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Phlebotomist Warren Dawkins demonstrates drive-through testing for the coronavirus at Murphy Medical Associates in Greenwich. Photo / Hearst Connecticut Media.
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Connecticut confronts coronavirus crisis
LAMONT ISSUES PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES DECLARATION BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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rowing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 have left state and municipal governments, as well as schools and businesses in a variety of sectors, scrambling to prepare for what could be a serious epidemic. Gov. Ned Lamont has signed declarations of civil
preparedness and public health emergencies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, he announced at a March 10 news briefing. A public health emergency gives the state power over quarantine, while a civil preparedness emergency provides the governor with wide-ranging powers over state institutions, allowing him to restrict travel, close public schools and buildings and
more, something that was likened at the briefing to preparing for an incoming hurricane. At press time, there were three positive cases of the virus in the state involving Connecticut residents. One, a Wilton resident, is being treated at Danbury Hospital, while the second, whose residency had not been announced, is being cared for at Bridgeport Hospital, and a New Canaan resident who is at Norwalk Hospital. There have also been two COVID-19 cases involving New York residents who work in Connecticut hospitals — one at Norwalk and Danbury, the other at Bridgeport — both of whom reside in Westchester County. » VIRUS
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WILL SPORTS BETTING CRAP OUT? BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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hose wagering on sports betting finally being legalized in Connecticut this year may want to hold those bets. Three bills approving sports betting under varying scenarios have been introduced. But with the short session — the Legislature is scheduled to end its session on May 6 — and the COVID-19 crisis, getting any of them voted upon, much less approved, may be a tall order. And that’s not even counting the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes that have threatened to withhold the more than
$250 million in annual slot revenues they pass on to the state should it pass a law allowing other entities the rights to sports betting — something for which the tribes say they have the exclusive rights, as they do with other casino games. The tribes are in favor of SB 21, a bill co-sponsored by state Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague. Similar to legislation she proposed last year, SB 21 would give sports betting rights exclusively to the tribes that would also get the go-ahead to jointly operate the long-debated casino in downtown Bridgeport. The bill would also allow for the tribes to operate up to three other gaming sites in the state. » SPORTS
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Coronavirus Crisis Ray Dalio: COVID-19 will create emotional, but not economic, impacts BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com
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ridgewater Associates founder and co-chairman Ray Dalio is predicting the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 will “come and go” and leave a “big emotional impact” on the world but “probably will not leave a big sustained economic impact.” In a blog post on his LinkedIn page, Dalio forecasted that containment of the virus “will occur best where there are 1) capable leaders who are able to make executive decisions well and quickly, 2) a population that follows orders, 3) a capable bureaucracy to enforce and administer the plans, and 4) a capable health system to identify and treat the
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virus well and quickly.” He insisted the Chinese government will “excel” at this, but the major developed economies
will “be less good but OK” and the less developed nations will be “dangerously worse.” As for the economic impact of COVID-19, Dalio recalled the Spanish influenza pandemic of the late 1910s. “The fact of the matter is that history has shown that even big death tolls have been much bigger emotional affairs than sustained economic and market affairs,” he stated. Dalio has little confidence in central bank rate cuts as a tool for building economic strength against the virus, noting that such actions “won’t lead to any material pickup in buying and activity from people who don’t want to go out and buy, though they can goose risky asset prices a bit at the cost of bringing rates closer to hitting ground zero.”
Coronavirus forces Stamford-based company to cancel study-abroad programs in Italy BY PAUL SCHOTT
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he American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) has canceled its study-abroad programs for this semester in the Italian cities of Florence and Rome in response to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Stamford-based AIFS suspended those programs in response to travel alerts issued by the U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Citing “proprietary information,” officials declined to disclose how many students were studying in Florence and Rome programs or say which colleges and universities those students attended. No students from the University of Connecticut, Southern Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut State University, Sacred Heart University or Quinnipiac University were studying this semester in those programs, according to officials from the schools. Students who return home early from in-progress AIFS programs that are suspended after State Department-
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issued travel warnings receive a pro-rata rebate for tuition, board and lodging for the portion of the program that was not delivered, according to AIFS officials. The refund does not include a non-refundable deposit, application fees or costs incurred by flying home early, the company said. Italian officials ordered sweeping measures including the closure of schools. All sporting events — including Serie A soccer games — will take place without fans. The State Department recommended that Americans reconsider any non-essential travel to Italy. In particular, it urges travelers to avoid the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, whose respective capital cities are Milan and Venice. Many Connecticut universities’ students who were studying in other programs in Italy have returned home. UConn had more than 300 students participating in overseas academic programs in 29 nations. That list included 88 in Italy, one in South Korea and two who turned around before reaching South Korea. UConn does not have any students in academic programs in China. Paul Schott is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media.
He added that the economic picture in the period immediately before the virus’ appearance in China will play a significant role in any post-virus environment. “The world is now leveraged long with a lot of cash still on the sidelines — i.e., most investors are long equities and other risky assets and the amount of leveraging that has taken place to support these positions has been large because low interest rates relative to expected returns on equities and the need to leverage up low returns to make them larger have led to this,” he continued. “The actions taken to curtail business activities will certainly cut revenues until the virus and business activity reverse which will lead to a rebound in revenue. That should (but won’t certainly) lead to V- or U-shaped financials for most companies.”
Coronavirus prompts Indeed’s office closures
Indeed employees at the company’s Stamford office. Photo by Hearst Connecticut Media.
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nline job-search giant Indeed has told all of its employees, including more than 1,000 who are based in Stamford, to work from home for the time being — a precautionary move that responds to the global spread of the coronavirus. The company made the decision “out of an abundance of caution.” The firm also decided to halt all business travel and cancel all “near-term” company-hosted events. Stamford represents Indeed’s main East Coast base and its joint headquarters since the company’s 2004 founding. The company’s other main offices are in Austin, Texas. Its headcount has grown in recent years at its main downtown Stamford location at 177 Broad St. When the firm moved there in 2011, it took a half floor for about 50 employees. It now occupies nine levels. Last year, it opened additional offices a couple of blocks away at 107 Elm St. that house about 200 employees. Paul Schott is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached atpschott@stamfordadvocate. com or 203-964-2236.
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Newtown’s NewSylum latest county microbrewery to sling suds BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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he latest addition to Fairfield County’s microbrewery scene has been an unexpectedly long time coming — but, its owners say, will be worth the wait. “We started construction in April and said we’d be open by the end of the year. We should have known better,” laughed Mark Lennon, a partner in Newtown’s NewSylum Brewing Co., with Mark Tambascio and David Kingsley. “We had to wait on permits, and then we had problems with this being an old building, like a leaky, creaky, 90-year-old floor that needed to be replaced.” The brewery has taken over the 9,000-square-foot Stratford Hall at 36 Keating Farms Ave. in Fairfield Hills. The 185-acre campus was originally the site of a state psychiatric hospital, with Stratford Hall its library and executive dining hall. NewSylum is the first for-profit commercial tenant at Fairfield Hills, with First Selectman Dan Rosenthal hoping that others will follow. Lennon said that, after promises that the 15-barrel brewery would be open in November, then February, it finally hopes to debut in mid-April. A recent visit found many of the operation’s features in place. A pair of 20-foot-by-40foot rooms at either end of the 60-foot-by-44foot main area will probably serve as lounge/ game rooms, with three restrooms more or less finished and many of the design elements — including two bars and a central pizza oven — already in place. Lennon said NewSylum will have a capacity of about 100, with 75 seats scattered around the main room with an arched 26-foot ceiling that maintains something of a regal ambience. Five 6-foot-by-12-foot palladian windows on each side keep things airy. Lennon said one of them will effectively serve as a kind of takeout window for patrons sitting on the outside patio and surrounding grounds. Vermont Danby marble — and walls painted to approximate that look — is utilized throughout the building, with some of it and other building materials sourced from long-vacant buildings on the campus with the town’s blessing. “Newtown and Dan have been very supportive of us,” Lennon said. “Even the permitting, which a lot of people say takes too long, went pretty smoothly.” The town, which retains ownership of the property, spent about $180,000 through existing bond money on remediating and replacing the building’s original roof as well as providing utility connectivity and exterior window trim work. The brewery has a 30-year lease at the building. NewSylum will make and sell food — though that will be limited to 10-inch pizzas and large German pretzels baked in its Forza Forni wood-fired oven. “Mark (Tambascio) has something like 30 years of pizza-making experience” at the
family-owned My Place at 8 Queen St. and at Tambascio’s Italian Grill at 1 Dodgingtown Road, both in Newtown, Lennon noted. “We didn’t want to have a full kitchen, but we didn’t want to not take advantage of that. Pizza and beer go hand in hand.” The connection between the three partners has overlapped for years. Kingsley’s DJ Kingsley Design/Build is the architect for the new space and helped build My Place’s beer bar, which Lennon oversees. Lennon’s cousin Dave Linari, who has been assistant brewer and woodworker at Oxford’s OEC Brewing, is joining NewSylum in both capacities, with John Watson serving as brewmaster. Others contributing to NewSylum include painter Jerry Birdsall, design consultant Joe Viola and local artists Paula Brinkman and
Dave Brooker. The latter provided a signature “splatter paint” design for the pizza oven’s exterior and select tiles around the bar. As for the all-important brews, Lennon said NewSylum will offer 12 at a time — six at a separate tap tower by the takeout window -- in a range of varieties. With the mania for IPAs showing signs of slowing down, he said the output would include a number of lager variations, including Czech-style pilsners and German-style helles. “They have a clean, European finish,” Lennon said. “We want to have something that the everyday beer drinker would like.” Besides what he called “constant questions from thirsty Newtowners about when we’re opening,” Lennon said the brewery’s name has also been a subject of curiosity.
Originally called Asylum, the partners changed it to NewSylum after Asylum Brewing Co. of Anaheim, California, got wind of their plans. “They were really nice about it,” Lennon allowed. “But obviously we had to come up with something else. And we think this is a better name, because it refers both to Newtown and a new beginning.” Both names raised the eyebrows of some locals who perceived a less-than-respectful attitude toward Fairfield Hills’ past, but Lennon said that was not the case. “We don’t take the building’s history lightly,” he said. “But we’re also not running away from what this place was. ‘Asylum’ means ‘place of refuge.’ ” NewSylum will be open Wednesdays through Sundays.
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Stamford’s Mayor Martin orders review of all work former CFO conducted with BLT BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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aying that “the growing national atmosphere of distrust has now infected Stamford’s community,” Mayor David Martin has ordered reviews of all major transactions between the city and Building and Land Technology (BLT) that had been negotiated by former director of administration Michael Handler. Handler left his city post — the equivalent of a chief financial officer — on Feb. 28 after serving for eight years, saying he planned to spend more time with his family and that he had no other job lined up. But on March 4, BLT announced Handler was joining it as a member of its executive committee. Martin then issued a statement saying that, “consistent with our ethical policy,” the city “will not work with Mike on potential P3 (public private partner-
ships) plans in Stamford. “I believe Mike Handler served our community faithfully for eight years and everything he has done for our city has given me the utmost confidence in his commitment to the people of Stamford.” Martin published an open letter to residents on the city’s website, addressing what he said was growing speculation about the business conducted by Handler with BLT on the city’s behalf, especially in light of his subsequent move to that Stamford firm. “Because his city position previously required Director Handler to negotiate with BLT on several significant projects, it is understandable individuals might be suspicious of this move,” Martin wrote. “There may also be individuals who will speculate without evidence and promote conspiracy theories about Director Handler’s move to BLT. “Let me be very clear. I have confidence in Director Handler and his ethical
Mayor David Martin. Photo by Phil Hall.
conduct while working on behalf of the city. Director Handler is credited with saving the city millions of dollars as a result of his outstanding financial acumen and his tenacious pursuit of agreements that advantaged city taxpayers. “Nevertheless, I intend
to address this matter head-on. My first action was to meet with the Chairs of the Board of Finance and the Board of Finance Audit Committee, as well as the President of the Board of Representatives and Chair of the Fiscal Committee to discuss this matter. We
are in agreement our new Director of Administration Sandy Dennies — in conjunction with the Audit Committee of the Board of Finance — will conduct reviews of major transactions between the City and BLT negotiated by Director Handler.” Those reviews “will focus on whether or not the City was disadvantaged in these transactions and determine if any actions or decisions were adverse to the City’s interests,” Martin wrote. “The City will use an outside financial audit firm that has not been involved in these transactions. After receiving and reviewing the findings with the Board of Finance, my Administration will present the findings to the other Boards. “Unfortunately, the growing national atmosphere of distrust has now infected Stamford’s community. I believe it best to answer speculation with facts and truth, which is the purpose of these reviews. Regardless of any
speculations, these reviews are appropriate and must be done.” Neither Handler nor BLT responded immediately to a request for comment on the open letter. However, BLT did issue a statement in reaction to Martin’s earlier “will not work with Mike” remarks. “A restriction exists for good reason that limits a former cabinet member from directly working with the city for a period of one year, and Mike has every intention of following this restriction,” BLT said. “We are a firm believer in the public-private partnership model to improve school facilities and our education system. “While Stamford is a perfect candidate for this,” it continued, “there are numerous locations throughout the state and the country where this model makes complete sense and will result in a tremendous benefit for students, teachers, parents and the communities in which they live.”
Auditors point to Malloy era regarding mishandling of grants BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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he Connecticut Department of Community and Economic Development did not comply with state law when awarding millions of dollars worth of financial assistance to companies during the Dannel Malloy administration, according to a report by state auditors. The report by the bipartisan Auditors of Public Accounts said two companies received $16 million and $20 million, respectively, when they were each eligible for just $10 million. The DECD also changed some assistance agreements with reduced job creation and granted $67 million in loan forgiveness to corporate recipients during 2015 and 2016, the report states. During that period, the DECD
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— then overseen by Commissioner Catherine Smith — distributed $112 million in grants and $324.5 million in loans to 576 companies in a number of programs designed to encourage relocation to, or expansion in, Connecticut by small businesses and major corporations. The plan was a central component of Malloy’s First Five initiative, designed to provide significant financial incentives to companies creating at least 200 full-time jobs in the state over a two- to five-year period. But the report states that the job-creation goal was not always met and that the DECD altered the assistance agreements for two unnamed companies to change their initial job creation requirements. “These changes resulted in the companies receiving loan forgiveness that they would not have been entitled to under the original
assistance agreements,” the auditors said. “DECD did not conduct an updated economic impact analysis to determine whether it was in the best interests of the state or the host community to revise such job goals.” The report cited one company whose agreement called for it to maintain an average of 2,000 full-time employees between 2012 and 2016, by which time the DECD would forgive that company’s entire $20 million loan. But in June 2015, the department signed an amendment allowing for loan forgiveness in phases rather than at the end of the loan, and extended the employment obligation to 2021. It also allowed for partial loan forgiveness even if the company reduced its workforce to 1,000 employees. By Dec. 31, 2018, the company reported 1,264 employees, or 1,326 less than six years
earlier, according to the auditors. Under the original agreement, the company would have been assessed with a $1.5 million penalty, but with the amended agreement, DECD forgave $11.4 million of the company’s loan. In another incident, the auditors said that the DECD awarded $16 million in assistance to another unidentified company during Malloy’s First Five Plus program, an extension of the original initiative, to create 200 jobs in five years. While that firm should have been required to invest at least $25 million, it was allowed to invest just $9.1 million, according to the report. In a response included in the audit, DECD maintains that it acted within the law to amend a financial assistance agreement and that it evaluated the potential impact of losing all jobs due to a relocation of the company. It also used an eco-
nomic model that projected a “significant negative financial impact on the state from the loss of jobs had the financial assistance agreement not been amended,” it said. The agency further said that it has developed new policies and procedures regarding loan amendments, requiring legal staff to review all amendments. As opposed to the Malloy approach, Gov. Ned Lamont and DECD Commissioner David Lehman have said they favor rewarding companies after they have created promised jobs, not before. “Rather than rely on risky, up-front grants to lure out-of-state companies, we’re introducing performance-based incentives and rewarding companies that create good-paying jobs here in Connecticut — all at less risk to taxpayers,” Lamont said during his Feb. 6 State of the State address.
Greenwich Hospital outlines $70M expansion project BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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reenwich Hospital is planning to embark upon a major construction project that will significantly increase its cancer treatment facilities. Hospital President Norman Roth told the Business Journal that the plan to erect a $70 million, 80,000-square-foot cancer center is a direct outgrowth of the 2018 announcement that, in conjunction with parent Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS), it planned to invest $160 million to expand clinical services and ambulatory centers in lower Fairfield and Westchester counties. “We began to re-examine our relationships through discussions between our staff, our board of trustees and Yale New Haven,” Roth said, “and we decided that strengthening that relationship with significant medical services was the best way to
serve our local community.” That led to the decision to expand its cancer treatment services, he said. “We have an outstanding breast cancer program under Drs. Barbara Ward and Alyssa Gillego,” he said. “We treat nearly 350 patients every year at the Breast Center. “But with other major cancer diagnoses,” Roth added, “we were not doing a lot.” Each year, approximately 1.75 million patients are diagnosed with some form of cancer in the U.S., he said, with about 80% of those cases treated locally. But in Greenwich’s case, “We have had patients having to travel 40 to 50 miles for cancer care, particularly with post-surgical procedures when they’re not feeling well. “In the case of urological cancers — prostate, kidney, bladder — most of our surgeries have been referred out,” Roth continued. “There’s no reason to have to continue to do that.” Under the construction
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plan, the new cancer center will be built across the street from the hospital’s existing Sherman and Gloria H. Cohen Pavilion, which houses the Smilow Cancer Hospital’s Greenwich Hospital campus, which is home to the Breast Center and the Bendheim Cancer Center. “We own 2.3 acres of land there,” Roth said, noting that a pair of buildings — a residence and a parking structure — would need to be removed. Negotiations to
relocate those tenants are still pending, he said. Working with Smilow and YNHHS, Greenwich plans to move its breast cancer facilities to the new building and will beef up staff for other cancer diagnoses, including urological, gastrointestinal, thoracic and gynecological. “We’re looking at 15 different cancer conditions,” Roth said, “and are hiring a team of experts that not many hospitals can offer. We are already
adding physicians so that by the time we’re ready to open the building, we’ll have the building blocks in place. We won’t have to wait for the actual building to begin treating patients.” Ultimately, he said, hopes are that Greenwich will be able to start conducting comprehensive clinical trials on-site. The hospital expects to draw more patients from outside Greenwich, he added. “Today, 53% of the inpatients at Greenwich Hospital reside in Westchester County,” he said. “We are obviously strongly attached to Greenwich and Greenwich residents, but we want to expand our level of services for eastern Westchester County as well.” If all goes according to plan, Roth said, Greenwich will be the only facility between New Haven and New York City to offer such a wide range of services. The hospital is also looking to improve its emergency-medical facilities, Roth
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added, noting that people suffering severe injuries in auto accidents or similar instances are now taken to Stamford Hospital, a designated trauma center. While the distance between the two is roughly 5½ miles, every moment counts in such cases, he said. “We have applied to the American College of Surgeons to be certified as a Level III Trauma Center” — a designation the organization defines as having “demonstrated an ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.” The proposed construction is in what Roth called “a pre-preliminary” stage, with a formal presentation to the Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission likely to take place at its next meeting on April 7. Pending the various town approvals that are required, Roth said, “I’d like nothing better than to start construction work in 2021 for an opening in very early 2023.”
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Meanwhile, the state House of Representatives has approved a combined $3 billion in new state borrowing over two years, including $5 million in borrowing to combat the coronavirus. Republican leaders maintained that the money should not have been borrowed, but instead should have been taken from the $2.5 billion rainy day fund. Gov. Lamont on March 10 issued new guidance on COVID-19 to state employees, including an immediate freeze on their traveling on state business outside of Connecticut until further notice. The new guidance also includes: • Any employees working with out-of-state contractors who travel to Connecticut-based sites or employees planning to welcome out-of-state colleagues or other outof-state visitors should evaluate if the activities can be done online or through teleconference. If so, that should be done. • Any state of Connecticutorganized large meetings, conferences or gatherings that are anticipated to have more than 100 people in attendance between now and April 30 will be evaluated to determine if the events should move to teleconference or be postponed. • For meetings or events with large numbers of people within arm’s length of each other, those 70 years old or older, those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, chronic lung diseases or severely weakened immune systems should dial in or not attend. • Any employee with a state-issued laptop is asked to bring it home every night to ensure flexibility. • The use of disinfectants will be increased when cleaning state office buildings and the frequency of disinfectant cleaning will be increased. School closures are being left up to administrators. Various local elementary, middle and high schools around Fairfield County have announced early dismissals and are planning for “distance learning” in case of eventual closures. The University of New Haven in West Haven and Sacred Heart University in Fairfield have canceled in-person classes, with SHU moving all classes online and canceling all major events on campus through March 29. In addition, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury has canceled all out-ofstate athletic, academic and student club travel at least through spring break.
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Norwalk Community College has closed as a student is self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms after potentially coming into contact with someone who has the virus. Classes will resume on March 23 following spring break. Whether the already short legislative session, which is scheduled to expire on May 6, will be extended as the General Assembly debates such issues as legalizing sports betting and recreational marijuana, was undetermined at press time. The state has partnered with United Way of Connecticut to launch an information hotline for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of the disease. People who have questions can call 2-1-1 or text “CTCOVID” to 898211. Answers to many of the questions people may have can also be found at ct.gov/coronavirus. “This call center is only intended for general information,” Lamont said. “Anyone looking for specific medical advice regarding symptoms they may be experiencing is strongly urged to seek medical treatment.”
‘ECONOMIC WHIRLWIND’
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned that, “we are facing a threatened economic whirlwind. We need to aid businesses, especially small businesses, as they face possible sick leave on the part of their employees.” Blumenthal said the federal government “must provide assistance for sick leave. It should be paid sick leave, but small businesses should not be asked to shoulder the burden without aid from the federal government.” Lamont signed a paid family and medical leave (FMLA) law last June that provides up to 12 weeks of replacement wages. But that law, which applies to any employer with one or more employees, does not go into effect until Jan. 1, 2022. Currently, Connecticut’s FMLA applies to employers with 75 or more employees. On March 6, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D), whose district includes Stratford, and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), introduced emergency paid sick leave legislation. That bill would provide paid sick days immediately to workers in light of the coronavirus crisis, and in preparation for future public health emergencies. The legislation requires all employers to allow workers to accrue seven days of paid sick leave and to provide an additional 14 days available immediately in the event of any public health emergency, including the coronavirus crisis.
Executive Director Kate Lombardo stands next to depleted shelves at the Food Bank of Lower Farifield County in Stamford. Since the coronavirus outbreak, the food bank has experienced a shortage of food, particularly pasta, cereal and nonperishable canned goods. Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media.
“No one should face the impossible choice of caring for their health or keeping their paycheck or job, especially when a sudden public health crisis occurs,” DeLauro said. “Low-income workers and their families could be hit even harder by the virus, as low-wage jobs are at the forefront of not providing sick leave benefits.” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 30% of workers in the lowest 10% of wages have access to paid sick days while 93% of workers in the highest 10% of wages have the same access. The BLS further found that 58% of workers in service occupations, who have frequent contact with the public, had access to paid sick leave in 2019, compared to 90% of workers in management, professional and related occupations. Attorney Jonathan Orleans, who works in the labor, employment law and employee benefits department of Pullman & Comley in Bridgeport, said businesses must be clear when asking employees to stay home. “You need to inform employees whether they will be obligated to work remotely during this time or whether the leave will be considered nonworking time,” Orleans said. “This will obviously depend on, among other things, whether the employee is sick or merely being isolated from the rest of the population. “Clearly, there are positions whose duties can be performed at home and this may enable a business to continue its operations — rather than partially or fully shutting down — even when most or all employees are unable to come to the workplace. Just as clearly, there are positions whose duties cannot be performed off-site and there is no requirement to create this option. In any event, you should plan ahead and determine which positions are in which category.” Jobs search firm Indeed, which is co-headquartered in Stamford
and Austin, Texas, has told the roughly 3,000 people who work at those locations to work from home until further notice. John Arenas, chairman and CEO of Serendipity Labs — the chain of coworking spaces whose regional locations include Stamford, Westport, Rye and White Plains — said firms like his can help fill the gap for companies looking to schedule small meetings off-site, and/or whose employees need speedier internet connections and other amenities they may not have in their home offices. “We’ve had inquiries from New York City-based companies who are looking to split up their workforce into smaller groups,” Arenas said. “That’s consistent with what many companies already have in place — a business continuity policy, in the event of a natural disaster or other disruptive events.” Arenas further noted that Serendipity Labs has its own employee and member care policies in place.
HEALTH CARE CHALLENGES
The health care sector has been preparing for the arrival of COVID19 since its original outbreak in China in December. Nuvance Health, the hospital system whose facilities include Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals, is continuing to refine its preparedness activities “on a daily, if not hourly, basis,” said Nuvance President and CEO Dr. John Murphy. “Our experts in global health, infectious disease, infection control, emergency preparedness and communications have been working in collaboration with local and state health departments,” Murphy said. “We are staying abreast of the frequently updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other global and federal agencies and organizations. We are meeting with community leaders to develop compre-
hensive emergency preparedness programs for our communities.” During a March 6 briefing, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton sought to reassure the public. “If there’s a message for the community, it’s ‘We got this,’ ” he said. “It’s going to be unnerving, it’s disruptive, it’s scary, but at the end of the day, we’re going to be OK if we work together.” The state’s nursing homes are also taking steps to protect its elderly residents, considered to be one of the most likely targets of the disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued new guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus, including restricting entry of visitors deemed at-risk for the illness and suspending non-emergency inspections of nursing homes across the country. On March 9 the state Department of Health directed Connecticut’s 213 nursing homes to limit visitors primarily to family and friends of dying patients. “Over 23,000 individuals are residing in Connecticut nursing homes,” said Matthew Barrett, president and CEO of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities. “We support dramatic action to limit individuals from entering nursing homes and to ensure that employees who are sick stay home.” The Connecticut Insurance Department has asked insurance companies to waive copays and authorize 90-day supplies of medication, among other measures, to help manage the situation. Bloomfield-based Cigna became the first insurer to voluntarily cover the cost of coronavirus testing, with Blue Cross Blue Shield, AetnaCVS, Anthem Health, United Healthcare, Emblem Health and Farmington-based ConnectiCare following suit. CVS Pharmacy is waiving charges for home delivery of prescription medications to help cut down on people having to travel to its stores.
Helping women go back to work BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com
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The firm boasts that 97% of the candidates placed over the past year are local moms who secured part-time, contract or remote positions with businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals throughout lower Fairfield County. (Knapp noted that the firm works with men as well.) Its areas of employee expertise include finance, marketing, legal, accounting, HR/sales and administration. She noted that, due to their size, many of the companies on conneCTalent’s roster can’t afford to pay a full-time worker with benefits but are interested in bringing in an experienced employee looking for a local opportunity with flexible hours. “And by hiring someone who’s experienced,” Silver added, “they get someone who can jump in, roll up their sleeves and get going.” Promoting work/life balance is also an important part of conneCTalent’s platform, she continued. “That’s the missing piece for a lot of women,” Silver said. “They want to work with companies that allow flexible hours or working from home and the companies want more diversity — which means more women — in their workforce.” Silver further noted that the firm is receiving more inquiries from Westchester County companies. As a result, conneCTalent is looking to expand its business there, while Knapp said they are also considering tapping into the growing number of workers who are commuting to New York City but looking for local opportunities. conneCTalent is now both women’s full-time jobs, “because we’re also taking care of our children,” Silver laughed. Each has two, ranging from 5 to 8 years old.
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pair of Westport entrepreneurs is giving a leg up to local women with conneCTalent, a boutique recruiting agency that specializes in helping mostly mothers re-enter the workforce. “Neither one of us had started a business before,” said co-founder and director of operations Jasmine Silver. “But we met while we had children going to a preschool together and decided to pool our resources.” Silver was a senior associate at Advocate & Lichtenstein, a matrimonial and commercial litigation law firm in New York City, while co-founder and director of business development Runa Knapp was a senior manager at KPMG and a CPA. Both had left those jobs to spend more time with their children but found a general lack of response when they were ready to return to their careers. As a result, “We started a recruiting company for moms ready to get back to work,” Silver said. “We knew firsthand that, after taking a couple of years off, it was difficult to find work — especially something that had flexible hours and was more local.” Knapp said the pair’s diverse backgrounds helped in building conneCTalent, which launched a year ago in Westport. “We spoke to a mentor who told us that sometimes people without a background in a particular industry can actually do it better” than those already in that industry, she said. “We had no preconceived notions of what would and wouldn’t work.” The pair set about finding potential employers through their existing professional connections, attending networking events, and cold calls. “Now that we’ve been doing it for a bit,” Silver said, “we’re getting a lot of word-of-mouth interest, and we’ve been doing some marketing, advertising and PR.” Once they have joined conneCTalent’s platform, job seekers — about 79% of whom are parents re-entering the workforce after a career break, or commuters looking for a local or flexible position — meet with Silver and/or Knapp in person or over the telephone for a consultation. The company contacts the applicant when a potentially suitable position is available. Employers — largely small and mid-sized companies — post a job opening on the platform and receive curated candidates from conneCTalent’s database whose qualifications fit that position’s requirements. Knapp said the company has hundreds of potential employees in its database, and only the employer, never the employee, is charged once a match is made.
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In Brief 200 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk sold for $8.5M
The Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital.
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL TO SPEND $30M THIS YEAR ON INTEGRATION OF MILFORD HOSPITAL
200 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk.
The last of four major office buildings has changed hands along Norwalk’s Connecticut Avenue running west to the Darien line, with the $8.5 million sale of the mid-rise at 200 Connecticut Ave. just off I-95. Cushman & Wakefield of Connecticut brokered the sale of the building to an entity called 200 Route 1 Realty. Long owned by a limited liability company under the Bostonbased Davis Companies, 200 Connecticut Ave. was seized last summer in a foreclosure action by an affiliate of Voya Investment Management. In 2011, Davis Cos. took out a $14.5 million mortgage secured by the property, but by November 2018 was in default on payments, prompting Voya to file litigation in state court. Voya ended up flipping 200 Connecticut Ave. to the new owner for less than 40% of the most recent appraisal value by the city of Norwalk. Constructed in 1977, the building at 200 Connecticut Ave. totals nearly 130,000 square feet of office space on seven floors. Tenants include the online college textbook seller Akademos and 365 Data Centers, which
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operates web server farms in several states. As of early March, more than half of the office space was available at 200 Connecticut Ave., contributing to a 35% vacancy rate in Norwalk entering this year as calculated by Cushman & Wakefield. The transfer of 200 Connecticut Ave. comes on the heels of deals last year for 800 Connecticut Ave., home of Booking Holdings and subsidiary Priceline, and 40 Richards Ave., located just off the heavily trafficked Connecticut Avenue corridor. Eighteen months ago, the office building at 535 Connecticut Ave. was sold to a Greenwich firm as its New York-based owner divested its Connecticut real estate holdings, which included the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CREATES $10M LOAN FUND TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES
Charter Communications has created a loan fund to invest some $10 million through 2021 to aid small businesses serving underserved communities within the Stamford company’s 41-state
operating footprint. The Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund will make loans of up to $1 million through community development financial institutions (CDFIs) whose goods and services help meet core needs in those communities. Charter will also provide each CDFI with a separate additional grant to provide those small businesses with additional training and technical expertise to assist in establishing sound business practices necessary for long-term growth and continuity. During the first half of 2020, the Loan Fund will invest $1 million in Pursuit Community Finance (formerly known as the Excelsior Growth Fund) in New York and $1 million in PeopleFund, a CDFI based in Texas. The Loan Fund also expects to invest $1 million in an Ohio-based CDFI later this year. Charter’s $3 million phase one investment in New York, Texas and Ohio is expected to be combined with more than $12 million in total capital from other sources and lead to the creation of hundreds of new jobs in underserved communities throughout those states.
Bridgeport Hospital spent more than $83 million acquiring Milford Hospital last year, and has since invested about $15 million on infrastructure, equipment and technology, according to Bridgeport Hospital President and CEO Anne Diamond. Another $30 million in expenditures is planned for this year, Diamond said, including work at what is now the Milford Campus of Bridgeport Hospital, the outpatient site at 831 Post Road. Since the Connecticut Office of Healthcare Strategy approved the integration last June, a number of enhancements have been made to the Milford Campus, according to
Gina Calder, campus administrator and hospital vice president. In addition to facility improvements to the main lobby and several patient care areas, Calder said the Milford Campus is now connected to the Epic electronic medical record system that links other Yale New Haven Health System hospitals, ambulatory sites and many physician offices from Westchester County, New York, to Westerly, Rhode Island. The former maternity unit at the Milford Campus closed several years ago because of low patient volume and insufficient physician coverage. It is being renovated into a “geriatric-friendly” surgical unit that will cater to the needs of older patients. It is expected to open later this year.
For WWE’s Vince McMahon, the money is all in the family BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon made $3.5 million in salary and other compensation last year, while his daughter took in about $2 million and his son-in-law made around $3.3 million. The figures are included in a proxy statement to the SEC and WWE shareholders outlining financial information for the Stamford firm’s executive team, ahead of its annual stockholder meeting scheduled for April 16. The elder McMahon’s salary has remained unchanged since 2018, at $1.4 million. Daughter Stephanie, who is the company’s chief brand officer, made $706,019 last year, as did her husband and executive vice president, global talent strategy and development Paul Levesque, who also wrestles under the name Triple H. Other compensation — which includes stock awards and nonequity incentives — totaled $2.1 million for Vince McMahon, $2.6 million for Levesque and $1.3 million for Stephanie McMahon. Former co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, who were let go in January, each made nearly $1.8 million last year, with identical salaries of $684,197. Vince McMahon’s WWE contract will expire on Dec. 31. It automatically extends for successive one-year periods unless he or the board gives notice at least 180 days prior to the expiration date.
In Brief acquired the property in March 2017 for $8.5 million. The house was listed for sale in May 2018 at $11.9 million and was discounted twice before being removed from the market in May 2019 at $10.2 million.
SALES, PRICES FOR CONNECTICUT’S HOMES, CONDOS RISE IN JANUARY
The Greenwich mansion of Brad Richards.
HOCKEY CHAMP BRAD RICHARDS’ GREENWICH HOME DISCOUNTED WITH $8.9M LISTING
The Greenwich mansion of twotime Stanley Cup champion Brad Richards has been relisted at a reduced price of $8.9 million after failing to sell over the past two years. The Georgian Colonial property at 16 Chimney Corner Lane was built in 1922 and is on a 1-acre
waterfront lot with access to Indian Harbor. The residence is a 7,551-square-foot home consisting of five bedrooms, six bathrooms and two half-baths. The property also includes a heated pool, a guest house and a dock. Richards, who spent 16 years in the National Hockey League and won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015,
Sales and median prices on Connecticut’s single-family homes and condominiums were on the rise during January, according to data from The Warren Group. Connecticut recorded 1,998 single-family home sales in January, up from the 1,875 transactions recorded one year earlier. The median price of a single-family home increased on a year-over-year basis from $235,000 last January to $251,000 in January 2020. On the condominium side, there were 559 sales during January, up from the previous year’s 519 sales. The $161,000 median sale price for condominiums rose from last year’s $153,000, marking the highest price for the month of January since 2015.
CBIA CONFIRMS CEO BRENNAN’S RETIREMENT AFTER NEWS LEAKS AT HARTFORD EVENT
A passing remark at the March 4 Connecticut Business & Industry Association’s (CBIA) Connecticut Business Day in Hartford confirmed what had been rumored for weeks: The organization’s longtime president and CEO Joseph Brennan is retiring. Introducing Brennan at the event, held at the Legislative Office Building, Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Lynn Ward made the announcement, which the 65-year-old CEO confirmed. The announcement apparently took CBIA staffers by surprise. A spokesman confirmed to the Business Journal that the executive will exit in late June — an official date has yet to be determined — and that the CBIA’s board of directors’ search for Brennan’s replacement is already underway. Brennan was not available for comment. Joining the state’s largest
business organization in 1988 as a staff attorney — he was in private law practice in Manchester before then — Brennan has overseen CBIA’s public policy operations since 2006. He rose through the ranks to become the organization’s executive vice president, and was named president/CEO in December of 2014 upon John Rathgeber’s retirement.
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In Brief Onetime Greenwich home of former AOL CEO for sale at $26.75M
777 Summer St. Photo by Paul Schott/ Hearst Connecticut Media.
Silverback, Toll Bros. team to develop Stamford multifamily property BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com Silverback Development and Toll Brothers have partnered for the development of 733-777 Summer St. in Stamford. The joint venture will oversee development of a $112 million, 373-unit residential rental property. Silverback, which acquired the property in 2016 for $12.4 million, said it has worked closely with the city to convert it from office to residential. Previously a 92,000-square-foot, 2.75-acre office complex, the site will now be developed as a multifamily rental property, consisting of five floors, along with parking and 4,300 square feet of retail at its base. The property is within an Opportunity Zone.
The onetime home of Tim Armstrong.
The onetime Greenwich home of former AOL CEO Tim Armstrong has hit the market for $26.75 million. Built in 2009 on 2.2 acres, 131 Meadow Road is an 11,365-squarefoot, six-bedroom, seven-bath estate with what Houlihan Lawrence promises are water views from nearly every room. The stone waterfront home features Shope Reno Wharton shingles and an interior designed by Victoria Hagan, featuring high ceilings and large Tischler windows. Its lower level includes a lounge, bar, wine wall and a game room leading to a lower terrace and an infinity pool. Armstrong, who served as AOL CEO from 2009 until its purchase by Verizon in 2015, is now the CEO of the dtx company, a product, design and technology firm that he founded in 2019.
45th among the states with a $9,203 salary difference between men and women in high-tech jobs. New York ranked 43rd with an $8,914 salary difference. Utah ranked last with a $16,871 gap. Minnesota was the sole state where women in tech jobs earned more than men by taking home an average of $3,929 extra in their annual incomes. Among the different professions within the tech industry, the average gender pay difference is highest for mainframe systems programmers ($16,328), DevOps engineers ($15,077) and security architects ($14,134). The jobs where the average gender pay difference favors women include technical writers ($6,443), network engineers ($4,836) and systems architects ($2,446).
CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK RANK LOW AMONG STATES FOR GENDER PAY EQUALITY IN TECH JOBS
Smile Coffee Werks has introduced a line of compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials. According to the Darienheadquartered company, the new product is made from patented technology using a plant-based, BPA-free cup and top that carries a shelf life of more than 12 months. The initial product offering consists of 100% Arabica Espresso pods compatible with Nespresso clas-
When it comes to the pay gap between men and women in the high-tech industries, Connecticut and New York rank among the lowest states in regard to income equality. According to a study released by Dice.com, a website for technology careers, Connecticut ranked
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DARIEN’S SMILE COFFEE WERKS DEBUTS COMPOSTABLE COFFEE PODS
sic-style coffee makers. The company said it plans to introduce Keurigcompatible K-cups in the spring.
FAIRFIELD P&Z REJECTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROPOSAL
The Fairfield Plan and Zoning Commission has unanimously rejected an application for an affordable housing complex. Filed by developer John & Dilan LLC, the application cited the state’s 8-30g regulation, which allows developers to work around municipal laws and zoning regulations when building affordable housing. John & Dilan proposed building a four-story apartment building at 15-21 Beacon View Drive. Eighteen of the units would be one-bedrooms and two would be studios. Six of the apartments would be designated as affordable housing. P&Z cited 8-30g’s provision
allowing a municipality to withhold approval of such applications if they would negatively impact the public’s health and safety — something P&Z said would occur due to increased traffic. The developer said it is considering an appeal of the decision.
TWO ROADS BREWING SERVES UP NEW CLOUD SOURCED BEER
Two Roads Brewing Co. has rolled out its latest beer — a 6.5% IPA
named Cloud Sourced. According to the Stratfordbased company, Cloud Sourced is brewed with Cascade, Columbus, Centennial, Simcoe, Chinook and Citra hops and required eight months of development before achieving the “hazy, juicy IPA” level being sought. The product will be available year-round in six-pack, 12-ounce cans and on draft at venues serving Two Roads’ beers.
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Earth Island Institute, an environmental nonprofit, has filed a lawsuit against 10 major food, beverage and consumer goods companies — including three based in this region — that accuses them of being responsible for the plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. The companies being sued include Purchase-based PepsiCo, Danone North America in White Plains and Nestle USA, whose subsidiary Nestle Waters North America is in Stamford. The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, was filed in San Mateo County Superior Court in California and is believed to be the first of its kind. Earth Island Institute seeks to force the companies to rectify the damage from the pollution involving their plastic packaging and to refrain from marketing products as recyclable because most of their output never ends up in recycling facilities. The local companies named in the lawsuit did not issue public comments. Other companies named in the lawsuit include Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Mondelez International, Colgate-Palmolive, Crystal Geyser Water, Clorox and Mars.
School of Business and Cornell Law School. He joined the New York law firm of Nevius, Brett & Kellogg in 1953. The following year he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a lieutenant for two years on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bennington. After his naval service, Urstadt served as vice president and counsel of Zeckendorf Property Corp. He became secretary and counsel of Alcoa Residences, a subsidiary of Alcoa Properties, in 1963 and was promoted to vice president in 1965. In 1967, Rockefeller appointed Urstadt as deputy commissioner of the state’s division of housing and community renewal, gaining a promotion to commissioner in 1969. In 1968, Rockefeller named him chairman of the Battery Park City Authority, a state agency focused on developing 92 acres on Manhattan’s southern tip for housing, office space and parks. Urstadt stepped down as the state’s hous-
CHARLES J. URSTADT, REAL ESTATE EXECUTIVE AND FORMER NY HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DIES AT 91
Charles J. Urstadt, former chairman and director of Greenwich-based real estate investment trust Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. and a New York state housing commissioner during Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s administration, died March 3 at the age of 91 following complications related to a recent stroke. The Bronx-born Urstadt graduated from Dartmouth College, Dartmouth’s Tuck
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In Brief ing commissioner in 1973 to join four partners in the purchase of the real estate firm of Douglas L. Elliman & Co. He remained as chairman of the Battery Park City Authority through 1979, returning in 1996 for a fouryear term as vice chairman and a board member. Urstadt would later sell his interest in Elliman, and in 1979 he led an investment group in the purchase of the commercial mortgage firm Pearce, Mayer & Greer Inc. He served as the firm’s CEO until its sale in 1987. In 1989, he became CEO and chairman of Hubbard Real Estate Investments, which later changed its name to Urstadt Biddle Properties. Urstadt stepped down in 2013 as CEO in favor of Willing L. Biddle, the company’s president and his son-in-law. He retired as chairman in 2019 and was succeeded by his son Charles D. Urstadt, taking on the title of chairman emeritus. Urstadt was an accomplished amateur athlete. In his younger years, he competed for and won multiples titles with the Bronx High School of Science and Dartmouth College swim teams. He returned to the sport later in life, winning the FINA World Masters Championships in the breaststroke for men aged 70 or above, the age-group world title in the 50-meter breaststroke in Munich in 2000 and the age-group world title for the same event in Perth in 2008, setting a still-standing world championship meet record in the Perth event.
Anthony Viceroy, Westmed’s CEO, said, “We are excited to relocate Westmed’s headquarters to 800 Westchester Ave., where we believe the amenities, services and space are aligned with the evolution and growth of our business.” The company is expected to have more
than 90 operational employees at the new location. Westmed will be occupying 25,000 square feet of space, which will have new training rooms and suites, access to a private rooftop patio and open concept work space with state-of-the-art amenities. Renovations to prepare the space are
underway. Westmed has approximately 500 physicians and advanced care providers and 1,500 clinical employees. — Kevin Zimmerman, Phil Hall and Alexander Soule.
ARTIST & CRAFTSMAN SUPPLY TO SHUTTER ITS BRIDGEPORT STORE
The lone Fairfield County outlet for the retailer Artist & Craftsman Supply has announced that it will be closing. The store at 1001 Main St. in Bridgeport’s Arcade Mall Building used its Facebook page to share the news of its closing. As it winds down operations, the store is offering up to 50% off on its remaining inventory. It began in Portland, Maine, in 1985 and operates as an employee-owned business. The company sells arts and crafts supplies that average between 15% and 20% off the manufacturer’s suggested list price. The only other Connecticut store is in New Haven.
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The Westmed Medical Group, a multispecialty medical practice that has 13 locations in Westchester and Fairfield counties, is moving its corporate headquarters from 2700 Westchester Ave. in Purchase to 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. It expects to complete the move in August. 800 Westchester Ave. is owned by the RPW Group. The building was originally opened in 1983 as the headquarters for General Foods. The real estate group headed by Robert Weisz acquired the building more than 15 years ago and has repositioned and modernized it, bringing in a variety of tenants.
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That bill also would add online casino gaming and Keno to its sports betting operations as well as authorizing an online lottery as a means for the state to get a direct piece of the action. A second bill, HB 5168, co-sponsored by Rep. Joseph Gresko, D-Stratford, would permit the Connecticut Lottery to offer sports betting and allow both the tribes and OTBs to apply for licenses. While licensees would be able to offer both online and mobile sports betting without having a physical presence in the state, land-based betting would be allowed only on tribal lands. The third bill, SB 212, which has no co-sponsors, includes the lottery and OTBs as well as the online lottery, casino gaming and Keno. Gresko’s bill would effectively “follow New
Jersey’s lead,” he told the Business Journal. “We’re just following multiple states in establishing some sports betting in our state.” Just what that revenue would be is open to debate, but the potential is certainly significant. According to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the state saw $4.5 billion wagered in 2019 — 84% of it from mobile bets, something that New York failed to authorize last year. New Jersey took in more than $100 million in taxes via sports betting last year. Gov. Ned Lamont has spoken in support of Gresko’s bill, with his spokesman Max Reiss describing it as “simpler” than Osten’s as it “focuses exclusively on sports betting, and is, therefore, more achievable in this short legislative session. “It also builds upon the state’s existing partnership with the tribes, is more likely to withstand legal challenges from third-party
While (Lamont) refers to his attempt to negotiate a ‘gaming solution,’ the governor and his staff have had little to no communication with the tribes over the last several months – despite our repeated attempts to meet.
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competitors, and promotes a fair and competitive sports betting market outside the tribes’ reservations,” Reiss said. But the tribes have been resistant to such arguments, as evidenced during a March 3 public hearing by the Public Safety and Security Committee to discuss the various bills. Rodney Butler, chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, butted heads with Rep. Joe Verrengia, D-West Hartford, chairman of the committee. Butler said the tribes object to Lamont’s “take it or leave it” offer. “Two sides could agree to disagree,” Verrengia, who favors Gresko’s bill, finally said. “It’s in the best interest of both not to draw a line in the sand. Both parties have to compromise, but to this point, the tribes are still claiming exclusivity. I’m not sure where the talk of ‘take it or leave it’ came from, but that’s how I feel sometimes.” “We maintain that sports betting falls into our tribal exclusivity … and I am here today not because we want to work against you, but because we want to work with you, to collaborate,” Butler replied. Following the hearing, Butler issued a statement expanding on his comments. “While (Lamont) refers to his attempt to negotiate a ‘gaming solution,’ the governor and his staff have had little to no communication with the tribes over the last several months — despite our repeated attempts to meet,” Butler said. “Then, less than 24 hours before [March 3’s] Public Safety hearing, the governor put a brand-new, take-it-orleave-it proposal on the table, with the full understanding that it was unacceptable to the tribes and puts at risk more than $250 million in annual slot revenue payments to the state, along with thousands of jobs. That’s not negotiating, and it contradicts the governor’s claim that his proposal ‘builds upon the state’s existing partnership with the tribes.’ “ Gresko told the Business Journal that he wasn’t out to do wrong by the tribes. “The tribes have upheld their end of the compact for years,” he said. “I’m in no way disparaging them. I’m appreciative of all they’ve done for the state, in terms of jobs created and the like.” But “they’re trying to weave out of their lane,” Gresko continued. “We should be able to operate sports betting, iLottery and internet sports betting without violating the compact. This is not a win/lose kind of thing.” Gresko said he did not support Osten’s bill, “because that’s basically saying, ‘We might put a casino in Bridgeport’ — that’s the carrot they’re leading people down the path with. ‘Give us a monopoly again on sports betting, and we’ll give you some crumbs off the table.’ I’d rather not be beholden to that.” “Competition drives success,” said Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, R-Monroe and Newtown, the leading House Republican on the Public Safety and Security Committee. “We have a huge black market, and all of our surrounding states, if they haven’t legalized (sports betting) already, they will be soon.” Rep. Caroline Simmons, D-Stamford, said she is in favor of a casino in Bridgeport. Public Safety has a deadline of March 17 to vote upon which measure, if any, it will recommend to the General Assembly.
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TECHNOLOGY FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL
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Technology aids seniors as population surges
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ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 National Population Projections, by 2030 all baby boomers will be over age 65. This means that 1 in every 5 residents will be retirement age. Inevitably, most will require assistance with daily living activities at some point. Innovative technological solutions will be the only way to meet this unprecedented demand for care and many are already available. The following devices address key safety concerns and promote independence.
FALL DETECTION
Walabot HOME is an automated fall alert system developed specifically for
the bathroom where 80% of falls take place. It does not require any wearable necklace or bracelet. It is automatically activated without pushing a button. Walabot HOME continuously monitors for a fall while ensuring privacy. If a person falls, the designated emergency contact is notified through a two-way voice call and a text message. The alarm can be disabled simply by standing up.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
MedMinder provides both visual and auditory cueing and can even send a call to the patient as a reminder as well as notify caregivers if a regimen is not being followed. Styles range from simple pillboxes to a
monthly model that can be filled directly by a pharmacist. Many only open one correct compartment and lock the others to avoid an accidental overdose.
FIRE PREVENTION
Stovetop sensors automatically turn off the stove to prevent food from catching fire and potentially causing a larger house fire. The top brands monitor for motion and unattended pots or are triggered by smoke. Unattended and improper use of microwave ovens cause more than 7,000 home structure fires every year. Microwaves are also responsible for more emergency room injury visits than any other cooking device.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
MyHelp 3G Cellular Personal Emergency Response System works without a landline phone to allow the elderly to call for help with just a push of a button. Simply press the waterproof pendant or wristband to reach an EMD certified monitoring center to report any type of emergency. Solo and Smart Watch are part of a new line of Mobile Help Emergency Response Systems that offer multiple customization options. Solo products are discreet wearables such as necklace pendants and wristlet pendants that allow clients to live everyday lives without a device around their neck. They
reduce embarrassment and increase mobility. Smart Watch is an all-inone smartwatch that allows users to call for medical assistance along with keeping up with their daily health needs, and can even tell them the weather. Both are trackable devices via GPS.
REMOTE MONITORING
The Wellness Remote Monitoring System offers a peace of mind and independence to both the caregiver and the individual. Discreet wireless sensors with multiyear batteries can be placed on beds, chairs, wheelchairs, etc., and throughout the home on doors and windows without drilling. A private web dashboard allows
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caregivers to stay in touch, set reminders and track wellness.
HOME SAFETY
The Nest IQ indoor and outdoor video surveillance solution has an added level of security — a unique familiar face recognition technology that knows who should be in the home and who should not. The app can monitor in real time and receive a photo alert of a person 50 feet away. The Nest Hello Doorbell allows a full view of the doorstep. Nick D’Aquila is the director of information systems for Assisted Living Technologies, Inc. He can be reached at nick@assistedlivingct.com or 203-235-TECH (8324).
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Good Things THE CHANGING FACE OF THE BRUCE MUSEUM
Mark Mathias
2020 CONNECTICUT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
From top: Eric Howell and Greg Ferrante.
SAVE THE CHILDREN’S NEW COO AND CFO
Top: Designed by the New Orleans firm of EskewDumezRipple, the new addition to the Bruce Museum will house state-of-the-art exhibition, education and community spaces. Right: The Bruce Museum as it was about a century ago.
Eric Howell will join Save the Children as chief operating officer and Greg Ferrante will join as chief financial officer. They will report to Janti Soeripto, the organization’s president and CEO. While Howell will be responsible for developing and executing organizational strategy, Ferrante will oversee financial planning and analysis. With 25 years of experience, Howell joins Save the Children from Chemonics International, a leading implementing partner to the United States Agency for International Development. Prior to his work with Chemonics, he led a land privatization project in Ukraine and a small enterprise privatization project in Belarus. He has also worked as an investment banker and financed a pharmacy in Russia. Ferrante joins the organization with more than 20 years of experience, most recently serving as the program CFO at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Prior to joining the foundation, Ferrante worked at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, focusing on public health issues, and at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he focused on economic and business analysis for a variety of government and private-sector clients.
LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT NRVT Patricia Sesto, a resident of Ridgefield and former director of environmental affairs for the town of Wilton, will pass the baton as president of the Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) to Charlie Taney, a Redding resident. Sesto, a founding member of the Friends of the NRVT, began her work on the trail in 2008. Sesto will stay involved with the NRVT as a board member representing Ridgefield.
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Opening on April 4, the exhibition “House on the Hill: The Changing Face of the Bruce Museum” will explore how the views of the museum have transformed over time. Numerous historical images will show the evolution of the structure from its conversion from mansion to modern museum highlighting the intersections of art and science. The exhibition will be on view in the Bantle Lecture Gallery through May 31, a moment in time that coincides with the next iteration of the changing face of the Bruce Museum: the July 2020 groundbreaking for the New Bruce addition, a transformative project that will expand the museum from 30,000 square feet to more than 70,000 square feet, adding state-ofthe-art exhibition galleries for art and science, new education spaces and a restaurant, auditorium and public spaces that will ensure the museum remains a vibrant center for the Greenwich community.
AMERICARES NAMES SVP AND CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Americares, the health-focused relief and development organization located in Stamford, promoted Jenny Goldstein to senior vice president and chief development officer where she will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on tactical execution of fundraising efforts for Americares’ health programs worldwide. She will be responsible for all corporate, foundation and individual giving, including more than $900 million in annual product donations from pharmaceutical and medical supply companies. Prior to joining Americares in 2016, Goldstein served as the director of development at Digital Divide Data, a social enterprise organization that delivers digital content, data and research services to its clients while creating sustainable tech opportunities for low-income families in Kenya, Laos and Cambodia. Prior to that, she served as the director of donor engagement at American Jewish World Service where she was responsible for managing a portfolio of major donors and overseeing international donor and volunteer service trips.
Mark Mathias and Maker Faire Westport, both based in Westport, have been named finalists in the Entrepreneur and the Event categories, respectively, for the 2020 Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards. The Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards identifies, recognizes and celebrates Connecticut’s leading entrepreneurs and ventures and the ecosystem elements that support them. Taking place at Staples High School in Westport on Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, this year’s event will bring together more than 200 innovators of “cool ideas” from established and emerging businesspeople, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, engineers, craftsmen, students, teachers and creative people of all ages and backgrounds.
GREENWICH MEDICAL SPA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL CAMPAIGN Greenwich Medical Spa CEO Marria Pooya announced an inaugural campaign, #CourageisConfidence, celebrating the stories of strong women who inspire confidence and embody empowerment. Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Greenwich Medical Spa managing partner Pooya moved to New York as a child. She earned a dual degree in finance and international business from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
TEA EXPERT AT LMMM
Jenny Goldstein
On Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk will feature Ellen Easton for an illustrated talk, demo and book signing of her book titled “The Artistry of Afternoon Tea: Rituals, Etiquette, Food and Fashion,”sponsored by Bulova.com and whatscookingamerica.com. Easton’s clients include The Waldorf Astoria and Plaza hotels and Bergdorf Goodman.
DIMATTEO INSURANCE MANAGER WINS AWARD
Stepping Stones Museum for Children and Essex Financial — The Southport Group are offering a free financial planning seminar on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the museum, which is located at Matthews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk. The event will focus on providing financial advice to support parents in achieving their financial goals with confidence. Topics will include the importance of investing early, as well as effective strategies parents can follow to pay for a child’s education. For more information or to register, contact Brenda Smith at 203-899-0606, ext. 258.
Benjamin H. Nissim
MURTHA CULLINA ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED AS NEW LEADER IN THE LAW Benjamin H. Nissim of Murtha Cullina LLP in Stamford has been named a 2020 “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune. He was selected for his legal work, pro bono efforts, service to the bar and community involvement. An associate in the firm’s litigation department, Nissim is a member of the firm’s insurance recovery, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights and privacy and cybersecurity practice groups. The Connecticut Law Tribune will honor the New Leaders in the Law at the annual Connecticut Legal Awards Dinner on May 6.
DONORS FUEL REGION’S DAY OF PHILANTHROPY Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2020 results were announced by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in Norwalk. A total of $1,652,287 was raised from 12,666 donors giving a total of 17,230 gifts for this day of generosity, kindness and community spirit. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and businesses from Fairfield County and beyond rallied together to give where they live and work. Since its inception in 2014, a total of $9,307,389 has been raised from 97,065 total gifts for more than 1,500 nonprofits.
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MUSEUM’S ‘ASK A PROFESSIONAL’ SERIES
BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS RECEIVES GRANT From left: Michael and Anthony DiMatteo, Kim DiMatteo, Jessica DiMatteo, John DiMatteo and Anthony DeRosa.
Kim DiMatteo, branch manager of DiMatteo Insurance in Shelton, an affiliate of Cross Insurance, received an award from the Home Builders and Remodelers Association (HBRA) of Fairfield County.
She was the recipient of the John P. Rowins Meritorious Service Award at the association’s annual awards dinner. The award, named after the association’s founding president, is only granted in cases where a member ex-
hibits exceptional merit sustained over a period of years. DiMatteo started working in the insurance business in 1991 and specializes in commercial insurance, specifically construction and real estate.
SOUNDWATERS WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS SoundWaters’ board of directors voted at its February meeting to accept four new members: Sara Appleyard Adams, of Stamford, senior director of communications and marketing and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose; Ben Gifford of Stamford, recently retired from JPMorgan as the managing partner and chief investment officer of the Real Estate Investment Group; Jim Barker of Darien, president of Seastreak, the leader in fast ferry services in the New York metropolitan area; and Mike Solecki of Wilton, a senior managing director at State Street Global Advisors and chief investment officer for Fundamental Growth and Core Equity. Each has been appointed initially for one three-year term. As directors, they will join a 29-person board to assist SoundWaters President Dr. Leigh Shemitz and her team to grow the organization’s capacity through strategic planning and fundraising. From its two educational facilities at Cove Island in Stamford and Boccuzzi Park on Stamford Harbor and aboard its 80foot schooner, SoundWaters teaches the science of Long Island Sound to more than 30,000 students each year from 150 schools across 65 communities in Connecticut and New York.
The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens in Stamford has received a grant of $250,000 from the Daniel E. Offutt III Charitable Trust. The gift will be used to fund scholarships for local children in need, enabling them to attend Bartlett programs, including the Bartlett Summer Nature Camp. It will also support the Bartlett’s high school and college internship programs. The goal of this initiative is to help ensure that all school-aged children, regardless of their financial circumstances, are given meaningful access to nature.
UNION SAVINGS BANK’S NEW VP, SENIOR COMMERCIAL LENDER
From top left: Mike Solecki , Sara Appleyard Adams, Ben Gifford and Jim Barker.
Jordan Fogel is the new vice president, senior commercial lender at Union Savings Bank in Danbury. He will be working with the commercial real estate team to oversee real estate mortgages from conception through the full closing process. Fogel will be responsible for the production, approval and closing of all investment-grade real estate mortgages that come through Union Savings Bank. Additionally, he’ll manage a diverse portfolio of loans and participate on various internal committees to assist the bank in other areas. Before joining Union Savings Bank, Fogel served as vice president of Commercial Real Estate Lending at People’s Bank.
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Facts & Figures BUILDING PERMITS Commercial 161 Cia Associates LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 161 Cia Associates LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 161 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed December 2019. 261 Main Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 261 Main Avenue LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 261 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed December 2019. 696 West Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 696 West Avenue LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 694 West Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed December 2019. Agoglia, Joseph V., Norwalk, contractor for Joseph V. Agoglia. Perform replacement alterations at 247 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed December 2019. Alliance Energy Corp., Norwalk, contractor for Alliance Energy Corp. Install propane tank at 93 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,200. Filed December 2019. Alyssa Holdings LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alyssa Holdings LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 770 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed December 2019. Castro Viloria, Isaac, Norwalk, contractor for Isaac Castro Viloria. Build an addition at rear of single-family residence, 1 Random Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed December 2019.
Items appearing in the Fairfield County Business Journal’s On The Record section are compiled from various sources, including public records made available to the media by federal, state and municipal agencies and the court system. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. In the case of legal action, the records cited are open to public scrutiny and should be inspected before any action is taken. Questions and comments regarding this section should be directed to: Bob Rozycki c/o Westfair Communications Inc. 701 Westchester Ave, Suite 100 J White Plains, N.Y. 10604-3407 Phone: 694-3600 • Fax: 694-3699
Denner, Pauline (trustee), Norwalk, contractor for Denner Pauline Denner, trustee. Renovate full bathroom at 15 Kingsbury Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed December 2019. Design Builders & Remodeling Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Carol J. Sutton. Remove old roof and re-roof 81 Old Saugatuck Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed December 2019. Design Builders & Remodeling Inc, Norwalk, contractor for Therese G. Egan. Renovate kitchen and reinstall cabinets at 199 Gregory Blvd., Unit D1, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed December 2019. Development LLC DB1, Norwalk, contractor for Development LLC DB1. Finish basement, part of family room and kitchen cabinets at 12 Roosevelt St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed December 2019. Goeller, Loretta Deming, Norwalk, contractor for Loretta Deming Goeller. Remove kitchen at 8 Old Field Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed December 2019. Lang, Christopher, Norwalk, contractor for Jayme L. Collins. Install in-ground swimming pool at 6 Roxbury Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed December 2019. Main Hoyt Realty Corp., Norwalk, contractor for Main Hoyt Realty Corp. Perform replacement alterations at 1 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed December 2019. Norwalk Land Development LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Land Development LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 100-101 North Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $62,108. Filed December 2019. Norwalk Land Development LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norwalk Land Development LLC. Perform replacement alterations at 100-101 North Water St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $446,513. Filed December 2019.
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Shaw, Mark, Norwalk, contractor for Paul E. Schwartz. Build rear addition for master bedroom at 8 Sheffield Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed December 2019.
Residential A Pro Builders Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Sean Coughlin and Sarah Walsh. Renovate kitchen and baths, open wall to living room, add closets and windows at 7 Scribner St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed December 2019. Andersen, Brad C., Norwalk, contractor for Robert Boisjoly. Remodel kitchen at 107 Foxboro Drive, Unit 107, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $7,905. Filed December 2019. Baybrook Remodelers Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Strathmore Lane Condo. Replace decks at condo complex, 99 Strathmore Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $120,000. Filed December 2019. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Norwalk, contractor for James Michael Benjamin. Remove old roof and re-roof 32 Nearwater Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $35,125. Filed December 2019. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Andrew L. Hamm. Remove old roof and re-roof 23 Meridian Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,519. Filed December 2019. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Michael J. Rizzo. Remove old roof and re-roof 7 Gregory Cottage, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $3,392. Filed December 2019. Burr Roofing Siding & Windows Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Homes LLC RPM. Remove old roof and re-roof 74 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,583. Filed December 2019. Canales Carpentry LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Philip and Karen Meese. Renovate single-family residence at 23 Flicker Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed December 2019.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12F, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11G, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Four Seasons Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Four Seasons Construction LLC. Install new roofing, windows and siding at 47 Pine Point Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed December 2019.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12E, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Porter, Christopher and Caitlin Wadler, Norwalk, contractor for Christopher Porter. Remove old roof and re-roof 165 Ponus Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $55,000. Filed December 2019.
Harris, Christopher and Elizabeth Harris, Cos Cob, contractor for Christopher Harris. Finish basement at 45 Pond Place, Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed January 2020.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12D, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Pro Custom Solar LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Rafael Merino and Hanna Romero. Install roof-mounted panels at 45 Silvermine Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $27,703. Filed December 2019.
Johnson, Kimberly, Greenwich, contractor for Kimberly Johnson. Finish basement at 390 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed January 2020.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12C, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Pro Custom Solar LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Michael M. Horan. Install roof-mounted panels at 77 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $33,472. Filed December 2019.
Dosch, Kenneth C., Norwalk, contractor for Jane S. Alexander. Renovate doors at 119 Gregory Blvd., Unit 46, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $39,250. Filed December 2019.
JS Home Improvements, Greenwich, contractor for Jonathan and Kate Lupo. Demolish pool at 361 Field Point Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $4,900. Filed January 2020. Lilor LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Lilor LLC. Repair wall, sheetrock, insulation and place new windows at 65 Winfield St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed December 2019. Odell Construction Inc., Cos Cob, contractor for Gustin Nina Jahn. Install structure to create larger opening at 4 Hekma Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $137,580. Filed January 2020. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12H, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 12G, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11L, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and bath and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11K, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11J, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11I, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019. Pointe Builders LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Norpointe LLC. Renovate kitchen and baths and remove walls at 41 Wolfpit Ave., Unit 11H, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $45,000. Filed December 2019.
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Relations Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 8 Upland LLC. Open garage at 8 Upland Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,000. Filed January 2020. Savopoulos, Nicolas and Abram Savopoulos, Norwalk, contractor for Nicolas Savopoulos. Renovate laundry room and bathroom at 11 Dry Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed December 2019. Sunrun Installation Services, Norwalk, contractor for Elena Zaika. Install roof-mounted panels at 46 Carter St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,185. Filed December 2019. Sunrun Installation, Norwalk, contractor for Shereen Guilmar. Install roof-mounted panels at 26 Chelene Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,379. Filed December 2019. Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Albano R. Costa. Install roof-mounted panels at 31 Saddle Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,766. Filed December 2019. Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Tyler Griggs. Install roof-mounted panels at 94 Witch Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $17,766. Filed December 2019.
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Facts & Figures Tesla Energy Operations Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Themba Chirambo. Install roof-mounted panels at 6 Overbrook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,883. Filed December 2019. Teslya, Natalya and Pavel Teslya, Cos Cob, contractor for Natalya Teslya. Open framed rear porch at 61 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed January 2020. Thomas, Mennino, Norwalk, contractor for Townhouse in the Pines condo. Replace outside steps at 2 Hadik Pkwy., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $2,600. Filed December 2019. Titus Built LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Jeffrey A. Begoon. Construct covered porch, remodel kitchen and pantry, build new stone patio and install new sliding-glass door at 63 Bluff Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $312,000. Filed December 2019. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Howard W. Tobey. Install roof-mounted panels at 2 Leann Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed December 2019. Trinity Heating & Air Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Nikoalos Kiriakidis. Install roof-mounted panels at 32 Wilton Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed December 2019.
COURT CASES Bridgeport Superior Court Arias-Los Angeles, Channy, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Juan Antonio Nino, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carter Mario Law Firm, North Haven. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the defendants’ premises for a social gathering when he slipped on melting ice, thereby causing him to suffer injuries. The defendants failed to maintain the walking surface in safe condition. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206093417-S. Filed Jan. 14.
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Bell, Michael, et al, Stratford. Filed by Shaquita Junes, Stratford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jonathan Eamon Spodnick, Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-20-6092313-S. Filed Dec. 9. East Main Development LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Dolores Figueroa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Maria R Altieri, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk in front of the defendant’s premises when she fell, due to the accumulation of ice, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The defendant failed to maintain the walking surface in safe condition. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206093027-S. Filed Jan. 6. Flores, Denise Gabriela, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Steven James Fera, Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: David H. Dworski, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206093030-S. Filed Jan. 6. Vaz Realty LLC, Shelton. Filed by Jannie Linton, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Gould Law Group LLC, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff was lawfully on the defendant’s premises and on the interior staircase when the railing came apart from the wall, thereby causing her to suffer injuries. The defendant failed to maintain the interior staircase in safe condition. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBT-CV-206093301-S. Filed Jan. 13.
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Danbury Superior Court Alta Property Group LLC, Newington. Filed by S.B. Landscaping LLC d.b.a. Sunburst Landscaping, Brookfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Carreira And Wojciechowski LLC, New Preston. Action: The plaintiff performed winter services for the defendant. The defendant breached the payment terms and owns a balance to the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $5,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBDCV-20-6035002-S. Filed Jan. 14. Fioribello, Francesca, Pawling, New York. Filed by Jonathan Hare, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm LLC, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-20-6034539-S. Filed Dec. 2. Questech Financial LLC, et al, Danbury. Filed by Sean Dunn, Sandy Hook. Plaintiff’s attorney: Aeton Law Partners LLP, Middletown. Action: The plaintiff and defendants entered into a lease contract, which the defendants have defaulted and thereby breached the terms of the lease. The plaintiff is suffering economic damages. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-20-6035125-S. Filed Jan. 22.
Ross, Rebekah, New Milford. Filed by William O. Gaudreau, New Milford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ganim Law PC, Stratford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206035193-S. Filed Jan. 28. Santoro, Kerry, et al, Ridgefield. Filed by Devin Anthony Thomas, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-206035096-S. Filed Jan. 21.
Stamford Superior Court Bothwell, Mark, et al, Darien. Filed by Linda Nesdale, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lynch Trembicki & Boynton, Milford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-206045640-S. Filed Feb. 6. Durgan, Diane M., Clinton. Filed by Emma Scalero, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Berkowitz and Hanna LLC, Shelton. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-206045229-S. Filed Jan. 10.
Gugliehmo, Angel, et al, New Rochelle, New York. Filed by Michelle Acosta, Port Chester, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Finkelstein & Partners LLP, Madison. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendants and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-206045359-S. Filed Jan. 21. Wood, Kristin, Stamford. Filed by Andrew G. Coviello Jr., Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wocl Leydon LLC, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision allegedly caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-20-6045296-S. Filed Jan. 15.
DEEDS Commercial 1172 Bedford Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: Bouton Street LLC, Stamford. Property: 1172 Bedford St., Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Nov. 4.
Akash, David and Heerab Gill, Stamford. Seller: Liberty Development Group LLC, Stamford. Property: 4 Finney Lane, Unit 48, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Nov. 1. Beckley, Akinpelumi Akitola and Payal Dharamsey, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115 Colonial Road, Unit 36, Stamford. Amount: $588,830. Filed Nov. 4. Gomez-Durham, Alicia S. and Tyler J. Durham, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115 Colonial Road, Unit 45, Stamford. Amount: $587,998. Filed Nov. 4. IDS RE River Walk LLC, Boynton Beach, Florida. Seller: Lee Lipschutz and Johanna Lipschutz, Stamford. Property: 668 Glenbrook Road, Unit 35, Stamford. Amount: $439,000. Filed Nov. 5. Jersey, Brian and Tammy Jersey, Fairfield. Seller: Sanddollar Development LLC, Fairfield. Property: 185 Smith St., Fairfield. Amount: $1,390,000. Filed Dec. 23. John and Marlene LLC, Shelton. Seller: Engine Smith LLC, Fairfield. Property: 393401 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Dec. 19.
21 Hanover Street LLC, Harriman, New York. Seller: Ming Feng Li, Stamford. Property: 21 Hanover St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Nov. 5.
Lau Real Estate Acquisitions LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Michele C. Deaso, Fairfield. Property: 193 James St., Fairfield. Amount: $455,000. Filed Dec. 17.
22-31 Stephen Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: US Bank National Association, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Property: 43 Iroquois Road, Stamford. Amount: $413,500. Filed Nov. 4.
Menke, Elizabeth, Stamford. Seller: RMS Colonial Road LLC, Stamford. Property: 115 Colonial Road, Unit 41, Stamford. Amount: $576,120. Filed Nov. 5.
31 Hanrahan LLC, Stamford. Seller: Nationstar HECM Acquisition Trust 2018-3, Stamford. Property: 31 Hanrahan St., Stamford. Amount: $396,000. Filed Oct. 31.
Minchin Family Property LLC, Stamford. Seller: Minchin Buick-GMC Inc., Stamford. Property: 129 and 131 Jefferson St., Stamford. Amount: $0. Filed Nov. 4.
AAP Builders LLC, Fairfield. Seller: Stephen J. Tar and Leslie Tar, Fairfield. Property: 270 Colony St., Fairfield. Amount: $430,000. Filed Dec. 20.
Secure Capital Group LLC, Stratford. Seller: Cardoso Enterprises 2 LLC, Fairfield. Property: 1390 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Amount: $640,000. Filed Dec. 31.
Facts & Figures Tancredi, Mark and Austin Tancredi, Fairfield. Seller: Mango Tree Real Estate Holdings LP, Roslyn Heights, New York. Property: 6 Wellner Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $609,000. Filed Dec. 23.
Cobb, Ryan G. and Shaunacy A. Cobb, High Point, North Carolina. Seller: Briggs Davidson, Fairfield. Property: 224 Fallow Field Road. Fairfield. Amount: $700,000. Filed Dec. 18.
Gherghiceanu, Costica, East Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Seller: Canio F. Carlucci and Krasimira H. Carlucci, New Canaan. Property: 143 Hoyt St., Unit 2H, Stamford. Amount: $298,000. Filed Nov. 4.
Mendelsohn, Eric and Christina Mendelsohn, Norwalk. Seller: James Paradise, Stamford. Property: 94 Southfield Ave., Unit 203, Stamford. Amount: $552,500. Filed Nov. 1.
Skrelja, Veneranda and Sunny Singh, New York, New York. Seller: Durward A. Dunbar Jr. and Marie A. Dunbar, Orange. Property: 53 Palmer St., Stamford. Amount: $305,000. Filed Oct. 31.
Ten Ten Washington RSK LLC, Stamford. Seller: 1010 Washington SLG Owner LLC, New York, New York. Property: 1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Nov. 5.
Cuautla, Hipolito, Stamford. Seller: Jenette Maitz, Sterling Heights, Michigan. Property: 236 Seaton Road, Unit 29-D-1, Stamford. Amount: $195,000. Filed Nov. 1.
Graham, Amanda and Peter Davaney-Graham, Fairfield. Seller: Gerard Tavella and Laura Tavella, Fairfield. Property: 214 Adley Road, Fairfield. Amount: $835,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Mellion, Nicole, Stamford. Seller: Diana K. Hazel, Norwalk. Property: 910 Hope St., Unit 1B, Stamford. Amount: $200,000. Filed Nov. 5.
Staines, Mark and Marcia Bresslour, Stamford. Seller: Dean C. Cherrington, Stamford. Property: 77 Havemeyer Lane, Unit 203, Stamford. Amount: $800,000. Filed Nov. 5.
Vora, Abdul Latif, Fairfield. Seller: HSBC Bank USA National Association, Fairfield. Property: 178 Glen Ridge Road, Fairfield. Amount: $345,000. Filed Dec. 31.
Residential Aldrich, Christopher J. and Adriana N. Aldrich, Stamford. Seller: Lehmann CMBH and Company, Stamford. Property: 15 Boulder Road, Stamford. Amount: $425,000. Filed Nov. 5. Allison, Kenneth and Jeniffer Allison, Fairfield. Seller: Richard Brookmeyer, Fairfield. Property: 115 Lalley Blvd., Fairfield. Amount: $1,347,000. Filed Dec. 23. Baeza, Sr. Felipe and Maria Elena Baeza, Stamford. Seller: Kalpesh Sitaram Patel, Round Rock, Texas. Property: 16 McClean Ave., Stamford. Amount: $435,000. Filed Oct. 31. Boback, Robert and Joanna Boback, Fairfield. Seller: Joseph H. Klauder and Melissa M. McGow, Fairfield. Property: 76 Lewis Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 17. Bosquet, Marie A., Stamford. Seller: Jason Neer and Amy Neer, Stamford. Property: 26 Weed Hill Ave., Unit M, Stamford. Amount: $307,000. Filed Nov. 4. Burgess Jr., Lewis E., Stamford. Seller: Ilysa Ross-Benjamin and Sarah Ross-Benjamin, Stamford. Property: 44 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit 9N, Stamford. Amount: $322,000 Filed Nov. 4.
Darling, Kassie, Stamford. Seller: Richard Roesler, Stamford. Property: 50 Glenbrook Road, Unit 10E, Stamford. Amount: $245,000. Filed Nov. 1. Davidson, Briggs S. and Moira Davidson, Fairfield. Seller: Cynthia Bradley and William Bradley, Fairfield. Property: 395 Fulling Mill Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed Dec. 18. DeJesus, Paul P. and Caroline M. DeJesus, Greenwich. Seller: Adam Allam and Kathleen O’Grady, Fairfield. Property: 53 Perry St., Fairfield. Amount: $691,275. Filed Dec. 20. Diaz, Maria O. and Wilber A. Sierra, Stamford. Seller: Joseph Farrugia, Stamford. Property: 111 Toms Road, Stamford. Amount: $405,000. Filed Nov. 4. Fath, Nancy Elizabeth, Fairfield. Seller: Joshua D. Samuelson and Louise Samuelson, Fairfield. Property: 1514 Hillside Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2,550,000. Filed Dec. 20. Friedman, Eugene, Stamford. Seller: Raihan Ferdous, New York, New York. Property: 52 Brookdale Drive, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Oct. 31. Gallagher, Annie and Donna Gallagher, Stamford. Seller: Bret Baugher, Stamford. Property: 123 Harbor Drive, Unit 605 and Garage 32, Stamford. Amount: $535,000. Filed Nov. 1.
Grbic, Monica, Rye Brook, New York. Seller: Robert Lee Lucas, North Hollywood, California. Property: 0 Guinea Road, Stamford. Amount: $110,000. Filed Nov. 4. Kalna, Jennifer L. and Jonathan Kalna, Stamford. Seller: Jessica Chichester and Peter Chichester, Stamford. Property: 66 Simsbury Road, Stamford. Amount: $654,000. Filed Nov. 1. Kazlouski, Viktar and Maryna Astashka, Stamford. Seller: Jagadeesh Kumar Tanna, Fairfield. Property: 79 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $450,000. Filed Dec. 17. Kopcza, Anna, Stamford. Seller: Kenny Cho and Kanda Naknoi, Stamford. Property: 1080 Bedford St., Unit 2B, Stamford. Amount: $295,000. Filed Nov. 4. Kothakonda, Praveen Kumar and Shreya Siddinooru, Stamford. Seller: William C. Barber and Betsy F. Barber, Stamford. Property: 85 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford. Amount: $850,000. Filed Nov. 4. Lamour, Angelique and Jeffrey Lamour, Norwalk. Seller: William G. Christie, Fairfield. Property: 174 Lowers Lane, Lovers Commons, Fairfield. Amount: $800,000. Filed Dec. 20. Markelon, Michele and George Wassell Jr., Easton. Seller: Angela Camarda, Fairfield. Property: 1321 Catamount Road, Fairfield. Amount: $680,000. Filed Dec. 23.
Nitiutomo, Daniel Hadi and Liana Bree Tufariello, Stamford. Seller: Gregory Pardo and Tracy Longo Pardo, Stamford. Property: 58 Cady St., Stamford. Amount: $633,000. Filed Oct. 31. Pal, Arif and Fatima Ashfaq, Stamford. Seller: Jessica E. Gold, Madison. Property: 127 Greyrock Place, Unit 1109, Stamford. Amount: $222,500. Filed Nov. 4. Petre, Alexander C. and Emily S. Petre, Stamford. Seller: Adriana Sharkey, Stamford. Property: 202 Soundview Ave., Unit 18, Stamford. Amount: $375,000. Filed Nov. 5. Qu, Zhen, Stamford. Seller: Barbara Sheiffer, Stamford. Property: 25 Adams St., Unit 310, Stamford. Amount: $395,000. Filed Nov. 4. Ramachandran, Varadarajan, Stamford. Seller: Stephen Clarke, New York, New York. Property: 25 Adams Ave., No. 301, Stamford. Amount: $460,000. Filed Oct. 31. Ryan, Lisa and Benjamin Ryan, Stamford. Seller: Aylin Utke and Scott J. Utke, Stamford. Property: 73 Fishing Trail, Stamford. Amount: $770,000. Filed Oct. 31. Sitterly, Chelsea and Nicholas Sitterly, Hoboken, New Jersey. Seller: Kimberly L. Newton and Bradley Genrich, Stamford. Property: 222 Hubbard Ave., Stamford. Amount: $960,000. Filed Nov. 4.
Sullivan, III David Joseph and Kathleen Anne Farrell, Westport. Seller: Victoria E. Sullivan, Coronado, California. Property: 100 Stone Ridge Way, No. 1B, Fairfield. Amount: $125,955, Filed Dec. 23. Summa, Robyn M. and Eric G. Gonzalez, Stamford. Seller: William D. Bevan and Kristin Bevan, The Woodlands, Texas. Property: 15 Island Heights Drive, Stamford. Amount: $399,000. Filed Nov. 1. Vincent, Lesley J. and Lauren K. Coakley Vincent, Fairfield. Seller: Janice L. Carpini, Fairfield. Property: 127 Gorham Road, Fairfield. Amount: $575,000. Filed Dec. 20. Vohra, Riyaz, et al, Norwalk. Seller: Alan C. Mogridge and Sean P. Mobridge, Norwalk. Property: 191-195 Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Dec. 23. Votto, John and Brenda Votto, Cheshire, Seller: Annie Georgette Serlin, Fairfield. Property: 161 Cedar Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1,150,000. Filed Dec. 20. Waluszko, Konrad and Aneta Waluszko, Maspeth, New York. Seller: Robert Preston, Stamford. Property: 200 Eden Road, Stamford. Amount: $572,000. Filed Nov. 5. Wilson, David and Rachel Olschan, Norwalk. Seller: Fabiana Ottoni Limena Coleoni and Sergio Coleoni Jr., Southport. Property: 169 Woodrow Ave., Fairfield. Amount: $805,000. Filed Dec. 23.
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Zhang, Rose Mei, Flushing, New York. Seller: Orlando Rodriguez and Lizbeth Rodriguez, Stamford. Property: 22 Hackett Circle North, Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed Nov. 1.
JUDGMENTS 3768 Main Street LLC, Trumbull. $35,350, in favor of Property Tax Management LLC, Fairfield, by Green and Gross PC, Bridgeport. Property: 3768-3772 Main St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 18. 3851 Main Street Corp., Trumbull. $35,350, in favor of Property Tax Management LLC, Fairfield, by Green and Gross PC, Bridgeport. Property: Jewett Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 18. Ashong, Patience, Bridgeport. $2,323, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 191 High Ridge Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24. Brooks, Sean, Bridgeport. $12,590, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 25 Durando Place, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19. Burton, Veronica, Bridgeport. $2,286, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 81 Erika Circle, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24. Cruz, Vilma, Bridgeport. $10,792, in favor of The United Illuminating Company, New Haven, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 281 Vincellette St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 20. Guadarrama, Rafael, Bridgeport. $5,192, in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 151 Thorme St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19.
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Facts & Figures Malenge, Nono, Bridgeport. $2,410, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 725 Hart St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Schwartz, Monica, Bridgeport. $2,673, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 424 Dexter Drive, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Mejia, Jammell Y., Bridgeport. $2,472, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 111 Bancroft Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Serrano, Carmen, Bridgeport. $2,592, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 244 Earl Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Murphy, Karen, Bridgeport. $2,531, in favor of Core Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine PC, Bridgeport, by Philip H. Monagan, Waterbury. Property: 405 Hollister Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 20.
Thelot, Unide, Bridgeport. $2,487, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 90 Fox St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Nguyen, Thiennga, Bridgeport. $17,848, in favor of American Express National Bank, Sandy, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates PC, Enfield. Property: 144 Powell Place, Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19. Phillips, Marilyn, Bridgeport. $4,739, in favor of The Southern Connecticut Gas Corp., Orange, by Nair & Levin PC, Bloomfield. Property: 148 Robert St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 20. Rosa, Connie T., Bridgeport. $2,058, in favor of Capital One Bank (USA) NA, Richmond, Virginia, by London & London, Newington. Property: 155 Polk St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24.
Torres, Dorothy, Bridgeport. $2,390, in favor of Midland Funding LLC, San Diego, California, by London & London, Newington. Property: 84-86 Roosevelt St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 24. TVB LLC, Trumbull. $35,350, in favor of Property Tax Management LLC, Fairfield, by Green and Gross PC, Bridgeport. Property: 1504 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 18. Veiga, Domingos, Bridgeport. $6,495, in favor of Unifund Corp., Cincinnati, Ohio, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 235 Harlem Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19. Young, Yvonne D., Bridgeport. $4,302, in favor of Cavalry SPV I LLC, Valhalla, New York, by Tobin & Marohn, Meriden. Property: 348 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19.
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Ficker, Thomas H., 399 Main Ave., Norwalk. $288,338, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 15. Foristel, Cynthia, 12 Maplewood Terrace, Norwalk. $31,909, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Garcia, Hilda L., 38 Bouton St., Unit 3, Norwalk. $21,901, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 31. Grecco, David, 192 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. $2,005, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Kambli, Shrikrish and Smita Kambli, 1 Linden St., Apartment C4, Norwalk. $6,888, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 7. Libertino, Salvatore and Palmina Libertino, 88 W. Rocks Road, Norwalk. $3,644, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 7. Manjuck, Adam, 26 Sable St., Norwalk. $36,573, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Meghie, Sweeda, 3 Cholwell Place, Norwalk. $57,664, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Mejia, Jose B., 20 Maher Drive, Norwalk. $15,070, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 13. Milla, Lucinda and Jaime Rivas, 34 Allview Ave., First floor, Norwalk. $18,000, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Nelson, Judith A. and David Nelson, 42 Brooklawn Ave., Norwalk. $112,953, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Oliva, Carlos A., 37 County St., Norwalk. $10,049, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 31.
Brayton Lori G., 9 First St., Norwalk. $29,286, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 7.
Ponce de Leon, Alvaro C., 207 Wolfpit Ave., Norwalk. $13,589, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 28.
Cochran, Nicola Y., 15 W. Couch St., Norwalk. $17,439, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 28.
Rojas Ortiz L. and A. Rojas, 15 Golden Hill Ave., Second floor, Norwalk. $6,440, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 31.
Diaz Lopez, Freddy A. and Felicita E. Diaz, 11 Grandview Ave., Norwalk. $14,690, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 13.
Rojas, Luis, 15 Golden Hill Ave., Second Floor, Norwalk. $4,545, civil proceeding tax. Filed Dec. 31.
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Sheikh, Tipu-Sultan, 8 Bettswood Road, Norwalk. $10,829, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Stein, Amy, 21 Ann St., Apartment C46, Norwalk. $10,066, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21. Stephenson, Ridelle and Newellyn Stephenson, 30 Avenue C, Norwalk. $30,657, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 7. Valadares, Candido A., 6 Styles Lane, Norwalk. $68,999, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 13. Valadares, Candido A., 6 Styles Lane, Norwalk. $96,364, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 13. Wilson, Matthew and Elizabeth Wilson, 11 School St., Second floor, Norwalk. $23,679, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 28. Yemma, Matthew A., 8 Orlando Place, Norwalk. $35,608, civil proceeding tax. Filed Jan. 21.
LIS PENDENS AA Alarcon Properties LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 305-307 Beach St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. ANS Consulting LLC, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1545-1547 Barnum Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. Bolling, George M., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 183-185 Read St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Bretoux, Lindsey Stanley, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company. Property: 40 Martha Place, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13.
Hernandez, Abadid, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 223 N. Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Callahan, Mary J., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needle & Cooper PC, Bridgeport, for Black Rock Gardens Cooperative Inc. Property: 23 Rowsley St., Unit 141, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Janosko, Eric, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 443 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Colon, Marissa, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by the Law Office of Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Abner Court Condominium Association Inc. Property: 86 Abner Court, Unit A. Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Kitchen, Dionne, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 195-197 Catherine St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 13.
Davis-Cardoza, Joyce, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 223-225 Cottage St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Lee, Garfield and Heather Smith, Bridgeport. Filed by Glass & Brauss LLC, Fairfield, for US Bank NA. Property: 325 Moffitt St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Debattista, Mara J., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank NA. Property: 43-47 Fremont St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 8.
Mandu, Denis, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 660-662 Grand St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Dias, Adelaide, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 159167 Harrall Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. Dyer, Willie A., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Property: 103 Douglas St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13. Fritz, Nancy E., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Alan S. Spirer, Westport, for John Q. Adams. Property: Lot 10, Woodland Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Morel. Leocadia, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1325-1327 Pembroke St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. Patrick, Marion, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 1739-1741 Stratford Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
Facts & Figures Prat, Gwendell, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Rosenberg, Whewell & Hite LLC, Stratford, for the Water Pollution Control Authority for the city of Bridgeport. Property: 147 Benham Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. Ramos Jr., Gabriel, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Newrez LLC. Property: 114-116 Manhattan Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13. Ramos, Norma A., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for Caliber Home Loans Inc. Property: 149 Broadway, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13. Reaves, Mark E., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Freedom Mortgage Corp. Property: 59 Evers Place, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13. Rosado Martinez, Lizette, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for PNC Bank National Association. Property: 184 Nautilus Road, Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 8. Scott, Prince, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC, Farmington, for MTGLQ Investors LP. Property: 812-814 Beechwood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 13. Thomas, Sudan M., Bridgeport. Filed by Marinosci Law Group PC, Warwick, Rhode Island, for Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC. Property: Maplewood Ave., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Nov. 12. William Street Inc., et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Harlow, Adams & Friedman PC, Milford, for Eric Moutinho. Property: 7 William St., Bridgeport. Action: foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Nov. 12.
LEASES Hewitt, Marshall, by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc. Bridgeport. property: 100 Court D, Building 77, Apt. 25, Bridgeport. Term: 34 years, commenced Feb. 27, 2020. Filed Feb. 27. Torres, Manuel, by Marylou Weeks. Landlord: Success Village Apartments Inc. Bridgeport. Property: 100 Court D, Building 69, Apartment 84, Bridgeport. Term: 34 years, commenced Feb. 26, 2020. Filed Feb. 26.
MORTGAGES Breen, Steven M., Norwalk, by Denis W. Patterson. Lender: US Bank National Association, 425 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Property: 7 Admiral Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $93,326. Filed Dec. 17. Caparelle, Colin and Carly Vissicchio, Norwalk, by Douglas I. Bayer. Lender: Fairfield County Bank. 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 122 Gillies Lane, Unit 6-10, Norwalk. Amount: $344,850. Filed Dec. 17. Diaz Ramos, Rolando, Norwalk, by Louis J. Colangelo Jr. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 63 Lockwood Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $332,500. Filed Dec. 17. Gill Shinn, Jacqueline, Norwalk, by N/A. Lender: Countrywide Bank FSB, 1199 N. Fairfax St., Suite 500, Alexandria, Virginia. Property: 69 Marlin Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $287,120. Filed Dec. 16. Gutierrez, Tomas and Elizabeth Naylor-Gutierrez, Norwalk, by Marie Tieri Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 161 W. Roacks Road, Norwalk. Amount: $323,000. Filed Dec. 16.
Kennedy, Patrick M. and Ashley Kennedy, Norwalk, by Philip J. Toohey. Lender: Raymond James Bank NA, 710 Carrillon Pkwy., St. Petersburg, Florida. Property: 9 Sunwich Road, Norwalk. Amount: $1,820,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Torres, Sandy E. and Oswaldo A. Torres, Norwalk, by Morris Barocas. Lender: Fairfield County Bank, 150 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Property: 7 Arch St., Unit 12, Norwalk. Amount: $135,000. Filed Dec. 17.
Mackelprang, Kayla H. and Chad J. Mackelprang. Norwalk, by Steven J. Baron. Lender: Weichert Financial Services, 225 Littleton Road, Morris Plains. Property: 175 1/2 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Amount: $601,450. Filed Dec. 16.
Vergara, Carmen, Norwalk, by Dina Tornhelm. Lender: US Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky. Property: 97 Richards Ave., Unit A11, Norwalk. Amount: $224,662. Filed Dec. 16.
Mercado, Daniela, Norwalk, by Regina Volynsky Lender: Home Point Financial Corp., 9 Entin Road, Suite 200, Parsippany, New Jersey. Property: 10 Fort Point, Unit 18, Norwalk. Amount: $192,375 Filed Dec. 16. Miecznikowska, Katarzyna, Norwalk, by Robert A. Pacelli Jr. Lender: Home Loan Investment Bank FSB, 1 Home Loan Plaza, Warwick Rhode Island. Property: 30 Broad St., Unit 2, Norwalk. Amount: $256,500. Filed Dec. 17. Murphy, Drew R. and Alexandra Murphy, Norwalk, by Douglas I. Bayer. Lender: TD Bank NA, 2035 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 9 Milton Place, Norwalk. Amount: $790,000. Filed Dec. 17. Pollock, Omar and Lisa Pollock, Norwalk, by John J. Bove. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Affinity LLC, 1800 West Larchmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 4 Mary Austin Place, Norwalk. Amount: $479,200. Filed Dec. 17. Puffer, Steven Terry and Sarah Alexandra MacDougall, Norwalk, by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia. Lender: American Nationwide Mortgage Company Inc., 3820 Northdale Blvd, Suite 11A Tampa, Florida. Property: 28 Burchard Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $569,494. Filed Dec. 17. Reynoso, Elmer, Norwalk, by Philip V. D’Areggio. Lender: Caliber Home Loans Inc., 1525 S. Belt Line Road, Coppell, Texas. Property: 5 Kellee Cottage, Norwalk. Amount: $353,479, Filed Dec. 16.
West, Kathleen J. and Michael Overstreet, Norwalk, by Tamara Peterson. Lender: Guaranteed Rate Affinity LLC, 1800 W. Larchmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Property: 86 W. Norwalk Road, Norwalk. Amount: $491,300. Filed Dec. 16. Yallop, Martin B. and Barbara A. Yallop, Norwalk, by Jonathan A. Wetmore. Lender: Webster Bank NA, 145 Bank St., Waterbury. Property: 31 Witch Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $680,000. Filed Dec. 17.
NEW BUSINESSES A Touch of Glory Healing Ministries, 133 Tresser Blvd., No. 5F, Stamford 06901, c/o Pastor Jean Wash. Filed Jan. 3. Authentic Creations, 40 Stillwater Ave., No. 8D, Stamford 06902, c/o Jennifer Griffin. Filed Jan. 10. BLTS Barrera Landscaping & Tree Work, 28 Taff Ave., No. 2, Stamford 06902, c/o BLTS LLC. Filed Jan. 15. Computershare Settlement Services, 6 Landmark Square, Fourth floor, Stamford 06901, c/o Computershare Title Services LLC. Filed Jan. 9. Direct Travel, 32 Thread Needle Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o The Travel Exchange LTD. Filed Jan. 9.
Divine Scents, 40 Stillwater Ave., No. 8D, Stamford 06902, c/o Jazmin Jackson. Filed Jan. 9.
The Distillers Company, Three World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich St., New York, New York 10007, c/o Diageo Americas Supply Inc. Filed Jan. 9.
E&J Stamford 600 LLC, 600 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901, c/o Jonathan Blob. Filed Jan. 9.
The Old Place, 920 Hope St., Stamford 06905, c/o Pat Perkins. Filed Jan. 13.
Galvez Landscape, 26 Taff Ave., Unit 1R, Stamford 06902, c/o Marvin Galvez. Filed Jan. 8.
Westover Pizza II, 306 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Nicla Depreta. Filed Jan. 8.
Greenwich Notary, 69 Auldwood Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Malcolm Dickinson. Filed Jan. 10.
Westover Pizza Too, 306 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Nicola DePreta. Filed Jan. 8.
Hancock Marketing Group, 87 W. Forest Lawn, Second floor, Stamford 06905, c/o George Hancock. Filed Jan. 7. Hissho Sushi, 2200 Bedford St., Stamford 06905, c/o L.Win Family Company LLC. Filed Jan. 9. Jenuwin Moore, 40 Stillwater Ave., No. 8D, Stamford 06902, c/o Jennifer Griffin. Filed Jan. 10. PBK Unlimited LLC, 184 Frederick St., Stamford 06902, c/o Danielle Hanan-Dralle. Filed Jan. 7. Ralph’s Italian ICES, 900 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Stamford ICES Inc. Filed Jan. 17. Revel with Dinnerthyme, 36 Dyke Lane, Stamford 06902, c/o Dinner Thyme Catering Inc. Filed Jan. 9. Salty Girl’s Treasures, 4 Sussex Place, Stamford 06905, c/o Carly N. Holding. Filed Jan. 3. Skincare Studio of Stamford, 76 Progress Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o Lynda Ann Cesiro. Filed Jan. 14. Stamford Notary, 69 Auldwood Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Malcolm Dickinson. Filed Jan. 10. Sunny & Frankies, 940 Hope St., Stamford 06905, c/o George Legierse. Filed Jan. 6.
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Westover Pizzeria II, 306 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Nicola DePreta. Filed Jan. 8. Westover Pizzeria Too, 306 Hope St., Stamford 06902, c/o Nicola DePreta. Filed Jan. 8.
PATENTS Cable glands. Patent no. 10,587,108 issued to William M. Maass, St. Louis, Missouri; Christopher J. Minski, St. Louis, Missouri. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Gesture interactive wearable spatial audio system. Patent no. 10,585,486 issued to Tim Coleman, Menlo Park, California; Stefan Marti, Oakland, California; Davide Di Censo, Sun Mateo, California. Assigned to Harman, Stamford. Positioning objects in an augmented reality display. Patent no. 10,586,393 issued to Axel Nix, Birmingham, Michigan. Assigned to Harman, Stamford. Protective coatings for bias-charge rollers. Patent no. 10,585,371 issued to Brian P. Gilmartin, Williamsville; Liang-Bih Lin, Carlsbad, California; Jeanne M. Koval, Marion; Jin Wu, Pittsford; Aaron M. Stuckey, Fairport. Assigned to Xerox, Norwalk. Tools for use in confined spaces. Patent no. 10,583,522 issued to Mamoon Tawfiq Abedraboh, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Richard Wallace Ceass, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Louis Webster Ruffin, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Adam Britton Polcha, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton.
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