, New Canaan. Grantor: George Wright III, Richmond, Va. Property: Lots 3 and 8, Map No. 2724, New Canaan.

Amount: $1. Filed Dec. 20.

RESIDENTIAL Amelio, Joseph, West Harrison, N.Y. Seller: Brian O’Leary and Janet Schwartz O’Leary, Stamford. Property: 123 Harbor Drive, Unit H-8, Stamford. Amount: $40,000. Filed Feb. 6.

Arnowitz, Seth J., Stamford. Seller: John B. McDonnell, Trumbull. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 9M, Stamford. Amount: $136,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Banta, Nitesh, Stamford. Seller: Michael Bambace, Stamford. Property: Unit 237 of Fountain Terrace Condominium No. 2, Stamford. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Bauer, Melissa and Kenneth B. Bauer, Shelton. Seller: Ronald Staron, Shelton.

Property: Lot 17, Map No. 3081, Shelton.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Blackett, Kimberly, Lemuel Blackett and Enid Aaron Sumner, Bethel. Seller: Marcone M. Vieira and Liciane R. Vieira, Bethel. Property: 92 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel. Amount: $250,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Booker, Cha’kierah D., Bridgeport. Seller: Kathleen Smith-Nelson, Bridgeport.

Property: 715 Frenchtown Road, Unit 15, Bridgeport. Amount: $85,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Brody, Jill, Westport. Seller: Cecile Brody, Westport. Property: 18 Edgewater Commons Lane, Westport. Amount: $441,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Camacho, Sonia T., Stratford. Seller: Maralou Cartwright, Grifton, N.C. Property: 40 California St., Unit A-6, Stratford.

Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Carias, Ana, trustee, Trumbull. Seller: Secure Residential L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 1260 Old Town Road, Trumbull.

Amount: $290,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Carrena, Luis, Easton. Seller: Paul T. Bender, Bridgeport. Property: 68 Oriole Lane, Trumbull. Amount: $180,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Carulli, Jessica, Bethel. Seller: Alfred Derosiers and Erica Desorsiers, Bethel.

Property: Lot. 10, File No. 14, Map No. 123, Bethel. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Celebi, Ayse, Bridgeport. Seller: Vincent Cuozzo, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 40 of Vincellett Apartments Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000.

Filed Feb. 10.

Chow, Elizabeth C., New York, N.Y. Seller: Patricia A. Clary, New York, N.Y. Property: Lot 8, Map No. 3606, New Canaan.

Amount: $630,300. Filed Dec. 20.

Colon, Ludin Bermudez and Minerva Delgado, Stratford. Seller: Francis J. Moriarty, Stratford. Property: 1175 Nichols Ave., Stratford. Amount: $170,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Corelli, Noelle and John P. Corelli, Stamford. Seller: Mitchell A. Hoffman, Stamford. Property: 44 Duke Drive, Stamford. Amount: $565,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Covino, Angelo, Amanda Covino and Maria Covino, Stamford. Seller: 813 Scofieldtown Road L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: Parcel B, Map No. 3554, Stamford.

Amount: $390,000. Filed Feb. 5.

on the record

Dahdal, Maher, Bridgeport. Seller: Jamal Almunajed, Bridgeport. Property: 842 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $60,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Geotes, Christopher E., Stamford.

Seller: Sallie M. Kuh, Stamford. Property: 825 Hope St., Unit 1, Stamford. Amount: $325,000. Filed Feb. 14.

David, Leonard, Stamford. Seller: Sharon Doughty and Daniel Sprouls, West Haven. Property: 60A Heritage Hill Road, New Canaan. Amount: $243,500. Filed Jan. 23.

Gray, Marsha E. and Jeffrey R. Gray, Westport. Seller: Peter G. Garcia and Gloria Garcia, Westport. Property: 4 Charcoal Hill Commons, Westport. Amount: $995,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Deamico, Erick G., New Haven. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association, McLean, Va. Property: Unit 4 of Spring Hills Condominium, Bridgeport.

Amount: $55,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Grow, Sarah B. and Schuyler E. Grow, New Canaan. Seller: Bruce J. Widas and Elizabeth B. Widas, Arlington, Va. Property: 9 Wahackme Lane, New Canaan.

Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Dec. 31.

DeCruz, Emily Rose and Christopher Thomas DeCruz, Trumbull. Seller: Inna Badinter, Trumbull. Property: 52 Ascolese Road, Trumbull. Amount: $415,000. Filed Jan. 24.

Holmstead, Kathryn and Carras Holmstead, New Canaan. Seller: Theodore E. Lundberg and C. David Lundberg, New Canaan. Property: Parcel 8, Map No. 6480, New Canaan. Amount: $850,000. Filed Dec. 27.

DeMoura, Sergio, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Property: 1260 Hope St., Unit D, Stamford.

Amount: $204,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Despot, Katy, Bridgeport. Seller: Nan M. Kurz, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 105 of The Village at Black Rock Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $152,500.

Filed Feb. 12.

Dib, Wajdi, Bridgeport. Seller: Cheryl Mehaylo, Shelton. Property: 732 Howe Ave., Shelton. Amount: $151,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Dunn, Stephanie and Michael Devito Jr., Trumbull. Seller: Josephine Socci, Stamford. Property: 27 Lindstrom Road, Unit B1, Stamford. Amount: $271,250.

Filed Feb. 4.

Dutan, Juan, Bridgeport. Seller: MTGLQ Investors L.P., Irving, Texas. Property: 1992-1998 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Epperson, Sara J. and William J. Epperson, Southington. Seller: Barbara M. Ferguson, Trumbull. Property: 75 Gray Rock Road, Trumbull. Amount: $460,000. Filed Jan. 24.

Farrell, Sarah A. and Daniel T. Farrell, Trumbull. Seller: Deborah Boyhen, Trumbull. Property: 26 Rennison Road, Trumbull. Amount: $305,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Jacob, Anies and Jean K. Jacob, Trumbull. Seller: Donald J. Beatrice and Laura T. Beatrice, Trumbull. Property: 62 Johnson St., Trumbull. Amount: $570,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Khalil, Fahmy, Trumbull. Seller: Donna Marsillio, et al., Trumbull. Property: 41 Moorland Road, Trumbull. Amount: $282,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Khanzanchi, Kamini and Rajinder Khanzanchi, Trumbull. Seller: Jimmar Development L.L.C., Trumbull. Property: 11 Monitor Hill Road, Trumbull. Amount: $680,000. Filed Jan. 27.

Perekslis-Schmitt, Katharine and Thomas Schmitt, Stamford. Seller: Bryan F. Stevenson and Jennifer L. Stevenson, Cambridge, Mass. Property: Lot A, Map No. 8523, Stamford. Amount: $567,500.

Filed Feb. 10.

Powell, Taneesha Ta’Cole and Robert Ervin Powell, Stratford. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Property: 634 Columbus Ave., Stratford. Amount: $50,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Ramirez, Israel G., Shelton. Seller: Stephen E. Black, Shelton. Property: 126 A Oak Ave., Shelton. Amount: $280,000.

Filed Feb. 7.

Fattibene, Melissa S. and Dean A. Fattibene, Newtown. Seller: Eileen L. Rajczewski and Stanley C. Rajczewski Jr., trustees, Newtown. Property: 21 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $515,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Ranganathan, Anand and Terry White, Stamford. Seller: Vincent M. Cassone, Thomas M. Cassone and Lisa C. Pisano, Lexington, K.Y., Stamford and Norwalk respectively. Property: 166 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Amount: $524,000.

Filed Feb. 3.

Flaherty, Bridget K. and John W. Flaherty, Trumbull. Seller: Daniel R. Conners, Trumbull. Property: 22 Camelot Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $399,000.

Filed Jan. 31.

Reid, Mariel and Michael L. Reid, Newtown. Seller: Wilfried H. Riesterer and Karen B. Riesterer, Chatham, Mass. Property: 4 Taramack Road, Newtown. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Fryer, Karen M., and Alejandro I. Ortner, Newtown. Seller: Nicholas M. Ortner, Newtown. Property: 78A Walnut Tree Hill Road, Newtown. Amount: $950,000.

Filed Feb. 10.

Ribeiro, Nilton S., Trumbull. Seller: Carlos M. Coelho, Trumbull. Property: 17 Woodlawn Drive, Trumbull. Amount: $145,000. Filed Jan. 21.

Gaboardi, Heidi M., and Christopher B. Gaboardi, Bethel. Seller: Patricia Menti, Bethel. Property: 37 Reservoir St., Parcel Y, Bethel. Amount: $20,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Garcia, Asuncion, Bridgeport. Seller: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Philadelphia, Pa. Property: 191 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,000. Filed Feb. 12.

Cronin, Olga C., Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 214, Stamford. Amount: $157,500. Filed Feb. 10.

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Richards, Sandra and Gargield D. Richards, Stratford. Seller: Irene Osowski, Stratford. Property: 102 Winfield Drive, Stratford. Amount: $175,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Richardson, Amanda and Joshua C. Richardson, Danbury. Seller: Ryan M. Cleary and Rebekah M. Mongillo, Bethel.

Property: 1A Midway Drive, Bethel.

Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Sakalauskas, Sarunas, Trumbull.

Seller: Petro Taxiltaridis, Trumbull. Property: 32 Clinton St., Trumbull. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Santella, Sally E. and Richard A. Santella, Fairfield. Seller: Louis B. Spina, Cheryl B. Spina and Carmelina Spina, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 545 of Ameridge Condo, Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Zusman, Anatoly and Irina Zusman, Stamford. Seller: Ellen Kitzes Delfiner, Stamford. Property: Unit 4 of Regency Towers Condominium, Stamford.

Amount: $302,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Schoonmaker, Emily S., New Canaan.

Seller: Gail R. Stewart, New Canaan. Property: 15 Hampton Lane, New Canaan.

Amount: $775,000. Filed Dec. 31.

FORECLOSURES

Sherwood, Joanne, Shelton. Seller: Thomas D’Andria, John D’Andria Jr. and Donald D’Andria, Shelton. Property: 15 Daybreak Lane, Shelton. Amount: $355,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Shockley, Kerry J., Greenwich. Seller: Anthony J. Mariani, Westport. Property: 180 Turn of River Road, Stamford.

Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Siciak, Jacek, Stratford. Seller: Joseph A. Rescsanski, Trumbull. Property: 1575 Boston Ave., Apt. D8, Bridgeport. Amount: $45,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Smith, Erin Grahame and Seth Grahame Smith, trustees, Los Angeles, Calif. Seller: Micheal Lawarence Reid, Bethel.

Property: 1001 Lexington Blvd, Unit 1901, Bethel. Amount: $273,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Solsvig, Lynda L. and Curtis G. Solsvig, Greenwich. Seller: State R. Lawrence and Elizabeth Day Lawrence, Stonington.

Property: 207 Farms Road, Stamford.

Amount: $1.7 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Speiser, Amy F. and Richard M. Speiser, Newtown. Seller: Christopher J. Hoolehan and Elizabeth E. Hoolehan, Newtown. Property: 3 Farm Ridge Road, Newtown. Amount: $440,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Stathopoulos, Maria, Stamford. Seller: Evan P. Frey and Ran Shimoda, Stamford.

Property: 668 Glenbrook Road, Unit 37, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Feb. 3.

Talwar, Mehak and Meenu Talwar, Danbury. Seller: Clemencia Lucisano, Trumbull. Property: 3 Meadown Lane, Bethel. Amount: $192,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Tarzia, Katina, Stamford. Seller: Richard A. Erickson and Maryann C. Erickson, Stamford. Property: 41 Red Fox Road, Stamford. Amount: $515,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Uddin, Mohammed Kamal, Stamford.

Seller: Daniel Denapoli, Stamford. Property: Lot 76 and 77, Map No. 1147, Stamford.

Amount: $320,000. Filed Feb. 10.

Anville L.L.C., et al. Creditor: JPMCC 2005-LDP2 Cambridge Office L.L.C., Miami Beach, Fla. Property: 6 Cambridge Drive, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 29.

Arevalo, Claudia, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 1867 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Bradley, Rubin T., et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Lewisville, Texas. Property: 79-81 Lee Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Cabugao, Christine Lao, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Cheektowgo, N.Y. Property: 1285 Hope St., Unit 11, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Collazo, Edelmiro, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 366-368 Dayton Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Habibullah, Mohammad, et al. Creditor: Bank of America, N.A., Plano, Texas.

Property: 289 Black Rock Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 12.

Hernandez, Juan, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Reading, Pa. Property: 86 Benson St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Hickey Jr., John D., et al. Creditor: Valley National Bank. Property: Lot 3, Map No. 2839, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Kirby, Linda B. and James E. Kirby, et al. Creditor: First County Bank, Stamford.

Property: 9 River Bend Road, Trumbull.

Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 31.

Koczon, Krzysztof, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon. Property: 559 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 14.

Lacerda, Melissa, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 444 Broadbridge Road, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

Vargo, Michelina G., Shelton. Seller: Ronald H. Newmark and Paula M. Newmark, Shelton. Property: 42 Fairfield Ave., Shelton. Amount: $188,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Paredes-Serrano, Milton, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio.

Property: Lots 21 and. 22, East Easton Street, Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 11.

Walker, Max Wayne, Stratford. Seller: Anna Zakharova and Martin Kapusta, Bridgeport. Property: 940-944 Pearl Harbor St., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000.

Filed Feb. 10.

Puebla, Tomas, et al. Creditor: Suntrust Mortgage Inc., Richmond, Va. Property: 84-86 Garden Drive, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 12.

White, Meagan S. and Jason S. White, Greenwich. Seller: Miguel Sanchez, Stamford. Property: 54 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Amount: $371,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Rowley, John L., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 125 Victory St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Williams, A. Danielle and Richard S. Williams, Bridgeport. Seller: Edward M. Faulkner and Wendy M. Faulkner, Trumbull. Property: 26 Drew Circle, Trumbull.

Amount: $370,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Udeokoro, Ikechukwu, et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Westerville, Ohio.

Property: Lot 36, Clarence Swan and George W. Hayes Tract, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Zarookian, Molly B., Fairfield. Seller: Christopher Hogan, Greenwich. Property: 209 Seaside Ave., Unit 5, Stamford.

Amount: $345,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Vizhco, Jorge, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 29 Old Hawleyville Road, Parcel A, Map No. 5905, Newtown. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 12.

Ydane, Pena, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, Plano, Texas.

Property: 448 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 11.

JUDGMENTS Berarducci, Kathleen M., Trumbull. $5,095, in favor of Credit Management Corp., Madison, by John N. Rich, Madison.

Property: 213 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull, Filed Feb. 6.

Bryant, Clifton E., Stratford. $1,075, in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia Associates P.C., Stratford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 84 Goodwin Place, Stratford, Filed Feb. 14.

Burton, Chris D., Trumbull. $1,864, in favor of Petro Inc., Melville, N.Y., by Law Office of Gerald S. Knopf L.L.C., Stamford.

Property: 1338 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, Filed Jan. 30.

Colandro, Anthony, Stamford. $2,089, in favor of Leslie Catherine Fanning, Norwalk, by Leslie Catherine Fanning, Norwalk. Property: 46 Nyselius Place, Stamford, Filed Feb. 14.

Diaz, Nereo and Berna Mojica, Bridgeport. $2,406, in favor of Goldstein and Peck P.C., Bridgeport, by Goldstein and Peck P.C. Bridgeport. Property: 1070 State St., Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 10.

Ditoro, Matthew J., Stratford. $2,532, in favor of Plimton & Hills Corp., Hartford,

by Jeffrey A. Beckman, Hartford. Property: 615 N. Johnson Lane, Stratford, Filed Feb. 11.

Flores, Joann, Bridgeport. $2,691, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford.

Property: 175 French St., Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Harrison, Claude S., et al., Bridgeport. $20,250, in favor of Cach L.L.C., Denver, Colo., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven.

Property: 209 W. Jackson Ave., Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Livingston, Kevin L., Bridgeport. $14,698, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 35 Greystone Road, Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Lukachik, Lucie, Bridgeport. $11,851, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 123 Overland Ave., Apt. 125, Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

McIntosh, Marlene, Bridgeport. $930, in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford.

Property: 792 Chopsey Hill Road, Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Palmiero, Doreen and Thomas G. Kucej, Trumbull. $21,828, in favor of Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, Bridgeport, by Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, Bridgeport.

Property: Lot 12, Whitney Ave., Trumbull, Filed Jan. 21.

Pozo, Marco A., Stamford. $8,138, in favor of Riverwalk Holdings Ltd, Colleyville, Texas, by Mark Sank & Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: 22 Leslie St., Apt. 11, Stamford, Filed Feb. 3.

Quinn, Charles W., Trumbull. $3,057, in favor of Credit Management Corporation, Madison, by John N. Rich, Madison.

Property: 45 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull, Filed Feb. 6.

Saldana, Rosa, Bridgeport. $4,281, in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven.

Property: 44 Fox St., Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Schanz, Donna M., Stamford. $7,023, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y.,

by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 34 Sutton Drive West, Stamford, Filed Feb. 10.

Silva Sr., Ednilson, Bridgeport. $36,632, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 42 Dobson St., Bridgeport, Filed Feb. 11.

Stergue, Costa, Redding. $1,764, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 562 Redding Road, Redding, Filed Feb. 11.

Testa, Robert, Trumbull. $685, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 16 Robinwood Drive, Trumbull, Filed Feb. 11.

Torres, Adelina, Shelton. $992, in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Nathan G. Johnson, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 35 Monroe St., Shelton, Filed Feb. 4.

Troccolla, David, Newtown. $579, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 155 Alpine Drive, Newtown, Filed Feb. 12.

Walker, Donna, Danbury. $882, in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 5-7 Junier Road, Danbury, Filed Feb. 11.

Werner, Michelle, Trumbull. $18,450, in favor of Maya Murphy P.C., Westport, by Maya Murphy P.C., Westport. Property: 639 Booth Hill Road, Trumbull, Filed Jan. 24.

Wright, Arick Aka, Westport. $789,756, in favor of M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y., by Matthew D. Valauri, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 17 Hockanum Road, Westport, Filed Feb. 14.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED Alston, Kathleen K. and Gary D. Alston, 28 Lobsterback Road, Trumbull. $38,169, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 3.

Cannone, Stephanie and John M. Cannone, 273 Shelton Road, Trumbull. $92,874, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 29.

Carvajal, Juan, P.O. Box 113157, Stamford. $3,827, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

Cepeda, Diego Osvaldo, 15 Field St., Stamford. $5,127, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Collins, Thomas, 67 Cranbury Drive, Trumbull. $114,103, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Costas, Phillip J., 13 Dubois St., Stamford. $44,370, failure to collect and pay tax. Filed Feb. 10.

Coyle, Brian, 222 Sunwood Drive, Shelton. $30,897, tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 6.

on the record

Dynamic Information Systems, 111 Prospect St., Stamford. $150,505, failure to file correctly tax and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Gelardi, Maria E. Ferrara and C. Gelardi, 201 Lynam Road, Stamford. $104,766, tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 10.

Gordon, Yvonne, 20 Plymouth Road, Apt. 2, Stamford. $4,518, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

Huddleston, Berry G., 16 Quintand Terrace, Stamford. $32,487, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

J & V Stone L.L.C., 117 Henry St., Stamford. $748, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Marino Jr., Ronald J., 117 Paugusett Circle, Trumbull. $17,922, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21.

Mayen, Mauro and Damaris Diaz De Mayen, 12 Cove Road, Stamford. $3,817, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Progressive Tasting L.L.C., 1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford. $16,855, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 10.

PSI Marketing L.L.C., 17 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $20,209, quarterly excise taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Rosales, Ligorio, 62 Smith St., Stamford. $28,545, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

Salmons, Lisa A. and Edward S. Stone, 77 Hobson St., Stamford. $78,833, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

Saxe-A-Phone Service L.L.C., 1394 South Ave., Stratford, $20,138, return of partnership income tax and quarterly payroll tax. Filed Feb. 10.

Schulte, Cynthia M. and Edward J. Schulte, 794 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $23,489, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Stack, Christopher, 22 Catoona Lane, Stamford. $4,527, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Town Center Barbers Inc., 100 Greyrock Place, Unit 4, Stamford. $10,135, corporate income tax and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Venanzi II, Eugene T., 42 Larkspur Road, Stamford. $16,348, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED Bazan, Yellka I. and Esteban Cahuas, 131 Lawn Ave., Apt. C3, Stamford. $4,133, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

Blalack, Charles B., 129 Hillandale Road, Westport. $25,903, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Bruno, Agostino J., 44 Norvel Lane, Stamford. $5,411, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

Buck, Gary, 312 Erskine Road, Stamford. $66,642, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

Buck, Gary, 312 Erskine Road, Stamford. $36,063, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

Doonan, Theresa A., 4 Daniels Farm Road, Unit 148, Trumbull. $33,739, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Fields, Henry, 42 Scofield Ave., Stamford. $22,841, tax debt on income earned.

Filed Feb. 10.

Gallatins Golden Rack Inc., 268 Atlantic St., Stamford. $3,579, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Gallatins Golden Rack Inc., 268 Atlantic St., Stamford. $4,111, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 10.

Hessler, Robert J., 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 8G, Stamford. $25,657, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 6.

Horizons East L.L.C., 351 Courtland Ave., Stamford. $10,595, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 4.

Kuhar, Susan J. and Paul E. Kuhar, 287 Hamilton Ave., Apt. 2G, Stamford. $8,348, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

Lambiase, Serena A. and Richard H. Lambiase, 8 Clark Road, Trumbull. $3,899, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 21.

Powers, Pamela and Peter J. Finley, 19 Broad St., Westport. $70,808, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Rooney III, William J., 9 Dusty Lane, Unit 5, Newtown. $27,169, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10.

Scates, Deborah K. and James E. Scates, 6 Asbury Road, Trumbull. $15,413, tax debt on income earned. Filed Jan. 27.

Wint, Viris J. and Thomas Wint, 189 Echo Hill Drive, Stamford. $17,180, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 4.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Collins, Sonia and Thomas Collins, Trumbull. Released by Banton Construction Company Inc., North Haven, by Fasano Ippolito & Lee L.L.C. Property: 67 Cranbury Drive, Trumbull. Amount undisclosed. Filed Jan. 27.

LIS PENDENS Alfaro, Hector, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 115-117 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $260,000, dated April 2004.

Filed Feb. 10.

Armstrong, Daryl, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 413 Westfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $251,300, dated October 2005.

Filed Feb. 12.

Battles, Sheryl Y. and Curtis C. Battles Jr., Stamford. Filed by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 60 N. Meadow Lane, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $488,000, dated December 1997. Filed Feb. 10.

Berkner, Sheila M., et al., Redding.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 50 Black Rock Turnpike, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated March 2014.

Filed Feb. 12.

Dugdale, Kathleen T., et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 121 W. Broad St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $705,600, dated May 2008.

Filed Feb. 10.

Blois, Faith C., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Cold Springs Manor Condominium Inc., Stamford.

Property: Unit 4 of Cold Spring Manor Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a lien held by the plaintiff against real property. Filed Feb. 7.

Gabriel, Bonnie, et al., Stratford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for TD Bank N.A., Portland, Maine.

Property: 168 Sunnybank Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Dated August 1996. Filed Feb. 11.

Blomberg, Catherine, et al., Newtown.

Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., Warwick, R.I., for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: Brushy Hill Road, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated September 2010.

Filed Feb. 12.

Gelling, Timothy James, et al., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for SW Linear Investment Group L.L.C. Property: 38 Doolittle Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $50,000, dated November 2003. Filed Feb. 7.

Burns, Steven E., et al., Trumbull. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 59 Ridgeview Ave., Trumbull.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $363,500, dated September 2010. Filed Jan. 28.

Gerald, Shea C., et al., Westport. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 337 Greens Farm Road, Westport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated April 2008. Filed Feb. 11.

Caiati, David A., et al., Shelton. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 24 Bodyk Place, Shelton. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $189,000, dated June 2008.

Filed Feb. 10.

Christelett, Myrie, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 6468 Remington St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $292,000, dated November 2005. Filed Feb. 10.

Coleman, Ladrina S., et al., Stratford.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Pennymac Corp., Moorpark, Calif. Property: 301 McGrath Court, Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2004. Filed Feb. 14.

Colin, Nicholas J., et al., Trumbull. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 68 Frederick St., Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,000, dated October 2010.

Filed Jan. 21.

Crowell, Lorene, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for M&T Bank. Property: 59 Waterman St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $48,000, dated July 1991. Filed Feb. 11.

Delia, Emilio, G., et al., Stamford. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 29 Fairway Drive, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $925,000, dated November 2006. Filed Feb. 7.

Demas, Michelle, Trumbull. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 9 Valley Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $264,000, dated January 2008. Filed Jan. 28.

Heisler, William D., et al., Redding.

Filed by Marinosci Law Group P.C., Warwick, R.I., for PNMAC Mortgage Opportunity Fund Investors L.L.C. Property: Lot 24, Map No. 3203, Redding. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated June 1993. Filed Feb. 11.

Hripak, Tim L., et al., Newtown. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: Glen Road, Lot 2, Map No. 4411, Newtown. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated December 2007.

Filed Feb. 10.

Jaqorski, Rafael, et al., Stratford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 95 Swanson Ave., Stratford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Date June 2009. Filed Feb. 11.

Jobarteh, Fatou, Trumbull. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for New York Community Bank, Westbury, N.Y. Property: 350 Dayton Road, Trumbull. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $550,000, dated February 2006. Filed Jan. 21.

Joe’s Smokey Ribs L.L.C., Stamford.

Filed by Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford, for Connecticut Community Bank N.A., Greenwich. Property: 1308 E. Main St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent commercial mortgage deed in the original principal amount of $750,000.

Filed Feb. 14.

Joe’s Smokey Ribs L.L.C., Stamford.

Filed by Murtha Cullina LLP, Hartford, for Connecticut Community Bank N.A., Greenwich. Property: 1308 E. Main St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent commercial mortgage deed in the original principal amount of $250,000.

Filed Feb. 14.

Laconte, Deborah D., et al., Stratford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 785 Light St., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Dated April 2009. Filed Feb. 11.

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on the record Mack, Roderick K., et al., Stratford. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Property: 117 Drome Ave., Stratford.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount.

Dated November 1997. Filed Feb. 14.

Magalhaes, Edison, Bridgeport. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for M&T Bank. Property: 260-262 Adams St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $153,652, dated November 2007. Filed Feb. 12.

Mancusi, Joseph A., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for First Fairlawn Condominium, Inc., Stamford. Property: Unit 17-F-3 of First Fairlawn Condominium, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a lien held by the plaintiff against real property. Filed Feb. 7.

Maurer, Joann, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 780 Garfield Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $232,900, dated January 2007.

Filed Feb. 10.

McDonnell, R. Hunter, et al., Stamford.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 11, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $304,000, dated October 2006. Filed Feb. 3.

Mejia, Ruben, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 50 Hickory St., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $292,000, dated January 2008. Filed Feb. 11.

Miller, Anthony, et al., Stamford. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Freedom Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 192 Richmond Hill Ave., Unit 6, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $332,772, dated March 2009. Filed Feb. 11.

Wendt, Laura, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 98 Southfield Ave., Unit 201, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $472,500, dated September 2006. Filed Feb. 10.

Wierzboski, John, et al., Bethel. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 74 Turkey Plain Road, Bethel. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated June 2009. Filed Feb. 10.

MORTGAGES

Commercial 1180 Stratford Road, Stratford, by Kenneth Oppedisano. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 1180 Stratford Road, Stratford. Amount: $1.6 million.

Filed Feb. 14.

1180 Stratford Road, Stratford, by Kenneth Oppedisano. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 1180 Stratford Road, Stratford. Amount: $2 million.

Filed Feb. 14.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 7A, Stamford. Amount: $113,750. Filed Feb. 11.

Specht Family Realty, Easton, by Neil T. Specht. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport. Property: 115 Technology Drive, Suite 301-303, Trumbull.

Amount: $300,000. Filed Jan. 31.

20 Elm Street I L.L.C., Stamford, by John J. DiMenna Jr. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport. Property: 220 Elm St., New Canaan. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Jan. 24.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 7N, Stamford. Amount: $111,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Three Yale & Towne L.L.C., Stamford,

by Paul J. Kuehner. Lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., New York, N.Y. Property: 120 Towne St., Stamford. Amount: $50 million. Filed Feb. 14.

227 Bedford Street Associates L.L.C., White Plains, N.Y., by Peter Kempner.

Lender: Ramer Bedford Street L.L.C., Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 227 Bedford St., Stamford. Amount: $700,000. Filed Feb. 4.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 25, Stamford.

Amount: $113,750. Filed Feb. 11.

NEW BUSINESSES

243 Pacific St., L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Joaquin Alves Ferreia. Lender: Secure Capital Group L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 158 Alice St., Bridgeport. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 12.

458 River Road L.L.C., Shelton, by David Grant. Lender: Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, Naugatuck. Property: 458 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $301,383.

Filed Feb. 7.

458 River Road L.L.C., Shelton, by David Grant. Lender: Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, Naugatuck. Property: 458 River Road, Shelton. Amount: $50,000.

Filed Feb. 7.

47 Jelliff Mill L.L.C., New Canaan, by William N. Gardiner Jr. Lender: The New Canaan Housing Authority, New Canaan.

Property: 47 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $200,000. Filed Dec. 30.

50 White Oak Shade L.L.C. Watertown,

by Eric Strachan. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 50 White Oak Shade Road, New Canaan. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 27.

CCO IV Cavalry L.L.C., Westport, by David M. Vynerib. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, Ridgefield. Property: 26 Cavalry Road, Westport. Amount: $1.9 million.

Filed Feb. 10.

Essex Place Associates L.L.C., Stratford, by Mary E. Boath. Lender: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., San Antonio, Texas. Property: 1129 Essex Place, Stratford. Amount: $273,250. Filed Feb. 10.

Five Good Eggs L.L.C., by Mark Leondires. Lender: Webster Bank, N.A., Waterbury. Property: 115 Technology Drive, Unit C-200, Trumbull. Amount: $143,280.

Filed Feb. 14.

Giacobbe Construction L.L.C., Trumbull, by Joseph Giacobbe. Lender: Secure Capital Group L.L.C., Stratford. Property: 53-55 Suburban Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Jelliff Mill Falls L.L.C., New Canaan,

by Judith A. Larson. Lender: The Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 41 and 47 Jelliff Mill Road, New Canaan.

Amount: $4.3 million. Filed Dec. 30.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 1E, Stamford. Amount: $97,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 700 Summer St., Unit 2G, Stamford. Amount: $74,750. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 3U, Stamford.

Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4C, Stamford.

Amount: $113,750. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5K, Stamford.

Amount: $113,750. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 39 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5V, Stamford.

Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 2K, Stamford. Amount: $81,250. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 444 Bedford St., Unit 5A, Stamford. Amount: $81,250. Filed Feb. 11.

Larcin Holdings L.L.C., Stamford, by Lawrence A. Goldstein. Lender: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 125 Prospect St., Unit 3G, Stamford. Amount: $113,750. Filed Feb. 11.

LoStocco Brothers Stamford L.L.C., Danbury, by Joseph J. LoStocco. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 62 Camp Ave., Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Lucien Investors L.L.C., Bridgeport, by John J. Dierno. Lender: Pinnacle Financial Services, East Windsor Hill. Property: 459 Wayne St., Bridgeport. Amount: $86,000.

Filed Feb. 10.

Post Road Iron Works Inc., Greenwich,

by Peter Carriero. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Stamford. Property: 194 Stillwater Ave., Unit 5, Stamford. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Salvatore Longo & Sons L.L.C., Stamford, by Salvatore R. Longo. Lender: Carrie Carlucci Longo, et al., Stamford. Property: 220 West Ave., List No. 004-1214, Stamford. Amount: $51,425. Filed Feb. 13.

Seaside Real Estate Group L.L.C., Stamford, by James W. Heffernan. Lender: Bankwell Bank, New Canaan. Property: 108-114 Seaside Ave., Stamford. Amount: $5.2 million. Filed Feb. 11.

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Appolo Express Limousine, 873 Washington Blvd., Apt. 12D, Stamford 06901, c/o Said Oualla. Filed Feb. 4.

California-Mar-Ter, 95 Liberty St., Apt C3, Stamford 06902, c/o Marta Rybacka and Teresa Rybacka. Filed Feb. 10.

Cubariquena Bakery, 1209 E. Main St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Edison Chiluisa.

Filed Feb. 12.

East End Kitchen Grille, 1292 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport 06607, c/o Alan L. Lane.

Filed Feb. 11.

Family Dollar Stores of Connecticut Inc., 1175 State St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o David R. Styka. Filed Feb. 11.

Floriferous Floral Design, 259 Country Club Road, New Canaan 06840, c/o Mary B. Tanzi. Filed Feb. 7.

Georgia Green Clarity Massage Therapy, 32 Melrose Place, Second floor, Stamford 06902, c/o Georgia Green. Filed Feb. 10.

Occasions by Teresa, 26 Belltown Road, Norwalk 06851, c/o Teresita Brancato.

Filed Feb. 6.

Pageturn Pro., 18 Seminary St., New Canaan 06840, c/o Anurag Ahuja. Filed Feb. 7.

PM Plowing and Lawn, 118 Dickinson Drive, Shelton 06484, c/o Julia Mollica.

Filed Feb. 7.

Ric Terenzio & Associates, 265 Eden Road, Stamford 06907, c/o Richard G. Terenzio. Filed Feb. 4.

Sarcram Masonry, 11 Puritan Lane, Second floor, Stamford 06906, c/o Carlos Sarceno. Filed Feb. 4.

Solid Ground Ministries, 186 Orchard St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Robert Florentine. Filed Feb. 11.

T & T Tax Services, 395 Birdseye St., Stratford 06615, c/o Tekenyia Jones. Filed Feb. 10.

The Insuance Exchange Inc., 30 Buxton Farm Road, Suite 120, Stamford 06905, c/o Royce M. Cross. Filed Feb. 3.

The Palms, 129 Atlantic St., Stamford 06901, c/o Nelson Solis. Filed Feb. 4.

Tino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 84 W. Park Place, Stamford 06901, c/o Pacific Station Inc. Filed Feb. 10.

Velcar Painting, 146 Myano Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Julian D. Velez. Filed Feb. 7.

GK Automotive, 9 Old Logging Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Creative Trade Group Inc., Filed Feb. 11.

Virtual Office Management, 543 Ellsworth St., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Romy A. Rowley. Filed Feb. 11.

GNM Gifts, 23 Knickerbocker Ave., Stamford, c/o April Stramandinoli. Filed Feb. 7.

Watson Interior Design, 167 Riverbank Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Catharine Watson. Filed Feb. 14.

Home Suite Home, 336 Woodbrine Road, Stamford 06903, c/o Jim Troy. Filed Feb. 10.

J.B. Design, 220 Cold Spring Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Johnny Bowie.

Filed Feb. 11.

Janet Zimmer Photography, 143 Overbrook Drive, Stamford 06906, c/o Janet Zimmer. Filed Feb. 3.

Yenoor Holdings, 2 Parade Hill Road, Unit 3, New Canaan 06840, c/o John Rooney. Filed Feb. 4.

NEW LIQUOR LICENSE Stratford Food Center, 11 Woodend Road, Stratford 06615, c/o Yanping Sun. Permit No. 0014167. Filed Feb. 10.

Jean-Pierre Troung Repairs, 97 Maple St., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Jean-Pierre Truong. Filed Feb. 11.

PATENTS

Kiking’s Painting, 82 Shippan Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Jose Antonio Escalante Gudiel. Filed Feb. 11.

The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids, 1700 Stratford Ave., Stratford, c/o Matthew Gill.

Filed Feb. 11.

Data cache techniques in support of synchronization of databases in a distributed environment. Patent no. 8,660,987 issued to Balaji Chellappa, Stamford; Sayee Natarajan; and Norwalk. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford.

LMB Property Reservation Management L.L.C., 2026 Noble Ave., Bridgeport 06610, c/o Linda Brazil. Filed Feb. 10.

Mikey’s Driving Service, 208 Summer St., New Canaan, c/o Michael Clarke. Filed Feb. 12.

Mo South End Hand Carwash, 475 Park Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Michael DeJesus. Filed Feb. 10.

Imaging member layers. Patent no.

8,658,337 issued to Kenny-Tuan T. Dinh, Webster, N.Y.; Jin Wu, Pittsford, N.Y.; Linda L. Ferrarese, Rochester, N.Y.; and Robert W. Hedrick, Spencerport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

IR specialty imaging methods and systems. Patent no. 8,659,799 issued to Martin S. Maltz, Rochester, N.Y.; Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; and Martin E. Hoover, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Media transport system with vibratory-edge registration function. Patent no. 8,657,103 issued to Douglas K. Herrmann, Webster, N.Y.; John P. Parsons, Manhattan Beach, Calif.; and Robert L. Powell, Lakeville, Minn.

Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method of providing visual access to comment markings. Patent no.

8,661,331 issued to Nathaniel G. Martin, Rochester, N.Y.; and Wendell L. Kibler, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Methods and systems for creating structural documents having background content. Patent no. 8,659,785 issued to Barry Paul Mandel, Fairport, N.Y.; and Jean Pierre R. M. Van de Capelle, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method for decentralized job scheduling and distributed execution in a network of multifunction devices. Patent no. 8,661,129 issued to Shanmuga-nathan Gnanasambandam, Webster, N.Y.; Robert James St. Jacques, Jr., Fairport, N.Y.; Hua Liu, Fairport, N.Y.; Bruce Carter Lyon, Victor, N.Y.; Michael P. Kehoe, Rochester, N.Y.; and Naveen Sharma, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method for dynamic document layout. Patent no. 8,661,338 issued to Lisa S. Purvis, Fairport, N.Y.; and Steven J. Harrington, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System and method of estimating the cost of a print job. Patent no.

8,660,883 issued to Shi Zhao, Rochester, N.Y.; Sudhendu Rai, Fairport, N.Y.; and Wei Peng, Sunnyvale, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

PDF de-chunking and object classification. Patent no. 8,660,373 issued to Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y.; Michael Branciforte, Rochester, N.Y.; Farzin Blurfrushan, Torrance, Calif.; Roger L. Triplett, Penfield, N.Y.; Raymond J. Clark, Webster, N.Y.; William A. Fuss, Rochester, N.Y.; Michael E. Farrell, Ontario, N.Y.; and David E. Rumph, Pasadena, Calif. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

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