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FAIRFIELD COUNTY

BUSINESS JOURNAL March 24, 2014 | VOL. 50, No. 12

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estport exudes calm, but it is nobody’s idea of a sleepy river town.

Over the past 20 years, the landscape has changed dramatically as new businesses move in and developers seek opportunities.

For the first time this year, Westport started a master plan to structure the growth of businesses and developments in a town that has held onto its traditional colonial roots while giving the interior and exterior of businesses a facelift.

As First Selectman Jim Marpe takes office, revitalizing Westport’s downtown is one of his top priorities, especially as developers and businesses look to invest and build again.

“With an upswing in the economy, we’re seeing retailers and other types of business coming in and the appearance

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Michael J. Nyenhuis

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MICHAEL J. NYENHUIS WAS RECENTLY named CEO of AmeriCares in Stamford, replacing a man who was loved by his staff and who helped the nonprofit grow its humanitarian oomph fivefold.

One might call that having big shoes to fill.

Two months into his new job, however, Nyenhuis said he feels lucky. He’s enjoying a fairy tale-like leadership transition from former CEO Curt Welling in which he doesn’t need to clean up any messes. The company’s founder, Bob Macauley, and Welling built a rock solid company, Nyenhuis said.

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EGGS AND LEGISLATION The Business Council served up a panel of four lawmakers in Stamford.

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From front, First Selectman Jim Marpe; Westport downtown steering committee chairman Dewey Loselle and president of Westport Downtown Merchants Association Stephen Desloge.

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Metro-North 100-day safety plan bumps into federal probe Bill Fallon

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etro-North safety concerns were given a tragic exclamation point this month when a track worker was killed just days after the unveiling of a 100-day plan to improve rail safety.

The Federal Railroad Administration, meantime, conducted a “Deep Dive” investigation in which it assigned 50 experts in railroad operations and safety to observe the day-to-day operations of the railroad for 60 days and to submit a report. That report said on-time metrics are trumping safety at Metro-North.

Joseph J. Giuletti became the railroad’s new president in February and announced the 100-day plan this month as a response to a tumultuous stretch for the railroad that included two derailments and power outage that interrupted service. The plan outlined four major steps: promoting a culture of safety, adopting concrete safety enhancements, restoring reliable service and improving communications.

But less than a week after that announcement, on March 10, a MetroNorth worker was struck and killed in Harlem by a Poughkeepsie-bound train.

That was the latest in a string of tragedies on the Metro-North’s three rail lines — the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven.

In May 2013, a track foreman was struck and killed in West Haven. A New Haven line train derailed last year and a Hudson Line train, reportedly speeding excessively, jumped a track, killing four and leaving 100 others injured.

The Federal Railroad Administration cited a “deficient safety culture” at the railroad.

James Redeker, the Connecticut Department of Transportation commissioner, said his department has a vested interest in monitoring how federal dollars are spent on the rails. The state has already invested $18 million on upgrades to the tracks, Redeker said.

Service has been gradually improving on the Metro-North, Redeker added.

A month ago, 80 percent of the trains were considered on time. This month that number increased to 90 percent, he said.

Redeker said that Metro-North administrators have been involved in listening sessions organized by his agency last month, in which the public was invited to voice their concerns.

“We want to include a more public

“No one wants to live someplace where when you turn on the tap water doesn’t come out,” Cameron said. “No one can afford to live in a place where the train is unreliable and will be running slow for decades to come. If people aren’t moving here demands drop, prices drop and taxes have to rise to meet the cost of diminished property values.”

component so people understand what our roles and responsibilities are and there’s transparency on the outcomes and measures we are or aren’t achieving,” Redeker said. “When things go well you don’t think about that. But we’re in a different spot now. It’s the right thing to do and necessary thing to do.”

Two ‘speakout’ events were held last month in Southport and Stamford.

About 200 commuters participated.

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Several addressed the impact on businesses.

Some Realtors in Connecticut said they’re losing closings because out-ofstate clients are reluctant to buy houses after hearing about the rail issues, said Jim Cameron, founder of the Commuter Action Group, a web forum where commuters can share their qualms about the Metro-North and exchange information about service changes and delays.

“No one wants to live someplace where when you turn on the tap water doesn’t come out,” Cameron said. “No one can afford to live in a place where the train is unreliable and will be running slow for decades to come. If people aren’t moving here demands drop, prices drop and taxes have to rise to meet the cost of diminished property values.”

Lawmakers and officials are receiving complaint emails and phone calls, which got the attention of the federal government. Some commuters have even resorted to “civil disobedience” by boycotting train tickets, but that’s not the solution, Cameron said.

“People in the legislature, including the governor, who are protesting and screaming at Metro-North, are the same people responsible for the problems we’re in,” Cameron said.

With travel disruptions happening during an election year, “commuters will remember come November if you’re not helping in the winter of discontentment,” he said.

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Coldwell Banker acquires Ridgefield Realty Group

oldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, a residential real estate company with 50 offices in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y., recently acquired the assets of Ridgefield Realty Group Inc. in Ridgefield, which did business as Century 21 Landmark Properties.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

John Baldaserini and John Frey, both former co-owners of Ridgefield Realty, will join Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in sales capacities. The single

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sales office at 398 Main St. in Ridgefield will now operate as Coldwell Banker branch.

Coldwell Banker is part of NRT L.L.C., a national residential real estate brokerage company.

“We are pleased to welcome these talented real estate professionals who have extensive knowledge and demonstrate great commitment to their clients,” said Cathleen Smith, president of Coldwell Banker in Connecticut and Westchester County. “This acquisition is part of our

Regency and Kleban ink three-center deal

egency Centers Corp., a Floridabased national operator and developer of community shopping centers, recently closed on a $150 million, three-property acquisition in Fairfield in conjunction with Fairfieldbased Kleban Properties L.L.C.

“We believe that this is the most significant real estate transaction to have ever been consummated in Fairfield. It is a testament to the town of Fairfield, its aesthetic character, its properties, the community and the community as a whole.

We are presently exploring, in an aggressive way, further exciting opportunities together with Regency and hopefully with Fairfield University.”

The centers deal includes Black Rock Shopping Center, Brick Walk and Fairfield Center and was completed as a joint venture of Kleban and Regency.

Kleban owns and manages its own portfolio, including more than 10 shopping centers in Fairfield. The KlebanRegency partnership was announced in December.

Said Kleban principal Al Kleban, “We believe that this is the most significant real estate transaction to have ever been consummated in Fairfield. It

is a testament to the town of Fairfield, its aesthetic character, its properties, the community and the community as a whole. We are presently exploring, in an aggressive way, further exciting opportunities together with Regency and hopefully with Fairfield University.”

(Kleban was recently instrumental in siting the new Fairfield University business incubator — Fairfield Accelerator and Mentoring Enterprise — above the school bookstore, FCBJ Nov. 11, 2013.)

All three properties are currently 100 percent leased. Together, they offer a cumulative 315,000 square feet of mixed-use space, with the retail components representing 73.5 percent of portfolio revenues. The largest center, Brick Walk, has 121,000 square feet of retail, office and residential space. Key tenants there include Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments and Citibank — making the center a hotspot for financial services — in addition to retailers such as Molto, Sprint, Flip Side and Jos. A. Bank.

The 92,000-square-foot Fairfield Center is one block from the MetroNorth rail station. Fairfield Center is also mixed-use; its ground levels offer diverse retailers, including Chico’s, Banana Republic and Wells Fargo, while the upper floor is reserved for office space. The third property, Black Rock Shopping Center, offers 98,000 square foot of retail space, anchored by the Old Navy, GAP, Massage Envy and Carters stores.

continued strategy to grow our presence in Connecticut, and it further sustains our position as one of the region’s leading real estate firms.”

This acquisition follows several recent acquisitions by the company in Fairfield County, including Greenwich Fine Properties and Round Hill Partners.

“With Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the sales associates will gain the opportunities to expand their professional goals and to utilize state-ofthe-art technology, robust educational

programs, and a comprehensive line of real estate services to support their customers and clients,” Baldaserini said.

Frey, former Ridgefield co-owner said his company’s sales professionals provided what he called superior service for more than 40 years. “With the backing of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, they will have the opportunity to further grow and expand their business,” he said.

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PERSPECTIVES

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’Round and ’round it goes

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hether the world is on fire at the moment could depend on one’s perspective, but even the most optimistic investors have a weather-eye out for gum in the world’s machinery: the Crimean peninsula, Venezuela, the South China Sea and, as of this writing, a missing Malaysian jetliner.

Bruce McCain oversees strategy for KeyBank’s more than $20 billion investment portfolio from the bank’s Cleveland headquarters. He actively tours Key’s national footprint that features a Stamford presence, including a visit to the Business Journal offices last year.

McCain recently offered guideposts for a world that is intimately connected; companies and portfolios leap borders like Superman. As always economically, it’s a mad, mad, mad, mad, mad world (on one hand), but the sun also rises (on the other).

As the Irish ginned up their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, McCain, too, saw reason to cheer. The so-called Celtic Tiger of a decade ago proved to have

feet of clay in the form of debt-driven growth: the no-money-down housing equation that proved as flammable there as it did in the U.S. That plunge is yesterday’s news for a portfolio containing, for example, Amazon and Cisco — or tea giant Barry’s — all of which feature Irish headquarters.

“Ireland has led the charge for continued euro-periphery debt traction, following a strong showing in 2013,” McCain reported. “As the first European Union-International Monetary Fund bailout recipient to exit the program and issue debt through ordinary auctions, the country looks to be a pioneer in the euro sovereign debt renaissance.”

The proof is in the pudding: In 2011 a person could earn 14 percent on bonds betting on Irish growth; today the payback is just 2.99 percent.

“This positive momentum has been the result of re-establishing access to capital markets and improving underlying economic metrics,” McCain said, “thus helping to dim memories of the financial crisis that engulfed the European Union’s periphery nations

SPEAKING OF … GLOBAL INSIGHTS

“The secret of politics? Make a good treaty with Russia.”

— Nineteenth-century German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck

“If we speak calmly, in a businesslike fashion, let me draw your attention to the fact that Russia supplies arms to the legitimate government of Syria in full compliance with the norms of international law. We are not breaching any rules and norms.”

— Russian President Vladimir Putin

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the past four years.”

Investment potential in the highly centralized Chinese economy, however, could be waning.

“China’s industrial-output, investment and retail sales growth cooled more than estimated in January and February,” McCain reported.

If China sneezes, does the world catch a cold? McCain offers strength through U.S. retail sales: up for the first time in three months in February, climbing 0.3 percent after declining -0.6 percent in January. McCain said he and other economists were expecting a less robust 0.2 percent gain.

Meantime, keeping the pot boiling, McCain said, “U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed his Russian counterpart to halt a takeover of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula after clashes killed one person and injured dozens in the country’s east.” After McCain wrote this, Crimea voted to secede from the Ukraine and join Russia, upping the international flashpoint quotient substantially.

U.S. producer prices less food and energy fell -0.2 percent month-overmonth in February, the biggest drop since July 2013, missing expectations of a 0.1 percent rise.

And, finally, McCain saw a crack in the recent epoch of cheap money that has seen interest rates low for banks, if not always for consumers who were battered by the downturn and then, by virtue of sour credit ratings, were frozen out of the cheap-money market.

“New Zealand raised its policy controlling interest rate, becoming the first developed nation to exit record-low borrowing costs this year,” he said.

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iscal issues like long-term debt and obligations, a transportation system that inhibits the economic growth of the state, an education system not delivering its promise to all residents and a coastline exposed to increasingly severe storms. “And this is an election year.”

With that as preface, The Business Council of Fairfield County hosted its 2014 Connecticut Legislative Leadership Breakfast at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel on East Main Street

in Stamford last week and packed the house with businesspersons, students and civic leaders.

A panel of four legislators included: Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey; House Minority Leader Larry Cafero; Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams; and Senate Minority Leader John McKinney. Joe McGee, vice president for public policy for the Business Council, moderated the question-andanswer formatted discussion.

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of support and find ways to do more,” Nyenhuis said. “The gift for me is that I don’t have to spend time fixing things but instead spend time thinking about how we can do more…We can do more and we should do more.”

AmeriCares is one of the world’s largest global charities, delivering medical supplies domestically and overseas. The groups’ efforts focus on recovery post natural disasters, as well as support in areas of the world in extreme poverty or in the midst of political conflicts. The organization distributes roughly $500 million per year in medical supplies to more than 90 countries, including Haiti, Japan, Sri Lanka and India.

Nearly all of the nonprofit’s medical supplies are donated by major pharma-

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of the downtown is being upgraded and improved,” said Marpe, noting one goal of the downtown redevelopment projects is to improve Westport’s nightlife with entertainment such as concerts and attractions.

Marpe, who took office in November after Gordon Joseloff’s eight-year leadership term, said he has big shoes to fill, but he’s already moving forward. He reconstituted Joseloff’s vision of the Downtown 2020 Committee, a group of Westporters who supported producing a master plan that aligns with major projects planned for the town.

Marpe formed another committee that will lead the master plan project and hired RBA Associates to work with the first selectman’s office, merchants and the planning and zoning commission. The master plan project could take six to eight months.

“My goal is to help the planning and zoning commission and those interested in developing the downtown create a roadmap that will help us maintain the character and feel that’s unique to Westport’s New England town and make sure we’re building things to attract the kinds of business to the downtown that make sense for Westport,” said Marpe.

The master plan will address issues regarding parking spaces, pedestrianfriendly walkways, access to the Saugatuck River and lighting. By the summer, the downtown will have planted trees, erected antique-style gas lighting and repaved sidewalk curbs through a grant from the state’s Main Street Investment fund, which totals $497,595.

ceutical companies such as Merck & Co. Inc., and Johnson & Johnson, Mylan Inc. When Macauley left in 2002, the then 20-year-old nonprofit had disbursed a total $2 billion in aid around the world.

But by the time Welling left just months ago, the organization had disbursed more than $11 billion in aid.

AmeriCares officials say the organization distinguishes itself from other emergency relief organizations in that it doesn’t simply deliver medical and relief supplies after natural disasters such as the 2010 earthquake in Haiti or 2013 typhoon in the Philippines. It often stays for years thereafter, helping communities restore and rebuild health care services.

For the last 14 years, Nyenhuis led a similar Georgia-based charity named MAP International. As CEO, he increased the nonprofit’s annual revenues from $100 million to $400 million and increased the number of health programs to include

field offices in 10 countries.

While at MAP, Nyenhuis said he spearheaded several public health programs to address specific communities’ health problems, which is why be believes he was selected as AmeriCares new CEO. AmeriCares is currently in the process of developing a model to address chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes at seven of its clinics based in the United States. The nonprofit operates 650 clinics domestically, including four in Connecticut, which serve uninsured and underinsured patients. A chronic disease program would help pinpoint one of the largest sources of need, Nyenhuis said.

Nyenhuis said his work previously had not focused within the United States, which is one aspect he’s looking forward to working on with AmeriCares the most.

AmeriCares delivers more aid to the U.S. than any other country.

“It’s an important part of our work

that we serve people at home as well as around the world,” Nyenhuis said.

“Macauley’s vision, of seeing people suffer and doing something about it still runs in our DNA today.”

During a recent trip to an AmeriCares facility in Haiti, Nyenhuis met a 19-yearold man whom AmeriCares had helped receive prosthetic legs to. With those legs, he’ll be able to work and have a life with more of a semblance of normalcy, Nyenhuis said.

Some might be tempted to ignore the world’s problems, he said.

“We have so much need here (in the United States), but the world is too small and we’re too smart to turn a blind eye away from people in these communities,” Nyenhuis said. “You won’t meet every need. The problems around the world are too huge…But it matters for the ones you can make a difference for.”

In the springtime, Marpe plans to go store to store with Stephen Desloge, president of the nonprofit Westport Downtown Merchants Association, to hear what merchants have to say about how to drive business and foot traffic to the downtown.

Among the major projects planned for the town are the renovation of the Westport Library; construction of a downtown cinema; renovation of Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts; and relocation of the Westport Arts Center to Jesup Green.

Bedford Square, a $40 million to $50 million project seeks to turn the town’s historic Weston-Westport Family YMCA building on the corner of Church Lane and Main Street into a mixed-use development.

The joint venture in the Y by David Adam Realty and Charter Realty & Development Corp. includes creating 70,000 square feet of commercial space; 30,000 feet of restaurant space; and 26 residential units ranging from 550-square-foot studios to 1,800-squarefoot, two-bedroom units. A proposed 100-car underground parking garage at the parking lot on Elm Street would connect the high-end shopping and dining on Main Street with the activity on Church Lane, increasing foot traffic.

The project, which has been approved, is anticipated to begin this year and be completed 20 to 24 months later, said developer David Waldman of David Adam Realty.

The Queen Anne-style Gunn property on Church Lane, which is on the same street as the YMCA, will be moved to the Baldwin parking lot on Elm Street. The $2 million renovation project will preserve

the architecture of the building and create a space for mom-and-pop shops, offering more affordable rent for small businesses.

“We’re trying to retain that flavor that people feel we lost as Main Street businesses have gotten more upscale,” said Dewey Loselle, chairman of the downtown steering committee of Westport.

“The stores that had left couldn’t afford rent anymore.”

Along Church Lane, Waldman introduced newly redesigned spaces for the Spotted Horse, a 3,400-square-foot restaurant that includes 2,100 square feet of office space upstairs; Urban Outfitters, an 11,572-square-foot contemporary clothing store; and Java Café to attract pedestrians to that street.

All along Main Street and Post Road, mom-and-pop shops are sharing space with trendy retailers, including national brands such as Tiffany & Co., Nike and Theory, while adding a dab of eclectic boutiques such as the Paris-based luxury perfumery Diptyque.

Desloge, owner and president of Rockwell Custom Framing L.L.C. on 235 E. Post Road, tells stories of how the town has maintained its character while repurposing some of its buildings rather than demolishing them altogether.

Desloge, a Westport resident, opened that store in 2005 and has five more stores throughout Fairfield and one in Ridgefield.

On Post Road, historic buildings are being re-adapted. The old Westport Library is now Calypso, a national women’s retailer. The former town hall is now home to Spruce, an upscale home and garden store. The former Westport Bank & Trust Co. is now Patagonia, a designer

of outdoor clothing and gear. The post office is now Post 154, the town’s largest high-end restaurant with a 4,650-squarefoot main floor and a 4,200-square-foot lower banquet and party space, plus an outdoor patio.

The Westport Library, which stands on what used to be a landfill, will be completely renovated through a $20 million project this year. The vision is to expand the building to include an auditorium to add more evening events.

Behind the library, there’s a multimillion-dollar renovation happening on the Levitt Pavilion, an outdoor theater space that will be rebuilt by this summer and open for artists, children’s concerts and big band performers.

Across the river, the nonprofit Save the Children headquarters will move out this winter, opening doors for David Adam Realty and Greenfield Partners to invest in a multi-million project that could turn the 2.5 acre land into a mixed residential and commercial space. But Waldman said the details of the project have yet to be finalized.

The public plaza and new sidewalk adjacent to National Hall as well as the buildings surrounding it create a dining district across the river with restaurants including Moja, Japanese fusion; Bar Taco, Mexican; and Safita, Middle Eastern.

“What’s unique about Westport is that we have strong cultural entities combined with a strong restaurant and retail scene combined with the character of our town,” Loselle said. “It’s a very eclectic place, and we want to retain our small town character because people like that.

We’re trying to do that but at the same time change and develop.”

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hoSPItAL tAX IN CRoSShAIRS Greenwich Hospital President Frank Corvino joined four regional GOP state senators in Hartford recently to seek repeal of the so-called hospitals tax.

“The Hospital industry suffered from last year’s budget cut, which imposed a tax of $336 million on hospitals over the biennium,” Corvino said in testimony before the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. “Last year, the combined decrease in funding for YNHHS (Yale New Haven Health System of which Greenwich Hospital is an affiliate) was nearly $40 million. This year, YNHHS affiliates will share a $52 million reduction. And, in 2015 we will pay over $75 million in taxes. We’ve done extraordinary things to minimize the impact to patient care. But it is very challenging.”

A delegation consisting of state Sens.

L. Scott Frantz; Livvy Floren, Stephen Walko and Fred Camillo at the same public hearing announced their support for “Raised Bill No. 368, An Act Phasing Out the Hospitals Tax.” “Altogether, in the last year, Connecticut hospitals have eliminated more than 1,400 jobs, reduced staff

salaries and benefits, reduced some services and postponed investments in technology and infrastructure,” said Corvino. “This is having a negative effect on the state economy.”

“This tax places unnecessary burdens on our hospitals,” Frantz said. “By repealing the hospitals tax, we can alleviate these burdens and enable hospitals to reduce the costs of health care, improve access to services and retain jobs.”

The legislation would implement a gradual elimination of the tax beginning in fiscal year 2015 until fiscal year 2019 when the tax would be completely eliminated. In fiscal year 2015 the amount due from each hospital would be 80 percent of the hospitals tax paid during fiscal year 2012. In each subsequent year, the hospitals tax would continue to decrease by 20 percent until there is no tax to pay.

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As previously announced, the IPO is the first step to the retail finance business’s exit plan from GE. GE expects to complete the IPO later this year. Once the IPO is completed, GE Capital Retail Finance will operate under its new name “Synchrony Financial.”

The company estimates proceeds of up to $100 million from the offering, according to a document filed Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The document did not disclose how many shares will be offered or at what price, according

to a press release.

GE, which produces jet engines, medical diagnostic equipment, oil and gas drilling equipment and washing machines, plans to shift its focus toward industrial equipment and appliances.

The idea is to reduce its finance arm’s assets from $400 billion in 2013′s first quarter to between $300 billion and $350 billion by the end of next year, CEO Jeff Immelt said last spring.

Synchrony Financial, a provider of store credit cards through retailers like Wal-Mart and the home-improvement chain Lowe’s, will spin off and work with retailers such as Amazon and Ethan Allen. According to the SEC filing, the unit recorded $2 billion in earnings last year.

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THE LIST Biotech Firms

Ranked by year company was established; listed alphabetically in the event of a tie Name Address Phone number • Website Area code: 203 (unless otherwise noted)

Year Top local executive Title company • Description established

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. 900 Ridgebury Road, P.O. Box 368, Ridgefield 06877 (800) 243-0127 • us.boehringer-ingelheim.com

1885

Christian Boehringer Chairman of the shareholders’ committee • Focuses primarily in the therapeutic areas of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diseases of the central nervous system, metabolic diseases, virology and oncology

Purdue Pharma 1 Stamford Forum, 201 Tresser Blvd., Stamford 06901 588-8000 • purduepharma.com

1892

Mark Timney President and CEO • Pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, production, sales and licensing of prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines and hospital products

PerkinElmer Inc. 710 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton 06484 925-4602 • perkinelmer.com

1937

Robert F. Friel Chairman and CEO • Uses advanced biotechnology for varied purposes from critical therapeutic, disease research and prenatal screening to environmental testing and industrial monitoring

Dianon Systems Inc. 1 Forest Parkway, Shelton 06484 926-7100 dianon.com

1983

James B. Amberson Vice president of pathology • Leading provider of anatomic pathology with subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, hematopathology and uropathology

Cooper Surgical 75 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 06611 601-5200 coopersurgical.com

1990

Paul Remmell President and CEO • Focused on the development and commercialization of medical devices and diagnostics for woman health

MannKind Corp.

1 Casper St., Danbury 06810 798-8000 • mannkindcorp.com

1991

Alfred E. Mann Chairman and CEO • Biopharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic products for patients with diseases such as diabetes and cancer

SibTech Inc. 115A Commerce Drive, Brookfield 06804 775-5677 • sibtech.com

1992

Joseph M. Backer CEO • Primarily focuses on the optimization of biopharmaceutical proteins for multiple applications

DLS Solutions Inc. 46 Gatehouse Road, Trumbull 06611 521-4511 • dissolutins.com

1999

• Builds high-quality custom software for analytical and biotechnology instrumentation

Biodel 100 Saw Mill Road, Danbury 06810 796-5000 • biodel.com

2003

Errol De Souza President, CEO and director • Develops forms of insulin and other pep-tide hormones for diabetes treatment and its complications

Aptuit L.L.C. 2 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 06831 422-6600 • aptuit.com

2004

Jonathan Goldman President and chief operating officer • Pharmaceutical services company that delivers early to mid-phase drug development solutions

Cara Therapeutics 1 Parrott Drive, Shelton 06484 926-1593 • caratherapeutics.com

2004

Derek Chalmers CEO, president and director • Biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics to treat human diseases associated with pain and inflammation

Arvys Protein 76 Progress Drive, Stamford 06902 304-2495 • arvysproteins.com

2005

Yelena Sheptovitsky President and co-founder • Contract research organization that specializes in custom protein services; offers protein biochemistry expertise to the life science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical C17 communities

Spinifex Pharmaceuticals* 1 Stamford Plaza 263 Tresser Blvd., Ninth Floor, Stamford 06901 564-1552 • spinifexpharma.com.au

2005

Tom McCarthy CEO • Clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the development of products for the treatment of pain

Intensity Therapeutics Inc. 40 Richards Ave., Norwalk 06854 604-6858 • intensitytherapeutics.com

2012

Lewis Bender Founder and CEO • Specialty pharmaceutical company with the mission of extending the lives of cancer patients with solid tumors

Bruce DeSimas Co-founder, co-president

This is a sampling of biotech companies, due to space limitations. * Company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Source: Company information obtained from company websites and respondents.

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BRIAN HENEBRY, then with the law firm Sandak Hennessey & Greco L.L.P, was optimistic in a statement just ahead of a January merger with Carmody & Torrance L.L.P. “Our firm has been looking for the right match within Fairfield County and we knew this was it,” he said in December. “Both firms share the same focus: achieving the clients’ objectives, getting results and doing so efficiently at a reasonable cost.”

Nearly three months on, his words and a request for a reaction to them completed their arc and landed back on his desk.

“It’s been smooth,” said Henbry, now managing partner of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey L.L.P., the expanded New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury and Southbury law firm. “Very smooth. It was important to create one firm and we’ve done that. One of the big motivators in the merge was our ability (at SHG) to provide a wide variety of corporate and transactional services in southern Fairfield County; that was not an area where Carmody had a lot of experience.”

Henebry spoke to the merger and to the company culture and its future recently by phone, along with partners William J. Hennessey Jr., Jay H. Sandak, D. Charles “Chuck” Stohler and Ann H. Rubin. Ann H Zucker, the firm’s assistant managing partner, was not on the call, but Henebry said any discussion of the two firms merging would be incomplete without her. She was “an integral part of the merger,” he said.

Sandak agreed. “We’ve had a history of extremely sophisticated clients,” he said. “This combination allows us to introduce additional services. There’s an improved comfort level now with the greater depth of services.”

The move strengthened the local presence of the larger Carmody & Torrance, with its roots in Waterbury. Sandak Hennessey & Greco brought 15 attorneys to the merger, upping the combined firm’s lawyer total to 77.

Kevin Greco of SHG will lead the combined firm’s personal injury practice area, continuing to serve clients statewide.

The partners weighed in on other areas of focus from among some 30 in which the firm possesses specific expertise, including insurance.

Rubin could serve as a poster lawyer for insurance.

She has spent 30 years as an attorney, 20 of those with

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Carmody’s New Haven office and more recently in Waterbury. She has served as counsel for insured professionals, handling coverage disputes. She has what she termed “extensive experience” in re-insurance fracases, many of which are settled by arbitration, but during which Rubin keeps her litigation background — “tried and true trial skills”— at hand. And she has “significant experience” representing insurance brokers and their firms across an easily imagined sea of insurance disputes (A insures B, which is owned

by C and its affiliate D…) and their myriad outcomes.

Representations span municipal settlements, asbestos — Brian Henebry cases, corporate fraud and death claims.

As for real estate, another enormous local market, said Hennessey, “We have accomplished by way of combining our firms a well-rounded transactional real estate division that can handle all the issues of a complex deal. Prior to the merge, we didn’t have all those resources.”

The firm boasts a number of attorneys with decades of litigation experience. They often pursue alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, wherein the “overwhelming majority” of cases settle their disputes. Sandak called ADR “unique and very From left, Ann Zucker, Jay Sandak, Brian Henebry and William Hennessey Jr. of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey L.L.P. important in today’s climate.”

ADR notwithstanding, Henebry and others had Without Giving In,” by Roger Fisher, Bruce Patton and spent the three previous Saturdays pursuing oldWilliam Ury.) fashioned trial skills for the firm’s younger associHenebry said members of the firm share values ates. “It’s important to understand the law and to and everyone has begun working as a single unit. understand our clients,” Henebry said. “That’s the “We are in a growth mode and we’ll continue to sort of attitude and approach we bring to the law. evaluate other opportunities as they present themWe enjoy the training.” For a reading assignment he selves,” he said. “Our attorneys are energized and offered “A Civil Action,” the 1996 Jonathan Harr tellwe’ve had a great reaction from our clients and from ing of Massachusetts pollution case. (Sandak’s homethe legal community as a whole. There’s a lot on the work included “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement horizon.”

“We are in a growth mode and we’ll continue to evaluate other opportunities as they present themselves.”

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A legal take on overtime

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ill President Obama’s call for overhaul of the overtime exemptions result in a huge raise for those regularly putting in more than 40 hours a week? Has he proposed something akin to a supervisors’ supplementary salary subsidy via these proposed regulations.

Maybe yes … and maybe no. But certainly not yet.

Clearly, change is in the wind but it will take some time to learn whether and how it will affect any individual or organization.

In a brief East Room ceremony recently, President Obama directed the U.S. Department of Labor to revise the rules that excuse employers from paying overtime to white collar workers. “Millions of Americans aren’t getting the extra pay they deserve” when they work overtime, he said, to explain this part of his strategy to reduce economic inequality.

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act generally requires that non-exempt employees be compensated at no less than the minimum hourly wage and, for work performed in excess of 40 hours in a week, be compensated at 1½ times their regular rate. The Act also provides exemptions from these requirements, including for anyone “employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity,” dubbed the “white collar exemptions.” Federal regulations, describe these jobs that do not require overtime pay. One of these, the “executive” exemption, applies to employees earning a salary of at least $455 per week and supervising at least two other employees.

The last time the U.S. Department of Labor amended the white collar regulations was ten years ago when the minimum salary level for the exemption went from $155 per week to $455, among other revisions.

To more accurately reflect today’s white collar compensation levels, it seems reasonable to expect that there will be an increase in the $455 level in response to the President’s request.

However, a small increase really should not strike fear into the hearts of Connecticut employers. Our state already requires overtime pay for those earning up to $475 per week.

The President’s memorandum to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez sets out broad ideas, asking for revision with an eye to today’s labor market and American workplace. The President’s public state-

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ments indicate a desire to improve the lot of lower-paid executives who may be in charge of coworkers in a service industry, like a fast food chain or a lawn service.

My guess is that there also will be tougher limits on how much “rank and file” type work can be performed by an individual dubbed a “working supervisor” to be eligible for the executive exemption.

Interestingly, I have found that employers tend to get into trouble with the existing regulations by disregarding rules when a salaried employee works less than the full 40 hours in a workweek.

Employers seem to understand the “no overtime for-extra-hours” part of the salary test. They have trouble with the rule that an exempt employee working fewer than the regular number of fulltime hours cannot get his or her salary docked.

For now, the U.S. Department of Labor must research the President’s ideas, propose new regulations, publish them for public comment, collect and review those comments and revise the draft. This will take time, many months for sure.

Nevertheless, I expect we will see some tightening of the exemptions that will require higher payrolls or structural job modifications, or both, for Connecticut employers at some point over the next 12 to 24 months.

At the moment, it is too soon to predict if new regulations will change the “professional” white collar exemption and require law firms and accounting firms, for example, to pay overtime to those new, right-out-of-school employees working 60 hours or more as they earn their proverbial stripes.

Margaret M. Sheahan is an attorney with Stratford-based Mitchell & Sheahan P.C., a law firm that primarily handles employment-related legal matters. She can be reached at mitchellandsheahan.com or (203) 873-0240.

BY MARY WALL

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Managing your digital footprint

s technology continues to advance, we live in an increasingly online world. It seems we are always connected — from social media activity to digital photos and more. Virtually everyone today has a digital footprint, but not everyone understands how that footprint can have a significant impact on your financial life.

New complexities come with a digital world: protecting digital assets as part of estate planning, managing your online reputation so that it has a positive impact on both your personal and professional development, and avoiding risks such as identify theft. In order to properly manage these complexities, it is essential to put a digital plan in place.

Technology has not only revolutionized our world, but it has also become an asset. Digital assets include online personal, financial, social and business assets, as well as their monetary and sentimental worth. Despite their value, more than 63 percent of high-net worth individuals do not have a strategy in place outlining procedures for their digital assets. Additionally, 45 percent do not have organized passwords that can

be shared with family members. The majority of these individuals have not addressed the trust and estate concerns regarding ownership and access to various financial information, health records, loyalty programs, photos, business intelligence, social media sites and other private information.

Advanced planning around digital assets can help prevent losses and avoid unexpected costs in the future. To avoid these losses and get started, prepare a digital inventory, address storage of that inventory and be sure to consistently update your inventory. Finally, update your Power of Attorney and Will with specific provisions to deal with digital assets.

Another important aspect of your digital footprint is your online reputation.

Whether posted by yourself or others, your online information can affect everything offline. When applying to school or for a job, or even when building other personal relationships, your online presence is always evaluated and taken into account.

For example, in 2013 more than threequarters of United States-based companies actively research online information about applicants. Actions such as posting

negative or inappropriate comments, sharing private information, posting content pertaining to alcohol or drugs or even simply making grammatical mistakes can hurt your online reputation. To properly manage your online presence, understand that content on the internet can be difficult to remove completely, so it is best to minimize, or even eliminate, anything you would not want others to see.

Increasing reliance on technology has also increased the problem of identity theft. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information without your authorization with the intent to commit fraud. This can happen through dumpster diving, phishing, telemarketing schemes or a phony credit card check.

Keep in mind that when you are active on websites that track your location in real time, you are also exposing yourself to potential risk. Therefore, you must always be cautious and alert in order to protect yourself. You control the information that you release and therefore you are the best person to protect yourself.

To try and prevent identity theft, consider paperless statements to avoid documents falling into the wrong hands, shred

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materials with personal information and never click on links in emails that ask for personal information.

Although it may seem difficult in an always “connected” world to properly manage your digital footprint and create an appropriate plan for your digital legacy, by following the mentioned steps or consulting with your financial advisor, you can greatly reduce your exposure. At U.S. Trust, for example, we have expanded our financial empowerment program to cover online reputation and digital asset management.

The program was created based on client feedback and proprietary research that revealed that investors were not properly considering planning for digital assets or the risks they were taking online. Wealth management and investing needs are constantly evolving and we must be sure to evolve alongside them.

Therefore, it is imperative to keep up with our transforming world and secure our digital footprint to the best of our abilities, both personally and financially.

Mary Wall is managing director and wealth strategist for U.S. Trust, based in Stamford. Her email address is mary.wall@ustrsut.com

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VILLAGE OF OSSINING

CONTEMPORARY LIVING IN A HISTORIC SETTING NESTLED ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER, Ossining is a highly desirable, culturally diverse and affordable place to live, rich in both history and natural beauty. Approximately 25,600 people reside in the three and one-half square miles of this historic village, which boasts extensive shopping, dining, recreational programs, educational enrichment opportunities and excellent municipal services.

The village of Ossining is attractive for young professionals and empty nesters alike looking for a combination of affordable living, waterfront views and convenience with easy access to mass transit and New York City a mere 45 minutes away. Families can establish roots with an award-winning school system, close proximity to a variety of employment opportunities and reasonable property taxes. “Ossining is perfect for anyone interested in living in an urban, yet historic community,� said Ingrid Richards, manager of Downtown and Economic Development.

Several mixed-use residential develop-

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ments, including a new five-story brick and masonry building at 147-155 Main St. and the much-anticipated luxury apartment community Avalon Ossining, continue to revitalize the historic village with spring and summer move-in dates. Harbor Square, a second luxury rental community, is scheduled to open in spring 2016.

Plans are also moving forward for the creative development of Ossining’s Market Square. In addition to significant residential and retail square footage, both concepts currently under consideration include a new major public space for the community to gather. “The village is in the midst of a renaissance,� said Mayor William Hanauer. “Our present period of growth has been unmatched since the 1870s. We recently wrapped up a very successful yearlong bicentennial celebration and have a number of exciting projects on the horizon.�

For more information, contact the village manager’s office at (914) 941-3554 or visit www.villageofossining.org.

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PEEKSKILL’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE is open for business and ready to facilitate investment in our city. We are jumpstarting economic growth by capitalizing on our assets, which include great transportation access (Metro-North station and state routes 9 and 6) as well as our own state-of-the-art water treatment facility.

The resources that the city uses to attract economic development include the Peekskill Industrial Development Agency with financial incentives designed to both retain and attract commercial companies and the Peekskill Facilities Corp. that administers New York State-Empire State Development’s Main Street grants in conjunction with a deferred loan program.

In 2013, the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council designated Peekskill an Opportunity Area. The funding associated with this program will bolster job training in partnership with Westchester Community College. BASF,

White Plains Linen, D. Bertolini & Sons and other local businesses will benefit from this initiative.

The city is actively investing in our own economic development with the continuing construction of a new park along the northern waterfront. A second phase of the waterfront park is scheduled for construction later this year.

In 2014, three new restaurants are planned for construction – one will open in the downtown and the others will join Homestyle Desserts Bakery and the Peekskill Brewery on the Waterfront.

Last year the Wheelabrator Resource Recovery Facility completed its first installation of steam service to supply the White Plains facility making it the “First Green Commercial Laundry Facility in the U.S.” A new Holiday Inn Express will open this spring and will be the “First LEED Certified Hotel” in the Northeast.

And, this is just the beginning!

VITAL STATISTICS

TOWN OF EAST HAVEN WEBSITE: townofeasthavenct.org MAYOR: Joseph Maturo Jr. ADDRESS: 250 Main St., East Haven, CT 06512 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Arthur L. DeSorbo, Director of Administration and Management TELEPHONE NUMBER: (203) 468-3204 EMAIL: eh.desorbo@att.net YEAR FOUNDED: 1638

THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING WEBSITE: villageofossining.org MAYOR: William R. Hanauer ADDRESS: 16 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Ingrid M. Richards, Manager of Downtown and Economic Development TELEPHONE NUMBER: (914) 941-3554 EMAIL: irichards@villageofossining.org YEAR FOUNDED: 1813

CITY OF PEEKSKILL WEBSITE: cityofpeekskill.com MAYOR: Frank Catalina ADDRESS: City Hall, 840 Main St., Peekskill, NY 10566 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Jim Pinto, Economic Development Specialist TELEPHONE NUMBER: (914)734-4215 EMAIL: jpinto@cityofpeekskill.com YEAR FOUNDED: 1940 * Peekskill’s first legal incorporation of 1816 was reactivated in 1826 when village elections took place.

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Fairfield University’s Quick Center embraces community The Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) of Fairfield University hosts hundreds of arts and education events throughout the year; in fact, the QCA is on track to reach 50,000 patrons for the ’13-’14 school year. Embedded in our mission is the desire to form partnerships with on- and off-campus constituencies, in alignment with the university’s overall desire to support its greater community.

As part of this important mission, the QCA has forged a new partnership with the Creative Arts Therapies programs of Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven.

Recently, the QCA highlighted the work of the veterans and gave them two unique opportunities to showcase their artistry.

The Creative Arts Therapies programs include music therapy, drama therapy, and creative writing. Through arts therapy the veterans experience a reactivation of positive emotions, rediscovery of individual strengths, alleviation of pain and stress, physical rehabilitation, along with the development of a sense of belonging. These arts experiences make a significant difference for veterans recovering from traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, cognitive and physical disabilities, substance abuse problems and chronic mental illnesses.

As a part of the collaboration, an exhibit of more than 50 pieces of art by veterans — paintings, drawings, photographs, and three-dimensional pieces — was featured in the QCA. These artworks powerfully demonstrated the multiplicity of their experiences, aspirations and visions, each honest and touching.

Additionally, veterans of the theater and music therapy programs presented an unforgettable evening in our Wien Experimental Theatre. The participating veterans connected with the audience through highly creative, emotional pieces in a personally cathartic expression of both their strength and vulnerability.

Growing up as a musician, I am very familiar with a quote by the composer Robert Schumann, “To send light into darkness of men’s hearts — such is the duty of the artist.” In this case, it is true that the veterans, through their art, sent a warm light into the hearts of the audience and their own.

Working with the veterans reinforces our beliefs about the capabilities of the arts, and entices us to continue these essential partnerships. For more information, please visit our website at fairfield.edu/lifeatfairfield/ artsminds//quickcenterforthearts/ or call us at (203) 254-4010.

Gary Wood, director Quick Center for the Arts of Fairfield University Member, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County

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

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‘The Clean House’ sweeps into Ridgefield Theater Barn The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled by the enthusiastic responses to the third of its 2013-2014 Season mainstage productions, “The Clean House,” a refreshing comedy by Sarah Ruhl. Directed by Julie Bell Petrak, the production is presented Friday and Saturday evenings through April 5, with a Sunday matinee March 30 at 2 p.m.

Featuring the glowing local talent of Lidiane Fernandes, Jessie Gilbert, Nick Kaye, Nancy Sinacori and Melinda Zupaniotis, this poignant comedy takes place in “metaphysical Connecticut” where Matilde, a Brazilian cleaning woman with aspirations to comedy, spends her time crafting her jokes, rather than cleaning house.

Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Seating is cabaret style and patrons are encouraged to bring food and drink to enjoy before the show. Doors open one hour prior to curtain.

Reservations and more information is available at ridgefieldtheaterbarn.org.

While you’re there, make sure to get all the details on our upcoming shows, including the always unpredictable Piano Bar(n) April 11-12; Whose Barn is it Anyway for Improv comedy on April 26; and the outlandish rock musical that closes our season, May 30-June 28, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.”

Secrets of Grand Central revealed at the Ferguson From its celestial ceiling to its mysterious catacombs, learn the secrets of one of the nation’s most iconic transit hubs with Sam Roberts, author of “Grand Central: How a Train Station Transformed America,” during The 2014 Marie Hurley Travel Lecture, Sunday, March 30, 2 p.m. at The Ferguson Library’s third floor auditorium, Bedford and Broad streets, Stamford.

Roberts is The New York Times urban affairs correspondent and Metro Matters columnist. He also is the host of the television show “New York Times Close Up.” In addition to being a frequent guest on National Public Radio, Roberts is the author of numerous books. A rich, illustrated — and entertaining — history of the train hub, Roberts delves into Grand

Central’s conception, amazing history and the farreaching cultural effects of the station that continues to amaze tourists and shuttle busy commuters.

Featuring quirky anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information, this book will allow readers to peek into the secret and unseen areas of Grand Central — from the tunnels, to the command center, to the hidden passageways.

This annual program, named for Marie Hurley, a former library director who loved to travel, is cosponsored by The World Affairs Forum and generously supported by the Friends of The Ferguson Library.

For more information call (203) 351-8231, or visit the library’s website at fergusonlibrary.org.

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY

BUSINESS JOURNAL ATTACHMENTSFILLED Esteves, Maria Rosa, Bridgeport. Filed

by Pullman & Comley L.L.C. $500,000 in favor of People’s United Bank, Bridgeport.

Property: 2985 Old Town Road, Bridgeport.

Filed March 3.

Heinonen, Karl and Finn Builders Inc., New Fairfield. Filed by John P. Regan. $26,038 in favor of Rings End Inc., Darien.

Property: 13 Donnelly Drive, New Fairfield.

Filed Feb. 25.

Heinonen, Karl and Finn Builders Inc., New Fairfield. Filed by John P. Regan. $26,038 in favor of Rings End Inc., Darien.

Property: 13 Donnelly Drive, New Fairfield.

Filed March 3.

BUILDING PERMITS

COMMERCIAL 73-75 Main Ave L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for self. Remove a nonbearing wall within existing kitchen at 74 W. Park Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed March 6.

A. P. Construction Co. Inc., Danbury, contractor for Ridgewood Country Club Inc. Construct a new country club and restaurant at 119 Franklin Street Extension, Danbury. Estimated cost: $3.1 million. Filed Feb. 27.

Akhtar, Mohammad, contractor for the Islamic Society of Western. Remove and replace storm-damaged cupola at an existing commercial building at 388 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed March 4.

Claris Construction Inc., contractor for Louise E. Esposito. Pour foundation only for an existing commercial space at 89 Newtown, Danbury. Estimated cost: $32,000. Filed March 3.

Corporate Construction Inc., contractor for Semour R. Powers. Perform alterations on an existing commercial space at 14 Executive Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $300,000. Filed March 10.

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.

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Danbury Hospital, Danbury, contractor for Twenty Five Germantown Road. Construct a mobile office trailer on worksite at 25 Germantown Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: undisclosed. Filed Feb. 27.

Bowden, Clarence, Norwalk, contractor for Charles Burns and Elizabeth Burns. Add vinyl siding to an existing single-family residence at 109 Flax Hill Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $19,300. Filed March 5.

ILO Enterprises, contractor for Robert Est. Fand. Repair water damage to an existing commercial space at 79 North St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed March 5.

Breakwater Renovation & Design L.L.C., Middlebury, contractor for Kimberly Welton. Remove the existing nonbearing wall and frame a new mudroom and laundry space in the existing kitchen at 13 Lantern Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 11.

Nishi Condo L.L.C., Norwalk, contractor for self. Perform alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 148 East Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $18,000.

Filed March 5.

Powers, Seymour R., Danbury, contractor for self. Renovate a second-floor bathroom and add two new toilets at 14 Executive Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed March 10.

Ridgefield Apartments, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Renovate a kitchen and bathroom and relocate apartment’s hallway entryway at 100 C Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Walsh & Abrantes L.L.C., contractor for Danbury Mall L.L.C. Relocate existing kiosk in a mall at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 26.

REsIdEnTIAL Amoruccio, Vincent and Daniel Amoruccio, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Construct a new one-story single-family residence with a three-car garage, master bedroom and bathroom at 6 Sasqua Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed March 7.

Anthony O’Neill L.L.C., Wilton, contractor for James Goldcamp and Nedda Goldcamp. Price adjustment to an existing building permit at 10 Little Brook Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $80,000. Filed March 6.

Cali, Anthony, Norwalk, contractor for self. Finish half basement for media room, den and storage in an existing single-family residence at 15 Raymond Terrace, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 5.

Canttaneo, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform renovations to attach deck to three-seasons room at 4 Ye Old Road, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000.

Filed Feb. 24.

Casey Construction, Ridgefield, contractor for Michael McIntire and Margaret McIntire. Finish a basement to be used for playroom and personal office in an existing single-family residence at 497 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $37,300.

Filed Feb. 28.

Cerulli, Ken, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Perform renovations to kitchen, bathroom and rear deck at an existing single-family residence at 11 Blackstone Drive, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed March 3.

Codfish Hill Construction L.L.C., contractor for Oakview L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage at Chambers Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $190,000. Filed March 6.

Defala, Anthony, Derby, contractor for Daula Giansanti. Perform first-floor addition to include two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a family room with wet bar at 12 Dellwood Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $150,000. Filed March 3.

Arborview CT Inc., contractor for Wesdan L.L.C. Perform renovations and add a second-floor wall in an existing singlefamily residence at 28 Waterview Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $108,000. Filed March 6.

Diggs Construction L.L.C., Hartford, contractor for Laurel Ridge Healthcare L.L.C. Perform various interior renovations to modernize an existing single-family residence at 642 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $278,752. Filed March 11.

Bartholet, Charles, South Salem, N.Y., contractor for James Siano and Barbara Siano. Finish a basement in an existing single-family residence at 796 N. Salem Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $67,048.

Filed March 4.

Ettinger, Robert, Norwalk, contractor for self. Convert two existing closets into a new master bedroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 324 North St., Ridgefield.

Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed March 6.

Berney, Steven, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct an exercise room in an existing basement at 139 Peacable Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $16,240. Filed March 7.

Better Built Basements L.L.C., contractor for Chillara Srinivasamurthy, et al. Finish a basement for a recreation room and half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 6 Tobins Court, Danbury. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Feb. 24.

Bill McArdle Contracting, contractor for Stephen K. Prokai and Tomoko Prokai.

Remodel a bathroom in an existing singlefamily residence at 2 Birchcrest Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed March 6.

Expert Remodelers, Greenwich, contractor for Anabella Deus. Perform interior alterations to open existing kitchen and dining room at 15 E. Putnam Ave., Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $32,350. Filed March 3.

J M Construction, Brookfield, contractor for Michael Minardi and Andrea Minardi.

Finish a basement to be used for a playroom and half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 19 Keeler Place, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $49,300. Filed March 4.

JTR Associates, Stamford, contractor for Rudolph Krediet. Perform interior renovations to relocate existing kitchen, reconfigure stairs, add new half bathroom and full bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 8 Outer Road, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $115,000. Filed March 4.

Krom, Garry, Milford, contractor for Usic Vernqvist. Perform interior alterations to existing kitchen and bathroom adding new fixtures, tile, shower and kitchen cabinets at 4 Daskams Lane, Unit 303, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $24,000. Filed March 7.

Lobos Home Improvement, contractor for Luis H. Minchala. Remove and replace three existing doors at 19 Irving Place, Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,500. Filed March 6.

Millbrook Modular Homes, Foxboro, Mass., contractor for Michael Derby. Construct a new two-and-a-half story singlefamily residence at 33 High Valley Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1 million. Filed Feb. 20.

Miss Laura Raymond Homes, Norwalk, contractor for self. Install insulation over existing insulation in attic area at 290 Main Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $20,000.

Filed March 3.

Muscarel, New Fairfield, contractor for self. Construct a deck at an existing singlefamily residence at 5 Fair Lane, New Fairfield. Estimated cost: $5,760. Filed Feb. 28.

Oak Street Design & Construction, Newtown, contractor for Jay Higham and Gwen Ann Higham. Finish a basement to be used for playroom in an existing single-family residence at 29 Manor Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $58,000. Filed March 10.

Paragon Builders of CT Inc., Norwalk, contractor for Toda Capital L.L.C. Construct a new single-family residence with two-and-a-half stories, an attic, basement, garage, two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a master suite at 31 Cogswell Lane, Norwalk.

Estimated cost: $195,000. Filed March 6.

Patton, David R., Danbury, contractor for self. Construct a new single-family residence with three bedrooms, two bathroom and a two-car garage at 125 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $300,000.

Filed March 3.

RCS Consultants L.L.C., contractor for Josephine A. Healy and Eugene F. Healy.

Remove and replace shower stalls, tile and floors at 12 Boulevard, Unit 17, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed March 3.

Rick’s Main Roofing Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for Angela Mitchell. Install roof at 761 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $12,560.

Filed Feb. 25.

Rick’s Main Roofing Ltd., Norwalk, contractor for Jared Finkelstein. Replace existing shingle roof at 85 Christie Hill Road, Darien. Estimated cost: $24,364.

Filed Feb. 26.

Salem Ridge Construction Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Nicole Barnett and James Barnett. Finish a basement to be used for playroom, family room and storage area in an existing single-family residence at 596 Barrack Hill Road, Ridgefield.

Estimated cost: $43,360. Filed March 6.

Schneider, Peter, contractor for Nancy H. Hamilton. Remodel master bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 3 Pilgrim Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $50,000.

Filed March 3.

Sears Home Improvement Product, Rocky Hill, contractor for Davis A. Richard and Tina M. Richard. Remove and replace front-entry door in an existing single-family residence at 148 Great Plains Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,395. Filed Feb. 25.

Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Jiminez Floriberto. Install vinyl windows and vinyl siding in an existing single-family residence at 6 Lubrano Place, Norwalk. Estimated cost: $8,889.

Filed March 6.

Sieland, Fred, Pleasantville, N.Y., contractor for Thomas Pascale. Perform ceiling alterations and move a wall in an existing single-family residence at 50 Blacksmith Ridge, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000.

Filed March 6.

Piazza, Christopher P., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Create a new dwelling within an existing barn at 4 Millers Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $4,000. Filed March 6.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Samaha Maurie and Marion Maurie.

Install 40 low-watt roof solar panels at 114A Chambers Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $23,500. Filed March 4.

Potter, Alan N., contractor for self. Construct one-and-a-half story cape at an existing single-family residence at 13 Cedar Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $300,000.

Filed Feb. 27.

Solar City Corp., Rocky Hill, contractor for Kenneth R. Wagner and Therese R. Wagner.

Install 24 low-watt roof solar panels at 1 Cobblestone Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $14,100. Filed March 4.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for Lisa Ann Mills.

Remove and replace 13 windows in an existing single-family residence at 12 Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,169.

Filed Feb. 25.

Sperry, Robert K., Jr., Danbury, contractor for self. Legalize second floor at an existing single-family residence at 27 Hakim St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group, Chester, Pa., contractor for David P. Jurenka.

Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 142 Westville Ave., Danbury.

Estimated cost: $16,857. Filed Feb. 27.

Power Home Remodeling Group, contractor for Suzanne J. Rodney and Rodney S. Moore. Perform alterations to an existing single-family residence at 189 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $25,947.

Filed Feb. 27.

Stonecrest L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Construct a new two-story single-family residence at 81 West Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $652,320. Filed March 6.

Stuart, Peter, Norwalk, contractor for self.

Add second-story shed dormer to the front of an existing single-family residence at 85 Highland Ave., Norwalk. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed March 5.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events

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A WHALE OF A DONATION Regional attorneys VENTURA, RIBEIRO & SMITH pledged $100 for every DANBURY WHALER goal scored during the months of January and February to two local nonprofits. The Whalers scored 42 goals and on Friday, March 21, checks were presented to FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AID and HOUSATONIC HABITAT FOR HUMANITY by Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith’s CEO AGOSTINHO RIBEIRO during halftime of a Whaler game.

“Habitat is all about community,” said the organization’s Executive Director FRAN NORMANN. “We are pleased that someone from the community like Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith is working with us to build homes for local families.” Habitat has been serving Western Connecticut since 197l. Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith has offices in Danbury, Bridgeport, Hartford, Norwalk and New York City.

ENGINEERING PROF AND STUDENT ARE ‘WOMEN OF INNOVATION’ FINALISTS KATHERINE M. PITZ, Fairfield University class of 2015, left, and AMALIA RUSU, Ph.D., associate professor of software engineering at Fairfield University, are finalists for the 2014 WOMEN OF INNOVATION awards.

The Women of Innovation program is run by THE CONNECTICUT TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL, “which is celebrating 10 years of inspiring women and girls to pursue careers in STEM” – science technology, engineering and math. A winner in each of eight categories will be announced during an awards presentation March 27 in Southington.

PAGNANI NAMED V.P. AT SOTHEBY’S SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC. announced PAMELA S. PAGNANI has joined the company as vice president and brokerage manager of the Greenwich office. In this role, Pagnani will lead 83 associates affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich.

Pagnani, a Greenwich native, has more than 25 years experience in real estate law, specializing in the representation of high-net-worth clients in real estate transactions. She has also been of counsel to developers and investors in new construction, mixed-use projects and condominium conversions and has closed in excess of 300 highprofile contracts.

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SUBARU HELPS THE HUNGRY

NEW SENIOR CAMPUS FOR BRIDGEPORT JEWISH SENIOR SERVICES (The Jewish Home) in Fairfield completed the purchase of 4200 Park Ave., Bridgeport, which, in partnership with the Jewish Center for Community Services (JCCS), will develop an innovative and exciting new campus. The campus will be named THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG CAMPUS at Park Avenue thanks to a lead gift from the Weinbergs’ foundation.

Construction of the new campus is expected to take two years and be completed by spring 2016.

DATES

APRIL 2

EMERGE LEADERSHIP GROUP breakfast April 2, Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, 8-10 a.m. Topics include: Labels Don’t Make Leaders; Making the Critical Transition to the First-Line Leader Role; and Maximizing the Impact of Managers of Managers. Continental breakfast and networking begin 7:30 a.m. Space is limited. Reserve by emailing Kristen.wilson@ emergegroup.com.

APRIL 25

“WHAT A DIFFERENCE A FRIEND CAN MAKE” gala to benefit Keystone House Inc. will be Friday, April 25 at the Rolling Hills Country Club, Wilton. The Wilton Congregational Church will be honored for its continued support and friendship of Keystone House Inc. This is Keystone’s primary fundraising event, which helps to support its mission of assisting adults facing the many challenges of a psychiatric disability. Tables of 10 are $2,000 with individual tickets at $200. For more information, contact Kim Carter at (203) 956-7818.

FOR THE LOVE OF BABIES SUBARU OF AMERICA INC. and SUBARU OF STAMFORD presented a check to THE FOOD BANK of Lower Fairfield County, which was a partner in the 2013 Subaru “Share the Love” event.

From Nov. 21, 2013 to Jan. 2, customers who purchased or leased a new Subaru vehicle could select from a list of charities to receive a donation of $250 from Subaru of America. This year, Subaru of America donated $10 million to participating charities. Over the last six years the company has donated $35 million to causes through the “Share the Love” event.

A check for $7,978.95 was given to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County by GEORGE D’ANGELO SR., dealer principal and general manager of Subaru of Stamford.

Pictured from left are BOB BENNETT, district manager for Subaru of New England; GEORGE D’ANGELO; KATE LOMBARDO, The Food Bank’s executive director; and MARTIN S. COHEN, The Food Bank’s assistant executive director.

KENNEDY CENTER AWARDS EVENT The KENNEDY CENTER AWARDS Dinner and Annual Meeting – its 63rd – is titled “It Takes A Community.”

The April 3 event is at the Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner, annual meeting, and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Client and volunteer awards will be presented as well as the stories of accomplishment and triumph of people served by the Trumbull-based Kennedy Center, a major rehabilitation agency.

Tartaglio lost his legs to an infection at 17. He went on to graduate from Fairfield University with honors and became the first person to run in the New York City Marathon without legs. Tartaglio lives in Milford with his wife and daughter and recently published a book about his journey, “From Tragedy to Triumph.”

Tickets for the dinner are $45 per person. Register online at thekennedycenterinc.org or call (203) 3658522, ext. 213.

Stamford-based AMERICARES is outfitting the WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S PAVILION at the HEALTHPLEX HOSPITAL in Norman, Okla., with new medical equipment to help meet the increase in demand for maternity care since the May tornadoes destroyed a neighboring hospital.

The nonprofit global health and disaster-relief organization recently awarded more than $130,000 in funding to the Norman Regional Health Foundation that allowed the Norman Regional Health System to purchase new equipment for five labor and delivery rooms and one operating room at the HealthPlex.

THE LIST:

SSI NAMES TWO TO NEW POSITIONS Shelton-based SSI (Survey Sampling International), a global provider of sampling, data collection and data analytic solutions for survey research, announced CHRIS CLARKE has joined the company as chief marketing officer.

Clarke has more than 28 years of marketing, communications and technology experience.

Additionally, ASHLIN QUIRK, SSI’s general counsel and secretary, who joined the company in 2012, was elevated to the company’s leadership team. Quirk has almost 20 years legal experience and has specialized in privacy and advertising and marketing law for the past 13 years.

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on the record TJL Country Homes L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for Kim Harper and Todd Harper. Finish existing basement in an existing single-family residence and finish storage at 194 North St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed March 6.

U.S. Bank N.A., contractor for self. Legalize deck at an existing single-family residence at 5 Rose Lane, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 26.

Wood and Stone Construction, Ridgefield, contractor for Tom Himmelright and Janet Himmelright. Finish a basement to be used for bathroom and family room with a wet bar in an existing single-family residence at 128 Keeler Drive, Ridgefield.

Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed March 11.

COURT CASES

Bridgeport District Court Dragone Classic Motorcars Inc., et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Meridian Partners L.L.C., Southport. Plaintiff’s attorney: the Law Offices of Jeffrey Hellman L.L.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it failed to pay fees for financing services provided by the plaintiff.

Defendant had promised to pay numerous times, yet has failed to do so. Plaintiff claims damages in excess of $15,000, interest, attorney’s fees, punitive damages, costs and such legal or equitable relief as the court may deem appropriate. Filed Feb. 26.

Case No. 14cv6041242.

East Shore Travel League L.L.C., East Haven. Filed by Kyle Horton, Monroe.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Hirsch Law L.L.C., Trumbull. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging he suffered injuries after being hit with a baseball that came from one of the batting cages on the premise owned by the defendant. This accident was allegedly caused by the defendant by failing to properly fix the damaged batting cages.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. Filed Feb. 28. Case No. 14cv6041307.

Ingersoll-Rand Co., et al., Piscataway, N.J. File by Edward Dennehy, Norwich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product-liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff.

The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Filed Feb. 28.

Case No. 14cv6041315.

Mollie Group L.L.C., Trumbull. Filed by Rouchelle Bramwell, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Larracuente & Goulden L.L.C., Shelton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. The icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000. Filed Feb. 28.

Case No. 14cv6041316.

Romanacci L.L.C., West Hartford. Filed

by Donna Falci, Cheshire. Plaintiff’s attorney: Moore, O’Brien, Yelenak & Foti, Cheshire. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped and tripped on a vespa owned by the defendant and sustained injury. The risky condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed Feb. 28. Case No. 14cv6041308.

Safeco Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford. Filed by Hector Gerada, Seymour. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Kerry M. Gleason L.L.C. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that he collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that his injuries are the legal responsibilities of his insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interests and costs and any such other relief in equity or law as the court deems appropriate. Filed Feb. 25.

Case No. 14cv6041209.

The Costume Bazaar Inc., Milford.

Filed by People’s United Bank, Bridgeport.

Plaintiff’s attorney: Benanti & Associates, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business credit line note and agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $9,153 due and has made a demand for the balance. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or less, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and equitable. Filed Feb. 25.

Case No. 14cv6041205.

Danbury District Court C & O Palacios Construction Services L.L.C., Danbury. Filed by Raquel Ballesteros, Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cooper, Sevillano L.L.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant provided the plaintiff with a defective car to drive. As a result, the plaintiff sustained injury in an automobile crash.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed Feb. 28. Case No. 14cv6014706.

Peatt’s L.L.P., Hartford. Filed by Ellen Hilpl, Ridgefield. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Flood Law Firm L.L.C., Middletown. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. The icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed Feb. 25.

Case No. 14cv6014693.

Student Transportation of America L.L.C., Hartford. Filed by Marna Muzillo, et al., Danbury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel S. DiBartolomeo, Bantam. Action: The plaintiffs have brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant, claiming that they were improperly fired without the defendant filing an arbitration case on their behalf. As a result, the plaintiffs have suffered a loss in earnings. Plaintiff claims money damages in excess of $15,000, punitive damages and any such relief as the court deems appropriate. Filed Feb. 25.

Case No. 14cv6014691.

Texas Blazing Star RV Ltd., San Antonio, Texas. Filed by Leap Frog Fund I L.L.C., Lewes, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to pay for Internet services provided by the plaintiff and failed to return equipment. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, prejudgment interest, post judgment interest, punitive damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other relief as may pertain in equity. Filed Feb. 25. Case No. 14cv6014694.

Stamford District Court Castiglia-Rubinstein & Associates, Beverly Hills, Calif. Filed by The Lawyers Group Advertising Inc., Darien. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ross M. Chintz, Darien. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-ofcontract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for advertising services provided. The plaintiff has made a demand for the balance of $22,815. The plaintiff claims money damages, prejudgment interest, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further relief as this court deems just and proper. Filed Feb. 26. Case No. 14cv6021400.

Heroes Village L.L.C., Weston. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it had failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a business credit line note and agreement. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance of $11,582 due and has made a demand for the balance. The plaintiff claims money damages of $15,000 or less, costs, attorney’s fees and such other and further equitable relief as this court deems just and equitable. Filed Feb. 26. Case No. 14cv6021395.

Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co., New Haven. Filed by Ellyn L. Stone, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alan R. Spirer, Westport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal injury suit against the defendant alleging that she fell into a gap between the railroad car and the station platform. This dangerous condition was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees.

The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of interest and costs. Filed Feb. 27. Case No. 14cv6021408.

Northstar Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Filed by Irina Kobylanska, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Geoffrey S. Brandner, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this accounting suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to be transparent in its financial operations. Plaintiff demands an accounting of the actual cost of exterior construction, a full accounting of a disbursement of association reserve funds and taxable costs.

Filed Feb. 27. Case No. 14cv6021406.

SUPERIOR COURT Michael Abrams. Filed by PHL Variable Insurance Co, d/b/a “Phoenix”. Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric L. Sussman of Day Pitney L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract life insurance suit against the defendant, which resulted when insurance policies were rescinded and plaintiff returned portion of premiums paid to policy respective owners. Plaintiff had paid $214,450 pursuit to broker agreement. While some of defendant’s debt has been offset, defendant remains liable for the remaining $124,000.

Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00265.

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Advanced Back Technologies Inc. et al. Filed by William Freed d.b.a. Freed Chiropractic Center. Plaintiff’s attorney: Aytan Y. Bellin, White Plains, NY. Action: The plaintiff has brought a class-action suit against the defendant for transmitting unsolicited faxes to persons who had not provided express permission to do so. Filed March 4. Case no. 14cv00273.

Aviatron Inc. Filed by R & D Dynamics Corp. Plaintiff’s attorney: Vincent M. DeAngelo of Butler Norris and Gold, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant. Defendant allegedly ordered and received parts from plaintiff and has an outstanding balance of $435,000.

Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00271.

Boston Scientific Corp. Filed by Pamela Tomlinson. Plaintiff’s attorney: James V. Sabatini of Sabatini and Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought a personal injury suit against the defendant, demanding $2 million. Defendant designed, manufactured, packaged, labeled, marketed, sold, and distributed pelvic mesh products that scientific evidence shows the material used in the product is biologically incompatible with human tissue. Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00263.

Bridgeport et al. Filed by John Daniel Merena et al. Plaintiffs’s attorney: Thomas W. Bucci of Willinger, Willinger and Bucci, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a civil rights, job discrimination suit against the defendants, related in part to the ages of the plaintiff, which range from 63 to 69 and regarding qualifications to participate in the Connecticut Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS).

Allegedly defendants barred plaintiffs and Bridgeport police officers from participating. Filed March 6. Case no. 14cv00287.

Builders Concrete East L.L.C. Filed by Wilfredo Quinones. Plaintiff’s attorney: James V. Sabatini of Sabatini and Associates, Newington. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil-rights suit against the defendant for wrongful termination, demanding $500,000. Shortly after plaintiff informed defendant of the need to take a two-week medical leave, plaintiff was terminated. Filed Mar. 3. Case no. 14cv00264.

City Antiques Inc. Filed by Planned Future Promotions Inc. Plaintiff’s attorney: Vincent M. DeAngelo of Butler, Norris & Gold, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant for fraudulently inducing plaintiff to contract, demanding $550,000.

Filed March 5. Case no. 14cv00279.

Equinox Home Care L.L.C. Filed by Thomas E. Perez, secretary of Labor, U.S. Dept of Labor. Plaintiff’s attorney: Susan G. Salzberg of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Boston, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor and fair standards suit against the defendant to recover unpaid wages and liquidated damages for employing and then failing to compensate six employees hired as certified nurses, and for failing to maintain adequate records to show hours worked workday and total hours worked each work week from Sept. 18, 2011 to the present. Filed March 5. Case no. 14cv00282.

Fifty/Fifty Group Inc., et al. Filed by EZ Products of S. Florida. Plaintiff’s attorney: Mark Daniel Sherman of The Law Offices of Mark Sherman L.L.C., Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a patent-infringement suit against the defendant, which allegedly has been marketing plaintiff’s textured cleaning cloth products under the Shop Rite label on the Internet without permission, authority or license of the plaintiff. Filed Mar. 3. Case no. 14cv00262.

Good Shepard Auto Sales L.L.C. et al.

Filed by Burney, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Daniel S. Blinn of Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a consumer credit suit against the defendant related to the purchase and sale of a motor vehicle in part by not displaying its Buyer’s Guide sticker as well as alleged unlawful electronic fund transfers. Originally purchased for $12,843 with a down payment of $2,500, the vehicle’s car engine light continued to engage. Due to the willful nature of a breach of warranty, plaintiffs have testified they are entitled to common law punitive damages, which are expected to exceed $50,000. Filed March 6. Case no. 14cv00291.

Greenspan et al. Filed by Eastern Savings Bank FSB. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert Joseph Piscitelli of the Law Offices of Robert M. Meyers L.L.C., Avon. Action: The plaintiff has brought a real estate foreclosure suit against the defendant related to the property at 11 Daniel Court, Westport. Records indicate original principal amount of $990,000 dated June 4, 1997, an additional mortgage for $350,000 on Oct. 4, 2004, with a current assessed value of $2,290,900.

Filed March 6. Case no. 14cv00286.

Keurig Inc. Filed by State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. Plaintiff’s attorney: Andrew J. Soltes Jr. of the Law Offices of David W. Rubin, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a property damage product liability suit against the defendant, a coffeemaker manufacturer. The fire in homeowners’ kitchen on 3 Wangonk Trail, East Hampton June 11, 2011 resulted in damage and destruction exceeding $200,000 and was allegedly caused by a product manufactured and distributed by the defendant.

Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00270.

Lucky Frog L.L.C. et al, d.b.a. Lucky Frog Bar & Grill. Filed by Broadcast Music et al.

Plaintiffs’s attorney: Michael J. Rye of Cantor Colburn, Hartford. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a copyright infringement suit against the defendant for the unauthorized use of musical compositions owned and/or licensed by plaintiff during public performances. Filed March 4. Case no. 14cv00272.

Mabus, et al, representatives from the US Navy, US Army, and US Air Force Armed Services. Filed by Mark et al. Plaintiffs’s attorney: Michael J. Wishnie of Jerome N. Frank Legal Services, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought an administrative procedural suit to the defendants to review or appeal the agency decision or correct records. Plaintiffs served in combat during the Vietnam War and were discharged under “other than honorable conditions” for misconduct attributable to undiagnosed PTSD. Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00260.

Mercantile Adjustment Bureau L.L.C. et al. Filed by Andrew Ilvento Jr. Plaintiff’s attorney: Daniel Goldsmith Ruggiero, Raynheim, Mass. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit, fair debt collection suit against the defendant, a collection agency for utilizing unfair and unconstitutional means of collecting alleged debt. Filed March 7. Case no. 14cv00296.

New Haven Truck and Auto Body Inc. Filed by Michael Crocker. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joshua R. Goodbaum of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald and Perrotti, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor fair standards suit against the defendant related to the denial of overtime compensation. Filed March 7. Case no. 14cv00292.

Omnicare Inc. et al. Filed by Joseph DeLucia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Jacques Parenteay of Madsen, Prestley and Parenteau L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a labor and job discrimination suit related to the age of the plaintiff, born Aug. 4, 1942, against the defendant. Filed March 4. Case no. 14cv00274.

James R. Palmer, Florida. Filed by Patriot Group L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Alison P. Baker of Shipman & Goodwin, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant. As holder and owner of promissory note, Third Amendment and guaranty, defendant is liable to plaintiff for $11.2 million. Filed March 5. Case no. 14cv00278.

Saratoga Aesthetics L.L.C. et al. Filed by Kaye, et al. Plaintiffs’ attorney: Aytan Y. Bellin, White Plains, NY. Action: The plaintiffs have brought a suit against the defendants for transmitting more than 5,000 unsolicited faxes to persons who had not provided express permission to do so, demanding $15 million. Filed March 6. Case no. 14cv00288.

Richard H. Son. Filed by PHL Variable Insurance Co., d.b.a. “Phoenix.” Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric L. Sussman of Day Pitney L.L.C., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract life insurance suit against the defendant, which resulted when insurance policies were rescinded and plaintiff returned portion of premiums paid to policy’s respective owners. Plaintiff had paid $2,399,342 pursuit to broker agreement. While some of defendant’s debt has been offset, defendant remains liable for the remaining $1.33 million. Filed March 3. Case no. 14cv00266.

Universal Insurance Services of Florida Inc. Filed by PHL Variable Insurance Co, d.b.a. “Phoenix.” Plaintiff’s attorney: Eric L. Sussman of Day Pitney L.L.C., Hartford.

Action: The plaintiff has brought a breachof-contract life insurance suit against the defendant, which resulted when insurance policies were rescinded and plaintiff returned portion of premiums paid to policy’s respective owners. Plaintiff had paid $202,581 pursuit or broker agreement. While some of defendant’s debt has been offset, defendant remains liable for the remaining $91,000. Filed Mar. 3.

Case no. 14cv00267.

DEEDS

COMMITTEE Calyanis, William, New Canaan. Appointed committee: Neil A. Lippman, Stamford.

Property: 596 Glenbrook Road, Unit 24, Stamford. Amount: $418,000. Docket no.

13cv6018066S Filed March 6.

COMMERCIAL 1815 State Street L.L.C., Fairfield. Seller: Carmic Properties L.L.C., Fairfield. Property: 1815 State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000. Filed March 3.

28 Wilson L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Philip Meese and Karen A. Meese, Norwalk. Property: Lot 5, Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 3.

City View Properties L.L.C., Stamford.

Seller: Richard Kapusta, Stamford. Property: 67 Smith St., Stamford. Amount: Not disclosed. Filed March 6.

CP IV 29 Orchard BP L.L.C., San Franscisco, Calif. Seller: Papahristou, Evdoxia, Norwalk. Property: 29 Orchard St., Norwalk.

Amount: $866,000. Filed March 7.

Crefii-SCC L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: WBCMT Norwalk Office L.L.C., Miami Beach, Fla. Property: 50 Washington St., and 70 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Norwalk.

Amount: $24 million. Filed March 7.

JMP1 L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Catherine Peluso, Darien. Property: 40 Hoyt St., Unit A-5, Stamford. Amount: $130,880. Filed March 7.

on the record Long River Couch L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: Fabio Betancur and Melida Betancur, Dacula, Ga. Property: 37 Couch St., Norwalk.

Amount: $415,000. Filed March 6.

NuCompass Mobility Service Inc. Seller: Nikesh K. Shah and Neha P. Shah, Danbury. Property: Unit 907 of Timber Oak, Danbury. Amount: $343,500. Filed March 4.

Park View 611 L.L.C., Upper Saddle River, N.J. Seller: Cosmo Iadanza, Stamford. Property: 53 Prospect St., Unit 611, Stamford.

Amount: $108,000. Filed March 4.

Santa Nick L.L.C., Stratford. Seller: Maria Ines Alves, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 3, State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $113,000.

Filed March 4.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Oklahoma City, Okla. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 34 Ohio Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed March 5.

Sono Ely L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Mary Ann Cocchia and Peter Cocchia, Norwalk.

Property: 3 Ely Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $375,000. Filed March 4.

Wed US L.L.C., Stamford. Seller: 299 Long Ridge Associates L.L.C., New York City.

Property: 299 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $1 million. Filed March 5.

QUIT CLAIM Almeida, Mario De, Danbury. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 6 Woodside Ave., Danbury.

Amount: $245,007. Filed March 3.

Bank of America N.A. Grantor: Hudson City Savings Bank, Plano, Texas. Property: 53 Seaton Road, 12-D-4, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 4.

Bank of America N.A., Lewisville, Texas.

Grantor: Bank of America N.A., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 84 Merrimac St., Danbury.

Amount: undisclosed. Filed March 3.

Barry, Jeanne A. and Ronald C. Naso, Stamford. Grantor: Jeanne A. Barry and Ronald C. Naso, Stamford. Property: 11 Highline Trail, Stamford. Amount: Not disclosed.

Filed March 3.

Critelli Jr., Frank J., Danbury. Grantor: Lucy A. Critelli, Danbury. Property: 21 Rogers Ave., Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Da Foz L.L.C., Bethel. Grantor: Pedro Dos Santos, Bethel. Property: 5 First St., Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Daood, Alice T. and Michael E. Daood, Wichita, Kan. Grantor: Michael E. Daood and Alice T. Daood, Wichita, Kan. Property: Lot 15, Locust Glen, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

Fecci, Ellen P., New Fairfield. Grantor: Barry S. Fecci, New Fairfield. Property: 29 Musket Ridge Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 24.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 3 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: undisclosed. Filed Feb. 24.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 5 Hilldale Road, New Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Leydon, Angela and Brenden P. Leydon, Stamford. Grantor: JSL Land Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: Parcel W. Old Wagon Road, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 6.

Rivera, Estefania G. Montiel and Francisco Machuca, Danbury. Grantor: Estefania G. Montiel Rivera, Danbury. Property: 35 Smith St., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 5.

Chory, Jean E. and Mark S. Chory, Danbury. Seller: Kenneth W. Hermann and Beatrice A. Hermann, Danbury. Property: Lot 72R, Map 6593, Danbury. Amount: $449,500. Filed March 3.

Fernandez, Emilia and Joaquin A. Fernandez, Danbury. Seller: Craig K. Murphy and Cassandra N. Murphy, Danbury. Property: 22 Woodland Hills, Danbury. Amount: $250,000. Filed March 4.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Westerville, Ohio. Property: 12 College Park Drive, Danbury. Amount: Not disclosed. Filed March 3.

Loglisci, Linda, Raymond A. Vincoli and John Loglisci, Stamford. Grantor: Lillian Vincoli, Stamford. Property: Vol. 3315, Page 145, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 7.

Rothkopf, Rhonda Caren, New York City. Grantor: Rhonda Caren Rothkopf and Nolan Lee Rothkopf, New York City. Property: Lot 16, Sales Map of Point Driftwood on Candlewood Lake, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Coffey, Moira and Erik Rabasca, Stamford. Seller: Val Sharp and Christian Sharp, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map 6992, Stamford. Amount: $650,000. Filed March 6.

Freitas, Cleverson, Bridgeport. Seller: Julia Levit, Brooklyn, N.Y. Property: 1492 North Ave., Unit 109, Bridgeport. Amount: $49,200. Filed March 3.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America N.A., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1 Cedar St., Danbury. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 6.

McCabe, Hubert C., Norwalk. Grantor: Mary Margaret McCabe, Norwalk. Property: Lots 60 and 61, Map 340, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Coffey, Sara R. and William S. Coffey, Danbury. Seller: Sterling Construction Management, New York City. Property: Parcel A, Map 12703, Danbury. Amount: $56,500.

Filed March 6.

Garland, Gregory G., Stamford. Seller: Rose Adams, Stamford. Property: 32 Dubois St., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 7.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Flagstar Bank FSB, Troy, Mich. Property: 202 Soundview Ave., Unit 53, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 4.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 11 Bedford Ave., Unit S2, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 7.

Flax, Louise O. and Lawrence A. Flax, Norwalk. Grantor: Lawrence A. Flax and Louise O. Flax, Norwalk. Property: Lot 18, Map 3112, Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed March 7.

McCabe, Mary Margaret, Norwalk.

Grantor: Hubert C. McCabe and Mary Margaret McCabe, Norwalk. Property: Lots 60 and 61, Map 340, Norwalk. Amount: $1.

Filed March 3.

Mikolajczyk, Elzbieta and Jerzy W. Mikolajczyk, Ansonia. Grantor: Magda Kluzinski and Elzbieta Mikolajczyk, Ansonia. Property: Unit B7 of Riverbend Common, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Millcon Associates L.L.C., Redding.

Grantor: Old Sugar Hollow Road Associates Inc., Danbury. Property: 24-30 Miry Brook Road, 4-14 Old Sugar Hollow Road and Old Sugar Hollow Road, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed March 6.

Fred V. Miller Sr., Redding. Grantor: Millcon Assocates L.L.C., Redding. Property: 4-14 Old Sugar Hollow Road and Old Sugar Hollow Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Millcon Associates L.L.C., Redding.

Grantor: Fred V. Miller Sr., Redding. Property: 24-30 Miry Brook Road, 4-14 Old Sugar Hollow Road and Old Sugar Hollow Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Gabriel, Michael, trustee, Norwalk.

Grantor: Orlando M. Gabriele and Margaret M. Gabriele, Norwalk. Property: 14 Boxwood Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $10. Filed March 6.

Millcon Associates L.L.C., Redding.

Grantor: Millcon Assocates L.L.C., Redding.

Property: 24-30 Miry Brook Road, Danbury.

Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Gaston, Peter J., North Carolina. Grantor: Peter J. Gaston, Danbury. Property: Lot 13, Map 2249, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Giribaldo, Maria T. and Kleber Siguenza, Norwalk. Grantor: Kleber Siguenza, Norwalk. Property: 1 W. Main St., Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Harris, Maura M. and Todd S. Harris, New Fairfield. Grantor: Maura M. Harris and Todd S. Harris, New Fairfield. Property: Lot 14, Map 2490, New Fairfield. Amount: $1.

Filed Feb. 28.

Hefferan, Kelley D., Norwalk. Grantor: Douglas A. Cayne, Westport. Property: 25 Strathmore Lane, Norwalk. Amount: $1.

Filed March 7.

Hines, Ann H., Danbury. Grantor: Paul S. Hines, Danbury. Property: 13 Washington Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Jean, Tanja St., Danbury. Grantor: Francis O. St. Jean, Danbury. Property: Lot 4, Map 220B, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Jimenez, Maria Victoria, et al., South Salem, N.Y. Grantor: Connecticut Housing Financial Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 4 Padanaram Road, Unit 3, Danbury. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 3.

Leydon, Angela and Brenden P. Leydon, Stamford. Grantor: CGN Land Associates L.L.C., Stamford. Property: Lot 2, Old Wagon Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 6.

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Co., Danbury. Grantor: Miller-Stephenson Chemical Co., Danbury. Property: Ye Olde Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Co., Danbury. Grantor: Miller-Stephenson Chemical Co., Danbury. Property: Backus Ave., Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed March 3.

Moore, Kathryn E. and Ronald G. Moore, New Fairfield. Grantor: Erica J. Strang, Hawley, Pa. Property: Deer Haven Estates, Lot A1, New Fairfield. Amount: $75,000. Filed March 7.

Moore, Kathryn E. and Ronald G. Moore, New Fairfield. Grantor: Diane Louise Dube, New Fairfield. Property: Deer Haven Estates, Lot A1, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

Moore, Kathryn E. and Ronald G. Moore, New Fairfield. Grantor: Kathryn Moore, New Fairfield. Property: Deer Haven Estates, Lot A1, New Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

NC25 L.L.C., Norwalk. Grantor: Fair Street L.L.C., Norwalk. Property: 25 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Amount: undisclosed. Filed March 6.

Pendleton, Carol, Norwalk. Grantor: Thomas A. Pendleton, Norwalk. Property: Lot 1, Map 694, Norwalk. For no consideration paid. Filed March 4.

Pimpinella, Michele, Stamford. Grantor: Mario Pimpinella and Danielle Pimpinella, Stamford. Property: 2475 Summer St., Unit 2-C, Stamford. For no consideration paid.

Filed March 3.

Schaumann, Diane R. and George R. Shaumann, Norwalk. Grantor: George R. Shaumann and Diane R. Schaumann, Norwalk. Property: Lot 73, Map 3913, Norwalk.

For no consideration paid. Filed March 4.

Shenoy, Amitha Prad Chand and Prem Chand C. Shenoy, Danbury. Grantor: Prem Chand C. Sheynoy, Danbury. Property: 5 Hopkins Court, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Surge, Linda, New Fairfield. Grantor: Thomas Surge, Danbury. Property: Ball Point District, New Fairfield. Amount: $1.

Filed Feb. 26.

Tolve, Lillian G., Stamford. Grantor: Joseph L. Tolve Jr., Stamford. Property: 654 Hope St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 7.

Walsh, Kevin Garret, Stamford. Grantor: Catherine Janet Walsh, Stamford. Property: 55 Alpine St., Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 4.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Des Moines, Iowa.

Grantor: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C. Property: 66 Holley Street Extension, Danbury.

For no consideration paid. Filed March 3.

Zurzola, Genevieve L., Stamford. Grantor: Frank Zurzola, Stamford. Property: 11 Robert Court, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed March 6.

RESIDENTIAL Adao, Charlenne, New Fairfield. Seller: Luigia Giulianna, Stamford. Property: 4 Roseton Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $185,000. Filed March 3.

Ahmed, Fathima S. and Mohamed Y. Ahmed, Danbury. Seller: NuCompass Mobility Services Inc., Addison, Texas.

Property: Unit 907 of Timber Oak, Danbury.

Amount: $343,500. Filed March 4.

Barron-Fox, Abby and Sam BarronFox, Norwalk. Seller: Peter Max Jellinek and Suzie L. Jellinek, Darien. Property: 26B Wilson Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $1.4 million.

Filed March 6.

Battinelli, Gloria, Pasquale Battinelli and Ralph Battinelli, Stamford. Seller: Tanya M. Clarke, Longridge Court, Pa. Property: 16 Paralell St., Norwalk. Amount: $90,000. Filed March 7.

Birch, Peter H., Stamford. Seller: Robert W. Birch, Paradise, Pa. Property: Lot 5, Map 8221, Stamford. Amount: $400,000. Filed March 7.

Bogdan, Michael, Darien. Seller: Ashley Saddler, Norwalk. Property: 17 Fourth St., Norwalk. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 7.

Bollin, Meagan E. and Christopher M. Bollin, Danbury. Seller: Helen C. Ochs, Danbury. Property: 2 Deal Drive, Danbury.

Amount: $420,000. Filed March 5.

Coffey, Sara R. and William S. Coffey, Danbury. Seller: Sterling Construction Management, New York City. Property: Parcel B, Map 12703, Danbury. Amount: $39,500.

Filed March 6.

Coffey, Sara R. and William S. Coffey, Danbury. Seller: Sterling Construction Management, New York City. Property: Parcel C, Map 12703, Danbury. Amount: $34,000.

Filed March 6.

Connor, Lena, Stamford. Seller: Lena Connor, trustee, Stamford. Property: Lot 102, Map 1092, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

Cooper, Helen, Westport. Seller: Douglas Stewart and Julia Stewart, New Canaan. Property: Lot 1, Map 5968, Norwalk.

Amount: $489,000. Filed March 7.

Cox, Michaelann A. and Richard E. Mako Jr., New Rochelle, N.Y. Seller: James Hanington and Noelle Hanington, Norwalk.

Property: 18 Olmstead Place, Norwalk.

Amount: $385,000. Filed March 7.

Dalmiste, Thony P. and Marie M. Dalmiste, Stamford. Seller: Nelson B. Maia and Maria A. Maia, Stamford. Property: 127 Courtland Hill St., Stamford. Amount: $560,000. Filed March 6.

Deangelis, Hannah and Marco Deangelis, Stamford. Seller: Gary Youngblood, Stamford. Property: 101 Grove St., Unit 10, Stamford. Amount: $420,000. Filed March 3.

DeLucia, Meghan N. and Anthony L. DeLucia, New Fairfield. Seller: Kory Liss and Janel Liss, Ridgefield. Property: 3 Douglas Lane, New Fairfield. Amount: $480,000.

Filed March 4.

Donaldson, Donna and Ralstan A. Donaldson Sr., Branford. Seller: Irma Theresa Dworkin, Bridgeport. Property: 546 W. McKinley Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $252,500. Filed March 5.

Dorsey, Rachel A. and Travis R. Dorsey, Stamford. Seller: Margaret H. Rosen, Cornish Flat, N.H. Property: Lot 13, Map 9537, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed March 4.

Elkinson, Constance, Stamford. Seller: Christel H. Truglia, Stamford. Property: 7 Gypsy Moth Landing, Stamford. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed March 3.

Espinal-Parent, Rosa C. and Donald L. Parent, Stamford. Seller: Kea E. Magnuson and Sean P. Magnuson, Southold, N.Y. Property: Lot 64, Map 1048, Norwalk. Amount: $300,000. Filed March 4.

Federal National Mortgage Association. Seller: Anthony Ciancio, Shelton.

Property: 57A Knollcrest Road, New Fairfield. Amount: $0. Filed March 7.

Genovese, Maria L., Norwalk. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 29 Van Buren Ave., Unit 10, Norwalk. Amount: $124,900. Filed March 7.

Gonzalez, Juan, New Fairfield. Seller: Thomas G. Connors and Debra M. Connors, Danbury. Property: 14 Seeley St., Danbury.

Amount: $240,000. Filed March 6.

Guo, Jade, Bridgeport. Seller: Titan Capital ID L.L.C., Westport. Property: 850 Atlantic St., Unit 402, Bridgeport. Amount: $32,500.

Filed March 3.

Haas-Godsil, Julia and Daniel Wigaysire-Rickin, Yonkers, N.Y. Seller: Peter Italiano and Jill Italiano, Stamford. Property: 86 Diamondcrest Lane, Stamford. Amount: $605,000. Filed March 4.

Helf, Jeffrey M., Stamford. Seller: R. Hunter MacDonnell, Stamford. Property: 154 Cold Spring Road, Unit 11, Stamford.

Amount: $240,419. Filed March 5.

Hyland, Jessica and Michael Hyland, Norwalk. Seller: Raphael L. Garfield and Robinne Garfield, Westport. Property: Lot 1, Map of Bettswood Park, Norwalk. Amount: $1.7 million. Filed March 3.

Iadanza, Cosmo, Stamford. Seller: Leonard S. Gambino and Gloria Ross, Stamford. Property: Frank Ruggieri, Stamford.

Amount: $340,000. Filed March 4.

KP General Contracting L.L.C., Sherman. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 4 Brush Drive, New Fairfield. Amount: $104,900. Filed March 5.

Lee, Leslie S. and Charles T. Lee, Stamford. Seller: Richard J. Chalmers and Sabine A. Chalmers, Stamford. Property: Lot 13A, File 9979, Stamford. Amount: $1.2 million.

Filed March 7.

Lenker, Bryan, Stamford. Seller: Heidi J. Halpern, New York City. Property: 5 Hillandale Ave., Stamford. Amount: $325,500.

Filed March 7.

Lin, Guo Luan, Danbury. Seller: Jason F. Grenier and Cori M. Grenier, Danbury.

Property: Parcel BR, Map 12212, Danbury.

Amount: $443,800. Filed March 3.

Litrovnik, Inna V. and Igor H. Litrovnik, Stamford. Seller: Edmund F. Hecklau and Eleanor S. Hecklau, Stamford. Property: Lot 4, Map 12643, Stamford. Amount: $888,800.

Filed March 3.

Lugo, Michelle, Stamford. Seller: Erica Dorsey, Stamford. Property: Unit 2, Woodland Manor, Stamford. Amount: $302,500.

Filed March 3.

Lynley, Middleberg and Matthew Middleberg, Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Jonathan J. Cafasso and Shannon M. Cafasso, Norwalk.

Property: Unit 2, 442 A Condominium, Norwalk. Amount: $420,000. Filed March 7.

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on the record Tsagas, Markos and Megan O’Loughlin, Norwalk. Seller: Markos Tsagas, Norwalk.

Property: Lot 3, File 3318, Norwalk. Amount: $1. Filed March 7.

Burke-Duncan, Sherron, et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 793 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Marti, Dennis, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc. O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 218 Parrott Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

McCallen, Mary Lee, Trumbull. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Property: 1503 Cypress Drive, Danbury. Amount: $265,200. Filed March 6.

Videira, Jamie L. and Michael A. Videira, Monroe. Seller: Marie H. Mosier, Westport. Property: Unit 20 of Riverview Condominium, Bridgeport. Amount: $112,000.

Filed March 3.

Carrijo, Roldao S., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Westerville, Ohio.

Property: 12 College Park Drive, Danbury.

Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Millard, Leroy, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 23 Gregory St., Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 25.

Miller, Bobb Lee, Bridgeport. Seller: Jesse Garcia and Juana B. DeJesus Garcia, Bridgeport. Property: 130 Voight Ave., Bridgeport.

Amount: $120,000. Filed March 4.

Vitti, Johnna L., Stamford. Seller: Franco Orazio Vitti and Maria Lucia Vitti Buzzeo, Stamford. Property: 22 Glen Terrace, Stamford. Amount: $458,000. Filed March 5.

Cortez, Agustin E., et al. Creditor: Federal National Mortgage Association, Beaverton, Ore. Property: 50 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 24.

Morse, Lynn E., et al. Creditor: Tuthill Finance. Property: 22 Second Ave., Unit 8, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed March 5.

Manchour, Abdelaziz, Norwalk. Seller: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Philadelphia, Pa. Property: 22 Sention Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $280,000. Filed March 7.

Mundra, Narottam, Norwalk. Seller: Jose Alfredo Duarte and Gabriel Duarte, Stamford. Property: Unit 10 of Westside Townhouse Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $131,500. Filed March 6.

Noble Estates L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Donald Hylton, Bridgeport. Property: 250252 Sheridan St., Bridgeport. Amount: $110,000. Filed March 5.

Nuzie, Matthew E., Stratford. Seller: Alessandro Marini, Trumbull. Property: 398 Beechmont Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $160,000. Filed March 3.

Ordonez-Illescas, Sonia C., and Lauro S. Tapia Ortega, Danbury. Seller: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 5 Crestdale Drive, Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed March 3.

Paiva, Jessia and Jose Paiva, Shelton. Seller: Carlo Longo and Patricia Longo, Monroe. Property: 122-124 George St., Bridgeport. Amount: $270,000. Filed March 4.

Parker, Rory, Bridgeport. Seller: Max Brisseaux, Bridgeport. Property: 183 Marigold Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $182,000. Filed March 4.

Reinhardt, Meggan, Norwalk. Seller: Jennifer Jasensky, Norwalk. Property: Unit 5174, Map 7970, Norwalk. Amount: $240,000.

Filed March 6.

Roach, David and Jennifer Roach, Bridgeport. Seller: Canterbury Development L.L.C., Trumbull. Property: 836 Cleveland Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $254,000.

Filed March 3.

Saade, Marie, Darien. Seller: Michele Picciallo, Norwalk. Property: 12 Roxbury Road, Norwalk. Amount: $345,000. Filed March 7.

Sanchez, Elizabeth and Javier Aguirre, Norwalk. Seller: Francois Jampierre and Amy B. Jampierre, Norwalk. Property: 1 Yorkshire Road, Norwalk. Amount: $525,000. Filed March 4.

Wade, Robert, Bethel. Seller: Orides DaSilva, Danbury. Property: 12 Peace St., Danbury. Amount: $143,000. Filed March 3.

Wheeler, Kathleen and Robert D. Broad, Westport. Seller: Richard Alan Speer, New Haven. Property: 69 Seabright Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $340,000. Filed March 4.

Williams, Patrice A., Bridgeport. Seller: Charles Blank and Shaherrah Blank, Bridgeport. Property: 476 N. Summerfield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $99,000. Filed March 3.

Wu, Rongjie, Brookfield. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Property: 45 Pocono Lane, Unit 39, Danbury. Amount: $271,000. Filed March 3.

Yan, Wei, Norwalk. Seller: Suborna Tania, Norwalk. Property: 13 Ferris Ave., Unit 7, Norwalk. Amount: $229,000. Filed March 3.

Yazback, Alfred and John Dimenna, Bridgeport. Seller: Matilda Connie Rossi, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 5 and Lot 6, Map 2, Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed March 3.

Zhou, Rongrong, Fairfield. Seller: Jill Miske, Shelton. Property: 325 Lafayette St., Unit 4208, Bridgeport. Amount: $52,000.

Filed March 3.

FORECLOSURES 18 Beaver Brook Road L.L.C. Creditor: Newtown Savings Bank, Newtown. Property: 18 Beaver Brook Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 24.

Acevedo, Fidelio, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 306 Old Bridge Lane, Danbury.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 25.

Adams, Troy. Creditor: Andris Kurins.

Property: 28 Perry St., Apt. 10F, Stamford.

Mortgage default. Filed March 4.

Schortmann-Jung, Heather M. and Stephan Jung, Wilton. Seller: Teodoro N. Catino, Wilton. Property: 2 Fairview Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $297,500. Filed March 5.

Adorno, Lydia E., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 338 Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 5.

Siriano, Christian, New York City. Seller: Kevin R. Kingsley and Evelyn I. Kingsley, Danbury. Property: 45 King St., Danbury.

Amount: $1.1 million. Filed March 5.

Angulo, Ronny, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 2370 North Ave., Unit 10F, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges.

Filed March 3.

Tabassum, Mehanaj and Mohammad Salam, Stamford. Seller: Abu Ahamed, Stamford. Property: 54 Aberdeen St., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed March 3.

The 2011 Nicole Girard Trust., Norwalk.

Seller: Robert C. Ulrich, Norwalk. Property: Unit 17 of Orchard Lakes, Norwalk. Amount: $575,000. Filed March 3.

Atkinsin, Katrina M., et al. Creditor: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury. Property: 99-115 Williams St., Unit 105B, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Cummings, James, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 825 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Curry, Raymond E., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 3 Deer Lane, New Fairfield. Mortgage default.

Filed Feb. 24.

Damato, Frank M., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 17 Crow’s Nest, Unit 8D, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed March 5.

Daniels, Laura A., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 271 Iranistan Ave., Unit 162, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges.

Filed March 3.

Deltoro, Carlos Ivan, et al. Creditor: Beneficial Financial I Inc., San Diego, Calif. Property: 357 Bishop Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 4.

Demoura, Marco, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 3370 Madison Ave., Unit 19B, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Dhamalie, Jheanell, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 20 Leslie Road, Unit C, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Diaz, Candida, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 75 Kingsbury Road, Unit 9, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Duffy, Bruce, et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 44 Hakim Street Extension, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 25.

Frank, Chase R., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 11 Whaley St., Danbury. Mortgage default.

Filed March 3.

Gary, Beverly, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 140 Pleasantville Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Gavilanez, Mayra J., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio.

Property: 126 Triangle St., Unit B19, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 25.

Lopez, Angela M. Creditor: Everbank, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 6 Ohio Ave., Norwalk. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Marin, Lia M., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 90 Hamilton St., Unit 3D, Bridgeport. Delinquent common charges. Filed March 3.

Becz, Adam, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 28 Cross St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 24.

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Nazareth, Poliana, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 27-6, Danbury.

Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 24.

Negron, Monica, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 119 and 121 Dewey St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Noble, Angela Y., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 131-113 Whitney Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Orellana, Gilberto, et al. Creditor: VFC Partners 26 L.L.C., Springfield, Mass. Property: 1387-1397 Pembroke St., Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed March 5.

Perez, Freddy A., et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 2 Craigmoor Terrace, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 25.

Rangel, Javier, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 1075 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed March 5.

Redman, Nancy and Karl Redman, Creditor: Nationwide Capital Group Inc., San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Property: 29 Topstone Drive, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 26.

Rhynie, Noel A. Creditor: Everbank, Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 632 Kossuth St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Rodriguez Jr., Heriberto A., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., San Diego, Calif. Property: 87 Toni Place, Bridgeport.

Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Spencer, Telma A., et al. Creditor: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas.

Property: 27 Smoke Hill Drive, New Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed March 6.

Torcasio, Vincent, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 2 Old Newtown Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Vargas, Alexis, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 96 East Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed March 3.

Verrille, Dean, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 55 Derman Circle, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed March 3.

Xayyaveth, Somphone, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 77 Sampson St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed March 5.

Young, Karen, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Titusville, Pa. Property: 128 Cowles St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default.

Filed March 3.

JUDGMENTS Apazidis, Nikolaos, Norwalk. $10,217 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 73 Saddle Road, Norwalk. Filed March 6.

Bone, Jason P., Stamford. $12,675 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 18 Cody Drive, Stamford.

Filed March 6.

Browne, Eileen and Patrick Browne, New Fairfield. $902 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 9 Croix Hill Road, New Fairfield. Filed March 4.

Cohen, Hillary, Danbury. $798 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by Law Offices Of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 166 Old Brookfield Road, Unit 8-6, Danbury. Filed Feb. 24.

Dorvil, Carmelle G., Stamford. $13,417 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 43 W. Washington Ave., Stamford. Filed March 6.

Fischang, Davie, Danbury. $27,193 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven.

Property: 94 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury.

Filed Feb. 24.

Galanopoulos, Paul, Stamford. $36,894 in favor of Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises, Ledyard, by Brown Jacobson P.C., Norwich. Property: 462 Taconic Road, Stamford. Filed March 6.

Gomez, Branda, Bridgeport. $1,467 in favor of Women’s Health Care of Trumbull, Trumbull, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury.

Property: 32 Bell St., Bridgeport. Filed March 4.

Goncalves, Vanderlei, Danbury. $3,246 in favor of GE Capital Retail Bank, Draper, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield.

Property: 3 Sunrise Road, Danbury. Filed March 5.

Hammond, Karen A., Bridgeport. $7,233 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Nathan G. Johnson, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 190 Broadway, Bridgeport. Filed March 4.

Harding, Stephen, Danbury. $1,618 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 97-99 Park Ave., Unit 54, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Helms, Alan, Danbury. $698 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 27 Crows Nest Lane, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Hernandez, Aura, Stamford. $2,912 in favor of City Line Distributors Inc., West Haven, by London & London, Newington.

Property: 87 Courtland Hill St., Stamford.

Filed March 6.

John, Anthony L., Danbury. $2,227 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Westwood Drive, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Krol, Frances, Bridgeport. $2,124 in favor of Hoffman Fuel Co. of Bridgeport, Trumbull, by Hoffman Fuel, Trumbull. Property: 89 Lynne Place, Bridgeport. Filed March 5.

Lashley, Sally, Danbury. $1,267 in favor of Western Connecticut Medical Group, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 114 Carol St., Danbury. Filed March 4.

McKeon, Cynthia and Brian McKeon, New Fairfield. $2,329 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Shermerhorn Drive, New Fairfield. Filed March 4.

Mendes, Maria, Danbury. $744 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 168 Brush Hill Road, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Modos, Susan, Danbury. $706 in favor of Danbury EMS, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Maple Wood Drive, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Modugno, Agnes, Stamford. $1,035 in favor of Ervin Braun D.M.D, Stamford, by James F. Simon, Stamford. Property: 106 Woodside Green, Unit 1C, Stamford. Filed March 3.

Moise, Marleine, Bridgeport. $3,985 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 104 Morehouse St., Bridgeport. Filed March 5.

Netter, Jennifer, Danbury. $1,271 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 8 Stone St., Danbury. Filed March 6.

Olivo, Steven M., trustee, Danbury. $82,893 in favor of Progressive Lodge No. 18, by White J., Danbury. Property: 20 West St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 26.

Pardo Jr., Carlos, Stamford. $2,756 in favor of Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., Norfolk, Va., by the Law Offices of Howard Lee Schiff P.C., East Hartford. Property: 123 Jeanne Court, Stamford. Filed March 3.

Randazzo, Gary W., Norwalk. $6,692 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 22 Cedar Crest Place, Norwalk. Filed March 6.

Rivera, Eleuterio, Stamford. $1,410 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 250 Ludlow St., Stamford. Filed March 3.

Rivera, Zulma, Stamford. $155 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 1569 High Ridge Road, Stamford. Filed March 3.

Seng, Lun, Danbury. $433 in favor of Danbury Hospital Dental Services, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Moran Ave., Danbury. Filed March 4.

Sengphet, Thonglak, Danbury. $647 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 3 Moran Ave., Danbury. Filed March 4.

Smith-Heyliger, Beverly, Danbury. $1,512 in favor of Shook Oil Burner Service & Fuel Oil Co., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 19 Topstone Drive, Danbury.

Filed March 4.

Storms, Joyce, Danbury. $1,124 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 20 Tarrywile Lake Road, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Swenson, John, Danbury. $455 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 95 Great Plain Road, Danbury. Filed March 4.

on the record Szajkowska, Alexandra, Stamford. $12,203 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 60 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 914, Stamford. Filed March 6.

Teel, Deborah, et al., Bridgeport. $992 in favor of Bridgeport Anesthesia, Stratford,

by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 55 Clinton Ave., Unit A., Bridgeport. Filed March 5.

Thomas, David F. Jr., Danbury. $15,863 in favor of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., West Des Moines, Iowa, by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 51 Stetson Place, Danbury. Filed Feb. 25.

Tomaselli, James C., Norwalk. $19,883 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 12 Ludlow Manor East, Norwalk. Filed March 6.

Torres, Ernesto, Bridgeport. $695 in favor of Cavalry Investments L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y.,

by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 389 Alba Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 5.

Townsend, Tricia, New Fairfield. $1,321 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 32 Lavelle Ave., New Fairfield. Filed March 4.

Vasquez, Rubelia and Leonel Vasquez, Stamford. $1,343 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association, Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury.

Property: 41 Saint Charles Ave., Stamford.

Filed March 3.

Waterhouse, Lori A., Danbury. $1,251 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 18 Beech St., Danbury. Filed March 4.

Weiner, Raymond N., and All Phase Construction, Bridgeport. $24,599 in favor of Hocon Industrial Gas, Danbury, by Joel M. Jolles, Hamden. Property: 720 W. Jackson Ave., Bridgeport. Filed March 4.

Williams, Sylvia H., Norwalk. $24,249 in favor of American Express Bank, FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah, by Zwicker & Associates P.C., Enfield. Property: 15 Norvel Road, Norwalk. Filed March 6.

Wilson, Dawn, Danbury. $1,080 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 33 Wooster Heights, Danbury. Filed March 4.

Zambrano, Janeth G. and Edgar E. Peralta, Danbury. $551 in favor of Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc., Danbury, by Philip H. Monogan, Waterbury. Property: 9 Broad St., Danbury. Filed March 3.

LIENS

FEDERAL TAX LIENSFILED

MECHANIC’S LIENSFILED

Accountable Care Corp., 40 Richards Ave., Unit 3, Norwalk. $18,568, payroll taxes.

Filed March 3.

A.P. Construction Company and Sono Property Investors L.L.C., Stamford.

Filed by Dormack Restoration L.L.C., Stratford, by Jason Domack. Property: 55-77 N. Water St., Norwalk. Amount: $114,463 Filed March 4.

Ahuja, Hinna and Inder Ahuja, 675 High Ridge Road, Stamford. $68,935, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 5.

Collins III, Albert E., 54 Ocean Drive East, Stamford. $128,647, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 6.

De Leon, Jerson Y., 11 Finney Lane, Apt. 1, Stamford. $28,926, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 5.

Don Carmelos Mexican Grill & Tequila Bar L.L.C., 7 Winfield St., Norwalk. $23,277, payroll taxes. Filed March 3.

Jimenez, Mary Ellen and William N. Jimenez, 35 Olive St., Danbury. $37,999, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Johnson, Kerry N. and Robert E. Jr., 13 Boxwood Lane, Danbury. $8,047, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Nunes, Woshington, 275 Main St., Apt. 2, Danbury. $36,545, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 24.

Pierre Lubin L.L.C., 303 W. Broad St., Stamford. $4,095, failure to file correct information returns. Filed March 5.

Rumipulia, Jose E., 19 Soundview Ave., Norwalk. $11,024, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Santana, Carlos J., 12 Country Club Ridge Road, Danbury. $18,612, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

St Pierre, Kellie and Marcel St. Pierre, 19 E. Pembroke Road, Danbury. $22,722, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Storytellers Inc., 94 East Ave., Norwalk. $57,562, payroll taxes. Filed March 3.

FEDERAL TAX LIENSRELEASED

LEASES

Benoit, Daniel E., 129 Rock Spring Road, Stamford. $68,556, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 6.

Crown Forwarding Inc., Danbury, by Bernie Gurr. Landlord: Ridgebury Office Investment L.L.C. Property: 44 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury. Term: 10 Years, commencing July 1, 2013. Filed March 6.

Guyer, Ervin and Carolyn H. Guyer, 130 Fishing Trail, Stamford. $78,283, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 6.

My Slide Lines L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Micheal Keating. Landlord: Pelli Holdings L.L.C. Property: 1318 Kossuth St., Brigeport.

Term: 5 years, commencing Feb. 1, 2014.

Filed March 3.

Norwalk Self Storage L.L.C., by Carl Bildner. Landlord: NC25 L.L.C. Property: Parcel C-1, Map 11782, Norwalk. Filed March 6.

Young, Kathleen, 2 Mountainview Terrace, Unit 4213, Danbury. $8,556, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 24.

Moya, Mercedes and David Schettini, 1 Eighth Ave., Apt. 1, Danbury. $10,477, a tax debt on personal income. Filed Feb. 24.

Ob-Gyn Professioncal Associates P.C., 166 W. Broad St., Suite 201, Stamford. $40,118, payroll taxes. Filed March 6.

Peoples, Chantal M., 2 Hudson St., Norwalk. $5,408, a tax debt on personal income. Filed March 3.

Simon Jr., Edward, 10 James St., Danbury. $8,668, a tax debt on personal income.

Filed Feb. 27.

Amec Construction L.L.C., Norwalk.

Filed by CPM Environmental L.L.C., Bridgeport, by Paul Miller. Property: 15 Merwin St., Norwalk. Amount: $122,900. Filed March 4.

Corporate Construction Inc., New Milford. Filed by Perform Concrete Inc., Bethel,

by Mario Luis. Property: Parcel 1, Map 6353, Danbury. Amount: $65,547. Filed Feb. 26.

Moots, Elizabeth, Danbury. Filed by Ring’s End Inc., Darien, by Kevin Tyler.

Property: Lot 88-89, Map 3, Danbury.

Amount: $10,417. Filed Feb. 26.

Sono Property Investors L.L.C., Irvine, Calif. Filed by Ashforth Properties Construction Inc., Stamford, by Thomas J. Walsh III. Property: 55-77 N. Water St., Norwalk. Amount: $875,685. Filed March 5.

MECHANIC’S LIENSRELEASED Bartosiewicz, Iwona, Stamford. Filed by Levco Tech Inc., Norwalk, by Ed Levene.

Property: 491 Den Road, Lot A1, Stamford.

Amount: $3,166. Filed March 4.

LIS PENDENS Adams, Brien C., et al., Stamford. Filed

by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 64 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer use fees. Filed March 4.

Aleszka, Elizabeth B., Danbury. Filed by Bender, Anderson and Barba, P.C., Hamden, for The Lions Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 14 of The Lions Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien on the property for past due common charges and assessments. Filed March 3.

Alexander, Aldis G., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Glass & Braus, Fairfield, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 25 Padanaram Road, Apt. 106, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $164,000, dated August 2006. Filed Feb. 25.

Ayala, Elizabeth, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 301 Fairfax Road, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $196,650, dated June 2004. Filed March 6.

Bailey, Barbara, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 48 Pine Hill Ave., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer-use lien for nonpayment of sewer use fees. Filed March 4.

Barnett, Elaine, Bridgeport. Filed by Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Madison Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 184 Cherry Hill Drive, Unit 3-B, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien in the original principal amount. Filed March 5.

Dodson, Louise O., et al., Danbury. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for PNC Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 4 Wheeler Drive, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $276,000, dated January 2006. Filed Feb. 24.

Kidney, Thea M., et al., Danbury. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Central Mortgage Co. Property: 55 Mill Plain Road, Unit 5-7, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated May 2008. Filed March 4.

Barrton, Benjamin, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Frankel & Berg, Norwalk, for Taft Enterprise Center Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a lien for common charges and assessments. Filed March 7.

Dunn, Rose, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford.

Property: 34 Warren St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 7.

Kosh, Mark L., et al., Stamford. Filed by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris L.L.C., Hartford, for Bronze Creek Title Trust. Property: 85-87 Orchard St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $556,499, dated March 2008. Filed March 7.

Bonadio, Thomas, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 218 Great Plains Road, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $177,700, dated October 1998. Filed March 4.

Edgar, Edward, Danbury. Filed by McCabe, Weisberg & Conway P.C., New Rochelle, N.Y., for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 3 The Crestway, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $484,584, dated November 2008. Filed March 3.

Bradley, Stephanie Aaron, Gail Aaron and Patricia Aaron, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Steinberg & Cathcart L.L.C., Hartford, for Connecticut Lenders Inc. Property: 67 Stuart Ave., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $56,992, dated June 2007.

Filed March 3.

Evans, Carlos A., et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Rapid City, S.D. Property: 231 Deforest Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $96,525, dated October 2010. Filed March 6.

Bridgeport Redevelopment Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Zeldes, Needel & Cooper P.C., Bridgeport, for Livingston House Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 183 Livingston Place, Unit 12, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on an associate lien in the original principal amount.

Filed March 3.

Eznat, Maneston, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 1036-1038 Lindley St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $185,000, dated September 2002. Filed March 4.

Bufford, Charlene, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 152 Deacon St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $153,000, dated August 2005.

Filed March 3.

Fava, Marie, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va. Property: 16 Hayestown Road, Unit 4104, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $534,474, dated October 2007. Filed Feb. 24.

Cawthron, Smith, et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 43 Fox Run Road, Norwalk.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $796,500, dated October 2006. Filed March 7.

Chase, Mary R., et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Perlstein, Sandler & McCracken L.L.C. Lender: for Kingswood Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 3 Valley View, Unit 30, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a lien for common charges and assessments. Filed March 3.

Citibank N.A., et al. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 86 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $170,000, dated July 2003. Filed Feb. 24.

Cusak Jr., John P., et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 31 Pond Crest Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $342,400, dated October 2003. Filed Feb. 26.

D’Haiti, Sherly, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 134 Soundview Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortage in the original principal amount of $140,233, dated November 2009. Filed March 3.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Washington, D.C. Filed by Rosenberg & Rosenberg P.C., for 95 Park Manor Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Unit 12 of Park Manor Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien on the property for past due common charges and assessments. Filed March 3.

Ferreira Jr., Sebastiao, Danbury. Filed by Allingham & Associates L.L.C., New Milford, for Windsor Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 5 Woodside Ave., Unit 59, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien in the original principal amount. Filed Feb. 24.

Ferreira, Antonio C., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 523-525 West Taft Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $278,857, dated June 2006. Filed March 6.

Germain, Adeline, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 131 Rockton Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated October 2006. Filed March 3.

Keeler, Debra Lynn, Danbury. Filed by Pullman & Comley L.L.C., Bridgeport, for The Lake Waubeeka Association Inc., Danbury. Property: 11 Carol St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on inchoate liens in the in the original principal amount. Filed March 5.

Luning, Jennifer, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 241 Summit St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated February 2006. Filed March 6.

Manerba, Ivan, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by O’Connell, Attmore & Morris L.L.C., Hartford, for Bayview Loan Servicing L.L.C., Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 1309 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $150,450, dated June 2008.

Filed March 5.

Mazzucco, Thomas E., et al., Danbury.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 19 Ta’agan Point Road, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $170,000, dated December 1998. Filed March 4.

McCree, Betty, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 1664-1666 North Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $300,000, dated April 2011. Filed March 4.

McDonough, Conal C., et al., Stamford.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 5 Hundley Court, Unit 1A, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $342,678, dated July 2009. Filed March 4.

McGran, Christopher, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 250 Middle River Road, Danbury.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $332,000, dated May 2005. Filed Feb. 27.

McQuaid Jr., Donald F., Norwalk. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls S.D. Property: 31 Ward St., Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $328,000, dated January 2007. Filed March 3.

Milazzo, Deborah A., et al., New Fairfield. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 57 Candle Hill Road, New Fairfield. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $240,000, dated May 2008.

Filed March 3.

Moise, William A., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 110-112 Herkimer St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $228,000, dated October 2001. Filed March 3.

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on the record Molina, Sonia, Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 57 Ogden Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 4.

Ratan, Syed, et al. Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford.

Property: 13 Carroll St., Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 7.

Osterberg, Chad, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for U.S. Bank N.A., trustee, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Property: 375 Courtland Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $302,000, dated May 2006. Filed March 4.

Rivas, Daniel, et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 1241 Stillwater Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees.

Filed March 3.

Oyugi, Alan T., Stamford. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City.

Property: 125 West Trail, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $588,750, dated June 2007. Filed March 7.

Sauveur, Yvelon, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 520 Jane St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $275,690, dated August 3006. Filed March 6.

Pagnozzi, Mark, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 340 Goldenrod Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $162,800, dated March 2010. Filed March 3.

Scott, Sharon, et al., Bridgeport. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 158-160 Louisiana Ave., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $191,041, dated March 2011. Filed March 4.

Parker, Gerry, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Kruznski Law Office L.L.C., Shelton, for Dogwood Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 250 Bishop Ave., Unit 10, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien that affects real property for unpaid common charges. Filed March 4.

Seiler, Peter, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Bank of America N.A., Charlotte, N.C. Property: 119 Kohanza St., Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount. Dated April 2005. Filed Feb. 24.

Pedrazzoli, Cleiton A., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee, New York City. Property: 151 Macon Drive, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $216,000, dated June 2006. Filed March 4.

Shand, Dorothy V., et al., Norwalk. Filed

by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 6 Dry Hill Court, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $600,000, dated February 2009. Filed March 5.

Pereiro, Diane, et al., Bridgeport. Filed

by Juda J. Epstein, Bridgeport, for Madison Gardens Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 2744-2890 Madison Ave., Unit 185, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a condominium lien in the original principal amount. Filed March 5.

Simone, Anderson, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Hudson City Savings Bank, Yonkers, N.Y. Property: 860 Birmingham St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $287,100, dated May 2007. Filed March 6.

Pileggi, Barbara A. and Robert A. Pileggi, Danbury. Filed by Alan P. Rosenberg, West Hartford, for Park Ridge Condominium Association Inc., Danbury. Property: Building 18, Unit 4 in Park Ridge Condominium, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien on the property for past due common charges and assessments. Filed March 5.

Syed, Asaduzzaman, et al., Danbury.

Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 15 Scuppo Road, Unit 103, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $297,250, dated July 2006. Filed March 5.

Pucci, Mark and Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Bridgeport. Filed by Kruznski Law Office L.L.C., Shelton, for Dogwood Condominium Association Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 250 Bishop Ave., Unit 38, Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a statutory lien that affects real property for unpaid common charges. Filed March 3.

Pugliese, Rosario, et al., Stamford. Filed

by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 43 Woods End Road, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees.

Filed March 7.

Taylor, Maurice, et al., Stamford. Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for HSBC Bank USA N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 32 Weed Hill Ave., Unit G, Stamford. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $331,550, dated June 2007. Filed March 7.

Thomas, Jonas, et al., Danbury. Filed by Bendett and McHugh P.C., Farmington, for JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit A6, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $133,200, dated June 2008. Filed March 5.

Thompson, Kathleen and Christopher Thompson, et al., Danbury. Filed

by Benanti & Associates, Stamford, for People’s United Bank, Bridgeport. Property: 11 Scuppo Road, Unit 101, Danbury. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $261,000, dated September 2005. Filed Feb. 24.

Urbaez, Olga Paneto, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Frederick, Md. Property: 186 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport.

Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $175,000, dated February 2007. Filed March 4.

Uva, Betty A., et al., Stamford. Filed by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 21 Hirsch Road, Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 7.

Valdovinos, Carlos, et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Hunt, Leibert & Jacobsen P.C., Hartford, for Lakeview Loan Servicing L.L.C. Property: 234-236 Frank St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $319,978, dated January 2010. Filed March 4.

Valencia, Maria I., et al., Stamford. Filed

by Ackerly & Ward, Stamford, for Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority, Stamford. Property: 35 Clinton Ave., Stamford.

Action: to foreclose on a sewer use lien for nonpayment of sewer-use fees. Filed March 4.

Vernon, Roberto, A., et al., Bridgeport.

Filed by Leopold & Associates, Stamford, for Deutsche Bank National Trust, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Property: 394 Platt St., Bridgeport. Action: to foreclose on a delinquent mortgage in the original principal amount of $228,000, dated October 2006.

Filed March 4.

Wickett Jr., Russell M., Norwalk. Filed by Zeldes, Needel & Cooper P.C., Bridgeport, for 2-4 Van Zent Street Condominium Association Inc., Norwalk. Property: 2 Van St., Unit A-1, Norwalk. Action: to foreclose on a lien for common charges and assessments.

Filed March 7.

MORTGAGES

Commercial 163 Harvard Avenue L.L.C., by Jonathan M. Wade. Lender: Bank of America N.A., Boston, Mass. Property: Lot 1, Map 5531, Parcel B, Map 5641, Stamford. Amount: $1.4 million Filed March 3.

18-20 Padanaram L.L.C., Danbury, by Luiz Serva. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury. Property: 18-20 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Amount: $343,200 Filed Feb. 26.

18-20 Padanaram L.L.C., Danbury, by Luiz Serva. Lender: Webster Bank N.A., Waterbury. Property: 18-20 Padanaram Road, Danbury. Amount: $75,000 Filed Feb. 26.

Alliance Energy L.L.C., Waltham, Mass.,

by Edward J. Faneuil. Lender: Bank of America N.A., Boston, Mass. Property: 942 Hope St., Stamford. Amount: undisclosed.

Filed March 3.

Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury, Danbury, by Milton Pauta. Lender: Joseph Da Silva Jr., Danbury. Property: West Street, Danbury. Amount: $215,000 Filed March 3.

Miller-Stephenson Chemical Co., Danbury, by Mourad Fahmi. Lender: Union Savings Bank, Danbury. Property: 55 Backus Ave. and 12-33 Ye Old Road, Danbury.

Amount: $8 million Filed March 3.

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Norwalk Self Storage L.L.C., Norwalk, by Carl Bildner. Lender: Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp., New York City. Property: 25 New Canaan Ave., Norwalk. Amount: $24 million Filed March 6.

RMS Turner Hill L.L.C., Stamford, by Randall M. Salvatore. Lender: People’s United Bank, N.A., Bridgeport. Property: Turner Road, Sawmill Road, Danbury. Amount: $15 million Filed Feb. 27.

SGL Realty L.L.C., Darien, by Evan W. Pagano. Lender: Norwalk Bank and Trust, Norwalk. Property: Plot 3, Map 7065, Norwalk. Amount: $564,260 Filed March 3.

Southwest Community Health Center Inc., Bridgeport, by Katherine S. Yacavone.

Lender: M&T Bank, Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 46 Albion St., Bridgeport. Amount: $6.8 million Filed March 4.

State Street L.L.C., Fairfield, by Jeffrey Kurlyuk. Lender: Kurylak Living Trust, Vero Beach, Fla. Property: 1815 State St., Bridgeport. Amount: $150,000 Filed March 3.

Wed US L.L.C., Stamford. Lender: 299 Long Ridge Associates L.L.C., New York City.

Property: 299 Long Ridge Road, Stamford.

Amount: $1 million Filed March 5.

YY L.L.C., Greenwich, by Patrick Sciarratta.

Lender: Equity Trust Co., Westlake, Ohio.

Property: Lot 31, Lot 32, Beachview, Bridgeport. Amount: $229,000 Filed March 4.

NEW BUSINESSES

John Bela Landscaping, 23 Filmore Ave., Danbury 06811, c/o Juan Guaman. Filed March 5.

Veterans Helping Veterans L.L.C., 1653 Capital Ave., Bridgeport 06484, c/o Salvatore F. Spadaccino. Filed March 8.

Junco 09 Deli Convenience Market, 373 Harral Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Ysidro Pacheco. Filed March 5.

Zen Society L.L.C., 130 Toms Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Kaitlyn Lockman. Filed March 10.

K & J Delicious Treats, 64 Worth St., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Jefferson Prosper.

Filed March 5.

PATENTS

Keith G. Realty and Construction, 119 Towne St., Apt. 460, Stamford 06902, c/o Keith Grabisch. Filed March 4.

L.O.S. Express, 20 Dean St., Stamford 06902, c/o Carlos D. Fraguada. Filed March 3.

Landscaping U.S.A., 14 Rose Park Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Maynor Gonzalez.

Filed March 6.

Latino Restaurant, 871 Noble Ave., Bridgeport 06608, c/o Yvanny Davila. Filed March 5.

Miranda Vacations, North Hawthorne Street, Unit 8, Bridgeport 06610, c/o Christine Miranda. Filed March 5.

Munoz Carpentry, 56 W. Washington Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Victor Munoz.

Filed March 6.

Nataly’s Fiesta, 56 Euclid Ave., Stamford 06902, c/o Cesar De Leon. Filed March 6.

Adames Moving, 1 Raymond Place, Danbury 06810, c/o Edwin Adames. Filed Feb. 26.

Ottavio’s Home Improvement, 10 Woodbine Circle, Bridgeport 06606, c/o Ottavio Veglio. Filed March 5.

Anderson Hauling and Transport L.L.C., 175 Clover Hill Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Anthony Anderson Sr. Filed March 6.

Ozzie’s and Sons Landscaping & General Contracting L.L.C., 1106 Reservoir Ave., Bridgeport 06606, c/o Oswin Alexis Portillo Ruano. Filed March 4.

AT&T, 1 AT&T Way, Bedminster, N.J. 07921, c/o Sharlin Aldao-Carrillo. Filed Feb. 25.

Perdue Pharma Tech Health Center, 201 Tresser Blvd., Deerfield, Ill 60015, c/o Comprehensive Occupational Medical Associates of Connecticut P.C. Filed March 7.

Brantwood Development, 77 Blackberry Drive, Stamford 06902, c/o Ruskin Capital Company L.L.C. Filed March 7.

C. A. Mason Contractor L.L.C., 56 Chestnut St., Danbury 06810, c/o Carlos B. DeSousa. Filed March 6.

Danbury Floors, 9 Main St., Danbury, c/o Michael J. Tracy and Sheila J. Tracy, Filed March 3.

Frank’s Construction, 14 Mirijo Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Francisco Olivera. Filed March 4.

Friends Fight for a Cure, 26 Caye Road, Danbury 06811, c/o Megan A. Trimandilis.

Filed March 5.

Generation100, 62 Brinckerhoff Ave., Stamford 06905, c/o Si Chin Tang. Filed March 5.

Perfect Cuts L.L.C., 44 Wood Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o David Colon. Filed March 4.

Porcarelli & Sons, 208 Scofield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o Marco Antonio Porcarelli. Filed March 6.

Rasdan Enterprise, 46 St., Nicholas Drive, Bridgeport 06608 c/o Donovan M. Lewis.

Filed March 5.

Refashionista Boutique, 1455 Washington Blvd., Apt. 335, Stamford 06902, c/o Noelle Gross. Filed March 5.

Six Thirteen, 108 Prospect St., Stamford 06901, c/o Stamford Smokehouse L.L.C. Filed March 6.

Stamford Auto Repairs, 859 E. Main St., Stamford 06902, c/o Isaac’s Auto Repair L.L.C. Filed March 3.

Gift of Gab, 85 Camp Ave., Unit 14B, Stamford 06907, c/o Lisa Cloherty. Filed March 4.

Stoked, 3389 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06605, c/o ZCDesigns L.L.C. Filed March 6.

Groomingdales, 36 Federal Road, Danbury 06810, c/o Randy Scott Field. Filed March 6.

Tangra Biryani Point, 498 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 06906, c/o Jayesh Patil.

Filed March 7.

HMC Tax Services, 27 Ridgewood Ave., Stamford 06907, c/o Angeles M. Capuno.

Filed March 6.

Trattoria A. Vucchella, 272 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport 06604, c/o Jennifer Galletti.

Filed March 7.

Double layer glossmark image through dynamic patterninks. Patent no. 8,675,259 issued to Edward Chapman, Rochester, N.Y.; and Reiner Eschbach, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Dynamic heuristic web page caching based on the user›s recent page visits.

Patent no. 8,676,741 issued to John Ulinski, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Manish Dixit, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Interdocument photoreceptor signal sensing and feedback control of paper edge ghosting. Patent no. 8,676,071 issued to Charles H. Tabb, Penfield, N.Y.; Eliud Robles-Flores, Webster, N.Y.; Moritz P. Wagner, Rochester, N.Y.; Jyothsna Ram, Pittsford, N.Y.; Michael J. Turan, Walworth, N.Y.; and Robert E. Rosdahl, Jr., Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method and system for displaying annotated information associated with a settable variable value feature. Patent no. 8,677,267 issued to Debora Margaret Hejza Litwiller, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Method of producing dry toner particles having high circularity. Patent no.

8,673,532 issued to Paul Casalmir, Sodus, N.Y.; and Bryan L. Norcott, Ontario, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Methods and systems for load leveling in a print shop. Patent no. 8,675,231 issued to Eric Michael Gross, Rochester, N.Y.; Timothy Wayne Jacobs, Fairport, N.Y.; Jack Gaynor Elliot, Penfield, N.Y.; Sharath Srinivas, Webster, N.Y.; and Sudhendu Rai, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Multilayer electrical component, coating composition and method of making electrical component. Patent no.

8,673,416 issued to Joseph A. Swift, Ontario, N.Y.; Stanley J. Wallace, Victor, N.Y.; and Roger Bullock, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Mutualistic engine controller communicating with printer nonvolatile memory. Patent no. 8,675,224 issued to Peter Paul, Webster, N.Y.; Aaron M. Burry, Ontario, N.Y.; Bruce Earl Thayer, Spencerport, N.Y.; and Michael F. Zona, Holley, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Office document assessment method and system. Patent no. 8,676,633 issued to Ray Merriam, Rochester, N.Y.; Kirk Pothos, Webster, Nev.; Holly Turner, Rochester, N.Y.; and Craig Mallery, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

Process of making polyester latex with buffer. Patent no. 8,673,990 issued to Zhen Lai, Webster, N.Y.; and ChiehMin Cheng, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

System for assessing environmental impact of processing print jobs. Patent no. 8,676,666 issued to Araz Khachatrian, Pittsford, N.Y.; Lewis S. Snow, La Crescenta, Calif.; and Sudhendu Rai, Fairport, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ECONOMY

HEALTHCARE

January Jobs Report: More Questions Than Answers

Even More Healthcare Fees in the Works

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ith so much concern over the high cost of healthcare in Connecticut—and potential for new costs in the legislature—it’s helpful to remember how we got here. High healthcare costs are a result of many factors, some due to new federal healthcare legislation, others to state policy decisions.

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anuary’s jobs report raises more questions than answers about Connecticut’s employment picture, with the state losing 10,400 jobs for the month while the unemployment rate fell to 7.2%.

“The report is a really a contrasting study of dueling surveys,” said CBIA economist Pete Gioia.

Obviously, the Affordable Care Act has delivered a host of new taxes and fees, including a $63 per person assessment to fund the Reinsurance Fund, and $2 per person fee for the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fund. These fees and others are passed on to consumers in the form of higher premiums.

“On the one hand, we have a decline of 10,400 jobs.

On the other hand, the household survey showed a decline of two-tenths of a point in the unemployment rate down to 7.2%—at a time when we actually saw an increase in labor participation rates.

“We have two surveys in the same month telling us that the job market is going in different directions. So we really have, perhaps, more questions raised than answered.”

January marked the sixth consecutive monthly decline in the state’s unemployment rate. The national unemployment rate is 6.6%.

For January, just two of the state’s industry sectors added jobs, with manufacturing reversing a pattern of declines by adding 1,300 positions, and education and health services reporting a 200-job gain.

The Department of Labor report showed the state finished 2013 with a gain of 18,400 jobs, the best year since 2006 when we gained 23,300 positions.

Trade, transportation, and utilities led the declining sectors, shedding 3,200 positions, followed by leisure and hospitality and professional and business services, both of which lost 2,900 jobs.

January’s performance erodes much of those gains, with year-over-year growth now registering just 3,900 jobs.

The state has recovered just under half the 119,100 jobs lost during the 2008-2010 recession.

Financial activities saw a loss of 1,800 positions, followed by government (-700), other services (-200), information (-100), and construction and mining (-100).

The private sector added 9,500 jobs, or 0.7%, over the last 12 months. The public sector, which includes casino employment, lost 5,600 jobs (-2.3%) over the same period.

All six of the state’s labor market areas posted losses, led by New Haven, with 2,000 lost jobs.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

ISSUES & POLICIES

Finance Proposal Would End Double Taxation

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awmakers have a singular opportunity to end double taxation in state gift and estate taxes— a particularly important issue to Connecticut’s many small and family owned businesses.

CBIA is supporting SB 367 because it would make Connecticut’s gift and estate tax law consistent with the federal Internal Revenue Code.

SB 367 is very important because many small and family-owned businesses use trusts in their succession planning.

State gift taxes are often paid when these trusts are established. Yet if a death occurs within a certain amount of time after the trust is established, the trust’s assets are brought back into the estate—and

the Department of Revenue Services then taxes the estate without granting a credit for taxes already paid.

The state’s exchange assesses the small group and individual markets 1.35% of premium to fund its operations. To put that into perspective, that could mean about $39 per year for a single 31 year old and about $275 per year for a family of 4.

In addition, self-insured businesses and insurance carriers are also assessed a fee—now totaling $30 million and up from $9 million not too long ago— to pay for the state’s immunization system.

Connecticut already has among the highest number of health benefit mandates in the country and the legislature continues to entertain even more. Each time lawmakers require more healthcare services and procedures to be covered, our premiums increase.

And now, the midterm state budget adjustments call for another fee, this one to fund the State Innovation Model—known as SIM. While the goals of SIM—increasing quality while decreasing cost— are good, the funding mechanism raises concerns.

The state plans to assess self-insured employers and insurance carriers more than $3 million.

Double taxation causes many people to establish residences outside of the state, reducing Connecticut’s revenue potential.

The practice also further deters many small and family-owned businesses from investing further in their companies.

Concerns over the tax, even when it isn’t applied twice, are already significant enough to stop many small businesses from increasing investments in their businesses and hiring more employees.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

Connecticut has its own set of healthcare fees and assessments.

Not only does the new SIM assessment add to the pile of ever increasing fees, it charges only a portion of the market for something that will benefit the entire state. What’s more, the state already applied for $40-50 million from the federal government to fund this initiative, and should find out this summer if its application is approved.

The larger concern, however, is that the $3 million price tag is just the beginning and that the SIM assessment will grow larger in future years.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF RISING STARS Join the 360 past winners as we close this 10th year with 400 rising stars.

A celebration of celebrations. Don’t miss out, place your nominations TODAY!

STAMFORD INNOVATION CENTER 175 ATLANTIC ST., STAMFORD

Nominate a candidate (perhaps yourself) who fits the description of young (under the age of 40), dynamic industry leader who is part of the county’s business growth. Candidate MUST work in Fairfield County.

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 11. PLEASE ACT QUICKLY. PLEASE VISIT WESTFAIRONLINE.COM FOR NOMINATION FORM For more information, please contact Holly DeBartolo at (914) 358-0743.