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MACK-CALI TO SELL $487.5M WESTCHESTER/FAIRFIELD PORTFOLIO TO ROBERT MARTIN AFFILIATE BY PETER KATZ pkatz@westfairinc.com

ack-Cali, which had been a major force in the Westchester office and flex-space market, appears to be completing its exit from that market with the sale of a portfolio of properties to RMC Acquisition Entity LLC, an affiliate of the Robert Martin Company LLC.

The sale, with a price tag of $487.5 million, is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. There are two definitive agreements covering the 3.1 million square feet of space. The Business Journal obtained a complete list of the buildings involved. There are 56 in all, including those at the Stamford Executive Park in Fairfield County. It is a five-building development on West Avenue, just off Exit 6 of

Interstate 95 in Stamford. The Stamford Executive Park includes approximately 270,000 square feet of office/flex space. The properties in Westchester include addresses at Westchester Plaza, Executive Boulevard and Clearbrook Road in Elmsford, Skyline Drive in Hawthorne, and Odell Plaza, Executive Boulevard and Corporate Boulevard in Yonkers. Robert F. Weinberg, who with the late Martin Berger founded Robert Martin Company, said, “The acquisition of these outstanding properties continues our legacy of innovation and » REAL ESTATE

Phyllis Ayman, author of “Overdue: Quality Care for Our Elder Citizens.” Photo by Phil Hall.

PHYLLIS AYMAN’S NEW BOOK CONSIDERS THE QUALITY OF ELDERCARE BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com PHYLLIS AYMAN’S NEW BOOK “OVERDUE: Quality Care for Our Elder Citizens” was released Feb. 8 and by its first week in print it rose to the No. 1 spot on Amazon in the nursing home care books category. The elation that Ayman felt

for this achievement was a marked difference from the anger and frustration she experienced when she first resolved to write the book. “I have been a speech pathologist who has worked in over 40 skilled nursing facilities in the local area over 25 years,” » ELDERCARE

Connecticut policy on incentives a work in progress BY ALEXANDER SOULE

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s Gov. Ned Lamont works with the General Assembly to find ways of fixing a projected $1.5 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, he has yet to offer details on his initial plan for a significant area of spending. That would be incentives awarded to businesses, whether of the corporate or Main Street variety. Speaking last month before the Appropriations Committee, Lamont’s new budget chief Melissa McCaw described the plan as a “pro-growth” budget that strips out spending in a number of areas, but still increases overall expenditures, though below the pace of inflation. Many of those spending increases are contractually fixed, whether in commitments to municipalities and the schools they run; state workers and retirees for promised compensation and benefits; or to pay down bonded debt the state has taken on in past years prior to Lamont’s pledge of a “debt diet” slashing future bond commitments by 40 percent. “This is one of the challenges that we collectively face — that the fixed costs are growing at a rate that exceeds the growth in revenues,” said McCaw, Lamont’s new secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, during a hearing in Hartford. “The governor’s approach was to take a look at these major cost drivers and identify structural reforms or changes that could slow down that rate of growth.” Under former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, the state Department of Economic and Community Development disbursed nearly $200 million annually on average in the form of incentives to businesses, while operating on an annual budget of about $30 million. That included distributing money from the state General Fund to support tourist attractions and other institutions deemed deserving of support. In the Appropriations Committee’s meeting with McCaw last month, Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-Wilton) asked the secretary about plans for expenditures in support of economic development. McCaw responded that was still a work in progress and deferred questions to David Lehman, Lamont’s choice as commissioner of the Department of Economic

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Publisher Dee DelBello Managing Editor/Print Glenn Kalinoski Managing Editor/Digital Bob Rozycki Associate Publisher Anne Jordan Group Associate Publisher Dan Viteri NEWS Copy and Video Editor • Peter Katz Bureau Chief • Kevin Zimmerman Senior Reporter • Bill Heltzel, Reporters • Ryan Deffenbaugh, Phil Hall, Georgette Gouveia, Mary Shustack Research Coordinator • Luis Flores ART & PRODUCTION Creative Director Dan Viteri Art Director Sebastián Flores Art Director Kelsie Mania Digital Content Director Meghan McSharry David Lehman. Photo by Brian A. Pounds/Hearst Connecticut Media.

and Community Development. Among more than 700 letters of testimony filed since late February to the Legislature on Lamont’s budget proposal, Lehman weighed in to state the budget includes “sufficient resources” for DECD to carry out its charge of increasing employment, revitalizing neighborhoods and promoting the arts and tourism. All while maintaining existing commitments. Lamont and lawmakers are working to close a projected $1.5 billion shortfall of revenue to cover expenditures while maintaining a target “rainy day” fund of about $2.8 billion to draw from in the event of any unanticipated fiscal emergencies. With Lamont having pledged not to strip away safety nets for struggling residents, that leaves a smorgasbord of economic development programs pushed through by his predecessor Malloy among the early candidates for erasure, as Lamont shifts the state’s focus away from providing individual incentives to specific companies. DECD plans to lean in part on a rekindled partnership with the

nonprofit Connecticut Economic Resource Center, which has a staff of less than 20 people and an annual budget of less than $4 million. But Lehman described it as “revitalized” under new board co-chair and Greenwich resident Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of PepsiCo who Fortune has ranked routinely among the most powerful woman executives in the world. Asked at a confirmation hearing last month in Hartford about his policies to help business owners prosper in Connecticut, Lehman did not indicate any intent to erase the Small Business Express Program. The program committed about $300 million in grants and loans during the Malloy years, with DECD data showing about a third of recipients failed to hit promised job targets. Lehman told Hearst Connecticut Media that private sector lending is at a healthy level in Connecticut. Under Malloy the state was able to bring to Stamford the headquarters of Charter Communications and NBC Sports and Jackson Laboratory’s genomics research

facility to Farmington. Lehman described as “a net positive impact to the state” the incentive programs put in place by Malloy and any that the former governor inherited, and that they will continue to do so for the coming few decades. At the same time, he promised to vet all of them to determine the return on those investments to the state and any fresh priorities his office can put in place. “I think my perspective is if you have the right broad policies in place that work for everyone — all residents, small businesses, large business, that incentivize growth and the job creation that we want — that is by far the best policy,” Lehman said. “I don’t like using the phrase ‘pick a winner,’ but there is a subsidy from others that are providing that incentive — i.e., the taxpayers — to that company, whether it’s to retain jobs or stay in the state, or come to the state.” Dan Haar contributed to this report. Alex Soule is a staff reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media. He can be reached at Alex.Soule@ scni.com or 203-842-2545.

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Go Team: Companies experimenting with team-building offerings BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

eam-building exercises — those companywide events usually held offsite to nurture a sense of community among staff — have traditionally taken the shape of a corporate retreat to a spa or a visit to a local watering hole’s karaoke night. But the team building menu has expanded well beyond the mundane and several local firms are looking to take advantage of that evolution. “What we offer is something unique and different from other places — and something that’s a lot of fun,” declared Lisa Cannon, co-owner with her husband Rob of Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park at 21 Prindle Lane in Danbury. “And team-building was one of the things we wanted to offer when we opened last year.” Together with the long-established Bounce! Trampoline Sports facility in the same building, the Cannons can offer 70,000 square feet of space for such activities as rope courses, climbing walls, laser tag and the pause-inducing axe throwing — something NBC News tipped last year as “the new league sport.” “We can customize team-building events to the needs of whatever companies want,” Cannon said. “The object at any of these events is to have a fun day together that can build confidence in individuals as well as from being a part of a group.” Thrillz has also introduced gaming competitions for millennials (and the millennial-minded) featuring Super Smash Bros. and other popular video games. “It depends on how many employees want to do gaming,” Cannon allowed. “Not every company wants to do that.” Recent clients include Ridgefield drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim, Western Connecticut State University’s field hockey

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Run by professional facilitators who specialize in skill development and experiential learning, those programs focus on such topics as leadership, management, sales, communication and team dynamics.

The Muse Brooklyn ABCirque School at a recent team-building exercise at Thrillz in Danbury.

team from Danbury and The Muse Brooklyn, which utilizes circus-derived exercises for therapy, fitness and as a form of play. A team of 10, both students and teachers, many with ties to Cirque du Soleil, spent a recent day climbing, leaping, swinging and jumping among Thrillz’s themed “challenge” areas partly inspired by the “American Ninja Warrior” TV series. “As a team-building experience, it was terrific,” said Muse Brooklyn founder Angela Buccinni. “All the challenges were new and difficult and had everyone cheering on their team-

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mates. We felt like we were warriors in another world, maybe a video game or the outer reaches of space. And we can’t wait to return.” Another out-of-the-ordinary company testing the team-building waters is Arthur Murray Dance Center of Danbury, which Andy Cabell has been looking at to expand its reach since buying the franchise last year. The Danbury branch of global corporate relocation company Cartus last year hosted a lunchtime event at its 40 Apple Ridge Road offices with the dance studio, at which Cabell and one

of his instructors oversaw a brief dance class and then invited employees to try their hands and feet at the cha-cha and merengue. “We talked a little about the history and music of each dance,” Cabell said, “and then worked with different groups. They were looking to integrate something new into their ‘Lunch and Learn’ initiative and we got some really nice feedback. It was fun for them. It’s a great way of building confidence and relationships beyond who you’re sitting in a desk next to.” Another potential client is Danbury’s Union Savings

Bank, Cabell said, which again would involve a visit to its 226 Main St. headquarters. “We also have plenty of space to do team building here,” Cabell noted, “but with the time factor a lot of companies feel it’s easier for us to go to them. It can be hard to get employees to commit to traveling somewhere else after hours or on the weekends.” But team building isn’t a side business for everybody. Vancouver’s Outback Team Building & Training is, as its name suggests, fully invested in such exercises, with activities ranging from escape rooms and team puzzle-solving competitions to smartphone scavenger hunts, cardboard boat building challenges and “The Amazing Chase,” its own spinoff of CBS’ “The Amazing Race.” Outback Director of Marketing Datis Mohsenipour said the firm’s Norwalk branch has hosted 10 corporate

team-building events. “Some clients know exactly what they want and request a specific event,” he said. “Some clients look for a recommendation. No matter what, we try to learn as much as we can about their program objectives, group dynamics, budget and desired outcomes before our employee engagement consultants make a recommendation. “It’s not unheard of to have a prospective client call in with an exact idea of what they have in mind,” he continued, “but then end up signing up for a completely different solution that better meets their group’s needs, after their consultation.” Started in 1992 as an adventure company that sold paddling and hiking expeditions, the company shifted to creating team-building events in 2000 and introduced training and development programs in 2015. Run by professional facilitators who specialize in skill development and experiential learning, those programs focus on such topics as leadership, management, sales, communication and team dynamics. “Many corporate groups include team building and training at their offsite retreats or annual meetings. The two tend to go handin-hand,” Mohsenipour said. “While we offer experiential training — team building with training elements built into it — we wanted to solve the pains of our customers by offering training and consulting solutions as well. We felt that becoming a onestop shop would enhance the overall customer experience and address a clear need in the marketplace.” Cannon said that she anticipated adding more activities to Thrillz’s team-building menu. “It can be ‘Color War for Big People,’ ” she said, referring to the competitions held at many summer camps nationwide. “It’s fun, it’s organized and it can help break down barriers and build confidence.”

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5 tips to help employees understand their beneﬁts

ow well do your employees understand their health care benefits? It’s a universal challenge for employers. A study by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans found a gap in employee benefits: communication. According to the study: • 19 percent of employers report employees having a high level of understanding their benefits. • 80 percent of employers report employees do not open/read benefit materials. • 31 percent of employers report employees do not perceive value in their benefits. Consider the following five tips to help employees understand and use their benefits. REACH OUT TO EMPLOYEES IN MULTIPLE WAYS, AND OFTEN Many companies only talk about benefits during open enrollment. That’s not enough. With a year-round communication strategy, you can explain complex topics in bite-size pieces. You can send timely reminders to select a primary care provider or get a flu shot. A midyear benefits fair can help to check in with employees. Also consider your workforce and how they communicate throughout the day. An enrollment confirmation email is a good

start, but you may also need to mail information to employees’ homes. By communicating in multiple ways — email, onsite meetings, printed collateral, an online portal and mail — you can reach more of your employee population. Whether online, in person or in print, be consistent in your message and steer clear of jargon. Visual aids like maps, graphs and tables can make details easier to understand and remember. SHOW WHAT’S NEW Benefits can be complicated. Build on what employees already know about their previous benefits and explain what’s different. Be up front about changes like increased copays or higher deductibles to help prevent cost surprises. It’s also important to explain the “why” behind the changes, especially if your company has adopted a different approach to health benefits. GIVE TIPS ON HOW TO USE BENEFITS You can help employees make the most of their benefits. Share tips on how to: • Find in-network providers and determine what their share of cost will be. • Use online tools to get cost estimates, compare quality and choose the treatment setting that’s right for them. • Seek nonemergency care at urgent care centers when

their doctor’s office is closed. • Save money on prescriptions by requesting preferred generics and using mail order for maintenance medications. DEMONSTRATE VALUE Helping your employees understand the value of their benefits may increase employee satisfaction and loyalty. To make this “hidden” part of the paycheck more visible, more than half of top-performing employers provide an annual total compensation statement. These statements put a dollar figure on the benefits package. The most detailed statements also show how much a medical plan has paid and total employee out-of-pocket costs. CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES Make sure employees know all the ways they can get answers to their benefits questions — by phone, online or even in person. Your health care provider can connect you to available resources. Your provider works with employers and their brokers to develop communication strategies that help employees understand and get the most out of their plan benefits. Barbara Vernon is the vice president of large group sales and account management for ConnectiCare.

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market leadership.” The company’s managing director and partner Greg Berger added that it is very bullish on the Westchester market. “Robert Martin Company has been firmly rooted in Westchester County for over 60 years. We know how to manage these buildings and have excellent relationships with the local communities.” Tim Jones, also a partner with Robert Martin Company and its CEO, said, “This portfolio gives us a huge market share in Westchester with a product line that is currently in great demand.” He said that spaces such as the ones they’re adding to their portfolio constitute the hottest sector of the commercial real estate market. Mack-Cali, headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, has been repositioning itself to concentrate on properties in what it describes as “select waterfront and transit-oriented markets throughout the Northeast.” “Proceeds from the sale of this portfolio will be used in part to pay down debt and to purchase Soho Lofts, a 377-unit apartment community in Jersey City, which furthers our waterfront strategy,” Michael DeMarco, Mack-Cali’s CEO, said. He

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expert on the Westchester commercial market. “I’m very happy that a local player is buying this portfolio,” he said. “This is 3.1 million square feet. These are dominant parks in Yonkers, Elmsford and Hawthorne, and this is the flex product which was developed by the original Robert Martin principals (Robert Weinberg and Martin Berger). This is the flex product hub for the county and it’s an extremely important product.” Greenberg noted that MackCali has become more focused on

on what to consider when choosing an elder care facility. She provides examples of severely inadequate care that she witnessed during her career, and constantly reinforces the notion that the patient’s family should not be passive in addressing concerns. “If you’re an informed consumer, you are a more empowered consumer,” she explained. “Health care is a business, but people feel they are at the mercy of whomever is running the nursing home. But, really, you are not. You are buying health care services and they are in the business of selling those services, and they need you because if they don’t have customers they don’t have a business.” Ayman pointed out how many of these facilities employ what is known in the trade as the “chandelier effect” by creating lobbies that look like the entrance to a luxury hotel. This presentation of dazzling interior design, she noted, was an attempt to “attract short-term Medicare dollars, because that is the highest reimbursement. That’s why many of these facilities have short-term rehabilitation facilities. In order to appeal to those people with the highest Medicare dollars,

they create these high-end-looking lobbies.” Yet once a person goes past the lobby, Ayman continued, there is a considerable difference in the visual style between the short-term and long-term rehabilitation facilities. The short-term facilities, she stated, “look different than the rest of the facility — they have more amenities, the rooms are designed in a way that is more modern and contemporary and visually appealing.” Ayman advised anyone touring these facilities to see the long-term unit, even if the patient is only to be considered for short-term care. “That will give you a very good idea of what the priorities are for that administration,” she said, adding to pay extra attention to what is happening in the long-term unit. “Be cognizant if you hear ringing bells or people don’t look like they are well cared for or well attended. Also, there is a high percentage of people who go to a short-term unit and, for whatever reason, are transferred to the long-term unit even though it wasn’t the family’s intention.” Ayman devoted a chapter in “Overdue” to Alzheimer’s and dementia care facilities, which she

forecast becoming more prevalent in the near future. “Once every 66 seconds, a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in this country,” she said. “Be aware and ask questions of how a memory care unit is designed. Too many times we’ve come to accept that people are sitting aimlessly and looking out a window — we’ve become numb to it. But it doesn’t have to be that. I also talk about other forms of care and how memory care units should provide a continuum of activities. And as a person advances in their condition, the facility needs to provide activities that are suitable for different levels of cognition and still function in a way to their maximum abilities.” Ayman acknowledged that most people never give thought to the concept of eldercare until a health crisis occurs, and she recommended advance planning to determine the quality of local care. “I contacted several eldercare attorneys before the book came out,” she said. “As people are planning financially, they should get an idea of what this landscape is about. Most people don’t know. They don’t want to think about it or they don’t think it’s going to happen.”

550 West Ave. in Stamford.

also said the sale of the office/flex portfolio “substantially completes our strategic repositioning.” Mack-Cali’s announcement on March 11 said that a portion of the proceeds from the sale will be used to repay about $230 million of unsecured debt. In January, the Business Journal reported on Mack-Cali’s sale of its six-building industrial park at 1-6 Warehouse Lane in Greenburgh. Called the Elmsford Distribution Center, the 387,000-squarefoot industrial park was bought

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she said. “In working in all of these buildings, I became increasingly disheartened about the quality of care. I left working in them twice because I felt I couldn’t make the kind of changes that I wanted to make. It became emotionally taxing as well as psychologically taxing — it wasn’t just about my speech programs, but what could I do to improve the quality of life and the quality of care.” Ayman, who is the principal owner of the Cos Cob-based PMA Speech Solutions, wrote her first book “Nursing Homes to Rehabilitation Centers: What Every Person Needs to Know” in 2017 in an effort to provide an overview of an industry that few outsiders consider unless there is a family health crisis. She pointed out that in many cases this industry has made the bottom line its overwhelming operational priority. “Over the years, there has been the corporatization of the industry, with a lot of large chains buying these facilities, and the quality of care, unfortunately, becomes less than adequate,” she added. In “Overdue,” Ayman sought to provide a consumer-friendly guide

for $70.25 million by Realterm Logistics. In another high-profile transaction, Mack-Cali sold the Westchester Financial Center near the train station in downtown White Plains to Ginsburg Development Cos. for $83 million. It had been one of the leading projects created by the Robert Martin Co. during urban renewal in White Plains. Howard E. Greenberg, president of Howard Properties Ltd. in White Plains, is a veteran real estate broker who is considered an

New Jersey. “They have become much more active in the multifamily business and they have become much more Jersey-centric.” This has included a special emphasis on the Jersey City/Hoboken area. “They seem to want to plow all of their investments into that area because rents are rising both in terms of residential and in terms of office space and there are big multihundred-thousand-square-foot tenants.” If the sale has any upward impact on pricing in the flex space segment of the Westchester market, Greenberg expects it will be minimal. “A lot of that firming of the pricing has to do with supply and demand. Particularly in the flex market, the demand has outstripped the supply for the last number of years and even under Mack-Cali prices have firmed significantly on that product,” he said. Greenberg welcomes the return of Westchester-based ownership of the properties. “The Halperns, the Schulmans, the Cappellis, and obviously Weinberg and Berger of the Robert Martin Company, were all local people that developed locally and their whole focus was local. Their fortunes rose and fell in Westchester and that’s not the case with a big real estate investment trust.”

Over the years, there has been the corporatization of the industry, with a lot of large chains buying these facilities, and the quality of care, unfortunately, becomes less than adequate.

Ash Creek Enterprises seeks to smoke out cybersecurity threats BY PHIL HALL phall@westfairinc.com

first-time visitor to Mark Calzone’s Stratford office might be surprised by the minimal amount of peace and quiet outside of his window. Calzone’s Ash Creek Enterprises is located on the second level of a converted two-family house directly opposite I-95, and the constant rush of highway traffic creates a continuous roar of vehicular activity. Every now and then, the noise level is ratcheted up as a MetroNorth or Amtrak Acela train zooms up and down the tracks tucked between the Ash Creek Enterprises headquarters and the highway. “You get used to it after a while,” Calzone said nonchalantly. “Even when I’m on the phone, I won’t even notice it.” Calzone has more than enough to keep his attention away from the noisy distractions outside. As the president of an IT services provider that is celebrating its 20th anniversary, Calzone is preoccupied with helping his clients stand up to a growing wave of cybersecurity threats. “Cybersecurity is today’s No. 1 organized crime,” he explained. “They are not shaking down corner stores anymore or selling drugs, because now they are running all of these different schemes. They are using ransomware that they are locking on your machine, or they are hacking your system and stealing information and passwords until, all of a sudden, your bank account gets hit. And they just don’t want yours, but they also want all of those other people you are connected to, in order to see if they can steal their information.” Calzone added that there is a flourishing black market for cyber miscreants to sell the data that could open up a company to digital larceny. “A good example would be a corporate email and password on the black mar-

Mark Calzone, president of Ash Creek Enterprises in Stratford. Photos by Phil Hall.

ket, which will sell for $500,” he continued. “If they have access to a CEO’s email, they have access to financial information and trade secrets. They can go further and get more money.” Calzone pointed out that many businesses put too much faith in over-thecounter products that can separate a computer network from online gangsters. “People say, ‘We have firewalls and anti-virus soft-

ware — aren’t we protected?’ ” he said. “Well, yes and no. Anti-virus stops viruses, but a lot of things aren’t viruses anymore. A big thing is our disaster recovery continuity services that we put in with some additional software, so if the machine gets infected we can roll it back to the pre-infection to five minutes and not take two to three hours to reload your system from scratch.” And who are the cyber-

In the past you were hiring one guy to be your network guy and one guy to be your server guy, one guy did desktop support — we do all of that.

security masterminds? “They’re coming from countries that even if we did find out where it was coming from, you couldn’t do anything about it anyways,” Calzone noted. Calzone observed that the changing high-tech environment mirrored how companies have viewed the value of IT consulting firms. “Years ago, it was always cost saving. With any type of consulting business, it was like, ‘Oh, it is easier to hire a consultant because it will be cheaper than having an employee and paying their benefits,’” he said. “Years ago, the formula was that for every 20 to 25 employees, you needed one IT person and you needed an IT director, CTO and CIO. Now, you’re talking about having between half a million dollars to 1 million dollars right there. We come in and fulfill that role at multiple levels, so we play that virtual CTO and CIO

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and we do the desktop support. In the past you were hiring one guy to be your network guy and one guy to be your server guy, one guy did desktop support — we do all of that.” Most of Calzone’s clients are based in Fairfield County, with some international customers that are headquartered in Connecticut with offices around the world. In addition to his six-person, in-house staff, Ash Creek Enterprises works with a 24/7 help desk center in Pennsylvania and a 24/7 network operations center out of India. Calzone also provides his clients with support from a security operations center, which has been helpful in the cybersecurity effort. “We have 24/7 monitoring that is watching all of the traffic touching the machine or touching your firewall,” he said. “You will be able to recognize something immediately and trace it back and shut it down from where it is coming from.” Calzone remarked that the continual evolution of high-tech development has become more pronounced. When the company began mainframes and dumb terminals were considered cutting edge. “In the past we were seeing big change every five years,” Calzone stated. “Now, you are seeing big change every one or two years.” But where does Calzone see the IT world moving in the coming years? He acknowledged there has been a great deal of talk regarding a massive migration of data into the cloud within the next five to 10 years, but Calzone is skeptical. “I still don’t necessarily believe,” he said. “There was a report out recently that said the cloud was not as big or adopted as everyone assumed it would be. There are still a lot of customers out there using older systems that don’t allow them to migrate to the cloud. They can’t even migrate to new hardware at this point.”

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Charlotte Russe goes out of business; store closings include Stamford, White Plains BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

dd Charlotte Russe to the list of national chains going out of business, as the clothier — targeted at women in their teens and 20s — has confirmed that it is ceasing operations. The company, based in San Diego, filed for bankruptcy protection last month, when it said it planned to close 94 of its 512 stores nationwide. However, in a court hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, March 6, Bankruptcy

Court Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein approved the sale of Charlotte Russe’s assets to liquidation company SB360, paving the way for the closings. Charlotte Russe has begun going out of business sales at all stores, will accept gift cards through March 21 and will close all of its stores by the end of April. Its online store has already closed. Charlotte Russe had 8,700 employees at the time of the filing, all but 1,400 of whom were part-time workers. It also owned 10 children’s clothing stores under the Peek brand, which it acquired in 2016.

Launched in San Diego in 1975, Charlotte Russe was acquired in 2009 by private equity firm Advent International for $380 million, leaving it with $175 million of debt due in 2014. Hopes to launch an initial public offering that year were stymied by a sales downturn. Charlotte Russe locations in the region include stores at the Danbury Fair, Stamford Town Center and Westfield Trumbull malls in Fairfield County, and at the Galleria White Plains and the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights in Westchester County, as well as the Poughkeepsie Galleria.

The Charlotte Russe location at the Poughkeepsie Galleria. Photo by Glenn J. Kalinoski.

IN THE COURT Former music executive Robert Jamieson sues broker Hector May for $18M BY BILL HELTZEL bheltzel@westfairinc.com

retired music industry executive and his wife have sued former investment broker Hector A. May and Securities America Inc. for $18 million, claiming that May pretended to be their friend while secretly emptying their brokerage accounts. Robert and Judith Jamieson of Riverside, Connecticut, filed the complaint Feb. 26 in federal court in White Plains. For 17 years, they allege, May, with the assistance of his daughter, Vania May Bell, “repeatedly provided investment advice designed to make it easier for him to steal more.” Securities America failed to properly supervise May and “ignored stark red flags that were identified by its own compliance department,” the complaint states, that “would have exposed the scheme in 2003.” Securities America,

based in La Vista, Nebraska, did not respond to an email request for comment, and a message sent to May was returned as undeliverable. May, of Orangeburg in Rockland County, has accepted responsibility for his actions in other legal forums. Last June, he and his wife, Sonia, consented to a freeze on their personal property and financial accounts, as well as on assets of May’s Executive Compensation Planners business in New City, pending resolution of a criminal investigation. In December he was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and investment adviser fraud. He pleaded guilty and he is scheduled to be sentenced April 26 in federal court. May also has consented to forfeiting $11,452,185. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil complaint in December against May and his daughter, Vania, of Montvale, New Jersey, who was controller of his firm. The SEC accuses them of misappropriating at

least $7.9 million from 15 clients in a Ponzi scheme. May has consented to SEC demands to cease violating securities laws and to forfeit ill-gotten gains. The charges against Bell are pending. The Jamiesons claim that it was their complaints that exposed the fraud. Beginning in 1970, Robert Jamieson held executive positions at CBS Records, Polygram, BMG and RCA Music Group. He developed and signed superstars such as Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews and Christina Aguilera. Jamieson’s father, Raymond, knew May as a member of the Rockland County Country Club, where the elder Jamieson worked as a golf pro for 25 years. His father set up a trust fund for his grandchildren in 1998, according to the complaint, at May’s urging. Then Robert and Judith Jamieson hired May and opened brokerage accounts at Securities America. They claim that May pretended “to act not just as their trusted financial advis-

er, but as their close friend.” He attended the graduations and weddings of their three children. When Robert Jamieson suffered a stroke in 2015, May visited him in the hospital. But beginning in 2001, the complaint states, May and his daughter, Bell, devised a scheme. May advised the Jamiesons to open 20 brokerage accounts with Securities America. He directed them to regularly wire funds to a custodial account at Executive Compensation Planners to purchase municipal bonds. But there was no custodial account, the complaint states. The funds went into May’s company account, were transferred internally and were recorded as “loans payable.” Then May and Bell allegedly sent statements that overstated account balances. The SEC complaint describes the same scheme. Instead of buying bonds, the SEC said, May used cli-

ents’ money to pay salaries for himself and his daughter and for personal expenses, including “a limousine driver, country club dues, home remodeling, travel, personal loans to friends, political contributions, a vacation home, and furs and jewelry for his wife.” The Jamiesons claim they deposited $15 million with May from 1998 to 2015. By the end of 2017, the actual value of their Securities America account was about $50,000. Securities America could have stopped most of the losses, they allege. In 2003, the company’s compliance department emailed May and questioned withdrawals totaling $350,000 and the sale of a mutual fund that created a $4,000 deferred sales charge. May allegedly responded that the withdrawals were for personal reasons and that the Jamiesons were unhappy with the mutual fund and were well aware of the sales charges. The complaint states the $350,000 was stolen money. The Jamiesons allege that

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Securities America did not communicate directly with them and the firm had collected more than $500,000 in fees from them. The scheme began to unravel in 2017, when Judith Jamieson thought May was likely to retire soon and she began discussing the possibility of moving the investments to another brokerage firm. May dissuaded her for months, but early last year she disregarded his advice and arranged a transfer of assets. The new firm informed her that the accounts at Securities America “held little to no assets.” Securities America fired May last spring. The Jamiesons accuse May and Securities America of fraud, concealment, breach of fiduciary duties, negligence, unjust enrichment and other charges. They are demanding $18 million. They are represented by attorney Justin M. Sher of Sher Tremonte LLP in Manhattan.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Mary K. Spengler

hen a family chooses to put a loved one with a life-limiting diagnosis in the care of hospice professionals, they look for programs and services they know will be beneficial. They include pain management, symptom control, 24-hour access to qualified care professionals, bereavement counseling, complementary care (massage, acupuncture, art therapy and so forth), volunteer services and holistic care for the “whole” patient. But what about your loved one’s rights as a hospice patient? Individuals receiving hospice care are entitled to an improved

The rights of a hospice patient quality of life by receiving care to make them comfortable — physically, spiritually and emotionally — during their final journey. Here are just a few of the many rights that hospice providers have an obligation to protect. Patients and families have the right: • To have the opportunity to be involved in developing the hospice plan of care and to participate in changing the plan whenever possible and to the extent that they are competent to do so. • To be free from mistreatment; neglect, verbal, mental, sexual and physical abuse, injuries of unknown source and misappropria-

tion of your property. • To receive effective pain management and symptom control for conditions related to their terminal illness, and to receive education about their role and their family’s role in managing pain when appropriate as well as potential limitations and side effects of pain treatments. • To be admitted only if the hospice can provide the care you need. If you require care or services that the hospice does not have the resources to provide, you will be informed and referred to available alternative services. • To access help on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-

week basis with response to needs in a timely manner. • To be included in decisions that impact the quality of life and be notified of changes in care before the changes are made. •To choose his/her own private physician who shall be made aware of the policies and procedures of the hospice prior to admission. • To receive written information regarding advance directives, including a description of applicable state law, prior to or at the time of the first home visit, as long as the information is furnished before care is provided. • To formulate advance directives and receive writ-

ten information about the agency’s policies and procedures on advance directives, including a description of applicable state laws before care is administered. • To personal privacy and security during home visits and to have their property and person treated with respect. • To have family involved in decision-making as appropriate concerning the patient’s care, treatment and services when approved by the patient or his/her surrogate decision-maker and when allowed by law. • To choose his/her physician and other health care providers and communicate with them directly.

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A comprehensive hospice program strives to bring comfort to patients and families, allowing them to share the patient’s end of life with dignity, peace and respect. The hallmark of a good hospice program is the recognition of the care for each individual and the ability of the team to be guided by the wishes of those they serve. Mary K. Spengler, MS, is CEO of Hospice of Westchester, which has provided comprehensive endof-life care to Westchester County residents with any life-limiting illness for 25 years. For more information visit hospiceofwestchester. com or call 914-682-1484.

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New Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau: ﬂexibility key to future growth BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN kzimmerman@westfairinc.com

fter less than two weeks on the job, new Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau said he felt as if he has already fit in. He’s constantly walking the halls of the facility to talk with staff and patients. And he’s assessing the state of the hospital and where it could be headed and

he’s already sleeping there. “Sometimes we have meetings that go until 7 or beyond, so I did sleep here at the hospital the other night,” he chuckled. “I’ll probably stay somewhere in town a couple of nights a week, at least for now.” The former president and CEO of Sharon Hospital said he will likely continue to reside in the northwest corner of the state for the foreseeable future, given that his family

includes a 13- and 16-year-old. “The saying is that we’re about an hour from everywhere,” he remarked, “so the commute’s not bad. I’m still here at 6:15 every morning.” Cordeau said his training as a registered nurse — something that Kathleen Silard, who this past October became president and CEO of Stamford Health, also has — combined with his C-suite experience gives him a wide-ranging perspective of how a

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hospital works and a better understanding of the concerns and challenges that the “on the floor” staff face. Cordeau began his career at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, where he rose to director of cardiology services in 2013. With his interest in achieving senior-level positions stymied by a lack of opportunities, Cordeau joined Sharon that same year as chief nursing officer. Cordeau said even he found it “mind-boggling” how quickly he moved up the ranks at Sharon, to chief operating officer in March 2015, followed by interim CEO in November 2015, president in March 2016 and president/CEO in August 2017. Cordeau is credited with playing a major role in Sharon joining Dutchess Countybased Health Quest Systems in 2017. That the system is awaiting state approval of its merger with the Western Connecticut Health Network, to which Norwalk Hospital belongs, is not entirely coincidental to Cordeau’s appointment, he said. “I’m very thankful for the timing of the opportunity,” he said of the Norwalk position, which was vacated in October 2018 when Michael Daglio exited to become senior vice president, Hartford HealthCare, president of its new Fairfield Region and chief transition officer for St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Being offered the Norwalk job, however, “certainly wasn’t a gimme,” Cordeau said, noting that a number of other applicants were interviewed. Cordeau said he finds Norwalk “a very high-functioning hospital,” noting that on Feb. 12 it was named one of the country’s top 250 hospitals by Healthgrades — the only Fairfield County hospital to make the cut. Recent appointments like that of Jeffrey M. Nicastro as its new network chair of surgery and the cancer care collaboration between Norwalk and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are evidence of “the opportunities for greater growth that we have,” he said. Moving from Sharon to Norwalk is a challenge Cordeau said he relishes. “How people want their health care delivered to them is certainly undergoing a big change,” he said. “There’s a real focus on delivering it outside the walls of the hospital now, whether that’s at an urgent care or a multi-specialty facility or in some other outpatient setting. It’s constantly evolving, and we have to be able to be flexible with our delivery system, which can change in the blink of an eye. “There’s really no such thing as a fiveyear plan anymore. You’re lucky to have a one-and-a-half or two-year plan. But I think we are positioned well to meet whatever changes and challenges are in store.”

CONTRIBUTING WRITER | By Rebecca Madsen

Lessons learned from the digital health revolution

he promise of the digital health revolution is tantalizing: a multitude of connected devices sharing personalized feedback to help people improve their health. Yet, some recent studies have questioned the effectiveness of these resources. While still evolving, many compelling use cases are starting to emerge for digital health, including a set of best practices to help guide the maturation of this emerging field. Many people may soon gain access to an individual health record, a modern medical record that curates information from multiple sources, including electronic health records, pharmacies and medical claims, to help support physicians in care delivery through data sharing and evidence-based guidelines. As these advances

become a reality, here are several digital health strategies that consumers, employers and health care innovators should consider: MICRO-BEHAVIOR CHANGE Part of digital health’s power is the ability to provide people with actionable information about their health status and behavior patterns. Some of the most successful digital health programs are demonstrating an ability to encourage daily “micro-behavior change” that may contribute to improved health outcomes and lower costs over time. Wearabledevice walking programs can remind people to move consistently throughout the day while offering objective metrics showcasing actual activity patterns and ideally reinforcing positive habits to support sustained change.

Technology that encourages seemingly small healthy habits each day can eventually translate to meaningful improvements. Some health care companies are rewarding their customers for using technology to track their health. UnitedHealthcare has a program called Motion that essentially enables customers to earn financial rewards to lower health care costs just by walking (and tracking that walk). CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS Big data is a buzzword often associated with digital health, but the use of analytics and technology is only meaningful as part of a holistic approach to care. Through programs that incorporate clinical intervention and support by care providers, the true value of digital health can be unlocked to help make meaningful differ-

ences in people’s well-being. New programs are featuring connected asthma inhalers that use wirelessly enabled sensors to track adherence rates, including frequency and dosage, and relay that information to health care professionals. Armed with this tangible data, care providers can counsel patients more effectively on following recommended treatments. Rather than simply giving consumers the latest technologies and sending them along, these innovations can be most effective when integrated with a holistic care plan. REAL-TIME INFORMATION One key advantage of digital resources, such as apps or websites, is to provide real-time information to consumers and health care professionals. This can help improve how physicians treat people, enabling

more customized recommendations based on personal health history and a patient’s specific health plan. New apps are enabling physicians to know which medications are covered by a person’s health plan and recommend lower-cost alternatives (if available) before the patient leaves the office. The ability to access and act on real-time information can be crucial in using technology to empower health care providers and patients. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES While everyone wants to be healthy, sometimes people need a nudge to take that first step toward wellness. The use of financial incentives is helping to drive that engagement and is becoming more widespread by employers and health plans, with targeted and structured rewards proving most effective. From

using mobile apps and comparison shopping for health care services to encouraging expectant women to use a website to follow up on recommended prenatal and post-partum appointments, financial incentives can range from nominal amounts (such as gift cards) to hundreds of dollars per year. Coupling digital health resources with financial rewards can be an important step in getting and keeping people engaged. The digital health market will continue to grow with some studies estimating that the industry will exceed $379 billion by 2024. To make the most of these resources, health care innovators will be well served to take note of these initial concepts. Rebecca Madsen is the chief consumer officer at UnitedHealthcare. She can be reached at 860-702-5766.

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RECORD $1.7 MILLION-PLUS RAISED ON FAIRFIELD COUNTY GIVING DAY

The Construction Institute of Hartford will host the Fairfield County Owners’ Forum, March 28. It will be an exploration of present-day issues among a diverse group of Fairfield County leaders in the architectural, engineering, construction and facilities operations (AECO) industries. Robert Santy, president and CEO, Connecticut Economic Resource Center Inc., will moderate the discussion. He will be joined by James Giuliano, president, Construction Solutions Group LLC; Philip Kuchma, president, Kuchma Corp; Thomas Pajolek, CBRE executive vice president; and Jim Paley, executive director, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven. The panelists will engage the audience in a conversation about challenges and trends owners face in today’s AECO industry; what challenges are owners grappling with in today’s built environment and what factors affect their decisions. The forum will be held at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center in Norwalk, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to register. To learn more about the Institute and to register for the program visit construction.org.

FORMER U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL GIVES INSIDE LOOK Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro, will deliver the 2019 Bennett Lecture in Judaic Studies, “U.S.-Israel Relations during the Obama and Trump Administrations: An Inside Look,” March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield. Currently the Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Tel Aviv University’s Institute of National Security Studies in Israel, Shapiro will draw upon his eight years serving in the Obama administration and his perspective on the Trump administration. He will offer insights, challenge myths and give a behind-the-scenes account of the Israeli-Palestinian talks, the fight over the Iran deal, and the many successes of U.S.-Israel relations. Shapiro will analyze future bilateral cooperation, regional peace and security initiatives and the continued dissonance between these two close allies in the next four years. Additionally, he will discuss the impact of the American embassy moving to Jerusalem. Prior to his tenure as the ambassador to Israel, Shapiro’s career in senior foreign policy and national security positions in the U.S. government included serving as senior director for the Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. To reserve a seat, email bennettcenter@fairfield.edu or call 203-254-4000, ext. 2066.

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From left: Carol Heller, Bank of America; Juanita James, Fairﬁeld County’s Community Foundation president and CEO; Stamford Mayor David Martin; Doreen Madden, Hearst Connecticut Media Group; state Sen. Tony Hwang; Bill Tommins, Bank of America; Bridgeport Mayor Joe Gamin; and Newtown First Selectman Dan Rosenthal. Photo courtesy of Marilyn Roos.

The Fairfield County Community Foundation in Norwalk announced its recent Giving Day raised a record-setting $1,719,685 from 11,742 donors giving a total of 16,576 gifts for the momentous day of generosity, kindness and community spirit. The total dollars raised represents a 17 percent increase from the prior Giving Day record. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and businesses from Fairfield County and beyond rallied together to give where they live and work. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, with champion sponsor Bank of America, were Giving Day’s driving force for the sixth year in a row. “This is the sixth year we have wit-

nessed the true spirit of philanthropy in Fairfield County and it was thrilling,” said Juanita James, the organization president and CEO. “Together, members of our community, nonprofit organizations, businesses and media achieved a momentous impact right here at home. We have just witnessed the determination of thousands of our neighbors to create a thriving region for the people and places that are served so admirably by our nonprofit sector. This Giving Day, our region exemplified the motto of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation — Together We Thrive — (as) 415 nonprofits benefited on Giving Day 2019. It is incredibly rewarding to think that

over the past six years, Fairfield County’s Giving Day has raised over $7.6 million for more than 800 local nonprofits,” said James. Giving Day’s champion sponsor for the sixth year, Bank of America, helped to empower the community to participate in philanthropy by encouraging local giving to nonprofits, serving the 23 towns and cities of Fairfield County. “Every year, I am more amazed by the generosity of our community,” said Bill Tommins, southern Connecticut market president, Bank of America. “Fairfield County’s Giving Day is like no other event in the region and we are honored to have supported the event since its inception.”

WEEKS AUTOMOBILE GROUP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

The Weeks Automobile Group, a family-owned and operated business consisting of Audi Danbury, Porsche Danbury, Danbury Volkswagen and Weeks Preowned Center, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an ambitious customer-focused outreach initiative with the intention of personally thanking customers with whom the group has done business over the past 30 years. In an ever-increasing impersonal digital world, Weeks Automobile Group has

decided to return to its roots to reconnect utilizing the original means of communication from 1989, the telephone. From humble beginnings with a single showroom on Newtown Road with space for just three vehicles, the group now has four separate showrooms and an Audi service center in proximity to Danbury airport. “1989 doesn’t sound like that long ago for many of us, but it is a lifetime in the car business. Cars were much less complicated then, SUVs didn’t exist, electric cars were

science fiction and when a customer needed a new car, their shopping experience usually started by them coming into the showroom to see the latest models,” said Josh Weeks, owner and dealer principal. “As a business we’re fully committed to the latest technological advances and our vehicles always feature state-of-the-art tech, but to celebrate 30 years, we’re going to turn back the clock to show our appreciation by calling our customers on the phone to say, ‘Thank you.’ ”

FAIRFIELD RESIDENT ELECTED TO SAVE THE CHILDREN’S BOARD Tracy McHale Stuart has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Save the Children, the first global movement for children, founded 100 years ago. Comprised of 32 individuals, the Save the Children’s board is dedicated to the goal of giving children in the U.S. and around the world a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Stuart, who has served as co-chair of Save the Children’s Illumination Gala in 2017 and 2018, is managing partner and CEO at Corbin Capital Partners, a New York-based investment firm that manages $6.7 billion in assets. “Save the Children is proud to welcome Tracy McHale Stuart to our Board of Trustees,” said Carolyn Miles, president and CEO. “Tracy’s impressive expertise and leadership in finance will be incredibly beneficial to our organization. We have been fortunate to have Tracy play an integral role in our annual gala for the last two years and are looking forward to working with her in an expanded capacity as a new trustee.” Previously, Stuart was managing director and head of the clobal multimanager strategies group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She also worked at Barra/RogersCasey Strategic Consulting Group, Wilshire Associates Inc. and SEI Corp. “I’m honored to join Save the Children’s Board of Trustees,” said Stuart. “Save the Children has made extraordinary progress for children during its 100-year history, but there’s still much more work that needs to be done. I’m looking forward to working with Save the Children’s incredible staff and my fellow trustees to help create brighter futures for children in the U.S. and around the world.” Stuart received her Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master of international management degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

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JAMES REED PRINT COLLECTION EXHIBIT The Fairfield University Art Museum (FUAM) has announced the opening of “The Artist Collects: Highlights from the James Reed Print Collection,” which is open from now to June 8 in the museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts. This exhibition celebrates the transformative gift of the James Reed Print Collection to the Fairfield University Art Museum. Assembled over several decades by artist, collector and master printer James Reed, the collection comprises more than 1,500 Old Master, 19th century and modern and contemporary prints. As a printmaking student at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Reed taught himself the basics of lithography from a copy of the early 19th century treatise written by its inventor Alois Senefelder. Soon after, he also began collecting fine art prints. Reed continued his training in lithography at San Francisco State University and later received a Ford Foundation Fellowship to study at the Tamarind Institute of Lithography at the University of New Mexico. In San Francisco in 1976, Reed opened the fine printmaking studio Milestone Graphics, now based in Bridgeport. The exhibition presents highlights from the three great strengths of the Reed Collection: 19th-century French etching and lithography; German Expressionist woodcuts and lithographs; and modern and contemporary prints. The exhibition also includes examples of Reed’s own work as an artist and printmaker, which is represented in more than 20 public collections around the country, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Public Library. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended. For more information and to register, visit fairfield.edu/ museum.

The Public Relations Society of America Westchester/Fairfield Chapter’s Peer Group Meeting will feature Elizabeth P. Ball, president and creative director of TFI Envision Inc. of Norwalk, to lead the discussion from noon to 1:45 p.m. March 21, at the Pierce Ball Gallery, in Stamford. The topic of discussion, “Differentiate Your Business and Your Clients: Keys to Essential Marketing,” will focus on why and how differentiation builds business and how to enhance messaging, performance and results. Ball and participants will discuss how to market services, sell more effectively, satisfy clients, attract strategic relationships, manage interns and staffers and other issues. “Part of building a business is to ensure that you effectively communicate what sets you apart from other businesses within your industry and why someone should select your business to work with. This is what our team at TFI Envision has been doing successfully for our clients, and ourselves, for the last 44 years. I am excited to engage in this conversation and share our methods.” said Ball. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), with more than 30,000 members, is the nation’s largest professional organization serving the communications community with a mission to make communications professionals smarter, better prepared and more connected through all stages of their career. To register, contact Don Levin at donaldlevin@gmail.com. Nonchapter members considering joining PRSA are welcome to attend two Peer Group meetings. Registration required.

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Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC. Perform work for tenant, Unit 6, at 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 1.

166 Glover Avenue LLC, Norwalk, contractor for 166 Glover Avenue LLC. Construct superstructure for 232 residential units at 200 Glover Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $28,700,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC. Perform work for tenant, Unit 5, at 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Boccarossa, Anthony and Jenny Boccarossa, Norwalk, contractor for Anthony N. Boccarossa and Jenny Boccarossa. New tenant at 229 Main St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC. Perform work for tenant, Unit 3, at 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Newfield Construction Inc., Norwalk, contractor for the city of Norwalk. Perform a renovation and addition to Ponus Ridge Middle School at Hunters Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $30,000,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Chesnut Realty Company LLP, Greenwich, contractor for Chestnut Realty Company LLP. Renovate a car storage facility, construct new waiting room and staff area, bathrooms and HVAC system at 50 Chestnut St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Feb. 1.

Greenwich Woods Healthcare, Greenwich, contractor for Greenwich Woods Health. Replace three gas appliances at 1165 King St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $10,250. Filed Jan. 30.

Orrico Construction LLC, Cos Cob, contractor for Schimenti SG. Remove electric oven, microwave, kitchen sink and cabinet at 2 Benedict Place, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $3,500. Filed Jan. 31.

Hobbs Inc., New Canaan, contractor for Steven F. Mandel. Remodel interior kitchen and office at 20 Bobolink Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $235,000. Filed Jan. 30.

PEN Building Company LLC, Westport, contractor for Demetri Odiseos Revocable Trust. Perform a store renovation, including new windows, sign and lights and replace awning at 25 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Jan. 31.

BUILDING PERMITS

Complete Dismantling Service, Stamford, contractor for Vision Development Ltd. Perform a demolition of a single-family dwelling at 11 Turner Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Feb. 1. DXR Corporation, Danbury, contractor for DXR Corp. Split warehouse area at 4 Backus Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Dec. 3. Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC., Norwalk, contractor for Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC. Perform work for tenant, Unit 1, at 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 1. Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Forty-Six Chestnut Street LLC. Perform work for tenant, Unit 2, at 46 Chestnut St., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 1.

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:

Indian Harbor, Old Greenwich, contractor for Indian Harbor. Renovate apartment, kitchen, cabinets, appliances, new HVAC, new doors and trim at 630 Steamboat Road, 2AS, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Jan. 31. Jam Associates, Danbury, contractor for DP 75 LLC. Install roof membrane at 60 Shelter Rock Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $176,000. Filed Dec. 12. Jones-Nabby LLC, Danbury, contractor for Jones-Nabby LLC. Install garage door and firewalls at McKay Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Dec. 31. Karrountzoudis, Kostas, Norwalk, contractor for Michael Boles. Renovate complete interior, including new bar, bathroom, new front door and window insert at 185 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed Jan. 30. Lovello Frank, Stamford, contractor for Benedict Realty Group. Perform work for tenant at 75 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 1. Luz, Robert and Gladys Luz, Norwalk, contractor for Robert Luz and Gladys Luz. Perform alterations for a new tenant at 268 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $100,000. Filed Jan. 31.

NC Industries Inc., Danbury, contractor for the city of Danbury. Add check-in desk in foyer of school at 151 King St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Dec. 26.

Albarracin, Marco A., Danbury, contractor for Marco A. Albarracin. Renovate barn apartment at 136 Franklin St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Dec. 20.

New England Construction Inc., Danbury, contractor for Four Star Realty LLC. Renovate El Coyote Restaurant at 35 Lake Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Barbero, Gene, Danbury, contractor for Danette Cinelli. Re-roof 6 Bittersweet Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Dec. 5. Couto, Jorge, Danbury, contractor for Jorge Couto. Build a single-family home at 28 Tamarack Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $131,000. Filed Dec. 4. Couto, Jorge, Danbury, contractor for Jorge Couto. Build a single-family home at 30 Tamarack Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $131,000. Filed Dec. 4. Edwards, Mark D., Danbury, contractor for Mark D. Edwards. Construct a new deck at 28 Candlewood Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Dec. 11. Efren, Sandra, Norwalk, contractor for Sandra Efren. Construct a foundation for a single-family residence at 100 Old Saugatuck Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Tav Reality LLC, Chappaqua, New York, contractor for Tav Reality LLC. Install concrete block wall at 70 Bruce Park Ave., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Jan. 29.

Elezaj, Nicholas J., Greenwich, contractor for Nicholas J. Elezaj. Frame-out basement wall, boiler room and tool room at 18 Bowman Drive, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Jan. 31.

United Roofing & Sheet Metal, Danbury, contractor for HLS LLC. Re-roof 37-41 Crosby St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Dec. 12.

Garden Homes Management Corp., Danbury, contractor for Candlewood Park Inc. Build three bedrooms and 1.5 baths for replacement mobile home at Pocono Point Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Dec. 13.

Vanguard Organization Inc., Danbury, contractor for Jones-Nabby LLC. Re-roof McKay Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $77,873. Filed Dec. 27. Vanguard Organization Inc., Danbury, contractor for Newtown Road Properties Inc. Re-roof 68 Newtown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $87,473. Filed Dec. 27.

Residential AW Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Alfred Eskandar. Remodel bathrooms, laundry room and add recessed lights at 1 Putnam Hill Road, Unit 3H, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Jan. 29. AAA Advantage Carting & Design, Stamford, contractor for Timothy Andersen. Demolish one-story house at 94 Indian Field Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,200. Filed Jan. 30.

Guaman, Wilfredo, Danbury, contractor for Wilfredo Guaman. Repair siding at 19 Spring St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Dec. 4. The Home Depot USA Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Edmond Jones and Thelma Jones. Remove old roof and install new roof at 93 Ferris Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $5,167. Filed Jan. 31. Ioffe, Alex, Greenwich, contractor for Alex Ioffe. Add a shower, install a bathroom fan and shower light at 58 Richland Road, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Jan. 29. JW Carpentry LLC, Danbury, contractor for Maria M. Borges. Expand attic for unheated storage at 23 Carol St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000 Filed Dec. 11.

Marr Carpentry, Bethel, contractor for Richard Marr. Paint new vanities, remove carpets and replace with wood flooring install new kitchen countertop at 453 E. Putnam Ave., Unit 1, Greenwich. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Jan. 29. Martone, David, Danbury, contractor for Richard Dumont. Remodel master bathroom and remove bedroom wall at 6 Deer Hill Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Dec. 10.

Roxbury, Keith T. and Yessenia Roxbury, Norwalk, contractor for Keith T. Roxbury. Replace deck boards and install new railings at 30 Ambler Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Jan. 30. Saltaire Development LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Mark Satler and Jody Satler. Convert garage to playroom and add a half bath at 17 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $70,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Martone, David, Danbury, contractor for Richard Dumont. Add one partition wall in basement at 6 Deer Hill Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $900. Filed Dec. 10.

Sammel, Robert and Allison Sammel, Danbury, contractor for Robert Sammel and Allison Sammel. Convert screens in sunroom to glass at 11 Seminole Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Dec. 3.

Moscoso, Marco and Ruth Moscoso, Danbury, contractor for Marco Moscoso. Add master bedroom and stairwell at 26 Davis St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $40,000. Filed Dec. 18.

Tesla Energy Operations Fremont, California, contractor for Andrew Heath. Install roof-mounted solar panels at 77 Orchard St., Cos Cob. Estimated cost: $37,000. Filed Jan. 30.

Patterson, Shirley, Norwalk, contractor for Shirley Patterson. Convert garage into living space at 2 Weatherly Lane, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Town Union of the Kings, Norwalk, contractor for Town Union of the Kings. Renovate bathroom and kitchen at 152 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $23,277. Filed Jan. 30.

Pauta, Romelio A., Danbury, contractor for Romelio A. Pauta. Finish basement and construct full bath, bedroom and wet bar at 16 Valley View Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,500. Filed Dec. 11.

COURT CASES

Peoples Products Newington, contractor for Robert Wach. Install new soffit, fascia, gutters and gutter mesh at 185 Henry St., Greenwich. Estimated cost: $12,998. Filed Jan. 29. Power Home Remodeling Group Inc., Danbury, contractor for Jennifer Anderson. Re-roof 18 Fairmount Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $24,262. Filed Dec. 31. Premium Concrete, Danbury, contractor for 5 Great Pasture Road LLC. Construct retaining wall at 5 Great Pasture Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $125,000. Filed Dec. 3. Rafalo, Aneta and Krysztof Rafalo, Norwalk, contractor for Aneta Rafalo and Kryszto Rafalo Add a one-bay garage at 14 Imperial Drive, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Feb. 1. Raise High Construction LLC, Norwalk, contractor for Eric Chih-Kai and Ellen Ann Higgins. Convert second-floor bedroom to master bath and closet at 8 Mary Austin Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $50,000. Filed Jan. 31.

Bridgeport Superior Court Basone, Karl T., Norwalk. Filed by David Odice, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: James Owens Gaston, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-19-6083181-S. Filed Feb. 13. City of Bridgeport, et al, Bridgeport. Filed by Stella Jones, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’amico August & Butler, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was on the premises of the defendants when she tripped and sustained injuries. This occurrence was due to the negligence of the defendants. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FBT-CV-196081642-S. Filed Dec. 12.

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Facts & Figures Denzel, James Dakota, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Anastasios Kyriakides, Norwalk. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cohen & Wolf PC, Bridgeport. 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 as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-19-6083252-S. Filed Feb. 14. Mcdonald, William, Bridgeport. Filed by Melissa Alonso, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller Rosnick D’amico August & Butler, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FBTCV-19-6082840-S. Filed Jan 29. Wanda Group USA LLC, et al, Hartford. Filed by Kelly Dominick, Wilton. Plaintiff’s attorney: Dominick M. Angotta, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff was a public invitee on the defendants’ premises. The plaintiff went into the family restroom and when using the toilet paper dispenser cut her finger on a jagged piece of metal. The injuries and damages were caused by the negligence of the defendants. 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. FBTCV-19-6082924-S. Filed Feb. 1.

Danbury Superior Court Bueti, Nicholas Annunziato, et al, Danbury. Filed by Assuncao M. Gabriel, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. 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 as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6030100-S. Filed Feb. 15.

Holly Hill Owner LLC, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Filed by Daniele Hampton, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ventura Law, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff was a business invitee when she fell on the defendant’s premises. As a result of the negligence of the defendant, the plaintiff sustained several injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6030252-S. Filed Dec. 14. Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co., et al, Stamford. Filed by Keyla Ganmarano, New Fairfield. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper Sevillano LLC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was crossing the railroad tracks walking toward the defendants’ premises entrance, when she encountered an accumulation of ice on the tracks causing her to slip and fall to the ground and sustain injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. DBD-CV-196030140-S. Filed Feb. 19. Robyn Marie, et al, Sandy Hook. Filed by Lynn Knapp, Plaintiff’s attorney: Thomas G Cotter, Stratford. 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 as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-196030209-S. Filed Feb. 25. Scerra, Michael J., et al, Ridgefield. Filed by Karen Nussbaumer, South Salem, New York. Plaintiff’s attorney: Friedler & Friedler PC, New Haven. 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 as the court deems appropriate. Case no. DBD-CV-19-6030056-S. Filed Feb. 11.

Stamford Superior Court City of Norwalk, et al, Norwalk. Filed by Sharon Polito, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Reinken Law Firm, Stamford. 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 as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FST-CV-19-6039896-S. Filed Feb. 4.

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Faiman, David Eric, Norwalk. Filed by Carol Thomas, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R Nesi, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff suffered a collision caused by the defendant and sustained severe and painful personal injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs and such other and further relief as the court deems appropriate. Case no. FSTCV-19-6040101-S. Filed Feb. 19. Graham, Josef, et al, Stamford. Filed by Geraldine A. Jackson, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Goldstein & Peck PC, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff was walking her dog when the she was viciously attacked and bitten by the defendants’ dog. As a result of the attack, the plaintiff sustained severe injuries. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Case no. FST-CV-19-6040016-S. Filed Feb. 13. Norwalk Realty LLC, Stamford. Filed by Yvonne Thompson, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Toby M Schaffer, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot of the defendant’s premises. As a result, the plaintiff suffered injuries caused by the negligence of the defendant. 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. FSTCV-19-6039934-S. Filed Feb. 6. Nye, Robin, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Lillian Voigt, Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Wall Wall & Frauenhofer, Torrington. Action: The plaintiff sought medical treatment with the defendant. After the procedure, the plaintiff suffered permanent scarring on her legs caused by the failure of the defendants to exercise a proper level of skill, care and treatment. 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-19-6039874-S. Filed Feb. 1.

Federal District Court ASML US LLC, Chandler, Arizona. Filed by Mohamed Saad, Santa Clara, California. Plaintiff’s attorney: James V. Sabatini, Newington. Action: Plaintiff notified defendant that his wife was going to the hospital because of a high-risk pregnancy. Defendant denied plaintiff FMLA job-protected intermittent family leave. Defendant used the time plaintiff missed from work to care for his wife as a negative factor when deciding to terminate his employment. The plaintiff claims appropriate damages, including compensatory damages. 3:19-cv00135-JCH. Filed Jan. 29.

DEEDS Commercial 421 Logan Street LLC, Stamford. Seller: VMF REO1 Inc., Dover, Delaware. Property: 421-423 Logan St., Bridgeport. Amount: $90,000. Filed Feb. 19. 5 Star Holdings LLC, New Rochelle, New York. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Carrollton, Texas. Property: 43-45 Fourth St., Bridgeport. Amount: $135,000. Filed Feb. 4. AA Investment Properties LLC, Parkland, Florida. Seller: YDK LLC, Jackson Heights, New York. Property: 3921-3947 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1,960,000. Filed Feb. 26. Cardenas, Monica and Hector Castillo Mandujano, Norwalk. Seller: SDF Capital Limited Liability Co., Mamaroneck, New York. Property: 9 Burwell St., Norwalk. Amount: $362,000. Filed Feb. 5. Ceballos-Arias, Ambriorix A., Bridgeport. Seller: Jose Munoz and Francesca Munoz. Bridgeport. Property: Lot C, Horace Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $199,900. Filed Feb 25. Cruz, Jose, Bridgeport. Seller: Pensco Trust Company FBO. Denver, Colorado. Property: 18 Nob Hill Circle, Unit 51, Bridgeport. Amount: $84,000. Filed Feb 22. Isley, Christopher and Cierra Ambrose, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 334 Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $169,000. Filed Feb. 20. Kirk, Lamont Warren and Sania Kirk, Bronx, New York. Seller: TBA House LLC, Fairfield. Property: Hazelwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 22. Martinez, Carlos, Fairfield. Seller: HSBC Bank USA, National Association, West Palm Beach, Florida. Property: 3 Oakwood Ave. Unit A4, Norwalk. Amount: $210,663. Filed Feb. 14. Messier, John, Norwalk. Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP, Norwalk. Property: 115 Lexington Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 14. Optimus Health Care Inc., Bridgeport. Seller: 305 Boston Avenue LLC. Westhampton, New York. Property: 2176 Boston Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $950,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Pro Tech Home LLC., Bridgeport. Seller: St. Charles Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: Lot at Charles Street, Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 22. Revive Commercial Properties LLC, Norwalk. Seller: Laurence Kirwan Real Estate LLC, Norwalk. Property: 148 East Ave., Unit 2A, Norwalk. Amount: $575,000. Filed Feb. 12. Spot Capital LLC, Stamford. Seller: Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Wilmington, Delaware. Property: 364-366 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $155,000. Filed Feb. 14. Tello’s Bridgeport LLC, Bridgeport. Seller: Cherjen 195 Holly Street LLC, Bridgeport. Property: 195 Holly St., Bridgeport. Amount: $335,000. Filed Feb. 26. UMUT Albayrak, Bridgeport. Seller: Pamela E. Jackson, Norwalk. Property: 76-78 Englewood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $284,000. Filed Feb. 26. Williams, Katrina L., Bridgeport. Seller: Ivanhoe Investment Partners LP, Easton. Property: Lot 46, Success Park, Bridgeport. Amount: $193,000. Filed Feb. 22.

Residential Bernard, Jean A., Bridgeport. Seller: Juan Rosario and Sagrario E. Melo, Bridgeport. Property: 39 Valley Circle, Bridgeport. Amount: $165,000. Filed Feb. 22. Blank, Peter J. and Susan K. Blank, Bluffton, South Carolina. Seller: David Elders and Marta Elders, Norwalk. Property: 11 Thomas Place, Unit 8, Norwalk. Amount: $1,350,000. Filed Feb. 14. Cara, Nicolai and Erika Alcocer, Brooklyn, New York. Seller: Vishvesh Trivedi and Varsha V. Trivedi, Norwalk. Property: 118 W. Cedar St., Unit 5, Norwalk. Amount: $185,000. Filed Feb. 5. Cuji, Nelly, Bridgeport. Seller: Michael Ortiz and Iris M. Ortiz, Bridgeport. Property: 55 Palmer St., Bridgeport. Amount: $183,000. Filed Feb. 25. Dos Santos, Salvador, Bridgeport. Seller: Soledad Figueroa, Bridgeport. Property: Unit 1-102, Oakview Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $50,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Elders, David N. and Marta A. Elders, Norwalk. Seller: Suzanne R. Turner, Norwalk. Property: 371 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1,290,000. Filed Feb. 15. Ford, Doraluz, Stratford. Seller: Jean Bernard, Bridgeport. Property: 65 Lorraine St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed Feb. 22. Johnson, Barbara S., Southport. Seller: Robert C. Meier and Elizabeth Ann Meier, Darien. Property: Unit 50, Rowayton Yacht Club, Norwalk. Amount: $5,000. Filed Feb. 11. Jones, Cantabile, Bronx, New York. Seller: Margaret Casciato, Bridgeport. Property: 333 Vincellette St., Unit 142, Bridgeport. Amount: $170,000. Filed Feb. 20. Kourpouanidis, Stavros N., Bridgeport. Seller: Reuben Muhammad, Bridgeport. Property: 203 Wilmot Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $145,000. Filed Feb. 22. Kuzmich, Thomas E. and Elyse Lyon Kuzmich, Norwalk. Seller: Kert J. Cannon and Maura Brandes, Apopka, Florida. Property: 5 Orchard Hill Road, Norwalk. Amount: $560,000. Filed Feb. 15. Leavens, Harrison B., Redding. Seller: Eugene M. Kiernan and Lorraine J. Kiernan, Neptune Beach, Florida. Property: 10 Ann St., Unit 206, Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 15. Lema, Juan Roger and Sonia Suarez Lema, Norwalk. Seller: Richard E. Thane and Joan E. Thane. Norwalk. Property: 11 Garner St., Norwalk. Amount: $249,000. Filed Feb. 4. Linares, Jesus, Norwalk. Seller: Lorraine Burr, Norwalk. Property: 8 Bethel St., Norwalk. Amount: $337,500. Filed Feb. 11. Lu, Ting, Norwalk. Seller: Christian Andres Guillen, Bridgeport. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 3205, Bridgeport. Amount: $73,000. Filed Feb. 27. Madariaga Ponce, Israel and Elvia Arias, Norwalk. Seller: MD Zakir Hossain, Norwalk. Property: 60 Lexington Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed Feb. 14. Mcdonald-Hosang, Kadian Alecia and Tyrone Jackson Hosang, Norwalk. Seller: Jacqueline F. Overton and Jeff W. Fregiste, Bridgeport. Property: 35 Division St., Bridgeport. Amount: $220,000. Filed Feb. 25.

Facts & Figures Peet, Mark, Ansonia. Seller: Raymonde Saint Val Bridgeport. Property: 744 Canaan Road, Unit 23, Bridgeport. Amount: $24,000. Filed Feb. 26.

Lugo, Henry and Myra Lugo. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Lake Zurich, Illinois. Property: 695 Iranistan Ave. Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 24.

Perez Morrow, Carmen Alexis and Elise K, Young, Astoria, New York. Seller: Kieran Dunn and Keri Dunn, Darien. Property: 20 Willow St., Norwalk. Amount: $417,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Mortimer Bailey, Jonathan James, et al, Creditor: Glen Oztemel, Westport. Property: Harbor Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Ribeiro, Jose Maria, West Haven. Seller: Rodrigo Cristofano, Shelton. Property: 114 Virginia Ave., Unit 147, Bridgeport. Amount: $55,000. Filed Feb. 26. Rodriguez, Carla G., Stratford. Seller: Ronny Ceballo, Norwalk. Property: 37 East Ave. Norwalk. Amount: $540,000. Filed Feb. 15. Schuler, Joseph P. and Karina Schuler, Norwalk. Seller: Robert F. Bayles and Sheri S. Bayles, Norwalk. Property: Lot 6, Ravenwood Road, Norwalk. Amount: $612,500. Filed Feb 4. Texido, John J. and Melanie C. Tate, Norwalk. Seller: James Muhlbauer Jr. and Gina Muhlbauer, Norwalk. Property: 36 Stony Brook Road, Norwalk. Amount: $542,500. Filed Feb. 4. Tsionis, George, Norwalk. Seller: Juan DeJesus and Yolanda DeJesus, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Property: 12 Camp St., Norwalk. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 15. Tye, Cynthia F., Norwalk. Seller: Virginia Bullen, Norwalk. Property: 119 Rowayton Woods Drive, Norwalk. Amount: $353,000. Filed Feb. 6. Valenzuela, Cesar and Damaris Valenzuela, Norwalk. Seller: Hanh Nguyen, Stamford. Property: 1 Vollmer Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $370,000. Filed Feb 15. Walker, Dave A., Yonkers, New York. Seller: Carl-Ann M. McBean, Bronx, New York. Property: 125 Moffitt St., Bridgeport. Amount: $215,000. Filed Feb. 25. Zalewski, Rafal, Stamford. Seller: Vincent Bologna, Norwalk. Property: 2 Echo Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $330,000. Filed Feb. 4.

FORECLOSURES Galarza Jr., Rafael, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank, Fort Mill, South Carolina. Property: 75 Overland Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 22.

Pinto, Jose E. and Sandra Pinto. Creditor: Navy Federal Credit Union, Merrifield, Virginia. Property: 44 Wing St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Jan. 24. Sorbo, Lisa A., et al, Creditor: U.S. Bank National Association. Property: 11 Halock Drive, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Mar. 5. State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Coppell, Texas. Property: 86 New St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Mara 1.

JUDGMENTS Klein, Sam, et al, Greenwich, $288,604, in favor of Zisholtz & Zisholtz LLP, Mineola, New York, by Maureen O’Connell, Greenwich. Property: 131 Pecks land Road, Greenwich. Filed Jan. 4. Kornstein, Andrew N., Fairfield, $233,321, in favor of Chemtob Moss & Forman LLP, New York, New York, by Matthew B. Woods, Norwalk. Property: 1373 Reeding Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 26. O’Hara, Edward, Greenwich, $29,565, in favor of Jacqueline Wetenhall, Riverside, by Kevin F. Collins, Stamford. Property: 1414 King St., Greenwich. Filed Feb. 28. Peattie, William, Greenwich, $53,921, in favor of Joan Peattie, Mount Sinai, New York, by Rosalia Bajamonte, Garden City, New York. Property: 144 Weaver St., Larchmont, New York. Filed Feb. 5. Rosier, Kathleen, Greenwich, $1,693, in favor of Dearfield Lane Association, Greenwich, by Henry A. Orphys, Greenwich. Property: Dearfield Lane, Greenwich. Filed Jan. 14. Skovron Kevin, Greenwich, $119,444, in favor of Gayle Strummer, Nyack, New York, by Carol Barbash, Pomona. New York. Property: 9 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Filed Dec 18.

LIENS

Malik, Rishi, 171 Henderson Road, Fairfield. $5,821,257, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 25.

Federal Tax Liens Filed

Patel, Bharat, 2 West Ave., Unit 10. Norwalk. $91,751, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 25

Angers, Kevin M., 10 Channel Ave., Norwalk. $19,430, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 14.

Ward, Tom S., 8 Old Round Hill Lane, Greenwich. $44,009, civil tax proceeding. Filed March 1.

Buehler, Lilach, 15 Ronald Lane, Cos Cob. $7,651, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 4.

Wojna, Larry, 94 Harris St., Fairfield. $14,030, civil tax proceeding. Filed March 7.

Buehler, Lilach, 34 McArthur Drive, Cos Cob. $456, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 4 . Buehler, Lilach, 34 McArthur Drive, Cos Cob. $7,862, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 4. Cortese, Pasquale P., 212 Davis Ave., Greenwich. $835, civil tax proceeding. Filed Jan 17. Dailey, Eileen W., 14 Old Wagon Road, Old Greenwich. $5,420, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 5. Dailey, Eileen W., 14 Old Wagon Road, Old Greenwich. $285, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 5. Fronzi, Theresa, 175 Farist St., Fairfield. $1,426, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 6. Hyman, Edward S. and Caroline Hyman, 8 Partridge Hollow Road, Greenwich. $22, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 21. JDP North Maple LLC, 185 N. Maple Ave., Greenwich. $614, civil tax proceeding. Filed Mar. 8. Keegan, Elizabeth, 229 Stanwick Road, Greenwich. $22,650, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb 21. Larkin, Jr., Richard J., 5 Essex Road, Greenwich. $5,790, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 15. Lee, Florence M., Stanwich Road, Cos Cob. $12,793, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 21. Lee, Florence M., Stanwich Road, Cos Cob. $13,145, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 21. Lee, Florence M., 406 Stanwich Road, Cos Cob. $7,036, civil tax proceeding. Filed Feb. 21.

LIS PENDENS Andre, Bruny, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 16 Hazel St., Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 16. Coedero, Allison, et al, Fairfield. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Property: 1516 Cross Highway, Unit 17, Fairfield. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Jan. 10. Delicata, Alfred A., et al, Stamford. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC., Farmington, for Sterling National Bank. Property: 67 Shelter Rock Road, Stamford. Action brought to foreclose a mortgage from Astoria Federal Mortgage Corp. Filed Jan. 18. Derosa, Mary A., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Goldman, Gruder & Woods LLC, Trumbull, for New Conception Contractors LLC. Property: 233 Oaks Road, Fairfield. Action brought to foreclose a defendant’s mechanic’s lien. Filed Jan. 8. Eaton, George J., et al, Fairfield. Filed by Bendett & McHugh PC., Farmington, for MB Financial Bank N.A. Property: 425 Judd St., Fairfield. Action brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Jan. 11. Foote, James A., et al, Greenwich. Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for U.S. Bank National Association. Property: 22 Tomac Ave., Greenwich. Action brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage from Washington Mutual Bank. Filed March 4.

Freitag-Kedersha, Anna, Fairfield. Filed by the Law Offices of Daniel D. Portanova PC., Bridgeport, for Michael Kedersha. Property: 55 Oyster Road, Fairfield. Action brought claiming an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage between the above-named parties. Filed Jan. 3.

Peterson, Dauvin J., et al, Greenwich. Filed by Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky LLP, Stamford, for First County Bank. Property: 15 Wilshire Road, Greenwich. Action brought claiming for mortgage foreclosure in favor of First County Bank. Filed March 5.

Gomez, Efraim, et al., Stamford. Filed by MHR Lewis (US) LLC, Stamford, for First County Bank. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Unit L-1, Stamford. Action brought claiming the foreclosure of defendant’s mortgage. Filed Jan. 23.

Rauch, David, et al, Stamford. Filed by Milford Law LLC, Milford, for Wilmington Trust, National Association, Property: 145 Guinea Road, Stamford. Action: was brought for the foreclosure of certain mortgage originally to MERS. Filed Jan. 17.

Harte, Heath D., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: Lot 13, Stone Wall Drive, Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 16. Hernandez, Aura, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 87 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 22. Jerrold, Carsten, et al, Fairfield. Filed by Leopold & Associates, PLLC, Stamford, for U.S. Bank National Association. Property: 130 Doreen Drive, Fairfield. Action brought to foreclose defendant’s mortgage. Filed Jan. 2.

Saint Louis, Geffrard, et al., Stamford. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Property: 32 Lee St., Stamford. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendants’ mortgage. Filed Jan. 24. Skovron, Josephine L., et al, Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Liebert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for American Advisors Group. Property: 9 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose a certain defendants’ mortgage. Filed Feb. 21. Stack, Christopher J., et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 22 Katona Lane, Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 22.

Luzzi, Yasuko, Greenwich. Filed by Charles & Boni-Vendola LLC, Cos Cob, for Robert Luzzi. Property: 16 Chestnut St., Greenwich. Action brought claiming a dissolution of marriage and other relief. Filed Feb. 20.

Torres, Margarita, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 42 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 16.

Moavero, Irene, et al, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for the Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority. Property: 26 Three Lakes Drive, Stamford. Action brought claiming nonpayment of sewer-use liens and other appropriate relief from defendant. Filed Jan. 16.

LEASES

Pahoutas, Dennis, et al, Greenwich. Filed by McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce LLC, Hartford, for Bank of America N.A. Property: 17 Heronvue Road, Greenwich. Action brought, inter alia, to foreclose defendnats’mortgage from Washington Mutual Bank. Filed March. 7.

Lincoln of Greenwich LLC, by Jon Caviola. Landlord: 366 West Putnam Managers LLC, Greenwich. Property: 366 W. Putnam Ave. and 30 Columbus Ave., Greenwich. Term: 10 years, commenced Jan. 15, 2019. Filed Jan. 22. Splash Car Wash Greenwich LLC, by Mark Curtis. Landlord: Tahiti Realty Partners, Delray Beach, Florida. Property: 625 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Term: 30 years, commenced Sept. 28, 2007. Filed March 4.

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

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Facts & Figures MORTGAGES 404 Taconic Road LLC, Stamford, by Patrick J. Hanna. Lender: First Republic Bank, 111 Pine St., San Francisco, California. Property: 404 Taconic Road, Stamford. Amount: $11,635,000. Filed Jan. 2. Bueno, Yury A. and Jaime Bueno, Stamford, by Brooke Cavaliero Lender: LoanDepot.com LLC, 26642 Towne Centre Drive, Foothill Ranch, California. Property: 39 Turn of River Road, Stamford. Amount: $446,758. Filed Jan. 4. Dasilva-Augustine, Maria D., Stamford, by Jenna Cardale. Lender: Warshaw Capital LLC, 2777 Summer St., Suite 306, Stamford. Property: 126 Culloden Road, Stamford. Amount: $311,500. Filed Jan. 3. Davis, Russell, Stamford, by John R. Fiore. Lender: Stamford Federal Credit Union, 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford. Property: 1022 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $280,000. Filed Jan. 3. Devin, David, Stamford, by Kathy Komorowski. Lender: Citibank N.A. 701 E. 60 Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Property: 128 N. Stamford Road, Stamford. Amount: $220,000. Filed Jan. 3. George, Daniel and Ricky Loftus, Stamford, by Elizabeth C. Baracci. Lender: Mutual Savings Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 118 Grove St., Unit 23, Stamford. Amount: $268,000. Filed Jan. 3. Lorenzo, Andrew, Stamford, by Michael T. Cannata III. Lender: Bank of America N.A., 101 S.Tryon St., Charlotte, North Carolina. Property: 255 Strawberry Hill Ave., F9, Stamford. Amount: $52,000. Filed Jan. 4.

Quinn, Patrick, Stamford, by Peter V. Lathouris. Lender: Mutual Savings Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 49 Glenbrook Road, Unit 110, Stamford. Amount: $208,000. Filed Jan. 2. Rios Rojas, Alfredo and Ewelina Syilwia, Stamford, by David W. Hopper. Lender: Mutual Savings Bank, 117 Prospect St., Stamford. Property: C-1B Campbell Drive, Stamford. Amount: $1,000,000. Filed Jan. 2. Rubin, Alex and Rachel Rubin, Stamford, by Matthew L. Corrente. Lender: Mutual Savings Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 20 Wood Hill Ave., Unit 53, Stamford. Amount: $314,450. Filed Jan. 4.

MARCH 18, 2019

NEW BUSINESSES Academy of Information Technology, 411 High Ridge Road, Stamford 06905, c/o Regan E. Allan. Filed Jan. 16. Anghelo Saez Handyman LLC, 15 Mariners Lane, Unit 3, Stamford 06902, c/o Anghelo Saez. Filed Jan. 16.

Sherman, Erica and Khristopher Bradley, Stamford, by Michael P. Bush. Lender: United Wholesale Mortgage, 585 S. Boulevard East, Pontiac, Michigan. Property: 46 Riding Stable Trail, Stamford. Amount: $470,700. Filed Jan. 4.

B&C Limo, 38 Albin Road, Stamford 06902, c/o Randel Dominguez. Filed Jan. 14.

Sitarz, Ryan E., Stamford, by Edward F. Nemchek. Lender: Quicken Loans Inc., 1050 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. Property: 48 Glen Ave., Stamford. Amount: $432,488. Filed Jan. 3.

Cat Rose Live, 181 Strawberry Hill Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Sarah Rose. Filed Jan. 16.

Sussan, Ryan M. and Brittany A. Donaldson, Stamford, by Gerald M. Fox Jr. Lender: Mutual Savings Bank, 220 Main St., Danbury. Property: 1920 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $648,000. Filed Jan. 4. Taher, Abu and Mohammad S. Russel, Stamford, by Eugene M. Kimmel. Lender: Homestead Funding Corp., 8 Airline Drive, Albany, New York. Property: 98 Dean St., Stamford. Amount: $297,500. Filed Jan. 2. Tribodet, Geraldine D., Stamford, by Anthony Coleman. Lender: Citibank N.A. 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Montana. Property: 140 Grove St., H1, Stamford. Amount: $145,304. Filed Jan. 4.

Software Developer Analyst (Greenwich, CT): Implement and maintain applications for the Engineering Reporting team. Research, design, code, test and deploy software projects. Develop and enhance the reporting generation framework. Req’s Bachelor’s degr plus knowledge or exp in the following must have been gained through academic research, coursework, and/or exp: Java; .NET Framework; .NET Core; C#; SQL; object oriented programming principles; relational database design principles; enterprise-level automation and scheduling concepts; Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse or other Java IDE; GIT or other version control tool; and the full SDLC and Agile methodology. Mail resume to: AQR Capital Management, LLC, ATTN: S. Rao, 2 Greenwich Plaza, 3rd Flr, Greenwich, CT 06830. Must Ref: M015AQRCT.

Vasile, Jr., Michael J. and Maria Beatriz Vasile, Stamford, by Gelucia Salamone. Lender: Peoples United Bank, N.A. 850 Main St., Bridgeport. Property: 74 Shady Knoll Drive, Stamford. Amount: $140,000. Filed Jan. 4.

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Campill Delivery Services, 234 Connecticut Ave., Stamford 06903. c/o Jose Campillo. Filed Jan. 11.

Complete Pool Services, 18 Bradley Place, Apartment 2. Stamford 06905, c/o Luis Garcia. Filed Jan. 23.

Mainstream Property Preservation, 1435 Bedford St., Stamford 06905, c/o Ninoshka Brown. Filed Jan. 17. My Sister’s Keeper (MSK), 17 Mohegan Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Dora Hayes-Sangster. Filed Jan. 14. Newbridge Properties, 225 Bedford St., Stamford 06901, c/o Newbridge International Property Group LLC. Filed Jan. 23. Organized Moves, 33 Ranson St., Stamford 06902, c/o Cesar A. Delgado. Filed Jan. 10. Queen Bee Racing, 72 Puritan Lane, Stamford 06906, c/o Lisa Edwards. Filed Jan. 18. Sarah Edwards Racing, 72 Puritan Lane, Stamford 06906, c/o Sarah Edwards. Filed Jan. 18. Sovita Chiropractic, 3034 Summer St., Stamford 06905, c/o JMSEJB1 LLC. Filed Jan. 23. Steven Amiel Consulting, 1 Broad St., Apartment 8C, Stamford 06901, c/o Steven Amiel. Filed Jan. 15. Sustaind Street Wear, 118 Weed Hill Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Nicole Jones. Filed Jan. 18.

Concept Entertainment, 301 Commons Park South, Unit 311, Stamford 06902, c/o Robert L. Cheatham. Filed Jan. 23.

The Posh Poodle, 16 Saxon Court, Stamford 06905, c/o Lenford Allen. Filed Jan. 22.

CT Three State Services, 19 Oak Hill St., Stamford 06902, c/o Jozef Kowalczyk. Filed Jan. 18.

The Prospect Machine, 1 Broad St., Stamford 06901, c/o Steven Amiel. Filed Jan. 15.

Everything Mystical Boutique, 16 Saxon Court, Stamford 06905, c/o Lenford Allen. Filed Jan. 22.

Uber Stamford, 130 Lenox Ave., Unit 32, Stamford 06906, c/o Vito Bochicchio Jr. Filed Jan. 18.

Gonzales Contractors, 46 Catoona Lane, Apartment 1, Stamford 06902, c/o Ludin D. Gonzales-Pinto. Filed Jan. 18.

Vietnam Veteran Marion L. Dickson, 65 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Marion L. Dickson. Filed Jan. 11.

Green Apple Industries, 9 Old North Stamford Road, Stamford 06905, c/o A1 Commercial Printing Company LLC. Filed Jan. 23.

Washington Barber Shop, 76 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Fanny Llivizaca. Filed Jan. 23.

Green Earth Masonry and Construction, 147 Wardwell St., Stamford 06902, c/o Wallis E. Fallas Jimenez. Filed Jan. 22.

PATENTS

Jose’s Barber Shop, 76 Stillwater Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Jose Bolivar Garay. Filed Jan. 23.

Adjustable floor box. Patent no. 10,230,229 issued to Scott B. Wurms, Shelton. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton.

Air break electrical switch having a blade toggle mechanism. Patent no. 10,229,800 issued to David A. Rhein, St. Jacob, Illinois; Andrew Kellerman, Belleville, Illinois. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. All-angle ground clamps. Patent no. 10,230,181 issued to Teri Lynn Krueger, Columbia, Missouri; Lawrence Gerard Bereswill, Columbia, Missouri. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Cloud hosted audio rendering based upon device and environment profiles. Patent no. 10,231,074 issued to Arvin Baalu, Bangalore, India; Anantha Krishnan B.S., Bangalore, India; Joy Lejin, Bangalore, India. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Continuous identity monitoring for classifying driving data for driving performance analysis. Patent no. 10,229,461 issued to Ohad Akiva, Ramat-Gan, Israel; Alon Atsmon, Greenwich; Dan Atsmon, Rehovot, Israel. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford. Gate latch. Patent no. 10,227,795 issued to Mark Weldon, Tampa, Florida. Assigned to The Governor and Company of The Bank of Ireland, as collateral agent, Stamford. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) system and method. Patent no. 10,229,804 issued to Stephen Paul Simonin, Northfield. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Light fixture. Patent no. D843,044 issued to Matthew John Chong, Baulkham Hills, Australia; Nouman Bashir Khan, Glenwood, Australia. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Methods and system for a turbocharger. Patent no. 10,227,937 issued to Aninda Bhattacharya, Bangalore, India; Bret Dwayne Worden, Erie, Pennsylvania; Ajay Kumar Behera, Bangalore, India; Mahesh Panicker, Bangalore, India; Wrichik Basu, Bangalore, India; Matthew John Malone, Boulder, Colorado; Arwa Hatim Ginwala, Pune, India. Assigned to GE Global Sourcing LLC, Norwalk. Position-based interactive performance system. Patent no. 10,228,767 issued to Vallabha Hampiholi, Bangalore, India. Assigned to Harman International Industries Inc., Stamford.

Swing-arm assembly for a utility vault housing and utility equipment. Patent no. 10,230,223 issued to Timothy Michael Kemp, Columbia, Missouri. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. System and method for automatically providing proximity-based guest access to a network of resource devices. Patent no. 10,230,737 issued to Peter J. Zehler, Penfield, New York; Emil Macarie, Rochester, New York. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for transmitting information, alerts and/or comments to participants based on location information. Patent no. 10,231,100 issued to David Ross, Westport; Charles Taylor, Fairfield. Assigned to Jingle Technologies LLC, Westport. Three-phase immiscible polymer-metal blends for high-conductivity composites. Patent no. 10,229,769 issued to Rachel Prestayko, Hamilton, Canada; Sarah J. Vella, Milton, Canada; Carolyn Moorlag, Mississauga, Canada; Barkev Keoshkerian, Thornhill, Canada; Jordan H. Wosnick, Toronto, Canada. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Trajectory-based sensor planning. Patent no. 10,228,703 issued to Christopher Stathis, Hamden; Igor Cherepinski, Sandy Hook. Assigned to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford. Transmission line measuring device and method for connectivity. Patent no. 10,228,001 issued to Ivanhoe P. Chaput, Manchester, Tennessee; Bernard C. Crutcher, Londonderry, New Hampshire. Assigned to Hubbell Inc., Shelton. Wireless router with automatic switching between internal and external antennas. Patent no. 10,230,165 issued to Keith Charette, Fairfield. Assigned to Ventus Networks LLC, Norwalk.

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